Best Lifelike Podcasts (2024)

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Beyond Synth - 398 - Makeup And Vanity Set Returns 2:05:28

40m ago2:05:28

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Today on the best synth wave chat show there is, Matt a.k.a. Makeup and Vanity Set returns after not being on the show for 6 years! And there’s a lot to catch up on. Matt talks about his collaboration with Sferro on Wavefinder, scoring true crime podcasts and making music for the Batman The Animated Series Bluray release. Andy and Matt both have ni…

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S11E12 – Finnish Your Breathing With Ace Buchannon 2:01:25

7d ago2:01:25

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Dennis and Jules chat with Ace Buchannon about his music, his ongoing battle with breast cancer, and the importance of breathing.By The State of Synth

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Beyond Synth - 397 - Mike and Andys Radio Fiasco! 1:34:50

4d ago1:34:50

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Today Mike and Andy continue their look at the movies of 2024…sort of. Mike gives his thoughts on Godzilla x Kong x Ghostbusters New Frozen Empire and Andy complains about the new The Crow movie which looks stupid. But most importantly, they play awesome music from the Retro Power Chart!If you like what you’re hearing you can support Beyond Synth o…

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S11E11 – RESPECT THE SPECTRE 1:57:19

14d ago1:57:19

1:57:19

NEURON SPECTRE BRINGS THE BIG LETTERS AND HEAVY SOUNDS TO THE SHOW.By The State of Synth

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Beyond Synth - 396 - Minute Taker 1:21:58

13d ago1:21:58

1:21:58

Today on the best synth wave chat show there is, Andy chats with Ben a.k.a. Minute Taker. Ben talks about his Contemporary Music education, music marketing, and his collaborations with Walter Alienson. Andy finds out what a Minute Taker actually is, what Ben’s writing process is, and what Ben has been watching on Netflix. They also talk about their…

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Ep 41: Shipping Pet Portraits with Tracking and Warranty: VITAL! 7:53

14d ago7:53

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Imagine this: you pour countless hours into a drawing, alongside passion and soul, and in the end, it gets lost, arrives bent, or with other defects. Wouldn't you feel like pulling your hair out because of the frustration and anger? Absolutely! But thankfully, there's a solution – paying a bit more for shipping and opting for a tracking number and …

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Ep 40: Pet Influencers: Worth the Collaboration? 8:27

21d ago8:27

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And I’ve made it to my 40th episode! I know it doesn't sound like a lot but for me it is a huge milestone! Now let's move on to this episode! The biggest question is: Is it worth creating a drawing for a pet influencer for free in exchange for exposure, hoping to receive many commissions as a result of this collaboration? That's what we'll dive int…

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S11E10 – The Sex Knob Episode w/ Popcorn Kid 1:34:51

28d ago1:34:51

1:34:51

Indian synthwave producer Popcorn Kid chats with Dennis and Neon Fawkes, sharing his secrets behind sexy sax, while Jules unveils his latest drinking game. Meanwhile, Dennis focuses on increasing his iron intake. It’s all more fun than a coked-up Barry Manilow!By The State of Synth

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Beyond Synth - 395 - Marko and Andy Power Hour MegaForce Edition 1:43:59

25d ago1:43:59

1:43:59

Today on the Marko and Andy Power Hour these two cobbers just watched Mega Force and spoiler alert… it sucked. We get an update on Andy’s arcade machine build, more retro game emulator talk, and Marko loves Pseudoephedrine. Nothing will ever be the same as Marko is shocked by Andy’s startling Goldeneye revelation! Plus the old man hosts listen to s…

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S11E9 – Pitching Patches w/ Marc Matthews

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Dennis and Jules collaborate with synthwave producer and sound engineer Marc Matthews to create the perfect patch library composed solely of mouth sounds.By The State of Synth

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Ep 39: Tips for Creating Lifelike Eyes in Pet Portraits 6:56

1M ago6:56

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Do you know how they say 'The eyes are the windows to the soul'? Well, that applies to our furry friends too! But, how do we bring those eyes to life in our commissions? That's what we'll dive into in this episode! Get in touch! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragospepina_art/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragospepina Youtube: https://w…

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S11E8 – Hanging Out in the Save Room w/ Phaserland and Nagrom

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Dennis and Neon Fawkes dive into a discussion with synthwave artists Phaserland and Nagrom, delving into topics such as their music, inspirations, favorite horror movies, video games, and the debate over whether it’s acceptable to alter the original Coke recipe.By The State of Synth

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Beyond Synth - 394 - Droid Bishop 1:23:47

1M ago1:23:47

1:23:47

Today on the best synth wave chat show there is, Droid Bishop returns to to let Andy know what he’s been up. They chat about being a new dad, social media algorithms, and Jame’s other music project YACHTS ON FIRE! James and Andy reminisce about the past 10 years, new video games, and the joys of Air Fryers.If you like what you’re hearing you can su…

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Ep 38: I just got a commission on the largest paper sheet yet! 6:28

1M ago6:28

6:28

I've got some great news about my pet portrait business! I just landed the biggest order yet. Super pumped to dive in, but have to admit, feeling a tad nervous too since it's something new, never tackled such a large format before. Here's the kicker: Yesterday, I decided to shake things up and tweak my website prices. I thought, why not offer large…

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S11E7 – Talkin’ Twin Floyds w/ Full Eclipse 1:51:01

1M ago1:51:01

1:51:01

Dennis and Jules chat with Toronto artist Full Eclipse about Twin Peaks, Pink Floyd, and, get ready, full eclipses! Grab your pinholed glasses and listen in!By The State of Synth

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S11E6 – Lost Nights: Chronicles of the Universal Traveler 2:03:39

2M ago2:03:39

2:03:39

Dennis and Neon Fawkes chat with Lost Nights’ about latest choose-your-own-adventure, “Noah’s Ghost,” and his inspirations behind his music.By The State of Synth

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Beyond Synth - 393 - Mike and Andy's Radio Fiasco 1:22:39

2M ago1:22:39

1:22:39

Today, Mike introduces Andy to the Retro Power Chart! Mike's groundbreaking data-driven music playlist represents a paradigm shift in synth wave music presentation. Leveraging cutting-edge algorithms and AI-driven analytics, this dynamic playlist uses real-time data to accurately assess the contemporary musical synth zeitgeist. Andy and Mike also t…

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S11E5 – The Torontonian Takeover Show feat. Nightflyer 1:54:37

2M ago1:54:37

1:54:37

Dennis and Jules have a cozy chat with Toronto producer Nightflyer. They chat about chillsynth, Tim Hortons, and where to find the last remaining McRibs in Canada. Tune in, eh!By The State of Synth

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S11E4 – Cooking With Edictum

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Dennis G and Neon Fawkes have a fun chat with Austrian producer Edictum about his music, his numerous collaborations, and his favorite cooking recipes.By The State of Synth

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Beyond Synth - 392 - Elevate The Sky 1:41:03

2M ago1:41:03

1:41:03

Today, Andy chats with Elevate The Sky on the best synth wave chat show there is! Scott tells Andy about his storied retail career and the time he accidentally broke his Oculus. They talk about Scott’s approach to making music, overused songs in movies, and VR Games. Andy and Scott also invent some new sayings and proverbs that you’re all welcome t…

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S11E3 – Getting Touched w/ Demon and LIFELIKE 1:18:30

2M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Dennis G, Neon Fawkes, and special guest host Yota chat with French touch pioneers LIFELIKE and Demon and play some of their favorite French touch tracks.By The State of Synth

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Beyond Synth - 391 - The Marko and Andy Power Hour 1:38:13

3M ago1:38:13

1:38:13

Today on the Marko and Andy Power Hour the boys catch-up after the holidays. Andy tells Marko about the arcade he is building and Marko finally bought Baldurs Gate 3. They chat about childhood gaming memories, video game emulation, CRT monitors, game prices, and why Goldeneye is the best. Andy rants about modern FPS games and Marko thinks games pea…

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S11E2 – Future Robo Cop 1:42:58

3M ago1:42:58

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This episode, OG synthwave producer Futurecop! joins us as special guest. We get the lowdown on his experiences early in the scene and get to premiere a brand new track from him. Neon Fawkes eventually turns into a robot.By The State of Synth

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Beyond Synth - 390 - LIFELIKE 2:22:49

3M ago2:22:49

2:22:49

Today on the best synthwave chat show there is, Andy chats with electronic music veteran LIFELIKE. Laurent talks about his early musician days, making house music, playing in bands, and discovering computer music production. They discuss making music in the early 2000s vs. now, and the effects of getting rid of physical media on the music business.…

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S11E1 – You Bring the Vegemite I’ll Bring the Gabagool w/ Night.Wav 2:08:08

3M ago2:08:08

2:08:08

In this episode, the crew of Night.Wav joins Dennis and Neon Fawkes to talk about the incredible experiences they create in cities all over the USA. They also drop banger tracks from their compilation album, aptly named, A Darksynth Compilation.By The State of Synth

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Beyond Synth - 389 - Andy's Playlist Warehouse 07 with Kyle, Akio, and Rama 2:26:34

4M ago2:26:34

2:26:34

In the final installment of Andy’s Playlist Warehouse, and the final episode of Season 11, Andy chats with more awesome Beyond Synth patrons and listens to more cool music! Andy catches up with Warrant Officer Kyle in Kosovo and they chat about Non compliant weaponized actors, Kyle’s recent marriage, long work days, and crazy mansions in Kosovo tha…

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Beyond Synth - 388 - Andy's Playlist Warehouse 06 with Joshua, David Evans, and Greg 2:02:00

4M ago2:02:00

2:02:00

In the last episode of 2023, Andy continues playing cool music from his playlist warehouse while chatting with awesome listeners and patrons of the show! Andy catches up with Joshua Winter and learns about wrestling, one-shot RPGs, fractured ribs, and Jeff Jarrett. Then, Andy gets a call from David Evans, the Irishman in Cambridge, andy they talk a…

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S10 – Season Finale 3:11:02

4M ago3:11:02

3:11:02

Dennis G, Neon Fawkes and special guest hosts Von Kaiser chat with Elon Dust and VHS Celebs. Thanks for listening. See you in 2024!By The State of Synth

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Ep 36: How to get over the ugly stage of a pet portrait 5:12

4M ago5:12

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Get in touch! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragospepina_art/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DragosPepinaArt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragospepina Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DragosPepinaArtBy Dragos Pepina

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Beyond Synth - 387 - Andy's Playlist Warehouse 05 with Tyber83, Skye Wolff, and Binkley 2:21:17

4M ago2:21:17

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Andy is playing all the awesome music he’s collected over the year and chatting with awesome Beyond Synth listeners and Patrons in the fifth installment of Andy’s Playlist Warehouse! Andy chat’s with Tyber 83 about game streaming on twitch, Mario RPG, huskies, litter boxes and everyone’s favourite topic: Star Wars! Then Andy is joined by Skye Wolff…

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Ep 37: Being authentic on social media is the key to being a successful artist 9:57

4M ago9:57

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Get in touch! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragospepina_art/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DragosPepinaArt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragospepina Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DragosPepinaArtBy Dragos Pepina

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Beyond Synth - 386 - Andy's Playlist Warehouse 04 with Tron Javolta, Timo and Ethan 2:08:47

4M ago2:08:47

2:08:47

As we near the end of Season 11 of Beyond Synth, Andy still has lots of awesome music to play and cool people to chat with! Today on the show, Andy chats with Tron Javolta about parenting 4 boys, dens, Black Friday Tramplings and wedding playlists. Then Andy is joined by Timo who is beginning his journey into scoring video games. They talk about Co…

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S10E12 – The Fundamentals of Tiger Balm 1:53:03

4M ago1:53:03

1:53:03

Get ready to Nightride and chill as Dennis and Neon Fawkes chat with Brooklyn-based producer Brothertiger, known for his ‘retro-leaning’ nature-inspired sound. Brothertiger discusses everything from his self-titled release to his live stream, as well as his Tears For Fears cover album.By The State of Synth

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Ep 35: Q&A - What advice would you give to aspiring pet portrait artists? 14:50

4M ago14:50

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Get in touch! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragospepina_art/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DragosPepinaArt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragospepina Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DragosPepinaArtBy Dragos Pepina

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Beyond Synth - 385 - Andy's Playlist Warehouse 03 with Cenotaff Knight Of Ducks and Joe Ozone 1:59:42

5M ago1:59:42

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Andy’s Playlist Warehouse continues on Beyond Synth where Andy plays awesome music he wants you to hear while chatting with awesome Beyond Synth patrons! Andy chats with Wes a.k.a. Cenotaff all the way from Wales to talk about delivering groceries, European chocolate, True Crime and fried chicken. Then we travel to the United States to chat with Ju…

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Ep 34: I gave up physiotherapy to be a pet portrait artist 12:31

5M ago12:31

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Get in touch! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragospepina_art/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DragosPepinaArt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragospepina Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DragosPepinaArtBy Dragos Pepina

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S10E11 – Puns and Palm Trees w/ Brad A. Kinnan 1:57:36

5M ago1:57:36

1:57:36

Dennis and Jules chat with award-winning director, photographer, and producer Brad A. Kinnan (like seriously, what does he not do?). They discuss his numerous contributions to the scene, such as the infamous Ollie Wride ‘The Driver’ video, and his work with NewRetroWave. Words get said, and puns get had. Come join us for this magical […]…

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Beyond Synth - 384 - Andy's Playlist Warehouse 02 with Mike Mendoza, Jimmy and Ken Giroux 1:59:30

5M ago1:59:30

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Today on the best synthwave chat show there is, we continue the trip into Andy’s Playlist Warehouse where Andy plays lots of awesome music, continues his chat with Mike Mendoza and talks to Beyond Synth patrons Jimmy and Ken! Jimmy is buying lots of LEGO sets as part of his retail therapy, Ken enjoys cycle accurate game emulation, and Mike needs to…

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S10E10 – Elevate the McRib 2:00:37

5M ago2:00:37

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Dennis and Jules are joined by LA based synthwave artist Elevate the Sky. This episode is not affiliated with or sponsored by the delectable McRib sandwich, which has made its return for a limited time.By The State of Synth

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Ep 33: How to start your own pet portrait business 22:48

5M ago22:48

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Get in touch! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragospepina_art/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DragosPepinaArt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragospepina Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DragosPepinaArtBy Dragos Pepina

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Beyond Synth - 383 - Playlist Warehouse 01 with Mike Mendoza 1:59:01

5M ago1:59:01

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As we wind down this season of the best synthwave chat show there is, Andy is joined by old friend Mike Mendoza a.k.a Modern Knight/formerly Who-Ha/Retro Promenade! These 2 goofs kick off Andy’s Playlist Warehouse, where Andy plays all the music he didn’t get around to playing on the show this year. They chat about the Publisher’s Clearinghouse, ha…

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Beyond Synth - 382 - Catching Up With Color Theory / Power Rob 1:34:56

5M ago1:34:56

1:34:56

Today on the best synthwave chat show there is, Andy catches up with Color Theory about his latest album Underneath These Dying Stars. Brian talks about Model UN, being a medical experiment as a kid, music production, anime music videos, and his excitement for his new toy the Elektron Syntakt! Also today, Andy has a quick chat with Power Rob to pla…

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S10E9 – Just the Helmet w/ PYLOT 2:03:58

5M ago2:03:58

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Dennis and Jules chat with PYLOT about his latest NewRetroWave album, AXIOM. They also discuss his collaborations, including his most recent collaboration with The Midnight’s Tylor Lyle. Additionally, they drop premieres from Power Rob feat. MN1984 and Nightmares and Neon. No pants required.By The State of Synth

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Beyond Synth - 381 - Catching Up With Yota 1:36:55

5M ago1:36:55

1:36:55

Today on the best synthwave chat show there is, Andy catches up with Yota to talk about her latest album Room 412. They also talk about movies, pretentious art and cinema, and Swedish porn? Yota explains the meaning of the album and discusses her producer collaborators: Lifelike, Douze, Stéphane Lozac'h Brandon Duhon, Tommy '86, Olivier Visconti, &…

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Ep 32: How I Found My Calling As A Pet Portrait Artist 🧑‍🎨 8:32

5M ago8:32

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In this episode, I will share with you how I became a pet portrait artist and found my calling and share my story with you. Being a pet portrait artist was not always my plan, but 6 years ago it just happened when I drew my cat for the first time, and since then, I knew I wanted to become a pet portrait artist and that was how I found out I love it…

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Beyond Synth - 380 - Michael Weber 1:51:09

6M ago1:51:09

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Today Andy chats with business-wave artist and sushi chef Michael Weber! Michael talks about how he discovered synthwave, going to culinary school, and that time he had an MMA match. Andy has lots of questions about cooking and then he and Michael nerd out about Zelda Ocarina of Time. If you like what you're hearing, you can support Beyond Synth on…

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S10E8 – In Search of w/ The Secret Chord 1:35:36

6M ago1:35:36

1:35:36

Dennis and Neon Fawkes chat with NewRetroWave artist The Secret Chord about his music, space travel, and whether or not there is life out there. The truth is out there!By The State of Synth

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S10E7 – Cowboy Karaoke w/ Starletta

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Calling all neon cowboys! On this episode, Starletta joins Kaarin and Dennis G to chat about his new album, the Nashville scene, and why none of us are sponsored by Neon Cowboys (yet).By The State of Synth

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S10E6 – Going Green w/ Mark Cooper 2:01:14

6M ago2:01:14

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In this episode, Dennis and a slightly inebriated Jules catch up with Mark Cooper, and get updates on his latest adventures (and it turns out there are quite a lot of them!). They discuss topics ranging from Power Rangers and Transformers to video game controllers. Then, Dennis forgets how to use words. You know, just […]…

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Beyond Synth - 379 - Halloween Power Hour 2:25:23

6M ago2:25:23

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On this very spooky Halloween edition of the Marko and Andy Power Hour, the terrifying duo discuss the horror/comedy Dead Heat and have an awesome playlist of darksynth tracks. Andy got an Anbernic RG35XX and is VERY excited about his new Air Fryer. There’s a ball school update, Marko had a birthday and watched Terrifier 2, and Andy skimmed through…

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