Best Explicit Nerds Podcasts (2025)

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#493 - Yeovil Creatives, Scared of My Mate and What Are Your Oils? 59:56

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John has had enough of apologies. He wants action and results. Combine that with John being notified about every business expense, and you get a very scared Elis and Dave. But sometimes it’s fear that instils results - or more importantly top quality content. This is how Sir Alex would want it. Meanwhile the more be-thighed of the two has had enoug…

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#492 - Transit Guffs, Ania Magliano and Mr Big Boggle 1:24:33

4d ago1:24:33

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As John returns from yet another triumphant, nay groundbreaking eye-climbing tour of the Alps, there are a few questions on everybody’s lips: What records did he break this time? Was he able to stick to the confusing speed limits of Swiss roads? And more importantly, what would the future of the BBC look like under the tutelage of the great eye-cli…

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The Guyver 53:32

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An American adaptation of the hit manga from Japan -- Guyver? More like McGuyver, am-i-right? DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers! THE GUYVER dir. Screaming Mad George, Steve Wang starring: Mark Hamill; Jack Armstrong; Vivian WuBy Will Milosky and Matt Williams

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#491 - The PM, 10 Downing Street and A Big Chinese 1:05:10

8d ago1:05:10

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It’s a big big week. No phoning it in this time. No no, as this is the most politically significant balanced podcast in the UK. Finally, the call of the nation has been answered. John Robins has been in the corridors of power. If you notice general efficiency being raised by 0.12% in UK PLC this week then you have one man to thank - external factor…

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#490 - Tom Rosenthal, Thrown by Doves and Adjust or Leave 1:13:23

11d ago1:13:23

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Elis and John are joined by the UK’s ‘most confusing prospect’, aka Tom Rosenthal, to talk affairs, internet fads and conspiracy theories. We also learn what their respective approaches to golf can teach us about John (The James Milner of golf) and Tom (The Diego Maradona of golf). Elsewhere there are revelations and tears in the Cymru Connection, …

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Moon 44 48:30

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To kick off our next series (24th!) -- we are looking into an overlooked sci-fi action film from one of the 90's genre favorites, Roland Emmerich. Set upon a 44th Moon Mining Colony and starring that guy from Fright Night, this film has so many prop helicopters and packs of cigarettes it would make your father proud. DISCLAIMER: LANGUAGE AND SPOILE…

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#489 - Robins’ Nest, Introducing Doubt and The Zeitgeest 1:00:34

15d ago1:00:34

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Are Elis and John’s stars in the ascendant? Are we on the edge of James and Robins becoming household names? Can you imagine John staring down the camera and gleefully shouting ‘Keep Dancing’? These questions and more are explored as Elis and John put forward their cases to be the next presenters of the BBC’s flagship entertainment show, Strictly C…

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#488 - The Tregib Vibe, Discounting Pabs and Greg James 1:02:13

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After a frantic morning of plucking and preening, Elis and John are confronted with the beautiful sight of Greg James. Eyelashes are fluttered, beauty tips are garnered, and in a wonderful showing of modern masculinity, four men chat about their hair care routines. And before he can go, Greg’s radio credentials are put to the test in a classic Made…

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Repligator 48:22

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Repligator is the story of what happens when military science goes wrong -- and someone makes a straight to video semi-adult film out of it... DISCLAIMER: Spoilers and Language! REPLIGATOR dir. Bret McCormick starring: Gunnar Hansen; Keith Kjornes; Randy ClowerBy Will Milosky and Matt Williams

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Borderlands 4 and the State of Gaming (aka, we whine about video games) 1:21:56

21d ago1:21:56

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On this episode, Michael and Derrick talk about their playthrough of Borderlands 4 and their experiences with the modern era of gaming. Games Discussed: Borderlands 4, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Helldivers, Weird West, Avowed, Warhammer 40k: Darktide, Diablo 4, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and survival games in general. Let us know your though…

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#487 - Ghoul (General), Ian the Liar and Having 10 Kids & Turning To Sludge 49:10

22d ago49:10

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Strap in folks, it’s time for some more Wordle chat! You thought we were done with it? No sir, we, well John, has only just got started. But luckily this is X-rated Wordle chat. Sexy content which really spices up the barrel-scraping etymological discussions. In other happenings, can you explain the Richter scale to a child when at the football? Th…

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#486 - Panicdoting, CMs for the DB and The Birthday Boy’s Low 1:15:10

25d ago1:15:10

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Today we celebrate one of Wales’s finest exports; the Cymru Connector himself, Mr ‘Where-Did-You-Go-To-School’, the one and only Elis James! Yes it’s Elis’s birthday, and he kicks off the show by doing what all 45 year olds do: rapping. After receiving a gift from John that is so thoughtful it almost derails the recording, Elis takes part in an eve…

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3 Ninjas: Knuckle Up 47:13

25d ago47:13

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The third 3 Ninjas film (and only one left for us to review... until we write our own)... is full of everything you've come to love in this wonderfully subpar series -- albeit without a depressed Hulk Hogan. It's got racial appropriation, it's got Tum Tum eating his way through pain, it's got pizza and martial arts, it's EVEN got Don Stark! DISCLAI…

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#485 - Promoting Crispin, 1% Cats and We’ve Got Enough Sports 1:05:59

29d ago1:05:59

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It’s the annual spooky episode and that means it’s as spooky as any other podcast episode we ever release. In a nice chatty ep shooting the breeze Elis and John uncover the layers of a man who continues to fascinate them: Bell Tower Crispin. But is Dave flouting BBC balance regulations in order to get more great Halloween activities and free car ch…

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#484 - Juicy Forearms, DBW and Zone 3 in the Bedroom 56:36

1M ago56:36

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What’s it like to share a bank account with John Robins? Austerity Robins: a notification to his device every single time you make a purchase, no matter how small. Well we find out because nothing can get past him, with, in his own words “notifications echoing through his empty life.” Extraordinary scenes today as Dave got chatted up on the way in …

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Thursday 55:47

1M ago55:47

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Where else will you find a podcast about movies? Well, everywhere... But where else will you find a podcast where two guys have a problem distinguishing between Thomas Jane and Aaron Eckhart? DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!! THURSDAY dir. Skip Woods starring: Thomas Jane; Aaron Eckhart; James LeGros…

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#483 - Freezer Cupboards, Adrian’s Chipper and Not Feeling Like I’m On Fire 55:22

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The UK’s motorways are now one tour bus quieter. Which perversely probably makes the roads noisier given John’s silent approach whilst inhabiting the Sad Van. And what celebrations happened at the post-tour party at The Palladium? Debauchery and several kilos of Producer Dave's favourite over the counter pharmaceuticals? Not quite. Rather it was a …

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#482 - Zzamph, #VanMems and Potential Curry Gone Mad 1:06:31

1M ago1:06:31

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Confidence is the word of the day, with differing meanings for both of our heroes. Does John have enough of the stuff to go through with his edgy scripted intro? Is Elis sufficiently supplied to make his 5th Cymru Connection in a row? It’s all to play for, and play we must. The other word on everyone’s lips is farewell, as the boys bid adieu to the…

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Firepower 52:06

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Chad McQueen (who once again, was Steve McQueen's son) stars alongside Gary Daniels in this film that definitely says it has to do with finding the cure for AIDS. DISCLAIMER: LANGUAGE AND SPOILERS! FIREPOWER dir. Richard Pepin starring: Chad McQueen; Gary Daniels; The Ultimate WarriorBy Will Milosky and Matt Williams

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#481 - The Mega Bond, £14.67 Savings and Dressed As A Big Kefir 56:46

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We’re at a crossroads. A vape crossroads. For the dual forces of quicker marathon times and health effects are coming together to fight against the temptations of fruity mist. And John must make a choice. Elsewhere it’s a show of rare beasts: Elis takes it upon himself to get in the grill of a listener and do the sacking, and we dole out a good rad…

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#480 - Hot Trees, Exhaustion Tears and Let It Be Birds 1:03:34

2M ago1:03:34

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What’s the best way to round off 39 hours of no sleep? Invite 7 young girls round for your daughter’s birthday sleepover, that’s how! Were there tears? Of course! Did said tears belong to Elis or the kids? Listen to find out. Elsewhere we’re answering the question, ‘is mid-October too early to be talking about Christmas?’ Not in these parts it ain’…

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Drive 51:21

2M ago51:21

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This isn't the Ryan Gosling one -- this is the 90's one -- with Mark Dacascos and Kadeem Hardison with a sprinkle of Brittany Murphy and it is -- fantastic. DISCLAIMER: LANGUAGE AND SPOILERS! DRIVE dir. Steve Wang starring: Mark Dacascos; Kadeem Hardison; Brittany MurphyBy Will Milosky and Matt Williams

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#479 - Going Cockleless, Lamb In Bed and The Elis James Clerical Universe 45:12

2M ago45:12

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This show has been many things, but right now this a cockles podcast. Elis’s homecoming show in Swansea was very much tied to whether he could get cockles at breakfast which sets us off on a cockle rollercoaster. But will Dave like them? There’s also a very intense Ask Us Anything, and a 1.5 times playing of the jingle. Plus, what meat would you ea…

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#478 - Zones, Curry Pyjamas and Pre-Time Speeches 1:07:38

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A Time to Die 47:45

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By Will Milosky and Matt Williams

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#477 - Oasising, The Sero Clan and Trapped in Neasden 50:45

2M ago50:45

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It’s 3 croaky voices in the studio today because Elis and Dave have Oasised once again, and poor old John is unwell. Luckily that means a general vibe alignment is struck, but, crucially, the standards do not slip. For Elis and Dave both have tales of struggling to get out of Wembley, and John wonders which of his awards would be best suited to bea…

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#476 - Explicit Cakes, Sewer Coffee and A Sexual Holiday to Cardigan 59:27

2M ago59:27

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Having conquered the earthly plane, Elis and John are taking to the skies. Can they become the first podcast to be recorded entirely in space? Or will the anecdote well run dry too quickly? Back down on Earth there’s a debut trip to Birch Services for Johnny JR, Elis is positively giddy after the pair run round the natural sights of Llandudno, and …

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Will and Matt's Cold Openings! CRYPTIDS! 10:45

2M ago10:45

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Cold open before Robotrix in which we get to the bottom of cryptid voices! DISCLAIMER: LanguageBy Will Milosky and Matt Williams

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Robotrix 53:30

2M ago53:30

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The Golden Harvest cult classic that is a little big Robocop, a little bit ridiculous, with a dash of comedy -- this is one wild bionic ride! DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers! Additional TW Disclaimer: The film, Robotrix, contains multiple scenes of SA, and is discussed in this episode. ROBOTRIX dir. Jamie Luk starring: Amy Yip; Chikako Aoyama; Da…

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#475 - Two Pint Problems, Yaris Rats and Carry On Loving Britain 1:12:14

2M ago1:12:14

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It’s a huge episode for loving Britain, but more importantly it’s a huge episode for cagoules. This is the UK’s number 1 cagoule podcast, and a very special guest has got Elis barking like a waterproof dog in heat. If you’re anti-outer layers then this is not the place to be. It’s slightly lighter ground on the anecdote front as John has just writt…

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Jack Gets Physical...and Mental 1:26:18

2M ago1:26:18

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On this episode, Mike and Derrick discuss their own struggles with mental and physical well-being and the things they do to stay sane and sort of healthy. They also slip into politics because it's hard not to when talking about mental wellness in the current state of the world. Let us know your thoughts by sending us a message. Support the show…

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#474 - The Shusher, Donning Donnington and Content: The Movie 58:00

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In a life full of achievements John may have finally topped the lot. In his 5 year battle with the word game that most people stopped playing a few years ago, John has finally come out victorious. Yes, he’s Wordled in one. It’s a big day. But the main question is, did it make him happy? There’s another chapter of Elis and John’s Road To Nowhere, in…

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Three Kings 52:26

2M ago52:26

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Get ready to listen to Will and Matt explain how GREAT this film is and how AWFUL of a human being its director is! Don't forget Ice Cube is in this and in the new War of the Worlds on Amazon! DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!! THREE KINGS dir. David O. Russell (unfortunately) starring: George Clooney; Mark Wahlberg; Ice Cube…

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#473 - James Acaster, The Sad Van and Anne Tuna 56:40

2M ago56:40

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473 episodes in and there is still room to excavate the vast intricacies that make up the Pompeii dig of John Robins’ mind. Grab your JCB because there’s a dump truck’s worth to uncover off the back of the latest adventures from the Sad Van. And it all boils down to one thing, as the hotels John’s willing to stay in simply say so much about the man…

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#472 - 47 Kisses, #NoPowerUps and The More Money than Sense Boys 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

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Move over Oxford Union, debating has a new home! As Elis and John towers has turned into a hotbed of discourse and deliberation. The big topics are given the respect they deserve and the order of service for today is as follows: What’s the saddest song ever written? Hotels: budget or bespoke? And finally, are baths rubbish? Aside from heated argume…

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Quigley Down Under 44:07

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Will and Matt head down under with the coolest mustache in town -- Tom Selleck, Alan Rickman, Laura San Giacomo star in this uniquely Australian western! DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers! QUIGLEY DOWN UNDER dir. Simon Wincer starring: Tom Selleck; Laura San Giacomo; Alan RickmanBy Will Milosky and Matt Williams

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#471 - John’s Critical Path, Elis’s 0.0% Curry and Dave’s Not So Silent Alarm 1:05:18

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What starts off as a huge day for John (book deadline day) turns into a massive (massive it is) day for poor old Dave. As the saying goes: ‘The best laid plans of podcast producers often go awry’, and Dave’s idea for the team to record remotely gets derailed quite spectacularly by a faulty alarm system. Brace yourselves for the most stressed you wi…

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#470 - Old Man Bum, A Dream A Dream of Beef and Lust: 12 Bodies That Changed My Life 1:16:28

3M ago1:16:28

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The boys have been busy bees recently and the show’s in danger of turning into a Michael Palin travelogue. Elis has returned from France and regales us with stories of visits to ex-military factories, intense chats with German families and Isy’s attempts at speaking French. Then it’s time for the first instalment of Elis and John’s Road to Nowhere,…

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Bebe's Kids 39:14

3M ago39:14

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Will and Matt proudly claim that they "don't die", they "multiply", as they tackle this most definitely not action movie of any sort -- a wild 90's nostalgia of cartoons, standup, and robot Nixon. DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers! BEBE'S KIDS dir. Bruce W. Smith starring: Faizon Love; Vanessa Bell Calloway; Robin Harris…

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#469 - The New Beans, In John’s Time and Eating Margaret Mountford’s Hair 48:53

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The boys are fresh from driving around the country for charity with Ian Botham, which of course means Elis is exhausted and tour newbie Dave is absolutely fine. And there’s more bad news for Mr James as the Elis vote is being split in the Listeners’ Choice vote at the British Podcast Awards. He’s going to get pilloried by one co-host or maybe both.…

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#468 - Noble John, Sugar Me Twice and Good Old Gent 54:50

3M ago54:50

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The ripples of last week’s Elis James mega-rant are still being felt right across the BBC, and despite vowing to ignore the call to pen John’s obituary, Elis has rowed back and done just that. Brace yourself for some emotional heft and candid commentary on John’s propensity for darts at university. But John’s made of sterner stuff these days and re…

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Mandroid 50:16

3M ago50:16

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Will and Matt discuss Mandroid - a movie with more questions than answers, like "why are mushrooms in wall pockets?" "Why do rock walls have pockets?" "Why does the cover art look like that?" DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers! MANDROID dir. Jack Ersgard starring: Brian Cousins; Jane Caldwell; Michael Della Femina…

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#467 - Chiles Miltree, Toddler Watson and King of the Nerds 59:36

3M ago59:36

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There’s a surprise in the offing for John. Not that that’s a surprise to him. Nothing gets past old Sherlock Robins. Especially Producer Dave positioning a phone on a table at a very slight angle. But said surprise leads to some incredible finds about Johnny JR which leave Elis and Dave’s jaws on the floor. This was not what had been intended. Else…

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#466 - The UK’s Dumb Plums, The McFlurry Route and The Menutality Monster 1:11:08

3M ago1:11:08

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Today’s episode is filled with the big questions of our age. These are the things that government top brass are pouring over day in, day out: Is Martin Lewis up there with Galileo and Mozart? Can you put goodwill on your shelf? And most divisively, is wee ever fine in a paddling pool? It’s a show that asks questions rather than answers them, and yo…

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Will and Matt's Cold Openings!: A Text From A "Fan"! 13:48

3M ago13:48

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In this original (normally not published) cold open segment from this week's Lethal Weapon 4 entry -- the following 14 minutes discusses bots, geometry, and imposter syndrome without the syndrome... if you want to get right to the episode however, we've uploaded it separately. Enjoy! DISCLAIMER: AWFUL LOT O' LANGUAGE, I TELL YA!…

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Lethal Weapon 4 45:39

3M ago45:39

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Will and Matt discuss the fourth greatest Lethal Weapon film! DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers! LETHAL WEAPON 4 dir. Richard Donner starring: Mel Gibson; Danny Glover; Joe PesciBy Will Milosky and Matt Williams

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#465 - Mr Headinhands, Kirsty’s USP and The Stomach Microbiome of My Instagram 50:24

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Elis made a bad decision the other day. And if you had a million guesses as to what that decision was then you won’t even get close, even when given the clue "Welsh culture". He's insistent it isn’t the outcome he wanted but John and Dave aren’t sure they believe him. Quite frankly it’s one of the most baffling conversations ever had on this show. …

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#464 - Aloof Disinterest, Raised By Rats and A Sixth Form State of Mind 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

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Memory lane is today's destination of choice, as John dons his rose-tinted glasses to reminisce about the time 'an arrangement was made' for him to return to his secondary school to assist in its production of Guys and Dolls. Was he officially invited back? Did John simply turn up because he had nothing else on? We're still not entirely sure, but t…

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Midnight Heat 51:28

3M ago51:28

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Brian Bosworth plays a character with amnesia -- and after this 98 minute film -- Matt might wish the same -- Join Will and Matt as they discuss Brad Dourif, The Boz, and fashion. DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!! MIDNIGHT HEAT dir.Allan A. Goldstein starring: Brian Bosworth; Brad Dourif; Claire Yarlett…

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#463 - The Trifecta of Value, Celya AB and A Bin Bag of Marmite 1:02:17

4M ago1:02:17

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There’s huge news in the rural Bucks area as the Trifecta of Value begins to take shape - pending planning application rulings. It’s one of many wins for John, but the spectre of the biggest loss in many a year hangs over him. But he is unwilling to reveal it in his losses column. Someone should have cottoned on to this sly behaviour by now. Away f…