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Fake Nerd Podcast

Fake Nerds

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A weekly pop culture podcast that tries to put a positive voice out into the zeitgeist. The fake nerds talk news, reviews and interviews with the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.
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The Reel Score

Fake Nerds

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A monthly show about the power and importance of film music. On The Reel Score, we discuss how the score contributes to the movie while looking at film music's history, theme composition, and how it's changed over the years.
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A fandom exploration podcast! Every week Brandon T. McClure of the Fake Nerd Podcast sits down with the co-host of a geek centric podcast and talks to them about how the podcast has influenced their perception of fandom!
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Welcome to Movie Nerds with Russel Lolacher and Kyle Wells! We dive deep into the captivating world of films, unravelling the rich tapestry of cinema history, one theme at a time. From classic noir to modern blockbusters to the films of Clint Eastwood, Russel and Kyle bring their movie knowledge, opinions and passionate discussions to every episode. Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or just looking for your next movie night pick, Movie Nerds is your ultimate guide. Tune in for insightful a ...
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Welcome to "Just a Little Podcast". I read comics, indulge in nerdy content, but more importantly, I podcast all things geek. From movies, comics, rumors, ideas and our opinions. I love talking about Marvel, DC, Anime, and Video Games. I don't know it all, but I do know a little about everything.
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Bus One Trivia

Bus One Trivia

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Welcome aboard Bus One! 🚌 We're on a never-ending road trip, and we've gotta kill the time somehow... why not with trivia? Each week, one nerd prepares an hour of trivia for three other nerds based on a surprise topic. But stay on your toes, because there's always one fake answer presented... use your CHALLENGE to reveal the truth! Wanna join the fun? Check out busonetrivia.com, follow @busonetrivia on socials, or email us at [email protected]. And if you're hardcore, join our Discord serv ...
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After the Blip

Fake Nerd Production

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Fan-made companion podcast set in the world of the MCU. In 2018, Thanos snapped his fingers and re-shaped life on Earth. In 2023, the Avengers were able to revive Thanos’ victims, but the years in between have left their mark. Hosts Chip Ewing and Scott Higgins dissect the shifts happening in their lives and the world at large with those who vanished now returned. One of them was blipped and the other remained, so together they will traverse the most important and timely conversations from t ...
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🔊 What Sets Us Apart: At Swollen Nerd, we pride ourselves on hosting a diverse range of podcasts, catering to various interests and niches. Whether you're into midgets on Instagram, fake moon landings, spiritual awakenings, or anything in between, we have a podcast that's tailor-made for you. We empower our community to begin their own journey into themselves...spooky. 🌐 Join Our Community: Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube today @Swollen Nerd, and let your podcast journey begin! 🚀🎧
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Intrigue

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Ben Lewis unravels the tangled story of a Christian billionaire family, stolen relics, fake treasures and the scholar turned sleuth who exposed the scandal of biblical proportions. Intrigue: 'Jaw-dropping', 'gripping', 'bingeable,' 'thrilling' - dramatic true stories and investigations that reveal how the world really works.
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Daniel Kunz from the Nerd Entrepreneurs team interviews the best and brightest startup founders and experts so you can be ahead of the curve with your own venture. Discover how you can quickly validate your startup idea, find problem - solution - fit and acquire your first customers so you can focus on building something that will drive revenue and profits and ultimately grow to become the business you’ve always dreamed of.
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(Formerly titled THIS IS THE END: POP CULTURE & COLLAPSE.) For many people, the years 2020 and 2021 have felt like the intersections of fictional dystopias and real-life dystopias, between systems collapse and personal collapse. Join the Pop Mythologist as he uses pop culture to explore the many connections between real-life dystopias, the collapse of societal systems, and the individual lives affected by those systems, all viewed through the lens of movies, books, comics, games, and TV show ...
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So Sue Me!

Joel Von Hengst, Esq.

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“So Sue Me…” Answering the legal questions about nerd and pop culture you never knew you needed to know. We bring a real attorney to answer real questions about really fake things. Could Harry Potter sue Hogwarts? Does Frodo have an enforceable contract? Did Ariel breach her contract with Ursula? We bring entertaining education about the law, the fantasy, and everything in between.
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Pablo Torre Finds Out

Pablo Torre, Le Batard & Friends

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Follow Pablo down the rabbit hole, well beyond the game — every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday — on his award-winning podcast/TV show. You’ll get a deep-dive "talkumentary" episode, reported by Pablo and Curiosity Correspondents like Emmy-winning comedian Wyatt Cenac and Oscar-winning director Ezra Edelman, answering urgent questions such as: Are you smarter than an NFL quarterback? Does Giannis intentionally miss free throws to win free chicken for fans? And why does the FBI director play so ...
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True Crime Campfire

True Crime Campfire

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Join hosts Katie and Whitney for a different kind of true crime podcast. You can start with season 1, The Puppet Master and the Prince of Darkness, a deep dive into the most bizarre murder case you've never heard of. Or start with season 2, which covers a different stranger-than-fiction story each week. This bingeworthy show combines meticulous research with a refreshing mix of comic relief and seamless storytelling. There's plenty of room around the campfire--come help us roast murderers an ...
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GEEKING OUT

Shades & Sketch

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Shades and Sketch bring their GEEKING OUT Command Outpost [GOCO] to every corner of the multiverse. Tune in as they GEEK OUT over new and classic movies, video games, and TV that continues to inspire, shape, and sometimes disappoint us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out. We do “adult” differently. -About Daren and ...
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The award-winning Elemental Series reaches its thrilling conclusion with... AIR trivia! 🌬️ Alec takes Aidan, Cameron, and Cooper up where the air is clear to ask them questions about it! What (or... who?) causes wind? Who were the first people to use air power? Will someone finally use the vacuum mechanic??? Find out right now if you click the play…
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He was the Bill James of basketball. A cocky forefather of sports analytics who saw numbers as colors. Whose book, "Basketball Heaven," helped usher in the three-point era. And who failed. But Martin Manley also left behind a map, ranging from X-Files to his mother-in-law to the path toward the most efficient life... and death. Reporters Nick Altsc…
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He is one of the most disturbing and unapologetic filmmakers in Hollywood, from creating "Requiem for a Dream" to choosing conquistador sci-fi over Batman. But director Darren Aronofsky's new movie — "Caught Stealing," starring Austin Butler as a former MLB prospect — is a departure. Toward optimism; nostalgia; and Cheez. (Because, as any real New …
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Linda and Laura explore the concept of 'Stranger Danger' from their childhoods in the 70s and 80s, discussing how it shaped their perceptions of safety and fear. They delve into the misplaced fears surrounding strangers versus the real threats in Trump's America. The discussion also touches on the role of media in shaping public perception, the com…
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In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Tom Oord, who's in the middle of writing what might be the first ever systematic theology with "love" right there in the title. We dove deep into how systematic theology actually works - you know, the difference between someone like Wayne Grudem who treats the Bible like a collection of proof text…
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The host of “The Adam Friedland Show” is here to come out of the closet as the secret inspiration for one of PTFO’s most controversial episodes. Also: Pablo and Adam’s (real) LSAT scores; loving Kobe; telling Kobe how your ass tastes; @perfectbooties; if LeBron is the Millennial Michael Jordan; the secrets of good interviewing; calling Tony Kornhei…
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Home is the one place in the world that’s ours and ours alone. It’s the place we’re meant to feel completely safe and comfortable. The warm, beating heart of our lives. So when that sacred space is violated, where does that leave us? Can we ever really feel safe again? This is the story of one of the strangest home invasions ever investigated, and …
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If you’ve been asking Pablo to discuss Jeffrey Epstein… this episode is for you. The NFLPA’s election of a new executive director, David White, has brought a new level of spin, and denial, about a major scandal — and cover-up — during his tenure atop SAG-AFTRA. So PTFO summons Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio back for a fourth (!) installment of the…
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In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the work of film legend Gene Hackman. Using 1975's Night Moves and 1992's Unforgiven as conversation starters, they share their history with watching Gene Hackman movies, what makes him standout and defines him as an actor, how his career changed over time, and some of our favs (and not so fav…
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In another edition of Share & Tell, Pablo, Katie Nolan, and Michael Cruz Kayne dissect an evening they spent together; the secrets of taping comedy specials; vasectomies; peak Britney Spears; and the legend of Alonzo “Hamburger” Jones. Plus: mewing, boofing, rooves, Wendy Wetface, Japanese Student No. 9 and Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp. • Previously…
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Linda and Laura delve into the complexities of healthcare, particularly focusing on the implications of vaccination choices, personal health experiences, and the intersection of science and politics. They discuss Linda's belief that Trump will take away her healthcare, the impact of political decisions on healthcare funding, and the importance of p…
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Not since the Greco-Roman period has sculpture mattered this much in sports. And Jerry Saltz — the Pulitzer Prize-winning senior art critic for New York magazine — has zero idea who Dwyane Wade is. Which is precisely why we asked the erstwhile Jewish Cowboy (we'll explain) to evaluate our athletic Bronze Age, from Michael Jordan to Cristiano Ronald…
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No is a powerful word. It can stop a naughty dog in its tracks, it can get you out of a night out with friends when you just want to rot in your bed, and most of all, it’s supposed to mean something when you don’t want anything to do with someone romantically. Unfortunately for society, some people can’t handle being told no. It fills them with unf…
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The story of basketball cannot be told without Oscar Schmidt, the greatest scorer to never play in the NBA. Pablo travels to Florida for a sit-down with a legend whose impact on the game — like his laugh — still echoes today. (This episode originally aired March 14, 2024.) • Subscribe to Pablo's Substack for exclusive access, documents and invites …
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We discuss Kathryn Bigelow’s Strange Days (1995) to explore its chillingly relevant themes of police brutality, surveillance, and AI-created fake memories. Drawing parallels to our real world — from the L.A. riots to Midjourney — we ask why this dystopian sci‑fi noir feels more relevant and unsettling than ever and how its ideas connect to today’s …
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At the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Adolf Hitler gave the legendary runner a gift: four potted oak-tree saplings — one for each gold medal that Owens won, while surrounded by Nazis, in one of the greatest sports performances ever. Correspondent David Fleming examines what Owens did with The Hitler Oaks... and why his decision remains an enduring act of Am…
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Laura and Linda delve into the complexities of immigration in the United States, discussing personal ancestry, legal perspectives on deportation, and the impact of government policies. They explore racial profiling, current legal challenges, and how ICE raids are impacting society. They question if the ICE attacks of today will be used on other min…
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Wow, what a wild ride this turned out to be! Bo and I got into the religious landscape after I shared this crazy sticky note revelation I had at the cigar lounge - connecting Jeffrey Epstein conspiracies and Palestine through the lens of basic human decency and institutional trust. We ended up unpacking everything from why young people are abandoni…
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Our semi-regular roundtable on sports business reconvenes for expertise from the boardroom: David Samson takes Pablo behind the scenes of Ichiro's viral joke about him at the Baseball Hall of Fame, then John Skipper translates the math from the ESPN negotiating table to the Unrivaled cap table the looming strike over WNBA salaries — and team valuat…
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Mark Twain, always a good man for a quote, said about getting old: “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” There is generally a broad unspoken societal agreement over what the elderly are supposed to be like, the shape their lives are supposed to have. There are always people who don’t fit into this preconceptio…
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As the NFL returns, Pablo and Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio are back with more secret documents, a federal investigation, new government names, billions of union dollars, an O.J. Simpson parking space, the world’s largest strip club... and one big "clusterf*ck." Does the OneTeam Partners saga connect to a Game of Thrones-style power play by the N…
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We are living in the era of Peak Cremation, and fans have turned to our true American cathedral as a final resting place: the sports arena. PTFO death correspondent David Fleming reports on a cottage industry for die-hards in the afterlife — from team-branded urns and exploding golf balls to franchises that want the on-field ceremonies gone (and fo…
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In this episode, Laura and Linda cover a range of topics: From the viral Coldplay Kiss Cam; to the free speech implications of Colbert's show ending; the weird MAGA Anti-Expert obsession; the absurdity of fleeing to Russia to escape perceived wokeness and who will be the best type of therapist for Lady Liberty should she survive this madness?…
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This week, the gang dives into the new Gundam TCG, the release of the most questionably named Pokemon set, and announces their GOAT of the Week: Stephen Colbert. Conversely, they discuss all the ways Pokemon TCG Live continues to break their hearts but hopefully never their wallets. They explore the reality that the love of certain hobbies ebbs and…
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Long before the viral Coldplay concert, there was another — and even wilder — affair caught on camera. Two pitchers for the Yankees agreed to the wildest trade in sports history: They switched wives. And children. And furniture. And pets. David Mandel laments his big-screen adaptation that never was... even though the ultimate passion project could…
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There’s an old saying that if you hear hoofbeats, you should think horses, not zebras. It means that in most situations, the simplest, most likely explanation is probably the right one. But you know we deal in “stranger than fiction” here, folks, and sometimes you turn around expecting horses and you get a stampeding herd of zebras instead. Things …
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Sprinter TyNia Gaither was disqualified for a false start... after the gun went off... for running faster than humanly possible. Was that even true? Do sporting officials really understand how the body works? Or do we simply not understand how to define — and record — a race? (This episode originally aired September 21, 2022.) • Subscribe to Vox's …
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The viral commercial has a mysteriously simple message: sportsmanship. The child actor has gotten dunked on by NBA Twitter for more than a decade. Correspondent Zach Schwartz untangles a web from Madison Avenue to the Supreme Court to Damian Lillard, in search of a boy named Alex — and the meaning of perseverance. (This episode originally aired Jan…
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(This podcast was formerly titled THIS IS THE END: POP CULTURE & COLLAPSE.) Well, it's been... a while. In this, the first new episode in over two years, I share a bit of the personal story behind why this podcast has been dormant for so long and how it relates to what I call "personal collapse." But just as with societal collapse, personal collaps…
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In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of MAGA's darkest beliefs and conspiracy theories and the generational differences in political perspectives. They discuss if Trump's poor handling of Epstein information is the straw to finally break MAGA's back. Have Trump's loyalty requirements gone too far? The conversation also touche…
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The gang discusses their feelings on the new Superman flick, the ramifications of losing an icon in the nerd space, and, FINALLY - Ron and Rachel are playing Expedition 33. Don't worry, that topic was only discussed for about 3 to 30 minutes. They dive into the how and why of Pokemon Go's success, and what makes it stand out as the shining star amo…
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What's up Theology Nerds! We're back from vacation and home renovations with a special Bible bonanza episode that's equal parts hilarious and thought-provoking. Bo and I are tackling the issue of mandatory Bible reading in schools by collecting suggestions from listeners about which verses should be read if we're going down this road. We got calls …
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Can rockstar sportswriters be friends with superstar athletes? How do you measure a good episode of sports TV? And what's so great about being an old dad? Plus: playing the human jukebox, brokering the Jordan-Barkley peace, writing about Holyfield's ear on deadline... and the word "podcast" as a racial slur. Further content: • "Ear Today, Gone Tomo…
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There’s a saying that goes, “All regulations are written in blood.” And it’s true. If given the opportunity, companies will cut corners and find loopholes to make their jobs easier or cheaper or skirt some kind of oversight. And when it all goes wrong, when there’s blood on their hands, when there’s a dozen microphones in their face, the people in …
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If you thought Pablo and Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio set the NFL world on fire last month, wait until you get a load of the "diabolical genius" behind the cover-up... to the cover-up... to the cover-up: Fake injuries, encouraged by one union boss, only to be litigated by the league. Private-equity side hustles, cashed in on by another, only to …
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Elementary my dear Watson! 🕵️ This week, police chief Hugh Dunnit (Aidan) recruits rookies Detective Cleauxs (Alec), Carmichael Wellington III (Cooper), and Riddle McSniff (Drew) to the force for some Detectives trivia! But what's this?! There seems to be a devious thief among us! Will the detectives be able to deduce which one of them stole the tr…
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How did a seemingly random super-fan on NBA Twitter know about a federal gambling investigation... before the NBA did? And how does he connect to Carmelo Anthony, Nicolas Cage, Larsa Pippen, Jontay Porter, a legless woman, Malik Beasley, "Madea's Family Reunion," meme coins, and perhaps the greatest play in modern Knicks history? Correspondents Tom…
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In this conversation, we delve into Amish culture, the complexities of religious identity, and the critique of wealth within religious institutions. They explore personal experiences with faith, the societal impact of religion, and the ethical considerations that arise from religious beliefs. If last week's episode was nicknamed "Linda's Dark Pod,"…
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In this episode of “That Black Couple,” Jenn and Daren delve into the complexities of toxic masculinity within Black communities. They discuss the impact of patriarchy on Black men, including the emotional struggles they face in unpacking societal expectations and behaviors. Further, they highlight the crucial role women play in challenging these t…
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The Boys Cast, The Boys Talk, Big Mouth Billy Bass? Boys Cast. (Rachel usually writes these...Rachel help us!) PLEASE LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE. HIT THE BELL so you’re notified whenever a new episode of the Show drops. Also the audio version is available wherever you get podcasts! Sydequest- https://linkpop.com/sydequest Make sure you foll…
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Does anyone win in a fight between a hockey enforcer and a golfer? Will A.I. impressions ruin comedy? And how many tabs is too many tabs? For more human-grade impressions: DanSoder.com/tour Subscribe to Casuals: https://www.youtube.com/katienolan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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