The Good Clean Nerdcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-good-clean-nerdcast Shining a spotlight on faith-based or family-friendly projects in the nerd space, seeking out the good (well-made, high-quality), the clean, and the nerdy. A part of the Love Thy Nerd Podcast Network. © Love Thy Nerd Ministries 32a119ac-0390-54bb-a479-c86daab2ee44 yes en Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:10 -0600 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:01:41 -0600 https://www.lovethynerd.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/FwZUBRkUcts4OTAdX3osfsZQRCSwewvZc5tJ4sEM6kI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NTUy/ODAwY2IyODhjOWRh/MjFmZTdmZTAzYTZm/MzA0Zi5qcGc.jpg The Good Clean Nerdcast https://www.lovethynerd.com episodic Love Thy Nerd Shining a spotlight on faith-based or family-friendly projects in the nerd space, seeking out the good (well-made, high-quality), the clean, and the nerdy. A part of the Love Thy Nerd Podcast Network. Shining a spotlight on faith-based or family-friendly projects in the nerd space, seeking out the good (well-made, high-quality), the clean, and the nerdy. games, video games, books, comics, kickstarter Love Thy Nerd Ministries No No Episode 5 | Andrew Lowen: Deliverance is Getting MUCH Bigger! 2 2 5 5 Episode 5 | Andrew Lowen: Deliverance is Getting MUCH Bigger! full c34fa6f1-2a04-4163-a41a-bf5bf8956833 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49233788 Radio Matt welcomes Andrew Lowen, creator of Deliverance, back to The Good Clean NerdCast to talk about building a Christian board game without compromising great game design. Andrew shares how Deliverance grew out of his love for fantasy games, why prayer became a core gameplay mechanic, how Scripture influences the world without turning the game into a teaching tool, and what goes into designing angels, abilities, and brutally difficult encounters. They also dive into the massive Council of the Fallen expansion, its branching campaign and deeper story, the challenges of crowdfunding and manufacturing, the return of Chain Lightning, giant raid battles, and why Andrew believes this new chapter of Deliverance is the best work his team has done yet.

-=LINKS=-
Website: playdeliverance.com
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lowenhigh/deliverance-council-of-the-fallen/description
Shoutout to Sky Kingdom Games: https://skykingdomgames.com/
Shoutout to Table Tone: https://www.tabletone.app/

]]> Radio Matt welcomes Andrew Lowen, creator of Deliverance, back to The Good Clean NerdCast to talk about building a Christian board game without compromising great game design. Andrew shares how Deliverance grew out of his love for fantasy games, why prayer became a core gameplay mechanic, how Scripture influences the world without turning the game into a teaching tool, and what goes into designing angels, abilities, and brutally difficult encounters. They also dive into the massive Council of the Fallen expansion, its branching campaign and deeper story, the challenges of crowdfunding and manufacturing, the return of Chain Lightning, giant raid battles, and why Andrew believes this new chapter of Deliverance is the best work his team has done yet.

-=LINKS=-
Website: playdeliverance.com
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lowenhigh/deliverance-council-of-the-fallen/description
Shoutout to Sky Kingdom Games: https://skykingdomgames.com/
Shoutout to Table Tone: https://www.tabletone.app/

]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 4742 Radio Matt welcomes Andrew Lowen, creator of Deliverance, back to The Good Clean NerdCast to talk about building a Christian board game without compromising great game design. Andrew shares how Deliverance grew out of his love for fantasy games, why prayer became a core gameplay mechanic, how Scripture influences the world without turning the game into a teaching tool, and what goes into designing angels, abilities, and brutally difficult encounters. They also dive into the massive Council of the Fallen expansion, its branching campaign and deeper story, the challenges of crowdfunding and manufacturing, the return of Chain Lightning, giant raid battles, and why Andrew believes this new chapter of Deliverance is the best work his team has done yet.

-=LINKS=-
Website: playdeliverance.com
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lowenhigh/deliverance-council-of-the-fallen/description
Shoutout to Sky Kingdom Games: https://skykingdomgames.com/
Shoutout to Table Tone: https://www.tabletone.app/

]]> games, video games, books, comics, kickstarter No Episode 4 | Joseph Rhea: Plating Up a Cooking Competition Party Game 1 1 4 4 Episode 4 | Joseph Rhea: Plating Up a Cooking Competition Party Game full ebcfe08c-abc1-41ef-9486-2f7e38e92e06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d2ba25f In this episode, Radio Matt sits down with game designer and pastor Joseph Rhea to unpack the creative story behind Plate It Up, a family-friendly party game inspired by food competition shows like Chopped. Joseph shares how his love for games grew through college, Gen Con, and friendships with fellow designers, eventually leading to his first published title through Blue Wasatch Games.

They talk about designing for families, creating fun without crude humor, the challenges of working with a publisher, and what creative projects Joseph is exploring next. It’s a warm, encouraging conversation about parenting, creativity, hospitality, and the power of gaming to build meaningful community.

Plate It Up Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SitIrzRRHYY
Buy "Plate It Up": https://www.bluewasatch.com/products/plate-it-up
Mere Immortals: https://mereimmortals.substack.com/

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-good-clean-nerdcast/

]]> In this episode, Radio Matt sits down with game designer and pastor Joseph Rhea to unpack the creative story behind Plate It Up, a family-friendly party game inspired by food competition shows like Chopped. Joseph shares how his love for games grew through college, Gen Con, and friendships with fellow designers, eventually leading to his first published title through Blue Wasatch Games.

They talk about designing for families, creating fun without crude humor, the challenges of working with a publisher, and what creative projects Joseph is exploring next. It’s a warm, encouraging conversation about parenting, creativity, hospitality, and the power of gaming to build meaningful community.

Plate It Up Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SitIrzRRHYY
Buy "Plate It Up": https://www.bluewasatch.com/products/plate-it-up
Mere Immortals: https://mereimmortals.substack.com/

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-good-clean-nerdcast/

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2153 In this episode, Radio Matt sits down with game designer and pastor Joseph Rhea to unpack the creative story behind Plate It Up, a family-friendly party game inspired by food competition shows like Chopped. Joseph shares how his love for games grew through college, Gen Con, and friendships with fellow designers, eventually leading to his first published title through Blue Wasatch Games.

They talk about designing for families, creating fun without crude humor, the challenges of working with a publisher, and what creative projects Joseph is exploring next. It’s a warm, encouraging conversation about parenting, creativity, hospitality, and the power of gaming to build meaningful community.

Plate It Up Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SitIrzRRHYY
Buy "Plate It Up": https://www.bluewasatch.com/products/plate-it-up
Mere Immortals: https://mereimmortals.substack.com/

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-good-clean-nerdcast/

]]> games, video games, books, comics, kickstarter No Episode 3 | Vicky Odnoralov: Picking Up Your Torch in the Upside Down Kingdom 1 1 3 3 Episode 3 | Vicky Odnoralov: Picking Up Your Torch in the Upside Down Kingdom full 45f57f65-0d5c-43c2-95c7-99e5c0e578f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e0bf1aa Radio Matt sits down with creator Vicky Odnoralov to explore Upside Down Kingdom, a cooperative, family-friendly board game that blends Biblical themes with simple, imaginative gameplay. Vicky shares her story, the inspiration behind the game’s meaningful visuals, and how she turned big concepts about God’s Kingdom into something even a 4-year-old can enjoy. If you’re a parent, ministry leader, or a nerd who loves thoughtful design, this episode dives deep into what makes this project so special.


Upside Down Kingdom
Join the Kickstarter: https://lovethynerd.com/udk
How-to-Play & Theology of the Game Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@UpsideDownKingdomGame
UDK Website: https://udkgame.com/

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-good-clean-nerdcast/

]]> Radio Matt sits down with creator Vicky Odnoralov to explore Upside Down Kingdom, a cooperative, family-friendly board game that blends Biblical themes with simple, imaginative gameplay. Vicky shares her story, the inspiration behind the game’s meaningful visuals, and how she turned big concepts about God’s Kingdom into something even a 4-year-old can enjoy. If you’re a parent, ministry leader, or a nerd who loves thoughtful design, this episode dives deep into what makes this project so special.


Upside Down Kingdom
Join the Kickstarter: https://lovethynerd.com/udk
How-to-Play & Theology of the Game Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@UpsideDownKingdomGame
UDK Website: https://udkgame.com/

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-good-clean-nerdcast/

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 2271 Radio Matt sits down with creator Vicky Odnoralov to explore Upside Down Kingdom, a cooperative, family-friendly board game that blends Biblical themes with simple, imaginative gameplay. Vicky shares her story, the inspiration behind the game’s meaningful visuals, and how she turned big concepts about God’s Kingdom into something even a 4-year-old can enjoy. If you’re a parent, ministry leader, or a nerd who loves thoughtful design, this episode dives deep into what makes this project so special.


Upside Down Kingdom
Join the Kickstarter: https://lovethynerd.com/udk
How-to-Play & Theology of the Game Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@UpsideDownKingdomGame
UDK Website: https://udkgame.com/

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-good-clean-nerdcast/

]]> games, video games, books, comics, kickstarter No Episode 2 | Sean Sutton: Building the Bible Brick by Brick 1 1 2 2 Episode 2 | Sean Sutton: Building the Bible Brick by Brick full 55408260-bdec-4646-bd82-b4fa8d28154a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3996c277 In this episode of The Good Clean Nerdcast, Radio Matt welcomes Sean Sutton, founder of Bible Bricks—a groundbreaking new company with a massively successful Kickstarter project that brings the Bible to life through immersive, hands-on storytelling. Learn what inspired the idea, how it’s transforming the way we teach Scripture to children, and why the campaign soared to over 1000% of its original funding goal.

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/biblebricks/the-ultimate-faith-building-experience
Website: https://biblebricks.com/

]]> In this episode of The Good Clean Nerdcast, Radio Matt welcomes Sean Sutton, founder of Bible Bricks—a groundbreaking new company with a massively successful Kickstarter project that brings the Bible to life through immersive, hands-on storytelling. Learn what inspired the idea, how it’s transforming the way we teach Scripture to children, and why the campaign soared to over 1000% of its original funding goal.

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/biblebricks/the-ultimate-faith-building-experience
Website: https://biblebricks.com/

]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 1518 In this episode of The Good Clean Nerdcast, Radio Matt welcomes Sean Sutton, founder of Bible Bricks—a groundbreaking new company with a massively successful Kickstarter project that brings the Bible to life through immersive, hands-on storytelling. Learn what inspired the idea, how it’s transforming the way we teach Scripture to children, and why the campaign soared to over 1000% of its original funding goal.

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/biblebricks/the-ultimate-faith-building-experience
Website: https://biblebricks.com/

]]> games, video games, books, comics, kickstarter No Episode 1 | S.D. Smith: Rabbits with Swords and Steam Codes 1 1 1 1 Episode 1 | S.D. Smith: Rabbits with Swords and Steam Codes full b732872c-58d8-42d3-b8d4-1312f22cd823 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81e39aff In the pilot episode of The Good Clean Nerdcast, Radio Matt welcomes S.D. Smith, author of the beloved Green Ember series, to discuss his exciting new Kickstarter project—Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb. This ambitious joint book and video game endeavor blends storytelling and interactivity in bold new ways. Come hear the heart behind the project, what fans can expect, and how you can be a part of bringing it to life!

S.D. Smith's Website: https://sdsmith.com/
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/storywarren/green-ember-helmer-in-the-dragon-tomb

]]> In the pilot episode of The Good Clean Nerdcast, Radio Matt welcomes S.D. Smith, author of the beloved Green Ember series, to discuss his exciting new Kickstarter project—Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb. This ambitious joint book and video game endeavor blends storytelling and interactivity in bold new ways. Come hear the heart behind the project, what fans can expect, and how you can be a part of bringing it to life!

S.D. Smith's Website: https://sdsmith.com/
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/storywarren/green-ember-helmer-in-the-dragon-tomb

]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd Love Thy Nerd 3133 In the pilot episode of The Good Clean Nerdcast, Radio Matt welcomes S.D. Smith, author of the beloved Green Ember series, to discuss his exciting new Kickstarter project—Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb. This ambitious joint book and video game endeavor blends storytelling and interactivity in bold new ways. Come hear the heart behind the project, what fans can expect, and how you can be a part of bringing it to life!

S.D. Smith's Website: https://sdsmith.com/
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/storywarren/green-ember-helmer-in-the-dragon-tomb

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