Best Nerd Noise Podcasts (2024)

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Angus and Malcolm, We Salute You 43:07

1h ago43:07

43:07

There is no more solid, more rockin’ guitar duo than AC/DC’s Angus and Malcolm Young. Whether they make you want to brawl or crank up your amp, if you’re listening to this podcast, you know what we’re talking about. The band’s catalog is so famously consistent, do they have a best song? A worst song? (No.) And what’s the real secret to the brothers…

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A Fourth Branch of the Federal Government with Rym 31:06

1h ago31:06

31:06

Tonight on GeekNights, Rym begins a series of short episodes where he talks about something that's stuck in his craw. Join us in the forum thread to prove him wrong or ask questions. Whatever threads get the most engagement will lead to "part two" episodes of those topics going deeper. This is why you can't let Scott go out of town. Mods asleep, po…

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Quantum Physics with Rym 25:33

3d ago25:33

25:33

Tonight on GeekNights, Rym begins a series of short episodes where he talks about something that's stuck in his craw. Join us in the forum thread to prove him wrong or ask questions. Whatever threads get the most engagement will lead to "part two" episodes of those topics going deeper. This is why you can't let Scott go out of town. Mods asleep, po…

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Let's Argue About the Grateful Dead 48:22

8h ago48:22

48:22

We can agree that Jerry Garcia’s playing pulled from all directions of the American musical experience to create an unparalleled playing vocabulary that persisted not only at the forefront of the Grateful Dead’s music, where he was most prominent, but also in his solo work with Jerry Garcia Band and in his bluegrass collaborations. Throughout the D…

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Mike Campbell Is the King of Cool 38:42

12d ago38:42

38:42

Tom Petty’s righthand man proved time and again that he could get to the heart of the matter and find the perfect guitar part for a song. But he’s also cooked up plenty of hits as a player and writer for artists such as Don Henley—with whom he co-wrote two of his biggest hits—Stevie Nicks, Roy Orbison, Matthew Sweet, Brian Setzer, and so many other…

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Slay the Princess 55:51

17d ago55:51

55:51

Tonight on GeekNights, Rym and Emily review Slay the Princess. It's a graphic novel philosophical horror game in a sense. It'll give you a lot to chew on and it's definitely worth playing! From Black Tabby Games, you may recognize Abby Howard from Penny Arcade's Strip Search! Related Links Things of the Day Forum Thread Slay the Princess Discord Ch…

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We Listened to Every Metallica Studio Album 49:32

12d ago49:32

49:32

It’s a long journey from Kill ’Em All to 72 Seasons, but we made the trip and there’s a lot to talk about. We cover our favorite tracks on every studio album, with the band’s best riffs and solos along the way. There’s plenty we can all agree on—Master of Puppets sits high on the hard-rock altar—and just us much that’s up to debate—is it time for a…

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Scavengers Reign 43:06

23d ago43:06

43:06

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Scavengers Reign, a science fiction drama television series created by Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner for Max, based on their 2016 short film Scavengers. It's not bad. In the news, Deadpool & Wolverine is worth seeing if you like Deadpool, Arcane and Terminator Zero are already leaked, and the Rick and Morty an…

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Fragrances 50:11

29d ago50:11

50:11

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss fragrances. You may recall in 2013 we covered the opposite side of the smell spectrum. In the news, GeekNights officially endorses Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President and Vice President of the United States, the world's first medieval electronic instrument has launched, and this is the kind of thing you only e…

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Talkin’ About Grant Green with Dan Wilson 46:36

7d ago46:36

46:36

Dan Wilson is a bandleader, teacher, and a Grammy-nominated guitarist who’s played alongside organ-jazz master Joey DeFrancesco and bassist Christian McBride. He’s on the short list of players who are experts of Grant Green’s singular swinging sound. We called Dan to talk about our favorite entries in the Green’s long discography. From trio dates t…

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The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords 46:23

1M ago46:23

46:23

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Four Swords, which was released in 2002 on the GBA as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords. It's basically a tech demo/proof of concept for the real game released on the Gamecube which we reviewed back in 2009. You can play it online with friends on the Switch, and you probably should. In the news…

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A Zakk Wylde Primer 45:13

23d ago45:13

45:13

Zakk Wylde is best known for his work at Ozzy’s side. It’s with good reason: He’s blazed that gig with his strong musical personality firmly intact for decades. But on this episode we’re not only talking about his work with the Ozzman, but his solo albums, Black Label Society, Zakk Sabbath, and a few very key guest spots. Supported by EMG Pickups: …

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The Always Evolving Alex Lifeson 36:03

19d ago36:03

36:03

Over the course of his long career, the Rush guitarist has shape-shifted through the classic rock universe. From mid-’70s hard rock through the band’s more progressive tendencies, into the beating heart of the ’80s, and finding a (relatively) leaner approach by the turn of the century, Lifeson—aka Lerxst—always found a new way to add space and dime…

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Medley: Moon Tooth 38:47

1M ago38:47

38:47

Moon Tooth represents living life to the fullest, showing love without fear, and lifting yourself from the darkness. Sonically, they deliver this message with a unique mix of soulful, groovy blues and metal that's sure to be your new favorite singalong song.

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Medley: Others By No One 59:15

30d ago59:15

59:15

Others By No One is one of the most interesting bands you will ever hear. Effortlessly shifting between genres, this band will use any technique in the book just to tell you a story. Their "stories" are fun, brutal, uplifting, hilarious, and a love letter to art itself.

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[Ch 1] "Noise from the Hearts of Nerds" - “C1E87: TwoFer Tuesday – vol. 10” 1:34:33

1M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

Today’s broadcast is C1E87 for TwoFer Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024. Today’s broadcast will be TwoFer Tuesday – vol. 10. This episode is dedicated to my lovely wife, Jodee, on the occasion of releasing on our 25th wedding anniversary! A) Intro – 00:00:00 01) Fantavision 202X – Multi – Soichi Terada A)Fantavision202X – 00:03:57 B) Expositor 2 – 00:04:56 …

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Vernon Reid: Rock God, Noise Master, Pedal Nerd 35:52

1M ago35:52

35:52

We love “Cult of Personality” because it’s one of the hardest hitting riffs in the classic rock canon. Catch it on drivetime radio and it’ll get your heart pumping faster than an extra double-shot of espresso. But we also love it because it launched Vernon Reid’s guitar into the mainstream. We’re unpacking Reid’s playing—from his early days in the …

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Mars Express 48:38

2M ago48:38

48:38

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the 2023 French animated neo-noir science fiction film Mars Express. Just watch it. It's Robocop Bladerunner 2001 Terminator 2 Total Recall Ghost in the Shell Murderbot (and more). In the news, The Time Masters is getting a theatrical 4k remastered release, the creator of Centaurworld is making a musical feature, an…

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Noise Pollution 1:03:18

2M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about the insidious and underestimated problem of noise pollution. We've previously talked about computer noise specifically. In the news, GeekNights endorses whoever the Democratic candidate for President is in the 2024 election, the Russian government plotted assassinations in Europe, red light cameras remain contro…

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Let’s Convene the Bill Frisell Fan Club 42:57

2M ago42:57

42:57

How do you capture what is so special about Bill Frisell’s guitar playing in one episode? Is it his melodies, his unique chord voicings, his rhythmic concept, his revolutionary approach to pedals and sounds…? It’s all of that and much more. Jason and Nick talk about each of their five favorite Frisell recordings, talk about some other far-out Frise…

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Beach Games 49:57

2M ago49:57

49:57

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the games one can play at the beach. We've previously talked about the beach, and also Yard Games, so now we bring an intersection of the two. Also Beach Soccer and Terraforming Mars. In the news, the Nintendo Direct had some good stuff (especially the long awaited Metroid Prime 4) and you don't need an Xbox to pl…

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[Ch 2] Nerd Noise Game Club - C2E18: “It Never Happened” 2:26:09

2M ago2:26:09

2:26:09

Today’s broadcast is C2E18 for Theme Thursday, July 4th, 2024 (the holiday connection was a pure coincidence - but happy holidays to everyone who celebrates it!). Today’s theme is music from unreleased (and usually unfinished) games - on a program we’re calling “It Never Happened” - subject selected by Hugues, and episode title by St. John! Track# …

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Brian May Is the Most Interesting Guitarist in the World 41:00

1M ago41:00

41:00

Whether you’ve been listening to Queen since they released their self-titled debut in 1973 or you first heard them in Wayne’s World, we can all surely agree that Brian May is a guitarist you should know about. His leads are melodic and singable, and his overdubbed guitar choirs are unparalleled. Is he also one of the smartest guitarists around? (He…

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Ōoku: The Inner Chambers (2023 Anime) 38:13

2M ago38:13

38:13

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the anime version of Ōoku: The Inner Chambers from 2023. In the news, the Lupin III Kabuki Stage Play streams live with English subtitles on August 11 and Dandadan is opening in theaters on September 13th. Related Links Forum Thread Ōoku: The Inner Chambers (2023 Anime) Discord Chat Ōoku: The Inner Chambers (2023 An…

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Car Dashboard Tech 56:25

2M ago56:25

56:25

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the sad state of the technology creeping into car dashboards. In the news, the US Supreme Court has disastrously ruled that the president is above the law in extreme and shocking complicity with authoritarian takeover. In other news, some good Python development practices and Apple cramming AI into their largely f…

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Nancy Wilson Is Heart's (Not-So) Secret Weapon 31:57

2M ago31:57

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Nancy Wilson’s rhythm-guitar playing is under-sung hero of Heart’s sound. After auditioning for her sister Ann’s band with a performance of Yes’ “The Clap,” she transformed their sound—just check out the intro to “Crazy On You” to instantly hear the influence of her acoustic playing. And together, they transformed classic rock. On this episode, we …

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Bosses (in videogames) 49:46

2M ago49:46

49:46

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of bosses in videogames. In the news, the Panthers win the Stanley Cup in the longest season in NHL history, Connor McDavid is awarded the Conn Smythe trophy but doesn't come out to claim it, and Founders of Reyvick might someday come. Related Links Forum Thread Bosses (in videogames) Discord Chat Boss…

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The 10 Best Rolling Stones Guitar Jams 41:47

3M ago41:47

41:47

Keith Richards is the undisputed master of rock ‘n’ roll rhythm guitar. But who’s his best partner in the “ancient art of weaving”: Brian Jones, Mick Taylor, Ron Wood … Ry Cooder? We’re going through our favorite Stones guitar songs culled from studio albums and bootleg live recordings. Episode sponsored by Divided by 13: https://dividedby13.com/ G…

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Tech News Roundup Summer 2024 1:08:51

3M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Tonight on GeekNights, it's a Tech News Roundup! Mouse movers are getting people fired but are also a sign of late stage capitalism, social media is messing up the kids, don't operate your i9 at turbo voltages when it's overheating, Adobe is mostly wrong here but also read what you buy, this is a good car that will never reach the US, data breaches…

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[RE-UPLOAD] [Ch 1] "Noise from the Hearts of Nerds" - “C1E86: The Celeste Soundtrack” (Masters of VGM) 1:49:47

3M ago1:49:47

1:49:47

[RE-UPLOAD NOTE: When I had previously uploaded this episode, I had accidentally included the sound file to the previous episode instead. So I deleted that upload and am uploading the correct sound file now. My apologies for the mix-up! Original show notes (which were correct) are below - St. John] Today’s broadcast is C1E86 for Soundtrack Saturday…

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Can You Smell What George Benson is Cookin'? 40:33

3M ago40:33

40:33

Maybe you know George Benson from “Give Me the Night” and “On Broadway,” or maybe you’re a deep-cut head who loves The Cookbook and “Valdez in the Country.” In this episode, we’re covering our favorites, with help from guitarists Molly Miller and Dan Wilson, and some words from the maestro himself. Is Benson the most responsible user of smooth groo…

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Animal Well (2024) 51:13

3M ago51:13

51:13

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Animal Well. It's a beautiful and well made metroidvania. In the news, Civilization 7 is coming and Blades in the Dark is fantastic from session zero to terminal endgame. Related Links Forum Thread Animal Well (2024) Discord Chat Animal Well (2024) Things of the Day Rym - Don't touch AM transmitter towers Scott - Pr…

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Michael Hedges’ Aggressively Beautiful New-Age Guitar 45:10

3M ago45:10

45:10

Guitarist Michael Hedges transcended genre with his incendiary two-hand technique, oddball instruments, and plethora of unique tunings. And his creative cover arrangements, from Sheila E. to Zappa, are in a world of their own. On this episode, we hear from his family, friends, and scholars who share what Hedges’ music means to them, and what’s in s…

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Tech Predictions for 2025, 2029, and 2034 1:12:31

3M ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Tonight on GeekNights, we make some technology predictions for one, five, and ten years into the future. We did this once back in 2010. In the news, Ticketmaster and Santander have massive data breaches, Google accidentally published its secret search sauce, Twitter adds pornography, and Rubin is the next generation AI chip. Related Links Forum Thr…

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[Ch 1] "Noise from the Hearts of Nerds" - “C1E85: FaceOff Friday – vol. 6” 1:54:11

3M ago1:54:11

1:54:11

Today’s broadcast is C1E85 for FaceOff Friday, May 31st, 2024 Today’s broadcast will be FaceOff Friday – vol 6, a collection of "this version vs that version" of various pieces of Delicious VGM! A1) Intro - 00:00:00 01) Super Mario Bros. - Overworld Theme - Koji Kondo - SNES [Super Mario All Stars] (a: N/A) - 00:02:35 - NES (a: N/A) - 00:05:26 - PC…

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David Gilmour and the ’80s Armani and Strat Mafia 39:56

3M ago39:56

39:56

A few weeks ago, David Gilmour announced Luck and Strange, his first release since 2015, as well as a select set of tour dates and dropped a new video. On the second episode of the 100 Guitarists podcast, hosts Jason Shadrick and Nick Millevoi break down the video, from Gilmour’s collaborators and gear to his climactic solo. Friends and listeners c…

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Exploring Andy Summers' Musical Legacy 44:01

4M ago44:01

44:01

Premier Guitar editors Jason Shadrick and Nick Millevoi are arguing over which 100 guitarists you should know. Together, they dig deep into each player’s catalog to uncover what makes them unique, influential, and important. First up: Andy Summers. For the debut episode we’re covering Police guitarist and all-around maestro Andy Summers. From the i…

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Markup Languages 1:05:07

4M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss markup languages like Markdown. In the news, Rym posted an analysis of strange noises in Sportsnet NHL streams, the ship that broke Baltimore Harbor has been removed, you can read a paper exploring The consequences of generative AI for online knowledge communities, and there are new iPads. Related Links Forum Threa…

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Burning off The Carbon 1:49:26

4M ago1:49:26

1:49:26

Welcome to Episode 207! It’s been 6 months since we last fired up the HON machine. We’ll call this a full episode, but you can think of this one as more of a check-in; A sort’ve warm up, if you will. This one is for you to have in your ears so you can feel like you’re in the room with us just shooting the shit like the old days. You won’t get any r…

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NNR May 2024 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 6:40

4M ago6:40

6:40

A promised update on the status and future of the show!By Nerd Noise Radio

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Don't Make a Game, Make a Store 58:35

4M ago58:35

58:35

Tonight on GeekNights, in light of one of many Helldivers 2 kerfuffles, we consider yet another way that late capitalism is ruining the games industry: the stores make more money than the games. In the news, a Roblox game's attempt to fix its in-game economy causes a bunch of gamers to lose their minds, Sportsnet streams have freaky noises, and Ani…

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Technology Failures 1:04:05

4M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Tonight on GeekNights we talk about when technology fails. Dead PSUs, dead hard drives, and the like. In the news, there is a vulnerability in practically all VPNs and Tesla is firing everybody after they fired a bunch of people. Related Links Forum Thread Technology Failures Discord Chat Technology Failures Things of the Day Rym - Why Stomping Wig…

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Book Club: The Night is Short, Walk on Girl 47:29

4M ago47:29

47:29

Tonight on the GeekNights Book Club, we discuss The Night is Short, Walk on Girl by Tomihiko Morimi. You may recall its anime adaptation we previously reviewed on GeekNights. It's sort of a surreal and mystical romantic comedy. A college student heads out into the night and encounters various people and wild surreal happenings. Another student who …

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How to ruin your competitive card game 1:08:26

4M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider how to ruin your competitive card game. Scott shares the original Sins of CCG design. This is all in the context of Marvel SNAP. In the news, the Rangers sweep the Capitals, Square Enix reported extraordinary losses, Dave & Buster's introduces real money gambling, and Fallout games don't work on modern PCs. Relate…

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[Ch 1] "Noise from the Hearts of Nerds" - “C1E84: TwoFer Tuesday – vol. 9” 1:29:58

4M ago1:29:58

1:29:58

Today’s broadcast is C1E84 for TwoFer Tuesday, April 30th, 2024. Today’s episode will be TwoFer Tuesday – vol 9. A1) Intro - 00:00:00 01) Metroid Prime - GameCube - Kenji Yamamoto A) Planet Tallon IV - 00:02:29 B) Crashed Frigate - 00:06:36 02) Diver's Dream – PS1 - Takayuki Ishikawa and/or Shinya Watanabe A) Paradise - 00:11:30 B) Big Pudding - 00…

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Pokémon Concierge 38:43

5M ago38:43

38:43

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the delightful Pokémon Concierge on Netflix. In the news, Dungeon Meshi grows a plot if you watch past the first bit, Chinese Indie Feature Art College 1994 is in theaters this Friday, and Tonari no Yokai-san looks super cute. Related Links Forum Thread Pokémon Concierge Discord Chat Pokémon Concierge Things of the …

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A New TV in 2024 1:04:04

5M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Tonight on GeekNights we consider what A New TV in 2024 looks like. In the news, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, GameCube and Wii emulators won't work on iOS due to Apple's ban on just-in-time compilation, and Meta really makes money from all the data they collect about you. Related Links Forum Thread A New TV in 2024 Discord Chat A New TV i…

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Klask 1:01:18

5M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Klask. It's a well-designed extremely fun tabletop sport adjacent to but significantly distinct from Air Hockey. In the news, the Rangers are number one in the NHL, the Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City, and Visions of Mana has quite the trailer. Also if you ever need to help out an injured pigeon in New York Cit…

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The Orbital Children (2022) 53:14

5M ago53:14

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Orbital Children. It's an excellent short hard science fiction show written and directed by Mitsuo Iso. In the news, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM is in theaters May 7-8 and somebody bought Superman again. Related Links Forum Thread The Orbital Children (2022) Discord Chat The Orbital Children (2022) Things of…

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[Ch 2] Nerd Noise Game Club - C2E17: “20th Century Floppies” 2:12:14

5M ago2:12:14

2:12:14

Today’s Broadcast is C2E17 for Theme Thursday, April 11th 2024. Today’s broadcast is a focus on pre-turn of the century music from computer systems (as opposed to consoles) - on a program we’re calling “20th Century Floppies”. Tracklist Track Number / Track / Game / System(s) / Composer(s) / Selected by 01) Bootup Sequence - N/A (System Music) - FM…

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