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Nick the Rat Radio

Nick the Rat
Halloween
Bigfoot
New York City
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Artificial Intelligence
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Mental Health
Turkey
New York
Dune
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Brooklyn
Monsters
Hollywood
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A paranoid cartoon rat that plays music on a paranormal podcast. Also takes calls! 1-917-719-5923

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes565Founded9 years ago
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Episode 558

Nick the Rat Radio rolls in on the first chilly night of fall with a grab bag of everything: a possible new job clearing background checks, a wild story about a runner who didn't let a mid-race accident slow her down, Toys "R" Us plotti... more

Episode 557

Nick the Rat cracks open a torch seltzer and dives into the week's weirdest science headlines — a full fruit fly brain map with 130,000+ neurons, and researchers implanting human brain organoids into living mice. Between rants about AI,... more

Episode 556

Grab a Dr. Pepper and settle into the sewer for a spooky-season kickoff that goes off the rails fast. Tonight's episode covers a buggy Halloween video game review, a Friday the 13th licensing horror story, Indian recruiter chaos during ... more

Episode 555

Boy's night in the sewer gets weird fast — Nick cracks a high-potency THC seltzer live on air and things go sideways from there. A dermatologist trip turns into a full skin-diagnosis breakdown, a caller talks drones, wind vortexes, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Adamala
Synthetic biologist featured in a Bigfoot Assault tale
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Jane Hanoi
Guest interviewed in a conversational bit, introduced as a notable figure within the episode's narrative.
Episode: RAT LIFE
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Episode: EPISODE 515 : WIP IT
John Brennan
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Episode: EPISODE 513 : John Brennan Interview
Rube Kev
Regular caller known for his humorous takes and insights.
Episode: EPISODE 482 : Runed It
Andrew Lawrence
Music producer known as BIGfoot BEATS
Self-employed
Episode: EPISODE 459 : Andrew Lawrence Interview

Host

Nick the Rat
Host of Nick the Rat Radio; leads segments, introduces guests and callers, drives episode narrative, and performs extended, improvisational monologues with a distinctive, irreverent style.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • what a rat ...rat not bat ... he sooo cooool.

    Podchaser
    5
    ProHuman
    3 years ago
  • 3:33 excellent

    Podcast Addict
    5
    tonydans
    6 years ago
  • Is this Emo Phillip's brother? They way he talks is annoying.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Ksdtoday
    6 years ago
  • Best podcast in the universe

    420 love from the uk

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sickside1981
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Nick the Rat is like Art Bell with a fun twist. The show is always a good time.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    darrenoneill
    6 years ago

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Lovers of late‑night improv and fringe culture will likely feel at home here.
Performance art and production value are consistently high, with a fearless, boundary-pushing vibe.
Humor is edgy and sometimes provocative, but the host keeps a unique, memorable voice.
Audience call‑ins add chaotic energy and a sense of community.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Demon Code
Q: Can AI be considered 'demon-esque' in how it answers questions?
Yes, by comparing AI prompting to ritual communication, where small changes in phrasing yield different outcomes, suggesting a parallel between how demons respond to ritual prompts and how AI models respond to input prompts.
Demon Code
Q: How did Solomon and the Goetia influence Western occultism?
Solomon's legend of commanding demons via a ring and confining them with circles and names laid the foundation for ceremonial magic; later grimoires like the Ars Goetia codified 72 demons with names, powers, and methods, shaping Western occult practices for centuries.
Demon Code
Q: What is the historical origin of demonology?
Demonology begins in ancient Mesopotamia with a structured system of spirits, where diseases and misfortune were attributed to specific demons, long before Christian influences, and later evolved through Greek, Jewish, Islamic, and Hindu traditions into a formal hierarchy of demons.
EPISODE 527 : Brain Drain
Q: What do you think led to the boredom that created mass hysteria in our society?
Boredom is a self-perpetuating, unconscious form of brainwashing created by a world totalitarian government based on money, which leads to dangerous consequences.
EPISODE 513 : John Brennan Interview
Q: How do you feel about AI? Do you hate it? Do you love it?
I have a complicated idea about it because it's, like, okay, no matter what, it's coming. Like, even if you're angry with it, if you hate it, it's here, and it's here to stay, and it's not going away.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nick the Rat Radio

What is Nick the Rat Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A bold, improvised late-night show that blends surreal humor, paranormal themes, and tech-inflected rants. The host delivers free‑form monologues, riffs on conspiracy and fringe science, and weaves in audience calls, mock news segments, and fictional/diverse recurring characters. Episodes often mix pop culture, horror‑tinged storytelling, and sharp one‑liners with long improvised tangents, pushing boundaries with edgy humor and a performative, art‑ahead vibe. A standout is the creator's persona and the value‑for‑value style, which fuels an active community and a distinctive, chaotic energy that keeps listeners returning for the unpredictability and provocative takes.

Listeners are drawn to a carnival of topics: paranormal phenomena, techno... more

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