Where faith meets fandom! Join Tony Talavera and the Nerd of Godcast crew as they explore the crossover of Christ culture and nerd culture. Whether you’re a fan of comic books, video games, movies, or tabletop games, this podcast brings gospel truth to gamers, geeks, and fans of all things nerdy. Laugh, play games, and dive deep into discussions about pop culture through a Christian lens. Perfect for believers who love all things nerdy, The Nerd of Godcast is your ultimate co-op adventure in ...
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Join the crew (well, just the boys) as we dive into the world of team dynamics—from fandoms like the X-Men to our very own family of faith. Plus we dive into the dumpster to put 2015’s Fantastic Four movie under the microscope (and challenge ourselves to say something nice about it), unpack what makes great teams work both on screen and in real lif…
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Here we go—Season 10 begins with a spicy question: why do we keep trying to make certain pop-culture things “a thing” when they never quite work? In “LET’S TRY THIS AGAIN,” the NOG crew riffs on franchises and trends that won’t die—think Sony’s non-Spidey spin-offs (Morbius, Madame Web)—then we ask: If you could fix one, which would you fix and how…
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We Can Hope Again- Season Nein Finale
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1:12:13Is Nerd Culture Making a Comeback? And What That Means for Your Faith After years of disappointment in the geek world—from underwhelming sequels to franchise fatigue—Andor and Thunderbolts are finally giving fans a reason to believe again. But what happens when that same kind of hope stirs in our spiritual lives? Join us for a deep dive into fandom…
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Catching Up & Nerding Out – Games, Faves, and Would You Rather! After an unintentional break, the Nerd of Godcast crew is back at the table for a casual catch-up episode full of laughs, games, and geeky goodness! In this laid-back convo, we play a few "get to know you" games, share what we've been into lately—TV shows, games, comics, and more—and d…
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The NEFFISODE (by popular demand)
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1:02:47Our faithful Patreon Fam voted our own Quentin Gregory Neff to be a special guest host. It's off the rails tonight, so just remember, YOU asked for this!על ידי Nerd of Godcast
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In this episode we rack our brains about movies with similar plots as we try to get into Steve-O's head, we learn more about who on our crew we think may not be among God's elect and more. Come play with us!על ידי Nerd of Godcast
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Just Be Happy (feat. Scott Higa)
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57:04Tony T decides he wants to be less grumpy and cynical about things and his friend Scott Higa, The Christian Nerd, is here to help. Hang out with them as they catch up on movies like Captain America and Snow White, shows like Severance and Daredevil, buying cool stuff and the other things that make them happy.…
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👶✨ Ever wish you could go back to the carefree days of childhood? In this episode of Nerd of Godcast, we’re diving into all things childhood—from our favorite toys, cartoons, and games to the deeper spiritual truths hidden in childlike wonder. Jesus tells us in Matthew 18:3 that we must become like children to enter the kingdom of heaven—but what d…
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This week the crew talks about the Megacon Orlando experience and why God doesn't seem done with us yet in this unique convention outreach ministry, plus Tony spoils Captain America: Brave New World. We're sorry in advance.על ידי Nerd of Godcast
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💬 How God Designed Us to Complement, Support, and Encourage One Another In this episode of the Nerd of Godcast, we dive into the importance of community, friendship, and finding "your people." Whether you're a leader, an encourager, a strategist, or the comic relief, God created us to thrive in relationships—not in isolation. We explore iconic frie…
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Royal Rumble: Wrestling (with Faith)
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1:21:02In this action-packed episode, we dive into the electrifying world of professional wrestling! Join the crew as they explore iconic wrestlers from WWE, WCW, AEW more, from unforgettable matches to the over-the-top storylines that blend athleticism and drama, we cover it all. We’ll also discuss the deeper connections between wrestling and life, inclu…
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Join us as we recap 2024’s most cringeworthy moments in our Neff News year-in-review, tackle an awkwardly fun audio party game, debate another round of Best Thing Ever, share a HUGE MegaCon update, and welcome the return of an old friend! Looking ahead to 2025, we dive into the movies, games, and moments we’re excited about, plus an encouraging, fa…
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It's Christmas time! The crew come together to celebrate the birth of our savior by bringing a random assortment of podcast segments reflecting each persons' unique quirks and twisted minds. Happy holidays from the Nerd of Godcast to your family!על ידי Nerd of Godcast
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The Nostalgic Christian Nerd of Godcast: The Never Ending Story
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1:06:20Tony T and Scott are back for The Nostalgic Christian Nerd of Godcast. In these episodes, Tony and Scott will discuss movies from their childhoods that impacted them in some way. This time around they’re discussing The Neverending Story. Listen to their thoughts on 80s bullies, unsettling characters, creepy dragons, and anatomically correct Sphinxe…
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Nerd of Godcast crew discuss their favorite Thanksgiving foods, what blessings they have experienced in their personal lives, and why an attitude of gratitude is essential for the believer.על ידי Nerd of Godcast
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In this episode of The Nerd of Godcast, we dive into our fandoms to explore the concept of "The Final Boss"—those epic, culminating challenges that test every skill you've gained. From Bowser to Sephiroth to Atlas and beyond, we discuss iconic boss battles and their connection to real-life struggles. What does it mean to face your own "final boss"?…
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Join us for an unforgettable episode packed with fun, laughter, and a touch of friendly competition! In this episode of Nerd of Godcast, the crew dives into an epic night of games and laughs! Join us as we cast our votes, test our comic book knowledge, and reveal the real names of celebrities. We bring the nerdy fun with a fan-favorite, Um, Actuall…
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Join us as we explore what makes a truly great leader by examining the traits of some of our favorite fictional leaders and how they point to the ultimate qualities Jesus brings into our lives. Plus, we bring the fun with trivia, Neff News, Best Thing Ever, and dive into a 'Science or Fiction' segment to debate some hot takes. Tune in for insight, …
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How do you know who the true main character is in a story and what does it look like to have main character energy? Often, we think of ourselves as the hero in our own story, but what happens when we realize the true main character is Jesus? Through pop culture references and Scripture, we explore how we can move from being the star to supporting G…
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Pre-Hurricane Supplemental (with movie reviews)
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29:46In this supplemental episode the crew prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, a historical and catastrophic storm heading straight toward our home in Central Florida. We talk storm prep and keeping your faith strong. We also drop a couple spoiler free reviews of Joker: Folie à Deux and The Wild Robot.…
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Unpopular: It's OK, Necco Wafers, No One Likes ME Either
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1:10:17It's just the boys in this episode, and they dive into the nerdy, quirky, and sometimes downright unpopular things we can’t help but love! From movies and games that get a bad rap to underdog characters and even candy we root for, we explore why we’re drawn to things that aren’t always mainstream. But it’s not just about fandoms—being a Christian c…
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Pick and Choose: The Dangers of Selective Faith and Fandom
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1:26:39In this episode, we dive into the habit of ignoring certain parts of fandom—whether it's pretending Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull never happened or dismissing the Star Wars sequels. But what happens when we apply that same pick-and-choose mentality to our faith? Join us as we explore the dangers of selective belief, where Chris…
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Show and Tell: How to Better Share Faith and Fandom
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1:17:35This week the crew talks about Daredevil's girlfriend teaching The Punisher how to play Dungeons and Dragons and how it might help us tell others about Jesus. Plus a Show and Tell game, Neff News and Best Thing Ever.על ידי Nerd of Godcast
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When Good Guys Break Bad (and vice versa)
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1:20:11We're back for season nein (nine) and we're talking about heel turns (and face turns.) If Robert Downey Jr can go from being the MCU's greatest hero to its most feared villain, what is stopping any of us from doing the same? And if God's grace really is for everyone, no matter how far gone, then what's stopping hurting, broken, darkside us from bec…
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We Will Be Known By Our Love (A Message For The Haters)
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1:17:51In our Season 8 finale, we play games, exchange gifts, wrap up this season's Best Thing Ever (Ghostbusters vs The Fellowship of the Ring) and talk about toxic fandom and why we find it so easy to hate the franchises we love.על ידי Nerd of Godcast
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