Best Jump Crouch Podcasts (2025)

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The Reality Trap: With Guests Ken Adelman & Julia Minson 38:22

10d ago38:22

38:22

Is it ever possible to see the world objectively, as it is? Turn on the news, open social media, engage with that family member at Thanksgiving, and it appears to some the answer is yes. But what if our biggest blind spot is thinking we don't have a blind spot? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how we can easily be fooled…

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A Numbers Game: With Guests Linda Chang & Stephen M. Colbert 29:37

24d ago29:37

29:37

Workplaces often rely on numerical ratings for performance reviews. Election debates focus on poll numbers and approval ratings. Your watch counts your steps in a day. Numbers increasingly influence our decisions. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at our very human tendency to fixate on digits even when words or graphs repre…

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Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology 1:35

1M ago1:35

1:35

It’s a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes arrive every two weeks, so please follow us in your favorite podcasting app. Important Disclosures The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contai…

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Episode 120 - Ninja Gaiden 2 Review, Sniper Elite, and Plans for 2025 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Join us as we dive into the surprise release of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. We explore how this remaster stacks up against its predecessors and whether its combat still holds up against today's action games. The crew speculates about the future of the series and what a potential Ninja Gaiden 4 might bring. Plus, Orrin shares his thoughts on Sniper Elite:…

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The Jumpies: Our 2024 Game of the Year Awards 2:19:42

3M ago2:19:42

2:19:42

The Jumpies, our 2024 games of the year.Time Stamps:0:40 - A Tribute to David Lynch 5:00 - Kicking off the Awards8:00 - First Category: Best Character 14:50 - Best Style and Art Direction23:35 - Best Level Design29:15 - Best DLC32:30 - Best Music40:50 - Best Weapon (Unofficially sponsored by B.J. Blazkowicz)46:10 - Best Non-gaming thing 48:10 - Bes…

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Episode 119 - Our favorite films of 2024 1:18:41

3M ago1:18:41

1:18:41

Madeline Stanley (@madexposure on X) joins Aaron and Orrin to dive into their favorite films of 2024! Tune in for our yearly wrap-up as we share the movies that wowed us, surprised us, and left a lasting impression this year. We each share our top five movies of the year, including some honorable mentions.Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game …

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Episode 118 - The Jump Crouch Post-Game Awards Show 1:15:17

4M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Aaron, Kevin, Orrin, and Mike attended the Game Awards, and we’re here to share our thoughts! We dive into what excited us most, the awards we felt were truly well-deserved, and why we’re absolutely hyped for the new Ninja Gaiden game. Plus, we had the chance to meet some amazing people in the industry, including the game director from Baldur's Gat…

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Episode 117 - Silent Hill 2, Alan Wake Lake House DLC, and Remake Fatigue 2:11:46

5M ago2:11:46

2:11:46

Nic Grasso (@nickygra97) joins us to talk Silent Hill 2, Alan Wake 2 DLC, and remake fatigue. 0:00 - Intro7:30 - Silent Hill 2 Remake non-spoiler review48:30 - Alan Wake 2 Lake House DLC review57:00 - Kevin gives his quick thoughts on the Vampire Survivors Castlevania dlc, Clock Tower Rewind, and Red Dead 1 on PC1:10:45 - Aaron is watching Twin Pea…

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A Hero's Journey: With Guests Ethan Gilsdorf, David Fajgenbaum & Kurt Gray 39:52

6M ago39:52

39:52

Luke Skywalker, Frodo Baggins, Katniss Everdeen, the main characters of many great stories, they all have one thing in common: the shape of their journey. From answering the call to adventure, to undergoing tests of character and strengths, to triumphantly returning home forever changed. It's a classic narrative structure that's inspired countless …

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Episode 116 - Video Game Industry Report Card + Silent Hill 2 Remake 2:14:14

6M ago2:14:14

2:14:14

1:00- Silent Hill 2 Remake impressions15:30- Our video game industry report card18:30- Sony report card53:00- Xbox report card1:17:00- Nintendo report card1:34:00- PC Report Card1:50:30- Video Game industry general report cardJoin the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2Orrin & Aaron o…

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Rebel With a Cause: With Guests Francis Kelly & Christopher Bryan 35:34

6M ago35:34

35:34

Most parents encounter resistance from their children. Perhaps when the kids are young and turning their noses up at vegetables, or when they're teenagers and balking at curfews or dress codes. So what's the best way to encourage good choices in the face of a rebellious kid? Or a rebellious adult, for that matter? In this episode of Choiceology wit…

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On a High Note: With Guests Maurice Schweitzer & Matthew Polly 38:03

7M ago38:03

38:03

Do you recall the best concert you ever went to? Best trip? Best meal? Chances are good that a few memories come to mind—maybe not every detail of the event, but perhaps a couple great moments. It can go the opposite way, too. Worst travel experience. Worst date. Our memory works in snapshots of particular parts of our experience. In this episode o…

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Episode 115 - Our Top 10 Games of the Decade so far 2:50:15

7M ago2:50:15

2:50:15

This week Sida (@Sida6666) joins us and we decide once and for all what are the best games of the first half of the 2020's. There can be only one (or 10). 4:00 - we reveal our personal top tens1:59:20 - we summarize our personal top tens2:02:00 - debating the top ten games of the decade so far2:40:30 - revealing the top ten games of the decade so f…

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The Truth Is Out There: With Guests Tania Lombrozo & Toby Ball 31:42

7M ago31:42

31:42

Your car breaks down. Must be because you skipped an oil change last month. Or your favorite team loses. Well, that was because of a bad call by a corrupt referee. In reality, many events involve multiple contributing factors. But we tend to gravitate toward single causes. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at our desire to e…

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To Know What You Know: With Guests David Dunning & Andrew Flack 27:58

8M ago27:58

27:58

In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the often-misunderstood and surprisingly common Dunning-Kruger effect with an interview featuring one of the researchers who first identified it, David Dunning. But we start with the story of Cecilia Jimenez, the humble Spanish grandmother and amateur landscape painter who took it upon he…

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Episode 114 - Summer Catch-up: We review Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Anger Foot, and more 1:46:31

8M ago1:46:31

1:46:31

This week Zack stops by and we cover the games we might have missed this summer. 6:30 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess review18:00 - Discussing the new Doom remasters35:30 - Anger Foot review43:30 - Fallen Aces impressions46:30 - Felvidek review52:40 - Selaco review update1:07:30 - LXD Red Honey review1:11:30 - Dread: Delusion discussion1:18:00 …

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The Buddy System: With Guests Max Maeder & Rachel Gershon 29:41

8M ago29:41

29:41

Pursuing a goal alone is convenient. Whether you're training for a marathon or aiming to read 20 books this year, it's convenient to move at your own pace and schedule. But having a gym buddy or a book club pal can make a bigger difference to your goal completion than you think. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the benef…

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Episode 113 - Our favorite games of 2024 so far 1:45:44

9M ago1:45:44

1:45:44

This week Nic Grasso stops by and we talk about our favorite games of the year so far, along with other favorite non-gaming things. 7:20 - Our favorite games of 2024 so far1:04:00 - Our favorite non-gaming things of 2024Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2Orrin & Aaron…

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Episode 112 - Shadow of the Erdtree Review, followed by a Spoiler Discussion 1:37:03

9M ago1:37:03

1:37:03

This week Mike joins the gang as we go all in on the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. A lengthy spoiler-free review, followed by a spoiler section at the end. 7:00- Shadow of the Erdtree non-spoiler review 46:30- Shadow of the Erdtree SPOILER discussion 1:21:00- quick reviews of I Saw the TV Glow, Indika, and more!Join the Jump Crouch discord for more ga…

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Episode 111 - Shadow Of The Erdtree, Hellblade 2 review, and GPT DM Review 1:20:52

10M ago1:20:52

1:20:52

Elden Ring is back baby! Also, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II review from, Aaron let's chatgpt 4o DM his Dungeons and Dragons, and Kevin finally admits that Doom Eternal is the best doom game.Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2…

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Fallout (1997) | Long Jump Restrospective 2:06:11

10M ago2:06:11

2:06:11

In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the post-apocalyptic world of the original 1997 Fallout game. Come along as we chat about the history and lasting impact of this iconic RPG with Mike, Aaron, and Zach. Mike and Aaron can’t get enough of it and will tell us all about why they love it, while Zach has some mixed feelings that make for an in…

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To Fight Another Day: With Guests Alex Imas & Mary Stockwell 35:55

11M ago35:55

35:55

When you're facing loss—say, in a board game or during a sporting event or with a declining stock—it can be difficult to remember your true tolerance for risk. You're likely to seek risk more than you normally would. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at a tendency to seek risk in the face of losses when those losses aren't y…

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Developer Interview w/ Anders from High North Studios, creator of "SKALD: Against the Black Priory" 1:01:27

11M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

This Week: A Special Dive into SKALD: Against the Black Priory!Join Aaron as he sits down with Anders from High North Studios for an in-depth discussion about the creation of the game, "SKALD: Against the Black Priory." The conversation covers the intricacies of game development as they explore Anders' extensive history with the CRPG genre, his uni…

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Choiceology's Guide to Better Decisions: With Guests James Korris, Carey Morewedge & Jack Soll 31:28

11M ago31:28

31:28

Over the years, Choiceology has offered a lot of advice for making better decisions. In this special episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we bring you the story of a video game that is surprisingly effective at reducing decision errors, and you'll hear about a practical checklist for improving choices in many different contexts. Solving fictit…

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Episode 110 – WTF is XBOX thinking? Also, we review Crow Country, and Orrin went to a film festival 1:05:00

11M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

This week Kevin calls in to join Orrin and Aaron to discuss their feelings about recent closures at Xbox. Also Crow Country receives a glowing review from Kevin and Orrin. Finally, Orrin shares his favorite films from the Chicago Critic’s Film Festival. 1:00 Xbox Talk, 41:00 Crow Country Review, 55:45 Orrin Film Festival Recommendations.Join the Ju…

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The Charmer's Playbook: With Guests Wilfred Webster & Daniel Read 34:20

12M ago34:20

34:20

"Don't judge a book by its cover" is an old adage for a good reason. Elegant book cover designs can create a positive impression and make you more likely to judge the writing quality more positively. But these traits—cover art and writing—are separate and distinct features of books. So why do we allow the judgment of one trait to spill over to anot…

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Episode 109 – We review the Fallout tv show (and the 1997 game). Also, a Dragon’s Dogma 2! 1:51:41

12M ago1:51:41

1:51:41

In this week’s episode, Orrin provides a full review of the highly anticipated Dragon’s Dogma 2, developed by Capcom. Aaron takes a nostalgic dive into the classic 1997 game, Fallout, developed by Interplay. Zac shares his thoughts on Pacific Drive, a new title from Ironwood Studios, and Penny’s Big Breakaway, a game developed by Evening…

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Recipe for Success: With Guests Simon Rogan & Michele Gelfand 34:12

12M ago34:12

34:12

Are rules made to be followed—or meant to be broken? Often, the answer will depend on culture and the context in which people make decisions. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how carefully people in different contexts follow social norms, rules, and procedures. We'll also see how strict and relaxed cultures affect the qu…

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Episode 108 – Horizon Forbidden West, Maniac, and the games we’ll never uninstall 1:36:47

1y ago1:36:47

1:36:47

This week Orrin is out for his birthday, but Mike joins the gang to fill in for him. We discuss the PC port of Horizon Forbidden West, the horror game Mundaun, Unicorn Overlord and Kevin reviews Dark Forces. Also, we discuss the games that have earned a permanent spot on our hard drives and why.By Jump Crouch

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Take the Deal! With Guests Daniel Kahneman, Colin Camerer & Luis Green (Rebroadcast) 44:32

1y ago44:32

44:32

In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how framing a decision based on what you stand to lose versus what you stand to gain affects your tolerance of risk. Luis Green was a contestant on the popular TV game show Deal or No Deal. The game is largely one of chance, but there are moments during play where the contestant has an op…

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Episode 107 – We review Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth & Helldivers 2–also Unicorn Overlord & more 2:51:33

1y ago2:51:33

2:51:33

This week Zac and Drew stopped by. Drew gives a full review of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. Orrin shares his love of Helldivers 2. Aaron dives into the tactical and strategic world of Unicorn Overlord. Zac updates his Pacific Drive impressions and tells the gang about Penny’s Big Breakaway 1:30- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Review40:15…

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Top of Mind: With Guests John Farrell & Manasvini Singh 32:05

1y ago32:05

32:05

When someone asks, "What's your favorite restaurant?" odds are you're inclined to recommend a place you've eaten at recently—even if it's not really your favorite. It's just top of mind. Why do we weigh recent events so heavily? And how does this tendency impact important decisions, like whom to vote for or how to conduct medical procedures? In thi…

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Episode 106 - Pacific Drive, Dark Forces: Remastered, Tekken 8, & Stalker on console 1:45:12

1y ago1:45:12

1:45:12

Zac fills in for Orrin and the gang digs into Pacific Drive, Dark ForcesL Remastered, Tekken 8, The Stalker Trilogy, Baldur’s Gate 1, and God of War 1, and 3. Check out Zac on twitter and Youtube Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come join our discord and chat with us –By Jump Crouch

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Repeat After Me: With Guests Jennifer LeMesurier & Tali Sharot 34:15

1y ago34:15

34:15

Vitamin C is a cure for the common cold. Bats are blind. Sugar makes children hyperactive. All of these statements are false. So why are they so pervasive? And why do they feel so true? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at a phenomenon that can cause us to believe inaccurate information more than we should, and also lead us …

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Episode 105 – Our Favorite Movies of the Decade so far 2:12:57

1y ago2:12:57

2:12:57

This week Taylor and Nicolo Grasso stop by to talk about our favorite films of the decade so far. Time Stamps0:00- Introduction of co-hosts and guests3:45- we start sharing our personal top five movies of the decade so far, starting with our fifth picks 16:10- our fourth picks28:55- our third picks48:45- our second picks1:18:50- our…

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Episode 104 – Tekken 8, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, & Sony State of Play Impressions 1:11:55

1y ago1:11:55

1:11:55

This week we review Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth. Also TLOU 2 No Return and Sony’s State of Play. 5:30- Reviews of Tekken 8, The Last of Us: No Return, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 43:30- Sony State of Play thoughts Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaron Come…

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Episode 103 – Most Anticipated Games of 2024 with Samson of the ‘Grow Up, Level Up’ podcast 1:38:56

1y ago1:38:56

1:38:56

Samson joins the gang and we discuss what we’ve been playing, and what we’re excited about in 2024 Check out his podcast here – https://growuplevelup.com/. 4:20- Our Impressions of the Xbox Developer Direct 17:50- The Games we are playing, including Last of Us 2: No Return and Palworld impressions 36:35-…

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The Jump Crouch’s Game of the Year Awards 2023 3:09:33

1+ y ago3:09:33

3:09:33

Time Stamps: 4:30 – We guess each other’s top threes of the year! 13:10 – Best game feel 20:50 – Most disappointing thing of 2023 28:57 – Favorite moment 49:25 – Games we liked in 2023 that were not from 2023 53:10 – Best Weapon 59:34 – Best Music 1:08:22 – Best Downloadable Content 1:13:27By Jump Crouch

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Episode 102 - We Went to the Game Awards 2:04:58

1+ y ago2:04:58

2:04:58

The Jeff Awards came and went, and Orrin and Aaron were on the scene. We wanted every trailer so you don’t have to. Mike joins and we discuss the game awards, as well as the many games we are playing currently including Alan Wake 2 new game +. Avatar, and the Finals. 8:50 – OurBy Jump Crouch

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(BONUS) From What It's Like to Be … a Forensic Accountant 29:03

1+ y ago29:03

29:03

Curious what it would be like to walk in someone else's (work) shoes? Join New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath as he explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what they do. What does a couples therapist think when a friend asks for relationship advice? What happens if a welder fails to wear safety …

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Episode 101 - Robocop, Mario Wonder, And World Of Warcraft Hardcore 1:17:06

1+ y ago1:17:06

1:17:06

Game of the Year lists are already starting to drop, and we discuss some of the earliest winners 7 losers. Alan Wake 2 seems to have taken an early lead, even if it didn’t find as much favor with our crew. Also, Orrin gives a full review for Robocop: Rogue City, Aaron updates his BG3By Jump Crouch

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Episode 100 - Super Mario Wonder, Alan Wake 2, The Talos Principle 2 & Baba is You 2:19:52

1+ y ago2:19:52

2:19:52

This week we managed to only mention God of War Ragnarok 3 times. Yay, team! Also, Garrett stopped by to help us celebrate 100 episodes. We discuss Super Mario Wonder, Baldur’s Gate 3, The Talos Principle 2, Alan Wake 2, Baba is You, Sea of Stars, Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways, and Teardown. Finally, we discuss the Game Awards nomination and weigh…

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Episode 99 - Alan Wake 2, The Talos Principle 2, and The MGS: Master Collection Vol. 1 2:11:47

1+ y ago2:11:47

2:11:47

Alan Wake 2 is here, it’s real and Orrin is coming fresh off a full play to drop his review. Also, Nic Grasso pays a visit, and we discuss the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, Lords of the Fallen, The Talo Principle 2, Underrail: Heavy Duty, and Unchartered 4. Finally, we inexplicably, the three turn on Orrin and demand he play Baldur’s …

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Throwback Re-release - 'The Nocast' Episode 2 (2016) 55:00

1+ y ago55:00

55:00

Going back in time to see we little podcasters from the gentle years of 2016.By Jump Crouch

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A Sticky Situation: With Guests Richard Thaler, Wendy Wood & Susan Budowski 37:36

1+ y ago37:36

37:36

Filling out an overly complicated form or waiting on hold for hours to speak with a customer service rep is a frustrating experience. And sometimes it seems like the process itself is designed to be difficult. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how friction––time, distance, complexity, or anything that gets in the way of y…

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Episode 98 - Lords Of The Fallen, Counterstrike 2, Cocoon, Sea of Stars, & Phantom Liberty 1:55:03

1+ y ago1:55:03

1:55:03

This week Mike stops by and we catch up on a huge host of fall games. Everyone loves Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, though opinions are more muted with respect to Lies of P. Lords of the Fallen, Sea of Star, Cocoon, Counterstrike 2, and indie classic crpg Underrail all get discussed.Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaronC…

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Max Payne (2001) | Long Jump 59:15

1+ y ago59:15

59:15

This week we look back at 2001 classic Max Payne from Remedy Entertainment. Zac joins us as we reminisce about one of gaming history's most iconic faces.By Jump Crouch

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Jumping to Conclusions: With Guests David Silbey & Ned Augenblick 37:15

1+ y ago37:15

37:15

A train was speeding along the tracks in 19th-century England when a passenger suddenly started smashing windows and waving a pistol in the air. People believed his actions were caused by what was, at the time, a new and unfamiliar form of transportation. Doctors posited the rattling motion and noise of trains could cause passengers to act erratica…

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Episode 97 - Resident Evil 4 DLC, Cyberpunk 2077 2.0, Starfield, and Lies Of P 1:57:48

1+ y ago1:57:48

1:57:48

This week Taylor stops by and we discuss more Armored Core 6, Resident Evil 4: Separate Way DLC, Lies of P, Starfield, and the Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 patch. Also some thoughts on the Microsoft gigaleak.Follow Orrin & Aaron on Twitter, @BadFilmTakes1 & @mediabyaaronCome join our discord and chat with us – https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2Produced by Orrin L…

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No Mean Feat: With Guests Albert Chen & Elizabeth Tipton 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

33:46

It’s halftime at a basketball game. A kid nervously steps onto center court. If he can score a basket from center court, he’ll take home the prize money. He tells the announcer that he plays on his elementary school team and that he has been practicing for this moment. The crowd holds their breath as the ball sails through the air, hits the backboa…

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