Best The Nerd Nest Podcasts (2025)

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Xbox Ally X vs Legion Go 2: Which Windows handheld is worth it? 1:35:29

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21h ago1:35:29

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Check out ⁨@FanTheDeck⁩ ⁨@ThePhawx⁩ and ⁨@RetroGameCorps⁩ In this episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast, hosts Bill, Rich, Russ, and Cary engage in a lively discussion about the current state of the gaming industry, focusing on the pricing and features of the new Xbox Ally and its competition with the Steam Deck. They explore the implications of rising …

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295 Mountain Out of a Molehill 31:56

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This week Shauna and Dan try not to make a mountain out of a molehill: Bonus: Celestial Scorpions, Time Management Skills, and the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 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, lik…

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294 Cooking the Books 30:50

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This week Shauna and Dan learn how to cook the books. Bonus: Accounting Wizardry, Spoof versus Satire, and an Epic Parisian Ice Cream Brawl 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 early access …

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Xbox and PlayStation Are Getting More Expensive, But My Steam Deck Isn't. 1:37:00

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Hey! Go subscribe to ⁨@baldlyrudy⁩ Check out the rest of the podcast - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLly4JWEWaZCpkvpv3BLgOpqJ-Xki455HU In this episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast, Bill and Rudy discuss various topics surrounding the gaming industry, including the rising prices of consoles and handheld devices, the impact of tariffs, and the i…

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293 Salt in the Wound 27:52

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This week Shauna and Dan rub salt in the wound to see how it feels. Well, not literally, because they both know it hurts. Bonus: Stubborn spouses, iocaine poisoning, and the tingly tarantula of Trinidad 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…

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Nintendo wants HOW MUCH? For OLD GAMES? 1:51:49

15d ago1:51:49

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🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the other channels ⁨@FanTheDeck⁩ ⁨@ThePhawx⁩ ⁨@RetroGameCorps⁩ and ⁨@BillFairchild⁩ We're back to break down the latest Nintendo Direct! You know the one—the one that revealed a ton of new games, but also left us with a bunch of questions. We're getting into all of it, f…

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292 Nest Egg 30:56

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This week Shauna and Dan explore the varieties of Nest Eggs. Bonus: Common-sense furniture, Satan sitting on a sin's spawn, and Shauna's hot ninja take 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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Legion Go 2: The Price Problem 1:59:25

22d ago1:59:25

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Check out ⁨@baldlyrudy⁩ ! on YT! In this episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast, Bill and Rudy discuss the high pricing of the Lenovo Legion Go 2, the implications of Valve's Steam Frame trademark, and the release of Silksong. They explore the competitive landscape of handheld gaming devices, the challenges indie developers face with pricing, and the exc…

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291 Missing Link 32:54

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This week Shauna and Dan try to discover the Missing Link. Bonus: The Piltdown Man, The TV Show Bones, and Missed Sneezes. Also, please direct all Ultraman complaints to Shauna. 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 ha…

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No steam Deck 2 till 2028? Here's why 1:30:26

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Rumors about the Steam Deck 2 say its coming in 2028. Why is Valve waiting so long and giving "competitors" so much runway? We get into that, plus Nintendo's lack of Switch 2 Dev kits, the PS6 Portable, and a whole lot moreCheck out @FanTheDeck and @ThePhawx and make sure you subscribe to them.🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_c…

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290 All Your Eggs in One Basket 29:53

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This week Shauna and Dan put all their eggs into one basket and ask if that is a good plan or not. Bonus: Kobe Bryant, GI Joe, and Coin-Operated Medieval-Western Songs Seriously, Tele Novella is such a great band. 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 w…

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Microsoft is Copying Steam Deck’s Playbook 1:29:00

1M ago1:29:00

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🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 ——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ——————————— ▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast ▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join ▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest ▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY ▶️Ner…

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289 Tough Cookie 31:19

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This week Shauna and Dan explore the phrase Tough Cookie. Bonus: The Yellow Pages, Resilient Kids, and Anthropomorphic Desserts 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 early access and name rec…

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288 The Proof is in the Pudding 31:47

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This week Shauna and Dan set out to see if the proof really is in the pudding. Bonus: Codfish Sherlock, Architectural Swansongs, and Puddings of the World 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, lik…

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PlayStation hands BIG WIN to PC Players 1:50:19

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In this episode of the Nerd Nest podcast, we focus on Sony's shift from hardware to a platform-based model, the unique position of Nintendo, and handheld gaming by Xbox. We also delve into the impact of indie games, focusing on Mina the Hollower, a new title from Yacht Club Games. And we discuss the impact of leaks and misinformation in the gaming …

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Who's raising prices NEXT? 1:55:56

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My Steam Console - https://youtu.be/o9NCY9sTQ-w 🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 ——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ——————————— ▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast ▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join ▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnes…

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287 Night Owl 29:44

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This week Shauna admits to being a Night Owl as your hosts delve into the history of the phrase. Bonus: Cyclical fashions, Ginormoustest moons, and Dan knows more about owls than even he realized 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 po…

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286 Under the Table 33:46

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This week Shauna and Dan explore the phrase under the table. The secret or clandestine one, not the drinking to excess one. Bonus: Book bans, French Culinary School, and friendly, neighborhood food merchants fighting demonic forces in Poland It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access to reach Sha…

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There are more AI games than you think 1:36:09

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Complete your collection! https://buyencore.com/invite/nerdnest 🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 ——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ——————————— ▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast ▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join ▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/…

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Valve chooses a side 32:09

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🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 Sources: https://wccftech.com/rog-xbox-ally-prices-leaked/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-fbi-has-seized-a-major-nintendo-switch-piracy-site/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njzERtlBcB0&t=2255s https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fps/bioshock-creator-says-audiences-rewa…

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285 Jump on the Bandwagon 30:52

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This week Shauna and Dan 'Jump on the Bandwagon' for books, songs, and sportsball. Bonus: Beanie Babies, Pogs, Humbuggeries, and James Cash Penny 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 early a…

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Steam Deck – NOT the Backlog Killer we thought 1:48:40

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🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 ——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ——————————— ▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast ▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join ▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest ▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY ▶️Ner…

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The Sony Situation 26:08

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This episode is going to be a bit different, It's just me rounding up the news solo, but I figured since I put it on YouTube, I could drop it on my podcast feed as well, If you hate this idea, hop on the community discord and let me know. (nicely) UGREEN Nexode 45W Retractable Charger at Best Buy https://bit.ly/44vfhiv UGREEN Series at Best Buy htt…

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284 Nip it in the Bud 32:27

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This week Shauna and Dan explore "Nip it in the Bud." Bonus: Barney Fife, Lancelot, and the War of 1812 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 early access and name recognition on the show. So…

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Xbox Layoffs – Stop Killing Games 1:45:04

3M ago1:45:04

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[Stop Killing Games](https://www.stopkillinggames.com/) [European game publisher group responds to Stop Killing Games, claims 'These proposals would curtail developer choice"](https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/european-game-publisher-group-responds-to-stop-killing-games-claims-these-proposals-would-curtail-developer-choice/) https://x.com/Pau…

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283 Swansong 28:55

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This week Shauna and Dan sing our swansong. Once again, we should have saved this type of phrase for the end of our show, but we have many more episodes still to come. Bonus: Merry madrigals, da Vinci's note books, and parodic poems about parting It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access to reac…

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282 Chew the Fat 31:05

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This week Shauna and Dan chew the fat and debunk some origin stories. Bonus: Soul-disco, teething children, and bored Cowboys 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 early access and name recog…

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This week Shauna and Dan explore the phrase, flash in the pan. Bonus: Hubble taking pictures of long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away, Epic burns of the 1600s, and Texas: the America of America. 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 …