Michael welcomes back Joe Bragg, Love Thy Nerd's Director of Missions, for his fourth appearance on LTN Pulse!

What starts as a conversation about Wendy's new pop-punk album quickly becomes a heated debate about the one true Frosty. But once the dust settles, Michael and Joe get into what they've been watching, playing, and experiencing in nerd culture.

Joe talks about revisiting Harry Potter, catching up on Marvel's Agatha All Along and Vision Quest, and watching his kids fall in love with Star Wars. Then it's time for board games, including Rolling in Wonderland, Trio, Flamecraft Duels, and plenty more!

Along the way, Joe shares why board games are about so much more than entertainment. From spending quality time with his family to teaching critical thinking and building relationships through Love Thy Nerd's convention outreach, the gaming table can be an incredible place to connect.

Plus, hear about upcoming LTN mission opportunities, including PAX Unplugged!

What happens when a love of board games becomes an opportunity to build meaningful relationships? This week on LTN Pulse, Luke and Michael welcome Isaac Villa from Gaming with Sidekicks to talk about his journey through the board gaming hobby, his experience joining Love Thy Nerd on mission at Gen Con, and how gathering around a table can create opportunities for genuine connection.

Michael welcomes Bill Ivie, Love Thy Nerd’s new Director of IRL Events, to talk about the communities that brought him to LTN and what he hopes to build next. They get into Dungeon Crawler Carl, the shows Bill keeps up with, and the board games he’s playing, including The Game Makers. Bill also shares how Meepleathon, local game nights, and a Christian board game retreat shaped his approach to hospitality and serving people through nerd culture.