Best The Nerdy Basement Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 69 - That'll Happen 25:50

22d ago25:50

25:50

Jon D. Podcast Ep. 69 In this episode, Jon dives into what’s been happening in his world lately, sharing updates on some recent comedy shows and reflecting on the cyclical nature of stand-up comedy. He also revisits topics from previous solo episodes, including Pauly Shore’s upcoming movie about Richard Simmons, the troubles with making films about…

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Ep 68 - Patrick McCarthy 1:25:04

2M ago1:25:04

1:25:04

Jon welcomes and gets reacquainted with a friend from years ago, Patrick McCarthy. Patrick is a Storyboard Artist for the hit animated TV show, Family Guy. They discuss Patrick's younger years trying stand up, moving to Hollywood, not having a plan, facing struggles, trying to go with what life gives him, and then ending up someplace great in a way…

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Ep 67 - Darryl Purvis 1:10:48

3M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Jon Welcomes Comedian Darryl Purvis In this episode, Jon is thrilled to finally have his longtime friend and fellow comedian, Darryl Purvis, on the show. Key Topics Discussed: How They Met: Jon and Darryl share the story of how they became friends. NHL Playoffs and Hockey Talk: Dive into the latest NHL playoffs and engaging hockey discussions. Darr…

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Ep 66 - Nerdy Hockey Heavy 32:26

3M ago32:26

32:26

Jon talks about The Acolyte premier on Disney+ but he hasn't seen it yet, do Back To The Future and The Goonies take place at the same time, and then a large dose of NHL Playoffs talk including his thoughts on the Panthers vs Oilers Stanley Cup Final. Support the show thru Venmo @ JonDpodcom Thank you to our sponsor: BlendJet2 Recorded on a Shure S…

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Ep 65 - Guest What I Got Email 36:41

4M ago36:41

36:41

Jon D. gives an update on Pauly Shore wanting to make a Richard Simmons biopic, a woman living in a grocery store sign in Michigan, why he doesn't want to do a video podcast, and he reads an email from FLA which leads to some NHL talk amongst other things. Support the show thru Venmo: JonDpodcom Thank you to our sponsor: BlendJet2! Recorded on a Sh…

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Ep 64 - Made Me Work 31:24

5M ago31:24

31:24

Jon gives his thoughts on the question, does being cold & wet make you sick. The eclipse, people proclaiming The Rapture was coming, the fallout of going nowhere, how he "burns bridges", an update on Mondo Monster Wear, being nice to bees, update on some comedy shows lately and the people he worked with, the term "Comedienne". An impromptu RIP for …

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Ep 63 - Mr. Scholarship Winner 32:40

6M ago32:40

32:40

Jon talks about: How he gets his show titles and why you should pay attention to them The Acolyte's confirmed Premier date on Disney+ Why you should listen to Marc Maron's interview with Dave Attell on the WTF podcast The Presidential Physical Fitness Test Beverages when you live with an 11 year old The Oscars and why he doesn't understand how Down…

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Ep 62 - Juggling Poodles 39:48

6M ago39:48

39:48

Jon talks about Nick Swardson having a bit of an issue in Colorado and why he thinks it will be ok. Then, paying homage to the great Richard Lewis, thoughts on the NHL at the Trade Deadline, confirming Star Wars content in 2024. And at the end a message of pointing good deeds in the right direction. Thank you to our sponsors: BlendJet 2 & Mondo Mon…

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Ep 61 - Patrick Logan 1:30:31

7M ago1:30:31

1:30:31

With a rare in-studio appearance for a guest, Jon talks to Patrick Logan, a rising comedian on the scene especially around RVA. They discuss comedy in their respective early lives, disappointments in idols, and getting started in stand up. Patrick also shares his other "passion" in life besides telling jokes and makes a new name for them. Then it's…

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Ep 60 - I Wanna See That Movie 34:34

8M ago34:34

34:34

Jon talks about doing more comedy, an update on The Court Jester (the Pauly Shore biopic of Richard Simmons), a problem for Pauly at the Comedy Store, Mando & Grogu hitting the "big screen" and what about The Heir To the Throne. A lead up to the Super Bowl, why is the GOP freaking out over Taylor Swift, Jon does another show at the Ardent Barrel Ro…

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Ep 59 - It's Gonna Be Interesting 42:40

8M ago42:40

42:40

Jon talks about Covid for Christmas, people and their "look at me trucks", middle age to the younger and older, why people might get down on their birthdays, the absurdity of White Claw 0%, Pauly Shore's biopic of Richard Simmons named The Court Jester, NFL Wildcard Weekend, and how people in the U.S. should know about the 988 Crisis Hotline. Thank…

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Episode 12: You'll Shoot Your Eye Out 59:12

9M ago59:12

59:12

Join Njsane "DarkPaladin" Courtney and his co-hosts, Scott Johnson and Daniel Fischer, in this 'Frageelay' Middle Age Nerds podcast episode. We share insights into the games we play, including video games Sea of Thieves and Spider-Man 2, and board games Cascadia, Carcosonne, Deep Dive and Splendor. Listen on for our 'Sh*t We Watch' segment covering…

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Ep 58 - That's So Wrong 39:53

9M ago39:53

39:53

Jon talks about getting past 1,000 days of no booze, his short comedy album on YouTube named "Quick Burn", Dave Filoni being in charge of Star Wars stuff, Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored liquor and why he thinks it's a bad idea, Ovechkin and other NHL news, his take on Comedian Matt Rife and other comic's offensiveness, some other comics to watch per…

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Ep 57 - Have To Do It All The Time 41:16

11M ago41:16

41:16

Jon D. talks about intros & having to repeat yourself, a silly facial hair mishap involving an eyebrow, Roman women unibrow, FLA man steals a rental car, L.A. & NYC bagels and a dude that's sorta pissed about it, finally some listener emails with more Buffett discussion and some old comedy memories. Then, Mathew Perry and how he inspired to help Jo…

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Ep 56 - Burn Out at The Celebrity Room 50:49

11M ago50:49

50:49

Jon talks about his latest comedy ventures and getting the act back together, Hulu & other platform's rising prices, Ahsoka's end of what we hope is just season 1 (no spoilers), NFL week 5, crisis in the Middle East and the politicians trying to take advantage. Thanks to our sponsor BlendJet2! Listen to find out how you can get 12% off and free shi…

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Ep 55 - Sh Sh Sha 37:39

1y ago37:39

37:39

Jon talks about his continued return to comedy with a show on a "real" stage and at a college no less, Buffett dying & getting grief for his thoughts on Jimmy for years. Paul Ruebens, Johnny Hardwick (Dale from King of the Hill), Bob Barker and watching Price Is Right in the summer. Star War's - Ahsoka on Disney+, a 1-star rating on Apple Podcasts,…

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Episode 11: The Nerds Go Back to School 1:12:51

1y ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Join Njsane "DarkPaladin" Courtney and his co-hosts, Scott Johnson and Daniel Fischer, in this 'Triple Lindy' Middle Age Nerds podcast episode. We share insights into the games we play, including Diablo IV, Dave the Diver and Dan's recruiting efforts in Sea of Thieves! Listen on for our 'Sh*t We Watch' segment covering Secret Invasion and our antic…

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Ep 54 - Lazy Hazy Crazy 48:48

1y ago48:48

48:48

Jon talks about Canada wildfires, what is a "real" beach, what's a Heat Dome, the WGA & SAG/AFTRA strikes and why they're so important, late night re-runs from years ago, plus learning about "stage dressing" on the set of General Hospital. And then some NHL & Vegas winning the Cup, stupid fans throwing stuff at performers, and a lesson learned from…

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Episode 10: The Raggedy-MAN 1:09:45

1y ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Join Njsane "DarkPaladin" Courtney and his co-hosts, Scott Johnson and Daniel Fischer, in this 'Raggedy' Middle Age Nerds podcast episode. We share insights into the games we play, including Street Fighter VI, Kabuto Sumo, an update from Scott on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and more! Listen on for our 'Sh*t We Watch' segment and a sp…

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Ep 53 - Strep You, Strep Me 1:01:23

1+ y ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Jon discusses his family's tryst with strep and why he couldn't feature comedian Ben Jones on the show. You'll also hear Jon's take on conspiracy theories, government cover-ups, and how far people are willing to go trying to prove that the Earth is flat. An entertaining update on the NHL playoffs and a surprise take on a recent Taylor Swift perform…

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Ep. 52 - It's Always Something 52:59

1+ y ago52:59

52:59

Jon talks about 800 days no booze, not being preachy about it, Open Mics for a Comic, NHL Playoffs, The Mandalorian, Beavis & Butthead, getting back from the Open Mic, props to the RVA comedy scene, bad remote recordings, Bezos' "support yacht", Elon's Starship blows up, and Santos gets arrested (sorta). Support the show thru Venmo @JonDPodCom Than…

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Episode 9: Johnny 5 and the Dead Bunnies 1:13:02

1+ y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Join your host Njsane "DarkPaladin" Courtney, and his co-hosts Scott Johnson and Daniel Fischer, as they discuss all things nerd. This month we review the hilarious and somewhat creepy 1986 flick Short Circuit starring Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy. We talk about Mandalorian and Picard Season 3, the games WWE2K3, and the upcoming Legend of Zelda…

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Ep. 51- A More Perfect Union & Another Story of My Life Moment 43:39

1+ y ago43:39

43:39

Jon talks about naming a podcast, the Orange Menace & his friend Plateface go to NYC, people mad at beer, end of NHL regular season & upcoming playoffs, Mandalorian & Social Media spoilers, Galaxycon & meeting Brian O'Halloran of the Clerks movies (sorta), and an email from a long time listener about one of the Exec. Producers on the show. Thanks t…

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Destiny 2 Minisode: Rest in Power Commander Lance Reddick 45:21

1+ y ago45:21

45:21

Join Middle Age Nerds host Njsane Courtney, aka DarkPaladin, and his co-hosts for this month's Destiny 2 minisode as we discuss the recent loss of Lance Reddick (voice of Commander Zavala), our first impressions of Lightfall, regional chest markers and recent changes to the game we love (usually)! Join our clan and Facebook group: Mote Bank and Tru…

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Episode 8: Shall. We. Play. A. Game. 1:15:23

1+ y ago1:15:23

1:15:23

Join host DarkPaladin and his co-hosts for a Middle Age Nerds overview of Wargames, the 1983 techno-thriller starring Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy. Listen on for member updates, upcoming 'The Sh*t We Watch' movie/series discussions, and old man rants... plus a multitude of nerdy tangents!By Middle Age Nerds

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Ep 50- Steroid Edition 1:00:41

1+ y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Jon talks about being on steroids (2:30), checking your bilirubin(8:45), Tom Brady doing stand-up(14:38), 2yrs no booze(16:35), the BlendJet fiasco(20:00), MTG(29:35) & inner city lunches(32:38), VA legalization screwups(38:30), an email from Vincent(45:47), investing in those around you(55:20), and more on the rebrand(58:10). Email the show: jondp…

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Destiny 2 Minisode: Lightfall and Strand! 37:43

1+ y ago37:43

37:43

Join Middle Age Nerds host Njsane Courtney, aka DarkPaladin, and his co-hosts for the first dedicated 'minisode' covering all things Destiny 2. In this bonus episode, we discuss the upcoming Lightfall expansion which releases February 28, 2023! Join our clan and Facebook group: Mote Bank and Trust Game on!…

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Episode 7: Middle Age Maniacs 1:15:13

1+ y ago1:15:13

1:15:13

Join host DarkPaladin and his co-hosts for Middle Age Nerds game recommendations, member updates, and old man rants. Prepare for our special Nerdy Valentine's movie review of Weird Science. "There's going to be sex, drugs, rock 'n roll, chips, dips, chains and whips!" Find something missing? Lookout for our upcoming podcast mini-episode covering De…

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Ep 49- Ch-ch-changes 49:28

1+ y ago49:28

49:28

Jon talks about more Re-Branding, Twitter trouble, people mad at Pink Floyd's "Dark Side" 50th anniversary, pissed co-workers at a bad time, tearing down statues (including AP Hill), and other stuff. Thanks to our Sponsors: Newsly.me "Stop Scrolling News, Start Listening To It" THEEJOND for 1 Free Month of a Premium Subscription MondoMonsterWear.co…

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Episode 6: We Love You Ernie Hudson! 1:07:49

1+ y ago1:07:49

1:07:49

Happy New Year! Join host DarkPaladin and his co-hosts for the first episode of 2023! This month, we discuss the LitRPG book, "He Who Fights Monsters", Destiny 2 and other gaming news. We also discussed the top 5 swords in Fantasy and Sci Fi as voted by the Middle Age Nerds community. Finally, we provide a nerdy overview of the 1989 Ghostbusters II…

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Ep. 48 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

39:35

Jon talks about possibly (more than likely) having Covid, his Twitter lockout, good Stand-Up to watch, the Golden Globes, letting kids be themselves, and Gas Stoves (amongst other stuff) Support thru Venmo: JonDpodcom Thanks to our Sponsors: Newsly.me "Stop Scrolling News, Start Listening To It" THEEJOND for 1-Free month of a Premium Subscription! …

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Jon D. Podcast Ep. 47 51:12

1+ y ago51:12

51:12

First Aussie listeners, quitting things before the holidays, not going out, doing radio as a Comic, Ovechkin is #2 All Time, Canadian air, holiday delivery drivers, Xmas lights, & a brief history of Resolutions. Support this podcast with Venmo: jondpodcom Thanks to our Promotional Partners: MondoMonsterWear.com, "The Coolest Shirts that Feed The Ge…

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Episode 5: The One About Namor's Weird Wings 1:28:36

1+ y ago1:28:36

1:28:36

Join host Njsane 'DarkPaladin' Courtney and his co-hosts for a Middle Age Nerds holiday special, including video game and board game recommendations, a Marvel recap, and a holiday movie discussion on Trading Places with Eddie Murphy and Dan Akroyd. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Yeah!By Middle Age Nerds

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Jon D. Podcast Ep. 46 1:02:49

2y ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Jon talks about his (sort of) stand-up return, getting out of jury duty, Cameo videos, Halloween drug candy, NFL half season, NHL Ad's, the Andor series, Manifest on Netflix, and thoughts on Voting. Listener Support at Venmo: JonDpodcom Thanks to our Promotional Support Partners; Newsly.me "Stop scrolling the news, listen to it" MondoMonsterWear.co…

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Episode 4: Sometimes Dead is Better 1:26:57

2y ago1:26:57

1:26:57

Join host Njsane 'DarkPaladin' Courtney and his co-hosts for a Middle Age Nerds Halloween special, including video game discussions, a Marvel recap, and a special spot on Stephen King's Pet Sematary film... and remember the wise words of Jud Crandall, "Sometimes Dead is Bettah."By Middle Age Nerds

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Jon D. Podcast Ep. 45 w/ Mo Alexander 1:11:00

2y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Jon welcomes back long time friend Mo, as they talk about his new comedy album "Mo Possum Blues", having a pet possum, his recent time in CO, how he's so honest, and why older people can be cooler than young people. Mo's album is available on iTunes, Amazon Music, or wherever you download cool audio! Promotional Partners for this episode are: Mondo…

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Episode 3: The One Where We Had Notes 1:07:18

2y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Join notorious host Njsane 'DarkPaladin' Courtney and his co-hosts for a Middle Age Nerds group update, including discussions on cohort gaming, a Marvel recap and outlook, and a special spot on Transformers - what brought about the hype? ... and what we loved (and hated) about the G1 show!

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Jon D. Podcast Ep. 44 42:10

2y ago42:10

42:10

Jon talks about proper Spanish numbers, NASCAR (and some of its fans), Zawahari, tourist attractions & his drinking years, Chuck D, Andor & Disney/Lucasfilm, The Bear on FX, & sticking to making life changes! Thank you to our Promotional Partners for this episode: Newsly.me "Stop scrolling the news, Start listening to it!" https://newsly.me/ Use Pr…

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Jon D. Podcast Ep. 43 39:48

2y ago39:48

39:48

Jon talks more about some big current events, a listener email about purple, NHL stuff, final thoughts on the Obi-Wan series, and is there a pill so he can drink again? Thanks to MondoMonsterWear.com for being a promotional partner!By Jon D. Miller

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Jon D. Podcast Ep. 42 51:55

2+ y ago51:55

51:55

Jon talks about Ukraine, Jan. 6th Hearings, NHL & NBA, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and a brief history of the Waving Tube Guy. Brought to you in part by MondoMonsterWear.Com Support this podcast at podinbox.com/jondpodcastBy Jon D. Miller

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Jon D. Podcast Ep. 41 52:43

2+ y ago52:43

52:43

Jon talks about Super Bowl LVI, Book of Boba Fett, Besos' Boat, more Super Bowl, 1 year no booze, & getting internet "yelled at" by Mariah Carey fans.By Jon D. Miller

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Episode 2: The One Where I Had Bad Audio 1:12:14

2+ y ago1:12:14

1:12:14

By Middle Age Nerds

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Jon D. Podcast Ep. 40 46:06

3y ago46:06

46:06

Jon talks about an update and still no booze, some sports, modern politics, the scrooge of Better.com, the girl who quit Walmart over the PA system, and The Book of Boba Fett.By Jon D. Miller

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Jon D. Podcast Ep. 39 1:07:28

3y ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Jon talks about Nicki Minaj's tweets, sports fans fighting, some NFL & NHL talk, plus RIP to Norm Macdonald and some other stuff.By Jon D. Miller

3y ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Jon talks about: NBC's treatment of "Manifest", end of the school year, some hockey stuff, the shopping cart test, & no Coke for a county.By Jon D. Miller

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