Best Ilan and Justin Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 31 - All Alone in the Night 48:34

2+ y ago48:34

48:34

The Rise of Babylon 5... rising? We chat about a CW show we really liked, and an upcoming CW show we're hoping we really like, because it's based on a WB show we really, really liked. I didn't really give this one an extensive listen, and also I threw together some artwork; thanks Canva!By Ilan and Justin

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Episode 30 - New Enemy 15:46

2+ y ago15:46

15:46

Ilan's new enemy -- revealed! Justin is an enabling presence for this quick end-of-the-month update. Justin's also been to a couple of movies, and we realize what we're going to talk about next time.

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Episode 29 - OHOtMU Summer Memories 53:29

3y ago53:29

53:29

Did we miss anything? We talk about time past, our schedules these days, the different platforms out there these days, and how we interact with memories (particularly Memories, the Facebook product). We meander a lot. We talk about building and rebuilding collections via auction lots, and spend a lot of time shouting out local superstar and friend-…

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'Professionalism and Musicians Don't Always Go Hand-in-Hand' -- Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin 31:31

4y ago31:31

31:31

This week's episode of the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Ilan Rubin. A native San Diegan who has made a career out of being a better drummer and overall musician than anyone else in the room, Rubin is the creative force behind his own band, the New Regime, and is also known for being the drummer in Nine Inch Nails and Angels & Airwaves (among others)…

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"My blood was on fire the whole time" -- Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis 38:28

4y ago38:28

38:28

This week's episode of the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis. Originally from Utah, he joined VoSD in 2005, settling in Ocean Beach. By 2008, he was its CEO, a role he occupies to this day. For the unfamiliar, Voice of San Diego is an award-winning nonprofit news organization known for its in-depth investigative reporting…

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"The skill I had at Rock Band didn't translate at all into real life" -- Elise Trouw 32:30

4y ago32:30

32:30

On this week's episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, Elise Trouw joins in the fun. A native San Diegan, she found herself with an immense online fan base from an early age, thanks in no small part to drumming videos she posted to YouTube and Instagram. Recently, through the power of unique cover-song mashups (Radiohead/the Police, Foo Fighters/Bobby C…

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"How much is Karlos paying? We'll triple it" -- B-Side Players' Karlos Paez 35:00

4y ago35:00

35:00

The SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Karlos Paez, the mastermind behind the B-Side Players, on this week's episode. The band (which ranges from eight to 10 players), which is currently celebrating its 26th anniversary, is known for its horn-driven, polyrhythmic Latin grooves. The B-Side Players have won 13 San Diego Music Awards and toured all over the …

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"Reading and music activate the same part of your brain" -- Verbatim Books' Justine Epstein 34:32

4y ago34:32

34:32

On this week's episode, the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Justine Epstein, the owner of North Park's Verbatim Books. Since opening in 2015, Verbatim has become a go-to destination for bookworms from both San Diego and out of town, as well as local authors and musicians who frequently stop in for very special in-store performances. At the time of this…

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"Those sibling ties will always be there" -- Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins 22:50

4y ago22:50

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Episode 12 of the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Sara Watkins, who got her start right here in North County San Diego as co-founder/fiddler of the Grammy-winning bluegrass group Nickel Creek. She's since embarked on an acclaimed solo career, is one-third of the folk supergroup I'm With Her — and also plays in the Watkins Family Hour with her brother, …

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"The Bass Is My Home" -- New York Times Bestselling Author Scott Sigler 29:27

4y ago29:27

29:27

Episode 11 of the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Scott Sigler, a New York Times bestselling author of sci-fi/horror novels such as “Contagious,” “Pandemic” and his latest title, “Alien: Phalanx.” He also recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of the first episode of his own podcast — and if he didn’t have enough going on, he also plays bass with Eva…

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"I just hope these kids don't do something stupid" -- Soda Bar's Cory Stier 30:14

4y ago30:14

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You could call Cory Stier one of the most plugged-in people in the San Diego music scene. While cutting his teeth originally in the band Pistolita, Stier eventually found himself behind the local label Thrill Me Records and behind the drum kit for bands including Cults, Mrs. Magician, Hideout and others. As a talent buyer, his home base for the las…

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"This will sound like a humble-brag, so I apologize" -- Switchfoot's Drew Shirley 31:57

4y ago31:57

31:57

Switchfoot hardly needs an introduction in San Diego, but the Grammy-award winning hometown band has enjoyed several chart-busting hits, is beloved by millions of fans worldwide and always makes a point to give back to the community at large, especially here in town. Their annual Switchfoot Bro-Am surf/music charity festival has become a local trad…

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"Music is like beer: Everything serves a purpose" -- Pizza Port's Jill Olesh 31:33

4y ago31:33

31:33

There are few more recognizable figures in San Diego craft-beer (and the local brewing scene in general) than Pizza Port's Jill Olesh. A lifelong bar/restaurant/brewery veteran, she is currently the senior sales and brand development manager for the local brewery chain, a former president of the San Diego Brewers Guild and spearheads the booking of…

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Choosey 32:40

4y ago32:40

32:40

In 2019, San Diego rapper Choosey (and producer Exile) dropped one of the best albums of the year with "Black Beans" (via Dirty Science Records). A mix of vintage doo-wop, AM radio oldie samples and Choosey's impeccably smooth flow, the record launched him into the limelight the world over. Naturally, Choosey took home Album of the Year and Artist …

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About San Diego's Ken Kramer 37:18

4y ago37:18

37:18

One of San Diego's most recognizable figures, Ken Kramer has been the host of "About San Diego" (it airs on KPBS Thursdays at 8 p.m.) for more than four decades in one iteration or another — and co-founded SDSU's KCR Radio (which he talks about on the episode), to boot! He's had his nose to the grindstone on San Diego history, legend and lore for y…

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Vinyl Junkies Record Shack's Eric Howarth 33:55

4y ago33:55

33:55

Eric Howarth, co-owner of Vinyl Junkies Record Shack, has been a well-known figure in the San Diego music scene for years. The founder of M-Theory Records in Mission Hills (and, formerly, North Park) and the operator of Hi Speed Soul Records (which released vinyl by Nada Surf, Swervedriver, Three Mile Pilot and others), Howarth now spends his time …

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P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval 42:50

4y ago42:50

42:50

Sonny Sandoval, frontman for hometown hard-rock heroes P.O.D., and his bandmates have been repping Southtown since 1992. They're a multi-platinum band, have received three Grammy nominations and, over the last three decades, have helped put San Diego on the map musically. The group's latest album, "Circles," is out everywhere — visit payableondeath…

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CC from Little Hurricane 33:50

4y ago33:50

33:50

Little Hurricane are one of San Diego's greatest musical exports — they've won multiple San Diego Music Awards over the past decade and have a devoted fan base that spans the world. Their latest album, "Love Luck," is fantastic (it's currently up for Best Blues Album and Album of the Year at this year's SDMAs) and ranks up there as one of, if not t…

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Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina 35:13

4y ago35:13

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For the second episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, the mayor of Imperial Beach, Serge Dedina, joins us in the studio. An IB resident since 1971, Serge was elected mayor in 2014 and then re-elected four years later. He’s also the executive director of the nonprofit environmentalist group Wildcoast — and a lifelong fan of the local music scene. Listen…

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Slightly Stoopid's Miles Doughty 33:04

4y ago33:04

33:04

In the debut episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, we are pleased to host none other than Slightly Stoopid’s own Miles Doughty. Doughty, of course, is one of the founders of the beloved Ocean Beach band and sings, plays guitar in the group. Their latest studio album, 2018’s “Everyday Life, Everyday People,” represents the latest in the group’s evoluti…

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SoundDiego - Coming Soon 0:34

4y ago0:34

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The world of music with a San Diego slant – the SoundDiego podcast brings the NBC 7 TV show and music platform to online life with an exploration of the community local musicians and music fans -- and touring acts headed San Diego’s way – live and breathe in, from the moment they order their breakfast burrito to the time they call it a night at the…

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The Micro-episode 1:16

4+ y ago1:16

1:16

It's been five years. It's been five long years. We've talked a lot about what we want to talk about and it keeps getting away from us as the world keeps surprising us; but we still want to talk. So here's a placeholder.

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Episode 28 - Special Edition 42:51

9+ y ago42:51

42:51

Updates, crowdfunding, freemium games, and fear. The State of our Lives Ilan and Justin update you -- the listener -- on the latest and greatest in what we’ve been up to. FanExpo! Live theatre! Mawwiage! How to Fund your Passion What hath Crowdfunding wrought? Kickstarted games, comics, movies and games, like Catthulhu, Hillfolk, and Code Monkey Sa…

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Episode 27: The Saga Begins Again 46:19

11+ y ago46:19

46:19

We have our Rush t-shirts and a new year has started. It's time to reconnect with you, our treasured listeners, and just barely fail to talk in-depth about the amazing comic "Saga". We will, however, cover some games, a visit from a dear friend, and a movie or two. 1. (1:00) Star Wars Edge of Empire RPG - It's Firefly and Futurama, with Funny Dice …

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Episode 26: Before NextWave! 35:45

11+ y ago35:45

35:45

With Dark Knight about to open (at the time) we contemplate the comic book movie explosion. So many explosions. Then we talk about Ready Player One, and Lords of Waterdeep. And other stuff. An explosion of other stuff! Thankfully, nobody was hurt in the explosions. 1. Mighty Marvel Movies Precap and Recap 2. The Avengers Recap it took 2 days for pe…

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Episode 25: A Dance with Deadlines 36:17

12y ago36:17

36:17

SYNOPSIS: 1812-The Invasion of Canada, John Carter of Mars, S4UC3D, and "Spring Preview". We got our rewrites in from J. Michael Straczynski and George R.R. Martin, and Adi Granov finished the art, so we're ready to go! And in true news, Ilan and Justin have just spent the last few months demonstrating that "work-life balance" is something that hap…

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Episode 24: What I Did on My Summer Vacation 38:34

12+ y ago38:34

38:34

We're just a little wintry! We're still good! We're still good. Sad Trombone. We're back after a frenzied summer and a busy school semester. News, movies and trailers: Lorax trailer! By the Despicable Me studio. Freleng-DePatie version from the '70s: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6650219631867189375 Dangerous Method: Cronenberg directs Fa…

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Episode 23: The Forbeck Project 36:29

12+ y ago36:29

36:29

Justin interviews author and RPG designer Matt Forbeck about his latest work. See below for links mentioned during the podcast. Matt Forbeck's web site http://www.forbeck.com/ The Brave New World Kickstarter http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/forbeck/12-for-12-10-bnw-novels?ref=card Carpathia http://angryrobotbooks.com/carpathia-matt-forbeck/…

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Episode 22: The Library and the Heap 34:53

12+ y ago34:53

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Episode 22: The Library and the Heap - In which Ilan and Justin develop a pair of regular segments for the show. Role Playing Games Continued! Ashen Stars hit its other preorder! Other Kickstarter preorders, incliding Do, Pilgrims of the Flying Temple. Vampire 20th Anniversary! Like $100 Released at Grand Masquerade Laundry RPG Stross books The Bas…

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Episode 21: On the Galactic Stage 32:24

13y ago32:24

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Episode 21: On the Galactic Stage - in which Ilan has a cold and we talk about live theatre and videogames. Give us feedback about our Jim Interview - last episode! Ilan and culture My Fair Lady, community theatre experience Countermeasure A Cappella concert "we sold out" Album cover suggestion: "Twisted" Justin: Ghost Stories Not played with Wrait…

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Episode 20: Skullkickers and The Bitter Guy 32:29

13y ago32:29

32:29

Justin talks with his gaming pal Jim "Zub" Zubkavich, mastermind of UDON studios and author of the new fantasy action comedy comic Skullkickers. "Like Army of Darkness with two Ashes." How is it made? What to expect? Why is the first trade so cheap? Answers within! A life lesson, kids: beat the drum as much as possible. We are happy to be part of t…

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Episode 19: Comic Affairs and Laughing Matters 30:15

13y ago30:15

30:15

Wow, it's been a long time since our last episode. Today we focus on comics, particularly the biggest comic event of the last little while: Jonathan Hickman's run on the Fantastic Four! We touch on other topics related to media as well. No superheroes were harmed in the podcasting of this episode.

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Episode 18: Movies it's Okay for Geeks to Cry at; No Laughing Matter 30:44

13y ago30:44

30:44

You've been waiting almost two years for this. Here it is. Nobody was hurt in the recording of the episode. And if you already hurt, perhaps the tears will help you heal.

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Episode 17: Optimistic Voices 30:03

13y ago30:03

30:03

Shownotes for Episode 17 "Optimistic Voices" With what you've been waiting for. NEXTWAVE miniatures. And more. The news!Democracy! A bunch of miniatures cancellations D&D, Rackham, Star Wars Things FFG does well Community: The Official TV Show of SATBG - The D&D Episode Dan Harmon and the Dead Alewives RPGs in the Media So it's on DVD; borrow mine …

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Episode 16: Four and Change 32:19

13+ y ago32:19

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"4 and change" Continuing from last episode: one last Great War tidbit. A bunch of things related to the number 4 (the square root of 16, which is how many episodes this is), and also things changing. Nobody was hurt this time, because time may change me, but I can't change the rules of fourth edition D&D. - Wraith: The Great War (best roleplayer!)…

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Episode 15: Remember, Remember 29:34

13+ y ago29:34

29:34

"Remember, Remember" Recorded the day after Guy Fawkes day. It's now 2 years since we first conceptualized the podcast with a pad of paper at Free Times Cafe after the Queen's Park Remembrance Day ceremony in 2008. So we'll talk about World War One, which some people claim was "great". Usually we claim nobody was hurt, but in World War One, many pe…

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Episode 14: Hot Lead Time Machine 52:13

13+ y ago52:13

52:13

Our last episode recorded before Justin's descent into Dante's Exposition. We talk time travel. We differ on the necessity of killing Hitler. And nobody was hurt. Talked about Zero Punctuation's Review of Singularity Pizza Pizza Talked about Chrononoauts Talked about Memoir 44 Talked about Campaign Manager 2008 Talked about New Fronter Talker aobut…

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Episode 13: Where Did the Time Go? 52:19

13+ y ago52:19

52:19

Back in Time, on (roughly) our one-year anniversary, and (roughly) Back to the Future's 25th. We talk time travel - Chrononauts, Doctor Who, a few videogames like Mass Effect 2 and Transformers: War for Cybertron, and touch on the works of Terry Pratchett. Notes and such: Who would play Boy George in A-team sequel cameo? We did some karaoke (sadly …

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Episode 12: Green Beanery, Mean Machinery 44:05

14y ago44:05

44:05

DC Animated and Reanimated, X-Men Utopia, Evil '70s Computers. Notes and plans: - We recorded this episode twice. The computer ate the first one. - G20 Protests going on in Toronto! - Ilan read ALL OF BLACKEST NIGHT and bought the toys (Heroclix). And a bunch of villains unlimited (+ Project OMAC, and Infinite Crisis), in order to read Secret Six. …

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Episode 11: Remember the Artist 48:39

14y ago48:39

48:39

We remember fallen visionaries, and also Carl Macek. (Bazinga? No seriously, I love The Sentinels.) We talk about a bunch of comics that were out a couple of weeks ago by now. We didn't have time to cover movies it's okay for geeks to cry at. And nobody was hurt. Shoe Notes -- "Remember The Artist" Passing of Frazetta, and comics. - Wolverine: LOGA…

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Episode 10: Fans Self 32:09

14y ago32:09

32:09

This week on Squideye and The Bitter Guy, we document our experience as Active Fans and also as Fan-Havers. Ilan reports on his journey to PAX and his meeting with Russ and Nicole of The D6 Generation. Justin talks of Cindy's journey to the Wizard World show, and of the Squideye and the Bitter Guy Facebook Page. We also talk about Kirby Krackle's n…

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Episode 9: Owen and Squideye and The Bitter Guy! 38:09

14y ago38:09

38:09

A little noisy; we recorded at the delightful Green Beanery Café in Toronto, across from Honest Ed's, and we had mics but no shelter from the bustling crowd. Think of it as "character". No charge. Introducing Owen Craig of Mondo Magazine! http://mondomagazine.net/ Toronto Comic-con! http://www.wizardworld.com/home-toronto.html Blackest Night! Gail …

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Episode 8ish: A Silly Place 41:24

14y ago41:24

41:24

A Silly Place. Squideye and The Bitter Guy discuss the upcoming Oscar Nominees - at least the ones they've seen, now including the second subject of discussion: The Hurt Locker. We also hammer away at Monty Python Fluxx and other recently-played games, discuss weddings in India and in local theatre, and the general state of things. And nobody was h…

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Episode 7: Weekly Pulls 6:31

14+ y ago6:31

6:31

Squideye and The Bitter Guy talk about the comics that came out this week. An experiment in form and format. What do you think?

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Episode 6: Space and Time 47:56

14+ y ago47:56

47:56

Space and Time - BSG, Space Hulk, The Plan, and Remembrance Day.-----Wow did this take a while to upload.Show notes to follow.Bottom line is we played some games -- Space Hulk and the BSG Boardgame, saw Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, and realized that it's been one year since we met on a cold Remembrance day, rebooted iPhones by the Queen's Park c…

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Episode 5: Music of the Spheres 50:26

14+ y ago50:26

50:26

Music of the Spheres (51 minutes) - Even longer, but we're making up for lost time - and episode! "Scenes from a Food Court" is recapped, and then we LAUNCH... into Nerd Rock and Space Opera. The connective tissue is provided by Kirby Krackle (http://www.kirbykracklemusic.com) and their song "Ring Capacity". We're pretty sure nobody was hurt.Show N…

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Episode 4: Neighbours and Numbers 47:59

14+ y ago47:59

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Neighbours and Numbers (48 minutes) - This is our longest podcast yet! We didn't have MGK to restrain us this time. Original intention was to review District 9 and Escalation, on a "responsible neighbour" theme. Of course things went wildly out of hand, once we included other media with numerals in the title. We blame the tornado! Fortunately, nobo…

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Episode 3: Mighty Pod King! 45:53

14+ y ago45:53

45:53

I knew this would happen!We recorded this episode a week early, and consequently we remain on our two-week schedule even though we didn't get a chance to record one on our normal schedule. Next episode: "movies it's okay for geeks to cry at". Our Internet-famous friend Chris Bird (explosively-talented author and editor of mightygodking.com) came by…

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Episode 2: From the Earth... to the Moon... of Earth! 31:01

15y ago31:01

31:01

Behold, our diligence! We have detailed show notes this time, though they may come out a bit garbled. Still, we are hewing to our iron-clad 2-week schedule, we have something of a theme for this episode, and nobody was hurt. 0:45 Thanks, Listeners 2:00 The Onion: Our Dumb World (2 minutes) 3:50 EcoFluxx (2 minutes) 5:50 Race for the Galaxy: Rebels …

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Episode 1: So You Think You Can Podcast 29:30

15y ago29:30

29:30

Episode 1: So you think you can podcast.We're honestly not sure yet.Herein, we introduce ourselves. We discuss The War of 1812 (as rendered by Columbia Games). We "review" the RiffTrax for 1982's epic "TRON", and we talk a bit about The Bitter Guy's initiation into Star Wars Miniatures.The most important thing, is that nobody was hurt.…

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