Bald Buds

Bald Buds

Two baldies with no business talking into a can. Bald Buds is a descent into nonsense, featuring hot takes, dumb questions, and the kind of banter that makes you wonder why you keep hitting play.

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September 28, 2026 • 58 mins

Nate relives his weekend in the metal trenches, Ryan turns his backyard into a wildlife reserve, and someone drops a permanent life update.

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We're back sampling some unreleased snacks that probably should have stayed in the test kitchen. We also break out the sticky notes for a character guessing game – how did we do?

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August 31, 2026 • 58 mins

A tornado sweeps through the area, followed by a hostile siege of raccoons. Only Harambe offers salvation.

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August 17, 2026 • 53 mins

This week we dive nose-first into the world of smells. We test our limits with face-melting smelling salts, and... farts in a jar?

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August 4, 2026 • 54 mins

A tornado delayed us 24 hours, but we’re back! Today, Ryan introduces Arthur, the new boss. Plus, Nate’s wild experience getting a "to-go" margarita, and a deep dive into the diarrhea parasite taking down the nation.

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July 20, 2026 • 52 mins

It's our 50th episode! To celebrate, we jump on the viral Home Depot lightsaber trend while discussing... potential business cards? Click play and judge our expensive trash.

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July 6, 2026 • 57 mins

We dive into the recent LEGO controversy and whether Guy Fieri is destined for the bald lifestyle. We also reveal who holds the ultimate arsenal of NERF.

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We put the greatest video game soundtracks of all time into a head-to-head bracket to crown the ultimate gaming GOAT. From retro nostalgia to epic orchestral scores, did your favorite make the final cut?

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June 8, 2026 • 64 mins

We spent two hours staring at yellow wallpaper and moist carpet so we could talk about it on the internet. This week we break down the new Backrooms film and highlight our favorite moments.

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May 25, 2026 • 61 mins

Back by popular demand - Who's Dat Baldie? Turns out, most celebrities without eyebrows or hair lines look like eggs.

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May 11, 2026 • 52 mins

The comments are in. Some of you are fans. Some of you are haters. Some of you are just really upset about salsa on eggs. We read through what the internet thinks of us: the good, the bad, and the people who like John Marston a little too much. Good fun all around.

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April 27, 2026 • 61 mins

We settled it. Bracket style. No appeals. Movie soundtracks went head-to-head until only one OST was left standing. If you disagree, you're welcome to start your own podcast.Drop your bracket winner in the comments. We'll tell you why you're wrong.

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April 13, 2026 • 63 mins

We finally went to Medieval Times, and yes we had opinions about the knight. Also, Wisconsin tried to kill us with 19 inches of snow and we have thoughts. Grab a turkey leg and settle in.

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March 30, 2026 • 59 mins

We're done. Finished. Gone forever. Ryan got back from his honeymoon in Maui and we've got an hour to kill. It's a good one. Which is ironic, because it's also apparently our last.

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March 16, 2026 • 87 mins

Can we identify famous bald heads by the top of their skulls alone? Turns out, maybe not. Plus: Nate's least favorite color ruins St. Patrick's Day, someone had to breathe into a machine, and D&D is getting out of hand.

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March 2, 2026 • 75 mins

Forty episodes deep! The Bald Buds celebrate with a special ranking of iconic bald video game characters. From bald aura to emotional depth, we break down who truly earns the top spot after 40 episodes in the making.

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February 16, 2026 • 59 mins

It's time to play Metal or Medieval: Nate has to guess whether a term is a metal band or a medieval term. We also swap stories about the best April Fools’ pranks we’ve ever pulled.

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February 2, 2026 • 62 mins

LEGO – why?! Get ready for a proper roasting, video game mysteries, and a fiery prank on Nate.

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January 19, 2026 • 50 mins

Is new Fallout as good as the games? In this episode, we talk about video game nostalgia, SSX Tricky (Ryan cooked as a kid), and the longest hair on our bodies. You've been warned.

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January 12, 2026 • 64 mins

This week we kick things off with bucket list items. Then we we take a hard turn into conversations about John Marsden and... Greg Marcus?

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