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FDI Cast

by Jamie Noguchi, Brandon Chalmers

Hosts Brandon and Jamie workshop terrible ideas until they become slightly less terrible. From movies to comics to music to food, the FDI Cast throws a wide net across multiple aspects of popular culture.

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Episodes

  1. We Say Goodbye to Power Rangers

    Is it possible to talk about Power Rangers for two hours?? With guest hosts Shawn Pryor and Julian Lytle, the FDIC discusses the end of Power Rangers as a television franchise here in the US and what possibly awaits the teenagers with attitude in the future. You can find Shawn:...

  2. The F'n Tokucast | Kamen Rider Black Sun Episode 3, A Whale of a Time

    Episode 3 of Kamen Rider Black Sun opens its blow hole all over us! If you'd like to follow along with our Tokucast, check out Kamen Rider Black Sun on Amazon Prime. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  3. The F'n Tokucast | Kamen Rider Black Sun Episode 2, Flower Power

    We jump in to episode 2 of Kamen Rider Black Sun where we meet Poison Ivy kaijin for a brief moment. As of the date of this upload, Black Sun is on Amazon Prime if you would like to watch along with us! Part of the Hard Noc Media network!…

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  4. The F'n Tokucast | Kamen Rider Black Sun Episode 1, Attack of the Spider Man

    Finally, after weeks of technical issues and failed attempts, we return with our first F*ckin' Tokucast! This week, we dive into Kamen Rider Black Sun, Episode 1. If you want to watch along with us, you can check out Kamen Rider Black Sun on Amazon Prime.

  5. Contemplating a Format Change

    After an extremely random deep dive into the thickness of guitar picks, we discuss a format change for the summer. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  6. Treat Your Mother Right

    Welcome to our Mother's Day special! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  7. Are You a Deadpool Guy?

    Let's talk about Deadpool! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  8. Bring Back Bravestarr

    Finally! An episode where we don't talk about wrestling. Also, it's about time Bravestarr get the live action treatment! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  9. That Time We Went to a Professional Wrestler's Wedding

    For the first time in a very long time, the FDIC goes on an away mission to sunny Connecticut for a whimsical wedding in a freaking aquarium! We also review Wrestlemania weekend in our not-at-all-wrestling-related podcast. Part of the Hard Noc Media network!...

  10. That Time Brandon Bought Virgil an Orange Julius

    We remember wrestling superstar Virgil. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  11. WNOC's Morning Zoo With Jam and Brando

    We wax nostalgic about the 90s not so golden age of talk radio. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  12. Soft Ground Wrestling Uganda Asks, is Ground Soft? Then Can Suplex Mans!

    On our non-wrestling podcast, we again talk about wrestling! This time, we gush over Soft Ground Wrestling Uganda. You have to check them out! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSp2BEMNDxewTo3zXRoHT_g Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/…

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  13. The Road to Bayleymania Begins | Watching Royal Rumble With People Who've Never Watched Wrestling

    We review 2024's WWE Royal Rumble where we discover that the best way to enjoy Rumble is with people who've never watched wrestling before! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  14. Finally, the Rock Has Come Back to FDIC

    Welcome to our first cast of 2024! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  15. Eyes Up, Guardian

    Our last cast of 2023! Brandon catches up with the goings ons in Destiny 2 after years of not shooting the mans. Plus, a holiday bonus at the end of the cast! "Chili Cheese Dog for Santa" is out now! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jamienoguchi/chili-cheese-dog-for-santa...

  16. Hot Pot for Piggies

    Jamie discovers the secret to moist pork at an all-you-can-eat restaurant and could Brandon be dusting off his Mida Multitool to rejoin his friends in the final days of Destiny 2? Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at...

  17. Thanksgiving Hacks

    We talk about our Thanksgiving hacks for having a relaxing time during this typically stressful holiday. But first, we return to the antics of Pepsi Phil because a lot has happened in our week off. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit...

  18. Live Action Gargoyles Could be Good Actually

    This might clock in as the longest cold opening before hitting our intro in podcast history! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  19. MEDIUM RARE

    It's another food filled episode as we talk about steak and chili! And also laugh at idiots. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  20. To BE the Podcast, you gotta BEAT the Podcast

    The only podcast returns with a follow up on Pepsi fill and the return of the Problematic Boi Rick Flair. Woo. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  21. We Watch Ahsoka For the Plot

    Brandon attempts to explain the intricacies of the plot for the latest Star Wars live action show, Ahsoka, to someone who never watched Rebels. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  22. Apple, Mother Would Like a Word

    Can we spend an entire podcast talking smack about Apple? Tune in to find out! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  23. BEST IN THE WORLD

    On our completely not wrestling related podcast, today we talk about nothing but wrestling and goings on with one CM Punk. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  24. Maryland Style Crab Feast Tutorial

    We pay tribute to Windham Rotunda and Terry Funk before unveiling the secret to surviving a Maryland crab feast. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  25. In a ’Rona World, Would You Get on a Cruise?

    In a 'Rona World, Would You Get on a Cruise? Only the deepest questions on today's cast including 'rona filled cruises and escalating the WGA/SAGAFTRA strike. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  26. The First and Only Fast X Review

    Long delayed, we finally review the latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. So fasTEN your seat-belts and prep that NOS because we're heading to Rome! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  27. The Secret to Eating the Most Korean BBQ

    Today we reveal our patent pending, rigorously peer researched, highly effective method for stuffing the most meat into your face the next time you go out for Korean BBQ. Not sponsored by Iron Age but we should be! Part of the Hard Noc Media network!...

  28. The Rock for President?

    Welcome to Rock Bottom, the first and only podcast dedicated to the life and times of Great One, the Brahma Bull, the People's Champ, Samoan Thor himself, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! I can't believe it but we did a whole hour on the Rock. Part of the Hard Noc Media network!...

  29. This Hand of Mine is Burning Red! It’s Telling Me THIS IS THE WAY!

    Our last catch up episode of Star Wars goodness! This week, we talk about Mandalorian Season 3. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  30. No One is Listening

    Most of this is just us gushing about Andor, but we do spend some time making fun of Tucker Carlson. Eff that guy. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  31. If You Make a Mammoth Meatball, You Have to Eat the Mammoth Meatball

    That's it. That's the episode. Let us eat the damn meatball! At some point we start calling it a mastodon meatball, but you get the idea. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  32. The Trial of Sisyphus

    Does it feel like everything is falling apart, like you're constantly pushing a boulder up hill and life just kicks it down again? That's basically what this episode is about. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at...

  33. How Many Classified Documents to YOU Have?

    We ask the age old question, "What classified documents would you take home with you if you had access to all of the documents?" Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  34. Girl Bossing into 2023

    Brandon's beloved makes a HUGE decision and we catch up with what we've been geeking on. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  35. No Chance, That’s What You Got

    No Chance, That's What You Got 2023 is fresh out of the oven and already it's shaping up to be a doozy of a year! Stephanie is out, Vince is back, and so are we! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  36. FDI Cast 162 – Black Adam, Who is This For?

    In our final cast of 2022, we review the shift of the balance of power in the DC Cinematic Universe, Black Adam. It sure is a movie. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]

  37. FDI Cast 161 – The NOC Blood Feud

    Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Whether we like it or not, we've stepped into a blood feud with the boss's podcast! It's on! Not really. Keith holds all the cards. Hit us up at [email protected]

  38. FDI Cast 160 – Return of the King

    FDI Cast 160 – Return of the King Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Unlike other podcasts on the network, we're here with another episode! It's a short one this week as Brandon recounts his triumphant return to the ring as Super Art...

  39. FDI Cast 159 – All You Need is a Hyundai Accent

    Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Brandon unleashes his fully armed and operational rant against billionaires and we recount our Turkey Murder Day adventures. Hit us up at [email protected]

  40. FDI Cast 158 – Tie the Knot, Tie, Tie the Knot

    FDI Cast 158 – Tie the Knot, Tie, Tie the Knot Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Brandon and Jamie have a surprise encounter at a wedding neither of them knew the other was invited to. Hit us up at [email protected]

  41. FDI Cast 157 – I Want My, I Want My, I Want My RGB

    Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Jamie discovers the joys of repairing an AOI cooling system and Brandon dips a toe into talk therapy. And look, someone bothered to make their own thumbnails intead of relying on Keith! Hit us up at...

  42. FDI Cast 156 – Keith, You Have to Plan Something for the NOC 20th!

    Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Seriously, that’s a huge milestone in the content creation game! Let’s have a party or at least get some dim sum! Hit us up at [email protected]

  43. FDI Cast 155 – All Drinks Must Be Delivered With A Rocket Pop

    Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Brandon checks in and recounts his adventures in the OC. Hit us up at [email protected]

  44. FDI Cast 154 – SPX: Mofongo Your Own Way

    Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ We report in with our homework for our Yacht Rock project, and Jamie recounts his Small Press Expo food adventures! Hit us up at [email protected]

  45. FDI Cast 153 – It’s Tuesday, Lemon

    Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Technically, it’s Wednesday, but we record Tuesday. We continue our plans for our yacht rock band and Brando has things to say. Hit us up at [email protected]

  46. FDI Cast 152 – Is it a “Work?”

    Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Brandon breaks down the latest wrestling mess because we love good bit of wrasslin’ drama. Hit us up at [email protected]

  47. FDI Cast 151 – It’s Meatball Burger Time

    Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ We share our easy to remember, go-to recipes. And possibly start a new project. Hit us up at [email protected]

  48. FDI Cast 150 – We Have to Prey Just to Make it Today

    Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ We spend a lot of time just gushing about Prey and coming up with some other scenarios we want to see a Predator face. Hit us up at [email protected]

  49. FDI Cast 149 – Can We Make DC Cinematic Universe Superman Interesting?

    Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Word on the street is that the heads of DC’s Cinematic Universe don’t know what to do with Superman. Can we figure something out? Hit us up at [email protected]

  50. FDI Cast 148 – The Metallicast!

    Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ It’s all Metallica, all the time! We talk about how we first got into Metallica, our “Desert Island Disks,” and what we consider the best Metallica song. Tell us how wrong we are or if we got it close!...

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Hosts Brandon and Jamie workshop terrible ideas until they become slightly less terrible. From movies to comics to music to food, the FDI Cast throws a wide net across multiple aspects of popular culture.

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Jamie Noguchi, Brandon Chalmers

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