The Odd Nerd Podcast Starring Thaddeous Shade
Welcome to The Odd Nerd Podcast, starring Thaddeous Shade — where real takes meet pop culture and nothing is off-limits. Each week, Thaddeous dives into TV, movies, sports, news, and real life with raw humor, bold opinions, and an unmatched vibe.
From breaking down blockbuster moments to giving unfiltered takes on trending topics, and chopping it up with wild, unforgettable guests, this is where nerd culture meets real-world energy. It’s smart, funny, honest, and always entertaining.
Tap in to laugh, think, and stay tapped into what’s moving the culture — because trends may change, but being Odd is forever.
Episodes
94 episodes
13 Minutes Of Your Life
In This Episode Of The Odd Nerd, Thaddeous Shade Breaks Down How 13 Minutes On The Super Bowl Stage Turned Into A Full Cultural Moment. From Bad Bunny’s Halftime Performance And The Celebrities On The Field, To The Internet Running Wit...
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Episode 95
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51:39
A Wedding In Detroit
In this episode of The Odd Nerd Podcast, Thaddeous Shade spirals a little — talking about flying to Detroit for an upcoming wedding, midlife thoughts, buying a scooter from some old ladies, and breaking down how to really flip your social me...
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Episode 94
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54:38
What We Carry, What We Cut Off
in this episode of The Odd Nerd Podcast, Thaddeous Shade reflects on growth, protecting your peace in heavy times, managing negative energy, and closes with a culture dive into rappers who crossed over into movies.<...
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Episode 93
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56:44
How Snickers, Aldi, And Smart Glasses Explain My Life
This first episode is pure Odd Nerd energy. Thaddeous reflects on losing 40 pounds through fasting, the way he used to eat as a kid, and how a simple Aldi run turns into a story about two brothers, cigarettes, and the creation of Trader Joe’s. ...
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Episode 92
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54:34
The Boo App Ain’t What I Thought 😭 | Horror Lists, Scottsdale Chaos & Welcome to Derry Talk
What started as me downloading an app I thought was for movie lovers turned into a wild trip through Boo’s dating algorithms, Halloween weekend chaos in Scottsdale, and a breakdown of horror’s greatest hits — from The Exorcist...
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Episode 91
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1:02:06
Im Going To a Wedding
Trying to be a regular human is wild out here 😅 — in this episode, I talk about going to my first wedding at my big age, why I’m lowkey nervous to hit my first pumpkin patch, and how I grew up thinking it wasn’t “cool” to be into ...
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Episode 90
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52:54
New York Comic Con ( Im Sad 😢 )
This week I get real about my almost-New York Comic Con trip — what went down, what didn’t, and how wild it got before it even started. Then we slide into my fantasy football team (and the heartbreak that comes with it), followe...
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Episode 89
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58:07
Wait… We Need More Kids to Survive?
This episode is wild from the jump. I’m talking population collapse, Elon’s Mars escape plan, traffic that’s basically a full-time job, and why Love Island has my old ass hooked like I’m in the villa.We break down the facts:
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Episode 88
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51:45
Why Your Feed Ain’t Real — And She Might Not Be Either
In this episode, I break down how social media is lowkey gaslighting you—feeding you bots, bias, and beef just to keep you scrolling. And yeah… I get into why chasing someone who’s clearly not into you is a one-way trip to Delusional-ville. ...
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Episode 87
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59:19
I’m addicted to my phone
Thaddeus Shade opens up about his five-year vegan journey—how it started as a bet, why people still don’t believe him, and the real benefits he’s seen. He gets candid about phone addiction and the burnout that comes with always being online for...
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Episode 86
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54:08
The Art of IG Growth: Hand-to-Hand Combat
Have you ever tried to grow your social media following legitimately without resorting to bots or buying fake followers? I'm dropping some real knowledge today with my "hand-to-hand combat" method for Instagram growth – a simple strategy that i...
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Episode 85
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55:09
Breaking Into My Own Car
In a world where everyone’s quick to blast their opinions online, Thaddeous Shade keeps it real, unpacking the wild ride that is 2025. From the rise of keyboard warriors to the fallout of viral negativity, he breaks down how social media can ei...
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Episode 85
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49:35
Nostalgic Freedom: Finding Joy in Comic-Con
Remember that feeling of escaping into comic books and Saturday morning cartoons as a kid? Comic-Con is the adult version of that same magic — a place where imagination takes center stage and your inner child can roam free without judgment....
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Episode 84
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57:24
The Steph Curry Effect: Basketball's Ultimate F5 Tornado
Thaddeus Shade is back fresh off the Warriors’ escape from Rikers — aka a brutal 7-game brawl with the Rockets — and now it’s war in the West.In this episode:Why that Rockets series was prison bal...
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Episode 83
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29:27
Pressure, Passion, Playoffs: My Warriors + MCU Breakdown
Ever been so locked into a playoff game that even your soul was sweating? That’s exactly what Warriors vs. Rockets Game 4 delivered. Jimmy “Buckets” Butler turned cold-blooded, Draymond danced through foul trouble, and Steve Kerr pulled a Hack-...
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Episode 82
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1:00:42
Border Patrol Held Me Up on My Rocky Point Trip
In this episode, I share the hilarious and frustrating story of how Border Patrol held me up on the way to Rocky Point, Mexico. From passport drama to unexpected checkpoints, hear how a simple Mexico trip with friends tur...
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1:02:57
New Mic. New Energy. Same Shade
After a little time off, Thaddeous Shade is back behind the mic—no guests, no filters. In this short reintroduction, he lays out what to expect from Seasonable Clout going forward: real life talk, film + TV deep dives, sports takes, an...
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Episode 80
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14:58
Solar Eclipse in the Sky 😅 I’m Caffeine High
SOLO BABY I’m back solo episode and i get to chuggin coffee ☕️ and letting lose about being pulled up on and asked for money I talked about Bill Nye the sience guy is still schooling 30 years later and maaaaaan i get to in zone about so many th...
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Episode 79
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1:03:26
Interview W Personal Trainer NA
Sat down with my friend, my Brooklyn buddy NA, who is a former lyricist turned Personal Trainer, and who is fantastic at both. We talked about his journey into becoming a personal trainer. He also told me there is more to a personal trainer tha...
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Episode 78
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1:37:34
PT2: Davion GQ Jones Owner of 11:11 NightClub
Friend of the show, Davion Gq Jones, stops by for part 2, and we don't disappoint. With friends Craig Visions and DJ Freshmaker in the building too, the laughs and the questions don't stop. We talk more about his love life, his relationship wit...
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Episode 77
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1:04:15
DJ FRESHMAKER: ENTREPRENEUR/COMMUNITY CONNECTOR
DJ Freshmaker (ENTREPRENEUR/COMMUNITY CONNECTOR) and Thadd talk about the visit that Food Critic Keith Lee had to Phoenix, Arizona, and the effect it had on the city. We also dive into how Fresh became a Community Connector, his love for music,...
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Episode 76
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1:07:47
Carly Sparks Owner of Sparks Esthetics
We're not all about the hustle though; there's fun to be had when we dabble in Albuquerque's vibrant dining scene and whimsically debate our ideal celebrity shopping companions at Target. So whether you're a skincare enthusiast or an aspiring...
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Episode 75
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1:05:35
Sasha's Tale of Style and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Ever stare at the clothing racks and wonder what magic brews behind the curtains of a boutique? Sasha, the vibrant force behind Vibe Boutique, joins me, Thaddeous Shade, to stitch together a narrative of passion, fashion, and the leap from a dr...
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Episode 74
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1:17:08
PT1: Davion GQ Jones Owner of 11:11 NightClub Share Episode Stats
Strap in as we escort you through the neon-lit corridors of club promotion, where Davion shares the evolution of his career from flyer handouts to owning the marquee. Listen as he recounts the adrenaline-pumping throngs at Mist and the strategi...
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Episode 73
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1:16:06
Dressing for Influence with Samantha Lopez
Join the conversation as I, Thaddeous Shade, sit down with the dynamic force that is Samantha Lopez, the innovative mind behind Samantha's Kloset. Samantha spills the beans on her invigorating morning rituals and why she's giving Starbucks the ...
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Episode 72
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