No More Whoppers

Our tenacious forty-fifth episode involves talk of another live comedy performance; the dos and don'ts of opening an onigiri; Alex resists a clingy vice-principal; Ray plays super-sleuth with the Glyde service; a rebuttal to criticism of Alex's Movie Talk and a guide on how to enjoy podcasts; Alex's Movie Talk, and Alan Moore expresses his extreme displeasure at this week's Overnerds. This podcast...

Our referential forty-fourth episode is like looking into a prism and seeing the wonderful colorful fragments of topics such as migraines; the real reason Alex's school keeps the windows open in winter; Japan's nefarious soap clinics; wedding drinking etiquette; a left turn into game music talk; N.Y.Pete. D Blue; boner sounds; Alex explores character actors and his porn name(s); Ray's top doc pix;...

Our forty-third misappropriation of time begins with Alex's highly-anticipated report on the town kite festival; the boys reflect on winter weather and a chilly marathon; TGI Weekdays features the Alien series; the YouTube ad the TSA won't let you see; Alex hits his big three in Nagoya, then spends the night at his favorite video game bar; a sentimental musical in a lonely town; we celebrate a dec...

In our progressive forty-second episode, Alex details TGI-Effortless and plenty of Batman details; Ray supercharges his PC; tangental talk about media prices; press conferences for the ages; a return trip to Nagoya and a preview of upcoming local events; the decline of the Happy snack series; serendipitous new drops; more on Internet "humor;" and Overnerds features the Mario fan who took it too fa...

Our jangly forty-first episode shows 2013 what's what! Ray renders judgment on X in 10; the final(?) verdict on 7-11; Alex paints a vivid Christmas picture (raid on the storage unit, a trip to Pittsburgh Comics,harrowing flight experiences, media roundup), and Fan Fun from Thespis himself! This podcast is proudly brought to you by the "Horny Chris Evans" Tumblr.

Regular episodes return next week! So here's Alex and his sister goofing around like putzes for 52 minutes. The Sistercast covers such diverse topics as the names of midwestern US cities; the ins and outs of foreclosure defense; the holidays in review; motherly interjections; a large, fruit-themed electronics conglomerate; the dreaded winter storm warning; Kate Middleton's developing fetus; dog ps...

We may be on vacation, but we've culled some highlights from our Earth Prime counterparts to create a Frankensteinian best of! A much more civil Alex and Ray brainstorm ideas for their fledgling podcast; Alex expresses disdain for his job and announces plans for a new business; the boys deal with portable gaming theft at a popular Mexican food chain; Ray's concern grows as a popular store threaten...

In our chilly fortieth episode, Alex and Ray plumb the depths of topics such as our favorite podemy comcasts; the public's favorite ways to mishear "Ray;" webcam brainstorming; revenge of the dentist; our talent fee; Alex naturally shares his thoughts on the upcoming Wolverine sequel; and in Overnerds, the dangers of telling strangers video game trivia. This podcast forecasts high yuletide around...

In our finest thirty-ninth episode, Alex investigates a potential Looper scenario and complains about his workplace (again); the controversial 7-Eleven opens its doors to an enticed Ray; more X-Guys and a discussion of Japanimation adaptations; Nagoya's place in the national pecking order; Alex is courted by the chamber of commerce; a comparison of rural and urban Japan brings up more Sonic lyrics...

Our virtual thirty-eighth episode reveals our holiday plans (or lack thereof); Alex recalls the case of the missing Suikoden; new ups and downs of joblessness; Al gives us a new chapter of his dental terror *and* he gets run over; we plan to hire a supervisor; guess what X-Men and Drop Dead Fred have in common; and Fan Fun includes the giggliest donor roundup we've ever done. This podcast was spec...

Our thirty-seventh episode has us still running tepid! Ray opens with some appreciation for listener concern; Alex voluntarily watches more of those X-Mans movies; a surprise visit by the NHK and Mr. Fingernails; Alex's emergency dental visit; Ray gets a Wii U and wrestles with virtual friendship, and we close it out with Fan Fun, including and a stirring Overnerd story from Ray! This podcast can...

Our peak thirty-sixth episode enters the kumite and leaves with discussion of yet another 7-Eleven update; yet another adventure in local theatre; Alex's faux pas follies; said Alex's disjointed dream journal; and a packed edition of Overnerds that includes a story of Alex's short-lived LARP past. This podcast can't be with you if you don't respect it.

Our soul-searching thirty-fifth episode opens with an ode to the tote; a sinister story of stalking by spider; Alex delivers his concession speech to the Wii U; further discussion of Game Shop; tears of joy for a new Dragon Quest on the 3DS, and then a rather serious look at depression and our own problems. We bring it back with Fan Fun, which involves crying during superhero movies! Warning: This...

Our municipal thirty-fourth episode is a cavalcade of discussion: Ray reports new information from the 7-Eleven hearing; Alex reports new information about the spider web; trials and tribulations of international business; the full-bore insanity of local theater; a non-review of Wreck-It Ralph and why it's OK to cry; and Overnerds boldly goes. This podcast loves what you've done with the place.

Our breezy thirty-third episode sees Ray minus a laptop; unfortunate news on the 7-Eleven front [not really, if you listen to the next episode]; Alex's insistence on Spooky Sundays; recollection of a TV spot that may not have even happened; this week in video gaming; an update on the Yuusei situation; analyzing IGN's 'Game Shop;' Fan Fun from academia and elsewhere, including a drop submission fro...

In our splendiferous thirty-second episode, we run down many goings-on in our lives, including controversial new developments in the local 7-Eleven; tips on dodging exotic Asian spiders; how Alex prefers to eat his pasta; October readin'; the  irresistible allure of the MiFi; DQX (surprise!); terrifying tales of children's theater; cutting down on passive jerkiness on Twitter, and most horrific of...

Our blockbusting thirty-first episode opens as Alex attacks 'Just For Laughs: Gags' for no real reason; Ray's decadent power strip lifestyle; further developments on the Al-Bar; the long-awaited return of Guy Who Doesn't Understand Wikipedia; news from Astoltia; Lawson in Lawson; the enigmatic Corn Man; Alex's irrational beef with Tokyo and "wacky Japan"; further analysis of the tweeted word; and...

Our gobstopping thirtieth episode covers everything from Alex's cold, X in 10 in 10; convenience store-borne xenophobia; the horror of Al's beard; the least excited praise for Freaks and Geeks; why "old" doesn't mean "good;" and in Overnerds, ridiculous romantic advice and door-to-door marching bands. This podcast is five o'clock somewhere.

Our windswept twenty-ninth episode sees a new convenience store on the horizon for Ray; Alex journeys to Nagoya (again) for business  and  pleasure; Ray reorganizes his games; we really stick it to Dean Bitterman; Alex belts out a popular TV anthem; more school roleplay; news from PukaretVillage; the Sword of Remaster of NiGHTS; thoughtful potato chip discussion; game gripes, Fan Fun, and Alex alm...

In our lascivious twenty-eighth episode, we learn about Alex triggering LMFAO's downfall; a never-before-told Homeland Week story (for good reason); new developments in Japanese kids saying the darnedest things; the true effects of energy drinks on one's temper; adventures in [setting up] Dragon Quest X; and Overnerds asks why teachers don't like cartoons. This podcast is enhanced with the power o...

Our tense twenty-seventh episode opens with  tips and tricks for deep cleaning your NES; new Wii U news and concern  for the future of the Jelly Man;  Alex  clarifies a prior screed; a return to  ravaging Rifftrax and  Alex  reconciles with Bill Corbett; a  thesis on the concept of passive-aggressive friendliness;  Alex  illustrates how modern gaming leaves his imagination unengaged; Fan  Fun, and...

In our commando twenty-sixth episode, we discuss Alex's steps forward in starting the bar; the infectious quality of LMFAO; Jesus; sanitation pickup follies; a rare non-Final Fantasy game discussion involving Silent Hill and Metal Gear Solid; an Overnerd of gaming evangelism; our best Facebook Likes so far, and at least two instances of Alex grossly misunderstanding Ray. This podcast will return i...

In our magical twenty-fifth episode, we celebrate with the Homeland Week Epilogue; doubling down on (some) drops; this week in Pringles; the boys' in air conditioning; the return of our favorite hater; further discussion on improv vs. scripted videos, and another installment of the acclaimed Overnerd Program! Update: this podcast has been removed from the UN's list of human rights offenders.

In this post-Homeland Week special, we present a recent recording of Alex and his dad Paul, who talks about his storied history with board games and the few video RPGs he played alongside his son. Enjoy the show, pardon the audio quality, but nonetheless, we get back to business next week!

A cliffhanger that will leave you devastated! Day 6 of Homeland Week finds our heroes reflecting on a thrilling week spent gaming and blaming; the week in food; one last round of listener thanks, our final Overnerds, and preliminary plans to do it all again next year! Collect and redeem all six episodes at any Orlando-area Exxon station to receive your FREE "Save the tiger" poster!