PODCAST · comedy
Never Go Full Nelson
by Darkwaters
A “Boomer” dad and his “Gen X” son talk about damn near EVERYTHING and the challenges of their shared family behavioral traits
Episodes
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S7. EP1. “What kind of moron, psychopath, monster is running this country and why is he orange?”
S7. EP1. “What kind of moron, psychopath, monster is running this country and why is he orange?” Ben and Nik are back for a NEW SEASON and NEW EPISODE of NGFN, and the Trump/GOP Fascist terrorists still suck. What can we do to free ourselves from this shit, who will come to the aide of Democracy...
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S6. EP10. “Eat it Lib-tard! (By Libtard, We mean Libertarian)”
Hey Y’all! Nik and Ben discuss all kinds of fun topics in this funny and partially intellegent episode of NGFN! They go over, SOUTHPARK, being a boss and the importance of responsible bossing, retirement, the importance of taking care of this planet and animals and yes… how fckin’ annoying...
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S6. EP9. “What are you doing, Dave?”
S6. EP9. “What are you doing, Dave?” In this ridiculous episode of NGFN Ben and Nik talk about affects AI has on culture and people and the lack of oversight is going into it. What do you think? Will we end up like all the movies or come out on the other side better humans because of it? Produced...
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S6. EP8. “The sound of Music and Guns”
S6. EP8. “The sound of Music and Guns”. So we’re temporarily skipping episode 7, it will be released this week but I wanted to release this first because of relevance. In this episode we discuss America’s gun violence ussues and the attack on Charlie Kirk. We also bring it back down to music chat...
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S6. EP6. “Po Po Party!”
S6. EP6. “Po Po Party!” Ben and Nik have their son/ twin brother, Neil as a guest for this fun and humorous episode! Talks of some politics, cop stories and other anecdotes to make you laugh. As usual, extreme amusement and hilarity ensues… as least we think so! haha Make sure to follow, like and...
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S6. EP5. “I know this music. Let’s change the beat”
S6. EP5. “I know this music. Let’s change the beat”. Ben and Nik shoot the shit about developers, land grabs, animals, spiders, shittin’ your pants, movies, tv shows… oh yeah! And a special returning guest, Daughter and Sister Megan Caroll (ahem, Nelson-Caroll). Mucho laughs in this episode of...
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S6. EP4. “When it’s time, it’s time”
S6. EP4. “When it’s time, it’s time”. Nik and Ben discuss the intricacies of pet ownership and when is the correct time to say goodbye to your furry friends and how hard the choice is to put them down for health reasons or old age. Also we dive a bit more into politics- don’t worry we remember…
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S6. EP3. “Let’s play truth and consequences”
S6. EP3. “Let’s play truth and consequences”. In this episode, Ben and Nik play a game that has them asking each other some tough questions and giving some really interesting and hilarious answers. Honest answers and interesting incites in this fun episode! The post S6. EP3. “Let’s play truth and...
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S6. EP2. “wash, rinse, repeat”
S6. EP2. “wash, rinse, repeat” Yes, Ben and Nik are discussing Drumph, again! LOL! Theres literally too much going on not to. Don’t worry they sprinkle in some stories, other issues and yes COMEDY to try and lighten the load. Help us carry the weight by listening to another addition to NGFN! Be...
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S6. EP1. “Don’t be a billionaire boot licking simp!”
S6. EP1. “Don’t be a billionaire boot licking simp!” Ben and Nik are back for a new season and new episode of NGFN! What do we want? Funny laughs and to talk current events! And you will get plenty of that with this season premiere directed at Drumph and polished off with a crisp glass of comedy!...
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S5. EP8. “Happy Holidays Season Finale!”
S5. EP8. "Happy Holidays Season Finale!" Ben and Nik finish out the year and season 5 with one last hurrah of the year. They discuss the Christmas spirit, what it means to bring in the New Year with a renwed self evaluation and yes... deniers and maybe a little social commentary. Join us for our...
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S5. EP7. “*long sigh* No we won’t talk about the Election…”
S5. EP7. “*long sigh* No we won’t talk about the Election…” Nik and Ben DO NOT discuss the results of the election. They do however talk about fake news, how to spot it, and how to fact check. They also dive into social issues supporting trans and “woke” agendas and how important public school...
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S5. EP6. “The virus that is humanity?”
S5. EP6. “The virus that is humanity?” Nik and Ben discuss the coming of Hurricane Milton and the effects of hurricanes in florida over the years and why more changes aren’t made. They also take a deep dive into music, art and why humans are so obsessed with it. Also, Trump, Republicans and other...
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S5. EP5. “Star Trek, Fundamentalism, A.I., Ants, Human ego and Carl Sagans challenge”
S5. EP5. “Star Trek, Fundamentalism, A.I., Ants, Human ego and Carl Sagans challenge” Nik and Ben discuss their own personal challenges in the face of where humanity seems to be heading, along with climate change, death penalty, guns, denialism (again) and Indiana Jones! Isn’t there a better...
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S5. EP4. “So this is why it’s called Never Go Ful Nelson”
S5. EP5. “So this is why it’s called Never Go Ful Nelson” Nik and Ben surrender to a little rage about stuff that bugs them in entertainment and maybe a little… politics. No smarty pants, more so than usual. We still promise some laughs and intellectual nonsense also, so hold onto your butts! The...
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S5. EP3. “Conan, What is good in life?”
S5. EP3. “Conan, What is good in life?” A great wide ranging discussion about our identities, our journey through life and which path we choose. (Oh yeah, and there’s only one Ben’s got to go pee break in this episode) The post S5. EP3. “Conan, What is good in life?” appeared first on Never Go…
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S5. EP2. “Sorry about the long hiatus. That’s what he said!”
S5. EP2. “Sorry about the long hiatus. That’s what he said!” We’re back! Nik and Ben are back at it after a lengthy hiatus. This return episode comes in full force with hilarious stories, politics, and laughs while sprinkling in some necessary dissing on the haters giving you an episode fat with...
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S5. EP1. “It shoots water in your butt?”
S5. EP1 “It shoots water in your butt?” Ben, Nick, Megan and Neil are all in the studio together in this hilarious 1st episode of Season 5 that’s full of Nelsons, full of fun and full of useful information… like how to properly clean your butt! (Warning: Of you kick back with your favorite...
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S4. EP8. “Season’s Greetings. This Seasons over”
S4. EP8. “Season’s Greetings. This Seasons over” It’s the last NGFN episode of the year and the season finale and Holiday special. What’s your favorite Christmas memories, shows, songs and traditions? Ben and Nik share theirs and take a peek at what’s in store for next season. Make tuning into…
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S4. EP7. “How to succeed at success… and then what?”
S4. EP7 “How to succeed at success… and then what?” Ben and Nick have a great discussion on what success is and or what it might mean to others. Is it a destination, a journey or just a mirage? (Heavy, right?) Join them as they explore what makes us tick and why it makes some of us have ticks.…
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S4. EP6. “Racism, denialism, Metal music and the Jewish culture”.
S4. EP6 “Racism, denialism, Metal music and the Jewish culture”. Sociologist and author of 8 books, Dr. Keith Kahn-Harris, joins us from London, England for an amazing and insightful interview, where he shares his knowledge and insights regarding a wide range interesting human behavior. Humanity…
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S4. EP5. “I don’t know why… so it must be aliens.”
S4. EP5. “I don’t know why… so it must be aliens.” Neil Nelson (Niks twin brother and Bens other son) joins us again in a spirited discussion about the possibility of life in the universe, UFOs and UAPs. Do humans represent only some of the idiots in the universe or are we the universe’s quantum...
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S4. EP4. “No bed, no a/c, no Ben.”
S4. EP4. “No bed, no a/c, no Ben.” Journalist, Outdoorsman and Environmental reporter Chad Gillis shares some of his experiences exploring the Everglades, his knowledge of Floridas environment and the importance of investigative journalism and the free press. Don’t miss this informative and...
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S4. EP3. “So, we made it. Nick and Ben finally end up talking about the friggin weather!”
S4 EP3 “So, we made it. Nick and Ben finally end up talking about the friggin weather!” There’s no denying manmade climate change is here and it’s hot as hell… so now what. Despite that, it’s not all doom and gloom in this important conversation that you won’t want to miss. Keep cool out there…
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S4. EP2. “Denial is not a river in Africa.”
This episode took a couple weeks to produce and we apologize. We had some technical difficulties with our new podcasting remote software and long story short its why if you watch the episode on youtube its grainy and niks audio is weird until about 14 minutes. We’re not professionals so cut us…
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S4. EP1. “Roadmap to the Full Nelson”
S4. EP1. “Roadmap to the Full Nelson” The Nelson’s are back with more laughs, great discussions and some surprise guests. This episode kicks off the season with the guys checking in with current events in the news and some not in the news. Kick back and enjoy the fun! Make sure you follow us on...
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NGFN S4 PROMO
NGFN Season 4 is finally coming out, WITH YOUTUBE CONTENT! Nik and Ben discuss whats to come and maybe, do a little political bashing in the process. The post NGFN S4 PROMO appeared first on Never Go Full Nelson.
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S3. EP11. “So what’s next on life’s all you can eat buffet?”
S3. EP11. “So what’s next on life’s all you can eat buffet?” Welcome to the Happy New Year Season Finale! Nik and Ben look at how 2023 has started and set the stage for what is already looking like another interesting year. Kick back as the boys prepare what is going to be a great season with…
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S3. EP10. “A Very Nelson Chrimnus!”
S3. EP10. “A Very Nelson Chrimnus!” Nik and “Ol’ Man Ben” (yeah… not his favorite term of endearment) are joined by Nik’s twin a(nd Ben’s other, other son) Neil for a special Christmas edition that will fill your stocking with a complex conversation about about gender, politics, your favorite...
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S3. EP9. “I went to a Baby Shower and I liked it!”
S3. EP9. “I went to a Baby Shower and I liked it!” Yep. The father son team talk about how baby showers are now for guys too. The discussion then moves to how the Press kind of mislead the public about Joe Biden and the Railroad strike. They also debate about whether some movies seem to portray…
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S3. EP8. “Why we need to protect Democracy and not wiener sock underwear”
S3. EP8. “Why we need to protect Democracy and not wiener sock underwear”. Nik and Ben have a great father and son discussion about the personal challenges of running your own business and the frustrations and fears regarding the (then) upcoming election of 2022. Now that the ballots are being...
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S3. EP7. “Growing up with dogs and rock and roll.”
S3. EP7. “Growing up with dogs and rock and roll.” Ben and Nik cover a lot of real estate in this episode, asking some big questions as they talk about some of the influences that most all humans have in their lives. What is good in life and why? Listen in and see what they come up with. Like and...
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S3. EP6. “The Matrix and the online games people play”
S3. EP6. “The Matrix and the online games people play” Nik, Ben and their guest, Simon Sherr go deep into the “Metaverse” as they discuss the past, present and future of computer gaming. Simon is a director, animator and inventor of animation technology and shares his insights regarding virtual...
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S3. EP5. “Stop stressing about weed, man!”
S3. EP5. “Stop stressing about weed, man!” Dr. Jennifer Ross Blank of Drexel University joins Nik and Ben on the podcast for a great conversation about her research into the affects of stress and possible future treatments. (yep… and medical marijuana is showing great potential as a treatment.)...
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S3. EP4. “The civilized world solved gun violence, but can America become civilized?”
S3. EP4. “The civilized world solved gun violence, but can America become civilized?” In this episode the Nelsons discuss America’s gun illness and how frustratingly simple it would be to cure it… if we could find the collective intellectual and moral honesty to do it. Throw in the possible...
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S3. EP3. “We are the evolution of our ancestors… and boy are they pissed!”
S3. EP3. “We are the evolution of our ancestors… and boy are they pissed!” Nik and Ben talk masculinity, gender and human behavior in the context of growing up in South West Florida and our ancestor’s legendary temperaments. It’s a discussion not a lecture and they’re still trying to figure it…
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S3. EP2. “Why did they even make that movie?”
S3. EP2. “Why did they even make that movie?” Your hosts Ben and Nik (plus special guest Neil Nelson, the twin brother of Nik) play their favorite movie game… “Love, shrug or walk the fuck out” and then discuss the socio-economic inequality of our justice system. Hang on to your butts, for…
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S3. EP1. “Do Freemasons control the world?”
S3. EP1. “Do Freemasons control the world?” Does Big brother put Fluoride in the water?? Are you friggin’ serious? Nik and Ben debunk that crap and also cover genealogy, the future o the human species, gender in competitive spirts, and the benefits of peaceful coexistence. (Oh yeah, and the woman...
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S2. EP15. “Pass the stuffing and some Critical Race Theory!”
S2 Episode 15: “Pass the stuffing and some Critical Race Theory!” The Never Go Full Nelson Season Finale is slap full of Nelson’s as Neil Nelson and Megan Nelson Caroll join their dad Ben and brother Nick for what is a typical Nelson family Thanksgiving discussion. Everything from kind of, pretty...
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S2. EP14. “I’m not a friggin’ Hobbit so mind your own business Siri!”
S2 Episode 14: “I’m not a friggin’ Hobbit so mind your own business Siri!” Nick and Ben discuss some people’s strange… nah, stupid disbelief in reality (like flat earthers, climate change deniers and anti-vaxers) in this wide ranging conversation that also covers their families Scandinavian to...
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S2. EP13. “Brain Salad Surgery”?
S2 Episode 13: “Brain Salad Surgery?Neuropsychologist Dr. Robyn Cohen joins Nick and Ben for a journey into the center of the human mind as they explore the possible roots of why it’s so politically weird and polarized right now. Cognitive dissonance, motivational reasoning and the neurocognitive...
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S2. EP12. “Look at my head!”
S2. EP12. “Look at my head!” (The stranger things addition) Nik and Ben first tee up Florida’s Governor the “Boy Blunder” for causing so many Floridians to catch COVID and die, then move on to even stranger things like noises in the night, why so many of Ben’s friends are lawyers, flying…
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S2. EP11 “What’s the inseam on that meatstick?” (AKA The Nelson Family Special)
S2. EP11 “What’s the inseam on that meat-stick?” (AKA The Nelson Family Special). What do you get with a room (3 generations) of Nelson’s? A hilarious and sometimes thoughtful episode about how to deal with people who cut lines, Occam’s Razor, Cheezy Puffs, why husbands eat their wives damned...
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S2 EP10. “Warning! This podcast has content.”
S2. EP10: “Warning! This podcast has content.” Nik and Ben have a horrifyingly open, candid, free funny, self deprecating discussion regarding Censorship, Cancel Culture ( yes… again), some dope that ran a drill in his peehole, Cultural Appropriation, Pushing buttons, Triggering, Warning labels,...
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S2 EP9. “Are you gargling with gravel!?”
S2 EP9: “Are you gargling with gravel!?” Producer, musician, master audio engineer, and “sound guy” Preston Hardwick joins Nik and Ben for a far ranging and hilarious conversation about how music connects their family’s, the history of indigenous Native Americans, Swedens political system, and…
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S2 EP8. “The train of progress is leaving and you’re not on it pal.”
S2 EP8: “The train of progress is leaving and you’re not on it pal.” The boys are back from a short vacation and get right to work with a plan to bring peace to the Middle East that’s at LEAST as good as all the other ones! Yep. Ben and Nik go Full Nelson on this strange world we live in, where...
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S2 EP7 “Someday, all of this friggin’ baggage will be yours!”
Season 2 Episode 7: “Someday, all of this friggin’ baggage will be yours!” Megan Nelson-Carroll joins Nik and Ben on this fun filled trip to the podcast therapist, where the three discuss how “Dad Ben” has managed to infect/hand down all kinds of quirky genetic gifts to his kids. Writers block,...
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S2 EP6. “Besides Matt Gaetz’s face, what’s the most disturbing thing you’ve seen on TV lately?”
Season 2 Episode 6: “Besides Matt Gaetz’s face, what’s the most disturbing thing you’ve seen on TV lately?” On this episode, the Nelsons welcome professional writer, traveler, food lover and unapologetic Deadhead Mark Krzos to the NGFN Podcast world as he shares his views on “What the hell…
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S2 EP5. “Not everyone can be a manager at McDonald’s, and you’re not Denzel Washington of this movie pal!”
S2 EP5. “Not everyone can be a manager at McDonald’s, and you’re not Denzel Washington of this movie pal!” As Nik prepares to take his family on vacation, he and Ben talk about how tough it is to pierce a corporate bureaucracy, and to dispose of possible blood borne pathogens. (ummm… unrelated...
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S2 EP4. “Wait… we should probably record this!”
Season 2 Episode 4: “Wait… we should probably record this!” Nik and Ben’s guest on this important episode is producer and content artist “The Tenth House”/ Deem Jackson. The guys discuss racism, growing up with anxiety and how to keep up with positive change without looking like a complete turd....
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A “Boomer” dad and his “Gen X” son talk about damn near EVERYTHING and the challenges of their shared family behavioral traits
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