Best Nerd Awesomeness Podcasts (2024)

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My Nude Wall 47:26

16h ago47:26

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STILL WALKING: Andrew updates us on his traversal through The Walking Dead, finding more surprises even when deep into season 4. MODERN MARVELS: Three new MCU trailers dropped––Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts*, and What If...? Season 3––and they all look great! Does this, combined with the recent success of Agatha All Along, signal a…

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#499 - Hugs for Your Ears 39:49

2d ago39:49

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We decided to take a break from the usual format and recommend some BIPOC and LGBTQIA authors. Plus, we kick off The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in case you need some comic relief.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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F.A.A.F.O Has a Fro...Best of The Glow-Up For Real, About MLK and Malcolm X Auction Items, #Blaxit, Black Excellence, Chillin’ Gettin’ Into The Funk 1:06:35

1d ago1:06:35

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I talked about Too funny I thought when I got up to 30K downloads I was doing something, now at over 300K, it's aiiiihh-ght. Why grown Black Folks are Getting the Hell out..#BLAXIT I was completely floored with with reversal of Roe, you can hear it in my voice in the intro. I solicited donations for Hurricane Ian victims...now I'm like, unbothered.…

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F.A.A.F.O Has A Fro…More of ya’ll voted for a felon. Thanks for the dumpster fire that is the United States 14:27

4d ago14:27

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Smiling and Still processing the dumpster fire to come. Sorrow and joy can coexist. Making playlists that are #Glorilla and #megantheestallion and #taylorswift heavy is making me smile. Check it out and add suggestions. Landslide means overwhelmingly winning. But winning by 4 million less than 1% but you still got more this election than previously…

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Rogue Staple 35:03

6d ago35:03

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A CRUE TRIME STORY: Andrew sits down to talk about the glorious successes of the newest Marvel/Disney+ show, Agatha All Along (SPOILERS). TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - EVERYTHING IS FINE (02:31) Agatha All Along - It mixes things up! (05:04) The cast and premise of Agatha All Along (14:08) Joe Locke and Representation in the MCU (20:40) Agatha All Along …

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TNFro Feels I Have Worn Out My Welcome Here. Now What? 20:40

7d ago20:40

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I am determined to talk through my feelings. Plan for the shit show that will come. And listen to dope music in the meantime. The Nazipublicans elected their grand dragon; Hurray for the privilege, mediocrity, and poor self-esteem...NOT!!!! But that is how he won. He took the advice of his overprivileged and probably mediocre youngest son on how to…

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TNFro Is Processing US General Election. BLAXIT Is A Thing. But F.A.A.F.O is also a thing. My folding chair is locked and loaded. 19:11

7d ago19:11

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I was in my head and feelings. Dre said he sees dead people...well all I see are Klan Hoods. The Nazipublicans elected their grand dragon, Hurray for privilege, mediocrity, poor self esteem...NOT!!!!By feliciabaxter

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Baldur's Gate 3 - OiO Episode 78 3:26:58

13d ago3:26:58

3:26:58

In this episode, we discuss Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios. We break down the character, combat and story of the epic fantasy RPG. 22:15 - Character Creation and Playable Characters 57:15 - Combat and Encounters 1:55:20 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 - Similarities and Differences from D&D 2:20:15 - Story Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Heal…

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Best of TNFro Is Reading...Woke History-from Republican to Democrat Party it really Was about the Benjamins 1:23:38

17d ago1:23:38

1:23:38

As Election Day approaches I thought about this oldie but goodie… I voted early... BIG F-R-O In a ID4 Uh Uh "...go turn Lincoln's picture to the wall. That debt has been paid in full." Robert L Vann, The Courier FDR was a politician able to make promises to African Americans and the rest of the country but did not quite ensure the delivery of relie…

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Cowboy Energey 1:02:27

20d ago1:02:27

1:02:27

DEAD BY DAWN: Our hosts dissect the surprisingly complicated (but very long) second zombie movie from director George Romero, Dawn of the Dead. TOPICS: (0:00:00) Intro - It's ACTUALLY Spookytober (0:02:43) Discussion of Dawn of the Dead (0:59:41) Outro - Star Trek: The Lower Decks, Season 5 premiers (1:01:46) Outtakes RELEVANT EPISODES: "Brine and …

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Yakuza 0 Part 2 - OiO Game Club 1:19:36

22d ago1:19:36

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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Yakuza 0 by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. We discuss: How combat evolved from our first discussion The weight of two primary mini-games: Real Estate King and Cabaret Club Thingy Our favorite side content overall Our favorite characters and overall impressions of the story OiO Game Club is a sta…

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Best of TNFro’s Bar Presents BIPOCs in Space, More from My Lettuce Grow, ’Shop Talk Zack’s Raise and Pre-Season, ST Beyond Awesome 41:01

24d ago41:01

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If y’all going to the moon we coming too! We parallel parking the Shuttle like Deuce and a quarter! Cedric The Entertainer, The Kangs (Kings) of Comedy Celebrating persons of color's contributions to the privatization of space and other commentaries of my Lettuce Grow . Now they are raising money for an IPO of sorts. I can’t believe I was debating …

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Awesome Barbecue. Awesome Pool. 36:18

27d ago36:18

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LAST WEEK, PART 2: This week, our hosts return to what they rambled about last week. After watching the Netflix show, Heartstopper, Andrew checked out the original comics and was surprised at how closely the show sticks to them. D. Bethel checks out episodes 2 and 3 of Adult Swim's Uzumaki and develops theories as to the significant shifts in anima…

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#498 - Weird Things With Burritos 43:25

28d ago43:25

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We wrap up our thoughts on A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny. Tom lays down some very obscure hints about the next pick. And why we’re glad Andy Weir got fired.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Best of TNFro Is Reading...Using Woke Correctly, Honest Abe vs Lying Abe, Talking anti-Cruelty FL Man Politics with Kathy Nichols and Unreality T #RHOA and #RHONY 1:14:57

1M ago1:14:57

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Did you know the Emancipation Proclamation was not worth the paper that it was written on? The real T-about Lincoln firmly believed in the wrongness of slavery but not in the equality of African Americans. And supported our deportation to all places in Haiti. Now that is the gag. Listen to my deeper dive into this as well as the second part of my K…

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Meander in Geek 46:27

1M ago46:27

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Amblin' Entertainment: Our hosts glide through various pieces of news and entertainment that caught their attention this last week. Andrew finds himself lost amid some very strange controversy around the game engine, Godot, while also quite enjoying Netflix's queer teenage dramedy, Heartstopper. D. Bethel admits he's a fan of the famed horror manga…

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Best of TNFro Is Reading...Woke AMA is Not A Thing G.O.N., Edward Blum and Neofascism, Mena Mess and other Unreali-T TV Musings 1:03:28

1M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

The AMA (American Medical Association) Is Not Woke But appears to be doing the work...174 years later. Jus' Sayin' G.O.N (Grand ol Neo-Nazi Party) formerly the GOP Edward Blum Rampage against Diversity and Equality Mena Mess...“I deeply regret my insensitive comment and want to humbly apologize to anybody I hurt or offended by my thoughtlessness,” …

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High Five Lag 43:06

1M ago43:06

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WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew is pleasantly suprised and intrigued by the recent CBS...reboot? remake? metacommentary?...of Matlock starring Kathy Bates. D. Bethel tries to intersect his professional and personal interests with the critical works about video games, comics, and movies from the French publisher, Third Editions. Specifically, he's started a di…

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#497 - Some Desperate Sniffles 56:21

1M ago56:21

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We learn a lot about nunchucks and old best SciFi lists, but we spend the majority of our time mulling over Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh. We also kick off a cozy October horrorish read.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Darkest Dungeon II and Board Game - OiO Episode 77 2:47:20

1M ago2:47:20

2:47:20

In this episode, we discuss Darkest Dungeon. We break down the PC game Darkest Dungeon II by Red Hook Studios and the board game Darkest Dungeon by Mythic Games. 11:48 - Darkest Dungeon II 1:24:38 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Dungeon Crawling Games 1:43:51 - Darkest Dungeon Board Game Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for list…

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TNFro Is Reading…Oafs of Office: Eric Adams, Red lining Bank of America Wright’s Jewelry Leave Your Sheets at Home, #RHOC Jesus Jugs Really 41:09

2M ago41:09

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Yeah Me!! My Pilot Script #readysetkill WON!! Fear nothing but God. Keep creating! #miamifilmfestival #tvpilot #tnfroisreading This week in Fraud…Eric Adams, bruh. Weren’t you a cop? You should have known how to do crime better. You were on the take for a decade and now may spend decades in the Federal Pen. A 30-year positive banking experience mea…

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The Sheng Long Distraction 58:25

2M ago58:25

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WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew watches the new Disney+/MCU show, Agatha All Along, before realizing he's still all-in on zombie media. D. Bethel, on the other hand, checks out the newest entry into the venerated Alien franchise with Alien: Romulus. TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - Agatha All Along first impressions (11:18) Andrew orders a lot of The Walking Dead (32:…

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TNFro Is Reading…Frauds in Cleric’s Collars and Catching Spiritual Strays, Alphabet Boys Underestimating a Sister, Diddy Going to Jail Jail, #RHOSL I Want my 60 mins back 1:02:09

2M ago1:02:09

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God has 8 billion, 199 million, 999 thousand, 999 hundred other people to talk to instead of trash human beings. How about your spiritual covering and walk not predicated on which church you attend or whatever denomination you belong to? God does work and speak through people not just everyone. He does have billions of choices. Also, I believe what…

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Yakuza 0 Part 1 - OiO Game Club 1:14:36

2M ago1:14:36

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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we have a spoiler-free discussion of the early parts of Yakuza 0 by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. We discuss: What this game is Early highlights of the combat system First impressions of the story Side content highlights OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. We play and discuss a differ…

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Con Artists #09 - CrockerCon Artists 57:26

2M ago57:26

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This year is a big year with the local show, CrockerCon, reaching its 10th show in the Sacramento region. Being ten shows in, our hosts––D. Bethel of Long John and Kyrun Silva of Taurus Comics––get a bit reflective, especially since Kyrun has moved from being an exhibitor to a co-coordinator, giving us a look behind the curtain, beyond our normal l…

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#496 - Leminal Space 34:07

2M ago34:07

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Sad news followed by recommendations from Parade Magazine! And The Booker Short List. Plus, do you hate it when a series isn't continuing the story directly? And we check in on our September read of Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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TNFro Is Reading…Fraud, Disappearing Act... Modern Day Redlining, RHOC Rewatch Part 2 1:27:40

2M ago1:27:40

1:27:40

This week in Fraud. 300 Mill Large Ponzi scheme and advertising at a Baseball Game. Woke History…Modern Day Redlining… Bank of America has some explaining to do, given its involvement in multiple Cases of Redlining that Disappeared in 2018 and Its Search for excuses to say no. So now that #dakprescott got his coins, is he on some Romo -ish... Dude …

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TNFro Is Reading…The Crypto-Griff takes Puerto Rico, Woke Disney and Petty By Nature Iger, #RHOC Rewatch 1:16:25

2M ago1:16:25

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This week in Fraud. Crypto-Bros take advantage of the tax haven created in Puerto Rico, but the locals left in cold yelling,”Gringo Go Home” The crypto-craze has brought in a Neo-colonization/Imperialism making The Brits and French look tame. Woke History…The complete pettiness of Bob Iger and “Woke Disney” and DeSantis slap boxing, and losing to M…

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A Wave of Tires 37:08

2M ago37:08

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WEEK IN GEEK: D. Bethel has fallen ill, so our hosts decide to take it easy and share their respective weeks in geek. This week, Andrew watches a very unique television show based on a video game, Knuckles on Paramount+. D. Bethel, meanwhile, checks out some video games, the punishing but intriguing Pacific Drive, and the stylistically retro JRPG, …

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#495 - All The News That's Fit to Squee 36:05

2M ago36:05

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We have Dragon Awards and Hugo Awards, we kick off Some Desperate Glory, and wrap up our final thoughts on The Spear That Cuts Through Water. Also, we determine we might need to squee more.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Best of TNFro Is Reading: Woke History: Adopting to End Racism, Pop Culture Musings, Shady Bunch: Unreality T 56:20

2M ago56:20

56:20

Bought to you by Felicia’s Paycheck! More Woke History: Hypocrisy and colorblindness in adoption Reboot or Toot #RHOA and why all need to go back to unscripted. with Pop culture musings... @Lettucegrow Get into it use code: FRIEND-YFO35A for percentage off your first order Navigate to https://www.lettucegrow.com/shop?pc=FRIEND-YFO35A Actively seeki…

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Star Wars Board Games: Deckbuilding Game, Villanous Power of the Dark Side and The Clone Wars - OiO Episode 76 2:22:47

3M ago2:22:47

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In this episode, we discuss Star Wars Board Games. We break down Star Wars The Deckbuilding Game by Fantasy Flight Games, Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side by Ravensburger and Star Wars: The Clone Wars by Z-Man Games. 16:16 - Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game 53:02 - Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side 1:24:52 - Tom Awesome's Top…

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TNFro Is...Talking About Tom Girardi's 40 Year Griff, Woke History Corporate Burn Books and DEI, Shady Bunch Observations and RHOBH 1:28:01

3M ago1:28:01

1:28:01

"There are some frauds so well conducted that it would be stupid not to be deceived by them." —Charles Caleb Colton 19th Century British Cleric and Scammer (wonder if he was referring to himself) Inch High Private Eye Fraud in the News Tom Girardi Convicted of Wire Fraud…See you in 20 Bro Need for Corporate Burn Books, Keep your receipts Woke Histo…

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The Colon Matters 39:50

3M ago39:50

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NEWS CRUISE: Our hosts recap a lot of the nerdy and geeky news of the last week or so, including Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, new Dungeons & Dragons, DLC crossovers, and a Doctor Who spinoff?!? TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - Both hosts are to blame (02:22) Star Trek news (08:50) Dungeons & Dragons news (16:41) Crossover DLC announcements from Dave the Di…

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Neon White - OiO Game Club August 2024 41:52

3M ago41:52

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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we have a spoiler-free discussion of the early parts of Neon White by Angel Matrix. We discuss: The core gameplay loop: running through levels How we approached missions What stood out about the experience OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. We play and discuss a different gam…

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TNFro Is Talking About Scams and Other Flim-Flam Auctioning Graceland, Woke History Redlining, RIP #RHONJ and Lost Golden Dools 1:27:07

3M ago1:27:07

1:27:07

Best In Fraud… A scam is a scam There are some frauds so well conducted that it would be stupid not to be deceived by them.—Charles Caleb Colton 19th Century British Cleric and Scammer (wonder if he was referring to himself) Inch High Private Eye Fraud in the News Graceland Scams and other Flim Flam Artist Lisa Jeanine Findley. Woke History FDR and…

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General Skalsfass 48:51

3M ago48:51

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THE RULE OF RULES: Andrew shares his experience playing Fabula Ultima some more, and how it led to surprisingly divisive thoughts about how important––and, perhaps, necessary––the rules are of a tabletop RPG. TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - Andrew and his mouse problem (03:43) Fabula Ultima and the importance of understanding (or misunderstanding?) TTRPG r…

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TNFro Is Reading....Inch High Private Eye Breaks down Trap Queen Peggy Fulford and Shahs Way Off Sunset Part 2 47:30

3M ago47:30

47:30

This woman scammed the Worm, Ricky Williams, her own son, Elkin King out of millions got a 10-year bid in Federal Prison served 5, and got out to scam another day. She still owes 6 Million Large and has a felony, not sure how you come back from that... Part 2 of of my deep dive of Shahs of Sunset, I explore the story arc of Asa Soltan and Mike Shou…

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Blanketcast 14:09

3M ago14:09

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: It's a quick check-in this week as one of our hosts has been displaced from his normal recording environment due to renovation occurring at his home. Despite that, our hosts do a quick check-in with D. finally wrapping up Marvel's Midnight Suns while Andrew starts watching Gravity Falls from the beginning for the first time (hav…

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#494 - Wheel of Thyme 39:20

3M ago39:20

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This is not a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles podcast but it sure does end like one. But before it comes to that we boggle at all the awesome award winners, and talk about our good first impressions of The Spear That Cuts Through Water. Oh, and we have an idea for a cafe filled with Brandon Sanderson puns. Oh the puns!…

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TNFro Is Back...New Episode Just in Time for FAAFO Day August 5th, Inch High Private Eye, Shady Bunch:Shahs of Sunset Deep Dive Part 1 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

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I'm back with Inch High Private Eye. Celebrating FAAFO Day, 1st Anniversary. Watch out for the flying hat! VP to 47 now it's #PresidentKamalaHarris TIME! Shady Bunch Deep Dive into the #shahsofsunset Full Episodes and Notes are available! Click here to peruse! Check Out Snippets of the show on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FeliciaBa…

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Puddle Games 46:36

4M ago46:36

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WEEK IN GEEK: After a week away for travel, our hosts return to talk about what has occupied their nerdy time. Andrew dives all in on season 2 of Star Trek: Prodigy on Netflix while D. Bethel starts to play the unique puzzle game, Arranger (while also fitting in a screening of Deadpool & Wolverine; NO SPOILERS). TOPICS: (00:00) Intro (01:30) Andrew…

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Fallout: Board Game, Show, Fallout 76 - OiO Episode 75 2:54:34

4M ago2:54:34

2:54:34

In this episode, we discuss Fallout. We break down the Board Game by Fantasy Flight Games, the Fallout show on Amazon Prime and explore the wasteland in Fallout 76. 11:21 - Fallout Board Game 59:57 - Fallout Show on Amazon Prime 1:35:13 - SPOILER ALERT 1:47:56 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Shows Based on Video Games 2:06:52 - Fallout 76 Outside is Overrate…

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Best of TNFro is Reading Finished Gizzy’s My Word, Relationship, Black Girl Magic…Cherelle Griner Esq Donkeys and White Priviledge, When Reality TV is Real 46:53

4M ago46:53

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Join TNFro as she is reading and commenting on Pop Culture and Unreality TV… Full Episodes and Notes are available! Click here to peruse! Check Out Snippets of the show on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FeliciaBaxter_TNFroIsReading #podcasthost #podcastersunite #applepodcast #podcasting #podcast #spotifypodcast #podcasters #podbean #…

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#493 - Bunny Lamps and Bad Decisions 53:16

4M ago53:16

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Oh, Hugos. Also, the best Sci-Fi books of all time, and will AI kill the planet? We kick off our August book The Spear that Cuts Through Water, and wrap up our last thoughts on Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Best of TNFro’s Bar…Will Rycker Threw an Asteroid in a David and Goliath Sich on Picard, Space News, ’Shop Talk Franchise Tags and March Madness 31:28

4M ago31:28

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TN melanated nerd sharing premium content with My thoughts On Space, Star Trek, Star Wars, Ramen Noodles, ‘Shop Talk latest developments in Sports with additions to Far From Beale Street Online Bookstore. Broadcasting from Creative Quest Milli Inc right here on this Side of Barton for those in the Know, Let’s Go Exploring! Become a Melanated Nerd P…

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Eiyuden Chronicles 100 Heroes Part 2 - OiO Game Club July 2024 1:34:06

4M ago1:34:06

1:34:06

In this episode of OiO Game Club, we have a spoiler-free discussion of the early parts of Eiyuden Chronicles by Rabbit & Bear Studios. We discuss: The Battle System Basebuilding Minigames and Distractions Story and Characters OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. Each month, we play and discuss a different game …

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The Egyptian Sam Elliott 32:06

4M ago32:06

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LET'S GET SMOKED: Our hosts get niche and talk about the glory that is Netflix's third season of the competitive cooking reality show, Barbecue Showdown. TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - The Weathercast (01:45) Barbecue Showdown, season 3 (03:39) Why it's a great show (09:10) The range of the cast (13:57) There are no losers on this show (16:59) BBQ in the …

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Best of TNFro Is Reading...Woke History Democratic Republic, Pop Culture, The T on Unreality TV Racist Slurs and #RHOA REboot 59:34

4M ago59:34

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I pledged allegiance to a Republic for years, I was Last Tuesday Day Old when I discovered we are a constitutional Republic... Rest Jimmy Buffett and Steve Hartwell and other Pop Culture Opinions... Erica Mena, a non-black woman used a racial slur and now she is jobless. Reboot or Toot #RHOA, The T is Reboot...…

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The Freezer Room 10:47

4M ago10:47

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STILL TOO HOT: With temperatures still uncomfortably high on the west coast of the United States, our hosts are calling it for another week but did sit down long enough to record a little bit of an audio proof of life to say hello to one another and to their audience. TOPICS: (00:00) Intro (00:41) Adventures in heat (03:21) A miniscule Week in Geek…

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