Best The Boat Geeks Podcasts (2024)

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Bruce Bateau - 48° North Sailing Magazine 47:17

2M ago47:17

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The Boat Geeks #26 - Bruce Bateau - Small Boat Cruising, Writer "Close to the Water" Recorded 9.8.24 at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Bruce is a small boat cruiser, and his enthusiasm is contagious. He has cruised Row Bird, his 18-foot open row/sail boat, from the Columbia River to the Broughtons. And much like the title of his stories in …

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Dave Upthegrove - King County Council 15:15

2M ago15:15

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The Boat Geeks #25 - Dave Upthegrove (candidate for WA State Public Lands Commissioner) Recorded 10.10.24 at the NMTA Marina & Boatyard Conference For Dave, running for State Lands Commissioner is the culmination of a life and career focused on environmental and natural resources issues, not a stepping stone to higher office. Recorded on location a…

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Captain Peter Wilcox - Decarb the Inside Passage 24:43

2M ago24:43

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The Boat Geeks #24 - Capt. Peter Wilcox (Inside Passage Decarbonization Project) Recorded 9.7.24 at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Captain Peter and First Mate Bridget Bayer are living proof you can 100% use renewable diesel on your boat. They have taken their vessel Ama Natura to Alaska every summer for 16 years. And during that entire tim…

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Sean Kooman - Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding 22:44

2M ago22:44

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The Boat Geeks #23 - Sean Kooman (Lead Boat Building Instructor) Recorded 9.6.24 at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival In 2011, Sean became a wood boat building instructor at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding. Since 2015 he has been the lead instructor, training hundreds of new boat builders in the art of wood boat building. Recorded …

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Abbey Molyneux - Boat Yard Owner 22:35

3M ago22:35

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The Boat Geeks #22 - Abbey Molyneux (Boat Yard Owner) Recorded 9.7.24 at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival After honing her craft over eight years, learning from one of the top boat builders in the UK, Abbey set out on her own and established her own boat yard outside of Norfolk on the east coast of England. Recorded on location in the Fisheri…

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End of the Road to Zero 1:12:13

3M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

We follow up our Q&A episode to announce the winner the giveaway! We also have another big announcement for the podcast Q.Q Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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Sam Devlin - Devlin Boat Company 23:52

3M ago23:52

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The Boat Geeks #21 - Sam Devlin (Devlin Boat Company) Recorded 9.8.24 at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival After attending 46 years in a row, Sam Devlin and his Devlin-designed and built boats are a time honored tradition at North America's largest gathering of wood boat enthusiasts. Recorded on location in the Fisheries Supply "Live at the Wo…

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Obioma Oji - BlueTree Boat Builders 30:05

3M ago30:05

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The Boat Geeks #20 - Obioma Oji (BlueTree Boat Builders) Recorded 9.8.24 at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival As part of the European Women in Boat Building contingent that came over for the festival, "Obi" brought her expertise in pioneering sustainable wooden boat building in the UK with her new company, BlueTree Boat Builders. Recorded on l…

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Jesse Wiegel Returns - Northwest Maritime Center 21:59

3M ago21:59

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The Boat Geeks #19 - Jesse Wiegel (R2AK, Seventy 48, and WA360 Race Boss) Recorded 9.6.24 at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Jesse stops by the tent to announce the "all new" WA360, brought back by the Northwest Maritime Center for 2025. Recorded on location in the Fisheries Supply "Live at the Wooden Boat Festival Stage" during the 2024 Por…

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Richard Lauridsen - Hawaiian Chieftain 40:42

4M ago40:42

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The Boat Geeks #18 - Richard Lauridsen (Chief Operating Officer, Hawaiian Chieftain) Recorded 07.23.24 As an educator and sailor, Richard became enthralled with tall ships the day he saw the Lady Washington emerge from a shroud of fog while sailing in the San Juan Islands. He combined his love of teaching and sailing by first becoming a sailing ins…

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Broken Dreams and Melted Ice Cream - Q & A with the Average Nerds 1:48:18

4M ago1:48:18

1:48:18

We're back celebrating our 75th episode answering a few questions from some of our listeners! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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Betsy Davis - Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding 1:10:58

5M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

The Boat Geeks #17 - Betsy Davis (Executive Director, Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding) Recorded 06.26.24 Betsy has been at the helm of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding for many years, and has helped chart tremendous growth and expansion including the new Marine Systems Program. She also happens to own the classic MV Glory Be, a 1…

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Rick Henson - ValvTect Marine Fuels 30:45

6M ago30:45

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The Boat Geeks #16 - Rick Henson (ValvTect/MRT Products) Recorded 05.29.24 As Regional Sales Manager for ValvTect Marine Fuels, Rick knows a lot about the gas and diesel we put in our boats. Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Daeron and Darren take a deep dive into the world of boating…

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Kevin Ritz - Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding 56:06

6M ago56:06

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The Boat Geeks #15 - Kevin Ritz (ABYC Master Technician) Recorded 05.23.24 Kevin, an ABYC Master Technician and Marine Systems Program Director at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, turned his own family tragedy into a mission to prevent other tragedies and save lives. After losing his son to Electric Shock Drowning in 1999, he became a w…

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Nerds on a Boat 1:30:46

7M ago1:30:46

1:30:46

The Nerds are back and share their experiences on the Disney Wish! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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Harley Matlock - United States Coast Guard 1:01:52

7M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

The Boat Geeks #14 - Harley Matlock (United States Coast Guard) Recorded 04.23.24 Master Chief Harley Matlock, Officer in Charge of the USCG Cutter Osprey home ported in Port Townsend, has been in the Coast Guard for 28 years! Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, your hosts Darren and Da…

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Mark Bunzel - Waggoner Cruising Guide 1:20:47

8M ago1:20:47

1:20:47

The Boat Geeks #13 - Mark Bunzel (Publisher, Editor) Recorded 04.12.24 Mark Bunzel has been traveling from Olympia to Alaska every Summer for the last 13 years updating the Waggoner Cruising Guide. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Waggoner. Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest,…

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Peter Knowles - Travels With Geordie 1:14:05

8M ago1:14:05

1:14:05

The Boat Geeks #12 - Peter Knowles (Travels With Geordie) Recorded 04.05.24 Peter Knowles of the popular YouTube channel "Travels with Geordie" joins The Boat Geeks to discuss his obsession with classic wood boats of the Ed Monk variety, and the past, present, and future of his traveling adventures. Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Tow…

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George Harris - Northwest Marine Trade Association 1:19:37

9M ago1:19:37

1:19:37

The Boat Geeks #11 - George Harris (President/CEO, NMTA) Recorded 03.08.24 The Northwest Marine Trade Association produces the Seattle Boat Show, the largest boat show on the west coast. But they do so much more the rest of the year ensuring our region has the healthiest recreational marine economy possible. Recorded aboard their floating studio in…

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Nico Jensen and Aaron Wenholz - Longship Marine 1:08:06

9M ago1:08:06

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The Boat Geeks #10 - Nico Jensen and Aaron Wenholz (Longship Marine) Recorded 3.7.24 Nico and Aaron are one of the busiest couples you will ever meet. In addition to running Longship Marine - one of the last remaining Marine Supply/Consignment stores in Washington - they also restore old wooden boats and are remodeling the original Sons of Norway H…

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Jake Beattie - Northwest Maritime Center 52:29

9M ago52:29

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The Boat Geeks #9 - Jake Beattie (CEO, "Boat Dork") Recorded 2.12.24 The headwaters of the Northwest Maritime Center began in the '70s when some friends who loved wooden boats decided to create a gathering for other wood boat lovers. That little inauspicious gathering turned into the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival - the second largest in the wo…

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Darren Austin - OnBuoy Guest Moorage 46:25

9M ago46:25

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The Boat Geeks #8 - Darren Austin (Founder, OnBuoy SPC) Recorded 2.1.24 How many times have you seen private buoys and docks just sitting there empty and unused, while you've had a challenge finding available guest moorage? Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, The Boat Geeks take another…

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Matt Steverson - The Duracell Project 59:32

9M ago59:32

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The Boat Geeks #7 - Matt Steverson (Shipwright, The Duracell Project) Recorded 2.19.24 Rebuilding a legendary Open 60 race boat requires many skills, a lot of perseverance, and for husband and wife Matt and Janneke, a leap of faith. Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, your hosts Darren …

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Tier List Part 2s: Electric Boogaloo 1:56:27

10M ago1:56:27

1:56:27

Join the Nerds as they create a tier list of some of their favorite sequel movies! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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Kirsten Neuschäfer - Winner of the 2022/23 Golden Globe Race 1:24:11

10M ago1:24:11

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The Boat Geeks #6 - Kirsten Neuschäfer (South African Sailor, Cyclist, Adventurer) Recorded 03.09.24 Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, your hosts Darren and Daeron take a deep dive into the world of boating. In this episode The Boat Geeks welcome Kirsten Neuschäfer, history-making Sai…

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Chuck Laguna - H2Out 36:55

10M ago36:55

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The Boat Geeks #5 - Chuck Laguna (Owner, H2Out) Recorded 12.29.23 Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, Washington, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, your hosts Darren and Daeron take a deep dive into the world of boating. D&D welcome to the show Chuck Laguna, owner of H2Out. Chuck discusses the award-winning Fuel Guard, an i…

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Bruce Schwab - OceanPlanet Energy 1:24:05

10M ago1:24:05

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The Boat Geeks #4 - Bruce Schwab (Vendee Globe, OceanPlanet Energy) Recorded 1.25.24 Placing 9th in the 2004/05 Vendee Globe race, Bruce Schwab became the first American to successfully complete a solo around the world race, becoming the 240th person to ever achieve the feat of circumnavigation (and then he did it again a few years later!). Recorde…

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Nerdpardy: Valentines Couples Edition 1:24:10

10M ago1:24:10

1:24:10

As Valentines Month comes to an end, the Average Nerd Network plays a special edition of Nerdpardy. The Nerds are joined by The Average Magic's, Lisa and The Op-Ed Average (OA Podcast)'s, Monica and Anna. Play along with Av+Anna vs. Juan+Lisa vs. Jay+Monica and see which couple takes it all! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpod…

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Jesse Wiegel - Northwest Maritime Center 1:09:02

11M ago1:09:02

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The Boat Geeks #3 - Jesse Wiegel (Race Boss, R2AK) Recorded 12.27.23 The Race to Alaska? "It’s like the Iditarod, on a boat, with a chance of drowning, being run down by a freighter, or eaten by a grizzly bear. There are squalls, killer whales, tidal currents that run upwards of 20 miles an hour, and some of the most beautiful scenery on earth." Re…

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Bob Wise - Recreational Boating Association of Washington 47:44

11M ago47:44

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The Boat Geeks #2 - Bob Wise (President, Recreational Boating Association of Washington) Recorded 11.14.23 Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, your hosts Darren and Daeron take a deep dive into the world of boating. This episode: The two D's talk with Bob Wise, President of the Recreati…

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Jennifer Silva Redmond - Honeymoon at Sea 1:14:48

11M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

The Boat Geeks #1 - Jennifer Silva Redmond (Author, Liveaboard Sailor) Recorded 10.29.23 Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, your hosts Darren and Daeron take a deep dive into the world of boating. This episode: It's the premiere podcast of The Boat Geeks with Jennifer Silva Redmond, au…

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An Average 2023 Favorites & Shaderettes 1:43:21

11M ago1:43:21

1:43:21

Join the Nerds as they recap 2023's high's and low's. From TV Shows & Movies to Music & Food, we start off the year with some hot takes and some mild ones in this first episode of 2024! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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Average Network Holiday Feud! 1:25:59

1y ago1:25:59

1:25:59

The nerds are joined by the above average ladies of the OA Podcast and the Average Magic Podcast! Special guests; Lisa, Monica, and Anna join us in a boyz vs girlz holiday game of Average Feud! We also steal a few segments from their podcasts as well. Find out if we think the guy who chose Funko Pops over his wife truly is the a$$hole and see what …

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Thanksgiving Draft 1:16:05

1y ago1:16:05

1:16:05

Happy Turkey Day everyone! Join the nerds as they compete to see who can draft the best Thanksgiving meal! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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Average Nerdpardy VI with Av, Dav & Jav 1:16:49

1y ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Find out what other podcasts the guys would want to start, TMI "since they've been gone" and listen to another average game of nerdpardy. Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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Heart of the Cards 1:23:41

1y ago1:23:41

1:23:41

Lisa from The Average Magic Podcast is back! Join us as we talk about learning how to play the new Disney Lorcana and One Piece Trading Card Games (TCG), The thrill of opening booster packs, what our "Grail" cards are and more... Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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Anotha Con 1:33:00

1+ y ago1:33:00

1:33:00

The Nerds are re-joined by one of the founding fathers of the pod, ToysRUsKid aka Jorge! Join the nerds as they talk about their experience at this year's San Diego ComicCon, Funko Fundays, and see why Juan now hates electric scooters all on this episode of the Average Nerd! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpod…

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Across The Average-Verse 1:28:06

1+ y ago1:28:06

1:28:06

All right, let's do this one last time. My name is Mikey Mic. I was created by a bunch of average guys who talk about nerdy things, and for this episode they discuss their views on the movie, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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We're Running Out Of Clever Titles 1:41:12

1+ y ago1:41:12

1:41:12

We're changing things up a bit and are going to have a potpourri of different topics to talk about in this episode. Join the nerds as they talk about the current state of sports, video games, and upcoming blockbuster movies on this episode of The Average Nerd! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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Since We've Been Gone 1:23:19

1+ y ago1:23:19

1:23:19

The Average host himself, Juan, returns as the nerds catch up and fill you in on what they've been up to since they've been gone. Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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50 Shades and Faves of 2022 1:28:05

2y ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Happy New Year! Gong Hei Fat Choy! Novi God! The Average Nerds delve deep into their favorites and not-so-favorites of 2022. From Movies and TV Shows to Meals and Moments. Enjoy the ride and be sure to share your shades and faves of 2022! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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Nerdpardy: Extra Life 2022 Edition 1:16:25

2y ago1:16:25

1:16:25

Dave hosts a game of Nerdpardy during the Nerds Unite Extra Life fundraiser livestream, where champion DJ Cazius Clay defends his title against CollectorClint of The Dorksmen & Jay of The Average Nerds. Who will walk away during this two-round bout? Enjoy as you play along! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpod…

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The Average State of Collecting, 2022 1:24:49

2y ago1:24:49

1:24:49

With Juan on leave, it shows that he trusts the nerds a lot to leave the podcast in their hands. This is the one where Jay, Av & Dave try to stay on the rails to talk about the state of collecting and their views on the hobby. Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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MCU Phase 4 Choop Choop Choop 1:33:43

2y ago1:33:43

1:33:43

The one where they rank MCU Phase 4. Choop choop choop! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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Average Spoopiness 1:22:03

2y ago1:22:03

1:22:03

Happy Halloween from the Average Nerds! Join us as we review Marvel's Werewolf By Night, do a tier list of some of our favorite Halloween candies, and take a 'stab' at our Halloween trivia all on this episode of The Average Nerd! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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The Most Magical Draft On Earth 1:23:56

2+ y ago1:23:56

1:23:56

The Average Nerds are joined by a very special above average guest, Lisa! Join us as we recount the magical journey of the D23 conference, get excited as we anticipate what to expect on our upcoming voyage on the Disney Wish, and see who everyone picks to join their Disney dream team! All this and more on this episode of the Average Nerd! Follow us…

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Wel-Con Back! 1:17:35

2+ y ago1:17:35

1:17:35

The Average Nerds took a trip to San Diego Comic-Con and talk about all the fun they had at the con, meeting up with other Funatics, and experiencing the return of Funko Fundays! Plus, see which two nerds are now officially Funko Spiritual Royalty all on this episode of the Average Nerd! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpod…

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Average Family Game Knight 1:20:49

2+ y ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Come kick off the season premiere with the Average Nerds as they have their first annual Family Game Knight! Play along and see if you can answer the questions faster than these average game contestants on this episode of the Average Nerd! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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Bye Jorge. You Bastard 1:09:55

2+ y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Join the Average Nerds as we bid farewell to one of the founding fathers of our podcast. The Toys R Us Kid is all grown up. Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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Multiverse of Ehh..ness 1:25:34

2+ y ago1:25:34

1:25:34

*SPOILER WARNING* The Average Nerds give their review on Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness! Find out who are in our Nerdverse Illuminati, play some multiversal games, and find out who won last episodes Star Wars Draft on this episode of The Average Nerd! Follow us on IG @averagenerdpodBy The Average Nerd

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