Best Troika Podcasts (2024)

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The Knights Templar - Part 1 1:13:40

8d ago1:13:40

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This week we discuss the Knights Templar, an ancient order of bankers who angered the pope and lost quite a few wars. Wait, no, that's not right. An order of militant catholics who crusaded to find Jesus's lost socks. Wait. Just listen, I guess I will too and I was there! Enjoy!

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Gotham by Geeks ep 234 Catwoman "Anodyne" 55:59

1d ago55:59

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Darrell, Hassan & Russ look back on the celebrated run by Ed Brubaker by discussing his first arc illustrated by the legendary artist Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO) and Mike Allred (Madman). Synopsis: A serial killer is racking up bodies in her old haunts, taking her back to a life she thought she'd left behind permanently. To support the show & get ac…

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Episode 70 • Say Hello to Vivian 1:17:29

8d ago1:17:29

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He wouldn’t…. Now that the long-raging and ill-advisedly-ignited Vivian Maier debate has finally died down, Jeff wouldn’t throw gasoline on those embers by expressing a Strong Opinion about some recent Viv-related news, would he? Well, you’ll just have to tune in to find out. Also discussed: the boys swap cities, Gabe in New York and Jeff in Los An…

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Animal Trials 1:37:11

23d ago1:37:11

1:37:11

This week on the Troika we non-sequitur our way through an actual telling of various animal trials of history. And by trials, we mean everything from actual court trials to...oh, that poor elephant. I'm sad now, enjoy.

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Gotham By Geeks ep 233 Batman Forever 1:17:42

23d ago1:17:42

1:17:42

Darrell, Hassan & Russ are continuing the rewatch of Warner Bro initial Batman films from Batman & Robin going all the way back Batman 89 so its time for Batman Forever the 1995 American superhero film directed by Joel Schumacher and produced by Tim Burton The third installment a sequel to Batman Returns starring Val Kilmer, replacing Michael Keato…

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Episode 69 • P 1:19:59

24d ago1:19:59

1:19:59

Paulina Porizkova joins the boys to offer her unique perspective on the art and business of fashion photography. How’d she get into it? What’s the most important thing a photographer should know about working with models? Why does Paulina call Irving Penn “Mr. Penn”? Does the fact that Jeff has a spreadsheet of when he last changed the batteries in…

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Adele Spitzeder 1:17:19

1M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

This week we discuss the German stage/con artist, Adele Spitzeder. We also discuss Bavarian Cream Donuts, what ears do, and Altoona Hotel Pizza, enjoy. Unless you're Neal Degrasse Tyson, then get out of here Neal! Stop stripping my myths bare!

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Gotham by Geeks ep 232 Batman Troika 55:35

2M ago55:35

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We are covering the return of Bruce Wayne taking back up the mantle of Batman since the end Knightfall. The story covers Batman #515, Batman: Shadow of The Bat #35, Detective Comics #682, Robin #14, Nightwing: Alfred Returns and Batman: Vengeance of The Bat #2. Written by Doug Moench, Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon & art by Graham Nolan, Kelley Jones, Dic…

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Episode 68 • Peres-Troika 1:14:28

2M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

It’s an xlent xlerated xtralarge xtravaganza as Gabe and Jeff hack and slash their way to the bottom of the Prodigious Mailbag™, which features a slew of emails penned by celebrities under the pseudonym “Alan Peres.” Also discussed: cameras of ’55, cameras of ’24, Dune 2, SB2, SL3, FP4, HP5, Number Six and Zippora Seven! Tune in as we run the numbe…

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Malcolm X - Part 2 1:03:55

2M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

This week brings us the conclusion of our investigation into Malcolm X and his untimely end. We also discuss North Sentinel Island, Shamrock Shakes, we soapbox and more, enjoy?

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Gotham By Geeks ep 231 Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 1 1:13:45

2M ago1:13:45

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Welcome to Gotham by Geeks a Batman centric podcast. For this episode with Hassan away Russ & Darrell the animated movie Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 1 directed by Jeff Wamester from a script by Jim Krieg. It is the eighth installment in the Tomorrowverse, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise that began with Superman: Man of Tomorro…

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Malcolm X - Part 1 1:18:28

2M ago1:18:28

1:18:28

This week we begin a multi-part episode (we have no idea how many, Steve never tells us head of time, could be two, could be fifty) about Malcolm X, one of the most prominent and vocal figures in the civil rights movement of the United States. We also discuss jail stuff, the other Steve and Ryan bloviate about random topics as usual and more, enjoy…

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Episode 67 • Your Extra Time and Your Kiss 1:08:03

2M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

“Pablo Larraín, the film’s Chilean director, felt [Jackie] Kennedy’s love of beauty was so integral to her character that he requested [Natalie] Portman utter ‘I love beauty’ at some point during the shooting of every scene.” This is absurd, but not as absurd as Episode № 67 of I Dream of Cameras, “Your Extra Time and Your Kiss,” in which we discus…

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Gotham by Geeks ep 230 Gotham Nocturne vol 1-2 1:06:23

2M ago1:06:23

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Darrell, Hassan & Russ are covering Detective comics issues 1062-1075 written by Ram V, Simone Spurrier & Dan Watters. Art by Rafael Albuquerque, Stefano Raffaele, Caspar Wijngaard ,Dexter Soy ,Hayden Sherman, Dani Miguel ,Mendonça, Christopher Mitten, Ivan Reis, Danny Miki If you want to support the show & get access to more entertaining content g…

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Troika 47: Tim Smith 18:42

3M ago18:42

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This episode is all about Tim Smith, formerly of Midlake, and his other projects. The Pills won't help you now with The Chemical Brothers, Grey Tower with Lost Horizons and Herstmonceux in his new band, Harp.By Hicksdesign

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Harry Price 1:39:23

3M ago1:39:23

1:39:23

This week the Troika discuss the British Psychic researcher and investigator of fraudulent mediums and hucksters, Harry Price. We also discuss Taylor Swift, the other Steve talks way too much for some reason, and more. Enjoy.

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Episode 66 • To the Bathyscaphe! 1:04:10

3M ago1:04:10

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It’s a voyage to the bottom of the Prodigious Mailbag™ on our Smash Hit Podcast™, but before that there’s talk of the year in photography 1957, the revived Southern California camera show, Jeff’s trip to the Caribbean with a sexy Swede and also his girlfriend, eBay execs sending pig fetuses to their critics, and so much more! Jeff made yet another …

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The Assassination of RFK Sr. 1:34:44

3M ago1:34:44

1:34:44

This week on the Troika we discuss the assassination of RFK Sr, his assassin Sirhan Sirhan, and comedy central playing the same movie over and over back in the late 90s, early 00's. Enjoy

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Gotham by Geeks ep 229 Batman & Robin 1:22:02

3M ago1:22:02

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For this episode we take a look back on the Batman film that changed the way superhero films are made, Batman & Robin starring George Clooney as Bruce Wayne / Batman, , Arnold Schwarzenegger as Victor Fries / Mr. Freeze, and Chris O'Donnell reprising his role as Dick Grayson / Robin, alongside Uma Thurman/Poison Ivy and Alicia Silverstone/Batgirl. …

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The Lufthansa Heist 1:09:30

3M ago1:09:30

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Welcome back - sorry for the delay of our completely free "three dudes talking" podcast, Ryan apparently has a JOB. This week we discuss The Lufthansa Heist, the criminal operation most notably portrayed in the movie "Goodfellas." We also discuss the lack of USB in 1978, the Mafia weaponizing cancer, and more. Enjoy? Tu capcisci?…

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Gotham by Geek 228 Highlights of 2023 1:07:13

4M ago1:07:13

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With the New Year we take a look back on some of the creators and comics that was definite highlights of last year including Creators - Ram V, Tom Taylor, Tom King, G Willow Wilson, Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Kelly Thompson, Dan Mora, Leonardo Romero, Jorge Jimenez, jason shawn alexander, Rafael de Latorre, Mitch Gerads, Simone Di Meo Comics- Ni…

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Episode 65 • Rebel Rebel 1:08:35

4M ago1:08:35

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You want more and you want it fast? Tune in to Episode № 65 of I Dream of Cameras, “Rebel Rebel,” in which Gabe and Jeff wax rhapsodic about the trash-table treasure Canon EOS Rebel 2000. How did this grubby chunk of plastic capture the hearts of two men devoted to the cult of Leica? Pluck this pod and find out! Also, we call out great cameras NOT …

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Travis Walton 1:17:11

4M ago1:17:11

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This week we discuss Travis Walton. However, all references are about Travis Walton, in Minecraft, for legal reasons. We also discuss how heavy amphetamine use combined with LSD and lost sleep possibly makes people think they were abducted by aliens and Joey Diaz comes up again. Enjoy.

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Episode 64 • By the Time I Get Some Phoenix 1:05:54

4M ago1:05:54

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The big news in Episode № 64 of I Dream of Cameras is the release of Harman Phoenix, a brand-new experimental color film from the company we insist on calling Ilford ‘cause they didn’t give us free stuff. Also covered: notable cameras of 1959; fun with Lomochrome Turquoise; Gabe’s recent five-camera all-film photo shoot; the growing cult of the Min…

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Gotham by Geeks 227 Gotham War 1:17:33

4M ago1:17:33

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We are covering Gotham War a crossover event written by Chip Zdarsky ,Tini Howard & Matthew Rosenberg. Artists: Jorge Jiminez, Nico DeLeon, Mike Hawthorne. Mike Spicer, Romulo Fajardo Jr., Veronica Gandini, Lucas Gattoni, Clayton Cowles, Steve Wands, Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War – Battle Lines #1 (Part 1) Batman (Vol 3) #137 (Part 2) Catwoman (V…

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The Christmas Revolution 1:39:59

4M ago1:39:59

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Merry Holidaytidemas to you and yours. This week we discuss The Christmas Revolution, also known as the Romanian Revolution and the downfall of Nicolae Ceaușescu, a man who was never a good boy for Santa(to put it...lightly.) Enjoy!

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Troika #46: Best of 2023 1:55:31

5M ago1:55:31

1:55:31

My favourite songs from 2023, featuring Lanterns on the Lake, Harp, boygenius, Molly, M83, The Clientele and more. With twenty-one tracks it will keep you busy for almost two hours!By Hicksdesign

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Nikita Khrushchev - Part 3 (final) 1:43:35

5M ago1:43:35

1:43:35

This week we conclude our foray into Nikki-baby, we also discuss Hungarian words, dinnertime arguments, seatbelt importance and more, enjoy!

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Episode 63 • Three Years of His Youth 1:10:07

5M ago1:10:07

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It’s our third anniversary episode, featuring celebrations galore and talk of cameras past, present and future. Plus the return of our Prodigious Mailbag™, featuring NO PRAISE! Tune in for all the merriment! Cameras of 1960: Nikkorex 35 Nikon S3M the original Canonflex Pentax Spotmatic shown at Photokina Rolleiflex 2.8F Rolleiflex Rollei Magic Zeis…

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Gotham By Geeks 226 The War of Jokes & Riddles 59:33

5M ago59:33

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We are back for another venture into the world of Batman by looking back on the Tom King run of Batman with the arc titled The War of Jokes and Riddles is an eight-part Batman storyline illustrated by Mikel Janín, featuring the war between the Joker and the Riddler during Batman's second year. If your enjoying the podcast we would appreciate if you…

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Nikita Khrushchev - Part 2 1:40:17

5M ago1:40:17

1:40:17

On this week the Troika continue their investigation into Nikita Khruschev. We also discuss McDonalds Big Breakfast techniques, wine distribution at mass in Mass, and so on. Enjoy...

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Nikita Khrushchev - Part 1 1:49:52

6M ago1:49:52

1:49:52

This week we begin our talk about the former premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev. We also discuss strange Pepsi formulations, do a poor job all around of pronouncing Russian last names and more, enjoy!

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Gotham by Geeks 225 Batman Haunted Knight 1:22:53

6M ago1:22:53

1:22:53

To celebrate Halloween the guys discuss a prequal that led up to the very popular Batman: The Long Halloween , Batman: Dark Victory and Catwoman: When in Rome by the legendary team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale Batman: Haunted Knight is an anthology trade paperback published by DC Comics in 1996. It reprinted three one-shot specials from the previous t…

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Episode 62 • Austin to Austria 53:10

6M ago53:10

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Gabe goes to a celebrity wedding; Jeff appears in Vogue Portugal. Gabe has a birthday; Jeff has a breakdown. And all the while, they scour the globe in search of the world’s finest vintage camera shops. Tune in for pulled pork and wienerschnitzel and much, much more! Cameras of ’61: Olympus Pen EE Canon 7 Rolleiflex wide-angle Pentax H1/S1 A vintag…

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The Bell Witch 1:51:17

6M ago1:51:17

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This week the Troika continue with the ghostly themes and explore The Bell Witch. We also dive into hard Mountain Dew and the leering eyes of public judgement, DMX, and more. Happy Halloween!

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Episode 61 • More of You, Less of Us 1:11:18

7M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

A rare treat: IDOC № 61 is dedicated to you, our legions of devoted listeners. In this XL episode, we take a deep, deep dive into our Prodigious Mailbag™, which as of recording ran 46 emails deep. Tune in as Gabe and Jeff respond to inquiries, sympathies, clapbacks and condemnations. It’s sixty-wonderful! Cameras of ’62: Minolta Hi-Matic Nikon F Ph…

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Ed and Lorraine Warren 1:34:00

7M ago1:34:00

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BOO! Let's kick off October and talk about ghosts and demons! This week we discuss Ed and Lorraine Warren, who were either extremely good at detecting demons and ghosts, or, charlatans grifting for a buck. It's a thin line between the two, honestly. We also discuss ghost pierogis, frightening Raggedy Ann doll's and more. Enjoy.…

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Maskwitches of Forgotten Doggerland 56:35

7M ago56:35

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Maskwitches er et fortællespil af Jon Hodges. Spillet er sat i jægerstenalderen, nærmere bestemt omkring 8300 f.kr., og spillerne indtager rollen som titlens maskwitches, der er stammens helligfolk, der bevæbnet med amuletter og masker tager udfordringen op når ubalancer har vækket onde ånder.Et særkende ved spillet er at det er rigt illustreret, o…

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Episode 60 • I Dream of Genie 1:04:52

7M ago1:04:52

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In Episode № 60 of I Dream of Cameras, Gabe and Jeff stun the photography world by boldly revealing the contents of their fiercely guarded eBay watch lists. That’s right — you could go on the ‘Bay right now and steal their Precious right out from under them! What are the white whales and black beauties they’ve been eyeing hungrily? And which would …

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Gotham by Geeks ep 224 The Batman Movie Introspective 1:18:15

7M ago1:18:15

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Darrell, Hassan & Russ thought it would be fun to take a look back on the Matt Reeves directed film The Batman starring Zoe Kravitz,Robert Pattinson, Jefferey Wright, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell & Andy Serkis to name a few. If your enjoying the podcast we would appreciate if you could make it a favorite and/or share it on whatever device or app you li…

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The Luddites 1:07:06

7M ago1:07:06

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On this week of the Troika we discuss the Luddites, who are much more interesting than our stereotypes of them. We also discuss Andy Rooner, insane medicinal side effects, candlepin bowling and more. Enjoy!!@!@@?

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Troika #45 - Brian McBride 36:02

7M ago36:02

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This episode of Troika is in tribute to Brian McBride, one-half of ambient duo Stars of the Lid, who sadly died last month. His music is so important to me, that I couldn't let the opportunity pass to honour his work and memory. I didn't want to spoil this episode with my narration, so just sit back with headphones and enjoy a double-troika selecti…

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Gotham By Geeks ep 223 Batman Killing Time 1:02:40

8M ago1:02:40

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Darrell, Russ and Hassan are back to dig deep into mini series Batman: Killing Time by the blockbuster team of Tom King and David Marquez. It has new and old villains who are all after something that belongs to the Dark knight himself. For more content like access to other podcasts on the TaylorNetwork including the very first podcast interview Tom…

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The Fenian Raids 1:13:24

8M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

This week we discuss the Fenian Raids, whereby the Fenian Brotherhood attacked Canada to free Ireland from Britain...or probably not that, but I have trouble paying attention. We also discuss Smashmouth, M1 Garand clip ejections sounds, and the Potato "famine" (read: forced starvation, RIP Sinead.) Enjoy?…

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Episode 59 • Friends Was a Fun Job 1:05:04

8M ago1:05:04

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“So no one told you life was gonna be this way / Your Nikon’s in the shop, your XPan’s D.O.A....” Join Jeff and Gabe in Noo Yawk Cit-tay for a very special episode, featuring a schmear and a Dr. Brown’s and the most underrated Canon SLR of the modern era. We’ll be there for you! Cameras of 1964: the O.G. Leicaflex the elusive Canon FX the wildly un…

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Salomon August Andrée - Part 2 1:10:17

8M ago1:10:17

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This week on the Troika we conclude the life and times of Salomon August Andrée, a great balloon buffoon. We also discuss allergies and the associated medicines available, Milwaukee's best, and Miss Cleo. Enjoy?!?!?

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Salomon August Andrée - Part 1 1:11:23

9M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

This week we discuss Salomon August Andrée, a Swedish engineer, physicist, aeronaut and polar explorer who had crazy ideas about balloons and where to take them. We also discuss homing pigeons, being on time, and more. Enjoy?

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Episode 58 • Tumbling Dice 1:06:55

9M ago1:06:55

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There's fever in the funkhouse now for Episode № 58 of I Dream of Cameras, in which we introduce a startling new segment: we ROLL THE DICE to choose from a bumper crop of listener-suggested topics. Tune in ‘cause the deuce is still wild! Cameras of 1965: Leicaflex MK2 Minolta Autopak 700 Hasselblad EL/M Olympus Pen EM Nikkormat FT and something els…

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Swords without Masters 1:09:25

9M ago1:09:25

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Swords Without Master er et sword-and-sorcery rollespil af Epidiah Ravachol. Det er i høj grad et narrativistisk rollespil, hvor det omdrejningspunktet for systemet er at afgøre scenetyper, der angiver hvem der har fortælleretten og hvad der overordnet skal foregå, og så hvilken tone en given scene skal fortælles i. Alle scener skal nemlig tage udg…

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Episode 57 • P’s and Q’s 1:08:17

9M ago1:08:17

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In Episode № 57 of I Dream of Cameras, we mind our P’s — Minolta’s little-known pocket XPan killer — and Q’s — diving into a particularly prodigious mailbag. Also, Gabe’s gone digicam kray-zee, and Jeff’s still obsessed with that Nikon Year of the Dog camera. Tune in for all the chitter-chatter! Cameras of 1966: The troublesome but alluring Rolleif…

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