Best Red Hat Chat Podcasts (2024)

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Is Game Preservation In Danger? - NVC 706 1:20:30

13m ago1:20:30

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The 3DS and Wii U servers are done, and it prompted us to ask if the preservation of video games as a medium is in danger as we move toward an all-digital future. Plus we give our picks for the Top 3 Must-Play Nintendo Switch Indie games, talk about review scores, and there's even a little discussion about the Sun and Moon, but the real ones and no…

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The End of the Wii U and 3DS Era Is Official - NVC 705 1:20:30

4d ago1:20:30

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The 3DS and Wii U online servers shut down next week, which marks the official end of Nintendo’s last generation of hardware. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Kat Bailey as they highlight some of the best games from the 3DS and Wii U, and talk about charming features we miss like StreetPass, Miiverse, and themes. Then, we shout out some of the b…

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The Three Absolute Must-Play Nintendo Switch Games - NVC 704 1:20:30

11d ago1:20:30

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The crew has assembled, mostly, and returned from PAX and GDC to talk about the three all-time must-play games on the Nintendo Switch. It's going to be a recurring segment, and you'll be able to help determine the definitive list in the future! We also talk about how rad PAX and GDC were, which Nintendo character should get their own "year of," and…

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Princess Peach: Showtime Review Discussion & Mario Maker's Hardest Level - NVC 703 1:20:30

18d ago1:20:30

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It’s Showtime! Princess Peach’s first solo outing in nearly two decades is upon us, but is it any good? Join Logan Plant and Peer Schneider as Logan breaks down his review of Nintendo’s newest Switch game. Then, Super Mario Maker player Thabeast721 joins the show to talk all about Team 0%’s mission to beat every single level in the Wii U game, and …

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Episode 121: Staying Ahead of Challenges with the New Cisco Catalyst 9300-M 32:18

20d ago32:18

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In this episode, we’re discussing the new Cisco Catalyst 9300-M switches. We’re joined by Kevin Regan, Director of Product Management, Cloud Networking and Security, at Cisco Meraki. Join us and discover how new Catalyst features are empowering secure, sustainable, and high-performance connectivity. Learn more about how Cisco Catalyst 9300-M switch…

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A Very Mario Episode of NVC - NVC 702 1:20:30

25d ago1:20:30

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Hey again Super Ninfriendos, welcome to a Mario-packed episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. Mario Day is behind us but the future looks bright for everyone's favorite fictional Italian plumber-man, with new LEGO sets, release date announcements and the sequel to the original Super Mario Movie announced for 2026. Well, we have lots of nice Mario things t…

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Nintendo Lawyers Kill a Popular Switch Emulator - NVC 701 1:20:30

1M ago1:20:30

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This week, we're breaking down a major lawsuit that's been the talk of the gaming community. Nintendo has settled a lawsuit for $2.4 million against Tropic Haze over the Yuzu Emulator, which used third-party tools to crack Switch encryption, a clear violation of the DMCA. Get all the details on this landmark case here: https://www.ign.com/articles/…

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Episode 120: The New World of Networking With Brink Sanders and Jen Kirkpatrick 46:17

1M ago46:17

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In this episode, we sit down with Brink Sanders, Vice President of Global Networking Experience Sales at Cisco and Jen Kirkpatrick, Vice President of Global Sales at Cisco Meraki, to dive into the world of networking. Listen in as we learn all about Cisco Networking Experiences (NX). We discuss what NX is, how it merges the power of Cisco and Cisco…

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NVC 700: Pokemon Presents NVC Special Episode 54:23

1M ago54:23

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The Pokemon Company has an "exciting" announcement to share for Pokemom Day 2024. In a short teaser on their Twitter page, the Pokemon Company gave us a quick look at the date and time alongside some very familiar music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy IGN

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The Latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Reveals - NVC 699 1:20:30

2M ago1:20:30

1:20:30

Join the NVC crew as we talk about some of the best (and just okay) game reveals at Nintendo's February 2024 Partner Showcase. With everything from awesome Xbox Studios games like Pentiment making its way to Switch along with Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and 3DS classics like Monster Hunter Stories getting ported over, there's tons here to talk …

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NVC 698: The Smash Amiibo Line Is Now Complete. What Now? 1:20:30

2M ago1:20:30

1:20:30

Hello Ninfriendos, and welcome to the very best Nintendo podcast of them all, Nintendo Voice Chat. This week it's another triple threat, with Logan Plant, Peer Schneider and Seth Macy discussing the completion of the Nintendo Smash Bros. amiibo line, finally, after all these years. We also learned of some new transformations for Princess Peach in t…

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The Microsoft Games We Want to Play on Switch - NVC 697 1:20:30

2M ago1:20:30

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Is there a future where we're playing our favorite Xbox franchises on Nintendo Switch? Well, sure, if you subscribe to the idea of multiverses, but if that's the case then anything is possible. This week we talk about Xbox franchises we'd love to play on our Nintendo Switch, Logan talks about fun financial facts, and we admit to which games we thin…

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The Wii and DS Games We Want to See Remade for Switch - NVC 696 1:20:30

2M ago1:20:30

1:20:30

Wow, what an exciting and truly incredible Nintendo podcast we have for you this week. Are you, like us, wishing you could relive your youth without the need of a time-machine or sorcery? Well, if that's so, you're going to love our discussion of the Nintendo DS and Wii games we want to see ported to Nintendo Switch. On top of that, Logan Plant bui…

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Is Palworld Doing 3D Pokemon Better Than 3D Pokemon? - NVC 695 1:20:30

2M ago1:20:30

1:20:30

Join us in episode 695 of NVC as we delve into the hot debate sparked by Palworld – a game that's turning heads and raising questions about the future of 3D Pokémon games. In this exciting episode, Peer and Logan dive deep into the controversy. We discuss the Pokémon Company's recent statement on Palworld (read more here: https://www.ign.com/articl…

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The Most Exciting Switch 3rd Party Games of 2024 - NVC 694 1:20:30

3M ago1:20:30

1:20:30

Well hello there, and welcome to another fantastic episode of the best Nintendo podcast on the planet, Nintendo Voice Chat. We're looking forward this week with a blast from the past: former NVC regular and legend Zach Ryan joins us to talk about Prince of Persia and the third-party games coming to Switch we know about. There are some good ones and…

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Episode 119: Revolutionizing the Retail Experience With Marketplace Partner Cloud4Wi

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On this episode, we’re joined by Ivan Muccini, Vice President of Product at Cloud4Wi, a Meraki Marketplace ecosystem partner. Tune in as we delve into Cloud4wi’s impact on the retail industry, the transformative power of data, and exciting developments on the horizon. Request a demo today Host Tanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Pro…

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Beware of Fake Switch 2 Leaks: Four Nintendo Rumors that Never Came True - NVC 693 1:20:30

3M ago1:20:30

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As we wait for Nintendo to say anything about its next generation hardware plans, it’s important to not believe everything you see on the internet. This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Brian Altano, and Kat Bailey as they reflect on the madness of the 2016 NX hype cycle, as well as other notable Nintendo rumors that never actually happen…

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Is 2024 the Year of the Nintendo Switch Successor? - NVC 692 1:20:30

3M ago1:20:30

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It's a new year, and that means a whole lot for Nintendo. Well, at least potentially. Analysts are predicting we're going to get the Nintendo Switch follow-up this year, which, yeah everyone thinks that. But what will it mean? What do we know about Nintendo's 2024 other than "precious little?" Gear up for an in-depth exploration of Nintendo's 2024 …

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The Nintendo Voice Chat Holiday Special - NVC 691 47:28

4M ago47:28

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Tis the season for the Nintendo Voice Chat Crew to gift us all with yet another NVC Holiday Special! This week we talk about the coziest games of 2023. What are the best Nintendo games to play during the holidays? Something something cactus smooching? Better believe Jada is running through all the Final Fantasy games over the holiday break! What we…

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The Best Nintendo Game of 2023 Goes To... - NVC 690 1:20:30

4M ago1:20:30

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Join the NVC crew as we unveil our much-awaited Nintendo Game of the Year for 2023! Dive into a celebration of Nintendo's finest with our latest video, where each member of the team shares their personal favorites. We cover a spectrum of unforgettable Nintendo experiences. Don't miss our special shoutouts to hidden gems and, of course, we can't for…

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Episode 118: What’s New With the Meraki Learning Hub? 39:50

4M ago39:50

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Want to advance your IT career? Look no further than the Meraki Learning Hub, where you can access courses and certifications to help you get the most out of your Meraki products and services while boosting your IT cred. Take a listen and hear from Philip Coburn, Senior Technical Trainer at Cisco Meraki, as he takes us through recent exciting updat…

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What Will Nintendo's 2024 Look Like After The Game Awards? - NVC 689 1:20:30

4M ago1:20:30

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What's happening, Ninfriendos? What a busy week in the world of video games: GTA6 trailer dropped and the Game Awards are a thing that also happened. But GTA6 sure isn't coming to Nintendo Switch, which is fine because we have GTA6 at home! We offer suggestions for alternatives to GTA on the Nintendo Switch, as well as talk about our 2024 Nintendo …

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Nintendo's Biggest 2023 Disappointments and Surprises - NVC 688 1:20:24

4M ago1:20:24

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Hey, Super Ninfriendos! In this week's episode, Seth & the NVC crew unpack all the year's biggest surprises and disappointments coming from Nintendo. With everything from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, to even more Tears of the Kingdom talk, and even putting you onto to some hidden gems like In Stars and Time, we're on our way to wrapping up our 2023 in…

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Episode 117: Empowering Automation—The Red Hat Ansible Collection for the Meraki Dashboard 30:02

4M ago30:02

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In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of automation with the new Ansible collection for the Meraki dashboard API. Developed in collaboration with open source leader Red Hat, this automation platform opens up a world of possibilities for network admins and those interested in automation. We are joined by experts from Red Hat and Cisco Mer…

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Does Super Mario RPG Hold Up 27 Years Later? - NVC 687 1:20:30

5M ago1:20:30

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Before the NVC crew gets full of turkey and pumpkin pie for the holidays, we wanted to give thanks to Super Mario RPG being everything we hoped it would be. We also take a look back at Nintendo's 2023 and discuss the great games that have released so far. This is a FULLY stuffed NVC Pre-Thanksgiving special with more guests than you can shake a tur…

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Episode 116: Humans of Meraki—Celebrating Veterans With Anna Chow 29:58

5M ago29:58

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November is Veterans month. To celebrate, we’re talking with Anna Chow, Senior Technical Recruiter here at Cisco Meraki and leader of the Meraki Veterans employee resource organization (ERO). Anna spent 12 years in the Navy as a recruiter and human resources specialist before coming to Meraki. In addition to her day job, Anna loves to find opportun…

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Live-Action Zelda Movie Predictions [and Concerns] - NVC 686 1:20:30

5M ago1:20:30

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Nintendo announced its going to make a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie and we're all… well, it's hard to know how to feel. Sure, the Super Mario Bros. movie was a huge success, but can Nintendo replicate it when the stakes are arguably higher? Regardless, Nintendo is a money-making machine and we also discuss its financial report, which was e…

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1000% More Donkey Kong Than Any Other Show - NVC 685 1:20:30

5M ago1:20:30

1:20:30

What an incredible show we have for you this week. All of IGN and all of Kinda Funny are teaming up for a big charity stream, and to get the competitive spirits flowing, we've invited the most excellent Tim Gettys of Kinda Funny onto NVC. We talk about Mario Wonder, Tim airs his grievances about our Tier lists, and there is more Donkey Kong in this…

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Episode 115: Access Control With Marketplace Partner Kisi 33:04

5M ago33:04

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In this episode, we talk with Bernie Mehl, CEO of Meraki Marketplace partner Kisi, a cloud-based access control company. An expert in managing space growth using innovative and scalable technologies, Bernie has helped hundreds of organizations understand the operational, financial, and cultural impact that security and technology can have within fa…

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The Only 3D Mario Game Tier-List Episode You'll Ever Need - NVC 684 1:15:47

6M ago1:15:47

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In this week's episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, the crew puts together the definitive, one and only acceptable tier list of the 3D Mario games from 64 up to Odyssey. 00:03:18 Previously on NVC... 00:04:12 Super Mario 64 00:09:03 Super Mario Sunshine 00:15:07 Super Mario 64 DS 00:17:59 Super Mario Galaxy/Galaxy 2 00:26:41 Super Mario 3D Land 00:32:14…

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Did Super Mario Bros. Wonder Live Up to Our Expectations? [It's Real Good!] - NVC 683 1:23:30

6M ago1:23:30

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We are joined by Ryan McCaffrey to talk about Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a game he not only reviewed, but enjoyed immensely. We also argue about which is the superior Mario format: 2D or 3D. Which one comes out on top? You'll have to listen to the episode. On top of that, we read some of YOUR favorite Mario games, and dive deep into reviews during Q…

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Episode 114: Humans of Meraki—Journey Into IT With Ricardo Duque 49:39

6M ago49:39

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Ricardo Duque is a technical solutions architect with over 18 years of experience in pre-sales with a focus on design, planning, implementation, configuration, technical support, and consulting for IT and networking devices. Listen in to learn more about his unique and inspirational journey into IT, hear about the ways he gives back, gain insights …

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We Definitively Rank Every Mainline 2D Mario Game - NVC 682 57:30

6M ago57:30

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With the release of Super Mario Wonder fast approaching, we sat down to decide, once and for all, the tiered rankings of every mainline 2D Mario game. Join The People's Champion Reb Valentine, Industry Legend Kat Bailey, Podcast Mainstay Jada Griffin and Seth Macy for another episode of the world's number-1 best of all-time Nintendo podcast. Learn …

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Episode 113: Keeping Networks Running in Harsh Environments 41:37

6M ago41:37

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In this episode, we discuss networking in harsh environments with guest Brock Richards, Senior Solution Architect at Nutrien—the world’s largest provider of crop inputs, services, and solutions—and Meraki Technical Marketing Engineer Leader Brennan Martin. Listen as they share the unique networking solutions they built for temperature-challenged en…

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The Definitive 'Don't Miss' Nintendo Switch Games - NVC 681 1:23:30

6M ago1:23:30

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What are the games on Switch you absolutely need to play? Beyond the obvious ones, I mean. Well, we've assembled a crack team of Switch game recommenders to tell you about some of the best Switch games you may have missed, and why you should definitely go and check them out sooner rather than later. Join Reb Valentine, Jada Griffin, the return of T…

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Let's Remember the Nintendo 64 - NVC 680 1:23:03

7M ago1:23:03

1:23:03

This week we take a trip down memory lane to talk about everyone's favorite 64-bit Nintendo console, the Nintendo 64. Originally launched September 26, 1996, we reminisce about our own experiences and hear from listeners. On top of that, "The Peoples' Champion" Reb Valentine brought snacks! Join Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, Brian Altano and Jada Griff…

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Mortal Kombat on Switch Is... Exactly What You'd Expect - NVC 679 1:23:30

7M ago1:23:30

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With bad graphics, weird glitches, and a $70 price tag, the Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 has the internet abuzz right now with memes and a sense of bafflement. But there's more this week than just the disappointment of a current-gen fighter running on the Switch, including the equally disappointing Pokemon DLC, but also how Microsoft …

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Episode 112: From Swagger to OpenAPI v3: The Meraki Dashboard API Journey 26:42

7M ago26:42

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Our API has evolved significantly since embracing Swagger, now OpenAPI v2. This integration has greatly streamlined our API development process, ensuring a smooth experience for developers. Now, we're advancing even further with OpenAPI v3, emphasizing our commitment to a high-quality API contract and empowering developers with the most up-to-date …

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The September Nintendo Direct's Biggest Reveals - NVC 678 59:15

7M ago59:15

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The Nintendo Direct had TONS of great new reveals to get excited about, and Brian Altano, Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, and Peer Schneider are here to talk about them all! With everything from F-Zero 99, to Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, and the reveal of Princess Peach: Showtime gameplay, we're breaking it all down. There were even some great 3r…

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No DLC for Tears of the Kingdom? Afraid So - NVC 677 1:23:30

7M ago1:23:30

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Wow, Nintendo had a week, huh? We learned the Tears of the Kingdom crew won't be putting out DLC, but are instead moving on to a whole new game. That kind of rules but also sucks. And it wouldn't be a full episode of the Nintendo Voice Chat podcast without a good discussion about Switch 2 rumors, a rumored Nintendo Direct, and then some actual Nint…

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Episode 111: Unlock Your Mobile Superpowers With the Meraki App

7M ago

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With the Meraki mobile app, you get everything you need for IT and network operations wherever you are. You can quickly access devices, identify problems, and easily navigate between networks and organizations. Tune in to learn more about the mobile app and hear which features exist today, which ones are coming soon, and more. Download the Meraki m…

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A Super Mario Bros. Wonder & Sea of Stars Double Feature! - NVC 676 58:03

8M ago58:03

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In this very special episode of NVC, not only are we having a Q&A with Ryan McCaffrey about the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Preview he had a chance to attend, but we also hang out with Sabotage Studio founder Thierry Boulanger to talk about Sea of Stars! We have a huge stack of questions that need answers, and we're also digging into the grab bag of c…

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Charles Martinet Hangs Up the Red Hat - NVC 675 1:16:38

8M ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Everyone's at Gamescom except us and, apparently, Nintendo, so Rebekah, Kat, Brendan, and Travis are holding down the fort talking about Charles Martinet's retirement as the voice of Mario and how Mario Wonder will handle the change, Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3's low Switch framerate, and Travis' time with Palia. 00:00:00 - Intro & Charles Martinet Sa…

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Episode 110: Lessons in Leadership 42:08

8M ago42:08

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Francisco “Panch” Ramirez is a Cisco Meraki leader with over 20 years of experience in sales engineering. Tune in to this episode to gain insights into his unique career journey. Discover lessons that have shaped his distinctive leadership style, unlock strategies for building and managing an effective team, and learn ways to navigate through organ…

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What Can We Expect from Nintendo at gamescom & Nintendo Live? - NVC 674 1:24:06

8M ago1:24:06

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A large portion of IGN is en route to Germany this week for gamescom, but a very small portion of IGN is here to record this week's NVC where we look forward to two major events for Nintendo: gamescom, starting next week, and Nintendo Live, at the start of next month. What surprises does the Big N have in store for us in Germany and Seattle? Will w…

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Red Dead Redemption Comes to Switch… and Pokemon News - NVC 673 57:30

8M ago57:30

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Welcome to the rootinest, tootinest podcast in the West, Nintendo Voice Chat! This week we talk about Red Ded Redemption coming to Switch. Is $50 too much to ask for a game that originally came out in 2010? Plus there was a whole bunch of Pokemon news that generally left people feeling uninspired, but at least we had our Poke-lives brightened up by…

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Episode 109: Helping Businesses Build a 5G Branch Networking Strategy 49:56

8M ago49:56

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Wireless access takes business networking by storm. Meraki cloud-managed 5G wireless WAN offers businesses numerous advantages in campus, data center, and branch networking. In this episode, learn how businesses can take full advantage of 5G in their branch networks using the Cisco Meraki MG51 and MG51E. Listen in as we discuss how the Meraki platf…

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Let's Talk About Nintendo Switch 2 (Again) - NVC 672 1:22:23

8M ago1:22:23

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00:00:46 New next-gen Switch rumors are heating up 00:16:24 More features we want to see on the next Switch 00:36:10 You can choose the next IGN Icon 00:38:26 Let's talk numbers 00:49:13 What's next for Super Smash Bros.? 00:57:04 Bet you can't guess what the highest user-rated Nintendo game is on Metacritic 01:05:03 Shout Out of the Week 01:06:25 …

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We Probably Won't See a Pikmin 5 - NVC 671 1:23:34

9M ago1:23:34

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00:00:08 Intro 00:01:12 Let's talk Pikmin 4 00:25:27 Travis tricks his friends into playing Everybody 1-2 Switch 00:40:11 Rebekah gets the Mother (Earthbound) hype 01:06:44 Question Block 01:17:22 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy IGN

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Episode 108: Next-Gen Guest Wi-Fi With Cisco Meraki & Splash Access 43:42

9M ago43:42

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In this episode, we sit down with Tim Ormrod, Founder of Splash Access, and Shannon Nagel, Cisco Meraki Sales Leader, to discuss the benefits of using Splash Access to authenticate secure internet access and explore their recent wins in higher education. Splash Access allows you to automatically provision a custom splash page solution that instantl…

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