Best Animus Gaming Podcasts (2024)

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#177 - Was the 2024 CrossFit Masters Games Good? 47:59

37m ago47:59

47:59

Last weekend, we journeyed to Birmingham, Alabama, for the 2024 CrossFit Masters Games. The venue was setup with three competition floors, each running simultaneously to accommodate the various age groups. We had 19 athletes competing across all divisions, and by the end of the weekend, 3 of them were proudly standing atop the podium. In this episo…

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The Declaration of Independence: History’s Most Influential Document? 42:20

1h ago42:20

42:20

Assassin’s Creed III offers players a glimpse into the room where it happened - the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But was the Declaration more than just a document? Who wrote it? And what were the immediate and lasting impacts of making such a Declaration? To answer these questions and more, Matt Lewis is joined by Prof Frank Cogliano…

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#176 - Mikko's Triangle | 2024 Masters CrossFit Games Preview 1:38:31

3h ago1:38:31

1:38:31

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Is Too Much Love & Light a Problem ? 30:26

2h ago30:26

30:26

An experiential critique of the cult of love and light as exemplified by teachers like Abraham Hicks and Dolores Cannon - coming from someone who learned and mastered much of their teachingsBy Robin Richardson

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A Day in the Life of a Psychotic 40:34

2h ago40:34

40:34

What it's like to live with full blown psychosisBy Robin Richardson

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The Alexandrian War: Caesar's Mistake 42:26

1h ago42:26

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In 47 BCE, Julius Caesar arrived in Egypt as a victorious general, ready to make an easy alliance with the Pharaoh. Instead, he found himself besieged in Egypt’s capital city by the very ruler who wanted to ally with him. Trapped and outnumbered, Caesar’s glory was almost cut short. In this episode, Matt Lewis and Dr Jen Gerrish unravel the messy p…

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Ayahuasca - the good, the bad, and the ugly 55:42

5h ago55:42

55:42

an in depth description of the Ayahuasca experienceBy Robin Richardson

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The Sphinx: Egypt's Greatest Mystery 48:40

21m ago48:40

48:40

The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most recognisable statue in the world - and one of the most mysterious. Even its Western name is misleading, since the monument bears little resemblance to the sphinx of ancient Greek mythology. Conflicting stories about who built it and why have circulated since ancient times. These include tales of what lies inside…

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#175 - our 2024 crossfit games story 2:11:26

18d ago2:11:26

2:11:26

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Preincarnative Contracts 27:06

21d ago27:06

27:06

By Robin Richardson

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Ptolemy XIII: The Forgotten Pharaoh 46:17

17m ago46:17

46:17

Antony and Cleopatra. Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. These are household names thanks to Shakespeare’s plays, big budget TV shows and films, and histories written about them since antiquity. But Ptolemy XIII is an afterthought, if anyone bothers to think about him at all. Today Matt Lewis and Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones shed light on a ruler w…

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Purging Yourself of Desire and Aversion 21:45

28d ago21:45

21:45

By Robin Richardson

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The Parthenon: Humble Temple Or Power Play? 55:26

22d ago55:26

55:26

An enduring symbol of ancient Greek artistry and architecture. Arguably the most recognisable monument they left behind. The Parthenon. Built atop the Acropolis in Athens during the 5th century BCE, its construction was completed just before the start of the Peloponnesian War. Today, its ruined marble pillars are printed on postcards the world over…

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The Value of the Humiliation Ritual 31:08

1M ago31:08

31:08

By Robin Richardson

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The Ancient Olympics: Games Of The Gods 50:49

8d ago50:49

50:49

A tradition that endured millennia. The ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BC and took place every four years until at least 396 AD. It was a major religious and sporting festival, attended by over 40,000 spectators who flocked to watch athletes compete in sports like wrestling, chariot racing and athletics. Matt Lewis is joined by Dr Nigel Spivey …

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Psychosis or Enlightenment? PART 3 34:02

1M ago34:02

34:02

Revisit Part 1 & 2 if you need toBy Robin Richardson

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Hippocrates: The Father Of Medicine 41:41

1M ago41:41

41:41

Around 460 BCE, a man was born in Ancient Greece who would change medicine forever. He invented a new scientific approach to medicine that recognised disease as a natural phenomenon, rather than the will of the gods. Or at least, that's what we're told. Matt Lewis joins Prof. Helen King, author of Hippocrates Now and Immaculate Forms, to reveal wha…

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#174 - a conversation with TRAVIS MAYER 33:29

2M ago33:29

33:29

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The Crown's Greatest Jewel: The Koh-i-Noor Diamond 31:37

21d ago31:37

31:37

The literal jewel in the British crown, the Koh-i-Noor diamond has a history as rich as its caratage. Queen Victoria received it from the last maharaja of the Sikh Empire, and it has become a symbol of British colonialism ever since - even in the eyes of the Empress of India herself. In this episode, thanks to a glitch in the Animus, Dan Snow steps…

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Is Elon Musk the Collective Animus? 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

A Jungian take on a common PsychosisBy Robin Richardson

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Chatting with the Designers / Coders of the Earth Simulation Game 17:01

2M ago17:01

17:01

A fun channelled chat about the game of life and how to play itBy Robin Richardson

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The Industrial Revolution: The Birth Of Modern London 54:37

30d ago54:37

54:37

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the late 18th century, giving birth to an era that has changed world history. The period was characterised by rapid economic, social and technological growth. Marked by innovation and inventions like the steam engine, spinning jenny and telephone, industrialisation also saw a rise in urbanisation, the f…

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The Nature of Evil and the Nature of Good 37:54

2M ago37:54

37:54

A very practical experiential account of the methods and motivations of dark and light forces and how to find the balance within the.By Robin Richardson

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Scotland Yard: The Origins Of London's Police 41:31

1M ago41:31

41:31

Scotland Yard: the home of London's Metropolitan Police Force. In this episode, Matt Lewis and Dr Jonah Miller put a magnifying lens to the history of both Scotland Yard as a place and on the policemen and detectives that worked within it. What went on inside? Why did it come to be known as Scotland Yard? And how significant a role did it play in s…

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#173 - 10 CrossFit Programming Questions 44:45

2M ago44:45

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00:05 - What would you consider too much volume of a movement? 05:30 - What books/courses can I read to learn more about programming? 10:19 - How would you structure an off-season for an athelte who is well rounded and prepping for semis? 14:15 - When to transition from intermediate to Rx? 16:13 - What is something athletes perceive as pushing the …

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Psychosis or Enlightenment? PART 2 39:04

2M ago39:04

39:04

Spiritual Initiation, Fairy circles, and Navigating the Afterlife while still aliveBy Robin Richardson

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Queen Victoria: The Woman Behind An Era 50:18

2M ago50:18

50:18

Queen Victoria was the last English monarch of the House of Hanover and gave her name to an era in British history. Although small in stature, she was a towering figure as she witnessed major turning points in British history. Yet she is often caricatured as a spiky and stubborn woman. In this episode, historian Alex Churchill join Matt Lewis to li…

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#172 - ALEXIS RAPTIS: Semis Recap + Q&A 51:47

2M ago51:47

51:47

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Psychosis or Enlightenment? 50:19

3M ago50:19

50:19

Robin describes the process of the spiritual awakening in exquisite detail- from the heart opening to the transition into the fourth dimensionBy Robin Richardson

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Shogun and Shinto: What Life Was Like In Feudal Japan 37:40

2M ago37:40

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What was life like in feudal Japan? If you were born into the chaos of the Warring States period, would you have been a farmer, a merchant or a samurai? Or perhaps even an Emperor? Delving into the history behind the latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Matt Lewis and Dr Tomoko Kate Kitagawa shed light on the customs, culture and…

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Psychosis or Elite Death Trap? 28:56

3M ago28:56

28:56

Robin shares her experience battling a 9 month psychic battle people or being who used hyper game theory to walk her into what should have been an inescapable and untraceable death trap. Maybe people have the experience of feeling they are being stalked, tormented, and monitored and in Robin's experience this is something not to be diagnosed but to…

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Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City 45:40

3M ago45:40

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During the Onin Wars of the early Sengoku period, Kyoto was razed as civil war struck the Imperial capital. Only with unification did the city begin to rebuild. This episode will explore the rise and fall and rise again of Kyoto, what life in the city might have looked like, and why it held such significance to unification in the 16th century. In t…

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#171 - we answer YOUR questions about the 2024 CrossFit SEMIFINALS 1:09:08

3M ago1:09:08

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#170 - A Different Breed of 20 Year Old, Lydia Fish 53:35

2M ago53:35

53:35

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A Dark Fairy Tale - Kings, Peasants & Gods 41:15

3M ago41:15

41:15

Robin Richardson was previously the author of Lighten Up, You're Eternal Now she's back with Astra Gamer - Stories form Psycholand - Field notes from annals of an epic psychosis that had her facing off with Kings, Gods, and ETs. These tales, insane as they are, help unravel the inner workings of the otherwise unconscious material in a part Jungian,…

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Samurai vs Shinobi: The Tensho Iga War 35:17

3M ago35:17

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In the sixth episode delving into the history behind the latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Matt Lewis and Nathan Ledbetter follow the sound of marching footsteps and clashing blades into Japan’s mountainous Iga province, to learn about the fearsome conflict between samurai armies and guerrilla shinobi, or ninja, that was the T…

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Are you a Targeted Individual ? 33:20

3M ago33:20

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Robin Richardson was previously the author of Lighten Up, You're Eternal Now she's back with Astra Gamer - Stories form Psycholand - Field Notes from annals of an epic psychosis that had her facing off with Kings, Gods, and ETs. These tales, insane as they are, help unravel the inner workings of the otherwise unconscious material in a part Jungian,…

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Japan's First Unifier: Oda Nobunaga 49:12

3M ago49:12

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Oda Nobunaga. He’s one of feudal Japan’s most infamous and consequential figures, known to many as Japan’s first ‘Great Unifier’. From humble beginnings as the daimyo of Owari province, he embarked on a mission to unite all of Japan under his sole control. But how did he emerge as Japan’s dominant warlord in an era of incessant social upheaval and …

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What is Hell? 1:16:04

3M ago1:16:04

1:16:04

Robin Richardson was previously the author of Lighten Up, You're Eternal Now she's back with Astra Gamer - Stories form Psycholand - Field notes from annals of an epic psychosis that had her facing off with Kings, Gods, and ETs. These tales, insane as they are, help unravel the inner workings of the otherwise unconscious material in a part Jungian,…

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Yasuke: The First African Samurai 29:30

4M ago29:30

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Yasuke is one of the most captivating and yet mysterious figures within Japanese history. In 1581, at the height of the civil war, he crossed paths with the country’s most powerful warlord, Oda Nobunaga. Their meeting bound the two men together and set Yasuke on a path to becoming the first known samurai of African descent in Japan. Delving into th…