Best Kelly Grayson Podcasts (2024)

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EMS in National Parks | with Kevin Grange 55:01

3d ago55:01

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🚑🎙️In this week’s interview, I’m joined by Kevin Grange, a firefighter, paramedic, and engineer. He is the author of paramedic essentials like Lights and Sirens and, my personal favorite, Wild Rescues. Kevin also works in national parks like Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Yosemite! So, he shares his tips, tricks, and stories about working in national…

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What’s Wrong With The French (With Jacob Geller) 1:58:31

3d ago1:58:31

1:58:31

This week, Nathan and Gita are joined by games and culture video essayist Jacob Geller ahead of his 24-hour stream to raise money for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. We discuss video game criticism in the age of drive-by culture wars on social media and conclude that – despite how bleak things might seem – there’s still a hunger for truly sub…

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Groundbreaking demo of 6 GHz Wi-Fi® showcases the future of medical training with Gaurav Jain of Wi-Fi Alliance 12:46

6d ago12:46

12:46

In this episode, we’re joined by Gaurav Jain, Senior Director of Engineering at Wi-Fi Alliance, to discuss the recent demonstration of 6 GHz Wi-Fi at Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok. The demo, part of a months-long pilot program, showcased how Wi-Fi in 6 GHz transforms healthcare to enhance medical training through AR/VR applications and dense depl…

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What to Carry on a Shift 21:58

12d ago21:58

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Today, I thought I would post a quick episode about what I carry on my shifts, what I find helpful in the field and some expensive stuff I've lost. What gear is an absolute must for you to bring on shift? Produced by Master Your MedicsBy Alexis Hardwick

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Grand Theft Audible Sigh (With Tom Walker) 1:39:32

11d ago1:39:32

1:39:32

This week, Nathan, Chris, and Luke are joined by comedian and streamer Tom Walker to discuss the latter’s self-made nightmare: an ongoing Grand Theft Auto IV playthrough in which traffic speed is cranked up to max. We talk about how livestreaming comedy differs from traditional forms of comedy like standup and how Twitch chat facilitates a unique s…

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The Back To School Week Special (With Emanuel Maiberg) 1:50:23

18d ago1:50:23

1:50:23

This week, Nathan, Gita, and Riley are joined by Emanuel Maiberg of 404 Media – another fantastic worker-owned website – for a special episode tied in with the Back To School theme week we’ve been running on the site, which focuses on changes, nostalgia, and learning new things. First, we talk to Emanuel about 404’s first year of existence and all …

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with: Brady Doucet 44:46

24d ago44:46

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🚑🎙️ My friend, paramedic, and field training officer, Brady Doucet, joins the show today! This week, we reflect on some of his most memorable shifts, when you get sick while being dispatched 🤢🤮 and a few other funny stories. Brady also shares some excellent advice for new medics about finding your community.…

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The enduring legacy of 9/11 on public safety practices 38:54

25d ago38:54

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This episode of the Inside EMS Podcast is sponsored by Verizon Frontline, the advanced network and technology for first responders. To learn more, visit verizon.com/frontline. The 2024 anniversary of 9/11 marks 23 years since the tragic events that forever altered the course of history and the landscape of public safety. As we move further from tha…

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Concord’s Bad Fur Day 1:33:55

25d ago1:33:55

1:33:55

This week, Nathan, Chris, and Riley marvel at the speed with which Sony pulled the plug on its latest live service offering, Concord, a game so focused-grouped for everyone that it ended up being for no one. Are live service games as a whole doomed? Probably not. But the way triple-A publishers approach them – toiling away for years and then releas…

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Changing the game: delivering the first-ever esports event over Wi-Fi® with Gino Dion of Nokia 16:49

26d ago16:49

16:49

In today's episode, we welcome Gino Dion, Director of Innovation Solutions at Nokia, to talk about how Wi-Fi 6E brings esports to life. Gino gives us the inside track on the recent Nokia Apex Legends invitational tournament, the first-ever esports event held over Wi-Fi instead of ethernet-based connectivity. Deterministic performance is crucial in …

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[To The Tune Of “Vindicated” By Dashboard Confessional] Defenestrated 1:11:27

1M ago1:11:27

1:11:27

This week, Nathan, Gita, and Luke discuss the first big game of the “fall” video game season: Star Wars Outlaws. Despite an enormous budget and a four-year development cycle, reviewers were given just a week to play the gargantuan game before embargo. Not ideal! We discuss how that impacts the way reviewers play and perceive games. Then we move on …

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Clinical dive: Should you consider naloxone during OHCA response? 18:16

1M ago18:16

18:16

This week on Inside EMS, our cohosts discuss a recent study out of UC Davis Health that highlights the benefits of using naloxone in opioid-associated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest response. Chris and Kelly discuss the results and debate how this knowledge could impact OHCA protocols. Top quotes “If you look at the … survival of hospital discharge…

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Did You Myth Me (With Makena Kelly) 1:49:05

1M ago1:49:05

1:49:05

This week, Nathan and Chris are joined by Wired’s Makena Kelly to discuss content creators at the Democratic National Convention. Was it a savvy move on Democrats’ part to give them press access? Did they do a better job of shining light on protesters and their causes than traditional press? And what was the deal with all the rumblings of conflict …

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6 GHz Wi-Fi® is revolutionizing patient care with Matt Pekarske of GE HealthCare 15:11

1M ago15:11

15:11

In today’s episode, we welcome Matt Pekarske, Principal of Connectivity and Service Integration Technologies at GE HealthCare, to the show to explore 6 GHz Wi-Fi's impact on healthcare. Matt tells us how the additional spectrum of 6 GHz Wi-Fi enhances healthcare settings by improving clinical workflows and ensuring reliable connectivity for critica…

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with: RJ Morrison 1:41:37

1M ago1:41:37

1:41:37

In my latest episode, RJ Morrison from Traumasoft joins me for a chat! We talk about the Code Green campaign, a mental health advocacy and education organization paperwork, what happens when a report is sent back, pay, billing, Medicare law versus insurance capacity, and how it all relates to our job responsibilities! It was great having RJ on. Lis…

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Deadlock On Arrival 1:56:04

2M ago1:56:04

1:56:04

This week, Nathan, Chris, and Riley examine the aftermath (lol) of the drama surrounding Deadlock, Valve’s new hero shooter that hasn’t been officially announced yet, and one brave (read: normal) reporter’s decision to, well, report on it. Why, in an industry where regularly unreliable leakers amass hundreds of thousands of followers, did so many p…

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Response time addiction: Is EMS under an urgency illusion? 18:40

2M ago18:40

18:40

This week on the Inside EMS podcast, our hosts delve into a heated discussion on the topic of time requirements and response times in EMS – are they necessary or a nuisance? Listen and watch as Kelly Grayson and Chris Cebollero go back and forth on the history, the reliance and the continued use of response times as a standard metric in EMS. Top qu…

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Navigating international healthcare and a $60K+ flight home 27:30

2M ago27:30

27:30

In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, host Chris Cebollero walks cohost Kelly Grayson through his recent emergency trip to Italy after his sister experienced a major medical crisis while on vacation in the country. He talks through his shock at certain protocols that would never be found in the U.S., leading to a discussion about necessary car…

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RIP Game Informer 1:59:48

2M ago1:59:48

1:59:48

This week, Nathan, Gita, and Riley gather to reflect on the legacy of Game Informer, a magazine whose 33-year run unexpectedly came to an end late last week when GameStop unceremoniously laid off its entire staff and took down its website’s archive. Then we discuss the parasocial pivots of both the Trump and Harris campaigns, with the former appear…

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Wi-Fi® is revolutionizing automotive connectivity with Walter Bronzi of BMW 12:37

2M ago12:37

12:37

In today's episode, we're joined by Walter Bronzi, Technical Product Lead for Connectivity Platforms and Wireless In-car Services at BMW. Walter shares how the surge in customer demand for in-car connectivity has made Wi-Fi a crucial component to automotive use cases. We talk about how Wi-Fi compliments other in-car features that utilize 5G and Blu…

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You Don’t Need That Many Cars, Man 1:32:57

2M ago1:32:57

1:32:57

This week, Luke, Riley, and Chris talk news, sports, sports games, non-sports games, and geography. We start by discussing Wednesday’s layoffs at Destiny developer Bungie, which saw 220 people lose their jobs and other people and teams shuffled into parent company Sony. But throughout all this upheaval, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has managed to hang o…

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Toxicology Chat | with Ryan Feldman 1:14:54

2M ago1:14:54

1:14:54

🚑 🎙️ It’s time for another episode! This week, Toxicologist and Emergency Medical Pharmacist Ryan Feldman, host of The Poison Lab podcast, joins me to chat about pharmacology, overdoses, poison control AND opioid overdose through absorption. You can listen on your favourite podcast app! #paramedicstudent #emtstudent #emtschool #emt #emtlife #parame…

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Hot Labor Summer: Video Games Edition 1:38:43

2M ago1:38:43

1:38:43

This week, Nathan, Riley, and Chris tackle a very eventful week, beginning with news that broke mere minutes before we started recording: video game voice actors and mocap performers are going on strike. Major companies – including EA, Epic, and Activision – aren’t guaranteeing them necessary AI-related protections, so they’re taking to the picket …

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with: Amanda Hall (Part 2) 1:17:27

2M ago1:17:27

1:17:27

🚑 🎙️ Amanda Hall and I finished our chat by talking about dealing with and treating difficult patients, asserting ourselves, and speaking up in the workplace. We also gave a lil’ advice about good test prep and studying.By Alexis Hardwick

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You’ll Kick Yourself If You Miss This One 1:30:30

2M ago1:30:30

1:30:30

Nathan, Luke, and Chris gather to discuss a week that feels like it’s lasted ten years, largely due to an assassination attempt against Donald Trump, the aftershocks of which have rattled every corner of the internet, including the world of video games. Almost immediately after it all went down, players of games like Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft…

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‘Everybody is doing weed’: Should EMS providers have the option if legal? 22:54

2M ago22:54

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“Marijuana use is becoming part of a societal norm.” Our cohosts tackle one of the more contentious topics in the industry, as Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate the logistics and implications of allowing EMS providers to consume marijuana in their off-duty time. The use of federal money by most agencies in the country makes this a difficult …

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with: Amanda Hall (Part 1) 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

🚑🎙️ Today on the podcast, I reminisce with my former instructor and friend, nurse PLUS flight paramedic Amanda Hall, about my crebs cycle presentation, the weirdest thing that she has seen on a call (you will not be prepared for this story), why getting out of our comfort zone helps us grow, and a whole bunch more about our attitudes as providers i…

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Wi-Fi® unlocks generative AI with James Chen of MediaTek 20:33

2M ago20:33

20:33

In today's episode, we welcome James Chen, VP of Product and Technology at MediaTek, back to the podcast to talk about all things AI. We discuss the difference between traditional AI and generative AI, and learn more about Wi-Fi's pivotal role in both technologies. James shares his insights on the emerging generative AI landscape and how it support…

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Motivating the unmotivated: How to empower your EMS workforce 29:42

3M ago29:42

29:42

“You need to set the standard; the standard starts and ends with you.” On this week’s episode of Inside EMS, our cohosts discuss how industry leaders can motivate frontline personnel to become the best clinical version of themselves. Chris and Kelly also preview their upcoming presentations at the Star Life Rural EMS conference, touching on topics …

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Rotten To The Xbox Game Pass Core 1:49:55

3M ago1:49:55

1:49:55

This week, Nathan, Luke, and Riley reconvene after a holiday weekend to discuss everybody’s favorite, inescapably pervasive topic: enshittification, defined by writer Cory Doctorow as the process by which "the services that matter to us, that we rely on, are turning into giant piles of shit.” This week alone, it happened to both Xbox’s Game Pass se…

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Degree versus Certification | with Aaron from Pragmatic Paramedics 1:33:15

3M ago1:33:15

1:33:15

🚑🎙️ In this week’s podcast, Aaron from Pragmatic Paramedics and I focus on having EMS professionals with degrees in the profession versus obtaining a certification. We also break down the argument that EMS providers benefit from having a degree and how higher education and a degree can help providers outside of EMS.…

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Ain’t No Party Like A LAN Party Because LAN Parties Don’t Happen Anymore (With Merritt K) 1:04:31

3M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

This week, everybody’s on break because of the Fourth of July, but we don’t intend on leaving you high and dry. A couple months ago, we hosted our first live event at Wonderville in Brooklyn alongside Merritt K, author of “LAN Party: Inside the Multiplayer Revolution.” We spent our time on stage discussing the golden age of LAN parties and why they…

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And He’s Not Even A Real Doctor (With Ash Parrish) 1:33:36

3M ago1:33:36

1:33:36

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Riley are joined by Ash Parrish of The Verge to discuss the reason behind Dr Disrespect’s Twitch ban and how it finally came to light after all these years. We answer one of the major questions the recent torrent of information has produced: Why did it take journalists – some of whom had known the reason for years…

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Nancy Magee: ‘Volunteerism is at the core of every civil society’ 25:43

3M ago25:43

25:43

“All of EMS is volunteerism.” This week, host Chris Cebollero is joined by industry advocate and EMS1 columnist Nancy Magee to discuss the current state of volunteerism in the profession. The conversation explores how leaders can balance the demands placed on volunteers with proper recognition, support and understanding, while also being responsive…

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‘Ask your doctor if Ozempic is right for you’: EMS and semiglutides 24:21

3M ago24:21

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This week, our Inside EMS cohosts discuss the rise in popularity of semiglutide drugs – like Ozempic – used for weight loss. Chris and Kelly discuss what providers should know about the use of these drugs, for their personal use and how complications may present in patients. Top quotes "If you're using semiglutide drugs purely as your only means of…

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Link’s Awokening (With John Warren) 1:39:45

3M ago1:39:45

1:39:45

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Riley are joined by John Warren, formerly of Fanbyte and now of the just-launched VGBees. First we discuss John’s new reader and listener-supported website, which aims to provide a home to good writing about video games. The more the merrier, we say. Then we hop on the endless merry-go-round that is the question o…

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The Road of a Medic: with Kelly Grayson 1:24:31

4M ago1:24:31

1:24:31

Today, I get to dive deep into stories with Kelly Grayson, author of A Paramedic's Story: Life, Death, and Everything in Between and Perspectives Volume 1 and 2. Kelly not only shares his journey to discover his love and talent for writing but also some of his darkest moments as a medic and in his personal life and how he has overcome those situati…

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Summer Game Feast Or Famine 1:50:36

4M ago1:50:36

1:50:36

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Luke are joined by some guy they know named Ethan Gach to discuss the aftermath (lol) of Summer Game Fest. Ethan was on the ground at the show in LA, so he fields questions about the Geoff Keighley-powered husk that E3 left behind. We ultimately arrive at the same question people do after every single one of these…

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‘From oxygen to ketamine’: Why dosing matters, regardless of drug type 25:03

4M ago25:03

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“We've got to be on top of our game when it comes to clinical dosing of medications, from oxygen to ketamine.” This week, Inside EMS cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson dive into an article by Joshua Davies on the use of chemical restraints in the field. They discuss the pros and cons of different medications, including a lively discussion on…

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Career progression: ‘A good paramedic should outgrow their protocols’ 27:49

4M ago27:49

27:49

“If you're the smartest one in the room, you're in the wrong room.” Education is the word of the day on this episode of Inside EMS, as cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson dissect the impact of higher learning on providers’ career longevity and advancement. Plus we dig into all this: Starter EMS agencies. “Some agencies might just have to be t…

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Keigh-3: Day 0 1:42:52

4M ago1:42:52

1:42:52

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley gather on the eve of Summer Game Fest – aka Keigh-3 – to discuss pre-show announcements and an investigation into the show itself. Turns out, it costs $250,000 to buy one minute of trailer time during Geoff Keighley’s summer advertisement extravaganza. And that’s just the beginning, with pricing tier…

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Countdown To Keigh-3 1:42:44

4M ago1:42:44

1:42:44

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley huddle together after another week surviving the slow-mo media apocalypse, this time with (even) more AI. First we discuss Vox Media and The Atlantic’s mystifying decisions to feed their journalists’ work into OpenAI’s woodchipper, shredding years of credibility and goodwill in exchange for a quick b…

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‘Where is your strength as an EMS provider?’ 28:12

4M ago28:12

28:12

“Even after all these years of being in EMS, I still want to learn.” Flying solo this week, Chris Cebollero takes a note from EMS1 columnist Tim Nowak, walking listeners through his “11 keys to success for the rookie EMT.” Though directed at new EMTs, Cebollero makes the point that Nowak’s list of advice is really poignant for anyone at any point i…

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Pokémon Marx To The Polls (With Janus Rose) 2:06:32

4M ago2:06:32

2:06:32

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Gita are joined by Janus Rose, author of Aftermath’s first-ever freelance piece (made possible by subscribers like you!). She tells us about what inspired her to write her piece, which focuses on parallels between Final Fantasy VII and real-world resistance movements in the face of imperialism. Then we discuss IGN…

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with: Eric Bauer at EMS World 15:53

4M ago15:53

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🚑 🎙️ I'm VERY excited to share my interview with Eric Bauer from FlightBridgeEd finally!!! I've been a big fan of their podcast for a long time, so it was such a cool opportunity to interview Eric. We delve into his transition from ruffin’ it on the ground to being a flight medic, staying curious and learning in our ever-changing work environment a…

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EMT partners: ‘The people that really make it happen’ on calls 24:53

5M ago24:53

24:53

“When your communication is intuitive … that’s what makes EMS an art for me.” This week, our cohosts discuss what makes a good EMT partner and a supportive paramedic mentor. The discussion was inspired by EMT-B Clay Gilman’s recent EMS1 poem submission, “To my medic, from your EMT.” The conversation also touches on: The use of BLS intercepts in pla…

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Yasuke, Queen 1:33:31

5M ago1:33:31

1:33:31

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley discuss the new Assassin’s Creed, Shadows, which is set in feudal Japan and stars two main characters: a ninja and a samurai. It looks more interesting than the past few games in the series, if nothing else! Of course, since the ninja is a woman and the samurai is black, a certain subset of gamers ar…

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Wi-Fi® is a key enabler of XR's success with Shaila Bansal of Qualcomm 13:38

5M ago13:38

13:38

In today's episode, we're joined by Shaila Bansal, Product Manager at Qualcomm, to talk all about how Wi-Fi serves the evolving XR landscape. Shaila tells us how XR boosts productivity in global enterprises, from augmented reality glasses to productivity applications like the infinite desktop. We discuss how VR enables immersive learning in the cla…

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Working as a Medic in the U.S.A. versus Australia | with Peter Eastwick (Part 2) 1:20:17

5M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

🚑 🎙️ Part 2 of my BIG interview with Peter Eastwick!!! Peter and I finish our chat about transitioning from a medic in Australia to the U.S.A., the “cost” to transport versus not, Australian chocolate & the delicacies of food in Louisiana, plus Mental health in EMS.By Alexis Hardwick

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Xbox Unalive 1:31:31

5M ago1:31:31

1:31:31

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Gita take stock of Microsoft’s no-good, very-bad week, in which the increasingly embattled giant shut down four studios, two of them – Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks – beloved by fans. More small games or big franchise hits? Microsoft doesn’t seem to know what it wants. Then we check in on Sony, which i…

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