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/

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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/

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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 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