On this episode of LTN Pulse, the guys recap Tantrum Con 2026 along with special guest Pastor Michael Saunders—and what starts as light convention chatter quickly turns into youth group confessionals, destroyed ping pong tables, late night rulebook meltdowns, and the ongoing debate about whether male brains are ever fully formed.

But underneath the jokes and mascot racing strategy is something deeper: why sitting at a table matters, why shared hobbies open doors, why community isn’t accidental, and what it really looks like to build meaningful connections at a convention. From reconnecting with people year after year to unexpected spiritual conversations sparked by cardboard and wooden pieces, this episode is about using what you love to love people well.

New season, same chaos—in the best way possible. In this episode of LTN Pulse, Michael and Luke kick things off by mostly remembering how to podcast, then dive headfirst into everything they’ve been reading, watching, playing, and experiencing lately. They talk game nights that accidentally turn into RuneScape marathons, snow-day Discord hangs, Marvel shows that don’t feel like Marvel shows, and why community—not just content—is the real endgame. Plus, a little TantrumCon hype, a little board game teaching anxiety, and a whole lot more.

Luke and Michael welcome Bubba Stallcup for a lively episode packed with gaming chatter, PAX Unplugged reflections, ministry conversations, and a surprising discussion about the final season of Stranger Things—including its rumored Broadway adaptation. They also share a sneak peek at what’s ahead for Love Thy Nerd in 2026, all while somehow avoiding RuneScape entirely. A fun, energetic episode you won’t want to miss.

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This week on LTN Pulse, hosts Luke & Michael welcome Matt Warmbier, CPO and founder of Love Thy Nerd, for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation. They explore Matt’s inventive “NCAA College Football RPG,” swap thoughts on Lord of the Rings board games, chat about the upcoming PAX Unplugged event, and dig into plenty more nerdy goodness. A fun episode packed with creativity, passion, and lots of laughs.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-ltn-pulse/

Luke is joined by special guest Philipp Bonin from Germany’s Nerch to talk about what Nerch is, how it got started, and how the first year has gone since launch. Philipp also dives into what he’s been geeking out over lately—like Fourth Wing, Riftbound, and Magic: The Gathering.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-ltn-pulse/

Luke and Michael welcome Joe Bragg, Love Thy Nerd’s Director of Missions, to talk about what it’s really like to go on mission trips with LTN and why you should join the team at PAX Unplugged! They also share what they’ve been nerding out with lately, including finance books, baking shows, and board games.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-ltn-pulse/

Hosts: Luke & Michael
Guest: Joe Bragg

Radio Matt returns to LTN Pulse one year after his last appearance to share huge updates about the future of LTN Radio. Luke and Michael dig into what’s next for the network, including a long list of new Christian Spotify playlists in the works. Plus, they talk about the best content to enjoy on the toilet, reliving Smallville, and why Green Ember might be the best Christian fantasy series of our time.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-ltn-pulse/

Luke and Michael return to LTN Pulse after a break to share everything they’ve been playing, reading, and watching over the last few months. Plus, Luke and Asia have some big life news—welcome to parenthood!

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-ltn-pulse/