The Open Eclectic

The Open Eclectic

Two friends talking about games, books, movies, music, and more!

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February 19, 2024 117 mins

Hello again, friends! In this episode Josh and Nate wrap up the year that was 2023 and discuss some goals for 2024.

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This episode concludes our epic GURPS saga! If you haven't already, be sure to listen to parts 1, 2, and 3 to get caught up!

If you've listened before you know we like GURPS (Generic Universal Role Playing System). If you're unfamiliar with the game system, please check out this link:

https://www.sjgames.com/gurps/

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December 15, 2023 50 mins

This episode continues our GURPS saga! If you haven't already, be sure to listen to parts 1 and 2 to get caught up!

If you've listened before you know we like GURPS (Generic Universal Role Playing System). If you're unfamiliar with the game system, please check out this link:

https://www.sjgames.com/gurps/

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December 1, 2023 64 mins

This episode continues our GURPS saga! If you haven't already, be sure to listen to part 1 to get caught up!

If you've listened before you know we like GURPS (Generic Universal Role Playing System). If you're unfamiliar with the game system, please check out this link:

https://www.sjgames.com/gurps/

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Intro music: B...

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November 17, 2023 64 mins

This episode marks a very special event in Open Eclectic history: Our first live game play recording! We are playing a one shot GURPS adventure that is being run by our #1 Super Fan, Alexa! She is making her second appearance on the show and first as a GURPS Game Master! Alexa has hosted games for us before, but this is the first time hosting one on a podcast!

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July 31, 2023 149 mins

Hey everybody, in this episode we discuss many things (as usual) but we focus a lot on books we're currently reading, new books we'd like to read, and old favorites we'd like to read again (and again). Maybe we should file that under educational?

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April 6, 2023 96 mins

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!

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January 12, 2023 100 mins

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.

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October 22, 2022 117 mins

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!

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August 3, 2022 139 mins

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!

 

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May 13, 2022 113 mins

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.

 

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May 4, 2022 109 mins

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!

 

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March 3, 2022 129 mins

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!

 

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February 9, 2022 93 mins

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.

 

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January 28, 2022 114 mins

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 ...

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January 3, 2022 86 mins

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.

 

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December 2, 2021 96 mins

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!

 

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November 15, 2021 77 mins

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.

 

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October 29, 2021 60 mins

Hey! Cut ✂ it 👉 out and listen to our latest episode. In this one we talk about Full (and Fuller) House, the immortal classic film Face/Off, and other nostalgia-tickling family shows from the 90s.

 

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October 13, 2021 80 mins

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!

 

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