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    <itunes:summary>You might not have asked for it, but here is a podcast that will bring you News about nerd culture, raw and unfiltered. Let Nick take you on a magical journey through Video Games, Movies, Comics and other geeky things. 
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  <title>Episode 394: Happy Little Trees</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Happy Thanksgiving week! Just a few major stories to break down this week. FarCry is headed to television on FX with Rob Mac staring, which is the right type of chaos that show needs. Wicked went off to see the wizard with a big box office take, and it might not be, for good. Plus Rush Hour 4 is happening, and the reason why is pretty unusual. That and more on this weeks episode. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>57:32</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Episode 388: Twist-It! Pull-It! Bop-It!</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Sony lays out its future, while Pokémon's future got leaked all over the internet. New York Comic Con brought the trailers, making it a definite competitor to SDCC. Plus IGN Fan fest was in full effect today with some great new, like a Bob-It video game! Plus a full review of Tron: Ares, is it bad, is it good, or is it just there...</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:34:29</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Episode 384: Mileage may vary</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>While there are fun things to talk about, like the Muppets returning, Nintendo directs, the 90s Console wars, and the new Anaconda. There are also not fun things, like Nintendo and Pokémon behind paywalls, HBO and passwords, and The Long Walk. And at the end, a serious discussion about a topic I try to stay away from, but luckily, that's at the end. Enjoy</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:37:43</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Episode 288: Snubfield Legacy</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:15:00 -0800</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>The Game awards nominees have been announced, and boy are there some major snubs. Nintendo had its indieworld showcase, Rocksteady shows off more of Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, Valve announces the Steam Deck OLED. Meanwhile as Hollywood gets back to work, Marvel Studios delays, WB cancels, and Netflix keeps chugging along. Plus a review of The Marvels, and my top 10 Disney Channel Original Movies. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:13:09</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Episode 98: Flatten the Curve</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Well things aren't getting better just yet, but they aren't exactly the end of the world. We finally got the official specs for Xbox Series X and PS5. We know how Ashoka is doing in the Clone Wars, and also what her future holds. Some movies are getting delayed, but you'll also get to watch some movies at home at lot sooner then expected. Also a lootcrate has arrived. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>53:11</itunes:duration>
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