Best Marty Walker Podcasts (2024)

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The Changing Nature of Christianity with Rev. Dr. Ross Lockhart 1:05:20

13h ago1:05:20

1:05:20

We speak with friend of the show Ross Lockhart about his recent book (and PhD work) called West Coast Mission: The Changing Nature of Christianity in Vancouver. The book takes an in-depth look at 12 churches and two faith-based organizations in the Vancouver area. It takes up themes that are familiar to almost everyone who has been part of a church…

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Election security with Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer 28:46

2h ago28:46

28:46

On this special edition of Citizen Tacoma, Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer joins the podcast to talk about election and ballot security with host Erik Hanberg and Sound Producer Doug. We discuss drop boxes, the security at the election center, voter tabulation, misinformation and much more. Linda also brings some trivia questions! Enjoy Links Pi…

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All of You is Welcome Here with Elise Girardin 45:49

18d ago45:49

45:49

Mental health and matters of spiritual and mental wellness are often topics we address on Rector’s Cupboard and so we were very grateful to speak to Elise Girardin, Executive Director of The Woods Arts & Wellness, a North Vancouver based therapy practice addressing the well being of mind-body-spirit through engagement with nature and the arts. Elis…

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Marty Campbell, candidate for Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer 22:22

23d ago22:22

22:22

We’ve got a pair of candidate interviews for you! We invited the two candidates for Assessor-Treasurer to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the role. This is an often overlooked race, but it’s just the kind of wonky civic topic we like to tackle at Citizen Tacoma. This interview is with Marty Campbell. Tune in to this interview and then c…

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Kent Keel, candidate for Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer 31:01

23d ago31:01

31:01

We’ve got a pair of candidate interviews for you! We invited the two candidates for Assessor-Treasurer to sit down with Citizen Tacoma and talk about the role. This is an often overlooked race, but it’s just the kind of wonky civic topic we like to tackle at Citizen Tacoma. This interview is with Kent Keel. Tune in to this interview and then check …

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The Particular Approach of Alpha with Shaila Visser 58:10

1M ago58:10

58:10

Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds a position on the Board of the Damascus Road Foundation. We speak with Shaila about how and why Alpha work…

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Back to school with Director Lisa Keating, Tacoma Public Schools 49:20

2M ago49:20

49:20

Lisa Keating, one of the five Tacoma school board members, joins Citizen Tacoma for a Back-to-School-themed episode. We check in on what’s happening with the district, including graduation rates, online schools, meals, the partnership with the Port, school calendar and holidays, and much more. Links Lisa Keating and the school board Channel 253 mem…

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Religious Moderation with Dr. Aurelian Crăiuțu 1:39:05

2M ago1:39:05

1:39:05

Dr. Aurelian Crăiuțu is Professor in the Department of Political Science at Indiana University, Bloomington, and Adjunct Professor in the Lilly Family School of Philanthropic Studies at IUPUI, Indianapolis. He is also affiliated with the Russian and East European Institute, the Institute for West European Studies, and the Ostrom Workshop. Crăiuțu h…

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Host Only: Summer Recommendations 20:23

4M ago20:23

20:23

As we close season 5 of Rector’s Cupboard and begin summer, Rector’s Cupboard hosts, Todd, Amanda, and Allison have gathered to talk about what is on our summer reading/watching/listening lists this year that we think you might find interesting. We hope that you are able to find time for beauty and rest and entertainment this summer and we will be …

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Changing Your Mind About Important Issues with Benjamin Perrin 1:23:44

5M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Benjamin Perrin is a professor at the University of British Columbia, Peter A. Allard School of Law and a senior fellow in criminal justice at the Macdonald Laurier Institute of Public Policy and the author of several books including Indictment: the Criminal Justice System on Trial and Overdose: Heartbreak and Hope in Canada’s Opioid Crisis. We spe…

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Episode 216 - Sony, Sony, Sony with Jeff Brutlag 55:44

5M ago55:44

55:44

It is Sony talk all through this episode! Plus some cozy game talk, some horror game talk and more! Find Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffbrutlag Find Jeff on Twitch: twitch.tv/jeffbrutlag Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro music by Riki: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ W…

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Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics with Dr. Marty Folsom 1:03:35

6M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

We were pleased to speak again to Dr. Marty Folsom about his latest work, Karl Barth’s Church Dogmatics For Everyone, Vol 2 – The Doctrine of God: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners and Pros. Marty Folsom has taken up an expansive work of outlining the main points and the structure of Karl Barth’s multi-volumed Church Dogmatics. Those two words, “c…

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Talking transit (again!) with Tacoma City Councilmember Kristina Walker 38:00

6M ago38:00

38:00

On this episode, we welcome Tacoma City Councilmember Kristina Walker, a Pierce Transit commissioner and a Sound Transit board member. We discuss what’s happening with transit in Tacoma and the wider region. We focus on the bus driver shortage that is affecting the 590 and 594 routes, light rail, the PT Runner service, the “Stream,” and much more. …

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Episode 215 - AI Survey, Square Enix Layoffs, Marty O'Donnell 1:02:35

6M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

For the first time ever, a gay orc on the internet named Kiril, the Orcflorist, drops in to discuss music, photography, twitch streaming and technically Guybrush Threepwood. Plus, we dig into how AI appears to Americans, Square Enix laying off employees (soon) and an ex-Halo composer's run for congress. Find Kiril the Orcflorist on Twitter: https:/…

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Host Only, A Conversation About Hope and Fear 58:11

6M ago58:11

58:11

This week on Rector’s Cupboard, we gather the Cupboard hosts, Todd, Allison, and Amanda, as well as Cupboard Master, Ken, to discuss what we’re watching and reading right now, as well as few articles that speak about the apocalypse, hope, fear, and changing understandings of faith. Ken mixed us a delicious cocktail called a Bourbon Pecan Pie Cockta…

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The Church In-Between Times: A Conversation with David Goa 1:13:28

6M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

This week on Rector’s Cupboard we are pleased to offer a collaboration with our good friend, David Goa. David has been on the podcast a number of times through the years and in 2022 we partnered with David to record a series of conversations about the Church, the “ecclesia,” asking “who is she?” entitled The Church In-Between Times. David’s love fo…

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COP 28 and Stories of Doom and Hope with Deb Walker 1:04:48

7M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

We speak with United Church Minister Deb Walker about her attendance at the COP 28 Climate Conference in Dubai. 85,0000 people attended the event, which was held in a country often referred to as a Petrol State. Deb’s attendance was officially as a Faith Observer as a part of the Christian Climate Observers Program. Deb is informed on the issues ar…

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The Art of Spiritual Memoir with Richard Lischer 1:10:42

8M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Do you have a testimony? If you are familiar with the culture of evangelical church, you will know what is being asked. Maybe you heard someone give their testimony at church, or at camp. In this context, testimony meant a personal account of your life or background with an emphasis on your conversion to evangelical faith. It was communicated, larg…

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Michelle Douglas—Emergency Food Network 38:19

8M ago38:19

38:19

Welcome back to another episode of Citizen Tacoma! Michelle Douglas joins the podcast to discuss hunger in Pierce County. She gives an update on some of the ways Emergency Food Network and the food pantries across the county are serving those who need food. We also check-in about the arts, the economy, downtown Tacoma, and more. Enjoy! Links Emerge…

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Episode 214 - Rooster Teeth, Apple vs. Epic Redux, Capcom Raising Salaries with Maristhewitch 48:59

8M ago48:59

48:59

Maris rounds out Black History Month with "Melanin March". Together, we discuss TikTok, Rooster Teeth, Apple, Epic, Capcom and you know, all the corporations! Find Maris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maristhewitch Find Maris on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maristhewitch Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doghousecorg…

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Historical Theology with Dr. J. Warren Smith 1:11:37

8M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

Dr. J. Warren Smith is Professor of Historical Theology at Duke Divinity School. Professor Smith is a great guide in helping us to see hope for the future in listening to voices of hope from the past. We talk with him about how some sayings, perspectives, and experiences of those who lived many centuries ago can be resonant in the midst of the chal…

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Steve Wamback – Tacoma’s Charter Review Committee 57:02

8M ago57:02

57:02

Did you know that Tacoma is governed by a “charter?” And that every ten years, a group of citizens gets together to review it and propose new changes. It’s true! Steve Wamback is the chair of the committee that is tackling this process. With more than 50 meetings planned in six months, they have a big workload ahead of them. So what are they lookin…

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Episode 213 - PNGtubing, Furrying, and Building a Community while Black with RhythmStarHusky 1:17:02

8M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

RhythmStarHusky jumps into the podcast to discuss his start with streaming, why he streams, and so much more! Plus, we discuss a little Nintendo News this week! Find Rhythm on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/rhythmstarhusky Find Maris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maristhewitch Find Maris on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maristhewitch Logo by Corgi…

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Melissa Malott — Communities for a Healthy Bay 41:51

9M ago41:51

41:51

Welcome back to another episode of Citizen Tacoma! Melissa Malott joins the podcast to discuss the health of Commencement Bay and what’s threatening it. She gives an update on some of the industrial uses in the port and the work CHB is doing on that front. We get into the proposed rebuilding of the animal rendering plant and much more. She also spe…

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A Visit with David Goa 1:01:54

9M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

At least once a season, we speak with David Goa, a spiritual friend and mentor. David is a writer, professor, and theologian and has been a great help to us as we hope to articulate a hopeful vision of faith and theology. When we speak with David, we tend to ask about life and faith in relation to the current cultural and religious landscape. Given…

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Episode 212 - Cosplaying and Disney while Black with YourCosplayDad 1:05:54

9M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Avery also known as YourCosplayDad jumps in this week to discuss playing while Black, while mixed and while plus-sized. Plus, other subjects of intersectionality and gaming. Then, we discuss a little about Disney and Epic Games. Find YourCosplayDad everywhere as YourCosplayDad: https://www.instagram.com/yourcosplaydad Find Maris on Twitter: https:/…

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Vocation, Spirituality and Design with J Alkana 1:14:15

9M ago1:14:15

1:14:15

We are pleased to speak with J Alkana about his work in architecture and design. J thoughtfully asks questions of meaning, humanity and faith in relation to the work that he does. What is vocation? What gives your work meaning? Various understandings of work in relation to faith historically have often divided work into realms of the sacred and the…

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Episode 211 - Black History Month with MarisTheWitch 1:00:33

9M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Maris is joining us this week, and this entire month as co-host for Black History Month! We get to know Maris, their hopes for gamers, streamers, and more! Plus, we give a special shoutout to some of their streamer buddies and talk about our favorite upcoming games from the Sony State of Play! Find Maris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maristhewitc…

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Episode 210 - Netflix Games and 1,900 Blizzard Layoffs with Matt Bartlett (TheFinalCounselor) 44:11

9M ago44:11

44:11

Matt Bartlett returns to discuss the many many projects and many many games he is playing, alongside some new goals for 2024. Plus, we discuss the success of Netflix Games and Blizzard failing its employees. Find Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalCounselor Find Matt on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Thefinalcounselor Logo by Corgian of DogHo…

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Church is Different Now with Elle Pyke 1:07:00

10M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

The image of a new leaf implies new season, new hope. Elle Pyke, Director of Programs and Innovation at New Leaf Network, helps to navigate people and organizations through some of the significant changes in what it means to be a church with a particular Canadian focus. You may feel a sense of longing for a time of apparent certainty in what church…

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Episode 209 - Game Subscriptions, Square Enix AI Art and Xbox Dev Direct with Kel / TheKelol 1:04:19

10M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

In her debut podcast appearance, Kel, better known as TheKelol, drops in to discuss all kinds of stuff, including Lethal Company, Ubisoft's direction on game subscriptions, Square's use of AI art and the Xbox Dev Direction and more! Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit Find Kel on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thekelol And Inst…

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Episode 208 - FFXIV FanFest Japan, SAG-AFTRA Ethical AI with Ryan Hoyle 1:07:08

10M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

Ryan Hoyle pops in to talk to us about his thoughts on all sorts of games, including Alan Wake 2 and FFXIV. Then, we dig into Yoshi-P's claims that Dawntrail is going to be BIG and SAG-AFTRA's negotiations on an "Ethical AI". And so much more! Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit Find Ryan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoyler…

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Episode 207 - New Year Wrap Up 59:25

10M ago59:25

59:25

Kamijace and Paul tackle some final stories, talk about personal favorites and look ahead to 2024! Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian⁠⁠⁠ Intro music by Riki: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE⁠⁠⁠ Website: www.wkcooldown.com Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @W…

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Christmas Special 2023 42:49

11M ago42:49

42:49

There are some truly terrifying Christmas/winter characters out there. Many may have heard of Krampus, a German partner of St. Nick who punishes poorly behaved children, but what about Peruchty, a winter witch who likes to disembowel naughty children? Santa, also, may fall into these terrifying categories, although in less severe ways. Lumps of coa…

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Episode 206 - The Video Game Awards 57:58

11M ago57:58

57:58

Paul and Kamijace react to the Video Game Awards! Share quick takes. Also Paul is high this time. Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian⁠⁠ Intro music by Riki: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE⁠⁠ Website: www.wkcooldown.com Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCool…

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Those Other Churches with Rev. Dr. Ross Lockhart 59:28

12M ago59:28

59:28

In recent years, there has been a growing number of people who have moved from one Christian faith tradition to another. Some of the lines within Christian expression have been fairly rigid. This rigidity has even led, in some instances, to the assumption that “those other churches” are not even Christian. One of the main lines of distinction has b…

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Episode 205 - More Layoffs and The Game Awards with Maris Mermaid 1:00:44

12M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

The great Vtuber Maris the Mermaid joins us to discuss Roblox's lawsuit. Plus, more layoffs in the gaming industry and The Game Awards! Find Maris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maris_mermaid Find Maris on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maris_mermaid Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: ⁠https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian⁠ Intro music by Riki: ⁠ht…

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Host Only: Is God Like a Cat? 55:17

12M ago55:17

55:17

Have you been feeling like things are a little precarious at the moment? If so, you are certainly not alone. For our first Host Only episode of season five, we gather to discuss some of the precarious nature of our current days. The conversation is not entirely serious, the facial expressions of cats and destructive nature of a local bear come up a…

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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland 25:54

1y ago25:54

25:54

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joins the podcast to talk about the recent speakership elections, government shutdowns, conflicts in Israel and Ukraine, bridging the digital divide, her view on what’s at stake in the 2024 elections, and more. Links Marilyn Strickland Channel 253 membershipBy Channel 253

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Episode 204 - The Finals, Bungie Layoffs, Remedy with Manaricelle 55:09

1y ago55:09

55:09

A brand new friend joins the podcast! Manaricelle is here to discuss The Finals, Bungie, and Remedy. Plus, we discuss Twitch and more things happening in Manaricelle-land! Find Manaricelle on Twitter and all Social Medias: https://twitter.com/manaricelle Find Manaricelle on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/manaricelle Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Espor…

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Does Faith Include Non-Belief? With Professor John Lennox 46:53

1y ago46:53

46:53

John Lennox is a mathematician and bioethicist at Oxford University, where he is a Professor of Mathematics. He has spoken internationally and written many books on the intersection of science and philosophy and religion. His latest book, 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity, came out in 2020. While most of us here at Rector’s C…

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Episode 203 - Hispanic Heritage Month Wrap-up with Kamijace 25:00

1y ago25:00

25:00

Just some quick thoughts as we end Hispanic Heritage Month! Thanks for listening to your friend Kamijace! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wkcooldown/support

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Replay: Rest and Vocation with Julian Davis Reid 1:07:08

1y ago1:07:08

1:07:08

Around this time last year, we had the distinct pleasure of speaking to musician, author, theologian, and all around wonderful person, Julian Davis Reid. Next week, October 13 and 14 in Vancouver, BC, we are having an in-person conference around the theme of vocation and rest and Julian is our keynote speaker. In honour of that we thought we’d repl…

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Episode 202 - Even More Latine Heritage Month with Flattuss from Maelstrom Radio 52:32

1y ago52:32

52:32

This week, we not only explore gaming while Latine/Hispanic, but we also talk MMOs, connection, and more with Flattuss from Maelstrom Radio. Find Flattuss and Maelstrom Radio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Maelstrom_Radio Find Maelstrom Radio on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maelstromradio Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/d…

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Decline as the Hope of the Church with Dr. Andrew Root 1:05:46

1y ago1:05:46

1:05:46

In the United States and elsewhere, including Canada, large numbers of people are leaving church. A recent book, The Great Dechurching, points out that the movement is the largest religious cultural shift in American history. Many writers, professors, and observers have often used the word “decline” to talk about such a phenomenon. The truth is mor…

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Episode 201 - More Latine Heritage Month with Glenn Angel! 50:00

1y ago50:00

50:00

This week, we are FINALLY joined by Glenn Angel. Together we explore culture, gender, sexuality and of course video games and content creation and celebrate everything that makes Glenn--Glenn! Find Glenn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloGlennAngel Find Glenn on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/glennangel Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https:…

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Episode 200 - The Big 200 and The Start of Hispanic Heritage Month 56:15

1y ago56:15

56:15

We finally made it to Episode 200!! Lonzogonzo is helping us celebrate 200 episodes LIVE on Twitch, and also we're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!! Find Lonzogonzo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lonzogonzo Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE Website: www.w…

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Episode 199 - SAG-AFTRA Strike Vote, Starfield Sex 1:11:36

1y ago1:11:36

1:11:36

YES YOU READ THAT TITLE CORRECTLY. This week Eddie V. from The Boss Rush Network, Nintendo Pow Block and more drops in to discuss his shows, his favorite games, and of course the upcoming strike vote. Plus, we talk about Starfield's system of buffs after having sex! Take a listen. Find Eddie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thatretrocode Check out T…

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Talking transit with Deputy Mayor Kristina Walker 47:49

1y ago47:49

47:49

On this episode, we welcome Deputy Mayor Kristina Walker, who is a commissioner with Pierce Transit and a board member with Sound Transit. We discuss what’s happening with transit in Tacoma and the wider region. We focus on the opening of the extension of the Link T Line in Tacoma. We also look at bus rapid transit, access to transit, and we check …

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Episode 198 - Call Of Duty AI Voice Chat Moderation and Starfield Leaks with Joe Lee 1:04:10

1y ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Joe Lee (greengiant) from the This Toxic Fandom Podcast is here to talk about Bloodborne, Souls Games, Call of Duty, Nicki Minaj, Starfield, and so much more! Plus, we dig a little into why Remedy games are actually cool. Find Joe Lee on Twitter and all Social Medias: @joeleegreengiant Check out This Toxic Fandom: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/…

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