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So, we heard from several dozen of you (okay, just one of you, several dozen times) that the individual recaps were just too difficult to listen to. Because of this, we got together to record our own thoughts summarizing a HUGELY successful weekend with the greatest nerds on earth. Back to normal next time, but for now, enjoy our thoughts as we bookend our best annual event. -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #podernfamily #RICC2025 #ComicCon #ricomiccon  www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

Our RI Comic-Con recaps come to a close with one of the finest interviews we've done, renowned cartoonist, known nationwide for bringing the world "Sour Grapes," Mr. Tim Jones. We spent a few minutes discussing his art, the event, and about a million other things. For all the drunken laughs we enjoyed that weekend, these were possibly the most rewarding. (Any connections between Aesop, the miserable flying dog protagonist of the comic, and our own Brad, are purely coincidental.) -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #podernfamily #RICC2025 #ComicCon #ricomiccon #sourgrapes #timjones www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

As the Rhode Island Comic-Con weekend drew to a close, we made sure we spoke with connections old and new. None of them older or cooler than our long-time friend (and housemate) Cedric from the Official True Story Bro Podcast. That show might be on a bit of a hiatus, but that didn't stop Temu Omar Epps from getting things done. -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #podernfamily #RICC2025 #ComicCon #ricomiccon #officialtsb www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

We meet a lot of kids at Comic-Con, which is to be expected. But when Sophie arrived at our table, we had no idea what was about to happen. This dedicated cosplayer is also likely to win big at life, as evidenced here, where she shamed four middle-aged idiots with sheer intelligence. -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #podernfamily #RICC2025 #ComicCon #ricomiccon www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

The guys may not have many friends outside of Comic-Con, but they usually manage to make a few good ones within the walls. Some of you may remember our buddies at clothing and art designer Ghost Toad... well, they were back, in force. Listen and buy their stuff! -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #podernfamily #RICC2025 #ComicCon #ricomiccon #ghosttoad #tonypetrarca www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

As you can imagine, RI Comic-Con is full of colorful characters. But now and then, we meet someone who just GETS IT. Which is why we had such a good time hanging out with Abel and her father. For those of you wondering why there are two spellings of the name, just listen and see for yourself.  -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #podernfamily #RICC2025 #ComicCon #ricomiccon www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

RI Comic-Con is always a blast. But it's even better when longtime friends stop by. Since we don't actually have any friends, we're grateful that Chuck and Brad from the Funbearable podcast pinch hit instead. -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #podernfamily #RICC2025 #ComicCon #ricomiccon #funbearable #chuckandbradpodcast www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

For every good RICC cosplay, there's 1,000 bad ones. This year, the bar was raised, thanks to a dedicated "Neverending Story" fan costume and puppet show that blew our jaded minds. They still killed that horse, though... -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #podernfamily #RICC2025 #ComicCon #ricomiccon www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

Normally, the guys are the drunkest people at Rhode Island Comic-Con. New friends DeAndre and Elijah would have said, "hold my beer" but they were too busy drinking it. Challenge accepted. -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #podernfamily #RICC2025 #ComicCon #ricomiccon www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

Every Comic-Con, the guys have a few new friends who hang around, waiting for the right moment to jump on the mic. NO ONE ever waited as long (and as patiently) as new buddy Arturo, a man so prepared for NTS, that he brought his own chair. Yes, really.  -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #podernfamily #RICC2025 #ComicCon #ricomiccon www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

The annual RI Comic-Con recaps are back. This round, we meet Brandon and Thaddeus. And the one that sounds like a Thaddeus is actually Brandon. I know, we were surprised too. -- #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #podernfamily #RICC2025 #ComicCon #ricomiccon www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com  

The guys are back in their happy place -- mere feet from a bar, surrounded by nerd girls in spandex. That's right, the annual RI Comic-Con recaps are back. Over the next several days, you'll enjoy short bursts of creativity, a lot of cross-talk, and Craig openly weeping about Casper Van Dien. Let's get started. -- #ghosttoad #tonypetrarca #comedypodcast #humorpodcast #funnypodcast #darkhumor #podernfamily #RICC2025 #ComicCon #ricomiccon www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com  

Just one week before Rhode Island Comic-Con, the guys are all here, joined by two of the four NTS wives. But having Rae and Keia on mic didn't stop them from making all the jokes they normally would anyway. Like an old school throwback, this one is light on theme and heavy on laughs you wouldn't share with YOUR significant other.  -- #comedypodcast #RIcomedy #podernfamily #RIcomiccon www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

It's that time of year again. Instead of crapping all over other horror stories, the guys come up with some original material for a change. Four unique tales, some longer than others, in what has become one of the show's best traditions.  -- #comedypodcast #RIcomedy #podernfamily #horrorstories #scarystories #ghoststories www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

This week, the guys close out Halloween movie review season by breaking down "Spookies," a 1980s film Matt chose solely for its name and the potential for nudity. As it turns out, it was neither spooky nor naked, just terrible. But,, then again, isn't that what drives these guys in the first place? -- #comedypodcast #RIcomedy #podernfamily #spookies #1980shorror #tubi #nudity #nonudes www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

This week, the guys keep the Halloween flow going by asking Matt's better half (and horror movie expert) Keia to sit in for a comprehensive review of "Rat Man." If there was ever a reason to install Tubi on your TV, well, this isn't it. Come hear why.  -- #comedypodcast #RIcomedy #podernfamily #ratman #rat-man #italianhorror #1980shorror #tubi www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

Halloween movie month continues in fine style when the guys discuss the finer points of "Humanoids from the Deep" by the legendary Roger Corman. Oh sure, there are other topics at hand, but when there's a perfect blend of full-frontal nudity, Native American mysticism, and sexually assertive salmon, that owns the conversation.  -- #comedypodcast #RIcomedy #podernfamily #rogercorman #1980shorror #tubi #humanoidsfromthedeep www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

It's Halloween season! And around here, that only means one thing -- those horror movie reviews the guys do every month? Now they're doing them every week. First up for Halloween '25? Dave, Craig, and Matt cover the legendary "Basket Case" from 1982. There will be drama. There will be emotion. Just not here.  -- #comedypodcast #RIcomedy #podernfamily #basketcase #1980shorror #tubi www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

In the summer of 2017, a few friends got together after realizing their weekend conversations were worth recording. Eight years, 399 episodes, and a few new faces later, here we are. For the 400th time, the guys gathered to shed a few beams of foul-mouthed, off-color light in a world that could use a little more nonsense. Maybe those faces have changed. Maybe the format has shifted. But the intention has never been clearer. Put down your news apps and learn how to laugh again.  -- #comedypodcast #RIcomedy #podernfamily #NTS400 #400episodes www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com

Three of the four guys on NTS have sons either approaching puberty, in puberty, or teaching a masterclass in puberty. So that explains the title. But this week, they also cover bad nerd conventions, Rhode Island weiners, butt sniffers, and Dave's burgeoning insurance sales career. One episode to go before 400... and there's zero indication it's even happening. -- #comedypodcast #RIcomedy #podernfamily www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com