Best Nicho Podcasts (2024)

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Crunch Time and where and how to POD up - Round 24, 2024 1:06:58

38m ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Apologies again for the late upload, but dropping a combined double ep this week. Joe Fitz and Catfish talk some start/sit conundrums, catch up on the key news of this round and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! Catfish also crunches some numbers with some tasty CTW PODs, and also considers where the opportunities migh…

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Crystal Ball Gazing and Squeaky Bum Time - Round 23, 2024 29:38

5d ago29:38

29:38

For this second episode of Round 23, we've got a solo Catfish doing the usual Number Crunchin', captaincy chat and strategy chat. We look closely again at the five eighth position and evaluate Cam Munster against the rest. We consider the captains picks and we try predict the rest of the season and the final top eight and potential restings! And fe…

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Devil Deals and Flaming Out - Round 23, 2024 46:34

5d ago46:34

46:34

Another week, another brutal round of NRL SuperCoach, but Catfish and Joe Fitz have picked themselves up, dusted themselves off and are back to look at the best options to replace Payne Haas at FRF, catch up on the key news of this round and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out and get involved …

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Episode 126: The Big Bad Misses His Dad! 33:15

11d ago33:15

33:15

This month I may be getting into a Sly Stallone mood. So Be ready for some doozies. I start off with 2019's Escape Plan: The Extractors which is another straight to video release so you know its a stinker. Enjoy Check out https://linktr.ee/Shutuppopcorn For the podcast feedlinks #NetworkFamilia Music: MoonBay Site: https://icons8.com/music/…

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The Value of a Trade and the Home Straight - Round 22, 2024 45:18

12d ago45:18

45:18

Apologies for the late upload again (work is really kicking my ass at the moment), however both Joe Fitz and Catfish continue their slow march up the rankings, and we catch up on all the key news around the NRL for Round 22, deliberate when a trade is worth making at this stage of the season, and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for…

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Fading and Chasing the Top - Round 21, 2024 21:14

18d ago21:14

21:14

For this second episode of Round 21, we've got a solo Catfish doing the usual Number Crunchin', captaincy chat and strategy chat. We're looking at player ownership within the top ranks, and identifying certain players to potentially fade. We chat strategy around fading certain players and how we would take some risks to chase that fading top 1k dre…

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Fullbacks to the wall - Round 21, 2024 50:59

18d ago50:59

50:59

Apologies for the late upload with real life getting in the way again, however both Joe Fitz and Catfish continue their slow march up the rankings, and we catch up on all the key news around the NRL for Round 20, consider the fullback roulette landscape and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out a…

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Feeling Blue on the Home Straight - Round 20, 2024 1:04:23

26d ago1:04:23

1:04:23

It's the home straight and the Blues have won the 2024 Origin series... but what a belter of a game it was! We have Joe Fitz and Catfish talking through the Origin fallout, how to navigate the post-Origin round and of course all the usual SuperCoach-relevant news, injuries, suspensions for Round 20. We also crunch some numbers on the fullback posit…

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Episode 125: Do You Have Time To Bleed? 44:23

28d ago44:23

44:23

Podcast Description When looking for the worst predator movie in the franchise it wasn’t hard to pick 2018’s The Predator only because they tried something different here and went back to what made them thrilling movies making them sorta comedic wasn’t the way but what do I know. Enjoy Check out linktr.ee/Shutuppopcorn for the. all feeds #NetworkFa…

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Grazed and Confused 1:42:30

26d ago1:42:30

1:42:30

I immediately get distracted by thoughts of my wife's butt and share some thoughts on the recent assassination attempt while remaining as unbiased as possible. I also toss a few conspiracy ideas out and have a testosterone-fueled vent session about testosterone.By Whistle Pig Podcast

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JC and shuffling the dual position deck chairs - Round 19, 2024 20:12

1M ago20:12

20:12

For this second episode of Round 19, we've got a solo Catfish doing the usual Number Crunchin', captaincy chat and strategy chat. We're looking closely at Jayden Campbell's numbers at five eighth, consider a really interesting round for captaincy choices, and then chat strategy around the hooker / nuff, a certain DPP nuff out option, and various ot…

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It's the Final Bye Round - Round 19, 2024 42:35

1M ago42:35

42:35

Need to sing that to the tune of Europe's 'The Final Countdown' but Joe Fitz and Catfish are here again to catch up on all the key news around the NRL for Round 19, work out where to go with Nicho's injury and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out and get involved in our Patreon (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Episode 124: Ripley’s Back, Believe It Or Not! 39:44

1M ago39:44

39:44

Time to pull a mulligan and redo the Alien and Predator franchises again. I did those two as a whole back in season 1 when I covered AVP: Requiem. This time I’m splitting them up to cover their separate black sheep installment. This week I go over 1997’s ALIEN Resurrection. Enjoy Check out linktr.ee/Shutuppopcorn for the. all feeds #NetworkFamiliaM…

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Happy 248th birthday USA 1:07:15

1M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

I return after a month break to wish the United States of America a happy birthday. I read the Declaration of Independence (if you can call it reading) as a reminder to those of us who haven't read it in a while, and so that those that have never read it have an idea of what it means. My wife and youngest drop in momentarily, I toss a few "F" slurr…

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Sorry Connor, Sorry Nicho and Sorry Decisions - Round 18, 2024 24:01

1M ago24:01

24:01

For this second episode of Round 18, we've got a solo Catfish doing the usual Number Crunchin', captaincy chat and strategy chat. We're looking closely at why Catfish is so in love with Connor Watson, consider a really interesting round for captaincy choices, and then chat strategy around 2RF, CTW (especially Koula) and other bits and pieces. And f…

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Smart Decisions and Needing Hynesight - Round 18, 2024 55:16

1M ago55:16

55:16

Both Joe Fitz and Catfish continue their slow march up the rankings, and we catch up on all the key news around the NRL for Round 18, consider if there are any non-Round 19 players to target this week and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out and get involved in our Patreon (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:…

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Spankings and Sharpe Decisions - Round 17, 2024 1:05:31

2M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

We're all feeling a bit Blue after Origin 2 and we have Joe Fitz and Catfish talking through the Origin fallout, how to navigate the post-Origin round and of course all the usual SuperCoach-relevant news, injuries, suspensions for Round 17. We also crunch some numbers on how 2024 measures up to the previous seasons in terms of super high (150+) sco…

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Episode 123: I Got Sand Up My Crack! 38:07

2M ago38:07

38:07

Sticking with the Rock this month for another Actor Franchise episode and this time I talk about 2017’s Baywatch. So sit back, relax and enjoy. Check out shutuppopcorn.comOr for the quick links for all feeds https://linktr.ee/Shutuppopcorn#NetworkFamiliaMusic: Moon Bay Site: https://icons8.com/music/…

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Auto Emergencies and good quality hookers - Round 16, 2024 36:31

2M ago36:31

36:31

For this second episode of Round 16, we've got a solo Catfish doing the usual Number Crunchin', captaincy chat and strategy chat. We're looking closely at the hooker position and where there could be some regression incoming (or not), consider the chalk captaincy combo this week and go down a best 13/selected 17 AE rabbit hole and try work out how …

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Bye Mentality and Trade Mantras - Round 16, 2024 44:15

2M ago44:15

44:15

Catfish cops his first red arrow since Round 3, and Joe Fitz continues his green arrow streak, and we catch up on all the key news around the NRL for Round 16, work out the ideal number of players for this second big bye round, and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out and get involved in our Pat…

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Where's the floor and how to evaluate a trade - Round 15, 2024 42:37

2M ago42:37

42:37

Our second episode for Round 15 has 2022 overall champion Matt Wight joining Catfish to crunch numbers (spoilers: it's all about CTW floor this week), we chat captaincy (spoiler: Nicho is a great VC if he's in your team) and some strategy chat all around trade numbers, types of trades, and what to consider when evaluating a trade for your team (spo…

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Barrett Nightmares and Extreme Salt - Round 15, 2024 37:23

2M ago37:23

37:23

Still nothing but green arrows for the Champions (only because it's hard not to go up from our rankings hah!) but Catfish and Joe Fitz are here to catch up on all the key news around the NRL for Round 15, consider how scarily low our trade situation is and how many you should probably have, and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for t…

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Episode 122: It Smells Like Hell In This Bitch! 24:29

2M ago24:29

24:29

It’s been awhile since I’ve done an actor franchise episode so here’s one from the people’s champ Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. 2005’s DOOM wasn’t bad bad but it was one of his worst. Enjoy!Check out shutuppopcorn.comOr for the quick links for all feeds https://linktr.ee/Shutuppopcorn#NetworkFamiliaMusic: Moon Bay Site: https://icons8.com/music/…

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Post-Origin Bliss and Sexy SuperCoach Picks - Round 14, 2024 51:39

2M ago51:39

51:39

QUEENSLANDER!!! It's a beautiful week with the Maroons taking care of business in Origin Game 1 and we have Joe Fitz and Catfish talking through the Origin fallout, how to navigate the post-Origin round and of course all the usual SuperCoach-relevant news, injuries, suspensions for Round 14. We also crunch some numbers about how a snapshot of high …

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Aariyn Mitchell 2:03:14

3M ago2:03:14

2:03:14

Aariyn joins me to record on a boat. In my garage. We talk about youth camp, why living in Michigan automatically makes you a gambler, happiness and ways to find it and being trans, among other things. Also, happy birthday to Aariyn's dad and mom! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Suicide was…

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It's Bye bye bye time, and episode 300 (feat. special guest)! - Round 13, 2024 31:05

3M ago31:05

31:05

It's Catfish flying solo for some of this episode, and then being joined by a special guest for the 2nd part of this episode. 300th episode! The deep dive is about how some of the most popular SuperCoach players might go in backing up from Origin in previous years and Catfish's best guess about this year. Then Catfish and special guest chat about t…

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Post-Magic Round Blues but Origin is here! - Round 13, 2024 48:08

3M ago48:08

48:08

Joe Fitz is back from overseas to join Catfish in going through the major SuperCoach-relevant news, injuries, suspensions for Round 13. We consider the 'magic number' for Round 13 and Round 14 (players, that is) and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out and get involved in our Patreon (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Episode 121: Snake Plissken For President 2024! 30:34

3M ago30:34

30:34

Another wildcard has been played. This movie wasn’t on my list of potential topics but thanks to my boy Jason with a random suggestion and the realization I have yet to review this film. I get into 1996’s Escape from L.A. So let’s fucking go!!!! Enjoy Check out shutuppopcorn.comOr for the quick links for all feeds https://linktr.ee/Shutuppopcorn#Ne…

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At Death's Door - Round 12, 2024 15:57

3M ago15:57

15:57

It's Catfish flying solo in this short and sweet second episode of Round 12. The deep dive is about how Val Holmes goes in backing up from Origin, and a fascinating round for captaincy, and then a few strategy questions including the breaking AFB situation. And feel free to check out and get involved in our Patreon (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.c…

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Michael Hyde and Nicho Carey 2:03:29

3M ago2:03:29

2:03:29

Michael is a philosophy major working toward his PhD and also son-in-law to Nicho. We discuss AI, morality, truth, ethics, logic, etc. I had several dull moments, but did my best to keep up and we hardly scratched the surface of the sea questions I have. We were very limited in time, but I feel like we could have talked for literal days. I very muc…

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It's all a bit surreal (ft. 2011 winner Martin Bigg / current #1) - Round 12, 2024 1:00:35

3M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

This week we have 2011 overall champion Martin Bigg ak.a. Slippery or Slipps and also CURRENT #1 ranked SuperCoach joining a very sick Catfish to share more of his insights as a former winner who is also doing very well this season. We explore more about his current state of mind as the first SuperCoach to have been #1 in multiple seasons, as well …

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It's the (Magic) Vibe of the Thing - Round 11, 2024 45:20

3M ago45:20

45:20

Our second episode for Round 11 with 2022 overall champion Matt Wight joining Catfish to go deep into the numbers on who the positional leaders are for base and base attack beasts, we chat captaincy and some Origin team speculation from the strategic aspect of Round 13 (and beyond) coverage. And feel free to check out and get involved in our Patreo…

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Alone 34:52

3M ago34:52

34:52

I sit for a short, distracted ramble about Mother's Day, my anniversary, Leonidas' first fish and I can't remember what else. Something about technology, maybe?By Whistle Pig Podcast

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MAGIC is in the air and Hobo Fights - Round 11, 2024 35:56

3M ago35:56

35:56

Joe Fitz is joined by 2022 overall champion Matt Wight (not Wright) to review the major SuperCoach-relevant news, injuries, suspensions. We review our crop of cheapies and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out and get involved in our Patreon (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/SuperCoachChampio…

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Episode 120: Lets Get High Teddy Bear 24:57

3M ago24:57

24:57

Back in the saddle after a lil break post March Podcasting Madness. This time I review 2015's Ted 2. I also give an update on what to expect this month. Check outshutuppopcorn.comorlinktr.ee/Shutuppopcornfor Podcast info, merch and more#NetworkFamiliaMusic: Moon BaySite http://icons8.com/music/

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Cocky former winners and #TrusttheProcess (feat. 2011 winner Martin Bigg) - Round 10, 2024 54:47

3M ago54:47

54:47

For our second episode for Round 10, we have 2011 overall champion Martin Bigg ak.a. Slippery or Slipps (ranked 11th last week, 28th this week) joining Catfish to share some of his insights as a former winner who is also doing very well this season. We hear about his winning season, as well as his mentality right now as having "been there, done tha…

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Its Late 1:10:26

3M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

A simple idiot and some of his political thoughts. Oh, also Captain James Cook and Hernan Cortes. I try to paint a picture of life at sea but get lost thinking about the Cortes expedition into Mexico. Good shitBy Whistle Pig Podcast

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Confidence checks, and looking ahead at the byes - Round 10, 2024 1:00:49

3M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Internet controls us all these days, so the lack of internet from Joe Fitz means we have a solo run from Catfish on the first ep of the week instead of the second one. We still do our catch-up on the news and injuries across the NRL, start looking ahead at Round 13 and also Round 14, and review our crop of cheapies and of course we dissect the team…

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Brook'l and Matt - Part 2 2:42:06

3M ago2:42:06

2:42:06

In part 2, Brook'l and I try to explain some nuisances of marijuana to Matt. We also lightly discuss trauma and Matt clears up and elaborates some stories I had heard as a kid. He also talks about speeding to prove a point, falling through a single pane window, and gives me some perspective on parenting. Also, Randall gives us some more vocalizatio…

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Sucking too hard and No Guac, No Worries - Round 9, 2024 1:12:45

3M ago1:12:45

1:12:45

It's another (unintentional) monster double episode for Round 9 this week (unintentionally) but Catfish and Joe Fitz chat first before Catfish rolls solo for the second part to unpack Round 9 in about as much detail as we can get. All the usual chat from the week:- burning question about the how to spread our salary cap and whether we can ignore ce…

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Brook'l and Matt - Part 1 2:06:30

4M ago2:06:30

2:06:30

In this 1st part of a 2 part release, I start off heavy with the sarcasm and trick Matt into slipping a slur. Took less than 2 minutes. We then spend the majority of the 1st hour talking about dogs and poop. We talk about Lucy and Simon but never mention that they were Welch Corgi's. We then get into breeding controversy and even debate a couple co…

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CTW deep dive and The Upper Echelon - Round 8, 2024 34:09

4M ago34:09

34:09

For our second episode for Round 8, Catfish flies solo and he dives deep deep deep into CTWs to see which CTWs will be the elite, upper echelon options come end of season, quickfire captaincy chat and there's lots of strategy chat on whether Origin or potential Origin guns are worth chasing and also more chat on who to replace Ponga with. And feel …

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So you're telling me there's a chance - Round 8, 2024 46:04

4M ago46:04

46:04

Nothing but green arrows for the Champions (only because it's hard not to go up from our rankings hah!) but Catfish and Joe Fitz are here to catch up on all the key news around the NRL, decide on which direction to go to replace Kalyn Ponga in our teams, and review our crop of cheapies and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this w…

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Happy 13th Birthday Akia 23:33

4M ago23:33

23:33

This one is for my eldest daughter. To Akia: I hope you have a great day on your 13th birthday! I am extremely honored to have been able to witness your journey thus far and am very excited to see as much of the rest of it as I'm able. I am also very proud of what you've done and who you've become. I hope you listen to this whenever you need a remi…

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Chasing cash vs points, the Fullback conundrum - Round 7, 2024 47:41

4M ago47:41

47:41

Our second episode for Round 7 with 2021 overall champion Tim Moodie joining Catfish to go deep into the numbers on how opposition fullbacks are scoring against all the teams in the NRL (highlighting the best and worst match-ups currently), we chat captaincy and there's lots of strategy chat on when to chase points vs money, why you could let Danny…

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Odds of Existence 1:16:38

4M ago1:16:38

1:16:38

I ramble about Harry Belafonte, recent revelations/realizations, pistols, the insanity of existence, pellet guns and how I am the fish gate-keeper.By Whistle Pig Podcast

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Chalk combos and being lost on the right wing - Round 7, 2024 55:51

4M ago55:51

55:51

It's already Round 7 and Joe Fitz and Catfish's own teams are slightly less horrible than a few weeks ago, so it's all heading in the right direction! We're here to catch up on all the key news around the NRL, decide if we need to chase the cash, and review our crop of cheapies and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! Con…

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Efficient Base and how to pick a POD? - Round 6, 2024 34:43

4M ago34:43

34:43

It's Catfish flying solo again but we've got a detailed Number Crunchin' of which guys are the most efficient and effective with their time on ground, the usual captaincy chat, and for strategy chat, how to determine when a cheapie is ripe for the harvesting and Catfish tries to explain what he looks for in his POD-hunting process. And feel free to…

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Zach Knight and Jake Jackson 2:56:57

4M ago2:56:57

2:56:57

Zach hosts Jake and I at his home yet again for another episode. We talk a bit about hunting, dogs and their shenanigans, ghost stories, future predictions and NDE's. I also share a couple crazy stories (to me, at least) and retell my possible sasquatch sighting. You can follow/creep on Zach at: IG: Zach_knight313 TikTok: High420days Snapchat: Knig…

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Shirtless, drunken press junket takes and advice - Round 6, 2024 56:27

4M ago56:27

56:27

Last week was absolute carnage in more ways than one but we get to go around again! Round 6 is upon us and Joe Fitz and Catfish's own teams are slightly less horrible than a few weeks ago, and they're still here to catch up on the key happenings for Round 6 around the NRL, deliberate if we really need to rethink how we trade/boost for 2024, and rev…

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