Knockout Nerds

Setoiyo helms this episode with a breakdown of "Sugar" Ray Leonard and Thomas "Motor City Cobra" "The Hitman" Hearns. Watch Darryl learn all about this legendary boxing match, with hot takes about driving and what it's like to be a Drake fan. This episode is the pound for pound best!

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Darryl's at the helm this week; informing Setoiyo about the Fallout franchise. Learn about the alternate history that has grown from RPG to Prime and Beyond! Plus hot takes about looksmaxxing and being an admin to the Legion of Doom. Long Live Sheiky, Baby!

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Setoiyo returns to the helm with a deep dive into the origins and impact of the “Great White Hope,” tracing how the term started in boxing and why Gerry Cooney’s story still hits with so much weight. It’s part cultural unpacking, part tribute, and fully Knockout Nerds energy.

Plus we've got some HOT takes on what makes someone the perfect friend and how to show your man you believe in him. It’s history, humor, and heart in one round.

Step into the ring with us.

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Darryl’s steering the ship this week with a deep dive into the wild, yeasty world of alcohol. Whether it’s beer, wine, or the hard stuff, it all starts with microscopic magic.

Setoiyo’s along for the ride with hot takes on what it really means to be an eater, while Darryl tries to convince the world to be good for goodness’ sake (a big ask, but he’s trying).

It’s science, silliness, fermentation, and philosophy, served with a wink.

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Setoiyo is at the helm this week with the story of the fight trilogy between Sugar Ray Leonard and The Hands of Stone Roberto Durán. We round out the episode with hot takes on googling everything and Pugh FTW!

Darryl is running things this week with Setoiyo's introduction to speedrunning. Learn all about this subsection of gaming that is far more popular and far better for the world than you think it is. Plus we've got hot takes on AI and the comment section.

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The Knockout Nerds are officially on video, where Setoiyo walks us through the iconic 1966 championship bout between Muhammad Ali and Cleveland “Big Cat” Williams, a masterclass in footwork, finesse, and pure Ali disrespect. Darryl jumps in with hot takes on the incoming auntie‑music revolution (brace yourself), plus some unexpectedly poignant parenting wisdom to round things out. We’re thrilled to be recording from Anga Studios and even more excited to invite you to watch the chaos unfold on our YouTube channel, now active! Tap in, tune in, and finally look at us for a change.

The Knockout Nerds are back with a nerdy dive into the world of e-cigarettes. Darryl has researched everything you need to know about those fat clouds, how they're different from your standard cowboy killers, and what you need to look out for on your next rip. Setoiyo also has strong feelings. Plus hot takes on high-value 50/50 alpha entertainment and what a comedy career really needs. Smoke 'em if you got 'em, this episode is sweet and smooth like Peach Ice.

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The Knockout nerds are back! After touching some snow covered grass, Setoiyo is back at the helm to break down the 2025 clash between Anthony Joshua's dazzling career and Jake Paul's very different trajectory out of Cleveland. Darryl and Setoiyo also give you some hot takes on who really has good genes, pro-social gym behavior and the finer art of mens grooming.

Perfect for fans of boxing, MMA, and podcasts that don't pull punches. Happy 2026!!

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Darryl’s in the driver’s seat this week, sliding into the slick, strange saga of Teflon. From miracle coating to chemical panic: it’s non-stick science meets existential dread. Setoiyo’s along for the ride, questioning everything from cookware safety to cardio logic. We're also serving a side of hot takes on hiking culture and political hope in the wake of the latest Blue Wave.It’s chemistry, commentary, and chaos, wrapped in a pan that refuses to hold onto anything. Just read the instructions before washing, please!

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