Episode Summary
This week the NERDs squanch hard and shpongle even harder! From debating the absurd brilliance of LEGO Star Wars (yes, Jaxxson the space bunny is canon now, fight us) to recapping Emmy wins, anime mall takeovers, and whether Alan Ritchson should trade in Batman for Hawkman’s wings —we leave no geeky stone unturned. Oh, and don’t worry, we still made plenty of jokes about dipping your shpongle in pickle brine . Chef’s kiss.
It’s nerd news, geek debates, and enough inside jokes to make Squanchy proud.
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Timestamps & Topics
• [02:15] – The birth of “Squanching the Schpongle”: Rick & Morty meets Smurfs
• [05:20] – Pickle brine, dub energy drinks, and keeping your shpongle moist
• [07:13] – RIP Robert Redford: celebrating his legendary career (and Marvel villain era)
• [43:47] – Demon Slayer takes over the mall: anime fashion FTW
• [54:07] – How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake: Zaddy Toothless vibes
• [01:00:15] – Foundation, Ahsoka in LEGO, and the glorious chaos of Star Wars Brickheadz
• [01:14:26] – Who should Alan Ritchson play in the DCU? Hawkman vs. Green Arrow
• [01:26:29] – Emmy recap: “My shpongle is better than yours”
• [01:45:35] – Social plugs, OnlyFans jokes, and Bruce being told to go to bed
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Key Takeaways
• Nerd debates can go from Foundation on Apple TV to stormtroopers in hot tubs real quick.
• The crew officially declared malls are making a comeback—powered by Demon Slayer cosplay.
• Alan Ritchson could definitely pull off Green Arrow… but Hawkman? Squanch that shpongle.
• Toothless is now a Zaddy, and no one’s mad about it.
• The Emmys prove once and for all: your shpongle is only as good as your flex.
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Best Quotes
• “Nothing like a good brine for your shpongle. Chef’s kiss.”
• “You almost shpongled that squanch.”
• “Also a stormtrooper in a hot tub—because even the Empire needs a spa day.”
• “Slay queen. Slay.”
• “It’s only pictures of Aaron Watson’s feet in Mandels, and The beard on our OnlyFans.”
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Listener Questions
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Send it to DistanceNerding@aol.com and we might read it LIVE on the show .
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Apple Podcasts Tags
nerd culture, geek podcast, distance nerding, comic con, marvel, dc comics, anime podcast, lego star wars, emmy recap, how to train your dragon, demon slayer cosplay, alan ritchson, peacemaker, hawkman, green arrow, rick and morty jokes
