# rand nerds (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rand nerds. Page: Feed: --- ## [Rand(Nerds) Episode 296 - Contraband Police](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randnerds/episodes/RandNerds-Episode-296---Contraband-Police-e3n13o7) _2026-07-25 · randnerd@gmail.com (Rand(Nerds);) · Rand(Nerds);_ Welcome to Episode 296 Ram has been playing Contraband Police, inhabiting the role of a border control agent in the 1980s and having to run a checkpoint. its a very Ram game involving checking details on passports, inspecting cargo and searching for contraband. A surprisingly deep game not just with the core mechanics, but also featuring a story, car chases, base upgrading and ok gun combat. Ram… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/259a1a6c/podcast/play/123817159/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-5%2F124ff111-54db-8b18-26e1-8e351c440e65.mp3) ## [Rand(Nerds) Episode 295 - Sony ending physical media, (The) Planet Crafter](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randnerds/episodes/RandNerds-Episode-295---Sony-ending-physical-media--The-Planet-Crafter-e3ms22l) _2026-07-11 · randnerd@gmail.com (Rand(Nerds);) · Rand(Nerds);_ Welcome to Episode 295 We kick off discussing why are bit behind in our upload due to the recent brutal UK heatwave and how's its affected both of us with some thermal-throttling. We talk about our methods of survival including trying to sleep outside (resulting in a hammock purchase) and looking at AirCon options. Ram also discusses helping his aging greyhound handle the heat Skazz then takes us… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/259a1a6c/podcast/play/123651605/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-2%2F075f0880-e60d-9635-1500-e63f6677030d.mp3) ## [Rand(Nerds) Episode 294 - UK Social media ban, Star Fox (Switch 2)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randnerds/episodes/RandNerds-Episode-294---UK-Social-media-ban--Star-Fox-Switch-2-e3mduuo) _2026-06-27 · randnerd@gmail.com (Rand(Nerds);) · Rand(Nerds);_ Welcome to Episode 294 After a brief diversion into Ram's cookbook bookshelf issues, we move onto more pressing topics. We discuss the government's proposal to ban social media for under-16s. While we generally agree social media — despite having some benefits — is overall not a great thing, not just for kids but for society as a whole, we talk about why a ban like this could not realistically be… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/259a1a6c/podcast/play/123189656/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-22%2F32348277-4f81-a979-4727-f38777a74162.mp3) ## [Rand(Nerds); Episode 293 –Warhammer 40k 11th edition, FF7 Remake and Rebirth](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randnerds/episodes/RandNerds-Episode-293-Warhammer-40k-11th-edition--FF7-Remake-and-Rebirth-e3m4htm) _2026-06-13 · randnerd@gmail.com (Rand(Nerds);) · Rand(Nerds);_ Welcome to Episode 293 We talk about the new 11th edition of Warhammer 40k that is due out soon, which Ram somehow nearly missed. We discuss the hobby and how different people choose to partake, sometimes not even playing the game. This follows onto reviewing over hobbies such as Lego for audits. We also talk about our time with Lego Mindstorms, the robotics kit from Lego. Skazz then discuss both… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/259a1a6c/podcast/play/122881398/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-15%2Fc8be222f-a820-3230-93dc-f410826e0ec3.mp3) ## [Rand(Nerds) Episode 292 - The Sheep Detectives & Steam Controllers](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randnerds/episodes/RandNerds-Episode-292---The-Sheep-Detectives--Steam-Controllers-e3k5bn2) _2026-05-31 · randnerd@gmail.com (Rand(Nerds);) · Rand(Nerds);_ Welcome to Episode 292 Ram has turns 40 this week, and we marked the occasion with a birthday sheep. We kick things off discussing Ram's birthday celebrations, including a trip to the cinema to see The Sheep Detectives (Hugh Jackman as a shepherd, and including the likes Patrick Stewart and Bryan Cranston as sheep). Follow up with a Chinese takeaway. We end discussing our choice of various take… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/259a1a6c/podcast/play/120810658/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-31%2Feef93a11-77c5-8b85-e35b-1615be0af0c4.mp3) ## [Rand(Nerds) Episode 291 - Atomic heart](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randnerds/episodes/RandNerds-Episode-291---Atomic-heart-e3k00i8) _2026-05-15 · randnerd@gmail.com (Rand(Nerds);) · Rand(Nerds);_ Welcome to episode 291 We kick off with some discussion of our approaching 300th episode milestone and the upcoming teddy bear wars We talk about the good and bad of gaming community's and how they can become echo chambers with people regurgitating opinions rather then forming their own and how people should not be afraid to enjoy what they want to enjoy, even if it goes against the mainstream. We… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/259a1a6c/podcast/play/120635400/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-27%2F53298168-f5bd-4a83-f5f2-ab426da0cece.mp3) ## [Rand(Nerds) Episode 290 - RV There yet, Layers of fear, VR](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randnerds/episodes/RandNerds-Episode-290---RV-There-yet--Layers-of-fear--VR-e3jghep) _2026-05-02 · randnerd@gmail.com (Rand(Nerds);) · Rand(Nerds);_ Welcome to Episode 290 Only 6 minutes late this week, practically a record for us! We get into gaming first by discussing RV there yet, a physic based puzzle game where you have to get your RV back from your camping trip by navigating across a large physics-based map full of rock slides and chaos, its like a crossover of Mudrunner and a Top Gear road trip. We talk about the clever damage system,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/259a1a6c/podcast/play/120128409/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-17%2F00fda03c-f420-541a-3602-ba5c9c99ab60.mp3) ## [Rand(Nerds) Episode 289 - Timberborn](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randnerds/episodes/RandNerds-Episode-289---Timberborn-e3i8f5f) _2026-04-18 · randnerd@gmail.com (Rand(Nerds);) · Rand(Nerds);_ Welcome to Episode 289 We kick off reflecting on ageing and the unsettling reality of how quickly life passes discussing "life calendars", prostate exams and what day of the week we are on We then move onto Ram creating Nicktopia 15 in Timberborn, He discusses some of the major changes since he last played, including bad water mechanics, automation, logic gates, zip lines, and the new dedicated… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/259a1a6c/podcast/play/118815343/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-21%2Fd405a8a3-70be-6648-7430-d59a652dbe78.mp3) ## [Rand(Nerds); Episode 288 - Project Hail Mary, R.E.P.O, Tin can](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randnerds/episodes/RandNerds-Episode-288---Project-Hail-Mary--R-E-P-O--Tin-can-e3h48fe) _2026-04-04 · randnerd@gmail.com (Rand(Nerds);) · Rand(Nerds);_ Welcome to Episode 288 Despite discussing it last episode, Ram has not been playing Timberborn, instead he saving it for the Easter weekend so he can dedicate some time to it Ram then shows his enthusiasms over the Project Hail Mary film, Having been a big fan of both the book and Audio book, he's reviews and discusses the plot of the film and compares it to the novel (Lots of spoilers!). Along… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/259a1a6c/podcast/play/117628846/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-29%2F20a06363-2af0-db6f-95e6-52983b1a97e4.mp3) ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pOmCHyV0xxTd) _2026-04-04 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Rand(Nerds) Episode 287 - Ship Graveyard Simulator 2, Final Fantasy XI](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randnerds/episodes/RandNerds-Episode-287---Ship-Graveyard-Simulator-2--Final-Fantasy-XI-e3gq1d5) _2026-03-22 · randnerd@gmail.com (Rand(Nerds);) · Rand(Nerds);_ Welcome to Episode 287 Poor Skazzz is running on no caffeine and suffering for it Ram is very much looking forward to Timberborn hitting version 1.0 which is being released the same days as the podcats, Ram has high hopes as think to some changed he should be able to create an accident gulag, he also talks about picking up an adorable Iron Tooth plushie Moving onto what we've been playing, whilst… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/259a1a6c/podcast/play/117293925/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-22%2Fcc65272a-8fd0-a7b9-7e50-ddf740bc0d72.mp3)