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Every week on Nerd Rage: The Great Debates, your moderator, Marc Abrigo, challenges the funniest stand-up comics, podcasters, and even pro-wrestlers to take sides and square off to settle some of geekdom’s hottest (and often times, weirdest) debates: how many muscle cars does Vin Diesel need to beat Captain America? Is Steven Universe a better frontman than Super Mario? And just what the hell will a lightsaber accomplish in the world of the Matrix? All will be settled -- are you ready to rage?
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We've returned (if only briefly) to treat you with our final live show for SF Sketchfest 2023. Recorded live at Pianofight in early February, we brought together the O.G. Komedio crew for one final fight. No matter who loses the real winner, as always, is you. So sit back, get comfy, and prepare yourself for one final rage. Hosted By Marc Abrigo Sp…
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In our last release of 2022, Marc continues digging into the treasure chest for more of that sweet Nerd Rage content. Recorded earlier this year, this very special unreleased episode of Nerd Rage sees Kristee Ono, Nazelah Jamison, and Becca Henry discussing the idea of "strong female characters" in a very insightful roundtable discourse, free of Ab…
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Our most fervid listeners have spoken, and your favorite holiday-themed Nerd Rage episode was a hilariously wholesome show about our favorite Christmas gifts! Relive Jason LeRoy's story of receiving a Barbara Streisand box set, Kristee Ono's childhood encounter with reindeer tracks, and Mike "My Two Zads" Manfrin's absolutely inane anecdote about m…
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We've literally talked about it for years, and today, we've finally made it public: Stephen Ku's epic screenplay about street racing vampires he may or may not have written in a drunken stupor -- "Fast Fangs." Recorded during the pandemic with some of your favorite Nerd Rage debaters/hosts, this was literally everyone's first time reading it togeth…
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In the ultimate battle of fat, cartoony mascots soon to be voiced by Chris Pratt, this episode pulls out all the stops to discuss our favorite lazy orange cat, Garfield, and our favorite turtle-killing plumber, Super Mario. Will Garfield send Mario packing to Abu Dhabi, or will Mario send Garfield down a pipe of defeat? Whatever your feelings on Ch…
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Yep. To celebrate Thanksgiving, we did "Bird Rage" again. And we r-egret everything. Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Stephen Ku, Alexandria Love, Jacob Rubin, Antaisha McClary, and Tittymari Jothi Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and po…
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A scheduling snafu actually has us recording our next batch of shows next week ("My bad, y'all!" - Marc), but in getting everything sorted on the road to our series finale, we found ourselves walking down memory lane and stumbled upon the very FIRST episode of Nerd Rage: The Great Debates -- The "Fast & The Furious" franchise vs. the Marvel Cinemat…
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Hey, nerds! The show's taking a week off to prep for one of our last (if not the last) Zoom shows before the end of the year. That said, Marc Abrigo and Will Scovill have greenlit this very special preview of Marc's newest project -- "Avatardy: The Late Airbenders," where he and co-host John De Guzman delve into "Avatar: The Last Airbender" for the…
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We're keeping the chaos train rolling on this double-stuffed episode, as we bring six debaters on to talk about their dream character for the "Super Smash Bros" franchise! From James Bond (with restrictions), to OC's, to siege weapons and shitty pirates, we go from 0-100% real quick. Also, did I mention this episode is a prequel to our last episode…
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Well, here comes another chaotic one, just in time for Halloween. Ever see a Halloween or convention costume so cringe it's burned into your memory forever? Well, on this episode, we talk all that and more -- from bad renditions of Marvel characters, to reckless foliage, to obscure law school references, and... well... the last one (you'll see). Ch…
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On this Very Special (and casual) episode of Nerd Rage, we get silly, serious, chaotic, and loving -- all in the span of just over an hour. We talk topics we wish we could see, debates we wish we would have covered, and also make a fairly important announcement about the future of the show. Holy crap, are we crying? Or are we just ready to RAGE?! H…
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Watch out for swinging paint cans, y'all, 'cause on this episode, Nerd Rage is talking TRAPS! But because it's a Stephen-booked episode, there has to be that Stephen twist, so we're debating conventional traps versus... thirst traps. Whether you're swiping on your phone, or just home alone, always be ready to RAGE! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Gu…
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In this episode, some familiar voices get in the Rage Cage to debate their favorite type of game. From tabletop games to card games, and video games to... mind games... we talk history, psychology, and pure ridiculousness like only this show can. Don't hate the player -- hate the RAGE! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Stephen Ku, Mike Manfrin…
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Get them bunsen beakers burning and cue up the lightning in the background, as on this episode, we're talking our favorite mad scientists in all of fiction! From Dr. Strangelove to Dexter from "Dexter's Laboratory," and Dr. Light from the Megaman games to... Dr. Pepper. Yeah, that one. Whether you're blinded by science or personal insults, always b…
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Though we couldn't make it to Indianapolis this year, that didn't stop us from hooking up with the world's biggest gaming convention for a third year! Check out this very chaotic live show brought to you by the Zoom gods as we talk the best ways to clear out a party, Mexican stand-offs, and the worst game of Operation you'll ever see. You can take …
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"Hey, it's THAT guy/girl!" is something we nerds love to say when indulging in our favorite movies, and on this episode, we celebrate our favorite under-the-radar Hollywood stars in this debate over the next Wilford Brimley! We've got Bob Balaban and John Ratzenberger! Michael Pena and James Marsden! Where second fiddle is first-class, always be re…
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For the last four years, Stephen Ku has said some truly weird stuff on this show. On this episode, Marc's decided to put together a small collection of it in this inaugural "Best Of" edition. Enjoy! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Stephen Ku Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com …
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We don't forget our roots here on the show, as every year, Nerd Rage goes back to where it all started -- Silicon Valley Comic-Con, otherwise known as SiliCon. Tittymari Jothi takes the hosting reins while Marc is moving out of the dorms of Handsome Boy Modeling School, and does a fantastic job in front of a group of even more fantastic people! Mas…
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After a long day of recording, sometimes the crew likes to unwind and get a little loose. And on this episode, we turn on the mics and invite you in to see what we debate about. Listen to Stephen Ku and Becca Henry talk swords and bows, and Nick Leonard and Kristee Ono have a discussion about Star Trek. Even when it's time to relax, it's still time…
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Every now and then, we here at the show like to give some very underrated folks their flowers, and on this episode, this bouquet is going to none other than Canadian comedic force, Catherine O'Hara! We talk some of our favorite roles and movies, from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" to "Best In Show," to "Home Alone" and her stint on "SCTV." If you…
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It's Nerd Rage's first annual Battle of the Bands, and on this rockin' episode, we ask our four debaters to bring their favorite fictional bands to the stage. From the Groovy Goolies to The Beets, and The Wonders to Squiward's Band (?), which group leaves on the right note? Whether it's bass lines or based lines, always be ready to RAGE! Hosted By:…
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From the Jedi knights to the caped crusader, all us nerds have had our philosophies and world views shaped by our favorite stories. On this episode, we debate what's radicalized us and made us into the people we are today. From "Ferngully" to Lisa Simpson, and "The Fifth Element" to something called... "Redwall," come sit with us under the learning…
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Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool --there's been a multitude of dream castings that have come true for us nerds, but there's OH-so-much more to be had. On this episode, we talk our own dream castings which may or may not involve Brendan Fras(i)er in "The Mummy" (the other one), the lead female role in "Outlander," two world-…
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It's the middle of July, which means we're halfway through our summer vacations. And on this episode, we discuss who in all our favorite fiction we'd like to spend said summer vacation with. Will the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have a shell of a good time, or would we rather kick it old-school with the kids from "Recess?" Does the cast of Oakland'…
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The revolution will be podcasted, and there's no better way to celebrate Bastille Day than to talk about our favorite historical uprisings! From Nat Turner's rebellion to Le Commune de Paris, to Rome's Social War and the always relevant plot of "A Bug's Life," we're comin' for YOU, authoritarian dogs! If you're not part of the solution, you're part…
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In the most highly-requested debate we've had in the multiple seasons we've been doing this show, we've finally asked the only question that matters: is the hot dog... a sandwich? No funny jokes, here, kids -- this is all serious. Hold on to your buns and relish this moment, it's time to fucking RAGE! Hosted By: Wonder Dave Special Guests: Dane Fox…
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The bigger they are, the harder they fall, and on this episode, some of your favorite debaters get into the BEST ... worst blockbuster film they've seen. Will the "Lion King" remake be prepared to take out "Master of Disguise?" Or will the new "Mortal Kombat" leave "Glass" shattered into pieces? Whether it's two thumbs up, or one thumb decidedly do…
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Today's show is in the hands of our wonderful producer and engineer, Will Scovill, as we ask some of your favorite debaters to guess the age of a mystery celebrity of his choice. How good are you at this game? Well, play along and find out! Whether you're ready to rumble, or just screaming your head off, always be ready to RAGE! Hosted By: Marc Abr…
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Pass the mic, nerds, 'cause on today's episode, we're talking some of our favorite voice actors. Will "The Simpsons'" Nancy Cartwright be able to make the infamous James Woods eat his shorts? Will Cree Summer reach back into her catalog and go-go-gadget backhand "Harley Quinn's" Alan Tudyk? Where the jokes are Tara Strong, and the wit comes E.G. Da…
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Ah, yes -- we all know that feeling of "Hey, I know them" when watching our favorite geektastic movies and television, and on this episode, we give our some of favorite character actors some love in our debate about cross-fandom actors! Can Taika Waititi drop the hammer on Saul Rubinek? Will Mae Whitman show Pedro Pascal to real "way" to victory? A…
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Marc booked this one, all, so, yes -- it's something to do with boy bands. And on this trip down memory lane, we get some new blood along with some of the usual suspects to talk about their favorite second-string pop acts. Can 98 Degrees go out in a blaze of glory against SoulDecision? Or will the Fat Boys squash O-Town's chances of victory? Say "B…
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Start your engines, y'all, as this episode, we're talking about favorite vehicles in all of fiction in a very special five-way Rage Cage! Can Howl's Moving Castle soar above his competition in the Magic School Bus and Aladdin's magic carpet? Or will Bret Michael's bus from "Rock of Love" send the Delorean back to obscurity? It's pink slips and pimp…
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Hey, there, all you wrasslin' fans in Nerd Rage land! On today's show, we're talking our favorite wrestling stables of all time, and holy lord, was this a fun one. Will the New World Order prove to Team Xtreme they really are "4 life?" Will... Sergeant Slaughter and the rest of the G.I. Joes leave the Kliq in a "sunny daze?" If you're not down with…
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On today's episode, we're talking the age-old nerdy pastime of collecting shit, but when you do it on Nerd Rage, things tend to go off the rails. Can collecting crystals outshine collecting Amiibo? Or will collecting... the white tears of Karens... douse the chances of victory for the collecting of candles? Yep, it's another weird one, so collect y…
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We are back in the Rage Cage this week, and if you've ever been a little sibling, you know the burden that is holding that second controller. This show, however, we give them the spotlight and talk the best second bananas and second fiddles in all of video games (and well, something else). Will Luigi give Diddy Kong that viral stink eye as he zooms…
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In this era of creative bankruptcy, even video games have to take a step back and give way to the old stuff again. On this episode, our four debaters go in on the video game they want to see make a comeback! Can Clay Fighter break the mold against Pac-Man? Will Ecco the Dolphin ride a wave of victory over NBA Jam? No Game Genies, here, we're playin…
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With the impending release of "Mortal Kombat" this Friday, Nerd Rage has brought together some very funny people to talk about their favorite tournaments and/or competitions. What's the coolest way to show off your superiority? Can the competition for a tour of Willy Wonka's factory claim sweet victory of the American Kennel Club Dog Show? Will the…
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Well, it's the second part of this anime one-two punch, and this week, we're back in the Rage Cage to discuss what anime is the worst to be caught watching by friends and family. Can "High School of the Dead" shamble its way past "Paranoia Agent?" Will "Food Wars" serve "Ouran High School Host Club" a loss on a silver platter? Yes, the Titty Factor…
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Attention, anime fans -- Marc Abrigo doesn't know SHIT, so don't get mad at him when he moderates this HILARIOUS debate between two of modern anime's biggest, shameless cash grabs. Will "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" hit the ground running, or will "Dragonball Super" be the show to soar to new heights? If you know what I'm Saiyan, get ready to R…
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Here we are, everyone -- the FINALE of this three-part tournament to crown Nerd Rage's inaugural Strong Female Character Champion. Between an intrepid explorer, a cold-blooded criminal, a post-apocalyptic savior, and a hilarious homemaker, only ONE can win it all. Down with the Patriarchy, and let's get ready to RAGE! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special…
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Still celebrating Women's History Month, we've got the second of three parts of our tournament to crown the first-ever Strong Female Character champion -- the redemption round! If you were disappointed that your pick from last week didn't make it into the finals, fear not! We've given those debaters one last chance to get back into the running. See…
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To celebrate Women's History Month, we here at Nerd Rage are unveiling our newest title belt -- the Strong Female Character Championship! And to celebrate this month, we've got some of our funniest and most insightful female debaters to defend their favorite female characters in a three-part tournament. From post-apocalyptic freedom fighters to fru…
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The Nerd Rage formats continue to evolve as this episode, we debut the Nerd Rage Gauntlet? What does that entail? Well, we have three of your favorite ragers not only share HOSTING duties, but also DEBATE TOPICS in this chaotic round robin of rage. We talk sci-fi weapons, dinosaurs, and snack foods, so sit back, relax, and get ready to run the Gaun…
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Nerds LOVE nostalgia, and nerds LOVE toys. So, on this episode, we talk some of our favorite toys and games from our childhood in a no-holds-barred donnybrook! Can the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles send My Little Pony galloping into obscurity? Can Neo Pets show Cabbage Patch Kids that Nerd Rage is THEIR yard? Whether you're counting potatoes or pizz…
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Today, we celebrate the "Legend of Zelda" franchise's 35th birthday with a very special episode dedicated to one of Nintendo's most enduring icons. In this old school format, we have two teams debate the best Zelda maps, the best equipment Link has ever used, and -- perhaps most importantly -- which game had the best story! When they go low, we go …
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We've all been through break-ups of some sort, and on this episode, we're celebrating Valentine's Day with some of our favorite separations...? Why the question mark? Well, Tirumari's back to host and is finally witness to what happens when our guests go completely off the rails with their debate topics, somehow working in "Stephen Universe," the m…
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With Valentine's Day around the corner yet again, it's one of our favorite annual shows to do -- yes, it's indeed our fan-favorite OTP episode! And on this episode, we discuss four more One True Pairings that have made our debaters get weak in the knees, themselves. Can Deadpool and Colossus's indestructible and unkillable relationship withstand th…
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It's Wonder Dave's birthday, and on this episode, your favorite debaters talk about their favorite Daves in all of pop culture. From Solid Snake to King David, Dave Bautista to David Bowie, all the way to David from "Lilo & Stitch," the birthday boy, himself, gets to sit in the judge's seat. Same Dave time, same Dave channel, but ALWAYS be ready to…
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Marc's out this week with a sick cat and Komedio's "Science Kid," TIrumari Jothi" is in the driver's seat, as he finds out first-hand what happens when debaters go off the rails. On this episode, we were HOPING to get into "disaster movies" and very quickly moved into "disastrous ones," as each debater champions a movie with a lot of promise, only …
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