Bald Buds

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

We ask the real questions: Where’s the feet? 🦶 Join for intellectual discourse of SpongeBob, Vans socks, and a detour into the minds (and movies) of James Cameron and Quentin Tarantino.

It’s our final episode of the year. We recap checking out a Christmas-themed haunted house… and then somehow drift into alien talk? A very on-brand sendoff.

We celebrate the most sacred holiday of all with a gift exchange that’s equal parts thoughtful and ridiculous. Real gifts, gag gifts, hurt feelings, and genuine surprises - this is our Christmas special. Grab some eggnog and enjoy the unwrap!

We try to guess Christmas movies using only three unhinged user-submitted reviews. Join us for bad guesses, overthinking, and holiday brain rot.

This week we go WAY too deep on Netflix’s My Secret Santa. It’s an over-analysis of a movie that definitely didn’t ask for it.

The Bald Buds kick off the holiday vibes with a round of Soap or Scandal, trying to figure out which ridiculous story lines actually happened in real life and which ones belong in a soap opera.

This week, we break down our first-ever D&D campaign experience, from character creation to figuring out what that hell we're doing. Then we play a movie-guessing game using nothing but unhinged one-line reviews. It’s a fun mix of storytelling and a lot of confusion.

Nate hits Ryan with some ridiculous cowboy slang, and Ryan tries to guess what any of it means. Then the boys take turns saying random words to see if their brains can sync up and land on the same one.

Yum yum getcha sum! Ryan shows Nate his latest AI masterpieces and we recap Halloween, where Nate had a full emotional breakthrough handing out candy - he legitimately teared up in the moment.

We revisit our 14-year-old masterpiece: Terminal Vengeance. Looking back, we were Michael Bay on a zero dollar budget. It’s peak teenage confidence and we break down every second of it.

It’s Trick or Treat on Bald Buds! Nate faces a blind taste test of pet food vs. human food - can he tell which is which, or will he eat like a dog? Plus, we return as our villain alter-egos for a chaotic Halloween special.

The Bald Buds blind rank each other’s Halloween costumes through the years - from legendary fits to total flops - while Ryan shares the wild story of growing up with Heaven’s Gates, Hell’s Flames.

We do a fantasy football-style draft but for Halloween candy! What would be your #1 overall pick?

We're getting spooky! We carve pumpkins, swap scary stories, and Ryan relives a night he won’t forget when an unexpected visitor turned a quiet sleepover into chaos.

The Bald Buds break down Ryan’s wedding day with plenty of laughs - from storm delays to awkward pants struggles and a showdown with geese.

What would it be like to serve as a poop secretary for world leaders? What's our dream creations if we could design our own video game or LEGO Ideas build? What do we think about new Star Wars media? All this and more on this episode of Bald Buds!Like and follow for more Bald Buds content!

This one goes off the rails a bit... We marvel at the Amish, wander into the world of Civil War reenactments, and put our brains to the test with a backwards audio challenges. Can we nail phrases in reverse and fool the audio?

The Bald Buds are back with another round of banter! In this episode, Nate and Ryan break down the pros and cons of being bald, Ryan recaps his second bachelor party, and also shares a hilarious story about accidentally scaring his fiance. Of course, no Bald Buds episode is complete without a healthy dose of video game talk.

Nate runs through every band he’s ever been in, and Ryan ranks them strictly by how cool the names sound. The buds also pitch some hilariously bad new band names. The two also make a quick stop at... Herbalife?Follow for more Bald Buds!

Ryan and Nate put their friendship on the line with a friendship quiz. How well do they really know each other? Ryan also shares his game plan as a Final 3 Survivor contestant, and the guys swap stories about performing in high school talent shows. Stick around to see who took first place!

Ryan shares details about his upcoming wedding, including some must-avoid tracks on the Do Not Play list. Nate and Ryan reminisce about their days slinging toothbrushes in oddball sales jobs, and things get weird when they break down an Elvis impersonator who looked the part but… definitely didn’t sound like it. Oh, and somehow Dungeons & Dragons gets dragged into all of this.

From unreleased cuts to vanished performances, this episode dives into the strange world of lost media. We’re talking about the kind of stuff that should exist but somehow doesn’t. Or maybe it does? From iconic ogres to unsettling hotel hallways, and even a certain moonwalking legend, we explore the mysteries, rumors, and rabbit holes surrounding some of pop culture’s most intriguing disappearances.

Nate gives us a tragic update on the state of his lawn (spoiler: it’s somehow balder than us), and we spiral down the dark web rabbit hole, including a disturbing tale about a mysterious pair of bloody boots. It’s chaos, laughs, and just enough paranoia to keep your VPN on standby.

In this episode, we recap Ryan's birthday and bachelor trip through Kentucky’s bourbon country. Tune in to hear the strange Venmo tips we received along the way, including one from a secret admirer. The Bald Buds also take a serious dive into the existence of AI Bigfoot, because why not. Pour yourself a glass, you're going to need it.

This week on Bald Buds, Nate and Ryan share their personal hot takes and take calls from listeners who have some spicy opinions of their own. They also chat a bit about video games and Nate’s latest mission to befriend the birds in his neighborhood. Crows, squirrels, and maybe even pigeons make an appearance in this wild mix of topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spiral into the fake storylines we invent about fellow gym-goers—especially the ones where they think we're gay (probably). Ryan shares the Men’s Wearhouse meltdown while trying (and failing) to get suits for his groomsmen. We also take a bunch of online self-diagnosis tests, including one for autism, a Winnie the Pooh personality quiz, and a likability score that stings. Meanwhile, Nate's body continues to betray him in new and mysterious ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hark! Watch as we don our metaphorical - and literal - chainmail to embark on a perilous quest: crafting the ultimate tier list of modern items that would all but guarantee a one-way ticket to the stake in the Middle Ages. From cellphones to Bluetooth speakers, we debate which inventions would leave medieval peasants in awe—and which would have us labeled as sorcerers faster than you can say “witchcraft!” Join us for some history-adjacent nonsense, absurd hypotheticals, and plenty of laughs. Would you survive the inquisition? Tune in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the golden age of Left 4 Dead to the weird and wonderful world of early 2000s gaming, we’re diving headfirst into pure nostalgia. Expect tales of broken controllers, late-night LAN parties, and the games that shaped us. We were built different. It’s a trip through time with two bald best friends who peaked in Xbox Live lobbies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Bald Buds, we dive into the ultimate guide to being edgy. From our cringiest teen moments to Ryan's mastermind-level prank on Nate that left him speechless, we’re unpacking what it means to push boundaries (without going too far). Plus, we explore those oddly exhilarating things that aren’t illegal but feel like they should be. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even question your own edginess! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Bald Buds, we're ringing in 2025 with a ridiculous dive into the future and a search for the new Willem Dafoe. Join us as we brainstorm over-the-top inventions to solve first-world problems. From futuristic gadgets that fix life’s tiniest annoyances, to AI-powered solutions for things we probably shouldn’t need help with, this episode is packed with laughs, wild ideas, and a few moments of, “Wait... that’s actually genius.”We also explore what the future could be like—what we imagined it would look like as kids, and what we’d like to see in the years to come. It’s a blend of nostalgia, speculation, and a whole lot of fun.Got a first-world problem that needs a futuristic fix? Drop us a comment or message—we might tackle it in the next episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Bald Buds, we suffer through The Princess Switch, the Hallmark-esque holiday movie where Vanessa Hudgens plays not one, but TWO poorly written characters. Spoiler: It’s bad. Really bad. Then, we lighten the mood with our highly anticipated gift exchange, where the surprises range from hilariously thoughtful to completely unhinged. Tune in for absurd movie critiques, unexpected gifts, and plenty of laughs to keep your holiday spirits high! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dynamic duo is diving into the world of oddball sodas, from corn concoctions to bubbly bacon brews. It's a taste bud roller-coaster – and you're invited for the ride! But wait, there's more! We're dialing up the weirdness with Texas Burger Space Food! This Space Paste burger is so nasty it looks more like animal droppings. Can the Bald Buds stomach these delights without losing their earthly composure? Grab your snack stash, hit play, and prepare to snort-laugh as our hosts take on the taste challenges of the universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this lively episode, we're transforming familiar company mascots into action heroes and ranking them in a thrilling tier list. Join us for a dose of humor and nostalgia as we envision the likes of Tony the Tiger and Clippy as dynamic characters facing off in epic battles. Who will emerge as the ultimate company mascot action hero? Tune in for a fun-filled adventure through the world of corporate mascots turned superheroes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Holiday Extravaganza! In this special holiday episode, we're diving into the festivities with a review of the Hallmark flick 'Knight Before Christmas', exchanging gifts, and zipping through a rapid-fire interview segment faster than a hair follicle can say goodbye. So grab your favorite moisturizer, polish that noggin, and let's get this follicle-free fiesta started!Thanks for joining us at Bald Buds — stay smooth and Merry Baldmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for a hairless adventure with Bald Buds; the podcast where two best friends embrace their baldness and dive headfirst into discussions about life, laughs, and everything in between. Join the dynamic duo of gleaming scalps – Nate and Ryan – as they navigate the follicle-free zone with wit, humor, and unfiltered authenticity.In each episode, Nate and Ryan tackle a variety of topics, from the profound to the downright silly, sharing their unique perspectives on the world. Whether they're dissecting the latest headlines, reminiscing about their hairier days, or debating the best methods for a smooth shave, these two friends bring a refreshing blend of camaraderie and comedy to your earbuds.Expect spontaneous banter, hilarious anecdotes, and the kind of chemistry that only a shared journey through baldness can forge. Bald Buds is not just a podcast; it's a celebration of friendship, embracing change, and finding humor in every bald moment life throws their way.So grab your razor, shine that dome, and tune in for a bald-headed blast with Nate and Ryan on Bald Buds – the podcast where being bald is not just a look, it's a lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.