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IC Presents: Casual Nerds259 | "Mission: Possible"We discussed Netflix’s first TUDUM event highlighting upcoming content; Rumored changes to Superman ahead of its release; Chris Hemsworth’s message to Thor fans and its strange timing; True Detective creator teases possible return of Season 1 characters; Kuest tells us his thoughts o. The new Mission Impossible; all this and more!
I F••k Wit It!:
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IC Presents: Casual Nerds249 | "Kuest Needs Some Milk!"In this one we discuss the Academy Awards; The mysterious death of Gene Hackman; Making ‘Star Wars’ great again; The Avengers leaks; ‘Moon Knight’ season 2 update; Kendrick Lamar partnering with ‘South Park’ creators for new show; all this and more!
QOTD:
“Winter Soldier vs. OG Black Noir?”
“what is the absolute BEST leftover food to eat the next day or maybe even the day after?”
“You can completely remove 1 movie or TV show from history, what would it be?”
I F••k Wit It!:
Running Point
Daredevil
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IC Presents: Casual Nerds237 | "Idiocracy"Kuest escaped Mexican police to join us on this one!
In this one we discuss our thoughts on the results of the election; all the sexist & racist acts as a result of the election; Elon Musk appointed as D.O.G.E.; Spirit planes being shot down in Haiti; thoughts on the ‘Captain America’ & ‘Thunderbolts’ trailers; Tom Holland & Zendaya join cast of Christopher Nolan film; Denzel Washington will star in ‘Black Panther 3’; all this and more!
I F••k Wit It!:
Slow Horses
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IC Presents: Casual Nerds229 | "I Did This To You Too"Jonni & Juac bring the heat!
In this episode OnlyFans earnings; Diamond Shruumz recall; Diddy ordered to pay a Michigan man $100M; RIP James Earl Jones; “Shang-Chi” director to direct Spider-Man 4; Robert Downey Jr. Talks Dr. Doom role; Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris debate; all this and more!
QOTD:
“Choose 1: Channing Tatum Gambit film, Wesley Snipes Blade film, the Amazing Spider-Man 3 w/ Andrew Garfield, or Raimi’s Spider-Man 4 w/ Toby McGuire”
“Give me your Mount Rushmore of fast-casual restaurants”
“Would you rather walk-in on a family member getting off to the family album...2024-09-132h 05
IC Presents: Casual Nerds228 | "Urine Luck"Jonni is back?! Dave’s in studio?! You’re in luck!
In this episode have a pop culture bracket; discuss the NFL season; A TikTok trend involving Chase Bank and a lot of fraud; PS5 Pro rumored to drop soon; Josh Brolin offered the part of Hal Jordan?; Which saga is next for the MCU; another high school shooting; our thoughts on the Invincible live-action movie; all this and more!
QOTD:
“Can you name the people that you’re cool with showing up unannounced?”
“Give me your Mount Rushmore of movies/tv shows you...2024-09-061h 54
IC Presents: Casual Nerds221 | "Poop Particles"Dave is away and Jonni grosses us out! 😂
In this episode we discuss the assassination attempt of former president Trump; man has leg amputated and does WHAT?!; Captain America 4 teaser trailer reaction; Martin prequel in the works; & much more!
QOTD:
“Give me your Mount Rushmore of sandwiches.”
“is it ok to use your s/o’s toothbrush”
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IC Presents: Casual Nerds220 | "Masterburters"Jonni’s back and we’re all excited to pod!
In this episode we discuss Gypsy Rose’s pregnancy news; influencer parents must pay their children for content; The gladiator 2 trailer; our Deadpool expectations; thoughts on Spider NOIR; & more!
QOTD:
“Who played the best version of the devil/satan?”
“What is your favorite TV show theme/intro?”
“If you went back in time and found your 10 year old self, what would you say to convince them you’re really them from the future?”
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IC Presents: Casual Nerds217 | "Let It Go"Jonni’s back and we get news heavy this episode!
In this episode we discuss Justin Timberlake’s DUI arrest; AI makes its way into the corn industry; Adobe’s hidden pricing; ‘The Boys’ series getting review bombed; Jamaican food truck busted for selling guns; Will Smith can’t be cancelled; Sony Pictures acquires movie theatre chain; MCU’s ‘Blade’ movie losses ANOTHER Director; Mario Bros sequel gets official release date; All this and more!
QOTD:
“Which song would you choose to save if music was going extinct? How about a movie?”
“Would you let your...2024-06-201h 58
IC Presents: Casual Nerds213 | "Clown Shoes & Girthmasterr"Kuest is on the West Coast with Blazer and we deal with west coast ambiguity…but here we are with another episode!
In this episode we discuss the leaked surveillance footage of Diddy attacking Cassie in a hotel lobby; Kanye West launching a c0rn studio; Marvel Studios hires a writer for X-Men movie & our expectations; Our thoughts about ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ being green lit at Netflix; Shogun renewed for seasons 2 & 3; The Rock called out….again; Jerry Bruckheimer makes comments about rising star Alan Ritchson…do we agree??
QOTD:
“You can bring back only ONE disconti...2024-05-302h 06
IC Presents: Casual Nerds208 | "They Cloned Kanye"We’re back with more musical chairs! Juac & Kuest hold it down while Dave is away.
In this episode we discuss Trump Media losing taking $58M loss; Kanye West is being sued by former employee; Google collects data when using “incognito mode”; Lizzo quits then back tracks; Is Sam Raimi good enough to direct “Avengers: Secret Wars”; Conservative mad for the wrong reasons…again; & much more!
QOTD:
“How would you start a nuclear war if your life depended on it?”
“Marry, Smash, Kill: Cersei Lannister, Skyler White, Janice Soprano”
“One movie stays: Brad...2024-04-041h 48
IC Presents: Casual Nerds207 | "Bussy Butter"The man is BACK! Jonni Kuest returns and we’re to bring you misinformation!
In this episode we discuss Diddy’s properties being raided for alleged trafficking; A cargo ship crashes into a bridge in Baltimore; Meagan Hall settles out of court for $500k; Woman arrested for removing squatters off of her property; Happy Gilmore 2 in production at Netflix; Seth Rogan is helming a ‘Venom’ animated movie; Jeremy Allen White to play Bruce Springsteen; & much more!
QOTD:
“If you had to get a Brazilian wax, would you prefer a smoke show, an ugly chick, or dude to...2024-03-282h 07
IC Presents: Casual Nerds200 | “Cali Dro”Jonni came through for our 200th episode and he brought the Vision Pro with him! Of course he did…
In this episode we discuss the Apple Vision Pro; Shaq says he can NEVER be vulnerable with a woman; “The Last of Us 3” confirmed; Microsoft exclusive “Starfield” coming to PS5; A crew member dies on the set of Marvel’s “Wonder Man”; Gina Carano wants to sue Disney & Elon Musk wants to help; Brad Pitt will star in Quinten Tarantino’s final movie; & more!
QOTD:
“When a celeb dies, is it ok for you to immediately post...2024-02-082h 12
IC Presents: Casual Nerds192 | "Back Pocket"Merch store is LIVE! Cop your Insensitive Holidaze gear today!
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In this episode we discuss the GTA VI trailer; Oxford’s word of the year; Former GOP Congressman is now on Cameo; Florence Pugh gets object thrown at her; Multiple trailers released and we share our thoughts; PLUS Kuest begins a new segment!
QOTD:
“What horror movie would you be able to survive?”
“Rather have drink go down the wrong pipe every 10 sips or stub your toe badly once a day?”
“If you had to choose: a...2023-12-072h 09
IC Presents: Casual Nerds190 | "Boxer Liners"Tag! Kuest is in…Dave is out!
In this episode…Snoop Dogg fooled everyone!; Cassie made some startling allegations about Diddy; Dave Feloni named Chief Creative Officer of Lucas Films; Jordan Peele’s company grabs the rights to “The People Under The Stairs”; ‘Fantastic Four’ casting rumors; ‘Superman: Legacy’ casts its Lex Luther; Much more!
QOTD:
“Would you rather have a snapping turtle bite your gentiles or die in 2035?”
“Would you rather have to announce to everyone around you whenever you have to fart or pee your pants daily in secret?”
“Would you rather kn...2023-11-232h 17
IC Presents: Casual Nerds186 | “Juac’s A Squirter”We’re back! We had a week to decompress from New York Comic Con and Kuest’s trip to Cali with Blazer! We ready to pod!!
We discuss people walking out on Dave Chappelle over Isreal comments at show; Lithuanian man fakes heart attacks at restaurants to avoid bill; Rapper ‘Blueface’ ordered to pay over $13M in strip club shooting case; Amazon driver’s urine sold as energy drink on their site; Kevin Feige will never work with 2 folks again; ‘DareDevil: Born Again’ fire their writers and start over; Rumored ‘The Batman II’ villain; Netflix to open physical locations...2023-10-262h 25
IC Presents: Casual Nerds181 | "Achilles Heel"Another Kuest & Juac episode and they HOLD IT DOWN!!
We discuss the Insensitive Culture Fantasy Football highlights; More Football; A killer escapes prison by crab walking up the prison walls; Disney & Spectrum beef; Elon Musk gives his newborn a ridiculous name; GTA VI will cost HOW MUCH?!; Jimmy Fallon called out for creating a hostile work environment; Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years; ‘The Last of Us: Season 2’ rumored casting.
QOTD:
“If you bought someone a lotto ticket and they win $100M, would you expect them to give you some money?”
“Would you rather dri...2023-09-142h 00
IC Presents: Casual Nerds178 | "Cream-Pie-Mation"Guess who’s bizzack! Jonni Kuest himself returns to the pod and brings his much needed logic to the conversation.
We discuss another indictment for Trump; Michael Oher, who inspired “The Blind Side” claims he was never adopted; Taron Egerton appearing in Deadpool 3?; & we discuss movies and shows we’re currently f**kin’ wit’.
QOTD:
“If someone from 1923 randomly appeared today, what would be the most difficult thing to explain to them about life in 2023?”
“Choose one to protect, the others try to harm: Starlight, Spider-Man, The Flash”
“Your wife is diagnosed with a te...2023-08-172h 16
IC Presents: Casual Nerds173 | "The Schumacher Cut"This is probably our most opinionated episode EVER! We discuss the Mr. Keke Palmer jealousy debate; Jonah Hill’s jealousy debate; The twitter killer “Threads” dropped; ‘Deadpool 3’ set photos released; Jennifer Garner added to ‘Deadpool 3’ cast; ’Superman: Legacy’ adds new cast members; & much much more!
QOTD:
“What’s the best accidental nudity you’ve ever seen?”
“If you realized that your whole life was one long dream, would you choose to wake up or keep dreaming?”
“If you were a music artist performing on stage, would you rather be hit by something that was thrown by the audience...2023-07-132h 59
IC Presents: Casual Nerds171 | "Spectrum Strength"Don't ask what the title means. The OG cult crew is back this week. And Jonni's writing the show notes so yea, they suck. We covered some updates on the Titanic sub, again; This shooting victim in Chicago; Apparently Zuck and Musk are gonna cage match. Let's get that on PPV please; Our 'The Flash' thoughts and review; and a bunch of other news stuff you probably skipped over. Does anyone even read these? lemme know
QOTD:
"Martin Lawrence vs Chris Tucker Film Career"
"Would You Rather: Be forced to remove your pants every...2023-06-292h 42
IC Presents: Casual Nerds170 | "#freekrypton"Rocco from “CriticalMass Podcast” joins the crew (sorry in advance). We talk about the missing submarine; Andrew Tate indicted on multiple charges; A Belgian man fakes his death and shows up at his funeral by helicopter; “The Flash” released over the weekend; Ted Lasso season 4?? Maybe; plus much more!
QOTD:
“Who is a fictional character that someone hating is an instant red flag for you?”
“Which life stat would you want to know: chicks you COULD have banged
Laws broken
Hours slept
Times closest to death without knowing it”
“Would you rather f...2023-06-222h 39
IC Presents: Casual Nerds168 | "The Malaysian Flight"Juac left us to fend for ourselves. And when the cats away, the mice pretend to know what they're doing. Jonni & Dave hold it down and discuss Apple’s Vision Pro AR headset announcement; SPORTS! LIV Golf merged with the PGA tour; Did Trump get caught again lying on tape? At least he foresaw the merger; Deadpool 3 improv concerns get squashed; A true crime fanatic was arrested in South Korea for killing, dismembering woman ‘out of curiosity’; and a ton more.
QOTD:
What sells more, Cybertruck or Vision Pro, in 2024?
Would you rather Participate in a n...2023-06-082h 38
IC Presents: Casual Nerds166 | "Gamer Booty"Jonni’s back! The gang discussed the Mortal Kombat 1 trailer; More information on the Disney+ / Hulu merger; Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser shutting down; Netflix charging additional $8 for shared passwords; are they being too hard on Ja Morant??; Ice Cube threatens lawsuit if voice used in AI; Quantumania writer removed from ‘Avengers: Kang Dynasty’; NYC is sinking!; Robert DeNiro welcomes a baby girl.
QOTD:
“What animal or insect would be the most dangerous if grown to human size?”
“Choose the best actor: Joaquin Phoenix, Christian Bale, Will Smith, Matt Damon”
“Would you rather lose the ability...2023-05-252h 03
IC Presents: Casual Nerds165 | "Juac’s Whispers"A dope conversation with good friends is what we all need! Kuest couldn’t make the pod but our good friend D Palma randomly popped in. Perfect timing.
NEWS CLIPS:
Elon Musk names Twitter’s new CEO; A Colorado man tries to avoid a DUI in an odd way; Disney+ & Hulu merging by end of the year; Is Ben Affleck tired of J. Lo?!
HOLLYWOO!:
Update on Jamie Foxx health scare; Loki Season 2 gets a release date; Top contenders to play Clark Kent in ‘Superman: Legacy’; Surprise casting for ‘Star Wars’ series ‘The Skeleton Crew’...2023-05-182h 06
IC Presents: Casual Nerds163 | "The Bean"We go off the rails on this episode. Dave takes us on a trip down memory lane!
NEWS CLIPS:
Jack Harlow tells press he’s on shrooms; People stand for national anthem at restaurants?; Writers Guild of America (WGA) strikes explained; The Hub cuts off Utah from accessing their site in response to new law.
HOLLYWOO!:
Who asked for a Dodgeball sequel?!; Pedro Pascal joins the amazing ‘Gladiator’ sequel cast; Margot Robbie is rumored to play Sue Storm in ‘Fantastic Four’; ‘Monster’ season 2 will be based on the Menéndez brothers; Season 2 of ‘Severance’ is fac...2023-05-042h 40
IC Presents: Casual Nerds162 | "David-san"Giving unwanted opinions, unnecessary tangents, & airing out our grievances…yup. Another solid episode!
NEWS CLIPS:
Aaron Rodgers is now a New York Jet; Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon fired from their networks; Bud Light brewer put two executives on leave; Rhode Island fugitive gives hilarious Dateline interview.
HOLLYWOO!:
Jonathan Majors has additional accusers, ‘Stranger Things’ producers reveal new show for Netflix, John Leguizamo speaks out on ‘Super Mario Bros’ movie, & more!
QOTD:
“Top 3 worst Marvel movies?”
“Which 2 would you pick for life: Free Massages, Free house cleaning, Free Alcohol, Free We...2023-04-272h 50
IC Presents: Casual Nerds158 | "Flippy Flip"Kuest is in studio rubbing his nut sack on Blazer’s seat!
Is he the a$$hole? A TikToker recently claimed that she was on a first date and the guy bounced before the $130 check came.
NEWS CLIPS:
Jonathan Majors arrested for alleged domestic violence charge; Poppy seed bagels put new mothers at risk of losing their kids; Justin Roiland domestic violence charges dismissed; is digital blackface a thing?!?!
HOLLYWOO!:
Marvel exec fired for promoting their passion project; Liv Tyler returning for Captain America 4; DareDevil set photos leaked; Deadpool casting rumor; An...2023-03-302h 21
IC Presents: Casual Nerds150 | "Common Sense"Uh oh! Wtf is Dave! Juac & Jonni hold the pod down!
NEWS CLIPS:
Paramount+ & Showtime merge; Priscilla Presley contesting Lisa Marie’s will; Michael Jackson nephew to play him in Biopic; Latto sells her used panties.
HOLLYWOO!:
James Gunn explains the new DC lineup; Zachary Levi is stirring up controversy before ‘Shazam’ release; Doom Patrol & Titans cancelled; Tomb Raider movie, TV Show, & Game planned for Amazon release.
QOTD:
“If you could fight one person to death and switch lives with them if you win, who would you fight?”
“What are the...2023-02-022h 02
IC Presents: Casual Nerds145 | "Donga Lipa"Our last episode of the year! Thanks for rockin’ with us. Cheers to many more!
NEWS CLIPS:
The Hub’s most popular searches in 2022; GrubHub most popular ordering trends; want a half point Fruit Loop??; Trump’s “major announcement” are $99 NFTs?!; Elon stepping down?; Argentina wins the World Cup!
HOLLYWOO!:
Harrison Ford wants nobody to play Indiana Jones but himself; Henry Cavill will no longer play Superman in the DCU; Ben Affleck to direct DCU film; The Batman will remain separate from DCU story arc; Prime Video orders a “God of War” series; Donald Glover...2022-12-222h 28
IC Presents: Casual Nerds144 | "In Gunn We Trust!"Dave couldn’t make it but we still managed to talk about inappropriate things! Just two tall Mexicans, Juac & Kuest choppin it up on this one!
NEWS CLIPS:
Brittney Griner prison swap; ChatGPT & A.I. Art; Chinese students invent coat that makes you invisible to A.I.; Golden Globe nominees.
HOLLYWOO!:
DC trimmed the Wonder Woman & Aquaman fat; ‘Batman Beyond’ movie starring Michael Keaton also scrapped; Superman is top priority according to James Gunn; Josh Brolin’s Cable added to Deadpool 3?; “The Dark Tower” TV series in works; “Dune 2” has wrapped filming.
QOTD:
“Wou...2022-12-152h 16
IC Presents: Casual Nerds139 | "Lick Them Toads"We’re back with a very important message. Stop licking the damn toads! Jonni is here and we’re back to your regularly scheduled program.
NEWS CLIPS:
Diddy buys a cannabis retail and growing business here in Rochester NY; Elon Musk bans Twitter users for making fun of him; Twitter fires employees and asks them to come back; National Park warns not to lick the toxic toads.
HOLLYWOO!:
Ben Affleck returning as Batman?; Quentin Tarantino added to list of Directors shaming Superhero movies; WestWorld cancelled after 4 seasons; The Acolyte has started production; Indiana Jone...2022-11-102h 23
IC Presents: Casual Nerds126 | “Bang The Hobo”While Jonni’s away, the kids shall…act a fool! Another fun filled Juac & Dave episode.
NEWS CLIPS:
New algorithm predicts when and where a crime will happen before it takes place; Rapper Mystical charged with rape and more.
HOLLYWOO!:
Ben Affleck to return as Batman in Aquaman 2; Kevin Feige wants to elevate Deadpool 3; Fantastic Four reboot will NOT be an origin story; James Gunn wants to do a rated R Scooby Doo film; Disney+ delays Andor an entire month.
QOTD:
“Would you kill a random hobo to get...2022-08-041h 50
IC Presents: Casual Nerds122 | "Darken It Back Up"Jonni is in studio again and we have a blast. Lots of laughs and more of what you love!
NEWS CLIPS:
R. Kelly is sentenced; Chris Pratt denies association with the church; Man was exonerated after 33 years in prison; Worker was paid 300 times his salary the. Disappears; Air New Zealand introduces economy bunk beds; Woman “exposes” son’s father for ONLY bringing his son McDonald’s.
HOLLYWOO!:
Cameron Diaz comes out of retirement; Deadpool 3 writers want an unknown actor for Wolverine; Howard Stern will play Dr. Doom??; Taika Waititi changed Gorr’s look to avoid c...2022-07-072h 10
IC Presents: Casual Nerds120 | "Bad B*tch Juice"Jonni made it for an entire episode?? Gtfoh! The guys are back with another one!
NEWS CLIPS:
Texas can vote to secede from US; Monkey in bullet-proof vest dies in Mexican Cartel shooting; Sergey Brin asks court to deny wife spousal support; Trans athletes banned from swimming competition; The Boys subreddit is wildin’ out!
HOLLYWOO!:
Is “The Boys” better than any Marvel series?; Kevin Feige teases MCU phase 5; Taika Waititi creating new Star Wars stories; Top Gun 2 is Tom Cruise’s highest earning movie; Game of Thrones spin off featuring Jon Snow in the work...2022-06-232h 14
IC Presents: Casual Nerds116 | "Golden Shower Pod"While Jonni’s away, the guys will…still have a long winded conversation.
NEWS CLIPS:
Kanye West redesigns McDonald’s packaging & a monkey pox outbreak possibly started in Europe.
HOLLYWOO!:
Stranger things season 4 finale will have long runtimes, an MCU Daredevil series has been green-lit, David Ayer says his cut of Suicide Squad is “shockingly different”, Pete Davidson leaves SNL, & Dr. Strange 2 beats The Batman in the box office.
QOTD:
"Can you use a gift cardon a first date?”
"Have you spent more time previewing porn or actually watching por...2022-05-262h 04
IC Presents: Casual Nerds113 | "Invisible Tire Swing"We’re back to f*@k your city up, leaving webs everywhere we go!
NEWS CLIPS:
Bad Bunny reveals his new album at Met Gala, Blac Chyna goes against the Kardashians in court, fans petition to get Amber Heard removed from Aquaman 2, a family tried to bring a bomb through customs, & the US is moving backwards yet again.
HOLLYWOO!:
The Batman sequel is announced, Ghostbusters and Venom sequels are green lit, Wakanda Forever to be all about Chadwick Boseman, the MCU is planning the next 10 years, Ant-Man Quantumania gets an earlier release date, & Fa...2022-05-052h 36
IC Presents: Casual Nerds110 | “Booty & Sideburns”Jonni is back and we have a lot to talk about dammit!
NEWS CLIPS:
J. Lo becomes the engagement GOAT, Elon Musk abandons plan to be on Twitter board, Chris Rock refuses to talk about the slap unless he’s paid, Steelers QB passes away, a driverless car gets pulled over, & a passenger on Southwest flight is accused of masturbating four times on one flight!
HOLLYWOOO!!!:
All Ezra Miller projects on pause after all of recent antics, Doctor Strange 2 ticket sales break 2022 record, Spirit Halloween movie in the works, Sam Raimi wants to ma...2022-04-142h 27
IC Presents: Casual Nerds108 | “Hurts So Good”Juac & Blazer hold it down but Jonni calls in from Costa Rica.
NEWS CLIPS:
Doja Cat quits musics, the NFL rewrite the overtime rules for playoffs, & Will Smith smacks Chris Rock during the Grammys.
HOLLYWOO!:
“Addams Family” Netflix series casts Christina Ricci, “Halo” star Pablo Schreiber confirmed he was in talks with Marvel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever wraps filming, Samuel L. Jackson confirms Don Cheadle will return in “Secret Invasion”, & Elizabeth Olsen signs major deal with Marvel.
QOTD:
“You go to a girlfriend's house and meet her father for the...2022-03-311h 56IC Presents: Casual Nerds107 | “Saints Row In Space?!”We’re back with another one! Lucky number 107!
NEWS CLIPS:
Thieves steal gas in High Point NC, South Carolina institutes death by firing squad, Snoop Dogg will be a playable character in C.O.D., & man ditches wife at mall. Is he an a••hole?
HOLLYWOO!:
Is Nicolas Cage making a comeback?, Netflix is cracking down on shared passwords, Daniel Radcliffe fan casting as Wolverine, Morbius early reviews are in, Christopher Lloyd cast in The Mandalorian season 3, & does anyone care about Avatar after so much time has passed?
QOTD:
“Are there mo...2022-03-242h 30IC Presents: Casual Nerds098 | “Aquaman Was Trash”NEWS CLIPS: ( 0:37:08 )
Kuest hits us with the news! Microsoft buys Activision for $68.7B, Kanye threatens Pete Davidson on latest single, Russia threatens to invade Ukraine, NFT restaurant coming to NYC & much more.
HOLLYWOO!: ( 1:26:27 )
“What if…?” Style plot in Guardians 3?, William Defoe wants to play a Joker antagonist opposite Joaquin Phoenix, Real Steel series coming to Disney +, some big movies have wrapped shooting and more!
QOTD: ( 0:06:11 )
“Would you rather lose your ability to taste food, or to feel sex?”
“Would you rather go to heaven, or become a ghost on earth after...2022-01-202h 07IC Presents: Casual Nerds097 | “Little Brown Juac”After 2 weeks off, we’re back and ready to POD!!
Kuest fills us in on the news. Comedian Bob Saget has passed away at age 65, Reality Star makes over $200k selling fart jars, Dogs can distinguish speech from gibberish, Golden Globe winners & more.
Hollywoooo! We discuss wether or not, Spider-Man: No Way Home deserves an academy award, Michael Keaton added to the Batgirl cast, Norman Reedus rumored to be the MCU’s new Ghost Rider & the petition going around for T’Chala to be recast.
QOTD:
“Can you base an opinion on a film by...2022-01-132h 23IC Presents: Casual Nerds096 | “DC Hates Money”Joined by the evil geniuses behind Director’s Cut, The Santana Brothers! ( www.directorscutliquids.com )
Kuest hit us with the news! YMH Studio signs a development deal with SiriusXM, North Korea bans laughing for 11 days, are birds real?, & Kim Kardashian passes the baby bar exam.
For HOLLYWOOOOO, The Goonies gets a Disney+ series, Blue Beetle is now going to theaters, Shang Chi Director wants a legend to join it’s sequel, & Doctor Strange MOM reshoots are complete.
QOTD:
“If you could pick any character from TV or movies to be your college ro...2021-12-232h 30IC Presents: Casual Nerds095 | “Cheugy AF” 5 episodes away from 100!
Kuest hit us with a good news segment! The most mispronounced words of 2021, Jussie Smollett gets found guilty, Taylor Swift is being sued, & Peloton’s stock dips! Find out why!
For Hollywood talk, Idris Elba takes his job seriously no matter the character, Nick Offerman replaces a cast member on HBO’s ‘The Last Of Us’, 2 cuts of ‘The Batman’ are being tested, Venom 3 is already being written, & all the roles Henry Cavill is ready to play. All that and more!
QOTD:
“Would yo...2021-12-162h 19IC Presents: Casual Nerds092 | “Pump Your Meat” In this episode Jonni gives us some news updates and we jump into some HOLLYWOO! Jonah Hill set to play Jerry Garcia with Martin Scorsese directing, Chris Pratt will NOT be imitating an Italian accent in Super Mario, Tom Holland wants to play James Bond at some point of his career, Scarlet Johansson is set to produce a secret Marvel project, & more! Check it out homie!
QOTD:
“Is it possible for a racist white women to marry a minority?“
“Would you rather have everyone think you f**ked a dog...2021-11-251h 42IC Presents: Casual Nerds075 | “Head Cheese & Mullets” Jonni is back! We talk about Dr. Dre having to pay $300K in alimony, Kanye West living in Mercedes Benz Stadium, HBO Max’s Batgirl movie names it’s star, Michael B. Jordan developing a Superman film for HBO Max, & new update on ‘Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania’. All this and more!
QOTD:
“In what movie do you feel the villain had a good point?”
“If you knew the next vacation would be your last, where would you go?”
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Ridley’s Gaming Realm...2021-07-292h 09IC Presents: Casual Nerds060 | “Dealing With Ambiguity” On this episode Jonni’s electricity cuts off & Dave (Blazer Ramon) had an emergency mid episode. Luckily Juac’s brother Bebo joined us and helped out. We discuss DMX being hospitalized, Bhad Bhabie earns $1M on OnlyFans 24 hours after turning 18, Keanu Reeves rumored to be in talks for Mortal Kombat 2, The Witcher season 2 wraps filming & The Last of Us series begins filming soon. All this and more.
QOTD:
“What was something you’ve put off forever , and then you finally tried and now you love it.” - @obiwanwatson
“How would...2021-04-092h 19
Top 5 at Five113: Apocalypse November!, RNC Day 1: 12 More Years, Jacob Blake Gunned Down & More!Happy Monday! Unfortunately today’s show starts with another black victim gunned down by law enforcement in the back, details to follow; The Republican National Convention started, and it’s already funny, but should just be called the Trump Show; California Wildfires continue to rage in the Bay Area with more inclement weather due; Trump apparently tried to swap, no swap back the island territory of Puerto Rico with the autonomous island of Greenland—great; And the apocalypse continues with an asteroid headed towards earth. Plus Bonus News!Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Video shows...2020-08-2408 minTop 5 at Five112: The Untitled EpisodeSupport Top 5 at FiveLinks:What We Learned From Kamala Harris and Barack Obama's Speeches - The New York TimesObama Says Trump Treats Presidency Like Reality Show : NPRSteve Bannon, three others charged with fraud in border wall fundraising campaign - CNNPoliticsJudge rejects Trump bid to halt release of financial records - Yahoo! NewsMali coup: President quits after soldiers mutiny - BBC NewsReds announcer Thom Brennaman suspended after saying slur on-air : TheGrioHourly pool rentals are booming, earning pool owners up to $10K a week - NY Post2020-08-2010 minTop 5 at Five111: WOW! Ellen Sacks Producers, Russian Tampered, Again, DNC Day 1 & MoreIt’s Tuesday. In today’s show we start with a quick Day 1 DNC recap, and Michelle Obama’s speech; A Senate Intelligence Committee report was released; Ellen DeGeneres finally takes action against producers; UNC has changed their school plan after 1 week; and just watch the YouTube video. It’s awesome. Plus Bonus Follow-Up news.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Michell Obama Caps the DNC’s First Night - The Washington PostSenate report finds Manafort passed campaign data to Russian intelligence officer - AxiosEllen DeGeneres: Three producers fired over 'toxic workplace' claims - BBC NewsNorth...2020-08-1811 minTop 5 at Five110: MintMobile+, Hey, Hey Wait a Minute Mr. Postman, Speakeasy Gyms & More!Happy Monday! In today’s show we start with the story surrounding the USPS and mail-in voting; The murder of Jam Master Jay has finally been solved 18 years later; Speakeasy gyms are opening up around the country; Ryan Reynolds launches a movie streaming service; and Blockbuster isn’t going away quietly into the night just yet. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Trump Opposes USPS Funding But Says He'd Sign Bill Including It : NPRWhen and how to vote in all 50 states - Axios‘In Cold Blood’: 2 Indicted in 2002 Killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay – NBC New York...2020-08-1711 minTop 5 at Five109: Cowboys & Idiots, ✌🏼 in the Middle East?, Ice C.R.E.A.M Jingles & More!It’s Thursday yah! We start today talking about the deal brokered between Israel and the UAE and what it means; The Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made an announcement about how they’ll play this season; This company went from an HQ1 or 2, to an HQ-Zero; Waze has added a new feature to their navigation app; and Good Humor updates the Ice Cream Truck song. Plus Bonus News!Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Israel Agrees to Establish Ties With UAE, Halt Annexations in West Bank - BloombergCowboys announced "limited" capacity to start 2020 season - Pr...2020-08-1312 minTop 5 at Five108: Who is Kamala?, Microsoft Surface Duo, YeLection Fraud & More!Happy Hump Day! In today’s show we start off just talking about Kamala, where she came from, and what we may expect from her as VP; I have to talk about this Kanye2020 fraud; I rant about the College Football issue; Microsoft actually is shipping the Duo and taking orders today; and AppleTV+ Studios landed a huge exclusive first look deal with a major Hollywood director. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate - AxiosWhy Kanye West Could Face an Election Fraud Investigation – Rogue RocketBig Ten, Pac-12 canc...2020-08-1211 minTop 5 at Five106: Russia’s Weapon X, Puerto Rico & Belarusian Elections, TikTok Follow-Up & MoreIt’s Tuesday. In today’s show we talk about the shooting threat in front of the White House; Russia tells the world they have the first vaxx for the VID; Belarus elections happened and the people are upset, protests ensued; Puerto Rico held their primaries and they also sucked; and we follow up on the latest in the TikTok and now Tencent/WeChat drama.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Shooting near White House under review, suspect did not have gunRussia is first to approve a COVID-19 vaccine - ReutersBelarus' Svetlana Tikhanovskaya flees to Lith...2020-08-1113 minTop 5 at Five107: **BONUS** Late Breaking News. Biden Makes a PickCheck out the Bonus late breaking news.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate — "I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked @KamalaHarris — a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the country’s finest public servants — as my running mate," Biden tweeted.2020-08-1101 minTop 5 at Five105: Mount Trumpmore?, Let’s Take a Field Trip, 12k Stuck at Sea & More!Happy Monday! Today we start with the President’s latest executive order and break that down; then we talk about him actually inquiring about getting on Mt. Rushmore; we pivot over to 12k cruise ship workers still stuck on the boat; Google Maps is making some updates to CarPlay features; and there’s an app to help guide your psychoactive trips. Let’s do the time warp together again!Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Will $400 Unemployment Extension Start Soon? Don’t Count On It, Despite Trump’s Executive OrderDonald Trump on Mount Rushmore? President has lofty...2020-08-1011 minTop 5 at Five104: It’s For REELS, Kodak’s In the Dark Room, NY vs. NRA & MoreIt’s Thirsty Thursday y’all! In today’s show we start with the NY State AG suing the NRA; Kodak is under investigation by both the SEC and the House; Trump’s campaign account once again suspended by Twitter, but so was the DNC; Instagram releases Reels to the masses just in time for TikTok to get banned; and somehow, people are serving this to their kids for breakfast. Plus BONUS NEWS.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA After Fraud Investigation : NPRKodak Loan Disclosure and Stock Su...2020-08-0609 minTop 5 at Five103: The Census Games, Samsung UnPacked, Biden Skips Milwaukee & More!Happy Hump Day! In today’s show we start with Biden and the rest of the Democrats skipping Milwaukee and taking the show completely virtual; the Census is playing games and people aren’t going to get counted, and it’s all politics; Missouri voted to amend their constitution and expand Medicaid coverage, becoming the 38th state to do so; Samsung held their giant summer event and announced 5 new products; Disney+ is signing up tons of people, but they’re still going to charge you a lot extra to watch Mulan on the service. Plus Bonus News in the outro.2020-08-0513 minTop 5 at Five102: The Beirut Blast, Shhhh—Don’t tell the VP, Traitor Joe’s? & MoreIt’s Tuesday. Today we talk about the blast in Beirut, Lebanon; we find out the mail-in ballots and absentee ballots, are very, very similar for some strange reason; Google gets caught doing bad things, yet again; Trader Joe’s might be backtracking from changing the names of some of their brands; and Chip & Joanna Gaines are coming back to the small screen with the same show, but their own network. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Lebanon: at least 25 killed as huge explosion rocks Beirut | World news | The Guardian“Pray For Beirut” - Lebanon Explosio...2020-08-0410 minTop 5 at Five101: TikTokClock Out, Google Wants More, Twitter Hacker Arrested & MoreHappy Monday! We actually made it. Super late. Sorry. But it’s here:
Today we talk a LOT about this TikTok ban situation, and the buyout from Microsoft, and I still didn’t cover everything; the Twitter hacker was arrested and not only was he American, he was a teenager; Google is back with 3 new smartphone announcements; Google continues dominating the day with an investment into Home Security as well as Personal Banking; and Johnny Depp explains how to lose a butt-ton of moneySupport Top 5 at FiveLinks:TikTok and Microsoft’s Clock...2020-08-0415 minTop 5 at Five100: It’s Episode 100! 🎉 , #ChallengeAccepted, The President Can’t Change Voting Day, & MoreIt’s Thursday y’all! In this one we start with a recap of all that was gained from yesterday’s Tech CEO summit; we tackle the Challenge Accepted trend and the real meaning behind it; No, the President can’t change the voting day; Tropical Storm Isaias slams into Puerto Rico and the Caribbean; and AAPL posts another record quarter in the middle of a pandemic. Plus bonus news, and we celebrate episode number 100!Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:The Big Tech Hearing Proved Congress Isn't Messing Around | WIRED#ChallengeAccepted Trend Faces Criticisms for Alle...2020-07-3012 minTop 5 at Five99: Etsy Oopsie, Kodak’s Back–Again, FAGA CEOs Meetup, & MoreIt’s Hump Day! Today we start off with some fresh news on the Russian Bounty scandal, and Trump’s refusal to believe or confront; The top Tech CEO’s met with congressional leaders today over anti-trust concerns; Kodak is back in a big way with Pharmaceutical money; Etsy made a giant decimal error that cost their sellers thousands; and Trump lied about the Yankees home opening pitch, then lied again to cover it up. This is our President. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Exclusive: Trump never raised Russia's Taliban bounties with Putin - AxiosU...2020-07-2910 minTop 5 at Five98: Demon Sperm, Malaysian HEAT, Virtual CES & MoreIt’s Tuesday. In this one we start with the trending topic of the day: Demon Sperm; Former Malaysian Prime Minister is sentenced to 12 years in prison; CES 2021 will be a virtual event; Kevin Garnett to buy the Timberwolves?; and Spotify announces a new group listening party featureSupport Top 5 at FiveLinks:Donald Trump Jr. suspended from Twitter for posting misleading COVID-19 newsFormer Malaysian prime minister jailed in connection with looting of multibillion dollar state fundCES, the world’s largest tech conference, will be online-only in 2021 - The VergeKevin Garnett posting $200M in Timb...2020-07-2809 minTop 5 at Five97: Google from Home, Chinese Flooding, Marlins-19 & MoreHappy Monday! In this one we start with more details on the Senate Republicans relief plan; Lots of people are starting to day trade on E-trade and Robinhood, sometimes with disastrous effects; the flooding in China is getting out of hand with more rain expected soon and a huge Dam being affected; Google is now a work from home company, at least until next July; and the MLB is now in question as 11 players on the Marlins test positive before leaving Philadelphia.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:GOP, White House aim to temporarily reduce...2020-07-2710 minTop 5 at Five96: Chinese Retaliation, DJI Go Away With Your Data 4, Russian Space Wars & MoreIt’s Friday yah! In today’s show we start with China retaliating against our decision to shut down their Houston Consulate; The RNC had to backtrack it’s way to Charlotte and a virtual convention this year, after berating NC Governor Roy Cooper for sayin basically the same things, it ain’t safe; Washington DC has a new football team name, and it’s quite anticlimactic, for now; Russia is apparently starting up the Space Wars again; and DJI has been siphoning Android user data for quite some time now, so maybe it’s all true about these Chinese apps...2020-07-2411 minTop 5 at Five95: It’s Harlem World.Let’s catch up tomorrow. New show then.Support Top 5 at Five2020-07-2300 minTop 5 at Five94: Barry’s Back, AT&T Sends Scary Emails, Special Guest Host: Jess Lewis on Reparations & MoreIt’s Humpy Day! Today we start off talking about China’s HoustonConsulate getting shut down and their vow to retaliate; we have a Special Guest Host: Jess Lewis! She talks with us about Reparations and the small towns across America actually doing something about it; Barack Obama is back to try and help Joe Biden take this win away from the Trumpsters; AT&T sent out a very aggressive email to scare their older customers; and the NFL cancels the preseason, but still focuses on having a regular one.Special Guest: Jess Lewis.Support Top...2020-07-2211 minTop 5 at Five93: BidenCare Policy, Stimulus Mambo No. 5, NEOWISE & MoreIt's Tuesday. Today we talk about the potential for another Stimulus Bill; Joe Biden is starting to announce policies, this one is about care for Children & the Elderly; The WH signed a memorandum on Citizen Only voting and redistricting; TikTok doesn't pay their creators, what gives? and if you want to catch the NEOWISE comet, here's how.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:White House looks to Pelosi for stimulus help | Fox NewsBiden unveils $775 billion plan for universal preschool, child care and elder care - The Washington PostTrump orders voting districts to exclude people in...2020-07-2109 minTop 5 at Five92: The Vax Facts, Assassination Prime, What an Interview! & MoreHappy Monday! Today we start with an updated on the rona vaccines; A federal judge’s son and husband were shot via FedEx delivery; The President gave an incredible interview to Chris Wallace and I still can’t believe they think Joe Biden has the cognitive issue; Coinbase prevented even more money from going to the Twitter hackers wallet; and Warner Bros has once again delayed their summer blockbuster from Chris Nolan. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Oxford coronavirus vaccine induces strong immune response, early trial results suggestFederal judge's son killed, husband injured in shoo...2020-07-2011 minTop 5 at Five91: Another One Bites the Dust, Wal-Masks and Beyond, The Great Twitter Hack & MoreIt’s Thursday y’all! In this one we talk about Wal-Mart and others finally mandating masks, meanwhile other sates are preventing the requirement; Twitter was pwned yesterday and now we know why; Brad Parscale has been fired as Trump 2020 campaign Manager; Apple wins legal battle over taxes in Ireland; and Kanye 2020 appears to be over before it started.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Walmart latest retailer to require customers to wear masksBarack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Apple, and others hacked in unprecedented Twitter attack - The VergeBrad Parscale Out As Trump Campaign Mana...2020-07-1609 minTop 5 at Five90: Find Something New, Wild N’ Outta Here, Cinéma sur l'Eau & MoreHappy Hump Day! In this one we talk about the drama around ViacomCBS and Nick Cannon’s Anti-Semitic statements; The WH has a new job slogan, Find a New one. Yea, just start a new career — like that’s super easy; Cogete Eso from a law enforcement officer that should’nt own a pistol; Trump’s lawyer team is down to keep wasting more tax payer money; and the French do movies right on the water in the middle of town.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Nick Cannon Fired For Anti-Semitic Comments, But Demands 'Wild 'N O...2020-07-1509 minTop 5 at Five89: Rant on Testing, Socially Distant Surgery, Federal Executions & MoreIt’s Tuesday! In this one we talk about the first Federal execution in 17 years; UK changes course and decides to block all Huawei equipment; Scientists had the first 5G enabled robot surgery taking place; I rant on Trumpito and his response to a testing question; and Ford released their new 2 door, 4 door and sport model of the first SUV, the Bronco. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:First federal execution in 17 years carried out in Indiana after Supreme Court cleared wayU.K. Bans Huawei From 5G Network, Raising Tensions With China - The New Yo...2020-07-1413 minTop 5 at Five88: Goyaway or Goyahome, StitchiusXM, Stonewalled and Freed & MoreIts a new Monday! Happy happy. In today’s show we start with the Goya boycott controversy and my take; Roger Stone had his sentenced commuted by his homie DT; Washington is officially not the Redskins anymore; SiriusXM bought a major podcast platform; and parties in Melbourne do not include grease and Covid.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Goya Foods: Hispanic brand faces boycott for praising Trump - BBC NewsJudge demands information on Roger Stone’s commutationWashington NFL team says it will retire Redskins name, logo - ESPNHobbyist trademarks 44 new possible NFL DC Redskins name...2020-07-1311 minTop 5 at Five87: Supreme Decisions, Lady A Sues Lady A, ✌🏼To Int’l Students & MoreIt’s Thursday y’all. In today’s episode we cover the 3 latest Supreme Court decisions; The US formally announces the intent to leave the WHO; International students have very few choices on staying in the US if their school goes online only; Lady A(ntebellum) is suing Lady A; and I give you my favorite quotes from Kanye’s interview with Forbes. And sorry for missing yesterday’s show. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:You Probably Won’t See Trump’s Taxes Before Election Day : NPRSupreme Court Upholds Trump Administration Regulation Letting Employers Opt Out of Bir...2020-07-0912 minTop 5 at Five86: TikTokBlok, Harvard.Online, Walmart+ & MoreIt’s Tuesday! Today we talk about the US Government’s threat to ban the incredibly popular social dance app, TikTok amidst a brouhaha with the Chinese; Cogete Eso: Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has contracted the VID, Sony has finally released some real future tech, an air conditioner you wear on your neck and is only 85grams; Harvard and Princeton announce their plans for students this fall; and Walmart is really gunning for Amazon now, planning to release Walmart+ this month.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Trump Might Ban TikTok, Other China-Based Apps - Gizm...2020-07-0709 minTop 5 at Five85: Washington RedTails, Uber Buys Postmates, How Old is Your Dog, Really & MoreHappy Monday! In this one we talk about the UK’s Super Saturday as they lifted restrictions on hospitality; The NFL’s Washington Redskins look to finally change their team name and mascot; Tesla is now the world’s most valuable car company beating out Toyota; Uber has bought all of Postmates stock, so they now own them; New study shows aging your dog is actually more difficult than just multiplying by 7. Plus some follow up in the post-show banter.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Super Saturday: Beer flows, masks come off as England reopen...2020-07-0610 minTop 5 at Five84: Happy Birthday America!Support Top 5 at Five2020-07-0200 minTop 5 at Five83: Wacky Wednesday: Nducker Carlson’s Apology, Bobby Bonilla Day, Forever Putin & MoreHappy Canada Day! In today’s show we start with the argument over Confederate military base names and President Trump’s vow to veto any defense bill with that amendment; Russia just voted to allow Putin to run for President until 2036; Nducker Carlson aka Tucker Carlson from Fox News apologized to his viewers for feeding them GOP junk food; HBO Max is partnering with a cannabis company to promote a show; What is Bobby Bonilla day? We explain. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Trump says he’ll veto defense bill over renaming Confederate-named military bases...2020-07-0112 minTop 5 at Five82: LuluLemon Looks at Mirror, Taliban: Bounty Hunters, The Facebook Boycott & MoreHappy Tuesday! In today’s show we talk about this Taliban bounty for American soldiers allegedly paid by Russian intelligence agency, GRU and the White House’s position on whether or not they knew; China’s anti-sedition law for Hong Kong has been previewed and it’s not so great; Facebook is facing an advertising boycott for the entire month of July; LuluLemon makes its first acquisition of Mirror; and Zwift, the eBike platform for real racers is hosting a virtual Tour de France and much more. And as a bonus, Trump was asked a question and just agreed and said...2020-06-3012 minTop 5 at Five81: Another Supreme Strikedown, Amazon Plays Copy 🐈, Washington Douglass Commonwealth & MoreHappy Monday! Today we start with Mississippi’s momentous ruling to finally change their state flag and rid our eyes of the rebel flag; Amazon has bought autonomous driving startup Zoox, who’s aimed at Level 5 and up; Washington DC wants to be a state, and the House symbolically voted to approve; Cam Newton is going to the Patriots, but I bet you didn’t know they also got fined and penalized yesterday for another camera-gate incident; and Justice John Roberts swings left again as the Supreme Court rules against the State of Louisiana and says their anti abortion law, g...2020-06-2911 minTop 5 at Five80: Princess Tiana Mountain, Facebook #oldnews Notifications, Thank You Ms. Jackson! & MoreIt’s Thursday y’all! In todays show we give you an update on the Ahmaud Arbery case and the indictments; Disney is rebranding Splash Mountain due to it’s ties to an old racist Disney Movie; Speaking of which Big Mouth is recasting it’s bi-racial Missy character played by Jenny Slate for a Black actor; Facebook is now going to notify you if you try to share an article that’s older than 90 days; and NASA names it’s headquarters after Ms. Mary W Jackson, the now-famed Hidden Figures engineer. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:...2020-06-2511 minTop 5 at Five79: Rhode Island’s Not So New Name, #FakeNoose, Police Reform Bill Flops & MoreIt’s HUMP Day! Today we talk about the Senate police reform bill that flopped and why; Rhode Island is changing it’s official state name to remove slavery undertones; The Bubba Wallace story that was and wasn’t; MLB is finally officially returning; and The Soundflowers released a new EP, Paris Jackson’s new band, and yea I can’t believe I’m talking about it either. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Senate GOP police reform bill stalls after failing to gain Democratic support - AxiosRhode Island to Remove ‘Plantations’ Reference From Documents - The New York T...2020-06-2409 minTop 5 at Five78: Kentucky Poll Hunting, Segway Outta Here, Oculus Go Nowhere & MoreHi! It’s Taco Tuesday again! Today we talk about the Democratic Primaries in Kentucky and NY; The White House’s new foreign workers immigration ban; Bubba Wallace, the noose, NASCAR, and the aftermath; Segway stops producing the original PT; and Facebook is cancelling the Oculus GoSupport Top 5 at FiveLinks:Amy McGrath wants a showdown with Mitch McConnell. First she has to beat Charles Booker. - CNNPoliticsCrowded field of challengers hopes to take on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar - CNNPoliticsTrump Suspends Work Visas – and Silicon Valley Isn't Happy | KQEDNASCAR driver...2020-06-2309 minTop 5 at Five77: The WWDC Episode and Microsoft Shuts Down MixerHappy Monday! Today we talk all about all the announcements at the WWDC keynote today; we also found out Microsoft shut down Mixer and Ninja walked away from ~$60M; and wash your hands and be smart. Thanks. Tell your friends and pass it on!Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2020 | WIREDMicrosoft is shutting down Mixer and partnering with Facebook Gaming - The VergeNearly 30 States Report Surges in Cases2020-06-2210 minTop 5 at Five76: DACA Khan!, Facebook Ad Police & Canada’s VID App LaunchHey hey, it’s pint-sized Thursday! In this one we talk about the ground breaking Supreme Court decision over DACA; Facebook had to take down a Trump campaign ad because it had Nazi propaganda—on purpose; and Canada is launching their contact tracing app using the Google/Apple API and it begs the question, why is the US doing it state by state? Also tomorrow’s Juneteenth! Go out and celebrate.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA in big win for 'Dreamers'What is DACA? What you need to know.F...2020-06-1808 minTop 5 at Five75: The Boogaloo Who?, Uncle Ben’s Revenge, Rocket Mortgage Shoots the Moon & MoreHey y’all it’s Wednesday! In this one we find out who the boogaloo boys are and why they’re trying to start race wars; Quicken Loans looks to file for IPO; the White House finally looks to spend on American infrastructure, $1T; Facebook let’s you turn off political ads from it’s platforms and Aunt Jemima is going bye-bye, the brand and images. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Boogaloo gunman charged with murder in ambush at Oakland courthouse - The Washington PostQuicken Loans, the largest U.S. mortgage lender, is planning an IPO- CN...2020-06-1708 minTop 5 at Five74: North v South Korea...Still, India Loses 20 to China, Fantastical 3.1 Update for WFHers & MoreIt’s Tuesday. Today we talk about the executive order on police reform and other things spewed at the Rose Garden; India lost 20 soldiers to a Chinese attack, tensions are rising; Just in time for two others to go at it, North Korea blew up their negotiation building with the South; Fantastical issued their first major update targeting work from home customers; and Movie theatres in NYC and LA are expecting to be back for July 10, just in time for Milan and Tenet premieres.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Trump offers full-throated defense of po...2020-06-1610 minTop 5 at Five73: New Phone, Hydroxy-Who ‘Dis? Huge LGBTQI+ News, GrubHub Gives Uber the Deuces✌🏼, & MoreHappy Monday! In this one we talk about the new Supreme Court ruling giving civil rights to the LGBTQ+ community; the FDA has pulled Hydroxycholoroquine emergency status and revoked its use; GrubHub and Uber never quite got to 2nd base, but GrubHub already has a new boo; Security researchers found over 845GB of personal sexual data just sitting on an open AWS bucket; and the New T-Mobile apparently means no service. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:US supreme court rules employers cannot discriminate against LGBTQ+ workers | Law | The GuardianUber Says Thank You, Next...2020-06-1510 minTop 5 at Five72: Markets Tumble...again, Robocallers Get Got, WWDC Details Released & MoreIt’s almost Friday! In this one we try discuss DT’s weird, racially related discussions lately; the Markets dropped today after realizing we’re not quite out of this one; Cojete Eso segment: RoboCallers; Apple unveiled details for WWDC, the first time it goes virtual; and Whatifi launches this week with Choose Your Own Adventure movies, with friends. Sounds interesting.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Trump picks Tulsa on Juneteenth for return to campaign rallies - NBCU.S. Stocks End Sharply Lower as Coronavirus Worries Return - WSJRobocallers face $225M fine from FCC and la...2020-06-1110 minTop 5 at Five71: NYC Endorses Glory Holes, Georgia’s Catastrophic Elections, Android 11 Beta & MoreIt’s Hump Day! In today’s oddly recorded show, we start with the failure in Georgia’s Primary elections; Reddit has already filled their empty board seat with a black tech mogul; Google publicly releases Android 11 Beta for Pixel phones; the NYC DOH quietly endorses glory holes to protect against the VID; and MLS is Back baby, a tournament is happening in Orlando to start their season.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Georgia primary: Voting groups blast long lines, other malfunctions - USA TodayReddit recruits black tech entrepreneur to join boardAndroid 11 beta features: conver...2020-06-1009 minTop 5 at Five70: So, Mask or No Mask? K-Pop stans go hard for #BLM, the NFL Finally Accepts Reality & MoreHi! It’s Tuesday. Today we talk about the WHO going back and forth on asymptomatic transfer of the VID; IBM stops working on facial recognition tech; K-Pop fans go hard for #BLM; the NFL finally accepts reality and admits it was wrong and Black Lives Matter; and shine that green thumb because gardening makes you happier. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:WHO Walks Back Claim That Asymptomatic Coronavirus Transmission Is 'Very Rare'IBM won’t develop facial recognition tech for mass surveillance anymore - TNWHow K-Pop Fans Are Using Their Power to Support Black Live...2020-06-0913 minTop 5 at Five69: What is Defund the Police?, Brave Gets Caught Being Sneaky-Sneaky, AirBnB Sees More Domestic Bookings, & MoreHappy Monday! In this one we talk about the defund the police movement. What does it actually mean?; John Oliver then explains it to us so I think you should watch that; Brave Browser is based on privacy, but they got caught doing something sneaky; AirBnB is seeing more domestic bookings now, people are tired of being in THEIR homes; and Allen Iverson had his 45th birthday. And is only that much closer to cashing out a huge payday for his Reebok deal.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:What does 'defund the police' mean...2020-06-0812 minTop 5 at Five68: China Tells UK to Back Off, We Need to Ramp Up American Spending, PPP Fixer-Upper & MoreIt’s Thursday. Last one of the week. In this one we talk about Trump’s friendships wearing thin in the GOP; We had an updated PPP legislation pass; Americans are saving too much, spend spend spend; China tells the UK to back up; and Facebook finally lets you delete posts in bulk and transfer photos to Google.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:James Mattis Denounces Trump as Threat to Constitution - The AtlanticGeorge W. Bush on George Floyd protests: 'The answers to American problems are found by living up to American ideals' - CNNP...2020-06-0413 minTop 5 at Five67: Google’s Peeking in on Incognito Mode, Charges Finally Issued and Elevated, SNAP Slaps Trump’s Account & MoreHey it’s Wednesday. In this one, we talk about the latest going on through the unrest. We had some peaceful nights, and productive mornings; Then we find out charges against Derek Chauvin has been raised and the other 3 officers have also been charged; SNAP removes Trump’s account from Discover, no more free promos; Google is getting sued for peeking in on Incognito Mode; and Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas is now free on YouTube. Check it out.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Large protests against police violence again fill streets of U.S. cit...2020-06-0311 min
Top 5 at Five66: #BlackoutTuesdayThe Show Must Pause. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:#BlackLivesMatter2020-06-0210 minTop 5 at Five65: And The Protests Raged OnHi. One story today. The only one that seemed to matter. Had to get it off the chest. The Real Ones get it. Talk at ya tomorrow.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Obama link 1: 21st Century PolicingObama link 2: Anguish and Action - Obama FoundationGeorge Floyd’s Family Calls for First-Degree Murder Charge and Arrests of Other Officers – Rogue RocketLive George Floyd Protest Updates and Video - The New York TimesFamily’s independent autopsy contradicts county’s initial exam - The Washington PostTwo of L.A.’s hippest streets — Melrose and Fairfax — become targets for looters - Los...2020-06-0110 minTop 5 at Five64: Floyd Follow-Up, Jimmy Fallon Blackface?, TV Watch Parties & MoreIt’s the end of the week. In this one we talk about Trump going full authoritarian and his latest threat towards Twitter, We follow up on the George Floyd situation and correct my errors; Was Jimmy Fallon in blackface 20 years ago?; Premier league is back so all you other sports can sit down; and Watching tv together while apart is getting easier. Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:FCC commissioner says Trump’s Section 230 plan ‘does not work’ - The VergeGeorge Floyd protest turns deadly; Minneapolis mayor requests National Guard - NBCNewsJamie Foxx Defends Jimmy Fa...2020-05-2811 minTop 5 at Five63: Trump Giveth–Twitter Taketh Away, We Gotta Talk About George Floyd, SPORTS! News & MoreIt’s HUMP DAY! In this one we talk about Trump’s cap on insulin prices, and his beef with Twitter and social media; The George Floyd story gets a discussion and new evidence was made public; Hong Kong is no longer certified as being autonomous, what will this do to their trade status?; SpaceX was gonna launch a person into space, but that got scrapped last minute; and SPORTS! News: NHL Playoffs, MLS Tournaments and MLB Players balk at salary cuts.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Trump slashes cost of insulin for Medicare enro...2020-05-2713 minTop 5 at Five62: Trumpito’s Weekend, The Rodent Rise-Up, Taylor Shifty Business & MoreIt’s Tuesday. In this one we talk about Trump’s tweets over the weekend; I learned about the rats, so now you know too; There’s a manhunt for a UConn student; Taylor Swift pulled an epically swifty biz move; and The Match 2 happened and sports was happy.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:On weekend dedicated to war dead, Trump tweets insults, promotes baseless claims and plays golf - The Washington PostCDC warns of aggressive cannibal rats facing shortage of garbage to eat | World news | The GuardianParents of student suspected in killings plead for hi...2020-05-2610 minTop 5 at Five61: Memorial Day BONUS Episode: Trump threatens NC, Brazilians are Waxed Out of the US, Hong Kong Faces Down China & MoreHappy Memorial Day! Don’t get used to holiday episodes though haha! In this one, we discuss Trump’s threat to pull the RNC out of Charlotte; Foreign National Brazilians are not allowed into the US during the Vid; a Pakistani plane crashed, 2 survivors, we hear from one of their experience; Hong Kong is facing down mainland China for another controlling law; and the NBA might return to finish this season in Disney World.Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:Trump threatens to find new GOP convention site if North Carolina governor won't allow full atte...2020-05-2509 minTop 5 at Five60: Another Rona Wrap-Up, Aunt Becky Gets Jailtime, Robots Deliver Your Groceries & MoreIt’s Thirsty Thursday. In this one we ran out of time to give you a summary. We’re lucky we have a show title. See ya next week!Support Top 5 at FiveLinks:What Is a COVID-19 Surcharge? Business Experts Explain Why Small Businesses Charge Extra TaxAmazon Targets Fall for Prime Day as it Tries to Return to Pre-Pandemic Operations - WSJA City Locks Down to Fight Coronavirus, but Robots Come and Go - The New York Times2020-05-2107 minIC Presents: Casual Nerds014 | “Where TF did Jonni come from??” We’re all back to our original format!
We start with an ice breaker question and finally have some Hollywood news of substance!
We talk about The Mandalorian a bit, shame Dave for not seeing “A Quiet Place” and Jonni is back! ... Sort of?
Also our thoughts on the West World finale.2020-05-191h 13