Best Nerd Soup Podcasts (2025)

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Pluribus Episode 7 Review 20:43

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2h ago20:43

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Reuben reviews episode 7 of Pluribus! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, LETTERBOXD, INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK! TWITTER! - twitter.com/NerdSoup Aaron Twitter: @nerdsoupmonkey Beau Letterboxd: @beausoup INSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/nerdsoup FACEBOOK! - www.facebook.com/NerdSoupBy Nerd Soup

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Fill Me In #520: Some Mexico is the same amount of north as some Texas. 1:32:04

4h ago1:32:04

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This week, Ryan and Brian dig deep into butts, shoulders, clams, and Caesars. How do you take yours? Try out the Contest of Still Going On (a standard crossword), and win either a puzzle subscription or a brand new car*. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our P…

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Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 Review! 1:00:25

5d ago1:00:25

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Watching Now: Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 Review is a Couch Soup podcast. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Stranger Things. Join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion! 🕹️Thank you for watching and listening. And thank you for all your continued support!! 🕹️ Like, comment, and subscribe. If you want more,…

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101: The Gold Digger Reckoning 1:53:22

2h ago1:53:22

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Both Jesse and Dodger have played Gold Diggers!!! And we did not expect the game to go this way. No one did. You are not ready to handle Gold Diggers in 2025. Are you ready to geek out this weekend? Join Jesse and Dodger on the Geekenders podcast as they bring you the ultimate dose of geekiness. From their hilarious banter to their in-depth discuss…

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Netflix is Buying Warner Bros, ScarJo in Talks to Join The Batman 2 - The Nerd Soup Podcast! 54:56

2h ago54:56

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Reuben & Aaron discuss Netflix purchasing Warner Bros for 72 billion, Scarjo in talks to join The Batman 2, Tarantino shitting on Paul Dano & Avengers: Doomsday being a direct sequel to Avengers: Endgame! TOPICS: 00:00 - Netflix Purchasing Warner Bros 21:36 - Scarjo, The Batman 2 27:13 - Quentin Tarantino taking shots at Paul Dano, Avengers News 36…

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Pluribus Episode 6 Review 20:32

4d ago20:32

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Reuben reviews episode 6 of PLURIBUS! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, LETTERBOXD, INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK! TWITTER! - twitter.com/NerdSoup Aaron Twitter: @nerdsoupmonkey Beau Letterboxd: @beausoup INSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/nerdsoup FACEBOOK! - www.facebook.com/NerdSoupBy Nerd Soup

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129 | Scooters Out, Ostriches In 1:04:37

9d ago1:04:37

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After a best-of break, we're back with these bangers: How does one become "a regular" somewhere? If you could replace all pigeons with one other animal that serves the same “city animal” role, what would it be and why? Then, Matt introduces a spin-off of "Pop Quiz." Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT…

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Pluribus Review (Eps 1-5) 46:40

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Reuben, Aaron & Cam review the first five episode of PLURIBUS! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, LETTERBOXD, INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK! TWITTER! - twitter.com/NerdSoup Aaron Twitter: @nerdsoupmonkey Beau Letterboxd: @beausoup INSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/nerdsoup FACEBOOK! - www.facebook.com/NerdSoupBy Nerd Soup

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Fill Me In #519: It's a conversation ender. 1:35:08

7d ago1:35:08

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This week, Ryan and Brian dive into Lucky Charms, question the motivations of the Kingston Trio, and discuss a challenge to the "get what it's called" rule. All that, plus there's a brand new Contest of Now (a standard crossword). If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donat…

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Stranger Things Season 4 Recap 57:03

11d ago57:03

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Watching Now: Stranger Things Season 4 Recap is a Couch Soup podcast. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Stranger Things. Join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion! Thank you for watching and listening. And thank you for all your continued support!! Like, comment, and subscribe. If you want more, consider joini…

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100: Jesse gets Revenge on Gold Diggers! 1:53:59

10d ago1:53:59

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The Geekenders are back and this time JESSE HAS PLAYED THE GAME! That's Right! It's time to talk about Revenge on Gold Diggers! Prepare yourself for a wild ride! Are you ready to geek out this weekend? Join Jesse and Dodger on the Geekenders podcast as they bring you the ultimate dose of geekiness. From their hilarious banter to their in-depth disc…

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Stranger Things Season 3 Recap 43:30

17d ago43:30

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Watching Now: Stranger Things Season 3 Recap is a Couch Soup podcast. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Stranger Things. Join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion! 🕹️Thank you for watching and listening. And thank you for all your continued support!! 🕹️ Like, comment, and subscribe. If you want more, consider …

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Fill Me In #518: Ump for Anatevka 1:15:26

10d ago1:15:26

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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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99: Is Dispatch A Good Game? 1:43:56

18d ago1:43:56

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The Geekenders are back and this time both Jesse and Dodger have played Dispatch. What did Dodger dislike? What did Jesse love? Did they actually dispatch? All this and a while bunch more Dodger door drama on a brand new episode. Are you ready to geek out this weekend? Join Jesse and Dodger on the Geekenders podcast as they bring you the ultimate d…

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The Best of Episodes 61-70 43:13

15d ago43:13

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Ya boys have been sick, so instead of hearing our nasty, congested voices, you get a trip down memory lane! We've collected some highlights from Episodes 61-70 (that's half the pod ago!) while we recover to bring you a brand-new episode in two weeks time. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discord 20…

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Stranger Things 2: The Hidden Clues We All MISSED in Season 2! | Watching Now Podcast 39:07

24d ago39:07

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Watching Now: Stranger Things Season 2 Recap is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Stranger Things. Join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion! 🕹️Thank you for watching and listening. And thank you for all your continued support!! 🕹️ Like, comment, and subscribe. If you wa…

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Fill Me In #517: Not if it happens in Hebrew. 1:23:41

21d ago1:23:41

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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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98: Are You Buying a Steam Machine? 1:47:40

25d ago1:47:40

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Dodger returns, just in time to talk Steam Machine! Seriously though, are you buying this? Do you even care? Also we played a few games, watched a few movies, and just existed as nerds. Also shout out to Dodger's mom doing the lords work. Are you ready to geek out this weekend? Join Jesse and Dodger on the Geekenders podcast as they bring you the u…

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Stranger Things Season 1 Recap 38:18

29d ago38:18

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Watching Now: Stranger Things Season 1 Recap is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Stranger Things. Join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion! 🕹️Thank you for watching and listening. And thank you for all your continued support!! 🕹️ Like, comment, and subscribe. If you wa…

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An Exclusive CouchSoup Interview with Screenwriter Ernie Altbacker 59:04

1M ago59:04

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Interested in Area 51 Studio? Enjoy a discount for a limited time, to you, from Ernie. You can get 20% off the comic, or 20% off both issues together. Shop Area 51 Studios and catch Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires on AppleTV+ or Prime Video. 🕹️Thank you for watching and listening. And thank you for all your continued support!! 🕹️ Like, comment, and …

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Fill Me In #516: Up until a zillion o'clock in the morning. 1:27:18

25d ago1:27:18

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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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97: Umamusume Fever Is Back?! 2:06:39

25d ago2:06:39

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Dodger is gone this week, so Jesse is joined by Octo and Crendor. This of course means everything runs smoothly and nothing derails at all. Also HORSE GIRLS! Are you ready to geek out this weekend? Join Jesse and Dodger on the Geekenders podcast as they bring you the ultimate dose of geekiness. From their hilarious banter to their in-depth discussi…

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Watching Now: Gen V Season 2 Special 1:07:03

1M ago1:07:03

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Watching Now: Gen V Season is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things The Boys. Join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion! 🕹️Thank you for watching and listening. And thank you for all your continued support!! 🕹️ Like, comment, and subscribe. If you want more, consider joining…

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128 | Glizzy or Isn't He? 1:09:37

29d ago1:09:37

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When you tell someone they’re “too much”, what are they “too much” of? What makes a grin a shit-eating grin? After we answer these classic quandaries, we move on to some circle-back/follow-ups, including two #PochPrompts from recent episodes: Noodlescopes and Glizzy edification. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access…

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Fill Me In #515: These sounds will be lost to Sweden. 1:28:09

1M ago1:28:09

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Ryan is in Sweden with all the furniture and meatballs, Brian is in Syracuse with all the recording equipment. More baseball than sandwiches this week, but not as much as you might think, all things considered. All that plus a new Contest of Now (it's a standard crossword)! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki…

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96: Brother Beard & Sister Soup 1:33:00

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Jesse and Dodger are back on this glorious Geekend to talk about their new nicknames: Brother Beard & Sister Soup among various other subjects including Taco Bell?. Are you ready to geek out this weekend? Join Jesse and Dodger on the Geekenders podcast as they bring you the ultimate dose of geekiness. From their hilarious banter to their in-depth d…

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25 Best Movies of the 21st Century...So Far! 47:43

1M ago47:43

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Reuben counts down his 25 BEST MOVIES OF THE 21ST CENTURY....so far! MOVIE TIME STAMPS & MUSIC: 1:11 - MOVIE 25 & Gymnopedie No 1 - Satie 2:18 - MOVIE 24 & Bambo Flute (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5qhNRmMilI&list=PLoQIPOuGfAlI7HEhMNYipHkDRaJQR6HUr) 3:29 - MOVIE 23 & Traversing by God Mode 4:27 - MOVIE 22 & Medusa by Kevin MacLeod is licensed u…

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Fill Me In #514: Your tether is loose and frayed and flimsy. 1:23:12

1M ago1:23:12

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Ryan struggles between his opposed needs of traveling the world and watching the World Series, while Brian just ... struggles. There's an active Contest of Still Going On (it's a variety cryptic), and lest you thought the sandwich stories were a thing of the past -- they are not. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me I…

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95: Jesse Crashes Out Over TwitchCon 2:07:41

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The Geekenders are back and Jesse is baffled by the current state of Twitch and TwitchCon. Meanwhile Dodger played a ton of horror games, but nothing is more horrifying than trying to understand Neil Breen movies... Are you ready to geek out this weekend? Join Jesse and Dodger on the Geekenders podcast as they bring you the ultimate dose of geekine…

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127 | Nudity Ruins Movies 1:25:01

2M ago1:25:01

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The spookisode is finally here, and we've got a very special treat for all you ghouls and ghosts: Halloween Google Gripes! That's right, a first-ever standalone Gripes where we go head-to-head on six Halloween movies. But first: What's an acceptable Candy Tax to implement on your kids post Trick-or-Treating? And can you reuse a Halloween costume fo…

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Fill Me In #513: Our beards put together are longer than either of our beards. 1:36:31

2M ago1:36:31

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Go tell your plowman! This week, Ryan challenges Brian with Broadway history, Brian challenges everyone with a brand new Contest of Now (really!), and Alex Verdugo can't leave well enough alone. Things to click: The Contest of Now! Get the puzzle here. Submit your answer here. Read the PUZ file notes for instructions. Ryan's latest Fandom Feast. If…

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94: The Best October Next Fest Games 2025 1:56:33

2M ago1:56:33

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It's Steam Next Fest time and The Geekenders have played a whole bunch of games. Combined. Like Jesse played 10 and Dodger played 40, but together that's 50 between them! Which is basically like 25 each. Talk about impressive. Are you ready to geek out this weekend? Join Jesse and Dodger on the Geekenders podcast as they bring you the ultimate dose…

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Fill Me In #512: Carry your own light. 2:08:40

2M ago2:08:40

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This week, Brian is joined by Shannon Rapp for a super-sized episode with an insider's recap of the Midwest Crossword Tournament, hefty sandwiches (including cheese preferences and Shannon's Mount Rushmore), and a non-NYT Thunder Round with puzzles from the LA Times, Apple News, Universal, USA Today, and Fireball! Stuff to click: Daily Crossword Li…

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93: When Are Collabs Getting TOO BIG? 2:03:47

2M ago2:03:47

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The Geekenders are back and Jesse and Dodger have some thoughts. On a lot of things actually. Who knew?! From mysteries to collaborations, they like things done a certain way. Are you ready to geek out this weekend? Join Jesse and Dodger on the Geekenders podcast as they bring you the ultimate dose of geekiness. From their hilarious banter to their…

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Peacemaker Season 2 Review (Episode 8) 51:35

2M ago51:35

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Reuben & Cam review the Season 2 FINALE of PEACEMAKER! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, LETTERBOXD, INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK! TWITTER! - twitter.com/NerdSoup Aaron Twitter: @nerdsoupmonkey Beau Letterboxd: @beausoup INSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/nerdsoup FACEBOOK! - www.facebook.com/NerdSoupBy Nerd Soup

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126 | Mythical Mischief 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

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For 126 we've cut our closing segment in favor of clearing out some of our question backlog! On the docket for this ep are: We all "use our noodle"...but what kind of noodle is it? When you hear someone mention the “Muffin Man,” do you picture a human offering muffins… or do you picture a muffin with the face of a man? Do Mermaids have buttholes an…

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GEN V SEASON 2 REVIEW (Eps 1-5) (Spoilers) 45:57

2M ago45:57

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By Nerd Soup

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Fill Me In #511: One time is a fluke, two times is less than a fluke 1:30:44

2M ago1:30:44

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This week, Ryan and Brian eat on the show. Sorry. Also: Blue Jays, Buckwheat Boyz, Bakers, and a Brinck Report. 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 enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on App…

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92: Vtuber Salt Is Next Level 1:44:12

2M ago1:44:12

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By The Geekenders

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Dan Da Dan Season 2 59:13

2M ago59:13

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By Thomas Richards, Iain McParland

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Fill Me In #510: Weekly for the lawn, seasonally for the snow. 1:29:25

2M ago1:29:25

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This week, Ryan and Brian sound like a couple of grumpy middle aged men -- but maybe that's what you're here for. It's almost October, which for some listeners, bears the bad news of it being baseball post-season. With any luck, everyone will lose this week and it can all be over. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me …

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Alien Earth Ep 108 57:06

2M ago57:06

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Watching Now: Alien Earth is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Xenomorph. We love this universe, so join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion! 🕹️Thank you for watching and listening. And thank you for all your continued support!! 🕹️ Like, comment, and subscribe. If you w…

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91: Are You Missing Out On These Games? 1:40:34

2M ago1:40:34

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Dodger and Jesse bring Ravs to Geekenders to talk British life, FMV games, and the joys of solving crimes. Are you ready to geek out this weekend? Join Jesse and Dodger on the Geekenders podcast as they bring you the ultimate dose of geekiness. From their hilarious banter to their in-depth discussions, this is the podcast you've been waiting for. F…