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The Open EclecticCatching UpHi friends! We know you've all been patiently waiting for another episode to come out and we have one here for you! Grab your favorite snack or beverage and settle in for some long-awaited audio from your favorite podcast! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on all our socials! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theopeneclectic If you've got a show idea feel free to drop us a line at theopeneclectic@gmail.com
2025-02-181h 39The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticYear-End Review; Goals and TurtlesHello again, friends! In this episode Josh and Nate wrap up the year that was 2023 and discuss some goals for 2024. If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on all our socials! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theopeneclectic If you've got a show idea feel free to drop us a line at theopeneclectic@gmail.com
2024-02-191h 57The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticGame Night Live - Part 4: THE END: GURPS for All!This episode concludes our epic GURPS saga! If you haven't already, be sure to listen to parts 1, 2, and 3 to get caught up! If you've listened before you know we like GURPS (Generic Universal Role Playing System). If you're unfamiliar with the game system, please check out this link: https://www.sjgames.com/gurps/ If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be...
2024-01-051h 00The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticGame Night Live - Part 3: GURPS for All!This episode continues our GURPS saga! If you haven't already, be sure to listen to parts 1 and 2 to get caught up! If you've listened before you know we like GURPS (Generic Universal Role Playing System). If you're unfamiliar with the game system, please check out this link: https://www.sjgames.com/gurps/ If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be su...
2023-12-1550 minThe Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticGame Night Live - Part 2: GURPS for All!This episode continues our GURPS saga! If you haven't already, be sure to listen to part 1 to get caught up! If you've listened before you know we like GURPS (Generic Universal Role Playing System). If you're unfamiliar with the game system, please check out this link: https://www.sjgames.com/gurps/ If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to...
2023-12-011h 04The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticGame Night Live - Part 1: GURPS for All!This episode marks a very special event in Open Eclectic history: Our first live game play recording! We are playing a one shot GURPS adventure that is being run by our #1 Super Fan, Alexa! She is making her second appearance on the show and first as a GURPS Game Master! Alexa has hosted games for us before, but this is the first time hosting one on a podcast! If you've listened before you know we like GURPS (Generic Universal RolePlaying System). If you're unfamiliar with the game system, please check out this link: https://www...
2023-11-171h 04The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticEpic Book Time!Hey everybody, in this episode we discuss many things (as usual) but we focus a lot on books we're currently reading, new books we'd like to read, and old favorites we'd like to read again (and again). Maybe we should file that under educational? If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on all our socials! ...
2023-07-312h 29The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticBetween a Garnett and an OpalJoin us for our latest episode as we discuss the movie Uncut Gems and sample and review some coffee/energy/protein drinks provided by our number one superfan! If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on all our socials! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theopeneclectic If you've got a show idea feel free to...
2023-04-061h 36The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticNew Year, Same UsJosh and Nate talk about the sickest holiday season they've had in a while and wax (somewhat) poetically about a lot of other things. If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on all our socials! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theopeneclectic If you've got a show idea feel free to drop us a li...
2023-01-121h 40The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticThe Rings of PowerJosh and Nate are back and talking about Amazon's new show, The Rings of Power. We are so happy to be here and are even more thrilled that this marks the first episode of our second season! Thank you again for listening to us and we hope you enjoy this episode! If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also vi...
2022-10-221h 57The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticTop Gun: MaverickJosh and Nate make their triumphant podcast return with a review/discussion of one of the best movies of this year, NAY! EVER!   That's right, Top Gun: Maverick is that good. We know you're itching to listen so quit reading this and get to listening!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit...
2022-08-042h 19The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticBATMANWho are you? I'm Batman. Yes, that's right, everyone! We are back with a proper discussion of Batman on the heels of the amazingly awesome film, The Batman. We also have a very special guest with us for this episode: Andy! He is another Open Eclectic superfan and Batman aficionado. We had a great time discussing the latest Batman film and we devote a lot of time to the comics and animated films.   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome po...
2022-05-131h 53The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticEnergy-Drink-a-PaloozaJosh and Nate here with something a little different for this episode: we're tasting and reviewing a handful of energy drinks and a strange juice-espresso combo Josh found on TikTok! We had a lot of fun making this episode and hope you enjoy listening to it!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Fa...
2022-05-051h 49The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticSUPER BOWLWhat is up, everyone! Josh and Nate coming at you with a mega IN-DEPTH analysis of the Super Bowl, the commericals, and the half-time show! Of course we talk about other things as well. Please take a listen to this beefy podcast!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic I...
2022-03-032h 09The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticOur First Guest and jANTMANuaryThis episode marks quite the auspicious occasion as we have with us our first guest, Alexa! She is also our number one superfan so we are pretty pumped to have her on! We talk about quite a range of topics (as we usually do). We start our journey on this episode with the topic of jANTMANUARY, something near and dear to Josh’s heart and something that Alexa joined in on this year.   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! D...
2022-02-091h 33The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticThe MatrixWake up, Neo . . .   Whoa! I know Kung-Fu! No, actually, you don't know Kung-Fu. Unless you do? Anyway, Josh and I are talking about the new Matrix movie, The Matrix: Resurrections. What does it all mean? Is it still green? Do you feel like ignorance is bliss? Does it taste like Tastee Wheat, chicken, or tuna fish? And if you see a black cat you better watch out! Strap in for a rollicking discussion about one of our favorite movie franchises.   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so...
2022-01-281h 54The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticThe SopranosOhhhh! What's the deal with this guy? In this episode we discuss one of the greatest TV shows of all time: The Sopranos. Sit down, strap in, and get ready some Sopranos talk as well as some local Lincoln, Nebraska "Italian" restaurant bashing/loving.   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The...
2022-01-031h 26The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticLord Brocktree or Badger Lord BashingOkay, we don't actually bash any Badger Lord's in this episode, but we did both read the Redwall series book Lord Brocktree. If you're into Redwall please do give us a listen. Heck, even if you're not, still listen so you too can feel the Bloodwrath and scream "Eulaliaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" at the top of your lungs. It's not weird, just do it!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscr...
2021-12-021h 36The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticWhen I Grow UpToday's episode was a bit of a new experience for me and Josh as we recorded it remotely instead of in-person. We're still two wild and crazy guys, though. In this episode we wax poetically about all the different careers we considered while we were growing up.   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www...
2021-11-151h 17The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticFace/OffHey! Cut ✂ it 👉 out and listen to our latest episode. In this one we talk about Full (and Fuller) House, the immortal classic film Face/Off, and other nostalgia-tickling family shows from the 90s.   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter...
2021-10-291h 00The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticWho Doesn‘t Love a Good Cameo?Word up, friendos? In our latest episode we're talking about guest/cameo appearances in film. We mostly read off a list from a website but it's still super awesome, we promise! And we know you wouldn't want to miss out! Give it a listen already!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
2021-10-141h 20The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticThe Office MySpace?Did you ever check your MySpace...at The Office? I know I did, more than once. In this one we drop a Shania Twain reference and also spend a lot of time talking about MySpace and The (US) Office. Come on down memory lane and get your pitchforks ready as we serve up some potentially unpopular opinions on this iconic show. Also, will Josh and Nate break bad? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing a...
2021-09-291h 36The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticTop 5 Mobile Games!Whoa, you just found a very special episode of The Open Eclectic! We present each of our Top 5 favorite mobile games of all time. There's a lot of good stuff in here so be sure to check it out! If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
2021-09-082h 09The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticRPGs!Welcome back, everyone! In this episode Josh and I talk about the wonderful world of role-playing games (RPGs)! Not the explosive kind of RPGs. GURPs (Generic Universal RolePlaying System) is the main talk of the episode but of course we discuss many other things as well.   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.fac...
2021-08-251h 28The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticComic Books!Hey all, Josh and Nate here again and we are pleased to present our third episode of The Open Eclectic which is all about comic books and related things!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOp...
2021-08-1153 minThe Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticMoonrakers!Hey everybody! Believe it or not, Josh and Nate are back with episode two! In this one we discuss a really awesome game called Moonrakers, the classic board game Carcassonne and why Nate doesn't like it, ebooks, and more!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www...
2021-07-281h 10The Open Eclectic
The Open EclecticPilot episode - All-Time Favorites!Hey everybody, Josh and Nate here with our very first episode of The Open Eclectic! We're discussing our all-time favorites of books, music, video games, and movies. We hope you enjoy it!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https...
2021-07-102h 11