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Episode 19 – Man-eating Lions meet Gogol Bordello on the Fringe

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Episode 17 – A Walk In the Woods on Harper’s Island with Danger Mouse and Graham Parker

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Episode 15 – GIFs, Farscape, Ludo, and text-based Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy awesomeness

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Episode 13 – The Awesome Show: awesome guest, awesome coffee, awesome hair, awesome infographics

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.hsfcorgis.com/ns/NS13.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSWe have a Special Guest this episode! The fabulous Jeans aka @YeungJeans joins us to pass along a recommendation! You can check out her webshow over at BringOutYourGeek.com and definitely check out her store where she sells some awesome handmade soap and geek related items. Etsy Shops: Yeung Moxie (Soap), Yeunger Moxie (Geekery), and Studio Jeans (Artsy Stuff)   Mel’s Recommendation: Gadget: Aeropress by Aerobie A quick and easy way to make excellent coffee with a smooth taste and low acidity. Retails for $25-30 … Continue reading →

Episode 11 – Clowns, Hipster abuse, wearable tech, and more from National Treasure – Alice Cooper

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Episode 9 – Ice Pirates, Zombie Radio, free TV tunes, Beatles… all this and WWII

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Episode 7 – The Dark Show: Running w/ zombies, The Strain, The Ruling Class, and ALICE COOPER!

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Episode 5 – 2 trilogies, cello music, and the horrors of Internet past

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Episode 3 – Torchlights, Broken Reality, Unbroken Loot Creates, and a Shiny Beast

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Episode 1 – Scott Stratten and Redshirts

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