Best The Nerd Blitz Podcasts (2025)

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Amy Helen Bell Talks the Murders of the London Blitz and Stan Haynes Talks Roosevelt to Roosevelt 56:10

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Send us a text Let's have two! In our first ever double episode, Amy Bell joins me to talk Under Cover of Darkness: Murders in Blackout London. Then Stan Haynes joins me to talk Roosevelt to Roosevelt: Presidential Nominating Conventions from 1904 to 1944. Buy Under Cover of Darkness Check out Amy's website Buy Roosevelt to Roosevelt Check out Stan…

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Episode 147: Ridin' The Hump 1:38:31

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In this episode, we get some deep dive discussion on all kinds of nerdery all the way up from the 70s up until today, so buckle the fuck up for a good time in the back of the station wagon.We start off with the eternal question of "are you a Jaws guy?" and figure out if we are indeed Jaws guys, in doing so Doom makes stunning admissions about class…

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Ice Cold Facts NHL Wrap Up: Florida Wins It All, Oilers Rebuild, McDavid’s Future 1:09:55

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Episode Title: Ice Cold Facts With Dan K: NHL CBA, Stanley Cup Wrap-Up & Expansion Buzz Join host Kevin L. Warren and resident hockey analyst Dan K. "The Hockey Dude" in this debut segment of Ice Cold Facts. This pre-recorded July 8, 2025 edition dives deep into: ✔️ NHL’s new CBA through 2029–30 ✔️ Florida Panthers' physical playoff dominance ✔️ Th…

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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 498 - Commander Pride 2025 49:46

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Brando had so much fun at this year's MTG Pride Commander event? What's that you ask? Is that the format where any two legends can be your Commander? Who did you pick? Who did you play against? All that and so much more on Commander Cookout 498! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.Y…

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CCO Pre-Show, Ep 499 - Uncle Brando's Secret MTG Story Time 24:17

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Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION at checkout. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast?Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOP…

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Science & Healing Collide: Nate Pope on Post-Concussion Syndrome Brain Recovery 59:17

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In this enlightening episode of The Interview Sessions on the Sports Chasers Podcast, we sit down with Nate Pope, Neurological Occupational Therapist and co-founder of NCX Brain Recovery. Nate brings over two decades of experience in treating concussions, TBIs, and post-concussion syndrome using a transformative method called multi-sensory integrat…

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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 497 - The Biggest Weekend in MTG 55:58

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What a week! What a MagicCon! Join the Goons from Saskatoon as we retell the tale that is the CCO Experience Las Vegas 2025. The highs, the lows, and all our favorite parts from the biggest weekend in Magic. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamin…

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Nathalia Holt Tells the Story of the Roosevelt Brothers' Search for the Elusive Giant Panda 29:35

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Send us a text Let's find a panda! Nathalia Holt joins me to discuss her book The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers' Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda. Buy The Beast in the Clouds Check out Nathalia's Website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Dante’ Sell of East Coast Gridiron on Building a Football Media Empire 1:21:15

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🎧 Sports Chasers Podcast – Interview Sessions: Dante’ Sell (East Coast Gridiron) This episode of The Interview Sessions features Dante’ Sell, the visionary behind East Coast Gridiron — a brand redefining how we cover American Football across all levels: NFL, NCAA, UFL, and High School. Host Kevin L. Warren dives into Dante’s journey from coaching t…

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CCO Pre-Show, Ep 497 - Sneaking into cEDH Games at MagicCons 17:10

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Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION at checkout. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast?Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOP…

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NBA Draft 2025 REACTIONS 🔥 Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey & Nets’ Strategy | Sports Chasers Podcast 57:39

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In Episode 277 of the Sports Chasers Podcast: Thursday Night Live Show, Kevin L. Warren and the crew dive into: 🏒 Evander Kane's trade from the Oilers to the Canucks 🏀 Full breakdown of the 2025 NBA Draft, including Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, and Brooklyn's draft strategy ⚾ Stadium funding controversy around the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chase Field …

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Eleanor Barraclough Talks the Viking Age and the Lives of Everyday Norsemen and Norsewomen 1:00:03

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Send us a text Let's pillage (but also more than that)! Eleanor Barraclough joins me to talk her book Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age. Buy Embers of the Hands Check out Eleanor's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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OKC Champions | Durant to Houston & WNBA Rising: Full Rewind 1:14:27

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🏀 Kevin Durant to the Rockets? Thunder Win the Chip? WNBA Takeover? | Sports Chasers Podcast – June 23, 2025 This episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast is STACKED. The crew is live with deep dives into a transformative weekend in pro basketball. 🎯 Topics Covered: Kevin Durant lands in Houston! Can the Rockets contend now? The Oklahoma City Thunder …

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Panthers Celebrate STANLEY CUP Victory and LeBron Sparks Debate! 1:28:57

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On this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast, the crew delivers an all-sports power play! 🚀 🔜 The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions again! 🔜 The LA Lakers are sold for $10B to Mark Walter. What's next for Jeanie Buss? 🔜 LeBron James fires off on "ring culture" — is he right or rewriting history? 🔜 MLB eyes NBA-style centralized media righ…

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Dr. Glenn Toby: From Hip-Hop Icon to NFL Dealmaker ($60M Sports Journey!) 1:21:56

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On this powerful episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast - The Exclusive Interview Sessions, Kevin L. Warren speaks with Dr. Glenn Toby, formerly known in hip-hop circles as Sweety G, and now an influential sports agent, philanthropist, and thought leader. 🎧 Topics Covered: From Homelessness to High-Profile NFL Agent Financial Literacy in the NIL Era…

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Nicholas Jubber Returns to Talk the Greatest Monsters of History Including Vampires, Rougarou, Dragons, and Even Godzilla 42:06

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Send us a text Let's go monster hunting! Nicholas Jubber Returns to talk his book Monsterland: A Journey Around the World's Dark Imagination. Buy Monsterland Check out Nick's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 496 - What's the Deal with Universes Beyond? 52:58

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We're getting to the bottom of some stuff! Mainly, Universes Beyond and how it effects the MTG playerbase. Will there be awesome stuff going forward? Will we like it all? Is it going to piss people off? The answers to all these questions and so much more on CCO 496! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all o…

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⚾ Rafael Devers TRADED to Giants! + NFL Rookie Contract Drama | Sports Chasers LIVE 1:17:00

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The Sports Chasers Podcast returns with your Monday Night Weekend Rewind! This June 16th episode is jam-packed with insight, controversy, and expert breakdowns. 🔥 In this episode: 🏈 The real story behind 2025 NFL rookie holdouts — player empowerment & contract control ⚾ Rafael Devers heads to the Giants in a shocking trade — why Boston made the mov…

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CCO Pre-Show, Ep 496 - Being a NERD at aMagicCon 22:26

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Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION at checkout. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast?Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOP…

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🗽 Who Coaches the Knicks Next? | OKC vs Pacers Deep Dive 1:10:28

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On this week’s episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast “Thursday Night Live,” airing June 12, 2025, we tackle the biggest sports stories of the week: ⛳️ US Open Golf at Oakmont – chaos, albatrosses, and course carnage! 🏒 Atlanta’s NHL dream – can the third time be the charm? 🏀 NBA Finals drama – from missing logos to market-size debates 🗽 Knicks coac…

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Steve Physioc Unfiltered: From MLB Announcer to Award-Winning Author 📚⚾ 1:17:09

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🎙️ Steve Physioc: From the MLB Mic to Historical Fiction | Sports Chasers Podcast Interview Sessions Legendary sports broadcaster Steve Physioc joins the Sports Chasers Podcast to talk about his life behind the mic and the stories that led him to writing acclaimed novels like The Walls of Lucca and Walks with the Wind. In this in-depth conversation…

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Pulitzer Prize Winner Caroline Fraser Talks Ted Bundy, the Rise of Serial Killers, Pacific Northwest Life, and the Lead Crime Hypothesis 36:44

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Send us a text Let's talk the age of serial killers! Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Fraser joins me to talk her book Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers. Buy Murderland Check out Caroline's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 495 - The FINAL Final Fantasy Review 1:06:00

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It's time for our final look at Final Fantasy. And when we say our final look, what we mean is, what's in Uncle Brando's shopping cart!? Join us for our favorite cards and what we will be putting in our own decks. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.Fusio…

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The $20.5M NCAA Settlement & NIL Fallout | Monday Night Rewind 51:31

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🎙️ On this episode of Monday Night Rewind, the Sports Chasers Podcast covers a jam-packed weekend in sports! Topics include: 🏈 NCAA’s $20.5M athlete settlement & College Sports Commission launch 💸 The truth about NIL vs Collective money (DA’s 🔥 take) 🎾 Coco Gauff makes history & Alcaraz stages a comeback for the ages 🏒 Stanley Cup: McDavid’s impact…

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CCO Pre-Show, Ep 495 - Ryan's Favorite Final Fantasy Cards 35:23

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Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION at checkout. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast?Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOP…

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Pacers STUN OKC in Game 1! Tyrese Halliburton Is HIM 🔥 Knicks FIRE Tom Thibodeau! What’s Next for New York? 🍎 1:08:02

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🎙️ Friday Night Live: Pacers Stun OKC | Knicks Fire Thibodeau | Rodgers to Steelers Date: June 6, 2025 | Host: DDubbz On this special Friday night edition, the Sports Chasers crew breaks down: 🏀 The Indiana Pacers' gritty Game 1 win over OKC & Tyrese Halliburton’s rise ❌ Why Coach Daigneault’s rotation change backfired on the Thunder 🧨 Knicks part …

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TNB Special Commentary: Andor S1E2 56:05

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TNB Special Commentary: Andor S1E2 by The Nerd BlitzBy The Nerd Blitz

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Helen Carr Talks English Kings, Their Favorites, and the Upheaval of the 14th Century 38:52

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Send us a text Let's pick a favorite! Helen Carr joins me to talk her book Sceptred Isle: A New History of the Fourteenth Century. Buy Sceptred Isle Check out Helen's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 494 - Final Fantasy Precon Review - Limit Break 56:22

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We continue our close look at all the new cards in the Final Fantasy Commander precons. This week, Limit Break. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online…

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🏀 Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals Preview | 🚨 Knicks Playoff Fallout 2:02:43

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🎧 Sports Chasers Podcast: Monday Night Weekend Rewind – June 2, 2025 This episode is packed with hot takes and real sports insights: • Saquon Barkley graces the Madden 26 cover—will the curse strike again? • Stefan Diggs returns to Patriots OTAs after his viral off-field moment • Colorado Rockies spiral to one of the worst MLB records in history • …

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CCO Pre-Show, Ep 494 - Counter Blitz New Card Review 31:43

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Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION at checkout. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast?Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOP…

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SGA's Takeover & Haliburton’s Rise: NBA Playoffs Deep Dive 2:01:30

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Welcome to Episode 273 of the Sports Chasers Podcast – Thursday Night LIVE (May 29, 2025)! 🎙️ Tonight, we go coast-to-coast across all major leagues: 🏀 NBA Playoffs: New stars rise! SGA and Haliburton are shining. We dissect OKC’s lockdown defense and whether smaller markets can change the league’s narrative. 🏈 College Football Playoff Overhaul: St…

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Alexander Rose Returns to Talk the Battle of the Atlantic and the Heist of a German U-Boat 43:01

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Send us a text Let's go sub hunting! Alexander Rose returns to talk his book Phantom Fleet: The Hunt for Nazi Submarine U-505 and World War II's Most Daring Heist! Buy Phantom Fleet Check out Alex's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 493 - Final Fantasy Precon Review - Scions & Spellcraft 57:03

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We continue our close look at all the new cards in the Final Fantasy Commander precons. This week, Scions & Spellcraft. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gamin…

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How Game Time Watches Went from DIY to NFL Deals – Adam Pennington 47:05

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In this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast – Interview Sessions, host Kevin L. Warren sits down with Adam Pennington, the creative force behind Game Time Watches. From manually programming team schedules into watch chips to landing licensing deals with the NFL, MLB, NHL, WWE, and NASCAR, Adam shares the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, sp…

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CCO Pre-Show, Ep 493 - Universes Beyond is Setting the NEW MTG BASELINE 20:24

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Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION at checkout. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast?Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOP…

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Knicks COLLAPSE, NFL Tush Push Debate & NHL Mayhem 1:55:29

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' In this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast, recorded LIVE on May 22, 2025, the crew unpacks a wild week in sports! Topics include: Knicks Game 1 collapse vs Pacers 🏀 NFL Tush Push debate & playoff seeding overhaul 🏈 NHL Playoff breakdown: Leafs & Hurricanes melt down 🏒 MLB rivalry week & Power Rankings 📊 WNBA rising stars 🌟 🎧 PLUS: A preview o…

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Martin Dugard Returns to Talk the History of Midway Island and the World War II Battle That Changed the Pacific Theater 32:55

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Send us a text Let's turn the tide! Martin Dugard returns to talk his new book Taking Midway: Naval Warfare, Secret Codes, and the Battle that Turned the Tide of World War II. Buy Taking Midway Check out Martin's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd