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Writer, history buff, pop culture enthusiast, and all-around everyman Grant Nordine takes you on a tour through whatever has been occupying his brain lately. Featuring interviews, recommendations, and jokes! For those who are interested in a variety of topics, presented by a charming host. Fantasy First Friday, a Grant Rants tabletop RPG series with a rotating cast, posts on the first Friday of every month!

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Inside: The Musical

2022/06/24

Is Bo Burnham's "Inside" actually a musical? Like, a MUSICAL musical? Grant sure has some thoughts about that. Special thanks to: Ari, Joey Hines, Jesse Spooner, and Brandon Alan McClenahan for talking through this concept with me.

Fantasy First Friday: Executive Decision

2022/06/03

This month we play EXECUTIVE DECISION! A real time political strategy game that requires no outside tools or prep! This month's cast: "Percy" Thomas Louis: President Dick Richardson Premal Bhatt: Chief of Staff Thomas Nolan "Wayno" Way Thomas Gironda: Secratary of State Dr. Willie Fister Executive Decision was written by Greg Stolze and be downloaded for free at http://www.gregstolze.com/downloads.html

Pro-Life

2022/05/27

A breakdown of all the reasons to be mad after yet another mass shooting.

Fantasy First Friday: Parsely

2022/05/06

We're playing Parsely! A tabletop RPG based on text adventure games of the 80s! This month's cast: Jenny Nordine Parsely was created by Jacob A. Sorenson. Parsely contains 12 action-packed adventures including this month's game Six Gun Showdown and can be purchased at http://www.memento-mori.com/

Andrew Jackson's Big Cheese Party

2022/04/22

Not all of American history is evil. Some of it is really cheesy.

The Progressive Rant

2022/04/15

Grant has issues with the Progressive ads and now he's made it all of our problem.

Fantasy First Friday: The Uncommitted

2022/04/01

The party from THE WILD SHEEP CHASE returns! They wake up in an unidentifiable land. What could possibly go wrong? This episode a'int for kids. No really. This month's cast: Jenny Nordine: Maisie Higgins (Half-orc Ranger) Jacob Moore: Ferguson Tasmerian (Human Bard) Aaron Barry: Julae Warde (Human Wizard)

The Oscars ft. Joe Mateo & Premal Bhatt

2022/03/26

Cinephile Joe Mateo and Prem Brulee host Premal Bhatt join Grant to discuss the 2022 Academy Awards! Who should win? Who WILL win? Who shouldn't be here? Are the Oscars even relevant anymore?

Learning to Listen 2 ft. Michael Childs

2022/03/11

Grant and his friend Michael Childs swapped 28 albums to listen to over the course of February. Today they get together to discuss their lists, interests, and learning to like the music they wouldn't normally seek out.

Fantasy First Friday: Together Among the Stars

2022/03/04

We're playing TOGETHER AMONG THE STARS! A collaborative storytelling role-playing game by Takuma Okada! This month's cast: Joel Ruud as Joel Ruud Together Among the Stars can is available for "pay what you want" download at https://noroadhome.itch.io/together-among-the-stars

Hell of Presidents

2022/02/25

Grant returns to his internship in hell and talks about more Presidents who are definitely down there.

Fantasy First Friday: What A Beautiful Wedding

2022/02/04

Grant DMs What A Beautiful Wedding! A one-shot adventure for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition! This month's cast: Berto Gonzalez: Cobtha Elor (Rogue Wood Elf) Charlie McDonald: Aldreth Jale (Druid Wood Elf) What A Beautiful Wedding was designed for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and was written by Grant Nordine.

mtcgti 2020/10/18

Very enjoyable!

This show hits the sweet spot at the intersection of history, humor and human interest. Grant’s narrative is always fast paced, but not rushed, so it ...

E.Littlehumans 2020/10/17

Charismatically Nerdy

Grant has a beautiful and humorous way of talking to you like he is talking with his best friends. His humor is one of a kind, but the way it consiste...

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