Best Nerd Beginners Podcasts (2025)

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How to paint Warhammer 40k for beginners | Teaching NEWBS how to paint! 48:10

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6d ago48:10

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Josh is a longtime lover of Warhammer miniature painting, but the rest of the team has never done it before. Josh finally convinced us to learn how to paint Warhammer 40k miniatures. We sat down and painted for an hour while he taught us the basics of Warhammer 40k painting for beginners.By Eat Sleep Nerd

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Box Office Showdown - Movie trivia quiz game about blockbuster films! 33:40

2h ago33:40

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Do you think you know the box office? Test your knowledge with this movie trivia game! Which Denzel Washington movie that hit theaters in November was his highest grossing? Which 2014 Marvel comic book movie had the biggest opening weekend? Which Die Hard movies never reached #1 at the weekend box office? Which 2010 animated movie had a higher prod…

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Debatable card game! | Best superpower +James Earl Jones vs Morgan Freeman + how to pronounce GIF! 47:10

14d ago47:10

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We play the Debatable card game by Brass Monkey! Win points for winning arguments. This social game by Brass Monkey includes 200 game cards, each featuring opposing views of hot button issues. Just pick a side, and debate it out. In this episode, we specifically pick out the nerdy topics. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:20 Preferable afterlife 07:00…

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Star Trek a priority at Paramount + Tom Holland Spider-Man costume + DCU Superman Saga | Nerdy News! 47:33

21d ago47:33

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This week in the nerdy news, we discuss Star Trek being a priority at Paramount, James Gunn talking about a Superman Saga in the DC Universe, the Tom Holland costume reveal for Spider-Man Brand New Day, the death of AOL Dial-Up, and more! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:27 Star Trek Strange New Worlds 05:23 Warhammer Kill Team 07:24 Baldur's Gate 3 …

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The best foods of all time! | Family Feud style game show 35:28

2M ago35:28

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What are the best sodas of all time? What are the best cereals of all time? What is the best comfort food ever? In this Family Feud style game, we take a look at audience surveys from Ranker.com and try to guess what YOU rank as the best foods in all of these categories and more in this food game show. It's another round of Nerdy Feud!…

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Fantastic 4 reaction | Fantastic Four First Steps spoiler discussion 47:52

2M ago47:52

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By Eat Sleep Nerd

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Let's talk about all things Superman! Superman 2025 Spoiler Discussion 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

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By Eat Sleep Nerd

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Superman review! Spoiler FREE movie review 26:35

2M ago26:35

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The Eat Sleep Nerd team has seen the new James Gunn Superman movie! In this spoiler free review of the 2025 Superman movie, we share our thoughts on the film. We discuss David Corenswet as Superman and James Gunn's directing choices. We also talk about Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Krypto, the Superman suit, and more!…

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Jurassic World Rebirth's Biggest Problems | Full Spoiler Breakdown 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Let's Talk D-Rex, Deaths & That Wild Family Drama - WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD! In this full-spoiler discussion, the Eat Sleep Nerd crew breaks down Jurassic World: Rebirth—and no fossil is left unturned. We dive deep into everything from questionable character arcs to dino-sized plot holes, including: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The unnecessary family storyline that dra…

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July Blockbuster Movie Preview | Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, and Fantastic Four First Steps 26:47

3M ago26:47

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July 2025 is going to be a big month for blockbuster movies. 3 major franchises are returning to theaters, and all 3 of them have something to prove: Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, and Fantastic Four First Steps. All 3 franchises have gone through multiple reboots to varying levels of success; so do we think any of them have a good shot of retur…

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Mindseye is awful + Warhammer Space Marine remaster is review bombed + Naked Gun and Spaceballs 2! 51:19

3M ago51:19

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By Eat Sleep Nerd

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World's Top 50 Highest-Grossing Movies Ranked: The Ultimate Movie Tiermaker 1:20:56

3M ago1:20:56

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A lot of movies have made over $1 billion at the worldwide box office, but how many of them deserve to be listed amongst the best films of all time? Using the S to D Tiermaker scale, we rank the Top 50 highest-grossing movies of all time based on how good of a movie we think it is. Is Avatar actually an S Tier movie? Is Fast & Furious 7 already the…

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Let's play Star Trek Jeopardy! | Star Trek trivia game 36:06

3M ago36:06

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In this episode of Eat Sleep Nerd, the nerds compete in a trivia game called JeoNerdy, a Star Trek Jeopardy style trivia game. The game is structured similarly to Jeopardy, with different point values and categories, covering all areas of Star Trek trivia: Star Trek captains, Star Trek ships, Star Trek culture, and more! Chapters 00:00 Introduction…

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Review and spoiler discussion of Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning 49:31

4M ago49:31

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Does Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning live up to its predecessors? Or is Mission Impossible 8 a mission failure? In this episode, we share our SPOILER-FREE review before we dive into a full SPOILER DISCUSSION about this latest Tom Cruise movie.By Eat Sleep Nerd

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What is the best Tom Cruise movie of all time? | Tom Cruise Movie Bracket Fight 40:48

4M ago40:48

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In this episode, the nerd squad dives headfirst into the ultimate Tom Cruise movie bracket, debating the best Tom Cruise movies of all time in a heated Bracket Fight showdown — all in anticipation of the upcoming release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025). From Top Gun to Jerry Maguire, Minority Report to Edge of Tomorrow, and of c…

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Xbox is raising video game prices + MCU Blade updates + Guy Gardner is in Peacemaker season 2 46:09

4M ago46:09

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In the latest nerdy news roundup, we react to Xbox raising the prices of consoles and first party games, all the while other high quality games remain cheaper. We also discuss the latest MCU Blade updates, as well as discuss how we were wrong about Nathan Fillion in Superman…because apparently Guy Gardner is in Peacemaker season 2…

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Thunderbolts SPOILER discussion and story breakdown 1:07:40

5M ago1:07:40

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Beware of spoilers! In this episode, we discuss and dissect Thunderbolts (or is it The New Avengers???), the latest Marvel Studios movie. We break down the story, characters, and how this impacts the MCU going forward.By Eat Sleep Nerd

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2025 Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo Recap 39:25

5M ago39:25

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The Eat Sleep Nerd team was at the 2025 Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo this past weekend for our hometown comic con! We interviewed TONS of cosplayers, vendors, and fellow nerds. We handed out tons of swag. We walked a lot of steps. And we met celebrities like Weird Al, William Shatner, Felicia Day, Booker T, and so many wore. In this episode,…

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Let's Play: Wavelength - Nerdy Edition 1:10:02

5M ago1:10:02

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We play the nerdy edition of the Wavelength party game! It’s the Wavelength board game, but with nothing but nerd prompts. Is Batman easy to kill or hard to kill? Would Godzilla improve or ruin Guardians of the Galaxy? Is Metroid an underrated game or an overrated game? Is Top Gun Maverick an Action Movie or an Adventure movie? Tune in to this Wave…

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Nerdy Hot Takes! Thanos was right, Continuous one shots need to stop, and more 45:55

5M ago45:55

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It's the episode you've all been waiting for. An entire 45 minutes of us sharing our hottest takes on things that you likely disagree with. One Piece and Grey's Anatomy need to stop, Peter Capaldi is the best Doctor, the galaxy would have been better with the rule of the Empire, and more. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:13 Movie one takes need to st…

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We play Star Wars Jeopardy! Star Wars trivia game for episodes 1-9 35:25

5M ago35:25

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In this episode of Eat Sleep Nerd, the nerds compete in a trivia game called JeoNerdy, a Jeopardy-style game focusing on Star Wars. The game is structured similarly to Jeopardy, with different point values and categories, mostly from Star Wars Episodes 4-6 (the original Star Wars trilogy) and Star Wars Episode 1-3 (the Star Wars prequel trilogy); b…

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It's our 3 year anniversary! And we debut a new logo! 56:05

6M ago56:05

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By Eat Sleep Nerd

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Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo 2025 Preview 36:13

6M ago36:13

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In this episode, we discusses the upcoming Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo 2025. We highlight the special guests including Weird Al Yankovic and William Shatner, we discuss the larger event space and activities, and we also cover tips for navigating the expo, the vibrant cosplay culture, and personal reflections on past experiences at convent…

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Leaked CW Powerpuff Girl trailer reactions + Henry Cavill as James Bond + nerd hot takes 49:45

6M ago49:45

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In this nerdy chitchat episode, we react to the leaked Powerpuff Girls CW trailer. We also discuss the Warhammer Wrath and Glory tabletop roleplaying game, the Henry Cavill James Bond fancasting, and our initial impressions of Daredevil Born Again. We also discuss our experiences with several video game recently including Life is Strange Double Exp…

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Star Trek Adventures 2e: "Echoes" | Episode 2 (Star Trek tabletop rpg) 57:23

6M ago57:23

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By Eat Sleep Nerd

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How many Oscar winner predictions did we get right? | Oscars 2025 recap 22:49

7M ago22:49

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With the 97th Annual Academy Awards over and done, it's time to see how we did with our 2025 Oscar predictions!By Eat Sleep Nerd

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Superhero Family Feud - Nerd quiz game show! 36:05

7M ago36:05

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:38 The Best Comic Book Superheroes Of All Time 07:31 The Best Superhero Movie Sequels 12:00 Awesome Superpowers We’d Give Anything to Have 15:25 These Superhero Shows Are Darker than The Night 18:35 What Would You Do First If You Came Back From 'The Blip'? 22:36 The Worst Superhero Movies Ever Made 27:00 The Scariest …

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Captain America Brave New World spoiler discussion and breakdown 38:07

7M ago38:07

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By Eat Sleep Nerd

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Spoiler free Captain America Brave New World Review (no spoilers!) 28:55

7M ago28:55

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Does Captain America Brave New World live up to its predecessors? Or is it another misfire for the MCU? We sit down to discuss our Captain America spoiler free review! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:50 Overall Impressions + Review Score 07:10 Spoiler free discussion 24:17 Updated MCU Tiermaker rankings…

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2025 Oscars predictions! Predicting all 23 winners for the 97th Annual Academy Awards 40:03

7M ago40:03

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In this conversation, the nerds predict the winners of the 2024 Oscars across all categories, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Actress, Makeup and Hair Styling, Best Original Score, and more. Will Emilia Pérez walk away the big winner of the night? Will Wicked get the credit that it deserves? We discuss that and so much more as we predict the…

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Fantastic Four First Steps first trailer live reactions and discussion 22:53

8M ago22:53

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Join the Eat Sleep Nerd team as we live react to the debut trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps, the upcoming Marvel Studios film that reboots the Fantastic 4 franchise and brings it into the MCU fold. 00:00 Introduction 03:36 Huntsville AL Launch Event 05:50 Trailer watchalong 07:28 Trailer reactions…

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Star Trek Adventures 2e: "The Celestial Algorithm" | Session 1 1:32:27

8M ago1:32:27

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Commander Malave joins the crew of the USS Roosevelt on a routine investigation into a subspace anomaly that quickly turns dangerous. It's our first session of actual play of Star Trek Adventures, the tabletop roleplaying game set in the Star Trek Universe!By Eat Sleep Nerd

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Nintendo Switch 2 reactions + TikTok ban + Daredevil Born Again trailer | Nerd news! 52:51

8M ago52:51

52:51

By Eat Sleep Nerd

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S4N 104 John Vlach on Video Marketing for Beginners 32:56

8M ago32:56

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John "the Video Guy" Vlach talks about how to get started with online video, even if you're not a professional and you've never recorded or posted a video before. John gives you the hardware and software tools you need, and more importantly, great how-to's on what video(s) to make, how to edit, and how to share them. Brought to you, as always, by M…

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Weird and crazy tech products at CES 2025 59:47

8M ago59:47

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W recap the most bizarre and weird tech unveiled at this year's Consumer Electronics Show 2025. We take a look at the CES 2025 highlights by going over everything from lifestyle gadgets to gaming technology. We explore the practicality and absurdity of various products, including Shark's skincare mask, a solar hat, and fluffy robot called Mirumi th…

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Predicting Rotten Tomatoes scores for Top 50 Movies Of 2025 1:33:18

9M ago1:33:18

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In this conversation, we try to predict the Rotten Tomatoes critic scores for the top 50 biggest movies that are coming in 2025, including Marvel films like Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*, horror movies like The Monkey and The Conjuring: Last Rites, video games adaptations like Until Dawn and A Minecraft Movie, live action remak…

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Top 5 Best Movies of 2024 22:14

9M ago22:14

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There were a ton of movies in 2024, but it felt like a lot of them were less than great. In this episode, we take a look back at the best movies of 2024 by unveiling our Top 5 movies of the year. 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Honorable Mentions 03:25 5th Place - Argylle + Gladiator 2 06:18 4th Place - Twisters 09:15 3rd Place - Dune Part 2 11:35 2nd Pla…

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Top 5 Best TV Shows of 2024 27:11

9M ago27:11

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2024 was packed full of great television, but there were a handful of tv shows that stood out above the rest. In this episode, we unveil our top 5 best TV shows of 2024. Do The Penguin and Fallout make the list? Or do some underdogs like Shogun and Agatha All Along crack into the Top 5? Tune in to find out!…

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Top 5 Best Video Games of 2024 43:17

9M ago43:17

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In what was arguably a light year for video game releases, we still managed to find some gems worth playing. We unveil and discuss our top 5 best video games of 2024, as voted on by the entire Eat Sleep Nerd team!By Eat Sleep Nerd

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We learn how to play Star Trek Adventures! 58:17

9M ago58:17

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By Eat Sleep Nerd

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S4N 103: Reuben Swartz on the Secret of Secrets 17:35

9M ago17:35

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Differentiation is hard. So many people try to differentiate themselves in ways that aren't meaningful, or hard to prove. What if you could let your ideal prospects in on your secret(s)? What if you could help them see their world with new insight? In this episode, I delve into the secret of "secrets". (You can catch more information and a free tra…

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Creating Characters for Star Trek Adventures (2nd edition) - the Tabletop Star Trek RPG! 1:15:09

9M ago1:15:09

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We finally sit down to create our characters for Star Trek Adventures (Second Edition), the tabletop roleplaying game that’s similar to Dungeons & Dragons. Our gamemaster, Josh, walks us through the character builder tutorial while he explains how the game works. By the end, we’ve created our entire crew including the Chief Security Officer, Chief …

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Definitive Rankings of the Best Christmas Movies of All Time 1:17:26

10M ago1:17:26

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What are the best Christmas movies of all time? We get to the bottom of it in this holly jolly episode of Eat Sleep Nerd! Using the Tiermaker ranking system, we vote to determine the must-watch Christmas movies, the great and good movies, and the movies that shouldn’t even be bothered with. Is The Santa Class the best Christmas movie of all time? D…

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Happy Nerdy Thanksgiving 2024 49:54

10M ago49:54

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It's time for our annual tradition of celebrating the nerdy things that we are thankful for. In this casual discussion, we talk about our favorite Thanksgiving foods, the nerdy things we have done this year, and more.By Eat Sleep Nerd

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Movie and actors Nerdy Feud! (Family Feud style game) 41:17

10M ago41:17

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It's another Family Feud style game! Nerdy Feud! We pulled community surveys from Ranker.com to see which movies and actors are the most popular answers for various prompts. What are the most overqualified performances in the MCU? Which actors would you watch read the phone book? What are the most patriotic films of all time? And more! 00:00 Introd…

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S4N 102 Jill Lublin on Publicity and Kindness 22:07

10M ago22:07

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When you've got a tiny business, getting people to know about you is often your biggest problem. Getting other people to talk about your business can be a huge help, but how do you get them to do that? In this episode, PR expert and author Jill Lublin discusses how she got into publicity, and how you can use it to your advantage. Have something int…

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We do NOT need a new Star Wars trilogy 50:07

10M ago50:07

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In this conversation, we delve into various topics including the future of Star Wars movies, which includes the report of yet another new Star Wars trilogy, robotic dogs being used by the US Secret Service, the sales success of PlayStation 5, and the disappointment surrounding Joker 2. They also discuss innovations in gaming technology including th…

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Who is the Best Fictional US President in TV and Film? 40:12

11M ago40:12

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In this lively debate, the nerd panel discusses and ranks fictional presidents from movies and television shows through a bracket-style format. The conversation is filled with humor, insights, and passionate arguments as they analyze the qualities that make these characters memorable and impactful. The discussion culminates in a showdown between th…

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Nerdy Pumpkin Carving Contest + paranormal ghost stories 42:43

11M ago42:43

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It's our Halloween nerdy pumpkin carving contest! The nerds have 30 minutes to carve the nerdiest pumpkin. As the contest unfolds, Britt shares her intriguing paranormal experiences, including encounters at a massage therapy clinic and a visit to Dead Children's Playground, where she conducted an EVP session. The conversation wraps up with personal…

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Can You Identify the 1990s Movie from the Poster Tagline? 36:17

11M ago36:17

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Movie poster taglines make absolutely no sense, so much so that we decided to make a game out of it! Can you correctly guess the movie if you’re only given the tagline from the movie poster? We take a look at some of the most popular 1990s movies to see how many we can get right.By Eat Sleep Nerd