Best Old Nerd Media Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 280 - Midsummer Plant Dreams… 1:22:56

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What are your plants dreaming about right now? Is it a new moss pole, repot, or pruning job? Maybe they’d just like you to notice the spider mite issue that has suddenly become a real problem due to higher temps? Here’s a discussion of plant behavior, summertime considerations, and more!By Veronica Oh Happy

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Dune: On the Edge of a Crysknife: Hiding Among Harkonens, Captain America: Our Secret Wars, and Ethics: When Creators Do Bad Things (The : Episode) 1:40:23

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The colon, :, is a punctuation mark consisting of two equally sized dots aligned vertically. A colon often precedes an explanation, a list, or a quoted sentence. It is also used between hours and minutes in time, between certain elements in medical journal citations, between chapter and verse in Bible citations, between two numbers in a ratio, and,…

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Top 5 Movies of 2025 (So Far) w/ Mike Sugars of Psycho-Frame & Church Tongue 58:57

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We're in the back half of the year, so it's time to rank our 5 favorite movies of the year so far. Joining Sean is Mike Sugars of Psycho-Frame & Church Tongue to breakdown their favorites! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Psycho-Frame! Website | Fac…

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Hungary's Pride ban goes up in smoke (and glitter) 55:50

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This year’s Budapest Pride was banned in March under the Orbán government’s contentious “child protection” law. Demonstrators were threatened with hefty fines for participating, and the government said it would employ facial-recognition technology to identify and potentially prosecute those who turned out to take part at the march on 28 June. Did t…

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Absolute Wonder Woman, The New History of the DC Universe, and The State of Turn Based RPGs 1:43:33

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You ever think about Oreos? There are just so many flavors, so many varieties. You can get an Oreo that tastes like anything, even a Cookies and Cream Oreo, which is actually the generic name for an Oreo. Strange times. Oreos are just the perfect food. This is cogent to this episode. You will see. Best Books Absolute Wonder Woman #9 The New History…

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Season 4 Premiere: The Matrix (1999) - Part 2 1:47:29

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Knock Knock, Film Nerds. The Podcast Has You. BK & Jack are ready to tackle one of the most high-minded sci-fi & action films of all time - the film that capped a millennium with a cultural phenomenon. In Part 1, learn how the cast of the Matrix committed themselves to one of the most physically intense Hollywood productions of all time, how the fi…

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Episode 279 - Consistency in plant care (when neurodivergent) 1:28:44

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The ONE thing that made the biggest difference to my plants across nearly 30 years of houseplant tending is consistency - and when you have late-diagnosed AuDHD, it’s extra apparent. Listen in for practical tips to get you more consistent, plus extras: discussion of subirrigation, spider mite treatment, soil nutrients and nitrogen-induced tip burn,…

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Episode 278: Orchid Mastery Starts Here - with Raffaele DiLallo 1:27:33

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Think orchids are too fussy to keep alive — let alone get to bloom again? Think again. In this episode, Veronica is joined by the incredible Raffaele DiLallo of Ohio Tropics, creator of “Become an Orchid Master." He’s here to break down the myths, mistakes, and surprisingly simple techniques behind long-term orchid success. We cover: - Why your sto…

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Is Streaming Music for Free Unethical? 38:27

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Dan and Kenton discuss the 50th anniversary of Jaws before jumping into an article in which Apple Music CEO Oliver Schusser calls it "crazy" that other services offer up ad-supported music instead of only charging a monthly fee.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new... In media recommendations, Dan gets medieval on Netflix, and Kenton talks about hi…

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Superman Unlimited, Batman and Robin Year One, and Pokemon Dreams 1:26:50

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I want to be the very best Like no one ever was To catch them is my real test To train them is my cause I will travel across the land Searching far and wide Each Pokémon to understand The power that's inside It's you and me I know it's my destiny (Pokémon) Oh, you're my best friend In a world we must defend (Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all) A heart so…

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2025 Summer Movie Preview w/ Rob O'Brien of Dying In Designer 51:55

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The summer movie season is in full effect! Sean is joined by Rob O'Brien of Dying In Designer to chat about all the movies they're excited to check out in the coming months. EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Dying In Designer! YouTube | Facebook | In…

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Season 4 Premiere: The Matrix (1999) - Part 1 1:36:14

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Knock Knock, Film Nerds. The Podcast Has You. BK & Jack are ready to tackle one of the most high-minded sci-fi & action films of all time - the film that capped a millennium with a cultural phenomenon. In Part 1, learn how The Matrix had a philosophical foundation 2,500 years in the making, how a couple of siblings with a painting business broke in…

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Toxic chemicals, abortion rights, and a Nazi-era train law 1:12:52

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Depending on where you are in Europe, your right to a safe abortion — and reproductive care in general — can vary dramatically. This week, we speak to pioneering abortion activist Rebecca Gomperts about why she's hopeful that we can fight back against these inequalities as well as crackdowns on abortion access in other parts of the world. We're als…

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Rogue One: Best Star Wars of Its Era? 44:20

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Dan and Kenton mourn the loss of Brian Wilson before jumping into a discussion about Rogue One (2016). Did two seasons of backstory make it a better Star Wars movie? Let us know your thoughts on Rogue One in the comments. What's your favourite "Phase 3" Star Wars film? Find Dan in other internet places:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follo…

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All Hail Our New A.I. Overlords! (Media Nerds Podcast 06/09/25) 1:01:13

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Dan and Kenton discuss the two most mentioned letters of the year: A.I. What does this revolutionary technology of Large Language Models mean for their industries, for their jobs as educators, for the education industry in general? All this and more in this week's episode.Has A.I. affected your job or industry in any way? Let us know in the comment…

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Episode 277 - Bromeliads! 32:19

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Learn about bromeliad watering, root systems, soils, and more!By Veronica Oh Happy

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New Champions, Aquaman, and the Nintendo Switch 2 1:42:34

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Drums please, summer, summer, summertime Time to sit back and unwind Summer is here and we are here for it! Also its a new week which means new comics and we are also here for that! Best Books New Champions #6 Aquaman #6 Book Blurbs Absolute Batman #9, Supergirl #2, Runaways #1, Action Comics #1087, and Green Lantern Corp #5 Interlude: The top 5 ca…

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Could Europe switch off big tech's algorithms? 1:03:34

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The EU supposedly has some of the world's toughest laws regulating big tech. So why does it still feel like Europeans are being sucked into increasingly polarised online communities, and manipulated during our elections? Can we do anything about it? This week's guest, the Irish internet campaigner Johnny Ryan, argues that a pretty radical solution …

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Batman and Robin Year One, Bug Wars, We're Taking Everyone Down With Us, and Power Rangers Prime (Plus Solo Leveling) 1:43:10

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We have returned from the wasteland and this is what we have to say "Because one dog's too little and two dog's aren't enough, it's Three Dog OOOOOOOOWWOOOO" Best Books of the Weeks Batman and Robin Year One #7 Bug Wars #4 We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #3 Power Rangers Prime #7 Book Blurbs The Great British Bump Off: Kill or Be Quilt #2, The N…

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Episode 276 - Does Sansevieria stress-bloom? 43:28

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Here’s a question from an OHP member about snake plants and stress blooms. To join the FREE member community, visit https://members.OhHappyPlants....By Veronica Oh Happy

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Is real change coming to Serbia? 43:08

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Serbia’s government has come under intense pressure since a deadly disaster at Novi Sad’s main railway station last November. Student-led protests have spiralled into a nation-wide resistance movement and for months, Serbians have been speaking out against corruption, a lack of accountability, and a culture of impunity in Aleksandar Vučić’s regime.…

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Season 3 Finale, Part 2: The Godfather (1972) 1:44:45

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We're going to make you a podcast you can't refuse. On this special 2-Part Season Finale for the Film Nerds, BK & Jack jump deep into the heart of what is perhaps the most iconic American film of all time: a story about gangsters, families, and a cannolis. In Part 2, the chaos continues, as we discuss how the casting of the film became another war …

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The Last of Us Season 2 w/ Sean Michael of Old Neon 1:07:31

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The Last of Us Season 2 has come and gone, & to break down what worked, what didn't & what to expect from Season 3, Sean is joined by Sean Michael of Old Neon! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Old Neon! Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website Song …

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Episode 275 - Addressing stunted growth in gardens and houseplants 1:16:58

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Lots of people think some houseplants just grow slowly, but usually it’s our care (or something else that’s fixable). Here are a bunch of solutions, including a discussion of soil testing and veggie garden corrections :)By Veronica Oh Happy

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Hungary's plight, kids' rights, and Spargelzeit 56:58

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Asparagus, lesbian family rights and Viktor Orbán’s latest power plays: like all good meals, this podcast episode is perfectly balanced. German food writer Ursula Heinzelmann joins us to explain the ‘Spargelzeit’ phenomenon that sees foodies going nutty for asparagus at this time of year. We’re also taking a look at LGBTQ rights in Italy and unpack…

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Episode 274 - Softened Water is NOT for Plants! 41:30

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Do you have a water softener? You could be killing your leaves with sodium toxicity! Full description and solutions in the episode. Products available at https://ohhappyplants.shop - FREE member site at https://members.ohhappyplants.... :)By Veronica Oh Happy

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Episode 273 - Begonia fungus, rando propagation, and quick hoya info! 1:02:05

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Got grey spots of mold in your begonia? Love planty shenanigans? Want fast-growing hoyas that bloom like crazy? This is the episode for you! Products mentioned are available at https://ohhappyplants.shopBy Veronica Oh Happy

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Season 3 Finale, Part 1: The Godfather (1972) 1:33:15

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We're going to make you a podcast you can't refuse. On this special 2-Part Season Finale for the Film Nerds, BK & Jack jump deep into the heart of what is perhaps the most iconic American film of all time: a story about gangsters, families, and a cannolis. In Part 1, Learn about the mob's mysterious origins in Sicily, how they made it to America, a…

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What the hell just happened in Romania (and at Eurovision)? 1:09:09

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Romania, Poland, Portugal... and of course, most importantly of all (?), Eurovision. It's been a huge week of voting across Europe! This week we're mostly diving into Romania's election drama with Codruţa Simina, a journalist with an extremely helpful specialism in online misinformation and disinformation. We're also tackling the controversy over I…

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Is Andor the Best Star Wars? (Andor S2 E10-12) 58:29

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Dan and Kenton discuss the final three episodes of Andor Season 2. It's an incredible story about the birth of a rebellion in the shadow of facism, but is it the Best Star Wars Ever Made?Let us know what you thought of Andor, and what your favourite Star Wars movie/series is!Find Dan in other internet places:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies…

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Supergirl, Green Lantern Corp, and Fixing RPG Nomenclature Once and For All Pt 1 1:18:22

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Names are important, powerful things. To know something's name is to have power over it, to understand it in a deeper more meaningful way. Names matter. RPG genre names are a horrible mess and we have taken it on ourselves to fix them once and for all. Also we read some comics. Best Books Supergirl #1 Green Lantern Corp #4 Book Blurbs Uncanny X-Men…

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Favorite TV Shows of 2025 So Far w/ Ethan & Jacob of Thornhill 40:57

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2025 has been a banner year for TV shows. Sean is joined by Ethan & Jacob of Thornhill to talk about their favorite series of the year so far! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Thornhill! Spotify | Facebook | Instagram | Website Song of the Week: Exe…

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Europe, an unfinished love story 17:52

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This week, a not-so-classic 'girl meets boy' story. Başak Layic, storyteller extraordinaire, reflects on what the European Dream looks like from the outside. This story was recorded live at SPUI25 in Amsterdam as part of 'Europe Up For Grabs?', an event organised for Europe Day 2025 by DutchCulture and the European Cultural Foundation. You can watc…

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Captain Planet and the Planeteers, Space Quest, and Fandom Media Literacy 1:22:54

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It is revenge of the 80s this week! Also the 60s. A little bit of the 90s. That's right, Captain Planet, Space Ghost, and 3 (count em 3!) Jonny Quest shows. Best Books Captain Planet and the Planeteers #1 Space Quest #1 Book Blurbs Justice Society of America #7, Absolute Superman #7, Ultimate Wolverine #5, Absolute Green Lantern #2, All New Venom #…

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A high-quality, compelling sci-fi drama that just happens to be Star Wars (Andor S3 E7-9) 55:34

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Dan and Kenton discus the third "trilogy" of episodes of Andor Season 2 released on Disney+. The crisis on Ghorman comes to a head, and two characters seperated by the entire series finally meet. The Nerds have mixed opinions on this chapter of the series.Which Andor character to you hope makes it through to the end unscathed? let us know in the co…

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Is a pregnant nun about to crash Poland's election? 1:12:58

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In theory, the government's guy looks set to win Poland's presidential election, making life a hell of a lot easier for Donald Tusk as he attempts to undo eight years of destructive authoritarian rule under the previous rightwing populists. But might a pregnant nun swoop in and change everything at the last minute? For an explanation of this metaph…

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Is Andor "The Wire" for Star Wars? (Andor S2 E4-6) 55:56

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Dan and Kenton discuss the second "trilogy" of Andor Season 2 episodes released on Disney+ which takes us from Coruscant to Ghorman, and back again.Let us know what Andor storyline you're most invested in!Find Dan in other internet places:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kenton on TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / kentonlarsen⁠…

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Episode 272 - Pollinators and organ meat 🤣 36:24

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Hi everyone! This one is about inviting pollinators into your space, and a general PSA about the impact of poor estrogen metabolism on energy levels and how beef organs can fix the whole problem. No houseplants this time, but you can always make your plants go NUTS with soil from https://OhHappyPlants.shop!…

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Ultimate Spiderman, The Rocketfellers, and Free Comic Book Day 38:34

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I have no cohost, but I must talk about comics. Join your one and only host Cameron this week as he makes a podcast all by himself. (They grow up so fast) Best Books: Ultimate Spiderman 16 The Rocketfellers #5 Book Blurbs: Power Rangers Prime #6, We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #2, Lost Fantasy #1 B-Segment Free Comic Book Day! Uncle's One More …

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Andor Season 2 Ep. 1-3 w/ isitjosh 55:08

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The nerds are back, and so is the rebellion! Andor has returned, and Sean is joined by isitjosh to talk all about its first 3 episodes! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support isitjosh! Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Website Song of the Week: fallfiftyfee…

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How to make sense of Europe's place in the world right now 46:52

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The world is in flux. What's Europe's place in it, exactly? This week, we're bringing you something different: a big, sprawling conversation with leading European historian Timothy Garton Ash. Can anything good come from Trumpism for this continent? What can be done to stop autocrats like Viktor Orbán from undermining the EU from the inside? And do…

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Yes And-ing Andor (Andor S2 E1-3) 31:25

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Dan and Kenton talk about the first three episodes of Star Wars: Andor season 2. It's Star Wars for grown-ups, with all the adult-themed drama you can handle. Let us know what Andor storyline you're most invested in! Find Dan in other internet places:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kenton on TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / kento…

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Bug Wars, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Oblivion Remaster 1:30:52

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Grab your pocket fan and a glass of ice water as the boys are off to the Underworld this week as we venture to hell in 3 separate books and work to close shut the jaws of Oblivion. Best Books Bug Wars #3 Absolute Wonder Woman #7 Book Blurbs Justice League Unlimited #6, Green Lantern #22, The Mummy #2, Hornsby and Halo #6, Superman #25, New Champion…

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Episode 271 - Super airy potting media (and why it’s no good) 35:41

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Have you seen those trendy companies that sell pseudo-fancy soil for aroids, but the only thing in it is big chunks? Here’s why to avoid this!By Veronica Oh Happy

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Hungary's Pride crackdown, Ukrainian sleuths, and 158 barrels of poop 1:06:27

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We've got a veritable smörgåsbord for you this week on The Europeans, from human rights in Hungary to the sorry tale of two Danish sustainability influencers whose eco-resort business went spectacularly wrong. We discuss why Viktor Orbán is concentrating so much effort on bullying the LGBTQI community at a time when Hungary has major problems to fi…

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The New Gods, The Summer of Superman Special, and The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 1:37:45

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We have been training and getting stonger, fiercer, more powerful. Join us in our training as we do what we do best, watching a crapton of anime. Best Books The New Gods #5 The Summer of Superman Special Book Blurbs Superman/Batman World's Finest #38, Usagi Yojimbo: Ten Thousand Plums Part 2, Abolute Flash #2, and Ultimate Wolverine #4 B Segment Th…

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Season 3, Episode 20: Breathless (1960) 1:43:38

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"He said you're a real Film Nerd." "What's a Film Nerd?" On this episode, BK & Jack catch the French New Wave via its most iconic film! Join them on a journey through the history of French Cinema from the Lumieres to Cahiers, the formation of the New Wave movement on both banks of the Senne, how an unexpected classic flew by the seat of its pants t…

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Inside Europe: Exploring Grief 54:31

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We're away this week, but you're in good company: our friends at Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany's international broadcaster, are here to fill in for us. On this special edition of DW's weekly podcast Inside Europe, the team takes a break from the news to explore grief as a lens for understanding global events. Author Sarah Jaffe joins host Kate Layco…

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Action Comics, The Great British Bump Off: Kill of Be Quilt, Immortal Legend Batman, and the Ideal Switch 2 Lineup 1:24:42

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It is the week of impossibly long titles, just like a Switch 2 edition of any game! Now with more bonus features! Best Books Action Comics #1085 The Great British Bump Off: Kill or Be Quilt #1 Book Blurbs Power Rangers Prime #5 (our shop finally got it in!), Green Lantern Corp #3, Aquaman #4, Absolute Batman #7, Vatican City #1, Uncanny X-Men #13, …

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Almost Time for Andor! 31:59

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Dan and Kenton are excited about the upcoming second season of the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor, but Dan misses seeing Star Wars in the theatre. Watch the Andor Season 2 trailer here: https://youtu.be/duN-KQgOjYs?si=UlRI6Et_gYgPhmwQ and let us know which Andor character you're most looking forward to seeing.Find Dan in other internet places:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…