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Let us introduce you to the wonderful world of Nerds, a podcast for all your geek or nerd needs. On Nerds we talk about video games, movies, television, music, comics, film, drones or anything we want to nerd out about. You may hear news about an upcoming game or a movie review about a recent block-buster film. We are by no means experts in any arena but we love what we love and hopefully you love that same thing. Tune in, listen, subscribe and chime in with comments, emails and questions as ...
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Regular guy Tim Anderson (Not the shortstop for the White Sox) goes on weekly dives into the world of sports, culture and life. During the football season, you will hear weekly wrap ups featuring Tim and his regular guests Ryan and Zach. Several other characters will make appearances as the year goes along. Tim will branch off to talk golf and pro wrestling away from regular sports as well. He will also bring in resident film experts like Lauren to break down the classics in cinema. Tim Ande ...
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Have you ever watched a movie and had an unpopular opinion that you were afraid to voice? Well, you've come to the right place. We're here to give you all the unsolicited critiques that you never wanted or even asked for. In this season, the end is nigh, the apocalypse is now and the dead are rising. The only thing left to do is set out to save the world. Welcome to The Unsolicited Film Critics, Season 5: The Disaster. Find us on Instagram & Threads @theunsolicitedfilmcritics
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Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast is hosted by Mike D who is the head writer on The Bobby Bones Show and The BobbyCast where he has been dubbed as the ‘resident movie expert’. The podcast offers a weekly deep dive in a cinema topic often formatted in a ranking list format. Each episode, Mike gives a spoiler free review of a new movie in theaters or streaming at home. Plus, Mike offers listeners a look at what’s coming to a screen near you soon inside of Movie Mike’s Trailer Park where he breaks dow ...
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A podcast where two best friends enjoy popular nerdy franchises for the first time! Join us as we make our way through films and tv shows with first-timer Kelli and her wacky predictions about what might happen, and our resident expert Leah to guide us through the journey. Tweet us @AllGeekPodcast and vote for the franchise we should explore next!
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Sharp talk from some sharp dudes as Aloha Mr. Hand and The Reverend KFidds talk sports, music, film and more! With a focus on (but not limited to) Chicago sports, this is a must-listen for Windy City lovers or pop culture hounds. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetaintedglove/support
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With TikTok's future uncertain, American creators turn to Chinese app RedNote
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8:59With TikTok's future in question, a lot of the app's users have been looking for alternatives.By WBUR & NPR
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How seizing the Panama Canal fits into Trump’s vision for Latin America
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5:44The Trump administration is framing the President’s vow to take back the Panama Canal as an economic investment, not “imperialistic expansion."By WBUR & NPR
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What's at stake in Trump's peace gambit in Ukraine?
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6:09President Trump is negotiating directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin for an end to the war in Ukraine, which enters its third year this month.By WBUR & NPR
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Spinning the Best Original Song Oscar nominees, plus one honorable mention
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11:06The Academy Awards are just a couple of weeks away, on March 2.By WBUR & NPR
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Senate grills Linda McMahon, Trump's pick to lead the Education Department
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5:38President Trump wants the former wrestling tycoon to dismantle the department, though its full dissolution would require congressional approval.By WBUR & NPR
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What President Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center means for the arts world
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3:40Trump made himself chairman of the board this week sending shockwaves across the art world.By WBUR & NPR
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For Valentine's Day, pick up a book on love and relationships
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9:34Here & Now's go-to book expert, Traci Thomas of "The Stacks," has both fiction and nonfiction book picks about love and relationships to share for the holiday.By WBUR & NPR
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Ukrainian analyst raises concerns that Trump, Putin could exclude Ukraine in peace talks
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5:05President Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed to negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. But Ukraine's European allies are rejecting any peace talks that don't include Ukraine.By WBUR & NPR
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'Swampbuster' could go bust: Why some think this wetlands conservation law is unconstitutional
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4:23A 40-year-old law allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture to withhold subsidies from farmers who drain, clear or convert wetlands. Now, a company that owns farmland in Iowa is challenging it.By WBUR & NPR
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Employers are increasingly using personality tests in their hiring process to gauge 'fit'
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5:43Your Myers-Briggs results could cost you your dream job.By WBUR & NPR
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The post-fire real estate market starts to take shape in LA
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6:23Housing experts are concerned that a lack of supply will cause housing prices to soar higher than they already are.By WBUR & NPR
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Federal judge allows resignation offer to go ahead
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6:27The judge ruled that the labor unions filing suit over the offer did not have standing, without deciding on whether the program is legal.By WBUR & NPR
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Best-on-best hockey is back for the first time since 2016 in a unique tournament hosted by the NHL called the 4 Nations Face-Off.By WBUR & NPR
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President Trump says he's directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies.By WBUR & NPR
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How Black women defined the music of the 1990s, form TLC to Destiny's Child
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11:08For Black History Month, we're going through the decades and discussing artists who shaped popular music.By WBUR & NPR
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Trade and immigration at issue as Modi plans meeting with Trump
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6:06India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet with President Trump at the White House later this week.By WBUR & NPR
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Why large cars are a public health hazard, according to one expert
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9:42Four in five cars sold in the United States last year were either SUVs or pickup trucks. That's a far cry from even the 1990s when that number was closer to 25% of all sales.By WBUR & NPR
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Maggots associate the texture of food with taste.By WBUR & NPR
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Eastern Kentucky residents debate rewilding former mine or turning it into a prison
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5:19Activists want to keep the land from becoming another industrial hazard to the area.By WBUR & NPR
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Faith leaders sue Trump administration for allowing immigration arrests in places of worship
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5:40A few days after President Trump took office, he authorized immigration agents to make arrests and target people in schools, hospitals and churches.By WBUR & NPR
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Oscar-nominated short film 'A Lien' tells a wrenching immigration story
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5:43"A Lien" is up for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.By WBUR & NPR
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What Trump's plans to 'take over' Gaza mean for Palestinians and the entire Middle East
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5:35His plans don't include Palestinians, who he says would not have the right to return to Gaza and would be instead relocated to other Arab nations, including Jordan and Egypt.By WBUR & NPR
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Giant schnauzer Monty wins Westminster Dog Show — a first for his breed
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3:38He also won Best in Breed for giant schnauzers and Best in Group for the working group.By WBUR & NPR
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Why millennials are experiencing 'phantom wealth'
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6:44The Millennial age group's net worth has quadrupled in just the past five years. This means the generation is financially better off in the U.S. than any previous groups when they were the same age. However, many report not feeling all that financially secure or wealthy.By WBUR & NPR
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Is it possible — or a good idea — to run the government like a business?
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5:48The idea that running the federal government like a business would improve how it functions and make it more efficient has been around for many decades.By WBUR & NPR
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How big cuts at the Department of Education could affect students and their communities
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5:21The U.S. Department of Education is the latest federal agency to wind up on President Trump’s chopping block.By WBUR & NPR
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A voice speech pathologist explains why Ariana Grande's speaking voice keeps changing
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2:36People have been baffled by the way Ariana Grande changes her speaking voice in interviews.By WBUR & NPR
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In this episode, we dive into a concise breakdown of the Super Bowl and the standout performances that defined it. Host Tim explores the Philadelphia Eagles' impressive victory and how Nick Sirianni's strategic brilliance stole the show. We delve into player performances, highlighting Jalen Hurts' rise and acknowledging Saquon Barkley's monumental …
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Trump administration plans to slash NIH funding stalled
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5:27A judge has put funding cuts on hold for now after 22 states filed a lawsuit Monday.By WBUR & NPR
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