Best The Discord Disney Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Disney’s Biggest Announcements from D23 Expo 2024! | New Rides, Lands, and More! 1:46:16

4d ago1:46:16

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In this episode of the Disney Discord Podcast, we dive into the latest updates and announcements from the D23 Expo! Join Graeme and Bernardo as they discuss new attractions, rides, and themed lands coming to Disney parks worldwide. Highlights include the exciting news of an Avatar-themed area, the introduction of a Walt Disney animatronic at Disney…

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Nostalgic Arcade Stories and Hidden Gems ep217 1:00:19

4h ago1:00:19

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Send us a text Ever wondered what it was like to spend hours in a dimly lit arcade, surrounded by the sounds of coins clinking and games beeping away? This episode is a nostalgic trip back to those magical times, filled with stories of our clumsy moments and misplaced sunglasses that set the stage for our reminiscence. Join us as we recount the thr…

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The AI election deepfakes have arrived 45:06

3m ago45:06

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Decoder is off this week for a short end-of-summer break. We’ll be back with both our interview and explainer episodes after the Labor Day holiday. In the meantime we thought we’d re-share an explainer that’s taken on a whole new relevance in the last couple weeks, about deepfakes and misinformation. In February, I talked with Verge policy editor A…

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Disney Is a Tech Company? 42:23

5m ago42:23

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Decoder is off this week for a short end-of-summer break. We’ll be back with both our interview and explainer episodes after the Labor Day holiday, and I’m very excited for what we have coming up on the schedule. But while we’re out, we’d like to highlight a great episode from the Land of the Giants podcast, which is over at Vulture this season, fo…

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Top Xbox and PlayStation Exclusives: Nostalgia, New Releases, and Gaming Classics ep216 57:43

7d ago57:43

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Send us a text What makes a game unforgettable? Join us for an electrifying episode of "Entertain This" as Tom, Mitch, and Hayden (in spirit) passionately debate the top five Xbox and PlayStation exclusives. Feel the rush of nostalgia with our Forza 4 memories, from adrenaline-pumping races to crafting outlandish custom car designs like the Mad Max…

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How The Onion is saving itself from the digital media death spiral 1:01:48

5d ago1:01:48

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The Onion is a comedy institution — and like everything else in media, it went on a pure nightmare hell ride in the 2010s. We could do an entire episode on the G/O Media calamity, but the short version is: A bunch of friends just managed to buy The Onion, and they're busy relaunching the website, going back to print, and, clearly, having a blast do…

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Exploring the Enduring Charm of 'Time Bandits' and Diving into Pop Culture Phenomena ep215 1:03:41

13d ago1:03:41

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Send us a text Ever wondered what makes a cult classic endure through decades? Join Hayden, Tom, and Mitch as we return from our brief hiatus to explore the whimsical world of the 1981 British fantasy adventure film "Time Bandits." Directed by Terry Gilliam and starring legends like Sean Connery and John Cleese, this film offers a unique blend of h…

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GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke says the AI industry needs competition to thrive 1:20:34

6m ago1:20:34

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Today I’m talking with Thomas Dohmke, the CEO of GitHub. GitHub is the platform for managing code – but since 2018, it’s also been owned by Microsoft. We talk a lot about how independent GitHub really is inside of Microsoft — especially now that Microsoft is all-in on AI, and Gitbhub Copilot is one of the biggest AI product success stories that exi…

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What's next for the controversial 'child safety' internet bill 42:22

14m ago42:22

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There’s a major internet speech regulation currently making its way through Congress, and it has a really good chance of becoming law. It’s called KOSPA: the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, which passed in the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support late last month. At a high level, KOSPA could radically change how tech platforms handle spe…

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Secrets of "Clawfoot" with Director Michael Day ep214 46:02

21d ago46:02

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Send us a text Get ready for an extraordinary conversation with Michael Day, the visionary director behind the 2023 dark comedy thriller "Clawfoot." Learn how Michael transitioned from aspiring producer to accomplished director through a fascinating journey filled with lessons from major Hollywood blockbusters like "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Top …

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Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda says it’s okay if we end up marrying AI chatbots 1:12:06

1d ago1:12:06

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Today, I’m talking with Replika founder and CEO Eugenia Kuyda, and I will just tell you right away, we get all the way to people marrying their AI companions, so get ready. It’s a ride. Replika’s basic pitch is pretty simple: what if you had an AI friend? The company offers avatars you can curate to your liking that pretend to be human, so they can…

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DOJ antitrust chief is ‘overjoyed’ after Google monopoly verdict 47:47

22d ago47:47

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Today, I’m talking to Jonathan Kanter, the assistant attorney general for antitrust at the United States Department of Justice. This is Jonathan’s second time on the show, and it’s a bit of an emergency podcast situation. On Monday, a federal court issued a monumental decision in the DOJ’s case against Google, holding that Google Search and the tex…

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Disney Unveiled: Q3 Financial Insights & D23 2024 Rumor Revelations! 1:10:12

22d ago1:10:12

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Join hosts Graeme and Bernardo as they dive into the latest financial results of the Walt Disney Company for Q3 2024. In this episode, they analyze the key takeaways from Disney’s performance and discuss what these numbers mean for the future of the company. Additionally, with the highly anticipated D23 Fan Conference on the horizon, Graeme and Ber…

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Booking CEO Glenn Fogel wants you to take out your travel frustrations on AI chatbots 1:16:57

23d ago1:16:57

1:16:57

Today, I’m talking with Glenn Fogel, the CEO of Booking Holdings, which owns a large portfolio of familiar travel brands: OpenTable, Kayak, and Priceline, as well as its largest subsidiary, Booking.com. This episode is pure Decoder bait all the way through — from Booking’s structure, to competition with hotels and airlines increasingly going direct…

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AI has a climate problem — but so does all of tech 36:42

12d ago36:42

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Every time we talk about AI, we get one big piece of feedback that I really want to dive into: how the lightning-fast explosion of AI tools affects the climate. AI takes a lot of energy, and there’s a huge unanswered question as to whether using all that juice for AI is actually worth it, both practically and morally. It’s messy and complicated and…

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ET! Throwback: Pay Dirt, Medical Miracles, and Franchise Feuds 26:47

1M ago26:47

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Send us a text Can a low-budget heist movie leave room for a sequel? Join us as Mitch spills the beans on "Pay Dirt," where Val Kilmer makes a fleeting appearance as a sheriff amid a ragtag crew's misadventures. We also take a moment to celebrate Hayden's recovery after a medical scare and share a hilarious mishap involving a much-needed scream sou…

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Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber wants your next mouse to last forever 1:05:26

15d ago1:05:26

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Today, I’m talking with Hanneke Faber, the CEO of Logitech. Hanneke’s still pretty fresh to the role: She joined the company last October, after former CEO Bracken Darrell left following the pandemic boom and subsequent economic slowdown that halted Logitech’s growth. Hanneke, who comes from Unilever and Procter & Gamble, is new to the world of con…

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Journey Through Beloved TV Spinoffs and Fictional Athletes ep213 1:00:48

1M ago1:00:48

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Send us a text Ever wondered who the ultimate fictional football player is? We kick off this episode with a hilarious story about the infamous "Hayden button" and some good-natured teasing of our co-host. Inspired by NFL star Robert Griffin III's burning question, we dive headlong into a spirited debate about the top five fictional football players…

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The Supreme Court ruling that could kill net neutrality 38:09

27d ago38:09

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The Supreme Court has just taken on the entire idea of the US administrative state — and the Court is winning. Earlier this month, a conservative majority overturned a longstanding legal principle called Chevron deference. The implications are enormous for every possible kind of regulation — and net neutrality looks poised to be the first victim. V…

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ET! Throwback: Guessing Disney Tunes and Epic TV Gossip 1:16:32

1M ago1:16:32

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it would be like to wield a mystical sword while squaring off against your evil brother? This episode of Entertain Us has it all! Join Hayden, Mitch, and Tom as we kick things off with some laughs about button pressing mishaps and drunken shenanigans before diving into our nostalgic punishment review of th…

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says too many carmakers are copying Tesla 1:03:48

1M ago1:03:48

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Today, I’m talking with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. RJ was on the show last September when we chatted at the Code Conference, but the past 10 months have seen a whirlwind of change throughout the car industry and at Rivian in particular. This year alone, the company unveiled five new models in its lineup and also just announced a $5 billion…

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Rediscovering Movies You Love to Hate ep212 1:05:18

1M ago1:05:18

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Send us a text What happens when two friends passionately defend their love for movies that the world loves to hate? We promise you'll find out! Join us, Tom and Mitch, as we dive into our guilty pleasures, from the offbeat comedy of "Movie 43" with its absurd humor and star-studded cast to the nostalgic charm of Pauly Shore's "In the Army Now." Al…

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What happened to the metaverse? 44:17

26d ago44:17

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This week I’m talking to Matthew Ball, who was last on the show in 2022 to talk about his book “The Metaverse: How it Will Revolutionize Everything.” It’s 2024 and it’s safe to say that has not happened yet. But Matt’s still on the case — in fact he just released an almost complete update of the book, now with the much more sober title, “Building t…

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Biden’s top tech advisor on why AI safety is a “today problem” 1:00:54

1M ago1:00:54

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Today, I’m talking with Arati Prabhakar, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. That’s a cabinet-level position, where she works as the chief science and tech advisor to President Biden. Arati and her team of about 140 people at the OSTP are responsible for advising the president on not only big developments in sci…

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Top “10” Fighting for Freedom Games: From Gods to Galactic Wars ep211 1:07:08

2M ago1:07:08

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Send us a text Ever wondered what it’s like to stand up against gods, cartels, and imperial armies? Find out on "Entertain This," as Tom and Mitch dive into our top 10 “fighting for freedom" games that define the genre. We kick off with a blend of playful banter about the benefits of a two-host setup and a quick check-in on Hayden, before guiding y…

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Why The Atlantic signed a deal with OpenAI 51:28

2M ago51:28

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Today I’m talking to Nicholas Thompson, the CEO of The Atlantic. I was really excited to talk to Nick. Like so many media CEOs, including Vox Media’s, he just signed a deal allowing OpenAI to use The Atlantic’s vast archives as training data, but he also has a rich background in tech. Before he was the CEO of The Atlantic, Nick was the editor-in-ch…

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Canva CEO Melanie Perkins is happy to provide designers alternatives to Adobe 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

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Canva got its start more than a decade ago as a different form of disruptive tech for creatives. It’s a web-based platform that makes design tools cheaper and accessible for individuals, schools, and businesses from tiny to enterprise. Melanie has big goals to grow the company — and try to do good in the process. Links: Canva tackled digital design…

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Elden Ring DLC Breakdown, Co-op Play, and Entertainment News ep210 1:01:23

2M ago1:01:23

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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready for a gaming adventure like no other? Join us as Tom and Mitch break down the highly anticipated "Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree" DLC. Tom, with over 40 hours of gameplay, shares his thrilling and often frustrating encounters with new bosses, including the merciless Radahn “Prime”. We promise you'll gain val…

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Disney’s Adventure World, Universal GB, Epic Universe, WDW and Disneyland 1:08:03

2M ago1:08:03

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Disney’s Adventure World, Universal GB, Epic Universe, WDW and Disneyland Podcast!

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How Big Green Egg CEO Dan Gertsacov is getting zoomers into the cult of kamado cooking 1:16:00

1M ago1:16:00

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It’s almost the Fourth of July, and that means it’s time for our annual grilling episode. This year, I’m talking with Big Green Egg CEO Dan Gertsacov, who has big plans for using very modern fan-based marketing techniques to expand the market for the company’s old-fashioned, fire-burning, aspirational product. Links: Big Green Egg Appoints a New CE…

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A Fiery Fourth with Classic American Movies ep209 56:19

2M ago56:19

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Send us a text Ever wondered how much heat you can handle? Join us as we celebrate July 4th in the most daring way possible—with a fiery hot sauce challenge dedicated to our brave military listeners! Amidst the burning sensation, we share our top ten American movies that truly capture the essence of patriotism. From the powerful "American Sniper" t…

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The rise of shadow lobbying and its influence on decades of US policy 45:53

2M ago45:53

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Today, we’re talking about politics and lobbying in America. It’s hard to imagine a time when the influence of big corporations and billionaires didn’t touch every part of American politics, but the kind of lobbying we have now didn’t really exist before the 1970s. Now, our political debates about everything from energy, finance, and healthcare are…

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ET! Throwback: Elden Ring Trivia and Gaming Updates 47:08

2M ago47:08

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Send us a Text Message. How well do you know the world of Elden Ring? Brace yourself for a fun and challenging trivia segment where Mitch and Tom face off on some intricate details of the game. You won't want to miss hearing about Mitch's surprisingly enjoyable punishment film "Dog City" and Tom's review of "Death on the Nile," featuring Kenneth Br…

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Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters on the streamer's shifting culture and where ads, AI, and games fit in 1:06:45

2M ago1:06:45

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Today, I’m talking with Greg Peters, the co-CEO of Netflix. I caught up with Greg while he was at the Cannes Lions festival in France, which is basically the world’s biggest gathering of advertisers and marketers. It’s an increasingly important place for Greg to be, as Netflix’s new ad tier has nearly doubled in six months to more than 40 million s…

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Scott Ham Duenas: Balancing Sports, Stunts, and Stardom ep 208 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Send us a text What happens when a promising baseball career takes a sudden turn towards the glitzy lights of Hollywood? We had the pleasure of chatting with the multi-talented Scott Ham Duenas, who took us on an exhilarating journey from the baseball diamond to the big screen. Scott dives into his versatile acting career with impressive credits li…

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Inside the players and politics of the AI industry 45:40

2M ago45:40

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We’ve got a special episode of the show today – I was traveling last week, so Verge deputy editor Alex Heath and our new senior AI reporter Kylie Robison are filling in for me, with a very different kind of episode about AI. We talk a lot about AI in a broad sense on Decoder — it comes up in basically every single interview I do these days. But we …

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ET! Throwback: 90s Sci-Fi Madness and Elden Ring Triumphs 40:58

3M ago40:58

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Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when a game is so mundane, it becomes a breeding ground for chaos? This episode kicks off with our hilariously frustrated attempts to create virtual mayhem in the game "Lake." Picture this: a serene Oregon town, endless mail deliveries, and our desperate struggle to make something—anything—exciting happen. …

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Why Tubi CEO Anjali Sud thinks free TV can win again 1:07:21

2M ago1:07:21

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Tubi is a free and very rapidly growing streaming TV platform — according to Nielsen, it had an average of a million viewers watching every minute in May 2024, beating out Disney Plus, Max, Peacock, and basically everything else, save Netflix and YouTube. All those streaming service price hikes are driving people to free options, and Tubi is right …

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Monsters, Movies, and Medical Mayhem: A Father's Day Special ep 207 1:14:30

3M ago1:14:30

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Send us a text Ever wondered if Godzilla could ever find a cozy home in Rome? Join us in a hilariously unpredictable Father's Day special as our foreign correspondent, Hayden, gives us a scathing yet side-splitting review of "Godzilla x Kong." From poking fun at the film's lackluster creativity to questioning the absurdity of monster brawls wreckin…

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Remix: How private equity took over everything 39:07

3M ago39:07

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Private equity is a simple concept — a PE firm uses some combination of money and debt to buy a company, then makes a profit — but the reality of what happens to the companies that get acquired is anything but. It's everywhere, and it's not going away. In this summer remix, we're talking with Brendan Ballou, author of Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan…

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ET! Throwback: Journey Through 80s and 90s Cinematic Wonders 56:49

3M ago56:49

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered why some of the movies we cherished in our youth seem so different when watched today? Join us for a laughter-filled escapade as we trip down memory lane, starting with a comical recount of Tom's spicy hot sauce challenge from the last episode. Mitch then takes the reins, inviting us to revisit "Bushwhacked," a…

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AI will make money sooner than you think, says Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez 1:10:21

3M ago1:10:21

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Cohere is one of the buzziest AI startups around right now. It's not making consumer products; it's focused on the enterprise market and making AI products for big companies. And there's a huge tension there: up until recently, computers have been deterministic. If you give computers a certain input, you usually know exactly what output you’re goin…

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The Films That Left Us Sleepless as Kids ep206 1:00:09

3M ago1:00:09

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Send us a text Ever wondered what childhood movies haunted us well into adulthood? Mitch and Tom take you on an emotional rollercoaster as they recount the top 10 movies they watched way too young. From Mitch's harrowing memories of "RoboCop" and its brutal scenes to Tom's chilling encounters with the relentless cyborg in "Terminator," we relive th…

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Why the video game industry is such a mess 37:51

2M ago37:51

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The art of video game design is flourishing, but it feels like a really grim time to be in the business of making and distributing games. Huge global publishers and tiny indie studios alike are facing huge financial pressures, and it doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon. So where did this enormous pressure come from, if consumer interest is h…

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ET! Throwback: Pop Culture Frenzy: Bakugan Roast, James Bond Finale, and Nostalgic Geeks 56:59

3M ago56:59

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a children's show can spiral into a labyrinth of absurdities? Buckle up for a riotous review of "Bakugan Battle Brawlers" as we roast its many inconsistencies and hilariously botched attempts to mimic Pokemon and Digimon. From the bizarre premise to the comedic villain Masquerade, we leave no stone unturned in our c…

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Zoom CEO Eric Yuan wants AI clones in meetings 1:01:22

3M ago1:01:22

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Today, I’m talking with Zoom CEO Eric Yuan — and let me tell you, this conversation is nothing like what I expected. It turns out Eric wants Zoom to be much, much more than just a videoconferencing platform. Zoom wants to take on Microsoft and Google and now has a big investment in AI – and Eric’s visions for what that AI will do are pretty wild. S…

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Spouse Top 5’s and Side-Splitting Moments and Movie Picks ep 205 1:00:49

3M ago1:00:49

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it's like to podcast without your third wheel? Listen as we hilariously navigate our latest episode without Hayden, who’s still trying to reach us from the great beyond (or possibly just his couch). We kick off with some playful teasing about his absence and the "punishment" we have in store for him—watchi…

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Google Zero is here. Now what? 27:57

3M ago27:57

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For nearly 20 years now, the web has been Google’s platform; we’ve all just lived on it. I think of Decoder as a show for people trying to build things, and a lot of people have built their things on that platform. For a lot of small businesses and content creators, that’s suddenly not stable anymore. The number one question I have for anyone build…

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ET! Throwback: Navigating the Wild Worlds of Sci-Fi, Superheroes, and Satire: A Pop Culture Extravaganza 1:02:11

3M ago1:02:11

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Send us a text Ever wonder what happens when a '70s Japanese sci-fi flick collides with the wacky world of Bruce Willis? Strap in for a podcast episode that's akin to a rollercoaster through the bizarre and hilarious realms of film, TV, and video games. We're peeling back the layers on "Fortress" and "Message from Space" with a twist of humor that …

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Surviving the Silver Screen A Look at Apocalyptic Movies and Pop Culture Ventures ep204 1:04:54

3M ago1:04:54

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Send us a text Strap in for a raucous ride through cinema's end times as we, Tom and Mitch, unleash our unfiltered takes on the top 10 post-apocalyptic movies that left us awestruck, amused, and sometimes bewildered. While Hayden's chair may be empty this round, his legacy lives on through our relentless group texts, as we reminisce about everythin…

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