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Nerd Rage: The Great Debates!

Every week on Nerd Rage: The Great Debates, your moderator, Marc Abrigo, challenges the funniest stand-up comics, podcasters, and even pro-wrestlers to take sides and square off to settle some of geekdom’s hottest (and often times, weirdest) debates: how many muscle cars does Vin Diesel need to beat Captain America? Is Steven Universe a better frontman than Super Mario? And just what the hell will a lightsaber accomplish in the world of the Matrix?All will be settled -- are you ready to rage

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00:38:55

Rock You Like O'Hara-Cane

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/08/16

Every now and then, we here at the show like to give some very underrated folks their flowers, and on this episode, this bouquet is going to none other than Canadian comedic force, Catherine O'Hara! We talk some of our favorite roles and movies, from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" to "Best In Show," to "Home Alone" and her stint on "SCTV." If you find yourself up "Schitt's Creek," always be ready to RAGE!Hosted By: Marc AbrigoSpecial Guests: Becca Henry, Stephen Ku, Kristee Ono, and Nick

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00:43:45

Battle of the Bands!

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/08/09

It's Nerd Rage's first annual Battle of the Bands, and on this rockin' episode, we ask our four debaters to bring their favorite fictional bands to the stage. From the Groovy Goolies to The Beets, and The Wonders to Squiward's Band (?), which group leaves on the right note? Whether it's bass lines or based lines, always be ready to RAGE!Hosted By: Marc AbrigoSpecial Guests: Becca Henry, Natasha Vinik, Stephen Ku, Kristee Ono, and Nick LeonardProduced by Komedio ComedyFind more episodes of

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00:42:32

Totally Radicalized: What Fiction Shaped You?

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/08/02

From the Jedi knights to the caped crusader, all us nerds have had our philosophies and world views shaped by our favorite stories. On this episode, we debate what's radicalized us and made us into the people we are today. From "Ferngully" to Lisa Simpson, and "The Fifth Element" to something called... "Redwall," come sit with us under the learning tree! As I sit here waiting for the Nerd Rage Fact Checker to their thing, let's get ready to RAGE!Hosted By: Marc AbrigoSpecial Guests: Wonder

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00:44:46

Dream Casting: Not the SEGA Kind

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/07/26

Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool --there's been a multitude of dream castings that have come true for us nerds, but there's OH-so-much more to be had. On this episode, we talk our own dream castings which may or may not involve Brendan Fras(i)er in "The Mummy" (the other one), the lead female role in "Outlander," two world-famous luchadors, and a once-in-a-lifetime debate performance from Dane Fox-McGraw. Yes, we KNOW Nathan Fillion can't be Nathan Drake, so let's

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00:52:21

My Geeky Summer Vacation

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/07/19

It's the middle of July, which means we're halfway through our summer vacations. And on this episode, we discuss who in all our favorite fiction we'd like to spend said summer vacation with. Will the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have a shell of a good time, or would we rather kick it old-school with the kids from "Recess?" Does the cast of Oakland's own Hoodslam take the pinfall victory over the cast of "Reboot," or will Jeff Goldblum come through to just muck everything up? Life's a beach,

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00:33:10

Bastille Friends Forever: Our Favorite Uprisings

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/07/12

The revolution will be podcasted, and there's no better way to celebrate Bastille Day than to talk about our favorite historical uprisings! From Nat Turner's rebellion to Le Commune de Paris, to Rome's Social War and the always relevant plot of "A Bug's Life," we're comin' for YOU, authoritarian dogs! If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem, so let's get ready to RAGE!Hosted By: Wonder DaveSpecial Guests: Dane Fox-McGraw, Nazelah Jamison, Boone Ashlock, Mike Manfrin,

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00:38:00

A Wiener Is YOU: The Great Hot Dog Debate

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/07/05

In the most highly-requested debate we've had in the multiple seasons we've been doing this show, we've finally asked the only question that matters: is the hot dog... a sandwich? No funny jokes, here, kids -- this is all serious. Hold on to your buns and relish this moment, it's time to fucking RAGE!Hosted By: Wonder DaveSpecial Guests: Dane Fox-McGraw, Nazelah Jamison, Boone Ashlock, Stephen Ku, Kristee Ono, Mike Manfrin, and Tittymari JothiProduced by Komedio ComedyFind more episodes of

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00:31:07

The Best (Worst) Blockbuster?

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/06/28

The bigger they are, the harder they fall, and on this episode, some of your favorite debaters get into the BEST ... worst blockbuster film they've seen. Will the "Lion King" remake be prepared to take out "Master of Disguise?" Or will the new "Mortal Kombat" leave "Glass" shattered into pieces? Whether it's two thumbs up, or one thumb decidedly down, always be ready to RAGE!Hosted By: Wonder DaveSpecial Guests: Dane Fox-McGraw, Nazelah Jamison, Boone Ashlock, Stephen Ku, and Tittymari

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00:45:21

How Old Is Our Mystery Celebrity?

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/06/21

Today's show is in the hands of our wonderful producer and engineer, Will Scovill, as we ask some of your favorite debaters to guess the age of a mystery celebrity of his choice. How good are you at this game? Well, play along and find out! Whether you're ready to rumble, or just screaming your head off, always be ready to RAGE!Hosted By: Marc AbrigoSpecial Guests: Stephen Ku, Nazelah Jamison, RJ Equality Ingram, Tittymari Jothi, Lael Gold, and Will ScovillProduced by Komedio ComedyFind

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00:52:11

The Voice: Our Favorite Voice Actors

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/06/14

Pass the mic, nerds, 'cause on today's episode, we're talking some of our favorite voice actors. Will "The Simpsons'" Nancy Cartwright be able to make the infamous James Woods eat his shorts? Will Cree Summer reach back into her catalog and go-go-gadget backhand "Harley Quinn's" Alan Tudyk? Where the jokes are Tara Strong, and the wit comes E.G. Daily -- get ready to RAGE!Hosted By: Marc AbrigoSpecial Guests: Dan West, Nazelah Jamison, RJ Equality Ingram, Kristee Ono, and Evan

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00:35:38

Starcross'd: Cross-Fandom Actors

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/06/07

Ah, yes -- we all know that feeling of "Hey, I know them" when watching our favorite geektastic movies and television, and on this episode, we give our some of favorite character actors some love in our debate about cross-fandom actors! Can Taika Waititi drop the hammer on Saul Rubinek? Will Mae Whitman show Pedro Pascal to real "way" to victory? Actors can have many faces, but the only one we respect is RAGE!Hosted By: Stephen KuSpecial Guests: Becca Henry, RJ Equality Ingram, Dan West,

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00:44:41

Liquid Nightmares: Best B-Tier Pop Acts

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/05/31

Marc booked this one, all, so, yes -- it's something to do with boy bands. And on this trip down memory lane, we get some new blood along with some of the usual suspects to talk about their favorite second-string pop acts. Can 98 Degrees go out in a blaze of glory against SoulDecision? Or will the Fat Boys squash O-Town's chances of victory? Say "Bye Bye Bye," music snobs, because it's time to RAGE!Hosted By: Marc AbrigoSpecial Guests: Christina Henry, Aivy Cordova, Dan West, Mike Ricca,

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00:41:36

Fast & Spurious: The Best Vehicles in Fiction

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/05/24

Start your engines, y'all, as this episode, we're talking about favorite vehicles in all of fiction in a very special five-way Rage Cage! Can Howl's Moving Castle soar above his competition in the Magic School Bus and Aladdin's magic carpet? Or will Bret Michael's bus from "Rock of Love" send the Delorean back to obscurity? It's pink slips and pimp slaps in this one -- are you ready to RAGE?!Hosted By: Marc AbrigoSpecial Guests: Wonder Dave, Stephen Ku, Chandru Vittal, Tirumari Jothi, Tim

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00:43:20

War Games: Wrestling's Best Stable

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/05/17

Hey, there, all you wrasslin' fans in Nerd Rage land! On today's show, we're talking our favorite wrestling stables of all time, and holy lord, was this a fun one. Will the New World Order prove to Team Xtreme they really are "4 life?" Will... Sergeant Slaughter and the rest of the G.I. Joes leave the Kliq in a "sunny daze?" If you're not down with this episode, we've got TWO WORDS for ya -- "NERD RAGE!"Hosted By: Marc AbrigoSpecial Guests: Wonder Dave, James Kincaid, Jack Farmer, Stephen

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00:43:56

Time To Collect: Best Collections!

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/05/10

On today's episode, we're talking the age-old nerdy pastime of collecting shit, but when you do it on Nerd Rage, things tend to go off the rails. Can collecting crystals outshine collecting Amiibo? Or will collecting... the white tears of Karens... douse the chances of victory for the collecting of candles? Yep, it's another weird one, so collect yourself -- it's time to RAGE!Hosted By: Marc AbrigoSpecial Guests: Kristee Ono, Ato Walker, Nick Sahoyah, Hayden Greif-Neill, and Tirumari

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00:43:15

READY PLAYER TWO: Best Player Two in Video Games

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/05/03

We are back in the Rage Cage this week, and if you've ever been a little sibling, you know the burden that is holding that second controller. This show, however, we give them the spotlight and talk the best second bananas and second fiddles in all of video games (and well, something else). Will Luigi give Diddy Kong that viral stink eye as he zooms by on his go-kart? Can Waluigi bring the fire to Kane of the WWF/E? When nepotism inevitably ends in betrayal, always be ready to RAGE! Hosted

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00:41:30

Reboot Era: Most Wanted Video Game Reboot

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/04/26

In this era of creative bankruptcy, even video games have to take a step back and give way to the old stuff again. On this episode, our four debaters go in on the video game they want to see make a comeback! Can Clay Fighter break the mold against Pac-Man? Will Ecco the Dolphin ride a wave of victory over NBA Jam? No Game Genies, here, we're playing with an infinite amount of RAGE!Hosted By: Marc AbrigoSpecial Guests: Tittymari Jothi, Justin Gomes, Derek Lipkin, Dan West, Tim Berteaux, and

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00:38:13

The Spirit of Competition

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/04/19

With the impending release of "Mortal Kombat" this Friday, Nerd Rage has brought together some very funny people to talk about their favorite tournaments and/or competitions. What's the coolest way to show off your superiority? Can the competition for a tour of Willy Wonka's factory claim sweet victory of the American Kennel Club Dog Show? Will the Royal Rumble go over "The Most Dangerous Game?" You're the best... AROUND... now go out there and RAGE!Hosted By: Marc AbrigoSpecial Guests:

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00:45:32

The Titty Factor: The Worst Anime to Get Caught Watching

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/04/12

Well, it's the second part of this anime one-two punch, and this week, we're back in the Rage Cage to discuss what anime is the worst to be caught watching by friends and family. Can "High School of the Dead" shamble its way past "Paranoia Agent?" Will "Food Wars" serve "Ouran High School Host Club" a loss on a silver platter? Yes, the Titty Factor is an actual criterion, let's get ready to RAGE!Hosted By: Marc AbrigoSpecial Guests: Tirumari Jothi, Puja Tolton, Tim Berteaux, Antaisha

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00:39:10

Biggest Anime Cash Grab: Dragonball Super vs. Boruto

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! ·

2021/04/05

Attention, anime fans -- Marc Abrigo doesn't know SHIT, so don't get mad at him when he moderates this HILARIOUS debate between two of modern anime's biggest, shameless cash grabs. Will "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" hit the ground running, or will "Dragonball Super" be the show to soar to new heights? If you know what I'm Saiyan, get ready to RAGE!Hosted By: Marc AbrigoSpecial Guests: Tirumari Jothi, Puja Tolton, Tim Berteaux, Antaisha McClary, and Kristee Ono---Produced by Komedio

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