External Links

== Official Websites ==
* The Once and Future Nerd Website
* The Once and Future Nerd Bandcamp
* The Once and Future Nerd Store
* Audiobooks on Tape
* Twitter
* Facebook
* Patreon
* YouTube
* Reddit
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== Creators ==
=== Zach Glass ===
:Zach Glass is a scientist (PhD in bioengineering), who happens to have read a ton of fantasy novels, and thus was called upon to bring the Nerd to the creation of TOAFN. His qualifications for working on this project include: Has read many many many fantasy / scifi novels, has played many many video games, has watched a fair share of fantasy and scifi movies and tv shows, and has dabbled in D&D. Currently try-hard gold league Protoss, NA server, in SC2. He has a Twitter account.
=== Christian T. Kelley-Madera ===
:Christian T. Kelley-Madera got the seed of an idea for THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD a couple hours into one of his troublingly frequent SKYRIM binges, and immediately knew Zach was the right person with whom to develop it. Christian graduated with a double major in Film and Philosophy (because if you’re gonna have an unemployable degree, might as well make it a double) from Cornell University, where he directed short films which were totally NOT romantic comedies, and played alto sax in the marching band and pep band. But probably his greatest claim to fame is that you can see his doctor’s office in the screen right corner of one establishing shot of the firehouse in GHOSTBUSTERS. (And he does also have a day job.) He has a Twitter account.
== Producers ==
=== Jess Kelley-Madera ===
:Jess Kelley-Madera, in addition to keeping THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD running smoothly, spends time writing multicultural fantasy fiction, studying improv comedy, and devouring books like there’s no tomorrow. She’s living the dream. She would like to thank the rest of the crew and cast for working so damn hard and being so talented, because if it was up to her, this podcast would just be a long string of poorly re-enacted Donald Glover standup. So thank god, really.
== Voices ==
=== Rhiannon Angell ===
:Rhiannon Angell is the voice of Yllowyn's sister Yllodyk, and the former voice actress of Nia until Book 2 Chapter 7 "What's Close to You". Rhiannon is an internationally produced playwright, voice actor and audiobook producer, based out of New York City. A classically trained actress, she has been telling stories professionally for over a decade. As a narrator, she specializes in Young Adult sci-fi and fantasy and has narrated 50+ audiobooks to date, including an Audible bestseller. She has a website, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
=== Garrett Armyn ===
:Garrett Armyn is the voice of General Brennen. Garrett is from Seattle. He is an NYC based actor who has starred in theatre productions, short films, and podcasts. He has a website.
=== Dan Dobransky ===
:Dan Dobransky is the voice of the rebel Orc General Traft, Ardel Redmoor, and King Gunther. Dan Dobransky is a Brooklyn based creative who loves collaborating on as many projects as he can get his hands on. He’s been jumping around on camera and stage for well over 10 years now in tons of one act plays, improv and sketch shows, indie shorts and feature films, various commercials, and lovely audio projects like TOAFN. When not performing, he works as an Art Director in various digital and advertising realms, writes and directs short live-action films and animations, and tries to keep his body from falling apart. He has a website, Vimeo, Facebook, and Instagram.
=== Anya Gibian ===
:Anya Gibian is the voice of the "Thief Queen of Armstrungard" Aerona Regan, as well as Arlene Redmoor. Anya Gibian is an actor, singer, and musician, currently living in her hometown of Ithaca, NY.  She has toured North America with the national tours of Once, and Roundabout's Cabaret​.  Anya has been playing cello for over 20 years.  She is currently writing an actor-musician musical based on an historical female pirate in 1870s New York. Anya narrated the audiobook Twenty-Six Roses (Keeper’s Daughter) which you can find on Audible. She has a website and a Soundcloud.
=== Ian Harkins ===
:Ian Harkins, originally from London (I know, I can’t believe that accent’s for real too), is a New York-based actor who voices the wood sprite narrator and various other key characters in TOAFN. Outside of voicing sexually liberated father elves, Gaelic zombies, and geriatric head priests, Ian has acted in oscar nominated films and TV for HBO, ABC, Cinemax, and Amazon Studios. He has also acted in New York, in London, and regionally on stage. He studied at RADA and Cornell. He has a website, Instagram, and Twitter.
=== Shannon Harris ===
:Shannon Harris is the voice of the pirate captain Red Ren the Ruthless, and Nia's mother Mildred. She's a NYC-based actor, writer, and independent filmmaker, and joined the TOAFN cast and writing team in spring 2017. You may have caught her (face *AND* voice) on The Blacklist, Happy!, Ray Donovan, and/or Marvel’s Luke Cage. Shannon founded Tricoastal Productions in January 2019 to produce her first narrative short film, THREE birds, which she also wrote, directed, and in which she plays the leading role. She has a website, Facebook, and Twitter. 
=== Aaron Lanham ===
:Aaron Lanham is the voice of the young Orc First Snow. Aaron Lanham is a non-binary trans man from Arkansas. They have 12 years of experience in choir and 2 in acting/dance. They love to write and sing and are still debating whether to go to college. They’ve dabbled in voice acting before, but TOAFN is the first legitimate project they’ve been in.
=== April Ortiz ===
:April Ortiz is the voice of the leader of First Snow's village, Steady River. She has a Youtube channel.
=== Paul Notice ===
:Paul Notice is the voice of Nelson and Antonin Mooncrest. Paul Notice is a New York-based actor and playwright. He spent his undergraduate years at Georgetown University, and his earned his MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU. Paul’s recent acting work includes the Dom Jon in Random Access Theater’s Porteguese version of “Much Ado About Nothing,” and a featured appearance in American Candy’s “Battle of the Sexes.” Paul also performed in Passage Theatre’s “Samuel J and K,” and the 2010 GLAAD Award-Winning “She Like Girls.” Other performances include the sci-fi comedy series “Nine Planets From the Sun,” Rakesh Burrah’s romantic comedy “Gosling,” and Larry Bao’s play duet “We Will Prevail.” He has a Twitter.
=== Ana O'Daniel ===
Ana O’Daniel is the voice of Arlene's lover Gwen, and the Knights of the Wood commander Ry’y lo-Th’yyt. She is a writer, editor, sensitivity reader, and sometimes actor. They are thrilled to be joining the team at The Once and Future Nerd. Ana is a contributing writer and editor on the award-winning podcast Accession, and has voice acted in several productions, including the sci-fi anthology series Open Worlds.
=== Frank Queris ===
:Frank Queris is the voice of Billy. A native New Yorker, Frank is also a former teacher having worked with the most marginalized and ignored communities in the city. He has since continued that work working for a college prep program focusing on getting first generation students of color into college. Frank also works as a curriculum developer having created two short, movie-based curriculums with a focus on race-based issues in New York. He could be seen playing a pastor in the short, “Harlem Love.” When not doing those things, Frank is an avid console gamer, die-hard Knicks fan, husband, and cat lover. He has a Youtube channel.
=== Julie Reed ===
:Julie Reed is the voice of Jen, Billy's girlfriend and resident storm mage. A New York native, Julie moved back to BK after graduating from Cornell as a Theater major. She is currently pursuing an acting career while teaching preschool to the most adorable kids ever. Julie has worked at Berkshire Theatre Festival, Theatre Under the Stars, Kitchen Theatre Company, and Cherry Lane Theatre. Julie also had the wonderful experience of traveling to Turkey with the International Culture Lab to perform a lead role in the play S/he in the “Honor Games” Festival at Garajistanbul. Julie currently performs with Puppetsburg, a unique, interactive puppet show for children in New York. She is also the co-founder of Madness Most Discreet Theatre Company. Roles include Val in A CHORUS LINE, Helena in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, Mercutio in ROMEO AND JULIET, the Witch in INTO THE WOODS, and Ulla in THE PRODUCERS.  Julie loves going to classes at the gym with her fierce, kick-ass grandma, margarita nights with her girlfriends, and her pit bull Lady. 
=== Regina Renee Russell ===
:Regina Renee Russell is the voice of erudite mage Nia. Regina is a New York based actress, writer and director. Originally hailing from the Bronx and a graduate of Cornell University (B.A. Theatre Arts) and East 15 Acting School in London (M.F.A Acting), Regina’s favorite recent roles include: LCDR Talise Asherah: Primordial Deep, Trainee: Brimstone Valley Mall, Evelyn Wesley: Unwell a Midwestern Gothic Mystery, Lysistrata: Lysistrata, Lysander: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Helena: A Midsummer Night’s Charity Stream. She has an Instagram and Twitter.
=== Gregory M. Schulz ===
:Gregory M. Schulz is the voice of young (in elf years) Yllowyn. Although not a professional actor, he has a history of stage plays and on screen acting through high school and college. Originally hailing from Maine he now resides in Jersey City and works on the internet in Manhattan. When not working or generally being nerdy, Greg plays drums in the band Duckspeak, which can be found sporadically at Manhattan or Brooklyn bars. 
== Former Voices ==
=== Juliet Prather ===
Juliet Prather is the former voice of Gwen, and Ry’y lo-Th’yyt (Bk. 2 Ch. 1 – Bk. 2 Ch. 7). Juliet Prather is an improvisor, writer, and producer living in New York City. She began her training at ColdTowne Theater in Austin, TX where she co-created the all-female comedy festival, BettyFest, and co-produced the sketch comedy show+party, So Juiced. She has since trained at iO Chicago and in the Advanced Study Program at UCB NY. You can see Juliet dancing the sacred dance of improv with her teams, Patio Talk and Flavortown, and performing in the all-female character show she produces, Painted Toe Comedy Hour. She has a Twitter.
===Lily Drexler===
Lily Drexler is the former voice of Gwen and Ry’y lo-Th’yyt (Bk. 1 Ch. 4 – Bk. 1 Ch. 10). Lily was born and raised in San Francisco, with her twin Michelle. Lily moved to the Big Apple to attend CAP 21 at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. After graduation, Lily settled in Brooklyn. She reunited in the summer of 2014 with Michelle to play Florinda and Lucinda, Cinderella's evil stepsisters, in Into the Woods at the San Francisco Playhouse. Lily now lives in San Francisco and the twins are currently in production for an original comedy web series with filmmaker Andrew Finch. Lily has a Twitter, Pinterest, and Youtube. Lily and Michelle go by "The Drexler Twins". They have a website.
===Hayes Dunlap===
Hayes Dunlap is the former voice of Yllowyyn (Bk. 1 Ch. 1 – Bk. 1 Ch. 6). Hayes Dunlap is known for both his genuine and quirky on screen performances, and unsettling, dark roles. Hayes has worked in TV, film, and stage, both in Los Angeles and New York. He grew up in the mountains of Vermont, He has an IMDb page.
===Riley Jones===
Riley Jones is the former voice of First Snow (Bk. 2 Ch. 5 – Bk. 2 Ch. 6). Riley Jones is your average college student: desperate for a nap and $20. When not studying acting at the University of Montana, she can be found drawing, petting her cat, and napping in the middle of the day. She has been in productions such as Roger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Our Town, and a really bad Les Miserables theatre camp recital when she was, like, 13. Riley hopes to become a voice actor and an independent artist, which is the job combo equivalent of trying to fish with a spare piece of thread you found. You can commission her at her DeviantArt page, contact her by email (rileyjones12198@gmail.com), or catch her on the hit fantasy podcast Inn Between.
===Emily Kuckuk===
Emily Kuckuk is the former voice of Gwen, Nia, and various female characters (Bk. 1 Ch. 1 – Bk. 1 Ch. 3). She graduated from Yuma High School in Arizona, as a part of the class of 2007. Emily moved to New York, then Washington DC, and she currently lives in Chicago, Illinois. She has a Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
===Perry Strong===
Perry Strong is the former voice of Nelson (Bk. 1 Ch. 1 – Bk. 1 Ch. 2). He is an actor, notable for a variety of roles in hit shows such as Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) and Law and Order: SVU (NBC). Perry is also a director, writer, and comedian. He is also a fifteen-year veteran with a solid and ongoing career as a freelance media professional. He is a photographer, and into the pandemic before shutting down was the technical director of the Revolt TV show "State Of The Culture". Before that he was camera operating on reality shows Long Island Medium, and Love and Hip Hop. Perry has his own website, TikTok, and Soundcloud.
===Dylan Uremovich===
Dylan Uremovich is the former voice of Ardel Redmoor, and King Gunther (Bk. 1 Ch. 1 – Bk. 1 Ch. 2). Dylan Uremovich is a Lighting and Multimedia designer for live performance and installations, based in Washington, DC. He earned his Masters in Fine Arts from the University of Maryland, focusing his studies on lighting and multimedia design. He received his bachelor's degree in theatre design/technology from Northern Arizona University. He has a website, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. 
==Musicians==
===Tom Lee ===
Tom Lee is the composer of the main theme for TOAFN. Tom Lee is a classically trained performer turned state of the art producer. He is an active composer, arranger, and songwriter. He was the recipient of the AudioVerse Award for Best Original Composition for a Long Form Audio Drama through his work with The Once and Future Nerd. Tom is the resident composer and arranger at Threadbare Music in Long Island City (threadbaremusic.com). Tom also scores music for short films and commercial advertisements. He holds a Master of Music and Music Production Degree from his alma mater Queens College. He is currently teaching songwriting and MIDI sequencing there. He has a LinkedIn profile.
===Chris Montalbo===
Chris Montalbo provides additional score for TOAFN. Christopher Montalbo is a part time composer, synth freak and sci-fi fantasy enthusiast from Queens, New York. Being a huge fan of film score and sound design, Christopher is grateful for the opportunity to contribute TOAFN. He is a creatively ambitious Web Developer and Audio Engineer who has spent over 10 years balancing a full-time career in tech and operational support. As both a developer and sound designer, he loves building immersive experiences. He has a website.
==Artists==
===John Flanagan ===
:John Flanagan created our beloved The Once and Future Nerd logo. John is an amateur free-lance artist from upstate NY https://onceandfuturenerd.com/about/cast-crew/. He enjoys listening to music, buying coffee-table books for his non existent coffee table, running, not starving, and improving his art skills. His Twitter is here, and he has a website, linktree, and Behance.
===D.N.Frost=== 
:D.N.Frost created the official map of the Human Realms of Iorden. She's a fantasy author, cartographer, and world-builder. She has a website.
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