Best onsuo Podcasts (2024)

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Futurama - I. C. Wieners vs Slurm Queens 1:39:25

3h ago1:39:25

1:39:25

Good news everyone! It's time to open... The Scary Gate. We Leap forward in time to the Year 3000 and the fandom of Futurama. In this episode we got members of the Gateleapers Express cast together for a series of games and challenges set in everyone's second favorite Matt Groening fandom. Can Ben and Jon pilot there odd space team to victory? Or w…

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All Elite Wrestling - Special Little Gals vs Everything's Fine on Team Taz 1:33:53

6h ago1:33:53

1:33:53

It's that time of year, it's time to open the Forbidden Gate! We're joined by all three members of the "No Facts. All Feelings" AEW podcast, Tunnel Talk! For a series of games and challenges in the fandom of All Elite Wrestling. It's our annual leap into the world of professional wrestling, and, after we break up a beloved faction, we've got the ma…

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Cast Interviews - Ben Robinson: A Life Through Fandom 57:39

15d ago57:39

57:39

Ben Robinson is a writer, podcaster, comic book creator and friend. Ben shares his early love of Disney classics, his teen-brain obsessions (number three will shock you) and his love of fandom through tabletop RPGs. We also chat about video games as a source of comfort, the barriers of getting into Warhammer 40K and we go full-circle with some more…

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Back to the Future - Mother Fluxers vs Twin Pines 1:26:12

2d ago1:26:12

1:26:12

Hey Doc, you better back up, we don't have enough room to get up to Gatey-Gate. We Leap back in time to 1985, then 1955, then 2015, then 1955 AGAIN, and then 1885. That's right, we're going back to the past for a series of games and challenges in the world of Back to the Future. For this episode we were joined by composer, video game designer and w…

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Sonic the Hedgehog - Chili Weiner Bros vs Niall(s) Per Audra 1:35:44

1M ago1:35:44

1:35:44

If you leave a Gate open on a public nature trail, that is NO GOOD! We Leap into the totally radical and 90s-chic world of Sonic the Hedgehog. It's all games and laughs in this nostalgic race through the world of 2D platformers, critters with guns and DeviantArt. But it's all about the rainbow of animals, an evil mechanist and the dream to dare to …

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Cast Interviews - Chris Ragain: A Life Through Fandom 44:18

23d ago44:18

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Chris Ragain is a Gateleapers day-one original, a talented musician, and a really good friend. Chris shares his early fandom obsessions, including one pretty major franchise we've not yet made a game show about. We chat about his relationship with the more social aspects of fandom, as well as an all too familiar cycle when it comes to PC Gaming. pa…

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My Hero Academia - All Mighty Then vs My Hero Drinkipedia 1:25:02

1M ago1:25:02

1:25:02

"My Quirk is Leap, and I can Leap over tall buildings." And my Quirk is Gate, so please close me after use. We leap into the universe of My Hero Academia, our 2nd adventure into the world of anime. Join us for games and laughs in a quirky world of heroes, villains and friendship. Cast members Audra Stephenson, Jason Nguyen and Drew Shulman were joi…

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Middle Earth 2: The Hobbit - Bae's Horn vs Hobbit Holes 1:40:05

2M ago1:40:05

1:40:05

"Gandalf, I've never gone beyond my garden gate, let alone leaped over it!" We leap back into J.R.R Tolkien's Middle Earth, this time for some Hobbit-based merriment, fun and games. So grab a pipe, sit back by the hearth, and enjoy our (let's be honest) expected journey. Cast members Audra Stephenson, Jason Nguyen and Jenn Ragain are joined by auth…

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Cast Interviews - Aaron Randolph: A Life Through Fandom 1:15:25

3M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Aaron Randolph is an author (Thane), podcaster (BFYTW) and of course a fellow Gamesmaster - And this is his life through fandom! Aaron shares some early obsessions of game shows, mysteries and video games. But also how he's found community through fandom, made connections with others, and how various fandoms have influenced the work he does now. Pl…

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The Muppets - Wocka Wocka Flocka vs Girls Gonzo Wild 1:44:18

2M ago1:44:18

1:44:18

Why are there so many, gates to leap over? We leap into Jim Henson's chaotic, meta, felt-based world. For a series of games and challenges in the world of The Muppets. It's time to play the creative commons music and light our three studio lights, as we get ready for a Muppet quiz tonight. Cast member regulars Audra Stephenson and Chris Ragain were…

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90s Music - Floyd's Barbershop vs Good Night Romeo 1:40:38

3M ago1:40:38

1:40:38

Open The Gate by No Doubt plays It's our first ever music fandom episode! And like many others in the music fandom, we've decided to sort our music by decade. So welcome to 90s Music Gateleapers, pour yourself a Crystal Pepsi, try not to have a cow, and enjoy our leap into a fandom that's literally so last century. Cast member regulars Audra Stephe…

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Adventure Time - Bubblegum Princesses vs A Couple of Gööntz 1:34:30

3M ago1:34:30

1:34:30

We'll be ignoring the Gate Guardian, we're too mathematical! Join us as we leap into the surreal and wholesome (yet terrifying) world of Adventure Time, the Cartoon Network show that defined much of the 2010s. Ooo, we're so excited for you to hear this one. Our friend Alex makes her Gateleapers debut, alongside Audra, Jason and Drew for some classi…

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Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Deep THOTs vs The Petunias 1:41:12

4M ago1:41:12

1:41:12

The Gateleapers leaped into the sky, much in the same way that bricks don't. Join us as we leap into the iconic Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, for a series of games and challenges in Douglas Adams' world of philosophy, space exploration and whales. It's a star-studded cast lineup for this adventure, as Audra and I were joined by Drew Shulman of …

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Fandom Flashback - February 2024 1:14:21

5M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Due to some technical difficulties, we finally lost an episode of Gateleapers. It was bound to happen one day, and it just adds to the mystique of our canon. "Release the Star Wars Prequels episode!" is what they'll be saying in a few years time. We still have some content for you today though, as we've decided to drop our latest Patreon bonus epis…

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Cast Interviews - Jon Williams: A Life Through Fandom 1:13:49

5M ago1:13:49

1:13:49

Jon Williams is a podcaster, comic book artist and friend - Please enjoy this conversation we had on a lazy Sunday morning, discussing Jon's life through fandom and the media he grew up with. Stories of Superman swimwear, playing in bands, what inspires him creatively and if it's possible to LARP in a post-shame world. We'll be back next week with …

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PC Gaming - 4th Street Saints vs Fancy Drew 1:52:51

5M ago1:52:51

1:52:51

Press enter to open the Gate. Press the spacebar to Leap. We leap into the world of PC Gaming, as we're joined by members of the GOG.com Stream Team for a series of games and challenges set in a world of other worlds. RPGs, shooters, simulations and platformers - In this episode we reference more titles than you could name (in 60 seconds, under pre…

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Greek Mythology/Percy Jackson - A Deadbeat Echo vs Delphic Whoracles 1:47:18

5M ago1:47:18

1:47:18

We refuse to be threshold guardians, sounds too much like an ancient term for gatekeepers. We leap into the world of Greek Mythology via the YA series Percy Jackson, for a series of games and challenges that'll leave you laughing like Gelos. Players must know their YA protagonists, compose original fac-fiction, identify ancient influences and known…

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Cast Interviews - Drew Shulman: A Life Through Fandom 1:17:44

6M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

Drew Shulman is a podcaster, a voice actor and a friend - And this is his life through fandom. Get to know one of our cast members a little more, as Drew takes us on a media journey of blackhole knowledge, smuggling Power Rangers, Pokemon-guru status and finding connections in a new city thanks to Magic The Gathering. We'll be back next week with a…

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Scott Pilgrim - Subspace Whales vs The World 1:36:30

6M ago1:36:30

1:36:30

WE ARE GATELEAPERS AND WE ARE HERE TO MAKE YOU THINK ABOUT FANDOMS AND GET GLAD AND STUFF... 1 2 3 4! We leap into the beloved millennial fandom of Scott Pilgrim, to reignite our teen angst and face-off in a battle of the bands (of trivia). Players must answer some ex-based questions, pitch a Scott Pilgrim theme park, and recognize vs The World act…

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Dungeons & Dragons 2: Buckle Buddies vs Twin Magic 1:34:14

7M ago1:34:14

1:34:14

I'm afraid the Iron Gate is of medium toughness, you'll have to Leap over. What happens when a real life D&D group takes a week off from their fun campaign, only to play a series of frustrating and challenging games instead? Gestures at this podcast Audra Stephenson and her real life DM, Derek Logan, team-up against resident trouble-makers Chris Ra…

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Cast Interviews - Jenn Ragain: A Life Through Fandom 56:42

7M ago56:42

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Jenn Ragain is a fiber artist, a champion and a friend - And this is her life through fandom. Get to know one of our cast members a little more, as Jenn takes us on a journey of media obsessions, cook book forts, neurodivergence, Harry Potter regrets, Taylor Swift and so much more. This is the first of many cast interviews that we'll be sharing wit…

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Lost - The LockeOuts vs 4-8-15-16-23-F-You 1:57:44

7M ago1:57:44

1:57:44

It's a Leap of faith, Jack. In our first episode of the new year, Audra sits in the Gamesmaster's chair and hosts a series of trivia games and challenges in the fandom of Lost. So if you feel as though you have to go back (that's a reference), then join us as we revisit this mid-00s network TV icon. https://www.fbuddiespodcast.com/ - Dain's Brillia…

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StatLeapers 2023 - Season 3 in Review 1:13:59

8M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Jason has updated, consulted and retabulated (definitely a word) the facts, figures and statistics for Season 3. And what did he find? Number six may shock you! As in, six is a very shocking number. Our annual chat and debrief before we leap into a brand new series on January 11th! Happy New Year, see you soon Leapfrogs! studiomunchie.com - Jason's…

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The Gateleapers Holiday Special 2023 1:52:42

8M ago1:52:42

1:52:42

Who doesn't love a game at Christmas? Join us for a merry trip into the non-specific pop-culture category of "Holiday Time". Is it a fandom? I don't know, how about you ask all the people who watch, eat, listen and wear the same things around this time of year? Looks like a fandom to me! Cast of Players - Jason Nguyen, Audra Stephenson, Ben Robinso…

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Gilmore Girls - Vicious Trollops vs A Team By Kirk 1:39:58

9M ago1:39:58

1:39:58

This is a jumbo-coffee morning. We're playing our first ever Couple vs Couple Gateleapers, via the melodramatic 00s comfort-food that is Gilmore Girls. Motherhood, Friendship and Family - Gilmore Girls is one of the most important TV texts of the early 21st century. So we're going to play a series of silly Mr&Mrs-style challenges as we revisit this…

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Taskmaster - Products of Misconception vs Moderate Chutzpah 1:33:25

9M ago1:33:25

1:33:25

All the information is on the Gate. It's a very special, meta episode. As we leap into one of the fandoms that undeniably influences what we do here. Welcome to the world of Taskmaster - Meaningless games, nonsense fun, and a guy with an ego dishing out points. Sound familiar? But of course we can't play those games without our special guest player…

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Nancy Drew - The Softy Boys vs Frank Drew 1:24:44

10M ago1:24:44

1:24:44

It's up to you as Nancy Drew the gun. In the second episode of our Captain's Choice Month (AKA October), we leap into one of Audra's near-lifelong fandoms. It's only the greatest video game detective, Nancy Drew. Lots of laughs, returning games and excellent fandom knowledge. But of course we can't play those games without our special guest players…

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Transformers - Shelf Warmers vs THOT-Rod 1:19:53

10M ago1:19:53

1:19:53

80s Transformation sound Transformers - An authentic guy! In the first episode of our Captain's Choice Month (AKA October), after three years of Jason requesting, we finally leap into the world of Transformers. The Gamesmaster has made a fiendish set of challenges, as Jason presents possibly the best muse ever. But of course we can't play these gam…

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WWE Attitude Era - Head & Boulders vs The Altitude Eraz 1:40:12

11M ago1:40:12

1:40:12

Are you ready? No, I said are you ready... to quiz? Much to Jason's chagrin, we make our annual leap into the world of professional wrestling. This time with a very fitting WWF Attitude Era themed quiz, for episode 3:16. If you know, you know. We're joined by Graham Robertson of the TEN-XT podcast, and executive producer of this very parish - Adam …

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Barbie - Bar-Beez Nuts vs Sugar's Daddies 1:43:00

11M ago1:43:00

1:43:00

Do you guys ever think about quizzing? Like everything else in 2023, we leap into the world of Barbie for a series of games about everything from the original dolls, to Greta Gerwig's Barbie Movie. We are joined by special guest player El Atkinson of the queer, accessible theatre company - Rickety Fidgets! And also, making her Gateleapers debut, it…

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Announcements, Podcast Updates + Trialling New Games 1:04:53

12M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Matt, Audra and Jason chat in the studio about the future of the Gateleapers podcast, and how that could involve you (yes, you!). Jason also shares some info on his food truck, and his future with Gateleapers. But don't worry, we're not going anywhere. Unless you wanted us to, and then DO WORRY. If you love this podcast just for the games, skip to …

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Survivor - The F*in' Sticks vs The Survive-W**s 1:58:33

1y ago1:58:33

1:58:33

Two hours, four players, meaningless prizes - Welcome, to Gateleapers: Survivor. We leap into the world of Survivor, for an extra-long chaotic episode of fandom fun. Our special guest players for this episode are Dan of The Movie Cellar podcast, and Taylor of our friend Taylor! Food Bank in SCV, CA - scvfoodpantry.org/donate/ Food Bank in Portland,…

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Indiana Jones - Club Obi Wan vs The Kali Ma's 1:35:58

1y ago1:35:58

1:35:58

Why did it have to be snakes? Because it's cheaper than getting a room full of bees in this town kid! tips fedora, leaps out window We leap into the world of Indiana Jones, for a very classic Gateleapers for a very classic film series. Our special guest players for this episode are Ben Robinson and Jon Williams (not that one) of Geeksploration the …

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Zelda - Hetsu Maracas vs Tingle's Rosy Rupee Hunters 1:45:27

1y ago1:45:27

1:45:27

It's dangerous to go alone, so thank goodness this is a team game. We leap into The Legend of Zelda for a series of games and challenges, and who better to be joined by for this leap into a legendary Nintendo title, than the SNEScapades - Chase Keys and Emmy Zero! honestpiranha.com for everything SNEScapades. Subscribe to their podcast for retro ga…

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Fandom Flashback Clip Show 2 28:28

1y ago28:28

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Our second collection of clips from our bonus Patreon podcast - Fandom Flashback. A little audio treat for you, until we return with a brand new gameshow next week. If you'd like to support what we do here at Gateleapers - You can do so at patreon.com/gateleapers If you wouldn't like to support what we do, then please ignore the above sentence. Bec…

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Yellow Crayons vs The Hellmouth Hellions 1:46:34

1y ago1:46:34

1:46:34

It's time to Scooby do an episode about one of the most iconic fandoms of all time. Buffy the Vampire Slayer's fans helped define fandom discourse, contemporary fan fiction and online fandom cultures. So let's take a bite! We leap into the Buffyverse for a series of fandom trivia games and challenges set in a blood-sucking high-school. And for this…

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FromSoftware and Speedrunning - Grace+Bonfire vs Phase Two 1:36:12

1y ago1:36:12

1:36:12

By the lord of comedy gameshows and the dragon of unforgiving stupidity, you shall claim victory. We present to you a fully in-person episode of Gateleapers, with the fandom (kinda) being the FromSoftware game series. We leap into the world of SoulsBourneRing(Die Twice?) for a series of fandom trivia games and challenges. Largely the games we can p…

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Fallout - Tunnel Snakes Rule! vs Tunnel Snakes Suck? 1:39:33

1y ago1:39:33

1:39:33

"War, war never changes." And consistency is a healthy part of life, so we should love and respect the atomic bomb. These opening sentences brought to you by VaultTec. We leap into the post-apocalyptic, atom-fueled world of Bethesda's Fallout, an action RPG video game series. Expect this gameshow to be a wasteland of quips and bits, and why not was…

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Guardians of the Galaxy - Groot Huggers vs Spacehogs 1:37:51

1y ago1:37:51

1:37:51

"We are Groot," is a heartwarming quote about found family, but only if your group contains someone named Groot. We leap back into the Marvel fandom, this time for a voyage amongst the stars with a raccoon, a green woman, a blue man, a tree and a man who really loves going to expensive churches - It's the Guardians of the Galaxy! We are joined by t…

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Fast & Furious - Vin Deez Nuts vs Quarter Niall Audra Time 1:47:04

1+ y ago1:47:04

1:47:04

"I live my life my life a quarter mile at a time", is actually just mindfulness if you think about it. It's time to finally leap into the three-decade long franchise that is Fast and/or Furious. We have a need for speed, so ready-that NOS button as we're off to the street races! We were joined by special guest players for this episode, Niall Spain …

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Cyberpunk2077 - Flaming-Crotch Men vs The Audracaldos 1:52:50

1+ y ago1:52:50

1:52:50

Wake the F up samurai, we've got some games to play. It's time to leap into the techno-futurist action RPG video game based on the hyper-capitalist TTRPG of the same name... It's time for Cyberpunk2077! We are joined by 2/3rds of the ONLY other independently produced panel show podcast, BFYTW - Because F*** You That's Why. Aaron and Augie were fant…

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Fandom Flashback Clip Show 1 29:54

1+ y ago29:54

29:54

Due to our new release schedule there's no regular Gateleapers this week. But here's a little something for you to leap into until next Thursday. Thanks for listening Leapfrogs! patreon.com/gateleapers Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gateleapers-a-fandom-gameshow--5150861/support.…

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Sailor Moon - Sailor Butts vs The Moon Bunnies 1:56:00

1+ y ago1:56:00

1:56:00

Moon Prism Power Gate Leap! We leap into our (kinda) first anime series, and where else to start but with an iconic 90s series that helped define the magical girl genre. Come sail away with us, it's Sailor Moon! We are joined by podcaster, voice actor and co-host of the Carrying Wayward podcast, Drew Shulman. As well as fiber artist, D&D fiend, and…

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30 Rock - Werewolf Bar Mitzvah vs The Pos-Mens 1:44:07

1+ y ago1:44:07

1:44:07

Good God, Lemon! It's time to revisit one of the most influential sitcoms of the millennium, as we leap into the fandom of Tina Fey's 30 Rock. We are joined by podcaster, returning player and co-host of the Carrying Wayward podcast, Drew Shulman. And new guest player JP, a Gateleapers superfan who has made some fantastic Gateleapers art over the la…

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DC: Superman - Otisville Kryptonians vs The Overpants 1:39:13

1+ y ago1:39:13

1:39:13

Look up in the sky! Now eyes back on the road, as you listen to our leap into the world of Superman. We return to the world of DC Comics, this time to specifically look at the original alien turned superhero - Kal El. Aka Clark Kent. Aka Superman. We are joined by podcasters and comic book authors Ben Robinson and Jon Williams (not that one) of the…

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Parks and Recreation - Soulja Boy Tell'ems vs Crazy Audra and The Douche 1:35:25

1+ y ago1:35:25

1:35:25

Do you hear this? Do you think a depressed person could make THIS!? We're back with a Parks and Recreation themed episode, as two of our closest friends and funniest guest players return to the podcast for some puzzles in Pawnee. We are joined by Adam Wood and Chris Ragain, to leap into the second most popular sitcom of the streaming era. In this l…

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The Last of Us - The Fun Guys vs Shivin' Bitchez 1:38:43

1+ y ago1:38:43

1:38:43

Episode One of the Hard Know podcast - https://pod.link/1666367473 When you're lost in the darkness, play some games. We're back for season three of Gateleapers. And we've got a very special episode for you, as Jason sits in the Gamesmaster's chair for one night only! For a series of games, challenges and trivia from the world of The Last of Us. We…

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Statleapers! Facts, Figures + Friends from Season 1+2 1:06:25

1+ y ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Happy New Year! Before we get our anarchic bar trivia show rolling with season three (which begins in two weeks, January 26th!) we've got some stats about the first two years of Gateleapers. This is a game after all, and even though the points don't matter, it turns out they do? Send your love and thanks to Jason for making this episode happen, he …

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A Very Gateleapers Christmas 1:10:54

1+ y ago1:10:54

1:10:54

A huge thank you to Chris Ragain, Jenn Ragain, Ben Robinson (sorry we lost the audio but it was very funny) and Drew Shulman. @CarryingWayward @geeksplorepod With eternal thanks to Jason and Audra. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gateleapers-a-fandom-gameshow…

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[2:22] Studio Ghibli - No Cuts Katana vs The Sky Pirates 1:15:32

1+ y ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Life is suffering, but still you find a reason to keep on quizzing. For our final full episode of the year we leap into one of the most iconic film studios of all time - It's time to get Spirited Away with Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. We're joined by Marci and Adam of the fantastic film+TV history podcast The Black Case Diaries. These two know…

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