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A Change Of Scenery, Pt. 3 Aug 28, 2022

Show notes

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 lo-Dyk
IAN HARKINS as… The Narrator, Mag Uidhir, and Ba’at lo-Yl
SHANNON HARRIS as… Chief Speaker
AARON LANHAM as… First Snow
CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA as… Council Member and Speaker 3
PAUL NOTICE as… Nelson
ANA O’DANIEL as… Ry’y lo-Th’yyt
APRIL ORTIZ as… Steady River
FRANK QUERIS as… Billy
JULIE REED as… Jen and Another Elf
REGINA RENEE RUSSELL as… The Dragon and Speaker 1

Editing by
TRISTAN STONE

Foley, Sound Design, and Post Production Mixing by
EDWARD BUSH

Music Direction and Main Theme by
TOM LEE

Additional Scoring by
CHRIS MONTALBO

Created and Executive Produced by
ZACH GLASS & CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA

Co-Executive Produced by
JESS KELLEY-MADERA

Associate Producer
ALEC STORY

The script for this episode can be downloaded here, and the transcript for our announcements here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Please welcome Ana O’Daniel to the cast!
This podcast 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. We hope you consider joining!

A Change Of Scenery, Pt. 2 Jul 31, 2022

Show notes

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 HARKINS as… The Narrator and Mag Uidhir
PAUL NOTICE as… Nelson
FRANK QUERIS as… Billy
JULIE REED as… Jen
REGINA RENEE RUSSELL as… Nia and The Dragon
GREGORY M. SCHULZ as… Yllowyyn

Editing by
TRISTAN STONE

Foley, Sound Design, and Post Production Mixing by
EDWARD BUSH

Music Direction and Main Theme by
TOM LEE

Additional Scoring by
CHRIS MONTALBO

Created and Executive Produced by
ZACH GLASS & CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA

Co-Executive Produced by
JESS KELLEY-MADERA

Associate Producers
ALEC STORY

The script for this episode can be downloaded here, and the transcript for our announcements can be downloaded here.

A list of links for abortion rights, support, and advocacy can be found here.

A Change Of Scenery, Pt. 1 Jun 26, 2022

Show notes

In the premiere of Book 2 Chapter 8, the newly divided Party begins its risky journey over the Black Mountains. Elsewhere, A servant is ailing. Maeve Bailey recounts the reports of her sisters. And Mag Uidhir, Traft, and Arden discover much more than they bargained for under the Mountains.

Our next episode will arrive on July 31. Thanks as always for listening!

CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE:

Directed by
CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA

Written by
ZACH GLASS, CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA, and GREGORY M. SCHULZ

PERFORMED BY:
RHIANNON ANGELL as… Ruby
GARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen Willemson
DAN DOBRANSKY as… General Traft, Arden, Physician, and Vanderberg
ANYA GIBIAN as… Aerona Regan and Maeve Bailey
IAN HARKINS as… The Narrator, The Professor, and Mag Uidhir
CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA as… Council Member and Orc #1
PAUL NOTICE as… Nelson
JULIE REED as… Jen
GREGORY M. SCHULZ as… Orc #2

Editing by
MILES CARTER

Foley, Sound Design, and Post Production Mixing by
EDWARD BUSH

Music Direction and Main Theme by
TOM LEE

Additional Scoring by
CHRIS MONTALBO

Created and Executive Produced by
ZACH GLASS & CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA

Co-Executive Produced by
JESS KELLEY-MADERA

Associate Producers
SUSAN DEGNAN and ALEC STORY

The script for this episode can be downloaded here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

This podcast is sponsored by SHAKER & SPOON – A craft cocktail subscription box. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/toafn with discount code ‘futurenerd’
And as always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. We hope you consider joining!
Find and support an abortion fund near you – https://abortionfunds.org/

See below for CONTENT NOTES.

CONTENT NOTES:

Cancer and medical trauma

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#Ask The Once And Future Nerd for Bk. 2, Ch. 7 May 29, 2022

Show notes

Today’s bonus content is the audio from our #AskTOAFN livestream from May 7. Zach and Christian were joined by Garrett Armyn (Brennen) to discuss what happened in Book 2 Chapter 7 and what might come next. (Obviously, spoilers abound.)

CREDITS:
Editing and audio cleanup by Edward Bush

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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 any purchase.
This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp – Affordable, private therapy. Anytime, anywhere. Visit betterhelp.com/toafn to get 10% off your first month
And as always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. We hope you consider joining!

(The transcript for the conversation can be found here, and the transcript for our announcements can be found here.)

Thank you as always for listening! TOAFN will return on June 26th with the premiere of Book 2, Chapter 8!

Feed Drop: DECOLONIZE & DISCOVER FESTIVAL May 22, 2022

Show notes

Got a quick feed drop today to tell you about the DECOLONIZE & DISCOVER FESTIVAL. You might remember friend of the show JourNee LaFond – Zach interviewed them and their spouse Steven back in 2020 about their choose-your-own-adventure horror audiodrama WITCHEVER PATH. Well JourNee put together a super cool group of BIPOC and Queer geekdom for a festival that’s gonna happen from June 17th-19th in Charlton, Massachusetts. Tickets are on sale now and there’s early bird pricing through the end of May. You can buy tickets or find out more at decolonizeanddiscover.com. Seems likely to be very much up the alley of the median Once and Future Nerd fan, I would say.

We’ll be back next week – May 29 – with the audio from our #AskTOAFN livestream for Book 2 Chapter 7!

Minisodes 005-006 May 15, 2022

Show notes

We’re back with some scripted minisodes today, for this between-chapters month.

“On The Origin Of A Song”
by Paul Notice and Christian T. Kelley-Madera
Performed by:
Paul Notice – Matronson
Matthew K. Addison – Younger Man
Gregory M. Schulz – Rival Merchant
Christian T. Kelley-Madera – Elf Guard
(Script)
CONTENT NOTES: Contains depictions of racist state violence

“A Holiday Dinner”
by Dirk Hampton
Performed by:
Anya Gibian – Molly Bailey, Minnie Bailey, Mona Bailey, Maeve Bailey
(Script)

Editing for Minisodes 005 and 006 by BriElle Achterhof
Foley, Sound Design, and Post-Production Mixing by Matthew Boudreau
Associate Producers: Susan Degan and Alec Story

Announcements:

This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp – Affordable, private therapy. Anytime, anywhere. Visit betterhelp.com/toafn to get 10% off your first month
This podcast is also 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. We hope you consider joining!
No affiliation, but visit donations4abortion.com to find an abortion fund you can support in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico

Thank you for listening! We’ll be posting the audio from our recent #AskTOAFN livestream on May 29, and then we’ll be back with the premiere of Book 2, Chapter 8 on June 26.

(The transcript for our announcements can be found here.)

What’s Close To You, Pt. 4 Apr 24, 2022

Show notes

In the conclusion to Chapter 7, Nelson and Nia discuss dreams, Jen and Regan reconcile, and the party must make some goodbyes.

Chapter 8 will premiere on June 26, 2022. In the meantime, there will be a minisode release and an #AskTOAFN livestream in the month of May, exact dates TBA.

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… Sailor
GARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen Willemson
ANYA GIBIAN as… Aerona Regan and Arlene Redmoor
IAN HARKINS as… The Narrator
SHANNON HARRIS as… Mildred and Red Ren the Ruthless
PAUL NOTICE as… Nelson and Ben
JULIET PRATHER as… Gwen of Ruefield
JULIE REED as… Jen
REGINA RENEE RUSSELL as… Nia
GREGORY M. SCHULZ as… Yllowyyn

Editing by
DAVID DEVEREUX

Foley, Sound Design, and Post Production Mixing by
MATTHEW BOUDREAU

Music Direction and Main Theme by
TOM LEE

Additional Scoring by
CHRIS MONTALBO

Created and Executive Produced by
ZACH GLASS & CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA

Co-Executive Produced by
JESS KELLEY-MADERA

Associate Producers
SUSAN DEGNAN and ALEC STORY

The script for this episode can be downloaded here, and the transcript for our ads/announcements can be downloaded here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Keep an eye on our social for the date and time of the #AskTOAFN stream, and you can submit your questions on social with #AskTOAFN.
This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp – Affordable, private therapy. Anytime, anywhere. Visit betterhelp.com/toafn to get 10% off your first month
And as always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. We hope you consider joining!

See below for CONTENT NOTES.

CONTENT NOTES:

Discussions of over-eating

End of Listed CONTENT NOTES

What’s Close To You, Pt. 3 Mar 27, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, the team must make some decisions regarding their future plans. Regan must come to face the consequences of her actions. And Nia reconnects with her mother.

Our next episode will be released on April 24, 2022. We hope to 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… Alf
ANYA GIBIAN as… Aerona Regan and Arlene Redmoor
IAN HARKINS as… The Narrator
SHANNON HARRIS as… Mildred
PAUL NOTICE as… Nelson and Ben
JULIET PRATHER as… Gwen of Ruefield
FRANK QUERIS as… Billy
JULIE REED as… Jen
REGINA RENEE RUSSELL as… Nia
GREGORY M. SCHULZ as… Yllowyyn

Editing by
MADDY SEARLE

Foley, Sound Design, and Post Production Mixing by
EDWARD BUSH

Music Direction and Main Theme by
TOM LEE

Additional Scoring by
CHRIS MONTALBO

Created and Executive Produced by
ZACH GLASS & CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA

Co-Executive Produced by
JESS KELLEY-MADERA

Associate Producers
SUSAN DEGNAN and ALEC STORY

The script for this episode can be downloaded here, and the transcript for our ads/announcements can be downloaded here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Next month’s episode (April 24, 2022) will be your last change to pledge or upgrade on Patreon if you want to receive an enamel pin!
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 any purchase
And as always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. We hope you consider joining!

See below for CONTENT NOTES.

CONTENT NOTES:

Sounds of a gruesome medical procedure
Someone getting drunk

End of Listed CONTENT NOTES

What’s Close To You, Pt. 2 Feb 27, 2022

Show notes

Antonin Mooncrest, after taking over as rightful Regent of Guernatal, wins over his new subjects. Meanwhile, Ardel Redmoor, the recently-removed regent of the same…does the opposite. West of the mountains, First Snow and Steady River head towards the Federation to discuss the threat of the Elves. And finally, the Iordic (and Pennsylvanian) crew deal with the consequences of their recent endeavor.

Our next episode will be released on March 27, 2022! We hope to see you then!

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… Peasant
GARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen Willemson
DAN DOBRANSKY as… Ardel Redmoor, Alf, and New Guard Captain
ANYA GIBIAN as… Arlene Redmoor
IAN HARKINS as… The Narrator, Head Priest, Guernatal Peasant 1, and Guernatal Peasant 2
SHANNON HARRIS as… Red Ren the Ruthless
AARON LANHAM as… First Snow
PAUL NOTICE as… Nelson and Antonin Mooncrest
JULIET PRATHER as… Gwen of Ruefield
APRIL ORTIZ as… Steady River
JULIE REED as… Jen
REGINA RENEE RUSSELL as… Nia

Editing by
MADDY SEARLE

Foley, Sound Design, and Post Production Mixing by
EDWARD BUSH

Music Direction and Main Theme by
TOM LEE

Additional Scoring by
CHRIS MONTALBO and OLIVER MORRIS

Created and Executive Produced by
ZACH GLASS & CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA

Co-Executive Produced by
JESS KELLEY-MADERA

Associate Producers
SUSAN DEGNAN and ALEC STORY

The script for this episode can be downloaded here, and the transcript for our ads/announcements can be downloaded here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Please welcome Aaron Lanham to our cast!
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 any purchase.
And as always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. We hope you consider joining!

What’s Close To You, Pt. 1 Jan 30, 2022

Show notes

After successfully pulling off a heist to save Nia’s family from Ry’y lo-Th’yyt, the party attempts to make their getaway. Complications arise, and loose ends are tied…but at what cost?

Our next episode will be released on February 27, 2022! We hope to see you then!

CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE:

Directed by
CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA

Written by
CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA

PERFORMED BY:
RHIANNON ANGELL as… Crew Member 1 and Sailor
GARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen Willemson and Crew Member 2
DAN DOBRANSKY as… Alf
ANYA GIBIAN as… Aerona Regan
IAN HARKINS as… The Narrator
SHANNON HARRIS as… Mildred
PAUL NOTICE as… Nelson
JULIET PRATHER as… Ry’y lo-Th’yyt
FRANK QUERIS as… Billy
JULIE REED as… Jen
REGINA RENEE RUSSELL as… Nia
GREGORY M. SCHULZ as… Yllowyyn

Editing by
DAVID DEVEREUX

Foley, Sound Design, and Post Production Mixing by
EDWARD BUSH

Created and Executive Produced by
ZACH GLASS & CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA

Co-Executive Produced by
JESS KELLEY-MADERA

Associate Producers
ALEC STORY

The script for this episode can be downloaded here, and the transcript for our ads/announcements can be downloaded here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

REMINDER: We have updated our Patreon to charge monthly. Even if you are giving the same amount, you MUST select one of the new monthly tiers in order for Patreon to correctly assess your rewards
Please welcome Regina Renee Russell to our cast!
This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp – Affordable, private therapy. Anytime, anywhere. Visit betterhelp.com/toafn to get 10% off your first month
And as always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. We hope you consider joining!

See below for Content Notes

CONTENT NOTES:

Sounds of a broken bone
Eye injury
Vomit sounds

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