Best Nerd Bourbon Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 423 - Running Solo 1:47:17

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🍻 Nerds With Alcohol – Where geek talk meets happy hour! Join Chris & Russ in the Nerd Basement as they drink and dive into all things nerdy: comics, games, movies, fandoms & more. New episodes served with a side of snark and a splash of bourbon. Slainte, nerds! 🥃🎙️ New episodes live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8:00 pm ET twitch.tv/drinkingnerds…

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The Bourbon Nerdz Halloween Special 1:47:14

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Send us a text The Bourbon Nerdz Halloween Special is here — and things are about to get mad. In true Frankenstein fashion, we become mad scientists behind the bar, mixing up some wild bourbon creations that may or may not defy the laws of whiskey. Along the way, we dive deep into all things horror — from classic slashers to underrated gems — joine…

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Episode 422 - Smacked In The Face 2:05:45

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🍻 Nerds With Alcohol – Where geek talk meets happy hour! Join Chris & Russ in the Nerd Basement as they drink and dive into all things nerdy: comics, games, movies, fandoms & more. New episodes served with a side of snark and a splash of bourbon. Slainte, nerds! 🥃🎙️By Nerds With Alcohol

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Episode 153: Hypothetically Speaking, Of Course - Halloween-ier Edition! 1:06:46

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Send us a text The time is right. The mood is right. The season is right. So, yeah, we're doing it again - it's time for another round of Hypothetically Speaking, Of Course - Halloween Edition. But we've already done that, so this is an even more...Halloweenier version? Sure, let's go with that. And what do we have to talk about this time? Maraudin…

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Elijah Craig - The Father of Bourbon 1:07:01

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Send us a text In this episode of the Bourbon Nerdz, we raise a glass to the legend himself—Elijah Craig, the Father of Bourbon. We dive into the brand’s rich history and talk about some exciting upcoming bottle releases you’ll want on your radar. But as always, we wander into all kinds of nerdy territory—covering the Joe Flacco trade, the ongoing …

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Episode 421 - Horror List Continued 1:51:43

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It's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.By Nerds With Alcohol

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Episode 152: The Rewind - Episode 116: Boybands + Zombies + Cowboys = ??? 48:44

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Send us a text With Your Friend Frosty recovering from a long weekend (and some oncoming sniffles), it's time to relax, put up the feet, and remember that Halloween is a strange month-long time to talk about very crazy things. In this case, we're re-airing last year's episode dedicated to one of the strangest zombie films ever, starring boy band me…

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Peerless: A Legacy Reborn 1:10:48

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Episode 151: America, You Have Some Explaining To Do... [Part 2] 1:18:08

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Send us a text We're coming for you, wacky weird wide country known as USA. You and all your cryptids! That's right, Your Friend Frosty, wearing a safari hat and carrying a large butterfly net, with your bartender Mike Whiskey, armed with a bible, holy water, and a very large stake and mallet, are making their way through the other half of the USA,…

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Episode 420 - It's 420 2:07:30

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It's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.By Nerds With Alcohol

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Friday the 13th Colony 1:12:24

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Send us a text The Bourbon Nerdz return with a killer episode featuring special guest Daniel Prewett! We dive into the world of 13th Colony Distillery, break down our panic or patience fantasy football takes, and slash our way through a deep dive on the legendary Friday the 13th film series. It’s bourbon, touchdowns, horror, and plenty of laughs—al…

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Episode 150: America, You Have Some Explaining To Do... [Part 1] 1:02:48

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Send us a text What's happening here? Or rather, what's happening in all 50 states of the good ol' US of A? And no, we're not talking the politics, we're talking the paranormal. Did you happen to know that there's a strange, weird, wild, and plain ol' wacky creature in each state? Thanks to Your Friend Frosty dredging up a list from social media ma…

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Finish Him!!! 1:03:40

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Send us a text In true Mortal Kombat fashion, the Bourbon Nerdz are back with a knockout episode. This time we dive into the world of finished whiskeys—breaking down the different processes, flavors, and what sets them apart. But that’s not all—we go full nerd mode debating the best and worst game sequels and the best and worst movie sequels of all…

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The Blue Note Brothers 1:16:18

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Send us a text In this episode, the Bourbon Nerdz dive into the story behind Blue Note Distillery while sipping on some of their pours. We break down the highs and lows of Week 1 of football season, share our favorite music-inspired movies, and just kick back for a fun, easygoing conversation full of laughs. It’s bourbon, football, movies, and good…

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Episode 149: All Hail The Magic Coin! 1:04:49

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Send us a text In a triumphant return to both our scheduled programming and also to form, Your Friend Frosty and your bartender Mike Whiskey have gone completely insane and off the rails. A decision making coin. Twenty terrifying questions. Too many outcomes to count! Revelations! Betrayals! Surprises! It's all too much to take! Thank goodness we c…

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Episode 419 - Best SciFi Shows 2:04:19

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It's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.By Nerds With Alcohol

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Pour Sagamore On Me 1:31:30

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Send us a text In this episode of the Bourbon Nerdz, we dive into the world of Sagamore Spirits and their award-winning ryes before things get a little wild. From potential Doomsday drama to building our own Bourbon Mount Rushmore, the pours are flowing and so are the hot takes. We keep it competitive with a This or That: Fantasy Football Edition, …

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Episode 418 - Books 1:55:15

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It's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.By Nerds With Alcohol

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You Can't Handle The Hard Truth 1:34:47

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Send us a text In this episode of the Bourbon Nerdz, we dive into the story of Hard Truth Distillery and unpack the latest on the Old Uncle Nearest lawsuit shaking up the whiskey world. From there, we shift gears into our updated fantasy football takes (some of us might already regret our picks), and then wrap things up with a lively debate on our …

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Episode 417 - Greatest SciFi Movies 2:06:02

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It's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.By Nerds With Alcohol

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A Bourbon Nerdz Fantasy Football Especial 1:36:41

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Send us a text In this special episode, the Bourbon Nerdz pour a few glasses and break down our fantasy football predictions for the year. From sleeper picks to bold calls, championship hopes to total busts—we cover it all while sipping some seriously good bourbon. Whether you’re here for the whiskey, the football, or just the friendly trash talk, …

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CUB: 08.18.2025- Trump meets Putin and Top 10 US Weapons Part II 28:00

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In the Glass: Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon. Trump meets with Putin to talk peace in Ukraine. Top 10 US Weapons, #5-1.By Joshua Coffman

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Episode 416 - Super Spoilers 1:56:44

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It's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.By Nerds With Alcohol

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A New Riff Hope 1:12:39

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Send us a text This week, the Bourbon Nerdz pour a glass of New Riff and dive deep into the distillery’s story and flavors. But the galaxy of geekery doesn’t stop there—we debate the most disappointing comic characters of all time, and share our thoughts on recent movie watches including Superman and The Fantastic Four. It’s bourbon, it’s comics, i…

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Episode 415 - It's A Brand New Day 1:59:54

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It's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.By Nerds With Alcohol

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CUB: 08.04.2025- Trump’s new deadline and Top 10 US Weapons 29:00

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In the glass: Old Granddad Bottled in Bond 7 year President Trump’s new deadline for Russia. The US Nuclear Triad. Top 10 US Weapons part 1.By Joshua Coffman

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Bourbon Killed The Radio Star (Feat. Michael Gabbard) 1:59:34

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Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by longtime radio host Michael Gabbard as we dive into the golden days of radio, his journey behind the mic, and how bourbon fits into it all. From his favorite whiskeys to his thoughts on broadcast-style movies, and even a few hot takes on his beloved sports teams—this one covers it all. Whether you're …

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Episode 414 - SDCC 2025 2:03:20

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It's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.By Nerds With Alcohol

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Episode 413 - RIP Ozzy 2:05:52

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It's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.By Nerds With Alcohol

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Dungeons & Drams 54:18

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Send us a text Welcome to Dungeons and Drams! 🎲🥃 Grab your dice and your dram—because we’re diving into a world of monsters, magic, and mayhem! In this D&D-themed episode, we’re joined by the incredibly talented voice actor Ben Phillips, along with adventuring companions Michelle Rosas and Aaron Patterson, as our fearless Dungeon Master Jon leads u…

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Episode 148: They're Dead, But Still Collectible 45:55

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Send us a text As we draw closer and closer to the nuptials of your bartender Mike Whiskey and his beloved fiancé, the summer is about to get weirder and more anime-related. Your Friend Frosty is taking us all on a tour of a certain travelling museum exhibit with lots of bones and cuddly non-existent anime creatures. Collectible ones, too. That's r…

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CUB: 07.21.2025- Trump puts Putin on the Clock 29:00

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Putin’s options with Ukraine World War Z Books I read in Middle School In the glass: Pikesville RyeBy Joshua Coffman

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Lethal Weapon (Feat. Kayl Bryant) 1:19:52

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Send us a text In this high-impact episode of Bourbon Nerdz, we sit down with real-life lethal weapon Kayl Bryant—jujitsu master, fitness junkie, and all-around badass. We dive into his martial arts journey, the grind to becoming a master, and the secrets to staying healthy without giving up everything you love. Plus, we break down the most realist…

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Episode 147: The Sentimental World of Philip J. Fry 40:00

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Send us a text Bring forth the tissues, the tubs of ice cream, and the plasma rifles. Okay, maybe not that last one. But prepare thyselves for a very sad episode all about....sad episodes. For years, the cartoon show Futurama has refused to die and has delighted, amused, and devastated us all with its hilarious and soul-touching content. And four o…

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Episode 412 - Remakes 2:08:58

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It's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.By Nerds With Alcohol

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CUB: 07.14.2025- NATO secures the Bag 21:01

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NATO members pledge to increase spending. Russia and Ukraine. President Trump’s tone change on Ukrainian War.By Joshua Coffman

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Bourbon Hunter Interview 1:03:03

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Send us a text We tracked down the elusive Bouron Hunter (no tranquilizers needed) and picked his brain about rare bottles, wild bourbon hunts, and some of the best bourbons for a budget. Spoiler: Lots of Old Grandad 114 discussions. Pour a glass, hit play, and prepare to laugh, learn, and question your life choices at the bourbon aisle. Support th…

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Episode 146: Why Nature Is Bad and Camping Is Evil, By Your Friend Frosty 43:38

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Send us a text WARNING: this episode was recorded before the terrible events of July 4th, 2025, wherein a devastating flashflood swept across Central Texas and has left many, including children at a summer camp, missing or dead. Our deepest sympathies to all those affected by this tragedy, and our simple plea to not be offended as we make light of …

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CUB: 07.07.2025- Enter the Diplomats 18:00

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Update on US / Iran. The best college class ever. Drone Warfare in Ukraine. In the glass: Buffalo TraceBy Joshua Coffman

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A Toast to Penelope 1:15:43

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Send us a text Today we discuss the recent finals finishes in the NBA and NHL while tasting some of the Penelope has to offer. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 145: 30 Years Worth of Board Game-Related PTSD - Jumanji! 49:05

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Send us a text So, yeah, Happy 4th of July and all that. While it's the USA's birthday, your podcast hosts are celebrating a unique anniversary, one thirty years in the making. And just like on the 4th of July when dogs all run and hide under blankets from fireworks, so does Your Friend Frosty from the terror that is 1995's film blockbuster Jumanji…

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Episode 411 - Happy Canada Day 2:05:54

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It's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.By Nerds With Alcohol

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CUB: 06.30.2025- A Ceasefire, if you can keep it. 22:00

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A tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East, Operation Midnight Hammer Battle Damage Assessment, a Revolution in Military affairs and your 4th of July Safety Brief. In the glass: Old Grand-dad 114 A link to a report I reference in the Episode: Post-Attack Assessment of the First 12 Days of Israeli and U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities By David …

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Episode 144: From Holy Ground to Holy Mess 44:57

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Send us a text Ever been driving by a church in your neighborhood, looked at it long and hard, and thought, "Wow, that would make an amazing laser tag arena?" No? Well, you definitely aren't alone. Wouldn't you know it, there are some people out there that did, however. From restaurants to apartment buildings, the lives of de-consecrated churches o…

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Episode 410 - Surprise Tech Issues 1:43:41

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It's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.By Nerds With Alcohol

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US strikes Iran 40:01

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Woah boy. I’m back. A first time reaction / current events episode. My thoughts regarding the 22 June 2025 US strikes against Iranian Nuclear Facilities. In the glass: Booker’sBy Joshua Coffman

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Buffy The Turkey Slayer (Feat. Theron Epp) 1:23:21

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Send us a text Today we delve deep into the mythology of the coveted "BuffTurkey" that has been causing chaos in the bourbon community. We are joined by good friend of the Bourbon Nerdz Theron Epp as he shares some history of this exciting combination of bourbon giants. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 143: Imminent Lawless Action 41:33

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Send us a text Warning, listeners: This episode is not going to be a light one. Thought provoking? Inspired by actual events? Full of swears? Oh yeah. Kicking us all the way back to the 1960s, Your Friend Frosty is about to flex his legalese muscles and introduce you all to the infamous 1969 Brandenburg V. Ohio ruling, one which shaped the very wor…

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Episode 409 - Spaceballs The Podcast 2:01:42

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It's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.By Nerds With Alcohol

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The Bourbon Nerdz Halftime Show 1:46:21

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Send us a text On this episode we discuss our mid-year best of bourbon. Join us and see what we have on top. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody