Best Nick Ruiz Podcasts (2024)

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Making Games Harder For Ourselves | Windbreaker Podcast 1:30:24

2h ago1:30:24

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 chat about our favorite emergent and self-imposed challenges in gaming history. 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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Shankfest w. Jasmine Ruiz and Jared Waters | Ep. 126 | On The Gate 1:05:20

6m ago1:05:20

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Jasmine Ruiz and Jared Waters! They talk about d…

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The Movies That Influenced Games the Most | Windbreaker Podcast 1:32:57

7d ago1:32:57

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 take a look at some of the movies throughout history that've had the biggest influence on 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/SecondWindGroup…

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An Alternate History of Video Game "What Ifs?" | Windbreaker Podcast 1:47:12

7d ago1:47:12

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 go look back at some of the biggest "what ifs?" in video game history, including Silent Hills, Starcraft: Ghost, and the Nintendo PlayStation. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/Seco…

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Suburb Nostrils w. Sidney Gant & Wolfgang Hunter | Ep. 124 | On The Gate 1:13:33

13d ago1:13:33

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Sidney Gant and Wolfgang Hunter! They talk about…

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The Gaming Magazines, Media, and Spaces That Defined Us | Windbreaker Podcast 1:52:40

13d ago1:52:40

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Marty, Jack, and JM8 go nostalgic on the gaming magazines, media, and spaces that defined us growing up. 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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Monkeys Don't Buy Bananas w. Will Foskey and Nick Murphy | Ep. 123 | On The Gate 1:06:48

11d ago1:06:48

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Will Foskey and Nick Murphy! They talk about Kam…

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How to (Not) Do an Ending | Windbreaker Podcast 1:42:18

15d ago1:42:18

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about what goes into a satisfying video game ending, and what causes some finales to 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/SecondWindGroup…

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Bench Clearing Brawl w. Hannah Roeschlein & Damien Speranza | Ep. 122 | On The Gate 1:06:09

18d ago1:06:09

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Hannah Roeschlein and Damien Speranza! They talk…

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Our Favorite Game Devs and Studios | Windbreaker Podcast 1:40:42

1M ago1:40:42

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and JM8 chat about the game developers that they would most like to meet. 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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Fallout Comedy w. James Pontillo, Dave Temple & Wolfgang Hunter | Ep. 121 | On The Gate 1:07:49

25d ago1:07:49

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Dave Tem-ple, James Pontillo, and Wolfgang Hunte…

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Can't Get You Out of My Head | Windbreaker Podcast 1:17:15

1M ago1:17:15

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the slightly-obscure games and moments that they keep thinking about years later. 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 Whistle w. Danny Polishchuk & Damien Speranza | Ep. 120 | On The Gate 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Danny Polishchuk and Damien Speranza! They talk …

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Games That Actually Make Us Laugh | Windbreaker Podcast 1:37:34

2M ago1:37:34

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the various ways that games can actually make us laugh. 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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Hood Morpheus w. Clyde Mack, Billy Hockman & Tristan Bowling | Ep. 119 | On The Gate 1:04:25

2M ago1:04:25

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Tristan Bowling, Clyde Mack, and Billy Hockman! …

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Modern Media Has a Lore Problem | Windbreaker Podcast 1:30:26

2M ago1:30:26

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the growing popularity of lore-based media, and the increasing barrier to entry a lot of stories have. 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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Get Boned w. Dave Temple & Allie Mae | Ep. 118 | On The Gate 1:15:30

2M ago1:15:30

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Dave Temple and Allie Mae! They talk about tippi…

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How Hard is Too Hard? | Windbreaker Podcast 1:48:15

2M ago1:48:15

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat that old chestnut of difficulty in games, springboarding off the release of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. 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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Papi the Sailor Man w. Doug Uram & Big T | Ep. 117 | On The Gate 1:05:56

2M ago1:05:56

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Doug Uram and Big T! They talk about how Doug st…

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AAA's Franchise Identity Problem | Windbreaker Podcast 1:35:59

2M ago1:35:59

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about AAA franchises, and whether or not their evolution lends to an inherent identity problem. 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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Y'all Remember Pangea? w. Dave Temple & Billy Hockman | Ep. 116 | On The Gate 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Dave Temple and Billy Hockman! They talk about B…

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Catching Yahtzee Up on Summer Game Fest | Windbreaker Podcast 1:30:16

3M ago1:30:16

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Frost and Marty catch Yahtzee up on all the big announcements from this weekend's Summer Game Fest showcases. 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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Prop Sushi w. Corinne Fisher & Clyde Mack | Ep. 115 | On The Gate 1:30:27

2M ago1:30:27

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Corinne Fisher and Clyde Mack! They talk about m…

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

3M 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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Emotional Service Criminal w. Joe Gorman and Kelly Taylor | Ep. 114 | On The Gate 1:11:36

2M ago1:11:36

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Joe Gorman and Kelly Taylor! They talk about Geo…

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

3M 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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Get Rich or Die Frying w. Brendan Sagalow & Dan Carney | Ep. 113 | On The Gate 54:23

3M ago54:23

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Brendan Sagalow and Dan Carney! They talk about …

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

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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

3M ago1:45:52

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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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Shoeless Yo w. Dru Montana & Rob Crews | Ep. 112 | On The Gate 1:08:47

3M ago1:08:47

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Dru Montana & Rob Crews! They talk about their i…

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

3M 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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Get Your Mutton Chopped w. Wolfgang Hunter and Ethan Mead | Ep. 111 | On The Gate 1:06:28

3M ago1:06:28

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Wolfgang Hunter and Ethan Mead! They talk about …

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

4M 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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No Need For The Gate w. Derek Gaines and Dave Temple | Ep. 110 | On The Gate 1:08:29

3M ago1:08:29

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Derek Gaines and Dave Temple from the No Need Fo…

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

4M 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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Unalive On A Live w. JC Mendoza and Natalie DeCicco | Ep. 109 | On The Gate 59:19

4M ago59:19

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have comedian and friend of the show JC Mendoza, and …

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

4M 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 Evil of Access w. Ethan Mead and Johnny Sikie | Ep. 108 | On The Gate 1:05:27

4M ago1:05:27

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Ethan Mead and Johnny Sikie! They talk about the…

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

4M 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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RIP OJ Simpson w. Doug Uram and Jill the Thrill | Ep. 107 | On The Gate 1:16:40

4M ago1:16:40

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Doug Uram and Jill! They talk about OJ Simpson's…

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

5M ago1:27:23

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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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Puerto Rican Day w. JC Mendoza and Mike Figs | Ep. 106| On The Gate 1:14:45

5M ago1:14:45

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have JC Mendoza and Mike Figs! They talk about the ja…

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

5M ago1:28:42

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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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21 Jump Street w. Lil Sasquatch and Max Manticof | Ep. 105 | On The Gate 1:10:16

5M ago1:10:16

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Lil Sasquatch and Max Manticof! They talk about …

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

5M ago1:59:26

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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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Crack Charisma w. Danny Polishchuk, JJ Liberman & Che Durena | Ep. 104 | On The Gate 1:13:08

5M ago1:13:08

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On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Che Durena, JJ Liberman, and Danny Polishchuk! T…

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

5M ago1:25:21

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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

6M ago2:08:57

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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

6M 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

6M ago1:41:28

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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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