Best Battle.Cast Podcasts (2024)

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The Battle of Takur Ghar /// 94

11d ago

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The Battle of Takur Ghar, also known as the Battle of Robert’s Ridge, was one of the bloodiest engagements in the history of the United States’ war in Afghanistan. Dozens of men died in the hills and mountains of the Shahi-Kot Valley. Scores more were wounded. The battle also featured one of the first documented drone strikes in recorded history. T…

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A Military History /// 93

1M ago

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Thousands of drone strikes have killed tens of thousands of targets since the introduction of unmanned aerial vehicle warfare in the early 2000s. This is the story of that warfare. It’s all free and it’s all here on Battlecast – the world’s foremost podcast on war and its sociopolitical impact. Download episode 93 here: download link This is part t…

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Drones: A Military History /// 92

2M ago

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A man is sitting on his porch before he suddenly geysers upward, somersaulting through the air like a discarded plaything. A work truck is cruising across the Gaza Strip at fifty-miles-an-hour and then is suddenly crushed like a coke can and engulfed in flames. Scores of mass-produced Turkish drones flood the Armenian sky, raining death on soldiers…

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The Battle of Hamburger Hill part 3 /// 91

4M ago

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The Battle of Hamburger Hill was one of the most famous battles of the Vietnam War. Almost immediately after the conclusion of the battle, dumbfounded American journalists described the horrific assault of Hill 937 – and the inexplicable American withdrawal from the hill just a few days later. To journalists, and their well-fed, luxuriating readers…

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The Battle of Hamburger Hill part 2 /// 90

5M ago

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Hamburger Hill is one of the most famous battles from the Vietnam War. This is the complete story of that bloody conflict. It’s all here and it’s all free on Battlecast, the world’s foremost podcast on war and its sociopolitical impact. This is part two of an ongoing series. You can find part one here. Download episode 90 here: download link. Maps …

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The Battle of Hamburger Hill: an Audio History /// 89

6M ago

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Hamburger Hill. It’s a battle made famous by the 1987 film with the same name. But the real battle of Hamburger Hill, also known as the Battle for Hill 937, took place almost two decades before the film was released – comprising more than a week of fierce, modern combat in horrendous mountainous terrain which left thousands of men killed and dismem…

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An Audio Guide to Mass Suicide: Masada, Cowra, Jonestown /// 88

7M ago

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Mass suicide. It’s a rare event, something unique, like an uncommonly beautiful woman – it commands our attention. Using the methods developed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, this podcast is an in-depth analysis of the phenomenon of mass suicide through he lens of three case studies – one ancient, and two modern. The Siege of Masada 73 A.D. The Siege of …

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A Military History of The Liberian Civil War /// 87

8M ago

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Anarchy. Cannibalism. Disorder. These are adjectives, empty words, that we use to try, however futilely, to describe the total pain, the uprooted lives, the destroyed families, the ethnic cleansing that have taken place throughout human history. In this episode of Battlecast, we will tear our thesaurus in half looking up synonyms for torture and bl…

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A Military History of Liberia /// 86

9M ago

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This podcast is a complete history of violence in the small African nation of Liberia. This is part two of an ongoing series. You can find part one here: A Military History of Liberia part one. Download episode 86 here: download link Maps and Images: Extensive maps and images are posted to the historical atlas of Liberia located here Music Source: …

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Black Apartheid: A Military History of Liberia /// 85

10M ago

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In the 1820s, a small number of freed Black Americans settled in West Africa. They called their country Liberia, land of freedom. From the beginning, conflict with the more than 15 indigenous ethnic groups ensued, and the American-Liberians formed themselves into a new ruling class, dominating natives in the country for more than 150 years, until t…

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Field of Lost Shoes: The Battle of New Market /// 84

11M ago

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The Battle of New Market took place on May 15, 1864 and has been made famous in numerous films and literary works. Hundreds of cadets from the Virginia Military Institute, many of them children, fought toe-to-toe with Union veterans, their small frames the only thing holding back the Federal blue tide. For years, the boys were honored in both Virgi…

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To the Last Man: The Second Battle of Fort Fisher /// 83

12M ago

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The Second Battle of Fort Fisher was one of the most important battles of the American Civil War. Fort Fisher was the last shield of Wilmington, North Carolina – the final port open to the Confederacy in 1864. Outnumbered and outgunned, facing one of the largest armadas ever assembled in human history, the Confederates fought to the last man while …

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A Military History of the Battle of Fort Fisher /// 82

1y ago

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In this podcast history of the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, Dr. Luke Wolf recounts the epic battle in all it’s gory detail. This is part two of an ongoing series. You can find part one here: part one. Download episode 82 here: download link Maps and Images: Extensive maps and images are posted to the definitive historical atlas of The Battle of Fo…

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Civil War D-Day: The Battle of Fort Fisher /// 81

1y ago

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It was Christmas Day, 1864 when one of the largest armadas ever assembled by mankind began to deluge Fort Fisher, one of the largest forts in the world, with tens of thousands of shells. The Confederates refused to surrender and fought to the last man. Their fort guarded the last remaining port of the Confederacy, an essential lifeline of the fledg…

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American Nightmare: The New Mexico Prison Riot /// 80

1y ago

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This is the story of the New Mexico State Prison Riot – the most violent penitentiary riot in United States history. This is not an episode for people who are squeamish because within these audio waves are embedded burst heads, mass sexual torture, drug-fueled abuse, a story more painful than pain. It’s a tale from the underside of the American Dre…

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The Definitive History of The New Mexico State Penitentiary Riot /// 79

1+ y ago

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Murder. Mass rape. Mass torture. Violence beyond violence. Millions upon millions of dollars of property damage. An institution turned upside down – the strong fool ruling over the weak doctor; the prisoner over the guard; evil let loose over the good and the weak. Such is the New Mexico State Penitentiary Riot. More than thirty were killed in the …

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The Battle of Ia Drang /// 78

1+ y ago

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Made famous in the film We Were Soldiers, the Battle of Ia Drang was the first major conventional battle between regular North Vietnamese forces and the United States military. Drawing from numerous first-person accounts, the Battle of Ia Drang is recounted with vivid detail in this episode. It’s a battle which directly changed the tactics and stra…

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We Were Soldiers: The Battle of Ia Drang /// 77

1+ y ago

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The Battle of Ia Drang was the first conventional conflict between American forces and North Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War. For days the two sides met at the foot of the Chu Pong Massif – giving and receiving death, pain, and disfigurement. It’s a battle made famous in the film We Were Soldiers. It’s all here and it’s all free on Battlec…

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Zero Dark Thirty: The Manhunt for Osama bin Laden /// 76

1+ y ago

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For more than a decade after the September 11th attacks, the United States of America devoted a seemingly limitless amount of time and resources to finding one man – Osama bin Laden. This is the story of that manhunt. It’s all here and it’s all free on Battlecast – the world’s foremost podcast on war and its sociopolitical impact. This episode is a…

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Chris Kyle – Greatest American Sniper /// 75

1+ y ago

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Today’s episode recounts the life and death of Chris Kyle – the greatest American sniper in United States history. It’s the final episode of a two part series. It’s 2000 yard shots; it’s death; it’s confused anger and groundless indignation – mixed together into one potent podcast. It’s also the definitive podcast history of Chris Kyle’s life. It’s…

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American Sniper: Chris Kyle and the Battle of Fallujah /// 74

1+ y ago

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Chris Kyle was the greatest sniper in American history. The subject of the book and film American Sniper, this is the definitive biographical podcast regarding his life, the controversy surrounding his actions, and his battles. It’s also the story of the Second Battle of Fallujah – one of the bloodiest battles the United States has fought in recent…

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The Colonized Strike Back: The Battle of Adwa /// 73

2y ago

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On March 1, 1896 one of the most important events in Western imperial history took place; it was the Battle of Adwa. In this one decisive battle, Ethiopia defeated Italy and threatened to drive the Italians into the sea. Crushed by the Ethiopians, Italy’s entire foreign policy was upended for decades. Hundreds of thousands of men faced each other i…

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The End of the Last Battle: Berlin, May 1945

2y ago

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This is the concluding episode of the definitive history of the Battle of Berlin and the fall of Nazi Germany. You can find parts one through ten at the following links: episode ten, episode nine, episode eight, episode seven, episode six, episode five, episode four, episode three, episode two, and episode one. Download episode 72 here: download li…

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The Fall of the Third Reich and the Death of Adolf Hitler /// 71

2y ago

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On April 30, 1945 Adolf Hitler put a pistol to his head and pulled the trigger. By this time the Fuhrer bunker walls were literally trembling like a flag in the wind from the constant artillery shelling taking place all around him. While Hitler said goodbye, more than 2,000 die hard veterans of the SS, many of them wounded in previous combat, conti…

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A Funeral for an Empire: The Fall of Berlin /// 70

2y ago

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On April 28th, 1945 nearly the entire developed world joined together to destroy one city: Berlin. This is the story. It’s all here and it’s all free on Battlecast – the world’s foremost podcast on war and its sociopolitical impact. Download episode 70 here: download This episode is part nine of an ongoing series. You can find parts one through eig…

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Sexual Violence and Mass Rape in War: The Berlin Case /// 69

2y ago

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“Historically speaking, investigating sexual violence in war has been taboo. Nonetheless, sexual violence in armed conflict has been part of the spoils of war since time immemorial. Sexual violence takes many forms in armed conflicts across time and cultures. Sexual violence in war is often accompanied by torture, mutilation, and cannibalism. Howev…

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House to House: Street Fighting in the Battle of Berlin /// 68

2y ago

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April 26, 1945. Berlin is almost totally surrounded. The Soviets are pouring into the city. Small squads of German soldiers and Hitler Youth, often operating in groups of two or four, vainly attempt to stem the Russian tide. They fail, but they kill many in their downfall. This is the story. This episode is part seven of an ongoing series. You can …

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A City Burning: The Battle of Berlin /// 67

2+ y ago

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Imagine millions of men trying to kill each other on a front more than 30 miles long. That’s what this podcast is all about. Millions of men fought in both urban and rural settings, tens of thousands were killed and wounded on this one day. It was April 25th, 1945. This is the story. It’s all here and it’s all free on Battlecast – the world’s forem…

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A World in Flames: The Battle of Berlin /// 66

2+ y ago

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The Fall of Berlin was one of the most important battles in human history. In this ongoing series, Dr. Wolf recounts the story of the last titanic struggle between two totalitarian regimes in minute, exhaustive detail. Drawing from sources never translated into English, this is the definitive history of the Fall of Berlin and the last gasp of the T…

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Twilight of the Idols: The Battle of Berlin /// 65

2+ y ago

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This is part four of the definitive podcast history of The Battle of Berlin. This special double episode covers April 21-23. You can find episode three here: episode three, episode two here: episode two, and episode one here: episode one. It’s one of the most exhaustive histories on the Fall of Berlin that’s ever been produced and it’s all free on …

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Episode 034- MEGA Changes and a Community Day Gripe 26:25

2+ y ago26:25

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Zack rides solo to talk about the news and in game updates to Pokemon Go including the overhaul to the MEGA system, the first Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon GO and the May Community Day. What would Zack like to have seen differently for this months community day? Why does Zack like widgets so much? Tune in to find out more!…

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Episode 33 -Digesting the EUIC and Plenty of other Stufful 1:04:39

2+ y ago1:04:39

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The boys are outside for this episode at Constitution Park in Deerfield Beach, Florida promoting the April Community Day and discussing the recent EUIC event in Frankfurt Germany. What did Zack and Dom think of the broadcast of the event? What surprised them and what could be done differently in the future? Also, why isn't there any other news of f…

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A Military History of the Battle of Berlin /// 64

2+ y ago

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This is part three of the definitive podcast history of The Battle of Berlin. This episode covers April 20. You can find episode two here: episode two and episode one here: episode one. It’s all here and it’s all free on Battlecast, the world’s foremost podcast on war and its sociopolitical impact. https://media.blubrry.com/429895/archive.org/downl…

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Episode 032 - Don’t be THAT GUY 49:23

2+ y ago49:23

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Zack and Dom are back to discuss the Spring into Spring event, the Sustainability week event upcoming and more in-game news including a new Pokemon! Zack is a big fan of the goal to walk 5km to plant a tree but also issues a stern warning for his fellow community mates, meanwhile Dom is having a blast this season in PVP even though nothing counts i…

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Episode 031 - Ball On The Wall Takeover! 1:08:48

2+ y ago1:08:48

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In this episode, Zack is out, but we have Twitch Streamers and Trainers WallyDog619 & BrownBaller10 takeover! We cover last week's leagues with Open Masters and Halloween Cup, get into Factions & Twitch Sub Battles and jump briefly to cover Classic Community Day, Mudkip! We ask both Trainers, shadow or non-shadow Swampert for Great League and Earth…

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Episode 030 - What Came First, the Salandit Or The Egg? 49:41

2+ y ago49:41

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Zack and Dom are back and we recap last week's April Fool's event and Open Ultra League battles! Zack is having second thoughts about the hours being reverted back on the latest Community Day change; though, does Dom feel the same way? And what's wrong with Remote Raid Passes Zack? We touch base with the news on Classic Community Day returning with…

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Episode 029 - Bewear of the changes to Community Day 54:32

2+ y ago54:32

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The boys are back to talk the Lush Jungle Event and some new changes to the game, most notably the reversion back to a 3-hour Community Day event. Is 3 hours enough ? Are people complaining just to complain? And does the interlude season and the lack of importance of the PVP season help or hurt the Pokemon Go Championships that started this past we…

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Der Untergang: The Fall of Berlin /// 63

2+ y ago

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This is part two of the definitive podcast history of The Battle of Berlin. This episode covers April 17 through April 19. You can find episode one here: episode one. It’s all here and it’s all free on Battlecast, the world’s foremost podcast on war and its sociopolitical impact. Download episode 63 here: download link Maps and Illustrations are lo…

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Episode 028 - We Don’t Talk About Whitney! 47:38

2+ y ago47:38

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Zack and Dom are back and we recap last week's Love Cup and Open Master League battles! We discuss the upcoming league for the week and how the Go Battle League needs better rewards! Also, Zack wants the name of his official baby team from the community, after knowing the results of Dom's Shlundo Heracross name poll! The Lush Jungle event is coming…

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Episode 027 -Hear Us Niantic....Please? 57:16

2+ y ago57:16

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Zack and Dom discuss the recent Sandshrew community day and what other Alolan pokemon could come to community days soon enough. What nickname should we give to Dom's shlundo Heracross ? And why must Niantic continue to rub the community the wrong way ? How can the recent incense issue be corrected ? Tune in!…

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Episode 026- It’s Rude to Interlude 1:10:02

2+ y ago1:10:02

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The boys recap Dom's experience at Johto Tour, his pros, cons and what can be done to improve upon the event. Season 11 is upon us and Zack, of course, doesn't love the new format. What improvements could take place to make an Interlude season better ? Also the season of Alola has come to Pokemon Go, is this the Pokemon company's way of forcing peo…

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Episode 025 - Johto Tour Experience and a New Pokemon Generation is Born 34:33

2+ y ago34:33

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Zack flys solo this week and recaps his Johto Tour experience, the pros cons and everything in between. Was the event worth the $12 and was it improved upon from the Kanto event? Also, generation 7 is coming to Pokemon Go, how will Z-moves be incorporated into the game? And Zack recaps the generation 9 announcement of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet alo…

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Downfall: The Battle of Berlin /// 62

2+ y ago

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The Battle of Berlin was one of the most important battles in human history. One of the greatest cities ever built, a city whose culture had transformed the Western world, was utterly destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of Germans were killed, wounded, or captured. Hundreds of thousands of Soviets lost their lives. Millions of women were raped. Countl…

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Episode 024 - Heroes Live Forever, but Legends Never Die 57:56

2+ y ago57:56

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Zack answers the call from Dom's challenge last week and hits legend in the love cup with the help of a worm! Also, season 11 has been announced and the gang discuss all the changes to the upcoming three months as visible rankings are out for one season so Pokemon Go can get it's buggy game ready for the Regional Championship and World Championship…

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Episode 023-The Band is Back Together... And With A New Bet?! 1:01:50

2+ y ago1:01:50

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Dom is back! Because of a slight adjustment of our recording date this time around, we're excited to release this episode a day earlier (still expect Monday releases per usual)! During this episode, Hoppip Community Day is happening but Zack and Dom decide to record and recap what was missed prior weeks with Go Battle League. With only a few weeks …

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Episode 022- Solo Flow as Valentines Approaches 28:25

2+ y ago28:25

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Zack goes solo today as Go Battle Day has encompassed all other voices in the community. A quick recap of the Lunar event and a look ahead at the upcoming Valentine's event, including Zack's newest Pokemon introduction prediction: Will Dom owe Zack $10?!! Also a look ahead to the Love Cup and why you should play this community day other than, of co…

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Episode 021 -Dom is Replaced with SwagTips and Boygos 52:49

3y ago52:49

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Dom's out this week so SwagTips and Boygos answered the bat-signal to join the episode. Dom reached legend in PVP this week but Swag and Boygos were feeling "Legendary" in their own ways. The gang talks about the new Pokemon Legends Arceus game and how the new mechanics can alter the future of Pokemon games to come. Also, how can the new Hisuian Po…

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Episode 020 -Power Plants and Hisuian Rants 54:15

3y ago54:15

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The Kanto Power Planet event is here and so are .... Hisuian Pokemon ? SPOILER ALERT : The gang talks the new Pokemon leaked from the Legends Arceus games, which ones you may see in Pokemon Go soon and which ones are their least favorite? Also, is the new Community Day Classic here to stay ? And if so, should it be 3 hours or should all Community D…

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Samurai Onslaught: The Japanese Invasion of Korea /// 61

3y ago

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The Imjin War was one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history. Hundreds of thousands were killed. Hundreds of thousands were enslaved. Entire regions were depopulated – former provincial capitals turned into ghost towns. In this episode there is weeping without end; pain without ceasing. An entire people abused and mistreated. This is the story…

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Episode 019 - Spheal-ing this Community Day out 50:19

3y ago50:19

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There's a new meta pokemon out but Zack doesn't have an easy path to play this month's community day, was he in the wrong for doing what he did ? Dom wonders if there's a new unspoken glitch in GBL. Will Hisuian Voltorb make an appearance this week in the upcoming in-game event ? Logan Paul did what ?! And is it ok to play Pokemon Go at work ?!…

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