Best Mario Rivera Podcasts (2024)

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From Tools and Weapons: Finding the Heart and Soul of AI - hosted by Microsoft Vice Chair & President Brad Smith 32:54

1+ y ago32:54

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Tools and Weapons, hosted by Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith, features conversations with leaders in government, business, and culture that explore the world’s most critical challenges at the intersection of technology and society. This episode’s guest is Father Paolo Benanti, a Franciscan monk who is also a technology and bioethics p…

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Porn Meets the Internet: From Hot Money 34:09

2+ y ago34:09

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We’re shaking things up today and sharing a preview from Hot Money, a new podcast from our friends at Pushkin Industries and the Financial Times. When Financial Times reporter Patricia Nilsson started digging into the porn industry, she made a shocking discovery: Nobody knew who controlled the biggest porn company in the world. Now, Nilsson and her…

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Ghislaine Maxwell's Defense Sucked - She is Guilty 11:44

3y ago11:44

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Attorneys often play it safe, and play it too safe. Ghislaine Maxwell's defense was a "standard" old textbook play, which basically argued the witnesses were all lying. In order to properly defend someone, or give them a fighting chance, you need to do two things effectively, First, Tell a Story; Second, The Defendant's voice is often a necessity w…

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Running with Ritter - Episode 2 - The Vinny Raffa Effect 34:33

3y ago34:33

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In this episode we talk with world renowned street artist Vinny Raffa. Vinny Raffa's art can be seen all around the world as a result of his posse. We discussed famous people who love Vinny, people who hate Vinny, and everyone in between. Vinny is so famous that urbandictionary.com has coined a term called the "Vinny Raffa Effect." Learn about how …

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Five Minute Cases - Dog Bites and Cops Shot 4:18

3y ago4:18

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In the first segment of Five Minute Cases, we talk about a case where a police officer went onto private property without a search warrant, was attacked by dogs, and then tried to kill the dogs, but instead slipped on ice and shot himself in the foot. To add insult to injury, the officer then filed a civil lawsuit against the homeowner alleging tha…

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Richard Rivera Exposes Corruption 1:27:03

3y ago1:27:03

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In the 1990s, in Hudson County, New Jersey police corruption was running rampant. A small town in Hudson County called West New York had sold its soul to the Cuban and Italian Mafias. The police were on the take. We talked to Richard Rivera a young police officer who worked with the FBI, wore a wire, and put himself in danger to expose corruption w…

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Why a Dystopian Future is Not So Far Away 45:45

3+ y ago45:45

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With the continually rapid evolution of the technology around us and the advent of computers and smartphones, it would appear that the future is upon us. But is that necessarily a good thing? This week, Jordan and Joshua speak with writer and tech journalist Alexandra Samuel to discuss how our new reality was merely science fiction just a few years…

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Branching out from YouTube to Twitch w/ NorZZa - Within the Beard Ep. 8 59:16

3+ y ago59:16

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Hey guys! Welcome to the eighth episode of Within the Beard! A podcast about small streamers on how they make content, why they make the content they do, and where do they want to see their content going. My guest this week is NorZZa! He is a great content creator that makes in-depth tips and tricks videos for massive RPG games. We talk about his p…

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Mario, Switch and Zelda: The Nintendo Story 46:06

3+ y ago46:06

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Nintendo is a household name, but how is that possible for a video game company that's over 100 years old? This week, Joshua and Jordan discuss the enduring legacy of Nintendo, a video game company that has found appeal across all levels of gamers, from casual to the most die-hard. Nintendo was started in 1889 as a playing card company, but they're…

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Adapting and Changing Your Content w/ RoboDessert - Within the Beard Ep. 7 58:43

3+ y ago58:43

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Hey guys! Welcome to the seventh episode of Within the Beard! A podcast about small streamers on how they make content, why they make the content they do, and where do they want to see their content going. My guest this week is RoboDessert! We talk about adapting and changing your content, balancing making content and real life, how content creatio…

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Can A.I. Bring the Dead Back to Life? 49:57

3+ y ago49:57

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What if you were offered the chance to speak with a lost loved one? New technology, namely the app Replika, is offering the chance to upload someone's data to recreate them in the digital form. Joshua and Jordan chat with journalist with Protocol, Mike Murphy, who has written extensively about the subject of recreating the digital self using data. …

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Finding Motivation to Create Content w/ Mario Rivera - Within the Beard Ep. 5 1:00:55

3+ y ago1:00:55

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Hey guys! Welcome to the fifth episode of Within the Beard! A podcast about small streamers on how they make content, why they make the content they do, and where do they want to see their content going. My guest this week is THAT Mario Rivera! We talk about finding the motivation to make content, working at Dual Shockers, and unique perspective wh…

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The Process of Creating Content w/ FNHPaul - Within the Beard Ep. 4 1:25:13

3+ y ago1:25:13

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Hey guys! Welcome to the fourth episode of Within the Beard! A podcast about small streamers on how they make content, why they make the content they do, and where do they want to see their content going. My guest this week is FNHPaul! He is a streamer that is also in the military. We talk about the process of making content and some of the dreams …

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The Ratatouille Tik Tok Musical That Became a Sensation 41:48

3+ y ago41:48

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Ratatouille: The Musical started as a meme, then a viral TikTok video until ultimately becoming a hit Broadway musical that Disney approved. How is that possible, especially during a pandemic? This week, Jordan and Joshua talk to a few of the key players in turning a short internet video into a full-scale production. Jordan and Joshua speak with Mi…

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Building a Community w/ Robert Highwind - Within The Beard Ep. 2 1:04:37

3+ y ago1:04:37

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Hey guys! Welcome to the first episode of Within the Beard! A podcast about small streamers on how they make content, why they make the content they do, and where do they want to see their content going. My guest is Robert Highwind who has built and fostered a community surrounding the Virtual Couch. He is the king of goofs and We talk about learni…

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Reddit vs. Hedgefund Billionaires: The Full Gamestop Story 44:08

3+ y ago44:08

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Gamestop, Robinhood, Hedge funds, Reddit; there's a good chance you've been hearing these terms being thrown around, but what exactly is going on? This week, Jordan and Joshua break down the timeline events of that made Gamestop stock soar and make redditors millionaires overnight. Journalist and writer for VICE MOTHERBOARD Matthew Gault simplifies…

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Talking about Burnout as a Content Creator w/ HellsmanGaming - Within The Beard Ep. 1 48:06

3+ y ago48:06

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Hey guys! Welcome to the first episode of Within the Beard! A podcast about small streamers on how they make content, why the make the content they do, and where do they want to see their content going. My first guest is HellsmanGaming who is a CoD Warzone/Variety streamer that embraced the bug about 6 months ago and shares his thoughts on creating…

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Meet Henry, The A.I. Sex Bot Who Wants to Fix Loneliness 45:22

4y ago45:22

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Will we eventually reach a point in technology where realistic sex dolls can become suitable companions? This week, Joshua and Jordan speak with Erin Griffith, an investigative journalist who came face-to-face with Henry, a sex bot from RealBotix that could be a glimpse into the future of human companionship. RealBotix, founded by Matt McMullen, is…

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Has the Internet Permanently Changed How We Speak? 49:26

4y ago49:26

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You may not realize it, but that smartphone in your pocket has influenced how you and much of the world speaks to each other. This week, Jordan and Joshua speak with two linguists to discuss how internet culture and even the act of texting has completely morphed the way the world communicates with each other. First, linguist David Crystal discusses…

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How The Bots Stole Christmas (and all the PS5s & Xboxes) 50:50

4y ago50:50

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If you missed out on your chance to purchase a PS5 or Xbox Series X, you are not alone. In fact, you might find it a lot harder to find any hot ticket item this holiday season, and potentially every major shopping event in the future, all thanks to bots. Jordan and Joshua explore the world of online shopping bots, programs that cut the line of any …

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How Did a Website Identify a Serial Killer? 39:11

4y ago39:11

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The FBI estimates that as many as 40% of homicides go unsolved, with no national database to keep track. But what if an algorithm could help identify trends and even potentially bring the number of unsolved murders down? This week, Joshua and Jordan delve into the Murder Accountability Project, a nonprofit group dedicated to mapping unsolved homici…

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Yes, You Can Buy Human Bones on Instagram 46:27

4y ago46:27

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Amidst the influencers, cute animals, memes and other videos on Instagram lives a bizarre, dark and strangely legal underworld where people buy and sell human skulls, bones and body parts. Jordan Erica Webber and Joshua Rivera dig deep into this macabre marketplace where they meet with Henry Scragg, proprietor of curiositiesfromthe5thcorner, and ac…

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2020 Election: Conspiracy Theories vs. the Latinx Community 41:08

4y ago41:08

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On this special pre-election episode, Jordan Erica Webber and Joshua Rivera explore the cloud of misinformation that is affecting the country, more specifically, how it's targeting the state of Florida and the Latinx community that resides therein. They speak with Sabrina Rodríguez, Florida native and politics writer for Politico, who wrote an arti…

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Deepfakes: Harmless Fun or Danger to Our Privacy? 43:23

4y ago43:23

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This week, Jordan and Joshua explore the light and dark sides of the deepfakes phenomena, synthesizing audio and video to replace the likeness of one person with another. Jordan and Joshua speak with Paul Shales AKA The Fakening about how he's built a career on swapping voices and faces of celebrities, and how the burgeoning technology is only gett…

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How Did a Fake Restaurant Become #1 on TripAdvisor? 40:54

4y ago40:54

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How is it possible that a restaurant that doesn't exist could become the top-rated restaurant on TripAdvisor? We get the answer from Oobah Butler, artist and prankster, who created "The Shed at Dulwich," a restaurant that served microwaved mac and cheese and boxed soup, but still managed to be the most-hyped restaurant in London. Jordan Erica Webbe…

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How Did TikTok Replace Tinder for Lesbians? 39:44

4y ago39:44

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TikTok - a place of short, fun viral videos that's constantly on the edge of being banned. But for some of the LGBTQ community, TikTok is the new Tinder. Jordan Erica Webber and Joshua Rivera explore why lesbians are turning to this social media app as an ad hoc dating app. They speak with Megan Mitchell, a news anchor in Cincinnati, who met her gi…

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Twitch a Recruitment Tool for the U.S. Army? 33:20

4y ago33:20

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You ever get so immersed in the world of a video game you start to believe you could live in that world? Well, the U.S. Army is betting on that. The United States Army has a long history of using video games as a tool for recruiting the next generation of soldiers. Activist Jordan Uhl alleges that recently the military is preying on vulnerable pote…

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Can a Computer Algorithm End Music Copyright Law as We Know It? 41:08

4y ago41:08

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We all agree music is art, but an algorithm is challenging that idea. Damien Riehl and Noah Rubin created the "All the Music" algorithm, and it's tirelessly making songs at the rate of over 200,000 melodies per second to prove music is merely math. If they succeed, it will be the end of music copyright law as we know it. Jordan Erica Webber and Jos…

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How Does Animal Crossing's Black Market Reflect the Real World Economy? 35:09

4y ago35:09

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons has captured the world's heart due to its cutesy animal neighbors, soothing island vibes, and unbridled capitalism? Hidden beyond Nook's Craney there's a black market emerging on the internet that involves the trafficking of certain characters, and bringing out the worst greed in some players. Joshua Rivera takes a vis…

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24 to Knives Out - Do Apple iPhones Spoil TV and Movies? 33:41

4y ago33:41

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You can't own an iPhone and be a bad person, at least according to Apple. Director of "Knives Out" and "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" Rian Johnson exposed Apple's strange product placement policy in a video online for Vanity Fair. But hosts Jordan Erica Webber and Joshua Rivera discover that this has been going on longer than most of us would expect. F…

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Why Can't We See Butts on Disney+? 33:01

4y ago33:01

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If you noticed something hairy while watching Splash on Disney+, it wasn't just your imagination. Disney digitally added hair to cover Daryl Hannah's rear-end, and viewers are confused. Turns out, Disney has been altering it's content for decades to stay "family friendly." Jordan Erica Webber and Joshua Rivera chat with Josh Spiegel revealing this …

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Can a World of Warcraft Pandemic Save Us From COVID-19? 34:11

4y ago34:11

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In September 2005, World of Warcraft, a popular MMORPG, was struck with a virus called "Corrupted Blood." It spread uncontrollably, killing hundreds of thousands of players. And now, epidemiologists are studying players' reactions to this virtual pandemic, trying to predict human reactions to real contagions. Jordan Erica Webber and Joshua Rivera s…

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Introducing Wild Wild Tech! 1:42

4+ y ago1:42

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Would you be surprised if scientists are learning how to fight COVID-19 from World of Warcraft? What if I told you that I could spoil almost any movie based on who uses an iPhone? Did you know that Disney is afraid of butts? Well, that’s Wild Wild Tech, the podcast that brings you the wildest, most bizarre, the most interesting stories about tech a…

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Data Drain - Episode 29 (Quotes from Marianne Williamson or Metal Gear Solid?)

5+ y ago

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Data Drain is back just after a year without updating, also because Nintendo-Okie changed over to Procedurally Generated. In this episode Jason, Stewart, and Ethan figure out if Marianne Williamson is secretly writing the script for Metal Gear Solid. Data Drain Episode 29By Ethan King, Jason Rivera

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Data Drain - Episode 28 (Corpse Party)

6+ y ago

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We didn't give up, we didn't surrender. Here is your new episode where we talk all about the lovely location known as Heavenly Host Elementary and number one student Sachiko Shinozaki. data-drain-ep-28 Starring: Stewart, Jason, Ethan Run Time: 01:00:07 You can let us know what you thought about this episode by emailing DataDrain@nintendo-okie.com o…

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Data Drain - Episode 27 (Mario Kart)

6+ y ago

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We may be late with our first podcast of 2018 but it was also our first time to live stream an episode. We have some work to do on audio for the next time but I hope to do more live stream podcasts in the future. Jason took control of hosting duties for this episode and did a fantastic job so be sure to send him all the fan mails. Data Drain Episod…

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Data Drain - Episode 26 (Creepy Games)

7y ago

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This episode of Data Drain sees the return of our heroes as they discuss creepy games. I also apologize for the quality of the episode as I was testing some new hardware and software. Data Drain Ep 26 Starring: Ethan, Jason, Stewart Run Time: 00:28:01 Feel free to send us an email and let us know what you think of the show DataDrain@Nintendo-Okie.c…

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Data Drain World Tour (New Mexico)

7y ago

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We join our heroes on their journey through New Mexico. Some will win, some will lose, some were born to compare Final Fantasy XV to real life. Data Drain World Tour (New Mexico) Starring: Jason, Stewart, Ethan Run Time: 00:33:00 You can find all the cool dudes form this episode in the Nintendo-Okie Facebook group. There is a Twitter account to fol…

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Data Drain - Episode 25 (Outlaw Star)

7+ y ago

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It took a while but some of us recovered from the Oreo incident of the previous episode and decided we should record a normal episode. This time we discuss the awesomeness that is Outlaw Star which is a favorite from most of our childhoods, if you count late high school to college childhood. I would type more but I have some stuff to get done befor…

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Data Drain - Episode 24 (Oreo)

7+ y ago

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While some men go their whole lives knowing only the joy two chocolate cookies with cream in between can bring, others feel the need to go beyond the mortal realm. We may have tried over 30 types of Oreo Cookies for this episode and I totally regret it. Data Drain - Episode 24 (Oreo) Starring: Jason, Shelby, Shannon, Micah, Stewart, Ethan Run Time:…

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Data Drain - Episode 23 (Sonic)

7+ y ago

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It has been a long time since a new episode of Data Drain has posted but in this one we decided to go fast and talk about Sonic and his awesome 3d platforming games. If you were expecting Mega Man X don't be angry it will be in a future episode once we can figure out how to properly schedule things in the year 20XX. Also we have special guest Allan…

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Data Drain - Episode 22 (AM2R)

8y ago

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I often wonder how to get guests to agree to be on this podcast then I find out that asking them is pretty simple. This episode we discuss AM2R (Another Metroid 2 Remake) with special guest Milton Guasti who spent like 10 years working on this game. Data Drain - Episode 22 (AM2R) Starring: Milton, Shelby, Jason, Ethan Run Time: 00:58:36 You can exp…

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Data Drain - Episode 21 (Danganronpa)

8y ago

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Data Drain returns again proving it has survived a deadly class trial. We discuss some Danganronpa this time and spoilers are everywhere so beware. Data Drain - Episode 21 (Danganronpa) Starring: Branden, Shelby, Ethan Run Time: 01:06:34 If you liked this episode send an email to DataDrain@Nintendo-Okie.com or join us on the FaceBook group. Feel fr…

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Data Drain - Episode 20 (The Legend of Zelda Part 2)

8+ y ago

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Like all good legends Data Drain resurfaces once again! This time we talk about three more Zelda games, yes those awesome CDi Zelda games (not really). I will apologize for the breathing into the mic as I was having some problems with a cough for the last couple of weeks. Data Drain - Episode 20 (The Legend of Zelda PART 2) Starring: Tony, Jason, E…

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Data Drain - Episode 19 (Donkey Kong)

8+ y ago

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In the time of chimpanzees there was a gorilla. Donkey Kong was his name and kidnapping was his game or collecting bananas and fighting a large alligator or crocodile. We are joined by special guest Brett Weiss to discuss the legendary gorilla's origin and more or less what has become of him recently. Data Drain - Episode 19 (Donkey Kong) Starring …

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Data Drain - Episode 18 (Mega Man)

8+ y ago

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Data Drain is back again. This time we talk about about the legendary super fighting robot Mega Man. For those of you unfamiliar with Mega Man, he is a Capcom character that people have been begging to see a new game for and continue to get nothing. We are joined by Steve Juon for this discussion and he is totally qualified to talk about anything a…

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Data Drain - Episode 17 (Doughnuts)

8+ y ago

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Data Drain has returned with another awesome episode to treat your ears to. Once again we take a massive detour from games of the video kind and discuss sugar based doughs of the fried kind. We were also happy to have an excellent guest known as BC Phillips from the Retro Gamer Society and Super Bitcon! Be prepared for a awesome episode about dough…

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Data Drain - Episode 16 (Star Fox)

8+ y ago

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There comes a time in every podcast when the topic of discussion is kind of hard to talk about. Star Fox is a topic that was a bit more complicated to talk about than I expected. Data Drain - Episode 16 (Star Fox) Starring - Shannon, Stewart, Jason, Ethan Run Time - 00:35:31 You can find all the cool dudes form this episode in the Nintendo-Okie Fac…

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Data Drain - Episode 15 (Cereal)

9y ago

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Every so often a joke can go a little to far. For Data Drain the joke was the topic Cereal. I usually have more to say but in all honesty you are better off listening to the episode because those guys said a lot about cereal while I just pretend to know things. Data Drain - Episode 15 (Cereal) Starring: Shannon, Shelby, Jason, Ethan Run Time: 01:11…

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Data Drain - Episode 14 (One Punch Man)

9y ago

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Data Drain is back again for the final episode of the year. We talk about a super secret topic this week that as you can see in the title is One Punch Man! I don't know why I wanted to hide the topic from Jason and Stewart until the time of recording but with Gary's help it was worth it. Data Drain Episode 14 (One Punch Man) Starring: Gary, Stewart…

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