Low Definition
Words are dumb. In this podcast, Steve Lutz gets a bunch of people to invent ridiculous fake definitions for ridiculous real words.
199 Awash in Goo
Welcome to the latest episode of Low Definition! In this episode, our contestants will once again be put to the test as they attempt to come up with the least accurate definitions for a whole new set of obscure words. With hilarious results guaranteed, our contestants will battle it out in a series of rounds, hoping to avoid elimination and ultimately emerge victorious as the reigning champion of Low Definition. So sit back, relax, and get ready for another round of laughs and unexpected twists on today’s episode of Low Definition!
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Previous Episodes
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August 3, 2022 — Low Definition184 Rumbledethumps
At long last, it’s the return of Low Definition with host Steve Lutz! Words, phrases, artworks, humps, and of course the CRAZY ROUND all feature in this classic version of America’s favorite game show!
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June 22, 2022 — Low Definition
181 The Battle of the Relay FM Network Superstars
Low Definition: Tech Edition returns, with the gang from Relay FM! (This was originally part of last year’s Relay FM Podcastathon.) Words and phrases just waiting to be defined. It’s up to the contestants (and YOU) to determine which definitions are true!
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January 4, 2022 — Low Definition: Tech Edition
169 The Hairless Head of Lars Huntington
It’s time for a new version of Low Definition, the likes of which have never been seen before! (Unless you tuned in to Relay FM’s annual fundraiser, anyway.) Jason Snell takes the reins of the show and forces usual host Steve Lutz and several other players to identify the meaning of tech terms or supply their own! It’s a high-scoring shootout only a screenager could love.
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May 26, 2021 — Low Definition XXII
157 Waiting For It To Be Norwegian
Remember Low Definition? It’s back! And the definitions are just as dumb as always! Six contestants fight with weird words, old comic strips, questionable community names, and people on the internet who just can’t help but correct cinema errors.
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March 11, 2020 — Low Definition XXI
127 It Is I, The Deceptor!
It’s time for more Low Definition, the game show that builds your word power! But with poop jokes! We also investigate government agencies, ponder the final words of French philosophers, and ponder some questionable input from the users of Google.
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November 14, 2019 — Low Definition XX
120 Gobble Search
Your favorite game of bad words and even worse definitions is back! In this mildly Thanksgiving-themed episode of Low Definition, Steve reveals a surprising co-host, we learn about other cultures, and discover that something is rotten in Denmark’s movie theaters. Join gobble us, won’t you?
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March 27, 2019 — Low Definition XIX
106 Shiver Me Pleasure
Once more unto the breach, dear elflock, and raise the chirogymnast! Steve Lutz is back with more stupid real words and the even stupider fake definitions supplied by a bunch of confused panelists. And it’s almost baseball season, so the host is also probably drunk.
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December 11, 2018 — Low Definition XVIII
101 The Low Definition ‘18 Christmas Special
Deck the halls and pour the egg nog, it’s time for the return of a vaguely Christmas-themed episode of Low Definition, a game where players come up with inane definitions of ridiculous words. Plus there are diversions into cultural Christmas traditions, Hallmark TV movies, and unusual Christmas Carols.
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August 8, 2018 — Low Definition XVII
92 I’m Very Epicurious
It’s time once again for Low Definition, a game show featuring a panel of guests trying to guess the definitions of dumb words. In this episode we borrow a book from a Little Free Library, go to see an American movie in Italy, and try to figure out nerds.
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April 4, 2018 — Low Definition XVI
84 The Three-Pack
We return to the game of strange words, stranger idioms, and the strangest mixed drinks of all time! This time we dip our toe into international waters, with three European guests who join us in being flummoxed by the English language. But it turns out that the strangest thing about Low Definition may be the listeners themselves…
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December 20, 2017 — Low Definition XV
77 The Low Definition Holiday Special!
Welcome, one and all, to the Low Definition Holiday Special! Presented for your holiday-themed entertainment: a collection of weird words, translated movie titles, search-engine autocompletes, and peculiar holiday traditions. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you might even learn something about the true meaning of Christmas. But probably not.
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October 25, 2017 — Low Definition XIV
73 Dinosaur Jousting with Pitchforks
We’re back with more Low Definition, in which your friends invent stupid definitions for stupid (but real) words. Plus we get a little literary, ponder more historical advertising, and take a visit to congress to learn how a stupid bill doesn’t become a stupid law.
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July 19, 2017 — Low Definition XIII
66 Low Definition: I Will See a Wrinklepuff
Low Definition returns with more ridiculous words, Google searches, haikus, art installations, and more.
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May 25, 2017 — Low Definition XII
62 Dr. Tiff and the Electric Catfish
We’re back with more ridiculous words and even more ridiculous definiitions! Plus, we venture to a place we pray Chewbacca has never been.
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March 30, 2017 — Colonies in Space!
58 Low Definition XI: Lesser of Two Weevils
More ridiculous definitions of ridiculous words. We also visit an unexpected man in an unexpected location, do some more Google searches, and borrow a book from a Little Free Library.
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February 1, 2017 — Low Definition X
54 Low Definition: Up to the Third Knuckle
Low Definition returns with more ridiculous people, places, things, and foreign-language movie titles! Plus a shocking number of orifices.
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December 9, 2016 — Low Definition IX
50 Low Definition: A Family of Clowns
It’s time once again to make up fake definitions for stupid words. This time we also dive into unexplored regions of both iTunes and the App Store. But don’t worry, listener! Steve Lutz is gunning for you.
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October 24, 2016 — Low Definition VIII
47 Low Definition: The Spooky Edition
When quidnuncs screeve in hempen hahas, and strange and tasteless words echo through the fjords…
Whenever Liebig quivers where the Blattnerphone is deathly still…
That is the time when pooks are present, pudifying their ballhooters with relish; delight. -
August 30, 2016 — Low Definition VII
44 Low Definition: The Wicker Moze
We’re back with more ridiculous definitions! Moze returns from his recent victory, but has to deal with the pressure of being a champion as everyone attempts to avoid falling into his trap. Steve has a good feeling about the victory chances of several contestants who are not Moze. Effigies are built, hats are worn, little ducks are blown, and maybe Mr. Spock will even find love.
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July 19, 2016 — Low Definition 6
41 Low Definition: Hell Is Other People’s Words
More ridiculous definitions, both real and imagined. Plus, we’ll take your orders for some disgusting mixed drinks, and ponder a Slovenian proverb.
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June 22, 2016 — Low Definition 5
39 Low Definition: The Amount of Pan in a Thing
We return with more made-up definitions to ridiculous words. And don’t miss the art project in the center of the room.
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May 27, 2016 — Low Definition 4
37 Low Definition: This Word Sucks
Hide your kids and dictionaries! It’s time for a return to our game of made-up definitions, this time with some added Googling and romance (noveling).
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March 1, 2016 — Low Definition 3
31 Low Definition: Tempted by the Little Man
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December 20, 2015 — Low Definition 2
27 Low Definition: Lake Tourist
In this special holiday edition of Low Definition, our contestants must grapple with weird definitions, obscure holidays, Norwegian movie titles, and even a Morrissey song.
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November 11, 2015 — Low Definition 1
23 Low Definition: Space Blobs
In this game that’s absolutely nothing like Balderdash and not a product of Canada, players create their own fake definitions for real worlds. And there are a few twists along the way, because this is most definitely not Balderdash.
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September 1, 2015 — Balderdash part the second
19 Low Definition: The Liripoop Interlude
Balderdash! Our game of fake definitions returns with new stupid words that almost nobody has ever heard of before. Which player will reign supreme? (Since Dan’s not on this episode, it probably won’t be Jason.)
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August 4, 2015 — Balderdash!
17 Low Definition: Hempen Humbug
Once a month the Incomparable family plays a game, like you might around the table with your family. This month it’s Balderdash, the game of obscure words and ridiculous definitions. You’ll never look at pooks the same way again.