Best Virtual Game Boys Podcasts (2024)

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Gunslinger's Gateway #179: Trials of the Champions (Pt.5) 2:09:53

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: The party finishes tackling each of the trials set before them, but it seems that what has happened in the Astral Plane may have real-world consequences in Harena. Having learned new, and somewhat dark things, how will the Book Keepers deal with their current tribulations? Editor's note: Thank you to all our liste…

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Things We Said Today #415 – A fully-staged “Liverpool Oratorio” at Cincinnati Opera 1:21:35

4d ago1:21:35

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In Episode 415 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo speak with Evans Mirageas, the artistic director of the Cincinnati Opera, about the company’s decision to present “Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio” as a fully-staged opera during its 2024 Summer Festival. [The news segment runs from 2’12” to 9’30.” The intervie…

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Things We Said Today #414 – “One Hand Clapping” 1:37:32

17d ago1:37:32

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In Episode 414 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo discuss Paul McCartney’s “One Hand Clapping” – why and how he made it, back in 1974, and how the newly released version stands up. [The news segment runs from 4’43” to 22’10.” That is followed by Darren’s recap of his recent visit to England, with flybys of Friar P…

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Gunslinger's Gateway #178: Trials of the Champions (Pt.4) 1:18:16

23d ago1:18:16

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: Nazar continues to delve deeper into his trial, making a starling discovery. How much will the Book Keepers get thrown around in the Astral Plane?

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265: Building a Sparkling Soda Fireworks Store?!? | 🎉 Mark Lazarchic of Serenity Ventures 1:15:20

29d ago1:15:20

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Mark Lazarchic is the CEO of Serenity Venture Group. He describes himself as a serial entrepreneur with eyes always open. Mark is the owner of multiple successful startup businesses in very competitive markets. Mark has spent the last 10 years being amazed at the level of mediocrity accepted by the public in business. At all levels... This Episode …

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Gunsliner's Gateway #177: Trials of the Champions (Pt.3) 1:40:18

1M ago1:40:18

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: The Book Keepers continue through the grueling trails for the Champions of the Sisters. Now that the trials for Coro and Alish have been completed, it's time for the party to dive into the depths of Hali's test.By Ghost Light Dice

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Gunslinger's Gateway #176: Trials of the Champions (Pt.2) 1:35:15

1M ago1:35:15

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: The Book Keepers continue with their trials to become the Champions of the Sisters. However, these trials are more unpredictable and dangerous than they could have ever imagined; will they be able to come out unscathed?

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Power Button - Episode 388: Red And Black Virtual Boy Attack (Part 2)

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We wrap up our Virtual Boy discussion with the games you can't play and a few finished games that have leaked out over the years. Join us! Download this week's episode directly from PTB, listen with the player below, subscribe via iTunes, Amazon Music Podcasts, and toss this RSS feed into your podcast aggregation software of choice, and be sure to …

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Things We Said Today #413 – Fab Five 1:34:17

1M ago1:34:17

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In Episode 412 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo adopt the “Fab Five” idea from Ken’s videocast, which involves each choosing five “go to” albums – one by the Beatles and one solo album each from John, Paul, George and Ringo. The rules state that these are not necessarily the “best” albums, or even our favorites …

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Gunslinger's Gateway #175: Trials of the Champions (Pt.1) 1:25:32

1M ago1:25:32

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: The Book Keepers begin their trials to become Champions of the Sisters, but it is definitely more challenging than they ever thought possible. How will they be able to complete all of the tests?

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Gunslinger's Gateway #174: Caucoa 2:00:49

1M ago2:00:49

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: The Book Keepers deal with more wild magic surges on their final leg of the journey to Caucoa. Upon arriving in the "city", they are reunited with Zander & Mirror's Reflection, and meet with the leaders to discuss the trials and other important matters.By Ghost Light Dice

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Power Button - Episode 387: Red And Black Virtual Boy Attack (Part 1)

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When Blake Grundman visited me in April he finally had the chance to play a real live Nintendo Virtual Boy from 1995 and my collection of sixteen games, so on this week's episode of the podcast we go game by game to get Blake's takes on the experience. Did Galactic Pinball live up to expectations? How bare bones is Mario Clash really? Does he want …

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Things We Said Today #412 – A Visit with Sir Michael Lindsay-Hogg 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

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In Episode 412 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo have a chat with Sir Michael Lindsay-Hogg about “Let It Be” – the original film as well as the newly remastered version. Since we did a show just last week, the News segment is fairly short; the interview begins at 9’05”. As always, we welcome your thoughts about t…

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Power Button - Episode 386: Emulation Nation

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Thanks to some new legal requirements from the European Union, Apple is now required to allow emulators in its walled garden of an App Store worldwide. This opened the door for retro console emulation to the masses spanning the Atari 2600 and Commodore 64 through Nintendo's iconic hardware and beyond up to the Sony PlayStation Portable. On this wee…

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Things We Said Today #411 – The restored “Let It Be,” John’s “Mind Games,” Ringo’s virtual Q&A 2:16:45

2M ago2:16:45

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In Episode 411 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo discuss the newly restored version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s 1970 “Let It Be,” and how it got its bad reputation, and how it looks now; the just announced “Mind Games” archival release, due in July, and Ringo Starr’s virtual press conference on May 15. [For listene…

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Gunslinger's Gateway #173: Chaperone (Pt. 2) 1:20:40

2M ago1:20:40

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: We take a brief break from the tensions of The Book Keepers to follow a different thread, and turn back the wheel several days. In Chaperone parts 1 & 2, we will learn the happenings of Mirror's Reflection and Commander Zander Clean after the incident at the Staylin home. What journey did this unlikely pair go upo…

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Gunslinger's Gateway #172: Chaperone (Pt. 1) 2:12:15

2M ago2:12:15

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: We take a brief break from the tensions of The Book Keepers to follow a different thread, and turn back the wheel several days. In Chaperone parts 1 & 2, we will learn the happenings of Mirror's Reflection and Commander Zander Clean after the incident at the Staylin home. What journey did this unlikely pair go upo…

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264: From Clothing Manufacturer, to Franchise Owner, to Starting the Tint World Franchise | Ex-CEO of Meineke, Charles Bonfiglio, shares his Journey 🚗… 1:21:14

2M ago1:21:14

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Charles J. Bonfiglio is the Franchise Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Tint World. The company is a privately owned franchise chain of independent retail window tinting, mobile electronics, auto accessories and appearance centers. As the lead executive of Tint World, Charles is responsible for all functions related to the development and leader…

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Power Button - Episode 385: May The Fourth Be With You On The Sixth

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Held over for one more weekend, it's Blake Grundman live and in person with me at the microphone, and this episode we have some more shopping purchases to share before we tear into a topic near and dear to Blake's heart: Star Wars. Kick back with us for a while and let's have some fun. Download this week's episode directly from PTB, listen with the…

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Episode 91 - The Quest 2's Days Are Numbered ft. The Livonator! 1:36:48

2M ago1:36:48

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Join Chris, Ryan and Jason aka The Livonator as we discuss what it means to start seeing Quest 3 only titles announced.By The Virtual Boys

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Gunslinger's Gateway #171: Tensions Run High 1:10:51

2M ago1:10:51

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: The Book Keepers find themselves even further in the jungles surrounding Caucoa. As the heat rises and magic unwinds further into chaos, they begin to find themselves at each other's throats. How much will it take for the group to reach its boiling point?

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Power Button - Episode 384: Super Shopping Spree

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We have an extra special episode this week! Usually Blake Grundman and I record the show from our respective secretive lairs at opposite ends of the United States, but we're celebrating the end of my twelve long chemotherapy treatments for cancer, so the time was beyond right for Blake to jump in his car and come speeding across the nation to hang …

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Episode 90 - Is Meta becoming the Android of XR? 1:35:28

3M ago1:35:28

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Join us for episode 90 as we takl about Meta sharing their Horizon OS with other headset manufacturers, Apple Vision Pro woes and the dissolving of app lab.By The Virtual Boys

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Gunslinger's Gateway #170: Golden Boys 1:21:44

3M ago1:21:44

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: The Book Keepers find themselves sort of lost in the jungle. To make matters worse, the heat and flora are ever a burden. But sometimes...you can find beautiful surprises in the worst of places.

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Things We Said Today #410 – Beatles Intros, Ringo’s “Crooked Boy” and Paul’s “One Hand Clapping” 1:33:28

3M ago1:33:28

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In Episode 410 of Things We Said Today, Darren Devivo, Ken Michaels and Allan Kozinn discuss the Beatles’ song intros, each selecting the 10 (or so) that grab them most, and explaining why they work so well. But the news section includes some discussion as well – an overview of Ringo Starr’s new EP, “Crooked Boy” and some other Record Store Day rel…

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Power Button - Episode 383: All New For 2024! More Updated Re-Releases! (Part 2)

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Following on from last week, back in 2018 we did a two-part look (Episodes 269 and 270) at video games remade with new or changed features such as The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening gaining a color expansion as Link's Awakening DX. I don't know if you've noticed, but video game publishers are still doing this sort of thing six years later, so it…

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Power Button - Episode 382: All New For 2024! More Updated Re-Releases! (Part 1)

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Back in 2018 we did a two-part look (Episodes 269 and 270) at video games remade with new or changed features such as The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening gaining a color expansion as Link's Awakening DX. I don't know if you've noticed, but video game publishers are still doing this sort of thing six years later, so it's time to take another look …

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Gunslinger's Gateway #169: Welcome to the Jungle 1:28:07

3M ago1:28:07

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: The Book Keepers finally find themselves in the Exuberantes Hojas- the jungles that surround the encampment of Caucoa. However, this isn't your typical walk through the woods, and the party will learn that quickly.

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Episode 89 - Should VR Games Have a Flat mode? 1:36:04

3M ago1:36:04

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Join Chris and Ryan as they talk about VR games implementing a flat mode and what that could look like.By The Virtual Boys

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Power Button - Episode 381: Dangerous Blake In "Copyright Infringement"

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I sent my international buyer, Blake Grundman, overseas to acquire some rare gaming antiquities for me. That is, he picked up some fairly priced amiibo and games that are hard to find and not so fairly priced here. This leads into a discussion on how else to play retro games whose corporate ownership has turned to dust over the decades, and that's …

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Gunslinger's Gateway #168: Madness & Honey 1:03:54

3M ago1:03:54

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: The Book Keepers continue traveling towards Caucoa with their ever-growing posse. When they dig through some dingy journals, they be biting off more than they can chew.

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Things We Said Today #409 – Dana Klosner and Beatlemania Lives On 1:43:14

3M ago1:43:14

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In Episode 409 of Things We Said Today, Darren Devivo, Ken Michaels and Allan Kozinn have a chat with Dana Klosner about her book “Beatlemania Lives On – Superfans in the 21st Century,” a fun read about the current state of Beatle fandom, based on interviews with everyone from Peter Asher and Laurence Juber to fans who have turned their onstage aut…

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Episode 88 - Do we need cheaper headsets?! 1:34:04

3M ago1:34:04

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Join Chris and Ryan as they talk about the rumoured Quest 3 lite and the potential for an upgraded PSVR 2 headset!By The Virtual Boys

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Gunslinger's Gateway #167: Roc-A-Bye Butterbean 1:16:02

3M ago1:16:02

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TW: Self Harm (54:56-55:58) This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: The Book Keepers encounter some exciting flora and fauna ranging from mischevious to deadly on their expedition to Caucoa, Lochrann reveals a dark truth, and Scatters and Nazar have a transformative experience.

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Episode 87 - Developers Need to Stay in Their Lane?! 1:37:57

4M ago1:37:57

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Join Chris and Ryan as we chat about VR dev teams biting off more than they can chew and under-deliver on promises and quality.By The Virtual Boys

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Things We Said Today #408 – Red, Blue and Underdubbed 2:39:45

4M ago2:39:45

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A number of correspondents have asked why the Beatles “Red” and “Blue” album reissues were not covered on Things We Said Today, so in episode 408, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo catch up with those releases, as well as the more recent “Underdubbed” version of Paul McCartney’s “Band on the Run.” (Allan also offers a preview of the new …

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Gunslinger's Gateway #166: R&R—Resurrections and Restorations 52:23

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: Loch and Druzy are able to undo most of the damage done by Graz'zt, Jeckle draws a connection, and the Book Keepers continue their trek towards the jungles of Caucoa.

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263: Using Real Human Connections to Achieve Exceptional Success... Doug Brown of CEO Sales Strategies 1:59:52

4M ago1:59:52

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Doug C. Brown is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. He has led client award-winning and high-performance teams as well as pioneered profitable development programs for companies. He has advised companies such as Intuit, CBS Television, Procter & Gamble, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nationwide, Embassy Suites, In…

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Episode 86 - Catching Up on a Lot of VR News! 1:34:44

4M ago1:34:44

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Chris and Ryan talk about the PSVR 2 news surrounding production issues & PC compatability and dive into the newest studio dedicated to official flat game to VR portsBy The Virtual Boys

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Power Button - Episode 380: Yakking About Llamasoft

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We were fortunate enough to get advance access to the new Digital Eclipse Gold Master series of documentary releases, Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, so for this week's episode of the podcast we discuss the title, its interactive exhibits, and the 42 games and light synthesizers included. From Attack of the Mutant Camels to Hover Bovver to Tempes…

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Things We Said Today #407 – McCartney’s Mid-70s Recording Venues, with Adrian Sinclair 1:04:03

4M ago1:04:03

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This was the Things We Said Today panel at the Fest for Beatles Fans at the TWA Hotel, February 10, 2024. Ken Michaels, Darren Devivo and Allan Kozinn were joined by Allan’s McCartney Legacy co-author, Adrian Sinclair, to discuss Paul’s penchant in the mid-70s (i.e., the period covered in The McCartney Legacy Vols. 1 & 2) for recording outside Lond…

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Gunslinger's Gateway #165: Searing Pain 56:16

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TW: Self Harm (32:45-33:03) This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: In the wake of their battle with Graz'zt, the Book Keepers tend to their wounds, and everyone deals with the loss of one of their own differently. And while waiting for Lochrann to regain enough strength to attempt a resurrection, they continue their journey towards Caucoa.…

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Episode 85 - Does PSVR 2 Benefit from a PS5 Pro? 1:34:13

4M ago1:34:13

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Join Chris & Ryan as we dive deep into the "need" for the PS5 pro as well as covering the current state of the gaming market and its effects on VR gaming marketBy The Virtual Boys

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Gunslinger's Gateway #164: Wave of Sorrow 1:08:59

4M ago1:08:59

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This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: How many more of the Book Keepers will fall to Graz'zt's blade of legend? Even with their planeswalking allies, a demon lord's powers of persuasion are enough to turn friends against each other--potentially enough to turn the tide of the battle itself.By Ghost Light Dice

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