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Shifting Tones

Shifting Tones Podcast

Shifting Tones is the podcast with nerdy tones and shifting formats. Each week our hosts Sam, Lorissa, and Steph will discuss a new nerd-culture topic, where the host that week chooses the format. Tune in every week to experience something new, exciting, and entertaining! Follow us on social media everywhere at ShiftingTonesPod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 83 - Treasure Hunting

Shifting Tones ·

2025/06/12

I spy with my little eye, Shifting Tones newest episode of course! That's right, we're back baby and were here for the gold! This week Sam the Treasure Master puts his to compatriots to the test to see how good their treasure hunting and hiding skills really are. Will Steph destroy an entire diner just to avoid going back to prison? Is Lorissa willing to look inside every toilet just to find some spare change? And did Sam hide his treasure 20 feet underground in a secret bomb shelter?!? Listen to

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Ep. 82 - The Enneagram Test

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2025/05/22

Would you consider yourself more of a fighter or an observer? Do you think you're more optimistic after listening to a new episode of Shifting Tones? This week lead researcher Lorissa take her subjects, Sam and Steph, into the world of the Enneagram Test to see who they really are. Does Steph find out that she's 100% a skeptic and only 10% a helper? Does Sam fight to be an optimist but ends up being a perfectionist? And did Lorissa take the wrong test altogether and find out what Disney princess she

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Ep. 81 - Red Flag / Green Flag

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2025/05/15

A green flag is listening to Shifting Tones all the time! A red flag would be not liking Shifting Tones! This week our host Steph has Lorissa and Sam come up with some interesting and creative red and green flags for some different media sources. Does Sam think that the any movie with a sequel is an immediate Green Flag? Does Lorissa think any video game with car racing is a Red Flag? And is Steph convinced that only anime with moody black-haired emo boys is a Green Flag and any other anime is a

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Ep. 80 - Famous Franchises

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2025/05/01

Can I get one large order of Shifting Tones Podcast and a side of hilarious comedy, hold the lameness please! You can have it your way this week, because we know you'll be lovin it the whole time, with this new episode! This week, entrepreneur and restauranteur Sam asks his two regional managers, Steph and Lorissa if they can match the franchise to the celebrity. Does Lorissa think Lebron James owns 23 Dairy Queens because he's the King? Is Steph convinced Bad Bunny owns 75% of Bi Bi Bop because he

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Ep. 79 - Sanrio Showdown

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2025/04/24

Get your PomPompurins out and get ready to ready to Wish Me Mell as we take a crazy controversial cuteness journey into the world of Sanrio. First though, say Hello Kitty to our hostess with the mostess Lorissa-san as she makes Sam-chan and Steph-kun make some very difficult life decisions. Will Sam be a Badtz boy and choose Chococat over Keroppi? Is Steph in too deep on the Cinnamaroll fandom that she completely forgets about Gudetama? And is Lorissa secretly a world renowned My Melody cosplayer?!

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Ep. 78 - The BachelorSteph

Shifting Tones ·

2025/04/10

Will you accept this rose from Shifting Tones and love us forever? This week, our lonely bachelorette Steph, needs a little assistance from her two confidants, Sam and Lorissa, to decide who gets a rose. So many anime husbandos and a few waifus to chose from, but who deserves a rose? Will Lorissa giver her only rose away to Mihawk because she likes a little danger? Can Sam even tell the difference between Boa and Nico Robin? And has Steph only had eyes for Rock Lee from the very beginning?!? Listen

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Ep. 77 - The Perfect Episode

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2025/04/03

What does it mean to be perfect? Is Shifting Tones the perfect podcast for everyone to listen to? Of course it is! Perfectionist Sam sits down with his two lovely co-hosts, Lorissa and Steph, to design some perfect things and see if they have the skills to be perfect. Will Lorissa get all hung up on capicola or prosciutto as the perfect deli meat? Does Steph think every video game needs zombies to be perfect? And has Sam sacrificed himself to Poseidon in order to create the perfect holiday?!? Listen

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Ep. 76 - Munch Madness

Shifting Tones ·

2025/03/27

O Captain, my Captain Crunch! This week we know you're just going to go cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs and Shifting Tones Podcast! Head Chef and Restaurateur Madame Lorissa indulge her sous chefs Steph and Sam with cereal munching madness! Is Steph convinced that Tony the Tiger is her real father? Does Sam have tramp stamp tattoo of Lucky the Leprechaun? And is Lorissa secretly having an affair with Toucan Sam?!?! Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 75 - The Alphabet Game

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2025/03/20

Now you know your ABCs, next time won't you be nerdy! Thats right school is in session, and Mrs. Spiffy is making sure her students Lorissa and Sam know how to get from A to Z in the dorkiest way possible. Can Lorissa name every Pokemon that starts with the letter Q? Does Sam think that Mortal Kombat characters would lose to Smash characters? And is Steph allowed to guess A Nightmare on Elm Street for the letters A, N, and E?!? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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51:23

Ep. 74 - Ten Nerdy Things

Shifting Tones ·

2025/03/06

It's crazy that Shifting Tones is in every listeners Top Ten list. This week Sam the list master puts Lorissa and Steph's nerdy knowledge to the test, by making them try to figure out the top ten of different nerdy things. Does Steph believe Nintendogs is the best selling game of all time? Is Lorissa convinced the Swedish Fish is the best movie candy? And does Sam put Chainsaw Man as the GOAT of anime?!? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 73 - A.I.T.A Part 2

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2025/02/27

Am I the asshole for thinking Shifting Tones is better than every other podcast out there? This week, Lorissa, the Reddit Mod, tells Steph and Sam some nerdy horror stories of people really going through it. There's a lot of baggage to unpack with these people, and the stories are bonkers! Does Steph think body pillows are more important than her own husband? Is Sam turning their dining room into a permanent game room? And does Lorissa think Back to the Future is a tv show?!? Listen to find out

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Ep. 72 - What If...?

Shifting Tones ·

2025/02/20

What if...you were already listening to the greatest podcast on earth? Well, you're in luck! This week Steph gets to play God and throw Lorissa and Sam into some pretty wild and wacky scenarios, to see what kind of nerdy choices they might make. Would Sam open up a Pokemon themed restaurant and serve grilled Magikarp? Does Lorissa want to become Kirby just to eat minivans? And does Steph think she could beat the Hulk in a game of beach volleyball? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See

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Ep. 71 - Florida Man?

Shifting Tones ·

2025/02/13

Breaking News! Reports say that people have begun experiencing thoughts of happiness and uncontrollable laughter after listening to Shifting Tones! This week, Lead Anchor Sam send his two investigative reporters, Steph and Lorissa, out in the field to bring you the real news! Did Steph fight a nude woman with baseball bat, all for a grilled cheese? Did Lorissa try live streaming from inside a vending machine? And is Sam secretly getting hikers lost in the woods because he likes to dress up as

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Ep. 70 - This or That

Shifting Tones ·

2025/02/06

Do you prefer to listen to Shifting Tones or watch Shifting Tones? We know you probably prefer both! This week Lorissa outs Sam in the hot seat and asks him all of the hard hitting nerdy questions! Unfortunately, Steph couldn't make it this week to participate.....or could she? Would Sam actually prefer watching DC movies over Marvel movies? Does Lorissa think anime is only good when it's dubbed? And does Steph think Sam & Lorissa are the two coolest people ever??? Listen to find out! Hosted on

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Ep. 69 - Super Fight Showdown

Shifting Tones ·

2025/01/30

Welcome to Episode 69...nice! This is a battle for the ages. A true test of mind vs might and skills vs hacks. This week our ring leader and MC SpiffyStephie bring two challengers into the ring: The Captain vs The Rizz. Only one comes out on top, who will survive and who will die? Does Lorissa give it her all and fight for Eren Yeager to be the top dog? Does Sam really think Ichigo has what it takes to beat all the rest? And does Steph know the difference between Pokemon and Yugioh? Listen to find

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Ep. 68 - Pokemon Jeopardy

Shifting Tones ·

2025/01/23

I'll take The Greatest Podcast for $500 Ken! That's right listeners, this episode was filmed in front of a live studio audience (our pets). Trivia Master Sam had two world renowned Pokemon experts and certified geniuses, Lorissa and Steph, compete for glory and prizes! Can Steph tell us the difference between Carbink and Cartana? Does Lorissa know which Pokemon is involved with the Mafia? And does Sam only know the names of three Pokemon? Listen (and watch on Youtube) to find out! Hosted on Acast

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Ep. 67 - Shifting Designs

Shifting Tones ·

2025/01/16

I'm a professional dog sniffer and my husband is a certified salt taster, and our budget is $2.8 Billion. That's right, this week, our host Realtor Lorissa takes future home buyers Sam and Steph on a design tour for their dream homes. Will Steph settle for a dining room with a circus theme because it's quirky? Is Sam thinking of adding a crystal chandelier to his bathroom? And does Lorissa secretly want her whole house millennial grey with the landlord special? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast

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Ep. 66 - 2 Hosts and a Lie

Shifting Tones ·

2025/01/09

Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today to mourn the loss of one of our dear hosts. Just kidding, Lorissa is just sick. So this week Sam & Steph run the show and not into the ground! Sam makes Steph play a little game of nerdy 2 truths and lie. Is Steph ACTUALLY a Sonic the Rabbit fan? IS her favorite anime of all time actually Romance Dawn? And does Steph know every word to the LOTR movies?! Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 65 - 2025 Predictions

Shifting Tones ·

2025/01/02

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! It's our first episode of 2025 and we predict that you will love it! This week, Steph has Sam and Lorissa predict what will be some of their favorite nerdy things coming out this year. Anything and everything from anime to video games to even music. Is Sam looking forward to a GI Joe: Rise of Cobra remake? Is Lorissa more excited about GTA 6 or the new Avatar movie? And is Steph going to be in the new Sonic 4 movie?! Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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Ep. 64 - Science is Green

Shifting Tones ·

2024/12/19

This week it's all about eating wood and imagining Booba! That's right folks, Super Science Sam takes his two favorite students, Lorissa and Steph, on a trip through the brain. Whether you have Synesthesia or Aphantasia, it doesn't matter, because you can enjoy this episode through your eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or fingers! Does Lorissa associate all of the numbers with a different flavor of Mountain Dew? Is Steph able to smell all the lyrics to a Naruto intro song? And can Sam really taste the

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