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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, Dee, 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. 99 - No Frogs

Shifting Tones ·

2026/09/17

Do you know how many minutes of total Shifting Tones has been recorded? Can you guess how many times we've said "nerdy" in every episode combined? What is the average amount of HUH?! per episode? This week, mastermind Sam puts his two pupils, Steph and Dee, to the ultimate test of guessing stuff! You, the listener, can also play along if you'd like! Can Dee guess the total amount of pixels that make up all of Elden Ring? Does Steph really think it would only take 30 minutes to walk to the moon, if

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43:52

Ep. 98 - We're Getting a Vocaloid?!

Shifting Tones ·

2026/09/10

Step aside Hatsune Miku, Shifting Toneku is going to become the next big Vocaloid on the market, just you wait! That's right, were completely shifting from podcasters to pop-stars. This week, the worlds #1 idol, Dee, will be going on tour with her back up singers Lorissa and Sam to bring you all the great tunes of vocaloids. You're going to want to dance and sing the whole episode. Will Sam start a V-Tube series where he dances to Hatsune Miku? Is Lorissa such a big fan she's dying her hair teal and

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43:58

Ep. 97 - I'd Rather Not

Shifting Tones ·

2026/09/03

Would you rather be miserable for the rest of your life or listen to Shifting Tones? I think the answer is pretty obvious! We'd rather bring you another hilarious and exciting episode this week, instead of having you listen to repeats. That's right, this week, Steph puts Dee and Sam in some difficult decisions with a would you rather episode. Would Dee prefer to only listen to the Scooby-Doo theme song instead of the the Barney theme song every day? Has Sam decided that the world of Stranger Things

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51:40

Ep. 96 - Fun Facts You Didn't Know

Shifting Tones ·

2026/08/27

Fun Fact: Shifting Tones is the GREATEST podcast you've ever listened to and you want to share it with all of your friends. Here's another fun fact for you, this episode has some big announcements and crazy details! Professional fact checker Sam brings in two specialists with some insane knowledge, Dee and...is that....Lorissa?!? Wow! Fact of the matter is, this episode will change your life, maybe! Does Dee drop a truth bomb so big that it rewrites history as we know it? Did Lorissa spend the last

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43:20

Ep. 95 - Cozy Games

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2026/08/21

Grab a blanket, your favorite snack, and get cozy for this brand new episode of Shifting Tones. Do you ever feel like some games are too stressful to play or they just demand so much of your time and attention? Well then look no further than cozy games! This week Player 1: Dee, has Sam and Steph join in for a warm, fuzzy, and relaxing co-op episode. Does Steph consider Shadow the Hedgehog her perfect, cozy game? Does Sam fall asleep playing Blue Prince because it's so relaxing? And does D secretly

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Ep. 94 - The Art of AMVs

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2026/08/13

Have you ever thought how beautiful that one JJK fight scene would be with Wonderwall playing in the background? Do you think about how the old Crazy Frog ringtone would fit perfectly into that one Apothecary Diaries scene? You know the one. Well, you're in luck, because MC Steph is going to school Dee and Sam on a lil AMV knowledge this week. So time travel back to 2007, plug in your headphones, and enjoy that Naruto/Linkin Park fight mashup. Will Sam admit to making AMVs for his favorite Food Wars

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44:44

Ep. 93 - Nerd Court

Shifting Tones ·

2026/08/06

It's not always easy making the right decisions. Sometimes, you just have to throw caution to the wind and let the Rumbling happen.This week, Judge Sam listens to the two defendants Steph and Dee, plea their cases on extreme nerdy scenarios. Will Dee defend Anakin and push for Order 66? Is Steph trying to save the Multiverse by killing Iron Man? And does Sam decide that Goku is the villain of DBZ?! Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 92 - Critically Endangered Crafts

Shifting Tones ·

2026/07/30

Have you or a loved one lost the ability to weave a basket, bleat gold, or make a lacrosse stick? Then unfortunately your craft may be extinct. But, have no fear, Shifting Tones is here, to revive your interests once again! This week Diamond Cutting Dee makes her apprentices Straw Hat Steph and Silver Spinning Sam perfect some forgotten crafts. So put on your best clogs, get your horsehair blanket, and sit in your favorite rattan furniture to enjoy this non-extinct episode. Can Sam bring back the

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44:29

Ep. 91 - Best Anime of All Time

Shifting Tones ·

2026/07/23

"I don't know how I'll feel when I'm dead, but I don't want to regret the way I lived." —Yuji Itadori (and everyone else if they miss this episode!). Listen up oni chan, you don't want to be a total BAKA, so listen to this episode. Senpai Steph takes these two Otakus, Dee and Sam, on an anime journey! Is Sam's favorite anime really Hamtoro? Does Dee only watch reruns of Sword Art Online? And does Steph only watch the Gundam series?!? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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42:42

Ep. 90 - Is this your card?

Shifting Tones ·

2026/07/16

Come one come all, to the greatest podcast of all! Did we guess correctly? Is it Shifting Tones? Of course it is, that's the power of MAGIC! This week, Sam shuffles up the deck of topics and makes Dee and Steph choose their favorite thing about magic. Grab your magic wand, put on your wizard cloak, and try to read our minds to see what we discuss this week. Did Dee pull a guinea pig out of a hat, just to impress her friends? Has Steph used mentalism to win the lottery? And did Sam use magic to get

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Ep. 89 - Pluto is a Planet!

Shifting Tones ·

2026/07/09

In the name of the Moon, you will listen to this episode, or we'll punish you! (not really). From Mercury to Pluto, Dee will transport your ears across the universe and meet up with Sailor Sam and Sailor Steph,to discuss her favorite show ever (allegedly), Sailor Moon! So grab your tiara, pair up with your best friends, and transform into a super-fan for this episode. Is Steph's favorite character Darien? Can Sam actually name every VHS movie they made? And does Dee name all of her pets after the

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40:43

Ep. 88 - We owe Tom Nook too much Money

Shifting Tones ·

2026/07/02

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own private island? A place where you can build your dream house, run a little farm, and own a museum? That's right folks, Steph has invited Dee and Sam to her Animal Crossing island and taught them the ways of the villagers. Does Sam know how many bells it costs to buy a new fishing rod? Has Dee secretly been going to peoples islands and taking their presents? And is Steph the new lead singer for K.K. Slider's band? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See

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42:36

Ep. 87 - Are you Board of Gaming?

Shifting Tones ·

2026/06/25

Is there anything better in life than playing board games with your friends or family? The answer is no! Of course not! This week Sam rolls the dice and takes Dee and Steph on a journey from start to finish, on all things board games. Is Steph secretly addicted to Phase 10? Does Dee make up the rules just so she can win? And has Sam named all his pets after Clue characters?!? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 86 - How to Get LIT

Shifting Tones ·

2026/06/18

Do you ever feel...like a paperback...drifting through the wind, waiting to be read again? Yeah, me neither. However, Dee sure does feel like telling us all about her obsession with reading and makes Sam and Steph talk books. Has Steph only ever read Shadow the Hedgehog fanfiction? Can Sam admit that he actually might enjoy reading? And has Dee read more books than any living person?!? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:18

Ep. 85 - Adult FanFic?!?

Shifting Tones ·

2026/06/18

Grab your favorite drink, snuggle under the covers, and light some candels, because this week we are getting saucy. That's right Steph is forcing Sam and Dee to discuss fan fiction as an adult. It's not as bad it sounds, we promise. Will Sam admit he's secretly a scaley? Does Dee confess her true feelings for Count Chocula? And is Steph writing the next best seller on AO3?! Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:48

Ep. 84 - Treasure Hunting Part 2

Shifting Tones ·

2026/06/18

WE ARE SO BACK!!!!! It is an all NEW season, with a NEW host, and NEW format. This season we are nerding out about topics we love and just talkin about it, so hopefully you love it. You gotta listen to this one for sure, we are diving deep into Treasure Hunting. Listen to see what you find. Enjoy! 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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52:12

Ep. 82 - The Enneagram Test

Shifting Tones ·

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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54:40

Ep. 81 - Red Flag / Green Flag

Shifting Tones ·

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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41:57

Ep. 80 - Famous Franchises

Shifting Tones ·

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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