Best Pittsburgh Nerd Podcasts (2025)

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Who Is Keeping SiriusXM In Business? 1:34:36

1d ago1:34:36

1:34:36

This week Nancy steps in, we have some cat talk, Sean wonders who is keeping SiriusXM in business, we ask the question how to people afford to live in vans and travel the country plus so much moreBy Pittsburgh Nerd

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Pittsburgh Nerd and HOBI Present: WrestleMania Preview! 1:52:33

16d ago1:52:33

1:52:33

Jason of HOBI and Sean of Pittsburgh Nerd are back at it again to talk all things wrestling, including previewing WrestleMania 41 and making their predictions! Unfortunately, there is no Ronnie Garvin talk this time but the chaps do talk Manny Fernandez, the skill of Gary Hart, why no one cared about Ken Patera and having "Charlotte Flair Heat" is …

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2180 Gesundheit: That’s How Tall It Is 13:51

19h ago13:51

13:51

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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Followership ep 5 What God Really Wants 31:21

1d ago31:21

31:21

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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Followership ep 4 Greed, Generosity, and a Convertible 31:59

1d ago31:59

31:59

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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Followership ep 3 The Word Moved Into the Neighborhood 45:22

1d ago45:22

45:22

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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Followership ep 2 A Better Way to Live: Anger, Anxiety, and Baby Zebras 42:33

1d ago42:33

42:33

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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Followership ep 1 The Kingdom is Here 23:42

1d ago23:42

23:42

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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Oddcast Rewind ep 6 I Don't Deserve Substandard Towels 16:33

2d ago16:33

16:33

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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2179 The Hawk Is Off The Table 14:19

3d ago14:19

14:19

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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2178 Smug, Saddened, Grieved 15:16

4d ago15:16

15:16

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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Susan Werner on Defining Hard Work, Paid Vacations, and Relaxing as Indie Musician, ep. 307 46:29

4d ago46:29

46:29

The dynamic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Susan Werner talks to us onboard the Cayamo cruise, which she describes as a "paid vacation." Reflecting on her upbringing on a working farm, Susan discusses the hard work that shaped her, but also how she’s learning to embrace rest and relaxation. With humor and insight, she navigates the balance be…

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2177 Harold Bluetooth and the Danish Tribes 12:19

5d ago12:19

12:19

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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Proud Pounder! 1:55:39

6d ago1:55:39

1:55:39

The HOBI Gang attempts to welcome Steve and Izzy from Everything I Learned From Movies onto the show but Mother Nature has other plans! The gang is talking WrestleMania, what they watched this week, revisiting the original Scream film and draft a new Saturday Night Live cast! Plus the guys talk about the most recent television renewals and cancella…

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2176 It Was Funnier On Paper 17:36

7d ago17:36

17:36

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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2175 Anything In Elizabethan English 11:51

8d ago11:51

11:51

Topics: Peacemakers, Trust God, Cleaning Garages, Things Not In the Bible BONUS CONTENT: Things Not In the Bible Follow-up, Cleaning Garages Follow-up Quotes: “Your nose is going to widen.” “It’s got to be in the King James.” “Sometimes all you can do is cry out to God.” “I hate this place.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast…

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Just Retire 55:28

8d ago55:28

55:28

This week we discuss the season finale of Daredevil, Sean has a review of a movie called Troll we discuss the situation with Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers and so much moreBy Pittsburgh Nerd

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Oddcast Rewind ep 5 It's Not A Fairytale 16:48

10d ago16:48

16:48

Topics: Holy Week, Trust, Basketball Brackets, Brant's 3 Things, Love, Agitation, Breaking Animal News, Walnuts, Protein BONUS CONTENT: Hiring Brant's Daughter, Mr. Bundles, Wisdom Quotes: “There’s a love that is much wilder and deeper than just agreement.” “Worship is not about feelings — it’s about God being worthy.” “I need to know that His cell…

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2174 One Single Hijink Or Antic 14:08

11d ago14:08

14:08

Topics: The Resurrection, Hansen 2038, Sun Noise, FB Friend List, Daredevil Guy, 50 Easter Dinner Recipes, The State Of The Church, Hanging With The Fellas, A Joyful Day Quotes: “Unnecessary risks are unattractive.” “I realized what I need now is a bus.” “It all comes down to relationships.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast…

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2173 How Is This Legal, Grandma? 13:41

12d ago13:41

13:41

Topics: Good Friday, Social Media Anger, History Segment, The Resurrection, Masterclass, Grumpy, Conversation Tip, National Days, Hansen 2038, 2 Large Meals, The Accordion, Chuck E. Cheese, Thief On The Cross BONUS CONTENT: Chuck E. Cheese, Follow-up Quotes: “There’s nothing to fear because God is always adequate.” “I’m working on policy.” “Not eve…

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Jon Muq: Uganda, Cruise Ship Food and His Googly-Eyed Guitar, ep. 306 34:55

11d ago34:55

34:55

Originally from the village of Mutungo, Uganda (near the country's capital of Kampala), Jon Muq's journey to his current life of touring with an Austin, Texas home-base has been unconventional. Onboard the Cayamo cruise earlier this year, we talked to Jon about his childhood experiences, including fetching water with friends and "We Are the World,"…

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2172 My Tiny Shoulders 15:47

13d ago15:47

15:47

Topics: Teen Influencers, Good Friday, CNN End Of The World, Palm Sunday, S’Moysters, Driverless Taxis, Joyful BONUS CONTENT: Forgiveness, The Beast That Sleeps Tweet Quotes “Being bound to relationships is the sweet spot.” “People want to make Jesus more tame than He is.” “I think you do believe in the end there’s God.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-O…

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The Building Has Sails! 1:42:55

13d ago1:42:55

1:42:55

The HOBI Gang has suspended Jim so Jason's dog sits in for him as they talk favorite fictional baseball manager, living in a 1980s television show, tariffs on Taco Bell and making podcast action figures! Plus the guys discuss how to lose a commercial gig, Coachella is not off to a fantastic start, Weezer's significant others are angry, and list the…

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2171 A Fifty Percent Reduction In Biting Flies 14:45

14d ago14:45

14:45

Topics: Peacemaker, Trust Jesus, Breaking Animal News, Emotional Support Tigers, Minecraft Movie, Psalm 23, Your Job, Spiritual Beings, Bible Memorization, The Best Party, Pettiness, Joshua 1:8 Quotes: “I lack nothing because He’s my shepherd.” “You might want to set about creating peace in your own sphere of influence.” “We are all naturally self-…

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Silver Springs 1:19:51

15d ago1:19:51

1:19:51

This week Sean talks about Pat McAfee's Big Night AHT, Ian goes to see Peter Pan and has a review of Longlegs, we talk about medial shows taking place in Pittsburgh and the constant state of construction in our area, we talk about the soul bearing songs of Fleetwood Mac and who is the American songwriter, plus so much more…

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Oddcast Rewind ep 4 Put The Flute Down And Help Me 12:32

17d ago12:32

12:32

Topics: Doors vs. Wheels, Messy Room, Breaking Animal News, Conflict Manager, Cassette Tapes, Rejection, Scripture Memorization, Hold Music BONUS CONTENT: Live Flute Hold Music, The Hampton Inn Guy Quotes: “There’s a river of stuff that has to go somewhere—and it ends in that one room.” “Your call is important to us… please enjoy this live flute so…

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2170 This Is My Fantasy Island Episode 13:43

18d ago13:43

13:43

Topics: Shame/Grief, Shoulder Pads, Carl Young, Etch-A-Sketch, Religion, Prayer, Not A Victim, Give Thanks BONUS CONTENT: Senior Citizen Dance, Cookie Cookie, Everybody Has Something Quotes: “The way of Jesus is the answer to our longings.” “Atheists are obsessed with religion.” “Everybody worships something or someone.” “Gratitude doesn’t have to …

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Ani DiFranco & Carsie Blanton: Menopause, The Wild Child, and Naps to fight Capitalism, ep. 305 43:44

18d ago43:44

43:44

Basic Folk is making trouble at sea with Ani DiFranco and Carsie Blanton! Hosts Lizzie and Cindy had the opportunity to speak with the two like-minded radical songwriters aboard the 2025 edition of Cayamo, a roots music cruise. Our conversation kicks off with Ani sharing her transformative experience performing as Persephone in the Broadway show 'H…

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2169 Slapstick Got You Here 13:18

20d ago13:18

13:18

Topics: National Days, Saturday Posting, Spiritual Dieting, Clown Crisis, Experts, Eating Study, How Jesus Does It, Insurance Holding Riff, The Crucifixion BONUS CONTENT: 5 Love Languages Follow-up, Rabe Consumes Me T-Shirt Quotes: “That guy is his own man.” “I outflanked them by skipping.” “Clowns have gotten to crisis level?” “You’ll have to answ…

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Prove Your Allergy! 2:09:08

20d ago2:09:08

2:09:08

The HOBI Gang is bundled up in the studio on a rare cold day in April and talking all the hottest pop culture news including another change to Fyre Fest 2, influencers invading protected islands and the Minecraft Movie breaks records! Plus the guys (including Jason) review the Pitt, Plotlines with Holy Motors, love for Lord of the Rings and list th…

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2168 Go! All Of Everyone, Go! 12:11

21d ago12:11

12:11

Topics: NFL Celebrations, Prayer, Welcome To The Show, Help Me To Believe, Behold I Stand, What Can Be Bought, Do Not Conform, God Is Joyful, In Between Songs, IG/Depth, Slow To Speak, Hurry, Peace/Fruit Quotes: “I think there should be more celebration.” “You don’t have to pretend to be any holier than you are.” You’re not putting one over on God.…

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2167 Dilly Dally In The Common Parlance 16:05

22d ago16:05

16:05

Topics: Floodlighting, Phone Boxes, Radio Station/Mental Health BONUS CONTENT: Ghostwriting Follow-up Quotes: “Waste as much time as possible with your kids” “There’s a clarity that comes with being in awe.” “In life we get distracted and don’t get to focus on how glorious God is.” “We’re all being formed by something.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Or…

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I'm Out Vin 1:40:56

22d ago1:40:56

1:40:56

This week Nancy steps in, we discuss the passing of Val Kilmer, things from our past that are gone, the new Tron trailer and reaction to Superman sneek peek, plus we go down a lot of rabbit hole and so much moreBy Pittsburgh Nerd

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Oddcast Rewind ep 3 Raw Chicken & Monocles At The Airport 13:28

24d ago13:28

13:28

Topics: Work, Interview Tips, Masterclass, Shock Jock, Breaking Animal News, Elon Musk, TSA & Chicken, Men’s Meeting, Taking Small Things To God Bonus Content: Listener Stories Quotes: “You didn’t tune in to be shocked, but I have to.” “You are not a minor detail to God.” "Work is not a curse. It's literally in the Garden of Eden..." "I thought it’…

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2166 5 Love Languages Canonized 14:58

25d ago14:58

14:58

Topics: Knowing God, Childlike, Easter, Gravity/Levity, Your Job, Triscuits, Forgiveness, Men & Hearing, Worry BONUS CONTENT: 5 Love Languages Quotes: “I don’t want the Cross to be wallpaper.” “An electric biscuit.” “Worrying is not productive.” “God is looking for an ongoing conversational relationship.” “There’s fun and silliness in the kingdom.”…

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2165 An Orderly Cue Of CEO Headhunters 16:19

26d ago16:19

16:19

Topics: Mercy, LinkedIn, Good News/The Kingdom, Scrolling/Solitude, Grandpa Shoes BONUS CONTENT: The Kingdom of Heaven Quotes: “Cut people some slack.” “There’s a little bit of an on-ramping that happens.” “Practice solitude. Just be with God.” “The kingdom is Jesus’ favorite topic.” “How would you like to not fear death?” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre…

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Loudon Wainwright III: Oversharing, Family Ties, and Musical Legacy, ep. 304 46:20

25d ago46:20

46:20

The legendary Loudon Wainwright III, whose career has spanned over five decades, is known for his deeply personal songwriting and sharp wit – and oversharing. The patriarch of the Wainwright folk dynasty (which includes Rufus, Martha, their late mother Kate McGarrigle, as well as Lucy and her mother Suzzy Roche), Loudon reflects on the balance betw…

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2164 The Final Gathering Of The Collective Brant Hansen Unit 11:22

27d ago11:22

11:22

Topics: Puppet Commencement, Pairs Of Shoes, Religious Experts, Prayer, April 1st, Make Jesus Lord BONUS CONTENT: LinkedIn, History Segment: Napster Quotes: “You have to be of a certain faith orientation to justify.” “Over the howling protest of the Christian artists.” “Sharing is right there in the book of Acts.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! W…

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Are There Carrots In There? 2:14:01

27d ago2:14:01

2:14:01

The HOBI Gang is back in the studio this week and discussing the most annoying television character, the future of John Wick, review the Pitt and the horror franchise of X, and how to hit a fastball! Plus the gang discusses the importance of a good tattoo artist, an Impractical Joker is having a bad week, Meghan Markle may have issues, Snow White c…

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2163 Big Huggable Friends Of The Sea 12:29

28d ago12:29

12:29

Topics: Masterclass, Build Your Wings, History Segment, Our Attention, LinkedIn, HR & Sin, National Days, What You’re Practicing, Treasure In Heaven BONUS CONTENT: Our Attention Follow-Up Quotes: “You are harvesting yourself in the hours of the day.” “I gotta put my mind on the right stuff.” “It’s nice to see puppets break through.” . . . Holy Ghos…

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2162 Think About It! 12:10

29d ago12:10

12:10

Topics: Billions Of People, Breaking Animal News, Repentance, Loud Sneezers, Getting Married, Shock Jock, Our Attention, Switching Careers, Fellowship, 1 Timothy 2:14, Car Accident, Your Safe With Jesus Quotes: “God has infinite time for you.” “Repentance means I’m saying ‘yes’ to a different way of living.” “Keeping God in the front of our mind is…

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Poor And Cheap 1:25:09

29d ago1:25:09

1:25:09

This week Sean talks about making purchases of every day things, we discuss the latest episodes of Daredevil and we have both watched Kraven The Hunter and discuss Sony's Spiderverse and Apple's streaming service is losing money, plus so much moreBy Pittsburgh Nerd

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Oddcast Rewind ep 2 Barnaby’s Back, but the Accordion is Doomed 12:17

1M ago12:17

12:17

Topics: Bad Jokes and Confidence, Masterclass, Introvert Voice vs. Extrovert Voice, Middle School Rejection, Brant’s Accordion Ministry, Breaking Animal News, Jesus and the Storms, C.S. Lewis on Fear BONUS CONTENT: Barnaby the Cat’s Incredible Comeback Story Quotes: "You don't recover from middle school rejection. You just don't." "Jesus is saying,…

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2161 Director of Lick ‘a Sense 13:13

1M ago13:13

13:13

Topics: Depression, Calvary, Breaking Animal News, Politics, Pray For Enemies, Forgiveness, Boomer Questions, Shock Jock, God Wants To Talk To Us BONUS CONTENT: Calvary Outtake Quotes: “Think about the awesomeness of God and how much He loves you.” “How can I hate me when He loves me.” “I guarantee I’m not the weird one.” “This is how the sausage i…

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2160 Sherri and 2 Introverts 11:35

1M ago11:35

11:35

Topics: Wanting A Sign, Dating Apps, Faith Of Jesus, Spring Cleaning, What Women Want, Change Motivations, Jesus/Blessed Life, Being Merciful BONUS CONTENT: FB Live Sherri’s Book Release Recap Quotes: “I haven’t thought about white lies since I was a kid.” “You can be free from image management.” “I want to have a rock solid confidence in God.” “We…

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Olivia Ellen Lloyd: West Virginia to Brooklyn, Finding Ground in Water, ep. 303 1:01:14

1M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Olivia Ellen Lloyd's latest album, 'Do It Myself,' sees the West Virginia-born Brooklyn-based songwriter reflecting on the powerful imagery of water. She shares how it has been a source of grounding and calmness in her life, from childhood memories spent on the Potomac River to her current love for the ocean, these elements have shaped her artistic…

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2159 With Your Own Domestic Poultry… 13:35

1M ago13:35

13:35

Topics: Twitter Unpopular Opinion, Getting Older, Stuff People Get Excited About, Biggest Mistake, Spring Trading Kid, A Spark Of Life, Big Picture, Eat Like A Baby, You’re Safe With Jesus BONUS CONTENT: Losing Weekend, Unity Quotes: “My fellow nerds went after me.” “God has been really good at providing daily resources.” “Unity is very convicting …

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This is Not the Life I Chose! 1:30:40

1M ago1:30:40

1:30:40

The HOBI Gang is on assignment this week as they podcast from the newest comic and collectible shop in Ohio, the Atomic Vault! The guys are talking the return of Hush in DC's Batman, which fictional detective would be the best to investigate our own murder, old-school video games, and the return of the Fantastic Four! Plus the gang talks Jonathan M…

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2158 Mellencamp Would Be The Analog 19:47

1M ago19:47

19:47

Topics: Welcome To The Show, Avoiding God, The Good/The Mess, The Ladder To Heaven BONUS CONTENT: Holy Ghost Mama FB Live/The Pain Of Writing Quotes: “Writing a book is hard.” “Perfectionism will stop you from creating.” “I took a racial jump there.” “Give the results to God.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our…

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2157 I’m Going To Be Exactly The Caricature That You Suspect. 13:39

1M ago13:39

13:39

Topics: Internet Culture, Envy, Brokenhearted, Rest, Listener Uniforms BONUS CONTENT: Internet Culture Follow-up Quotes: “Doubt doesn’t make you smarter.” “It actually helps when I force myself to pray for some people.” “Jesus’ goodness is ultimately attributed to us when we trust Him.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Che…

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