Best PAC Insights Podcasts (2024)

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Analyzing the Tour's hottest fairway wood, driver-mini driver dilemmas and the Fully Equipped Hotline returns 1:04:07

1h ago1:04:07

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On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall is joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to break down why TaylorMade's Qi10 Fairway has seen so much success and a unique dilemma some may face when adding a mini driver to the bag. The episode then concludes with the guys answering listener su…

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Episode 57: Catching Them All With RRN's 2024 Pokémon GO World Championships Contender, Allijah 'Motiks' Motika 1:10:05

2h ago1:10:05

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Our guest today, Allijah Motika, is a competitive Pokémon GO! player who has earned a spot in the 2024 Pokémon GO World Championships, taking place in Honolulu, HI August 16-18. He’s also a fellow podcaster on the Ruminations Radio Network, as he co-hosted 25 Yards Later Fantasy Football. Join The Six-Button Samurai and @GameAgentET (OGiH) as we ta…

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Musk's PAC investigation, Greater Carolina complaint and NC sports betting's 4Q take 20:38

4d ago20:38

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The NC Board of Elections looks into Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC, while a liberal nonprofit accuses a conservative counterpart of bankrolling a powerful state lawmaker. Plus, the money's rolling in from the first quarter of sports betting in NC , while the state treasurer is sounding the alarm about the fiscal future of the state health plan.…

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PXG's unlikely path to success, when you should play a mini-driver and Pac-Man gear | Interview: TaylorMade's Matt Bovee talks P770 & P7CB 1:24:06

6d ago1:24:06

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On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf to take a closer look at PXG's unique path to success, the best situations to break out a mini-driver and some nostalgia inducing Pac-Man gear. The episode then concludes with an exclusi…

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A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Titleist’s GT 1:04:21

14d ago1:04:21

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On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories to breakdown the recently revealed tech specifications for Titleist's new GT metalwoods and tease the upcoming gear releases from both TaylorMade and PXG. The episode then concludes with an exclusive interview featuring Tit…

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Episode 56: Ridge Racer vs. Pac-Man and the Less-Is-More Games That Truly Satisfy 1:09:41

14d ago1:09:41

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GameAgenstET and The Six Button Samurai dive into a philosophical discussion about the games that move us, and how in an age of weighing games by follow-up DLC support or how long a game takes to complete, a key aspect of what makes a good game great may be falling by the wayside. EVO is also happening quite literally as we speak, and the shadow dr…

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Cooper VP rumors, plus NC lawsuits targeting RFK Jr., Cornel West 22:15

18d ago22:15

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Joe Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in, and North Carolina's Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is among the top vice presidential candidates for the Harris 2024 campaign. WRAL's state politics team explains the benefits he could bring to the ticket, but also how Republicans might try to use it against Harris. Plus, we cover the lawsuits targeting the NC St…

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Why Xander Schauffele's ball could change your game, recounting Sonartec's epic downfall 50:00

20d ago50:00

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On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall is joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories to discuss Xander Schauffele's winning bag at the Open Championship, what his golf ball can teach you about improving your game and why Sonartec went from bursting onto the equipment scene to going out of business so rapidly. -- Thanks to o…

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Episode 55: Sad Dad Sims & Astro-Bot Joy 1:24:22

21d ago1:24:22

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The Six-Button Samurai and GameAgentETare joined by longtime friend and former fellow fighting stick assembler, Aaron Holley, who unlike The Last of Us's Joel and God of War Kratos, actually enjoys fatherhood while trying to get in some gaming with his trusty SteamDeck. He provides a fresh third perspective as we take a last conclusive dip into the…

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Pelosi to visit Raleigh amid Cooper VP rumors, NCSU chancellor retiring 29:46

1M ago29:46

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There's major turnover in state government with the resignation or retirement of multiple state lawmakers, chiefs of staff and university chancellors. Josh Stein and Mark Robinson are obliterating campaign fundraising records as voters key in on the race to replace Gov. Roy Cooper....who's now at the center of veepstakes rumors. If President Joe Bi…

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Bryson versus persimmon, debunking rusty wedges and Open gear changes 50:00

27d ago50:00

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On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall is joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories to breakdown Bryson hitting a persimmon, if their is a benefit to Tiger's rusty wedges and notable gear changes at the Open Championship. The episode then concludes with an exclusive interview fraturing Callaway's Senior Director of Brand a…

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Cooper VP rumors, RFK's ballot chances, Robinson dodges questions 32:47

1M ago32:47

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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in Greensboro and had high praise for Gov. Roy Cooper, who has been rumored as a potential VP pick if Harris takes over the presidential nomination. We asked Cooper, who said he still supports Joe Biden for president. Meanwhile the State Board of Elections approved the Constitution Party to be on the ballot but no…

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Early insights on testing Titleist GT, eye-catching tour trends and Uncle Gene skirts death 1:15:44

1M ago1:15:44

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On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to talk initial learnings from testing Titleist GT metals, what recent tour trends are telling us and Uncle Gene's flirtation with death. -- Thanks to our official sponsor Golf Pride and …

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Callaway's Opus wedges launch on Tour, inside Scottie Scheffler's incredible driving stats 55:46

2M ago55:46

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On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath discuss Callaway's new Opus wedge line Tour debut, RB's golf trip to Prince Edward Island and the insane driving stats Scottie Scheffler has been producing. -- Thanks to our official sponsor Golf Pride and their new Reverse Taper putter grip. It’s the most crucial split-…

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Episode 54: The Not E3 No Bummer Summer Continues 1:02:29

2M ago1:02:29

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@GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six-Button Samurai continue to be awash in trailers for new games as Not E3 Season marches on. We stop to pick apart the Season 2 DLC announcement for Street Fighter VI, as longtime SNK stalwarts, though Eddy himself had some timing qualms about what it all meant for the future, while James took a rosier view of the big …

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Medical marijuana redux, budget battle, vaping and a veto 21:11

2M ago21:11

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WRAL's Laura Leslie and Brian Murphy recap a very busy week on Jones St. with the battle over medical marijuana reignited and the House and Senate filing dueling budgets. Plus, a last-minute attempt to regulate vaping products and Cooper's veto of the mask ban.

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What it's like to build a golf brand from scratch? | Interview: Aretera Co-Founder Alex Dee 41:57

2M ago41:57

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On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack sit down for an exclusive, in-studio, interview featuring Aretera Co-Founder Alex Dee. Known for his work on Fujikura's Ventus line, he explains what it's been like starting a shaft brand from scratch and their vision for impacting the golf equipment …

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Budget talks stall. NC targets forever chemicals, gas station heroin 22:56

2M ago22:56

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North Carolina state lawmakers begin working to outlaw tianeptine, a drug marketed as a mood enhancer or diet supplement that critics call gas station heroin. Predatory roofers and towing companies may face stricter state scrutiny soon, and a bill to force polluters to pay for cleaning up PFAS chemicals from local drinking water supplies also gets …

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Big gear changes at Pinehurst, testing $250 golf balls and Payne Stewart's special putter 1:05:11

2M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to talk some major gear changes taking place at Pinehurst, $250 golf balls being put to the test and the story behind Payne Stewart's special putter. -- Thanks to our official sponsor Gol…

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Super PACs, birth control, RFK Jr. and an archeological fight 26:45

2M ago26:45

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Could North Carolina ban birth control if Mark Robinson is elected governor? Robinson says no, but Josh Stein says there’s a reason why Robinson recently spoke at an even hosted by an anti-birth-control group. Plus the latest on the state legislature’s proposal on continuing to allow people to wear masks for health reasons, the legal fight over con…

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Recapping Titleist's GT Tour launch - and what surprised us the most 1:14:39

2M ago1:14:39

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On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to break down Titleist's GT Tour launch and what surprised them the most about it. The episode then concludes with Part Two of the Fully Equipped Hotline contest. -- Thanks to our officia…

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Episode 53: Bury Me At The MadCatz Booth In Kentia Hall 1:20:09

3M ago1:20:09

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It’s ‘Not E3 Season’ in the gaming industry, and in 2024 that means a loose amalgamation of streaming events that mostly seem destined to underwhelm, as the long tail of development weirdness from the pandemic continues to sow instability after a horrific round of layoffs this year. Despite this, @GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six-Button Samurai conti…

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Mask ban and budget talks stall, DEI undone 31:08

3M ago31:08

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Eric and Lara Trump are speaking at the annual NCGOP convention, where North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is also speaking as Donald Trump looks for a vice presidential running mate. In the legislature, a war of words between Republican leaders on state budget talks and a proposal to undo the law allowing people to wear masks for health reasons. The UNC…

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We answer your hard-hitting gear questions! Fitting red flags, the perfect rollback, defining spin and more 55:15

3M ago55:15

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On part one of a two part Fully Equipped Hotline Special, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and a very special guest to dive into listener submitted voicemails. -- Thanks to our official sponsor Golf Pride and their new Reverse Taper putter grip. It’s the most crucial split-second in golf. You can’…

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Episode 52 – Hi-Fi Crushed: The Real Ninth Generation Console Blues 1:11:45

3M ago1:11:45

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The tide of bad news for gaming continues to rise in 2024, as The Six-Button Samurai and @GameAgentET (OGiH) attempt to make sense of the recent closure of studios by Xbox, a dim earnings report from Square Enix, and a variety of other issues hitting console-makers and devs alike. But it isn’t all sad songs and whiskey, as Eddy and JJJ also discuss…

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NC mask ban debate, AI porn, video gambling 24:22

3M ago24:22

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A proposal to ban masks in North Carolina moves ahead, as does a bill outlawing the use of AI to produce deepfake or child porn. Meantime, no video gambling bill has surfaced after weeks in session. Will it? WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran break it down.…

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Is this the future of iron design? | Interview: Cobra's Mike Yagley 1:27:30

3M ago1:27:30

1:27:30

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf to debate whether 3D printed irons are the future of design, talk Michael Block switching up his irons at Valhalla and check in on the performance of Callaway's Chrome golf ball line on …

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Primary runoff preview, April surprise, mask ban 29:58

3M ago29:58

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WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran look at Tuesday's statewide runoffs and this year's "April surprise," which isn't good news. Plus lawmakers say campus protests are the inspiration for bills defining antisemitism and banning masks.

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Notable gear changes at Wells Fargo, Cobra's newest toy and a big driver giveaway 1:07:33

3M ago1:07:33

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On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf to talk the gear changes spotted at this week at Wells Fargo, Jonathan's trip inside Cobra's new Tour truck and how our listners can earn a chance to win a special edition driver. -- Tha…

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Episode 51: The Looming Hollywood Gaming Gold Rush 1:10:09

3M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

The Six-Button Samurai and @GameAgentET (OGiH) take a look at the Amazon streaming series Fallout, based on Bethesda Software’s RPG franchise, just renewed for a 2nd season, while Fallout 4 gets a next-gen upgrade on PS5/XB (a mixed bag thus far), along with a sharp spike in interest in the entire line of games generated by the show. Given the succ…

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Antisemitism, millions for vouchers, a bourbon-soaked soiree 29:50

4M ago29:50

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President Joe Biden visited North Carolina twice this week, and rumors are flying about a trip state lawmakers and lobbyists took to Kentucky. As protesters opposed to Israel's bombing of Gaza replaced the American flag at UNC with a Palestinian flag, state lawmakers are praising interim Chancellor Lee Roberts and pushing a new law to crack down on…

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TaylorMade CEO David Abeles talks building a brand with Tiger Woods 42:03

4M ago42:03

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On a special edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall sits down with TaylorMade CEO David Abeles for an exclusive interview focused on the creation of Sun Day Red alongside Tiger Woods. -- Thanks to our official sponsor Golf Pride and their new Reverse Taper putter grip. It’s the most crucial split-second in golf. You can’t worry about if th…

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2024 legislative session kicks off, Bernie Sanders investigation highlights NC 29:04

4M ago29:04

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Medical marijuana, immigration, gambling updates and a $1 billion state budget surplus could come to dominate the new 2024 North Carolina legislative short session. Plus, Senate leader Phil Berger talks about the future of the ACC and what lawmakers could do to keep UNC and N.C. State together if one tries to leave. PolitiFact NC looks into the 13t…

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What we learned from analyzing Tour grip builds, TaylorMade's dream start to the season | Interview: Scotty Cameron's Austie Rollinson 1:27:34

4M ago1:27:34

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On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf to reveal what they learned from breaking down the grip builds of top Tour players and talk the incredible run TaylorMade is on to kick off the 2024 season. The episode then concludes wi…

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Episode 50: Shadow of the Zombie Game Company 58:17

4M ago58:17

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@GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six Button Samurai get a bit misty-eyed talking about reaching their 50th episode of OGIH. But they’re also knee-deep in chasing the retro gaming biscuit, as Eddy continues to play Shadow of the Ninja in anticipation of the Natsume-Atari remake due later this year and further experiments with the Taito Egret trackball, w…

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Budget news, Balanced Nutrition, and sports gambling pays off 8:58

4M ago8:58

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WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie wraps up the week on Jones Street, including an investigation into the nonprofit led by the wife of the lieutenant governor. Plus, good news for budget writers, and a look at the state’s take for the first month of sports betting.

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Masters gear reax, new Tour releases and we answer your hard-hitting gear questions 1:17:26

4M ago1:17:26

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On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf to talk the biggest gear stories coming out of the Masters and new releases spotted in Harbour Town. The guys then check in on the Hotline to answer another batch of our audience submitt…

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