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FNGC Reviews: Fire Emblem Fates (ft. Jala Prendes) 2:53:59

4d ago2:53:59

2:53:59

This week Nick is joined by Jala - of Jala-chan's Place Podcast - to review what is arguably the most infamous title in the FE franchise: Fire Emblem Fates! This 2016 TTRPG is a fascinating game to dig into and I'm frankly astonished that it exists to this day. From the updated mechanics, the deceptively good(?) map systems to even the mind-bogglin…

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Multiple award winning Nashville session guitarist Rob McNelley on his new singles and more! 24:31

12h ago24:31

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Rob McNelley, the acclaimed Nashville guitarist known for his collaborations with icons like Bob Seger, Dolly Parton, and Luke Combs, has just released his latest single, “The Other Side.” This slow-burning track, built on a growling bass line and featuring McNelley’s signature guitar prowess, is the newest addition to his series of Americana-flavo…

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Revenge of the Retro: Gen V Gaming Part 2 (Directors Cut) (ft. Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover) 1:50:19

2h ago1:50:19

1:50:19

So you thought we were done talking about this era of retro gaming last time huh? WELL GUESS WHAT WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN!! This time around we have an outstanding guest, Chris Coplien, from Retro Hangover Podcast jumping on board with us to discuss his favorite aspects of one of the most iconic console generations - Gen 5 (so iconic it even deserves …

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214: Les jeux d’argent ne sont pas que de simples jeux. 12:08

17d ago12:08

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Gambling is a colossal industry. Those with skin in the game say that it’s ‘just fun’. However, there are also those who say that gambling is addictive as a drug. Let’s discuss ‘les jeux d’argent’ in this lesson.By Plus Publications

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Can we already call GOTY 2024?! 2:22:37

1M ago2:22:37

2:22:37

Hey folks! It's the mid-year check-in time for the Friday Night Gamecast. Last year on the fortuitous day of August 3, 2023, Baldur's Gate 3 released and people were immediately clamoring on social media that it was the game of the year, and it wasn't even close! I wanted to get together with William and see - is there a game out there that already…

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FNGC Reviews: Tales of Kenzera: Zau (ft. CGDannyB) 1:26:26

2M ago1:26:26

1:26:26

It's time to talk about the incredible indie Metroidvania of 2024, Tales of Kenzera: Zau! Does this title have too many colons in it? Who tf knows?! This time around we're joined by ANOTHER brand new cast member to the show, CGDannyB to discuss what makes this title unique and important to the gaming landscape. Make sure you tune in this week so, y…

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213: Les Louisianais se battent pour la survie de leur patrimoine. 10:34

2M ago10:34

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The people of southern Louisiana are very proud of their French heritage and culture. They’re fighting tooth and nail for the survival of French which is struggling against the onslaught of English. In this lesson, let’s discuss some of the things that makes Louisiana different.

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FNGC Reviews: Dragon's Dogma 2 (ft. Matt Storm aka Stormageddon) 2:51:15

2M ago2:51:15

2:51:15

We're jumping back into the review season for the pod, we have a few lined up to be coming at you full force here pretty soon. We're joined this week by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon to discuss and do a full-blown analysis of Dragon's Dogma 2! This action RPG is pretty cool and quite polarizing for any who play it. We had great discussions surroundin…

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212: Aux élections européennes le Président Macron prend une raclée 12:53

2M ago12:53

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Our lesson this time relates to the European elections in which President Macron’s party was subjected to a drubbing while support for parties of the right surged. A snap election, called by President Macron after the election results became known, is a high-risk strategy. Let’s discuss.By Plus Publications

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Summer Showcase Smackdown (ft. Nave of Gaming Together) 2:12:12

3M ago2:12:12

2:12:12

What's up everybody!!! We are cooking this weekend. While you might think we're grilling in the backyard, nah Will and I are behind the mics and the keyboards making absolute magic happen. This week we're joined by Nave to do a roundup on the big 3 summer showcases (PS State of Play, SGF & the incomparable Xbox Summer Showcase)! This week is a litt…

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Weird Al Yankovic’s longtime drummer, cohort, and archivist Bermuda Schwartz on EP12 - S07 of Music Matters Podcast 55:57

2M ago55:57

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Bermuda Schwartz Reflects on Four Decades of Drumming with 'Weird Al' Yankovic and the Power of Online Presence" Bermuda Schwartz, the long-time drummer for "Weird Al" Yankovic, shares his fascinating journey with me from his early days in Chicago to his successful career in Los Angeles. Starting with drum lessons in Phoenix and transitioning from …

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Worst Day 1 Purchases - Fedora Kid vs. Fashion Survivor 1:25:16

3M ago1:25:16

1:25:16

This week we are taking a quick break from reviewing games to not only duke it out amongst ourselves but also enrage our entire fanbase! This episode, we take the opportunity to catch up and dive into the worst games both of us bought day one. We want to hear from you all, were we right on the money with the worst games we got at launch or should w…

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FNGC Reviews: Helldivers 2 (ft. Eric Gess of The Unlockables) 1:36:32

3M ago1:36:32

1:36:32

After an extended break for us, the weekend is finally returned which means you get to enjoy our incredible review of Helldivers II! Helldivers II is the game that ignited social media for the beginning of 2024 and has maintained its prevalence in the gaming space this year. We're joined by our friend and patron, Eric Gess, returning to the show to…

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Joe Bonamassa talks about music, business, inspiration, and more in this new Music Matters Podcast EP11 - S07 22:31

3M ago22:31

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Legendary blues-rock guitarist and vocalist Joe Bonamassa has undeniably left an indelible mark on the music industry. In his recent exclusive interview with the Music Matters podcast, Joe reflects on his journey, highlighting the importance of authenticity and innovation in his illustrious career. With 27 #1 Billboard Blues albums under his belt, …

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ALEX ORTEGA - Melodic Techno Mix 1 1:00:04

3M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Alex Ortega présente Melodic Techno Mix Volume1. Un DJ set qui vous transportera vers de nouveaux horizons. On y retrouve notamment: Anyma, Teho, Miss Monique et Innellea... Enjoyyy!! AlexBy ALEX ORTEGA

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JacQ Becker/Mama B with a new children’s album, and great advice for new artists! ~ EP10 - S07 15:14

4M ago15:14

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In this engaging podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mama B, also known as JacQ Becker, a talented children's music creator, writer, and producer. Mama B recently released her first solo album, "Imagineology," a delightful blend of pop, jazz, and hip hop designed to appeal to both children and parents. Mama B's Background in Music …

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On this episode of Music Matters I chat with Rockie Lynne about his musical journey of Resilience and giving back...EP09-S07 28:30

4M ago28:30

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As a seasoned music bass guitar player with almost 40 years of experience and the host of the Music Matters Podcast, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Rockie Lynne, a talented musician who has overcome adversity to find success in the music industry. In this podcast episode, we'll delve into Lynne's inspiring journey, his new Amazon documentary and …

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Will we Love or Hate GTA6? All Aboard the Hype Train! 1:03:35

4M ago1:03:35

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This week Will and I are discussing what OUR hopes and dreams would be for Grand Theft Auto 6. In our Game Update discussion this week we're continuing our conversation on Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and we start talking about everyone's new brainrot obsession: Stellar Blade! Make sure not to miss this one, lot's of different takes …

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Talking to the Riina Ammesmaki, the voice behind the viral Finnish duo Top 40 Lounge on EP08-S07 of Music Matters Podcast with Darrell Craig Harris 21:52

4M ago21:52

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Riina Ammesmaki, (between Jukka Heikkinen & Darrell Craig Harris) the voice behind the viral Finnish duo Top 40 Lounge In the latest episode of "Music Matters Podcast," Check out Riina Ammesmäki's musical journey! From singing in choirs as a kid to rocking it out at the Rock School with Pop and Jazz in Helsinki, and then moving to study music at th…

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Ep. 51 - Dead Space Remake Review (Will's Version) Final Chapter Prologue ReMIX (ver.1.22474487139) 1:42:49

5M ago1:42:49

1:42:49

I got Will back on to Remake the FNGC Review of the Dead Space Remake (Neil Druckmann is punching the air somewhere this very moment)! We have a ton of fun on this episode and take this opportunity to get deeply into the mechanical weeds of this game to break down what makes it so special and effective as a survival horror game. Plus we get the cha…

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Ep. 50 - PAX East 24 Roundup & Dragon's Dogma 2 Impressions! 1:36:22

5M ago1:36:22

1:36:22

It's the return of the FNGC squad and the boys are back and better than ever! For the debut of Season 3 we're jumping in hot to give our breaking Dragon's Dogma 2 impressions and a full blown review of our experience at Pax East 2024. Helldivers II and Persona 3 hot takes included jump in and don't miss out! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (04:27) - Wh…

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ALEX ORTEGA - Afro House Mix #1 1:00:12

7M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

By ALEX ORTEGA

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Did Ya Hate It? Half-Life 2 Review 1:07:22

8M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

What's up everybody! Long time no podcast :) This episode is going to be very similar to the last one that we put out where Will covered Mario Odyssey! Its straight to the point in covering all things around Half-Life 2. The elements that I (Nick) enjoyed, my critiques and whether it held up for me in 2023. We're also going to provide a beat-by-bea…

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The Rumble - Grammy-nominated band from New Orleans on EP07-S07 of Music Matters Podcast with Darrell Craig Harris 17:12

8M ago17:12

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The Rumble: A New Orleans Experience Like No Other In the latest episode of "Music Matters Podcast," I had the privilege of chatting with two key members of the seven member musical family called "The Rumble", those two band members being, Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr and Aurélien Barnes. The band already has a Grammy-nominated debut album: "Live At T…

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Ep. 49 - Game of the Year 2023 1:31:58

9M ago1:31:58

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Happy early Friday everybody! The Season 2 finale of FNGC is here for your listening pleasure. This was an incredibly fun episode to just have Will and myself in the booth and it's just kick back for a relaxing conversation about the best games of 2023. There's a extra section included here where I interview Will about the show and his thoughts on …

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FNGC Reviews: Spider-Man 2 (ft. itsGoohi) 2:27:02

9M ago2:27:02

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The FINAL FNGC Review for the 2023 season is here folks and let me tell you, what an episode this is. This week we're joined by the incredible, itsGoohi, to discuss at length the merits and weaknesses of Spider-Man 2. Is it a game that left us happy with the franchise and excited for the 3rd entry? Is it something that managed to touch our hearts e…

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FNGC Reviews: The Legend of Zelda - Tears of the Kingdom 3:22:22

10M ago3:22:22

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Happy Thanksgiving and the happiest of Black Fridays to you all! **Spoilers in this episode** This week we're joined by Kolby, Tyler and Jared to discuss the one and only, Tears of the Kingdom. Arguably one of the best Zelda games ever and in the upper echelon of 2023, Zelda has been a constant since it dropped earlier this May. In this show we jum…

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FNGC Reviews: Starfield (ft. Jordan Moore of Complete Xbox) 1:58:54

10M ago1:58:54

1:58:54

Happy Friday Everyone! As we wind down this crazy GOTY season we're starting to put out our full-blown reviews on the outstanding experiences that we've had the chance to play so far this year. I'm joined by Jordan Moore of Complete Xbox to review Starfield! This fantastical, surreal and sometimes frustrating space adventure was really quite the ex…

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Ep. 48 - The Best Silent Protagonists 1:05:44

10M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

This week Will and Nick are being incredibly quiet this week on an incredibly quiet topic...PSYCH we're back and being loud and proud about our favorite silent protagonists in gaming. From traumatized super soldiers coping with the loss of their bunny rabbit, to spacefaring mercenaries who's only friends are the prey she hunts, to goofy lil Hylian …

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FNGC Reviews: Resident Evil 4 (2023) (ft. Adam Bucceri - Half Tone Takes) 2:59:59

10M ago2:59:59

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To wrap up spooky season, we have another FNGC Review for a serious goty contender in 2023: Resident Evil 4! This remake based on the original 2005 sequel from Capcom set the gaming world on fire in March of this year. The visuals, the polish and the dedication to the vision remain best in class and it is our privilege to review it for the show tod…

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211: Les rénovations se paient cher … à moins que l’on ne les fasse soi-même! 13:14

10M ago13:14

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This time, our lesson relates to a DIY job that frightens off a lot people, that is, laying tiles. Let’s start with a dialogue.By Plus Publications

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Ep. 47 - What Makes Horror Games Work? (ft. Nave) 2:00:55

10M ago2:00:55

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Welcome back for another episode continuing October's spooky content train for the Friday Night Gamecast!! This week I'm joined by the one and only Nave from Gaming Together Podcast to look further behind the veil into what makes the horror genre work so will in the Video Game world! Everything from analogous design elements shared in both film and…

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Ep. 46 - Spooktober 2023 1:05:52

11M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Happy spooky season ya nerds! Will and I are back with just us as the dynamic duo to talk about some incredibly scary gaming experiences from this past year. We go a little farther back to dig in less immediate games that give us the spooky vibes. Lots of great discussion on Resident Evil, Dead Space, Callisto Protocol and even more lead us down th…

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Ep. 45 - Exploring our Favorite Game Engines (ft. The Elder Trolls Gaming Podcast) 2:11:45

11M ago2:11:45

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This Friday Nick and Will are back and better than ever! This time we're joined by Nast3, Dandalf and Jono to explore the fascinating realm of game development and shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes: the game engines. From the pixelated landscapes of classic games to the breathtakingly realistic worlds of modern titles, we discuss the engines t…

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FNGC Reviews: Final Fantasy 16 3:01:38

11M ago3:01:38

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This week on the Friday Night Gamecast, join us on a captivating odyssey into the enchanting world of Final Fantasy 16. We are joined by a panel of esteemed guests: Kelvin and Rob from the Game Duo Podcast, Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio, and Eric Gess from The Unlockables podcast. Together, we embark on a quest to delve into every facet of …

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Ep. 44 - Insane Leaks in Gaming History 1:19:54

11M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

This week Nick and Will are back at it again to address some of the biggest leaks that have hit modern gamers in recent history! Nick reveals his deepest darkest secrets being a Jane Austin fan, and William refuses to put anything greater than 7 hrs. into Starfield. Will Tears of the Kingdom ever completed and can Will go full star platinum in Mort…

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FNGC Reviews: Star Wars Jedi Survivor 20:06

12M ago20:06

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Hi everyone! Nick here to present to you a rare audio essay on one of my favorite games of this year. Star Wars fan or not, I think you'll enjoy my thoughts on this incredible entry into the cannon. This may be a bit shorter but I'm curious to know if you all enjoyed this style of content. Let me know and we might be able to craft some for you wond…

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Ep. 43 - Fromsoft vs. Soulslikes (ft. Dave Jackson of Tales from the Backlog) 2:12:17

12M ago2:12:17

2:12:17

Here is a question that has long tugged at the minds of both Will and I: Is there ever going to be a different developer that understands the formula/philosophy Fromsoftware puts into their video games? And will that developer make something that captures the spirit of the Fromsoft catelog and make their own original concept? This time around we're…

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Ep. 42 - Return of the Retro: Gen 5 Gaming & Console Favorites 1:53:48

12M ago1:53:48

1:53:48

Following the armistice reached after the 16-bit invasion from Season 1, Generals Nick and Will of the Friday Night Gamecast brokered a truce among all gaming nations to secure peace, freedom and justice for our new Empire. Little did we know this peace would remain short-lived as the hordes of retro gaming gremlins batter the gates of current day …

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Rising Latina pop star Sasha Prendes speaks with Music Matters - EP06-S07 18:10

1y ago18:10

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Rising Latina pop star Sasha Prendes speaks with Darrell Craig Harris on Music Matters Podcast - EP06-S07 Welcome, folks, to another electrifying episode of Music Matters Podcast. Today, we have a shining newcomer in the Latino-American realm hailing from Kansas, this Cuban vocalist has quickly become a prominent figure, captivating not just the La…

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Ep. 41 - Gamescom vs. TGA: Hopes & Predictions 1:20:17

1y ago1:20:17

1:20:17

Okay okay okay I know what you're thinking, "Nice job on timing the release boys!" Well you know what, how about you just fu---.... Nah I'm just joshing you. I say it at the start of the main topic of the episode but we're treating this like more of a think piece of prospective thoughts on to be announced games or games that Will and I would both r…

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Ep. 40 - Legendary Voices in Gaming, Part 2 1:16:24

1y ago1:16:24

1:16:24

Episode 40 of the Friday Night Gamecast has Nick and Will returning to a legacy show topic as a callback to Season 1! We're diving into 6 incredible voice actors (including one very timely voice of a famous Italian plumber) to highlight actual legends that've shared their immense talents with us in the gaming industry! Timestamps: (0:42) - Intro (1…

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