One of the Nuts has a former student competing on Survivor, and all three feel very old as they recount the series’ long history. Other topics include celebrity weddings and the upcoming Super Bowl. Alec tells the story of Steph Curry's experie...

The Nuts have predicted Taylor Swift will produce an album of lullabies, and the proposal from Travis Kelce can’t come fast enough. Celebrity culture and sports, public perception, and the marketing strategies behind Hollywood celebrities domin...

2025 is here, and the Nuts have thoughts. The expanded college football playoff has mixed reviews from fans and the Nuts, who believe NIL is significantly changing the landscape of college football. Alec has questions and thoughts about Jerry J...

‘Tis the season for college football playoffs, and the Nuts discuss the excitement surrounding the inaugural 12-team college football playoff, the implications of the SEC's dominance in college football, and the potential future of the sport as...

Like the rest of the world, the Nuts may or may not have seen some or none of the recent boxing match featuring Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. They delve into the challenges of streaming events and the metrics used to gauge audience engagement. The ...

The Nuts are fully prepared to watch the upcoming Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, and they wonder what this means for the streaming industry and how it affects viewer experiences. The conversation also touches on gaming achievements, family dyn...

 Lindsey lied to her children about attending the Eras tour. So the Nuts delve into the rising costs of entertainment, particularly Disney trips, and reflect on the success of an esports championship. The conversation also touches on youth...

The Nuts engage in a lively discussion about college football, including the new playoff structure and its implications. They also share their thoughts on Halloween movies, particularly the classic 'Beetlejuice,' and reminisce about animated se...

Lindsey is watching scary movies, and David has opinions. All of the Nuts have opinions about Halloween costumes, with much reflecting on childhood memories and current trends. Lindsey and Alec have cute kids in cute Halloween costumes. As alwa...

In this episode, the Nuts discuss their experiences with Hurricane Helene, the impact of natural disasters on communities, and the misinformation that often arises in the aftermath. They explore the role of media in disaster response, the preva...

This week’s show is as focused as usual, with conversations covering the TV show Black Sails, the depiction of pirates in media, childhood memories of camping, Reese's chocolate and peanut butter snacks, and the Michelin Guide. Alec is excited ...

The series 'Chimp Crazy' has fascinated Lindsey, and Alec has many unexpected opinions about monkey ownership and monkey media. Other topics include the controversy surrounding YouTuber Mr. Beast, Alec’s difficult relationship with Florida Stat...

How else would the episode start than with a discussion of the most famous scholar in the Nuts’ field, the Breakdancer RayGun. As with most of the world, the Nuts are skeptical. Other embarrassing moments in the Olympics are discussed, as well ...

With the release of the summer event movie “Twisters” imminent, the Nuts talk about their experiences with hurricanes and the impact of weather coverage in the media. They then discuss the Olympics, including Simone Biles' return to the Olympic...

Women have dominated the internet this summer, including the Oilers flasher and the Hawk Tuah girl. The discussion of viral moments and the long-term success of internet sensations somehow turns to Taylor Swift. Summer viewing and summer vacati...

Justin Timberlake got a DUI, and Alec depended on very questionable sources on X for information about the arrest. Bridgerton season three was watched by all, and Lindsey was disappointed by the amount of saucy scenes, while Alec admitted he fa...

The conversation revolves around the topic of end-of-year evaluations for academics, focusing on the anxiety and impact of student evaluations of teaching. David reads Lindsey her Rate-My-Professor reviews, and it gets awkward. Beyond professor...

Netflix has announced that they will stream NFL Christmas Day games, and the Nuts are once again forced to eat crow. Well, maybe only Lindsey. The Nuts discuss the forthcoming event, and speculate on the impact of Taylor Swift and Jason Kelce's...

Lindsey scratched an item off of her bucket list as she attended the Kentucky Derby last week, and David and Alec have lots of questions. Based on Lindsey’s experience and the recent Roast of Tom Brady broadcast live on Netflix, the Nuts discus...

Taylor Swift's new album dropped, and of course the Nuts have to discuss it. The conversation explores the concept of long albums and the role of editors and producers in the music industry, as well as other creative industries. Other topics in...

The end of the semester approaches, and the Nuts have work to do. This week’s conversation begins with a collective discussion of the Amazon Prime documentary Red, White, and Wasted, which chronicles a low-income Florida family obsessed with mu...

Beyoncé has dropped her much anticipated album Cowboy Carter, and the Nuts wonder if this will finally net her the album of the year Grammy. Of course not all country fans agree, and the nuts discuss the origins and media systems that produce l...

This week’s current media makes this episode a bummer. A discussion of the documentary season Quiet on Set turns into a larger discussion about the culture of abuse in Hollywood. This leads to a discussion about the recent raid of P. Diddy’s ho...

Eventually, the Nuts discuss the 2024 Oscars, but there are so many more interesting things to talk about before that. Lindsey finished all 85 hours of The Sopranos, and she wants you to be impressed. The Nuts discuss trends, such as Member’s O...

David saw the Sony “Spiderverse” movie Madame Web so you don’t have to. It is as bad as you’ve heard. The Nuts discuss the new X-Men ‘97 series and David’s subsequent watching of the original X-Men series. A discussion of the popularity of Stan...