Best Poor Nerd Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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What a Balanced Meal Plan ACTUALLY Looks Like (Ep. 272) 15:09

1M ago15:09

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Balance can have a variety of definitions but today we are taking it quite literally. What does it mean for your meal plan to contain equal parts Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats? For weekly recipes that you can use to fill your own personal meal plan, I invite you to join my recipe email list at the link below. https://danyephillips.myflodesk.com/r…

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Is Aldi Really the Cheaper Grocery Store? (Ep 271) 13:00

2M ago13:00

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Healthy Food can be expensive: FACT Whole Foods can be expensive: FACT How do you find the least expensive healthy foods? LISTEN to this Podcast :) For lunch and learn opportunities for your company and nutrition coaching information email info@ttgnwla.com or danye@thedietdoc.com or DM me at @danyephillips on Instagram. Visit www.ttgnwla.com or www…

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10 Qs To Spot A POOR Meal Plan (Ep. 270) 25:15

3M ago25:15

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You need to run the opposite direction if you receive a meal plan that sounds like the one I've described in this episode. A meal plan should be many things but spotting a poor one can be tricky if you don't have a nutrition background. * Email me at danye@thedietdoc.com for any specific meal plan questions or find me on Instagram @danyephillips * …

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Episode 217: A Hiatus Announcement 54:39

5M ago54:39

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Well the time has (sort of) come, we call a hiatus on the pod after 9 glorious years of mostly bullshit and indefensible positions about Madame Web not looking "that bad". We're taking some time away to reset and potentially plan a few theme months which aren't just riffs on Shrektember. We thank you all for being on this journey with us so far and…

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The "Steroid Shot" Course for Nutritional Lifestyle Change w/Michelle Borenstein (Ep. 269) 22:46

6M ago22:46

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Are you empty nesters ready to make a nutritional lifestyle change? Michelle shares her experience with our online, self-paced nutrition course, Field Guide to Fat Loss, and how it's changed her life FOREVER. * Visit www.ttgnwla.com/nutrition-coaching-course to purchase Field Guide to Fat Loss today :) * Watch this episode at youtube.com/@thetraini…

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News & Reviews: Mean Girls 53:28

6M ago53:28

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I don't even know what to say about this one, I guess Andy is cool and funny and I'm just an old stick in the mud.By Dinosaur Man

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Episode 216: Twister(s) 54:28

6M ago54:28

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Whoooosh! Welcome to the thrilling conclusion of Feb-weather-uary, where we discuss the 1996 blockbuster 'Twister' in anticipation of the upcoming legacy sequel 'Twisters', we discuss what we like and what we don't like about the original as well as proposing what could possibly happen in the sequel and whether it's going to be a redo of Top Gun Ma…

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News & Reviews: The Iron Claw, My Friend Lanre, Lift, Orion and the Dark, Migration, Destroy All Neighbours & Wish 56:30

6M ago56:30

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We return to review action this week and finally the armistice has been broken (and perhaps then been renewed confusingly. Reviews of the following recent and less recent releases are included The Iron Claw, My Friend Lanre, Lift, Orion and the Dark, Migration, Destroy All Neighbours & WishBy Dinosaur Man

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Episode 215: How Would You Survive Weather Based Disaster Movies? 46:58

6M ago46:58

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Welcome to Febweatheruary, the shortest (and stormiest) month of the year! We kick off this month of weather based movie content with a whistlestop tour through a bunch of big weather based disaster movies and give our opinions of how we think we would be best equipped to survive the events within. True insane energy to this episode so strap in!…

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News & Reviews: All Of Us Strangers, The Zone of Interest, The Holdovers, American Fiction, Poor Things, Samsara, The Civil Dead & Aquaman 2 1:20:55

7M ago1:20:55

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Well well well, look what we have here... It's a bumper edition of News & Reviews with Even More Alex (TM), we bring you an almighty 8 reviews this week with Alex responsible for 7 of them solo. Andy's on his armistice (more on that in episode) and therefore the balance is shifted to mostly Alex with reviews of... ghost story romance 'All Of Us Str…

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Episode 214: Films of 2023 Awards 58:19

7M ago58:19

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Coming a week later than originally planned and in a much truncated format, it's the annual Dinosaur Man awards for the films of 2023! We dish out an apology and then summarise why we didn't release this episode on time. Andy and Alex spend a little while talking about which films went home with our big prizes when we got together with Paul last we…

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From Plie to Plank: A Dancer's Nutritional Pursuit (Ep. 268) 12:54

7M ago12:54

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Gwen Cardone is a personal trainer, a Pilates Instructor, a Ballerina and all around dance professional who is continuously searching for ways to improve her health, body composition and relationship with food. To join our 8-week online nutrition course, Field Guide to Fat Loss, head to www.ttgnwla.com/nutrition-coaching and choose your 1 time purc…

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Episode 213: Dinosaur Man Draft 2024 1:00:48

7M ago1:00:48

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As is now tradition, we return to action with an early episode for this year being the annual Dinosaur Man Draft! We find out how well our picks from last year performed before selecting our choices for the forthcoming year. This episode has it all, indefinite delays, Madame Web blind faith, a discussion of which animated fourquel will perform best…

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A Self-Paced Nutrition Solution: A Mom's Nutritional Adventure (Ep. 267) 8:24

8M ago8:24

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Field Guide to Fat Loss, A Digital 318 Nutrition Course created by Danye Phillips and The Training Ground is AVAILABLE for PURCHASE as you read this. From Jan 9th-18th, you can buy this self-paced, 8 week nutrition course and enjoy a customized nutrition coaching program at your own pace. * Link to Purchase: One Time Purchase of $297 https://danye-…

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Episode 212: The Annual Dinosaur Man Game Awards 16:43

8M ago16:43

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Alex is sick so its the perfect time for Andy to hand out his awards for games he has played this year. Are they games that came out in 2023? Mostly no. But did Andy play them in 2023? Yes. So come see if you agree with the winners of such awards as "The Game I'm Definitely Coming Back To This Year" Let us know on Twitter/X what wins your game of t…

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From Courtroom to Kitchen: A Lawyer's Nutrition Success Story (Ep. 266) 7:06

8M ago7:06

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Join Isabela for her "legal" perspective on our online nutrition coaching program and digital course, Field Guide to Fat Loss! * Want to purchase this course? It will be available on Tuesday, January 9th 2024. Head to: www.ttgnwla.com/nutrition-coaching or Join the Waitlist https://danyephillips.myflodesk.com/coursewaitlist Watch this episode on Yo…

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Episode 211: It's Catsup Season Baby! (2023) 1:44:28

8M ago1:44:28

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It's that most wonderful time of the year where we bring you a bumper review show packed full of all the releases we've caught during our winter break. Covering such wide ranging films as 'The Plains', 'Knock At The Cabin', 'Gran Turismo' & 'Godzilla Minus One'. There really is something for everyone in this monster sized episode so let us welcome …

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Empowering Moms! A Nutritional Transformation Journey w/ Shan Ponthie (Ep. 265) 20:44

8M ago20:44

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Shan is a nutrition and training client with The Training Ground and she beta tested our online nutrition course. She's a momma and absolutely crushing her strength training while focused on long term health. She's sharing that there is always room for more learning and application of knowledge into a lifestyle that will carry her many more decades…

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Episode 210: How Do You The Santa Clause (1994)? 33:17

8M ago33:17

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Well this is Christmas... eve. We made it folks, another year down and we bring you a little stocking stuffer ahead of the new year starting. Andy puts to Alex the ultimate question, how would you survive the events of 'The Santa Clause'? If you're expecting a food heavy answer you're in luck! We bring you this final grab bag of nonsense before the…

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Our Digital Nutrition Course Review! A Psychiatrist's Perspective. (Ep. 264) 8:34

8M ago8:34

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This episode shares our first Beta Tester testimony from our online nutrition course, The Field Guide to Fat Loss, that launched in October 2023. Parker Jones is a Psychiatrist at Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, La and he's sharing his journey on health and nutrition with us today. * For more details on our nutrition course and to join the waitli…

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Episode 209: I'm Streaming of a White Christmas 59:23

8M ago59:23

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Tragic news everyone! Netflix decided to cut back on the amount of festive nonsense they were pumping out this year. So we've expanded out our usual format to other streamers this year. After the rip roaring success of our 3 previous deep dives into the world of Netflix original Christmas movies we return with a look into this years line up from Ne…

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Is it Worth Losing Lean Mass with Ozempic? Research Review (Ep. 263) 17:26

9M ago17:26

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Is your hard earned muscle mass worth losing when it comes to weight loss through a means like an Ozempic injection? My hope is that you'll feel more confident discussing this topic with your doctor if this is a route you're considering along your journey. * Join the wait list for our nutrition course, The Field Guide to Fat Loss, for the January 2…

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News & Reviews: Bottoms, Thanksgiving & Night of the Hunted 1:01:47

9M ago1:01:47

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In our final News & Reviews of the year we have a trinity of films to discuss to see us through to 2024. With some festive episodes coming up, may we interest you in some less seasonal offerings? We have high school comedy 'Bottoms', Eli Roth slasher 'Thanksgiving' & single location thriller 'Night of the Hunted'…

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Our Recommendations for Holiday Health Habits (Ep. 262) 11:46

9M ago11:46

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You don't want to lose out on your health progress over the holidays do you? No... you don't! Here is our advice from the standpoint of personal trainers, a physical therapist and a nutrition coach... what are the big key items you need to focus on to stay on track with health, yet still enjoy your holidays. Looking for a healthy, weekly recipe to …

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Episode 208: Festive Stories to Tell on the Pod! 39:50

9M ago39:50

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We return and welcome in the Christmas season with this collection of festive stories to bring you yuletide cheer. Alex and Andy share stories, jokes & food items all to do with the holiday season.By Dinosaur Man

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6 Top Mistakes Dieters Make When Choosing a Diet (Ep. 261) 18:33

9M ago18:33

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Nutrition Coaches Mary Peoples and Danye Phillips share top mistakes dieters make and how to be aware and avoid them in today's episode. * Watch today's podcast episode on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@thetraininggroundnwla * Catch up with us on Instagram @ttgsportsperformance @danyephillips @maryevelyn_ * Get the weekly recipes we send out b…

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News & Reviews: The Marvels, When Evil Lurks, The Killer, Fremont & The Pope's Exorcist 59:44

9M ago59:44

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We see out November with another thrilling episode of News & Reviews, where poor financial decisions, the quality of trailers and Star Wars being over are discussed. We also bring reviews of some of the big releases of recent weeks. Superhero sequel 'The Marvels', Argentine horror 'When Evil Lurks', graphic novel adaptation 'The Killer', quiet dram…

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Sidecast: All Nut November Special! 15:17

9M ago15:17

15:17

Well, not gonna lie, this isn't the podcast you deserve. But it is the podcast you're going to get unfortunately. So I guess we're sorry? Well I am, but Andy probably isn't...yet.By Dinosaur Man

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When all the Diets Fail and FINALLY You see success! Kristy Sepulvado's Story (Ep. 260) 32:28

9M ago32:28

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Kristy Sepulvado is one of our nutrition clients at TTG and she's sharing her 61 pound weight loss journey with you all today. She's been able to increase her energy, start exercising and add some functional movements back into her lifestyle! * For information on nutrition coaching and our online nutrition course visit www.ttgnwla.com/nutrition-coa…

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Episode 207: No Nut Quizvember 57:53

10M ago57:53

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Welcome back my friends to your 41st favourite podcast, we're into a brand new theme month and some people are saying it's our best one yet! We enter into All Nut November, a month of nut centric episodes which will delight and amaze. We begin with a nutty quiz, Andy takes the role of quizmaster and grills Alex on some brain teasers. It's great!…

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Feedback from Ladies High School Soccer Nutrition Lesson (Ep. 259) 19:34

10M ago19:34

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The 318 Nutrition Coaching team at The Training Ground provided a nutrition lesson for the Ladies Loyola College Prep High School Soccer team and this is some of the feedback we received! We are so proud of what these girls took away from our session. * Join our email list for weekly recipes and behind the scenes info at www.ttgnwla.com (Click on t…

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News & Reviews: Dream Scenario, Five Nights At Freddy's & Dark Harvest 1:01:40

10M ago1:01:40

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What a spooky crop of movies we have for you at the tail end of Halloween season! Amazon Prime's 60's corn horror 'Dark Harvest', video game sensation 'Five Nights At Freddy's' & nothing spookier than sleep in A24's 'Dream Scenario'.By Dinosaur Man

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Flexibility vs Mobility : What's the Difference and Why does it matter? (Ep. 258) 16:37

10M ago16:37

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Many new clients or those interested in improving their health and fitness desire increased flexibility...but the question lies. Do you need flexibility or mobility to meet your goals? Perhaps both? * This topic is discussed with TTG Sports Performance Owners Ian Coyer, Scott LeBlanc and Danye Phillips on episode 258 of TTG Radio. * Book Mentioned:…

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Episode 206: Episode 500! The Deaths of Ian Stone Commentary 1:30:05

10M ago1:30:05

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Well well well, no one can say they predicted this. We made it to a half millenium of episodes, if that's even a thing. We celebrate in the only way we know how, by doing a watchalong of an old favourite 'The Deaths of Ian Stone'.By Dinosaur Man

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30 High Protein Snacks For Weight Loss Part 2 (Ep. 257) 15:30

10M ago15:30

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This is part two of my review on a Pinterest post by Meraki Lane titled "30 Simple High Protein Snacks for Weight Loss." I would absolutely recommend this Pinterest article. Do your research to determine if these snacks are, in fact, high protein for your purposes and if they will suit your needs for fat loss, weight loss, or energy boosting! The s…

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Was Ahsoka Bad??? 10:14

10M ago10:14

10:14

In today's podcast, The Biscuits discuss the absolutely hit show Ahsoka! We talk about the characters, the combat, and the child. We cover literally every point of the hit show Ahsoka please do not fact check that. Grab your dang popcorn, it's time for... WAS AHSOKA BAD??? Biscuits were harmed in the making of this podcast Produced by Kael and Soph…

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News & Reviews: Expend4bles, Sisu 59:28

10M ago59:28

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In this weeks episode Alex has returned back from travels in America and lets us know about his adventures including visiting a drive in cinema and an awkward conversation in a diner. In terms of reviews this week we have old actor action with Expend4bles and gritty revenge action Sisu. Andy also tries out a new game and it doesn't land spectacular…

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30 High Protein Snacks For Weight Loss Part 1 (Ep. 256) 14:38

10M ago14:38

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In this episode, Danye Phillips reviews 15 different snacks that are marketed on Pinterest as high protein snacks for weight loss. Is the health claim true? Take a listen to see how she breaks it down. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. * Join our TTG Email list for weekly behind the scenes emails and recipes. Visit www.ttgnwla.com or visit the bel…

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The Best Villains Of All Time 15:53

10M ago15:53

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In today's Sunday Biscuits episode, we discuss the best villains to ever exist... we'll talk about movie villains, TV villains, and so much more! So strap in and grab your popcorn, because this it's time for... BEST VILLAINS OF ALL TIME!!! Biscuits were harmed in the making of this podcast Produced by Kael and Sophie The Sunday Biscuits upload a ne…

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Deep Dive: James Wan 1:08:09

10M ago1:08:09

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We revive a long dormant format for this Shocktober episode, Alex takes a look at the career of film maker James Wan. Assessing and understanding his influence over the genre and modern landscape of horror films, from his breakthrough feature 'Saw' right up to recent efforts such as 'Malignant'. We take time to celebrate this titan of modern horror…

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Pinterest Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bar Review (Ep. 255) 12:46

11M ago12:46

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Context is key when it comes to health claims surrounding a recipe or food item. Today, I reviewed a Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bar recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie on Pinterest. Link is below. I am excited to try this recipe out and I hope this helps you understand how the ingredients affect your overall macronutrients in this recipe. * Jo…

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Episode 205: Scary Stories to Tell on the Pod! 38:41

11M ago38:41

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Spooky, scary skeletons send shivers down you pod! In this episode Andy and Alex take it in turns to tell spooky stories to each other. Alex focuses on the latest spooky news while Andy just reads Reddit. Will these terrifying tales turn you white with fear? Is garlic really the worst taste? What really happened in Alex's basement? Follow us on Twi…

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Growing a Fitness Business (BTS) Q3 Review Q4 Planning (Ep. 254) 14:13

11M ago14:13

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It's time for our quarterly review of the business and to let you in on some of the BEHIND THE SCENES (BTS) of growing a fitness business. * Join our email list to become a part of our beta tester group for our online nutrition course (launching on October 3rd)! Join before Friday, October 6th at 5pm to be a part of the Beta Launch Group! www.ttgnw…

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Best Movie Quotes of All Time!!! 3:22

11M ago3:22

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Even though it's a shorter episode, today we go over EVERY GREAT MOVIE QUOTE OF ALL TIME WITH NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Grab the popcorn I guess. Longer podcast episodes back next week lol Biscuits were harmed in the making of this podcast Produced by Kael and Sophie The Sunday Biscuits upload a new episode every Sunday at 5 PM EST Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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Episode 204: Choose Your Own Saw-venture (Alex Wants To Play A Game) 45:45

11M ago45:45

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In a stunning move which no one predicted, Shocktober returns to the podcast for another triumphant installment. We kick things off with an old favourite format, Andy choosing his own adventure as laid out by Alex. This year, in celebration of the recent release of John Kramer's continuing escapades in Saw X, Andy finds himself thrust into a dirty …

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Why Your Weight Is Up On The Scale! (Ep. 253) 21:16

11M ago21:16

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Weight fluctuations on the scale can be scary, but there is a way to approach weight loss or getting back to normal in a healthy and objective manner. I hope you find this story relatable and have a list of takeaways! * Join our email list at www.ttgnwla.com to be a part of the Beta testing digital nutrition course that launches the first week of O…

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News & Reviews: Past Lives, El Conde, Brother, Blue Beetle & No One Will Save You 1:12:34

11M ago1:12:34

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Another fortnight passes and another episode of News & Reviews arrives, yet again we see a bumper week of new and less new releases. Andy has seen the latest DC offering ‘Blue Beetle’ and passes his judgment while considering superhero fatigue. Meanwhile, Alex brings reviews of Celine Song’s excellent debut ‘Past Lives’, Pablo Larrain’s reimagined …

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TTG Digital Nutrition Course Details Revealed (Ep 252) 13:47

11M ago13:47

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Are you ready for nutrition coaching at your own pace on your own time? So many of our clients want help with nutrition but one more thing to fit in their schedule is just not making the cut! We are solving that issue for you! * Visit www.ttgnwla.com and sign up for our email list to be notified of our nutrition course launch! (Don't worry if you m…

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Episode 203: Shrektember: Shrek Rankings 1:01:11

11M ago1:01:11

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In the conclusion of our most insane theme month we've both watched 4 Shreks and 2 Puss In Boots films, we discuss the ups and downs, struggle to remember which Shrek is which and wax lyrical about a spin off series. If anyone ever makes us do this again, we'll stop the show.By Dinosaur Man

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Oral Fitness; Deep Dive into Dental Health w/Dentist Rae Scruggs (Ep. 251) 1:01:50

12M ago1:01:50

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The dentist can be scary... but with a little education and sharing long term benefits of oral fitness with Dentist Rae Scruggs, this approach to dental hygiene can actually be fun. Rae shares her fitness journey background, why it's important to take care of your teeth and how you can balance health and fitness with a busy lifestyle. * Watch this …

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