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 RobotSupport 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 BeetlejuiceSupport 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: OutlawsSupport 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: WukongBorderlandsSupport the show

The one debate to rule them all, the SFN gang dive into one of the most divisive arguments within the nerd community by comparing the various strengths and popular platforms two of the most beloved genres in storytelling have to offer. SHOW NOTES Shade’s First RuleDeadpool & WolverineSupport the show

The planet colony Eden is an exciting frontier for xenobiologist Orpa and her crew of fellow science researchers. As tempting as uncovering this new world may be, however, she and her coworkers are all on the side of caution...except for their sniveling Director Gelling. What revelations will Orpa and the team find after their ambitious leader launches an unprepared exhibition beyond the safe confines of their laboratory on this strange alien ecosystem?SHOW NOTESDiary of A Martian: Book 1A Dragon's Chans: the Remembered War Book 1Support the show

While the latest Disney installment in the Star Wars franchise is causing quite the stir with some fans, there are still a handful of nerdy stories across the multimedia that are getting well received, including Apple TV's Dark Matter,  the Vampire Dormitory anime, and more.NERDY NEWS:Awakening Horde: Shieldwall Academy Book 1(LitRPG)A Quiet Place: Day OneFinal Fantasy 14: DawntrailSupport the show

Dwarvian warrior princess Madelyn and her band if unlikely misfit companions work together upon finally facing the evil sorcerer, Lord Zenrauch. However, the threat to the world is not exactly what was expected.SHOW NOTES:the Gates of Yoffathe Fae ConspiracySupport the show

It's the 800 pound gorilla of the industry and it's shifted the way we've digested books for nearly 30 years! While no one can deny Amazon's ginormous influence across retail--especially in the realm of reading--has the world's largest online retailer proven beneficial to readers or detrimental? SHOW NOTES:A Knack for Being A HeroStar Wars: Acolyte Support the show

Maddy must rise to the occasion when her party must band together in order to thwart off an unexpected threat. As she and the others fight tooth and nail, however, the dwarvian warrior princess grows suspicion regarding one of her would-be companions.SHOW NOTESWorld of Wreckage: Torth Book 3Hell Blade 2: Senua's SagaFuriosa: A Mad Max SagaAbby Book/Guest AppearancesPaddy WagonAbel Montero Book ReviewsSupport the show

With Raphyel having gone under a medical procedure, the team keeps the EpiXode light with a great nerdy chat discussion. Abby is prepping for the third book launch in her Torth series while Scott gets recognized for his inclusion in an anthology filled with some good company.SHOW NOTESA Hero of A Different StripeKingdom of the Planet of the ApesSupport the show

When an evil sorcerer casts an eternal Winter over the realm, a young dwarvian warrior princess named Madelyn must journey to the ends of the world to bring an end to the dark lord's curse. Accompanied by a rather unorthodox party that consists of an elven mage, human priest, a dark elf ranger, and a friendly orc, can Maddy and the others set aside their differences for the greater good?SHOW NOTESLiving With Your Past SelvesParamount's Knuckles the EchidnaPS5's Stellar BladeNetflix's Rebel Moon: Part 2Support the show

The past few weeks have offered a plethora of nerd multimedia for the gang, and this nerdy chat covers all of it. X-Men '97, Netflix's Three Body Problem, Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Star Wars: the Bad Batch, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Constellation, and there's bound to be even more. So get comfy, because we got a lot to talk about!SHOW NOTESA Hero of a Different Stripethe Engineer's ApprenticeAmazon's FalloutSupport the show

It's nearly been 900 days since the Siege of Leningrad began, but the city's liberation is at hand thanks to Vitali's modified armed tank. He'll have to collaborate with the uptight acting Commander Dubov's lackies, however, and there's no telling if they'll be willing to play nice with his secret project. Will Vitelli be able to find common ground with his Soviet "comrades," or is this surprise assault on Leningrad already destined to fail? SHOW NOTESFrom the Ashes: Illuminator Saga Book 1X-Men '97Princess Peach: ShowtimeDragon's Dogma 2Support the show

The gang has a bunch of nerdy multimedia to entertain them as things warm up for the Spring Season. Raph and Scott both offer insight and dynamic perspectives on Netflix's Live Adaptation of Nickelodeon's beloved Avatar: the Last Airbender series. Erik set sail on his annual Star Trek crews and got to rub elbows with a multitude of Trekkie icons. Abby gives a stellar recommendation to a Deadpool-meets-Groundhog-Day adventure called "the Perfect Run".SHOW NOTESDust of Stars: Engineering Infinity Book 1Star Wars: Battlefront Classic CollectionHi-Fi Rush Coming To PS5Support the show

World War 2 Ukranian military engineer Vitali is making the closest thing to a mech suit. While simple in design, it could very well turn the tide of the war for his country during one of its most dire hours. He'll have to face a different sort of battle before he even gets an opportunity to see his mocked-up T-34 tank taken to the frontlines, however: his own command.SHOW NOTES:Apprentice Gone: Rampant Dawn Book 1The Bad Batch: Season 3Final Fantasy 7: RebirthDune: Part 2Support the show

This Nerdy Chat discussion faces an extremely thin line, given the key different-yet-inevitable-correlation between stories that are designed to help audiences take a break from reality in the form of escapism as opposed to those that have an underlying message concerning society.Show Notesthe Recycler's Paradise: Dust of the GodsSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeaguePersona 3: ReloadedTomb Raiders 1-3: RemasteredSupport the show

The situation is all but dire in 1940s Europe, and Ukranian soldier Vitali has a front row seat to one of mankind's most historical conflicts, World War 2. After losing his commander and being reprehended by the bureaucratic higher ups, Vitali has had it up to here with this terrible war. All he wants to do is be left in peace so he can work mockup some fun designs with the scraps left over by tanks and the like. Low and behold, the young tank engineer should learn to be careful of what he wishes for. It very well might come true.SHOW NOTESDifferent LeeTekken 8Support the show

The crew returns for its 9th, and final, season of the SFN Podcast :(. The farewell tour starts with the crew catching up on all of the nerdy activities, starting with Abby's release to the second installment in the Torth series, Colossus Rising. The gang had TONS of nerdy items to cover, including:Foundation: Season 2"All the Skills" by Honour RaeNetflix's Yu Yu Hakusho Live Action AdaptationZack Snyder's Rebel MoonMonarch: Legacy of MonstersDisney's EchoDisney's What If: Season 2Solo LevelingShow NotesColossus Rising: Torth Book 2Prince of Persia: the Lost CrownSupport the show

The 2023 Holiday Season is among us, and that means it's time for the SFN Crew to wrap this year up with one final EpiXode before they go on their Holiday Break. The authors leave with some exciting news with personal project updates, and the entire squad offers a plethora of nerdy items to keep you busy until the next meetup.Abby was a guest on the Power To Pivot Podcast, where she shares her journey of going from a pro in the gaming industry to becoming a published author.Scott served as a publisher for a gnarly story about a 15-year-old who just recently discovered that she's a shape shifter.Abby started a wild military sci-fi where humanity finds itself stuck in the middle of a war between alien herbivore and carnivore factions amid the "Nature of Predators."Scott has a final verdict on the first season of Blue-Eyed Samurai while doing a Netflix binge.Raphyel and Erik offer high praise for Godzilla: Minus One, Baldur's Gate 3, while splurging in other games.SHOW NOTESBOOKDwarf Bounty Hunter Box SetOTHER NEWSNetflix's Rebel MoonAquaman and the Lost KingdomSupport the show