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NOW YOU MADE IT AWKWARD Ep178: "Download Syndrome"

This week we are Chadless, but we will endure. Except for Jefe who is very sleepy. Tyler asks us what simple things make us irrationally angry? He doesn't seem to appreciate country music. However it does bring up an event that took place over the weekend: The Trucktard Invasion! The bane of Shoky's existence. They came. They made noise. They got arrested. 
Real talk: when is modifying your vehicle too much? And what automotive style makes you irrationally mad? "A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms" finally wrapped it's first season. We were both very pleased with the latest installment in the "Game of Thrones" universe. These show-runners KNOW what fans want to see. 
Unlike Star Trek. We mentioned "Starfleet Academy" last week, but now they have celebrated the first openly gay Klingon character. Leaving Trekkies to wonder: WHY? Beyond that the show insists on having diversity for diversity's sake. And not 35th century diversity. 21st century diversity. There are characters that are austic, including a hologram. People who need glasses and hearing aids. Despite medical technology advancing far beyond any disability. A once great television series, that carried the ideas of human greatness and idealism, now reduced to pushing the woke Hollywood agenda. No matter how bad the outcome. 
Mike finally messaged us about the movement to make Alberta it's own independent republic. Who knew the Canadians couldn't get along good enough to even keep their country together? 
Speaking of countries in turmoil: Mexico finds itself under attack from a cartel, following the killing of a El Mencho. Mexican national guard members were killed in retaliation, civilians attacked, businesses burned and much more violence carried out. It seems that the world is going through major changes as people stand up against corruption and tyranny. 
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NOW YOU MADE IT AWKWARD Ep177: "Bucket of Doorknobs"

This week we have sad news as we discuss the incident that led to this show permanently boycotting Copperhead Brewery. We were already on a temporary boycott due to the no dogs policy. But after this experience we have decided that we will no longer give them our business or promote them.
Chado, the Vinyl Daddy, comes in late, but just in time to answer your questions! Corrine asks which of us is the most certifiable? Who has the weirdest habits. The strangest food addictions. Who is our craziest friend and why? And finally wonders about our worst days at work ever. Leading to some hefty stories from each of us. Though Shoky's story had to remain on Patreon!
Shaun ask us if we have an internal soundtrack as we go through life? Mike  ⁨@TheComicReliefCrusader⁩  asks us to discuss Albert pushing for separation from the rest of Canada. We don't actually know anything about it. So maybe next week he can tell us more.
Shoky does get personal discussing how he doesn't truly know his parent's history. Being a whole generation behind the rest of his family, he never got to know who his parents were before he came along. Do you also have little to no knowledge of your parents life before you were born? Let us know in the comments!
"The Mandalorian and Grogu" trailer dropped, giving us all hope that this upcoming Star Wars movie will do the long running series justice as it tries to wrap up this story in a meaningful way. Within this news, the announcement that Disney plans on retconning "The Last Jedi" sets off Shoky. 
Speaking of Disney, they have sent a Cease and Desist letter to Bytedance, the creators of TikTok, and Seedance 2.0. Apparently they weren't very happy with the AI video creator stealing their characters to make fan movies. And with the technology getting better and better, Disney is probably worried for their own film making future. 
Sad news in the last week and civil rights icon Jesse Jackson passed away from a long battle with PSP and Parkinson's. He lived a long life and died peacefully. Much like actor Robert Duvall who also died a few days after Jesse. We discover how much of his career we didn't even know about. 
And finally, we randomly discuss high school mascots. What are the top 5, and which animal were you? Let us know in the comments or send us a message! 
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N.Y.M.I.A. ON LOCATION RANK 6 TASTE TEST: "Mad Llama Brewing Ep2" - BROWN CHERRY SPECIAL

This week, we have returned to Mad Llama Brewing for the second Rank 6 Taste Test we teased from the last time. Being able to sit down with the people who make the things we are trying has changed our perspective on taste tests.
For those unfamiliar, we are trying 6 different craft beers from Mad Llama and ranking them according to our scores.  @JamesatWar  joins us again, providing questions about the brewing process, choosing what beers to brew, and what even are brown cherries?
We also discuss the new #mastersoftheuniverse trailer. Another 80s cartoon live action movie remake. But with a cast of new faces can Hollywood nostalgia bait us 80s kids into watching this one?
Aarian gets inducted into the Awkward Offenders with another difficult offset dilliberation.
Beers featured in this episode:
Falalallama Winter Warmer
Baltic Llama Porter
Coffee Llama Stout
DA Winter Llama Double IPA
Tripel Llama Belgian style tripel
BRU Llama Hazy New England IPA
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NOW YOU MADE IT AWKWARD Ep176: "4 Years of Awkward"

The Winter Olympics kicked off this week, but the Super Bowl—and its halftime controversies—completely dominated the headlines. We break down the backlash, the Turning Point USA alternative halftime show, and the surprising YouTube live-stream numbers that didn’t match the mainstream narrative. Headliner Kid Rock also had people scratching their heads after opening with “Bawitaba,” then switching songs—and even his name—mid-set to symbolize his personal evolution.
We’re also celebrating four years of the podcast and looking back at all the changes: rotating cohosts, format tweaks, and the move to full video. To mark the milestone, we’re running a little experiment to see who’s actually watching—so if you want the show to grow, likes and comments matter more than you think.
Elsewhere in the episode, Shoky survives his very first root canal and gives a full play-by-play of the experience—from the dread leading up to the appointment to the awkward reality of living with a temporary crown. Eating, talking, and even just existing normally suddenly became a challenge, and it sparked a larger conversation about how many people avoid the dentist entirely until something goes horribly wrong.
Shoky also gets pulled into the local scene as a judge at Frankenboltzzzz’s 5th annual chili cook-off, proving that building relationships in the community can lead to some truly unexpected invitations. From sampling wildly different chili recipes to the strange politics of judging comfort food, the event turned into one of the more bizarre highlights of the week.
Then comes another passionate rant about the direction of Emily in Paris season 5, with Shoky arguing that the finale undid character growth and took the story backwards. That leads into a broader discussion about modern TV writing, forced drama, and why so many shows struggle to stick the landing after a few successful seasons.
Shojy and Jefe jump in with a surprisingly heated debate about the supposed convenience of pre-ordering food. Instead of saving time, they argue it often leads to cold meals, longer waits, and more confusion than just ordering in person. The conversation spirals into the modern obsession with “efficiency” and whether some tech conveniences actually make everyday life worse.
Finally, the crew reacts to Amazon’s announcement that The Grand Tour will return with a younger cast just two years after the original trio signed off. That opens the door to a bigger conversation about whether iconic shows can survive reboots without the personalities that made them famous in the first place—and why history hasn’t been kind to attempts to replace legends like Clarkson, Hammond, and May.
The episode wraps up with a study comparing public opinions on Sydney Sweeney and Sabrina Carpenter, leading to a candid (and chaotic) discussion about attraction, competition, and the very different ways men and women tend to support—or sabotage—each other.
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NOW YOU MADE IT AWKWARD Ep175: "CASTLE GREYSKULL IS ON STOLEN LAND"

This week we break down the new Masters of the Universe trailer and ask the big question: is this live-action He-Man faithful to the original, or loaded with modern changes?
Tyler throws out a very specific question about bathroom schedules, and we debate whether anyone actually has a set “toilet time.”
Shaun gives two updates on his dad as they continue an alternative approach to his cancer treatment. Meanwhile, much of the country froze, but Southeast Texas avoided the worst of the weather.
Shoky borrows Chad’s Bronco to haul equipment, which sparks a discussion about the annoyances of modern vehicles and Shoky’s terrible history with Ford. Are there cars some people just aren’t meant to own?
We also catch up on The Pitt, including a wild on-screen first involving a drained priapism. Chad’s viewing of The Wrecking Crew leads into a deep dive on Jason Momoa’s career, his background, and his frequent collaborations with Dave Bautista.
In entertainment news, Wicked: For Good gets snubbed at the Oscars, the Grammys bring out both classy and controversial moments, and Jelly Roll earns respect for his acceptance speech.
We also talk about Billie Eilish’s political comments and the unexpected backlash that followed.
Plus, a strange turn of events in Minneapolis as local officials shift course and agree to assist federal immigration enforcement.
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NOW YOU MADE IT AWKWARD Ep174: "A Few Pixels Short of Lara Croft"

Jefe and Chad are both missing on this MLK day but we have Other Kevin joining for his first real show! With the 4 year anniversary of the show coming up, Shoky asks if anyone knows the name of the very first episode of NYMIA?
We discuss Shaun's dad's cancer and the alternate treatments he's seeking. Why is it that modern medicine only ever takes a single route? Chemo and Radiation. People are discovering workable methods that don't destroy your body.  But also we ask: "have you ever had just truly rude or dismissive doctors?"
Speaking of dad's in need: Rodney's dad needs assistance. Please donate anything you can to help out this family:https://gofund.me/cef5a4246
We hear Other Kevin's history of moving across the US as a civil engineer. How triangles are your friend and how some people are born to be engineers and some are born to be mechanics. Speaking of, Shoky tells of the struggles in what seemed to be a really simple brake job gone wrong. 
Once again we have to talk Emily in Paris and K POP Demon Hunters, because they are shows that middle aged men shouldn't be interested in, but for some reason they work! 
Another female lead show is on the way. We got the first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series on Amazon. She looks the part...mostly. But given that the show is directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, people are extremely reticent that she won't ruin another great character like she did with James Bond and Indiana Jones. However, Lara is a female fusion of both of those characters. So maybe there is hope! 
Question though: are Lara Croft and Indiana Jones morally gray characters? They do steal things from foreign countries for fame or money.
Speaking of ruining franchises: Kathleen Kennedy is finally leaving Lucasfilm! The internet of Nerds rejoiced as though a great evil had left the galaxy. BUT, does she deserve all the hatred that has come her way the last decade or so? We look over her history in Hollywood and the movies and franchises she was a part of. 
Leading to rehashing the Star Wars sequels for the 19th time, and also pointing out plot holes in Back to the Future. Which one was your favorite movie featuring Marty and Doc Brown?
And finally the chaos in Minnesota is still increasing. Since Other Kevin lived there once he gives a little insight into the area. 
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NOW YOU MADE IT AWKWARD Ep173: "Shoky In Paris"

We are back in 2026 with new look! Chad has a new hat to match the rest of us! Also, new seating positions and lighting. 
Tyler complains about self checkout lines at grocery stores. do you think if we use Self Checkout you should get a discount? Tyler also leads us into a discussion about boneless versus traditional wings. Some of us prefer our nuggets, thank you. 
He also gives a shitty movie recommendation to Jefe. "The Stuff"We have a new #memeoftheweek as well. Make sure you join the discordDo fish have a concept of wet?
Shaun asks us if we can recall the earliest memory of our fathers.
As it turns out, his dad was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
We get caught up on the finale of Stranger Things and the "secret episode" theory that swept the Internet last week. #conformitygate 
And of course we have to discuss everything happening in Minnesota. The city is becoming a war zone as anti-ICE protesters are leading to violence in the streets. 
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NOW YOU MADE IT AWKWARD Ep172: "New Years Eve Sh*t Show 2025"

Its the end of the year and we are all gathered at Chad's house to commiserate and rejoice at the passing of this oh so chaotic year. 
We talk about how we got here. Some of the best and worst things that happened to us. We have a couple guests join us: Candida returns for her yearly check in, and Rodney who is an old friend we are just reconnecting with after many years. 
Candid joins the offender late in the episode as well!
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THE AWKWARD OFFENDERS: ORIGINS

With 2025 coming to a close we inducted the newest member of the Awkward Offenders into the team. But there's probably many of you that don't know who or what The Offenders are. So here is a compilation of who, what, when, where, and why is Offenders. 
SHOKY and JEFE- Episode 108: https://youtu.be/7i8CwD49j24
ENYOL (affiliate)-Episode 110: https://youtu.be/c6ZTYrZkvmI
SHAUN-Episode 111: https://youtu.be/71NF0CojF8Y
CHAD-Episode 127: https://youtu.be/9KdymN7S3EU
LOUIE-Episode 134: https://youtu.be/XSIp2kMOQBg
DANTE-Episode 137: https://youtu.be/aedB2hEgiNE
JORDAN-RANK 6 Elvis Cocktails: https://youtu.be/SJUnM8574g4
CHARLIE and BRAD-Episode 151 Part 1: https://youtu.be/yc9bPcw29BM
JAMES and STEPHEN:RANK 6 ON LACATION AT MAD LLAMA BREWING: https://youtu.be/DV3zE36MQ1s
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NOW YOU MADE IT AWKWARD Ep171: "Jiggle Figits and Tactical Furniture"

This week we wrap up 2025 with our End of Year Top 10 lists! But before that we go over Best and Worst gifts we have received from significant others in our lives. Followed by Shaun gifting each of us something he personally picked out for us. If you know Shaun, that can easily be a trap for something HE finds hilarious. That's how you know he loves you.
And since the Shokys watched "A Christmas Story" and "Red One" this year, we also list off our favorite Christmas movies. Home Alone, The Grinch, White Christmas, etc. What are yours? Let us know in the comments!
Then we get to our Top 10(ish) lists:WORST TV SHOWSBEST TV SHOWSWORST MOVIESBEST MOVIESFAVORITE THINGS OF 2025
Email us your lists now that 2025 is over! 
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