In this new unformatted episode, the guys talk about new happenings in their lives.

In this new unformatted episode, the guys discuss the ending of the "Sog arc" in their Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

In this episode, the guys read some more horror stories of the TTRPG world. Did these players/DM's earn their title of "nightmarish", or does everyone else at the table need to just, like, chill out, man?

They also finally say goodbye to the House as they finish Piranesi by Susanna Clark. What did you think of this mind bending fantastical world? Let us know!

In this episode, the guys attempt to guess what book the other has chosen based only on clues provided by the writing. Are we able to look past the cover and see the beauty within?

They also settle in for the penultimate episode of Piranesi by Susanna Clark!

This is the first episode recorded in the new potential studio, so apologies if the audio quality sounds off. We're still attempting to figure out the new mics and set up!

In this new unformatted episode, the guys talk about recent happenings in their lives

In this new unformatted episode, the guys talk about recent events in their lives.

In this episode, the guys talk about the state of modern video games. Are we just being cranky boomers? Or is the industry really in trouble?

They also continue Piranessi by Susanna Clark!

In this new episode, Garrett must correctly identify the Magic the Gathering card only by Ryan's description of its art. 

They also continue Piranesi by Susanna Clark in the Book Corner!

In this new episode, the guys play a game in which they try to guess the word that the other is thinking, with only a numeric scale to determine how close to the correct answer they truly are...

They also continue Piranesi by Susanna Clark in the Book Corner!

In this unformatted episode, the guys discuss the various TV shows they're currently watching or have recently finished.

In this new unformatted episode, the guys discuss music, sports and DnD combat

In this episode, the guys discuss the art of crafting a good character backstory. Whether its a few sentences or a few novels, all great characters have to come from somewhere, right?

They also continue Piranesi by Susanna Clark in the Book Corner!

Join Ryan and Spencer as they pop some corn and tune in to the Ridley Scott classic; Gladiator! Are you not entertained?

In this episode, the guys bring back the Only Connect game! This time, however, the subjects vary wildly from personal interests and hobbies to Garrett's not so subtle racism.

They also continue the newest entry in the Book Corner: Piranesi by Susanna Clark!

In this episode, the guys play part two of the music guessing game! Are we able to identify our favorite songs within the first few seconds? We aim to find out!

We also crack open the next book corner addition as we begin Piranesi by Susanna Clark!

No, YOU forgot to do holiday specials this year >:( 

...Ok maybe we did. But we're gonna make it up by hitting every single holiday we missed in this festive extravaganza! Get out your New Year Jack O' Lanterns and turkeys filled with egg nog and celebrate with us as we close out 2024 with a bang!

In the first ever Book Corner commentary track, the guys sit back and review the 2013 film adaptation of Ender's Game!

In this episode, we finally reach the conclusion of Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. It's been a long journey, even longer for poor old Ender Wiggin. How does his intergalactic space school adventure come to an end?

We also compare and contrast the book with the 2013 film. Keep an eye out for the commentary track if you would like to watch along side us!

In this new unformatted episode, the guys talk about the latest session of their DnD game, shows they've been watching, and Ryan's missing Magic the Gathering Deck

In this episode, the guys put the ever creative Chat GPT to the test as it runs an entirely AI written game of Dungeons and Dragons. Will this robot nerd match the skills of regular sweaty nerds?

This episode also brings us the penultimate section of Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Stick around to hear the thrilling conclusion to this Sci-Fi classic!

In this episode, the guys try to guess a movie based on the awful description that the other person gives. Can we decode what film premise is being butchered?

They also continue Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card in the Book Corner!

In this new unformatted episode, the guys take shitty online quizzes to see what personality types they fall under.

In this new unformatted episode, the guys discuss the new Call of Duty, Garrett's book progress and Ryan botching a potential collab.

In this episode, the guys dive into the fantastical and often terrifying world of SCPs. What are they? Who discovered them? If they were to be placed in an organizational tier list, where would they fall? We aim to find out!

They also continue Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card in the book corner! 

In this episode, the guys bring back a school yard favorite and ask the toughest questions the world has to offer.

They also continue Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card in the book corner!

In this unformatted episode, the guys discuss their absence and the big things that have been happening in their lives

In this unformatted episode, the guys play a game to see how honest with themselves they can be.

Grab your popcorn and silence those cellphones, because the first ever Nightwatch commentary track is here! Watch along with us as we dive into 2004's "Miracle", Ryan's all time favorite sports movie.

Let us know what you think about this new episode format! We're excited to try it out and would love to hear your opinions on it. Send us a DM over at thenightwatchpodcastinsta on Instagram, or chat with us in our new discord! The link to which can be found in our insta bio.

In this unformatted episode, the guys discuss their recent DnD session and the history of found footage horror films.

It is a known fact of life that Garrett hates liquor, so will forcing him to drink a lot of it against his will change his mind? The results may surprise you...


The guys also continue Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card in the book corner!

In this unformatted episode, Ryan and Garrett spend an hour ranting about bad writing in movies/TV shows.

BOOBS AND SEX AND PENISES AND MAYBE EVEN BUTTS PERCHANCE??? In this episode, the guys get all hot and bothered as they read erotic fan fiction, guess Urban Dictionary entries and play two truths one lie: sexual experiences edition.

They also continue Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card in the Book Corner!

In this episode, Garrett springs a surprise game on Ryan in which he needs to identify the movie and/or book a particular quote is from. Can Garrett lose a game he isn't participating in? He'll...uh... find a way!

They also continue Enders Game by Orson Scott Card in the Book Corner!

Be sure to check out Fantasy+ on Kickstarter when it goes live on Tuesday, August 20th! A link to the page will be posted in our Instagram bio!

 @thenightwatchpodcastinsta

In this episode, the guys try to guess Goodreads novels based on their reviews. 


They also continue Enders Game by Orson Scott Card in the Book Corner!

In this new unformatted episode, the guys talk about what's been going on in their lives.

All rise! The court of two judgey tools is now in session! Take a seat in the balcony and listen in as the guys peruse /r/AITA and pass judgment upon the various redditors who may or may not be the A-holes in the arguments they partake in.    


They also begin Enders Game by Orson Scott Card in the Book Corner!

In this episode, the guys cover the thrilling conclusion of Brother by Ania Ahlborn in the Book Corner!

In this unformatted episode, Ryan and Garrett talk about their new equipment and studio space, as well as recent happenings in their lives.

Come one, come all! The rusty and ill kempt doors of Nightwatch Land are now open for business! Join the guys as they create their own ideal amusement park from the ground up, so long as they don't go over budget...

They also continue Brother by Ania Ahlborn in the Book Corner!

Put those hands in the air! In this new episode, the guys talk about the fantastical and often financially devastating world of amusement parks! Whether its the small local park or the monopolistic giant that is Disney, there will be good times to be had and vomit to be spewed!

They also continue Brother by Ania Ahlborn in the Book Corner! 

In this unformatted episode, the guys discuss Magic the Gathering, music memorabilia, and recent workplace drama.  

In this episode, the guys determine who is the sultriest of slashers, the traddiest of tormentors and the most kissable killers that cinema has to offer. Are they as big of freaks in the sheets as they are in the streets? We aim to find out...

They also continue Brother by Ania Ahlborn in the Book Corner! 

In this new episode, the guys dust off the ol' tier list to find out just how legendary some urban tales actually are. 

They also continue Brother by Ania Ahlborn in the book corner!

In this episode Ryan, Garrett and Megan learn a bit more about each other through the power of music! 

They also continue Brother by Ania Ahlborn!

In this unformatted episode, the guys discuss their recent trip to Hocking Hills for Garretts bachelor party.

In this new game, the guys go head to head in a quick thinking word game involving directors, dog breeds, human body parts and many others. Who's got the quickest noggin in the west?

In this unformatted episode, the guys and Megan discuss strange movies, their recent venture to an Oddities convention, and Ryan's near death experience a half hour before recording.

In this episode, the guys invite Megan back to see which American presidents has got it going on. Are the Founding Fathers secretly Founding Daddies? 

In this new addition to our web based programming... Ryan and Garrett must procure the identity of the artwork adorning the front of interactive digital entertainment... without using certain words... why use little word when lot word do trick?

Buckle up, ladies and gents... it's time for more cringe. Join these two laugh riots as they shamelessly steal a try not to laugh game featuring trivial pursuit and are immediately punished for their sins.

In this unformatted episode, Colten and the guys discuss who would be the top, if they're vanilla and that time Disney pretended to kill a guy in front of a crowd of restrained children.

In this episode, the guys welcome Colten back for a new game of fast paced intuitive thinking. Are Ryan and Garrett on the same page? Or will Colten prove to be a better friend to one and permanently replace the other on their own show? 

They also begin Garrett's next addition to the book corner: Brother by Ania Ahlborn!

The summer has come to an end, and it's time for Dill to go home. Join Ryan and Garrett as they finish To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee and then compare it to the 1962 film!

In this episode, the guys pit some of the highest grossing movie franchises of all time against each other in the feared Bracket of Doom. Who will come out on top and be crowned the greatest franchise ever created?

In this continuation of our 50th episode celebration, Colten, Megan and Garrett suit up for yet another Dungeons and Dragons actual play adventure! This time, however, Ryan is the one behind the DM screen, and things are going to get soggy...

Ryan and Garrett keep the cinema train rolling as they try to guess movies based on their Rotten Tomato scores and reviews!

The guys re-animate a long dead series with this episode as they rank their favorite movies between 2002 and 1993!

In this unformatted episode, the guys discuss Ryan's recent adventure into musical theatre, Garretts concert escapades and D&D blue balls.

No new episode this week, but I found this old sound check and thought it was funny :)

Join the Nightwatch crew as we welcome the New York Times Best Selling Author and, more importantly, book corner alumni L.M. Elliott!

This interview was a part of the 50th episode celebration, but we decided to post it as its own episode as well since we enjoyed talking with Ms. Elliott so much. Thank you all for listening!

Happy 50th episode everyone! Join Ryan and Garrett in this massive celebratory run at the Nightwatch podcast! Settle in as the guys take a trip down memory lane of episodes past, test each other on their book corner knowledge and invite a very special guest on for an exclusive interview! Whether you're an OG listener relishing in the nostalgia with us, or a brand new listener trying to get caught up, it is sure to be a great time!

Now Garrett is the one to find himself unaware of the plans that his sadistic co-host has cooked up. Will he be able to navigate the Nightwatch Podcast themed escape room that Ryan has created?  Or will he be banished from the book corner henceforth and forever more?

Merry Christmas everyone! Join your regular Nightwatch crew and a special guest as they hold discussions and play games about all things Christmas! 

In this special episode, Ryan walks into the studio completely unaware of the plans Garrett has made for him. Will he triumph in this surprise test of horror knowledge or will he be revealed as the poser he truly is?

In this unformatted episode, the guys discuss Thanksgiving past and Christmas future!

Ok, not really. But you can still listen to Garrett and Ryan screw each other in this second edition of the Only Connect game!

Now that our hang over from the last drunk history has finally subsided, let's do it again! This time the guys are tested on their elective class knowledge. Will they fair any better with these extracurricular courses than they did with the common core? You already know the answer...

Ryan and Garrett resort to a simpler time. A time of wetting the bed, getting shoved in lockers and being threatened with hockey skate blades. 

Ryan tries to share a microphone with another man. We need your help in figuring out if this story is considered pedophilia. 

Ryan and Garrett take on the world of hate filled video game reviews. Can you guess the game by the horrible review? 

We also learn how to skin a cat, no, pluck a chicken, no... We learn how to Kill a Mockingbird. 

Trick or Treat, Ryan cant smell my feet! IT IS HALLOWEEN! Garrett also tries to read for the fourth time since the podcast has started? Has he improved? Find out now!

Surprise! We have a guest basking under the moonlight with us as we discuss what really happens when you die and we dig down to the bottom of what makes dark humor so good. 

You're probably wondering about the title. It's a simple "Would You Rather" question.. actually maybe its not so simple after all. What other mystical and whimsical questions will these two literary geniuses ask each other on this episode, listen and find out.

Also, we reached the end of the lane, there's an ocean there.  

Rejoice, ye friends! Join us in the festivities as the Nightwatch Podcast celebrates its one year anniversary with its first actual play Dungeons and Dragons game!

A new guest joins the Nightwatch and assists the guys in ranking all the major (and not so major) North American cryptids!

Who is the fastest song identifier in the west? The guys aim to find out, and this town ain't big enough for the both of them...

Garrett's fiancé Megan joins the Nightwatch once again for discussions on live music, concert etiquette  and tales of rock shows past!

In this episode, the guys peruse the popular subreddit /r/AmITheAsshole and pass their judgements on the various predicaments that internet strangers find themselves in.

In this episode, the guys attempt to blindly identify a mystery book based off of the writing alone.  Will they be able to correctly guess each others favorite books? Or will their library card be revoked... permanently?

They also begin Garrett's second pick in the book corner: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman! 

In this special episode, Ryan and Garrett are interviewed for the first (non job related) time in their lives by Patrick of the Have Cheetah, Will View Youtube channel! 


I forgot to mention in the intro that I would be posting a link in the description, so if you're seeing this, good on you for actually reading episode descriptions! You're a real one.

Link to video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZOwlV_Oczs&t=4175s

In this episode, the guys rank their top ten favorite books of all time! Speaking of books, the vacant book corner receives a new challenger as Garrett makes his second pick!


Check out our interview with Patrick of Have Cheetah, Will View! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZOwlV_Oczs&t=4195s

The day has come. Will Watney be rescued from the red planet or will he remain among the rocks and dust  forever? Find out in this special book corner episode as the guys finish The Martian by Andy Weir, and then compare and contrast it to the Ridley Scott film!

In this episode, the guys are given examples of natural occurrences or events that they must then write their own original mythology to explain the phenomena. Homer ain't got nothin on us!  

In this episode, Garrett and Ryan take on a lip reading challenge that includes presidential quotes, famous horror movie lines and hilarious porno titles. 

In this new chill and unformatted episode, the guys discuss recent happenings in their lives.

In this new episode, Ryan and Garrett partake in blind taste test part two! This time they know the food that they're tasting, but need to guess the correct flavor, and just like last time, Garrett must first attempt the test with his nose plugged, to simulate Ryan's olfactory handicap. How much does your sense of smell actually affect your taste? We aim to find out!

In this new chill and unformatted episode, the guys discuss recent happenings in their lives. 

It's never easy to learn that one of your friends is a total poser, but it is our duty. Listen in as Ryan and Garrett put each other through a rigorous trial of trivia on their so called "favorite TV shows". Will they ascend to the status of honorary Gatekeeper? Or will they fall to the dreaded depths of fake fandom?


They also continue the next segment of The Martian by Andy Weir!

Don't touch that dial! Listen in as Ryan and Garrett discuss their top ten favorite TV shows of all time!  No opinions here, folks. Just pure, unadulterated facts.


They also continue the next segment of The Martian by Andy Weir!

In this episode, Ryan and Garrett attempt to describe classic horror movie posters all while evading a minefield of no no words that they're not allowed to use in the descriptions.  Will they guess the posters and emerge victorious? Or will they be banished to the dictionary only book corner for all eternity?

They also continue the next section of The Martian by Andy Weir!

In this episode, the guys discuss all things horror! Listen in as they share their opinions on various movies, books, video games, tv shows and general discussions of the genre itself. Is it legal to get this spooky in May?


They also tackle the next section of The Martian by Andy Weir!

Get your glasses of milk warm, your sheep's counted, and your psychology books at your side because in this episode the guys are discussing dreams! What are they? Why do they happen? Why are my teeth always falling out? Find out the answers to all these questions and more in this sleepy episode!


They also continue reading The Martian by Andy Weir! 

The guys strap on their thinking caps and their vomit buckets for another round of drunk history! This time, however, it will take more than just their knowledge of history to graduate from this establishment of pain...

They also begin the new book corner addition; The Martian by Andy Weir!

Ryan and Garrett have finally reached the thrilling conclusion of Chief! Will Neutamous get his happily ever after? Or is more trouble waiting around the corner? We didn't feel like waiting to find out, so we just asked the author.

Thanks again to Roger Blakely for coming on to the show! Pick up Chief at the link below, and check out the other books in the Artemus Newton series! 

https://www.amazon.com/Chief-Thriller-Roger-Blakely/dp/1457518384 

In this episode, Ryan and Garrett attempt improv story telling with no prep or communication ahead of time, and it goes exactly how you'd expect.


They also cover the penultimate section of Chief by Roger Blakely!

In this episode, Ryan and Garrett share their experiences and provide tips and tricks for the sometimes daunting but always exciting task of building a world. Whether it be for DnD, creative writing or any other reason you may need to world build, the idiots who don't know what they're talking about have got you covered. Class is in session. 


They also complete the next two chapters of Chief by Roger Blakely!

In this episode, Garrett and Ryan take a trip down memory lane and share the tales of their worldly travels.

They also conquer the next section of Chief by Roger L. Blakely! 

In this episode, Ryan and Garrett play a mind bending trivia game based off the extremely British TV show Only Connect!

They also tackle the next segment of Chief by Roger Blakely!

The guys attempt to weed out the dirty filthy lie amongst a pair of innocent truths while telling tales of the past. 

A new contender of the book corner arrives as they begin Chief by Roger L. Blakely! Pick up the book to read along here:

 https://www.amazon.com/Chief-Thriller-Roger-Blakely/dp/1457518384

Or read it for free on Kindle!

Garrett and Ryan make the toughest choices they've ever been faced with! They also put a nail in the coffin of Graceling!  

Ryan, Garrett and Megan play the newlywed game! As well as delve in to ALMOST the final chapters of Graceling!

Garrett and Ryan embark on an experiment to see how much your sense of smell effects your tasting abilities! 

In this episode, the guys put their creative writing skills to the test to see if they're worthy of criticism in the book corner. Listen in for tales of serial killers, ex-gangsters, dream gods and the horrors that lie on the ocean floor!


They also continue their journey through Graceling by Kristin Cashore!


Two Sides of the Same Coin: 20:14
The Color Gray: 40:05
Blackout: 51:25
Getting Out: 1:08:45
The Mask of Mori: 1:33:15
The Locker: 1:49:25

Ryan and Garrett put their D&D character creation skills to the test to see who has the better overall character creating skills! They also tackle the next chunk of Graceling by Kristen Cashore

Ryan and Garrett take on the next 10 years of movies talking about their favorite films from 2012 to 2003! They also chip away at the next chunk of Graceling!

The guys share their top ten favorite albums of all time and discuss the state of modern day music streaming.

They also take down another section of Graceling in this weeks book corner!

We have an Instagram page now! Follow us at TheNightwatchPodcastInsta for behind the scenes pictures and regular updates about new episodes!

Ryan and Garrett get together on Christmas morning  to exchange gifts and Christmas stories! They also crack in to A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens! 
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Is it getting hot in here? Listen in as Ryan and Garrett discuss the deep dark depths of depravity that is the world of fetishes and fantasies, and then attempt to rank them on an S-F tier list. 

A new addition of the book corner arrives as the guys begin Graceling by Kristin Cashore!

Ryan and Garrett eat spicy wings and dive deep into their lives and hobbies. Who can keep their cool? 

They also finish the last few chapters of Under A War Torn Sky by L.M. Elliot. 

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of death and suicide that may not be suitable for all listeners. You've been warned.

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Garrett discuss the jobs that they have had in the past as well as a few of their favorite memories from them. We also dive into the next chunk of Under A War Torn Sky, grab your tissues, Its a sad few chapters.  

Ryan and Garrett discuss their top 10 horror movies of all time along with the next section of Under a War Torn Sky by L.M. Elliot.

Ryan and Garrett play a game of Drunk History, while drinking Mamajuana and Hard Cider. 

In this episode, Garrett and Ryan discuss what scares them most and dive into the strange world of phobias. A new literary journey begins as the guys crack open Ryan's choice for the next book corner addition, Under A War Torn Sky by L.M. Elliot!

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Happy Halloween! Ryan and Garrett get into the holiday spirit, carving pumpkins and talking about Coraline by Neil Gaiman. 

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Garrett and Ryan finish the last few chapters of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. They also watch the film and talk about the differences between the two and which version they like better.

Ryan and Garrett talk about their 5 most overrated and underrated video games of all time! We also cover the next chunk of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe! 

Ryan and Garrett discuss paranormal experiences they have encountered in the past. Discussions of chapters 5 through 9 of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis. 

Garrett and Ryan jump into discussing their favorite movies over the past 10 years. The two begin discussing the first chapters of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. 

Join us on a journey, come find out who we are and what the show is about. We are excited to embark on this adventure together and we hope that you're along with us for the ride! 

In this first ever episode, we decide to build some character. Literally. Listen in as we input ourselves into a 5e character sheet, including our perceived stats, flaws and proficiencies!