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Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's Podcast

The HP Video Game Podcast Network - John JP Podlasek

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+30 year game industry veteran John "JP" Podlasek interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, arcade owners, writers, CEOs and others about game development. Experienced or aspiring game developers alike will find useful, thought-provoking, and sometimes funny advice from others in the game industry. Find info at gamedevadvice.com and subscribe now!
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Im #SeriousGamesPodcast geht es um interaktive Methoden und Interventionen für Meetings, Workshops, Trainings und Konferenzen. Je nach Gesprächspartner:in erscheint der Podcast in deutscher oder englischer Sprache. — The #SeriousGamesPodcast is about interactive methods and serious games for meetings, workshops, trainings and conferences. Depending on the discussion partner an episode will be published in German or English language.
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Video games: They’re serious business! Except when they’re not serious at all. Each week on Triple Click, video game experts Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier journey into the fascinating world of games. They’ll explore hot topics in video game news and culture, answer burning listener questions, debate the pros and cons of the biggest new games, and replay old classics together.
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Tune in every Wednesday to immerse yourself in The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast, dedicated to board games, card games, role-playing, and the miniatures hobby. Join The Secret Cabal Founders: Jamie, Chris, Steve, Don, and Tony T, as they present a captivating array of perspectives on board games, all delivered with a generous dose of irreverent nonsense. Explore the world of role-playing games with The Lord of the Dungeon, and accompany the Filthy Casuals as they delve into the miniatures gami ...
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Serious about Golf

Alex Buckner and Hugh Marr

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A podcast made for anyone that is serious about the game of golf. Tour coaches Alex Buckner and Hugh Marr discuss insights at the highest level of the game, speak to world renowned players and coaches while debating the latest topics of golf. Edited by Huw Hawkins
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What does the new wave of open economies mean for monetization? Will negative externalities overcome cosmetics economies in the long run? What exactly does a game economist do? Game Economist Cast is a roundtable discussion of the latest developments in mobile, HD, and crypto games through a bunch of people figuring it out using the economic tool kit.
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A weekly sports history podcast hosted by Andrew "the Zubes" Zuber and actor Jake Goldsbie (Degrassi, Molly's Game). Each week Jake and Zubes take an irreverent look at some of the biggest moments in Toronto sports histroy with a discussion filled with all the humorous overreaction one might come to expect from passionate sports fans. This is serious stuff. Look for new episodes on Friday.
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Entrepreneurship, Business, Digital Marketing, eCommerce, Growth and Gamification by Drimify. The platform to easily create Gamification experiences, Marketing Games and Serious Games. Engage your audience. Reach your goals. Try the demos on Drimify.com
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Cardboard Philosophy

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Welcome to Cardboard Philosophy! The board game podcast where we talk about nothing serious, seriously. Every episode we roll a die and are randomly assigned a discussion topic about niche, deep board game topics - and have at it! Like the show? Have a question you want to ask? Let us know at cardboardphilosophypod@gmail.com!
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The Rapcast

Raptors Republic

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A podcast featuring Toronto Raptors, Raptors 905 and Canada Basketball analysis, humour, post-game reactions, live shows and more. Podcasts include Raptors Reaction Podcast, Rap Up Live, The Interview, Raptors Weekly, Buckets & Tea, Confederacy of Dunks, Runnin' Off the Screen, and more.
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Your one stop shop for tips and tricks to help you get better at GM'ing your own, TTRPG game. Designed for Beginners and veterans alike. Join me each week as we discuss worldbuilding, storytelling and other game management techniques. Find me on X (twitter): @GMGreg1 Come play DND with me on discord: https://discord.gg/GdQ4z56fY9 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=102070255
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The Ringer Philly crew has a podcast! Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak team up on Sundays and Thursdays for weekly previews and instant reactions to every Eagles game. Plus we’ve got you covered on the Sixers and all of your other favorite teams in town, with unique conversations from local and Ringer personalities.
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Chewie, Mike, Brian, and Dirk have been talking about Magic: The Gathering on the internet for almost 10 years (at the time of this writing). Since there are so many shows about strategy and tournaments, these dorks focus on all the fun you can have with the game outside of that, from flavor to philosophy to game design to history to whatever else we can come up with. We're funny, we're serious about what we do, and we love it!
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The Lucky Die

Blighthouse Studio | Realm

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An actual play D&D podcast, The Lucky Die is a character driven story, set in an apocalyptic fantasy world. In Diskora, Demons and Celestials have started stalking the lands, tensions between the factions leave death in their wake and blood red clouds boil across the sky. You would be forgiven for thinking that the end was nigh, question is - do you want to face the end alone? I guess we're about to find out.
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Golf Psychology Podcast - Mental Game Sessions with Doc is a podcast for serious golfers who want to improve their mental game performance. Hosted by Dr. Patrick Cohn of Peak Performance Sports, the golf psychology podcast allows junior, collegiate, amateur, and professional golfers to ask Dr. Cohn a question on golf psychology or the mental game of golf.
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The official podcast for Kaw Valley Kickball provides analysis and asininity for everyone's favorite intramural adult sport in Lawrence, Kansas! Shawn Meredith, Jason "Cougar" Hwang, and other guests bring the serious-minded gravitas you would expect for round table discussions about a game normally played by prepubescent children.
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Welcome to Experience Points by University XP hosted by Dr. Dave Eng. On Experience Points we explore different ways we can learn from games. Find out more at www.universityxp.com I hope you find this show useful. If you’d like to learn more about games-based learning then a great place to start is my blog at universityxp.com/blog. University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook as University XP. Feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.com Game on!
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Welcome to the BDE Podcast. Join Kevin and Joe, two single dads, as they dish out wisdom, humor, and speak unfiltered on dating, life, and the journey of fatherhood. From navigating the complexities of co-parenting to sharing their experiences of being dads, Kevin and Joe bring their A-game every episode. Get ready for some serious dad vibes, laughs, and insights as they dive deep into what it means to be a man, a dad, and a human in today's world.
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Some of the scores for video games are incredibly intricate and deserve recognition, which is why we've created Top Score: a series of podcasts dedicated to the music that accompanies soldiers through battle, sorcerers through forests and aliens through space.
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LevelUp Life

Patrick Felicia

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Join us as we unravel the connections between games and personal evolution. Explore innovative game-based strategies that extend beyond screens, fostering learning, motivation, and positive change. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a curious novice, our Pixel Pathways guide you through educational adventures. Tune in for expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to empower you in leveling up your potential. Discover the transformative impact of games, turning every challenge in ...
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Serious Series of Utmost Importance: The Series

Tom Serious, Chris Series, Neil Ofutmostimportancetheseries

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In "Serious Series of Utmost Importance: The Series," hosts Tom, Chris, and Neil discuss a new series every episode. Books, art, discographies, games, television, movies - it's all fair game, as long as you can group it into a series. We recommend picking an episode for a series you enjoy and giving it a listen!
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Two bibs and a bro

Sarah, Mitch and Bianca

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The Netball world according to Bianca Chatfield, Sarah Allen and Mitch Brown. Don't expect too many accurate stats or serious game analysis, we are here to give you an insight into what really goes on in the Netball world... Featuring: 'Braid of the week', 'Tan-o-metre' and anything else we come up with, on a weekly basis during #SuncorpSuperNetball. Insta - @TwoBibsandaBro
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Off The Shelf

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

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Off The Shelf will bring you even closer to our great Club, telling often untold stories from the current playing squad to the legends who went before them, the staff who keep everything ticking over behind the scenes and, of course, our fans - the heartbeat of Spurs. Each podcast is dedicated to its subject, shining a light on their careers and the stories that define them. How did Ledley King feel when he was told he’d have to retire? How did Jenna Schillaci react when she was told she cou ...
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NBA Today

ESPN, Malika Andrews

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With in-depth, comprehensive daily coverage of all aspects of the NBA, Malika Andrews and a vibrant cast of expert analysts and reporters offer their distinct perspectives on the game. She is joined by analysts Vince Carter, Chiney Ogwumike, and Kendrick Perkins, along with Senior Writer Zach Lowe. Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski will be among the top reporters contributing updates from around the league.
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Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things ‘geek’, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies and TV shows. Andy Farnsworth and most of his co-hosts and guests live in the Salt Lake City, Utah area.
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MotoPG

MotoPG Australia

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There have never been three more sophisticated, informed, or serious MotoGP commentators than those screaming bastards on Italian TV. Or those stuttering Pom pumpernickels who keep saying “penultimate” because its fancier than “second-last”. They’re pretty good at this MotoGP commentary stuff. And there’s a few Spanish commentators who are the top of their game. We’re not them.
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MHL Moose Hockey League Radio Talk Show with your hosts Jim Flannian, GIANT918, and Oktizzy. Plus special guest callers from the Moose Hockey League.www.moosehockeyleague.com
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There are many podcasts to find serious women's soccer news, but this isn't one of them. Join Emily and Lesley of Gal Pal Sports as they chat about their elations and frustrations with the beautiful game. If you love women's soccer, and you have a LOT of feelings about it, this pod is for you.
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CAGcast

CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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Since 2005, the CAGcast has been a pretty silly podcast about video games and the topics that affect gamers. Hosts CheapyD, Wombat, and Shipwreck talk industry news, review games, supply game shopping tips and generally share too much of their personal lives. Giving new meaning to "Talk is Cheap", the CAGcast is the official Podcast of the video game shopping community, CheapAssGamer.com.
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Hosted by Johann "awesomehazelnuts" Loke, a Gods Unchained & Legends of Runeterra Player based in Singapore with an extensive history in competitive Yu-Gi-Oh, Hearthstone and Artifact, the "That's Game!" podcast covers topics on Professional Card Games such as card design, the everchanging metagame as well as the psychological and competitive aspect of digital & crypto card games.
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Matter of Draig

Rattlebox Games- Network Feed

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The Matter of Draig is a real-play Dungeons and Dragons podcast set in the mystical Kingdom of Draig. Our game style merges serious fantasy adventure and laughs for a game that the whole family can listen to. Our three heroes Larn the rogue, Raven the cleric, and Benard the warlock use their cunning, magic, might, and wit to navigate this dangerous world. (Barely.) Join us every other Tuesday as we reveal the Matter of Draig. Twitter: @DraigCast Email: DraigCast@RattleboxGames.com Brought to ...
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Zero Degrees is the podcast with no qualifications, where we solve your complications every week! Join Harry, Lydia and Ravs as they stumble their way through a variety of silly, serious and down right ridiculous questions submitted by their audiences! Send in your questions here! https://yogsca.st/zd Hosted by: Harry @harrybarry Lydia @squidgaming Ravs @ravsy_
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The Immersive Chemistry Podcast examines the intersection of chemistry, chemical engineering, game design, educational sciences and technology. In each episode we explore the impact of immersive learning research on these fields through interviews and discussion.
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Montreal's Bill Wennington joins Andrew Damelin for a heavy dose of nostalgia. From Ed Pinckney viciously dunking on him in high school, to a Jokic-like pass by Chris Mullen in college, to, yes, Michael Jordan and the Bulls, the anecdotes will rivet you. The former Chicago Bulls centre, current Bulls radio analyst, and new CEBL analyst also reveals…
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Interview mit Holger Tewis **Ein Kartenspiel, das die Erkenntnisse des Weltklimarats IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climat Change) spielerisch vermittelt, um das wandelnde Klimasystem besser zu verstehen und Klimaschutzmaßnahmen zu ergreifen – das kann das Klima Puzzle.** Holger Tewis auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htewis/ Internetseit…
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Tobias Harris scored exactly zero points as the Sixers were eliminated on Thursday night by the New York Knicks in the first round. Sheil and Cliff talk about the lackluster performance from Harris, and how the Sixers have yet again come up short during the Joel Embiid era. We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsib…
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In this episode, I spoke with Roxanne Splitt, Associate Design Director at Insomniac Games. Hear their experiences and insights from working on various game projects, including collaborations with NASA and acclaimed games like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Roxanne reflects on the educational and emotionally significant aspects of working on the NASA proje…
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The chase for a championship continues. As the Eastern conference Finals tip off... is it Boston's title to lose now that the defending champs are out? AND... it doesn't get much better than Anthony Edwards going up against Luka Doncic! Who will be the best player in that series? PLUS... this season will be the SIXTH different champion in the last …
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A short one with the boys as Lydia's away this week, and thankfully a clean one to recover from the last episode! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/zerodegrees Follow us: https://www.pickaxe.uk/zerodegrees Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Fury vs Usyk Recap https://traffic.libsyn.com/mmanutsmp3/Fury_vs_Usyk_Recap__MMANUTS_MMA_Podcast__EP__662-MP3.mp3 Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen 3 Fury vs Usyk Recap UFC 304 Misfits boxing – Brooke vs VanZant Khalil Roundtree Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic Netflix Sports Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Tweet of the week KO of the week KNOWLEDGE #UFC The post Fu…
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Multiplayer is where it all started for us! But not everyone liked the ME3 multiplayer feature on launch and not everyone got to play me3 multiplayer either! With it being stripped from legendary edition, is the multiplayer a relic worth burying? Or is it worth bringing back? Time to go down the multiplayer rabbit-hole! If YOU haven't checked out M…
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This is the first episode and we don't know what we're doing but we're having fun doing it! We talk about how dating and parenting mix. Kev breaks down the IG game, and we talk about dating before the kids came. Also do you like female artist? Well Kev isn't a fan. These two really have no filter. https://linktr.ee/BDEPodcast…
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The Timberwolves wiped out the defending champs last night after erasing a 20 point Nuggets lead. What was the most impressive part of the Wolves comeback? The East Finals are set - we'll tell you what Haliburton and the Pacers can do in the next round that will give the Celtics PROBLEMS. PLUS... There are plenty of prolific duos still standing.. b…
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The Phillies have been on a roll all season long and currently have a 4.5-game lead in the NL East. Sheil has five takeaways from what he’s seen from the team so far this season. Are the Phillies a 100-win team? Which players have stepped up the most? How valuable has Ranger Suárez been the entire season? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The …
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Arriving at the Vortex, the team take steps to seek out the information broker who appears to have known Squash in her former life. Lafian doesn't want to remember, Rhal looks for a long lost friend, Squash forgives and Zaltanna is vindicated. Is trusting an information broker a wise choice? I guess we're about to find out... Get early access to th…
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Send us a Text Message. Phil gets Eric pilled into a trio of roguelikes, where we prime the pump for Squad Buster's eventual shake-up of the genre. Chris ran another NFT sale and lived to tell about it. We Snap our fingers for Eric's take on Snap's doubling cube mechanic. Should all ranked systems use it? Should the bet limit expand to infinity? We…
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Dan White on RoboCo and GBL at Filament Games In this podcast episode, host Dave Eng interviews Dan White, founder of Filament Games, discussing the intersection of education and gaming. Dan's journey from teaching to game development is explored, emphasizing the challenges of creating engaging learning experiences. The concept of "pleasing frustra…
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Welcome to the Golf Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional golfers to help them reach their goals and play more consistent golf. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will do a deep dive into preshot routines. In this podcast, you learn: What are th…
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Samson Folk is joined by Jack Quantrill to discuss who the Raptors should select with their 2nd round pick. Here's Jack's twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDropStepNBA 0:00 - How valuable are 2nd rounders? 3:10 - Dillon Jones 15:00 - Jamal Shead 24:41 - Bobi Klintman 33:40 - Reed Sheppard haircut + goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…
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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 17, 2024. Written by John Krasinski and starring Ryan Reynolds and a whole all-star voice cast, "IF" is something everyone can find something in it to enjoy. Also on the big screen is a biopic about late singer Amy Winehouse called "Back to Black" On streami…
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Garagegamer – I PLAYED AOS 4!!!! Sponsored by 6 Squared Studios and Grognard Games The Garagehammer Toolbox is brought to you by Chaos Orc’s Superstore Please take a look at my Patreon page and consider supporting the show. Just follow this link: patreon.com/garagehammer So this episode Doug Griggs from Two Plus Tough joins me! This is a total bonu…
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Our look back at the 2014 Blue Jays, the team that didn't go all in when they could've, hits its pinnacle with the last good moment of the Jays season. A marathon six and a half hour, 19-inning game that ends with a walk off bases loaded single from Jose Bautista. This win, which probably should've kicked off a streak, actually started them down th…
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The Celtics dominant postseason run continues but have they done enough to convince us they should be the favorites? we hand out report cards for the C's... Plus.... LUKA magic returned in a BIG way against OKC last night...is HE the BEST player left in the playoffs? Big Perk has some big thoughts. And... Will the King sized expectations for Bronny…
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We're back with an all-new episode of Football is Wife! It's match week 10 in the NWSL, and the vibes in Chicago are actually pretty good! We talk about the undefeated campaigns from Kansas City and Orlando, and a historic week in the WNBA. Plus! We take a moment for rivalries (and railroads?) in women's sports, take Arsenal straight to the trash f…
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The Philadelphia Eagles' schedule has officially been released for the 2024 season. Sheil and UPenn professor Deniz Selman go over the schedule's strengths and weaknesses and predict the season record game by game. Which games will the fans be most interested in attending on the road? How can the NFL actually improve game scheduling instead of havi…
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Animal Well is one of the best video game surprises in recent memory, and we'll be talking about it for years. This week Jason, Maddy, and special guest Russ Frushtick (Polygon, The Besties) give their impressions of the game in three increasingly obsessive phases. One More Thing: Maddy: Doppelganger by Naomi Klein (she finished it!) Jason: Minisho…
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Jalen Brunson dropped another 40 piece leading the Knicks to a 3-2 lead over Indy, but how many more of these performances can we expect from him? The jokes on you if you if you doubted the MVP. Was last night's masterpiece Jokic's best performace of his career? PLUS...UD, did you ever think you'd be giving the Celtics ADVICE? He explains the X-fac…
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Glorious. That's the only way to describe the French and the madness that is the paddock at Le Mans. And the racing lived up to the hype this past week despite the pre race malarkey being rubbish. The gods who walk among us put on a show for the ages in France and Boris, Tug and Freido bring their own unique 'analysis' to what unfolded at one of th…
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HEYOH CABALISTS! The 2024 KICKSTARTER IS LIVE! Stop the podcast now and go support all The Secret Cabal Shows right now. The gang kicks off episode 297 with a little bit about the fundraiser including the Secret Cabal Zine and other rewards. Then the gang gets into the games they've been playing including Terra Mystica, Fortune and Glory, Small Wor…
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Another day, another master class from the Jays... but have the Celtics proven to be the team to beat? AND... grab your popcorn for this one because we have a series!! How can Ant and the Wolves rebound after dropping the last two to Jokic and the defending champs? PLUS... Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we? LeBron was back in Cleveland l…
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UFC Lewis vs Nascimento Recap https://traffic.libsyn.com/mmanutsmp3/UFC_Lewis_vs_Nascimento_Recap__MMANUTS_MMA_Podcast__EP__661-MP3.mp3 Lewis vs Nascimento Recap Weird MMA Fighter walk in UFC 303 poster UFC 303 gate Khabib owes Russia a lot of money Art Jimmerson Dana White and Fedex EA UFC and fighter pay Fedor Matt Brown Tweet of the week KO of t…
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Coming up on NBA Today: Denver made a statement in Minnesota. Does Perk still think Anthony Edwards and the Wolves will make it to the Finals? Plus.... Jayson Tatum put up his best game of the postseason... why he'll need to kick it up to another level to take Boston to the finish line. And... After getting run out of Indy, are the Knicks asking to…
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Sheil discusses what new Eagles DC Vic Fangio’s impact will be after the disastrous end of the 2023 season. How will Fangio mesh with the rest of the staff when training camp starts and the team will be managing the players' rep counts (02:12)? What are the most important parts of Fangio's defense (09:48)? Is the depth chart on defense better than …
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Episode 337 – 4th Ed Campaigning? Sponsored by 6 Squared Studios and Grognard Games The Garagehammer Toolbox is brought to you by Chaos Orc’s Superstore Please take a look at my Patreon page and consider supporting the show. Just follow this link: patreon.com/garagehammer So this episode Chris was talking to me about some campaign stuff he’s been r…
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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 10, 2024. The latest adaptation of the Planet of the Apes movie saga, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” has outstanding visuals and a surprisingly engaging story. (Check out Steve Salles review here!) The best thing Andy watched this week was "Nowhere Spe…
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Coming up! We tell you how last night's blow out in Boston revealed a glaring issue for the Celtics that NEEDS fixing if they want to win it all. AND... has the series momentum shifted now that OG Anounoby is out? Michael Wilbon tells us why Jalen Brunson will overcome yet another Knicks' injury. PLUS... I sat down with rising super-star Anthony Ed…
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Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Samson Folk to first celebrate Toronto getting a WNBA Team! Then they talk about the Denver-Minnesota series. Did Denver blow it? Does Jokic only care about horses? and more. Then they talk about the Knicks and Cathryn asks Samson if he's Team OG or Team Pascal in this series. What do they think of Tibs running his …
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