Join Mark, Delaila, and Jason on a monthly bookclub spoilercast for in-depth discussions on the narrative, atmosphere, gameplay, and more on some of the best and biggest video games out there. From new releases to modern classics, let's go reap the spoils!
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Blood and Ashes is a spoiler filled, chapter by chapter discussion of the Wheel of Time series of fantasy novels penned by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.Join us, three middle aged dads, as we re-read the series and enthusiastically discuss all the best bits from each chapter. Do we know every single thing about the world of The Wheel of Time? No. Do we know half? Probably not. Does that stop us from wildly speculating and tapping into half faded memories from our teens? Definitely not! ...
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Final Fantasy XVI DLC: Echoes of the Fallen & The Rising Tide (2023/2024)
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Final Fantasy XVI released over a year ago and gave us two DLC episodes to continue Clive's journey. Are they additive enough? Does the game hold up a year later? Join us as we discuss two very different boss fights, debate once again about what makes a Final Fantasy game, and have a drastic change in audio quality (listen at the end to find out wh…
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Oh no! A dreaded schedule update! Unfortunately we won't be able to record until the 1st of September, so our next episode will be published on the 7th of September. Plenty of time to get those listener contributions in! See you soon, Mo, Jo and WilBy Moritz, Jody, Willie
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Ep87: Winter's Heart, Chapters 10 - 11
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Hello again, and welcome back to "everybody's popping in"! We join Elayne and her gang shortly after the attempt at her life and get an unexpected but welcome visit from Egwene in Tel'aran'rhiod. We also get a glimpse of Slayer and a bit of a debrief from the Black Ajah sisters in Caemlyn, and as if that's not dark enough, a check in with Milli Ska…
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Fallout Season 1 on Amazon Prime (2024)
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Jason...Jason never changes. This time we cover another TV show adaptation of a video game franchise. Join us as we discuss awkward sex analogies, messy writing, and deep Sugar Bomb cereal lore. Support the Show.By Dead Cell Media
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Ep86: Winter's Heart, Chapters 6 - 9
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And they're off! Perrin finally sets off after Faile but not after having to navigate a tricky PR situation and suffering the Prophet's madness. Elayne meanwhile has a busy morning. Riding around the city, taking reports, getting changed, dealing with the Kin and the "gift" from Rand, managing Vandene and getting frustrated and inspired by Nynaeve …
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Ep85: Winter's Heart, Chapters 1 - 5
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Ok, everybody get your scarves and mittens on because we're starting the ol' cold trudge! Perrin and his entourage leave Abila and the prophet and head back to camp where they find a tense stand off. He learns that Faile has been captured and reacts predictably. Meanwhile Faile, Alliandre, Maigdin and co are learning what it means to be taken gai's…
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The "Nier Automata we have at home" has arrived! Did it live up to its biggest influence? Join us as we discuss awesome combat, poor writing, our favorite exosuits, and an incredibly stupid petition. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Song of the Sirens”, composed by Mothervibes for the Stellar Blade Original Soundtrack. We i…
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One more time, from the top! Join us as we embark on the journey that is book 9, Winter's Heart. In the prologue we check in with Seaine and Pevara as they hunt the Black ajah in the White Tower. We jump over to Elayne who is dealing with the current state of affairs in Andor, including the Black Tower, as well as partaking in a sacred Aiel ceremon…
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Ep83: The Path of Daggers, Chapters 28 - 31
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It's that time again! A book finale! And boy, what a finale it is. After the wild events of our previous episode, there is plenty more to chew on here. Elayne has to deal with new developments in the Kin/Aes Sedai relationship, and finally arrives in Caemlyn to begin her claim in earnest. We bid farewell to Jaichim Carridin, but before you gett too…
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Ep82: The Path of Daggers, Chapters 24 - 27
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Book 8 is almost done and stuff is HAPPENING! Rand faces the full Seanchan force at Ebou Dar and stuff goes a little wild. In the White Tower Elaida is bossed about by Alviarin, who in turn has a meeting with Mesaana and starts to get a little ahead of herself... The hunt for the Black Ajah in the White Tower has begun in earnest and quickly reaps …
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Greetings, fellow Arisen - we finally took a break to talk about an RPG that doesn't have "Final Fantasy" in the title. Join us as we embark on a different journey discussing an uneven plot, easily missable side quests, and how Delaila just really wanted more portcrystals. Support the Show.By Dead Cell Media
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Ep81: The Path of Daggers, Chapters 20 - 23
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Welcome back friends! In this episode we check in briefly with the women who fled the farm near Ebou Dar as it was attacked by the Seanchan. When everyone is healed and rested up, the party of Aes Sedai, Kin, Seafolk and other hangers on make their way to Caemlyn We then jump to Rand who has undertaken a massive task. He's planning on rooting out t…
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Our Final Fantasy VII marathon has finally come to a close with the release of Rebirth! Did it live up to our expectations? Join us as we discuss a puzzling ending, mixed thoughts on side content, and just how good Tifa looked in that one bikini. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “With Heavy Heart - Road to Corel”, composed by No…
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Ep80: The Path of Daggers, Chapters 16 - 19
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And we're back! Guess who else is back? Egwene. The young, rebel Amyrlin Seat with a plan. And it all plays out in this episode. From the setup at camp, the meeting on the ice, the interactions with all the Aes Sedai factions along the way and finally, the showdown with the Hall. Great stuff and thouroughly compelling! But did you enjoy it? Let us …
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Final Fantasy VII Advent Children (2005/2009)
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Dilly-dally-shilly-shally! This time we talk about a feature film that acts as a sequel to one of the greatest JRPGs ever made. Does it live up to the game's status? Join us as we discuss an incomprehensible plot, cool action sequences, and whether or not we think this movie ties more directly into Square Enix's latest trilogy. Note: The music trac…
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Episode INTERmission (2021)
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Everyone's favorite materia-obsessed ninja is here! This time we go back to play the DLC episode released alongside Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. Was it a meaningful addition? Join us as we discuss new combat mechanics, surprise cameos, and how frustrating a particular superboss is. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Desce…
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Ep79: The Path of Daggers, Chapters 12 - 15
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What a mix in this episode! Three forsaken in one room. That goes about as well as you'd imagine. ThenCadsuane and Sorilea in one room, another clash of strong personalities... Rand is scooping up the remnants of Lord Brend's army in the countryside and then gets reports from Eben Hopwill, Fedwin Morr and Torval before sending them all off. Narishm…
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Ep78: The Path of Daggers, Chapters 9 - 11
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Things are happening! Well, sort of. Perrin is trying to manage his hodge podge army while at the same time meddling in Wise Ones' affairs. Seems foolhardy. But things suddenly take a turn when Alliandre shows up in camp and Perrin stumbles his way to a small victory. And then some hangings. Also, Elyas! We catch up with the loathemsome Sevanna who…
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We're starting 2024 off by talking about....Metal Gear!? Does the PlayStation classic still hold up? Join us as we discuss memorable boss fights, campy writing, and the prospects of a long-rumored remake. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “ENCOUNTER”, composed by Kazuki Muraoka for the Metal Gear Solid Original Soundtrack. We in …
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Ep77: The Path of Daggers, Chapters 6 - 8
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We're back after a loooong break and we're rearing to go! Much like Nynaeve, Elayne and Aviendha as they flee the Kin's farm to avoid Seanchan capture. In the process Elayne attempts something dangerous and almost pays the ultimate price... Perrin in the meantime sends Berelain to meet with Queen Alliandre and on the way back to his camp saves Morg…
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Bonus - The Game Awards and 2023 in Review
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Time for a break! This time we kick back, relax, and argue about The Game Awards. Join us as we discuss the winners, the losers, and how 2023 will be viewed as a year of gaming in the future. Happy Holidays everyone! Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Fanfare”, originally composed by Nobuo Uematsu for the Final Fantasy XVI Origin…
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Ep76: The Path of Daggers, Chapters 2 - 5
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Welcome back everyone! In this episode we finally get to see the use of the fabled Bowl of the Winds! But first we have a bit of housekeeping to do. The girls, Windfinders, Kin and Aes Sedai travel through the gateway to the Kin's farm while being observed by both Moridin and the gholam. Even Moridin is impressed by Aviendha's skill at unweaving. O…
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Time to spiral out of control! This time we deliberate on one of the most critically successful games of 2023. Did it deserve it? Join us as we discuss unsolved mysteries, annoying jump scares, and how we never thought this would be our most contentious episode yet. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Dark Ocean Summoning”, compos…
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Ep75: The Path of Daggers, Prologue - Chapter 1
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Well well well! What's this? A brand new book? Excellent! We join the leaders of the Borderlands as they make a blood pact to... do something? Verin meanwhile is running her own little game from within the Aiel camp outside Cairhien. And Aviendha is struggling with her own growing fondness for wetlander extravagances like dresses and horses, much t…
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Ep74: A Crown of Swords, Chapters 39 - 41
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It's the book 7 finale and the halfway point of the series! Mat tries desperately to get the channelers to listed to him after the Gholam attack and finally gets some traction only to learn Olver is gone. So while everyone prepares to set off with the Bowl of the Winds, Mat heads into the city to find Olver when all hell breaks loose. Then we check…
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Jameson said he wanted podcasts about Spider-Man, so we delivered! Wait, he said pictures? Too bad! This time, we dive, fly, and swing into the latest game about everyone's favorite web-slingers. Join us as we discuss surprise playable characters, cooldown timers, and how delicious a chopped cheese sounds to a Philadelphian. Note: The music track a…
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Ep73: A Crown of Swords, Chapters 36 - 38
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We're getting close to the end and it's white knuckle stuff! Rand shows off his sword techniques before he, Min, Cadsuane and others are accosted by Padan Fain and Mashadar 2.0! Rand takes a ruby hilted dagger to the side and almost dies before Sumitsu and Damer Flinn stabilize his and save his life. Meanwhile Mat is preoccupied with thoughts of Ty…
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Ep72: A Crown of Swords, Chapters 32 - 35
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Hello hello hello! In this week's episode we check in with everyone's least favourite Amyrlin as she is deftly cornered and manoeuvred by Alviarin. However, the Black ajah sister's actions indirectly result in a fresh hunt for the shadow sisters in the Tower. Rand is sad. Min makes him feel better and he is bathed and ogled by Min and the Maidens. …
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In space, no one can hear you - wait, this isn't Alien! In this very spoooooooky episode, we discuss something else set in space - both its original and remade forms. Join us as we discuss sci-fi character names, great atmosphere, and how Mark is apparently the only one who didn't mind the flamethrower. Also, we totally forgot to record the Kwasnic…
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Ep71: A Crown of Swords, Chapters 28 - 31
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Welcome back, friends! Or are we the ones that are back? I forget. In this episode we bear witness to poor Mat being completely victimised by Tylin. At least he doesn't seem too cut up about it, but it does generate a good conversation about consent. Elayne puts her foot down with the rebel Aes Sedai and finally gets to show Reanne and The Kin who …
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Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways (2023)
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Time for another DLC spoilercast! Capcom gave us what we all expected - a side-story focused on everyone's favorite spy donned in red. How does it compare to the base game? Join us as we discuss confusing exposition, iffy voice acting, and what's likely next in the "remake" saga. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Drive
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Nearly a year ago, we announced we'd be doing this episode without realizing it was only on the new generation consoles, and Jason didn't have a PS5 yet. Whoops! But the time has finally come - was it worth the wait? Join us as we discuss historical inaccuracies, misleading progression systems, and The End of Evangelion. Note: The music track at th…
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Ep70: A Crown of Swords, Chapters 23 - 27
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Hello and welcome back to the kidnapping corner! All jokes aside, wtf tries to kidnap Nynaeve and Elayne in Ebou Dar? TThey meet the Kin, get bustled out and immediately fall afoul of some would-be assailants. In the meantime Moghedien has to face her fate as a Moridin puppet, and Morgase and co live through the Seanchan invasion of Amadicia. Then …
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Ep69: A Crown of Swords, Chapters 18 - 22
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We're back and better than ever! In this episode we see the entrance of everyone's favourite scary grandma, Cadsuane! We check in with Sevanna, Sammael and Graendal, all being spied on by Moridin who makes his entry into the series. Just who is more crazy or delusional between those is debateable. We also hop back to Ebou Dar where Birgitte and Mat…
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Reasons I'm Excited for Season 2 of Wheel of Time
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Hello friends! Here's a little odd one for you! I'm working on a youtube video, which may or may not see the light of day. But since we missed the last episode in our cycle, I thought I'd sahre the audio with you in podcast form. Go subscribe to our YouTube channel so you'll see when it's posted! Or send feedback via all the usual links below. Twit…
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The legacy of podcasting has shaped our history for long enough...but we're gonna keep at it anyway! This time, we tackle Mark and Jason's most anticipated game. Did it deliver? Join us as we discuss a heavily interpretative ending, MMO design philosophies, and how there's so many memorable characters that we forgot some of their names. Note: The m…
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Ep68: A Crown of Swords, Chapters 13 - 17
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Welcome back to Ebou Dar! In this episode we leave Egwene and the rebel Aes Sedai behind and check in on our intrepid girls, plus Mat. Elayne, Aviendha and Nynaeve decide to approach the many Sea Folk anchored in the Ebou Dar bay to ask for help finding what they now know to be The Bowl of the Winds. Mat, on the other hand, is gambling. He spots a …
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Ep67: A Crown of Swords, Chapters 10 - 12
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In this episode we focus in on Egwene as she tries deperately to carve out her place within the Aes Sedai while maintaining her link to the Wise Ones and Rand. First she deals with Faolain and Theodrin with great results! But she is quickly reminded of the work she has cut out for her when she's cornered by Romanda and Lelaine. To the point that sh…
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HBO's The Last of Us Season 1 (2023)
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When you're lost in the darkness...look for this episode of Reap the Spoils! This time we try something new - instead of talking about a video game, we talk about a show based on a video game. Join us as we discuss the simple gameplay of navigating a streaming service, changes made from source material, and what is probably the best video game adap…
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Ep66: A Crown of Swords, Chapters 6 - 9
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Welcome back, friends! Sit back, relax, and listen to Willie and I bloviate while Jody sinks deeper into his chair. Perrin and Faile reunite and make up, and Rand immediately tries to send Perrin to Tear and Illian. Tsk tsk. Rand then travels to Caemlyn himself to meet with Bashere and Bael. He tells them the army will march on Illian, much to Bael…
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Ep65: A Crown of Swords, Chapters 2 - 5
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We love when RJ focuses in on a short period of time and lays it out over multiple chapters. In this episode we basically have Rand and co. travel from Dumai's Wells via gateway, and take a day's ride to Cairhien. There they head straight to the palace and confront lady Colavere who has been crowned queen in Rand's absence. All of this plays out in…
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We sense something...a presence we've not felt since...2019? Cal Kestis is back in a new Star Wars Jedi game, and we're here to break it down. Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of the narrative, unfair enemy encounters, and how weird it is to get a goatee from a chest. Support the Show.By Dead Cell Media
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Ep64: A Crown of Swords, Prologue - Chapter 1
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Mmmmm, that's the smell of a brand new book! We start A Crown of Swords pretty much exactly where we left off with Lord of Chaos: Dumai's Wells. Elaida and Alviarin catch up and we get a clear view of Elaida's state of mind. Spoiler: it's no bueno. We see Sevanna's point of view just before, during and immediately after the battle at Dumai's wells …
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Ep63: Lord of Chaos, Chapter 53 - Epilogue
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Ok, get comfy. It's not our beefiest episode yet, but it's beefy nonetheless. Everyone realises what's happened to Rand, so Perrin leads an all star team to rescue him and they set off after the kidnappers. Rand is not doing so well, physically or mentally. By the time Perrin arrives chaos erupts in one of the most iconic battles in the series. Joi…
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Ep62: Lord of Chaos, Chapters 48 - 52
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Oooooooo, we're getting close now! In this episode we set up for the explosive finale for Lord of Chaos and things are really heating up! Nynaeve, Elayne, Mat and co set out on their mission in Ebou Dar after the wonder girls meet with Queen Tylin. Who turns out to be a formiddable figure but ultimately friendly to the ladies. the girls have no luc…
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What're ya listenin' to, strangah? This episode, we dive deep into the fresh remake of a survival horror classic and a personal favorite of Jason and Mark's. Join us as we discuss its winners and losers, where we see Resident Evil going next, and how happy we were to see that dog again. Apologies for any audio issues in this episode - we had to cha…
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Ep61: Lord of Chaos, Chapters 43 - 47
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Welcome back to another great mix of storylines in our latest episode! We're nearing the pointy end of Lord of Chaos and all the pieces are moving a lot: The Salidar Embassy is trying to figure out what to do about Rand while also trying to figure out how to cooperate with Verin and Allana. Mat refuses to stew in Salidar and goes dancing. With a Fo…
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Ep60: Lord of Chaos, Chapters 37 - 42
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We are spoilt for POVs this episode with pretty much the whole gang here. Except for Perrin... Egwene is running things in Salidar with the help of Siuan, Nynaeve and Elayne. She also takes control of Mogehedien. Mat Salidar and immediately things get comical. He also links back up with Thom who seems to be moved by the letter Mat brought him. Avie…
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This may be Jill's last escape, but it's far from our last Resident Evil episode! This time we talk about the controversial remake of the third mainline Resident Evil title. Join us as we discuss frequent cussing, booty detective-ing, and way more games in the series than we expected (here's your spoiler warning)! Note: The music track at the start…
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Ep59: Lord of Chaos, Chapters 31 - 36
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We're back, baby! And so is Egwene! Undoubtedly the highlight of this stretch is what happens with Egwene as she says goodbye to her Aiel Wise One mentors and heads back to Salidar to face... punishment? Rand drops Aviendha off with Mat and gives Mat a new mission: Find Elayne and put her on the Lion Throne. Plus some side quests. And we also get a…
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