Michael Shurbutt

Luke, Michael, and Matt Warmbier talk retro gaming, convention culture, tabletop community, and building meaningful relationships through nerd culture.

Michael and Luke welcome LTN Discord legend Andy for Gen Con stories, manga and audiobook rabbit trails, handheld gaming confessions, and a heartfelt conversation about family, hard seasons, and finding deeper connection through shared nerdy interests.

Michael and Luke welcome Pastor Michael Saunders to talk about 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

Michael and Luke return for a new season of LTN Pulse, talking games, Marvel, community, and the beautifully chaotic joy of nerd life together.

Luke, Michael, and special guest Bubba Stallcup break down PAX Unplugged, gaming news, NCAA College Football, and the final season of Stranger Things—plus a look at what’s coming for Love Thy Nerd in 2026.

Luke and Michael are joined by Love Thy Nerd founder Matt Warmbier to talk about his unique “NCAA College Football RPG” idea, LOTR board games, and what’s ahead for PAX Unplugged. A lively, nerdy episode full of creativity and deep-cut gaming fun.

Luke welcomes Philipp Bonin from Nerch, a Germany-based nerd community platform, to discuss its first year, origin story, and the passion that drives it. Philipp also shares his latest fandom favorites, from Fourth Wing and Riftbound to Magic: The Gathering.

Luke & Michael chat with Joe Bragg about going on mission with Love Thy Nerd, what makes LTN convention trips special, and why you should join the team at PAX Unplugged. Plus, their latest nerdy favorites from finance books to baking shows!

Radio Matt joins Luke and Michael on LTN Pulse to reveal major upcoming changes to LTN Radio, including new curated Christian Spotify playlists, plus nerdy tangents about Smallville, Green Ember, and more.

Luke and Michael return to LTN Pulse to share their latest nerdy adventures in gaming, comics, movies, and more—oh yeah, and Luke's wife had a baby, no big deal.