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Buzz Word the Podcast

Nerd Nook Trivia

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Nerd Nook Trivia presents Buzz Word the Podcast! Join host Bevan Lucas and our rotating cast of contestants as we play our game of addictive word play. This show is based on the Buzz Word brand board game by Play Monster LLC. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551702036839&mibextid=kFxxJD
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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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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 Intro and outro music: Vitamin String Quartet
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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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A bi-weekly podcast where we dive into the world of board games while sharing insights from our walk with Jesus. Join us as we discuss game strategies, faith journeys, and how the two intersect, offering encouragement and fun for board game enthusiasts and believers alike.
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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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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 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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Dancing with Dragons

Dancing with Dragons

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This is the official account for the Dancing With Dragons podcast! Follow along as we dive deep into the epic fantasy world of Westeros, discussing the intricate stories from George RR Martin, our memorable characters, the ever-changing power dynamics, and episode breakdowns, among many other insightful and fun discussions. Whether you're a devoted GoT nerd like us or new to the books or series and its spin-off, House of the Dragon, this podcast is your ultimate companion in exploring the Se ...
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Words from the Nerds Podcast

Aiden, Charley, and Ben

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We are the "Words from the Nerds" podcast, and we are here to talk about Marvel, DC and Star Wars! Anything from weekly news to overall discussions on these topics. Thank you for stopping by and listening. Enjoy your stay :)
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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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TRIVIA TIME

Trivia Time 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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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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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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*Go ad-free with hundreds of bonus episodes: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher* Author of THE DARK PATH Isaac Weishaupt hosts this show focused on pop culture and its role in the occult agenda to instill ritualistic symbolism in entertainment! This podcast provides unbiased opinions and discussion on the symbolism, theories, pop culture, music, film, gossip and celebrity tabloids; in a safe and positive light with respect to all opinions and world views. Isaac Weishaupt has been on the leading e ...
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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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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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Whether you're a word nerd, a curious conversationalist, or just someone who loves a good linguistic mystery, Word Wonders offers insightful discussions, engaging anecdotes, and a splash of humor. Tune in to discover why we “spill the beans,” what “barking up the wrong tree” really means, and how the language we use every day is steeped in history and surprise. Let’s embark on this wordy adventure together and uncover the secrets hidden within our everyday language!
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Brant Hansen is from small-town Illinois, and is a self-professed nerd, diagnosed with Asperger's as an adult. He's a fan of C.S. Lewis and toast. "Producer Sherri", also a radio veteran, is from Pittsburgh, has one of the world's great laughs, and demonstrates incredible patience with Brant. Both are believers in Jesus, but have difficulty fitting in with modern American church culture. Together they have a daily radio show that is syndicated across the country, with segments ranging from t ...
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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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The rise of the digital entrepreneur has completely redefined what business ownership looks like today. Average people are creating extraordinary lives while building the businesses of their dreams online…but it’s not all rainbows and unicorns. Welcome to Beyond the Bullshit…Real talk for digital entrepreneurs. Whether you're an established business owner of some kind looking to deepen your connection with your current venture and clear the fog that’s preventing clarity on next steps, or a n ...
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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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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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That's What They Say

Anne Curzan, Rebecca Kruth

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That's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. Each week University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan will discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public All Things Considered host Rebecca Kruth.
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A talk show for the terminally online, but now it's also a podcast. Join your hosts Brian Wecht (Ninja Sex Party, Starbomb) and Leighton Gray (Dream Daddy, Game Grumps) for interviews with interesting people from around the internet, emotional honesty, goofs, advice, and more. Come hang with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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The Alan Cox Show

100.7 WMMS THE BUZZARD

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The Alan Cox Show is a twisted talk show in Cleveland, mixing entertainment, politics, information, and comedy into a daily stream of consciousness. Hosted by AC with co-conspirators Rob Anthony & Kat The Serbian Queen.
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Motivation Medium is now a spoken word/poetry mental health awareness podcast hosted by Amber Malone to help you overcome shame and embrace self-love. To encourage you to keep going. One day at a time. One hour at a time. One minute at a time. One second at a time. Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to be here. My audios aren't perfect, but I'm a big believer in doing the best you can with what you have. If you only listen to one episode when you listen to your favorit ...
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Dani Vee and Chris Flynn chat about his new supernatural thriller novel Orpheus Nine. Described as Australia's Stephen King, Chris writes a satire about world problems through small town conversations. They explore doomsday culture and impact of a catastrophising media on mental health and desensitisation. They discuss why people are so worried abo…
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Send us a text We got a jam packed episode today, one show wraps up and the other one begins. Along with this we look to the future of 2025 cinema and even some surprising releases from this past week! Time Codes 0:00 Intro 12:24 List Update 28:10 Warfare Review (And Some Others) 1:00:29 Daredevil Ep 8 and 9 1:58:50 The Last Of Us Episode 1 2:21:20…
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Topics: Trust God, Eternal Life, Women Stress, Shock Jock, Money, 30 Trillion Cells, One Another BONUS CONTENT: ChatGPT, Health Scares On-lline Quotes: “We don’t have complete 2020 vision now, but God says ‘trust me.’ “You don’t have to do everything right now.” “That’s a strange origin story.” “There’s something beautiful about just showing up eve…
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It’s spring break 2025 and host Heather Bernt-Santy has invited some of the TECN nerds to Indianapolis for a four day sleepover! In this episode, Heather and some of her favorite people discuss how to navigate the idea of “consent” with young children. Want to support the show? Make a one time gift, or become a member and get bonus content like fre…
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This week Shauna and Dan speak out against the silence with the phrase, Mums the Word. Bonus: Workers Rights, Charley's Men, and Stokyn Lyppis 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 acce…
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Topics: Chinstrap, Contentment, More Star Wars, Doubt, Big Wavy Guy, Social Media, Hansen 2038, Jesus/Family, Insurance, Breaking Animal News BONUS CONTENT: Chinstraps Follow-up, Forgiveness and Salvation Quotes: “Abe was one of our most honest Presidents.” “You only need a pea size amount of toothpaste.” “You can change over time by spending time …
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This week, Ryan is a little less sick but still just as much in Japan. He's visited both Tokyo and Kyoto, which you'd think would come in handy a little later in the show. Otherwise, Brian and Ryan deal with typos, horse races, more coughing than we'd like, and multiple spellings of "wolf." If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for th…
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Ah America, filled with gun toting rednecks wearing their flag as a t-shirt and pondering what Jesus would do while chowing down on Mexican food, greasy burgers, partially hydrogenated corn syrup cubes, and washing it all down with Budweiser, the king of beers… for those who’ve never tasted real beer… And Europe, full of a homogeneous group of peop…
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Topics: Bless Your Enemy, Shock Jock, Masterclass, Psalm 23, People Want Jesus, Christians/Social Media, Desperate People and Jesus, Jesus Debating BONUS CONTENT: Christianity Today Follow-Up, Love Your Enemies Quotes: “My delivery is off.” “You can be right but in love. If not, you’re just a clanging cymbal.” “We like to think we can work everythi…
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If you think copywriting is just about putting words on a page, think again. In this episode, I sit down with the badass copy queen herself, Kelsey Loflin—a website and email copywriter who refuses to let boring words kill your business. We dive into how great copy isn’t just about sounding "authentic" (whatever that means), but about crafting word…
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So much more on my Substack: https://illuminatiwatcher.substack.com On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we discuss Lady Gaga's Coachella ritual! We'll talk about her past with the blood sacrifice of Lina Morgana and her connections to Marina Abramovic, Aleister Crowley and this Occult ceremony to …
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In this final session, Brant brings everything full circle by asking the most important question: What does God actually want from us? Not a long checklist of religious tasks. Not a constant emotional high. What God truly wants is loyalty—a steadfast, believing loyalty that holds on even when we don’t feel anything at all. Brant explores discipline…
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In this session, drawing from Luke 12 and his own life, Brant explores Jesus’ teachings about wealth, worry, and radical generosity. Greed, Brant reminds us, is sneaky—it doesn’t announce itself, and it’s not just a “rich people problem.” The takeaway? You don’t need to own beautiful things to enjoy them, and you don’t have to clutch what you have—…
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Guest speaker Lance Ford takes the Followership Conference to the front porch—literally. In this episode, Lance shares heartfelt and often hilarious stories of what it looks like to love your actual neighbors. From monthly potlucks to lawn care, and from awkward introductions to transformative relationships, Lance reminds us that being a follower o…
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Brant talks about the unnecessary weight of anger and anxiety so many of us carry—and shows how following Jesus offers us a much lighter way to live. He shares practical ways to become the kind of person who forgives in real time—yes, even in traffic and connects this to anxiety, too, showing how humans hold onto fear longer than any animal (baby z…
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Brant opens the Followership Conference with an invitation into something radically different: not a call to leadership, but to followership—actually doing what Jesus said. He reminds us that there's only one expert, and the rest of us are classmates, learning together. Through scripture, history, and stories of hope, Brant paints a picture of the …
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Topics: Breaking Animal News, Golfers On A Bike, Chewing Gum Weight Loss, Jesus, Misunderstood, Spirituality With Whom?, Frozen Yogurt, What We Deserve, Social Media & Love BONUS CONTENT: Listener Uniform Upgrades, Paul Starts Churches and Leaves Quotes: "Life is a lot less hopping than I thought it would be." "I just need a little vision break for…
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Topics: The Content Fields, Easter, Breaking Animal News, LoTR Draft, People Want Jesus, Nicknames, How God Can Love Me, National Days, The Jesus Way Of Living, Shock Jock, Loyalty/Honesty With God, Gratitude BONUS CONTENT: LoTR Draft Picks Follow-up Quotes “There’s a way to do things and that way is in love.” “God’s love is based on Him not us.” “…
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We'd love to hear from you! When your brain is running on overload, it's easy to miss the little things—like that auto-renewed subscription, a forgotten late fee, or an unclaimed discount. It’s not always the big, bold purchases that derail your financial goals—it’s the small, sneaky leaks that go unnoticed. In this episode, we’re exploring how men…
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Brian makes his triumphant return from tour and tells us all about it. Check out our Patreon to get AD-FREE and VIDEO EPISODES for as low as $2 a month! Support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at…
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Send us a text This is officially our biggest episode yet... Thunderbolts early thoughts, the biggest movie of the year, and Joels journey in The Last of Us sesason 2. Click now to go on this insane 2 hour ride with us nerding out over amazing projects!! Time Codes 0:00 Intro 9:50 Thunderbolts Review 34:50 List Update 54:35 Sinners 1:37:38 Top 5 Mo…
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Topics: Between The Songs, Masterclass, Working In The Hurry BONUS CONTENT: Christianity Today Easter Article Quotes: “It’s to become insular.” “You should love the people you’re communicating with.” “There’s a desire to be approved by the fashionable.” “We didn’t choose this life.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check o…
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From The History Podcast, this is Invisible Hands. This is the story of a hidden force that changed Britain forever — free market capitalism — and the invisible hands that shaped it. David Dimbleby traces the history of an idea that charts his lifespan. It started in a fighter plane in the Battle of Britain, gained traction in shadowy post-war Lond…
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It’s spring break 2025, which means the Nerds are descending on Indianapolis for four days of nerdy fun! In this episode, host Heather Bernt-Santy and nerds Lizz Nolasco, Mike Huber, Kisa Marx, and Bethany Corrie wonder about what happens when we lose ourselves in our caring work. Want to support the show? Make a one time gift, or become a member a…
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RETRO: This week Shauna and Dan ponder whether or not we are all in the same boat, or if we are just in the same body of water with some people on yachts while others are in little rowboats. Bonus: Egg frying, white-washed war bond ads, and Dan's great-great-grandmothers newspaper Originally aired June 23, 2021 It's free to join our Patreon, patreo…
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Topics: Social Tip, Hypocrites, No Agenda, The Last Supper, Shock Jock BONUS CONTENT: Followership Podcast, The Pope Quotes: “If you encounter the real Him, you’re not gonna want to walk away.” “I’m gonna turn on my social smoothness here in a second.” “That static is caused by the planet Jupiter.” “It’s shocking that I’m relevant.” . . . Holy Ghos…
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Topics: Love Our Neighbor, Trust God, Prayer, MasterClass BONUS CONTENT: Good Friday Men’s Breakfast Update3 Quotes: “It takes courage to go across the street and talk to a neighbor.” “You are valuable to God.” “There is actual real beauty in the world.” “Approaching prayer like a privilege can change a lot!” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want m…
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