Best Totk Podcasts (2024)

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Shack Together 020 - Belated Nintendo Direct Reactions, Dead Rising Trivia, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, feat. Donovan Erskine 1:27:58

4d ago1:27:58

1:27:58

Join us for the latest episode of Shack Together, where we delve into all things gaming with our special guest, Donovan Erskine! This week, our hosts Asif Khan, John Benyamine (will he show face?), and myself, Joe Stasio, along with Donovan, chat about what we've been playing and share our latest gaming experiences. Most importantly, I give my long…

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A Special Announcement from a Multiverse Kid 7:05

5d ago7:05

7:05

Rayaan our young Multiverse Kid is undergoing a surgery this week and won't be able to record for the next two week. Find out that and more. **We're also on Youtube now as well. Check us out-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Geeky Dad Podcast - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * We also have merch. Check out our Redbubble Store. ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/TheGeekyDad⁠⁠⁠⁠*⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠h…

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Final Thoughts and Listener Questions - Tears of the Kingdom 1:09:38

5d ago1:09:38

1:09:38

I finished a 50-episode podcast about Tears of the Kingdom, AMA. "Join us next week for a listener feedback special. Please get in touch with your thoughts or questions." we said, two months ago. Stay subscribed for Princess Mononoke, Legend of Zelda (NES) and beyond! We're on twitter: https://twitter.com/HyruleFieldPod And facebook: https://www.fa…

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Shack Together 019 - SGF Recap, Xbox Showcase, AC Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, WDC 2024 feat. Ozzie Mejia 2:17:43

14d ago2:17:43

2:17:43

Welcome to the nineteenth episode of Shack Together, the ultimate Shacknews Extended Podcast Universe podcast for video game enthusiasts and skeptics alike! Join your host Asif Khan, a wild John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and senior editor Ozzie Mejia, as we dive into the latest and greatest from Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest. But first, Ozz…

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CAPES is a super heroic tactics game from the makers of HAND OF FATE 25:12

15d ago25:12

25:12

Have you ever wanted to make the ultimate super hero teamup? Inspired by XCOM: CHIMERA SQUAD, CAPES is the new tactical super hero game where positioning and combo moves are the way to win. Want to put together your own fastball special? Squad composition and positioning is the way to win. Cade Franklin one of the original team on HAND OF FATE join…

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Shack Together 018 - The Final Shape Launch, Shadow of the Erdtree, GME Stock Chat, feat. Bill Lavoy 2:01:21

21d ago2:01:21

2:01:21

Thanks for joining us for another episode of "Shack Together," the most-together Shacknews video games podcast there ever was! Asif Khan, possibly John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and managing editor Bill Lavoy are today’s crew and we’re all stoked to bring you the latest and greatest in gaming. We kick off with what we've been playing lately: Bi…

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Pop Culture Evangelism & The K-Pop Gospel 58:45

26d ago58:45

58:45

What's similar when sharing good news about Jesus and good news about your new favorite band? Guests Roni Z and Anna Jane Perrey join the show to talk about the ups and downs of evangelism and share our testimonies about the gospel of BTS and K-Pop. Defining good news and evangelism. Worst evangelistic practices (Christian and pop culture). Resista…

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Shack Together 017 - SGF Predictions, State of Play, CoD on Gamepass, feat. Donovan Erskine 1:52:16

27d ago1:52:16

1:52:16

In this seventeenth episode of Shack Together, we bring you your weekly does of gaming chatter, predictions, and community interactions. Join us as your host, Asif Khan, is joined by myself Joe Stasio, and News Editor Donovan Erskine. As always, we kick things off with what we’ve been playing, including titles like MultiVersus, Killer Klowns From O…

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COZY CARAVAN has cute stepped animations and chill lo-fi vibes 29:59

30d ago29:59

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Chris Conte & Dean Ferguson from Queensland's 5 Lives Studios share COZY CARAVAN and ask you te enjoy lo-fi hip hop beats to open a market stall to. Learn why the team wanted to make something that was decidedly smaller than their previous titles, designing this cool stepped animation and why they still want to return to SATELLITE REIGN one day. Ap…

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Shack Together 016 - Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Animal Well, Open AI vs ScarJo, feat. TJ Denzer 1:19:51

1M ago1:19:51

1:19:51

Welcome to another episode of Shack Together! Today’s show is brought to you by your host, Asif Khan, myself Joe Stasio, and Senior Editor TJ Denzer. In this episode, we dive into what games we've been playing, including Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns and Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and the mystifying Animal Well. Plus, we play a few rounds of a …

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POST Christian: Self-Hatred in Song 57:16

1M ago57:16

57:16

CCM Correspondent Grey Stepp rejoins the show to discuss Christian music that features Piece of $h!t Theology (or POST). William Paul Young, Augustine, and Calvin. 90s & 00s music. Caedmon's Call's "Thankful" - the most Calvinist song ever. Skillet's "Gasoline" - burning away the self. Paramore's "We Are Broken" - can we be fixed? Quick thoughts on…

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S3- Ep. 2- Endless Ocean and Another Code 16:25

1M ago16:25

16:25

*This was a free product from Nintendo. * Check out the details of the games below- * Immerse yourself in Endless Ocean Luminous and the mystery of the Veiled Sea – an unexplored region that changes with each dive. Encounter and learn about over 500 species of marine life – some of which are presumed extinct, and some of which are mythical. Looking…

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Shack Together 015 - Animal Well, Day-Z, F-Zero Renaissance, Google I/O feat. TJ Denzer 1:57:22

1M ago1:57:22

1:57:22

Welcome to Shack Together, the definitive Shacknews podcast experience where we discuss all things gaming, entertainment, and technology. Asif Khan, a belated John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and TJ Denzer team up and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions. In this episode, the crew discusses their thoughts on indie-sensation "Animal…

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BALADINS is a time-loopy RPG for up to four pals where you can't save everyone at once 35:59

2M ago35:59

35:59

Can't get your friends to come join you at your house for a night of tabletop gaming? BALADINS by French studio Seed by Seed takes the fun of rolling dice and playing a character and distills it to a cool timeloop adventure. Jean Nicholas and Thaïs Arias join Lightmap to share their narrative game which was featured as part of Ludonarracon, their c…

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Shack Together 014 - Rabbit R1 Review, HLTB Star Wars, iPads, NTDOY Earning, Feat. Ozzie Mejia 1:37:25

2M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

Another episode of Shack Together, the Shacknews video games podcast where we celebrate May the 4th a week late because I forgot about it last week. Fronted by our host Asif Khan, myself Joe Stasio, and Senior Editor Ozzie Mejia, we dive into a fun new segment entitled How Long 2D2 where the crew tries to guess how long Star Wars video games take t…

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The Gates of Hades Shall Not Prevail 17:54

2M ago17:54

17:54

The infernally excellent game Hades is about conquering death, a topic that resonates with the story of Christ. In this quick (speedrun?) Pop Culture Homily episode, Chris looks at different ways of making peace with the inevitable. Intro. Hades II Technical Test reactions. Hades in Scripture. Escaping death (or not). Happy Sisyphus. Christ's Harro…

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Shack Together 013 - Corrupt Human Executives, Fallout 4palooza, ToTK Greed Feat. Bill Lavoy 1:30:39

2M ago1:30:39

1:30:39

In this episode of Shack Together, host Asif Khan is not joined by cohost John Benyamine, but is joined by myself Joe Stasio, and managing editor Bill Lavoy for a fun-filled discussion about the latest in video games. The team chats about what they’ve been playing lately, including titles like Fallout 4, Tears of the Kingdom, and [checks notes] Sno…

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind 1:15:17

2M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Another Ghibli movie with @MercyEscribe. Princess Mononoke is definitely Hyrule. Laputa is undoubtedly the sky islands. But is Nausicaä really the depths? Umm . . . Join us next week for a listener feedback special. Please get in touch with your thoughts or questions. We're on twitter: https://twitter.com/HyruleFieldPod And facebook: https://www.fa…

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Shack Together 012 - Stellar Blade, JRPG Reviewfest, Tesla + META Earnings Feat. Donovan Erskine 1:23:02

2M ago1:23:02

1:23:02

It’s Shack Together! Today we’re brought to you by Asif Khan, producer Joe Stasio and news editor Donovan Erskine. Donovan shares his thoughts on Sony and SHIFT UP’s sci-fi action game, Stellar Blade, in his detailed review. The gang also discusses their latest gaming adventures, including Asif’s resurgent, duplicative journey through Tears of the …

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Faith Eras Tour: Taylor Swift & Tortured Saints 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Swiftie Supreme Kara Wiens helps kick off season 3 by comparing Taylor's eras when it comes to relationships and the up and down phases of faith. Intro (and apology). Guest intro. Talking TSwift in 2024. Tortured Poets Department first reactions. Our histories with Taylor. Simplistic divisions. Three eras for her and us: Order, Disorder, and Reorde…

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Gloom's Lair 1:05:21

2M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Destroy Ganondorf. Find Princess Zelda. Lots of 4/20 chat even though I miscounted and this actually comes out on 4/21. Join us next week for a listener feedback special. Please get in touch with your thoughts or questions. We're on twitter: https://twitter.com/HyruleFieldPod And facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091553694155 And…

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Shack Together 011 - Sea of Deceives, Smell-o-vision, Nintendo Indie World Feat. Sam Chandler 1:32:55

2M ago1:32:55

1:32:55

Join Asif Khan, a few moments of John Benyamine, Cake Producer Joe Stasio, and the lovely Sam Chandler on this episode of Shack Together as we discuss what games we’ve been playing lately and so much more. From F-Zero 99 to Destiny 2, we dive into our gaming (and reading) experiences of the past week. Afterward, we play a few rounds of “Sea of Dece…

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S3- Ep.1- Princess Peach-Showtime!!! 16:38

2M ago16:38

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***This product was provided by Nintendo. *The kids got a chance to review the new "Princess Peach-Showtime" game. Check out this fun review. Here's the official description from Nintendo:*Let us set the stage for the opening act: Just as Princess Peach and her company of Toads are attending a performance at the Sparkle Theater, tragedy strikes! Th…

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S2-EP. 10- WarioWare- Move It! and Super Mario RPG Reviews 29:31

3M ago29:31

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***This product was provided by Nintendo. * It's a double whammy review. Nintendo gave us a copy of WarioWare-Move It! and Super Mario RPG. Find out what we thought of them and what secrets we found out about it while playing. *All aboard the Wario train for a lightning-fast trip to the frantic fun of the WarioWare™: Move It! game for the Nintendo …

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Hyrule Castle Chasm 54:20

3M ago54:20

54:20

Right, that's enough of the dilly dallying now. We're going in. Welcome to Hyrule Field Report, a Tears of the Kingdom audio playalong podcast! Join us next week to destroy Ganondorf. We're approaching the endgame! Please get in touch with your thoughts or questions. We're on twitter: https://twitter.com/HyruleFieldPod And facebook: https://www.fac…

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Shack Together 010 - Cake By Proxy, Sequels vs Originals, Broken Roads Review, feat. Lucas White 1:47:22

3M ago1:47:22

1:47:22

Join us for this week's Shack Together, the official Shacknews video games podcast. Asif Khan, John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and freelance contributing editor Lucas White discuss their latest adventures, including a very special update on F-Zero 99, Lucas’s jaunt through SaGa Emerald Beyond, and Joe’s continued love affair with 3-Body Problem.…

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Typhlo Ruins - (Shrines and Quests Wrap-Up) 57:30

3M ago57:30

57:30

Polishing off various shrines and shrine quests, as well as the Typhlo Ruins. Welcome to Hyrule Field Report, a Tears of the Kingdom audio playalong podcast! Join us next week to wrap up the shrines of Hyrule and the skies! We're approaching the endgame! Please get in touch with your thoughts or questions. We're on twitter: https://twitter.com/Hyru…

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Shack Together 009 - PS4 Trivia, Helldivers 2 Still Good, Apple Robotics feat. Dennis White 1:43:02

3M ago1:43:02

1:43:02

Join us on this episode of Shack Together as we celebrate our favorite pasttime live, for you! Hosted by Asif Khan, John Benyamine, and myself, this episode is jam-packed with fun and informative edutainment for all! What’s more is we’re joined by Shacknews community manager, Dennis White! From discussing what games we’ve been playing lately to tes…

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Lomei Labyrinths 1:09:48

3M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

This episode with massive thanks to Jonathan Cactus' translations of Olde English. https://www.reddit.com/r/tearsofthekingdom/comments/14z20oe/messages_from_an_ancient_era_what_do_the_tablets/ We solve Lex Luthor's maze and also learn some sky secrets. Welcome to Hyrule Field Report, a Tears of the Kingdom audio playalong podcast! Join us next week…

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League of Geeks almost shut up shop, their last big play is SOLIUM INFERNUM 44:58

3M ago44:58

44:58

It's been nearly eight years since Trent Kusters one of the co-founders of Melbourne's League of Geeks joined me on the podcast. Back in the Pixel Sift days, Trent was working through the early days of ARMELLO their groundbreaking digital board game, but the last twelve months have been some of the hardest for the company. JUMPLIGHT ODYSSEY was she…

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Shack Together 008 - Game Sequel Predictions, Marvel Rivals, Gearbox Acquisition feat. Ozzie Mejia 1:43:29

3M ago1:43:29

1:43:29

Join Asif Khan, John Benyamine, myself, and Senior Editor Ozzie Mejia on the eighth episode of Shack Together as we discuss the latest in the gaming world. Asif talks about playing Splatoon 3’s latest Splatfest, while John shares his varied experience with Balatro. Ozzie discusses his Visions of Mana and Sand Land previews, all before the crew head…

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Spirit Temple 57:39

3M ago57:39

57:39

We mostly stay on the main path this week, imagine that! Welcome to Hyrule Field Report, a Tears of the Kingdom audio playalong podcast! Join us next week to wrap some bits and bobs up before we head towards the endgame! Sharing the podcast, rating and reviewing are all always appreciated! We're on twitter: https://twitter.com/HyruleFieldPod And fa…

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Shack Together 007 - Console Codenames, Dragon’s Dogma 2 Review and Impressions, feat. Bill Lavoy 1:45:09

3M ago1:45:09

1:45:09

In this episode of Shack Together, host Asif Khan, myself Joe Stasio, and Managing Editor Bill Lavoy dive into what we’ve been playing recently, including Dragon’s Dogma 2, Super Mario Maker for Wii U, and more. The team also plays a round or ten of Code Games, where I test Asif and Bill’s knowledge of console codenames over the past several decade…

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Zonai Ruins 56:37

3M ago56:37

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We follow up that lead from Kakariko Village . . . but first we take care of some business at all the stables we've been to so far! Welcome to Hyrule Field Report, a Tears of the Kingdom audio playalong podcast! Join us next week to continue the quest for the fifth sage! Sharing the podcast, rating and reviewing are all always appreciated! We're on…

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Shack Together 006 - Backclogged, Rise of the Ronin Preview, Mario Movie Snub feat. TJ Denzer 1:26:12

4M ago1:26:12

1:26:12

Welcome to Shack Together! In this episode, host Asif Khan is joined by cohost John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and Senior News Editor TJ Denzer. We discuss what games they have been playing recently, including Balatro, F-Zero 99, Like A Dragon: Ishin, and FFVII Rebirth. In our first ever installment of Backclogged, the crew uncovers their most b…

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Kakariko Village 1:01:57

4M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

A long-overdue trip to Kakariko Village. And yes, Luke edits in plenty of that music. Check out Flute Man: https://youtu.be/m85gTn1G6rg And DMCthread310's translation thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/TotKLang/comments/13xwpyn/transcriptions_of_ring_runes_slabs_tauros/ Welcome to Hyrule Field Report, a Tears of the Kingdom audio playalong podcast! J…

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Shack Together 005 - Mario Sales Showdown, Xbox Partner Preview, Blues Traveler Hook feat. Steve Tyminski 1:36:18

4M ago1:36:18

1:36:18

Join us for the fifth installment of Shack Together as host Asif Khan and myself, producer Joe Stasio are joined by editor Steve Tyminski to discuss our current gaming obsessions. In our first ever Mario-themed segment, I challenge the crew’s knowledge of everyone’s favorite Italian plumber in the form of Cudgel, Bubble, Trouble: Mario Edition. Ove…

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BERSERK BOY is a fast paced platformer with the soul of Sonic the Hedgehog 24:30

4M ago24:30

24:30

Did you grow up blasting through Green Hill Zone or Casino Night Zone? Maybe you spent hours defeating the nefarious schemes of Dr Wily. These colourful platformers hold a fond place in the hearts of many including Zu Ehtisham solo developer of the new BERSERK BOY where you blast through levels switching elemental powers as you go. Learn how Zu bui…

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The Dragon's Tears 1:03:23

4M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Finally catching up with Zelda. Welcome to Hyrule Field Report, a Tears of the Kingdom audio playalong podcast! Join us next week for a long-overdue trip to Kakariko Village. Sharing the podcast, rating and reviewing are all always appreciated! We're on twitter: https://twitter.com/HyruleFieldPod And facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?i…

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Shack Together 004 - Donovan’s Pokémon Conquest, Skull and Bones Review, Apple Blues 1:35:24

4M ago1:35:24

1:35:24

Join us on this episode of Shack Together as we dive into the world of Pokémon with Shacknews’ resident Pokémon expert, Donovan Erskine! Our host Asif Khan, co-host John Benyamine, and myself are joined today by News Editor Donovan as we talk about the latest, greatest, and frequently saddest from the games and tech industry. In today’s episode, we…

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The enduring appeal of FRUIT NINJA, reinventing the game for Apple Vision Pro 30:39

4M ago30:39

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Queensland based Halfbrick have been making games for almost 25 years, and chances are if you’ve picked up a phone in the last decade you’ve played one of their games. Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, Age of Zombies or maybe you’re a bit more oldschool and played one of their Gameboy Advance games or PlayStation or Wii titles. In an industry that s…

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Hyrule Castle 54:22

4M ago54:22

54:22

Finally catching up with "Zelda". Welcome to Hyrule Field Report, a Tears of the Kingdom audio playalong podcast! Join us next week for if not the beginning of the end, certainly the end of the beginning. Sharing the podcast, rating and reviewing are all always appreciated! We're on twitter: https://twitter.com/HyruleFieldPod And facebook: https://…

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Shack Together 003 - Random Horse Games, feat. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review, Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions 2:03:58

4M ago2:03:58

2:03:58

Join us on this week's episode of Shack Together as we dive into the industry’s latest gaming news, reviews, and goings on. From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Nintendo Switch 2 predictions, we've got all the latest insights from our host Asif Khan, our esteemed guest Greg Burke, and of course myself, Joe Stasio. John couldn’t make this episode’s rec…

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Lanayru Roundup 54:53

4M ago54:53

54:53

Wrapping things up in the Zora neck of the woods. Welcome to Hyrule Field Report, a Tears of the Kingdom audio playalong podcast! Join us next week to answer a call from Purah. Sharing the podcast, rating and reviewing are all always appreciated! We're on twitter: https://twitter.com/HyruleFieldPod And facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php…

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Shack Together 002 - Tegra X1 Power Hour feat. Xbox Exclusivity, David Craddock’s Perfect Run, Open AI Sora 1:46:33

4M ago1:46:33

1:46:33

On this, the sophomore episode of Shack Together, we have an exciting lineup for you. Asif Khan is joined by cohost John Benyamine, myself, and Shacknews Long Reads Editor, David Craddock. We discuss the games we’re playing lately, including F-Zero 99, Prince of Persia, Helldivers 2, Like a Dragon, Animal Crossing, and more. But the real reason you…

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S2- Ep-12- Masters of the Universe- Revolution Review 21:14

5M ago21:14

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It's our big season finale episode. We'll be back in a few weeks or so. As for right now, we're reviewing the new season of Masters of the Universe- Revolution. Check out what we thought. *Don't forget to get 30 days of Audible for free-⁠⁠ https://www.audibletrial.com/thegeekydadpodcast ⁠⁠*Follow us on Facebook- ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/thegeekydadpodcas…

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Water Temple 1:03:53

5M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

We head underground, underwater and up in the sky! Welcome to Hyrule Field Report, a Tears of the Kingdom audio playalong podcast! Join us next week to wrap up the region. Sharing the podcast, rating and reviewing are all always appreciated! We're on twitter: https://twitter.com/HyruleFieldPod And facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1…

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Shack Together 001 - Apple Vision Pro, Yakuza Remorse, Disney & Epic Unite 1:34:00

5M ago1:34:00

1:34:00

Hey listeners, Joe here, producer of Shack Together. Today, our host Asif and cohost John dive deep into the spatial wonder of Apple Vision Pro to find out if it's indeed the future of computing. They’ll be sharing their overall experience, remarking on the headset's fidelity, sharing a few pros and more than a few cons. Next we've got the world’s …

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Shack Together Trailer 1:12

5M ago1:12

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This is Shack Together, a brand-new podcast from Shacknews about coming together in the name of our very first love: games. Tune in for commentary from me, Asif Khan, my cohost John Benyamine, our producer Joe Stasio, and a pool of rotating guests covering the latest in gaming, technology, their respective industries, and more. Join us every Friday…

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Austin Wintory, Tripod, Montaigne on writing the Grammy Award nominated STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL 41:43

5M ago41:43

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The groundbreaking STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL is pretty unique and the very first Australian made game to be nominated for a Grammy Award, which will be awarded today. Composers Austin Wintory (JOURNEY, ASSASSIN'S CREED SYNDICATE) Scott Edgar and Simon Hall from musical comedy group Tripod, singer-songwritter Montaigne aka Jess Cerro join …

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