Best Andrew Schieffer Podcasts (2024)

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Xenoblade Lorecast: Act One - Ancient History 1:03:30

3d ago1:03:30

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Oh shiiii-- Did you see this coming? Did you know we were gonna try and explain one of the most dense and convoluted games entailing 25 years of writing and rewriting? Yes! Yes? Oh. Well okay, I guess it's no surprise. We've wanted to do this for a bit, but now... We begin our tale with ancient history. The discovery of The Conduit. An impossible m…

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YoVG # 446 Celebrating 'Mericuhn Game Industry 1:08:41

10d ago1:08:41

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To celebrate American Independence Day, we're doing a fun one this week: just chatting about the American games industry over the years. We also find out that I know maybe more about Rollerblading than any of us ever knew (even me).By YoVideogames!

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NATO Comes to Washington 17:24

10d ago17:24

17:24

CSIS's Max Bergmann joins the podcast to discuss the main goals of the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, Finland and Sweden joining the alliance, NATO's role in Ukraine, and more.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World 45:26

15d ago45:26

45:26

Stuart E. Eizenstat, who served as former White House adviser, U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, and more, joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World."By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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YoVG # 445 Nintendo & the Back Half of 2024 1:07:45

19d ago1:07:45

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We're back! I moved across the country and had to catch up on Nintendo's presentation, so what's the verdict? To me: pretty good. Maybe even great really. I swing back and forth on it. Matt likes it too, though he points out that clearly Nintendo isn't "firing on all cylinders". What does this mean for the back half of 2024? While not a banner year…

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The It’s More Than Grit Crossover Episode: Moving the Economic Needle 33:10

21d ago33:10

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In a crossover episode with It's More Than Grit, a new podcast from CSIS, Linda Rottenberg, Co-founder and CEO of Endeavor, joins Mariana Campero and Andrew for a discussion on Linda’s journey to Endeavor. She highlights the qualities of a good entrepreneur and the regions she is most optimistic about. As a leader of the global entrepreneurship mov…

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Putin’s Play in NK 15:51

23d ago15:51

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CSIS’s Victor Cha joins the podcast to discuss Vladimir Putin’s visit to Pyongyang and why he believes the “Mutual Defense Treaty” agreed to by Russia and North Korea is the greatest threat to U.S. national security since the Korean War. Also discussed—what this means for the U.S. and its allies and how it impacts China.…

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How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain 39:34

1M ago39:34

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New York Times global economic correspondent Peter S. Goodman joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain,” and how economics are a matter of national security.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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YoVG # 444 Post Showcase Clarity 2024 1:31:15

1M ago1:31:15

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While we wait on Nintendo's upcoming Direct - let's talk about the rest of showcase season. Did Xbox pull off a victory? Did Sony make a strategic decision to hold back their biggest announcements? Did Ubisoft show they still make big games besides Assassin's Creed? I was able to attend the Xbox Games Showcase in person and Matt was able to attend …

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Reimagining the G7 15:03

1M ago15:03

15:03

On the eve of the 50th G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy, CSIS’ Victor Cha joins the podcast to discuss a new CSIS report “Bending the Architecture: Reimagining the G7.”By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Rep. Brad Schneider’s Trips to Israel and Saudi Arabia 28:05

1M ago28:05

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U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-Il), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee traveled to Israel and subsequently to Saudi Arabia to speak at the World Economic Forum. In Israel he joined a bipartisan group of members of Congress. He joins the podcast to discuss what he saw and his impressions of the war in Gaza and potential cease-fir…

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Breaking Mexico’s Glass Ceiling 25:49

1M ago25:49

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CSIS’s Mariana Campero, host of Mexico Matters and co-host of It’s More than Grit with Andrew Schwartz, joins the podcast to discuss Mexico’s historic election of Claudia Sheinbaum, the country’s first woman and first Jewish president, and how Mexicans are reacting to the election results.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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YoVG # 443 Summer Games Snoozefest 2024? 1:17:06

1M ago1:17:06

1:17:06

Keighley tempered some hopes this past Sunday, saying this years Games Fest was going to be smaller. Personally, I think it took some balls to say it outright, rather than trick people into expecting huge news. Though that does beg the question - if he is tempering expectations: just how little will be announced? Also we talk about expectations for…

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Arms Control Interregnum 23:50

1M ago23:50

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CSIS’s Heather Williams joins the podcast to discuss Russia’s nuclear provocations and to answer the question: Is arms control as we know it dead?By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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YoVG # 442 Sony State of Play 2024! 1:06:04

2M ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Sony kept its promise and held their State of Play on the very last day of the month they said it would happen. That can't possibly mean anything. For some, there were delightful surprises. Let's talk about those...By YoVideogames!

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Mexico’s Historic Election 24:28

2M ago24:28

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On the eve of Mexico’s historic presidential election, CSIS’s Ryan Berg joins the podcast to discuss the front-runner, Claudia Sheinbaum and her opponent Xóchitl Gálvez, a tech entrepreneur who is representing several opposition parties, and what it means for the U.S. relationship with Mexico and China.…

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YoVG # 441 In Memoriam: Dead IP 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

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We gather here today to celebrate and mourn beloved IP dead and gone. Maybe to return (probably not though, who are we kidding).By YoVideogames!

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YoVG # 440 Is Crossover Marketing Worth The Cost? 1:12:31

2M ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Is the cost/benefit of cross over marketing worth it? Are these hit shows, movies, book series etc leading to more game sales? Are they expanding the brand value? I would argue that that isn't their purpose, or at least not the main purpose. Let's talk about why!By YoVideogames!

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Face Off: US-China 25:54

2M ago25:54

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Former New York Times Beijing bureau chief Jane Perlez joins the show to discuss her new Harvard podcast and the latest tensions in the U.S.-China relationship.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Israel’s Troubles 35:25

2M ago35:25

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CSIS's Jon B. Alterman joins the podcast to discuss the complex set of options that Israel and the United States are facing to secure peace in the Middle East.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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YoVG # 439 The Industry Is Not Done Bleeding 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

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Plenty of industry news this past week and little of it good. Each of the big three had there own storm to weather. With Nintendo holding off investors, Sony fighting an army it created, and just this morning Microsoft announcing further studio cuts - there are storms ahead for each.By YoVideogames!

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YoVG # 438 Exclusivity is Dead. 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

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Remember that time we said E3 is dead and it seemed we were nuts? Granted we called it a little early, but still... Well... Sure looks like exclusivity is heading that way too.By YoVideogames!

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David Sanger’s “New Cold Wars” 27:21

3M ago27:21

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The New York Times’ David Sanger joins the podcast to discuss his best-selling new book, “New Cold Wars: China’s Rise, Russia’s Invasion, and America’s Struggle to Defend the West.”By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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YoVG # 437 Does A Good Story Make Up For Bad Gameplay? 1:01:31

3M ago1:01:31

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Matt doesn't love Bethesda gameplay in general but Bethesda Fallout games hold a special place in his heart as examples of mediocre at best gameplay. But the Fallout Tv series just recently inspired a massive amount of people to play the games... So the Fallout story must be pretty good... But does that make up for poor gameplay? Are there other ex…

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YoVG # 436 Game Changing Marketing 59:47

3M ago59:47

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This week's episode is all about the newest industry trend: extremely short marketing windows. Have you noticed that the window between announcement/first trailer and release has been getting shorter the last year or two? Turns out - it's an industry trend. We discuss the details and speculate on the pros and cons while also talking about diminishi…

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Iran Emerges From The Shadows 25:07

3M ago25:07

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CSIS’s Eliot Cohen joins the podcast to discuss Iran’s missile attack on Israel and its wider geopolitical implications.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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YoVG # 435 Multiplayer is in a corner 1:13:31

3M ago1:13:31

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I love multiplayer games. So, the last 15 years or so have been pretty great for me personally. But it is getting hard to deny that they have cornered themselves. In many ways, multiplayer as a concept is getting a little tired and the methods used to make them the hyper profitable juggernauts they are today - are drying up. This week's episode we …

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YoVG # 434 Nintendo Goes in Dry 1:03:35

3M ago1:03:35

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It's all but certain that Nintendo is launching a Switch 2 in 2025. I'd like to hope maybe they do it Holiday 2024, but it's doubtful. An odd thing about Nintendo and the final year of each console generation? They're almost always pretty dry years... And if 2024 is any indication? Switch 2 is coming EARLY 2025 at the latest.…

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Japan’s Official Visit and Trilateral Leaders’ Summit 15:20

3M ago15:20

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CSIS’ Chris Johnstone joins the podcast to discuss next week’s official visit to the United States by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, as well as the trilateral leaders’ summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Russia’s New Space Weapon 24:25

3M ago24:25

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CSIS’ Kari Bingen and Heather Williams join the podcast to discuss Russia’s new space-based anti-satellite weapon, its violation of the Outer Space Treaty and what steps the U.S. can take to mitigate the risks.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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YoVG # 433 What if XBOX never existed? 1:15:47

4M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

For most of us, the original Xbox was a bit of a blip. It had good games but compared to the other consoles it seemed bulky, inept, unrefined even. During its first few years most gamers would have argued it was a forgettable system - even if they loved Halo. But what if it had never happened? If Microsoft looked at the game industry in the late 90…

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Government Use of Deepfakes 17:16

4M ago17:16

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CSIS' Dan Byman joins the podcast to discuss his new report which examines several scenarios in which democratic government might consider before using deepfakes to advance their foreign policy objectives. Read full report at this linkBy CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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The Government Clock is Ti(c)kTok-ing 31:11

4M ago31:11

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In this episode of the Truth of the Matter, we feature a conversation from CSIS podcast, Smart Women, Smart Power. Host Kathleen McInnis spoke with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) about her whirlwind past couple of weeks. The pair discussed her recent trip to the Munich Security Conference, including the moment she found out about the death of…

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YoVG # 432 What If... The GameCube Was Successful 1:10:29

4M ago1:10:29

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Continuing our What If series with another Nintendo Alt History: we're exploring the timeline where GameCube was a success. Do we get the Wii? The Switch? Does Nintendo pursue their "Blue Ocean" strategy at all? Does Xbox have the same level of success? All questions connected to Nintendo's less than stellar GameCube generation.…

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China Outpacing U.S. Defense Base 26:06

4M ago26:06

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CSIS’ Seth Jones joins the podcast to discuss his new report which explains how China’s defense industrial base is operating on a wartime footing, while the U.S. defense industrial base is largely operating on a peacetime footing. Overall, the U.S. defense industrial ecosystem lacks the capacity, responsiveness, flexibility, and surge capability to…

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Rise of Domestic Terrorism 30:15

4M ago30:15

30:15

CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen joins the podcast to discuss how domestic terrorism is on the rise and what the United States can do to counter it.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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YoVG # 431 What if... Nintendo Bought Pokemon in 1996? 1:14:44

4M ago1:14:44

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Is anyone doing alt-history for videogames? Is that a thing? This week we're talking about alternate history. There's no denying that Pokemon is a juggernaut and there is a real good reason Nintendo bought 33.3% of the company. But what if they had bought the company outright? Would Pokemon be what it is today? If not, what would be different? Bett…

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James Stavridis and Elliot Ackerman on “2054” 22:16

4M ago22:16

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Admiral James Stavridis, a retired four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy and former commander of NATO and SOUTHCOM, and award-winning author Elliot Ackerman, contributor at The Atlantic and veteran of the U.S. Marines, join the podcast to discuss their new novel, “2054,” which explores where the United States could find itself in the middle of this ce…

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The Relevant Question: Pollster Mark Penn on Israel-Hamas 27:21

4M ago27:21

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Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll chairman Mark Penn joins the podcast to discuss the results of his February poll on U.S. attitudes toward Israel and Hamas.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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"Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War” on Netflix 26:34

4M ago26:34

26:34

Award-winning filmmaker Brian Knappenberger joins the podcast to discuss his new docuseries Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War, which debuts on Netflix on March 12, and how Cold War history is reflected in the current conflict in Ukraine.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Russia’s Food War 18:27

4M ago18:27

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For the past two years, CSIS’ Global Food and Water Security Program directed by Caitlin Welsh has analyzed the impacts of Russia’s war in Ukraine on global food security and on Ukraine’s agriculture sector and has shed light onto the ways that agriculture and food are central to Russia’s military strategy in Ukraine and its political strategy for …

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YoVG # 430 Helldivers do it right! 1:04:46

4M ago1:04:46

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Suicide Squad... Foam Stars... Skull and Bones... Many fail. Crushed beneath the expectations and disappointments of gamers. But Helldivers? They do it right. Again. And Again. And Again. For (Managed) Democracy. For Liberty (in accordance with the government of Super Earth). And to protect our way of life. What lessons should other live service ga…

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Ukraine: A Real War 19:27

5M ago19:27

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On the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, CSIS’ Eliot Cohen joins the podcast to discuss how the conflict has become a “real war,” and what the consequences are for the United States and the West if Ukraine doesn’t prevail.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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YoVG # 429 Grim Beginnings 2024 1:05:27

5M ago1:05:27

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Nintendo continues its crusade against emulation and more lay offs announced. 2024 has had a rough start for the gaming industry, and we might still be at the top of the drop. Licensed games will be cancelled, and more talent shifting will happen over the next year. What does that mean for the first parties? Third? Let's talk about the news (and St…

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The State of the Global Semiconductor Competition 33:29

5M ago33:29

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On this special episode, we are joined by Chris Miller, author of Chip War: the Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology, and Professor of International History at Tufts University. We discuss Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo's CHIPS Act announcement (1:38), how the semiconductor landscape has changed since Chip War was published (6:39), w…

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YoVG # 428 Nintendo Does It Different 58:03

5M ago58:03

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Nintendo had a Partner Direct, and while there might not have been anything mind blowing - there was a little something for everyone. Which highlights how Nintendo is playing its own game. Especially when you contrast it to the news coming out of Sony and Microsoft these days.By YoVideogames!

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YoVG # 427 The Future of Microsoft Games 1:15:16

5M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Was today's (feb 15th) extra special Xbox podcast with Phil Spencer, Matt Booty, and Sara Bond as important as anticipated? No. No world changing news. Was it a nothingburger? Also no. There was valuable information and insight to be had. So let's jump into it together!By YoVideogames!

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World’s Coolest Dictator 22:48

5M ago22:48

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CSIS’s Ryan Berg joins the podcast to discuss the reelection of Nayib Bukele in El Salvador, the Central American leader who calls himself “the world’s coolest dictator.”By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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U.S. Targets Baghdad 29:40

5M ago29:40

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CSIS’ Norman Roule joins the podcast to discuss the recent U.S. strike in Baghdad and what U.S. policy is seeking to achieve in the Middle East in combating Iranian proxies.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies