Welcome to The Odd Nerd Podcast , starring Thaddeous Shade — where real takes meet pop culture and nothing is off-limits. Each week, Thaddeous dives into TV, movies, sports, news, and real life with raw humor, bold opinions, and an unmatched vibe. From breaking down blockbuster moments to giving unfiltered takes on trending topics, and chopping it up with wild, unforgettable guests, this is where nerd culture meets real-world energy. It’s smart, funny, honest, and always entertaining. Tap in to…
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The 80s Flop That Became A Cult Classic
Send us Fan Mail One Of My Favorite Weird ’80s Movies. The Legend Of Billie Jean Flopped In 1985… Then Found Its Audience And Became A Cult Classic. Fair Is Fair. 📼 Thank you for listening now please go back and check out some of my previous episodes. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show Instagram your questions and spread the love using the hashtag…
Breaking Bad, GoT, and The TV Era We Can't Forget
Send us Fan Mail This episode starts with me getting used to something new: y’all really be in these comments MAD. 😂 The stronger the opinion, the crazier the conversation — and honestly, I’m starting to have fun with it. Then we get into a real Odd Nerd debate: were we more spoiled during that ridiculous 2011–2013 television run, when Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Dexter, True…
Send us Fan Mail We are completely going off the rails this week, baby! I hop on the mic to break down why I had to go see Spider-Man: Brand New Day twice. We are diving deep into full major spoilers, so if you haven't seen the movie yet, consider this your official warning! I also share the hilarious story of my totally odd private nerd movie screening of Spidey and why it was an absolute blast.…
Episode 102: I Lost 55 POUNDS FASTING 18 HOURS... THEN LIFE GOT WEIRD
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Odd Nerd Podcast, I talk about losing 55 pounds while fasting 18 hours a day, what the weight loss journey has really felt like, and how my mindset has changed along the way. Then things get random in the best way. I get into a woman giving me her number at a coffee shop on a piece of paper with a note that said, “I like your face,” and why that kind of…
Dune 3 vs Doomsday, NASA’s Moon Mission & Social Media Cleanups
Send us Fan Mail NASA is heading back to the moon, Dune 3 is on the way, and Marvel is loading up Doomsday — and somehow all of that turns into real conversations about everyday life. In this episode, I break down the Artemis mission and what it really means to send people back into space, then get into Dune vs Marvel and how different those experiences really are. I also talk about social media —…
Episode 100: From Cocaine Shrimp To Why Life Feel Off Right Now
Send us Fan Mail Episode 100. Started this one talking about work and how it keeps me young — but also how different things are now. The way people interact, approach each other, and move socially just isn’t the same. We really used to go outside with nothing but confidence and a pen and pad. Then I get into everything else going on right now — from wild stories like cocaine being found in shrimp,…
Rocky Point Chaos, Solo Moves & Finding Your People
Send us Fan Mail Rocky Point stories, solo moves, and real-life perspective. In this episode, I break down a birthday trip to Rocky Point that turned into a mix of chaos, funny moments, and those “you had to be there” situations. From big group energy to unexpected moments, it was one of those weekends that makes you step back and think. That leads into something bigger — doing things on your own.…
Send us Fan Mail This week I break down a crazy weekend where I got the chance to personally give Cardi B her flowers during her appearance in Scottsdale. I talk about the nerves, the moment it actually happened, and why meeting a global superstar like Cardi B was a bigger deal than I expected. I also dive into the internet reaction to the Scary Movie 6 trailer , why Gen Z seems upset about the…
Send us Fan Mail This episode is all over the place — in the best way. I start with how close me and Craig Visionz came on a bet that had us sweating. One more bucket from Josh Giddey. Warriors players selling at the worst time. Laughs, energy, and that sick feeling only sports betting can give you when you’re right… but not right enough. Then the tone shifts. I talk about a Mexico trip we had…
Send us Fan Mail The Odd Nerd Podcast is back and this episode takes a sharp left real quick. We break down the NBA All-Star Weekend in LA — the new format, Wemby making players actually compete again, Ant Edwards’ energy shift, and why it just didn’t feel right without Steph on the floor. From Obama pulling up on All-Star Weekend to the cultural impact and the business side of what these events…