AFND is a Dungeons and Dragons podcast, set on the continent of Epea! Where our intrepid band of adventurers traverse the Valley of the Sunrise in search of the shards of Tiamat! We also do many one-shots, Rifts ttrpg runs, Blind One Shots with Zak and Tony, and more! Support us on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/AllFlexNoDex Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afnd-1/support
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Join Varian, Isra and Ren as they battle to maintain every ounce of their humanity against a despotic regime determined to turn them into monsters. As prototype enhanced soldiers they have been raised in the lab and on the training quad, and now it’s time to unleash them on the world. Their adopted father, President of the Dex Industries weapons corporation and the newly formed Dex Island nation, uses every asset at his disposal to steer world politics… but some assets are easier to control ...
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A retired U.S. Army grunt, Purple Heart recipient, a conservative, Christian, former Border Patrol Agent and active police officer in Louisville, Kentucky, Dex gives listeners insight into his life as he shares his many experiences. No longer afraid to hold his tongue or hold back his true feelings, Dex discusses current issues facing law enforcement, veterans and America.
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When it comes to blockchain, the thing people talk about most — the price — is actually the least interesting part. Crypto conversations are too often about who’s up and who’s down, what to buy and what to sell, and today’s drama on Twitter. Most conversations about crypto miss how it’s going to change ... everything. On VALIDATED, we’ll be talking to the people who are rethinking the internet — and our world. No hype cycles. No financial advice. Just conversations on the biggest ideas shapi ...
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PODAHOLIKS is no-nonsense and non-agenda-driven conversation coming from Dubai. DIY with WeWillFixIt, Cars with PowerWorks, and medicine with DocTalk. Type the show name into the podcast search box to get all the episodes of that show. Theme music for PoweWorks, DocTalk & WeWillFixIt by Dex Piecowye (PiecowyeDex@Gmail.com)
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Welcome to the Deep Reach! Please keep your ENE-Dex handy at all times and report any suspicious temporal anomalies to the nearest SecOps personnel. Enjoy your stay!
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Turning BTC into a Programable Asset on Solana w/ Justin Wang (Zeus Network)
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In this episode, Austin chats with Justin Wang (Zeus Network) about bringing Bitcoin onto Solana. Unlike previous BTC x Solana integrations, Zeus has built a new communication layer, termed as "Layer 1.5," to enable programmability for Bitcoin and other non-programmable UTXO chains on Solana. Justin shares Zeus' security model and other technical d…
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Why Lie? Veterans Stealing Honor and Valor
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Being in the military is honorable, period. Combat veteran or peace time, service is service. Behind a desk pushing papers or in a foxhole with bullets zipping past you, we are thankful for your service. How and where you serve doesn't matter. But what does matter to me and many others is when veterans lie about their service (Tim Walz). Lastly, is…
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How Zeta Markets’ L2 Makes a DEX Feel Like a CEX w/ Tristan Frizza
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In this episode, Austin chats with Tristan Frezza about Zeta Markets, a decentralized perps trading platform on Solana. Tristan shares insights on Zeta's inception in early 2021 and their mission to bring Nasdaq-like derivatives markets on-chain. The conversation delves into the technical challenges of building such a platform in a fully decentrali…
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The Cult of Politics, Race And Victimhood
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After an extended period of time, I Am. Pitts is back! In this audio only episode, I talk about cults. When I say cults, I am talking about the Anti-Trump Cult and the MAGA Cult. Over the last few weeks, I seemed to have angered both. The cult of blackness (being black) still believes that Donald Trump has the power and ability to take away black p…
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How Gameshift's API Is Simplifying web3 Game Development w/ Davis Hart (Solana Labs)
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In this episode, Austin chats with Davis Hard (Solana Labs) to talk about GameShift, a new API designed to streamline blockchain integration for game developers on Solana. GameShift aims to simplify the process of incorporating blockchain elements into games by providing a Rust-based API that intermediates between the game and the blockchain, reduc…
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A Blockchain Dev's Guide to Leaving Cities w/ Austin Adams (Anagram)
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In this unconventional episode, Austin talks with Austin Adams of Anagram and Metaplex about his decision to leave urban life behind. Unlike most of his peers who work in major tech hubs, Adams has settled in rural Texas, where he spends his free time farming and operating his tractor. Their conversation explores the benefits and challenges of work…
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What Futarchy Looks Like in Practice w/ Kollan House (MetaDAO)
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In this episode, Austin chats with Kollan House, cofounder of MetaDAO, the first project to put the concept of futarchy into practice since its conception in the early 2000's. Put simply, futarchy is a system of governance that uses market mechanics to make decisions. MetaDAO provides a platform to create, manage, and participate in futarchies, and…
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Aboard Angel City Rhaya is reeling from the loss of her comrade Ash but her trainee swarm pilots need her. In this special bonus interlude you can hear 4 of our top season 2 Kickstarter contributors. Stay tuned at the end of this podcast for news of our kickstarter campaign for season 3 of The Dex Legacy. In "Swarming" you can hear Stevie Skinner a…
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Bringing Blockchain to Music Streaming w/ Ray Jacobson (Audius)
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In this episode, Austin chats with Ray Jacobson (Audius) about what decentralization unlocks for the music streaming ecosystem. In contrast with legacy streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, Audius leverages blockchain to increase accounting transparency for artists. The platform allows artists to have more control over monetization meth…
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The CBDC Debate (Part 2) w/ Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL)
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In this second episode on CBDCs, Austin and Amira return to chat with Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL). Foster recently voted against the CBDC Anti-Surveillance Act. Unlike Congressman Emmer, Foster believes in the importance of controlled privacy, distinguishing between continuous government surveillance and the ability to de-anonymize transactions …
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The CBDC Debate (Part 1) - Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN)
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In this episode, Austin and Amira (Head of Policy, Solana Foundation) chat with Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN), a champion of the the recently passed CBDC Anti-Surveillance Act. Congressman Emmer details his concerns about government surveillance through CBDCs, emphasizing his beliefs in individual privacy and financial freedom. They also discuss top…
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The Pro-Crypto 2024 Election w/ Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
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According to Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), being pro-crypto is being pro-American. In this conversation, Austin and Senator Hagerty discuss the many partisan divides on crypto and the industry's global implications. Hagerty explains his views on regulatory overreach, CBDCs, repatriating American crypto founders, and much more. DISCLAIMER The content…
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📚 Learning from the Pros: Car Maintenance & Repair Tips 🛠️🚗
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Powerworks Podcast, where James Piecowye and Glenn Power dive deep into the automotive world! 🚗🔧 Recorded from the buzzing Powerworks garage, this episode is packed with practical tips, fascinating stories, and expert insights on car maintenance and industry trends. Whether navigating tire troubles, pondering ca…
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DocTalk - 🤣 "Laughter & Learning: Anecdotes and Insights from the World of Ringside Medicine!"
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🌟🎙**Welcome back to DocTalk with me, James Piecowye! 🎙🌟 I’m super excited to share with you a bunch of stories, wisdom, and insights from the extraordinary Dr. Jenna Burton! 🌠 We’re diving into the vibrant world of ringside medicine, exploring the intersection of boxing, MMA, and medicine! 🥊💉 🌈🥊 In this episode, we navigate the riveting and high-en…
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The Infinite-LST Future w/ FP Lee (Sanctum)
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In this episode, Austin chats with FP Lee (Sanctum) about the liquid staking landscape on Solana. They discuss the architectural differences between staking on Solana and other blockchains, such as Ethereum, and how seemingly trivial implementation details have profound downstream implications for builders. FP breaks down Sanctum's product suite an…
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A Crypto Native's History of Markets w/ Tarun Chitra (Gauntlet)
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In this episode, Austin chats with Tarun Chitra (Gauntlet) about the history of markets and the evolution of the math which underpins them. Over the course of their free-form conversation, they cover everything from the ancient history of futures (literally) to the impact of computers on finance in the 80's to the creation of financial products on …
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In this episode, Austin visits Jump Crypto's office in Chicago (The Pit) to talk about Firedancer, Solana's second independent validator client. They discuss its roadmap, its rollout, and the ways in which it will optimize and improve upon the architecture of Solana's existing client. Kevin elaborates on his unconventional views on programming lang…
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How Metaplex Core Moves Beyond NFT Standards w/ Stephen Hess (Metaplex Studios)
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In this episode, Austin chats with Stephen Hess about the evolution of the Solana NFT ecosystem from the summer of 2021 to the present. Starting from the initial creation of the Solana NFT standard, Austin and Stephen reflect on recent technological advancements such as compressed NFTs, programmability, and the introduction of the "Core" standard. …
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Building web3 Login Your Grandma Can Use w/ Itai Turbahn (Dynamic)
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In this episode, Austin chats with Itai Turbahn (Dyanmic) about the future of wallet onboarding. Dynamic is building web3 authentication that allows crypto-enabled companies to seamlessly serve web3 natives and crypto novices alike. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss things like user management for multi-wallet users, tokenizing KYC,…
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With a father who refuses to draw moral lines, Varian, Isra and Ren start drawing lines of their own. Defining their battlefields and following a code, they will decide who to kill, who to spare, and which wounded to treat. If they’re going to stay, they’re going to make a difference. CREDITS: David S Dear as Idris Morrowether Kamara Elliott as Var…
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On the shores of Dex Island, Valentina and Kit share a sleepless night reflecting on the trauma of survival, their chosen path, and what led them to become Agents in the first place. Credits -Tiffany Clare as Valentina Vardi -Alex White as Kit Johannson -Warren Graham as Tristan Krail -And Chris Gregory as Nathaniel Dex - With music by Allen Stroud…
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After a stretch of psychological torture, Nathaniel briefs Varian, Isra and Ren on their future prospects, Varian, Isra and Ren discuss ultimate solutions, and Ren faces the harshest of all consequences… CREDITS: Chris Gregory as Nathaniel Dex Warren Graham as Tristan Krail Annika Kordes as Doctor Osa Srivastava Lewie Watson as Doctor Devek Za Kama…
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Back on Dex Island, Varian, Isra and Ren are about to learn what Tristan’s version of locking them in a room involves. Meanwhile, the soldiers on the Blood Road are at the mercy of the North Jakhran military CREDITS: Tiffany Clare as Valentina Vardi Alex White as Kit Johansson Chris Gregory as Nathaniel Dex Warren Graham as Tristan Krail Annika Kor…
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Some are raised to walk through doors, others are raised to knock and wait. Abandoned on the Blood Road, the remaining Dex soldiers are facing serious interference from the North Jakhran military with very little support from the Dex administration… CREDITS: Stevie Skinner as Rhaya Danyelle Ellett as Farris David S Dear as Idris Morrowether Danny S…
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Varian, Isra and Ren reach the end of the tunnel. Valentina and Kit are sent into the field. Choices are few, the chase is on, and the fight is very, very real. CREDITS: Tiffany Clare as Valentina Vardi Alex White as Kit Johansson Warren Graham as Tristan Krail Kamara Elliott as Varian Dex Kelsey Griffin as Isra Dex Charlie Richards as Ren Dex Geor…
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In an attempt to track Varian, Isra and Ren, Osa forced a mass privacy breach, making the data of every Dex Industries employee available to the state. Now, the effects are being felt by everyone, including the soldiers on the Blood Road… CREDITS: Danny Scott as Ash Reginald West as Hayn Dos Rakhee Sharma as Shiv Danyelle Ellett as Farris Tiffany C…
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The stress of the chase is getting to Varian, Isra and Ren, and in the damp darkness of the marshland drainage system, true feelings are coming to the surface. CREDITS: Kamara Elliott as Varian Dex Kelsey Griffin as Isra Dex Charlie Richards as Ren Dex And Emily Inkpen as Auto With music by Allen Stroud Production, sound design and editing are by C…
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Varian, Isra and Ren may be making progress across the Eteran marshes, but Nathaniel, Tristan, Devek and Osa are closing-in on their location. CREDITS: Kamara Elliott as Varian Dex Kelsey Griffin as Isra Dex Charlie Richards as Ren Dex Chris Gregory as Nathaniel Dex Warren Graham as Tristan Krail Annika Kordes as Doctor Osa Srivastava Alex White as…
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The chase begins! While Varian, Isra and Ren flee across the Eteran landscape, Nathaniel, Osa, Devek and Tristan move fast to mobilise a large-scale, undercover search. Meanwhile, Kit and Valentina start asking questions on the Blood Road… In Episode 3 - FLIGHT, you heard: Chris Gregory as Nathaniel Dex Warren Graham as Tristan Krail Annika Kordes …
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While Tristan and Osa search for answers, Devek is looking for sympathy at the bottom of a bottle. His life’s work is run, run, running away… CREDITS: Annika Kordes as Doctor Osa Srivastava Lewie Watson as Doctor Devek Za And Emily Inkpen as Auto With music by Allen Stroud The Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen. The original score is by Allen St…
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At Blood Road HQ, Varian, Isra and Ren’s officers are relaxing at the end of a long day, when their down-time is disrupted by some very bad news… In Episode 2: “Telling Tails” you heard: - Rakhee Sharma as Shiv - Danny Scott as Ash - Danyelle Ellett as Farris - Reginald West as Hayn Dos - Stevie Skinner as Rhaya - Rae Witte as Pax - Emily Inkpen as…
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While Nathaniel Dex receives an unpleasant surprise related to Dex Island’s initiation into the International Confederation of World Leaders, and Devek quietly manages a dangerous situation unfolding in his lab, Varian, Isra and Ren are establishing Dex presence on the Blood Road before making their move… In Episode 2: FOR THE LOVE OF THE FIGHT, yo…
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First battles are intense and can reveal much about the mentality of a young soldier. After their first big offensive on the Blood Road, Rhaya finds Farris for a… personal debrief… In Interlude 1:Secondary Subjects, you heard: - Danyelle Ellett as Farris - Stevie Skinner as Rhaya - Rae Witte as Pax - Emily Inkpen as Auto The Dex Legacy is written b…
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Following Ren’s revelation at the end of Season 1, Varian and Isra demand answers. There is a plan and now only one question remains… will Isra be able to do it? Meanwhile, Nathaniel, Tristan, Devek and Osa examine the political situation unfolding on the Blood Road, the battlefield Varian, Isra and Ren are about to enter, and their ongoing relatio…
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A week ahead of the start of season two we chat to writer Emily Inkpen, producer Chris Gregory and actors Charlie Richards (Ren Dex) and Tiffany Clare (Valentina Vardi) about the series and what listeners can expect. (Contains season1 spoilers!) In the excerpt and trailer in this edition you can hear - Kamara Elliott as Varian Dex - Kelsey Griffin …
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Bonus Episode: An Interview with Lewie Watson (Devek) and Annika Kordes (Osa)
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In our first bonus edition we're joined by actors Annika Kordes who plays Osa and Lewie Watson who plays Devek. Chris Gregory (Nathaniel and the series producer) and writer Emily Inkpen ask them silly questions. You can watch a video version of our conversation over at the Alternative Stories YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/3cvO8FyC6Fc You ca…
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The International Confederation: A Dex Legacy Bonus Story
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As Nathaniel leaves to attend a meeting of the International Confederation of World Leaders, tension builds with the discovery of an assassination plot. Two Dex Agents, Kit and Valentina, begin a new partnership while protecting the president at the conference. In "The International Confederation" you can hear: Tiffany Clare as Valentina Vardi Alex…
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Isra and Ren discuss their next battlefield, the Blood Road. Osa prepares to work with her engineering adversary, the Admiral of the Dex Fleet, I dris Morrowether. Nathaniel briefs Varian, Isra and Ren on what their role, fighting alongside North Jakhran troops, will be… and Ren reveals the seeds of a plan. In Valuable Assets Part Two you can hear …
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Nathaniel returns from the International Confederation of World Leaders with groundbreaking news for Dex Island. Isra and Ren get into a fight and Osa reveals her latest invention. All eyes turn towards the Blood Road. In Valuable Assets Part One you can hear Kelsey Griffin as Isra Charlie Richards as Ren Kam Elliott as Varian Warren Graham as Tris…
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Before heading out to do battle with Eteran Nationalists on The Blood Road, the Dex kids escape to the tiny town outside the Palace grounds to sample the night life. In They're Afraid of You , Interlude 6 of The Dex Legacy you can hear Kelsey Griffin as Isra Charlie Richards as Ren Kam Elliott as Varian Danyelle Ellett as Farris Emily Inkpen as Aut…
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While Varian, Ren and Nathaniel worry about Isra’s mental state following her mistreatment at the hands of the Domonosi rebels, Varian begins to suspect Ren has been hiding some worrying scars of his own. Meanwhile Nathaniel is summoned to a trial by the International Confederation of world leaders following his involvement in the Rone Missile Disa…
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After her torture at the hands of her father's agents in "Fatal Flaws" Isra is summoned to speak to Nathaniel about the ordeal and her attitude to Dex Island. In “Lessons in Lying”, interlude 5 of The Dex Legacy you can hear · Kelsey Griffin as Isra · Chris Gregory as Nathaniel Dex · Emily Inkpen as Auto With other voices by members of the cast The…
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After the ordeal suffered by Ren in “Fatal Flaws” he takes some time out to meet his friend Rhaya aboard the Dex Fleet flagship “Angel City. In “Angel City”, interlude 4 of The Dex Legacy you can hear · Stevie Skinner as Rhaya · Charlie Richards as Ren · Emily Inkpen as Auto · Chris Gregory as Nathaniel Dex With other voices by members of the cast …
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Concerned about the ordeals Varian Isra and Ren may face if captured in battle Tristan is preparing a new line of training for them. In Fatal Flaws, episode four of The Dex Legacy you can hear Kelsey Griffin as Isra Charlie Richards as Ren Kam Elliott as Varian Warren Graham as Tristan Annika Kordes as Osa Lewie Watson as Devek Tiffany Clare as Age…
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In his office in the Presidential Palace, Nathaniel Dex is interrupted by one of Tristan’s Agents. Covert surveillance has been in use within the Palace itself, and Valentina Vardi is sent to share the findings In The Ancestors, interlude three of The Dex Legacy you can hear Tiffany Clare as Valentina Kelsey Griffin as Isra Charlie Richards as Ren …
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In our second interlude episode Dr Osa Srivastava is busy perfecting the latest version of her AI, Auto. As part of the process she receives a visit from Devek We'll be dropping interlude episodes throughout Season 1 of The Dex Legacy. These are one off shorter episodes that fit with the chronology of the main events in our drama, and provide glimp…
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Interlude 1 "The Brilliant Minds That Rule"
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In our first interlude episode we join Nathaniel Dex as he puts Osa's newly updated AI, Auto, through its paces by sharing his version of events leading to the founding of Dex Industries. We'll be dropping interlude episodes throughout Season 1 of The Dex Legacy. These are one off shorter episodes that fit with the chronology of the main events in …
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Varian, Isra and Ren are on their way back from Domonar having completed their mission to end the rebellion there. On Dex Island Nathaniel is sealing new deals to increase the power of his business and political empire meanwhile the cost of his ambitions are measured in the physical and mental scars borne by his adopted children. In The Firm, episo…
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Following the detonation of the Rone Missile, Nathaniel Dex is pondering how his organisation might profit from its new found position of power. Meanwhile in Domonar Isra is captured by rebel forces prompting a land and air hunt to rescue her. In The Hunt, episode Two of The Dex Legacy Kelsey Griffin as Isra Charlie Richards as Ren Kam Elliott as V…
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Nathaniel Dex is planning a major demonstration of his corporation's power while his adopted children Varian, Isra and Ren are in action in Domonar. The Bomb is the first episode of The Dex Legacy by Emily Inkpen In The Bomb, episode one of The Dex Legacy Kelsey Griffin as Isra Charlie Richards as Ren Kam Elliott as Varian Warren Graham as Tristan …
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