20 Sides of Nerd
By Emdee & Draeno
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Podcast Description
Can a Mac and Console gamer get along with a PC gamer without driving each other crazy? In 20 Sides of Nerd, we aim to find out. We, Emdee and Draeno, join forces to tackle the tough issues in the nerdy world. Be it games, tech, comics, film, or just talking about the things that annoy us, we'll give you a hour worth listening to.
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ExplicitS02E15 – Policing the Internet | Draeno and Emdee return for another fun filled hour of... oh, who are they kidding. It's more of the same. Two opinionated guys try to sort out the volume of tech and gaming news that rattled all of our cages this week. On the burner this week: the [...] | 5/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E14 – Dudes in Chairs | Look at that, a more timely release! Draeno and Emdee chat about CISPA, Ikea digital cameras, a couple of upcoming guest reviews, what small country Apple should buy, Axecop on the way to FOX, Fringe's renewal, Star Trek reboot sequels, Rock Band 3'[...] | 5/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E13 – Terra Nova’s Corpse | Hey, remember these guys? If you don't remember the team, they're the head nerds at the 20 Sides of Nerd podcast. Contrary to public opinion, Emdee and Draeno aren't not dead, nor retired. They are just busy in real life! Join them for the regular [...] | 5/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E12 – Boardgameexchange.com | Apologies for the continuing head cold! Please join Draeno and Emdee in welcoming David from Boardgameexchange.com to the podcast this week. He discusses his service that is best described as Netflix for board games. Also discussed, Draeno's warines[...] | 4/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E11 – Tales of Woe | It was thought that Draeno wasn't going to be available to podcast, but as things go what is expected isn't always what will be. Through a truly unfortunate sequence of events transpired and he was able to cast. The bonus is that now he gets to tell[...] | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E10 – Get Ourselves a Snack | This week Draeno decided to go off and have some fun with Emdee at Emerald City Comic Con. To hell with him then! Instead, Emdee brought Snorkle aboard from the Geek-Republic. Dragging him from a back back alley, a bag was put over his head to smugg[...] | 4/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E09 – Shut the Front Door! | This week it is just your standard co-host random topic cast. One would think that in a week that saw a new iPad announcement and a major game release that there would have been more to talk about. Join Draeno and Emdee this week while they discuss [...] | 3/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E08 – David Sirlin | Special guest David Sirlin of Sirlin Games joins 20 Sides of Nerd's hosts Draeno and Emdee. Together they talk about the path David took in creating his own games like Yomi and Puzzle Strike, issues with patent and copyright in games, and the strugg[...] | 3/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E07 – Hey, I Know That Guy! | We discuss quite possibly our favorite new extreme sport Tazerball, a study announcing piracy doesn't change movie studios' bottom line in the USA, iPhone stoves in China, and the Mass Effect 3 day one DLC brouhaha. Next week, a special guest? We'[...] | 2/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E06 – UberHoover | First of all, since we've got The Light Show as a guest, you know full well that the explicit tag is earned. Be warned! In typical 20SON fashion, we go over all kinds of things this week. Sony/Apple and Whitney Houston's death, Target's data mini[...] | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E05 – Getting the Band Back Together | Yeah, so we don't have a band, but Shephard had to get his back together for Mass Effect 2. With the release of Mass Effect 3's demo this week, it's appropriate. Well, at least as appropriate as we get around here. Join Draeno and the Quantum Cat as[...] | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E04 – What Do You Call a Nerd Broski? | When you get three people of slightly different aptitudes and attitudes about popular topics on one podcast, sometimes the result is pretty entertaining. This week is a prime example! Join Draeno and I in welcoming Das Kalk back to our podcast! W[...] | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E03 – Jordan Weisman | Jordan Weisman joins us in this episode, discussing the changes in the pen and paper industry over the last thirty years, game mechanics versus game fiction, Bungie Aerospace, and more. Also, Canadian Bill C-11 is discussed (Canadian SOPA), and wil[...] | 1/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E02 – Emphasis on the H? | While we can't claim responsibility for postponing the votes on SOPA and PIPA, we'd like to think we did our part to let you know how bad it was. So, congratulations to you, internet, for making the **AA wait! Stay classy! In any event, season 2 [...] | 1/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E01 – Microsoft Insertions | In this, the premiere episode of season 2 Mr. Meyagi joins us this week for the "Tales from the Pawnshop", we discuss SOPA, PIPA (again), the annual Penny Arcade cookie baking contest, CES and Razer, what we're playing, and a few other random topics[...] | 1/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 45 – Undisclosed Location | We'll keep this one short and simple for the sake of all our lives in this hectic part of the year. You might be thinking to yourself, "Wait, did they jump from 43 to 45?" Yes, you'd be right. Episode 44 starring Tim Fields from Certain Affinity has[...] | 1/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 43 – Pastiche of Nastiness | More political wrangling by turkey necks fires up your hosts again this week. Watch in amazement as Emdee and Draeno rail against the SOPA hearings last week! Gasp in shock as political reform is tossed about! Shudder with delight as we discuss t[...] | 12/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 42 – Big Box Of… | You'll just have to listen to the podcast to see what's in the Big Box. It's not that pleasant, I'm afraid. Tales will be told from this day forward about the horror that one will partake if they dare look inside. Be afraid, very afraid as you will[...] | 12/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 41 – Podcast Recording Gang | Anubis joins us in one of our sillier podcasts in recent memory. The dynamics of three podcasting recorders are unique, and perhaps we need to get uniforms going to celebrate this. We better be careful about that though. Slap a name tag on our group[...] | 12/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 40 – SOPA and You | This week isn't all about government shenanigans, but a great deal of it is. SOPA and you, Minecraft 1.0, Microsoft's patent for workplace behavior tracking, Robot Entertainment and Orcs Must Die DLC, Gamestop's 3rd quarter numbers. Hit 20sidesofne[...] | 11/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 39 – Is This Thing On? | So yeah... During the start of recording this week the record button click didn't quite take. Sue me. We got our wits about us pretty quick and still covered our normal insane topics, though! Maybe next time I can pay a little bit better attention i[...] | 11/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 38 – Should We Really Talk About This? | Man. Sometimes, it's better to talk about controversial topics at the end of a podcast to inject humor into the situation, sometimes it's not. You be the judge, and apologies in advance. Mr Meyagi from the Spirits of Fire joined us for just about[...] | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 37 – Genesis 2k1 | Some factual issues popped up, but I blame it on varied professions your hosts have occupied over the years. Join Draeno and Emdee with their guests Das Kalk and El Pollo Guapo while we chew through the gristle that was the news this week.Topics co[...] | 10/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 36 – Steve in NeoDetroit | Join us in welcoming SixOkay, Robot Entertainment's Community Manager, to this week's episode of the 20 Sides of Nerd Podcast. While it wasn't good audio to keep a helicopter aerial assault on SixOkay's property during the podcast intact, we're jus[...] | 10/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 35 – Oompa Loompas in Mirrorshades | It amazes me how carried away we can get on the podcast sometimes. I don't understand the things that seem to flow out of our mouths in the sequence the do, but in the end it is the name of entertainment! Das Kalk is back with us for another week as[...] | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 34 – Canadian Internet Attack | We start somber, but pick up speed quickly. Join us this week with our friends Das Kalk and Anubis while we battle through childcare issues and crappy internet connections. Fighting through the issues topics we cover include: We mourn the passing [...] | 10/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 33 – Drunk Hipster Hulk | With a second Navy-related special guest star, your hosts Emdee and Draeno hit the big ticket items this week. Join us in welcoming Sailor Harry to our podcast this week. Topics covered include the DC New 52 Starfire/Catwoman debacle, Doctor W[...] | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 32 – Rocket Surgery, Mass Hysteria | Farmer Rick joins the nerds for this slightly longer than average cast. Hailing from the tundra of Nebraska, Rick adds a certain flair to tonight's proceedings. Topics covered include a recap of the 20SON text reviews of the week, Jim Parsons' e[...] | 9/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 31 – Streets of Vancouver | This week, Snorkle from the Geek Republic joins our weekly revelry. In fine form we cover a few interesting topics, some good, some taboo, some that we have no idea how we got to. I ask you, where else can you hear about Scarlett Johannsen's rack, S[...] | 9/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 30 – Old and Irrelevant | Episode 30, can you believe it? No technical issues, no guests, just your two devoted hosts bantering for an hour about the week's news. Does it mean we give you any less of a show? Absolutely not. We just pile on the opinions in such a thick manne[...] | 9/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 29 – Who’s Squeaking? | Post pax, our intrepid duo is joined by Leetum to discuss PAX, AT+T's blocked merger, the Sony Tablets, Steve Jobs leaving Apple (or is he?), The Halofest Warthog as picture opportunity, 10 SyFy mistakes as reported by IO9, and Ultima IV Free at Goo[...] | 9/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 28 – How Do You Say Crayon | Another week, another podcast. This episode sees your hosts processing the small amount of tangible releases from Gamescom and looks forward to the Paxian future. Ridley Scott, Homebrewing, Pre-Pax, should you homebrew, HP WebOS death, why video g[...] | 8/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCantankerous Bastards-Episode 27 | This week's action packed episode of the 20 Sides of Nerd podcast comes to you fresh off the presses. No hops-based social lubrication this week, so we're a bit crabbier than normal. Topics discussed include Eureka's non-future, Alphas, Torchwood, [...] | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIt Was Not So OK – Episode 26 | On this edition of the 20 Sides of Nerd podcast, Emdee and Draeno bring you some random happenings in the geek world that have come out of GenCon as well as am update to some things we've touched on before. We promise, you're not stepping back in ti[...] | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNothing Mature to Say – Episode 25 | In a rather casual atmosphere this week, Emdee and Draeno welcomes back Mr. Meyagi of The Spirits of Fire to chat about the happenings of the week. No censors this week as everyone involved has no problems speaking their minds. Due to this, the expl[...] | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHow Do I Internet Film-Episode 24 | This week Das Kalk and Anubis join us this week on the 20 Sides of Nerd of podcast for the release of OSX 10.7 Lion. As excited as most of the team was about the new release things eventually came back around to the normal way of things. We started[...] | 7/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitAmerica Needs a Sandwich-Episode 23 | A tale of two podcasts continues! Das Kalk joins us and we discuss the final installment of Harry Potter, Torchwood, Alphas, Eureka, True Blood, Netflix price increases, $10 online passes, and the upcoming Evil Dead remake. | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitForgot the Waiver – Episode 22 | Due to some set backs in the lives of your hosts in recent history, we unfortunately had to delay putting the finishing touches on episode 22. I'm sure that Emdee was thankful for the extra time since he edits ours casts every week. As it was someth[...] | 7/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSuck on Cookie Gas – Episode 21 | On another sidetracked podcast Leetum joined in, with the addition of Mr. Meyagi from the Spirits of Fire. It has been awhile since we've featured a fourth guest during recording, but it was nice to revisit it. It sure made for some interesting thin[...] | 7/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTerms of Wizard Robes-Episode 20 | We made it! Finally we're able to bring you the hardly imagined episode 20 of the 20 Sides of Nerd podcast. Emdee and myself could hardly believe we'd make it this long. We'd like to toss out a thank you for all our listeners. You guys make it happe[...] | 6/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSickness Abroad – Episode 19 | This week we bring you a special treat on the 20 Sides of Nerd podcast. We bring you the plague from both sides of the coast! Both Emdee and Draeno managed to catch different variations of the flu on their respective coasts. That doesn't stop us fro[...] | 6/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPacMan Identity Woes – Episode 18 | Another fabulous episode of 20 Sides of Nerd comes to you right before the media blitz begins for E3. Even while you're bombarded with nerd and gaming stimuli, we hope that you'll still be able to squeak some time in to listen to our particular vers[...] | 6/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDungeon Masters Cry – Episode 17 | This week we had to record a day early due to my decision to go to a Death Cab for Cutie concert on our usual recording day. Amber Neely joins us to make up for my decision to make social with the real world apparently. While being mocked extraneous[...] | 5/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitLogic Demon Hunters – Episode 16 | Now that we're all still around it seems that you'll be blessed with another episode of the podcast this week. Between stocking our emergency bunkers and fortifying our homes, we found the time to record yet another one for you folks. We thought, wh[...] | 5/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitScottish Unicorn Buttah – Episode 15 | Executing our masterful plans as always, we were able to abduct Sarsion of Whisper Game Studios from his out of his bed at the crack of dawn. Our stalwart 20 Sides of Nerd crew, augmented with our getaway driver Das Kalk puts on a rather meandering [...] | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitFuton Computing – Episode 14 | Halcylon, graphic god of Bungie, tags along with us on another weekly installment of 20 Sides of Nerd. We backtrack a little through our childhood sci-fi worlds, experience with dial-up, and our music tastes. Along the way we managed to create compu[...] | 5/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMeeting Lar – Episode 13 | After quickly dispatching a public service announcement regarding the Sony data breaches, join us in welcoming Lar DeSouza, artist from Looking For Group, Least I Could Do, and Gutters to our podcast. Barely containing our squee for Lar, we cover t[...] | 4/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPut the Bunny Away – Episode 12 | The long awaited PC vs. Mac debate finally rears its ugly head. Thankfully, we all walked away from it in a civil manner. The bunny didn't even have to maul someone's face off to get us to be friends again. CrazedOne joined us this week to help keep[...] | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBookshelf Odyssey – Episode 11 | Swimming through a sea of sniffles we managed to bring along Snorkle of Geek Republic for our intrepid podcast journey. In spite of that, we tackled what we could in the mystical span of an hour. Does an hour constitute an epic voyage? I'm not so su[...] | 4/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitWord to Your Mother – Episode 10 | This week we're joined by a fellow gaming nerd, ShanghaiSix from Front Towards Gamer as we hit out 10 podcast milestone! Our usual banter is broken up a little as we try to inject some more personality into the cast. Be warned! Language is a little [...] | 4/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitAlone in the Dark – Episode 9 | Shattering another week of vacant news, the 20 Sides of Nerd crew managed to bring you some entertainment once more. Our good friend Leetum joins us this week, in spite of his call out to work at the beginning of the cast. | 4/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitFirst Thing We Do – Episode 8 | In perhaps one of the more opinionated casts we've had thus far, we talk a bit on some of the legal happenings in the tech world. @Sixokay, Community Manager of Robot Entertainment, was able to join the 20 Sides Duo this week as our very first celeb[...] | 3/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitYou’re to Blame – Episode 7 | Our podcast this week comes to us via the magic of the 80s! Well, not really. But we do spend some time talking about Bon Jovi. This week we're joined by Das Kalk once more, as well as, our friend The Light Show both from HMB. | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHappy Hour – Episode 6 | In a night that might have gotten a little carried away, we managed to record another cast over here with the 20 Sides of Nerd Crew. Draeno was in an extremely happy mood, but insists it isn't because of drinking. Besides his antics, Snorkle of Geek[...] | 3/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTribes – Episode 5 | Podcast is shiny this week. Our friend NartFOpc joins us to finally talk about his love of the specific series of games. | 3/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitWe Dare – Episode 4 | We're back for another week here at the 20 Sides of Nerd podcasts. Guests this week include Xerone and our seeming to be on again off again guest Das Kalk both of HMB join us for a scathing, time on this episode. | 2/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCreative Ramblings – Episode 3 | On this new edition of the 20 Sides of Nerd podcast, we are joined by our good friend Amber Neely. | 2/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEnd of the Beginning – Episode 2 | Hey, look at that! We're still going people! Our friends Apollo Running and Das Kalk of HMB join us on this edition. | 2/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPremiere Episode | Can a Mac and Console gamer get along with a PC gamer without driving each other crazy? In our inaugural episode of 20 Sides of Nerd, we aim to find out. We, Emdee and Draeno, join forces to tackle the tough issues in the nerdy world. Covered this [...] | 2/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 59 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
A podcast for a nerds nerd
If you like games, computers, and sci-fi television shows or movies, then you might thoroughly enjoy this podcast. Marissa's Dad and his friend Draeno, along with special guests, provide an in-depth discussion of weekly events that are important to nerds everywhere. Take a listen, you will be glad that you did.
Great podcast for all things tech
I was originally tuning into this podcast because of my love for videogames but this podcast always has great conversations about all things tech. Spans all types of subjects and always provide great point of views. Very nice podcast.
Cool
I like listening to this podcast. Marissasdad and Dreno come off like real people and the topics are great. The podcast always has something to laugh about.
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