Best Giant Sword Podcasts (2025)

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Mini-Ep 433: Giant Swords of Meat 22:09

7d ago22:09

22:09

Doree and Elise hear from listeners about something deep in the archives of Forever35, get more chocolate chip cookie recipes, a candle rec for clean-but-not-soapy- scented candles, and they take on some lingering friendship questions. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the pod…

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Episode 345: Gossip From The Past with Nichole Hill 41:57

5h ago41:57

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Doree and Elise speak with Nichole Hill, the award-winning showrunner, audio producer and creator of the independent podcast Our Ancestors Were Messy. They discuss the history of Black newspapers, the lasting power of written gossip, why some of Nichole’s best memories of her dad are as a passenger in his car, and the reminder that it’s okay to be …

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Season 5, Ep 49 - Warlock Now (w/ Tyler Davis) 51:23

15h ago51:23

51:23

Nicholas Fump returns for a second attempt at exacting his revenge on Usidore. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Nicholas Fump: Tyler Davis Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Garrett…

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How To Tame A Grumpy Giant - Anger Management 15:47

1h ago15:47

15:47

Anger is a storm inside, but you can learn to control the weather. 🌩️😡 Snotbeard's grumpy mood is about to bring down the whole Grimy Grotto! 🏚️💥 But fear not—Granny Gigglesnort is here to help! 🧙‍♀️✨ How to Tame a Grumpy Giant 🧌😡 A Tale of Anger and Friendship Snotbeard the giant is in a terrible mood, and it's turning the Grimy Grotto upside down…

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Mini-Ep 435: Sometimes You Gotta Use A Precious Egg 24:21

1h ago24:21

24:21

Elise spontaneously goes to a K-pop concert and Doree has a lovely night in with a Walton Goggins show. They hear from listeners about diving deep into the back catalog of your favorite podcasts, hair products to help with hair loss, friends flaking at the last minute, and a message for the AI-curious. To leave a voicemail or text for a future epis…

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Episode 344: Becoming A Man with Ash Perez 51:31

3h ago51:31

51:31

Doree and Elise reflect on the five-year anniversary of Covid lockdown. Then, they invite Ash Perez (former BuzzFeed video star and current 2nd Try cast member) on to talk about his relationship to his father and masculinity, what his journey has taught him about the performance of gender, how he decides what information to share publicly and what …

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Season 5, Ep 48 - Chronicler (w/Richard Kind & Erin Kief Live from SF Sketchfest) 1:07:47

7d ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Recorded live at Club Fugazi as part of San Francisco Sketchfest. The King's Chronicler visits to discuss his chronicling process and he brings along a small familiar guest. Okay, it's Momo. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Steven Anonymous: Richard Kind Momo the Mouse: Erin Keif Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Produce…

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Mini-Ep 434: How To Keep Friends and Stay Connected 30:01

3h ago30:01

30:01

Dor and E hear from listeners about their takeaways from friendship month (both the positive and the negative), why reaching out for connection is always a good thing, and therapy for therapists. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected]. Visi…

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🌈 The Rainbow Dragon(s) - The Black and White Dragons ⚫⚪🐉 19:04

7d ago19:04

19:04

Ice and Shadows! Can Wizzlethorp and Sparky brave the Frostbite Caverns to tame the final Rainbow Dragons? ❄️⚫️ Get ready for a chilling adventure! Wizzlethorp, Sparky, and the Frostbite Caverns 🧊🐉 Wizzlethorp the Wizard is on the final leg of his Rainbow Dragon quest! 🌈 With Sparky Flarkbottom, the clever gnome inventor, by his side, he ventures i…

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Episode 190 - Hellboy & the B.P.R.D. The Goddess of Manhattan 1:58:09

1d ago1:58:09

1:58:09

Hey you damn, audio-guys! We're back this week with special guest, Drew Campbell to discuss another movie for your mind! Enjoy a hefty dose of listener feedback, an array of delicious recommendations plus we chat about a Hellboy, Abe and Liz adventure! Enjoy our discussion of "Hellboy & the B.P.R.D. The Goddess of Manhattan!" 04:59 - Listener Feedb…

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Episode 343: Room For Change with Olga Khazan 42:20

10d ago42:20

42:20

Doree and Elise speak with Olga Khazan, Atlantic writer and author of Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change about how much of your personality is fixed vs changeable, the underrated but life-changing value of niceness, and a mindset shift to deal with the tumultuous times we’re living in. To leave a voicemail or text for a f…

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Season 5, Ep 47 - Ten Years (w/ Paul F. Tompkins, Matt Gourley & Mark McConville) 1:08:07

15d ago1:08:07

1:08:07

It's the ten year anniversary episode and our huge guests are three kings who may join our fight against the wizards. Maybe. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young King Bupropion Wellbutrin: Paul F. Tompkins Doncer: Matt Gourley Timothy the King of Sticks: Mark McConville Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niek…

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🌈🐉 The Rainbow Dragon(s) - The Violet and Pink Dragons 💜💖 19:13

15d ago19:13

19:13

Can Wizzlethorp and Lexi handle teleporting dragons and terrifying illusions? ✨🐉 Get ready for a dazzling adventure at Crystalveil Falls! The Rainbows of Crystalveil Falls 🌈💧 Wizzlethorp the Wizard is off on another dragon-taming quest! 🐉 This time, he's heading to the misty Crystalveil Falls to find the elusive violet and pink dragons! 💜💖 But thes…

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Episode 342: Raising the Friendship Bar with Dr. Marisa Franco 47:08

10d ago47:08

47:08

It’s the finale of friendship month, and Doree and Elise speak with return friendship expert Dr. Marisa Franco (author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends). They discuss how as you get older you raise the bar for friendship and focus on quality over quantity, giving your friends the chance to say “no” to …

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Season 5, Ep 46 - Dripfang's Apprentice (w/ Kevin Sciretta & Carisa Barreca) 52:48

22d ago52:48

52:48

The dastardly necromancer Dripfang is back and he's brought along a powerful young villain in training. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Dripfang: Kevin Sciretta Anastasia Spinoff: Carisa Barreca The Red Queen Merzia: Janet Varney Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Asso…

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The Rainbow Dragon 🌈🐉(s) - The Blue & Green Dragons🟦🟩 19:02

21d ago19:02

19:02

Can Wizzlethorp and Stanky brave the murky depths of Sludgebrook Swamp to tame two more mischievous dragons? 🌱💧 Get ready for a swampy adventure! The Green and Blue Dragons of Sludgebrook Swamp 🐊🐸 Wizzlethorp the Wizard is back, and his Rainbow Dragon collection is growing! 🌈 But he's not satisfied yet! With the help of his patchwork friend Stanky,…

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Mini-Ep 432: Your Friendship Questions with Anna Goldfarb 34:32

15d ago34:32

34:32

Modern Friendship author Anna Goldfarb returns to answer your questions about friendship! Anna discusses how to nurture old friendships, how to make “hanging out” more compelling, being careful about tallying “you vs them,” and more. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podca…

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Episode 341: Killing Them With Kindness with Kasley Killam 46:29

17d ago46:29

46:29

Doree and Elise speak with Kasley Killam, a leading expert in social health and author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier. They discuss how an experiment in acts of kindness led to a lifelong interest in studying relationship building, how to balance being an introvert…

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Season 5, Ep 45 - Mothman Now (w/ Hank Green) 46:17

29d ago46:17

46:17

Hans Hoffman Science Mothman is back and he's desperate to learn about what science is on Earth from Arnie. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Hans Hoffman, Science Mothman: Hank Green Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production C…

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Mini-Ep 431: For A Good Job Call… 27:38

28d ago27:38

27:38

Doree and Elise answer listener questions about Elise’s new TED Talk and discuss Doree’s new advice column with Slate. And they share a special voice note from Elise’s daughter to answer a listener question about tween style! To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at fo…

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The Rainbow Dragon(s) - The Yellow and Orange Dragons 🟡🟠🐉 20:25

28d ago20:25

20:25

Yellow and Orange Dragons 🟡🟠🐉 An exciting Desert Adventure in Majimajura Wizzlethorp the Wizard is back on the hunt for more Rainbow Dragons! 🌈 This time, he's venturing into the perilous Blasted Dunes, a scorching desert where the sand is hot and the air is prickly. 🔥🥵 But he's not alone! Jinx and Snickerfang, the mischievous goblin siblings, are …

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Episode 340: How to Invest In Your Friendships with Rhaina Cohen 47:28

1M ago47:28

47:28

Elise prepares for her birthday weekend in Mexico City and Doree witnesses the perils of rain in LA! Then, they invite Rhaina Cohen, author of The Other Significant Others, on to discuss why prioritizing friendship doesn’t mean being anti-marriage, the power of “just ask” in building your relationship with new and old friends, the balance of showin…

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Season 5, Ep 44 - Coach (w/ Rekha Shankar) 49:05

1M ago49:05

49:05

Coach Broth talks about the joys and challenges of coaching centaur basketball. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Coach Broth Moonwalker: Rekha Shankar Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Edi…

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The Rainbow Dragon - A Magical Adventure in Majimajura 18:36

1M ago18:36

18:36

Can a tiny fire-breathing dragon be tamed with…sticks? 🔥🪵 Wizzlethorp the Wizard is on a scorching quest to find out! This funny kids' story about dragons, magic, and friendship is perfect for family listening! The Rainbow Dragon 🌈🐉 A Magical Adventure in Majimajura Wizzlethorp the Wizard, the most curious wizard in Snaggleton, is obsessed with the…

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Mini-Ep 430: Soft As A Baby’s Bottom 28:56

1M ago28:56

28:56

Doree and Elise kick off friend week with an IRL hang (!) and talk about Elise’s coming birthday vacation and Doree’s recent Korean spa trip. Then, they hear from listeners about the environmental harms of chat GPT, delicious single serve chocolate chip cookie recipes, how to channel your nervous energy into action, and a non-food rec for Sam’s Clu…

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Episode 339: Wholehearted Friendship with Anna Goldfarb 51:22

1M ago51:22

51:22

Friendship Month kicks off with Anna Goldfarb, author of Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections. Anna joins Doree and Elise to talk about what a wholehearted friendship means, how to determine the “about” of your friendships, why it’s okay for your friendships to remain more fluid as you become an adult, and how it’s okay to …

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Season 5, Ep 43 - Business Night 57:06

1M ago57:06

57:06

Arnie calls the first business meeting to order to answer emails, figure out the animal war and decide if they should get tattoos. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garret…

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Mini-Ep 429: Hugs and Solidarity 30:07

1M ago30:07

30:07

Listeners send Doree and Elise their news sources, how they’re keeping busy and proactive, drugstore skincare recs for the winter, and updates on Trader Joe’s. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected]. Visit forever35podcast.com for links to …

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The Colossus - The Power of Belief 18:57

1M ago18:57

18:57

Is there really a monster terrorizing Snaggleton, or is it all in their heads? 🤔👻 The power of belief can be a strange thing! The Colossus That Wasn't There 🌟✨ In the magical village of Snaggleton, Jinx and Snickerfang overhear tales of a HUMONGOUS monster lurking nearby! 😱 Sir Chucklenugget vows to slay the beast ⚔️, while Grumblegut, Trolla, and …

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Episode 338: The Case For Gossip with Kelsey McKinney 43:22

1M ago43:22

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Doree and Elise invite ex-Normal Gossip host Kelsey McKinney on to discuss her new book You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip, how understanding gossip is connected to Mean Girls, the Gaylor conspiracy and subculture, and the level of skepticism you should have based on the person you hear information from. To leave a voicemai…

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Season 5, Ep 42 - Duck (w/ Christy Bonstell) 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

Frankie the Duck is stressed out about the Animal War because ducks sort of live in the water, land and sky. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Frankie: Christy Bonstell The Red Queen Merzia: Janet Varney Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Haverma…

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Mini-Ep 428: News You Can Use 36:12

2M ago36:12

36:12

Doree and Elise share their trusted local and national news sources and hear from listeners about the pride of free mugging, the Apple Health app reminder hack, and the Sam’s Club Chick-Fil-A dupe. This episode contains a sponsored segment by Bausch + Lomb. Visit Xiidra.com to learn more. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Dor…

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Episode 189 - Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. "Night of the Cyclops," & "The Secret of Chesbro House." 1:36:19

2M ago1:36:19

1:36:19

Ready for a Hell of a party? The bookclub is back this week to read some Hellboy comics! Enjoy a big ol' listener feedback section, a song about greek god Pan and some thoughts on David Lynch. Get into some Hellboy comics with us as we discuss "Night of the Cyclops," and "The Secret of Chesbro House!" And now if you'll follow me into the dining roo…

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Episode 337: What To Do When Your Mom Gets Dumped with Hallie Bateman 46:03

2M ago46:03

46:03

Doree and Elise share the products that the young people in their life have influenced them to try. Then, they invite illustrator and writer Hallie Bateman on to discuss illustrating a book with her mother about getting through her divorce (What to Do When You Get Dumped), the joy of witnessing that immense emotional growth in her mom, what life is…

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Season 5, Ep 41 - Metamore Now (w/ Bill Arnett) 57:32

2M ago57:32

57:32

Metamore is back but this time instead of playing a game, he's hiding out from dwarves that want to kill him. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Metamore: Bill Arnett Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garre…

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The Sword in the Stone - King Arthur 16:29

2M ago16:29

16:29

The tale of The Sword in the Stone 🗡️ teaches us that true greatness isn’t about being the strongest 💪 or the most important 👑—it’s about having a good heart ❤️, taking responsibility 🙌, and showing courage when it matters most 🦁. Even those who feel small can do extraordinary things 🌟. ✨🗡️👑 WHO WILL BE KING? 👑🗡️✨ 🌟 A long, long time ago in merry-o…

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Mini-Ep 427: To Free Bowl or Not To Free Bowl 25:37

2M ago25:37

25:37

Dor and Elise catch up before hearing from listeners with advice for last week’s listener looking for the next step in their career, another all-in-one Ninja product you need to know about, who’s free bowling what and where, and a call out for some Sam’s Club recs! This episode contains a sponsored segment by Bausch + Lomb. Visit KnowYourDryEye.com…

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Episode 336: How To Stay Politically Engaged Without Going Crazy with Leah Litman 50:39

2M ago50:39

50:39

Doree and Elise speak with University of Michigan Law School Professor and Strict Scrutiny podcaster Leah Litman about the incoming Trump Administration. She discusses how you don’t have to accept the inevitable, how you can politically “gum up the works” of government as a form of resistance, the top three things to look out for as the Trump Admin…

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Season 5, Ep 40 - Momo the Pest (w/ Erin Keif) 52:52

2M ago52:52

52:52

Momo the Mouse with Human Strength is back and she's horrified to discover how many mouse traps there are in the tavern. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Momo the Mouse: Erin Keif Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coor…

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Mini-Ep 426: Trying for Normalcy 30:14

2M ago30:14

30:14

Doree and Elise discuss how to be a supportive sister as a new mom, the different ways being proud of yourself and feeling fulfilled can look as you age, and the staggering savings that pet insurance brought one listener. This episode contains a sponsored segment by Bausch + Lomb. Visit miebo.com to learn more. To leave a voicemail or text for a fu…

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Episode 335: One Foot In Front of the Other with Bridget Todd 43:17

2M ago43:17

43:17

Doree and Elise welcome activist, digital advocate, and OG podcaster Bridget Todd (Stuff Mom Never Told You, There Are No Girls On The Internet) to the show to speak vulnerably about the daily success of just putting one foot in front of the other, caring deeply about the state of the internet, understanding that your algorithm can be a spiraling e…

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Season 5, Ep 39 - Master of Rules (w/ Peter Gwinn) 50:40

2M ago50:40

50:40

All of the rules of Foon are being updated and the Master of Rules is here to reveal the new rule manuals. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Chet Pinkley: Peter Gwinn The Red Queen Merzia: Janet Varney Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann…

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