Oct 27, 20261h 31m
A staple of the OSR, now finding new popularity at Classic Gaming tables and solo TTRPGers, the hexcrawl is often daunting for a new gamer to play, let alone create. This week, we throw our own modern gaming convert...
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Nerds invite you into their world and chats about TTRPGs w/ OSR vibes, Board & Video Games, pop culture, & more!Listen and Subscribe for real, irreverent, yet relevant discussions, creator interviews, nerdy news, product reviews, and more!
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What is Nerdcognito about?
Nerds invite you into their world and chats about TTRPGs w/ OSR vibes, Board & Video Games, pop culture, & more! Listen and Subscribe for real, irreverent, yet relevant discussions, creator interviews, nerdy news, product reviews, and more!
What has Nerdcognito covered recently?
Recent episodes include "A "New" Gamer's Intro to the Hexcrawl - Nerdcognito Episode 353" (27 October 2026, 91 minutes), "Rob Kuntz, Part II: "I'm Not Dead Yet!" - Nerdcognito Episode 352" (20 October 2026, 59 minutes), and "Rob Kuntz, Part One: The Last Man Standing - Nerdcognito Episode 351" (13 October 2026, 59 minutes).
How often does Nerdcognito publish?
Nerdcognito publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 78 minutes across 133 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Nerdcognito?
Booking probability for Nerdcognito is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Nerdcognito requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Nerdcognito's contact route on record: verified email.
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Nerdcognito is a leisure podcast with 133 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 20, 202659 min
Enjoy the second half of the conversation we had with Robert J. Kuntz, the last original Dungeons and Dragons creator! Rob wraps up his thoughts on WotC as custodians, we laugh about creative "helpers," and he shares...
- Oct 13, 202659 min
Join us as we welcome Mr. Robert J. Kuntz, the literal last man standing among the original creators of Dungeons and Dragons, as we chat about his philosophies, perspectives, and hear some great stories about building...
Episode #350
The RPGPundit: What does the future hold for Indies & the OSR? - Nerdcognito Episode 350
Oct 6, 20261h 25mWhat is the state of the indie and OSR TTRPG space now and in the future? The RPGPundit sits in and talks about the scene, the boons and banes we are seeing in the market, and his new Sci-Fi OSR game. A must listen for...
- Sep 29, 20261h 14m
Sure, we all likely started our journey in the hobby with D&D, but what alternative systems broadened your horizons? This week we talk OTHER games, historically and in the present indie-rich culture. The hobby is wide...
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- Sep 22, 20261h 25m
So YOU want to be a TTRPG Designer? It's important that you understand "The Business of the Business!" This week, we invite 20+ year game designer, WotC alum, and recent Kickstarter success James Desborough to sit in...
- Sep 15, 20262h 41m
This week, grab your space helmet, pulse rifle, and enjoy the ride. See if the gang plus guest players Paladin Steve and Kyle can survive... something... aboard their research vessel! It's a Nerdcognito Actual Play of...
- Sep 8, 20261h 15m
It's a fun time this week on Nerdcognito as Siobhan, who ONLY has experience running D&D 5e, steps up to the plate and drives character creation under Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition! Will there be complete...
Episode #345
A Gen-X Appendix N - Nerdcognito Episode 345
Sep 1, 20261h 26mThis week in an extended episode, the gang looks at updating the holy Appendix N based on their own personal influences in all forms of pop and nerdy media. Spanning print, film, television, and video games, hear the...
- Aug 25, 20261h 16m
RD figured it out! Well, he at least found a missing piece of the puzzle. This week, he discusses his "a-ha!" moment where he believes he discovered a main reason for the disconnect between Classic Gamers, the OSR, and...
- Aug 18, 20261h 18m
How much is too much for you as the DM/GM? Silliness, min/maxing, meta gaming, scheduling issues? Where do YOU draw the line? Hear our lines plus we chat about when you can forgive and when a player just might be best...
- Aug 11, 20261h 7m
Two is better than one? Sometimes! This week, we discuss co-GMs, how they can work in harmony, and the pitfalls to avoid when you share the chair behind the screen! Can it make your D&D/TTRPG experience better? *** It's...
- Aug 4, 20261h 23m
It's the BATTLE of the BACKSTORIES!!! Backstory is a controversial topic that his debated often online. It should be no suprise that we are split in our opinions of this hot potato! Hear all sides of the argument and...
Episode #340
Stray Crows Feudal Japanese TTRPG Kickstarter Preview! - SPECIAL Nerdcognito Episode 340
Jul 30, 202647 minCheck out a preview of the upcoming Japanese TTRPG Stray Crows by James Desborough/Postmortem Studios! We talk to Grim Jim about the design, mechanics, inspiration, art, and more! Stray Crows is a new tabletop...
- Jul 28, 20261h 6m
With little news and a lot of negativity circling online, this week we look on the brighter side of the hobby and discuss the GREAT BENEFITS that gaming in general, be it D&D, other TTRPGs, and beyond brought to our...
- Jul 21, 20261h 18m
Symbiotic or Parasitic? There is no denying that D&D and TTRPGs heavily influenced early video game culture, but now what is their relationship? Is it to the benefit or detriment of one or the other, or both? *** It's...
- Jul 14, 20261h 14m
"I'm a PROFESSIONAL DM." A virtue spewed by many online... but are they really? This week we talk about paid games, and have different opinions about the exchange of cash instead of Cheetos at the D&D table. Is this...
Episode #336
Flushing TTRPG Reddit! - Nerdcognito Episode 335
Jul 7, 20261h 9mThis week was sparse for our corner of the TTRPG/D&D hobby, but bountiful with stupidity on Reddit! Listen as we flush some big logs down the chute from some of the most insane, but most vocal people in our hobby! ***...
- Jun 30, 20261h 12m
Travel can be a cumbersome task to bring to your D&D/TTRPG table. Many folks just ~poof~ eliminate it from the game and the party "teleports" from Point A to B. This week, we discuss how to make travel meaningful AND...
- Jun 23, 20261h 9m
Monsters are not just for swords and fireballs. In your D&D or TTRPG game, monsters exist in your world... for various reasons and to serve both narrative and mechanical purposes. Why and how do we place monsters into...
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