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Convincing Idiots

Convincing Idiots

Pop Culture Talk. Nerdy Debates. Personal Insults. Questionable Jokes. We are friends from 3 generations (Brian =GenX, Dean=Xennial & Nick=Millennial) who enjoyed talking and debating all things nerdy and pop culture at our local bars so much we made a podcast! We share views from our different perspectives while making fun of ourselves! Are we convincing you to give us a listen?

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01:52:28

#92: Star Wars: A New Hope Turns 45!

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/05/26

Star Wars: A New Hope celebrates 45 years from its release on 5/25/77! We’re all Star Wars nerds so we talk about our love of the first movie, favorite moments, favorite characters & more! We also talk current pop culture headlines including a weird Will Smith interview with David Letterman pre-Oscars & many long term SNL cast members are moving on after the season finale last weekend. Plus our normal ‘Idiot Reviews’’ including ‘Night House’, the new Mike Myers Netflix show ‘The Pentaverate’ +

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01:32:55

#91: The Multi-Idiot-Verse of Madness!

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/05/19

This week we talk about ‘Dr. Strange and The Multiverse of Madness!’ What did we think about movie in general, the new characters introduced, future storyline thoughts, other Marvel stuff we’re looking forward to & what we think Marvel may do next especially as most of the original Avengers in the movies are phases out or being replaced. Warning- movie spoilers if haven’t yet seen it! Also, Xennial Dean & GenX Brian went to a ‘Micro Wrestling’ match last week & share their experience of definitely

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00:30:45

Minisode #12: Fantastic Four Fan Casting + Austin...

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/05/19

2 recent episodes ran a bit long so we cut these discussions on who’d we cast as ‘The Fantastic Four’ in the next movie + we remember the first ‘Austin Powers’ movie as it was released 25 years ago this month! Warning as usual for some explicit language from us idiots! Listen on your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Vurbl & more! Stream our podcast directly from our Facebook page now too (@ConvincingIdiots)! Ask your home

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01:23:00

#90: Hulk Smash 60!

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/05/12

This week we talk about our favorite green-skinned super hero The Incredible Hulk as he celebrates 60 years this month from his first comic book appearance in Hulk #1. We cover our thoughts on the character, some of his best comic storylines and more stuff to get your rage on! Also, the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced last weekend. We review the list and share our thoughts. We recognize another comic book artist icon on his recent passing, George Perez. He was known for

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01:42:31

#89: These Guys Are Sketchy

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/05/05

This week we remember some of our favorite comic book artists in honor of the passing of comic book artist icon Neal Adams. He was known in part for his tremendous work drawing Batman in the 1970’s & a lot more credits. He brought an added sense of realism to iconic super heroes & was definitely a positive influence in the world of comic art. The first ‘Iron Man’ movie was released this week in 2008. We remember how great this movie is & now it paved the way for the Marvel movies since. Also our

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01:40:17

#88: Worshipping False Idiots

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/04/28

This week we focus on recent celebrity news & if the public seems too care TOO much for celebrities & athletes in general. Do we expect too much from them in general? Topics include statues of athletes, celebrity legal troubles & liberties some take with celebrities in public. We get into Elon Musk buying Twitter. Is he buying a lot of headaches for $43B? What changes do we expect him to make? Also our normal ‘Idiot Reviews’ including ‘Russian Doll’ series, ‘The Bad Guys’ movie, Bill Masher’s

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01:56:16

#87: It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No, Just Some Idiots.

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/04/21

This week we talk all things Superman! Superman debuted in Action Comics #1 which was published this week back in 1938. In segment 2 we rank our top Superman movies & actors who played Superman, Lex Luthor & Lois Lane & more talk on the Man of Steel. In segment 1 we talk ‘Idiot Reviews’ including ‘Metal Lords’, ‘This is Pop’ series, ‘The Adam Project’ & more. We remember actress Liz Sheridan from ‘Seinfeld’ fame as Mrs. Seinfeld & NHL legend Mike Bossy on their recent passings. Plus more pop culture

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01:42:44

#86: 3 Idiots Walk Into A Bar..

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/04/14

This week we talk stand-up comedians! In segment 1 we talk ‘Idiot Reviews’ including ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’, ‘Death on the Nile’ and ‘American Sasquatch’ & we debate if movies are getting too long these days. In segment 2 we discuss our personal ‘Mt. Rushmores’ of stand-up comedians, which comedians had the best tv/movie bodies of work & more pop culture stuff including personal insults of course! Warning as usual for some explicit language from us idiots! Listen on your favorite podcast

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02:00:26

#85: Holy Idiots, Batman!

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/04/07

This week we talk all things Batman! We welcome a special guest, Keith ‘Porterhouse’ Porter from our partner podcast ‘It Came From GenX’ in segment 2 to talk through the new Batman movie & rank our top Batman movies, actors who played Batman, villains actors & a lot more. In segment 1 we talk ‘Idiot Reviews’ including the new ‘Moon Knight’ series & Wrestlemania; We remember The Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins & actress Estelle Harris on their recent passings & more pop culture stuff including

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00:33:16

Minisode #11: Slap Happy!

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/04/05

Our last episode (#84) ran a bit long so we cut this discussion on the current “Slap Heard Round the World” of Chris Rock by Will Smith at the recent Oscars. Do you agree with our opinions? Let us know! Warning as usual for some explicit language from us idiots! Listen on your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Vurbl & more! Stream our podcast directly from our Facebook page now too (@ConvincingIdiots)! Ask your home assistant device

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01:28:50

#84: 30 Men Enter, 1 Man Leaves

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/03/31

This week to celebrate the upcoming Wrestlemania #38 we talk wrestling! Who are on our personal ‘Mt. Rushmores’ of wrestlers & we select intro music & themes for each other if we were professional wrestlers. Also ‘Idiot Reviews’ including ‘Yes Day’, ‘Belfast’ , ‘Phoenix Rising’ documentary & other stuff including personal insults of course! Warning as usual for some explicit language from us idiots! Listen on your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify,

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01:27:02

#83: If You Record It, They Will Listen

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/03/24

This week to celebrate the MLB lockout ending we review our ‘Idiot Mount Rushmore’ of baseball movies! Do you agree with our final list? Let us know! We also talk the huge Cleveland Browns trade for the controversial QB Deshaun Watson & ‘Idiot Reviews’ including the Kanye West documentary’Genius’ & Disney movie ‘Turning Red’ & other stuff including personal insults of course! Warning as usual for some explicit language from us idiots! Listen on your favorite podcast platforms including Apple

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01:16:56

#82: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/03/17

This week we are without Millennial Nick but GenX Brian & Xennial Dean bring you some fine idiotic talk to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! ‘Idiot Reviews’ including the trailer & hype for the new ‘Obi-Wan’ series on Disney+, ‘American Underdog’ & new ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ movie on Netflix; we remember actor William Hurt & Pro Wrestler ‘Razor Ramon’ on their recent passings; We celebrate some of our favorite Patricks in the world of pop culture & other stuff including personal insults of

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01:43:39

#81: I Heard You Have The Insults Like A Xennial

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/03/10

This week we talk music! We selected 2 songs each for each other to listen to, discuss why we selected them & rate them. Will you like our selections? Let us know! Also ‘ Idiot Reviews’ including a little ‘The Batman’ talk, ‘Westside Story’, Winning Time-The Story of the Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ & other stuff including personal insults of course! Warning as usual for some explicit language from us idiots! Listen on your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts,

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00:32:05

Minisode #10: Take Me Out To The Lockout!

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/03/07

Our last episode (#80) ran a bit long so we cut this discussion on the current Major League Baseball lockout as a new ‘Minisode.’ What’s going on with this lockout, do we care, how impactful on baseball in general & more. Do you agree with us? Let us know! Warning as usual for some explicit language from us idiots! Listen on your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Vurbl & more! Stream our podcast directly from our Facebook page now

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01:07:29

#80: Creative Drinking

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/03/03

This week we continue our conversation from last week on social media platforms & their impacts on society with current news example of “Ye” (formerly Kanye West) harassing Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson on social media. We also talk ‘Idiot Reviews’ including the new Foo Fighters’ movie ‘Studio 666’ we saw together (with Millennial Nick’s mom), ‘Hot Ones’ show with Dave Grohl, ‘Euphoria’ on HBO Max & other stuff including personal insults of course! Warning as usual for some explicit language from

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00:45:14

Minisode #9: Is Social Media Dumbing Us Down?

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/03/02

Our last episode (#79) ran a bit long so here is just “segment 2” from that episode where we talk social media platforms & their impacts on society as Facebook, Twitter & YouTube all launched around this time between 2003-2005. Do you agree with us? Let us know! Warning as usual for some explicit language from us idiots! Listen on your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Vurbl & more! Stream our podcast directly from our Facebook page

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01:44:30

#79: The Holy Trinity of Demise

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/02/25

This week we talk social media platforms & their impacts on society as Facebook, Twitter & YouTube all launched around this time between 2003-2005. Segment 1: ‘Idiot Reviews’ including the NBA All-Star festivities, ‘Peacemaker’ season 1 finale, ‘The Power of the Dog’, ‘Nightmare Alley’ & more. Segment 2: Social Media Platform discussion & other stuff including personal insults of course! Warning as usual for some explicit language from us idiots! Listen on your favorite podcast platforms

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01:38:28

#78: Gridiron Geeks!

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/02/17

This week as the 2021 NFL season closes out we talk some football! Segment 1: ‘Idiot Reviews’ including the Super Bowl 56 game, commercials & halftime show + ‘Book of Boba Fett’ season finale. Segment 2: We give our ‘Idiot Mt. Rushmores’ of favorite football-themed movies & other stuff including of personal insults of course! Warning as usual for some explicit language from us idiots! Listen on your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast,

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01:08:21

#77: 4 Truths & 1 Lie!

Convincing Idiots ·

2022/02/10

This week get to know us Idiots more by playing along as each of us present ‘4 truths & 1 lie’ about ourselves! Also ‘Idiot Reviews’ including ‘All of Us Are Dead’ & ‘Pam & Tommy’ new series & more including of course personal insults! Warning as usual for some explicit language from us idiots! Listen on your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Vurbl & more! Stream our podcast directly from our Facebook page now too

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