Episode

Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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49:44
Published: Wed Apr 12 2023
Description

Are you ready to feel the adrenaline of trying out for a school sport? We hope so, because this week we’re rewatching “Tryouts.” Ned goes out for the basketball team despite his height, Cookie breaks gender roles by trying out for the cheer team, and Moze proves that she’s the school’s best athlete. The gang shares some of their most gruesome real-life injury stories and reveal the Nickelodeon stars they’d want to fight in a boxing match. You don’t want to miss this! What is one of Lindsey’s greatest fears in life? How did starring in “Zeke and Luther” get Daniel in the hospital? Why did the Ned’s crew throw things at the cast so often? Tune in now! Follow @NedsDeclassifiedPod on Instagram & Facebook, and @NedsPod on TikTok. Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/NedsPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chapters
Daniel and his co-host exchange greetings and discuss clothing choices.
00:00 - 00:23 (00:23)
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Podcast
Summary

Daniel and his co-host exchange greetings and discuss clothing choices. They briefly discuss Daniel's fear of sweating.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The speaker recalls a time when they were instructed to wear a hazmat suit and the other person wanted to smell the inside of it, but the speaker was not willing to allow it and would have resorted to violence.
00:23 - 02:16 (01:53)
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Personal Anecdote
Summary

The speaker recalls a time when they were instructed to wear a hazmat suit and the other person wanted to smell the inside of it, but the speaker was not willing to allow it and would have resorted to violence.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The flamboyant gay basketball coach sequence in the episode drew attention, as it contrasted his personality with the sport.
02:16 - 04:10 (01:54)
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pop culture
Summary

The flamboyant gay basketball coach sequence in the episode drew attention, as it contrasted his personality with the sport. There is a hint of excitement in the speaker’s tone about Jim J. being spotlighted in the episode.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The NEDs reminisce about getting pelted by volleyballs and the crew throwing them back during their days playing together.
04:10 - 06:01 (01:50)
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Sports
Summary

The NEDs reminisce about getting pelted by volleyballs and the crew throwing them back during their days playing together.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The speaker discusses their experience being on a TV show and how they enjoyed seeing the character of Coconut Head come alive.
06:01 - 09:39 (03:37)
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TV Show
Summary

The speaker discusses their experience being on a TV show and how they enjoyed seeing the character of Coconut Head come alive.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The speaker reminisces about Jim Jay's character from a past project, specifically his bird-like physicality and how it evolved throughout the production.
09:39 - 12:01 (02:22)
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Physicality
Summary

The speaker reminisces about Jim Jay's character from a past project, specifically his bird-like physicality and how it evolved throughout the production. They also recall a conversation about an end zone dance and various versions of it being performed on set.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The hosts discuss the humorous challenges of attempting to perform a backflip as an adult and how it differs from when they were younger.
12:01 - 13:59 (01:57)
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Humor
Summary

The hosts discuss the humorous challenges of attempting to perform a backflip as an adult and how it differs from when they were younger.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
Podcast
Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The speaker discusses their tendency to run to cope with emotional pain and the physical dangers associated with this coping mechanism, specifically the risk of facial injury.
13:59 - 17:40 (03:40)
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Coping Mechanisms
Summary

The speaker discusses their tendency to run to cope with emotional pain and the physical dangers associated with this coping mechanism, specifically the risk of facial injury.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
Podcast
Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The podcast host discusses the embarrassment and ego bruising that can come with taking a fall in front of others, and how some people's egos are too fragile to handle it.
17:40 - 22:10 (04:30)
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Ego, Embarrassment
Summary

The podcast host discusses the embarrassment and ego bruising that can come with taking a fall in front of others, and how some people's egos are too fragile to handle it.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
A person describes their experience with a head injury, including receiving numbing shots and the intense pain they felt.
22:10 - 24:46 (02:36)
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Injury
Summary

A person describes their experience with a head injury, including receiving numbing shots and the intense pain they felt.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
Podcast
Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The speaker discusses their coping mechanism for pain which involves yelling and cursing as a way to let out the pain and feel better.
24:46 - 27:04 (02:17)
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Coping Mechanisms
Summary

The speaker discusses their coping mechanism for pain which involves yelling and cursing as a way to let out the pain and feel better.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The speaker shares a painful experience of getting a splinter in their foot which required seven shots and digging of the foot to remove it.
27:04 - 29:43 (02:39)
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Pain Management
Summary

The speaker shares a painful experience of getting a splinter in their foot which required seven shots and digging of the foot to remove it.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The speaker tells a story about being in a fight, and then discusses his recovery process which involved drinking Pedialyte and eating mashed potatoes.
29:43 - 31:58 (02:14)
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fighting
Summary

The speaker tells a story about being in a fight, and then discusses his recovery process which involved drinking Pedialyte and eating mashed potatoes.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
Podcast
Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
A person shares a story about a girl lunging at them during an afternoon gathering, and their reaction to the situation.
31:58 - 33:53 (01:54)
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Humor
Summary

A person shares a story about a girl lunging at them during an afternoon gathering, and their reaction to the situation.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
Podcast
Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The speaker is contemplating who would be a good match for them in boxing but feels hesitant to fight against their friends.
33:53 - 35:48 (01:55)
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Boxing
Summary

The speaker is contemplating who would be a good match for them in boxing but feels hesitant to fight against their friends.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The speaker discusses the unrealistic and extreme violence portrayed in some video games and expresses disbelief and discomfort at the idea of it being acceptable or realistic.
35:48 - 37:55 (02:07)
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Gaming
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The speaker discusses the unrealistic and extreme violence portrayed in some video games and expresses disbelief and discomfort at the idea of it being acceptable or realistic.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The speaker questions the importance of mixed martial arts, despite the multiple techniques involved and the level of training that both defense and offense require.
37:55 - 39:18 (01:23)
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Mixed Martial Arts
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The speaker questions the importance of mixed martial arts, despite the multiple techniques involved and the level of training that both defense and offense require.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The host reflects on the violence and allure of combat sports, specifically wrestling and MMA.
39:18 - 42:24 (03:05)
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Combat Sports
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The host reflects on the violence and allure of combat sports, specifically wrestling and MMA.

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Ep 9: “Tryouts”
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Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
The podcast host talks about how watching someone in a flow state, even if it involves violence, can be a beautiful and pure experience that allows one to explore their own emotions and feelings.
42:24 - 44:26 (02:02)
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Sports
Summary

The podcast host talks about how watching someone in a flow state, even if it involves violence, can be a beautiful and pure experience that allows one to explore their own emotions and feelings.

Episode
Ep 9: “Tryouts”
Podcast
Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide