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Pointless and Stupid - Two Nerds Play FFVIII E27

February 15, 2026 at 7:46 PM

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Join Eric J. Chucci and The Boy as they play through FINAL FANTASY VIII REMASTERED on PC!

Eric is on the sticks today as we battle our way into the basement of Balamb Garden, culminating in a clash with two oilboyle!

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Fallout Season 2 - Two Nerds Podcast

February 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM

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In this week's edition of the Two Nerds Podcast, Eric J. Chucci and The Boy talk about the second season of the Amazon TV show Fallout starring Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Kyle MacLachlan!

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Sleepover Games and Bodacious Box Art - Two Nerds Mail Fraud

February 10, 2026 at 6:24 PM

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In this week's edition of the Two Nerds Podcast, Eric J. Chucci and The Boy answer questions from Evil Uno and The Chugs' AEW Games Podcast!This week we talk about the games we've played most on Steam, those who've influenced us in our gaming habits,and unearth secret lore!

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BloodStorm - Violent Profiles

February 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM

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Today on VIOLENT PROFILES we explore the characters of the arcade title that made Violent Profiles famous, BloodStorm!

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Turns Out The Military Is Not My Friend - One Nerd Plays Half-Life E04

February 8, 2026 at 6:44 PM

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Join Eric J. Chucci as he plays through HALF-LIFE on PC for the first time ever! We visit a giant walk-in freezer and do our best to climb ladders. One of these things goes better than the other.

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ALL THREE FACES OF FOLEY RANKED - Two Nerds Podcast (1 of 3)

February 8, 2026 at 6:43 PM

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In this week's edition of the Two Nerds Podcast, Eric J. Chucci and The Boy rank wrestlers who are MOSTLY from the Attitude Era of WWE/WWF!

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Guys, It's Already A Sewer Level - One Nerd Plays Half-Life E02

January 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM

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Join Eric J. Chucci as he plays through HALF-LIFE on PC for the first time ever! Let's thrash around in the sewer and enjoy some 1990's era FPS swimming controls!

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Tactical Espionage Action - Two Nerds Play FFVIII E24

January 25, 2026 at 6:48 PM

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Join Eric J. Chucci and The Boy as they play through FINAL FANTASY VIII REMASTERED on PC!

Eric is on the sticks today as Selphie goes full razed earth on the missile base... just as soon as we figure out how to do that.

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2025 Movie Homework - Two Nerds Podcast

January 22, 2026 at 6:58 PM

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In this week's edition of the Two Nerds Podcast, Eric J. Chucci and The Boy reminisce over the movies they saw in 2025 and discuss what's coming in the new year while under no duress whatsoever!

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My Love For You Is Like A Truck - Two Nerds Play FFVIII E22

January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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Join Eric J. Chucci and The Boy as they play through FINAL FANTASY VIII REMASTERED on PC!

Eric is on the sticks today as we discover the hot new strat and try to escape prison!

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Arika Fighting Layer - Violent Profiles

January 8, 2026 at 6:49 PM

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Today on VIOLENT PROFILES we explore the characters you might recognize from Street Fighter EX, those from the Arcade and PlayStation franchise, ARIKA's Fighting Layer!

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Are You Ready For Something Stupid? - Two Nerds Play FFVIII E21

January 7, 2026 at 5:41 PM

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Join Eric J. Chucci and The Boy as they play through FINAL FANTASY VIII REMASTERED on PC!

Eric is on the sticks today as we experience over twenty minutes of cutscenes. AND BOY ARE THEY STUPID!

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AEW World's End 2025 - Two Nerds Podcast

January 1, 2026 at 6:57 PM

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Check out this week's Two Nerds Podcast discussing the AEW PPV Event, World's End!

Samoa Joe! MJF! Swerve Strickland! Hangman Adam Page! Jon Moxley! Toni Storm! Kris Statlander! Mercedes Mone! AND MORE!!!

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Exploiting a Sorceress - Two Nerds Play FFVIII E19

December 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM

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Join Eric J. Chucci and The Boy as they play through FINAL FANTASY VIII REMASTERED on PC!

Eric is on the sticks today as we summon Carbuncle over and over and over and over and over and over...

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2025 Vidiu-Guame Awards - Two Nerds Podcast

December 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM

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In this week's edition of the Two Nerds Podcast, Eric J. Chucci and The Boy talk about Geoff Keighley's 2025 Video Game Awards, where Expedition 33 and their baguette-chewing creators swept like a belabored custodian.

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Quistis May Be Stupid - Two Nerds Play FFVIII E17

December 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM

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Join Eric J. Chucci and The Boy as they play through FINAL FANTASY VIII REMASTERED on PC!

Eric is on the sticks today as we flawlessly execute our sniper assassination plan!

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AEW Full Gear 2025 - Two Nerds Podcast

December 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM

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In this week's edition of the Two Nerds Podcast, Eric J. Chucci and The Boy talk about the All Elite Wrestling Pay-Per-View Event, Full Gear 2025 featuring Samoa Joe, "Hangman" Adam Page, Mercedes Mone, Kris Statlander, The Young Bucks and FTR!

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Tuff E Nuff - Violent Profiles

November 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM

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Today on VIOLENT PROFILES we explore the characters of the SNES fighting game Tuff E Nuff, also known as Dead Dance! Are YOU TUFF E NUFF!?

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Most Cowardly Ghost Hunters EVER - Two Nerds Play

November 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM

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Join Eric J. Chucci and The Boy as they play a few rounds of Phasmophobia on the PC!

Eric is on the sticks today as we get barely walk into two homes and do our best finding ghosts that wanna touch our eyes!

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AEW WrestleDream 2025 - Two Nerds Podcast

October 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM

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In this week's edition of the Two Nerds Podcast, Eric J. Chucci and The Boy talk about the All Elite Wrestling Pay-Per-View event WrestleDream featuring Jon Moxley, Darby Allin, Mercedes Mone, Toni Storm, Brodido, and MORE!

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Let's Get Cancelled! - Two Nerds Mail Fraud

October 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM

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In this week's edition of the Two Nerds Podcast, Eric J.
Chucci and The Boy pilfer from the AEW Games All Elite Arcade Podcast and answer viewer questions! This time we discuss Journey of Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Sim, strategy guides, (briefly) Taylor Swift, and more!

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Spooky's Jumpscare Mansion - Two Nerds Play

October 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM

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Join Eric J. Chucci and The Boy as they play through Spooky's Jumpscare Mansion on the PC!

It used to be called Spooky's House of Jumpscares many years ago!

Eric is on the sticks today as we get startled by cardboard cutouts!

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I'm On Observation Duty 4 - Two Nerds Play

October 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM

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Join Eric J. Chucci and The Boy as they try out I'm On Observation Duty 4!

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Cardinal Syn - Violent Profiles

October 8, 2025 at 4:38 AM

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This month on VIOLENT PROFILES we explore the characters of the final Kronos Digital Entertainment fighting game for the PlayStation, CARDINAL SYN!

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