Frantic Nerdcast

Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! In episode 107, the crew dives deep into the addictive world of audiobooks (or "audio plays"), a massive new art project, and the latest from the MCU on Disney+.

We start with a heavy discussion on Dungeon Crawler Carl and the unmatched voice acting of Jeff Hayes. We also explore the difference between standard audiobooks and full-scale audio dramas like The Sandman.

AJ reveals his ambitious new creative goal: painting the original 151 Pokemon on individual canvases, starting with Charmander and Diglett. Plus, we give our honest, mixed reviews on Daredevil: Born Again, discussing whether it lived up to the hype and that "weird" bromance ending.

In this episode:

00:00 - Welcome back to the Nerdcast!

00:31 - Dungeon Crawler Carl: The "Audio Crack" Addiction

03:00 - Audiobooks vs. Audio Plays: The Sandman & Horus Heresy

12:44 - The 151 Pokemon Painting Challenge: Charmander & Diglett

26:27 - Monsters at War: Our Original Card Game

27:13 - Development Update: Escape from Mars Solo Game

31:30 - Movie Review: Sinners (Vampires & Cinematography)

41:20 - Smallville Retrospective: Checking in on Season 3

50:50 - Solo Storytelling Games: Be Like a Crow & Castle Games

1:06:30 - Daredevil: Born Again & The Defenders Future

Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! In episode 102, the crew returns after a short break to dive deep into everything nerdy. We kick things off with an exclusive look at a brand-new solo survival board game prototype set on Mars—featuring astronauts, monoliths, and oxygen hazards.

If you're an anime fan, we’ve got you covered with deep dives into Hell’s Paradise Season 2, the world-building of Jujutsu Kaisen, and a look at the new Digimon Liberator. We also revisit the nostalgia of the Scrubs revival and discuss why it still holds the original magic.

For the TCG collectors, we recap the highlights from Collector Con Newcastle. Hear the journey of completing a Pokemon Surging Sparks Master Set, the struggles of "infinite ant" snipers, and a discussion on the current state of One Piece TCG scalping. Plus, we touch on Gundam TCG Phantom Aria pulls and the latest drama in the tabletop world, including the discontinuation of Descent: Legends of the Dark.

In this episode:

00:00 - Welcome & Life Updates

02:20 - New Game Reveal: Solo Mars Survival Prototype

04:40 - Anime Round-up: Hell's Paradise, JJK, Frieren, and Digimon

08:15 - TV Talk: The Scrubs Revival & Malcolm in the Middle Rumours

14:10 - Invincible Season 3 Discussion (Spoilers!)

18:40 - The Incredible Voice Cast of Invincible

25:20 - Collector Con Newcastle Recap: Pokemon Master Sets

33:00 - Gundam TCG & One Piece Market Drama

42:30 - EB Games Australia Big Announcement Speculation

48:00 - PAX Australia 2026 Plans & Cosplay Land

55:30 - Board Game News: Descent Discontinued & Warhammer 40k 2nd Ed Revival

1:01:45 - Nerd News: Three Body Problem, Avatar Leaks, and Star Wars Rumours

 

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Welcome back to the Frantic Nerd Cast! In Episode 105, the boys are back from their chaotic golf trip to recap all the action, injuries, and hilarious punishments. From back spasms to walking par-fives backwards, find out who actually took home the trophy (and who just got their KFC first). 

In this episode, we dive deep into:
The Golf Trip Recap: A look at the "punishment rounds," including mango jalapeño tequila shots and skipping vigorously across the green. 

Anime’s Bad Rap: We discuss why some people "poo-poo" anime as just "cartoons for kids" and share our favorite gateway shows like Vinland Saga and Neon Genesis Evangelion.

The $30M Cyberpunk Kickstarter: Breaking down the massive success of the latest TCG and what it means for crowdfunding. Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG: Everything you need to know about the new 5.4 million dollar Kickstarter, including pre-painted minis and the new d20 system.

 Pop Culture Debates: Why we enjoy "bad" movies like Sharknado and Transformers, plus our thoughts on the Invincible season finale and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 

Support the Show:
🛒 Grab a copy of Monsters at War by emailing: [email protected].
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Welcome to Episode 104 of the Frantic Nerdcast! This week, the crew is fresh (or maybe not so fresh) from their bi-annual golf trip and ready to tackle the complicated legacy of the "Reboot".

In this episode:

The Golf Trip Recap: We talk about the "Trophy of Destiny," 72-hole charity marathons, and the creative punishments waiting for Brock on the course.

Reboots That Worked: A deep dive into why Battlestar Galactica is a gold standard for reboots, plus our thoughts on the Star Trek movie trilogy and the Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

The Ones That Failed: Why the Charmed remake and How I Met Your Father missed the mark, and our frustration with the Resident Evil Netflix series.

News & Rumors: Updates on the Alita: Battle Angel sequel, Fallout season plans, and the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series.

Game Development: We have officially launched our card game, Monsters at War! Learn how you can get your copy of this multiversal monster-shedding game.

Support the Show:

🛒 Grab a copy of Monsters at War by emailing: [email protected].

🌐 Visit our website for game dev blogs: franticnerdcast.com.

💬 Join the conversation on Discord (link below)!

 

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Welcome to Episode 103 of the Frantic Nerdcast! This week, we are tackling a massive topic:

Anime Adaptations. We break down the hits, the misses, and the reboots that should have stayed in the vault.

In this episode:

The Best Adaptations: We discuss why Alice in Borderland is a masterpiece of game-to-screen storytelling and explore the high-tier action of the Rurouni Kenshin films.

The Controversial Hits: Is the live-action Cowboy Bebop actually better than the anime? We get into a heated debate over Netflix’s recent attempts at classic IPs.

Wishlist Adaptations: From the sports intensity of Blue Lock to the mechanical chaos of Gundam and Robotech, we list the shows we want to see turned into live-action movies.

Pokemon & TCG News: We dive into Pokemon history (is Cubone actually a Charmander?) and discuss the "Pokemon vs. Petrol" price war.

Support the Show:

🛒 Grab a copy of Monsters at War by emailing: [email protected].

🌐 Visit our website for game dev blogs: franticnerdcast.com.

💬 Join the conversation on Discord (link below)!

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Zac's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticcaz

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Listen to the podcast on Spotify & Apple

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