Best Nelson Nguyen Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 84: The Acolyte and Hit Man 48:11

1h ago48:11

48:11

Nelson and Tim provide a first take on the new Star Wars opus, The Acolyte, as well as their take on the Netflix original, Hit Man. Plus, Tim catches up with The Gentleman and comments on why Anyone But You made so much money at the box office.

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Ep 83: June Movie Preview 1:01:20

7d ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Nelson and Tim provide an advanced take on the films that June brings. Plus, nostalgia re-releases in theaters, and they answer the question: "Who is the best movie dad?"

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Ep 82: Boy Kills World 39:13

16d ago39:13

39:13

Nelson and Tim provide their take on Boy Kills World. Plus, a real take on the recent string of big-budget flops; and the films they loved so much, they immediately watched it a second time!

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Ep 81: May Movie Primer 25:43

23d ago25:43

25:43

Nelson and Tim round out May's movies, officially initiate summer movie madness, and talk about what's coming in the next few weeks!

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Ep 80: Catching Up With The Final Take, Part 3 53:59

13d ago53:59

53:59

Nelson and Tim are back! After a lengthy hiatus, they provide their take on what they've been watching. Plus an exciting preview at what's in store.

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Ep 79: Self-Reliance 37:52

3M ago37:52

37:52

Nelson and Tim provide their take on the Jake Johnson opus, Self-Reliance. Plus, a quick take on the conclusion of Reacher, Season 2.

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Ep 78: Masters of the Air 44:37

4M ago44:37

44:37

Nelson and Tim provide their take on the first half of the AppleTV+ series, Masters of the Air. Plus, it's baseball season!

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Ep 77: Marvel's Echo, Echo, Echo 48:42

5M ago48:42

48:42

Nelson and Tim binged Echo and lived to tell about it. Plus, their "their late to the game" shows they're finally catching.

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Ep 76: Reacher, Just Reacher 50:18

6M ago50:18

50:18

Nelson and Tim catch up on what they've been watching and provide their initial take on the Prime Video series, Reacher (Season 2).

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Ep 75: Zack Snyder's Star...Rebel Moon 41:41

6M ago41:41

41:41

Nelson and Tim are back from a lengthy hiatus to provide their take on the latest Zack Snyder opus, Rebel Moon, Part 1: A Child of Fire. Did it live up to the hype?

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Ep 74: The Fall Movie Preview 52:49

9M ago52:49

52:49

With their writers on strike, Nelson and Tim play it loose with their fall movie preview. Solidarity!

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Ep 73: One Piece 36:54

9M ago36:54

36:54

In this episode, Tim and Nelson talk Netflix's live action adaptation of the anime classic, One Piece. Plus, Nelson provides a brief history of why anime adaptations to the live action world never worked.

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Ep 72: Ahsoka 39:35

10M ago39:35

39:35

Nelson and Tim provide an in-depth take on the latest Star Wars entry, Ahsoka. Plus, Tim covers some "Hot Topics" and a quick take on the comedy, No Hard Feelings.

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Ep 71: The Barbenheimer Challenge 46:55

10M ago46:55

46:55

Nelson takes the Barbenheimer Challenge and Tim sees Oppenheimer in IMAX. Plus, calls for James Gunn's head after Blue Beetle's opening weekend debut.

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Ep 70: The Women of the Spy Game 30:51

10M ago30:51

30:51

Nelson and Tim express their love for the spy genre and strong female leads as they provide their take on Tyler Sheridan's Special Ops: Lioness and Heart of Stone. Plus, some interesting Mission Impossible trivia.

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Ep 69: The Potpourri Episode 1:01:29

10M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Tim and Nelson have a potpourri episode where they talk about what they've been watching: Squid Games, Jury Duty, Twisted Metal, and The Lincoln Lawyer. Plus, a vision of what the Jack Ryan "Clancy-verse" would look like and Tim pays homage to the most excellent Bill and Ted for their 69th episode.

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Ep 68: Secret Invasion 31:27

11M ago31:27

31:27

Nelson and Tim exchange banter on their inability to get to the "true" 70mm screening of Oppenheimer since it's sold out for weeks and they break down the Nick Fury swan song, Secret Invasion.

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Ep 67: No Hollywood Love at SDCC 2023 38:12

11M ago38:12

38:12

Nelson shares his post-San Diego Comic-Con experience, sans the Hollywood presence, and Tim dotes on Olivia Colman.

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CheckIT Learning – CEO – Joe LaCasse – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

11M ago

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Join Dave Swerdlick as he talks with Joe LaCosse, CEO at CheckIT Learning. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking…

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Ep 66: The One Before San Diego Comic-Con 32:49

11M ago32:49

32:49

Hello there! Nelson and Tim chat about their experiences with the mother of all cons: San Diego Comic-Con. What they loved, what they look forward to, and tricks of the trade.

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Ep 65: Catching Up, Part 2 57:05

11M ago57:05

57:05

After a bit of a working dad hiatus, Nelson and Tim recap the movies they've been watching, as well as the binge-worthy content. They add their thoughts to The Flash, the future of the DCU, and keep their fingers crossed for an expanded "Ryanverse" now that Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is coming to an end.…

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Ling Ma on Imploding the Immigrant Narrative 28:10

1y ago28:10

28:10

Novelist Ling Ma doesn’t shy away from taking risks with her writing. Her 2018 debut novel, “Severance,” is an apocalyptic satire that won the Kirkus Prize for Fiction and squarely put her on the map as an exciting, off-beat new writer. With her newest collection, “Bliss Montage,” Ma has turned her attention to the short story format. The collectio…

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U of M Senior Fellow - David Nguyen - EdNorth EdTech Podcast 31:53

1y ago31:53

31:53

Guest: David Nguyen: Edson W. Spencer Chair in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Senior Fellow, Director of Graduate Studies – Minors, TLI Faculty, Technological Leadership Institute. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich lega…

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Ep 64: Catching up with The Final Take 1:05:00

1y ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Nelson and Tim catch up on all the content out there. Plus, Nelson's take on Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 3.

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Rena Priest Explores the Beauty of Childhood on "Young and Indigenous" 38:44

1y ago38:44

38:44

We think you’ll really enjoy this podcast from our friends over at Young and Indigenous, which amplifies indigenous knowledge, storytelling and history. In this episode of Young and Indigenous, Washington State Poet Laureate and award-winning author Rena Priest explores the beauty of childhood and the nurturing element of culture. Priest also recit…

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Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Ghosts that Haunt our Cultural Past (Replay) 37:55

1y ago37:55

37:55

It’s been announced! Writer Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Sympathizer” (2015) is now getting the prestige TV treatment on HBO’s newly rebranded Max streaming service. To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we revisit our interview with Nguyen. In it, he talks about not just “The Sympathizer,” but ab…

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Ep 63: Talking TV with Ted Lasso, Barry, Logan Roy, Mrs. Maisel, and Din Djarin 1:05:47

1y ago1:05:47

1:05:47

There's a lot of TV content out there to watch. Nelson and Tim provide their mid-season takes on Ted Lasso, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Barry, and provide their take on Season 3 of The Mandalorian. WARNING: This episode contains SPOILERS!

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Searches for Truth Through Acting 19:34

1y ago19:34

19:34

Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is one of the busiest people in Hollywood. His recent films include “Aquaman,” “The Matrix Resurrections,” “Ambulance,” and “Candyman.” But most recently, he made his Broadway debut in "Topdog/Underdog." In this episode, Abdul-Mateen II gives a masterclass on his acting process. The graduate of the Yale School of Drama d…

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Ep 62: Murder Mystery 2 1:06:39

1y ago1:06:39

1:06:39

In this episode, Tim and Nelson talk the Netflix release, Murder Mystery 2...and Trailer Pitches are back! WARNING: This episode contains spoilers. Not that you wouldn't be able to predict the ending of an Adam Sandler film.

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Kelly Reichardt Breaks Down Her Filmmaking Process Behind "Showing Up" 27:18

1y ago27:18

27:18

In her eighth feature film, “Showing Up,” Kelly Reichardt takes pleasure in thinking about “life on the level outside of commerce.” Her films often explore working-class characters living life on the margins. Movies like “First Cow,” “Certain Women,” “Wendy and Lucy,” and “Old Joy” have established Reichardt as one of the most fiercely independent …

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Ep 61: John Wick's Succession 1:03:25

1y ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Nelson and Tim are at odds when it comes to Chapter 4 in the latest John Wick saga. Plus, the guys take on a 3-part take on the final season of Succession. Succession Begins - a take of the first episode. WARNING: May contain spoilers.

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Ep 60: Shazam! Fury of Ted Lasso 41:37

1y ago41:37

41:37

Nelson and Tim get a chance to talk Shazam! Fury of the Gods, DCEU meddling, and the future of the franchise. Plus, a first take on the season 3 opener of Ted Lasso. WARNING: Does not contain too many spoilers.

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Jennifer Egan Writes to Experience a Life Outside Her Own 30:08

1y ago30:08

30:08

A compelling novel can transport us into worlds unknown. Novelist Jennifer Egan has mastered this inventiveness of fiction with her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "A Visit from the Goon Squad," and in her newest book,"The Candy House." In this episode, Egan breaks down her writing process behind "Lulu the Spy, 2032," a chapter from "The Candy House.…

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Ep 59: The Oscar goes to...The Mandalorian 45:54

1y ago45:54

45:54

Nelson and Tim provide their take on this year's Academy Awards, their feel-good moments, surprises, and who was robbed of a nomination. Then they provide a first take on the third season of The Mandalorian. Warning: There may be spoilers, but not really since you know who won Best Picture and The Mandalorian is just setting things up!…

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Founder and President – MNSBIR, INC – Pat Dillion – EdNorth EdTech Podcast 18:18

1+ y ago18:18

18:18

Guest: Pat Dillon. MNSBIR, Inc. delivers business and technical assistance to startups and small businesses to secure federal SBIR and STTR to research, develop and commercialize novel technologies into new products and services for social and economic impacts. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurship and innova…

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Al Nelson’s Sound Design Journey From “Jurassic Park” To “Top Gun: Maverick” 31:14

1y ago31:14

31:14

“Top Gun: Maverick” is filled with booming jet engines and layered sonic storytelling. Since this publication, it won the award for Best Sound at the Oscars, largely due to the work of Al Nelson, sound designer and supervising sound editor at Skywalker Sound. Hear how he and his team spent time on aircraft carriers to capture the film’s iconic soun…

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