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Big Dumb Monsters

Chris Martinez and Nick Wilson

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Each week two Big Dumb Monsters have a few drinks and talk about a new monster movie featuring some of their favorite Big Dumb Monsters, then point out the surprising number of horror movie actors who've appeared on Murder, She Wrote. Watch our live streams at https://www.twitch.tv/bigdumbmonsters Check out our merch shop at http://tee.pub/lic/yuWTdwbjEiE Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters
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Joystick Jerks

Toxic Network

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This isn't your average gaming show. We don't recommend listening with your grandmother or young children. The Joystick Jerks, Jay Eckert, Nick Abrams, and Ant Falasca tend to use foul language and adult topics along with their brutally honest game reviews. This is a comedy show just as much as it is a video game show. Prepare yourselves.
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Have a moment to listen to 2 clowns argue? That’s the sole concept of this show. Entertainment, Music, and Current Events. (G) @sumiandnoir, (Ant) @FreshGalaxy, and @GANTcast on Twitter. Available on Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/GANTcast/support
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A deep dive into the multiverse of all things nerdy. Episode by episode hosts Nick and Ryan will take an in-depth look at everything from Marvel to Star Wars to Stranger Things to Seinfeld. Books, comic books, movies, television, we will leave no corner of the multiverse undiscovered. Join us for some hot takes, some friendly banter and a whole lot of fun on our continuing journey through the Multiverse of Nerdness.
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Nick Nack Goes To The Movies is your one-stop shop for all things movies, television, and pop culture (especially horror, Disney, and super hero things). So hold onto your butts, take that red pill, and stay in wonderland, as I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes.
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From his hometown in Long Island to the studio in Los Angeles, Fish is hand selecting the next big thing from indie to emo—meaning no matter what kind of tunes you like, Gone Fishkin is sure to have a band you’ll love.
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Robinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University. Join him in conversations with philosophers, scientists, weightlifters, artists, and everyone in-between. https://linktr.ee/robinsonerhardt Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robinson-erhardt/support
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The Bottom Forty is hosted by Greg Glover who grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, but relocated to New York City in the mid 1990s. He co-founded the indie label Arena Rock Recording Company (Harvey Danger, Superdrag, Elf Power, Calla, Bombay Bicycle Club) in 1995 and also served as an A&R rep for both London/Slash and Sire Records. Each half-hour issue of the show blends genres and features an expansive range of new music from the underground (U.S. indie + U.K. imports + unsigned bands) as well ...
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Meet Ashlyn and Sienna.They're regular kids....just like all the other kids out there. Except they're FANATICS of the Marvel Universe.They've watched every Marvel movie, and they're obsessed with them.Follow them on their journey as they re-watch every movie that Marvel has put out, in chronological order, NOT in the order in which they were released!But be warned!! Spoilers galore abound in every episode! So if you don't want to know what happens, make sure you watch the movie they are disc ...
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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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*Special Episode* Old Gays New Gays answer audience questions for the first time! Nick and Ant, Dan and Frank share their best tips on meeting other queer people, whether you're new to the scene or looking to expand your social circle. They also discuss combating denial and views your parents may have to embracing your identity with confidence. Thi…
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A housing complex near Pasadena City College will give students leaving foster care a place to stay near campus. If you're planning to hit the trails this weekend, we give you some tips on hiking in heat. And later, we take you to California's first women's sports bar... which is now open in Long Beach. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donati…
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Video game performers strike over artificial intelligence. Dozens of Angelenos demand new apartments in single-family neighborhoods, as city planners aim to add nearly 500K homes by 2029. Three “climate stations" for 2,700 unhoused people in Skid Row. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…
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LA County officials react to Gov. Newsom's executive order on clearing homeless encampments. Narcan use in jails is up but questions remain as to how the drugs get in. Popular street food in the Philippines leads to an animal rescue. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://l…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom urges cities to clear camps of unhoused people even when shelter isn't available. SAG-AFTRA video game workers will strike Friday over artificial intelligence protections. Wilson High in Long Beach sends another alum to the Olympics. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…
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LA seeks input in planning for hundreds of thousands of new homes. Preschool enrollment across LA County is still behind pre-pandemic levels. More moments in CA history coming to one of LA's iconic murals. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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The fast-moving Apache Fire forced evacuations for nearby homes. Drug overdoses in L.A. County plateaued last year thanks to the widespread use of Naloxone. Disneyland workers in Anaheim narrowly avoided their first strike in 40 years. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the s…
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A look at the $10B climate bond measure aimed at funding CA's climate initiatives. Community health workers fan out to select neighborhoods. A veterans cemetery may be closer to home for Orange County residents. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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California’s Democratic delegates say they'll back Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention. LAist looks at how Harris will approach young voters & immigration. Fmr. LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announces his run for CA governor in 2026. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.…
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The LA County Superior Court system is slowly recovering from Friday's ransomware attack. A boost in battery storage has strengthened California's power grid. Newport Beach’s waters are glowing with fireworms. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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Hosts Nick and Ant tackle some of the most pressing topics in modern gay relationships: sex advice, long-distance relationships, and the delicate art of sharing nude photos. Joined by the wise Dan and Frank, the “Old Gays,” this episode bridges generations to provide a well-rounded perspective on these important issues. Nick and Ant share their per…
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Fmr. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other leaders endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's presidential nominee. Homelessness is up 42% in Antelope Valley. A LAist survey asks how homelessness looks in your neighborhood. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…
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L.A. County’s courts remain closed, due to Friday's cyber attack. Disneyland negotiations set to resume today, after a vote to authorize a strike. How increasingly hot nights are hurting our sleep and health. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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This week get's 80's AF as Nick and Chris dive into the 1987 campy vampy flick The Lost Boys starring Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Haim and Corey Feldman, directed by Joel Schumacher. Stick around after that as Bridget and Brookes from Fighting with Friends stop by to give our group review of the new Nicolas Cage serial killer thriller, L…
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President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee. In this special breaking news L.A. Report, we bring you the latest details and local reaction. This is a breaking news update to The L.A. Report Weekend Edition. We'll have additional developments and details on …
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Patreon: https://bit.ly/3v8OhY7 Leonard Susskind is Felix Bloch Professor of Physics at Stanford University. Among other accomplishments, he is among the fathers of such revolutionary concepts in physics as string theory, black hole complementarity, the holographic principle, and the string-theoretic landscape. It is this last concept that Robinson…
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For-profit healthcare providers up their outreach to people experiencing homelessness in LA. For our latest installment of LAist City Treks, we take you through Inglewood, including a famous bike and skate park. The Huntington Botanical Gardens open evening access to nonmembers for the first time. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at …
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Another heatwave has arrived across Southern California. We check in with Death Valley where temperatures will once again reach 125 degrees. Disneyland workers have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike ahead of planned negotiations with Disney on Monday. A humpback whale off the Orange County coast was freed yesterday after being entangled in…
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Southern California deals with the fallout from a global computer outage. We check in on how 988 national mental health crisis lifeline is helping thousands. OC Fair welcomes hungry visitors, things to do this weekend. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://lais…
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Southland airports see dozens of cancellations and more than 100 delays amid global Microsoft computer outage. Keeping your kids safe and cool in the sweltering temps. Today begins a new film series spotlighting LGBTQ+ storytelling. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://la…
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Hollywood crew members approve a new contract, avoiding another major strike. After campus protests over Gaza war, the University of California moves to restrict department websites. L.A. has a lot of noise pollution — Megan Botel helps us cope. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…
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Lawsuit alleging medical sterilization company in Vernon uses harmful cleaning chemical. Dry lightning threatens to start new fires as extreme heat returns. Annual Beach Report Card suggests best and worst spots in SoCal. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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Top California Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff calls on President Biden to drop out of the presidential race. After a mild couple days, another heat wave is on the way. Tustin remains under a state of emergency months after hangar fire. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: …
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Neighbors of a Vernon company say they're being sickened by its emissions. LA launches extreme heat public awareness campaign. New CA law prompts Tesla CEO to say he'll move another of his companies to Texas. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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L.A. County could soon provide attorneys for free to renters facing eviction. A measure that would give the LAPD chief greater authority to discipline or fire officers accused of serious misconduct is off the November ballot. Red foxes make a rare appearance. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://…
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LA County leaders to vote on plan that ensures renters facing eviction can have an attorney in court. Anaheim settles with Angels over canceled stadium deal. Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández makes history at MLB home run hitting competition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https:/…
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In this vibrant episode of “Nick & Ant On,” hosts Nick and Ant share personal stories about their gay awakening from gay relationships in TV and dive into the often-hidden world of closeted boyband members. Join them as they explore the rich and dynamic evolution of gay pop culture, from its underground roots to its mainstream celebration. With can…
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Unhoused veterans won a pair of legal victories in their effort to increase housing at West L.A.’s VA campus. Univision veteran Alejandra Santamaria will lead LAist as its new CEO. Much of Mt. Baldy remains closed until October due to fire damage. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. S…
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Why some residents are gripped by 'toxic uncertainty,' months after Tustin hangar fire. How last month's record heat is setting the stage for future wildfires. Free concerts at the Getty Center this summer. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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Nick and Chris are finally crossing off the last of the Big 5 Universal Monsters this week as the watch the delightfully insane 1933 version of H.G. Wells' The Invisible Man. Directed by the legendary James Whale and starring Claude Rains. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Feel like…
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We look into the potential consequences for California falling behind on its mandatory financial health report - again. A first-of-its-kind zero emission commuter rail debuts in San Bernardino County. This summer's free Shakespeare show at Griffith Park is an immersive, outdoor production of As You Like It at the old LA Zoo. Plus, more. Support The…
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Patreon: https://bit.ly/3v8OhY7 Raphael Bousso is the Chancellor’s Chair in Physics at the Berkeley Center for Theoretical Physics, where he leads the Bousso Group in research on quantum gravity and quantum information. He is a renowned string theorist famous also for his development of the string theoretic landscape and the Bousso bound in hologra…
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65 years after a meltdown at the Santa Susanna Field Lab near Simi Valley, activists renew calls for through clean up of the site. For our latest installment of LAist City Treks, we take you on a hike starting at the San Bernardino Depot. And Emily Kwong, host of LAist and NPR's new podcast Inheriting, talks about Asian American and Pacific Islande…
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The Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County continues to grow. June 2024 was the hottest on record, and heat waves are only expected to worsen as climate change progresses. How that extreme heat is impacting unhoused people in LA. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https:…
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The latest on the Lake fire burning in Santa Barbara county. LA accused of illegally stopping work on a Venic housing development for low income and unhoused people. Joshua Tree National Park official decries persistent vandalism. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://lais…
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A lawsuit accuses two L.A. city leaders of trying to stop a plan to build housing for unhoused and low-income Angelenos in Venice. The first big wildfire of 2024 is getting bigger. A history lesson on the Hass avocado. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://lais…
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California's power grid amid SoCal's prolonged heatwave. Critics weigh in on the Huntington Beach Airshow agreement. Summer, when the ants come marching in, calls for remedies. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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The Lake Fire north of Santa Ynez is up to 29,000 acres. The land is moving again near Rancho Palos Verdes beaches. L.A. City Attorney’s office says an entrepreneur broke short-term rental laws. We speak with LAist housing reporter David Wagner. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…
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Bad air from two southland wildfires has the South Coast AQMD issuing a smoke advisory. California is losing high-paying jobs in the private sector. A summer program in LA recognizes the distinct history and culture of Filipino Americans. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: http…
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A proposal to add more representatives to the L.A. Board of Supervisors bench will be on the 2024 ballot. Huntington Beach brings a housing battle to the November election. Facing shelter overflow, the City of L.A. will now allow residents to own four dogs. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://la…
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Lake and Vista fires persist amid ongoing heatwave. Challenges remain as officials seek solutions for the growing Latino homeless population. A United jet lands safely after losing a wheel at Los Angeles International Airport. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.co…
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In this heartfelt episode of Old Gays, New Gays, Nick and Ant share their deeply personal journey through the planning and celebration of their gay wedding. Joined by Dan and Frank, two seasoned members of the LGBTQ+ community, they provide a rich, multi-generational perspective on the evolution of gay marriage. Dan and Frank recount their experien…
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The Vista Fire in San Bernardino Co. threatens Mt. Baldy, while the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara Co. forces evacuations. Triple-digit temps continue through the week. Actor Alec Baldwin stands trial in New Mexico for the 2021 deadly "Rust" film shooting. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.c…
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This weeks movie brings Nick and Chris back to 1985 to see what you get when you mix a little psychological trauma with some supernatural terror as they talk 1985's House. Directed by Steve Miner and starring William Katt. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Feel like watching instead…
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LAist mapped 1,382 locations where debris from the Tustin hangar fire was reported. Valleys, deserts and inland areas will see highs in triple digits again today. Glendale contracting goats to clear brush and leave behind "fertilizer." Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https:/…
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Changes are coming to Metrolink's schedule, and they'll cut down on transfer times to attract more recreational riders. We look at why we keep seeing fireworks around this time of the year, even though most cities in L.A. County ban them. And take a look inside LAist's event today celebrating 100 years of the cheeseburger, and find out the winner o…
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