FDI Cast

By Jamie Noguchi, Brandon Chalmers

What's FDI Cast about?

Hosts Brandon and Jamie workshop terrible ideas until they become slightly less terrible. From movies to comics to music to food, the FDI Cast throws a wide net across multiple aspects of popular culture.

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FDI Cast episodes:

05.31.2024
Contemplating a Format Change
After an extremely random deep dive into the thickness of guitar picks, we discuss a format change for the summer. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
05.17.2024
Treat Your Mother Right
Welcome to our Mother's Day special! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
05.03.2024
Are You a Deadpool Guy?
Let's talk about Deadpool! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
04.19.2024
Bring Back Bravestarr
Finally! An episode where we don't talk about wrestling. Also, it's about time Bravestarr get the live action treatment! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
04.12.2024
That Time We Went to a Professional Wrestler's Wedding
For the first time in a very long time, the FDIC goes on an away mission to sunny Connecticut for a whimsical wedding in a freaking aquarium! We also review Wrestlemania weekend in our not-at-all-wrestling-related podcast. Part of the Hard Noc...
03.08.2024
That Time Brandon Bought Virgil an Orange Julius
We remember wrestling superstar Virgil. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
03.01.2024
WNOC's Morning Zoo With Jam and Brando
We wax nostalgic about the 90s not so golden age of talk radio. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
02.16.2024
Soft Ground Wrestling Uganda Asks, is Ground Soft? Then Can Suplex Mans!
On our non-wrestling podcast, we again talk about wrestling! This time, we gush over Soft Ground Wrestling Uganda. You have to check them out!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSp2BEMNDxewTo3zXRoHT_g Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
02.02.2024
The Road to Bayleymania Begins | Watching Royal Rumble With People Who've Never Watched Wrestling
We review 2024's WWE Royal Rumble where we discover that the best way to enjoy Rumble is with people who've never watched wrestling before! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
01.12.2024
Finally, the Rock Has Come Back to FDIC
Welcome to our first cast of 2024! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
12.22.2023
Eyes Up, Guardian
Our last cast of 2023! Brandon catches up with the goings ons in Destiny 2 after years of not shooting the mans. Plus, a holiday bonus at the end of the cast! "Chili Cheese Dog for Santa" is out now!https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jamienoguchi/chili-cheese-dog-for-santahttps://jamienoguchi.bandcamp.com/track/chili-cheese-dog-for-santa Part of...
12.08.2023
Hot Pot for Piggies
Jamie discovers the secret to moist pork at an all-you-can-eat restaurant and could Brandon be dusting off his Mida Multitool to rejoin his friends in the final days of Destiny 2? Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up...
12.01.2023
Thanksgiving Hacks
We talk about our Thanksgiving hacks for having a relaxing time during this typically stressful holiday. But first, we return to the antics of Pepsi Phil because a lot has happened in our week off. Part of the Hard Noc Media...
11.17.2023
Live Action Gargoyles Could be Good Actually
This might clock in as the longest cold opening before hitting our intro in podcast history! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
11.10.2023
MEDIUM RARE
It's another food filled episode as we talk about steak and chili! And also laugh at idiots. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
11.03.2023
To BE the Podcast, you gotta BEAT the Podcast
The only podcast returns with a follow up on Pepsi fill and the return of the Problematic Boi Rick Flair. Woo. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
10.13.2023
We Watch Ahsoka For the Plot
Brandon attempts to explain the intricacies of the plot for the latest Star Wars live action show, Ahsoka, to someone who never watched Rebels. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
09.22.2023
Apple, Mother Would Like a Word
Can we spend an entire podcast talking smack about Apple? Tune in to find out! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
09.15.2023
BEST IN THE WORLD
On our completely not wrestling related podcast, today we talk about nothing but wrestling and goings on with one CM Punk. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
09.01.2023
Maryland Style Crab Feast Tutorial
We pay tribute to Windham Rotunda and Terry Funk before unveiling the secret to surviving a Maryland crab feast. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
08.25.2023
In a ’Rona World, Would You Get on a Cruise?
In a 'Rona World, Would You Get on a Cruise? Only the deepest questions on today's cast including 'rona filled cruises and escalating the WGA/SAGAFTRA strike. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
07.28.2023
The First and Only Fast X Review
Long delayed, we finally review the latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. So fasTEN your seat-belts and prep that NOS because we're heading to Rome! Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
06.02.2023
The Secret to Eating the Most Korean BBQ
Today we reveal our patent pending, rigorously peer researched, highly effective method for stuffing the most meat into your face the next time you go out for Korean BBQ. Not sponsored by Iron Age but we should be! Part of the...
05.19.2023
The Rock for President?
Welcome to Rock Bottom, the first and only podcast dedicated to the life and times of Great One, the Brahma Bull, the People's Champ, Samoan Thor himself, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! I can't believe it but we did a whole...
05.04.2023
This Hand of Mine is Burning Red! It’s Telling Me THIS IS THE WAY!
Our last catch up episode of Star Wars goodness! This week, we talk about Mandalorian Season 3. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
04.27.2023
No One is Listening
Most of this is just us gushing about Andor, but we do spend some time making fun of Tucker Carlson. Eff that guy. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
04.21.2023
If You Make a Mammoth Meatball, You Have to Eat the Mammoth Meatball
That's it. That's the episode. Let us eat the damn meatball! At some point we start calling it a mastodon meatball, but you get the idea.Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/Hit us up at [email protected]
02.24.2023
The Trial of Sisyphus
Does it feel like everything is falling apart, like you're constantly pushing a boulder up hill and life just kicks it down again? That's basically what this episode is about. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at...
02.18.2023
How Many Classified Documents to YOU Have?
We ask the age old question, "What classified documents would you take home with you if you had access to all of the documents?" Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
01.27.2023
Girl Bossing into 2023
Brandon's beloved makes a HUGE decision and we catch up with what we've been geeking on. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
01.12.2023
No Chance, That’s What You Got
No Chance, That's What You Got 2023 is fresh out of the oven and already it's shaping up to be a doozy of a year! Stephanie is out, Vince is back, and so are we! Part of the Hard Noc Media network!...
12.22.2022
FDI Cast 162 – Black Adam, Who is This For?
In our final cast of 2022, we review the shift of the balance of power in the DC Cinematic Universe, Black Adam. It sure is a movie. Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Hit us up at [email protected]
12.15.2022
FDI Cast 161 – The NOC Blood Feud
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Whether we like it or not, we've stepped into a blood feud with the boss's podcast! It's on! Not really. Keith holds all the cards. Hit us up at [email protected]
12.08.2022
FDI Cast 160 – Return of the King
FDI Cast 160 – Return of the King Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Unlike other podcasts on the network, we're here with another episode! It's a short one this week as Brandon recounts his triumphant return to the ring...
11.30.2022
FDI Cast 159 – All You Need is a Hyundai Accent
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Brandon unleashes his fully armed and operational rant against billionaires and we recount our Turkey Murder Day adventures. Hit us up at [email protected]
11.10.2022
FDI Cast 158 – Tie the Knot, Tie, Tie the Knot
FDI Cast 158 – Tie the Knot, Tie, Tie the Knot Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Brandon and Jamie have a surprise encounter at a wedding neither of them knew the other was invited to. Hit us up at [email protected]
10.27.2022
FDI Cast 157 – I Want My, I Want My, I Want My RGB
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Jamie discovers the joys of repairing an AOI cooling system and Brandon dips a toe into talk therapy. And look, someone bothered to make their own thumbnails intead of relying on Keith! Hit us...
10.21.2022
FDI Cast 156 – Keith, You Have to Plan Something for the NOC 20th!
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Seriously, that’s a huge milestone in the content creation game! Let’s have a party or at least get some dim sum! Hit us up at [email protected]
10.06.2022
FDI Cast 155 – All Drinks Must Be Delivered With A Rocket Pop
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Brandon checks in and recounts his adventures in the OC. Hit us up at [email protected]
09.22.2022
FDI Cast 154 – SPX: Mofongo Your Own Way
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ We report in with our homework for our Yacht Rock project, and Jamie recounts his Small Press Expo food adventures! Hit us up at [email protected]
09.14.2022
FDI Cast 153 – It’s Tuesday, Lemon
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Technically, it’s Wednesday, but we record Tuesday. We continue our plans for our yacht rock band and Brando has things to say. Hit us up at [email protected]
09.08.2022
FDI Cast 152 – Is it a “Work?”
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Brandon breaks down the latest wrestling mess because we love good bit of wrasslin’ drama. Hit us up at [email protected]
09.01.2022
FDI Cast 151 – It’s Meatball Burger Time
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ We share our easy to remember, go-to recipes. And possibly start a new project. Hit us up at [email protected]
08.12.2022
FDI Cast 150 – We Have to Prey Just to Make it Today
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ We spend a lot of time just gushing about Prey and coming up with some other scenarios we want to see a Predator face. Hit us up at [email protected]
07.29.2022
FDI Cast 149 – Can We Make DC Cinematic Universe Superman Interesting?
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Word on the street is that the heads of DC’s Cinematic Universe don’t know what to do with Superman. Can we figure something out? Hit us up at [email protected]
07.16.2022
FDI Cast 148 – The Metallicast!
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ It’s all Metallica, all the time! We talk about how we first got into Metallica, our “Desert Island Disks,” and what we consider the best Metallica song. Tell us how wrong we are...
07.01.2022
FDI Cast 147 – Obi-Wan Spoiler Cast
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ Spoilers abound! We go episode by episode and do our big series review of Obi-Wan. Hit us up at [email protected]
06.24.2022
FDI Cast 146 – Storytime With the FDIC
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ This week we debut and probably end a new segment, Storytime with the FDIC. If you would like to follow along, get your own copy of “Brandon Spots His Sign” by Sheletta Brundidge...
06.16.2022
FDI Cast 145 – Brandon Spots His Sign
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ It’s another random episode filled with AI, Star Wars, and Brandon! Hit us up at [email protected]
06.04.2022
FDI Cast 144 – Do it for your mother
Part of the Hard Noc Media network! https://thenerdsofcolor.org/support-the-nerds-of-color/blm/ This is very random catch up episode. But also, we don’t need any more Avatar movies. Hit us up at [email protected]

What's FDI Cast about?

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FDI Cast episodes:

Contemplating a Format Change

Treat Your Mother Right

Are You a Deadpool Guy?

Bring Back Bravestarr

That Time We Went to a Professional Wrestler's Wedding

That Time Brandon Bought Virgil an Orange Julius

WNOC's Morning Zoo With Jam and Brando

Soft Ground Wrestling Uganda Asks, is Ground Soft? Then Can Suplex Mans!

The Road to Bayleymania Begins | Watching Royal Rumble With People Who've Never Watched Wrestling

Finally, the Rock Has Come Back to FDIC

Eyes Up, Guardian

Hot Pot for Piggies

Thanksgiving Hacks

Live Action Gargoyles Could be Good Actually

MEDIUM RARE

To BE the Podcast, you gotta BEAT the Podcast

We Watch Ahsoka For the Plot

Apple, Mother Would Like a Word

BEST IN THE WORLD

Maryland Style Crab Feast Tutorial

In a ’Rona World, Would You Get on a Cruise?

The First and Only Fast X Review

The Secret to Eating the Most Korean BBQ

The Rock for President?

This Hand of Mine is Burning Red! It’s Telling Me THIS IS THE WAY!

No One is Listening

If You Make a Mammoth Meatball, You Have to Eat the Mammoth Meatball

The Trial of Sisyphus

How Many Classified Documents to YOU Have?

Girl Bossing into 2023

No Chance, That’s What You Got

FDI Cast 162 – Black Adam, Who is This For?

FDI Cast 161 – The NOC Blood Feud

FDI Cast 160 – Return of the King

FDI Cast 159 – All You Need is a Hyundai Accent

FDI Cast 158 – Tie the Knot, Tie, Tie the Knot

FDI Cast 157 – I Want My, I Want My, I Want My RGB

FDI Cast 156 – Keith, You Have to Plan Something for the NOC 20th!

FDI Cast 155 – All Drinks Must Be Delivered With A Rocket Pop

FDI Cast 154 – SPX: Mofongo Your Own Way

FDI Cast 153 – It’s Tuesday, Lemon

FDI Cast 152 – Is it a “Work?”

FDI Cast 151 – It’s Meatball Burger Time

FDI Cast 150 – We Have to Prey Just to Make it Today

FDI Cast 149 – Can We Make DC Cinematic Universe Superman Interesting?

FDI Cast 148 – The Metallicast!

FDI Cast 147 – Obi-Wan Spoiler Cast

FDI Cast 146 – Storytime With the FDIC

FDI Cast 145 – Brandon Spots His Sign

FDI Cast 144 – Do it for your mother