Best Alpha Knocks Podcasts (2024)

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From Essential Reading to Leading in PreSales w/Jack Cochran 35:32

11M ago35:32

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In this episode, we sit down to explore the path to presales of Jack Cochran, Director of Solutions Consulting at ActionIQ. There is so much to be learned from Jack's story, leadership style, and perspective. We deep dive into how reading has not only shaped his professional outlook but also honed his leadership skills. From recommended reads to ca…

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From SE to AE to CEO: How to Lead, Grow, and Thrive in Tech Sales (Regardless of Job Title!) w/Rew Dickinson, CEO @ Alpha PreSales 48:52

12M ago48:52

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Episode #014 - In this episode, I sit down with Rew Dickinson, CEO at Alpha PreSales, to discuss his intriguing path from Consultant to Sales Engineer (SE) to Account Executive (AE) to CEO. Rew provides awesome insight into how becoming an AE can make you a better SE, how to lead regardless of your title (i.e., it's OK to not go the traditional man…

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Branding Brilliance: Mark Green on Navigating the PreSales World 46:33

1y ago46:33

46:33

Episode #013 - On the newest episode of Path to PreSales, Mark Green from Consensus joins us to take you on his PreSales journey. Learn the ropes of personal branding from a veteran PreSales leader and podcaster, understand why it matters, and get inspired by his origin story. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, and I am confident it will equ…

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How to Knock Your PreSales Job Hunt and Skill Building Mindset out of the Park with Brian Lewis of Homerun Presales 45:47

1y ago45:47

45:47

Episode #012 - In this episode, we sit down and explore the PreSales and tech career journey of Brian Lewis, Co-founder and CRO of Homerun Presales. Along the way, Brian provides invaluable insight on everything from how to stand out as a candidate at your dream company (even if they don't currently have open job postings!), to PreSales skill-build…

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From Journalism to PreSales Leadership: Tony Francetic's Unique Journey and Stoic Principles for PreSales Excellence 51:31

1y ago51:31

51:31

Episode #011 - In this episode, I speak with Tony Francetic, Senior Manager of Solutions Consulting at Thomson Reuters. Tony currently leads a team of over 30 solutions consultants, helping them grow and thrive within their presales journey everyday. We explore his unique career path that started in journalism, before transitioning to software supp…

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A Masterclass on How to Standout as a Candidate, Deliver a Great Demo!, and Thrive in PreSales with Peter Cohan 1:02:51

1y ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Episode #010 - Are you ready to stand out from the competition and thrive in PreSales? Then join us for this insightful conversation with Peter Cohan, the founder and renowned author of Great Demo! and Doing Discovery, two industry leading books on best practices within PreSales. In this episode, Peter shares how absorbing and practicing the lesson…

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Inclusive Learning and Leadership: Universal Lessons from Karsten Chearis 1:02:41

1y ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Episode #009 - This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Karsten Chearis, a Cybersecurity PreSales leader who currently leads a global team of SEs at Rapid7. Whether you're in the tech industry or thinking about joining, this insights-packed episode is a must-listen! We delve into many lessons learned from Karsten's career and life journey suc…

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Introducing The PreSales Candidate Spotlight! An Inspiring Chat with Senior Software Engineer Leonard Aronson on His Pivot to PreSales 59:28

1y ago59:28

59:28

Episode #008 - In this uniquely formatted episode, I interview one of our amazing listeners, Leonard Aronson, who is a Senior Software Engineer that is in the process of pivoting to a career in PreSales! It was so, so awesome to have him on the show to discuss questions that he shared in advance (thanks again, Len!) This episode is also a preamble …

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How PreSales Experience Can Help You Excel in Other Tech Roles: Insights from Pratik Patel 43:50

1y ago43:50

43:50

Episode #007 - This week, we speak with a former manager of mine, Pratik Patel, who is currently VP of Operations & Business Intelligence at Hone. If you're considering a career in tech and are open to, or interested in, a PreSales role, then this episode is a must-listen! We dive into Pratik's roots in consulting and operations, which led to his g…

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Discovering Your PreSales Potential: Pathways, Strategies, and Success with Paul Pearce and the Great Demo! Approach 52:15

1+ y ago52:15

52:15

Episode #006 - In this episode, we sit down with Paul Pearce, a PreSales veteran and certified Great Demo! trainer, to explore the exciting world of PreSales and its potential to transform your career. Paul shares his expertise in conducting impactful demos, the importance of discovery, and his journey through 22 years of executive and technical sa…

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Breaking into Cybersecurity PreSales Roles with Damian Tommasino 45:12

1+ y ago45:12

45:12

Episode #005 - Let's talk PreSales within Cybersecurity! On this episode of Path to PreSales, we explore key learning considerations for breaking into tech and presales with a cybersecurity focus. Our guest, Damian Tommasino, is Principal Security Sales Engineer at Feroot Security and founder of Cyber Informants: a unique content hub, education pla…

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Learning Spotlight: An Introduction to Using ChatGPT for PreSales Skill Building 10:27

1+ y ago10:27

10:27

Episode #004 - In this episode of Path to PreSales, we kickoff an educational spotlight series that is in a solo episode style. Today's episode focuses on how to use chatGPT to learn and improve technical skills that can help you land your first or next role in PreSales. Uniquely, this episode is entirely narrated by Matt Madden's new AI co-host, w…

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Leveling Up Your Learning Approach with Sarah Musick 44:43

1+ y ago44:43

44:43

Episode #003 - In this episode, we speak with Sarah Musick, Cloud Solution Architect at Intel. Not only do we dig into Sarah’s Path to PreSales, but we get really tactical on learning routines, habits, and mindset that can help you be successful in your pursuit of your first role, next role, or next promotion within tech and, specifically, PreSales…

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From Technical Support to PreSales Leadership & Beyond with Kevin O'Dell 50:18

1+ y ago50:18

50:18

Episode #002 - In this episode, we speak with Kevin O’Dell, VP of Field Engineering at Synthesized. We dig into Kevin’s amazing journey into PreSales, from his roots in in technical support, to how that progressed into his path to PreSales from there, where he excelled as an individual contributor and then moved into Sales Engineering leadership, e…

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From Sales to PreSales Success with Greg Condon 35:38

1+ y ago35:38

35:38

Episode #001 - In this FIRST episode of the Path to PreSales podcast, we speak with Greg Condon, Senior Sales Engineer at Checkr. Greg delivers a masterclass on leaning into your existing strengths and how to network effectively (even if you don't know where to start), while also sharing some very helpful perspective on the right mindset and action…

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Introducing the Path to PreSales Podcast 1:11

1+ y ago1:11

1:11

Episode #00 - Announcing the launch of the Path to PreSales podcast! Host and Senior Sales Engineer, Matt Madden, will be interviewing PreSales professionals that had very unique paths into technology career roles that are focused on PreSales activities. In each episode, we'll surface actionable insights from our guest's journey into the role, incl…

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TKO #100 - NOW YOUR FAILURE IS COMPLETE 1:53:20

4+ y ago1:53:20

1:53:20

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TKO #99 - DILDO-RHEA 2:12:21

4+ y ago2:12:21

2:12:21

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TKO #98 - ALPHA Y OMEGA 2:15:07

4+ y ago2:15:07

2:15:07

TKO #98 - ALPHA Y OMEGA TKO Episode #98 - 12-05-19 - Yul Eblamo Intros/WTF Did You Get This Week! News It’s Raiden Men!https://twitter.com/yamamaya_z/status/1201425168754561024?s=09&fbclid=IwAR1YSfRA701MW5hYX8YTsgnxMPixfEbtN2ssgy9HJWoV4xddGGVsMmXQq-4 Today, there is an inside showcase of the Japanese event " sky railwayIt announced the Japanese ver…

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TKO #97 - CHOKIN' ON A CHICKEN BONE 2:22:23

4+ y ago2:22:23

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TKO #97 - CHOKIN' ON A CHICKEN BONE TKO Episode #97 - 11-21-19 - Kasan Hutchinson (4) Intros/WTF Did You Get This Week! News Upcoming Siege Earthrise figures leakedhttps://www.facebook.com/VR.TransFans/posts/568798273873536 Zeta Toys - Superitron box set - Metallic version Superionhttps://www.facebook.com/VR.TransFans/posts/572976993455664 XTB Grav…

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TKO #96 - DOLLAR STORE PREGNANCY TEST 1:36:36

5y ago1:36:36

1:36:36

TKO #96 - DOLLAR STORE PREGNANCY TEST ...hilarity ensues.By TKO the Podcast

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TKO #95 - WE AIN'T GOIN' 1:19:48

5y ago1:19:48

1:19:48

TKO #95 - WE AIN'T GOIN' TKO #95 - 10-24-19 - Chris Welty & John Hanson Intros/WTF Did You Get This Week! News TFCON 2019 we aint going but let's talk about the exclusives. MMC Bulkhead MMC what the fuck is this gay ass looking bullshit MMC IDW senator RATBAT Planet x grimlock Star Wars Trailer is here and tickets have gone on sale. Discussion topi…

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TKO #94 - DUH-DUH-DUH-DUH-DUH-DUH AIDS 1:33:59

5y ago1:33:59

1:33:59

TKO #94 - DUH-DUH-DUH-DUH-DUH-DUH AIDS TKO Episode #94 - 10-17-19 - Oscar Alonso (2) Intros/WTF Did You Get This Week! News FT Jabber’s out...yaay Will Maketoys? Cang Toys - Some BULLshit - CT-Chiyou-02 Land Bullhttps://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/1015374482146312 Banana Hammock Toys - More no one gives a shit figure from a forgettable e…

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TKO #93 - FUTURE BOYS - HOT DOG TALK 2:41:57

5y ago2:41:57

2:41:57

TKO #93 - FUTURE BOYS - HOT DOG TALK TKO Episode #93 - 10-10-19 - Andrew Gort (3) Intros/WTF Did You Get This Week! News Transform Element Sleepytime Prime™https://www.facebook.com/VR.TransFans/posts/539801350106562 https://geektyrant.com/news/here-are-all-the-transformers-toy-reveals-from-hasbro-at-nycc?fbclid=IwAR3naoyK0TYsUysMBYZmrB8BpnzHJT2s4Al…

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TKO #92 - ABOUT AN HOUR TO KILL 1:37:18

5y ago1:37:18

1:37:18

TKO #92 - ABOUT AN HOUR TO KILL TKO Episode #92 - 10-03-19 Intros/WTF Did You Get This Week!Fuck all y’all NewsTFC still breathing with this whatever it is. Catfish new hat Seacons combiner Wars edition. Big ass clear prime New unicron begging And the best shit you gotta open yourself on Facebook. The toy fair reveals. https://news.tfw2005.com/2019…

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TKO #91 - TREEHOUSE WARS 1:48:15

5y ago1:48:15

1:48:15

TKO #91 - TREEHOUSE WARS TKO Episode #91 - 09-25-19 - Justin Marino Part 1.5 Intros/WTF Did You Get This Week! News X2 Toys - Doubling Down on their CHUG Headmaster Jetfire with Accessories no one asked for… just like the figurehttps://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1658130874322751&id=563866863749163https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocRepo…

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TKO #90 - FISTING A PUDDING CUP 2:22:33

5y ago2:22:33

2:22:33

TKO #90 - FISTING A PUDDING CUP TKO Episode #90 - 09-19-19 - Kazuya Perez Intros/WTF Did You Get This Week! News TFC Toys S01 Satan Astaroth (Terrorcon Sinnertwin)https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1653023621500143&id=563866863749163OH LOOK!!...Another repaint of their shitty Seacons is coming Transform and Rollout Jap Prime that Ame…

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TKO #89 - WHAT DID CHRIS SAY? 1:50:07

5y ago1:50:07

1:50:07

TKO #89 - WHAT DID CHRIS SAY? 09-11-19 We had to call 911 on Skype recorder cause it stole Chris' audio and wouldn't give it back. Listen and get infuriated at the silences or have a blast and play a game of WHAT DID CHRIS SAY?By TKO the Podcast

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TKO #88 - MY DOG IS A METH LAB 1:32:47

5y ago1:32:47

1:32:47

TKO #88 - MY DOG IS A METH LAB TKO Episode - #88 - 9/5/2019 Intros and WTF did you get? News Muthafucka! Everyone be getting MP-44 let’s talk about it!https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/982470498770044https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/982114438805650 Zeta Toys Core Star Unicron New Photos. Mechfucktoys VS06 Cool one legends…

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TKO #87 - YEAH, I'M UNI CRON 1:57:17

5y ago1:57:17

1:57:17

TKO #87 - YEAH, I'M UNI CRON TKO Episode #87 - 08-29-19 - Jason Morgan aka Patriot Prime Reviews Intros/WTF Did You Get This Week! News Poors rejoice! They now have until October 6th to not buy Haslab Unicron! New Studio Series and Generations Select Reveals Black Ant Bruticus BLUE Lobster BL-01 Frank - “MPScaled” Autobot Spike (Autobot X)https://y…

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TKO #86 - LAY DOWN HER LIFE FOR MY DICK 1:36:30

5y ago1:36:30

1:36:30

TKO #86 - LAY DOWN HER LIFE FOR MY DICK TKO #86 - 08-22-19 - Jason B. Morgan aka Patriot Prime Reviews was a short notice guest who was unable to stay long. We hope to have him back very soon for the full ride. Hooah! Intros/What the fuck did you get this week? News - As if anyone cares! Unicron’s Head Can Be Removed! Full Unicron Conversion Video!…

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TKO #85 - I HATE MYSELF - YOU SHOULD 1:57:14

5y ago1:57:14

1:57:14

TKO #85 - I HATE MYSELF - YOU SHOULD TKO #85 - 08-15-19 - Eric Burgess Intros/What the fuck did you get this week? News - As if anyone cares! Fanshobby chug dolls “thunderfuck” a repaint of stupid prime Transform element bumblebee Transform element prime repaint Begun, the Legends Megatron Wars haveMS: https://www.terrytfsclubs.com/msb36-p0291.html…

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TKO #84 - 21 DERP SALUTE 1:56:06

5y ago1:56:06

1:56:06

TKO #84 - 21 DERP SALUTE TKO #84 - 08-08-19 - Kasan Hutchinson Intros/What the fuck did you get this week? News - As if anyone cares! 33 Years ago today, Prime dieD for the first time Toy Colored Version of XTB Crackrock! IT KO Dinobots crumbling right out of the package with wrong limbs. Poors are chadded as fuck. https://www.facebook.com/DaimChoc…

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TKO #83 - ASIAN CARPE DIEM!!!! 3:27:18

5y ago3:27:18

3:27:18

TKO #83 - ASIAN CARPE DIEM!!!! TKO #83 - 07-24-19 - James Jordan Intros/What the fuck did you get this week? News - As if anyone cares! This hunk of shit right here…. https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/18/san-diego-comic-con-2019-war-for-cybertron-unicron-gray-prototype-videos-392410 Now THIS one too…Zeta ZV-02 Core Star http://bit.ly/30OPTSv TFCON T…

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TKO #82 - TELL HER SHE'S BEAUTIFUL WITHOUT CRACKING UP 2:39:46

5y ago2:39:46

2:39:46

TKO #82 - TELL HER SHE'S BEAUTIFUL WITHOUT CRACKING UP TKO #82 - 07-11-19 Gerald White Intros/What the fuck did you get this week? CatfishFest 2019 Recap News - As if anyone cares! Most important news ever!!! - XTB G2 Dragstrip Flame Toys SG Optimus Prime Box Arthttps://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/10/flame-toys-furai-model-shattered-glass-optimus-prim…

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TKO #80 - BAD CHURCH YELP REVIEWS 2:00:14

5y ago2:00:14

2:00:14

TKO #80 - BAD CHURCH YELP REVIEWS TKO #80 - 06-13-19 - Adam Urban (2) TKO #80 - 06-13-19 Adam Urban Intros/What the fuck did you get this week? News - As if anyone cares! Xtransbots Overheat/Dragstrip is out, if you don’t have it yet then fuck you! Takara Selects Seacons/King Poseidon (Piranacon)https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/924762…

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TKO #79 - SLAPPING PUSSIES AND SUCKING TOES 2:51:06

5y ago2:51:06

2:51:06

TKO #79 - SLAPPING PU$$IES AND SUCKING TOES TKO #79 - 05-30-2019 Kasan Hutchinson Intros Mafaka - What the fuck did you get? News And Stuff! Xtransbots Deathwish was released so that’s cool! Blue-Lobster BL-01 X-Frank Autobot Xhttps://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/27/blue-lobster-bl-01-x-frank-autobot-x-renders-388890?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=faceb…

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TKO #78 - KETCHUP FEET 2:13:31

5y ago2:13:31

2:13:31

TKO #78 - KETCHUP FEET TKO #78 - 05-16-19 - Shaun Love Intros Mafaka - What the fuck did you get? News And Stuff! Jump right in to Game of thrones discussion. What do we expect/want in last episode Masterpiece Black Arachnia MFT mini SentinelMFT Grapple & Inferno (and probably Hauler)Toyworld - BB Movie Prime & Ravage Teaser Custom Spotlight Shaund…

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TKO #77 - NUN-TRUCKS 2:19:31

5+ y ago2:19:31

2:19:31

TKO #77 - NUN-TRUCKS TKO #77 - 05-02-19 Intros Mafika - What the fuck did you get? News And Stuff! Peter Mayhew dead @ 74https://io9.gizmodo.com/our-chewbacca-has-passed-peter-mayhew-dies-at-age-74-1834489065 Roadking is out, let’s talk about it! Toyworld TW-FS06 WWII Starscream Xtransbots Pathfinder https://www.facebook.com/100402350310201/posts/8…

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TKO #76 - DECEPTICROWN CHRIS MASKS FOR CHRISTMAS 1:56:53

5+ y ago1:56:53

1:56:53

TKO #76 - DECEPTICROWN CHRIS MASKS FOR CHRISTMAS TKO # 76 - 04-17-19 Intros What’s new, what did you waste your money on? News Star Wars trailer https://youtu.be/i6pbI9niN4k Game of thrones discussion ToyWorld teases piranhacon with hand gimmick Transformers generation select Smokescreen Maketoys Dirge “Endgame” Discussion dairycon Wrap Up Custom S…

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TKO #75 - GONE TO DAIRY-TKO-N 1:49:32

5+ y ago1:49:32

1:49:32

TKO #75 - GONE TO DAIRY-TKO-N TKO Podcast #75- 04-04-19 Intros/What’d you waste your money on this week? News DAIRYCON 2019! This weekend!EXCLUSIVES - Go look it up, lazy bastards. Toywolf - Urinal Luck!https://www.facebook.com/1.Toywolf.1/posts/212833063016722?__tn__=C-R New Age Cosmos releasedhttps://www.facebook.com/SunOfTheEmpire/posts/20091740…

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TKO #74 - ONE 1:31:10

5+ y ago1:31:10

1:31:10

TKO #74 - ONE TKO Podcast #74 - 03-20-19 Intros/What’d you waste your money on this week? News TFKHAAAAAAAAAAANNNN!! Rounduphttps://news.tfw2005.com/2019/03/16/tfcon-los-angeles-2019-3rd-party-panel-slides-in-full-385119 Banana ForceNew AgeNonnef ProductionsHTB ToysZetaFanstoysPlanet XFans HobbyMMCMMC OX Cyclonus Controversy put to bed after 33 yea…

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TKO #73 - ITS'A ME, BARRICADE! 1:59:15

5+ y ago1:59:15

1:59:15

TKO #73 - ITSA ME, BARRICADE! 03-06-19 - Mike Lorber Intros/What’d you waste your money on this week? News Iron Warrior IW-05 DM - TF Prime OP - Non-Transforminghttps://www.facebook.com/VR.TransFans/posts/412819176138114 MFT MS-25 Flywheel (Legends Tracks)https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/860523484298080 Wei Jiang Poll - Battle Damaged…

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TKO #72 - THE RUFF IS ON FIRE 2:33:51

5+ y ago2:33:51

2:33:51

TKO Podcast #72 - THE RUFF IS ON FIRE 02-21-19 - Benjamin Thomas Intros What’d you waste your money on this week? NewsMasterpiece 45 Bumblebee v2.0 - The Feet Heard Round The Worldhttps://www.facebook.com/unicroncom/posts/10156430448329912 Zeta ZV-01 Pioneer - Bumblebee Movie Figurehttps://www.facebook.com/VR.TransFans/posts/404946656925366 Roundin…

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TKO OPEN MIC Presents - What is this...STAR WARS? 2:30:11

5+ y ago2:30:11

2:30:11

In a strange place amongst a divided fandom, one smol boy, wearing the enemy's sigil, stands proud as the mere existence of his precious is called into question by a fierce alien creature. Unafraid and unashamed he explored the culture behind enemy lines and found it to be...fine. But none could compare, for his love and soulful allegiance was to t…

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TKO #71 - WEI JIANG PINK FLOWER 2:32:31

5+ y ago2:32:31

2:32:31

TKO #71 - WEI JIANG PINK FLOWER TKO Podcast #71 - 02-07-19 - Afotey Annum Intros What’d you waste your money on this week? News X-Transbots MX Series Berserkars - Overheat (test shot) Hasbro Seige New Reveals MMC Ocular Max PS-04 Azalea (Arcee) at Retail DX9 Henry (MP Wildrider) at Retail MS-Toys MS-B Series G2 Sideswipe at Retail Zeta Toys Predaki…

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TKO #70 - 752 COMMENTS AND A COCK 3:03:05

5+ y ago3:03:05

3:03:05

TKO #70 - 752 COMMENTS AND A COCK TKO Podcast #70 - 1-23-19 - Lance Smith Intros What’d you waste your money on this week? NewsMMC Ocular Max - Fraudo (Swindle) Test revealhttps://www.facebook.com/PlanetSteelExpress/posts/2254622777901577 Fanstoys - Hoodlum released this weekhttps://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/834526810231081?__tn__=-R T…

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TKO #69.5 - POOPERNICKEL BREAD 1:34:21

5+ y ago1:34:21

1:34:21

TKO #69.5 - POOPERNICKEL BREAD The cast sits down and asks each other some very probing questions, Round Robin Style. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw6Ycvx8kJ4By TKO the Podcast

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TKO #69 - PAINAL, SUDAFED & LITHIUM BATTERIES 3:52:05

5+ y ago3:52:05

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TKO #69 - PAINAL, SUDAFED & LITHIUM BATTERIES TKO Podcast #69 - 1-10-18 - Jason Brehn Intros Get to Know a bit about our guest What’d you waste your money on this week? News MFT Legends Scale+ Orion Paxhttps://www.facebook.com/VR.TransFans/posts/382468122506553From official weibo.[MechFansToys] I used to worship you very much, longing for one day t…

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TKO #68 - CHUGGIN' THAT DESERT FIRE (aka 12 PACK OF DIARRHEA) 2:35:07

5+ y ago2:35:07

2:35:07

TKO #68 - CHUGGIN' THAT DESERT FIRE (aka 12 PACK OF DIARRHEA) TKO Podcast #68 - 12-27-18 - Kyle Bishop IntrosWhat’d you waste your money on this week? News SGC 10th TF Fan Convention - Shanghai Xtransbots MP Scaled Quintesson XTransbots G2 Wildrider KFC Junkions DX9 Menasor New Age - G1 Legends Scalehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1765046533724194/…

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