Best Nick Ruiz Podcasts (2024)

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The Line Between a Game and an Experience | Windbreaker Podcast 1:26:15

1h ago1:26:15

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty discuss what delineates a game from an experience. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Reminiscing About the Infamous Series | Windbreaker Podcast 1:16:47

7d ago1:16:47

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty discuss the 15th anniversary of Sucker Punch's Infamous, and chat about games/franchises they'd like to see make a comeback. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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Problems Faced By Homeowners While Selling Their Properties In Milwaukee 0:43

10h ago0:43

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Finding it difficult to sell your house fast in Milwaukee? Listen to this podcast that lists out the challenges you may face during the home sale. If you’re looking for a quick closing, connect with Metro Milwaukee Home Buyer. We buy houses in Milwaukee in any condition and situation. Plus, we cover all your closing costs. To get started, visit htt…

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More Games Need to Embrace the Weird | Windbreaker Podcast 1:45:52

7d ago1:45:52

1:45:52

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty discuss the history of weird in games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Shhh... Let's Talk About Video Game Secrets | Windbreaker Podcast 1:45:03

7d ago1:45:03

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty discuss the past, present, and future of secrets in video games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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What We Want from Our Video Game Villains | Windbreaker Podcast 1:49:22

6d ago1:49:22

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty discuss what goes into a good video game villain, and where some games stumble. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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The Stop Killing Games Campaign (ft. Ross Scott) | Windbreaker Podcast 1:54:02

29d ago1:54:02

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Jack chat with Ross Scott about games preservation and his Stop Killing Games campaign. For more info on how to get involved check out the website at https://www.stopkillinggames.com/ Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as l…

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The Art of Leveling Up | Windbreaker Podcast 1:27:01

12d ago1:27:01

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about what makes a good leveling system in games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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The Worst Things About our Favorite Games | Windbreaker Podcast 1:39:17

2M ago1:39:17

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the worst things in their favorite games -- from Super Metroid’s wall-jumping, to the Okumura boss in Persona 5, to the final quarter of most From Soft games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as…

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How to Build a Better Save System | Windbreaker Podcast 1:27:23

2M ago1:27:23

1:27:23

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the history of save systems, the games that did it differently, and the ones that dropped the ball. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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Who Is Best Waifu? | Windbreaker Podcast 1:28:42

2M ago1:28:42

1:28:42

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty celebrate the first day of April by having the tough conversations. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Attack of the Microtransactions | Windbreaker Podcast 1:59:26

2M ago1:59:26

1:59:26

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the role of microtransactions, and whether they can ruin an otherwise good game. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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Predicting the Next Big Trends in Gaming | Windbreaker Podcast 1:25:21

2M ago1:25:21

1:25:21

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Frost and Marty pull out their crystal balls and try to predict the future of gaming. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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What Do Developers Actually "Owe" Us? | Windbreaker Podcast 2:08:57

3M ago2:08:57

2:08:57

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Marty, Frost, and JM8 discuss the relationship between developers and players. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Gaming's Unforgivable Sins | Windbreaker Podcast 2:03:53

3M ago2:03:53

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Marty, Frost, and JM8 discuss the unforgivable sins of video games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Has The World Become Too Cynical For Superheroes? | Windbreaker Podcast 1:41:28

3M ago1:41:28

1:41:28

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty and Frost discuss video games and their use of superheroes. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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To Side Quest, or Not to Side Quest | Windbreaker Podcast 1:25:24

4M ago1:25:24

1:25:24

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty and Frost discuss video game side quests, and how they personally engage with them. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Your Video Game City Kinda Sucks | Windbreaker Podcast 1:21:15

4M ago1:21:15

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This week's episode of Windbreaker is all about video game cities - from the most atmospheric, to the completely forgettable. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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The Sunk-Cost Fallacy of Finishing Games (ft. Nick Calandra) | Windbreaker Podcast 1:32:17

4M ago1:32:17

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Marty, Frost, and Nick discuss the sunk-cost fallacy of finishing games... even if you're not enjoying them. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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The Games and Genres We Just Don't Get (ft. Jack Packard) | Windbreaker Podcast 2:06:16

4M ago2:06:16

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Jack joins Yahtzee and Frost to discuss the wildly popular games and genres that they just can't wrap their heads around. From idle farming sims to cookie clicker, exactly what is it about these things that keeps players hooked? Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporti…

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Games That Actually Deserve a Redo | Windbreaker Podcast 1:53:35

4M ago1:53:35

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the merits of remaking fan-favorite video games from the past, the remakes that have hit and missed over the years, as well as titles that are primed for the remake treatment. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon…

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How to NOT Do A Metroidvania | Windbreaker Podcast 1:36:48

5M ago1:36:48

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the past, present, and future of the metroidvania genre. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Grind | Windbreaker Podcast 1:38:49

5M ago1:38:49

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about grinding in games, and what separates the good kind that keeps us coming back for more, versus the bad kind that makes us want to walk away. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patre…

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Let's Fix Games in 2024 1:47:15

6M ago1:47:15

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty reflect on what they want to see from gaming in 2024, from trends that need to die out, franchises that should return, and more power being given to the actual creatives. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little a…

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What's the Point of The Game Awards? 1:47:28

6M ago1:47:28

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost and Marty dissect this year's 'The Game Awards' winners, announcements, random Hollywood celebrity appearances and the increasing commercialization of gaming's-- oh sorry, we're being told to wrap it up. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on P…

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The Standout Game Mechanics of 2023 1:26:49

6M ago1:26:49

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about their favorite individual game mechanics of 2023, including Ultrahand in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the Lovecraftian inventory management of Dredge, and the orb-hopping puzzles of Cocoon. From the team behind The Escapist, we're excited to introduce you to o…

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The State of Modern Games Coverage 1:52:03

6M ago1:52:03

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty discuss the state of modern games coverage, including the recent drama surrounding the blurry lines between professional critics, YouTubers, and influencers. From the team behind The Escapist, we're excited to introduce you to our new employee-owned and fully independent outlet, Secon…

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Slightly Somewhere Else (ft. Stephanie Sterling) 2:20:49

7M ago2:20:49

2:20:49

Yahtzee Croshaw, Marty Sliva, and Sebastian Ruiz are back with a brand-new podcast on Second Wind! For this inaugural episode, the crew is joined by special guest Stephanie Sterling to discuss this year's Game Awards nominations. From the team behind The Escapist, we're excited to introduce you to our new employee-owned and fully independent outlet…

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Phil Hyldgaard — How Do We Give It All Away? 59:45

7M ago59:45

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Welcome back to Justice Matters! We are thrilled to have Phil Hyldgaard, the Global COO of A21, back on the podcast. This has been in the works for some time now, and I finally got the chance to jump on a video call with my long-time friend and social impact leader! In this episode, we delve deep into A21's mission to eradicate slavery globally and…

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Jacob Lee — Reimagining Creativity, Community & Authentic Artistry 1:08:06

8M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Jacob Lee is not just a celebrated Australian pop, singer-songwriter but also the visionary behind the Luminary Club and joins me on the latest instalment of Justice Matters. Dive into an enlightening conversation where we explore the depths of authentic artistry, the birth and vision of Luminary Club, and the profound impact of creating new system…

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How To Sell Your Milwaukee Home Without An Agent 0:54

9M ago0:54

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Want to sell your Milwaukee home without paying commissions? Here’s what you need to do to sell a house fast in Milwaukee without an agent. At Metro Milwaukee Home Buyer, we buy houses in any condition for cash. You don’t need to make any repairs or upgrades beforehand, and we cover all the closing costs. Call us and say: “I need to sell my house f…

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John Richmond — Learn How to Combat Human Trafficking with United States Ambassador-at-Large 1:01:24

9M ago1:01:24

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Gear up for a special episode as we bring in John Richmond, not just as the dedicated former U.S. Ambassador fighting human trafficking, but also as a close friend with stories that are sure to inspire. Alongside his impactful role at Love Does, an organization born from Bob Goff’s vision, John has been a companion in journeys that matter. Our shar…

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Cam Greenwood — Take a Walk on the Wild Side with the Founder of Zorali Outdoor Gear Company 45:22

9M ago45:22

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Venture into the great outdoors with Cam Greenwood, the visionary founder of the Zorali outdoor gear company. In this fun episode, we unearth the intersection of passion for nature, sustainable entrepreneurship, and the pursuit of justice. Cam shares the origins of Zorali, the challenges faced in building a brand committed to environmental conserva…

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Kayra Niebur — Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Tel Aviv’s Underground Sex Industry 1:06:07

11M ago1:06:07

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In this episode, we're joined by Kayra Niebur, an inspiring young woman who serves as an assistant director at The Red Carpet in Tel Aviv. Kayra opens up not just about her transformative work serving alongside women involved in the underground sex industry in Tel Aviv, but also about her own life story. From her early days growing up in the Middle…

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Tabea Oppliger — How the Eco-Business of 'Kitepride' Empowers Survivors of Human Trafficking 1:02:07

1y ago1:02:07

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Tabea Oppliger was born in 1977 to Swiss parents and raised in Papua New Guinea, spending her first 16 years of life speaking mainly Pidgin English and English. Tabea then lived in Switzerland for 20 years for education and professional reasons where she also got married and gave birth to her three children. An unstoppable force to see justice and …

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Kelly Forbes — Will AI Create a Better Future or Destroy the World As We Know It? 1:15:55

1y ago1:15:55

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Kelly Forbes is the CEO and founder of the AI Asia Pacific Institute, a think tank and research organization that focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence on society. She has a deep understanding of both its potential and its pitfalls. Kelly is a frequent speaker at conferences and events around the world and is known for her insightful com…

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Scream VI (2023) - "Ghostface Goes East" (SPOILERS!) 42:34

1y ago42:34

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SURPRISE SIDNEY! We decided to throw away the schedule to talk all about the newest edition of one our favorite franchises! Be warned! This is nothing but spoiler filled and we NEED to TALK about IT! Join us as we go to TCQ Movie Theater as we discuss this vicious, bloody, meta-good time! ----------- Keep up with the queens!: INSTA https://www.inst…

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Nick Ruiz — Discover the Organisation Flying Refugees to Safety Using Donated Airline Miles 59:31

1y ago59:31

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Nick serves as a co-founder at Miles4Migrants, supporting the technology development that powers our mission. Nick also piloted the original idea of using points and miles to reunite families by flying the family of a Pakistani Christian personal friend in Europe. He later shared this idea on with other online reward point enthusiasts on Reddit, wh…

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Amanda Gorman — How DISTRACTD is Empowering ADHD Superpowers 1:30:35

1y ago1:30:35

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Amanda is the founder of DISTRACTD, a brand new Gold Coast organisation connecting communities, delivering information, education, panel discussions, mingles and advocacy, all about ADHD. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, she became hyper-focused on ensuring that there was a local organisation where people could come together and support one another…

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A Nightmare On Elm Street (2010) | "What's Wrong with His Face?" 1:35:57

1y ago1:35:57

1:35:57

Oh my god Jackie you can't just ask people what's wrong with their face... Kicking off our "Scream-akes: The Requel" themed month is. A. DOZY. Nick and Raymond discuss the remake of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" from 2010! They discuss the gloriously bad CGI, Jackie Earle Haley voice choices, and Rooney Mara questioning her acting career! It is a won…

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Jon Owen — Creating Community With No Us & Them 58:47

1y ago58:47

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Jon Owen is the Pastor and CEO at Wayside Chapel, leading an incredible team of 140 staff and some 600 volunteers each week. Jon has dedicated his life to closing the gap on inequality, both living and working amongst some of the most disadvantaged communities in Sydney and Melbourne. Jon is a qualified social worker and prior to Wayside, he built …

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LOST TAPES: A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) | "I Had the Weirdest Wet Dream" 1:20:13

1+ y ago1:20:13

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Thank you for your patience and understanding as we had to take some time off away from the store...but without further ado... HELLO QUEERDOS! We have missed you all and are ecstatic that we are BACK once again! We have a "lost tape" that was meant to be released back in October of 2022. Here it is in all of its glory as we discuss the absolutely t…

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Nicole Lamoureux — Why Quality & Affordable Healthcare is a Human Right 54:44

1+ y ago54:44

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In this episode of Justice Matters, I speak with Nicole Lamoureux, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC). She works with the NAFC and its 1,200 member organizations, its Board of Directors and its partners to advance the mission of ensuring the medically underserved have access to affor…

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Luke Keller — The Entrepreneurs Guide to Positive Social Impact 1:12:08

1+ y ago1:12:08

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Luke is the Executive Director for Tekton as well as the founder and CEO of Kicky.com.Tekton has recently merged with an amazing organisation called Refcode (refcode.org), which provides software engineering training for the refugee community.You can email Luke at Luke@tektontraining.org, and connect with him on LinkedIn or follow him on Instagram.…

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Jody Luke — Bringing Joy & Reconciliation in the Midst of Conflict 57:10

1+ y ago57:10

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Jody Luke is the Executive Director of Love Does, an incredible organisation that has been fighting for human rights, caring for the vulnerable and providing education in conflict zones since 2002. In this episode we talk about: What it's like to work alongside the one and only Bob GoffTravelling to serve in some of the most difficult placesServing…

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Bonus Episode — Previewing a New Line Up of Guests for Justice Matters with Tim Buxton 8:25

1+ y ago8:25

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We're back with a new line up of guests after a break from recording. I have been so excited to get back in the studio and have had the best time interviewing our guests. The line up is amazing and there is something to interest everyone. Here's a sneak peak at who you'll be listening to and the topics we will be covering over the next couple month…

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Bride of Chucky (1998) | "Barbie & Clyde" 1:31:52

1+ y ago1:31:52

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Continuing our "ICONS" month with a trip to the wedding chapel! This week Nick and Raymond discuss the hilariously wild sequel to the "Child's Play" franchise! We are talking, "Bride of Chuck" from 1998! Jennifer Tilly, meta-humor, superb voice acting, horrible teen leads...and what everyone has been waiting for...PUPPET SEX! You won't want to miss…

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Halloween (1978) | "The Jamie Lee Mother F**king Curtis Show" 1:33:10

1+ y ago1:33:10

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It is the BEST time of the year Queerdos! Halloween! What better way to kick off our themed month of "ICONS" than with the original 1978 classic, "Halloween"! *que lightning and thuder* Nick and Raymond are beyond elated to talk about our true love, our ultimate spooky month flick! We gush about John Carpenter, Debra Hill, and of course... the ulti…

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Gladiator-Style Capital Punishment | Homework Overload For Kids 56:21

1+ y ago56:21

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If you are ANTI-‘WOKE’ and love freedom, entrepreneurship, success, financial literacy, and the opportunities available from free-market capitalism, then you’ll love our show. We approach these topics with passion and a 'common sense' point of view. Nick is a TWICE self-made millionaire entrepreneur, author, and speaker (started at age 19) who buil…

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