Unsolicited and Unqualified: Recent Episodes
Joey Anaya and Nigel Hatch
Tag along as Joey and Nigel dissect the latest in nerd news, stranger than fiction headlines, and try out the newest fads and hobbies, all at the expense of our audience's level of entertainment.
It was deliberate! It was deliberate! The boys took a totally planned and not at all flakey hiatus, and are back... to announce the end? This one's mostly nonsense, bro.
The boys are back after a mini-reunion. They reminisce about the glory that is California, and Joey dives deep into some California history that isn't quite so glorious. Strap in, kiddies.
The boys ring in the new year with tall tales about the American Apple King. Careful, you just might learn something in this one.
Nigel finds cracks in the official story of humanity's first trip to the big cheese ball in the sky. Buzz Aldrin's gonna be pissed.
Strap in, Loyal Dozen. The boys traverse through some sane and not so sane conspiracies surrounding vaccinations. This one's gonna sting.
We know how you like your sloppy pod's extra SLOPPY. Joey's still figuring out the soundboard, and Nigel channels his inner Michelle Pfeiffer to find out what lies beneath. Spoiler alert: it might be an elephant.
The boys won't rest until they disparage the entirety of the Northeast Atlantic. Joey dives deep into an American horror story that doesn't involve latex or Kathy Bates, and a new soundboard is, at best, mildly entertaining. Happy Halloween!
Nigel and Joey head a few clicks east of the paradise the Beach Boys lied about and get into the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle, as well as its acute, obtuse, isosceles and equilateral cousins around the globe.
The boys usher in a new format with a deep dive into the mass hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials. It's time to get deep into spooky season.
Joey saw London, France, and probably also some underpants. The boys are back with some of the "same old, same old." In keeping with tradition, none of this is very good.
They say that all good things must end... the boys bring you some special content before a planned hiatus. Kick back and listen as Joey and Nigel compare the top 25 horror films of the 21st century.
The boys pull a fast one on The Loyal Dozen and the South, planning a summer road trip while also not really getting anything done at all.
As promised, the boys try to get back on the horse and make this a regular thing. Still annoyed by a sub-par list of comedy, Joey and Nigel put together the films that kept them laughing through the the War on Terror, the rise and fall of MySpace, the Great Recession, and the Trump era.
The boys return from an unannounced and unappreciated hiatus to try and find their groove. Joey breaks down regional barbecue, Nigel extolls the strength of Liam Neeson's comedy chops, and the boys break down an inferior list of comedy bronze.
The boys return, and they've brought home a few strays! Listen as Joey masters the dungeons and leads our intrepid band of adventurers through the perils of ice, snowy owlbears, grand larceny and sexy pickup lines!
The boys get ready to flex some dice-throwing muscles, Peter Luger's Steak House gets some stiff competition for maître d', and there's finally some Wandavision discussion!
Time for some of the same-old same-old! Joey and Nigel conquer electrical interference to bring some classic content into your earholes. Crack addicts, gadabouts, and 800-thread-count human bedsheets!
The boys return to hail the victorious dead, hold toxic celebrities accountable, and come to terms with childhood celebrities failing them. There wasn't enough time!
The boys mull over the benefits of fasting, mourn the loss of a baseball great, and determine once and for all whether a sandwich or a naval battleship is the center of this week's conspiracy.
The boys are back to talk about unhealthy spending habits. It's time to make some changes. Oh, and also the government is trying to read your mind.
Nigel and Joey reconvene in the new year to find it's not much better than the last one. The rich and powerful keep weaving webs, man. WARNING: Explicit language cause Joey's exhausted, y'all.
This is a long one, bro. Joey gets held hostage by a chatty pyramid schemer, Nigel regales with tales of Swiss goats, and the boys break down the latest Disney news. See you in 2021!
The boys welcome Chris McKeon back to the show to talk about the conclusion to his Whovian Opus, they bid a fond farewell to the man behind Darth Vader's mask, and make plans for the purchase of a Tolkiensian manor.
Joey and Nigel say farewell to the quintessential quizmaster, avoid grandiloquent language, and do their best to catch up the last few weeks.
Election malaise got the better of us, so this one is late. The boys bid farewell to a kilted genius, and ruminate on the mysteries of the Cecil Hotel.
The boys return in grand fashion just to dash your hopes all over again. Is it autumn, or is it getting colder than usual? Do bears count calories? All these questions are asked!
Joey and Nigel, they're not concerned with regularly scheduled programming. They've got nonsense to talk about. Also, we've rediscovered Atlantis. It's about to get spooky.
Buckle up, boys and girls. Nigel and Joey gear up for a gastronomical safari throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Sandwiches, burgers, donuts, pizza, soul food, and yes, chili. We really dug deep for this one.
The boys are falling back into a bad habit. Joey brings us up to speed with various nerdings, they say goodbye to an oatmeal legend, and Nigel reminds us why Florida sucks.
The boys find their way back into a temporary groove in order to ask the tough questions: How does one proper feast mode? Why does Liverpool suck at building ships? Is J.P. Morgan a criminal mastermind? Enjoy this shorty but goodie.
Microwave busted? The Illuminati done did it again! Joey breaks down nerd culture's steps to show that black lives matter, and Nigel shows us that we're all pawns in the hands of the wealthy.
The boys take a step back from the usual to bring black voices front and center. Joey takes you on a trip through black history, Nigel clues you in on some awesome content created by black voices, and the boys bring it home to let you know that you can lean on them if you need to. Follow this link for a list of groups you can donate to to help! https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html#victim-memorial
The boys are battling it out. Depression, the fate of Middle-earth... definitely one of those things. Turns out fantasy role-playing can take a genocidal turn.
You'd think we'd do something special for the big five-o.
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Nigel and Joey are all about new enthusiasms. Enthusiasms. No, you gotta say it like De Niro in The Untouchables. That's it. Anyway, listen to the boys wax poetic about making things by hand.
Joey and Nigel are falling apart, man. They've got no food, they've got no jobs, their pets' heads are falling off... it's probably not as bad as all that. Listen at your own risk.
Joey and Nigel are closing in on the cause of all this madness. That's right, it's the internet. Stupid TikTok
Nigel and Joey are getting cabin fever, ya'll. The boys break down the munchings and crunchings of their quarantine desires.
We're really not getting any better at this. Joey and Nigel say goodbye to the meanest cop in the Pacific Northwest, breakdown the best that streaming has to offer, and question the integrity of the Great White North.
Nigel and Joey practice safe social distancing in this one, bro. The boys say good-bye to a Bond Girl, a musical legend, and high quality podcasting. Thanks for sticking through this!
Do you hear that? That is the sound of inevitability. Joey and Nigel struggle to overcome the ennui brought on by social distancing and COVID-19. There are some laughs and a lot of sighs of exasperation.
Don Carlos is BACK! Nigel and Joey get into the nitty gritty of the new normal, life with COVID-19. The boys bid a fond farewell to a couple 70s stars, and get to the bottom of chemtrails.
Alice returns to bust the myths surrounding the hot new plague that's out to kill us all. Joey recovers from his own bout of illness, and the two determine whether avocados really can save us all. Spoiler alert: they can.
Alice and Joey get together to mourn the absence of Don Carlos. Meanwhile, it's the end of the world as we know it, and we feel pretty anxious... that REM is full of it.
NOT SO LONG AGO... IN THE MYSTERIOUS LAND OF TORONTO, CANADA... Well, it's gotta be hockey-related, right? The boys investigate the remnants of a Martian nuclear holocaust and learn about Canadian honor duels.
We did it! We're not sure what it is, but we did it! After a year, Nigel and Joey seem to have everything under control. Well, not really. Joey attempts to understand the nature of being, Nigel informs us of the assassination of a president, and the boys look for love in all the wrong places. Thanks for sticking it through with us, folks.
Joey regales Nigel with the horrors of homeowners associations, the boys reminisce on avians of the hockey variety, and Nigel recounts the scientific might of the Ancient Ali- uh, Indians,
The boys ruminate on birthdays and death days, discover the horrors of the postage delivery system, and learn about a new country! Oh, and there might be news about avocados...
The boys overcome some audio issues while they pay their respects to a living legend, confront their fudgeling problem, and question the integrity of blind piano players.
The boys bid a fond farewell to a Python, investigate trademark and copyright law as it relates to Starfleet Command, and marvel at the testosterone-fueled terrapins repopulating the earth!
Cozeners and mountebanks beware! There's a fiendish Florida man on the loose, and his behavior is a punishment fit for professional athletes who cheat in the playoffs. Enjoy this one, Loyal Dozen!
The boys are back, and better than ever! With their rig sufficiently upgraded, Joey and Nigel are ready to break down questionable MCU directorial decisions, kissing cousins, and public park etiquette!
Joey and Nigel ring in the new decade with their Top 10 of the 2010s! And yes, we know the quality is bad. We're throwing away these microphones.
It's a U&U Christmas extravaganza! Joey and Nigel reminisce on Christmases past, the commercial nature of the season, and silver screen stories to warm your heart.
It was as if a dozen or so voices cried out in annoyance, and were suddenly silenced... The boys are back! Joey and Nigel dust off the mics and headsets and break down the newest and final chapter in the Skywalker Family Saga! MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!
We're back! Joey and Nigel break down one heck of a news week, reminisce on Supermen past, and have a bear of a time tracking down drug shipments. Oh, and we talk about avocados again.
We've got so many special editions, we're practically George Lucas! Nigel and Joey give Utah fare another chance and hit up Siegfried's Delicatessen in downtown SLC. Get ready for Oktoberfest with some giggles, scrumptins, and the sounds of loud chewing! Prost!
It's a special edition episode! Prepare to revel in some adventure as Joey and Nigel teach newcomers Aaron, Alice and Chris how to play Dungeons & Dragons! There'll be worgs, goblins, certain death, and even some static caused by a player's fuzzy sweater.
The boys are getting cultured, ya'll. Joey and Nigel bring a taste of Utah to the Loyal Dozen in an effort to make up for months of ripping Deseret's food scene a new one. They get ready for the horror season, and usher in the doom of Japan's mecha-might.
The boys get introspective in this one, bro! Joey prepares to bid a fond farewell to a loved one, the boys whet their appetite for the fruits of Disney+, and Nigel outlines Air Canada's latest horror pitch.
J. Jonah Jameson was right! Joey and Nigel lament the latest casualty of the MCU. What's that? You want MORE avocado? Well, you won't believe what we have in store for you!
We're getting better at this, we swear! Joey's back with some tales from the trails! Nigel outlines the rigidity of avocado law, and the boys break down the newest D&D subclass. Hail guacamole, full of avocado...
Nigel and Joey welcome friend and resident Whovian Chris McKeon back to discuss his new project, "The Final Game." Joey breaks down the latest addition to the Disney Empire and the boys talk about George Lucas's legacy.
Nigel and Joey are straight up twinning in this one, bro! Due to the inescapable nature of laziness, this week we're bringing you two episodes at once! Buckle in for twice the funny, twice the nerd news, and twice the, uh... unsolicited and unqualified.
We're back! The boys break down the opening day of San Diego Comic Con, the blood-soaked horror of musical felines, and Joey gives a glimpse into the mysterious Pacific Northwest!
This one's got a real slow burn to it, guys. Joey details the adventures of ride sharing, Nigel finds himself without a paddle or a tetanus shot, and the boys work their way through the grumps.
The boys are back with more free funny! Joey breaks down the local amusement park scene, Nigel throws on his naturalist hat for a South American discovery, and the boys try and figure out when they get to play D&D again.
You answered the call! After putting it to the listeners to send in the burning questions that were on their mind, Joey and Nigel imparted decades of couch and tabletop wisdom. Tune in for the subtleties of celebrity royal relationships, the perils of planned communities, and the rise of FaceBucks!
We're not lazy, we're burnt out! The boys self-diagnose a deadly case of ennui and find out the prognosis isn't good. Joey looks for the missing link between chimps and big bass fishing, and Nigel heralds the doom of raccoon zombies.
Audio issues abound! Nigel and Joey get together to talk about the important stuff - interplanetary littering, ripping off local libraries, and the strange friends made as you take the road to Flavor Town. The sniffles can't stop this one, bro.
Like Thin Lizzy, the boys are back in town! Fleeing the clutches of illness and mortality, Joey works to break down the might of the CW comic book universe, Nigel discusses the virulent threat of music festivals, and the boys bring it home with some classic hip hop moves that might also just be injuries from gang initiation.
Kick back and relax while Nigel and Joey bid a fond farewell to a wonderful Wookiee! Joey investigates Xenu's vaccine prejudices, Nigel elaborates on pesky HOA guidelines, and the boys gronk the basics of Magic: The Gathering! Punch it, Chewie!
Oh, SNAP! It's a special edition episode chock full of Avengers goodness! Kick back while Joey and Nigel break down eleven years of comic book cinema, deal with the cold, unfeeling behavior of train conductors, and then stick around for some sweet spoilers and feelings about the culmination of the Marvel Studios Infinity Saga.
Seriously though, there's spoilers in this one, bro.
Audio issues abound! The boys break down the first cool joint in Salt Lake City that they've found in almost three years, Nigel reveals the small con taking Barcelona by storm, and Joey sets the stage for the pig zombie invasion.
Nigel's back, baby! The boys break down the risks of Hawaiian BBQ white lies, Nigel details his escape from what was almost certainly an audition for the "Taken" franchise, and they take time to appreciate sweet scammer revenge.
Chris returns to continue the ballad of The Good Doctor! Joey breaks down the Japanese plan to summon the Dark Lord Cthulhu, they talk about the fractured nature of the DC universe, and then Joey dives deep into Doctor Who in order to find out more about Chris's new project, "The Final Game."
While Nigel is off seducing the Spanish señoritas, Joey investigates the mysteries of quantum computing, the power of nostalgia-based media, and breaks down the legacy and future of British science-fiction, all with the help of his el cuñado, Chris. We get educational in this one!
Nigel's back with some Tales from the Trails! Make a relaxation saving throw while the boys tackle gun control, Joey defines what their ideal audience is, and the mechanics of tabletop detective work are hammered out. Our apologies to John Williams.
HEADLINES
- https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/new-zealand-bans-sale-of-assault-semi-automatic-rifles-after-christchurch-attack-says-pm-jacinda-ard-2010675
NZ BANS SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARMS - https://kutv.com/news/local/police-provo-man-pulls-gun-on-teen-who-punched-him-in-the-face-for-taking-skateboard
PROVO MAN PULLS GUN ON SKATEBOARDER
NERD NEWS
- https://www.cbr.com/baron-zemo-punisher-winter-soldier-brainwash/
BARON ZEMO WANTS TO MAKE PUNISHER NEW WINTER SOLDIER - https://www.polygon.com/comics/2019/3/20/18274729/marvel-captain-america-vietnam-spider-man-life-story-comic
MARVEL SHOWS US WHAT CAP WOULD HAVE BEEN DOING IN VIETNAM - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gametogrow/critical-core
TABLETOP RPG FOR KIDS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
NOVICE TO KNOW-IT-ALL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxK_H-IhC4g
10 Psychological Tricks To Get Her To Like You - How To Make a Girl ATTRACTED To Me?
College admissions scandals? Wandering doorbell perverts? The true nature of the weapon known as the human body? All in a day's work for Joey and Nigel, who solve the problem with higher education (sorry Aunt Becky), plan more advanced doorbell security, and learn to be become five minute killing machines.
EP 4
HEADLINES
- https://www.whio.com/news/national/operation-varsity-blues-things-know-about-the-college-cheating-scandal/Rug9k7TBLFIobR4NVP22GK/
COLLEGE CHEATING SCAM - https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/vidangel-committed-copyright-infringement-against-disney-judge-rules/article_59d85469-322e-5c2e-b9dd-716edff90738.html
VIDANGEL GUILTY OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
NERD NEWS
- https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2019/03/sony-spider-man-plans-next-7-8-years
SONY PLANS SPIDERVERSE UNIVERSE - https://www.businessinsider.com/dc-movie-release-dates-and-details-shazam-aquaman-wonder-woman-1984-2019-3
DC FILM RELEASE DATES - https://io9.gizmodo.com/report-marvels-plans-for-disney-could-include-an-anim-1833231667
MARVEL PLANS “WHAT-IF” SERIES FOR DISNEY+
BETTER THAN FICTION
- https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/salinas-doorbell-licker-surveillance-video-ring-13517743.php
MAN CAUGHT LICKING DOORBELL - https://www.delish.com/food-news/a26662771/kfc-fried-chicken-bucket-hot-tub/
KFC HOT TUB
NOVICE TO KNOW-IT-ALL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xloq6dRtnxY
HOW TO KO SOMEONE
HEADLINES
- https://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-mars-insight-heat-probe-stuck-20190305-story.html
NASA's Mars InSight mission has hit a snag: Its heat probe appears to have struck an obstacle just below the surface of the red planet. - https://phys.org/news/2019-03-biologists-experimentally-trigger.html
U of U scientists experimentally trigger adaptive radiation - https://www.indiewire.com/2019/03/luke-perry-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-love-interest-1202048762/
Luke Perry Dies - Looking Back On “Buffy” and How He Redefined the Male Love Interest
NERD NEWS
- https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/03/05/dungeons-and-dragons-college-of-metal-bard/
Dungeons & Dragons goes brutal with a new metal bard sub class - https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/04/critical-role-fans-finance-dungeons--dragons-kickstarter-in-an-hour.html
Critical Role Kickstarter raises $4M for animated D&D special - https://variety.com/2019/film/news/captain-marvel-reviews-roundup-critics-1203155558/
Captain Marvel Reviews - https://news.google.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?hl=en-US≷=US&ceid=US%3Aen
New Pokemon Trading Cards - Detective Pikachu
BETTER THAN FICTION
- https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/New-York-Officer-Fleeing-Rabid-Fox-Shoots-Himself-Chest-Animal-Cop-Police-506495141.html
- https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/02/sports/bridge-player-suspended-doping.html
NOVICE TO KNOW-IT-ALL
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1CWinr5AkI&t=1s
Joey and Nigel get groovy while contemplating the most vanilla music mashup, bid a fond farewell to a Beverly Hills legend, and go over their medical release forms for card game championships. They can't stay up too late, though - by order of the US Military.
Joey and Nigel contemplate mixed breed heritage, the listeners are challenged to prove there's shenanigans to be had in Utah after dark, and efforts are made to calculate the balance between love and Canadian justice.
Joey and Nigel get down to the nitty gritty while they breakdown married Valentine's Day, The Great British Fatberg, and get to the bottom of what tea fungus ACTUALLY is. Nigel's flatmate Jared cameos with some super awesome trashbag sound effects.
Stay tuned for the premiere of "Unsolicited and Unqualified," a podcast from the minds of Joey Anaya and Nigel Hatch!
DISCLAIMER: We never promised it would be any good.