Best After Midnight Pod Podcasts (2024)

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Creative Writing with Elena Ioakim 55:05

9h ago55:05

55:05

Creative Writing with Elena Ioakim. I chat with Elena about her passion for writing, wanting to be part of movies/tv, her fandom of Supernatural and even our shared appreciation of good quality beer! Do visit Elena,s website for more information about her writing and inspirations. https://elusivecreativity.wordpress.com/portfolio/ Please rate and r…

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129. Botany Manor, More Civilization, and Wait...the iPhone Plays Retro Games Now? 1:20:11

1d ago1:20:11

1:20:11

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk a little news and a lot of games. In news, not a whole lot, but there are a few release dates, so we dig in on those. Then, we talk some other news and what we've been playing. Chris started Civilization 6 and Botany Manor, Corey is finishing Yakuza (FINALLY) and also has b…

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209: Mars After Midnight, April Indie World Direct 30:43

5d ago30:43

30:43

This week's episode is a little roundup. We start with the Nintendo Indie World Direct, including previews of Lorelai & The Laser Eyes, Yars Rising, Bzzzt, Sticky Business, and some other show highlights, before moving onto a 1000xResist preview, and a featured game review of Lucas Pope's Playdate offering Mars After Midnight. There's also a little…

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128. Slay the Spire 2, New Prince of Persia, Civilization 6, and more! 1:25:09

9d ago1:25:09

1:25:09

pisode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey get back into the normal rhythm and talk about the recent Triple-I Initiative indie game showcase which, kind of surprisingly, had a bucket load of bangers. Then, we talk some other news and what we've been playing. Chris beat Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Corey almost has because …

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208: Children Of The Sun 33:07

13d ago33:07

33:07

This week we look at "the feel-bad game of the year", the grim and compelling magic bullet snipe-fest: Children of the Sun. In the roundup: Botany Manor, Pepper Grinder, Broken Roads, Dragon's Dogma 2, and a look at the Triple-i Initiative's first showcase. If you enjoy the show, find more like it on the YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/gamingin…

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Voice-over Skills with Martin Whiskin 52:39

14d ago52:39

52:39

Voice-over Skills. I chat with Martin Whiskin about his career as a voice-over artist, his music background and more. We throw in some old school banter about instruments. Martin is running an event on May 8th 2024...a 24hr marathon to help raise awareness about Mental health. Please visit The Creative Collective — Networking for creative professio…

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127. Is Ocarina of Time Actually The Greatest Game of All Time? 2:31:33

16d ago2:31:33

2:31:33

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey answer the age old question: Is Ocarina of Time really the GOAT? We talk about it. At length. No, really. This episode is thick. So, get your blanket handy and snuggle up with us because it's a great episode. We hope you enjoy it! Games discussed include The Legend of Zelda Ocar…

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207: Stellar Blade, Minishoot' Adventures, Dystopika, Indika, & More 34:28

20d ago34:28

34:28

This week's episode is a roundup of demos you can try right now: Stellar Blade, Minishoot' Adventures, Dystopika, Indika, and Valley Peaks. In the roundup: this month's Game Pass, PS+, and Epic freebies, including The Outer Worlds, Kona, Ghostrunner, Immortals of Aveum, and more. Check out the YouTube for some fresh videos at: http://youtube.com/ga…

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126. Marvel-watch, Silksong, and Stellar Blade too! 1:40:26

23d ago1:40:26

1:40:26

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey officially end the show... April Fool's! That's right. It's the biggest week in jokes, so we talk a few of the big "announcements" that got dropped, alongside some actual news. Then, we talk about what we've been playing, namely a little Stellar Blade, a lot of Rebirth, and some…

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206: Return To Grace, Marvel Snap, April Indie Releases 31:11

27d ago31:11

31:11

Return To Grace is a perfect game for Game Pass: short, interesting, and done in a couple of hours. It's a sci-fi walking sim that raises some interesting questions about the future of AI. I also got addicted to Marvel Snap. In the April release roundup: Botany Manor, Children of the Sun, Broken Roads, Harold Halibut, Pine Harbour No Rest For The W…

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Travel with Lauren Jones 39:16

28d ago39:16

39:16

Travel with Lauren Jones.I chat with traveller, dog-lover and folklore fan Lauren Jones about where in the world she, her husband and their dog...Belka have travelled.We discuss theme parks, shakespeare, my fear when scuba-diving and more.Why not visit www.twohumansandadog.com, follow at @travelling_ghouls and enjoy some travel.--- Send in a voice …

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125. Do We Actually Care About Games Anymore? 1:26:13

30d ago1:26:13

1:26:13

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey dive in on a topic for the first time in a while. This week? Are games too big? Have they gotten too thick? And by getting so thick, have they actually become less fun to play as a result? We talk about it. Get your blanket handy and snuggle up with us because it's a great episo…

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205: Dragon's Dogma 2, Playdate, GDC & PAX East News 32:53

1M ago32:53

32:53

This week's show is a grab bag episode. We start off with a few updates, some Dragon's Dogma chat, a look at FFVII REbirth's fidelity patch, and some first impressions of the Playdate console. The back half of the show is some impressions of demos from GDC & Pax East. Games covered: The Wreck, Whitewater Wipeout, Casual Birder, Mars After Midnight,…

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S20 Feelings and Pod Update 23:48

1M ago23:48

23:48

Did we all tune into Season 20 with held breath and anticipation ..? I share my first thoughts about the episode and give you a little Scalpels and Tequila update. x Tamzen Support the show This podcast is recorded on stolen land of the Wurundjeri people. We also acknowledge that medical practices of the traditional owners of these lands were devel…

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124. JRPGs Old and New and a Little Playdate Love Too! (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Dragon Quest V, Mars After Midnight, and more!) 1:17:13

1M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about a lot of two things in particular: games and soccer. Is that weird? Sure, but we do it anyway. Specifically, we talk about what we've been playing which has been, actually, kind of a lot. Get your blanket handy and snuggle up with us because it's a great episode. We h…

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Bonus Pod: A Short Essay On Horizon Zero Dawn 9:08

1M ago9:08

9:08

I've been making a few video essays over on YouTube lately, and had a couple of requests for them to be added to the podcast feed. So I'm trying it out. If you're on Spotify, you can watch video with this episode, and if not, I hope you enjoy the audio here. This one is a short essay about the Horizon series, which seems blessed with high sales and…

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204: FFVIIR Intermission & Rebirth, Summerhouse, Geometry Survivor 30:40

1M ago30:40

30:40

This week's show looks at FFVIIR Intermission and the newly released Rebirth, a cute cabin builder called Summerhouse, and a bullet heaven called Geometry Survivor. In the roundup: WASD Live, Enshrouded, Solium Infernum, Snufkin; Melody of Moominvalley, Pepper Grinder, and Floramancer: Seeds & Spirits. I also talk about the fun of making YouTube vi…

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123. Xbox Showcase, Akira Toriyama, Princess Peach, and more! 1:15:10

1M ago1:15:10

1:15:10

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about, well, a lot of stuff. Firstly, the Xbox showcase and then the unfortunate news that Akira Toriyama, famed mangaka, had passed away. We share a few Dragon Ball stories and talk about his impact on the anime world. Then, we dig into what we've playing! Get your blanket…

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S5E12 Sympathy For The Devil 1:08:09

1M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

Pull your hair up and grab the pot roast, Mumma Derek is in town. Meredith and Mark are flustered as they both want to impress Derek’s mum. Derek does NOTHING to ease Meredith’s fears. We are continuing our story with our prisoner patient and our kid. Arizona explains the importance of talking about relationships and rainbows. Tamzen and Ayla xxx G…

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London After Midnight : A Continuation 37:20

1M ago37:20

37:20

London After Midnight : A ContinuationI chat with returning guest Jack Bowman.We chat about London After Midnight's success since the audio drama he helped produce was released in 2023, the plans for a book based on it's production and more.please visit www.londonaftermidnight.co.ukfor information about this great drama and ways to listen.Always gr…

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203: Balatro, FFVIIR, Pacific Drive, Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game 28:38

2M ago28:38

28:38

This week's show is a roundup episode. There are some thoughts after seeing credits on FFVIIR, and impressions of Pacific Drive, Akka Arrh, and Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game. We run through the March indie releases, and finish with a review of the addictive joker poker phenom Balatro. I also talk about being laid off in the video game industry, and…

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122. Dune Unto Others As Cloud Has Duned Unto You 1:17:27

2M ago1:17:27

1:17:27

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about the big Ps: Pokemon, Poker, and P...Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. We had a blast digging into some news and what we've been playing. Get your blanket handy and snuggle up with us because it's a great episode. We hope you enjoy it! Games discussed include Pokemon Legends …

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202: Interview - Ultros Dev Hugo Bille, On Making The First Gardenvania 1:01:21

2M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

This week's show is an interview with Hugo Bille from Hadoque, the developers of Ultros. We talked about video game ecosystems, Metroidvania design tricks, audacious gardening mechanics, and lots more.And a big thank you to the show’s latest patrons, ScheiGuy and NikolaiAtKnight, If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can…

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Podcasting 13:03

2M ago13:03

13:03

Davey A Talks....PodcastingHello there! I'm back under a new name.Sadly I'd Give That 10 Minutes is over but i'm thesame great guy with a new podcasting goal...to reach more listeners and talk about more topics.In this introductory episode i talk about my podcasting journey so far, what i intend for Davey A Talks, some tips and opinions for budding…

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121. Elden Ring DLC, Poker Roguelikes -- Need We Say More? 1:18:45

2M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about one of the most important hobbies known to man: Poker. Just kidding. Well, not really, because we dive deep into Balatro, the new roguelike taking the world by storm. But hold on, there's also the Elden Ring DLC, there's a Nintendo (Partner) Direct and plenty more her…

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BONUS: Final Fantasy VII Remake Spoilercast / Rebirth Predictions 53:13

2M ago53:13

53:13

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! In this episode, we are bringing you a little extra something! Rebirth is mere days away, so we decided to sit down and talk FF7 Remake and our predictions for what may be coming next. It should go without saying, but this episode contains spoilers for the entirety of Final Fantasy VII Remake, as well as …

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201: Ultros 1:04:53

2M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Ultros is a dazzlingly creative indie game that revitalises the Metroidvania genre. The prismic visuals and symphonic score are a sensual treat, and the game’s ingenious ecosystem slowly blooms into a map-spanning meta-puzzle that demands patience, observation, curiosity, and creativity. It's the first must-play game of 2024.In the roundup: Nintend…

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120. Xbox, But Everywhere...Eventually...We Think 1:17:59

2M ago1:17:59

1:17:59

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey come back after a week away to talk Xbox because, well, Xbox talked Xbox, and we have some thoughts. Then, it's what we've been playing. Everyone's been playing more Infinite Wealth, Corey's been playing Helldivers 2, and Chris dove in on that FF7 Rebirth demo in preparation for…

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S5E11 Wish You Were Here 1:02:35

2M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Arizona and her wheelie sneaks have officially scrubbed in. Has patient preferential treatment gone too far at Seattle Grace? We think so. Might the drop to number 12 hospital have something to do with Webber using a OR for some peace and quiet instead of surgeries ? Mmmm yup! Has Izzie found herself in the perfect non-monogamous relationship? Yes!…

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200: Keepin' It 200 - Q&A Special 1:08:11

2M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Gaming In The Wild podcast is four years old and 200 episodes deep this week! To celebrate the landmark, the show's patrons and listeners suggested a Q&A episode. So I opened up the floor, and had over 50 questions submitted from Discord and social media, about video games, film, travel, books, Iceland, and life generally. Which video game smells w…

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S5E10 All By Myself 1:05:07

2M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Teach me, teach me, teach me. After a unanimous vote reigning Christina the best of the bunch she is then tasked with the torture of choosing who gets the solo surgery. Ghost denny is still hovering about, giving us a running commentary on Izzy and Alex's relationship, Sadie is sadly still here too. Derek is sick of all the death, we are all sick o…

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199: The Best of Next Fest - Ultros, Flock, Beastieball, Hauntii, & More 42:43

3M ago42:43

42:43

This week I dived into Steam Next Fest, covering demos for: Ultros, Flock, Beastieball, Hauntii, Albatros, Arco, Summerhosue, Pacific Drive, Pepper Grinder, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, ZAU, and more. And as always, many thanks to the show’s 56 patrons! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do so from $1 per mont…

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119. Sony State of Play, Persona Talk, and Hey, Look at That -- More Yakuza 1:24:18

3M ago1:24:18

1:24:18

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, despite neither Chris or Corey having played Persona 3 Reload yet, we still manage to spend a solid chunk of time talking about -- you guessed it, Persona. Then, we talk Sony's State of Play and in the back half, more Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth because what else are we going to talk about? …

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S5E9 In The Midnight Hour 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Anything can happen under the cover of darkness. Right..!? Sleepwalking, sketchy surgeries, ghosts and maybe even catching feelings. Inside Seattle Grace the interns have gone scalpel happy and Bailey has raised her babies and she is not getting involved. Tamzen and Ayla xxx Greys Anatomy Credits Created by Shonda Rhimes Starring : Ellen Pompeo - M…

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198: Armored Core VI, Go Mecha Ball, Feb Releases, & More 50:14

3M ago50:14

50:14

This week's episode starts with a look at the month ahead, including new and upcoming PS+ and Game Pass additions, Steam Next Fest, and some highlights of the Feb release calendar. In the roundup: new twin-stick shooter Go Mecha Ball, the Constance demo, and Armored Core VI: Fires Of Rubicon.And as always, many thanks to the show’s patrons! If you'…

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118. The Two Pals That Matter: Palworld and Our Pal, Ichiban 1:24:55

3M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, these two pals are talking about the only two pals that matter right now: Palworld, and our pal Ichiban. That's right, because this week, Chris and Corey go all in on everyone's (?) favorite Pokemon-adjacent survival game with big guns and bigger bears, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth -- eve…

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S5E8 These Ties That Bind 1:15:38

3M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

We are MAD today. Oooft the rants we go on. Welcome to the land of Death and Die, it seems to be Sadie’s Anatomy and no one at Seattle Grace consented to it. The interns have gotten scalpel happy. Izzy is kissing ghosts. We don’t even recognize Bailey… is this Baileys evil twin ? The only thing not making us mad today is Owen, the most sensitive GI…

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197: Demo Roundup: Beastieball, Helskate, The Cub, Harold Halibut, & More 33:15

3M ago33:15

33:15

This week’s show is a roundup episode of some newly available Steam demos. Namely: Beastieball, Helskate, Harold Halibut, and The Cub.In the roundup: the Immortality Design Works book, and Prince of Persia - The Lost Crown.And as always, many thanks to the show’s 59 patrons! If you'd like to join them in supporting the show on Patreon, you can do s…

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117. Palworld Exists, Troy Baker is Indiana Jones, and Chris is (still) Playing FFVII 1:29:01

3M ago1:29:01

1:29:01

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey keep the 2024 train rolling along and talk about all that's been going on this week which is a lot actually. Microsoft did a Developer Direct, Prince of Persia released, and Pokemon with guns (aka Palworld) came out and the world imploded as a result. So, we talk about all that,…

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S5E7 Rise Up 1:00:43

3M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Denny is Back in the building. To bad he didn't bring a big bag of respect with him. it is the one thing our hospital is sorely missing. Webber has asked Owen to keep his eyes on the residents because he needs an unbiased option. Owen quickly picks up on all of the interpersonal relationships. Hahn is alsop very surprised to hear Izzie has a relati…

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196: Lies Of P 53:15

3M ago53:15

53:15

Lies of P is a deeply impressive Soulslike with tight combat, beautiful environments, and a nightmarish gothic-horror world. It makes some welcome player-friendly tweaks to FromSoft's punishing formula, but is held back when it adheres to the genre's dogma. In the roundup: Sephonie, Suica Game, En Garde. And many thanks to the show’s 58 patrons! If…

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116. Back Again in 2024 Talking Switch 2, Final Fantasy 7, and More! 1:39:31

3M ago1:39:31

1:39:31

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey return to business as usual and talk about all that's been going on since the holidays wrapped. Spoiler alert: not a lot, but we talk about it anyway, namely Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League previews, and more. Then, on to what we've been playing,…

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S5E6 Life During Wartime 55:28

3M ago55:28

55:28

It takes an army man and 4 pigs to show us what masculinity should really look like. This week we have two new doctors teaching and inspiring the hospital Dr Owen Hunt and Anatomy Jane. We discover that Intimacy and emotional intelligence are really the names of the game... Tamzen and Ayla xxx Greys Anatomy Credits Created by Shonda Rhimes Starring…

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195: The 2024 Indie Game Preview 59:25

4M ago59:25

59:25

It's time for the big indie game preview for 2024! Ganes featured (24, funnily enough): The Cub, Ultros, Pacific Drive, Open Roads, Mina The Hollower, 1000xResist, Harold Halibut, Still Wakes The Deep, Nine Sols, No Rest For The Wicked, Nivalis, Earthblade, Animal Well, The Plucky Squire, Hyper Light Breaker, Summerhouse, Neva, Pepper Grinder, Swor…

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115. Arcade Cozy's 2023 Game of the Year Spectacular (Part 2) 1:51:17

4M ago1:51:17

1:51:17

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey (continue to) talk about games — but not just any games. This is the long-awaited (conclusion to the) GOTY discussion for 2023 and the hype. is. real! For your sake, we've broken up everything into two separate episodes, so enjoy the beginning if you haven't already, and hop int…

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S5E5 There’s No ‘I’ In Team 50:32

4M ago50:32

50:32

There is no 'I' in team but there is in Lesbian. And one of our newly LGBTQI+ Attendings is feeling more like an Intern after last nights date. This episode is all about respect, honesty, love and being self aware. We follow Bailey's Domino Surgery, The division of the Interns "Lexi's Last Chance", A Cunning Linguistics lesson with Dr Sloan, an the…

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194: GOTY 2023 - John's Games Of The Year 1:13:09

4M ago1:13:09

1:13:09

2023 was a great year for games, and after three great guest episodes covering the big swings, hits, and misses of the year, it's time to share my own favourite games of 2023.The list has been laboured over, and feels a bit less critically tidy and a bit more personal than previous years. I hope you enjoy it – I truly loved all of these games.And a…

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114. Arcade Cozy's 2023 Game of the Year Spectacular (Part 1) 1:38:09

4M ago1:38:09

1:38:09

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about games — but not just any games. This is the long-awaited, GOTY discussion for 2023 and the hype. is. real! For your sake, we've broken up everything into two separate episodes, so enjoy the beginning of the discussion right here; we're only getting started! Do you hav…

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S5E4 Brave New World 52:43

4M ago52:43

52:43

Seattle Grace is braving new worlds like Africa, The Va-Jay-Jay and DERM. Christina, Meredith and Izzy discover a happy, glowly magical place called Dermatology and are left to pose the question “Wouldn’t our lives be so much easier if we just loved lotion?” Tamzen and Ayla xxx Greys Anatomy Credits Created by Shonda Rhimes Starring : Ellen Pompeo …

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193: GOTY 2023 #3 - Blinkoom's Games Of The Year & The Listener Vote 2:27:56

4M ago2:27:56

2:27:56

This week's episode is a big one! It's the third in the 2023 Games of the Year series, with special guest Steve aka Blinkoom of the Indie Quest & Polykill podcasts. We run through Steve's game's of the year, before revealing the results of the Discord/patron GOTY vote. Here's where to find Steve: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Blinkoom Polykill…

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