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Nerd Rage: The Great Debates!

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Every week on Nerd Rage: The Great Debates, your moderator, Marc Abrigo, challenges the funniest stand-up comics, podcasters, and even pro-wrestlers to take sides and square off to settle some of geekdom’s hottest (and often times, weirdest) debates: how many muscle cars does Vin Diesel need to beat Captain America? Is Steven Universe a better frontman than Super Mario? And just what the hell will a lightsaber accomplish in the world of the Matrix? All will be settled -- are you ready to rage?

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Every week on Nerd Rage: The Great Debates, your moderator, Marc Abrigo, challenges the funniest stand-up comics, podcasters, and even pro-wrestlers to take sides and square off to settle some of geekdom’s hottest (and often times, weirdest) debates: how many muscle cars does Vin Diesel need to beat Captain America? Is Steven Universe a better frontman than Super Mario? And just what the hell will a lightsaber accomplish in the world of the Matrix? All will be settled -- are you ready to rage?

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Episodes

Live At Sketchfest 2023

2/27/2023
We've returned (if only briefly) to treat you with our final live show for SF Sketchfest 2023. Recorded live at Pianofight in early February, we brought together the O.G. Komedio crew for one final fight. No matter who loses the real winner, as always, is you. So sit back, get comfy, and prepare yourself for one final rage. Hosted By Marc Abrigo Special Guests Stephen Ku, Tirumari Jothi, Wonder Dave, Kristee Ono Recorded and Edited By Will Scovill Produced by Komedio Comedy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:11:37

The Last Rage

2/28/2022
Hosted by Marc Abrigo and Tittymari Jothi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:35:49

Nerd Rage Roundtable: Strong Female Characters

12/20/2021
In our last release of 2022, Marc continues digging into the treasure chest for more of that sweet Nerd Rage content. Recorded earlier this year, this very special unreleased episode of Nerd Rage sees Kristee Ono, Nazelah Jamison, and Becca Henry discussing the idea of "strong female characters" in a very insightful roundtable discourse, free of Abrigo's stupid-ass puns and adversarial debate. Enjoy, and get ready to HAVE CIVIL CONVERSATION! Produced by Komedio Comedy Tickets for the last Nerd Rage Live at SF Sketchfest 2022 can be found HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:09:24

Nerd Rage Flashback: Best Christmas Gift Tournament!

12/13/2021
Our most fervid listeners have spoken, and your favorite holiday-themed Nerd Rage episode was a hilariously wholesome show about our favorite Christmas gifts! Relive Jason LeRoy's story of receiving a Barbara Streisand box set, Kristee Ono's childhood encounter with reindeer tracks, and Mike "My Two Zads" Manfrin's absolutely inane anecdote about meat. The holidays are coming, so get ready to CELEBRATE! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: RJ Equality Ingram, Kristee Ono, Mike Manfrin, and Jason LeRoy Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:45:10

[KOMEDIO BONUS] The "Fast Fangs" Table Read

12/6/2021
We've literally talked about it for years, and today, we've finally made it public: Stephen Ku's epic screenplay about street racing vampires he may or may not have written in a drunken stupor -- "Fast Fangs." Recorded during the pandemic with some of your favorite Nerd Rage debaters/hosts, this was literally everyone's first time reading it together, and BOY, DOES IT SHOW. Start your engines, read along HERE, and get ready to RAGE! Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:43:31

It's-a Me-ow: Garfield vs. Super Mario!

11/29/2021
In the ultimate battle of fat, cartoony mascots soon to be voiced by Chris Pratt, this episode pulls out all the stops to discuss our favorite lazy orange cat, Garfield, and our favorite turtle-killing plumber, Super Mario. Will Garfield send Mario packing to Abu Dhabi, or will Mario send Garfield down a pipe of defeat? Whatever your feelings on Chris Pratt, always be ready to RAGE! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Stephen Ku, Dan West, Jacob Rubin, Tittymari Jothi, and Alexandria Love Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:43:50

Bird Rage II: Thanksgiving!

11/22/2021
Yep. To celebrate Thanksgiving, we did "Bird Rage" again. And we r-egret everything. Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Stephen Ku, Alexandria Love, Jacob Rubin, Antaisha McClary, and Tittymari Jothi Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:49:36

Nerd Rage Flashback: Episode One!!!1

11/15/2021
A scheduling snafu actually has us recording our next batch of shows next week ("My bad, y'all!" - Marc), but in getting everything sorted on the road to our series finale, we found ourselves walking down memory lane and stumbled upon the very FIRST episode of Nerd Rage: The Great Debates -- The "Fast & The Furious" franchise vs. the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Recorded in August of 2017, listen to cringe-ass Marc try to sound like a competent host through this chaotic pilot, featuring some of your Nerd Rage faves as lil' podcast babies! Witness the start of our very own "family" and get ready to RAGE! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Dom Gelin, Stephen Ku, Erik Krasner, and Wonder Dave! Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:49:30

[KOMEDIO PREVIEW] "Avatardy: The Late Airbenders S1E1 - Super Inuit Bros."

11/8/2021
Hey, nerds! The show's taking a week off to prep for one of our last (if not the last) Zoom shows before the end of the year. That said, Marc Abrigo and Will Scovill have greenlit this very special preview of Marc's newest project -- "Avatardy: The Late Airbenders," where he and co-host John De Guzman delve into "Avatar: The Last Airbender" for the first time so they can finally understand memes from the cool kids. We'll be back to the regular show next week, but please enjoy this sneak peek in the meantime and look out for it when the show officially drops next month! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo & John De Guzman Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:56:31

Wanna Smash?

11/1/2021
We're keeping the chaos train rolling on this double-stuffed episode, as we bring six debaters on to talk about their dream character for the "Super Smash Bros" franchise! From James Bond (with restrictions), to OC's, to siege weapons and shitty pirates, we go from 0-100% real quick. Also, did I mention this episode is a prequel to our last episode? WITNESS THE BIRTH OF TIRU-MEANIE AND GET READY TO RAGE! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Tittymari Jothi, Mike Manfrin, Tim Berteaux, Antaisha McClary, Hayden Greif-Neill, Derek Lipkin, and Stephen Ku Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:02:51

Worst. Costume. Ever?

10/25/2021
Well, here comes another chaotic one, just in time for Halloween. Ever see a Halloween or convention costume so cringe it's burned into your memory forever? Well, on this episode, we talk all that and more -- from bad renditions of Marvel characters, to reckless foliage, to obscure law school references, and... well... the last one (you'll see). Check your candy, kids, 'cause some of them might be filled with RAGE! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Stephen Ku, Becca Henry, Tim Berteaux, Antaisha McClary, Hayden Greif-Neill, and Derek Lipkin Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:03:06

Nerd Rage Presents "What If...?"

10/18/2021
On this Very Special (and casual) episode of Nerd Rage, we get silly, serious, chaotic, and loving -- all in the span of just over an hour. We talk topics we wish we could see, debates we wish we would have covered, and also make a fairly important announcement about the future of the show. Holy crap, are we crying? Or are we just ready to RAGE?! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Stephen Ku, Becca Henry, Tim Berteaux, Imran G, Will Scovill, and Mike Manfrin. Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:04:16

Trap Queen: The Ballad of Becca Henry

10/11/2021
Watch out for swinging paint cans, y'all, 'cause on this episode, Nerd Rage is talking TRAPS! But because it's a Stephen-booked episode, there has to be that Stephen twist, so we're debating conventional traps versus... thirst traps. Whether you're swiping on your phone, or just home alone, always be ready to RAGE! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Stephen Ku, Becca Henry, Tim Berteaux, Imran G, and Mike Manfrin. Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:43:58

Game Theories: The Best Type of Game

10/4/2021
In this episode, some familiar voices get in the Rage Cage to debate their favorite type of game. From tabletop games to card games, and video games to... mind games... we talk history, psychology, and pure ridiculousness like only this show can. Don't hate the player -- hate the RAGE! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Stephen Ku, Mike Manfrin, Tim Berteaux, and Imran G. Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:34:38

It's a Mad (Scientist) World

9/27/2021
Get them bunsen beakers burning and cue up the lightning in the background, as on this episode, we're talking our favorite mad scientists in all of fiction! From Dr. Strangelove to Dexter from "Dexter's Laboratory," and Dr. Light from the Megaman games to... Dr. Pepper. Yeah, that one. Whether you're blinded by science or personal insults, always be ready to RAGE! And check out this game, as mentioned by Chandru! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Dane Fox McGraw, Kristee Ono, Stephen Ku, Tittymari Jothi, and Chandru Vittal Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:39:12

Nerd Rage: LIVE @ GenCon 2021

9/20/2021
Though we couldn't make it to Indianapolis this year, that didn't stop us from hooking up with the world's biggest gaming convention for a third year! Check out this very chaotic live show brought to you by the Zoom gods as we talk the best ways to clear out a party, Mexican stand-offs, and the worst game of Operation you'll ever see. You can take Komedio out of Indy, but you can't take the Indy out of Komedio -- so let's get ready to RAGE! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Kristee Ono, Dan West, Becca Henry, Wonder Dave, Stephen Ku, Evan Atwood, Molly Sanchez, and Tittymari Jothi Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:13:49

The Curious Case of Wilford Brimley

9/13/2021
"Hey, it's THAT guy/girl!" is something we nerds love to say when indulging in our favorite movies, and on this episode, we celebrate our favorite under-the-radar Hollywood stars in this debate over the next Wilford Brimley! We've got Bob Balaban and John Ratzenberger! Michael Pena and James Marsden! Where second fiddle is first-class, always be ready to RAGE! And check out this game, as mentioned by Chandru! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Dane Fox McGraw, Lael Gold, Chandru Vittal, and Dan West! Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:48:29

The Best Of: Stephen Ku

9/6/2021
For the last four years, Stephen Ku has said some truly weird stuff on this show. On this episode, Marc's decided to put together a small collection of it in this inaugural "Best Of" edition. Enjoy! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Stephen Ku Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:28:27

Nerd Rage: LIVE @ SiliCon 2021!

8/30/2021
We don't forget our roots here on the show, as every year, Nerd Rage goes back to where it all started -- Silicon Valley Comic-Con, otherwise known as SiliCon. Tittymari Jothi takes the hosting reins while Marc is moving out of the dorms of Handsome Boy Modeling School, and does a fantastic job in front of a group of even more fantastic people! Mask up in public, cosplay or not, and always be ready to RAGE! Hosted By: Tittymari Jothi Special Guests: Natasha Vinik, Ruben Escobedo, Stephen Ku, Kristee Ono, Cynthia In Public, and Ato Walker Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:43:53

The Loosey-Goosey Show

8/23/2021
After a long day of recording, sometimes the crew likes to unwind and get a little loose. And on this episode, we turn on the mics and invite you in to see what we debate about. Listen to Stephen Ku and Becca Henry talk swords and bows, and Nick Leonard and Kristee Ono have a discussion about Star Trek. Even when it's time to relax, it's still time to RAGE! Hosted By: Marc Abrigo Special Guests: Becca Henry, Stephen Ku, Kristee Ono, and Nick Leonard Produced by Komedio Comedy Find more episodes of Nerd Rage! The Great Debates at NerdRagePodcast.com To stay informed on Komedio live shows and podcasts visit http://Komed.io ✉️ e-Mail us at KomedioComedy@gmail.com (put “Nerd Rage” in the subject line) Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nerdragetgd or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nerdrageTGD for more updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:47:06