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The garage door industry podcast "Torsion Talk" is the number one listened-to podcast for garage door businesses. We strive to educate and challenge business owners and employees who want to develop into a better leader. Ryan our host is the owner of his own garage door business Aaron Overhead Doors. They have three locations in Buford, Milton, and Buckhead GA. Ryan launched his marketing agency Markinuity in 2019 after trying multiple companies he felt over promised and under delivered. Rya ...
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Torsion Talk S8 E72 - Navigating Leadership and Controversy
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Episode Overview: In this episode, Ryan shares his experiences and insights from a recent digital agency summit in Mexico. He emphasizes the importance of building a team of leaders, sharing how this strategy has significantly benefited his business. Ryan also discusses several controversial political topics, expressing skepticism about official na…
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Concord Beta impressions, anticipated games for the rest of 2024
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This week, we talk about the beta for PlayStation’s new exclusive 5v5 PVP shooter Concord. Then we give a rundown of the games we’re looking forward to in the second half of the year. [News of the Week] Palword signs with Sony to expand IP Starfy trilogy releases on Nintendo Online Apex Legends controversy [Games out this week] Concord beta [Featur…
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Concord previews, new Crazy Taxi?, Godzilla X Kong
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This week, we return to talk about some of the latest gaming news, including some recent previews for Sony’s new hero shooter Concord. We also talk about how we’ve both been reading the first book in the Sun Eater series, “Empire of Silence,” and we talk about how bad “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire” is. [News of the Week] Concord previews New Cra…
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Torsion Talk S8 E71 - Financial Fundamentals for Startup Success
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In this episode of Torsion Talk, Ryan dives into the essential financial aspects for small to medium-sized garage door companies. With a focus on education, Ryan shares valuable insights to help business owners optimize their operations, boost their sales, and achieve financial sustainability. Key Highlights: 1. Business Updates and Sales Training …
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Torsion Talk S8 E70 - Insights with Cory Holley from Vidor Garage Doors
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In this episode, Ryan and Cory Holley from Vidor Garage Doors delve into the intricacies of the garage door industry, sharing their unique experiences and insights. They discuss the innovative features of Vidor's products, particularly the low-maintenance composite doors and their customization options. The conversation covers the importance of cus…
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Nintendo Direct, Dragon Age The Veilguard, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Steam World Heist
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Recorded on 6/23/24 Published on 6/24/24 Show Notes: That’s a wrap on the summer game showcase season, so we do a brief post-mortem on it. We talk about the Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay reveal showcase and the Nintendo Direct, as well as a couple of game previews. Then we get into what we’ve been playing and watching lately, including Steam W…
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Torsion Talk S8 E69 - Start Up Things To Know About Marketing
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In this episode of The Torsion Talk Podcast, Ryan continues his series geared toward starting a garage door business. This episode is focused on marketing and he shares insights on starting and growing a garage door company, emphasizing the importance of understanding the product, managing finances, and building a strong brand. He also discussed th…
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Fake E3 2024, Xbox, Devolver, Summer Games Fest
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On this week’s episode of Starside Chat, we talk about the weekend of games showcases during Fake E3 2024! Including Summer Games Fest, Devolver Digital and the Xbox plus Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Showcase! [News of the Week] Like A Dragon getting a live action adaptation on Amazon Prime [Features - FAKE E3] Everything Shown at Summer Game Fest Ever…
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Torsion Talk S8 E68 - 10 Things You Need To Do Before Starting Your Garage Door Business
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In this episode of Torsion Talk, Season 8, Episode 67, host Ryan kicks off a new multi-part series dedicated to guiding aspiring entrepreneurs through the essential steps of starting a garage door company. Drawing from his extensive business experience, Ryan provides practical advice and strategic insights to help listeners navigate the challenges …
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PlayStation State of Play, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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On this week’s episode of Starside Chat, Zach and Aaron talk through Sony’s May PlayStation State of Play, including the upcoming PvP game Concord and the upcoming action-platformer Astro Bot. After that, we talk about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth because Zach has finally finished it! [News of the Week] Sony developing PlayStation Mobile platform Call o…
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Torsion Talk S8 E67 - Community Impact: Ryan, Jim & Selena Discuss Vertical Lift Outreach (VLO)
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Join host Ryan as he engages in a deeply informative discussion with Jim McGrath and Selena Belvin on this episode of Torsion Talk. Focused on the Vertical Lift Outreach (VLO), this conversation sheds light on the organization's strategic evolution, community impact, and the collective efforts to support the garage door industry through various ini…
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Torsion Talk S8 E66 - Brand Building and Entrepreneurial Journeys: Ryan and Jasmin Capo on Torsion Talk
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Join us for a new episode of Torsion Talk, featuring a dynamic conversation between Ryan and guest Jasmin Capo, of Top Notch Garage Doors. They explore the essentials of crafting a strong personal brand, tackling entrepreneurial challenges, and optimizing social media for business growth. Hear Jasmin discuss her journey in developing a transparent …
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On this week’s podcast we talk more about Animal Well now that we’ve had a chance to play more of it. Zach also gives his review of Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City. But before that, there’s a bunch of new gaming related news to talk about. [News of the Week] Fortnite/Fallout collaboration Microsoft to launch this year’s Call of Duty on Game Pass Rocks…
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Animal Well, Starfield update, Switch 2, Microsoft studios closure
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On this week’s episode, we talk about the new indie puzzle-platformer Animal Well. But before that we have to talk about the latest update for Starfield, the latest on the successor to the Nintendo Switch, and the closure of four Microsoft studios. [News of the Week] Starfield May update Switch successor to be announced this fiscal year (by March 2…
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Torsion Talk S8 E65 -Shifting Perspectives: Ryan's Reflections on Leadership, Value, and Community Impact
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**About This Episode:** Join Ryan on a special birthday edition of the Torsion Talk Podcast as he delves into a series of thought-provoking discussions and personal reflections that highlight the journey of personal and professional growth. From retirement plans and financial ambitions to impactful community support and leadership values, this epis…
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Torsion Talk S8 E64 - Big Reveals: Introducing Markinuity and Updates from GDU Summit/Expo
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In this episode of the Torsion Talk Podcast, Ryan dives into a wealth of topics ranging from leadership development to strategic rebranding, and from enhancing team engagement to navigating industry challenges. Join us as Ryan shares his firsthand experiences and actionable insights that have shaped his journey and propelled his business to new hei…
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Five podcast game recommendations, Toem, Rusty’s Retirement
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This week we focus mainly on games, with discussion of two games we’ve been playing, including the recently released Rusty's Retirement. We also both brought five games each to recommend as great games to play while listening to podcasts - like this one! [News of the Week] More Fallout TV show discussion? No BlizzCon this year [Games out this week]…
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Fallout TV Show spoiler talk, Nintendo Indie World Showcase
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On this week’s episode, we do our spoiler talk about Amazon’s Fallout TV show. But before that, we go through everything shown during Nintendo’s latest Indie World Showcase! [News of the Week] Nintendo Indie World Showcase (4/17/24) Digested Hades 2 Technical Test Keanu Reeves is Shadow the Hedgehog [Games out this week] Harold Halibut No Rest for …
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Torsion Talk S8 E63: From the Field to Facebook: Unpacking Garage Door Industry Debates and Strategies
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Join Ryan in this insightful episode as he navigates through critical topics discussed in garage door industry Facebook groups. From the ongoing debate on repairing versus replacing parts to evaluating the business dynamics of subcontracting versus full-time employment, Ryan brings his expertise directly from social media discussions to our listene…
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Fallout TV Show early impressions, indies games showcase
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Fallout TV Show early impressions, indies games showcase On this week’s episode of Starside Chat, we talk about the first two episodes of Amazon’s Fallout TV show. But before that, we go through what games stood out to us in the Triple-i Initiative games showcase. [News of the Week] Live action film adaptation of Dredge announced Star Wars Outlaws …
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Unplugging, reacting to Marvel's Rivals and Jump Ship
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We’re back after a several weeks long break! And this week we’re getting caught up on what we’ve been playing, watching and reading. We also talk about a little bit of gaming news from the past week. [News of the Week] Windblown gameplay trailer Silksong rated by ESRB Thoughts on Marvel Rivals reveal Jump Ship Mod shoutout - Minecraft Distant Horiz…
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Torsion Talk S8 E62 - Elevating Value: Mastering Pricing Strategies for Growth
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In this insightful episode, Ryan delves deep into the art and science of pricing strategies, sharing his valuable experiences and the pivotal shift towards catering to high-end clients in 2019. From Amazon's diversified profit strategies to the hands-on challenges of the garage door industry, Ryan covers a broad spectrum of business wisdom, emphasi…
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Torsion Talk S8 E61 - Gearing Up for the IDA Expo
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About this episode: In this week's episode, join Ryan, Amy, and Courtney as they delve into the whirlwind of activities and planning leading up to the much-anticipated Ida Expo. With an atmosphere charged with anticipation and excitement, the team shares their insider view on everything from speaker highlights to logistics, making it an episode you…
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Torsion Talk S8 E60 - Weaving Success: Leadership Beyond Hierarchies with Mike Michalowicz
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About this episode: Leadership transcends conventional hierarchies. Join us in an enlightening session with Mike Michalowicz as we delve into the essence of transformative leadership. From adopting a web-like structure that fosters connection and collaboration to the art of aligning talents with tasks, this episode is a treasure trove for anyone lo…
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Fallout show trailer, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, Deep Rock Galactic Survivor
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This week we talk about Aaron’s early impressions with Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth and Zach’s early impressions of Deep Rock Galactic Survivor. We also talk briefly about the Jack Ryan movies and the 90’s Hercules TV show. [News of the Week] Akira Toriyama has passed away Bioware reportedly confident Dragon Age Dreadwolf will release this year Ma…
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Torsion Talk S8 E59 - Ryan's Unfiltered Take on Leadership Evolution
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In this compelling episode, Ryan takes us on a journey through the evolution of a business leader, from the early startup days to steering the helm of a growing enterprise. He candidly discusses the challenges of transitioning from hands-on fieldwork to strategic office leadership, acknowledging the potential for friction and loss of rapport with l…
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth early impressions, No Rest for the Wicked previews
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Zach has seen Dune Part 2 and finished Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth and started FF7 Rebirth. We keep the chatter about these things vague so as to not spoil anything, but we’ll circle back to them again soon. We also talk about layoffs impacting Sony and EA and the previews that came out about Moon Studio’s upcoming RPG No Rest for the Wicked. [Ne…
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Nintendo Direct, new game trailers and new releases, Balatro
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On this week’s episode, we talk about a bunch of new game trailers (and the trailer for the Borderlands movie), but we also talk about what stood out to us in the latest Nintendo Direct. We also briefly cover a bunch of new game releases (including the review roundup for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth). We also talk about what we’ve been playing lately, w…
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Torsion Talk S8 E58 - Ryan and Pancake's Great European Adventure
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In the latest episode of our podcast, join Ryan as he recaps his insightful hardware tour in Belgium and beyond. Ryan and Pancake ventured into the heart of European manufacturing, visiting Quality Sets, a garage door hardware company that's revolutionizing the industry with just 10 employees and a fleet of robots. As Ryan continues to share their …
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Xbox update, Rusty’s Retirement, Helldivers 2, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth
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This week we talk about the future of Xbox podcast and a few other news items, but then it’s all about the games. There are a ton of games out now and we briefly talk about some of the more recent releases and then get back into the games we’re actually playing. [News of the Week] Future of Xbox event Game developers explain layoffs hitting riot, e…
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Xbox exclusives, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Helldivers 2, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth
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On this week’s episode, we talk about the leaks and rumors suggesting Xbox may make more of their games cross-platform and what that may mean for the Xbox brand. We also talk about the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth State of Play and Sony’s new exclusive co-operative shooter Helldivers 2! Plus, we talk even more about Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth. [News …
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Torsion Talk S8 E57 - Dive into the Dark Side of Digital Marketing
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Ever felt lost in the labyrinth of marketing agencies? Join Ryan Lucia in a revealing episode where he pulls back the curtain on the murky world of digital marketing. From the deceptive snares laid by agencies promising the moon, to the critical importance of holding the reins over your content and digital assets, Ryan doesn’t hold back. Discover t…
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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, PlayStation State of Play
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This week we give more thoughts on Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth and go through PlayStation’s latest State of Play in which they showed off Death Stranding 2, Stellar Blade, Rise of the Ronin and Dragon’s Dogma 2. But before that, we pitch Nintendo on a Pokemon plus Animal Crossing crossover game to compete with Palworld. [News of the Week] Crypt C…
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Palworld, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
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It’s only January, and it’s already been a wild year. It’s been another week, and that means another million more people playing Palworld, so we talk more about that game. But Zach has finished Prince of Persia The Lost Crown and started Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, so we talk about those games as well! [News of the Week] Palworld continues its s…
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Torsion Talk S8 E56 - Navigating Hiring in Business
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Tune in to the latest episode of Torsion Talk as Ryan Lucia and Jen Rochford delve into the vital aspects of company culture, customer service, and hiring practices. From dissecting stories about empathetic customer service to sharing personal experiences, they highlight the importance of empathy, compassion, authenticity, and humility in employees…
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Xbox Developer Direct, Prince of Persia and Palworld
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It’s a packed show this week! We cover a lot of ground between the Xbox Developer Direct, our most anticipated games of 2024 and recent game releases Prince of Persia The Lost Crown and Palworld. [News of the Week] Grime definitive edition coming to PC, console, including switch (for the first time) Ubisoft says people need to get comfortable not o…
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Torsion Talk S8 E55 - Faith-Fueled Entrepreneurship
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Embark on an inspiring journey with Roberto Infante, the visionary founder of TyGrig Garage Doors, as he shares his entrepreneurial odyssey that began at the young age of 13. In this captivating episode, hosts Ryan and Jen delve into Roberto's background, recounting his initiation into the world of garage door installation alongside his father in T…
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Torsion Talk S8 E54 - Navigating Entrepreneurship: From Software to Garage Doors
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In Episode 54 of Season 8 on the Torsion Talk Podcast, Ryan and Jen interview John Strong and delve into the intriguing journey of John's transition from the software industry to opening his own garage door business in July. The episode explores the motivations behind choosing garage doors over the conventional path in software, the challenges face…
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On this week's episode, Zach talks about his latest progress in Hollow Knight, then we dig in to our top 5 games of 2023!
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Happy New Year! This week we go over our year in reviews given out by Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam. We’ve also both been playing metroidvanias over the holidays. Aaron gives his impressions of the new metroidvania Cookie Cutter and Zach has finally decided the time has come to see what he has been missing with Hollow Knight. [News of the W…
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Welcome to a special episode of Torsion Talk, hosted by Ryan Lucia. Today marks a significant moment as we bid farewell to Tamara, the Chief Operating Officer of Garage Door University (GDU), on her last podcast. Tamara is embarking on a new journey, joining her family's business as the Vice President of Operations, where she'll be overseeing clean…
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Torsion Talk S8 E52 - What is Leadership?
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In a candid episode of Torsion Talk, host Ryan Lucia, owner of Aaron Garage Doors, bares it all about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, focusing on a pivotal aspect—leadership. Ryan reflects on his journey, sharing a profound realization about the connection between leadership and business success. The episode delves into the fundamental ques…
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GTA 6 trailer, 2023 Game Awards reaction
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This week we talk about the new trailer for GTA 6, and we recap the 2023 Game Awards! [News of the Week] GTA 6 trailer IGNs 99 details analysis Story mode coming to Vampire Survivors in Adventures update Aonuma more or less confirms the next Zelda will be something new and not another sequel in the Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom series [Fe…
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Torsion Talk S8 E51 - Tips for Growth and Automations with Adi Azaria
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In this episode, Ryan and Tamara sit down with Adi (Didi) Azaria, CEO of Workiz, to discuss practical strategies for garage door business owners to grow and succeed in a competitive market. Adi (Didi) Azaria is a Growth Hacker, Inside Sales Expert, Startup Builder, and Investor. After co-founding Sisense, he now holds the position of CEO at Workiz.…
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Fallout TV show trailer, Fortnite Big Bang, Apex Legends Cross Progression
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This week we talk about how our Thanksgiving breaks went and get into the previews for Amazon’s Fallout TV show. We also talk about our experience with Apex Legends’ cross progression and upcoming events in Fortnite. Then we talk about what we’ve played and watched since we last talked! [News of the Week] Vanity Fair’s preview of the Fallout TV sho…
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Torsion Talk S8 E50 - Updates and Year-End Planning
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In the first half of this episode, Ryan goes over announcements for Sales Training and GDU and shares some updates from the Steel Industry. We then move into why he is no longer taking calls from private equity firms, and what Aaron Overhead Doors year-end planning sessions look like. Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors…
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Torsion Talk S8 E49 - Doing it Because You Said You Would with Blake Furry
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Learn how Blake got his start in the business, how he sets himself and his team up for success in a competitive market, why he is passionate about training his team, and his unique approach to leadership.Blake Furry is the owner of Furry Overhead Door Company, a garage door business with locations in Central Illinois and Southern Alabama. Blake is …
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PlayStation Portal, Game Awards Nominations
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[News of the Week] Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth is very long PlayStation Portal Former Bioware writer starts new studio Last of Us again New FF7 Rebirth information Half Life 25th Anniversary Stuff [Games out this week] Super Mario RPG Persona 5 Tactica [Features] The Game Awards Nominees [What We’re Playing/Watching] Apex Spiderverse Super Mario …
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Torsion Talk S8 E48 - Thinking Ahead and Planning for 2024
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In this episode, Ryan talks about how he is planning to make the most of 2024 and shares some helpful advice on how you can, too. Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Check out our sponsors! Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.com Surewinder - https://surewinder.com…
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Live Action Zelda movie, GTA 6, next Mass Effect
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On this week’s episode, we talk about the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Nintendo’s announcement of an upcoming Live Action Zelda movie, GTA 6, a new Steam Deck, and Bioware’s tease of the next Mass Effect game! We also get into what we’ve been playing, like Apex Legends and Mario Wonder. [News of the Week] Variety article about the downfa…
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