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After an episode that saw the NTS guys use every last drop of their creativity, you'd expect them to have a bit of a letdown the following week. Except that isn't the case. From stadium-size funerals, to foul-mouthed toddlers, to their own reboot of Scared Straight, the guys had so much to say that they didn't even get past their weeks in review.    #podernfamily #comedypodcast #comedyradio #talkr...

It's Halloween and the guys are feeling creative (for a change). This year's annual horror movie table read reveals a lot: Matt seems to hate John. Dave justifiably hates Corey. Everyone really hates Brad. And Brad seems to hate women and gravity. So, pull up a homemade glory hole and get comfortable -- it's a hell of a way to kick off the holidays.

If the question is, "Hey, can we talk about bad horror movies AND renaissance festivals?" then this episode is the answer. Between an expensive day at King Richard's Faire and an exhaustive look at the 1983 slasher, "Sleepaway Camp," the guys already had a lot on their plates. But when you throw in a deep dive into the Barney documentary, the new "Halloween," and Dave's workout routine, you have o...

Is Hollywood becoming TOO inclusive? Through the lens of Scooby-Doo and secret agents, the guys discuss whether or not entertainment's woke movement has taken a few steps too many. Also, Dave gets tires, Matt gets tense, Brad gets tired, and Craig gets bent. Stop reading this already and get to it. 

This week, Sometimes Manny makes a loud, noisy return, and drops a huge hammer about his dad's Far Eastern film choices. Along the way, the guys get into horrible habits, elaborate homeless treehouses, Marvel movie fatigue, and the failure of drug store security. Chaos rules the night, but not before we laugh... a lot. 

Buckle up, kids -- this is a long one. After an unexpected week off, the guys have a LOT to discuss. School coddling, coworker cuddling, concert booking, homeless huddling... this doesn't even begin to scratch the surface. This is a nearly three-hour return to form, just perfect for a commute, a hangover, or both. 

With a chill in the air and eerie darkness settling in, the guys........ managed to screw up another recording session. So, this week, they took the opportunity to reflect on some of the scary, spooky season moments from the show's history. From frightening food to heinous headlines, to some original screenplays, they've found light in the dark a lot over the years. Here are some of the best...

Craig, Dave, and Matt are back from Maine and have some stories to tell.  From anaphylactic highs to traffic lows, their annual trip north was worthy of a few hours in the studio.  If it's social commentary you're looking for, go check out a different episode. But if you want to hear about people getting lit on rum, and lit up by wasps, get comfy and tune in...

This week, 75% of the show was vacationing in Maine... and Brad was feeling lonely. So, the one guy who can't handle the outdoors decided to recruit a few friends, spend a few hundred bucks, and make the best of it. For the newcomers, this isn't what the main show usually sounds like. But it's probably what Brad's annual Maine shows will be.

After a much-needed week off, the guys regroup to discuss toddler thongs, toilet training, questionable chicken noises, comedian Mark Normand, movies that started our sexual awakening, and an emotional family reunion. And that all happened before Dave finished talking about his week. 

This week, set your speakers to "chaos." Dave's beloved Raeann is back on the mic, and she's joined by Bermuda native/local sex therapist, Kejon. After four weeks in review (and one life in review) the six of them dive deep into a cerebral game of "Would You Rather...?" If you didn't think you knew Dave before, tune in and get comfortable. You'll never view Lizzo the same way again. 

Dave is away... again! But the remaining three guys manage to overcome such a hefty loss by discussing bad customers, worse coworkers, mysterious Hyundai repairs, and Bob Odenkirk's alleged foot fetish. Yeah, that's a lot for two hours, but once Craig finishes talking about his week, the time just flies by.  

It's Matt's birthday! And the guys celebrate in their usual style. Brad mocks Craig's prior drunkenness by being drunk himself. Dave channels Craig by spotting UFOs. Craig channels Craig by repeating another work story. And Matt realizes he hates being roasted. Like, a lot. 

Alright, let's get one thing out of the way. The episode title ISN'T what you think it is. But, since Craig spent most of the episode with alcohol poisoning, the guys had to improvise. And that's when things went awry. Bruce Willis, Netflix, entitled rich people, celebrities farting, crab appetizers, deck hockey, more Selleck, Bible clickbait... they cover it all. (Yes, even the unfortunate episod...

The guys celebrate their 250th episode with high style and drunk charm. Brad starts a high school fight. Dave does IKEA in reverse. Matt's seating choice is nuts. And Craig lures our children to his backyard. Also, the guys reflect on things that went wrong during the first 249 and bring up Tom Selleck for an unprecedented fourth episode. 

This week the guys discuss how Matt and Dave dealt with their kids' colorful vocabularies, how Craig pretended to not be a huge boy band fan, and how quickly a pool party can turn into an orgy of exposure. 

It's another July 4 in Rhode Island, and the guys could have simply shared some more rants about the holiday. But this time they brought in social media guru Joey B (and new friend Nasty Nate) to add some southern charm to the proceedings. The results? Well, let's just say Tom Selleck isn't pleased... 

Dave was sick with the chlorine flu. Craig got his first period. Brad's body is reclaiming itself. Matt may have contact sepsis. And they all had opinions on whether they'd prefer intimate contact with Elizabeth Olsen or Tom Selleck. (Check the cover art for a spoiler.)

Brad is down to one good leg. Craig makes a bold move to steal his friend's wife. Matt mentors a bright young worker. Dave wipes himself with a company-branded shirt. And Fetish Pee John sits in to make sense of it all. To newcomers, this doesn't add up. To regulars, it's another typical week of Needless to Say...

No matter how hard they fight it, the guys simply can't shake the fact that bathroom issues make up a good ... ahem ... chunk of their free time. So, this week they lean into it. Sure, they also discuss summer movies, great speeches, and even a little bit of "Obi-Wan Kenobi." But make no mistake, this one is pretty gross. And it's pretty damn funny, too.

It's Dave's birthday! So the other three guys pretended to ignore that meaningless event by discussing anything more interesting. Brad's zero luck Zoom skills? Check. Matt's smoky skank of a customer? Check. Craig's useless U-Haul neighbors? Check. THEN, they roasted him. Focused, it's not. Funny? Definitely. 

This week, the guys welcomed their buddy Corey (and welcomed back Raeann) to take a deep dive into nothing at all. Whether it's Craig playing designated driver, Dave getting a designated divorce lawyer, or Matt designating EVERYONE for assignment, this one covers a lot of bases. Then they learn that Corey is better than all of them, in every possible way. 

Dave had an existential crisis. Craig mocked a man in peril. Matt needed an exorcist to help his child. And Brad wants to fight his neighbor's chickens. Then they all take a few minutes to fantasize about being replacement rock stars. So, obviously, they named it "Creamy Italian" ...

The guys are known for their subtlety, which is why they chose this name for the episode. It makes sense, though, since they carved out a conversation about Matt's lack of grace, Dave's lack of motor skills, Brad's lack of decent neighbors, and Craig's lack of self-awareness about his addiction to technology...

This week, the guys celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day by discussing trash. Trailer trash, TV wife trash, Rhode Island club trash, and adults who treat children like trash. Also, Craig uses a big word, Matt invents a new word, and Brad mispronounces an easy word. This episode has something for everyone... even those who identify as trash.