Nerds of the Old Republic: The Drinking Person’s #Scifi Club

Nerds of the Old Republic
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Three friends who disagree constantly, drink well and occasionally say things that are insightful about literature. Join Mike, Shaun and Adam, for lively discussions of your favorite books, movies, and TV shows — all while enjoying a signature cocktail inspired by the story! We're your new friend group with the best cocktail parties and conversations! Whether it’s classic Star Wars, epic fantasy like Lord of the Rings, or the latest binge-worthy series, we mix fun commentary with themed drinks and recommendations for fellow geeks. If you’re a fan of nerd culture and enjoying a drink while diving deep into pop culture, this is the podcast for you!

  1. 6d ago

    Romantasy, LotR Everything, The Death of the Franchise, and a Smoked Black Lager

    Hello Nerds, Thank you for joining Mike, Shaun and Adam as we look back at the changes the Nerd Nation experienced this year that we haven't covered yet. Three friends, three different takes on what's important to we nerdy story lovers.   Thanks for joining us this year, and while we take the summer off, consider looking back at our back catalogue! While you're there, you could also check out our Bookshop.org page. It's the easiest way to support financially while getting something you were going to purchase anyways. You are reading over the summer, right?! Until the fall, take care, Nerd Nation!

    1h 17m

  2. May 7

    One Beer to Rule Them All | The Fellowship of the Ring — Tolkien, Jackson, and The End of the World

    J.R.R. Tolkien spent decades building a world that was never supposed to save itself easily — and Peter Jackson spent three films reminding us why that matters. This episode, the Nerds crack open The Fellowship of the Ring and try to figure out what makes it still hold up, still hit hard, and still make grown adults emotional about a wizard and some very small men. We dig into Tolkien’s original novel, Jackson’s 2001 adaptation, the question of what gets lost and gained in translation from page to screen, Tom Bombadil’s conspicuous absence, and whether the Shire is the most effective piece of world-building in fantasy history. 🍺 This episode’s drink: Le Fin Du Monde by Unibroue — a Belgian-style tripel whose name means “The End of the World.” We couldn’t have planned it better. Notes of honey, spice, and something ancient that you can’t quite name. Appropriate for a quest of this magnitude. If you found us through Middle-earth, welcome — this is what we do. We read the books, watch the films, and pair them with something worth drinking. Stick around for the Silmarillion episode if you want to see what obsession looks like at full speed. New to the show? Five stars on Apple Podcasts takes 30 seconds and helps other nerds find us. 📚 Grab Tolkien’s Fellowship and all our picks via our Bookshop.org storefront: NoToR Bookshop 🦋 BlueSky: @nerdsofoldrepublic 📧 nerdsofoldrepublic@gmail.com 🔊Related Episodes: Amazon's The Rings of Power JRR Tolkein's The Silmarillion George RR Martin's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Brandon Sanderson's The Emperor's Soul #FellowshipOfTheRing #Tolkien #LordOfTheRings #LOTR #FantasyPodcast #PeterJackson #SciFiPodcast #BookPodcast #LeFinDuMonde #Unibroue #FantasyBooks #MiddleEarth

    1h 3m

  3. Apr 2

    Nerds and Murderbots Just Want to Disassociate (and have fun)!

    Hello, and welcome Nerd Nation! We're here talking about Martha Wells' novella Murderbot book one All Systems Red. A sci-fi book where for once, the cyborg doesn't want to kill us all. How...refreshing. If you're like us, and you love our nerdy fiction and talks, please help a cast out by sharing with a likeminded friend. It's a free way to support our work. Also, share in our nerdy goodness on BlueSky, we're @nerdsofoldrepublic. There you'll find our avatars, witticisms and more than a few posts about how excited we are for the Buffalo Sabres to be in the playoffs again...finally! Until next time Nerd Nation - cheers!

    37 min

  4. Mar 5

    Nerds Review Del Toro's Frankenstein, or, The Ugliest Pretty Boy in Town

    Listen in as the nerds discuss the newest entry in the Frankenstein franchise as envisioned by Benecio Del Toro, or BDT as we call him on the cast.   If you've never read, pick up a copy at your library before watching, then stay for our hot and lukewarm takes!   Want more nerdiness in your life? Follow us on BlueSky. We're @nerdsofoldrepublic.

    52 min

  5. Feb 5

    AI Robots IRL and the Nerds Collide in the World of Tron

    Hey there Nerd Nation!  We're here with an OG favorite - Tron. But this time, we're here to talk about the newest movie in the franchise- Tron: Ares. If you're new to the franchise, definitely just watch the first one and Ares. You'll do well to skip the second movie, Tron: Legacy. While we've got your attention, why not share this cast with a friend or two - it's the best way to support our work here at Nerds of the Old Republic, and its totally free. We'd really appreciate it. If our little show doesn't seem like the sort of thing you're into sharing, its ok that we're your guilty little pleasure, then please rate and review us where ever you listen. That's another great way to help other people find our work.  Thanks, and cheers Nerds!

    48 min

  6. Jan 8

    Drinking Sherry and talking Martians from Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles

    Hello Nerd Nation! We're back from the holidays and here with an OG classic sci-fi book: The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury. Thanks to the book, we're drinking something new for all of us - sherry.  Come for the book, stay for the witty banter! If you've got suggestions for nerdy content for us to review, send it our way - we're always open to what the Nerd Nation wants.  Just send your recommendations to nerdsofoldrepublic@gmail.com.

    42 min

  7. 12/04/2025

    Nerds Nerd Out About Dystopian Music

    Hello and welcome to the future we have, and not the future we deserve! Listen in as the Nerds discuss three albums known for their nerdy sci-fi nature: Deloused at the Comatorium by The Mars Volta, Simulation Theory by Muse, and Year Zero by NIN. Listen to the albums, and listen to the conversation. Heck, join the conversation by emailing us at nerdsofoldrepublic@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you - send us your thoughts, your requests for what to cover next, your birthday gift requests, whatever! Until our next episode, cheers, nerds!

    1h 21m

  8. 11/06/2025

    Nerds Face a Sicilian when Death (and Drinks) are on the Line: Review of Princess Bride

    Well, hello there fellow nerds. It's like you're a long lost stable boy, and we're...OK the analogy falls apart. But between the title and the scantily clad shownotes, I'm guessing you already know we're talking about Princess Bride.    If you've never seen it, though inconcievable! Perhaps you find it on your streaming services, or at a local library. It's no spoiler to say that we all had a great time watching and reveling in all of the oh-so-quotable lines in this one. Next up on tap for us is a really special episode  - no not like The Wonderyears, but we're talking music that's sci-fi and specifically dystopian. So if you want to listen ahead so you can follow along, we're talking about: Nine Inch Nails, Year Zero The Mars Volta, Deloused in the Comatorium and Muse, Simulation Theory Pull up a comfy seat, get your beverage of choice, and revel in some auditory stimulation!

    57 min
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Three friends who disagree constantly, drink well and occasionally say things that are insightful about literature. Join Mike, Shaun and Adam, for lively discussions of your favorite books, movies, and TV shows — all while enjoying a signature cocktail inspired by the story! We're your new friend group with the best cocktail parties and conversations! Whether it’s classic Star Wars, epic fantasy like Lord of the Rings, or the latest binge-worthy series, we mix fun commentary with themed drinks and recommendations for fellow geeks. If you’re a fan of nerd culture and enjoying a drink while diving deep into pop culture, this is the podcast for you!

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