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The Zanman Podcast

Alexander D Lambert

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Enter the Mind of The Zanman. The topics are endless, the attention span is short, and the ride is wild....So wild. Just nonstop fun recording these episodes, and I hope you can feel that. Subscribe!
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Phone Topics of Doom is back. In an action packed episode full of things that could come off as complaints, we cover debates....arguments...being good people....creepy children stories....and more!Cash App: $OriginalZanman(For Requests on Topics, Album Reviews, Etc.)Join the Community and Participate in Surveys, Polls, Questions and overall possibl…
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205 - It ain't about how hard ya hit, its about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, but until you start believing in this podcast ya ain't gonna have a life. This week we review the punch out success of Stallone and Michael B Jordan. Join us as we take this series all the way to the 12th round to find out, does this series hold up to …
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204 - You stumble into a mansion, you turn into a corner that's off screen, there is a zombie eating your friend's face. PSYCH! its 1996 and your playing your friend's PS1 in their parent's basement. This week we turn off the lights in our basement, come and join us while we review the Resident Evil franchise. Does it hold up? Or should it be put d…
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor game director Stig Asmussen returns to IGN Unfiltered for another long-form conversation about building a AAA Star Wars game. He discusses what it takes to build a great sequel, the future of the Star Wars Jedi franchise, the potential use of Unreal Engine 5 in the future, what the success of Jedi Fallen Order did for his t…
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203 - After a short hiatus, the Ronins return, remastered and in higher definition. Check out our new colour scheme. Speaking of remasters, we talk about a game series that has had everyone of its games remastered in some way. We talk about Metroid series, how did it start? How is it doing? Is Metroid Prime and Dread a coming home for the series? J…
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202 - Gotta Listen To Em All Ronin Geek! Today is a longer episode as it covers one of the largest, and most profitable franchise of all time, Pokemon. Amanda and Adam chat about pokemon, the history of it, as it is a tale as old as time. We take a trip through the games, the movies, the show, and figure out, is this franchise still worth it? Join …
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201 - Listener you gotta, *Burp* you gotta, take this episode....I need you to shove it...shove way up your butt. WAAAYYY UP THERE! After the scandal of Justin Roiland, the Ronins check out the Rick and Morty franchise, talk about their favourite and not so favourite episodes, and a brief chat about the games. Is this franchise worth saving? Also c…
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Although it might not seem like it on the surface, this episode is bathed in controversy. First we talk about Justin Roiland's recent scandal and how it could potentially effect the future of the Show "Rick and Morty"...but also find some optimism by seeing some very good impressions. We also have to delete one of the most Iconic Villains in Comic …
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200 - Your a Ronin Geek listener Harry. In this episode Alex and Adam break down the Harry Potter franchise, they give a summary of the main features, review of the high and low points. They even delve into the drama of the creator. What is the Harry Potter franchise all about? Also check out the update and future of WOTC and the OGL, and talk abou…
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Digital Love is about the love and emotions that games bring to us. Like a relationship, you have your good, your bads, and throwing dishes at each other. Adam and Amanda talk about their relationship and how games have impacted it. Its time to cozy up to your fur friend, give them a good hug and enjoy being a cat for a few hours. Today we talk abo…
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199 - The wind howls, on this episode of Ronin Geek podcast, we take the Witcher franchise we look at it as a whole. The books, the games, the shows, and the fans. What defines the Witcher franchise, what makes it unique and what brings people to it? Today we answer those questions and more. Also listen to the end for the summary breakdown of the D…
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198 - The Raised by Spoilers crew joins the Ronin Geeks as they take over the show. On this episode we talk about this year in Fantasy TV shows. From the Good, to the expensive to Blood Origins. Rich, Amanda and Adam recap Game of Thrones, Vox Machina, Willow, and much more. Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat about TV shows and movies. P…
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197 - With special guests from the Raised By Spoilers podcast, MovieGeek Rich and Adam talk about DMing, some of the intricacies of dealing with complex issues. Listen for tips on how to deal with unexpected character deaths, different player types at the table. Some of these questions get deep and get to the core philosophies of DMing from two dif…
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196 - Should Final Fantasy Series Die? in this episode we talk about the entire Final Fantasy Franchise as a whole. From FF1 to FF16, how as this franchise evolved, improved and over all has it aged well? Does this series deserve to keep existing? Ronin's make the final say on Should Final Fantasy Die. Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat …
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195 - From the worst of the best, and the best of the best, the Ronin's look into the game awards, which announcements won the spotlight, and which games won the awards. Do they deserver it? What categories are good, which are crap. Ronin's break it all down. Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat about TV shows and movies. Play games with t…
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194 - WE HAVE THE POWER! of some rings. In this episode the Ronin's talk about finally getting to check out Rings of Power, Adam's literally unhealthy obsession with automation games, and Rob's fantastic business model of making potions for dumb adventurers. Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat about TV shows and movies. Play games with th…
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Digital Love is about the love and emotions that games bring to us. Like a relationship, you have your good, your bads, and throwing dishes at each other. Adam and Amanda talk about their relationship and how games have impacted it. IT'S TIME TO DU DU DU DU DU DUEL! in this unexpected episode, Amanda finds love in unexpected places, the duel arena …
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193 - Lets talk about what we like? From arcade money making simulators, to Adam crying for the second time in over a decade. This episode is jam packed with great information on some of the current and older games and shows. Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat about TV shows and movies. Play games with the Ronins! Thank you for joining u…
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192 - With special guests of the Raised by Spoilers podcast, we get to talk about God of war, is it amazing? Does it deserve its many 10 out of 10 reviews? What is more important gameplay or story? And what about Sonic Frontiers? does it live up to the hype? is it more Breath of the Wild or Mario Oddessy? Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, ch…
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191 - Call of Duty has had a game release every year, except for 2004. It has been not only a staple but a trend setter in the FPS genre. Many people say they don't play these games anymore, and the highest selling Call of Duty was Black Ops 1. With that in mind, is it time for Call of Duty to die? Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat abou…
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Subscribe to the horror series set in the universe of “The Callisto Protocol,” the hotly anticipated game from Striking Distance Studios. Helix Station was once the jewel of the Jovian system, but it’s been a decaying ghost ship ever since its Carpenter drive went supercritical. When a dangerous escaped criminal seeks refuge there, officers of the …
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Cliff Bleszinski, renowned designer of Gears of War, Unreal, Unreal Tournament, Jazz Jackrabbit, and more, returns for his first IGN Unfiltered interview since 2016 to discuss his life and career as detailed in his new memoir, Control Freak. Cliff talks about the making of Gears of War, Epic's decision to sell Gears to Microsoft, his friendship wit…
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Cliff Bleszinski, renowned designer of Gears of War, Unreal, Unreal Tournament, Jazz Jackrabbit, and more, returns for his first IGN Unfiltered interview since 2016 to discuss his life and career as detailed in his new memoir, Control Freak. Cliff talks about the making of Gears of War, Epic's decision to sell Gears to Microsoft, his friendship wit…
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190 - Pokemon has been a staple of our growing lives, and more for others. Every generation has their own pokemon game, their favourite. But has the series really been all that good? or are we running on nostalgia? Should the Pokemon series die? Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat about TV shows and movies. Play games with the Ronins! Tha…
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Justin Roiland reveals the origin of Rick & Morty's voices, the long road towards finally getting a hit show, and the longer road towards creating a successful video game studio – including lots of discussion Squanch's upcoming comedy-FPS, High on Life. WARNING: Explicit language throughout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…
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189 - The Ronins take it to the very edge as they discuss Cyberpunk: Edgrunners. To no surprise to anyone, they loved it. The important question is, does this show redeem Cyberpunk 2077? What CAN'T Studio Trigger do? And more importantly, how much did they love it? Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat about TV shows and movies. Play games …
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Digital Love is about the love and emotions that games bring to us. Like a relationship, you have your good, your bads, and throwing dishes at each other. Adam and Amanda talk about their relationship and how games have impacted it. Choose your job, grind your levels, and betray everyone you know. In this story driven tactical masterpiece created b…
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188 - FPS is one of the oldest video game genre's. With such a long history, what are some of the most impactful and meaningful FPS games for Adam and Rob? They both share a video game history, but will they share a top 3 FPS list? Raised By Spoilers Twitter: RAISED BY SPOILERS (@RBSPOD) / Twitter Apple Podcast: Raised By Spoilers on Apple Podcasts…
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187 - Alex and Adam get caught up on what they each have been up to. Lets talk the recently remastered version of Live A Live. The predecessor to Crono Trigger. Can this game, even with the updates live up to Crono Trigger? Was it a good step for the director? And why is Adam trying a new MMO? Raised By Spoilers Twitter: RAISED BY SPOILERS (@RBSPOD…
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186 - The Ronins welcome a special guest. Gerald Hill, a fellow nerd, geek, and a long time ago co-worker with Alex at Gamestop. Gerald serenades us about his journey through his various creative works, graphic novels, audio dramas, video game voice acting, and soon his role as Martian Manhunter in the next audio drama. Find Gerald at his website, …
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What Amanda you haven't seen Dungeons and Dragons 2000? Roll for initiative, this D&D obsessed team take a look back at Dungeons and Dragon 2000. Will Amanda like it after years of tabletop experience and Critical Role? Or will it be a flop providing no nostalgia to the game? And how amazing is Jeremy Irons? Raised By Spoilers Twitter: RAISED BY SP…
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185 - Gamescom 2022 has come and gone, Adam and Alex dish on the biggest announcements from the event, what they are excited for, what they hate, what is interesting. Get this round up of the biggest announcements. Raised By Spoilers Twitter: RAISED BY SPOILERS (@RBSPOD) / Twitter Apple Podcast: Raised By Spoilers on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Raised …
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184 - This isn't just another episode of Ronin Geek Podcast, no this is something bigger. This is One Ronin Geek. In this episode Rob and Adam discuss the new announcements from WotC. How does One DnD look to veterans of the TTRPG? Is it all bad? How will the public take this? Is this good for DnD brand? Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, cha…
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183 - Alex and Adam war over the future of the Marvel multiverse. Will Adams timeline of despair, boredom, and complete disregard for creativity be the new main universe? Or will Alex's future of joy, hope, creative love triumph in this battle of love and hate. What does Marvel Phase 5 and ^ have in store for us? Join us on Discord! Chat about epis…
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182 - Rob and Adam discuss game mechanics, how they should add to the core game mechanic and support the main pillar mechanics. Also how games as a service game events interact with these mechanic. Rob talks about the latest Hunt Showdown event, Serpent Moon. Does it add to the game, take away, or do nothing worth while at all? Listen and vote by j…
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What Adam you haven't seen Pathfinder? Karl Urban is a hot topic with his recent hit The Boys. But we were at Raised By Spoilers like to go back to the old day. Karl Urban fresh off the filming of Lord of the Rings stars in his own action adventure. This is a special movie that none of the crew have seen. Check it out with us, and see what we liked…
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181 - Starting with a discussion of monetization in Hunt Showdown, Adam and Rob run off course very quickly in what turns out to be a discussion about Final Fantasy 14, its story telling, and game monetization in general. Lose your path with the Ronins and enjoy the discussion. Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat about TV shows and movies…
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Bonus Episode - Adam and Rob shoot the shit about whatever they want, a short little discussion. Something that got randomly recorded while they sat around after a recording and watched some trailers and discussed some of the news. Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat about TV shows and movies. Play games with the Ronins! https://discord.g…
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Bonus Episode - Prior to the Dungeons and Dragon trailer dropping, the Raised By Spoiler crew talk about the movie and what they hope to see. Listen to this bonus episode, then to Rob and Adam's bonus episode and see how things change, before and after the trailer. Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat about TV shows and movies. Play games …
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180 - Stories can make you sad, stories can make you happy. They can last for a long time, influence you in the future, but what are the best stories from video games? Rob and Adam discuss their favour video game stories, either those not intended by the game or those directly told in the game. Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat about TV…
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179 - AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!, that is what goats say, but what do the Ronin Geeks say about Thor: Love and Thunder? With a history of loving Taika Watiti, was this another banger? Or a bummer? Alex and Adam talk there favorite parts, their worst parts, and everything in between. Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat about TV shows and movie…
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178 - With the TTRPG themed Raised By Spoilers episodes coming out next month, the Ronin's got into the mood of RPGs and thought fondly of a dark gritty non hero game, Call of Cthulhu. For that we brought in a special guest from the Negative Modifier Podcast to talk about his game of choice, Delta Green. Listen for some talk about being a DM in dif…
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177 - A space wizard is never late, they arrive exactly when their wardrive means too. Join the Ronins as they discuss the completion of Obi-Wan Kenobi, did they like it, did they not? Why does Rob hate Starwars but can't get enough? Find out on this episode! Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat about TV shows and movies. Play games with t…
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What Adam you haven't seen Masters of the Universe? The hunt for the next Star Wars is on. He-man having lost peoples interest has warehouse of toys to sell. what is the best way to do that? A movie where our favorite heroes get transported to 1980s New York of course. As fans of He-Man doe this movie hold up? Join us on Discord! Chat about episode…
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176 - So many games! So little time! Find out some of the games announced or games that got more data at the latest events. This is just a little piece of everything. Also find out Adam's opinions on Diablo Immortal. Did he keep his promise to not play it? Join us on Discord! Chat about episodes, chat about TV shows and movies. Play games with the …
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