Best Crit Chat Podcasts (2024)

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What games originally got us into online gaming? 50:07

15h ago50:07

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In this week's Chat Log, Mollie and Lauren talk about their early experiences of childhood gaming and all the other eras of online gaming firsts. We may have gotten in during the second wave of MMOs and online chat rooms, but what about the adults who played MUDs or the kids who grew up entirely on Minecraft?…

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Episode 77: Bug Bounty Mental - Practical Tips for Staying Sharp & Motivated 1:50:26

22h ago1:50:26

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Episode 77: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Joel and Justin discuss some fresh writeups including some MongoDB injections, ORMs, and exploits in Kakao and iOS before pivoting into a conversation about staying motivated and avoiding burnout while hunting. Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this podcasting th…

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What were the best summer showcase announcements? 55:57

8d ago55:57

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On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie call in Harvey Randall to talk about all the many summer gaming showcases we watched this month. Along with our own PC Gaming Show there was the Xbox Games Showcase, a State of Play, and the Summer Game Fest too. What were we most excited to see and which games were no-shows this year?…

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Episode 76: Match & Replace - HTTP Proxies' Most Underrated Feature 1:34:43

8d ago1:34:43

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Episode 76: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re talking about Match and Replace and the often overlooked use cases for it, like bypassing paywalls, modifying host headers, and storing payloads. We also talk about the HackerOne Ambassador World Cup and the issues with dupe submissions, and go through some write-ups. Follo…

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Crit Hit And Social Media 1:01:20

10d ago1:01:20

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i talked about crithit and other cons coming up. ans talked about socialmedia.By smashtower

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Trash Pals One Shot w/ Cap from Shrimp and Crits! 1:46:39

10d ago1:46:39

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Due to some unforseen difficulties, we're taking this week off of the main feed, but we're giving you something special from our Patreon! Stop me if you've heard this one: A Raccoon, an Opossum, a Skunk, and a Cat walk into a dump... Ray, Meghan, and Nye are joined by special guest Cap from Shrimp and Crits to play one of our favorite games, Goth H…

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C2E19 | Flea Bitten | Hazelnut Valley 1:19:45

11d ago1:19:45

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Aboard the Siren’s Wake once more, the adventurers run afoul with one of the Valley’s more annoying pests. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, or at PowerWordCrit@gmail.com --- Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. Background music used under th…

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Where did all our gaming slang actually come from? 58:27

16d ago58:27

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On this week's Chat Log, Mollie and Lauren called upon Robin Valentine to talk about the evolution of gaming slang. We've pulled together a new guide to all the gaming terms and trends you need to know, but where did some of these words even come from? And how did "instagib" become a thing anyway?By PC Gamer

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Episode 75: Rerun of The OG Bug Bounty King - Frans Rosen 2:44:52

15d ago2:44:52

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Episode 75: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, Justin and Joel are sick, So instead of a new full episode, we're going back 30 episodes to review. Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this podcasting thing, so feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the …

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What are the weirdest brand tie-ins in gaming? 55:15

23d ago55:15

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On this week's Chat Log podcast, Lauren and Mollie talk with Tyler Colp about the weird world of brand tie-ins and crossovers in gaming. Why is it always high fashion or energy drinks that get put into games and what even makes a decent brand tie-in event?By PC Gamer

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Episode 74: Supply Chain Attack Primer - Popping RCE Without an HTTP Request (feat 0xLupin) 1:38:20

22d ago1:38:20

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Episode 74: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin sits down with Roni "Lupin" Carta for a deep dive into supply chain attacks and dependency confusion. We explore the supply chain attacks, the ethical considerations surrounding maintainers and hosting packages on public registries, and chat about the vision and uses of hi…

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Session 109 - Gozer Casts Sending 3:12:25

24d ago3:12:25

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In the continued aftermath of the fight with The Feaster From Afar, the Rebels Triad find themselves in a surprising amount of free time before their next regularly scheduled fight with inter-dimensional beings. Will the latest thing from the Realm of Order finally nab Arlo or will the Rebels come up with a plan to stop them? And who is Gozer casti…

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S3, Cast Chat 1: Take a Breather, Leave a Breather 1:44:06

25d ago1:44:06

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We leave our hunters with the wind knocked out of them, and take a breath ourselves to reflect on the season so far and establish some new lore. This chat was originally intended for Patreon, but we had so much fun we decided to share it with all of you! Please note this session includes mild spoilers through Episode 9 of Season 3. [CW: Terminators…

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C2E18 | As the Sparrow Flies | Hazelnut Valley 48:51

26d ago48:51

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The party is accosted by Gabriella’s ex-boyfriend Nicholas and other members of the Black Sparrow Gang. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, or at PowerWordCrit@gmail.com --- Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. Background music used under the s…

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PFF , Reyna Art , The Janimal 58:44

30d ago58:44

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Day 3. Last Day of Phoenx Fan FusionBy smashtower

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Which games do we expect to see at the summer showcases this year? 1:01:28

29d ago1:01:28

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On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk with Ted Litchfield about the upcoming week of summer showcases in June. The early June period which was once E3 is now unnamed, but that hasn't stopped Summer Game Fest, Microsoft, Ubisoft, and other publishers from pulling together a big online video presentation in the style of ye olde E3 press con…

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Episode 73: Sandboxed IFrames and WAF Bypasses 31:13

29d ago31:13

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Episode 73: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we give a brief recap of Nahamcon and then touch on some topics like WAF bypass tools, sandboxed iframes, and programs redacting your reports. Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this podcasting thing, so feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkin…

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Phoenix Fan Fusion And Ben 59:16

1M ago59:16

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Phoenix Fan Fusion And Ben by smashtowerBy smashtower

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Why do live service games feel so exhausting lately? 55:40

1M ago55:40

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On this week's Chat Log, Mollie and Lauren talk with Morgan Park about the live service game fatigue we've been feeling. Why does every game need a battle pass and seasonal updates and limited time events? We used to really enjoy those things but now it's starting to feel like homework, isn't it?By PC Gamer

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Episode 72: Research TLDRs & Smuggling Payloads in Well Known Data Types 52:49

1M ago52:49

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Episode 72: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin and Joel discuss some hot research from the past couple months. This includes ways to smuggle payloads in phone numbers and IPv6 Addresses, the NextJS SSRF, the PDF.JS PoC drop, and a GitHub Enterprise Indirect Method Information bug. Also, we have an attack vector feature…

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Gauntlet: Double Dragon - Ep. 1 1:56:40

1M ago1:56:40

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Jordan is stopping in to drop a full first episode preview of a NEW podcast that is COMING SOON! If you like what you hear - head over to @gauntletpod on IG for updates on the show. Support the Show.By Cast Die Productions

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S3, Ep 9: Chekhov's Pen 1:15:14

1M ago1:15:14

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Under pressure and under water, our hunters are forced to take drastic measures. [CW: drowning, firearms, explosions, brief harm to animal, body horror] $2 Creature Feature is an actual play podcast in association with the AltHaven TTRPG network. We play Monster of the Week, a system created by Michael Sands and published by Evil Hat Productions. O…

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C2E17 | Designs in Disguise | Hazelnut Valley 1:10:56

1M ago1:10:56

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With the Black Sparrow Gang out looking for Gabriella and her friends, the party decides to go incognito. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, or at PowerWordCrit@gmail.com --- Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. Background music used under the…

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Giddy, And Excited 43:11

1M ago43:11

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Giddy, And Excited by smashtowerBy smashtower

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Which games seem totally stuck in development? 1:07:05

1M ago1:07:05

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On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk with Robin Valentine about games that seems stuck in "development hell." Which games have we been anticipating the longest without any concrete update? Which ones may come out the other side and which have fallen flat when the finally show up?By PC Gamer

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Episode 71: More VDP Chats & AI Bias Bounty Strats with Keith Hoodlet 1:45:21

1M ago1:45:21

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Episode 71: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Keith Hoodlet joins us to weigh in on the VDP Debate. He shares some of his insights on when VDPs are appropriate in a company's security posture, and the challenges of securing large organizations. Then we switch gears and talk about AI bias bounties, where Keith explains the ap…

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Session 108 - The Feaster Feasts 2:49:39

1M ago2:49:39

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The Rebels Triad are ready to face off against the final avatar of The Yellow King. But it is a terrifying and cruel figure. The Rebels will Cast: John Sand (@rapsquatch) Hannah Eagle (@layspotatobitch) Brian Foster (@rextestarossa) Connor McKibbin-Vaughan (@connorcanwrite) Theme by John SandBy Crit or Miss

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'90s PC gaming veterans roundtable 1:05:07

2M ago1:05:07

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For our third and final roundtable from GDC 2024, we gathered together a special group of developers who each have more than 30 years of experience making PC games. Our guests: Jordan Mechner - Karateka, Prince of Persia, The Last Express Warren Spector - Ultima Underworld, System Shock, Deus Ex Charles Cecil - Broken Sword, Beneath a Steel Sky Khr…

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Episode 70: NahamCon and CSP Bypasses Everywhere 43:08

2M ago43:08

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Episode 70: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re once again joined by Ben Sadeghipour to talk about some Nahamcon news, as well as discuss a couple other LHE’s taking place. Then they cover CI/CD and drop some cool CSP Bypasses. Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this podcasting thing, so feel free to send…

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Not Sick And Con Talk 49:06

2M ago49:06

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Not Sick And Con Talk by smashtowerBy smashtower

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S3, Ep 8: A Life Worth Living 1:24:47

2M ago1:24:47

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Our hunters are tested by the swamp and by their own memories as things start to go south at Verdant Corp. [CW: drowning, isolation, body horror] $2 Creature Feature is an actual play podcast in association with the AltHaven TTRPG network. We play Monster of the Week, a system created by Michael Sands and published by Evil Hat Productions. Our cast…

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C2E16 | Midnight Sprint | Hazelnut Valley 1:37:45

2M ago1:37:45

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Dangerous criminals pursue the party as they attempt to find a safehaven in Laketown, creating an impromptu obstacle course. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, or at PowerWordCrit@gmail.com --- Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. Background m…

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2024 RPG roundtable: Baldur's Gate 3, Avowed, Cyberpunk, In Stars and Time, Elder Scrolls designers 1:21:40

2M ago1:21:40

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PC Gamer's RPG roundtable returns with a powerful panel of RPG experts to talk lovable and hateable companions, romance (and thirst), how you make a great intro to a massive game, and much more. Joining our panel this year: Swen Vincke, founder and director at Larian (Baldur's Gate 3) Carrie Patel, game director and senior narrative designer at Obs…

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Episode 69: Johan Carlsson - 3 Month Check-in on Full-time Bug Bounty. 1:49:04

2M ago1:49:04

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Episode 69: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re joined by Johan Carlsson to hear about some updates on his bug hunting journey. We deep-dive a CSP bypass he found in GitHub, a critical he found in GitLab's pipeline, and also talk through his approach to using script gadgets and adapting to highly CSP'd environments. Then…

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Sick, Sicker Than A Dog 44:29

2M ago44:29

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Sick, Sicker Than A Dog by smashtowerBy smashtower

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The State of PC Gaming roundtable (2024) - Larian, Digital Extremes, CCP, Mega Crit 1:20:08

2M ago1:20:08

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Global-editor-in-chief Evan Lahti leads the developers behind some of PC gaming's biggest hits in a discussion on the state of our hobby and the biggest trends, risks and opportunities in PC gaming today. Joining us: Michael Douse - Director of Publishing, Larian (Baldur's Gate 3) Rebecca Ford - Creative Director, Warframe Eyrún Jónsdóttir - VP of …

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Episode 68: 0-days & HTMX-SS with Mathias 1:03:53

2M ago1:03:53

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Episode 68: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Mathias is back with some fresh HTMX research, including CSP bypass using HTMX triggers, converting client-side response header injection to XSS, bypassing HTMX disable, and the challenges of using HTMX in larger applications and the potential performance trade-offs. We also talk…

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Session 107 - A Moist Tunnel of Terror 3:09:33

2M ago3:09:33

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The Rebels Triad are preparing to hunt the final piece of the puzzle of the Yellow King. And that means shopping and emotional damage before delving down to find The Feaster From Afar. What horrors await them in the Impasse Mountains? Cast: John Sand (@rapsquatch) Hannah Eagle (@layspotatobitch) Brian Foster (@rextestarossa) Connor McKibbin-Vaughan…

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S3, Ep 7: Verdant 1:24:58

2M ago1:24:58

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Hyperion's ATLAS system selects the newly-minted team for their first official mission--investigating an anomalous reading north of Tampa. But first, a road trip. $2 Creature Feature is an actual play podcast in association with the AltHaven TTRPG network. We play Monster of the Week, a system created by Michael Sands and published by Evil Hat Prod…

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Palworld, Bad Batch,Rebel Moon 2 And Phx Fan Fusion 1:01:29

2M ago1:01:29

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Palworld, Bad Batch,Rebel Moon 2 And Phx Fan Fusion by smashtowerBy smashtower

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C2E15 | A Lull in Laketown | Hazelnut Valley 1:20:23

2M ago1:20:23

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Gabriella and Izzy discuss what endeavor to pursue next, and perhaps find a new companion to join them. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, or at PowerWordCrit@gmail.com --- Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. Background music used under the s…

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Did we think the Fallout TV show season one was rad? 52:51

2M ago52:51

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On this week's Chat Log, Mollie and Lauren talk with Fallout-enjoyer Chris Livingston about the first season of Amazon's Fallout TV show. Was it rad? Did it succeed at adapting the vaults of the wasteland and selling us on new characters?By PC Gamer

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Episode 67: VDPs & Accidental Program VS Hacker Debate Part 2 1:19:51

2M ago1:19:51

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Episode 67: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we deepdive on the topic of Vulnerability Disclosure Programs (VDPs) and whether they are beneficial or not. We also touch on the topic of leaderboard accuracy, and continue the Program VS Hacker debate regarding allocating funds for bounties. Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcas…

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Roadhouse, Godzilla And Kong, Palworld And PFF 52:00

2M ago52:00

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Movies, Gaming, and conventionsBy smashtower

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What are the white whale games we may never play? 53:20

3M ago53:20

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On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk with Tyler Colp about the games they should really get kicked out of their favorite genres for not playing yet. Which classic RPGs are the biggest holes in our back catalog and which lengthy story campaigns are just never getting completed? Shame aside though, maybe there are some games that aren't ac…

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Episode 66: CDN-CGI Research, Intent To Ship, and Louis Vuitton 58:20

3M ago58:20

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Episode 66: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin and Joel discuss the recent YesWeHack Louis Vuitton LHE, the importance of failure as growth in bug bounty, and Justin shares his research on CDN CGI. Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this podcasting thing, so feel free to send us any feedback here: info@…

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Session 106 - Because of My Past 3:19:56

3M ago3:19:56

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The Rebels Triad, now seemingly alone in a long abandoned fortress, have time to loot and plan their next move. But some things stir in the shadows, both all around them and in the backs of their minds. What sorts of monstrous secrets might still be lurking for them to discover? Cast: John Sand (@rapsquatch) Hannah Eagle (@layspotatobitch) Brian Fo…

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S3, Ep 6: Babysitters with Guns 1:12:09

3M ago1:12:09

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Kicking a smoking habit: the only thing tougher than onboarding at Hyperion. [CW: body horror, vomit] $2 Creature Feature is an actual play podcast in association with the AltHaven TTRPG network. We play Monster of the Week, a system created by Michael Sands and published by Evil Hat Productions. Our cast is Ray Adams (@mr_ray_rpg) as the Keeper, N…

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Operation SPAM: A Warhammer 40k One-Shot | Part 4 1:36:38

3M ago1:36:38

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Inside the SPAM factory, the team searches for the shroud, while a deadly foe lies in wait. Walk softly, and carry a krak grenade. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, Instagram, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, or contact us at PowerWordCrit@gmail.com --- Episode art by ⁠Square F…

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Which PC games do you remember from your childhood? 58:27

3M ago58:27

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On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk about the PC games they remember from their childhood. Mollie hailed from the Learning Land while Lauren was an enjoyer of Humongus Entertainment, but did any of those favorite genres stick with us as adults? And did anyone ever discover The Sims any way other than a friend showing it to them?…

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