Representation & Diversity In Sci-Fi & Fantasy

It's been an amazing run, but the curtains to the Stories for Nerds podcast are finally closing. We've invited mentor and international bestselling author, Kevin J. Anderson, onto the show to discuss his latest writing projects and how he's inspiring the next generation of storytellers. The gang also offers a final list of nerdy recommendations, with Raphyel concluding the EpiXode bidding a fond farewell to the team and fans that made the show beat the odds.SHOW NOTESSisterhood of DuneLord of the Rings: the War of the RohirrimSecret LevelKevin J. Anderson's Publishing Masters DegreeWe'll forever be grateful for your support. Thank YOU! 'Stories for [email protected] you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know!Support the show

Jamaal Jefferson finds himself with newfound abilities following a series of unfortunate circumstances that in actuality might bring an end to Azrak and her zorg empire. However, it may come at the price of the remaining magic wielders like his beloved sorceress, Cassie, contain. With the remnants of civilization on the thread, will their relationship even be able to survive an outcome where he, as Earth's greatest hope, becomes the undoing of his lover's most treasured gift?SHOW NOTESArcanusHBO's Dune Prophecy Path of Exile 2Indiana Jones & the Great CircleDid you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know!Support the show

With only a handful of EpiXodes remaining, the team is preparing for an epic sendoff of the podcast. In the meantime, there are some books, games, anime, and other television that has peaked their interest.SHOW NOTESI Was Level One And Needed the GoldWickedRed OneDid you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know!Support the show

LT Jamaal Jefferson must rally up the troops when the evil Zorg launch a surprise assault on the remaining allied forces. Will he, Cassie, and the rest of his otherworld companions be able to find common ground with the proud battle mage ready to take charge of the forces, or is the war already lost?SHOW NOTESRift Magus Reborn: Rise of the Arcane Aristocrat Book 1Netflix's Arcane: Season 2Dragon Age: the VeilguardDid you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know!Support the show

There's tons of Fall releases in multimedia, and many of the gang are diving in! Some of these nerdy tidbit include the brand new anime that's all the buzz, Atlas' latest video game release, and HBO's thrilling spinoff series from the Batman Universe.SHOW NOTESthe Snowman's ShadowSonic X Shadows: GenerationsMetaphor: ReFantazioVenom: the Last DanceDid you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know!Support the show

When a synthetic empire seeking total dominion across the multiverse sets its sights on his home, Lieutenant Jamaal Jefferson must relay on the skillsets of mystical and advanced technologies from other realms if he has any hopes of saving the final domain known to house civilization.Did you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know!Support the show

The SFN crew discuss the big elephant in the room. With the topic of inclusivity as being at the forefront of media today, Abby, Scott, Erik, and Raphyel discuss why the subject has become so prevalent and why there's a push on both sides of the fence for either more or less representation and diversity.SHOW NOTESTor the Dungeon Crawler Book 1 Transformers Onethe Wild RobotDid you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know!Support the show

Now having fallen victim to the mysterious symbiotic alien life form on the planet colony of Eden, time is of the Essence for xeno zoologist Orpa and the rest of her infected team members.SHOW NOTESTorth Book 4 by SFN's Abby GoldsmithRise of Phoenix: A Superhero Urban FantasyAstro BotWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2Marvel vs Capcom Fighting CollectionBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceDid you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know!Support the show

The gang share their latest endeavors in the latest nerdy multimedia, including films like Deadpool & Wolverine, anime like I Parry Everything, books like the Primal Hunter Zogarth, and more.SHOW NOTES:Dungeon of Chance Complete SeriesAlien: RomulusStar Wars: OutlawsDid you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know!Support the show

Time is of the essence as Orpa finds herself trapped in a facility with co-workers expected by an unknown alien species with symbiotic tendencies.SHOW NOTESGloomBlack Myth: WukongBorderlandsDid you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know!Support the show