Best The Nerd Server Podcasts (2024)

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#57 REPLAY The Oughtness of Endings 42:32

5h ago42:32

42:32

Back in 2019, before everything got really weird, Coops and Cares recorded this episode about endings. The presenting issue was the Game of Thrones season finale, but it's not really about that. How do you end something? I guess we've been thinking a bit about that around here... Hope you enjoy. More from the archives over on Patreon. You're still …

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Off - Topic August 2023 1:02:11

2h ago1:02:11

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We talk about a few things - acolyte, dune 2, fall guy, and a bunch of other things. It's an hour of free content, what do you want? Ok so Will's mike was all messed up during this one so sorry about that.By Sam & Will

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Fairly Large Announcement 6:22

7d ago6:22

6:22

This is not episode 180. That's still to come. But that'll be the last one. After that, it'll be "So long, and thanks for all the fish." You can listen to back episodes if you join us on Patreon. Support the Show. Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple P…

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#179 Writing, Rabbits and Mooses with Bazookas w/ SD Smith 54:54

8h ago54:54

54:54

Cary has words with fellow writer, SD Smith (Green Ember) - and whaddayaknow? They complain about how hard it is to be a writer, even though they get to live in castles. In fact, it's mandatory. Anyway, the Green Ember series is huge. Find out why and how and what happened next. And check out SD Smith's wares at his website: https://sdsmith.com Sup…

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Masterclass In How To Recruit HRIS And Payroll Talent With Nick Day CEO JGA Recruitment 28:25

1d ago28:25

28:25

In the latest episode of the HRIS Careers Podcast, hosted by Troy Wallace, we had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Day, the CEO of JGA Recruitment. Based in the UK, Nick’s firm specializes in Payroll and HRIS recruiting. Beyond his role at JGA, Nick is also a prolific content creator, hosting the popular The Payroll Podcast and The HR L&D Podcast…

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#178 Love Thy Nerd w/ Ted Turnau 48:13

23d ago48:13

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Cary has words with Dr Ted Turnau, academic, author and fanboy. What does it mean to be a fan, dress up and go to conventions? Is it a form of religion or a rival faith? And what happened with those guys who collected My Little Ponies? Is it high time we learned to Love Thy Nerd? https://lovethynerd.com And check out Oasis of the Imagination: https…

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#177 Psalms Psalms and More Psalms! w/ Christopher Ash 43:01

1M ago43:01

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Cary has words with Christopher. That would be the utterly delightful Christopher Ash, who has just written a massive four-volume work on the Psalms for Crossway that shows us Christ in the Psalms. You can find it here: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-psalms-hcj-5/ Support the Show. Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episod…

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UKG Layoffs : A Thoughtful Analysis And What To Do Next If You Are Impacted 22:13

1M ago22:13

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UKG Layoffs : A Thoughtful Analysis And What To Do Next If You Are Impacted. We dig into the 2200 employee layoff at UKG over the 4th of July Holiday. We discuss: Timing (was it because of a FedEx email requesting the return of company property?) The Anatomy Of A Merger (Kronos and Ultimate). US employee impact (Is UKG trying to offshore to reduce …

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VR Talk: Quest 3 Eye Tracking, PSVR2, and MORE 42:34

2M ago42:34

42:34

VR Podcast covering Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest 3s lite, and GAMES!! 0:00 VR Podcast Intro 1:00 VR Q&As 2:24 Episode 100 IS COMING!!! 2:48 Is FOV getting any better? 4:23 BEST VR Memories?? 6:42 The Beginning was MAGICAL 8:08 Most EMBARRASSING Moment? 10:25 Jay PUNCHED Nat??? 11:22 App Lab Games? 14:18 VR NEWS 14:45 GTA San Andreas... AGAIN??? 17:19 Qu…

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#176 Is the Book of Job funny? w/ Ellie Wiener 51:53

1M ago51:53

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Cary has words with Ellie Wiener, a young ancient linguist whose bluff was called and she found herself researching a PhD on the Book of Job. Cary wonders if the beginning is so tragic it teeters over into comedy. And when God speaks to Job, is He sarcastic? Ellie has some thoughts. Support the Show. Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access…

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A THRILLING Shooter on Quest 2 & 3 11:48

2M ago11:48

11:48

Meta Quest 3 Games: Strike Rush PVP Shooter CHECK OUT STRIKE RUSH HERE: https://www.meta.com/experiences/7224231090949496/ DETAILS FROM THE DEV: Strike Rush delivers an immersive, VR first-person shooter experience like no other! 💥 Engage in thrilling 4v4 multiplayer battles, leaping from jump pad to jump pad in dynamic arenas. 🔫 Bring your AI comp…

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Knife Of Dreams - Part 10 33:03

2M ago33:03

33:03

Knife Of Dreams - Part 10 by Sam & WillBy Sam & Will

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#175 Why Politics is NOT downstream from Culture w/ Dr Graham Shearer 52:36

2M ago52:36

52:36

Cary has words with Dr Graham Shearer about politics following his talk entitled: “Contemporary Politics and the Crisis of the Spiritual Sense”. Turns out politics is not downstream from culture, as Cary had often assumed. Who knew? Well, Dr Graham knew. He's a Lecturer in Theology at Union Theological College, Belfast, so I guess he would, right? …

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Talent Aquisition Tech Stack For The Rest Of Us With Tim Sackett 39:07

2M ago39:07

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Welcome to the HRIS Careers Podcast (https://hriscareers.com/podcast) In this episode, we feature Tim Sackett, a 20-year HR/Recruiting Talent Pro with a Master’s in HR and a SHRM-SCP. Tim is the President at HRU Technical Resources. He is a prolific writer and speaker on all things HR, with extensive knowledge in Talent Acquisition and the technolo…

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#174 The Rest is Baxter (with Rev Ash Carter) 53:10

3M ago53:10

53:10

Cary and (Rev Ash) Carter have words about the life and times of an extraordinary man: Richard Baxter. He lived from 1615 until 1691, and went from preaching to Parliament on a day of repentance for executing the King - to being imprisoned for being a theological troublemaker. What can we learn from his life, ministry and truly voluminous writings,…

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How To Solve Non-Desked Worker Communication With Nico Benezon CEO of Humand 54:15

3M ago54:15

54:15

Welcome to the HRIS Careers podcast hosted by Troy Wallace. In today's episode, we have an inspiring interview with Nico Benenzon, Co-Founder of Humand.co, a Y Combinator Class of '22 company, focuses on solving the problem of non-desked employees. Nico shares his journey of building the company, the challenges he faced, and how Humand.co is making…

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#173 Turn Your Life Up To Eleven (With Elizabeth Oldfield) 47:53

3M ago47:53

47:53

Cary has words with author, podcaster, failed atheist and former Director of Theos, Elizabeth Oldfield who looks at the seven deadly sins in her new book, Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times. Support the Show. Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary…

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Knife Of Dreams - Part 9 31:42

3M ago31:42

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Will and Sam Wrap up the Shaido Subplot and start the beginning of the end of Elaine's succession.By Sam & Will

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Boolean But Were Afraid To Ask With Gabi Preston Phypers 53:33

3M ago53:33

53:33

In this episode of the HRIS Careers podcast, host Troy Wallace interviews Gabi Preston-Phypers, co-founder of the AI Boolean Search Tool for Recruiters called TooledUpRacoons.com. Gabi shares insights about her career journey, her innovative technology, and how it helps recruiters. Don't miss out on learning about: Putting a "hug or cuddle" around …

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Become a Pirate in this Quest 3 Game with LUCY LIU!! 21:01

4M ago21:01

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Quest 3 VR Gaming Podcast: The Pirate Queen w Lucy Liu interview of Indie Developer Eloise Singer of Singer Studios GET THE GAME HERE: https://www.meta.com/experiences/5420468924659233/ Learn More Here: https://www.thepiratequeengame.com/ Watch the featured playthrough here: @99THVR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRZOOgQQYrE 0:00 VR Podcast Intro …

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Max Mustard Needs to find It's Ketchup | Quest 3 Game REVIEW 34:37

4M ago34:37

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VR Podcast: The Review of Max Mustard on Quest 2 and Quest 3 The Game In Question: https://www.meta.com/experiences/5269080709783454/ Try Pop Quest Adventure FREE instead? https://www.meta.com/experiences/6713198148701023/ 0:00 VR Podcast Intro 0:41 What is Max Mustard?? 1:33 What is the Storyline? 2:27 First Impressions 3:22 This game is NOT ASTRO…

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#172 Practically Protestant (In Every Way) (With Rhys Laverty) 46:54

3M ago46:54

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What is Protestantism? And why are Protestants reluctant to use the term about themselves? Is it useful anymore? Rhys Laverty should know. He is Editor in Chief at Ad Fontes, Managing Editor at Davenant Press, and Director of Communications at the Davenant Institute. Find him and his work here: https://thenewalbion.substack.com/ Support the Show. U…

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Off Topic April 2024 41:18

3M ago41:18

41:18

Sam and Will discuss Fallout and the Three Body problem among other thingsBy Sam & Will

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Can Your HRIS Skills Transfer To A New Career In Salesforce? 1:03:37

3M ago1:03:37

1:03:37

In this episode of the HRIS Careers podcast https://hriscareers.com/podcast, host Troy Wallace interviews Bradley Rice, founder of Talent Stacker and expert in the Salesforce platform. They discuss the parallels between HRIS and Salesforce careers, the transferable skills involved, and Bradley's journey into the Salesforce ecosystem. Bradley provid…

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#171 Drinking Your Culture Through a Straw (With Nate Morgan Locke) 52:17

4M ago52:17

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Cooper, Cary and Morgan Locke talk about The State of the Culture, art, entertainment, distraction, addiction and whether dopamine is all that. Plus some EXCITING new jingles... Referring to this article: https://www.honest-broker.com/p/the-state-of-the-culture-2024 And mentioning The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt https://amzn.to/44c7PIz Sup…

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Knife Of Dreams - Part 6 43:20

5M ago43:20

43:20

Knife Of Dreams - Part 6 by Sam & WillBy Sam & Will

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Where Did All the Good VR Games Go? 34:25

5M ago34:25

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Why do all VR games SUCK on Quest2/Quest 3 now? Check out the VR/gaming channels we mentioned this episode: Play PSVR2 The Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@gamingisinsession Ruff Talk VR: https://www.youtube.com/@UC60hFqZ6W_YtjftAWphvGlA Gaming Historian: https://www.youtube.com/@GamingHistorian 0:00 VR Podcast Intro 1:07 Q&A: Is Quest 2 Holding Q…

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Lou Sylaj: From Finance To Consulting Firm Founder and CEO 58:47

4M ago58:47

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In this episode of the HRIS Careers Podcast, we sit down with Lou Sylaj, the Founder and CEO of ATS Consulting. Specializing in the UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) ecosystem, ATS Consulting has rapidly expanded to a team of over 60 experts under Lou's leadership. Join us for this inspirational and educational interview with Lou Sylaj, and see what it t…

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#170 Questioning Faith (With Randy Newman) 55:29

4M ago55:29

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Cary has words with friend of the show, Randy Newman, author of Questioning Evangelism, Mere Evangelism and a new book about spiritual journey called, Questioning Faith. This is a conversation about how God uses us despite our terrible attempts at evangelism, and how non-believers are often stopped in their tracks by unexpected things. And it turns…

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HRIS Careers Podcast: Why You Should Listen (Trailer) 4:38

4M ago4:38

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Welcome to the HRIS Careers Podcast! Hosted by Troy Wallace, an HRIS practitioner with over 25 years of experience, this podcast is the go-to resource for anyone involved or interested in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Whether you're a current HRIS professional, an aspiring one, or even looking to hire HRIS talent, this podcast offers …

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A Brief History Of HRIS: Client Server To AI And Everything In-between With Troy Wallace 52:41

4M ago52:41

52:41

A Brief History Of HRIS: Client Server To AI And Everything In-between With Troy Wallace. Send us a Text Message. If you have HRIS roles to fill you can post your job to HRISCareers.com for free. If you are an HRIS professional submit your profile and sign up for Job Alerts at HRISCareers.com. If you want to be on the podcast fill out the form at h…

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Knife Of Dreams- Part 5 33:48

5M ago33:48

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Walk talk about chapters 18-22 in Knife of DreamsBy Sam & Will

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Composting Bread - March 2024 Off Topic 46:36

5M ago46:36

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In Which The Last Airbender, True Detective, Halo: the series, Dune 2, and some other randomness - March 2024 Off Topic EpisodeBy Sam & Will

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REPLAY EASTER SPECIAL: #139 Did Jesus Descend Into Hell? 47:04

5M ago47:04

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From November 2022. Cooper and Cary have words about THAT line in the Apostles' Creed. What exactly was Jesus doing between his death and resurrection? https://journal.rts.edu/article/he-descended-into-hell/ Support the show Support the Show. Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing…

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Knife Of Dreams - Part 4 38:28

6M ago38:28

38:28

Knife Of Dreams - Part 4 by Sam & WillBy Sam & Will

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Off Topic & Mail Bag - January 2024 56:42

6M ago56:42

56:42

Yes, this is coming out in February - it took me a while to find the time to edit it. Thanks for your patience! We will be coming up with more book episodes in March. Thanks for your support!By Sam & Will

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The TOP VR Shooter LAUNCHES on the Quest 2 & 3 Store!! 30:29

7M ago30:29

30:29

Quest 2 and Quest 3 Get GHOSTS OF TABOR in full release launch today!! 25% OFF Ghosts of Tabor: https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/jaybratt/7614022262006379/ 0:00 Welcome Back COMBAT WAFFLES 0:42 Tell us Your Journey 1:58 LAUNCHED ON QUEST STORE!!! 2:17 GoT Hits $10MIL 3:18 Leave a Legacy 4:19 What will Official Store CHANGE? 5:52 Combat's NEXT GA…

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Jay Saw WILD VR at CES w Quest 3, Pimax & Apple Vision Pro Knockoffs 35:10

7M ago35:10

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Quest 3 & VR Podcast discussing Apple Vision Pro Release Date, Pre Orders, Launch Price, VR Games and MORE!! 0:00 VR Podcast Intro 1:16 SPICY Question? 4:08 Movies as VR Games? 5:14 VR at CES 7:36 When will Quest 2 Support Drop?? 9:18 If DOGS Used VR?? 9:39 Apple and SPATIAL Computing? 11:43 Pick Your Poison!! 12:31 BoboVR's Reputation? 15:06 VR Ne…

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#169 Farewell, 2023 50:34

8M ago50:34

50:34

Well, that was 2023. Join James and Barry as they choose their favourite episodes, dive into the C&C mailbag, and talk about their favourite books, films, tv, podcasts, and moments of 2023. Pull up a cocoa, recline by the glowing hearth, and - sure, go ahead - stoke the auld acquaintance, as we see out another year together. Support the Show. Unloc…

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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Our TOP VR Games, Your Quest 3 Questions 49:44

8M ago49:44

49:44

We answer YOUR Quest 3 and Christmas Questions, Talk about our top VR Games of 2023 and MORE 0:00 Podcast Intro 1:25 Q&A Section 1:37 Where Jay gets those Quest cat ears 3:04 How long does it take to edit a video? 5:35 Where would we live if we could live anywhere? 10:06: How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? 12:03 What…

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Quest 3 Elite Strap Recall? Janky VR Games 34:15

8M ago34:15

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Your VR and Quest 3 Podcast: This week we discuss the Meta Quest Elite Strap w Battery and it being internally recalled at Best Buy, the Janky VR Games we're forced to suffer through and MORE!!! 0:00 VR Podcast Intro 1:37 Q&A From YOU 2:00 AGE Limits in VR 6:08 How Much VR Do WE DO?? 8:45 Q&A Questions and Lost Episodes 9:27 News: Quest 3 Elite Str…

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