Best Nic and Kate Podcasts (2025)

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Jasmin Laine - Mental Health & Saying the Hard Things | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 54 1:59:39

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*Trigger warning: this episode contains conversation around suic*de and suic*dal ideation* International suic*de hotline list: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ In this conversation, Jasmin Laine joins Nic and Kate to talk about what it means to navigate life after trauma. From the shifting weight of friendships in adulthood to the …

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How an Off-Script Moment Changed Jay Duplass’s Life 42:32

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Jay Duplass knows the power of improvisation. Many years ago, an unscripted, cliffside interaction changed his life, helping to set in motion the events that would lead to his new movie, “The Baltimorons.” The film features a newly sober comedian and a workaholic dentist who meet on Christmas Eve during an emergency dental procedure. What follows i…

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Charlie Kerr’s Deep Dive into Hotel Mira’s Story, Mental Health & Musical Identity on The Hang! 51:49

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In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Charlie Kerr, the dynamic frontman of the Canadian alternative rock band Hotel Mira, for an unfiltered and deeply personal conversation. Charlie opens up about his early life, marked by his parents’ divorce and a growing love for music that became both refuge and identity. Starting wi…

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Deadfall LIVE! w/ Chelsea Peretti (HDTGM Matinee) 1:13:30

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HDTGM all-star Chelsea Peretti (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1993 Nicolas Cage crime drama Deadfall. LIVE in front of an unhinged audience at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, they talk about the other Deadfall film, deadfall definitions, Cage’s Tony Clifton inspired performance, cake, and so much more. Plus, they touch …

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Jack's Back LIVE! w/ Lisa Gilroy 1:09:25

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Lisa Gilroy (The Studio, Twisted Metal) joins Paul and Jason to break down the 1988 James Spader thriller Jack's Back—a movie that surprisingly is not about Jack the Ripper's return. They discuss how to tell if twins have the same fingerprints, Rick's job at the Second Sole shoe store, how awful all the cops are, if Jack killed Spader Prime in self…

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You Think You Know Elizabeth Gilbert. You Don’t. 53:43

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When her wildly popular memoir “Eat Pray Love” came out in 2006, Elizabeth Gilbert suddenly found herself touted as an expert on self fulfillment, spirituality and love. Readers might assume that Gilbert had vanquished her demons as she settled into a life of fame and marriage to the man she fell in love with at the end of the book. But her struggl…

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Mars Hendrik's Vision and Journey: Creating Auditory Journeys for Listeners on 'The Hang!'! 29:19

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In this compelling episode of "The Hang," host Scott Saldinger sits down with the talented bilingual singer-songwriter Mars Hendrik. Born in Costa Rica and now based in Connecticut, Mars shares his inspiring journey from his early musical beginnings to signing with Black Barrel Records and releasing his latest single, "The Jump." Early Musical Infl…

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Battlefield Earth w/ Rob Huebel (HDTGM Matinee) 33:49

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2000's Battlefield Earth, based on a novel by L. Ron Hubbard and starring John Travolta, is one of the most famous bad movies of all time. Rob Huebel (The Dark Web, The Sex Lives of College Girls) joins Paul, Jason, and June to cover all the slo-mo horses, the rumored Scientology connections, Travolta's many accents, the un-sexiness of the characte…

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Ellie Blackbird, Pickle & Clod Gomez Dive into the Diskount Vodka Story on The Hang! 31:51

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In this explosive episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Pueblo, Colorado’s up‑and‑coming punk rock trio Diskount Vodka—Ellie Blackbird (guitar & vocals), Pickle (drums), and Clod Gomez (bass). The band opens up about their musical roots, influences, songwriting process, and how they chose their cheeky yet memorable name. We learn…

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Last Looks: War of the Worlds 50:55

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Jason & Paul have a classic Just Chat where they recommend all the TV shows, movies, and comics they're currently loving (picks listed below!). But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on Ice Cube's War of the Worlds and shares a bonus deleted scene from the episode. And as always, Paul announces next week's movie! Order Sean Malin'…

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Why I Always Dreamed of Being a Sister Wife 48:33

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Christine Woolley always knew she wanted to be in a plural marriage. She grew up in a fundamentalist Mormon community, loved having two moms and several grandmothers, and wanted to raise her own children in that environment. As an adult, and after Woolley married a man with two other wives, her family decided to share their lives on the TLC show “S…

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Hailey Hermida on ‘Sad Boy Sh*t’ , Musical Reinvention and Finding Her True Sound on "The Hang!" 34:14

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In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with rising singer-songwriter and actress Hailey Hermida for an honest, energized conversation about her latest single, “Sad Boy Shit”, her evolving sound, and the lessons she’s learned on her artistic journey. Hailey opens up about how music first found her—through Disney soundtracks—and …

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The Great Wall LIVE! (HDTGM Matinee) 1:08:56

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Paul, June, and Jason break down the 2016 alien flick The Great Wall starring Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe, and Tian Jing. LIVE from the Chevalier Theatre in Boston, they cover the space dogs, Matt Damon's many accents, all the beards and rattails, magnets, and so much more. (Originally Released 03/26/2020) • Go to hdtgm.com for tour date…

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Jeffrey Bergen - From Trauma and Addiction to Healing and Hope | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 53 2:31:04

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Jeffrey Bergen's story is raw and redemptive. Born in a Mennonite colony in Paraguay and later moving to Winnipeg, Jeffrey faced abuse and exposure to pornography at a very young age. To cope with his trauma he turned to alcohol, drugs, and the LGBTQ community, where he found people who shared his pain - but not the lasting healing he was searching…

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War of the Worlds (2025) 1:11:52

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Ice Cube saves the world from aliens via Amazon Prime and Microsoft Teams?! You all demanded it, so Paul, June, and Jason got their butts into the studio to cover all the mouse-clicking, keyboard-clacking, and front-facing video calls in the new War of the Worlds reboot. They discuss the Tesla ambulance, how Ice Cube plays a straight up stalker, th…

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E. Jean Carroll’s Vibrant Sex Life Ended 30 Years Ago. She Wants It Back. 31:52

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When the writer E. Jean Carroll accused President Trump of sexual assault in 2019, she unearthed a memory she had pushed away for decades. She also admitted, for the first time, something she hadn’t fully reckoned with: She hadn’t had sex since. In this episode, Carroll tells Anna Martin what it was like for her to go from “man crazy” to someone wh…

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Chris Holt Shares How MTV & Self‑Teaching Led Him ‘Across the Milky Way’ to The Eagles - The Hang! 1:04:59

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In this episode of 'The Hang!", host Scott Saldinger welcomes Christopher Holt, celebrated Dallas guitarist and the newest touring member of The Eagles, for a wide-ranging conversation that dives deep into his musical journey, songwriting process, and long-awaited solo album "Across the Milky Way". Chris reflects on the early influences that shaped…

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Catwoman w/ Jamie Denbo (HDTGM Matinee) 42:08

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Halle Berry is an Oscar winner, Catwoman is a beloved comic book icon, and Sharon Stone is the perfect villain. It would be tough to screw this movie up, but lo and behold! Jason, June and Paul welcome Jamie Denbo (Kevin Can F**k Himself, Grey's Anatomy) to discuss the 2004 superhero flop Catwoman. Despite the occasional girl power messages and som…

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Val Caldwell - N*des, Exploitation & Online Grooming | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 52 1:54:43

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The internet connects us like never before — but it’s also where kids and teens face some of their greatest risks. From sending nudes to sextortion and online grooming, predators no longer need to leave their homes to exploit vulnerable youth. In this episode of Luma & Bloom, Val Caldwell joins us to break down the reality of online exploitation an…

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Chandler Dozier Talks Songwriting, Influences & “Let Me Be” on The Hang! 26:40

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In this deeply moving and insightful episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with rising country artist Chandler Dozier—shedding light on the personal journey of this talented singer-songwriter from Troy, North Carolina, to the heart of Nashville. Chandler opens up about his earliest memories with music—how movie soundtracks stirred som…

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Last Looks: Champagne & Bullets [Jason Edition] w/ Suzi Barrett 1:11:45

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DISCONNECT THE DISCORD! Jason reluctantly subs in for Paul to answer all your Corrections & Omissions on Champagne & Bullets (aka GetEven aka Road to Revenge). Plus, Paul & Jason nerd out about improv with Suzi Barrett who hosts Yes, Also— the podcast that's a love letter to improv comedy. And don't worry, as always at the end of the episode we ann…

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Nic and Olandria on What the ‘Love Island’ Cameras Missed 43:23

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Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe spent a lot of this past season on “Love Island USA” coupled up with other people, but in a last-minute twist they wound up together. Fans were divided. They read into body language, smirks, eye contact and passing comments to try to piece together whether Nic and Olandria got together out of convenience or t…

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Wild Wild Wets on Time Mutations Album & Creative Process on The Hang! 53:13

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In this compelling episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Mike Turi and Taejon Romanik of San Diego-based psychedelic rock band Wild Wild Wets to explore the vibrant world behind their latest album, Time Mutations. Known for their immersive soundscapes and genre-bending energy, Wild Wild Wets share the creative process that shaped…

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Hudson Hawk w/ Emily Gordon (HDTGM Matinee) 56:37

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Emily Gordon (The Big Sick) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1991 comedy Hudson Hawk starring Bruce Willis wearing 5 earrings, Andie MacDowell, and Danny Aiello. The crew cover all the candy bar-named bad guys, Bruce's cappuccino obsession, all the Nintendo references, the burglary duets, and so much more. Plus, they start writing the fut…

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Mike Greyson - A Father’s Fight: My Child Was Trafficked | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 51 1:40:07

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In this episode, we sit down with Mike Greyson—a man whose strength is only rivaled by his compassion. As a father of eight, Mike has walked through unimaginable storms, including the devastating loss of his daughter to trafficking. With honesty and heart, he shares his journey through fatherhood, grief, and becoming an advocate for the vulnerable.…

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Champagne & Bullets (aka GetEven aka Road to Revenge) LIVE! w/ Jessica St. Clair 1:17:34

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If you love The Room, Samurai Cop, & Birdemic, then you won't want to miss the 1993 self-funded indie action-drama Champagne & Bullets (aka GetEven aka Road to Revenge), written/directed/starring visionary John De Hart and based on a true story. LIVE from Portland, Jessica St. Clair brings the rizz as she helps Paul and Jason discuss the amazing Sh…

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