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Josh and Nate tackle pop culture!

The Open Eclectic


    • Apr 6, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Between a Garnett and an Opal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 96:52


    Join us for our latest episode as we discuss the movie Uncut Gems and sample and review some coffee/energy/protein drinks provided by our number one superfan! If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on all our socials! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theopeneclectic If you've got a show idea feel free to drop us a line at theopeneclectic@gmail.com

    New Year, Same Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 100:31


    Josh and Nate talk about the sickest holiday season they've had in a while and wax (somewhat) poetically about a lot of other things. If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on all our socials! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theopeneclectic If you've got a show idea feel free to drop us a line at theopeneclectic@gmail.com

    The Rings of Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 117:54


    Josh and Nate are back and talking about Amazon's new show, The Rings of Power. We are so happy to be here and are even more thrilled that this marks the first episode of our second season! Thank you again for listening to us and we hope you enjoy this episode! If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    Top Gun: Maverick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 139:12


    Josh and Nate make their triumphant podcast return with a review/discussion of one of the best movies of this year, NAY! EVER!   That's right, Top Gun: Maverick is that good. We know you're itching to listen so quit reading this and get to listening!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    BATMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 113:39


    Who are you? I'm Batman. Yes, that's right, everyone! We are back with a proper discussion of Batman on the heels of the amazingly awesome film, The Batman. We also have a very special guest with us for this episode: Andy! He is another Open Eclectic superfan and Batman aficionado. We had a great time discussing the latest Batman film and we devote a lot of time to the comics and animated films.   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    Energy-Drink-a-Palooza

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 109:36


    Josh and Nate here with something a little different for this episode: we're tasting and reviewing a handful of energy drinks and a strange juice-espresso combo Josh found on TikTok! We had a lot of fun making this episode and hope you enjoy listening to it!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Intro music: Breakfast Bread by Till Paradiso Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    SUPER BOWL

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 129:53


    What is up, everyone! Josh and Nate coming at you with a mega IN-DEPTH analysis of the Super Bowl, the commericals, and the half-time show! Of course we talk about other things as well. Please take a listen to this beefy podcast!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    Our First Guest and jANTMANuary

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 93:44


    This episode marks quite the auspicious occasion as we have with us our first guest, Alexa! She is also our number one superfan so we are pretty pumped to have her on! We talk about quite a range of topics (as we usually do). We start our journey on this episode with the topic of jANTMANUARY, something near and dear to Josh's heart and something that Alexa joined in on this year.   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    The Matrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 114:13


    Wake up, Neo . . .   Whoa! I know Kung-Fu! No, actually, you don't know Kung-Fu. Unless you do? Anyway, Josh and I are talking about the new Matrix movie, The Matrix: Resurrections. What does it all mean? Is it still green? Do you feel like ignorance is bliss? Does it taste like Tastee Wheat, chicken, or tuna fish? And if you see a black cat you better watch out! Strap in for a rollicking discussion about one of our favorite movie franchises.   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    The Sopranos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 86:48


    Ohhhh! What's the deal with this guy? In this episode we discuss one of the greatest TV shows of all time: The Sopranos. Sit down, strap in, and get ready some Sopranos talk as well as some local Lincoln, Nebraska "Italian" restaurant bashing/loving.   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    Lord Brocktree or Badger Lord Bashing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 96:52


    Okay, we don't actually bash any Badger Lord's in this episode, but we did both read the Redwall series book Lord Brocktree. If you're into Redwall please do give us a listen. Heck, even if you're not, still listen so you too can feel the Bloodwrath and scream "Eulaliaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" at the top of your lungs. It's not weird, just do it!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    When I Grow Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 77:24


    Today's episode was a bit of a new experience for me and Josh as we recorded it remotely instead of in-person. We're still two wild and crazy guys, though. In this episode we wax poetically about all the different careers we considered while we were growing up.   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    Face/Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 60:22


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    Who Doesn‘t Love a Good Cameo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 80:17


    Word up, friendos? In our latest episode we're talking about guest/cameo appearances in film. We mostly read off a list from a website but it's still super awesome, we promise! And we know you wouldn't want to miss out! Give it a listen already!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic    

    The Office MySpace?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 96:05


    Did you ever check your MySpace...at The Office? I know I did, more than once. In this one we drop a Shania Twain reference and also spend a lot of time talking about MySpace and The (US) Office. Come on down memory lane and get your pitchforks ready as we serve up some potentially unpopular opinions on this iconic show. Also, will Josh and Nate break bad? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    Top 5 Mobile Games!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 129:43


    Whoa, you just found a very special episode of The Open Eclectic! We present each of our Top 5 favorite mobile games of all time. There's a lot of good stuff in here so be sure to check it out! If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    RPGs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 88:02


    Welcome back, everyone! In this episode Josh and I talk about the wonderful world of role-playing games (RPGs)! Not the explosive kind of RPGs. GURPs (Generic Universal RolePlaying System) is the main talk of the episode but of course we discuss many other things as well.   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    Comic Books!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 53:38


    Hey all, Josh and Nate here again and we are pleased to present our third episode of The Open Eclectic which is all about comic books and related things!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

    Moonrakers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 70:06


    Hey everybody! Believe it or not, Josh and Nate are back with episode two! In this one we discuss a really awesome game called Moonrakers, the classic board game Carcassonne and why Nate doesn't like it, ebooks, and more!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

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    Pilot episode - All-Time Favorites!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 131:17


    Hey everybody, Josh and Nate here with our very first episode of The Open Eclectic! We're discussing our all-time favorites of books, music, video games, and movies. We hope you enjoy it!   If you like what you hear, consider giving a small donation so that we can keep providing awesome pop culture insights! Donate at: https://ko-fi.com/theopeneclectic Be sure to subscribe and also visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOpenEclectic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopeneclectic Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOpenEclectic

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