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Hi, Pick Heads! Welcome to the second iteration of a new podcast format the freaks are testing out. In this week’s “Pop Culture Pot Luck” (name not approved by Owen), the freaks dive into a number of recent topics, including: Toe injuries, manifesting an average golf score, Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Walz (including a trivia game), camo fashion, streaming celebrity Adin Ross, J.D. Vance traffic...

Thanks for your patience, Pick Heads! The freaks return after a month long recording break! After discussing how they spent their time off, the Pick Freaks take part in their first ever “Pop Culture Power Hour.” A myriad of pop culture topics are covered, including: Bryson DeChambeau’s Break 50 with Donald Trump, the media surrounding Trump’s assassination attempt, Biden conspiracy theories, Kamal...

Welcome, Pick Heads! It's part two of Dennis's baby shower! In this episode, the freaks read well wishes from friends of the pod. Before playing a game of Baby Shower "Price is Right". Finally, Dennis receives a couple surprise Baby gifts from his fellow freaks. Enjoy!

Pick Heads, you're invited to Dennis' two part podcast baby shower! In part 1 of this tasteful gathering, the freaks discuss daddy dennis and his soon to be born, baby girl. The freaks also talks dennis's ideal podcast topics and give some quick takes on the hit Netflix series, Baby Reindeer.. All this, before finishing off the episode with a game of Pop Culture Baby Trivia. Stay tuned...

How you doin, Pick Heads? In this episode, the freaks give an update on their golf scramble performance. Before discussing Goodfellas, the1990 American biographical crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. If you like golf and good fellows, this pod is for you. Enjoy!

We're taking a breakfast ball on the last episode, Pick Heads. This week, we're following up our epic "Golf Scramble Strategy" episode with an equally epic Golf Scramble Playlist draft. The freaks + George take turns drafting ~40 of their favorite golf playlist songs. All bets are off, as the freaks + George pick their favorite golf tunes. This ones another fever dream of an episod...

Fore, Pick Heads! This weeks record is an 🚨 EMERGENCY POD 🚨 because the freaks are participating in an annual golf scramble! And it's of the upmost importance to win. So the freaks brought on their entire foursome (including freak in residence, George) to discuss golf scramble strategy and more. (They also drafted a playlist of 40 golf scramble songs that may be released at a later date. Who...

Ladies and Pick Heads, welcome to the main event! This week on the pod, the freaks are discussing The Iron Claw . A 2023 biographical sports drama film about the Von Erichs, a family of professional wrestlers who are "cursed" by tragedy. But before all that, the freaks welcomed a very special guest, Chase Winters. Chase is one of Ohio's most popular wrestlers and making his way up the...

Hey there, Pick Heads! Are you looking for some de-motivation after our last podcast? Well you're in luck! In preparation for Kevin and Dennis's half-marathon, the freaks decided to draft the WORST workout playlist of all time. So listen up to hear this playlist filled up with the complete opposite of bangers. Enjoy?

Let's f*cking go, Pick Heads! This week the freaks dive into the world of "Motivational Social Media Influencers." Each freak spent hours upon hours studying the most brilliant business minds on the internet. The influencers that changed our lives and made us rich and successful: Alex Hormozi, Grant Cardone, & Andy Elliot. If you don't listen to this pod, you're a loser. En...

G'day, Pick Heads! In this episode, the Freaks discuss the Australian Television series, Bluey, which is beloved by both kids and adults. But before that, the freaks bring on a HUGE Bluey fan to sell them on the show. Other topics covered: the fall and rise of chipotle, mirror crying, giving your kid's ice cream, & more! Enjoy!

Hey there, Pick Heads. This week the freaks are talking "Sex and the City", which is now streaming on Netflix. But before getting into this iconic HBO series, the freaks also get an unbeatable workout tip from Owen and find out which Sex and the City character they are. Don't go to your next workout without listening to this podcast, Pick Heads!

Pick Freaks is thrilled to shared its inaugural Stakeholder Meeting, which took place Thursday, April 18th on the internet. This landmark event aims to bring together key stakeholders from various sectors to engage in dialogue, exchange insights, and foster collaboration for mutual growth and advancement. The Stakeholder Meeting will serve as a platform for Pick Freaks to reaffirm its commitment t...

Hi there, Pick Freaks! In this latest episode, the freaks review the fifth album by American indie rock band, Vampire Weekend. But before all that, they get a quick update on Dennis's half marathon training & discuss their personal histories with Vampire Weekend. Other random topics include: Lemon Drop Martini's, CD/mix-tape names, Neo Yokio, group chats, & making up stories for ki...

Aww, here it goes, Pick Freaks! This week on the pod, the freaks are discussing "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV". This hit docuseries is "uncovers the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children's shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s" and all 5 parts are now streaming on Max. But before making light of this very dark subject, the freaks also discuss there e...

Who ya gonna listen to? Pick Freaks! Because this week, in honor of the newest Ghostbusters movie hitting theaters, the freaks watched the original Ghostbusters from 1984. But naturally, the freaks discuss a number of other topics before the classic comedy film: including the latest haircut trend in Seattle, Dennis's first time taking notes for a pod, and Kevin's thoughts on fish. If you l...

Get your locks ready, Pick Freaks! Because this week the freaks + special guest Tony Double-D partake in their first ever March Madness tournament preview. The freaks break down every team and match up in the first round of 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament before predicting an epic final four. Get your DraftKings loaded up because this is the kind of expert analysis you can't get anyw...

Greetings, Pick Freaks. In this episode, the freaks travel to the unfamiliar land of Japan by discussing FX networks hit series Shōgun. The freaks also play a short game about Asian culture, discuss the challenges of watching shows with subtitles, and for whatever reason, talk a lot about aging!? Enjoy!

And the winner is...Pick Freaks! Because this week it's our inaugural Oscars special. Leading up to the Academy Awards, the freaks reviewed all 10 Best Picture nominees in a single episode. So listen up to hear what movies we liked. And to find out which freak crammed all 10 nominees! Cheers!

Hello, Pick Freaks? In this latest episode, the freaks question everything we know to be true... Each freak selected their own conspiracy theory to research and report back on. That's right it's another choose your own adventure from the freaks. So listen up to hear what conspiracy theories we dove into!

Haaaaaaan, Pick Freaks! In this latest episode, the freaks dive into all things Kanye West with special guest, Brad Appleton. Brad is the former news director at TMZ.com and, more importantly, a declining Kanye fan. The freaks + Brad get into the peaks and pits of Kanye's latest album, fellow Ohio University Alumni, the current landscape of journalism, and our personal histories with Mr. West....

Attention, Pick Freaks! In this episode, the freaks are detailing the Apples+ series, Masters of the Air. Before that, the freaks also discuss Owen's obsession with airplanes, their own experiences with flying, and play a game of "Name that War". And finally, the freaks adorn some new military personalities and resolve a technical issue of their own. At ease, freaks!

This review may contain spoilers Good day, Pick Freaks! In this latest episode, the freaks explore the online movie discovery platform, Letterboxd . They do so, by working together, to create the Pick Freaks Letterboxd playlist. A compilation of the Pick Freaks favorite movies, that all the freaks can agree on. Enjoy!

Bottoms up, Freaks! In this latest episode, we celebrated the end of Dry January with a Pick Power Hour! That means we enjoyed 1 drink every minute for a full hour, while taking turns recommending 60 pieces of content. If you're in search of something new to watch, listen, or consume, this episode has you covered! And last but not least, Owen was in Hawaii, so we welcomed back friend of the po...

You're under arrest, Pick Freaks. Because this week, the freaks are investigating True Detective: Night Country. The latest installment of the HBO True Detective franchise. But before diving into the latest season, starring Jodi Foster, the freaks try and explain their infatuation with True Detective Season 1. And also play Owen's new game, "Hardy or Hardly". Oh yeah, we also catch...