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 faith and fandom.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 57:09
"I'll stay behind." "Go without me." "There's only one way this ends." We know exactly where the scene is going, and somehow it still gets us. Why is self-sacrifice one of the…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:05:28
Can anybody become the good guy? We love a good redemption story. Darth Vader, Zuko, Loki, Nebula, Bucky Barnes and countless others have gone from villain, rival, or deeply…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:29:54
Have you ever realized you've somehow never watched The Lord of the Rings , played Skyrim , or experienced another piece of pop culture that everyone else seems to consider…
Jul 4, 2026 · 57:15
Ever wonder why we get bored... even with endless movies, games, apps, and distractions at our fingertips? This week on the Nerd of Godcast , we're asking: What do you do when…
Jun 9, 2026 · 55:26
What books, shows or video games have you never finished? What story never finished for you ? This week, the Nerd of Godcast explores unfinished TV shows, canceled movies,…
May 25, 2026 · 1:00:23
This week on the Nerd of Godcast, we’re talking about the heroes who gave everything. From The Iron Giant to Boromir, Tony Stark to the crew of Rogue One, we explore the…
May 12, 2026 · 12:43
This is our DLC bonus content —the segment that didn’t make the main episode but absolutely deserved its own spotlight. We take 25 of the biggest blockbuster movies from the past…
May 5, 2026 · 1:06:44
We break down the biggest upcoming movies of 2026 , talk summer blockbuster culture , and explore how the stories we love actually shape our lives and identity . Plus: SNACK…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:14:17
On this episode we share testimonies from our time at Megacon Orlando, debate whether Supergirl stands a Kryptonian's chance under a red sun at box office success, and try to…
Mar 31, 2026 · 58:48
In this episode of Nerd of Godcast , the crew is back with a full-on game night packed with laughs, competition, and a few unexpected twists. We put our fandom knowledge to the…
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:01:54
What makes a great base of operations? In this episode of Nerd of Godcast , we explore some of the most iconic fictional headquarters in pop culture. From Castle Grayskull , the…
Feb 24, 2026 · 1:03:53
We all know Mario, Sonic, Star Wars, and Star Trek. But what about Bubsy? Alex Kidd? Firefly? Jericho? In this episode of Nerd of Godcast , we explore the pop culture properties…
Feb 10, 2026 · 45:56
Valentine’s Day. Romance. Candy hearts. Unrealistic expectations. In this episode of Nerd of Godcast, the crew digs into love, relationships, and yes… all that crap. What is the…
Jan 27, 2026 · 1:10:34
What’s the one meal you’d eat forever if you had to choose? What fast food will you defend like it’s a core belief? And which fictional snacks from video games, animation, and…
Jan 13, 2026 · 1:14:53
Why does the 1980s still live rent-free in our collective imagination? In this episode, we take a deep dive into our love for the 1980s and explore why this decade continues to…
Dec 30, 2025 · 1:12:58
🎙️ Best of 2025 Awards | Movies, TV, Games, Faith & Fandom It’s time to crown the Best (and Worst) of 2025 . In this special awards-style episode, the Nerd of Godcast crew…
Dec 16, 2025 · 1:19:45
What actually makes a Christmas story Christmassy ? Is it snow, carols, and Santa… or something deeper? In this special Christmas episode of Nerd of Godcast , the panel dives…
Dec 2, 2025 · 55:07
This week, we’re talking about living your wildest dreams and becoming the person you’ve always wanted to be. The launching point comes from a moment caught during the Macy’s…
Nov 18, 2025 · 1:15:34
This episode we talk to DeAnna Petruch, author of KidMin Pocket Guide: Neurodivergent Kids . We’ll talk about some of our favorite characters who are on the spectrum, about how…
Nov 4, 2025 · 1:04:20
On this episode we create nerdy games to challenge, perplex and amuse based on the Bible, pop-culture and nerdy deep cuts! Won't you play along with us?
Oct 21, 2025 · 1:09:50
In this spooky-fun episode of Nerd of Godcast , the crew dives into the strange tension between fear and faith — why do we spend so much of life trying to avoid fear, yet seek it…
Oct 7, 2025 · 1:20:33
Christians Are Crazy — or at least that’s what it can look like from the outside. In this tongue-in-cheek episode of the Nerd of Godcast , we take an honest look at the things…
Sep 23, 2025 · 53:52
We weren't even supposed to be here today... cancelled guest, almost no crew, we don't even have a plan on what to talk about. But somehow things not going according to plan…
Sep 9, 2025 · 1:28:41
This week on the Nerd of Godcast we’re talking all about distraction —how it derails us, why we lean on it, and how it can sneak into our spiritual lives. We’ll dive into the…
Aug 26, 2025 · 52:34
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…
Aug 12, 2025 · 1:21:32
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…
May 20, 2025 · 1:12:13
Is 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…
Apr 29, 2025 · 56:13
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…
Apr 16, 2025 · 1:02:47
Our 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!
Apr 1, 2025 · 1:05:25
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…
Mar 18, 2025 · 57:04
Tony 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…
Mar 4, 2025 · 1:15:53
👶✨ 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,…
Feb 18, 2025 · 1:11:20
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…
Feb 4, 2025 · 1:14:03
💬 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…
Jan 21, 2025 · 1:21:02
In 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…
Jan 7, 2025 · 1:08:31
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…
Dec 24, 2024 · 1:37:05
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…
Dec 3, 2024 · 1:06:20
Tony 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…
Nov 28, 2024 · 32:56
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…
Nov 26, 2024 · 1:14:09
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…
Nov 12, 2024 · 55:23
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…
Oct 29, 2024 · 1:21:19
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…
Oct 15, 2024 · 55:30
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…
Oct 8, 2024 · 29:46
In 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…
Oct 1, 2024 · 1:10:17
It'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…
Sep 17, 2024 · 1:26:39
In 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…
Sep 3, 2024 · 1:17:35
This 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…
Aug 20, 2024 · 1:20:11
We'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,…
Jun 4, 2024 · 1:17:51
In 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…
May 21, 2024 · 58:39
Today we talk about and play some games about stories told badly. How can we tell the story of the Gospel in a better way in our words and actions?
May 7, 2024 · 48:33
This time the crew talks about our favorite characters who grew up before our very eyes, going from one level to the next and how we, as believers, can level up in their faith…
Apr 23, 2024 · 1:28:24
Join the crew for a fun and funny game night that will have you asking "is it animated?" Warning, may contain some immature content. Tonight we play: Blunt Forced Drama Same,…
Apr 9, 2024 · 1:08:39
On this episode of the podcast, the crew talks about who belongs on the list of all-time most iconic video game characters, superheroes, Nickelodeon stars, and more. It leads us…
Mar 19, 2024 · 1:27:35
None of us are Irish enough to know why Saint Patty's Day is as popular as it is but then again, we don't know why some of the nerdy things we like have gotten popular either.…
Mar 12, 2024 · 1:00:56
The crew is hanging out on Zoom tonight and talking about stuff we used to be into that MIGHT be worth a second chance.
Feb 27, 2024 · 1:31:36
In this episode the crew talk about all the good ministry that happened at Megacon Orlando 2024, we sadly trash talk Sony's newest Spider-verse offering Madam Web and play a game…
Feb 6, 2024 · 44:31
Join us love from hall 109B for a special live episode. The crew celebrates 200 episodes with our favorite convention of nerds and fans at Megacon in Orlando, FL, talking about…
Jan 9, 2024 · 1:29:40
We talk about how some of our favorite stories sometimes jump genres from 80s comedies to gritty teen dramas and from super hero movies to musicals... How does God bring the…
Dec 22, 2023 · 1:12:05
Join the Nerds for a special Christmas episode celebrating the joy of the season! The Order of Service 00:00- Welcome and Small Talk 00:06:14- If We Were... Christmas Characters…
Dec 12, 2023 · 1:30:47
This time your Nerd of Godcast crew talk about their difficulty in finishing books, shows and video games and discuss how God wants to complete His good work in you! Plus we play…
Nov 28, 2023 · 1:04:07
Tony and Scott talk about Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and lean into Christmas as our Christian thanks gives way to our Christ-like generosity.
Nov 14, 2023 · 1:27:14
Join us for a whole episode of playing games with your Nerd of Godcast friends! Play along with a movie mashup game, If you Know You Know, "In Cinco" and more! Plus Best thing…
Nov 1, 2023 · 1:24:53
Hero or Menace? This week we look at the web-slinging wall-crawler and talk about his many incarnations across the Spider-verse. Can the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man inspire…
Oct 17, 2023 · 1:34:12
This week we talk about the things that go bump in the night, not only in movies and video video games but also in real life. We also discuss how a believer can cope with fear.
Oct 3, 2023 · 1:26:30
On this episode we're here for a trivia battle of the genders, round one of Best Thing Ever, and a talk about the Barbie Movie and ask, “Is there toxic femininity in Hollywood?”…
Sep 19, 2023 · 1:16:51
We're back, and kicking off Season 8 (the ocho) with a talk about teams and even though God made us different we are made to be together! Plus we play Tapple, introduce a new…
Jul 25, 2023 · 1:28:39
We answer listener mail, play a sound effects game, talk about finales and wrap up a season ourselves. Featuring Tony T, Neff, Oliver, Jackie, Steven, Nich, Charlotte, and a…
Jul 11, 2023 · 48:17
Tony T, Alexandria Maurica, Neff and Ryan the DM were set to interview a Christian game developer, but they no-showed. So what do we do when our interview has no interviewee?…
Jun 20, 2023 · 59:12
Pack up the kids in the family truckster and hit the road to Wally World, it's time to celebrate summer and all the movies it's throwing our way! Join Tony T in a special…
Jun 6, 2023 · 1:04:48
I say I can quit anytime I want to, but I still find myself looking for shrines, koroks and lightroots at 3am. The latest entry in The Legend of Zelda franchise has us learning…
May 23, 2023 · 1:19:27
Why are some movies, games and shows more important than others? This week we talk about what really matters.
May 2, 2023 · 1:02:22
Small crew tonight so we just kinda chat about some childhood memories like games, toys and how following Jesus used to be much less complicated. Join us as we return to our…
Apr 11, 2023 · 1:45:17
The crew talks about what they're really into, man, plays a "by the numbers" game and talks about the highlights (and low-lights?) of our Megacon Orlando outreach. Plus a couple…
Mar 31, 2023 · 47:09
This is our recording of our live panel/podcast from Megacon Orlando. In the room were believers and non-believers, those we connected with at the con, some already in community…
Mar 21, 2023 · 46:51
The NERD OF GODCAST crew jumps on Zoom to talk about why we do our outreach to Orlando's biggest comic book, sci-fi and fandom convention, share some of our favorite Megacon…
Mar 14, 2023 · 49:53
Tony T and Lovely Lady Lismari are joined by Sheena to review the finale of HBO's The Last of Us , inspired by Naughty Dog's PlayStation game of the same name and debate whether…
Feb 28, 2023 · 1:21:58
This week we review Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, talk about the overall well-being of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we exit Phase 4, and ask ourselves if we've ever…
Feb 21, 2023 · 51:36
It's an All*Play (a little off schedule, but hey) Tonight the crew plays: The Voting Game Roles on Roles Outburst Chicken and the Egg and the Egg Play along with us, won't you?
Feb 7, 2023 · 59:03
We're celebrating Valentine's Day as we talk true love, celebrity crushes and run a self contained Best Thing Ever on our top fictional couples. Featuring Tony T, Lovely Lady…
Jan 31, 2023 · 38:08
Tony and Lismari review HBO's The Last of Us , inspired by Naughty Dog's PlayStation game of the same name. Do Joel and Ellie's TV adventures live up to the hype? Or do we throw…
Jan 17, 2023 · 1:15:55
Tony T, Jackie, Neff and Julia (and a couple other surprise crew members) talk about all the new things we can do in the new year. We also play a new game and get into the…
Dec 24, 2022 · 1:23:56
We look back at all the media, mischief and mayhem of 2022 and look forward to 2023. Plus we talk a little about how God positions us for what's next while we're still in the…
Dec 13, 2022 · 1:12:08
It's Gen Z vs. Millennials vs. Generation X vs. Boomers as we compare notes on how different generations see the world, our faith and our fandom. Featuring Tony's mother, Momma…
Nov 15, 2022 · 1:06:31
We love our DND, the Daily Nerd Devo podcast where every weekday Christian content creators share their Bible based encouragement in a language that reaches the nerds, geeks and…
Nov 8, 2022 · 1:29:27
This week the crew (Tony T, Neff, Julia, Jamaican Oli and Nich the Engineer) talk about the things in our fandoms and our faith that we used to do that we don't do anymore and…
Oct 31, 2022 · 37:33
Tony T and Lismari are joined by The Christian Nerd Scott Higa. We talk about lizard people, podcast therapy, the importance of transparency and community. Somewhere along that…
Oct 18, 2022 · 1:30:25
The crew is back for the Spoopy Season, talking about all the things that inspire fear in our lives, both fictional and factual. We also chat about Rob Zombie's The Munsters and…
Sep 29, 2022 · 55:02
Experience the chaos as Hurricane Ian pummels the state of Florida... chaos not from the weather, rather from ten people on a zoom call trapped in their homes during a Category 4…
Sep 20, 2022 · 1:20:38
The crew looks at some of the best (and worst) in Christian children's programming, from Veggie Tales and Psalty to SuperBook and the now infamous Joshua and the Holy Land. Plus…
Sep 6, 2022 · 1:11:44
Tony T, Neff and Nich are joined by a returning Jamaican Oli in our first studio episode after a spotty summer schedule. We talk about the stories Jesus used and why they worked…
Aug 18, 2022 · 22:25
Take a trip with Tony and catch up on what he's been up to this summer... let us know what YOU'VE been doing too!
Jul 19, 2022 · 1:24:14
Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Ezra Miller... can a character survive when Hollywood is forced to recast an established role? It can be good, bad, or ugly. What about when we let a…
Jun 21, 2022 · 1:17:47
Join the crew as we experience the wonder of a night where the games take center stage with a cameo from a Charles Spurgeon bobble head! Tonight's games are: Linkee The…
May 31, 2022 · 41:13
At a patron exclusive after party and game night, Tony gives a report of our Megacon 2022 outreach to our Patreon Fam, and casts vision for next year's outreach. To become a…
May 10, 2022 · 1:40:24
We talk about all the things that used to be things but now aren't anything. What needs to come back? Is it Pokemon Go? Blockbuster? Pudding Pops? View Master? Plus we revisit…
Apr 26, 2022 · 1:04:00
Life is filled with tough choices. We play the Choose Your Own Adventure game War With the Evil Power Master in part two of a two part episode. Featuring special guest Megacon Liz.
Apr 19, 2022 · 1:01:26
Life is filled with tough choices. We talk about those, as well as the Mystery Machine, unattainable puppies and the kids section of the bookstore in part one of a two part…
Mar 29, 2022 · 1:32:07
As we lean in to Easter season the crew talk about Lent and what it means to give something up to better follow Jesus. Plus BEST VEHICLE EVER round one and a game of "What's it…
Mar 15, 2022 · 1:40:55
This week the crew talks about the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight Detective, the Gosh Darn Batman. From the comics to the movies we talk about how the character has changed over…
Mar 1, 2022 · 1:33:09
The NOGSquad steps into the multiverse as they kick off SEASON 7VEN, and things keep shifting in and out of reality. Who is on the show? Why does all this seem familiar? We talk…
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