We are so excited to present to you our first batch of scripted minisodes!

“26 Maple Dr”
by Christian T. Kelley-Madera
Performed by:
Frank Queris – Billy
Julie Reed – Jen
(Script)

“A Going Away Party”
by Zach Glass and Christian T. Kelley-Madera
Performed by:
Gregory M. Schulz – Yllowyyn
Rhiannon Angell – Yllodyk
(Script)

Associate Producer:
Alec Story

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 19:58 — 22.9MB)

As we mentioned last week, we’re currently doing something of a pledge drive over on our Patreon.

Our sponsors this week are:

• Serial Box, a website that creates and curates award-winning sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, and more, in both audio and text formats. You can get 50% off TOAFN Book 1 at serialbox.com/TOAFN50. Or, you can get 40% off 10 titles of Serial Box’s choosing (normally $9.99 each) at serialbox.com/FutureNerd40.
• Shaker & Spoon – a subscription service for making craft cocktails at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/futurenerd!

Some donation links:

• https://www.glitsinc.org/
• https://www.rosehipmedics.org/
• https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

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The conclusion of Book 2 Chapter 6! The party puts their daring plan into action against the Elves. Will fortune favor the bold?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:45 — 37.5MB)

The script for this episode can be downloaded here.

Chapter conclusions mean it’s time once again to #AskTOAFN. We’ll be answering YOUR questions in a livestream. (Exact time TBA later on our social but likely to be Sunday, Nov. 17 late afternoon or early evening New York time.) If you want a chance to have your question answered, please submit it by Wednesday, Nov. 13. You can post on Twitter or Tumblr using #AskTOAFN, and we’ll have threads on our Facebook page and Subreddit.

Update: The promo code for Audio Fiction 101 given in this episode has since expired. Thanks to everyone who used our code, and everyone else can still take advantage of the course at its regular price.

And did you know that we sell merchandise? Or that we have a Patreon with cool rewards available for Patrons? Well we do! And, along with patronizing our sponsors, those are great ways to support our show!

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Continue reading on One For The Team, Pt. 4 »

Something very unwelcome washes ashore in a southern fishing town. Jen has a rough night, and Nelson has an unsettling dream.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 25:11 — 28.9MB)

The script for this episode can be downloaded here.

Update: The promo code for Audio Fiction 101 given in this episode has since expired. Thanks to everyone who used our code, and everyone else can still take advantage of the course at its regular price.

Our listeners can also save on orders from Plus One Balms, a line of RPG-inspired beard care products made from all natural ingredients. Use promo code TOAFN for 10% off your order.

And did you know that the entire first book of our tale is available on a cassette-shaped USB drive, courtesy of AudioBooks On Tape? It includes full chapter files, bonus content, and exclusive artwork, all in a slick, retro package.

The conclusion of Chapter 6 will be released on November 3. We hope to see you then!

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Continue reading on One For The Team, Pt. 3 »

The village of Three-Bridges finds consensus in First Snow’s plan, but Tyymos lo-Jyf – as you can imagine – objects. Ardel Redmoor makes plans to flee Castle Guernatal, but the Phantom of the Castle objects to this. Regan and Yllowyyn find Nia, along with a whole lot of trouble they weren’t looking for, and Nia tells the Party of her plight.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:11 — 33.4MB)

The script for this episode can be downloaded here.

Update: The promo code for Audio Fiction 101 given in this episode has since expired. Thanks to everyone who used our code, and everyone else can still take advantage of the course at its regular price.

And as always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. Patrons receive lots of cool rewards for their support. And this episode(??) is your last chance to receive the exclusive artwork for the chapter!!

Finally, TOAFN will be at PodTales – A Festival of Audio Drama and Fiction Podcasting – in Cambridge, MA on October 20. Stay tuned to our social media for details on where we’ll be. We’d love to say hi to you!

Our next episode will be released (also) on October 20! We hope to see you then!

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Welcome, one and all, to the premiere of Book 2 Chapter 6!

Nia has no choice but to negotiate with Lord Commander Ry’y lo-Th’yyt, and Regan and Yllowyyn have no choice but to go looking for Nia. Meanwhile, the village of Three-Bridges learns of Elven encroachment on their farmland, and debates what to do. And Nia’s parents learn the limits of Elven hospitality.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:29 — 34.9MB)

The script for this episode can be downloaded here.

Update: The promo code for Audio Fiction 101 given in this episode has since expired. Thanks to everyone who used our code, and everyone else can still take advantage of the course at its regular price.

Also – a reminder – our official merchandise can be found at onceandfuturenerd.com/merch. And our supplier Spreadshirt is offering free shipping through September 23 with offer code SHIPFORME.

And as always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. Sign up to support the show and you’ll be rewarded with things like early release episodes, and stickers and posters of Patreon-exclusive artwork!

Finally, TOAFN will be at PodTales in Cambridge, MA on October 20. Come say hi!

Our next episode will be released on October 6. We hope to see you then!