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Happy Dry January, Freaks. In this episode the freaks discuss their ongoing battle with dry January. Including the ups and downs of starting the year sober. They also play a new game by Dennis called "Me Too or Too Many". All before discussing the comedy-drama Another Round. A Danish film, starring Mads Mikkelsen, about four high school teachers who experiment with maintaining constant lev...

Happy New Year, Freaks! We're back! And this week we're going the distance with the 1976 film, Rocky. But before that, the freaks recap their 2023 accomplishments and new year resolutions. And play a new game called "Stallone, Danza, or Travolta." Enjoy!

Ho ho ho, Pick Freaks! Welcome to the last episode of the year! In this latest episode, the freaks partake in their first annual gift exchange. All before drafting the official "Pick Freaks Christmas Playlist" - coming soon to a music streaming service near you. Seasons greetings and enjoy!

Okay, Pick Freaks! Welcome to a VERY SPECIAL "Family Reunion" episode of Pick Freaks! This week, the freaks bring on special guest, Matt Stu (Kevin's biological Father) to discuss the Netflix phenom - Squid Game: The Challenge. Not only is Matt a fan of the show, he also was a contestant on it! Matt gives us the complete download on his experience with the show, while also subconscious...

Eh there, Pick Freaks. In this episode we brought on a special guest, Joe Frank, from Mannin’ The Cannon podcast. Our dear friend Joe defends his love for the Columbus Blue Jackets and teaches us a thing or two about hockey. After that, we play Owen's game about hockey lingo and discuss our own experiences watching some good ole' fashion NHL Hockey. Don't be a hosier, listen up!

Hello, Chefs! In this special Thanksgiving themed episode, the freaks discuss their time spent watching the Food Network. Before detailing their own culinary experiences making a Food Network inspired dish. The freaks also catch up on their ongoing weight loss challenge (Spoiler: Dennis is struggling). Enjoy!

Hey dere, freaks! In this episode, we spend the first 30 minutes listening to Kevin humble-brag about his marathon finish + interaction with Bradley Cooper in NYC. All before discussing "1989 (Taylor's Version)", the latest re-recording from Taylor Swift. Swiftly yours, The Pick Freaks.

How ahh ya, Pick Freaks! In this latest episode, the freaks help Kevin prepare for his upcoming NYC Marathon by drafting the Pick Freaks "Ultimate Workout Playlist". All before, discussing the 2010 biographical sports drama film, The Fighter. Hey listen, Pick Freaks! It's a good one!

Here's, Pick Freaks! Welcome to the Pick Freaks Inaugural Halloween Special! In this episode we talk the 1980 horror film, The Shining (one of Dennis's top 3 movies of all time.) But that's not all! We also catch up with Dennis's brother Ben, a Colorado resident, who gives us the lowdown on on the setting of this film. Listen up freaks, it's a good one!

Order in the court, Freaks! Because this week we're discussing the long running USA network legal drama, Suits. But before that, we bring on special guest, J. Thomas Hodges - Attorney at Law, to ask our pressing legal questions. If you a fan of wearing suits, doing law, or the hottest television show on streaming. This one's for you! And if you don't like it... OBJECTION!

The tribe has spoken, Pick Freaks: This is our best episode yet! This week, the freaks are talking Survivor Season 45. Owen was on his honeymoon for this record so honorary freak, George, stepped up to the plate. And we broke down all the contestants in this latest season. We also check-in with Owen from Eastern Europe and partake in a little occupational challenge. Listen up, freaks!

Yo, pick freaks! Welcome back to the pod! In this latest episode we discuss the 1980’s rock band “The Smiths”. This was Owens pick and, instead of listening to their whole discography, we settled on just the 1986 album “The Queen Is Dead”. This is a great one for music lovers and anyone that likes indie rock. Thanks for listening!

Best wishes, Pick Freaks! Welcome back to the Pick Freaks Wedding Spectacular. In part 2, we share our final thoughts on My Big Fat Greek Wedding. And then we take turns drafting our own Pick Freaks wedding playlist. This playlist is all over the place. So let us know what songs are hit or miss. Listen up!

Opa, Pick Freaks! Welcome to part 1 of the Pick Freaks Wedding Spectacular. In part one of this two part series, the Pick Freaks discuss Owen's upcoming wedding, before playing a game about wedding movies. Finally, we dive into the 2002 movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Next week, we'll be drafting our perfect wedding playlist. So listen up, Pick Freaks. Because just like any bride, this epi...

Booooooo, Pick Freaks! We're welcoming you to spoooky season with our latest pod. In this episode we discuss The Unbinding. A 2013 documentary about haunted objects. The freaks also attempt to play Dennis's game (written by ChatGPT), watch Youtube's most "compelling" ghost footage, and share their personal ghost experiences. This is a great pod for anyone interested in ghosts,...

Huddle up, Pick Freaks. It's game time! In this latest episode the freaks tackle the world of College Football. We each chose a game to watch and reported back on the experience. Before that we talk about our own personal histories with the sport and play a cooperative game to test our college football knowledge. Listen up!

Kon'nichiwa, Pick freaks! Welcome back to the pod after our brief hiatus. In this episode we discuss Kevin's latest pick, Attack On Titan. The freaks dive into their history with Anime and play a game about Japanese influences on America. All before reviewing this 2013 critically acclaimed anime series, Attack On Titan. We also address our lack of pod last week and try to defend our reason...

Hey there, freaks! In this episode, we barely discuss the The Wolf of Street. Instead, we choose to detail our own get rich quick schemes. We also bring on friend of the pod, George, to give us a little financial advice. If you wanna get rich fast, this is the pod for you!

Ciao, Freaks. In this episode we discuss Owen’s latest pick, The Deepest Breath, a Netflix documentary film about free-diving. We also play a half-baked trivia game created by Owen. As well as, compete in our very own breath holding competition. This may surprise you, but it's a good one. So stop holding your breath and listen up!

Welcome to the Big Apple, Freaks. On this latest episode, the freaks discuss the Bravo series The Real Housewives of New York City. In their first foray to the Housewives franchise, the freaks share their thoughts on the new cast of RHONY and the first episode of Season 14. They also meet with Devon of My Communicoach to work on their communication issues. This one's a good intro into the Brav...

Freaks, we pulled it off! All three freaks saw Barbie and Oppenheimer on opening weekend. And we lived to tell the tale! In this episode, the freaks describe their vast array of viewing experiences. Before breaking down the two biggest movies of all time, Barbie and Oppenheimer. As always, it's a good one. Enjoy!

Rise up, for the revolution is upon us, Freaks! Today, the freaks are discussing Hamilton. A musical that Dennis re-watches frequently on Disney+. The freaks sing and sulk there way through the plot of this epic musical, that we all agree is an hour and half too long. The freaks also take their shots at Lin Manuel Miranda and play a game called, Found Father or Founding Zaddy . Enjoy!!!!

Freaks, nice to see ya! Today we are discussing the 2023 science fiction/horror film, Infinity Pool. On this episode, the freaks dive into the Swedish Gosling, Alexander Skarsgard and his brow-less co-star, Mia Goth. They also listen to an "original" song by Kevin and play a game about fictional countries featured in movies. All this, before analyzing the mind-fuck of a movie that is, &#34...

Hola freaks, Welcome to Part 2 of our two part series on "NOW That's What I Call Music!". If you enjoyed last week's picks for Now That's What I Call Pick Freaks, you can listen to the playlist on Apple Music or Spotify. This week, we're diving into the actual compilation album "NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 86." Which features a range of artists like The W...

Greetings and salutations, Freaks! In this latest episode of Pick Freaks we are discussing Kevin's most recent pick, Now That’s What I Call Music Volume 86. We ran a little long on the recording, so we broke this Now! pick into two parts. In part 1, the freaks play a trivia game about Now That’s What I Call Music. Before working together to curate our own compilation album: Now That’s What I C...