Best Nature S Gamble Podcasts (2024)

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Campaigns are increasing the use of increasingly cheap text messages

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As the June primary gets closer, campaigns are increasingly turning to a new way to reach out to voters. Michael Pope has the story.By dseidelvtedu

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Poison Center says Virginia should tax cannabis to pay for regulation of the recreational drugs

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Many people were dismayed when – during the last legislative session – state lawmakers failed to approve a system for the sale of recreational cannabis. They noted the loss of potential sales tax revenue. But at one of the state’s three poison control centers, experts say there are even more compelling arguments for taxation and regulation, as Sand…

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Sounds in nature reveal clues to the impacts of invasive species

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A forest in Bland County where rhododendrons, a native plant, are in bloom. (Credit: Roxy Todd) Walk outside and you hear a world of sounds, everything from birds to traffic and construction. But have you ever stopped to really listen to what you’re hearing, and what it can tell us? Two researchers at Virginia Tech are exploring what scientists can…

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291: What Gameplay Concepts Matter The Most in Elder Scrolls Games 1:06:20

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A huge open world map? Responsive NPC's? Items and physics interactions? Combat? Crafting? What concepts matter the most in making a new Elder Scrolls game feel RIGHT? Join the Patreon! Get no ads, cool stuff like shirts and stickers, and access the first 90 episodes of the show. https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast Links: Watch on YouTube live…

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Virginia disability advocates celebrate legislative wins

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Members of Arc of Virginia, a group that supports the state’s disabled community, rally at the Capitol during the 2024 legislative session (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) Disability advocates celebrated rare wins at a meeting of the Virginia Disability Commission Thursday afternoon. Brad Kutner has more from those who helped make the changes happe…

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What healthcare priorities are (and aren’t) in the two-year budget plan

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Credit: NPR Democrats in Virginia are calling attention to healthcare as a major campaign issue this year. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore

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Pádraig Ó Tuama on the different shapes of language 44:27

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Hi friends, we’re taking a break from normal recording to bring you a beautiful bridge season. It’s a mix of some of our webinars and live conversations that we've had at the Small Giants Academy. Our first guest, Pádraig Ó Tuama, is a poet and theologian, whose work centers around the themes of language, power conflict and religion. It’s a fantast…

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704: Better Funding For Climate Entrepreneurs? Dimitry Gershenson explains 1:07:08

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If we’re going to address climate change through capitalism, we’ll need about $10 Trillion. The growing climate crisis demands that we take urgent action, but early-stage climate entrepreneurs still face significant barriers in finding the funding to bring their innovations to market. CEO and co-founder of Enduring Planet, Dimitry Gershenson, offer…

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Virginia House committee breaks down ballooning veteran education benefit program

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A nearly 100-year-old veterans benefit program saw cuts during the latest state budget cycle after costs ballooned 450% in just four years. As legislators try to learn more about the problem, Brad Kutner reports a fix may not come till next session.By Nick Gilmore

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New RC poll shows Biden and Trump tied heading into November elections

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Credit: NPR President Biden and former President Trump are tied at 42% each in Virginia, according to a new poll from Roanoke College. Michael Pope has the numbers.By Nick Gilmore

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Community colleges teach workers to install solar panels

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The solar industry is starting to ramp up in parts of Virginia, and there’s a growing demand for trained workers. Roxy Todd reports that at least eight colleges throughout the Commonwealth offer training for people wanting to learn how to install solar panels.By dseidelvtedu

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Two Virginia Republicans receive important endorsements from former President Trump

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Voting has already started for Virginia’s June primaries. But as Michael Pope reports, former President Donald Trump is now weighing in with endorsements.By Nick Gilmore

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309-RF-Iceroad Trackers Part 1

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703: Unlocking Great Leadership, Imposter Syndrome, and Authenticity | Paula Glover, President of Alliance to Save Energy 27:22

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Struggling with imposter syndrome? You're not alone. Returning guest (Ep 333, 687) Paula Glover, President of the Alliance to Save Energy, delves into one of the most common emotional challenges faced by leaders and entrepreneurs. Paula gets real about the self-doubt leaders face and the importance of authenticity in leadership. It’s rare to get th…

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Trail Mix: Northern California Hiking with Felicia Leo Kemp 40:10

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Dusty and Mike sit down with Felicia Leo Kemp to discuss the trails, parks, and terrain of hiking in Northern California. Felicia Leo Kemp is the author of Northern California Hiking along with Anne Marie Brown published by Moon Travel Guides and available on Moon.com. Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks #gazeatt…

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Episode 245- The Inspector’s Notebook 51:36

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Leolin’s snooping turns up a new object to obsessively plan and plot over. An elusive figure emerges from the ashes, and botanists are consulted on non-botany matters. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at thealchemistclub88@g…

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Advocates vow to return to bullying definition after Youngkin veto

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Earlier this year, members of the General Assembly approved legislation that would have changed the definition of bullying. But the governor vetoed that bill. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore

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Virginia’s new gambling agency, skill game monitor considered

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Senator Bryce Reeves leads the May meeting of the subcommittee to Study the Feasibility of Establishing the Virginia Gaming Commission. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) The failure of Virginia lawmakers to legalize skill games in the 2024 session has raised questions about a special summer session to address the issue. But with record profits comin…

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VCU School of Pharmacy opens new program to meet Virginia’s drug manufacturing needs

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Graduate student Asma Al-Terawi operates equipment in a pharmaceutical sciences lab. (Credit: Brad Kutner) Hundreds of millions of dollars are flowing into Virginia to support a new drug manufacturing sector in and around Petersburg. And Virginia Commonwealth University is hoping to provide a pipeline of new employees in those operations. Brad Kutn…

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Pope & Schapiro: Virginia’s Congressional primaries and a Youngkin VP boomlet

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We’re moving closer to Virginia’s Congressional primaries. And there’s new suspicion Glenn Youngkin might be angling for a new job. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.By dseidelvtedu

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Virginia’s accessory dwelling unit debate works toward consensus

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Rockingham’s County Planner Dylan Nicely presents details about the county’s accessory dwelling unit planning at a meeting of the Virginia Housing Commission’s ADU subcommittee in May 2024. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) Accessory dwelling units – sometimes called “mother-in-law suites” – allow family, friends or tenants to move into an already o…

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School social services bill to become law this summer

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Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ Schools across Virginia may soon become hubs for social services. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore

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702: From Rock Star to Serial Entrepreneur: Rue Phillips' Journey 1:16:37

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He came to America with ten thousand dollars and a dream of making it big. A few years later, he was a legitimate rock star, rocking arenas with Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osborne. So why did this British rocker who achieved the height of music stardom give it all up and start an EV charging business? How did that turn into not 1 but 3 successful exits…

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Virginia War Memorial hopes to take Vietnam veterans display on the road

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A Group of veterans who participated in the exhibit just before a photo during a lunch to close the exhibit last month. Far left top is Laura Hatcher, the photographer for the exhibit. Far right top is Clay Mountcastle, director of the Virginia War Memorial. (Credit: Pamela D’Angelo) This weekend, the country remembers our fallen servicemen and wom…

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Virginia scholarship aiding those impacted by Massive Resistance and their descendants gets record funding

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Joan Johns Cobbs, sister to Brown vs. Board plaintiff Barbara Johns, stands outside the General Assembly Buidling in May 2024. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) A scholarship to aid those impacted by the inequity of Virginia’s schools to Black students over 70 years ago is entering the summer with record funds and a record number of recipients. Brad…

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On heels of OpenAI scandal, Congressman Beyer files transparency bill

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Congressman Don Beyer One Virginia congressman wants more transparency from groups working on artificial intelligence. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore

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Virginia Democrats celebrate environmental wins, say they’ll still fight to stay in RGGI

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Delegate Michael Feggans, Majority Leader Charniele Herring, Delegates Alfonso Lopez, Debra Gardner and Rip Sullivan at a press conference at the General Assembly Building. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) Virginia first entered the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in 2020, and it’s added over $800 million dollars to state efforts to combat clima…

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Va. lawmakers provide money to keep child advocacy centers open, amid declining federal funding

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Children’s advocacy center of Highlands Community Services in Bristol. (Credit: Children’s Advocacy Centers of Virginia) The state budget recently signed by Governor Youngkin includes funding for child advocacy centers. As Roxy Todd explains, CACs work alongside law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys to ensure children are safely able to report …

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Virginia legislators ask for change at Riverside Regional Jail

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Michael Sizemore from SAARA (left), former Riverside detainee Austin Wells (center) and Delegate Carrie Coyner (right) speak at a press conference at the Capitol. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) A recent job posting for superintendent at the Riverside Regional Jail, near Petersburg in Prince George County, is attracting the attention of a bipartis…

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Predatory probate lending bill to become a law this summer

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This summer, people who come into inheritance money will have new protections against predatory lenders. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore

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UVA hopes to improve hurricane evacuation orders

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(Credit: NASA) Hurricane Season begins June first, and emergency managers will be watching storms as they evolve. If forecasters think one will come ashore, officials will likely issue an evacuation order, but how much faith do people have in those orders? How far in advance should they be issued and by whom? Those are questions the University of V…

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701: Nextracker and JM Steel Are Reviving American Manufacturing 23:42

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US manufacturing is back! We were recently invited to a ceremony to celebrate the expansion of Nextracker’s dedicated steel torque tube manufacturing lines at JM Steel’s Leetsdale facility in Pittsburgh. This historic site, formerly Bethlehem Steel(the company that produced the landing craft for Normandy during World War II) now manufactures low-ca…

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Governor Youngkin’s record-breaking final slate of vetoes

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Virginia’s governor is breaking records with the number of vetoes he’s issued. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore

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308-CM-Thunderwing

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118- Mary's Rock: Shenandoah National Park 48:46

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After years of seeing it as a top hiking recommendation, Mike and Dusty hike Mary's Rock via the Pinnacles Picnic Area, just off Skyline Drive, in Shenandoah National Park. Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks #gazeatthenationalparks #hikeearlyhikeoften #adventureisoutthere Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Rya…

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Episode 244- An Insurance Scam 58:20

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Site Director Theobold gathers his staff for an important announcement: you’re fired. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at thealchemistclub88@gmail.com Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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The General Assembly is technically still in session…

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Members of the General Assembly may have left the Capitol. But as Michael Pope reports, they did NOT adjourn.By Nick Gilmore

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Benefits for families of injured veterans get complicated after Youngkin signs new budget

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Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ Democrats and Republicans both gave up something to build a compromise budget for the Commonwealth this week. But changes to a program that supports the education of the family members of injured veterans were among sacrifices that are now causing folks to speak out. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.…

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290: TES II: Daggerfall's Main Story Part 2 57:38

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We continue the main quest line of Daggerfall. Let the 90's fun continue! Join the Patreon! Get no ads, cool stuff like shirts and stickers, and access the first 90 episodes of the show. https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast Links: Watch on YouTube live & game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: …

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Pope & Schapiro: Budgets, endorsements, and Brown v. Board

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Virginia lawmakers settled their differences over the state budget. And a new batch of endorsements might help settle some Congressional primaries. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.By dseidelvtedu

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Jacqueline Novogratz on how we use the tools of capitalism 39:48

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In this episode we have Jacqueline Novogratz , entrepreneur, author and trailblazer who is the founder and CEO of Acumen, a nonprofit global venture capital fund whose goal is to use entrepreneurial approaches to address global poverty. Jacqueline shares her transformative journey from the world of banking to the forefront of reimagining finance's …

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This week marks 70 years since “massive resistance” to Brown v. Board decision

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This week is the 70th anniversary of the Brown versus Board decision that led to the desegregation of public schools in Virginia and across the country. But as Michael Pope reports, it was only the first step in a long process in the Commonwealth.By Nick Gilmore

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Exploring one of Virginia’s wild caves

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Erin Pitts is New River Trail’s Chief Ranger of Visitor Experience. She’s standing inside Bertha Cave, looking at the ceiling, where there are glowing specks of bacteria, which look almost like stars. (Credit: Roxy Todd) This week marks the season’s reopening of several caves across Virginia. If you’ve been curious about exploring a wild cave, but …

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700! Behind the Success of Strata Clean Energy, Markus Wilhelm 1:12:01

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It only took me 8 years and 699 episodes to finally land today’s guest! But the wait was WELL worth it. You’re in for a treat. And it was recorded in-person at Strata’s HQ, so you might enjoy some of the extra footage included in the YT video version of this episode. Markus Wilhelm founded Strata Clean Energy in 2009, but readily admits that he did…

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Compromise budget includes money to keep tuition rates from spiking

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Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ Members of the General Assembly struck a deal and approved a state budget this week. As Michael Pope reports, part of that was new money for higher ed.By Nick Gilmore

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Shenandoah National Park launches aerial attack on damaging moth

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Spongy moths can strip a tree of its leaves and ultimately kill it. (Credit: National Park Service) Virginia’s unusually warm spring has meant a bumper crop of caterpillars attacking oaks and other trees in Shenandoah National Park. That’s why, for the first time since 2008, forest managers have launched an aerial attack. Sandy Hausman has that sto…

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Virginia House and Senate launch inquiries into colleges’ responses to student protests

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Dozens of Virginia State Police officers face off with protesters at VCU. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) In addition to passing a budget this week, members of Virginia’s House and Senate launched separate inquiries into how state colleges responded to recent protests on their campuses. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.…

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State lawmakers agree to raise teacher pay, but there’s a catch

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Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ All 140 members of the Virginia General Assembly were back at the Capitol this week to resolve a longstanding feud over the budget. As Michael Pope reports, the compromise includes raises for teachers.By Nick Gilmore

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Bonus: A love story, about Solar. w/Tor “Solar Fred” Valenza 21:47

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265,000! That’s how many of you/us work in Solar Energy so far (and rapidly growing!) Yet, with 4 million solar installations in the U.S alone, Solar Energy is rarely featured in mainstream media. WHY? Probably True Solar Stories, a podcast created by Tor Valenza, also known as Solar Fred, aims to bridge this content gap with engaging solar-themed …

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289: TES II: Daggerfall's Main Story Part 1 54:47

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We know it's tough to dive back in to games from the 90's. That's why we're explaining the plot of Daggerfall for you. You're welcome. Join the Patreon! Get no ads, cool stuff like shirts and stickers, and access the first 90 episodes of the show. https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast Links: Watch on YouTube live & game streams: twitch.tv/robots…

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