Best The Whirl Girls Podcasts (2024)

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 17): The Hotness vs Le Havre... 56:35

6M ago56:35

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This is Part 17 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives! We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likeliho…

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 16): the 'we-bought-too-many-games-at-Essen-Spiel' edition! 1:00:12

10M ago1:00:12

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This is Part 16 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives! We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likeliho…

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 15): will we ever finish this if we keep buying new games? 1:18:51

12M ago1:18:51

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Here's a mix of old and new! Finishing off a lot of our GenCon haul here, but also talking about some recent releases that we haven't had a chance to talk about on the channel, like Earth and Darwin's Journey. Enjoy! This is Part 15 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives! W…

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 14): The GenCon Edition ~ a mixed bag for us 1:07:41

12M ago1:07:41

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This is Part 14 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives! We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likeliho…

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 13): The Episode Maggie's Been Dreading - ABSTRACTS!! 54:25

1+ y ago54:25

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Here's one for the Thinkers in the house! Themeless, Storyless, Abstract goodness. As dry as they come. Watch along as we try to find Maggie an abstract that she likes (or rather, that she admits she likes hehe). This is Part 13 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives! We ho…

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 12): We have far too many games! 52:29

1+ y ago52:29

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I wish we could say we're half way, but we're probably not after 120 mini reviews!! Happy Monday and thank you for sticking with us through this series! This is Part 12 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives! We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preference…

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10, OUT OF 10: Even More Roll & Writes! 🎲 (Part 11) 47:34

1+ y ago47:34

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Happy Monday and thank you for listening! 😍 This is Part 11 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives - and this is the SECOND special roll & write episode Support the Show.By ThinkerThemer

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Top 10 Most Anticipated Board Games of 2023 43:12

1+ y ago43:12

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How is it the end of January already?! 2023 has well and truly arrived and we're sooooooooo excited about all of the board game goodness headed our way. We hope you enjoy this list of some of our most anticipated titles of this year. Thank you to all of our wonderful subscribers for creating such an incredible community, and to our joeyfam who supp…

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10, out of 10: 100 GAMES DONE!!! We continue to rate our entire board game collection (Part 10!) 1:04:07

1+ y ago1:04:07

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Happy Monday! 😍 Welcome to part 10!! This makes 100 games we've now rated for 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN! This is the series where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment o…

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Things to Care About This Year 47:44

1+ y ago47:44

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We've got good news for you...there's actually a lot of things to look forward to this year. From the Little Mermaid premiere to brain implants, we're talking about 8 things we can excited about in 2023. Support what we do - join our Patreon & Discord community and get early access to our live unedited podcast recordings: https://www.patreon.com/th…

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Need Ideas For Your New Years Resolutions? 1:03:37

1+ y ago1:03:37

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Screw the unobtainable, non-specific new years resolutions we always hear about, we're getting specific today. Hope it helps you kick 2023's ass. Support what we do - join our Patreon & Discord community and get early access to our live unedited podcast recordings: https://www.patreon.com/thewhirlgirls Email us! contact@thewhirlgirls.com YouTube➜ h…

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10 Great Things From 2022! HIV Vaccine, Humpback Whales No Longer Endangered, Scotland’s Free Period Products 47:15

1+ y ago47:15

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2022 had a lot of bull shit but also a lot of good shit. Let’s discuss 10 of our favorite things to come out of this year! Support what we do - join our Patreon & Discord community and get early access to our live unedited podcast recordings: https://www.patreon.com/thewhirlgirls Email us! contact@thewhirlgirls.com YouTube➜ https://www.youtube.com/…

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Creating Healthy Social Media & Phone Habits with Dr. Drea Letamendi 58:04

1+ y ago58:04

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Do our phones and social media give us short-term happiness but long-term loneliness and isolation? Or are there actually ways we can connect digitally in meaningful ways? Dr. Drea Letamendi is back to answer all these questions/tell us if we've turned into complete zombies. More about Dr Drea: She is a fellow with the Institute of Coaching at McLe…

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Top 10 Board Games of 2022 1:05:33

1+ y ago1:05:33

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WOW what another huge year of game releases! We've had so much fun playing these 2022 titles and have loved sharing & discussing many of these titles with you all over the last year. Our channel is supported by our YouTube channel members (our joeyfam!) Please consider supporting us to continue making unpaid board game review content. Support the S…

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Holiday Season Must Dos 51:29

1+ y ago51:29

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We’re talking our must dos, watches, eats and don'ts of this holiday season. Support what we do - join our Patreon & Discord community and get early access to our live unedited podcast recordings: https://www.patreon.com/thewhirlgirls Email us! contact@thewhirlgirls.com YouTube➜ https://www.youtube.com/thewhirlgirls Instagram➜ https://www.instagram…

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 9): Even MORE 2-Player Board Games! ☯ 48:35

1+ y ago48:35

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Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍 This is Part 9 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not …

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Make It Make Sense-Daylight Savings, Pants Without Pockets, Credit Scores & Other BS 50:34

2y ago50:34

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Why do we have to change our clocks back or forward? Why do people say heads up when you should duck? Why does Eggman always outrun Sonic, even though Sonic is supposed to be the fastest thing alive? Today we’re talking about things that don’t make sense. Support what we do - join our Patreon & Discord community and get early access to our live une…

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Gratitude and Everything That Feels Good to Be Thankful For 53:59

2y ago53:59

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Screw Columbus, but one thing we can agree on is that in the very least Thanksgiving serves as a reminder of just how powerful gratitude is. This episode is dedicated to expressing and realizing the various things we have to be grateful for in the hopes that it resonates with you or inspires thoughts of the things you have to be thankful for. Sprea…

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10, OUT OF 10: We rate our entire board game collection! (Part 8) 55:16

1+ y ago55:16

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Hi everyone! Maggie has been very sick this week and so you have EVEN MORE AMY talking than usual. Sorry about that :D Thank you for watching! This is Part 8 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and reme…

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Ask Us Anything-Dating, Travel, Cancel Culture, UFO's 59:48

2y ago59:48

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We said ask us anything, and you, the whirl-friends, did not disappoint. From, "Is it better to avoid dating someone who has very different or opposing ideological And religious beliefs?" to... Do you have any more unique/interesting travel stories/roommate stories? Would you still listen to Kanye’s works by separating art from the artist? Are you …

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 7): A 2-Player Board Games Special 1:02:29

2y ago1:02:29

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Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍 This is Part 7 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not …

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11 Ways to Combat Anti-Semitism 1:11:18

2y ago1:11:18

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With the recent rise of Anti-semitism (cough Kanye cough cough Kyrie), our personal favorite Jew, Roxy Striar is telling us 11 common misconceptions about Jews we should all know. (P.S. this was Dorina & Steph’s favorite episode so far. It’s cool to learn how to treat other cultures with respect and know how to combat the perpetuation of harmful id…

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 6): We rate our entire board game collection! 1:05:38

2y ago1:05:38

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Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍 This is Part 6 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not …

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An Ex Returns on a Night Out, ESPN Debut & a Buddhist Retreat 50:59

2y ago50:59

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What happens when an ex who ghosted you appears on a night out, a former athlete makes her debut on ESPN and a mother-daughter duo take a weekend in Mexico for a Buddhist retreat? Stories. We've got the tea and the details. Support what we do - join our Patreon & Discord community and get early access to our live unedited podcast recordings: https:…

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Before Spooky Szn Ends-What to Watch, Eat, Do, Consume & Costume? 50:32

2y ago50:32

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The kids are trick r treating, the adults are having sex in costume, and every horror fan is showing their scaredy cat friends their favorite horror movies. Although we wish spooky season lasted forever, the overly religious would never let us, so we gotta make the most of our short time. We're sharing our …

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 5): We rate our entire board game collection! 1:07:44

2y ago1:07:44

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Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍 This is Part 5 of our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're …

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Biggest Challenges This Year-Personal, Relationships, Career & Family 1:05:30

2y ago1:05:30

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We're sharing some of the most challenging things that's happened in our lives this year-from family drama/trauma, to relationship updates (dating in LA is still yikes), to movie premieres, to babies being born and more. Therapy sesh meets story time starts now. Support what we do - join our Patreon & Discord community and get early access to our l…

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Small Talk 42 ~ PAX Australia Recap | Board Game Reviews (Dog Park, Sync or Swim, Wok and Roll) 44:30

2y ago44:30

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❤ Ahhh, it's so nice to be back on the couch. This week is a HUGE week for game previews so we're happy to take some time out just to catch up with you all - it feels like so long since the last Small Talk episode! It was also a big week visiting the mailbox, with so many new games arriving, as well as some postcards which always make us smile. Hav…

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Insane Work Experiences 52:03

2y ago52:03

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Have you ever witnessed something at work and thought "holy shit how is this happening?" If not, hope you enjoy the stories and your peace. If you have, we feel your pain. We're sharing some of our most insane work conundrums and hearing from you as well! If you wanna share your own experiences for future episodes join us on patreon! Support what w…

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Breakup Stories-Ghosted, Dumped & Out of the Blue 49:24

2y ago49:24

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Most of us have been dumped at one point in our life and it sucks; however, like most things in life, if you wait long enough, you get over it and live to tell the tale. On this episode, Roxy, Steph and listeners of the pod share their breakup stories. Ouch, they're good. Support what we do - join our Patreon & Discord community and get early acces…

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 4): A Roll & Write Special 🎲 1:08:28

2y ago1:08:28

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Happy Monday and thank you for listening! 😍 This is Part 4 of our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives - and this is a special roll & write episode (one of a few we think....). We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings a…

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The Worst Text Messages 45:52

2y ago45:52

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"We need to talk." First of all, I have anxiety. But really, this is just one type of text on an entire list of texts that we never want to receive. This episode is dedicated to sharing the texts that give us the ick. Hopefully you can relate or never send a text that sends a loved one into distress again. Support what we do - join our Patreon & Di…

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 3) - We rate our entire board game collection! 1:10:12

2y ago1:10:12

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Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍 This is Part 3 of our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're …

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Crazy Travel Stories-Make Out Turned Robbery, Realizing You're In a Fake Taxi & More 55:48

2y ago55:48

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From tripping in parks in Amsterdam to setting insane goals like making out with someone in every city... we're sharing some of our craziest travel stories. Support what we do - join our Patreon & Discord community and get early access to our live unedited podcast recordings: https://www.patreon.com/thewhirlgirls Email us! contact@thewhirlgirls.com…

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 2) - We rate our entire board game collection! 1:20:15

2y ago1:20:15

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Thank you for all of your lovely feedback and comments on Part 1's video. 😍 This is Part 2 of our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individua…

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Hustle Culture, Signs of Burnout & How to Balance Work Life with Dr. Drea Letamendi 54:43

2y ago54:43

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Everyone's hustling, on the grind, chasing the bag, but is it worth it? At what point are we burnout? What is burnout? Are there healthy ways of "hustling" that don't kill us? Dr. Drea Letamendi is here to help us. Dr. Drea is a consulting psychologist, behavioral health advisor, and coach who specializes in organizational development, mental healt…

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10, OUT OF 10 (Part 1) We rate our entire board game collection! 1:26:48

2y ago1:26:48

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Welcome to our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood y…

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Small Talk 41 ~ Dominican Republic | Board Game Reviews (Astra, Town 66, Cinderella's Dance) 47:32

2y ago47:32

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❤ We had a sudden family emergency last week and had to travel to the Dominican Republic. In spite of the circumstances we found time to reconnect with Maggie's family and of course found time to sneak in a couple of smaller games. Thank you for all of the love and support, we're so grateful for this community. A&M xx ❤ Support the Show.…

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How To Level Up Your Style 59:36

2y ago59:36

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Anyone can be stylish, and it doesn't need to involve a crazy budget or time. Steph is sharing 9 tips to step up your style. Get early access to our live unedited podcast recordings by joining our PATREON community: https://www.patreon.com/thewhirlgirls MORE WHIRL GIRLS + MERCH: https://www.thewhirlgirls.com SUPPORT: https://streamlabs.com/thewhirl…

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Is Being an Assistant Worth It? 44:21

2y ago44:21

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For a lot of career paths, starting as an assistant is the way to go, but is it worth it? Dorina and Steph spent their first years out in Los Angeles as assistants and they’ve collected the best and worst stories from their experiences. Get early access to our live unedited podcast recordings by joining our PATREON community: https://www.patreon.co…

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Roommate Horror Stories 56:24

2y ago56:24

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Backyard dog breeding, cops and a girl who says she talks to dead people? Just a few things this episode involves because we're sharing the most ridiculous roommate stories we have. After hearing Steph's story you might be surprised she's still alive. Get early access to our live unedited podcast recordings by joining our PATREON community: https:/…

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Small Talk 40 ~feat. Sneaky Guest Boston | Board Game Reviews (Kites, San Francisco, Cat in the Box) 54:22

2y ago54:22

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❤ We are wishing you all a very happy and healthy week ahead. A&M xx ❤ Support the Show.By ThinkerThemer

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Booking Your First Film 53:00

2y ago53:00

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Every actor waits to book their first film, but how do you actually do it? What does the process look like? How does one go about it? Roxy's known she's wanted to be an actor her entire life. She moved to Los Angeles over 10 years ago, but it wasn't until last year, hundreds of auditions later, that she booked her first starring role in an indie fi…

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Growing Up Catholic 1:07:57

2y ago1:07:57

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A lot of us know about the pope, over 1 billion of us are baptized catholic, but what's it actually like growing up catholic? So many questions and relations discussed as Steph and Dorina talk about their experiences within the catholic church and where they are now with religion. Get early access to our live unedited podcast recordings by joining …

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Small Talk 39 ~ Merida, Mexico | Board Game Reviews (CuBirds, Thurn & Taxis, Planted, & Veggies) 44:00

2y ago44:00

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We are off schedule again but trying to post videos whenever we can - editing in airports! Thanks for bearing with us and we'll be back to our regular schedule soon! ❤️ Support the Show.By ThinkerThemer

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Tips for a Long-Lasting Marriage 51:36

2y ago51:36

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We're always hearing about divorces but every now and then there's a married couple that really seems like they're going to go the distance. Dorina has been in a healthy, loving marriage for 10 years and is now sharing what the secret sauce is. Get early access to our live unedited podcast recordings by joining our PATREON community: https://www.pa…

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Top 10 Upcoming Games to Buy, Try or Spy at GenCon 2022 45:35

2y ago45:35

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Well it’s almost time for GenCon 2022 and since we are mapping out our purchases and demos (or just glimpses of new prototypes!) we thought we’d create a video to share with you. And even if you can’t make it this year we hope that this list provides a bit of a glimpse into the interesting and exciting upcoming games in the back half of this year :…

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What Being a D1 Athlete is Really Like 54:00

2y ago54:00

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What's playing a division 1 sport really like? If you've been on a college campus you might've seen sweaty individuals walking in and out of class in their athletic gear, sometimes smelling, usually disruptive. Steph would argue disruptive for good reason. She played division 1 field hockey for four years and is sharing stories about the endless ho…

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Small Talk 38 ~ USA Travels | Board Games (Marvel Dice Throne, Troyes Dice, Dungeons, Dice & Danger) 45:58

2y ago45:58

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We're loving our travels around the US! This video was filmed in LA where we learned filming spots are highly contested! 😅 Hope you're having a great week! A&M xx ❤ Support the Show.By ThinkerThemer

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Red Flags You Could Be Missing In Your Relationship 47:40

2y ago47:40

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We always hear about the obvious red flags- they lie, cheat, steal, etc. We wanted to share red flags we didn't realize were red flags until the relationships ultimately failed. The stories are funny, the red flags? Not so much. But hopefully they help you in your current or future relationships. Get early access to our live unedited podcast record…

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