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Fans of the show's newest member, buckle up, because this week is Matt's turn to run NTS. Which means, in addition to spewing his own bile, Dave rages about dishes, Craig rages about his failing health, while Brad ragingly steals a Jeff Foxworthy joke AND exacts wet vengeance on the soundboard. Because you can't bottle up pure rage, they guys spend nearly 2.5 hours placating Matt's every whim. Lon...

After weeks of randomness, the guys turned to Craig for some focus. But considering he has trouble even spelling "outline" the guys managed to decipher a few themes during the noise. Gambling. Gullibility. Christian lies. Personalized movie names. Embroidered pillows. For one week only, it's all on the table, and all from the mind of the mindless.

This week, the guys conclude their trilogy of randomness with more word association, a throwback roundup topic, and some typically weird weeks in review. Translated, this means a discussion of Jehovah's Witnesses, the mafia, Dave Chappelle, and nut butter. Not necessarily in that order.

Since Matt joined the show, listeners have told us, "Let Matt talk more!" If you're one of them, boy do we have a revealing episode for you. From the "Pam and Tommy" biopic, to Brad's grope-happy doctor, to Dave's aerated underwear, Matt has an awful lot of long, hard revelations to share.  The guys also introduce a new segment, which Matt takes over completely. Have at it!

This week, the guys brave the snow to deliver on last week's promise by (finally) going back to the skull for some random-topic therapy. What's on deck? Movie quotes, TV letdowns, our own self-worth, and 20 minutes of Craig praising the writers of "Succession."  But you should listen anyway, especially for the roundup. Just trust us -- skipping it would be short-sighted. 

COVID hit the show again, so the guys decided to quarantine together in the garage. The result? Craig makes rocks fart. Brad has a fever dream. Matt generates new hate. And Dave somehow lowers his nonexistent street cred. It's a night of randomness ... and they wouldn't have it any other way. 

Our planned tribute to the late Bob Saget got appropriately cringe-worthy, right from the start. From sliding into Candace Cameron's DMs, to more talk about BMs, to how Brad's nose is too big to measure in CMs, this one never really had a chance to be a memorial. But as a brutal birthday roast? Yeah, it hits the mark. 

Based on the title, this episode is OBVIOUSLY about Antonio Brown. And Boba Fett. And COVID. And PG-rated movies. And throwing loose change at the elderly. And Craig's job. And fantasy football. And ........ ham? Ah, nevermind. Stop trying to make sense of it. We certainly did.

The guys close out their holidays--and the best year in show history--by looking back at their best clips from 2021. From Matt's EMT skills, to Dave's bedside manner, to Craig's ... well... entire year, it's a pretty good overview of what they do. Newcomers, start here. 

Part 2 of the NTS Christmas Spectacular includes a little less rage, a few more X chromosomes, and an unhealthy dose of street medicine. And this is alongside discussion of underrated holiday movies, ghetto driveway memorials, COVID overreaction, and why it's always important to double check the "mute" button.  Merry Christmas to all of you... even the people Matt yells about.

RAGE! DISCONTENT! MORE RAGE! This week, the guys kick off their annual holiday extravaganza by crapping thunder all over your season's greetings. Dave is mad at Beyonce.  Brad and Craig are mad at each other. Matt is mad at things that breathe. For those who like to see the guys uncomfortable, it's the most wonderful time of the year. (Also, Christmas Jeopardy... because, tradition.)

This week, the guys had so much fun with their friends at the Nerd Entertainment Hub that one segment turned into an entire episode. Hell, they barely had a chance to introduce the show. But, between another brutal Craig roast, and a ton of laughs about holiday traditions, you're not likely to care. 

In what has become an annual tradition, the guys gathered on the day after Thanksgiving, and were still full from the night before. (Well, not Brad... hence the show title.)  But once they shook off the tryptophan poppers, they hit full stride on one of their best, funniest episodes of the year. 

The guys celebrate their FIFTH Thanksgiving together by diving into a cornucopia of topics. Giving thanks. Edward James Olmos. Boston vs. New York. C. Thomas Howell. Moral dilemmas. And way too much time spent discussing coat hangers. Somehow, they made it all funny, so loosen your belts and join our holiday table.  

Of all the episodes this show has done, none reflect the show's intended vibe more than this. It was always about hanging out and talking--mics or no mics. This week, the guys honor the past by putting down the outline and letting the conversation flow. Matt's issues with Italians. Dave's organizational OCD. Craig's needless nerdiness. It's all on the table, in no particular order. So, crack a bee...

It's taken two years, but the guys from the True Story Bro Podcast FINALLY found their way to the garage. The result? Nine guys, nine mics, and no agenda. The conversation bounces between topics like RI Comic-Con, second-tier celebrities, nickname origins, Tara Reid's side hustle, and Craig being old.  It's loud. It's chaotic. It's really funny. And it's long overdue. These guys are brothers, and...

This week, the guys (and gal) run through an extensive week in review, discussing Dave's interruption of a stakeout, Craig's work environment, Brad's edible adventures, and another round of Matt's unbridled rage. Then they go to the skull and offer 100% more "Designing Women" references than previous episodes. 

It's another NTS Halloween! And, in keeping with tradition, the guys came up with a few horror movie scripts of their own. From Squid Game to Freaky Friday, these new stories definitely take you deeper into the depravity of the Needless to Say playground creeps... (Big thanks to Sometimes Manny for volunteering for this without even knowing it. ) 

We can hear it now: "Another week, another penis reference episode title from NTS." Well... stop acting surprised. This week, the guys start really feeling the fall spirit, with discussions of bad seasonal traditions, their own personal horror films, and for some reason, Scarlett Johansson's crevices.  (Yes, that's where the episode title came from...)

If you don't like "The Sopranos" then you might want to skip this episode. But if you're a normal, smart, tasteful human being then sit back and enjoy NTS time travel to the early 2000s. From Matt's first runthrough of the original series, to "The Many Saints of Newark" the guys leave no stone unturned about TV crime.  (And if you want to travel further, Craig also details his weekend vacationing...

Ever wish NTS would be like the old days, when all of us were wrecked throughout the show? Well, you're in luck. This week, the guys were so happy to be back together that they drank like freshmen before the mics were even set up.  Which made for a buzzed-out discussion of rental cars, airlines, Disney, Philadelphia, and other outlets for crime. The episode name was Dave's idea. Listen to hear why...

It's been a crazy few weeks at NTS. Half of the show headed to Florida. The other half stayed back and nearly deleted an entire episode. But Craig and Brad managed to salvage some audio from an amazing evening hanging with our wives, and Mike and Cara Kaz from the Psycle camp.  A few skull topics. A few sound problems. More than a few drinks. It's a little left-of-center for NTS, but until Dave an...

Three-fourths of NTS is back from Maine. Which would be great, if 50% of NTS wasn't leaving for Florida shortly after. But this week, the guys make the best of it, offering up another year's worth of backwoods storytelling, a few strong predictions about this upcoming Disney trip, and some messed up headlines about America's junk, just for good measure. 

This week, the guys are packing their bags for brighter surroundings. Whether it's in the beauty of Maine, or the filth of Orlando, (most of) this show is spending the last days of summer on the road. So, they talk about just that. From air travel to skin lesions to sawed-off fingers, it all gets covered...

If last week was a "return to normal" this episode represents everything that's right about Needless to Say. Thanks to surprise guest Kevin from Philly, the guys toss out their outline and share a little brotherly love about hurricanes, music, sports, and neighborhood bars. Throw in a game show and Matt's unbridled rage, and you have an episode you may just want to bookmark.