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The Word Nerds Archive

Dave Shepherd, Howard Shepherd, Howard Chang

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The Word Nerds is a weekly podcast on words, language, and why we say the things we do. Three language teachers share their ideas about the roots of everyday English. Each edition explores a rude word of the week. In addition to looking at language change, the podcast features music by independent artists each week. Shownotes/links: www.thewordnerds.org.
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Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News

Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News

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Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News (NNNN) explores, discusses, and nerd’splains some of the most interesting nerd topics of the day. The podcast consists of Fergal and Tim, (the weakest links by a country mile) who ask some seriously basic questions of co-hosts Kristian and Jess. Kristian (who is very nerdy) will actually help you understand things a little better while Jess (the TURBO NERD) has some real answers to fascinating topics of the day. This podcast is set in the town of Moose Jaw, Saskatche ...
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Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of how the phrase got from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs!
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Eat My Words

Johanna Almstead

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Pull up a seat at our table, where badass women from all walks of life—fashion, beauty, design, music, philanthropy, art, and more—come together to share honest stories, serve truths, and dig into the realities of modern womanhood.
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word nerd

Fathima Kinza

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This one's for the uncommons and the old fashioned romantics. As much for the activists and the mystics, as it is for the nerds – lovers of language, poetry and prose, in literature and in film. Welcome to word nerd! Here we sink our teeth into the delicious words that make our world. New episodes are released on Sundays
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The Crazy Nerd

Panda Graffitti

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I am just a 17 year old in highschool that talks about topics from Politics to Pop culture.Tune in to see how the future generations think! All uncensored! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/panda-graffiti/support
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The art world is vibrant and full of surprises. Let artist, choreographer, and self-described art nerd Rodney Veal be your guide on a journey of exploration as he interviews creative professionals about what inspires them. Each episode is a conversation with an honest-to-goodness working art maker, risk taker, and world shaper.
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Nerdy Folks Podcast

Matthew Seipel-Anderson

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A conversation about the nerdy things we love and the things that matter most. If you love sci-fi, fantasy, comics, the MCU, the DCU, Star Wars and Star Trek, you'll probably like this show.
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Drunk On Comics

Drunk on Comics

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Join lifelong friends and comic book aficionados Linz and Tony as they dive into the colorful world of comics and nerd culture. Each week on “Drunk on Comics,” (or whenever Tony remembers to post an episode) they pour a drink, share a laugh, and explore everything from the latest superhero blockbusters to hidden graphic novel gems. Whether they’re debating iconic storylines, reminiscing about childhood favorites, or analyzing the latest pop culture trends, Linz and Tony bring their unique bl ...
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FANMEN Podcast

FANMEN Podcast

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Welcome to the FANMEN Podcast! If you grew up with the original Star Wars trilogy, Adam West Batman, and being called a nerd for liking superheroes, you've found your people. We’re just middle-aged guys who refuse to let go of our inner nerds. Join us as we explore movies, comics, and pop culture with a lifetime of geeky wisdom, humor, and a whole lot of nostalgia.
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A weekly video game podcast from two friends who came up during the couch co-op era! Join stand-up comedian Lam Guluka, and tech geek @macktion as they analyze the current state of video games, gaming kickstarters, nerd trivia, video game legalese , and more! All episodes are interactive with our viewers! Join us LIVE every Tuesday at 9pm CST at Twitch.tv/2nerdsinapod. Episodes get uploaded every Wednesday!
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Fill Me In

Be More Smarter

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Fill Me In is a crossword podcast, or at least, that's what it pretends to be. Most of the time, it's about other things (including, but not limited to: soup, Thor, Rosana Ñler, sandwiches, Stephen Sondheim, Viewer Mail, vuvuzelas, inappropriate glorification of the E Division, and more), but occasionally, we also talk about crosswords.
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The Nerd Element

The Nerd Element

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The Urban Dictionary describes “Nerding Out” as getting overly excited about something that isn’t generally “cool”. The word “Cool” is societal. Why should our interests be defined by the perception of others? Here at The Nerd Element we want to DECONSTRUCT the word cool. The Nerd Element exists to bring people together to entertain and educate about nerd culture. Whether you Nerd Out about pop culture, literature, travel or even politics, The Nerd Element is the place for you. We are just t ...
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Nerdonomy

Nerdonomy

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Nerds on Film and Nerds on History have each had their last word. And yet like the legendary Phoenix (the bird, not Jean Grey), a new podcast rises from their ashes. Are we still covering Film? Yes. Are we bringing back History episodes? Absolutely. What about those long talked-about Nerds on Words and Nerds on Books episodes, or even Nerds on Science? We’ll definitely cover those too. We are now, simply, Nerdonomy. Our rebranded podcast uses the season format, and episodes will release week ...
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Lively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors, hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter.
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The World Needs Nerds

The Sonar Network

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Nerd is a loaded word, but that’s why we love it. THE WORLD NEEDS NERDS (hosted by MacKenzie Green) is an exploration through fandom and pop culture, with a lot of laughs. Whether it’s the MCU, VPR, or Memory athletics—THE WORLD NEEDS NERDS is here to talk about it. Brought to you by your friends at L.A. Comic Con!
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TRIVIA TIME

Trivia Time Weekly Podcast

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Trivia Time is a weekly pub quiz style podcast. Each week, we will be presenting you with 5 rounds of 8 questions as well as a bonus anagram. Themes and categories will vary, but generally you can expect a music/audio round, a general knowledge round, a classic subject round, a celebrity/pop culture round, and a connection round. Get together with your trivia team or play solo, at home or on the go, because it's Trivia Time!
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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. ...
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Life is noisy, but your brain doesn't have to be. This quick weekly conversation offers smart, simple ways to retrain your brain to hack your productivity and communicate better. Brain-science-meets-word-nerd host Kristin Graham offers shortcuts on how to navigate our cluttered digital world so you can spend more time enjoying life offline. She's done the research and tried-the-things, so you get the headlines and hacks without all the homework.
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Intrigue

BBC Radio 4

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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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The Ink Sink

Kali and Annie

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Celebrating all readers, leaders, and word-nerds — this is the publishing podcast for the rest of us! We welcome all readers — classics students, novel mavens, fanfic fans, comic geeks, audio jammers, ebook devourers, and social media poets. Literature is for everyone. Join Annie and Kali for episodes about books, news, and our latest lit obsessions.
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On The Metal

Oxide Computer Company

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As a part of starting Oxide Computer Company, Bryan Cantrill and Jess Frazelle decided to also create the podcast that they always wanted. Joined frequently by their boss, Steve Tuck, Bryan and Jess interview incredible guests retelling stories of adventure at the hardware/software interface. It’s unapologetically technical and as Jess says, “the nerdiest podcast on the face of the planet” -- but if you're their kind of nerd, you'll find yourself hanging on every word!
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This is the feed where you can get all the great podcasts found over at the Boards & Swords website (http://boardsandswords.com). There's the main Boards & Swords podcast, where four friends have fun talking about board games and finding a game they all like, and The Dirtbags of Holding, a RPG actual play podcast showing off the wrong way to play several different roleplaying games.
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Do you... Like comics? Like technology? Like to nerd out talking about comics and technology??? Like to use the word "like"? The Manufictioners Club is a new way of dissecting how the gadgets and gizmos in our favorite shows, movies, and games get built. Each season takes a different fictional technology and identifies what it needs to do, who will care about it, how it could get built, and ends with how it actually gets put to use. Each episode is pure nerdy goodness. Plus, there's a Bat Ca ...
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No Instructions

I Like to Make Stuff

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Bob and Josh work A LOT at I Like To Make Stuff. The No Instructions podcast is a dedicated time for them to play with toys, build Lego sets and chat about life, kids and nerd culture. And of course, the show can often go in really random directions, because there are literally, No Instructions. So, put away your work, grab your favorite model kit, and have some designated play time.
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Queer Conjure

Jasper Joy and Ava Raven

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Subscribe to https://queerconjure.substack.com to join our community! Queer Conjure is building a community of queer, trans, neurodiverse and feminist witches working towards a world where we no longer need to use the word “marginalized” in order to describe ourselves or each other. We believe queer witchcraft has the power to conjure a world where all beings are free. We are conjuring the banishment of binaries, the hexing of hierarchies, the transness of tarot and the nourishment of nature.
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Public radio's game show of bluff and bluster, words and whimsy. The warmest, wittiest cocktail party - it's spirited and civil, brainy and boisterous, peppered with musical interludes. Fast paced and playful, it's the most fun you can have with language without getting your mouth washed out with soap. Our motto: It's not important to know the answers, it's important to like the answers!
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Welcome to our RPG actual play and review show; the Pocket System Podcast! Our mission is to have fun with friends and share some of these awesome pocket-sized systems with you. Whether its running games at conventions, taking a breather from a long campaign, improving storytelling skills, or introducing people to roleplaying games, pocket systems can really shine. Listen along as we dive into some of the smallest systems around & find your next favorite. Thanks for checking us out!
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I’m Jules, award winning international sales and business coach, working with entrepreneurs and ambitious leaders to equip them with the mindset, strategy and skills they need to reach the next level of growth and revenue. I’m passionate about helping people to create the impact they desire through a natural selling style that is based around human conversation and relationship building. I have published my first book, 'Live it, Love it, Sell it ®' and I am the host of this fabulous podcast ...
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Sami is an international award-winning author and illustrator whose favourite topics tend to be the ones most people like to avoid... such as 'ugly' animals, parasites, poo stories and more. She has published six books and has been shortlisted for/won over 20 awards (check them out below). Four of her books are non-fiction and are part of The Illus…
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Halloween might be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still get our horror gaming in! This week, we’ve got Chris Spivey from Darker Hue Studios (https://www.darkerhuestudios.com/) with us to talk about the great TTRPGs he’s been making. Also: more daggerheart stuff, a couple of companies not doing so well, and FFG crowdfunding?? Join us on Discor…
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This week Shauna and Dan explore the surprising origins of pie in the sky. Bonus: Workers rights, Great British actors, and the biggest meal of the day It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access to reach Shauna and Dan, plus join our weekly chats and polls. Paid tiers have even more perks, like e…
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As we enter into this holiday season, settle into a girl dinner with me to talk about embracing "failure" this holiday season! I get into the myth of balance, how Shonda Rhimes saved me by adjusting my expectations for this season (and life in general), and resetting the pressures that come with trying to do it all. I also reflect on how I (and we)…
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This week, Ryan and Brian don't know which cities are fictional, which currencies are spelled which way, or how much a baseball is worth. There's a Contest of Still Going On (which is a Rows Garden puzzle), and here's a link to the next season of Fireball Newsflash Crosswords. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In w…
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This week, Kim Masters talks to filmmaker Shawn Levy, who takes a short break from the London shoot of his Star Wars film to talk about the final season of Stranger Things, including Netflix's surprising decision to give the finale a limited theatrical release. He also weighs in on his work from Night at The Museum through Deadpool & Wolverine, and…
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We'd love to hear from you! In a world built for speed, the smallest slow moments often matter the most. In this episode, we explore the brain science behind surprise, delight, and why personalized effort boosts connection, dopamine, and emotional well-being. You’ll learn how small, intentional gestures can cut through digital noise—especially duri…
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Episode 359 where we talk about Rebecca Heineman- the first US Video Game Champion, Physical game trophies, Game Awards’ Mistake, and in our Sound Test feature, reveal the mystery sound from episode 319 while we share a new challenge! Join the conversation with us LIVE every Monday on twitch.tv/2nerdsinapod at 9pm CST. Viewer questions/business inq…
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Dinuka McKenzie chats with Mark Mupotsa-Russell about his new novel: The Wolf Who Cried Boy. They discuss writing an adult story from a child’s perspective, the life event that sparked this unique thriller, and how to explore social issues and big emotions while keeping the narrative propulsive.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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On the Season 4 premiere of Rodney Veal's Inspired By Podcast, Rodney welcomes Bruce and Kathy Wade, who discuss their creative upbringing and the importance of storytelling. Bruce and Kathy, both accomplished in the arts, emphasize the value of storytelling in enriching society and share their experiences of being raised in a supportive, creative …
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This week Shauna and Dan go whole hog to bust some myths and find some cookout tips. Bonus: Bucking porkchops, extreme ironing, and how to tell a fiddle from a violin It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access to reach Shauna and Dan, plus join our weekly chats and polls. Paid tiers have even mor…
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What world am I living in? Munchkin second edition? Catan sponsoring basketball? The Dice Tower saying something inappropriate? Actually, that last one tracks. Plus, there was a BUNCH of new GW releases announced, so you know we’ll talk about that as we get excited for Pax Unplugged! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Look…
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I'm joined today by fashion legend Carmen Borgonovo for a deep, insightful conversation about business and fashion. With an illustrious career in magazine journalism at legacy media titles such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and W Magazine – Carmen joined forces with her business partner Joana de Norohna to fill the gap in the market for beautifully cra…
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This week, Ryan and Brian learn about nicknames, heavy metal music, and history from 1981. All that, plus a new Fandom Feast, a new Anti-Match Quiz from Scott Weiss, and a brand new Contest of Now, which is a Rows Garden puzzle! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate …
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What a fun convo! Bo and I were joined by Rev. Dr. Chaz Snider, a Moravian Minister and Radical Theologian for some nerdy goodness. We started with something that's been keeping me up at night: the dangerous decoupling of Jewish identity from Israeli identity in certain conservative circles, and how this might unleash a kind of naked antisemitism w…
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New QWS Podcast Episode S4E10 Michael BurgeRob chats with journalist and author Michael Burge (he/him) about his new crime fiction novel Dirt Trap (MidnightSun Publishing), a sequel to Tank Water.They discuss writing rural noir and queer history, the silences that shape small towns, and what happens when truth finally breaks through. Michael talks …
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Everything I (Don't) Know About Publishing with superstars Pip Harry and Kate Foster. They chat about the opaque publishing industry and the changes they'd like to see occur in the publishing industry. They discuss writing market versus writing an author wants to write, the importance of creatives having access to data, and balancing creativity wit…
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This week, Kim Masters talks to Judd Apatow about his memoir, Comedy Nerd, a scrapbook that chronicles his journey from a stand-up-obsessed kid to one of Hollywood’s most influential comedy voices. Apatow shares stories from his early days interviewing his heroes on his high school radio station, to his years as an uncredited screenwriter on the fi…
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We'd love to hear from you! In this final episode of our Time Matters series, we’re bringing together four simple, science-backed tools that help you make the most of the minutes you have. These practices—your Key Three, Ridiculously Small Steps, the 10-Minute Kickstart, and the Two-Minute Rule—create focus and movement even when life doesn’t go as…
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Chris will be heading to Florida soo so we have to talk about the strange times down at the House Of Mouse. Not only are there multiple refurbs and construction projects going on but a slew of deaths on property have left a cloud over this happy place. #podcast #podernfamily #disney #disneyworld #rides #disneyrefurb #disneydeaths…
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In this conversation with Dr. Anneli Loepp Thiessen , we conclude the series of episodes on contemporary worship music for children. The discussion highlights the challenges of intergenerational worship, the role of music videos, and the theological implications of children's worship music. We explore the question of emotional depth/breadth, music …
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Episode 358 where we talk Video Game Development cycles, ARC Raiders, a VR Piano game, Lone Fungus 2, and more! Join the conversation with us LIVE every Monday on twitch.tv/2nerdsinapod at 9pm CST. Viewer questions/business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Follow us on twitter @2NerdsInAPod for gaming news! Intro/Outro music by S…
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This week Shauna and Dan tread upon eggs as they explore the modern version of this phrase, walking on eggshells. Bonus: Magical friendship eggs, Dan's sunscreen for the eyes, And Shauna's fear of trial by jury. Also, we are bringing back "sinistrously". It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access…
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Remember the ThinkGeek Bag of Holding? Meet the crew that brought it back! (Surprise, its actually some of the same people!) Also, more info on the Starcraft minis game, plastic minis for Trench Crusade, and a Catan movie now? Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Plastic Minis for Trench Crusade! https://www.wargamer.com/tre…
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Get ready for a funny, heartfelt, incredibly inspiring conversation today. Samantha Srinivasan joins me and we get into it. She slid into the Entertainment PR industry as a self-professed lone wolf comedy nerd who hustled without any industry connections and created Sechel PR. Made up of an all-women strategy team, Sechel PR specializes in cultivat…
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This week, Ryan and Brian talk about vacations and children and fanfic, oh my! This is your reminder to always get what it's called ... plus, there's a Contest of Still Going On (it's a standard crossword)! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you…
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Well folks, we started off talking about Bucky's (the truck stop that doesn't allow trucks - make it make sense), but then things got real when I shared about this secret squirrel meeting I went to about combating white Christian nationalism in Idaho. Bo and I went deep on religious pluralism, why evangelicals suddenly love Mormons when they run fo…
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