Best Purple Heart Gaming Podcasts (2024)

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PHG Podcast Season 2 Episode 6: Florida Man on The Road Again! 30:40

3h ago30:40

30:40

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Chris, Giants and his brother Giants Jr. do the podcast while on the road back to Texas.By Purple Heart Gaming

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Bonus Episode: 2023 SEA Games Recap 15:39

8h ago15:39

15:39

In 2023 a group of Lao American athletes traveled to Cambodia to represent Laos at the SEA games. Among the group was Angelina Messina (University of Pittsburgh Swim). Astrid Dirkzwager (Georgia Tech swim), Ariana Dirkzwager (Georgia Tech swim, Steven Insixiengmay (University of Georgia swim) and Dawson Sihavong (Stanford University wreslting). Thi…

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PHG Podcast Season 2 Episode 5: Sleeping With Eeyore 33:20

7d ago33:20

33:20

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk about the importance of vacations, our buddy Slate's new love life, Giants impending trip to the police academy and so much more.By Purple Heart Gaming

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PHG Podcast Season 2 Episode 4: Giants Rant II 29:41

19d ago29:41

29:41

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Giants and Chris talk about things and Giants rants about the current state of Major League baseball and the umpires that ruin it!By Purple Heart Gaming

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LSG 014: Nik Corzine talks barbecuing sheep as the purple dragon Spyro on the Playstation, the 4th wall breaking horror of Eternal Darkness, and being a sort-of one time video game writer while QA Testing ... 1:22:40

28d ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Welcome to Episode 14 of Load Save Game, a podcast where I talk to people about their personal journey with video games. I am your host Jose Eusebio. My guest today is Nik Corzine. I’ve known Nik since High School. Nik is a lovely person. He’s a great storyteller. Around the time when we first met we were both in Comedy Sportz in High School which …

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PHG Podcast Season 2 Episode 3: Stumps & Stamps w/ Shane 53:44

1M ago53:44

53:44

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we have the return of Shane from PHG. We talk about a lot of things including Shane missing part of his finger. Chris refusing to change tires, Giants PD Interview and so much more!By Purple Heart Gaming

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PHG Podcast Season 2 Episode 2: Live Together for the First Time!!! 40:54

2M ago40:54

40:54

Send us a Text Message. In this episode for the first time ever Giants and Chris are both recording from the same location. Subjects in this episode include Giants' removal of dating apps from his life, Chris working on the day of the eclipse of April 8th, The release of the docuseries Quiet on Set and so much more!…

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Samson Phommabout: MMA Fighter & Entrepreneur 44:45

2M ago44:45

44:45

Samson, a man so powerful they say he could slay a lion with his bare hands. Much like his biblical namesake, Samson Phommabout’s life story is one of incredible strength and resilience. Raised in the shadows of Salt Lake City, Samson's early years were marred by the allure of gang life. It would take a brush with law enforcement and the tragic los…

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PHG Podcast Season 2 Episode 1: Return of the Crack 43:37

2M ago43:37

43:37

Send us a Text Message. In this Episode Chris & Giants return from the dead with an update, the future of the podcast, and so much more.By Purple Heart Gaming

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Kyto Khoungrasvongsa: Football Player, Coach and Team Owner 44:21

3M ago44:21

44:21

The first generation walked, so that the second could run, and the third…could fly… Lost somewhere between Buddhist ancestors and Mormon neighbors, between his Lao heritage and the American dream Kyto Khouangrasvongsa would find his way home on the football field. Kyto began playing in high school before transitioning into the semi pros. When the t…

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LSG 013: Frank Lima talks programming on the Commodore 64 to programming on the Sega Dreamcast, getting the Master Sword in Ocarina of Time, and growing BeachCon from a LAN party to a full blown video ... 1:29:58

3M ago1:29:58

1:29:58

Welcome to Episode 13 of Load Save Game, a podcast where I talk to people about their personal journey with video games. I am your host Jose Eusebio. It’s been one year since we first launched the podcast! Thank you for listening for the past year. I’ve gotten so much lovely feedback from people telling me how much they love the show, how it brings…

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Jason Somchay: Muay Thai and MMA Fighter 50:20

4M ago50:20

50:20

They say that a smooth sea has never made a skilled sailor. The odds were stacked against Jason Somachay in life. Growing up without a father, being raised by his immigrant grandparents and finding his way into the juvenile justice system. It was through the tumultuous seas of his youth that he discovered his anchor: martial arts. After being intro…

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Rose Khun: Forgiveness & Healing through Somatic Breathwork 53:25

4M ago53:25

53:25

Rose Khun is the daughter of Cambodian refugees that resettled in the United States after fleeing the Khmer Rouge. Her parents operated a small video store in California where her father was killed in a robbery. The tragedy would impact Rose for years to come. Through somatic breathwork Rose was able to start her healing journey and ultimately forg…

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Jose Nouchanthavong: Lao-American Professional Basketball Player 38:47

5M ago38:47

38:47

From a small town in Maine to the lights of Bangkok, it’s the love of the game that has taken Jose Nouchathavong on a journey around the world. Jose began playing basketball as a child and would work his way onto the roster of a local community college before going on to play for University of Southern Maine. At a crossroads, contemplating a transi…

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LSG 012: Diane Ngyuen talks about refusing to Catch Em’ All again in Pokemon, trying to get that Perfect Golden Run in Chrono Trigger, and always playing games in Hard Mode 1:28:44

5M ago1:28:44

1:28:44

Welcome to Episode 12 of Load Save Game, a podcast where I talk to people about their personal journey with video games. I am your host Jose Eusebio. First some house-keeping I know it’s been a good long while since our last episode. I’m sorry about that. I went on vacation for a while. I was fortunate to visit a friend in Taiwan. I also spent a we…

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50th Episode Special: Reflections on the past 2 years 36:43

6M ago36:43

36:43

When the Lao American Sports Hall of Fame was founded over a cup of coffee in South Elgin, Illinois, we could have only imagined what it would become. About two years into our journey, we’ve inducted 25 athletes, featured countless rising stars, built bridges between athletes in Laos and the USA and made a few new friends along the way. The SEA Fou…

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PHG Podcast Episode 6: The Ultimate Giants Rant!!! 46:02

7M ago46:02

46:02

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk to our Polish friend Robert about the differences in Law Enforcement across the world. We also have Giants goes absolutely bonkers on Jackbox Party Pack 10!!!By Purple Heart Gaming

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PHG Podcast Episode 5: Like A Period, We Are Better Late Than Never!! 55:14

8M ago55:14

55:14

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk about life, the police recruiting backgrounds and so much more!!! Find more information about us at Purpleheartgaming.comBy Purple Heart Gaming

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Lao Rugby Federation: Megan Knight, Viengsamai Souksavanh & Ana Lavongtheung 42:59

8M ago42:59

42:59

While we love the competition, the glory and the roar of the crowd there is so much more to sports and nowhere is this more evident than on the Rugby pitches of Laos. From the capital city to the rural villages rugby is making a positive impact across the country. Through the Lao Rugby Federation’s developmental programs and the transnational Wered…

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PHG Podcast Episode 4: Aryes, The Cop Always Detained By TSA 59:19

8M ago59:19

59:19

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk to Aryes, owner & founder of PHG with quite a few inspirational stories making his goals of becoming a police officer true! As well as his weight loss journey and plenty of funny stories!By Purple Heart Gaming

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PHG Podcast Episode 3: Slate, The Man Now Known As Officer Eeyore 55:50

8M ago55:50

55:50

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the PHG Podcast we talk to long time member Slate! Joining PHG out of Highschool he has grown into one of our Admins and a real life Police Officer. We talk about his brief officer experience, the funny stories we all had and so much more!By Purple Heart Gaming

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Terry Rajsombath: Army National Guard Purple Heart Recipient 57:33

8M ago57:33

57:33

Victor Hugo said, “What causes night in our souls, may have stars”. The 9/11 attacks drove Terry Rajsombath to enlist in the military and it wouldn’t be long before he was deployed to the front lines in Afghanistan. After surviving a near fatal gunshot wound in a harrowing fire fight, Terry would face the ultimate battle of his life while trying to…

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PHG Podcast Episode 2: Shane/Korbinian 47:15

9M ago47:15

47:15

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk with PHG Owner & Co-founder Shane/Korbinian. Some more information about the start of Purple Heart Gaming from a new perspective. How transitioning from the military to civilian life has happened. How PHG got its name and so much more!By Purple Heart Gaming

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PHG Podcast Episode 1: Pilot 47:01

9M ago47:01

47:01

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the first official PHG Podcast brought to you by the people at Purple Heart Gaming. The Gaming community for all. Today we are going to be talking about what Purple Heart Gaming is all about, how Chris & Giants met and more! Feel free to leave constructive comments as this is new to us. We hope you enjoy.…

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Brandon Thammavong: Lifestyle and Confidence Coach 39:44

9M ago39:44

39:44

The toughest moments in our lives can either break us, or make us. Brandon Thammavong was headed down a path of self-destruction, when in a defining moment he decided to make a change. Pouring everything into his mental and physical self, while harnessing his entrepreneurial spirt, Brandon, would conquer his past and forge a path into the future. H…

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Rasi Chau: Football Coach 50:50

10M ago50:50

50:50

In life we make choices. Shortly after Rasi Chau landed in America, he strapped on a football helmet and put the war and devastation that had defined his early childhood behind him. Rasi would go on to play in high school, college and the ranks of the semi-pros before taking to the field as a coach and official. From Pewee to the Pros, Rasi has bee…

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Sovannahry Em: One Championship MMA Fighter 36:36

10M ago36:36

36:36

How does a shy child from Long Beach end up fighting on Asian’s biggest MMA stage? After high school, Sovannarhry Em began training in boxing and martial arts. Initially focused on fun and fitness she quickly caught the eye of professional promoters. After winning her first few pro fights in dramatic fashion, Sovannahry boarded a plane for Malaysia…

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LSG 011: Melissa Pountain talks about talking to dead people in Majora’s Mask, hanging out with her favorite Disney characters in Kingdom Hearts, and exploring the ruins of the National Mall in Fallout ... 1:29:14

10M ago1:29:14

1:29:14

Welcome to Episode 11 of Load Save Game, a podcast where I talk to people about their personal journey with video games. I am your host Jose Eusebio. My wonderful guest today is my great friend Melissa Pountain. Melissa and I talk about a ton of great games. She’s a huge fan of Fallout 3 and New Vegas and talks about a pilgrimage she took to the Ne…

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Amatha Ratsombath: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Laos 1:22:25

11M ago1:22:25

1:22:25

Amatha Ratsombath was lost in life, floundering somewhere between the French ideals of Liberty, equality and fraternity and the urban ghettos of Paris filled with disenfranchised immigrant youth. He would find a path in life through martial arts and after relocating to his ancestral homeland of Laos discover his inner self. Amatha recentlyled the L…

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LSG 010: Jordan Maeve talks about hitting the beat in Amplitude, playing the Stalk Market in Animal Crossing, and living her life on tilt playing Overcooked 1:40:37

11M ago1:40:37

1:40:37

Welcome to Episode 10 of Load Save Game, a podcast where I talk to people about their personal journey with video games. I am your host Jose Eusebio. My wonderful guest today is my wonderful wife Jordan Maeve. Jordan is a huge fan of rhythm games like Dance Dance Revolution, puzzle games like Tetris, and cozy games like Animal Crossing. We talk a l…

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Athlete Mental Health: Stories from Lao American Athletes 1:06:33

11M ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Behind the triumphs and glory that grace the sporting arenas, there lies a lesser-known battle fought within the hearts and minds of these extraordinary individuals. Athlete Mental health, a topic often shrouded in silence but that holds immense importance. Behind every gold medal lies, trauma, self-doubt, fear and pain. From the darkest lows to ou…

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LSG 009: Sandy Pountain talks about the power of video game storytelling in Spec Ops: The Line, the epic scale of battles in the WarHammer 40K games, and the fun bonding experience co-op playing the Lego ... 1:49:33

12M ago1:49:33

1:49:33

Welcome to Episode 9 of Load Save Game, a podcast where I talk to people about their personal journey with video games. I am your host Jose Eusebio. My wonderful guest today is my great friend Sandy Pountain. Sandy is a huge fan of Warhammer and talks about how his love of war games lead him to loving games turn-based and real-time strategy games l…

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6-15-23: A special message from Steve 1:17

12M ago1:17

1:17

Hey everybody, as you may have noticed we haven't posted episodes for a couple weeks and that's because after over 300 episodes I decided to take a little break to travel and do some relaxation. We are also working on some new ideas for episodes to give you a shot in the arm three days a week in the morning and booking guests for our full length ep…

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AJ Vongphachanh: Utah State and BYU Football Star 32:00

12M ago32:00

32:00

To most people the 2021 Jimmy Kimmel L.A. Bowl was just another football game but to the Lao American community in was a moment of great pride as two Lao last names battled it out. AJ Vongphachanh rose from the youth football fields of western Washington to playing in a sold-out SoFi stadium on national television. Behind his rise, a strong work et…

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5-31-23: The most interesting man in baseball history 4:01

1y ago4:01

4:01

Today I wrap up our salute to the military with the story of Mo Berg who might be the most interesting man in the history of baseball. Berg was fluent in seven languages and was familiar with another five. He played 16 years in the Major Leagues and traveled to Japan with a MLB All-Star team that included Babe Ruth and Lou Gerig. While there he snu…

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Leth Oun: Cambodian American Secrete Service Agent 42:49

1y ago42:49

42:49

Neil Diamond said, have you ever heard a story about a frog who dreamed of becoming a king, and then became one? Well except for the names and a few other changes if you’re talking about Leth Oun the story is the same one. Leth was a virtual slave under the Khmer Rouge but now protects the leader of the free world. After escaping the killing fields…

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5-30-23: What is a Purple Fox? 3:40

1y ago3:40

3:40

Today I want to continue to salute our military a day after Memorial Day and so today I am focusing on the famous flying squadron The Purple Foxes. This is the squadron that my son John was a part of. The Purple Foxes are famous for flying in to rescue a platoon of Marines who were stuck under heavy fire during the Vietnam War. When they landed a s…

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5-29-23: Salute to the greatest generation and our troops 4:39

1y ago4:39

4:39

Today on Memorial Day I wanted to give my thanks to all the men and women who have given their lives to defend this country. Since I love World War II history I wanted to focus a little bit on D-day and some of the other breakthroughs that helped us win that war. What does D-day mean? How did code breaking help win the war and lead to the modern pe…

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5-24-23: All your eggs in one basket? Great! 5:15

1y ago5:15

5:15

Sometimes you hear people say things like “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” or “you had better have a back up plan.” The truth is that most people who accomplish difficult goals don’t have a “plan B.” I was going to play Major League baseball, period, end of story. If I failed I would have figured it out then but I didn’t need and I didn’t wa…

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5-23-23: What happens when you run into 3 jerks in one day 5:30

1y ago5:30

5:30

I have good news for you today and that is that if you have a lot of struggles and a lot of problems there's a good chance that a major part of the problem is YOU! And you are the only person, place or thing you really have any control over, which means you have more agency than you think to solve your problems. You may have serious hardships and c…

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5-22-23: May MLB update 5:13

1y ago5:13

5:13

It’s time for another MLB update where I give my thoughts on how the season is going and what the biggests surprises and disappointments are so far. The Tampa Bay Rays just keep on rolling! Crummy stadium, low payroll and they cannot be stopped. Unlike the Oakland A’s who seem to have zero interest in putting a competitive team on the field. The Do…

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LSG 008: Xanthe Huynh talks about voice acting for video games, playing volleyball with a kangaroo in Tekken 3, and her love of party games with friends like Wario Ware and Just Dance 1:06:35

1y ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Welcome to Episode 8 of Load Save Game, a podcast where I talk to people about their personal journey with video games. I am your host Jose Eusebio. My wonderful guest today is my great friend Xanthe Huynh. I first met Xanthe back in our college Japanese class and while I think we’ve both wasurechatta’d a lot of our Japanese we still kept in touch …

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5-17-23: This man was better with one leg than most are with two 3:30

1y ago3:30

3:30

You know I love to share inspirational sports stories with you and today is a whopper! It's about the Florida Athletic High School Hall of Famer Carl Joseph. Joseph was a star athlete in high school in football, basketball and track and field. At 6’1” he could dunk the ball with authority, routinely blocked shots into the crowd, played on the defen…

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5-16-23: Making the most of your talent 4:44

1y ago4:44

4:44

Jamie Moyer pitched in four different decades as a Major League pitcher and won 269 games. He was never the most talented guy, he didn’t throw hard and his “stuff” wasn’t impressive, but he got the very most out of his ability by knowing his strengths. He knew he could use hitters' aggressiveness to his advantage and he did so for 25 seasons. But M…

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5-15-23: One team one dream 5:41

1y ago5:41

5:41

Today I’m talking about how working on a team creates a positive environment with better outcomes for everyone. It’s tempting to want to “go it alone” but the rewards of being backed up by a team bear out in the research and by people’s experiences. Being on a team reduces stress, reduces mistakes and creates better decision making. I know that pla…

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5-10-23: Kick that negativity to the curb 6:00

1y ago6:00

6:00

We all have negative thoughts sometimes that put us down or make us doubt ourselves. That’s normal, but when those thoughts become chronic and intrusive it can lead to a sad lonely life of blaming the world and other people for our problems. Looking back over my own experience and reading how others have overcome negative thoughts I wanted to share…

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5-9-23: A hop, skip and a jump to conclusions 5:25

1y ago5:25

5:25

We all do it. We all get a fear in our head that we know what someone is thinking about us, or we get a feeling and know that something terrible is going to happen, or we read a headline and we know the whole awful story. But do we? Or are we just jumping to conclusions based on feelings or false information? Jumping to conclusions can cause us to …

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Boomer Savanh: Laos Born U.S. Navy Veteran, Mountain Climber and Runner 1:10:24

1y ago1:10:24

1:10:24

How does a child go from a poor farming village in Laos to the top of a mountain? Opportunity, its what the American dream is ultimately all about. After transiting through a refugee camp, Boomer Savanh, came to America as a child and went on to have a successful 27-year career in the U.S. Navy and is raising a family. As an athlete, he’s climbed t…

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5-8-23: The pandemic of loneliness 6:10

1y ago6:10

6:10

Today I’m talking about another pandemic that is happening in our world as the COVID-19 crisis winds down and that is the crisis of loneliness. It’s worse for you than smoking, it causes mental health problems, lifestyle disorders and all sorts of public health problems. All this started even before COVID and it continues to get worse. So what can …

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LSG 007: Becky Kralle talks about getting into video games after working in eSports live broadcasting, multiplayer gaming with friends in Stardew Valley, and her earliest video game memories playing edutainment ... 1:11:27

1y ago1:11:27

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Welcome to Episode 7 of Load Save Game, a podcast where I talk to people about their personal journey with video games. I am your host Jose Eusebio. My wonderful guest today is my great friend Becky Kralle. In the episode Becky talks about getting into gaming as an adult after working in eSports live broadcasting productions. We also talk about her…

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