Best Nerd Nest Podcasts (2025)

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Microsoft Responds to Steam Machine 2:08:10

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2h ago2:08:10

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How To Tap Into The Hidden Histories Of Rocks 19:12

5h ago19:12

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When we try to commune with nature, many of us turn toward the living: a walk in the woods among swaying trees, chirping birds, blooming flowers. But earth scientist Anjana Khatwa says not to overlook the inanimate—don’t sleep on rocks. She joins Host Flora Lichtman to talk about her love for rocks beyond the scientific and her new book, The Whispe…

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#493 - Yeovil Creatives, Scared of My Mate and What Are Your Oils? 59:56

23m ago59:56

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John has had enough of apologies. He wants action and results. Combine that with John being notified about every business expense, and you get a very scared Elis and Dave. But sometimes it’s fear that instils results - or more importantly top quality content. This is how Sir Alex would want it. Meanwhile the more be-thighed of the two has had enoug…

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Fingernails And Indigestion At The 2025 Ig Nobel Prizes 47:56

3d ago47:56

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Each year, the Ig Nobel Prizes recognize scientific research that first makes you laugh, then makes you think. For instance, researchers who investigated the pizza preferences of lizards on the island of Togo. Or a man who kept track of his fingernail growth for 35 years. As is Thanksgiving tradition, we’re sharing highlights from this year’s Ig No…

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Episode 491: Under Siege (1992) 38:49

2h ago38:49

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A former Navy SEAL working as a cook must save a battleship and its nuclear weapons from terrorists. Join us as we discuss the only episode of Baywatch you need to see, how long it takes to set up band equipment, and the other kind of side piece. Then we find out if Under Siege stands the Test of Time.…

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Why Is Working Out Good For Your Mental Health? 17:27

4d ago17:27

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A good workout can make you feel triumphant. And even if that isn’t your relationship with exercise, you’ve probably heard that working out can lift your mood, fight depression, and make you more resilient when life knocks back. But why exactly does exercise improve mental health? Is it all about those endorphins? Does the type or duration of a wor…

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A Little Miss Recap Thanksgiving 42:28

4d ago42:28

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Amye and Amanda play and respond to listener emails! What reality tv moment or show are you grateful for? We asked and you answered. We are grateful for all of you! For ad-free and BONUS episodes, please support the show by signing up for Little Miss Recap PREMIUM: https://www.patreon.com/littlemissrecap or click subscribe on Apple Podcasts! SUPPOR…

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Landman S2:EP2 Sins of the Father 46:33

4d ago46:33

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Amye and Becca recap and review Landman S2:EP2 Sins of the Father Cami works to uncover Monty’s secret, Angela and Ainsley cause a stir at the nursing home, but more importantly, we get a lot of father/son drama with TL, Tommy, and Cooper. For ad-free and BONUS episodes, please support the show by signing up for Little Miss Recap PREMIUM: https://w…

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90 Day Fiance: The Other Way S7:EP12 Khali Pyala 53:28

5d ago53:28

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Amye and Amanda recap and review 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way S7:EP12 Khali Pyala Manon melts down when Anthony takes her on a date to a goat farm. Chloe confides in her mom about Johny's infidelity. A frenemy doubts Sumit's business skills. Luke tries to win Madelein back. For ad-free and BONUS episodes, please support the show by signing up for L…

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Everything You Never Knew About Squash And Pumpkins 12:11

5d ago12:11

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It’s a wonderful time of the year: squash, pumpkin, and gourd season. But how do those giant, award-winning pumpkins grow so big? And what’s the difference between a gourd and a squash? In a conversation from 2023, Ira talks with Dr. Chris Hernandez, director of the University of New Hampshire’s squash, pumpkin, and melon breeding program to explor…

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#492 - Transit Guffs, Ania Magliano and Mr Big Boggle 1:24:33

2d ago1:24:33

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As John returns from yet another triumphant, nay groundbreaking eye-climbing tour of the Alps, there are a few questions on everybody’s lips: What records did he break this time? Was he able to stick to the confusing speed limits of Swiss roads? And more importantly, what would the future of the BBC look like under the tutelage of the great eye-cli…

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Seeking Sister Wife S6:EP10 A Married Side Chick? 54:47

6d ago54:47

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Amye and Amanda recap and review Seeking Sister Wife S6:EP10 A Married Side Chick? The Davises reach a breaking point with Teresa. Anjelica Johnson turns to her opinionated family for support and to reveal they are polygamists. Billie Jean and Randi hash out hard truths. Yessel returns home and confronts Dani about Jackie. The Merrifields are unpre…

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Where Does Plastic And Other Trash Go After We Throw It Away? 18:29

6d ago18:29

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Have you ever gotten to the end of, say, a jar of peanut butter and wondered if it should go in trash or recycling? If it’s worth rinsing out? And where will it actually end up? Journalist Alexander Clapp had those same questions, and went to great lengths to answer them—visiting five continents to chronicle how our trash travels. Along the way, he…

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‘A Many-Headed Beast’: Telling The Story Of Cancer 18:43

7d ago18:43

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Twenty years ago, a young oncologist started journaling to process his experience treating cancer patients. That cathartic act became the Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer. Fifteen years after the book was published, how has our understanding of preventing and treating cancer changed? Host Flora Lichtman…

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MAFS: Married at First Sight S19:EPS13&14 Drop 5 55:43

8d ago55:43

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Amye and Becca are here to finish season 19 of MAFS! It’s decision day and some couples willingly stay together, while some are coerced. Needless to say, this doesn’t turn out well for anyone. TRIGGER WARNING– I give a trigger warning in the episode, but please note when we get to Meghann and Derrek, we will be talking about pregnancy loss. For ad-…

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Why Valve is making the Steam Machine “WEAK” 1:27:20

3h ago1:27:20

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Save $10 on an Xbox Ally X Killswitch at: https://dbrand.com/nerdnest-xbox Thanks to @RetroGameCorps and @FanTheDeck for joining me today! 🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 ——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ——————————— ▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast ▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com…

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#491 - The PM, 10 Downing Street and A Big Chinese 1:05:10

4d ago1:05:10

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It’s a big big week. No phoning it in this time. No no, as this is the most politically significant balanced podcast in the UK. Finally, the call of the nation has been answered. John Robins has been in the corridors of power. If you notice general efficiency being raised by 0.12% in UK PLC this week then you have one man to thank - external factor…

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African Grey Parrots Are Popular—And It’s Fueling Illegal Trade 13:45

10d ago13:45

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African grey parrots are internet stars. It’s easy to see why—the charismatic birds sing, tell jokes, and sling profanities. But how do the endangered birds get from African forests to your feed? Wildlife crime reporter Rene Ebersole joins Host Flora Lichtman to describe her investigation into the global parrot trade, and the black market for wild …

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Episode 490: Sneakers (1992) 36:34

11d ago36:34

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A security team tries to steal a device capable of hacking into any computer. Listen as we chat about temporary artificial farts, a pointless goose, and being wound too tight from a ponytail. Then we see if Sneakers stands the Test of Time.By Alan Noah and James Brief

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Attention, Trivia Nerds! It’s A Food Science Fact Feast 12:01

11d ago12:01

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After years of getting your emails and phone calls, we know that SciFri listeners are in the 99th percentile when it comes to nerdy knowledge. We’re putting your fact retention skills to the test with the first ever Super Food Science Excellence Trivia Blowout (SFSETBO). Host Flora Lichtman teams up with trivia kingpin Mangesh Hattikudur, co-host o…

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Landman S2:EP1 Death and a Sunset 42:37

11d ago42:37

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Amye is joined by Becca to recap and review Paramount Plus’ Landman S2:EP1 Death and a Sunset In the middle of tensions, Tommy treads carefully as Cami tightens her grip on power. Cooper’s bet pays off, and Ainsley gets into college. For ad-free and BONUS episodes, please support the show by signing up for Little Miss Recap PREMIUM: https://www.pat…

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Can Animal Super-Agers Teach Us Their Secrets? 18:40

12d ago18:40

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Some animals have a very different relationship to aging than we do: They don’t get cancer, they never go through menopause, and they live absurdly long lives. For instance, one bat species can live for more than 40 years, which may not sound like very long but that’s about nine times longer than expected based on its size. For comparison, if we ag…

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90 Day Fiance: The Other Way S7:EP11 Kicking the Ant’s Nest 47:06

12d ago47:06

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Amye is joined by Amanda to chat about 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way S7:EP11 Kicking the Ant’s Nest Jenny loses the café's very first customer. Pattiya is floored after a revealing dinner with Dylan and his mother. Anthony and Manon clash while house hunting. Chloe and Johny are stunned by her mom's unexpected offer. For ad-free and BONUS episodes, …

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Breaking Sister Wives News: Kody Cut His Hair and Lied to Our Faces 31:46

13d ago31:46

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Kody was on Good Morning New York and we took to the Youtube Live to discuss and break it all down. For ad-free and BONUS episodes, please support the show by signing up for Little Miss Recap PREMIUM: https://www.patreon.com/littlemissrecap or click subscribe on Apple Podcasts! Listen to my true crime podcast: Murder She Watched at www.murdershewat…

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#490 - Tom Rosenthal, Thrown by Doves and Adjust or Leave 1:13:23

2h ago1:13:23

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Elis and John are joined by the UK’s ‘most confusing prospect’, aka Tom Rosenthal, to talk affairs, internet fads and conspiracy theories. We also learn what their respective approaches to golf can teach us about John (The James Milner of golf) and Tom (The Diego Maradona of golf). Elsewhere there are revelations and tears in the Cymru Connection, …

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Seeking Sister Wife S6:EP9 I Knew This Conversation Was Coming 59:06

13d ago59:06

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Amye is joined by Amanda to chat about Seeking Sister Wife S6:EP9 I Knew This Conversation Was Coming Reality sets in for the newlywed Merrifield family. The mood gets tense when the Davises confront Teresa. Jealousy sets in for Billie as Reise flirts with his date in front of her. Anjelica is hit hard when Matt shares news of the breakup with Shan…

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How Alphafold Has Changed Biology Research, 5 Years On 18:08

13d ago18:08

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Proteins are crucial for life. They're made of amino acids that “fold” into millions of different shapes. And depending on their structure, they do radically different things in our cells. For a long time, predicting those shapes for research was considered a grand biological challenge. But in 2020, Google’s AI lab DeepMind released Alphafold, a to…

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How A Woodpecker Pecks Wood, And How Ants Crown A Queen 18:32

14d ago18:32

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If you’ve heard the hammering of a woodpecker in the woods, you might have wondered how the birds can be so forceful. What does it take to whack your head against a tree repeatedly, hard enough to drill a hole? A team of researchers wondered that too and set out to investigate, by putting tiny muscle monitors on eight downy woodpeckers and recordin…

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MAFS: Married at First Sight S19:EPS11&12 59:50

15d ago59:50

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Amye is joined by Becca to chat about episodes 11&12 of Married at First Sight S19. (MAFS) The couples are nearing decision day and many are melting down. Will Rhonda ever truly be heard and seen? When will Chad understand what he signed up for? And will Josh abandon his Burning Man dreams? For ad-free and BONUS episodes, please support the show by…

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Unpacking Steam Hardware: Everything you need to know 1:50:59

3d ago1:50:59

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🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 This episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast delves into the performance comparison between the Steam Deck and next-gen consoles, particularly focusing on GPU capabilities and image quality. Cary discusses how the new system is expected to outperform the Steam Deck significantly, especia…

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#489 - Robins’ Nest, Introducing Doubt and The Zeitgeest 1:00:34

11d ago1:00:34

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Are Elis and John’s stars in the ascendant? Are we on the edge of James and Robins becoming household names? Can you imagine John staring down the camera and gleefully shouting ‘Keep Dancing’? These questions and more are explored as Elis and John put forward their cases to be the next presenters of the BBC’s flagship entertainment show, Strictly C…

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Memories Change. But Can We Change Them On Purpose? 18:39

17d ago18:39

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Our memories make us who we are—just ask Barbra Streisand. But despite the lyrics in many popular songs, memories aren’t frozen in time. When we call them up, the details shift and change. And neuroscience research shows that we might be able to take that a step further—to manipulate our memories and even implant false ones. Neuroscientist Steve Ra…

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Episode 489: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) 31:01

15d ago31:01

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A convict who pretends to be insane is sent to an asylum, where he clashes with the head nurse. Join us as we discuss an adorable way to describe a sunrise, getting weirded out by fishing hooks, and a coupon for barbed wire. Then we find out if One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest stands the Test of Time.…

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S3:EPS1&2 1:02:22

18d ago1:02:22

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Amye is joined by Amanda to talk the first two episode of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 3! The girls are back and we immediately jump into the Marciano scandal. Who banged whom? I would say tune in and find out, but we don’t even know! Will #MomTok survive this? THIS IS A FREE PREVIEW– the rest will be on Little Miss Recap Premium. For ad…

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Bearded Vulture Nests Hold Trove Of Centuries-Old Artifacts 12:41

18d ago12:41

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Bearded vultures build giant, elaborate nests that are passed down from generation to generation. And according to a new study, some of these scavengers have collected bits and bobs of human history over the course of centuries. Scientists picked apart 12 vulture nests preserved in Spain and discovered a museum collection’s worth of objects, includ…