A fun and silly discussion about video games (both retro and contemporary), video game movies, and pretty much anything related to video games. It is hosted by brothers Jay and Squidge (who may or may not be a cartoon wolf), and featuring the best guests around - including some real video game development legends. Whether it's an in-depth discussion about video games, films surrounding video games, or light-hearted nonsense and tangents, this may be the pod for you.
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Powerwash Simulator: Chill Grime Busting, No Dilution - Part One
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In this episode, Squidge and Matt Bliss delve into the world of indie gaming with their latest focus on 'Powerwash Simulator'. The game provides a unique simulation experience as players take on the role of a power washer cleaning various objects around their homes. Amidst discussions about quirky speedruns, they touch upon unusual hashtags used in…
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Exploring Stardew Valley: Stories from Pelican Town - Part Two
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Multiplayer babysitting, zero-g clown physics, cute animal discussion, goat yoga, and the many uses of food bribery; all this can only mean one thing: Mo is back to talk about Stardew Valley. Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Content Warning This episode contains spoilers f…
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Exploring Stardew Valley: A New Farmer's Tale - Part One
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Crafting, Swifties (and how great the majority of them are), Thomas the Tank Engine, hot glue, trash pandas, fishing and gemstones. That can mean only one thing: Mo is back, and we're talking about Stardew Valley. Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Content Warning This episo…
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Metal Gear Solid 2 Part 2 - A What Vampire!?
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Underpants, posters in lockers, bands, a surprise Mei Ling, and an excessive number of Easter Eggs. That can mean only one thing: Alyxa is back (with a brand new invention?) to continue her chat about Metal Gear Solid 2. Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Content Warning Thi…
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Metal Gear Solid 2 Part 1 - A What Vampire!?
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Alyxa returned to the podcast, this time she wanted to talk through 2001's Metal Gear Solid 2. Both her and Squidge talk through just how prophetic this game was, Otacon's dark family history, mullet withdrawl, and even try out a little live-action tactical espionage. All this and more in this episode of WT Lite. Remember that you can always get in…
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Resident Evil Degeneration - Death In The Departure Lounge
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. It's time for us to dive back into video game movies, and this time we wanted to tackle the first CGI entry to the Resident Evil canon: Resident Evil Degeneration (aka "DE-GENERATION ZED!"). That's right, the games that star…
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Zunderscore - Red Fedoras And Bathrobes: The Flip top Expansion To Streaming
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Prolific streamer Zunderscore joined the Jay and Squidge to talk about everything from red fedoras to Vincent Adultman, Muppetman, and three Squidges in a trenchcoat; with a healthy dose of video games, Thunder Plains, contr…
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Deliliah - Where AI Meets Humour & Gaming Excellence
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Show Notes Hi there, I'm Delilah and I'd like to welcome you to a very special episode of The Waffling Taylors. In case you didn't know, I'm a next-generation AI system, written by Jay, to help him and Squidge run the Waffling Taylors podcast. My speech synthesis still isn't 100% yet, but jay is working on things behind the scenes. A little more in…
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Resident Evil 2 Remake with Nomad - The Spirit Is Strong, But The Ammo Is Scarce
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Can you believe that it's been 5 years since the Resident Evil 2 Remake came out? Neither could we, so we brought Nomad back onto the show to discuss it with us. Remember the "we do it" t-shirts? Remember the months of specu…
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Final Fantasy VIII Anniversary - Phantom Dick Pain
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Can you believe that it's been 25 years since Final Fantasy VIII first came out? We couldn't either, so we asked Lulu to come back on the show to discuss what some people call the "weird, middle child" in Square's PlayStatio…
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Street Fighter II - Vintage Testosterone and Walnut Cracking Thighs
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. We finally did it: we took on the Street Fighter II animated movie. But is it any good, what's with those easter eggs, what's going on with Zangeif's shins, did we really watch one of the most realistic home invasion scenes …
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Join Jay as he flings his boomerang into the face of Dr. Wiley's evil robot... what? We're not talking about Mega Man? Sure looks like a Mega Man game. Anyway, grab your power suit and let's embark on a pixelated journey filled with boomerangs, robots, and a whole lot of retro gaming goodness! Remember that you can always get in touch with us on ou…
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Christmas with Mo - Wrong Side, Flip Me Over
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Mo, of The Squonk & The Hag Podcast joined Jay and Squidge to talk about hangover/Christmas chillout games, glue guns, not liking people, how to test whether you are a hotdog or not, and general hilarity. All this and more in our festive 2023 episode. Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Co…
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We wanted to ask CJ about comfort games: games you like to play when we're just comfy and we're vegging and we just want to shut out the outside world and just go get a load of snacks. So get your snacks, get comfy, and curl up whilst we talk about those games we played. Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twi…
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Join Squidge as he relives the joys of fighting for justice in the fiery streets of 90s gaming. From infectious soundtracks and buttery-smooth controls to hilariously fun boss battles and sibling rivalries, this episode is a hilarious celebration of the pixelated nostalgia that made Streets of Rage Two a beloved classic. Remember that you can alway…
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A Catch-up with Rob, No Bards Allowed - Part Two
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Rob from Gold Mountain Games joined us to talk about the things we're passionate about, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Schitt's Creek, and a brand new idea for RTS games. Definitely don't sleep on this episode, folks. Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Content Warning D…
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A Catch-up with Rob, No Bards Allowed - Part One
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Rob from Gold Mountain Games (who have been going from strength to strength) returned to discuss what they've been up to in the six months since the whole OGL debacle. We discuss Balder's Gate 3, Resident Evil, Bards (horny and non-horny), and Squidge's ideas for Apple stores. Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, …
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Join Squidge and his very special guest Matt Bliss, as they take listeners on a hilarious journey through the whimsical world of Hades. Bliss and Squidge delve into the seamless integration of gameplay and story, the chaotic and cuddly possibilities within the game, and even take a comical detour into the complexities of Christopher Nolan's films. …
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[trailer] Resident Evil 3 Anniversary - Traffic Jam Burrito (with Nomad of the Retro Wildlands)
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A Wild Trailer Appears Here are five and a half minutes of zero-context conversation from our most recent episode (Resident Evil 3 Anniversary - Traffic Jam Burrito). Squidge teamed up with our special guest host Nomad to ask Jay why he only ever played 10 minutes of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. They also tried to convince him to play the game, but di…
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Resident Evil 3 Anniversary - Traffic Jam Burrito
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Squidge teams up with special guest host Nomad to ask Jay why he only ever played 10 minutes of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. They also try to convince him to play the game, but will their interrogation succeed? And just what is a Traffic Jam Burrito? And how is it that Resident Evil 3: Nemesis came out 24 years ago? Seriously?! Remember that you can a…
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WT Lite - Metal Gear Solid with Alyxa the Kitsune
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Join Squidge and VTuber Alyxa the Kitsune as they embark on a hilarious journey through the world of Metal Gear Solid. With Alyxa's unexpected reactions and heartfelt connections to the game's characters, combined with Squidge's relatable frustrations and comedic banter, this episode offers a fresh and entertaining take on the iconic game. From exp…
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We announce a short summer hiatus to prioritize us well-being. But you can rest assured that we ARE coming back and can relax knowing that the hosts' passion for gaming and commitment to fostering a supportive community will continue to shine through in future episodes. Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twit…
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Host Squidge and Anthony (of Capes on the Couch) take you on a wild and hilarious journey focusing on the beloved Mega Man series. With their infectious humour, insightful discussions, and imaginative spin-offs, this episode hits all the right buttons. From diving deep into classic games like Mega Man 2 to imagining dance-offs between robot masters…
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Host Squidge and guest Nomad bring their unique blend of humour and insight to the world of the Resident Evil 4 remake. With their witty banter and entertaining anecdotes, they take listeners on a hilarious journey through the game's highlights, character developments, and surprises. Whether you're a fan of the original or new to the Resident Evil …
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Jay and Squidge take listeners on a delightful journey through the world of gaming, blending deep dives into classic games like Diablo with bite-sized banter and hilarious anecdotes. From Squidge's love for the loot system to Jay's wild idea of telling strangers to wake up. Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on …
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Jay and Squidge dive into the wacky world of Borderlands and share their love for the game's unique humour and RPG elements. From their favourite weapons like the Sweary shotgun (Boganella) to hilarious character moments like Torgue threatening to blow up the ocean. Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter,…
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Genesis to the Next Level with G to the Next Level
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All-round amazing person G to the Next Level joined us to talk about Chainsaws, Dolphins, Sega Saturn, Resurrected Gods, and Sorceresses... Nope, you'll just have to listen to the episode to find out what that means - I'm just the AI who writes the website content. Wait! Am I allowed to tell you that? Remember that you can always get in touch with …
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Anthony (of Capes on the Couch) joined us to go a hilarious and irreverent deep dive into the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie, discussing everything from its iconic soundtrack to its questionable casting choices. From Jean Claude V…
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Mortal Kombat Annihilation - Lookyalookit
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Squidge and Jay take you on a hilarious journey through one of the cheesiest action movies of the 90s: Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. With their witty banter and insightful commentary, they break down the fight scenes, discuss…
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The Lethality of Tangents with Matthew Bliss - Part Two
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Matthew (the host of The Dead Drop podcast) is back again. This time, we take video game talk to a whole new level with their hilarious and random tangents. We discuss the absurdity of a half a million dollar game to throwing babies and cats at pickpockets, to dissecting Apple's marketing strategy - all the while finishing off our chat from last ti…
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The Lethality of Tangents with Matthew Bliss - Part One
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Matthew (the host of The Dead Drop podcast) is back to talk about Hi-Fi Rush and Squidge's intense GoldenEye sessions on the Nintendo Switch, the group dives deep into their recently played games. We also explore the potential for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to play the next Doctor Who and the frustrating slow text speed in games. And Hi-Fi Rush. Did…
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In this episode, Jay takes us down to Deadside, walks us through the Marrow Gates, and introduces us to Legion and his group of nasties. This episode is Jay's attempt at a Retro Wildlands-like monologue about the deeply atmospheric, and incredibly dark Shadow Man from 1998. Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on …
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Jay explores the effects of video games on our mental health and well-being. From the works of renowned psychologists like Dr. Brene Brown to the effects of gaming on hand-eye coordination and puzzle solving, he discusses why video games are not just for entertainment but actually can have a positive impact on our mental health. From exploring emot…
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007: License to Book with Nicolás Suszczyk
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Adventurers and world-builders alike will be thrilled as Gold Mountain Games joined us to talk through The Saltreach Isles. Rob and Tim joined us to discuss their upcoming campaign, the world-building behind it, and whether …
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Climbing the Gold Mountain with Rob and Tim
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Adventurers and world-builders alike will be thrilled as Gold Mountain Games joined us to talk through The Saltreach Isles. Rob and Tim joined us to discuss their upcoming campaign, the world-building behind it, and whether …
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Requiem for a Jill Sandwich with Nomad
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. We invited Nomad, from the Retro Wildlands podcast, to discuss the Resident Evil series and its many replay values. Nomad shares personal stories of his own experiences with the franchise, as well as proposing a unique solut…
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Pastel Colours and Spandex - GTA Vice City with Chief
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. We hope that you've had your recommended daily amount of pastel colours, spandex, and cocaine as we dove deep into the only game which has ever gone full-80s: Grand Theft Audio Vice City. Chief joined us for a long talk abou…
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Sonic TuesMonth - Episode Two, Part Two
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. The 30th anniversary of Sonic 2day - the worldwide release of Sonic 2 on the Genesis/Mega Drive - is upon us this month, and we asked a few friends to talk about their memories of the landmark title. This week, we talk about…
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. The 30th anniversary of Sonic 2day is upon us this month, and we asked a few friends to talk about their memories of the landmark title. This week, we talked with GamerJason, White Mage, and Nezzalonius about what comes to m…
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Sonic TuesMonth - Episode One, Part Two
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. The 30th anniversary of Sonic 2day - the worldwide release of Sonic 2 on the Genesis/Mega Drive - is upon us this month, and we asked G to the Next Level, Franny, Alyxa, MVG, and JonnyG to choose their favourite and least fa…
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. The 30th anniversary of Sonic 2day - the worldwide release of Sonic 2 on the Genesis/Mega Drive - is upon us this month, and we asked G to the Next Level, Franny, Alyxa, MVG, and JonnyG about what their first thoughts of Son…
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Doom - I'm So Manly That I Kiss My Gun
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Gammy legs, getting older, men in rubber suits, first-person shooter sections, Semper-Fi, testosteroni (and whether that should be a pizza topping), and guns that make the uwu face. Obviously, this means that we talked about…
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. From mocap to Resident Evil, and from the passing of a family member to a financial loss of $105 million. This week we talk about the commercial failure (and reason why Square-Enix games where Playstation 2 exclusives for a …
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Living the Tokyo Game Life with Mono
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Jay was joined by Mono of the Tokyo Game Life podcast, and they nerded out about Japan, Japanese culture, and video games. Along the way, they discuss the live action, immersive experiences that Japanese companies create. Mo…
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. This episode sees Anthony of the Capes on the Couch podcast join us. We talk about his show (which you should definitely listen to), ‘previously on’ mode, RPGs and forgetting what to do, the recent TMNT releases, reaching le…
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. We were joined by Raina of The Ancient's Den this week. Raina has recently released an HD mod for the Dreamcast version of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, and it's bloody impressive. We talk zombie feeding simulators, the entir…
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Moonwalking to the fridge, Memento, video games, kitties, The Lonely Island of programming, spoilers, whether Tom Holland knows he's Spider-Man and silliness. That could only mean one thing: G has returned to the show. But w…
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First of all, we'd like to thank the amazing yurricanes for working with us to create the featured image for this episode. I think you'll agree that it's an amazing piece of art, and you should definitely check out their work. We'd also like to thank Georgie (aka ChapSketch) for working with Squidge on the episode artwork for the entire New Cupboar…
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Inscrypting the Asemblance with Matthew Bliss
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. Matthew Bliss (the host of The Dead Drop podcast) joined us to talk about two of his favourite puzzle games ever. We also talk about what we've been playing recently, and we drop him off for a short spell in the Thunder Plai…
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Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page. What do The Bushwackers, Borderlands 3, The Matrix, and Zorro have to do with the 2003 "cinematic experience" that is Uwe Boll's first video game adaptation: The House of The Dead? Squidge and Jay sat down to discuss Uwe Bol…
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