Episodes

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Nov. 30, 2023

Episode 323: Covidcast

Henry has covid on this episode of Zero Credit(s), so we apologize in advance for any of the times he coughs that we didn’t edit out. Also, his brain is in a weird space, so please bear with him, John. Water cooler talk and Fast and Furious news abounds! Right here on the show you clicked on.
Nov. 24, 2023

Supplemental Reading: The Fast and the Furious (1954)

What if we told you that the first Fast and Furious movie was not the first Fast and Furious movie, but an even older entry in the franchise, not only exists, but haunts the very electromagnetic spectrum waves that inhabit our internet? Well it’s true, buddy, and buckle up, cause this is a wild and crazy ride of 1950’s values. Directed and starring John Ireland, this movie is…something. Let’s explore it together, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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Nov. 17, 2023

Episode 322: Ratsgiving

Seasons greetings! The rats are upon us all and the ZC boys are here to ring in good tidings (for the rats). We’ve got the Mouse, the Rat, the Animatronic Rat, the other Mouse, etc., all in one tidy episode for you right here on Zero Credit(s).
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Nov. 10, 2023

Episode 321: Mucinex Christmas

We’re back! After a month long hiatus (wait…what are all these uploads…), we are back to discuss some crazy goings on. New, weird speakers of houses. Crazy side effects of TikTok. And an almost-to-the-end Zeit-bingo update from John. All of that and a little more, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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Nov. 3, 2023

Episode 320: John Kills a Copy of Himself with a Plumber’s Wrench

The end of the Frightentimes is sadly here at last / But we do not take our feet off the fearful gas / Spider-Man’s Holes, Elon Musk, and more / Frightful topics and scares galore / Await you in this, our last spooky episode / So don’t hesitate, click play, enjoy the show! /
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Oct. 27, 2023

Episode 319: Double Double Trouble Trouble “Ship O’Theseus”

The Frightentimes continue as we dive deep into a cave to find…ourselves? Doubles are inherently frightening and we discuss why that is in a true return to form for the old days of the show. That and a ton of horror reccs, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 318: Patchgrimage “Return to the Patch”

The Frightentimes continues with some very fun facts about where all pumpkins come from (AND WHERE WE MUST ALL RETURN). We also discuss our favorite horror movies! All right here, on Zero Credit(s) Frightentimes 2023.
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Oct. 12, 2023

Episode 317: Flying Raccoon Suit aka Honkin’ on That Thing

The Zero Credit(s) boys sit down with members of Flying Raccoon Suit who just signed with Bad Time Records for their latest album Moonflower dropping 11/3. Come listen to various chats about their latest songs you haven’t heard yet in preparation of their new single reveal tomorrow (10/13). Right here on Zero Credit(s)!
316
Oct. 6, 2023

Episode 316: A Wednesday That Will Live in Information

Recorded on a special day, the Zero Credit(s) boys gear up for the test of the national emergency services by giving updates to some previously covered stories. Yes, Henry just wants to talk about Taylor Swift, but as it turns out, so does everyone else – who is the more unhinged? It’s up for you to decide on this perfectly normal episode of Zero Credit(s).
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Sept. 29, 2023

Episode 315: Taylor Swift Saves Football (Ft. Jeff)

The failing football industry can rest easy tonight, as the goddess and patron saint of capital and monetization is here to save it. Taylor Swift attended a football game. This is news. This is such news that we brought on the Zero Credit(s) resident Xpert to talk about it. That and more, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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Sept. 22, 2023

Episode 314: The Resident ZCPC Xpert (Ft. Jeff)

John’s across the pond, but thankfully Jeff is back once again to update us about everything X related. That’s right, the resident Zero Credit(s) Podcast Xpert is here to save the day. What lessons does he have in store for us? Let’s find out, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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Sept. 15, 2023

Episode 313: Striking at the Time Pyramid

We’ve got strike updates (strikedates) for you on this very auspicious day, for it is also the day of celebration for the time pyramid. What does that mean? Find out by listening, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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Sept. 8, 2023

Episode 312: seplip diplasion

Out of the dog days of August summer and right into the dog days of September summer – Zero Credit(s) is cooling off (a little) and jumping right into the action with Burning Man. What is Burning Man and why is relevant to today’s cultural happenings? Find out by listening to this very episode of Zero Credit(s).
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Sept. 1, 2023

Episode 311: Box Office Birthday Boy

One of the Zero Credit(s) boys is celebrating a birthday, much to the other’s chagrin. Also, Rest in Peace Bob Barker. We’ve got some box office chats and discussions of the silicon valley city of tomorrow, all right here on the last episode recorded in August. May the upcoming months be much cooler.
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Aug. 25, 2023

Episode 310: Mama Mi-oving On

In a surprise nice weather weak (read: it was under 100 degrees for one day), the boys meet to discuss: the retirement of Mario-voice Charles Martinet, a new special drink that John is All About(TM), and the legal ramifications of non-human authors. We’ve got all that and more right here on Zero Credit(s).
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Aug. 18, 2023

Episode 309: Blind Sided by Spaghett

It’s another hot one, but this time it’s cause we have so much hot, hot content to cover. The Blind Side, Michael Burry, a weird drink that John goes in depth about for some reason – we’ve got it all PLUS a 2023 bingo card update, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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Aug. 11, 2023

Episode 308: Dancing with the Starsification of the American Mind

The heat rises this week and the ZC boys’ brains are a’cookin’. The title makes this episode sound way more elegant and sophisticated than it really is.
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Aug. 4, 2023

Episode 307: It’s August 1st

The heat is on, but not much else is – so what are the Zero Credit(s) boys to do? Hmm. This is a tough one. It’s 105 degrees. John has AI woes. It’s 105 degrees. Light bulbs have been banned. It’s 105 degrees and it’s August 1st. That and more, right here on Zero Credit(s).
July 28, 2023

Supplemental Reading: Barbie (2023)

Finally, two white guys in their 30s weigh in on Greta Gerwig’s Barbie (2023). We know you’ve been clamoring for our thoughts and here they are. We tried to not talk about Ken too much (and failed) while also tackling the larger themes the film explores. Also we only saw the movie once before recording this. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers for: Barbie (2023). Music: Aqua – Barbie Girl (SNES Version) Meme Music
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July 21, 2023

Episode 306: Zero Credit(s) Goes on Strike

Writing show notes unfortunately would break the picket rules. So would doing episode art. So instead, enjoy these random words: SAG-AFTRA, WGA, STRIKE, PICKET, MOVIES, TELEVISION, TIKTOK, NPC MOMENT, ETC.
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July 14, 2023

Episode 305: The Death of the Internet

The Internet as it was, is no more. Barbenheimer completed their research, resulting in a new social media bomb, one capable of destroying 1000s of Twitters. Or something like that. Barbie and Oppenheimer are just around the corner, but until then it’s Twitter vs Meta, Elon vs the Zuck. All that and more, right here on Zero Credit(s).
June 30, 2023

Less Than Zero 9: You Couldn’t Pay Me

It’s a solo Henry venture this week – get ready for an OceanGate wrap up, Elon vs Zuckerberg, and a full Choose Your Own Adventure game. All that and less, right here on Zero Credit(s). Music: Underclocked – Underclocked Remix Eric Skiff ericskiff.com/music
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June 23, 2023

Episode 304: $250k Under the Sea

This episode has aged poorly, but it happened so it’s still going up. Orcas attacking yachts. CEOs cutting corners. More things I can’t remember, all right here on Zero Credit(s).
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June 16, 2023

Episode 303: Fall of Reddit

It’s the heat of the summer, and instead of laying low in the shade, Reddit’s setting everything on fire to make some more money. Henry and John explore what’s happening with Reddit and an exciting new independent media venture, all right here on Zero Credit(s).