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A NEW weekly podcast from Richard & Reid - YOU pick the topic, but WE pick how we handle it.

Hosted by Richard Eden and Reid Vanier from the popular and multi-award-winning Doctor DC Podcast and Ghostfacers, YOU WANTED THIS is a bold new experiment in audience interaction. Powered by their loyal fanbase on the dedicated subreddit, You Wanted This makes the audience the producer by accepting any ep... more

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It's 'Ceptember, where we can either acCEPT the premise of the show or make an exCEPTion and do something else!

This week, EXCEPT won and we ditch talking Lestat and Anne Rice vampirism to answer YOUR relationship questions!

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It's 'Ceptember, where we can either acCEPT the premise of the show or make an exCEPTion and do something else!

This week, ACCEPT won and we discuss Early Internet Videos, as voted on by you!

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This week, we're joined by good friends and fellow Sonar Network podcasters Niall and Dain from the F*ck Buddies podcast to talk about the society of insidious evil losers known as the Manosphere.

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This week, it's a real self-obsessed kind of topic, as we put ourselves on trail for our crimes during the eight year run of The Doctor DC Podcast.

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Recent Guests

Juice Boxx
Drag queen extraordinaire and guest on the episode
Canada's Drag Race contestant, drag performer
Episode: Drag (w/ Juice Boxx)
Craig Baird
Host of the Canadian History Ehx Podcast
Episode: Canadian History (w/ Canadian History Ehx)
Matthew Poulter
Professor with a focus on anime and kaiju culture
Episode: Godzilla (w/ Matthew Poulter)
Kyle Clark
Comedian and podcaster, known for his work on various comedy podcasts.
Host of This Rad Podcast and Everything is Scary Podcast
Episode: Issue #496 - “The Producer Richard Podcast” (w/ Kyle Clark)
Michael Mongiardi
Podcaster, podcast producer, and the guy behind the Sonar Podcast Network.
Sonar Podcast Network
Episode: Issue #466 - "Nothing & Nowhere" (w/ Michael Mongiardi)
Josh Gill
Comic enthusiast and guest podcaster
Episode: Issue #465 - "World's End" (w/ Josh Gill)
Nug Nahrgang
Actor and host of the podcast $1 Words
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Episode: Issue #459 - “...and Friends” (w/ Nug Nahrgang)
Nug Nargong
Host of $1 Words
Episode: Issue #458 - "Doctor, Doctor"

Hosts

Richard Eden
Host known for encyclopedic DC knowledge and witty, bantering style; frequently co-hosting across related shows.
Reid Vanier
Co-host with quick wit and deep dives, brings energetic dynamic and audience-cued topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • Fun HR episode

    More fun than insightful but sort of got into homophobia in hockey, and 1/2 watched all episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Throwaway1464749
    United States3 months ago
  • You Wanted This: Brothers in Nerdiness

    Reid and Richard are best friends who can you make you laugh about anything and everything (even when you least expect it) You’ll love Reid as the unapologetic nerd he is a Sherlock-Mind-Palace of fun information, as well as Richard and his witty humour and playful sass. These guys could talk about income taxes and make you laugh until you cry. Give ‘em a listen! You won’t regret it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BatBray
    Canadaa year ago
  • Are we getting more episodes

    Great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harty3169
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • All Star Podcast

    Doc and Richard somehow find a way to make the nerdiest information easily digestible. The humor and running bits keep you coming back for more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaljohn9
    United States2 years ago
  • Perfection. And it was free, Barry…

    If you’re seeking a masterclass in all things DC comics, as well as a podcast you can listen to while shuffling about your everyday menial tasks, welcome to the most underrated goldmine of comics knowledge of all time. I unearthed this podcast about a year ago, and since then, I’ve yet to discover another podcast with the same effortless flow and improvisational genius of the Doc and Producer Richard. The banter is stupid fantastic (heinously crass at times, but, y’know, all in good fun) and eve... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Major Flying Impulse Major
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Long-running riffs and trivia make episodes highly entertaining.
Hosts are funny and knowledgeable about comics and pop culture.
Chemistry between Richard and Reid makes complex topics approachable.
Audience-driven topics via subreddit feel inclusive and engaging.

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Cults
Q: But I was like, this must be a big part of Canadian history.
You know? I don't know about that. But, but yeah, I mean, basically, it was like his paranoia and all this stuff.
Cults
Q: Have you ever like or have you been aware of an actual cult before beyond just like not the internet, but like in your community in real life?
No, not really. I mean, the closest I get is like people that get like to into like musical theater.
Guy Gardner (w/ You Wanted Ms.)
Q: Why does Guy Gardner have that infamous bowl cut?
It was a deliberate mockery by the artist Joe Staten to make him look ridiculous next to handsome heroes.
Guy Gardner (w/ You Wanted Ms.)
Q: Did Guy Gardner marry Ice?
No, they never really worked it out, and Ice has died and come back to life multiple times.
Issue #481 - “The 12 Episodes of DocMas VIII: Part 6"
Q: How powerful is Dr. Polaris?
There’s inconsistency in his powers, often underpowered compared to similar characters like Magneto, leading to uncertainty regarding his true strength.

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Listeners likely tune in for a witty, binge-friendly mix of nerd culture, pop culture history, and playful deep-dives driven by audience topics. Episodes span comics (DC/Marvel), literature, film history, and quirky cultural phenomena, always filtered through rapid-fire banter, humor, and accessible analysis. The format is audience-driven, with a strong Canadian host dynamic, and a recurring penchant for long-running riffs, trivia, and thoughtful takes wrapped in lighthearted jokes. This combination seems to attract listeners who enjoy nerdy discussions made approachable, plus rapport-rich host chemistry that makes complex topics feel like casual conversations.

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