Best Fast Travel Lounge Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 117 - The Deadpool and Wolverine Special 2:30:29

3d ago2:30:29

2:30:29

The title gives it away, we all say Deadpool and Wolverine and decided to have a lengthy discussion about how much we loved the movie! Pat also gushes about how much he loves Remnant 2. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Steven's Half Marathon 06:14 Steamcharts 11:50 Round The Lounge 14:07 Deadpool and Wolverine (Spoilers) 46:31 Remnant 2 1:06:23 The Ne…

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Leadership Lounge: Leading on Empty: How to Tackle Leadership Burnout 17:15

5m ago17:15

17:15

No one is immune from burnout. Not even accomplished leaders. In fact, we often find that it’s the highest performing, most passionate leaders who are most at risk from burnout. So, what can you do to address this growing problem? What are the warning signs of burnout? And, when a leader reaches burnout, what are the consequences for the individual…

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Driving Transformation with Volvo Cars President and CEO Jim Rowan 36:13

16d ago36:13

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When it comes to technology and transformation, the automotive industry is at the forefront of change. Government regulations, changing consumer demands, new technology and climate change have forced auto manufacturers to evolve their approach. In today’s episode of Redefiners, Clarke and Hoda talk with Jim Rowan, President and CEO of Volvo Cars, a…

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140 AKL - Everything flight planning, future fares, premium leisure growth, BA Fly no more, LHR T1 secret, the return of the 380? 2:14:33

29d ago2:14:33

2:14:33

What's next for the aviation industry? The post-pandemic rejigging of air travel with less business travel, and more leisure travelers in the front (who want, like most of you, to experience the full array of premium travel), more often off-season. Will fares keep increasing (it's the economy, stupid!), the unstoppable rise of ancillary revenues (g…

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Episode 116 - Raaar It's The Bear 2:37:47

25d ago2:37:47

2:37:47

Saif is sick, and with his sick time, he sat down and binged all 3 seasons of The Bear. While Saif and Pat have a huge gush session over the show, Steven zones out to play Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:16 Steven Storytime 05:02 Steamcharts Double Feature: Palworld vs Elden Ring and Exoprimal Check-In 09:18 Patrick Storytime 12:…

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Leadership Lounge: What do top-performing teams have in common? 16:20

1M ago16:20

16:20

How well a leadership team performs can make or break an organization. But, given that market conditions are in constant flux, and C-suites are shouldering more responsibility than ever before, getting the balance right in your top team is far from easy. So, what are some of the key characteristics of a high-performing leadership team? How do succe…

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Episode 115 - Nintendo Comes Directly At Us 2:06:08

2M ago2:06:08

2:06:08

Nintendo got a late memo for Summer Games Fest and has attacked us with a Nintendo Direct this week. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:11 Steamcharts - Double Feature 06:41 Steven's Story Time 10:10 Round The Lounge 14:09 Steven - Sekiro: Shadow's Die Twice 30:03 Pat - The Bear Season 3 (Minor Spoilers) 44:08 Steven's Second Story Time 45:08 Saif - Final …

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The Necessity of Change with President and CEO of Wells Fargo Charlie Scharf 33:02

1M ago33:02

33:02

When it comes to disruption, transformation, and change, perhaps no industry has experienced this more over the past decade than the financial services industry. From online and mobile banking, to FinTechs, to data analytics and AI, to changing regulations, leaders of banking and financial service institutions have had to navigate through a tremend…

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Episode 114 - The Heated Summer of Games 2:57:09

2M ago2:57:09

2:57:09

Geoff Keighley is back to take us through our annual Summer game announcements, which means we have a long news docket to get through! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Steamcharts - KH Collections 06:00 Round The Lounge 08:47 Patrick - Neon White Storytime 13:25 Patrick - Monster Hunter Now Update 28:21 Saif - Mega Man X 42:24 Steven - Chicory 1:01:56…

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Unpacking Leadership Lessons with Marriott International President and CEO Tony Capuano 35:27

2M ago35:27

35:27

When Tony Capuano took over as President and CEO at Marriott, the company was wrestling with the most significant challenge it’s ever faced as travel essentially shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Further complicating matters, Marriott’s beloved, iconic CEO, Arne Sorenson, had recently passed away and many in the company were dealing with the …

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Episode 113 - Crayon's Are My Favourite Food 2:33:34

2M ago2:33:34

2:33:34

It's everyone's favourite time of year, the ABSOLUTE STATE OF PLAY has returned, blessing our lives with more Playstation goodness. Also Multiversus released for real this time and Patrick finally watched the Fallout show. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 05:05 Round The Lounge 09:44 Steamcharts (Multiversus Beta vs Release) 11:37 Multiversus Discussion 32:…

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Leadership Lounge: Why are there so few women in the CEO seat? 17:01

3M ago17:01

17:01

Why are there so few women in the CEO seat? We know that diverse C-Suites are more resilient, innovative, and drive better financial performance. But in 2023, women accounted for only 12% of CEO appointments globally. Based on the current rate of progress, public companies are 81 years from gender parity in CEO appointments. Change needs to happen—…

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139 YEG - From ground crew to flight attendant, via two pandemic Olympics: Vinod's AvGeek chronicles 2:42:35

2M ago2:42:35

2:42:35

Ever wondered about the life of a flight attendant (and ground crew)? This is the episode for you. Paul welcomes his good friend Vinod for an episode full of fun aviation and travel stories — a long episode, with the laughs taking quite some of that length. From Edmonton to Vancouver, via Calgary (and its keys!), the many airports he worked at (Pau…

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Episode 112 - Let Me Yell About Microsoft 2:04:00

3M ago2:04:00

2:04:00

It's been a long few weeks and the big game companies are making stupid decisions again. To cope with the bad news, Steven finally plays and reviews Tem Tem, after begging to get that game on Xbox ever since Episode 1. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Steamcharts 05:17 Round The Lounge 13:04 Saif - Granblue Fantasy: Relink 31:05 Steven - Temtem56:55 S…

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Elections, Geopolitics, and Global Business: A Conversation with Former President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso 34:00

3M ago34:00

34:00

Unprecedented may be an overused word these days, but it certainly applies to the record number of national elections happening around the world in 2024. With more than 70 national elections and almost half the world’s population voting on their country’s leader, the results of this year’s elections could impact countries, business leaders, and per…

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138 AUH - Chic new Abu Dhabi, all business BeOnd, MAX flying challenge, humane low cost, wireless lavatory IFE 2:05:42

3M ago2:05:42

2:05:42

It's Alex and Paul, and it's another Alex (you've met her in 133!). She tells us all about BeOnd, the new all business class airlines that flies ex-EasyJet (!) 319s (!) to get you to the Maldives (did she enjoy the plane more than the beach?!). Humane versus non-humane low cost carriers: a new definition for IATA? The MAX flying challenge, or how t…

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Action Creates Hope: A Conversation with IRC President and CEO David Miliband 41:32

3M ago41:32

41:32

On today’s Redefiners episode, Simon and Hoda sit down with David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). David oversees the agency’s humanitarian relief operations in more than 50 war-affected countries and its refugee resettlement and assistance programs in 28 United States cities. David shares the journey of how …

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Episode 111 - Knuckles Has Been Claimed 1:55:51

4M ago1:55:51

1:55:51

With 2 weeks between recording sessions, Saif has learnt what it's like to have time to do things, and throws a grenade at Patrick to decide what topics will be talked about this week. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:43 Steamcharts - Fallout and Halo 10:13 Round The Lounge 13:04 Saif - Knuckles (Paramount+) 24:49 Steven - Prey 42:24 Saif - Dragon's Dogm…

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Leadership Lounge: How to nail your first year as CEO 17:09

4M ago17:09

17:09

It’s not easy being a CEO. In fact, it’s the most challenging role in business. The scope, gravity, responsibility, accountability, and exposure of the position are unparalleled. Despite its complexity, it's also often hailed as the most rewarding and life-affirming move of an executive’s career. It’s a time when you can truly execute your vision a…

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137 SAI - The Great Tour of Cambodia and Vietnam, with a cup of water from Cambodia Angkor Air 2:21:08

4M ago2:21:08

2:21:08

Paul is joined by Paolo, one his best friends, to compare notes on a big tour of Cambodia and Vietnam (Paul flew to Cambodia, Paolo flew to Vietnam and Cambodia) with many airports, and airlines along the way (not sure about the water on-board a Cambodia Angkor Air). Paul had his worst fly ever (it was no fault of Etihad, just his own!!) and circle…

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Episode 110 - The Avatar LOVES Wrasslin 2:41:10

4M ago2:41:10

2:41:10

The BIGGEST Wrestlemania in history wrapped up which has Saif, and only Saif excited, while Steven and Patrick talk about some Netflix adaptation of an ok Nickelodeon Cartoon. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:41 Steamcharts - Double Feature 06:52 Suicide Squad Leaked DLC Spoilers 09:00 Round The Lounge 11:14 Pat's Quick Monster Hunter Update 15:21 Saif -…

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Global business moves fast. But Formula One racing moves faster. 40:42

4M ago40:42

40:42

On today’s Redefiners episode, we talk with Natalie Robyn, the first ever CEO of the International Automobile Federation (or the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile or our French listeners). The FIA is the governing body for world motor sport, including Formula One, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and some of the world’s most exciting motorsports races …

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Episode 109 - Top Deck Discussions 2:59:09

5M ago2:59:09

2:59:09

In the cards for this weeks FTL is the rare occurrence of multiple discussions revolving a specific theme, as Patrick and Saif both check out separate card related games to share with the Lounge. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 06:49 Steamcharts - Japan's Top 5 PS5 Games 10:13 Round The Lounge 14:15 Saif - FF7 Rebirth 33:47 Steven - Earthbound 52:34 Pat - …

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Leadership Lounge: Advice on when—and how—to weigh in on social issues 15:43

5M ago15:43

15:43

Today’s CEOs are not just trusted to deliver on profits and lead their organizations forward. They’re also tasked with driving broader societal change. For the past few years, Edelman’s Trust Barometer has consistently found that business leaders are the most trusted group in society, ahead of the media and government. But with great power comes gr…

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Episode 108 - The Steam Gift That Keep's On Giving 3:02:40

5M ago3:02:40

3:02:40

Seriously, with friends like ours, it's a big risk to open Steam Gifts in the middle of a recording session. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:25 Steamcharts 05:43 Round The Lounge 09:08 Patrick's Segment - Last Epoch 21:24 Patrick's Segment - Remnant 2 34:45 Steven's Segment - Baldur's Gate 3 1:03:33 Saif's Segment - Horizon: Zero Dawn 1:25:46 The News 2…

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Charting New Waters: A Conversation with Record-Breaking Yachtswoman Dee Caffari MBE 32:28

5M ago32:28

32:28

Today’s guest grew up in a landlocked region of the UK, with more than a hundred miles separating her from the open ocean. Not your typical start for someone who went on to become a trailblazing, record-breaking yachtswoman. On today’s Redefiners episode, Clarke Murphy sits down with long-time sailing buddy Dee Caffari MBE—the only woman to have sa…

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136 DXB - Vegan First Class, lounge bouncers, jet stream rush, intermittent flying fasting, improper JFK 2:01:11

5M ago2:01:11

2:01:11

Is Emirates low key encouraging membership to the high mile club? (And how Alex and Layovers saved Paul's Emirates First upgrade. The controller goes "oh that sucks", or why Alex keeps listening to ground whilst traveling (but he always gets the last bag delivery ever). Lounge bouncers (not exactly, but lounge double dipping is a thing). Going agai…

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Episode 107 - Too Many Livestreams! 3:43:31

6M ago3:43:31

3:43:31

The Games Industry has cursed us with knowledge and updates, deciding to give us three big events to cover! Patrick also finally decides it's time to talk about The Last of Us 2: No Return, Saif badly advertises a kickstart project and Steven is wrong. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:09 Patrick's Asus Rog Storytime 17:24 Steamcharts - Palworld vs Helldi…

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Science Fiction to Science Fact: A Conversation with Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson 38:14

6M ago38:14

38:14

Today’s healthcare industry has gone from science fiction to science fact in a very short period of time. Gene editing, artificial intelligence (AI), and a host of medical innovations are helping researchers discover new life-changing solutions to target previously incurable diseases like sickle cell anemia, muscular dystrophy, and more. On today’s…

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Episode 106 - Getting Hyper Critical Over Free Games! 2:32:38

6M ago2:32:38

2:32:38

During the break, Sony released a free DLC for God of War Valhalla that left both Patrick and Saif wanting more. Meanwhile Steven puts on his sleepy hat during the abundance of Playstation and FGC talk.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:28 Steven's Question02:57 Round The Lounge05:11 Steamcharts of the Week - Suicide Squad v Gotham Knights v Helldivers 212:3…

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Leadership Lounge: Why even top leaders need a mentor 15:00

6M ago15:00

15:00

Leaders today are grappling with uncertainty on multiple fronts. And the quickening pace of change is leaving many feeling overwhelmed and underprepared. It’s in high-stakes moments like these that mentoring can help leaders overcome loneliness, gain a new vantage point, or benefit from objective advice from someone who’s been there before. In fact…

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Episode 105 - Patrick Should Play More Fighters 2:23:20

7M ago2:23:20

2:23:20

The GOTY Special is done which means we can move onto the REAL content of 2024, and to start us off strong, Steven explores the Isle of Pal's while Patrick learns the true beauty of Fighting Games Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:42 Patrick's Good News/Bad News 05:22 Patrick Accidentally Reviews Asphalt 9 11:03 Round The Lounge 16:23 Steamcharts - Palwor…

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135 RAK - Epic tropical lounge, composite burn, full row downgrade, going veg, MAXed out Boeing rant 2:07:31

7M ago2:07:31

2:07:31

Qatar'd? No, that new Al Mourjan Lounge at Doha is stunning — one thing we can't say about that RAK one. Turkish'd? Not really, when a downgrade gets you full emergency exit rows — though that 333 seat made Paul act like an animal. Boeing has gone full MAX for its windows openings (ok, ok, poor one, but come on Boeing, do better!) — the new 350-100…

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The Business of Football with Los Angeles Rams COO Kevin Demoff 34:06

7M ago34:06

34:06

What does it take to win the Super Bowl? The obvious factors include drive, grit, determination, and excellence to make it to the championship level. But what else goes into the winning formula to propel teams through the ups and downs of an NFL season where only one team can be called the champion? Today on Redefiners, we talk with Kevin Demoff, C…

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Episode 104 - The 2023 GOTY Special 1:34:55

7M ago1:34:55

1:34:55

Another year done and duster means another year where we get to rattle off all the things we loved that came out in 2023 (and some things before!)Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:51 The Fun Intro Tangent Stories07:00 Round The Lounge - Our Categories08:26 Worst Publisher of the Year10:22 Worst Developer of the Year12:59 Honourable Mentions20:09 Games We Di…

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Outwork the Competition: Jordan Brand’s Winning Strategy with President Sarah Mensah 38:30

7M ago38:30

38:30

Great leaders at the top of their game have the audacity to continue to believe in themselves, to continue to work harder and keep trying, even when faced with failure. It’s a superpower that helps them redefine themselves, their companies, their industries, and ultimately be successful. Today, we sit down with one of those audacious leaders. Sarah…

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2023 in Review: Trends and Takeaways with Clarke, Hoda, and Emma 39:35

8M ago39:35

39:35

In this final episode of 2023, we’ll take a look back at the conversations we’ve had with the incredible leaders who joined us on Redefiners this past season. We’ll dig into how these leaders are guiding and redefining their organizations through some of this year’s top issues, including sustainability, AI, technology and transformation, purpose an…

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Episode 103 - Geoff Keighley's Gamer Christmas 2:31:00

8M ago2:31:00

2:31:00

The Game Awards are done and dusted, and with it, a slew of game announcements and trailers we get to be giddy over. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:16 Krispy Kreme Storytime 07:27 Patrick Thanks Himself For Running A Great Show 09:35 FTL Spotify Wrapped 19:45 Round the Lounge 21:47 Patrick's Week - Zom 100 (Anime) 30:27 Steven's Week - Jusant 44:17 Sai…

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Episode 102 - Steven's Headphones Blew Up 1:55:59

8M ago1:55:59

1:55:59

Can you guess which segment of the podcast Steven's headset blew up and he couldn't hear anything his co-hosts said? Leave a comment if you can figure it out! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:23 Steamcharts - Lethal Company 06:54 Round the Lounge 11:44 Patrick's Week - Squid Games The Challenge 20:52 Patrick's Week - Rick and Morty 25:38 Steven's Week - …

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Episode 101 - Time For A Makeover 2:16:29

8M ago2:16:29

2:16:29

We've passed into the triple digits, and we're going to continue the good vibes with good shows and mid video games! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:02 Krispy Kreme Storytime 06:11 Round The Lounge 08:22 Steamcharts of the Week - Artifact Classic 10:00 Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Light Spoilers) 27:56 Steven's Pokemon Escapades 47:18 Pat's Week - Fall of T…

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A Front Row Seat to the AI Revolution with Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith – Part 2 27:27

8M ago27:27

27:27

Technology has the power to redefine business and the world. The printing press. The telephone. The automobile. The personal computer. The Internet. These are just a few inventions that have transformed how we work and live. And each invention came with both the promise and peril of a new technology that had the power to uplift society while also t…

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Episode 100 - We Made It! 2:53:37

9M ago2:53:37

2:53:37

We made it folks, we hit the big One Double-Oh! If we were smart we would have planned ahead to make this episode more special, but we settled on making a decently chunky episode for old times sake. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:56 Saif Blindsides The Co-Hosts 9:15 Where Was Steven Last Week? 17:57 Round The Lounge 23:35 Steamcharts of the Week 31:22 …

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Episode 99 - Listen To This One In Public 2:06:35

9M ago2:06:35

2:06:35

Patrick has been back for one week and Steven has already high tailed it out of the podcast. To make up for the lack of Steven, we beg you to listen to this episode as loudly as possibly on your public transportation of choice! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:08 Steamcharts of the Week 06:37 Round the Lounge 07:32 Saif's Week - The Marvels 18:37 Patrick…

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Episode 98 - Why Was 6 Afraid of Japan? 2:21:10

9M ago2:21:10

2:21:10

Patrick's back from his holiday vacation, and feels very hurt that the podcast continued without him. But that gets brushed right aside as he regales us with his stories of Japan. Editor's Note: Sorry if the audio quality is a little worse than usual, I had to use the back up audio this week due to some issues with the individual audio tracks. Time…

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Episode 97 - Holy Sh*t, Real Life Stories 1:57:43

9M ago1:57:43

1:57:43

In a stunning turn of events, Saif did things outside of playing games and editing the podcast. Steven also continues his legendary Pokemon VGC run! Timestamps: 01:15 Saif's Real Life Stories 06:07 Steven's VGC Tales 12:03 Round The Lounge 13:57 Steven's Week - Yakuza 6 31:17 Saif's Week - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (minor spoilers) 49:13 Mid-Podcast Br…

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Episode 96 - I Won't Praise Spider-Man Too Much, Promise 1:22:52

9M ago1:22:52

1:22:52

Patrick is still lost in another world, so Steven will continue wearing his Krispy Kreme hat on the host chair while Saif thinks about ditching the podcast to play Spider-Man 2. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:12 Steven's Pokemon VGC Adventures 05:36 Round The Lounge 06:06 Saif's Week - Spider-Man 2 34:21 Steven's Week - Starfield (Ending Spoilers) 49:0…

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Episode 95 - Short One This Week, Promise! 1:21:40

9M ago1:21:40

1:21:40

Another week without Patrick means another week Steven has all the power in the world. Oi vey... Editor's Note: Please excuse the slightly scuffed audio this week, Audition is being mean to me again. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 05:51 Round The Lounge 09:01 Steven's Week - 13 Sentinels Aegis Rim Update 28:00 Saif's Week - Stephen King's It (2017) 40:30 …

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Episode 94 - Steven's Been Promoted 1:51:41

9M ago1:51:41

1:51:41

Patrick's taking a long needed vacation from both work and Steven's shenanigans... which leaves Steven as host. Oh no... Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:47 Haha Funny Story Time 08:18 Steamcharts of the Week - Forza 14:06 Round The Lounge 15:53 Saif's Week - Black Adam is a Terrible Movie 30:27 Steven's Week - Pokemon Tournament 54:15 The News 1:43:52 A…

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Episode 93 - The Free Games Week 1:56:41

9M ago1:56:41

1:56:41

This week, Steven tells the lounge about his wild TV delivery, deciding to trust Uber's services! Also this week, Steven plays the new My Hero Academia Battle Royale game and Saif plays the Sonic Frontiers Free Update. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:41 Steven's New TV 07:01 Round The Lounge 08:12 Steamcharts of the Week - Fall Guys vs Stumble Guys 15:1…

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Episode 92 - Mario Karting In Work Hours 2:41:38

9M ago2:41:38

2:41:38

Patrick set up a Mario Kart tournament at work, possibly making a huge nightmare for HR who have to deal with angry gamer words being thrown around the office. While Patrick deals with the mess he made, Steven's gotten further in Starfield and Saif has been streaming Soul Hackers 2. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:24 Patrick's Mario Kart Tournament 13:0…

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