Best Tpn Podcasts (2024)

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Silverball Chronicles Ep 37: Yes… More Roger Sharpe

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Roger Sharpe is hailed as the Man who Saved the Game from our previous episode, but he did so much more! Roger has been involved in the birth of tournaments, the second rise of licensing, and mainstream journalism. He also has had a great film based on him and his relationship with his wife Ellen. Join us as we talk about Rogers’s last pinball mach…

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The Pinball Show Ep 150: Trip Pinballs

10d ago

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The Pinball Show Episode 150: Trip Pinballs Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny – Zach Returns With Grievances As Dennis Nearly Destroys The Pinball Show – Stern Pinball Production Updates – ABBA Pinball Is Launched Through Space AND Time… – … And It Wants To Steal Your Soul – Dutch Pinball Announces A New Company & Locks In Failed IPs… – … DPX PX Px…

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Through American Eyes: Citizen Diplomacy and the Post-Soviet Market Economy 51:10

4d ago51:10

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On this episode, attorney and business consultant Daniel Satinsky shares about his new book, which tells the story of American participation in the dismantling of the Soviet economy and the creation of the Russian market economy in the 1990s. Creating the Post-Soviet Russian Market Economy: Through American Eyes is based on more than 100 interviews…

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Tech Dreams: Death and Rebirth - Episode 664 1:55:17

4d ago1:55:17

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Description This week, Alexa Skills are in trouble, Pokémon Violet leads to jail, Broadband Labels are here, and Star Trek: Lower Decks is going. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time suppo…

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Tech Dreams: Death and Rebirth - Episode 664 1:55:17

11d ago1:55:17

1:55:17

Description This week, Alexa Skills are in trouble, Pokémon Violet leads to jail, Broadband Labels are here, and Star Trek: Lower Decks is going. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time suppo…

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Reporting in "Relative Unfreedom": A Conversation with Pjotr Sauer of The Guardian 30:52

18d ago30:52

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On this episode, Pjotr Sauer shares his firsthand experiences and reflections on reporting on Russia both before February 24, 2022 from within the country and then after, reporting from outside of the country. He elaborates on the difficulties for all journalists in navigating the challenges and constraints in Russia and expands on the plight of hi…

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The Pinball Show Ep 149.5: D&D

25d ago

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The Pinball Show Episode 149.5: D&D Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & David Dennis Dennis and David recount their predictions from years ago on what would happen to pinball in the COVID-19 pandemic and review what they got right and wrong. Plus, Canadian Pinball Market Trends! – MEMBERS ONLY: 2024 Texas Pinball Festival: David Asks Dennis What Was Cool There…

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Haunted Empire: Power, Trauma, & the Uncanny in Russian Imperial Gothic Literature 47:45

25d ago47:45

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On this episode, Valeria Sobol of the University of Illinois Urbana Champaigne talks with us about her 2000 book "Haunted Empire." Dr. Sobol guides us through the tapestries of Imperial Russia, where crumbling estates and eerie figures cast long shadows over the pages of history. Drawing on her meticulous research and profound insights, she unveils…

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Lawsuits and Shutdowns Abound - Episode 663 1:56:08

1M ago1:56:08

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Description This week, Apple and Epic are at it again, Adult Swim is killing off some games, TikTok's clock is ticking, and NYT says it didn't hack ChatGPT. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his…

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Lawsuits and Shutdowns Abound - Episode 663 1:56:08

1M ago1:56:08

1:56:08

Description This week, Apple and Epic are at it again, Adult Swim is killing off some games, TikTok's clock is ticking, and NYT says it didn't hack ChatGPT. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his…

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Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 79: Cultural

1M ago

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Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 79: Cultural Hosts: Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis You want funny accents, you got ’em! Germain Mariolle joins Martin & Jeff and there’s not a lick of English amongst the 3 of them. Plus they discuss: IFPA rules, changes and tournements the pinball scene in the northwest/Seattle area operating machines plus a look …

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Ukraine and the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections with Terrell Jermaine Starr 35:00

1M ago35:00

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On this episode, independent journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr shares his experiences covering Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022 and explaining to Americans the importance of the nation for global security, democracy, and humanity broadly. "We all need to be invested in each other's safety and security... Ukraine is the exact place I feel tha…

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The Pinball Show Ep 149: Challenged

1M ago

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The Pinball Show Episode 149: Challenged Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny – Daylight Savings Time Is For Matthew McConaughey – Dennis Says “Screw Em!” – Stern Pinball Production Updates – The Insider Connected March Madness Controversy – American Pinball Releases Barry O’s BBQ Challenge – BBQ Challenge Features, Launch Timeline, Reception, & Analy…

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Episode 2: Alistair Barrie 1:06:05

1M ago1:06:05

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In this episode comedian and ADHDer, Alistair Barrie, chats about life as a comedian, relationships and parenthood. To follow Alistair Barrie's comedy use the following links: www.alistairbarrie.com Twitter: @AlistairBarrie Facebook: AlistairBarrie Instagram: @alistairbarrie BlueSky: alistairbarrie TikTok: @alistairbarrie YouTube: AlistairBarrie To…

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Layoffs, Lies, and Mergers - Episode 662 1:48:10

2M ago1:48:10

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Description This week, Wendy's wants dynamic prices, gaming studios lay off devs, Wikipedia doesn't trust AI, and Warner Bros. doesn't want Paramount. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time …

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Layoffs, Lies, and Mergers - Episode 662 1:48:10

2M ago1:48:10

1:48:10

Description This week, Wendy's wants dynamic prices, gaming studios lay off devs, Wikipedia doesn't trust AI, and Warner Bros. doesn't want Paramount. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time …

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The Pinball Show Ep 148: Numbers Don’t Why

2M ago

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The Pinball Show Episode 148: Numbers Don’t Why Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny Ron Burgundy At A Concert Stern Pinball Production Updates Jaws Pinball First Impressions: What Is Great & What Needs Work Shark Eat Ball Mod MEMBERS ONLY: What To Make Of The Recent Haggis Pinball Update New Titles Begin To Ship Multimorphic Launches The Princess Bri…

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Silverball Chronicles Ep 36: The Token Roger Sharpe Episode

2M ago

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We’ve fought long and hard to avoid giving Roger Sharpe yet another ego-building podcast to spin his narrative and propaganda… but, here we are. Roger wrote about pinball. Played pinball. Promoted and evangelized pinball. Roger has been involved in the birth of tournaments, the second rise of licensing, and mainstream journalism. He also has had a …

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Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 78: Rumours

2M ago

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Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 78: Rumours Hosts: Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis Enjoy…or not. Direct feed to Final Round Pinball Podcast: https://thepinballnetwork555350716.wordpress.com/tag/final/ Email us at finalroundpinball@gmail.com Instagram @finalroundpinballpodcast https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vc3pbd/final_round_-_078_-_Rumoursadmdp.…

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From Empires and Kings to Hitler and Co.: Democracy and Dictatorship in Central and Eastern Europe 43:41

2M ago43:41

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On this episode, renowned historian John Connelly from the University of California, Berkeley, talks with us about the growth of fascism from democracy, the roots and justification narratives of anti-semitism in Germany and elsewhere, and the development of nationalism in modern history across Europe. Thanks for listening! ABOUT THE GUEST John Conn…

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The Pinball Show Ep 147: Choppy Waters

2M ago

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The Pinball Show Episode 147: Choppy Waters Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny Stern Pinball Game & Accessory Production Updates Spooky & CGC Starting To Ship Games American Pinball’s Big Announcements MEMBERS ONLY: Is Dave Fix & American Pinball Trying To Sue Me?! Dave Fix Interviewed On Pinball Profile Jersey Jack Trending P3 QC Updates The 2023 T…

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Truth and Consequence - Episode 661 1:47:22

2M ago1:47:22

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Description This week, Apple is maliciously complying, Microsoft is laying off eSports, Google is clearing the cache, and UMG is silencing TikTok. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time supp…

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Truth and Consequence - Episode 661 1:47:22

3M ago1:47:22

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Description This week, Apple is maliciously complying, Microsoft is laying off eSports, Google is clearing the cache, and UMG is silencing TikTok. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time supp…

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Resiliency, Corruption, and Uncertainty: Assessing Ukraine's Politics and Long-Term Prospects 31:32

3M ago31:32

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On this episode, poitical scientist Serhiy Kudelia of Baylor University speaks with us about multiple topics on Ukraine from the prospects for Ukraine in the long-term, depending on continued western support, to the political effects of the war on Ukrainian leadership. Dr. Kudelia discusses the likelihood of Ukraine gaining any security guarantees …

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The Pinball Show Ep 146: Is AI Trying To Purchase American Pinball?

3M ago

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The Pinball Show Episode 146: Is AI Trying To Purchase American Pinball? Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny Dennis Takes A Winter Fall Stern Pinball Production Updates Stern’s George Gomez Talks Vault LEs, Home Leaderboards, & All-Access Spooky Pinball Sees Themselves Dominating Over The Next Five Years Production Updates On Looney Tunes, Pulp Ficti…

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Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 77: Balls

3M ago

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Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 77: Balls Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Unlike the previous show, we really do talk a lot about pinball. I know. Shocking. Direct feed to Final Round Pinball Podcast: https://thepinballnetwork555350716.wordpress.com/tag/final/ Email us at finalroundpinball@gmail.com Instagram @finalroundpinballpodcast https…

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Silverball Chronicles Ep 35: The Capcom Debacle Part 2: Illinois PinBall Inc.

3M ago

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Silverball Chronicles with David and Ron Episode 35 – The Capcom Debacle Part 2: Illinois PinBall Inc. Want to Support the Show? Visit Our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/silverballchronicles or pick up a tee shirt at Silverball Chronicles Episode Summary Last month we learned about Capcom, the video game company who wanted to get into the …

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Demystifying Cyber: Building Resiliency in the Modern Technology Landscape 48:02

3M ago48:02

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On this episode, Francesca Lockhart, cybersecurity professor at The University of Texas at Austin, talks about her unique and prescient cybersecurity clinic that she developed on the Forty Acres after leading the Homeland Security Unit at the Texas Department of Public Safety. Francesca also discusses the role of state and local security units in p…

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The Pinball Show Ep 145: Shark No Eat Ball

3M ago

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The Pinball Show Episode 145: Shark No Eat Ball Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny The Gift That Keeps On Giving All Year Long Stern Pinball Production Updates Shark No Eat Ball: Deal Breaker Or Game Maker? Reactions To Jaws Gameplay Video MEMBERS ONLY: Alice In Wonderland Pinball: What You Need To Know About The Upcoming Release Reactions To Looney…

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"Atomic Steppe": The Soviet Nuclear Legacy and the Global Arms Race 36:19

3M ago36:19

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On this episode, Dr. Togzhan Kassenova joined Taylor and Nick for a conversation about the destructive impact of Soviet nuclear testing in Kazakhstan and the figurative fallout of the dissolution of the USSR which resulted in Russia providing security guarantees to "divorced" states in exchange for the surrender of Soviet weapons of mass destructio…

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The Pinball Show Ep 144: The Big Jaws Episode

4M ago

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The Pinball Show Episode 144: The Big Jaws Episode Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny Stern Pinball Releases Jaws Pinball Stern Pinball Production Updates Future Plans For Stern Pinball Changing Course On LEs & Bringing Back What Once Was Market & Sales Response Of Jaws Pinball Jaws Game Features & First Impressions MEMBERS ONLY: More Bally Williams…

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Ballistics and Ballots: The Ukraine War in 2024 and Beyond with Michael Kofman 34:27

4M ago34:27

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On this first episode of 2024, we reflect on the War in Ukraine and Ukraine's prospects for continued political and military support in 2024 and beyond with Carnegie Endowment's senior fellow and renowned military analyst Michael Kofman. ABOUT THE GUEST Michael Kofman is a senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment fo…

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Silverball Chronicles Ep 34: The Capcom Debacle Part 1

4M ago

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Silverball Chronicles with David and Ron Episode 34: The Capcom Debacle Part 1 Want to Support the Show? Visit Our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/silverballchronicles or pick up a tee shirt at Silverball Chronicles Topic Starts at 8:27 Episode Summary Capcom was a video game company who wanted to get into the pinball industry and ride a wa…

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Mordor to Moscow, Potter to Putin: Into the Slavic Multiverse with Eliot Borenstein 42:03

4M ago42:03

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On this episode, Eliot Borenstein returns for a fun conversation about the political and historical themes in pop culture and the abundance of Marvel, Harry Potter, LOTR, etc. fan fiction that emerged post-socialism. We hope you enjoy! ABOUT THE GUEST Eliot Borenstein is Professor of Russian & Slavic Studies at New York University. His most recent …

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The Pinball Show Ep 143: The Best Pinball Of 2023 & The Death Of Pinball Award Shows

4M ago

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The Pinball Show Episode 143: The Best Pinball Of 2023 & The Death Of Pinball Award Shows Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny – Announcing The Pinball Giveaway Winners – Numbers Don’t Lie: The Pinball Show Continues To Grow – Stern Pinball Production Updates – Spooky Pinball Releases Looney Tunes & The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Pinball Machines – Papa?…

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The Ever-Changing Modern World - Episode 660 1:38:39

4M ago1:38:39

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Description This week, Android is opening up, E3 is closing down, CMG Local wants your privacy, and Mickey Mouse wants to be yours. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time supporting the rhyt…

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The Ever-Changing Modern World - Episode 660 1:38:39

4M ago1:38:39

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Description This week, Android is opening up, E3 is closing down, CMG Local wants your privacy, and Mickey Mouse wants to be yours. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time supporting the rhyt…

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Battle Without Borders: Cyberwarfare and the Russian (Dis)advantage 35:21

4M ago35:21

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On this episode, cyber expert Gavin Wilde joined us to talk all things cyberwarfare. He defined the term and its distinction from information warfare; shared the reasons why he believes studying Russia is important for this complex, actively developing, and hard-to-measure battlefront; and touched on the differences between the US and Russian milit…

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Gravedigger of the Present: Memory Politics and the Weaponization of History 45:09

4M ago45:09

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In this episode, Bartek Gajos discusses his in-depth research into memory politics during the Soviet period and today, specifically the weaponization of history by the Russian regime, the past's influence on present actions taken by great powers, NATO expansion and EU enlargement, the "armageddon option" taken by Western G7 leaders at Russia's inva…

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Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 76: 100% Pinball

4M ago

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Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 76: 100% Pinball Is it too late for a TWIPy submission, because this would have been our entry. We have so much to get to, listen as Martin & Jeff explore: Jaws Elton John Game Of Thrones Star Wars Mandalorian This Is Spinal Tap, and more! Direct feed to Final Round Pinball Podcast: https://thepinballnetwork55535…

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The Pinball Show Ep 142: WIN A Topper, Playfield, Armor, & More – HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY + 2023 Full Industry Analysis

5M ago

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The Pinball Show Episode 142: WIN A Topper, Playfield, Armor, & More – HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY + 2023 Full Industry Analysis Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny The Pinball Show 2023 Holiday Giveaway: WIN A TOPPER, PLAYFIELD, ARMOR, INSIDER CONNECTED, SHAKER MOTOR, BANNERS, & MORE! Talk Is Cheap, We Appreciate You For Making Us The World’s Most Popular & Fa…

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Failed Project and New Beginnings - Episode 659 1:46:06

5M ago1:46:06

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Description This week, Apple Card's future's in question, Netflix Games is adding Grand Theft Auto, Meta's in a privacy mess, and WB's proud of courageous cancelations. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming w…

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Failed Project and New Beginnings - Episode 659 1:46:06

5M ago1:46:06

1:46:06

Description This week, Apple Card's future's in question, Netflix Games is adding Grand Theft Auto, Meta's in a privacy mess, and WB's proud of courageous cancelations. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming w…

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The State of Investigative Journalism in Russia Today with Mikhail Rubin 37:46

5M ago37:46

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On this episode, Taylor and Misha speak with Mikhail Rubin, journalist and co-founder of Proekt Media, the lead investigative media outlet in Russia. Thanks for listening! ABOUT THE GUEST Mikhail Rubin has covered Russian policy processes for nearly 13 years. During this period, he has had the opportunity to work as a Kremlin pool reporter for the …

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