The Macademia Nuts
We’re media academics who chat about pop culture, media industries, news, and pretty much all things media
Podcasting since 2022 • 90 episodes
The Macademia Nuts
Latest Episodes
Episode 0089: Buffering Jake Paul and Hot Frosty
Like the rest of the world, the Nuts may or may not have seen some or none of the recent boxing match featuring Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. They delve into the challenges of streaming events and the metrics used to gauge audience engagement. The ...
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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55:57
Episode 0088: Yellowstone, Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, and other streaming disasters
The Nuts are fully prepared to watch the upcoming Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, and they wonder what this means for the streaming industry and how it affects viewer experiences. The conversation also touches on gaming achievements, family dyn...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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1:00:23
Episode 0087: Lying to your children and national elections
Lindsey lied to her children about attending the Eras tour. So the Nuts delve into the rising costs of entertainment, particularly Disney trips, and reflect on the success of an esports championship. The conversation also touches on youth...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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59:05
Episode 0086: Vegetarianism, Halloween, and fraudulent loans
The Nuts engage in a lively discussion about college football, including the new playoff structure and its implications. They also share their thoughts on Halloween movies, particularly the classic 'Beetlejuice,' and reminisce about animated se...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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1:08:39
Episode 0085: Lindsey attempts to watch all the scary movies
Lindsey is watching scary movies, and David has opinions. All of the Nuts have opinions about Halloween costumes, with much reflecting on childhood memories and current trends. Lindsey and Alec have cute kids in cute Halloween costumes. As alwa...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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1:04:08