Episodes
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Gears of War Saved My Life
Uncle Sam is coming for Dean. Zack is adding a splash of galactic geek to his home decor. And the boys review a few decades worth of the video games that shaped their lives. From bringing Zack into the 21st century, to pulling Dean from the icy clutches of the Grim Reaper, digital gaming has made…
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What Kind of Websites Are We Talking About?
Pulled out from the scrapheap, the Machine is up and running once again! Zack and Dean revive the podcast on a questionable "guys weekend" to Savannah, Georgia. Zack tees off on some horrific fangirl opinions. And what if fictional characters had OnlyFans? Who are you subscribing to? Lola Bunny?...
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Tin Foil Hats
Zack and Dean dig deep into conspiracy theories of all kinds, from the "faked moon landing" to the mind-blowing claims of QAnon.
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The Machine in Quarantine
Zack and Dean dive into the hysteria of the Corona Virus fallout. Toilet paper hoarders, Tom Hanks conspiracy theories, and whacky politics. Grab a beer or two and enjoy the show. What else do you have to do??
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DC Not-So United
Zack and Dean have some hot movie recommendations. The McDonald's Secret Menu has its secrets blown. And what is happening to DC Comics?!
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Rudolph the Differently Abled Reindeer
Zack and Dean celebrate the season by sharing some of their favorite holiday movies. Then they dissect a Christmas classic, effectively ruining everyone's childhood. Merry Holidays!
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Super Hero Draft Day
Zack and Dean kick off Season 3 by each drafting five comic book characters to compromise their battle royal dream team. Draft along with the boys while enjoying a Dunkin' Donuts beer.
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Naruto 5k for ET
Zack and Dean lay out their top secret, highly confidential plans for invading Area 51.
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Season Two
Zack and Dean go toe to toe in a beer taste-off while discussing TV second season hits and misses.
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Happy Anniversary!
The Machine has made one complete orbit around the sun, and so the celebration ensues! Zack and Dean recount a year of excellence in podding, honoring their humble beginnings, while ushering in a new chapter of world dominance.
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Nice Erotic Robotic Dinosaurs in Space
It's a veritable grabbag of topics this episode, as the boys answer your questions and later discuss the new Wopper and E3.
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Zack and Dean Graduate!
It’s graduation season, and Zack and Dean are celebrating in true Machine form: good beers, good bros, and snorting hot Doritos off mortarboards.
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Z vs D: The Wesley Willis Files
Dean puts Zack on trial for high crimes. The Machine answers deep philosophical questions from listeners. Native Sports apparel gets a shoutout. And Zack and Dean hand out awards for the greatest cinematic fights of all time.
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Zack and Dean Turn 21
Zack and Dean recall their most memorable alcohol-fueled adventures.
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Stress Relief
It's Mancard Monday and we’re watchin’ the Office to relieve some stress.
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St. Paddy’s Day Shenanigans
Happy St. Patty’s Day! Grab a Guinness and your favorite shillelagh and join us for some Irish fun.
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Adlibs and the Adventures of Scroteman
Zack and Dean write and produce the greatest films ever conceived with a random actor, setting, occupation, and genre. It’s madlibs, movie style.
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The Presidential Smackdown!
Asian fusion quisine is on the menu. But more importantly, the inaugural Presidential Smackdown Tournament is kicked off on the the first episode of 2019!
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Zack and Dean Worldwide!
Zack and Dean get a new theme song, and some potentially newer theme songs. Zack goes hip hop. Boston Mark stops by the Machine. And Dean gives a lesson in weird-ass world traditions.
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Stan Lee, We Hardly Knew Ye
It’s a Stan Lee celebration! Marvel banter and epic poems abound!
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The Millennial Smackdown
Zack and Dean have a battle of the ages. Literally.
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Halloween Spooktacular
Recorded on a Friday. The 13th episode. Chilling tales creep out from the dungeons of the Machine. Be wary.
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Zack and Dean SAT’s
The shoe is on the other foot! Zack throws down a nerd exam, and Dean must rise to the occasion. Will Dean make the grade, or will he be grounded for a week?! Play along to beat the geek.
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What’s his name?!
Zack and Dean have a miserable time slogging through the worst game we’ve ever concocted. Play at home and there’s no doubt you’ll win!
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Zack and Dean: Fully Loaded
It’s a very special episode inside the Machine. In this, the tenth episode, (aka Z&D X, The X, or The Diez), your humble hosts speak with a special guest - writer, director, musician, and man, Jared Barel of Loaded Barrel Studios!
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The Future, Now!
Zack and Dean give you the inside scoop on the Fall movie and video game releases we’re most excited about. Also, a quick game of “Know Your Nerd” takes a turn for a rough Monday Morning.
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The Great Nerd Robbery
Zack and Dean discuss the “N” word: nerd. Many have adopted the word, but few have earned it. We’ll find out if Zack can earn the title in this episode.
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Real or Fake: Nirvana Naruto
Zack and Dean wade into the murky waters of the “Real or Fake” realm. Dean attempts to slip some fake anime titles past Zack, while our hero Zack fends off Dean with some imaginary 90’s bands.
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Zack and Dean: Player 2 Begin
Zack and Dean play high stakes arcade trivia. Loser drinks a lethal concoction of liquor and bitter defeat. Play along at home or at work!
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Amateur Parenting Hour
Raising the next generation of nerds is hard work. Zack an Dean try to figure out what it will take to make their daughters the next Pokémon champions.
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Zack and Dean: Origins
Zack and Dean reveal the origin stories to their nerd identities. From paper puppet wars to prom tuxedo nightmares, the hosts of the Machine have earned their geeky stripes.
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Real or Fake: Licensed Products
Zack and Dean each step into the machine with a list of promotional products. The game: determine if the product is real or fake. The stakes, loser takes a Four Hourseman of the Apocalypse shot.
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Zack and Dean 2: Electric Boogaloo
Zack and Dean share their “best” plots for sequels to famous movies. Some are trash. Some have potential. A few have already been stolen by James Cameron.
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The Avengers All Died!
Zack and Dean discuss Avengers: Infinity War and toss out some theories as to where the franchise is going. Also, Bert Kreischer is our spirit animal.
About this show
Zack and Dean hold court in the Geek Machine, discussing all things nerdy, geeky, and possibly dweeby.
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