Episodes

  • Chicken Nugget Tournament (feat. Jasmine Gonzalez & Joe Francisco)
    Jan 16 2025

    This week, Fred and Tom share some interesting nuggets about the topic of discussion for the week: Chicken nuggets.

    In their fourth annual blind-taste tournament, they search for the best chicken nuggets from five different fast food chains: Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, and Wendy's.

    To help them debate "what is a chicken nugget" and decide the ultimate victor, they welcome back comedians Jasmine Gonzalez and Joe Francisco to rank all of their favorite nuggets from each these popular restaurant franchises.

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    Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

    Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Coca-Cola
    Jan 1 2025

    This week, Fred and Tom crack a cold one (of soda, that is) to discuss the sweet-yet-carbonated topic of Coca-Cola products.

    Together they discuss all the different types of Coke, other beverage brands that Coke owns, the Cola Wars, and so much more. So tune in, open up a can of your favorite soft drink, and learn why Coca-Cola is "the real thing"!

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    Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

    Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas
    Dec 19 2024

    Happy Holidays to one and all! Here's a little something to cap off your fall.

    With no planned holiday episode leaving them in a pinch, Fred and Tom decided to talk about the Grinch!

    Discussing the books, movies, and so much more, these two hosts have much fun in store! So plug in your headphones, or pump your speaker to the max, because with this classic Seuss tale, you can just sit back and relax...

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    Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

    Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Cheers
    Nov 21 2024

    We're back! And what better way to celebrate a long-awaited return than by cracking a cold one in honor of this week’s episode on the classic sitcom, "Cheers".

    Together Fred and Tom pull up a barstool to discuss the history, highlights, and what could have been from hit television series about the Boston-based bar and its band of lovable losers, including Sam, Diane, Norm, Carla, Cliff, Woody, and of course, Dr. Frasier Crane.

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    Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

    Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Best Video Games of 2023 (Patreon Unlocked)
    Jul 19 2024

    ***RELEASED FROM BEHIND THE PATREON PAYWALL***

    In this episode, Fred and Tom show a little "gamesmanship" by talking about the best video games that they played in 2023.

    Together they discuss which games they loved overall on PS5, XBox, Switch and more!

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    Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

    Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Twin Peaks
    Jun 21 2024

    The podcast is not what it seems...on this week’s episode, Fred and Tom grab some damn fine coffee and head to the mysterious town of Twin Peaks.

    Together the try (mostly in vain) to dissect the series lore, while also discussing the history, highlights, and what could have been from David Lynch and Mark Frost's bizarre-yet-intriguing television series.

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    Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

    Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.

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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • America’s Next Top Model (feat. Michael Kittlelson)
    May 31 2024

    On this week’s episode, Fred and Tom make their runway debut by discussing the Tyra Banks-led reality show, “America’s Next Top Model”.

    Comedian Michael Kittelson joins them to help break down every look, cycle, and Tyra meltdown from the long-running series. Come listen to us do a little turn on the catwalk!

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    Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

    Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Hair Metal (feat. Josh Randall)
    May 17 2024

    On this week’s episode, Fred and Tom welcome back comedian Josh Randall to complete their “Metal Trilogy” by discussing the genre of Hair Metal.

    From Guns N’ Roses to Van Halen, they discuss all glamor, ballads, and bangers that made up the genre which helped define rock and roll in the 1980s. Rock on!

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    Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

    Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.

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    1 hr and 55 mins