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Nick the Rat Radio

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A paranoid cartoon rat that plays music on a paranormal podcast. Also takes calls! 1-917-719-5923

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Latest Episodes

Episode 549

This week's episode of Nick the Rat Radio opens heavy — a rough week of sickness, a dead microphone, and the loss of podcasting legend John C. Dvorak. Nick shares tributes from Adam Curry and Chris Wilson, takes emotional calls from lon... more

Episode 548

Nick the Rat is back, rambling through a chaotic Wednesday night filled with Magic: The Gathering gripes (including that disappointing Star Trek set), second-degree burn updates from an overzealous solo session, and passionate pitches f... more

Episode 547

Nick the Rat crawls up from the Brooklyn sewers with a grab-bag of end-times energy — mourning the collapse of his favorite podcast, ranting about the video game industry's layoff apocalypse, and reviewing (poorly) a $22 pack of pens fr... more

Episode 546

Nick the Rat is back with a second-degree burn on his paw, a burnt-out voice, and zero filter as he dives into a wild grab bag of underground news. This episode kicks off with a chaotic urgent care story, then spirals into the shocking ... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Adamala
Synthetic biologist featured in a Bigfoot Assault tale
Episode: Syphilis Sewer Secrets
Mystery Man
Narrative radio persona on the Dark Sewer Network
Dark Sewer Network
Episode: Plasma Nexus
Jane Hanoi
Voice of the Dark Sewer News Network
Dark Sewer News Network
Episode: EPISODE 528 : Sheep Food
Music is Medicine
Caller sharing a UFO experience story
Episode: EPISODE 515 : WIP IT
John Brennan
Actor, musician, songwriter, and production manager
Troma Entertainment
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

Hosts

Nick the Rat
Host of Nick the Rat Radio; prominent on-air personality with a theater-of-the-mind style and satirical framing of tech, conspiracy, and paranormal topics.
Jane Hanoi
Host/anchor for Dark Sewer News Network segments; provides satirical news voice and paranormal journalism framing within episodes.

Reviews

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

    Podchaser
    5
    ProHuman
    2 years ago
  • 3:33 excellent

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

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

    420 love from the uk

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sickside1981
    United Kingdom5 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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High-energy, chaotic format with sharp humor and bold topics.
Production value and host charisma drive engagement; audience chatter fuels episodes.
Listeners appreciate boundary-pushing satire and cameo guests but some topics feel dense or chaotic at times.

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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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Listeners tune in for a chaotic, late-night style show that blends satire, conspiracy theories, and paranormal topics with irreverent humor and fan interaction. The host leads long-form riffs on technology, politics, and fringe science, frequently interjecting with calls, musical bits, and mock news segments. Guests skew toward paranormal journalism and satirical reporting, while recurring characters and segments keep a surreal, theater-of-the-m mind energy. The show's standout traits include a distinctive persona, rapid shifts in topic, and a preference for provocative, boundary-pushing humor that feels like a late-night variety hour for curious, tech-nerd audiences.

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2. Mystery Man
3. Jane Hanoi
4. Music is Medicine
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6. Rube Kev
7. Andrew Lawrence

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