In the conclusion of Book 2, Chapter 9, Billy does what Billy does best – be a huge pain in the ass – and reshapes the power balance of Pacific Ridge. And just in time for the arrival of a very influential power broker. First Snow prepares to delivery discouraging news to her community. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by  CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by  CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY:  RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Janey  GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson, Baker, and Ranger 4  DAN DOBRANSKY as ..read more

Regan becomes increasingly entangled in the affairs of Pacific Ridge, while the Party puts their plan into motion. Yllodyk may have found an ally, but she has some explaining to do first. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Yllodyk and Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan and Maeve Bailey  IAN HARKINS as…      ..read more

Old rivalries flare in Pacific Ridge. Nelson finds a kindred spirit. Regan folds some new allies into the Party’s plan. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Ranger 1 CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA as…      Bill PAUL NOTICE as…&nbs ..read more

Upon arriving in the West, the Party encounters challenges they never anticipated. But after learning more about their new locale, a plan takes shape. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ Additional Writing Help from ANA O’DANIEL PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson, Coyote Carl, and Ranger 4 DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan IAN HARKINS as…      T ..read more

For today’s bonus content, Anya Gibian, Zach Glass, Ian Harkins, and Christian Kelley-Madera recorded a commentary track for Book 1 Chapter 5, “The Worthiest Knight,” originally released back in 2014. ANNOUCEMENTS: This episode is sponsored by Tab for a Cause — a free browser extension that helps you raise money for charity. Join our team at tabforacause.org/toafn As always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. This episode was a reward we promised for reaching $650/month on Patreon. Thank you to everyone who helped us reach that milest ..read more

Today’s bonus content is the audio from our #AskTOAFN livestream from October 14. Zach and Christian discussed their favorite parts of the chapter and answered listener questions. ANNOUNCEMENTS: This episode is sponsored by Tab for a Cause — a free browser extension that helps you raise money for charity. Join our team at tabforacause.org/toafn This episode is sponsored by Clockworks Academy – College-level insight without college-level cost, offering courses in King Arthur, Game of Thrones, and more. Visit Clockworksacademy.com and use code futurenerd to save 10% on ..read more

Welcome back for another pair of TOAFN Minisodes! Dear Uncle Written by O. Carciente Performed by Paul Notice as Antonin Mooncrest Edited, mixed, and sound design by Tristan Stone A Good Night’s Story Written by Sarah Winkler Performed by Anya Gibian as Arlene Redmoor Edited, mixed, and sound design by Tristan Stone Scripts for both of these minisodes can be found here: Dear Uncle A Good Night’s Story This episode is sponsored by Tab for a Cause — a free browser extension that helps you raise money for charity. Join our team at tabforacause.org/toafn Thank you for listening! Look out for the ..read more

Arlene, Gwen, Mildred, and Ben make shore at their new home. The worst possible people meet each other. Tragedy befalls the house of Ba’at lo-Yl and Wyyn lo-Dyk. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by  CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by  CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY:  RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Yllodyk and Ethel  GARRETT ARMYN as…      Jethro  DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Ardel Redmoor, Alf, and Vanderberg  ANYA GIBIAN as…      Arlene Redmoor and Wyyn lo-Dyk  IAN HARKINS as…      ..read more

Billy’s attempts to support Nelson emotionally go about as well as you would expect. But, hey, he’s trying. Mag Uidhir brokers an accord. Two very different societies decide how to allocate resources in a simmering conflict. The finale of Book 2 Chapter 8 arrives on September 25. See you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by  CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by  CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY:  RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Speaker 2  DAN DOBRANSKY as…      General Traft and Vanderberg  ANYA GIBIAN as…      Wyyn ..read more

Mag Uidhir begins parlay with an awesome and terrible bargaining partner. When the Party seeks shelter from a blizzard, Nelson tries making sense of his recent conversations with Nia. Our next episode arrives on August 28. Thanks for listening and see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by  CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY:  GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson  DAN DOBRANSKY as…      General Traft, Arden, and Vanderberg  ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan  IAN HAR ..read more