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April 10, 2025 59 mins
WELCOME TO HOW TO NERD: INTO THE NERDVERSE: WHERE FANDOM KNOWS NO BOUNDS

In this hilarious episode of How To Nerd: Into the Nerdverse, Khleo Thomas  @KhleoThomasTV   is joined by comedians Willie Macc  @williemacc   and Danny Plom  @plomsplums   better known as the "Afro Noodles,"  @afronoodlespod   to debate the best buddy duos in entertainment! From iconic pairs like Will & Carlton, Shrek & Donkey, and Buzz & Woody, to anime rivalries like Goku & Vegeta vs Naruto & Sasuke, this episode covers it all.

🔥 Episode Highlights Include:

Willie & Danny reveal their unlikely friendship origin story
"Men in Black" compared to "Rush Hour": Which duo had better chemistry?
The viral "Jun Tao" revelation from Rush Hour
Surprising picks for best fictional best friends (Sailor Moon, Mojo Jojo, and more!)

Who would survive a horror movie: Willie or Danny?

😂 Don't miss their hilarious takes on buddy comedies, anime debates, and weird internet facts.

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HOST
Khleo Thomas @khleothomastv https://www.instagram.com/khleothomas

GUESTS
Willie Macc https://www.instagram.com/williemacc
Danny Plom https://www.instagram.com/plomsplums
AfroNoodles https://www.instagram.com/afronoodles/

How To Nerd -  https://direct.me/howtonerd

Producer: Hippie Goals  @HippieGoals    https://links.hippiegoals.com

00:00 - Intro & Afro Noodles (Willie Macc & Danny Plom) Introduction
01:13 - Willie & Danny’s Friendship Origin Story
03:10 - Picking Fictional Best Friends
05:43 - Khleo Chooses Sailor Moon as His Best Friend
06:20 - Buddy Duos in Pop Culture: Why They Work
07:37 - Men in Black Duo Discussion
10:16 - Comparing "Rush Hour" & "Men in Black"
13:01 - Ranking the "Rush Hour" Movies
16:16 - "Rush Hour" Jun Tao Revelation
18:44 - Why Audiences Love Buddy Duos
20:58 - Willie & Danny’s Cultural Learning Moments
23:27 - Celebrity Duos Who Should Star Together
27:22 - Bad Boys Original Casting Shocker
28:07 - Duo Battle: Will & Carlton vs. Martin & Tommy
29:13 - Woody & Buzz vs. Donkey & Shrek
30:54 - Mike & Marcus (Bad Boys) vs. Carter & Lee (Rush Hour)
32:00 - Timon & Pumbaa vs. Mike & Sully
32:37 - Frodo & Sam vs. Kirk & Spock
34:18 - Shawn & Gus (Psych) vs. Charles & Jake
35:22 - John Wick & Dog vs. Chuck & Wilson
35:52 - Bert & Ernie vs. SpongeBob & Patrick
37:20 - Ash & Pikachu vs. Hiccup & Toothless
38:05 - Favorite Pokémon Picks
38:28 - Sam & Dean (Supernatural) vs. Mulder & Scully (X-Files)
39:14 - Goku & Vegeta vs. Naruto & Sasuke Debate
45:45 - Zero & Stanley (Holes) vs. Harry & Ron (Harry Potter)
48:05 - “Who’s Most Likely To...” Game Begins
48:28 - Who’s Most Likely to Get into Trouble?
49:56 - Who’s Most Likely to Ditch for a Love Interest?
51:55 - Who Has the Cooler Catchphrase?
52:57 - Who’s Most Likely to Become a Superv
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