Best Retro Grade Podcasts (2024)

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083 Mad Max 2 (1981) 2:34:34

11h ago2:34:34

2:34:34

“AND IT WAS HERE, IN THIS BLIGHTED PLACE, THAT HE LEARNED TO LIVE AGAIN.“ On this episode of the podcast we talk about one of the most influential post-apocalypse films of all time. One that’s legacy has just been extended in an incredible prequel film that hit theaters on this year’s Memorial Day weekend. We are talking about Mad Max 2, also known…

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State of Play; PSVR 2 Coming To PC 1:01:15

2h ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Sony had a State of Play and we're breaking it down. Also PSVR2 is FINALLY coming to PC, but you need an adapter to do it! 00:00-11:50 - Intro 11:51-29:30 - State of Play 29:31-40:00 - PSVR 2 40:01-44:37 Hockey Cards 44:38-50:33 - Hockey 50:34-56:45 - Summer Games Fest 56:46-1:01:30 - OutroBy Wabba

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Sony Days of Play, Best gaming studio, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a masterpiece! 1:06:29

1h ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Thank you to everyone who continues to listen to us every week. If you want more Co-Op goodness the links to Instagram and our Facebook page are below. You can chat with us and others like yourself in between episodes and hopefully we can build this community into something great! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559422868121 https://www.i…

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Behind the sense a Hollywood love story with Brianne Davis 58:04

1h ago58:04

58:04

If the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, combined with the raw undertones of sex, love, and addiction intrigue you, then you're in the right place. Today, we're thrilled to have the entertainment industry's dynamo, Brianne Davis, in our musical hot seat. She's on board to peel back the curtains on her journey, from creating a playlist for her bestsel…

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Product owner/manager Success Key #5 9:38

2h ago9:38

9:38

The old saying for the agile or scrum team is to be close to the work. We hear this a lot, but what does that really mean? Especially if we are a product owner or a product manager trying to understand what problems we want to solve. When we were in the business of discovering the unknown and solving problems, we really need to understand what it i…

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The Rogue Prince of College Football 1:03:50

4h ago1:03:50

1:03:50

The Rogue Prince of Persia was released in Early Access and Pezzy has gotten his hands all over it. EA Sports' NDA is over and creators are talking about what they experienced in Orlando for College Football 25. Playstation has a State of Play on Thursday, May 30th, and we're giving our predictions. NEW Three Dads Merch: https://three-dads-and-a-co…

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Hidden Gems, Dexter Prequel, VR Gaming sucks! 1:08:39

7d ago1:08:39

1:08:39

We are officially 10 episodes in! On todays episode we discuss some hidden gems in gaming, the Dexter prequel thats in the works, why VR gaming isn't for us, and more! This journey has been tons of fun. At first starting a podcast felt overwhelming but now its fun and I could do it everyday! Thank you to everyone who continues to listen to us every…

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Leather, Lace and Fire. The Tales of Raw Love 55:25

10d ago55:25

55:25

When the pulsating beats of DJ Raw Love first filled my ears, I knew we were in for an electrifying journey. Chrisanna a New York Times bestselling author turned pro bodybuilder, now spinning the decks with a flair that's hard to ignore, graces our show with tales of her leap into the music scene. Her hit song, a beacon of her love story, reflects …

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Product owner / manager Success Key #4 10:20

5h ago10:20

10:20

This episode turns the corner for us as we journey through the last 3 of 6 keys for success in your practice. If you are struggling with getting alignment with the team during their working iteration or sprint, this key to success will help you keep that front porch clean! It is important for the agile product owner or product manager to continuall…

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XDefiant launch, Black ops 6 confirmed, and console wars! 1:08:17

12d ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Welcome to Episode #10. I apologize for my nasally sounding voice. I have terrible allergies but i powered through. On todays episode we review the XDefiant launch, discuss the upcoming Black Ops 6 reveal, debate past and present console wars. Stayed tuned to our facebook page, your feedback could be used in future episodes! If you want more Co-Op …

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Assassins Creed Shadows, Best video game system ever, Gamestop isn't the same! 1:34:56

16d ago1:34:56

1:34:56

I was so pumped for Episode 8, I forgot to do the intro! On this episode we have a special guest, long time friend, and the face of Big Bruh's Seasoning, Virgil "MethWun" Cash. We discuss the Assassins Creed Shadows trailer, our favorite video game systems of all time, relive some of our gamestop days, and we introduce a brand new segment to the sh…

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Rockin Out: Freeman's Iron Maiden Obsession and Unconventional Skills 56:43

18m ago56:43

56:43

By Annette Smith/ Freeman

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Scheffler>LMPD, best/worst controller, next gaming icon? 1:17:35

18d ago1:17:35

1:17:35

Welcome to lucky episode #7! On todays episode we discuss the Scottie Scheffler situation, best and worst gaming controllers, what the next gaming icon will be for kids, and more! Stayed tuned to our facebook page, your feedback could be used in future episodes! If you want more Co-Op goodness the links to,Discord, Instagram and our Facebook page a…

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Product owner/manager Success Key #3 12:11

10h ago12:11

12:11

Key #3 of the 6 keys to having a successful agile product practice! How do we ensure that we are getting what we want? Putting the six keys together will definitely help us on the journey to becoming a better product owner or product manager in the practice of agile development. What are we focusing on? When we’re in a large scale development effor…

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Court's Vacation, Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Here!, RIP Division Heartland 1:02:46

1h ago1:02:46

1:02:46

Assassin's Creed Shadows was announced today and we're excited for it. As fans of Mirage, we're going to talk about Shadows and what we're expecting. Also Court is back from vacation! NEW Three Dads Merch: https://three-dads-and-a-console-shop.fourthwall.com/ Wednesdays at 8pm EST Three Dads and a Console are LIVE on Youtube! Check out the "Three D…

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Gaming dissapointments, Disney hated kids, You haven't played WHAT?!? 59:35

21d ago59:35

59:35

Welcome to Episode #6. First things first, excuse my sickness but I wasn't about to miss out on doing another episode! On todays episode we talk about our biggest gaming dissapointment, rank some wrestling games, talk about the games we are ashamed to have missed out on and more. Stayed tuned to our facebook page for questions and your answers coul…

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We meet prolific TV actor George Layton - Doctor in the House, It Aint Half Hot Mum, The Likely Lads, Dr Who, Z Cars, Minder - and More! 54:48

15d ago54:48

54:48

George Layton is prolific - he's done the lot - and he's still working in his early 80s. Both an actor and screenwriter, his career stretches from the early 50s and Children's Hour and working with Violet Carson (who played Ena Sharples in Coronation Street), through years as a star on shows like Doctor in the House and It Aint Half Hot Mum, via ca…

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Ads in video games, Gamestop accepting graded Pokemon cards?!?! Best video game based TV shows/movies 1:08:56

23d ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Welcome to episode #5! Today is a special episode. We had our first guest on the show, and we decided to do a little editing. On todays episode we talk about EA potentially putting real life ads in our video games, Gamestop accepting graded pokemon cards, give our opinions on the best video game tv shows and movies, and more! If you want more Co-Op…

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From "Fade to Black" to Podcast Crack: with Chuck Shute 1:09:33

21d ago1:09:33

1:09:33

Ever find yourself wistfully thinking back to the music that scored your youth, or the songs that became the soundtrack to your most cherished memories? Chuck and I, Annette Smith, take you on a sentimental journey through our shared love for music, storytelling, and the art of the interview. As Chuck Shoot graces the Music Junkies podcast, we unea…

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Product owner/manager: Success Key #2 11:39

2h ago11:39

11:39

Being a successful agile product owner or product manager takes a little work. It’s not just doing what is in the book or described in the certifications. In my experience, there are 6 keys to success. This is key #2!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/planetproductowner/message…

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Xbox closing studios, Ranking GTA series, reviving a dead franchise! 1:03:04

26d ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Welcome welcome welcome to episode #4. On todays episode we talk about Xbox closing studios and how they are headed for failure, rank the Grand Theft Auto games, discuss a gaming franchise we would like to see revived and more! We are still working out the bugs and nerves with this podcast and are always open to hearing suggestions, reviews, and cr…

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Game Grading Worth It? Hades 2, Heading Out, Xbox Closing Studios 1:02:14

42m ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Is game grading worth it? We discuss why its becoming more popular in the genre. Also Hades s and Heading Out released this week.By Wabba

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Striking a Chord: with the 7-Foot Flute Player Brent Tyler 1:09:13

37m ago1:09:13

1:09:13

By Annette Smith / Brent Tyler

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Tom Brady Roasted!, Mortal Kombat vs Street Fighter, Gamestop sells retro video games?!?! 1:10:02

1M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

We are back again for episode #3! On this episode we discuss games and movies that we wish we could experience again for the first time, the Tom Brady roast on netflix live, Review the game of the week (Jet Moto PS1), talk about Gamestop selling retro video games that are actually real, and more! We have been throwing around the idea of 2 or 3 epis…

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Product owner/manager: Success Key #1 11:33

26d ago11:33

11:33

Well, I’m committed to going old-school Scott on the journey for the agile product owner and scrum team with this podcast. My plan is to teach, coach and mentor in a way that makes sense to you. I’m committed to getting back to the roots of this podcast and why it was successful to begin with. I’ll be your agile coach, your source of entertainment …

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Batman Arkahm Shadow, Xbox Showcase and Sea of Thieves on PS5 1:01:22

30d ago1:01:22

1:01:22

A new Arkham game has been announced and it is EXCLUSIVELY on the Meta Quest 3 for some reason. Also Xbox had a showcase earlier this week and Sea of Thieves has sailed on over to the PS5. NEW Three Dads Merch: https://three-dads-and-a-console-shop.fourthwall.com/ Wednesdays at 8pm EST Three Dads and a Console are LIVE on Youtube! Check out the "Th…

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Is wrestling entertaining?, Xbox and Nintendo unite! TMNT mobile port coming to switch 1:12:57

1M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

We made it to Episode #2, we fixed the audio issues, and we may be getting a little better at this....just a little. Today we discuss if wrestling is entertaining again and if it could be something worth watching, Rate 5 amazing TV shows, discuss xbox being out of the console war, and more! I totally forgot my favorite topic I had planned so that w…

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Co-op games are done?, Top 5 N64 games, Physical media is dead! 1:03:26

1M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

The first episode is in the books! We talk about why co-op games are gone and how everything is shifting to online multiplayer, rank our top 5 N64 games, review our retro game of the episode (Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!), discuss why physical media is dying, and more! We hope you enjoy and come along on this journey with us. There is a ton more in sto…

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Church Choirs to Crotch Splitting with Tim Steinruck 1:04:13

7d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

By Annette Smith / Tim Steinruck

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A conversation on conversational tools 12:27

1M ago12:27

12:27

It’s a new format, it’s a new season, it’s still the Planet Product Owner podcast, which happens to still be the best coaching and training podcast for agile teams and of course the agile product owner. I’ve listened to your feedback and I’m re-factoring what I’m doing here. I’m getting back to the roots of the storytelling now and finally finding …

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Stellar Blade, Tales of Kenzera: Kau and Parent Stories with Dayna Eileen! 1:09:08

11d ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Joined by Executive Editor at CGMagonline Dayna Eileen, we talk about some new games we've been playing and also some of the challenges of being parents!By Wabba

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Sprint Planning tips and format 27:51

1M ago27:51

27:51

Sprint planning is probably one of the most underutilized ceremonies that we have in our toolbelt. This episode will focus on the inputs and output of sprint planning and would be a great episode for the entire agile scrum team to listen to. I’ll share some thoughts around the format of the event, some tips for agility and some interesting ways to …

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"Rocking Legends: Lorraine Lewis and the Legacy of Vixen and Femme Fatale" 1:17:22

1M ago1:17:22

1:17:22

Step up and get ready to be swept off your feet by the whirlwind tales of rock 'n' roll royalty, Lorraine Lewis. The iconic Vixen lead vocalist and casting producer takes center stage as she recounts the electric days of her musical journey, from high school dreams to the legendary Sunset Strip. Her voice carries the wisdom of the ages, yet pulses …

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Fallout TV rules, Little Kitty, Big City Forever, Hades 2 1:13:47

2M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Fallout is here and we've watched it, what do we think? Big Kitty Little City looks amazing! Also, we have a slew of games coming up to cover, let's briefly talk about them.By Wabba

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A Life in Television: An Exclusive Interview with Former LWT, ITV, Channel 4 & BBC boss Michael Grade 1:05:10

27d ago1:05:10

1:05:10

A very special interview here with Lord Grade (Michael Grade) whose fingerprints are all over British TV - from the days when his uncle Lew ran ATV to his own stewardship of LWT, BBC, Channel 4 and Later ITV again. Michael has launched (and axed) some of Britain's most popular TV shows. Here he takes Ashley through a whistle stop potted history of …

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About that Sprint 27:01

2M ago27:01

27:01

Often times we overprocess our sprint. This episode will explain more detail about what the sprint really is, why we have it, and how we can improve it. We all run into similar issues from what I have seen. I’d like to share some of the same issues that you have And obviously give you some insight and some helpful tips to help you make the most of …

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Highs of hockey glory and the anthems of '80s rock with Derrick Germain 1:10:13

21d ago1:10:13

1:10:13

This week on Music Junkies, I’m thrilled to have my good old buddy, Derrick Germain, onboard. We'll be swapping stories - from wild high school experiences to his heartwarming love saga with his wife, Tracy, and their journey through four failed date attempts before finally hitting the sweet spot. Our friendly debate on the significance of flexibil…

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Little House on the Prairie at 50 - Karen Grassle talks to Ashley about family life on the farm 43:15

1M ago43:15

43:15

Karen Grassle who played Caroline celebrates 50 years since the launch in 1974 of Little House on The Prairie. The then new show from America would pull in huge audiences all around the world including in the UK where it had a prime time slot. Here Ashley talks to Karen about working with Michael Landon (which was fraught for a time), her child co …

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Star Wars Outlaws, Grading Pokemon Cards and Fallout TV 59:15

1M ago59:15

59:15

Star Wars Outlaws has a release day and people are already upset with Ubisoft. Wabba got his Pokemon cards graded and we're going to talk about them. Lastly, Fallout is out on Amazon Prime, what do the Dads think about it?By Wabba

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Pranks, Playlists and, Illusions with Stand-Up Comedian and Magician Danny Whitson 57:59

1M ago57:59

57:59

When comedy and magic collide, the result is a spectacle of humor and surprise that captivates audiences. This podcast episode introduces us to the remarkable Danny Winston, whose journey through comedy, illusion, and music is as multifaceted as it is fascinating. Host Annette Smith engages Danny in a conversation that is both enlightening and ente…

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Becoming A New Dad w/ Matt Sowinski 1:07:58

2M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

We're joined by our friend Matt Sowinski (@matt_silversoul) to talk about what it's like being a new dad and balancing the love of video games. He asks the Dad some questions about raising children and we talk about some of our favorite (and least favorite) memories in the baby era. You can find Matt hosting the Playstation Generation podcast and a…

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Goth Metal, Grit, and Glam with Glenn from Two Shadows 58:20

2M ago58:20

58:20

Slip into the shadows with us as Glenn from Two Shadows unravels the tapestry of goth metal melodies and the raw emotion behind their chart-topping hit "Scratchin' Out the Surface." It's not every day that you get to steal glimpses into an artist's soul. Still, Glenn lays it bare, recounting the transformative studio journey, the tug-of-war with re…

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Complete PAX East Weekend! Irish Pubs! Games of the Show! 1:02:20

1M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

The Dads are back from PAX East and we're ready to talk about the games that we played! What were our games of the show that we got hands on with.By Wabba

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Chords of Change: From Rock Bottom to Mosh Pit Miracles with Kevin Hellestad 1:03:54

2M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

When Kevin, a fervent music aficionado, shares his life-altering odyssey through the realms of rock and metal, you can't help but feel the electric charge in the air. Our latest episode features his tale of salvation through sound, a narrative that spans from the solace he found in music during his darkest times to the explosive energy of mosh pits…

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Love it or Loathe It, Why Don't You!? was part of all our childhoods. Ashley meets up with Phil Noble from the Liverpool gang 1:04:43

2M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Why Don't You?! played to millions of kids in the school holidays on BBC1. It began in 1973 and lasted until 1995, meaning the show touched several generations over nearly a quarter of a century. Among the presenters Ant from Ant and Dec, among the producers - Russell T Davies but there were dozens more who cut their tv teeth on this show presented…

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Mixtape Memories: Comedy, Crushes, and Carmen Lynch 1:06:02

2M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Picture yourself rummaging through old mixtapes and stumbling upon the soundtrack of your youth. That's where we kick things off with Carmen Lynch, a strikingly hilarious New York City comedian who joins me to reminisce about the power of music and its uncanny ability to teleport us back to the days of high school dances and first crushes. We unpac…

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WWE 2K24 Review, Rise of Ronin Impressions, WHAT?! 1:11:23

3M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Matt from @AssembleShow is here to talk about WWE 2K24 and give us his review of the game! Court has about 30 hours into Rise of the Ronin on PS5 and he's going to give us his impressions. Also, your boys are going to PAX!By Wabba

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Guitar Strings and Heartbreak: The Ballad of Chancy Grife 1:18:13

3M ago1:18:13

1:18:13

When Chancy strums the strings of his custom Frankenstein-style guitar, it's like unlocking a treasure trove of stories and emotions woven into each note. In this episode of Music Junkies, prepare for a captivating symphony of heartfelt narratives as our guest, a passionate music and movie aficionado, paints a vivid picture of his life's soundtrack…

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MECHS, FIRE TORNADOES, BASEBALL, SHADOWS AND MANAGED DEMOCRACY 1:02:43

3M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

MECHS? FIRE TORNADOES?! MANAGED DEMOCRACY?!?! Also Xbox had a partner showcase today and it was jam packed with some goodiesBy Wabba

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Rockin' the Dirty Edge: A Metal Journey Unleashed 1:05:43

3M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

Get ready to rock as I, Annette Smith, unleash the electrifying energy of London's metal masters, Prodigal, straight into your eardrums. Stan, George, Johnny, and Louis peel back the layers of their wild journey, from jamming in the schoolyard to dominating the stages they command today. Our conversation is a no-holds-barred exploration of the elem…

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