Best Total Guitar Podcasts (2024)

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Replacing Deceased Band Members & Linkin Park 57:09

2h ago57:09

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Send us a message or question! Today we discuss... What happens when the most important member of your band passes away tragically? What do you do? Is it a good idea to continue with the original band name? Today we talk about the controversy surrounding Linkin park, what the band got wrong, and how other bands replaced a key member in a more...gra…

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Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler 1:00:34

6d ago1:00:34

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Send us a text In this very special Halloween episode, Tom and Ty get out their protective eyewear, turn around, and stare into the bright eyes of Bonnie Tyler's 1983 "Total Eclipse of the Heart." Nearly blinded by Jim Steinman's over-the-top songwriting, the two marvel at how he and Bonnie Tyler make the song work (in spite of Tom almost purging h…

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#26 Collecting, recommending and fixing Evercade cartridges, with Andy Caomhanach and Matt Upton 1:22:58

7d ago1:22:58

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This week we welcome back Andy Caomhanach and Matt Upton, guests from episodes 12 and 17 respectively. Recruited for their expertise in technology and collecting, and a passion for Evercade, we got together to discuss three questions: What kind of collector are you? Would you recommend Evercade to a fellow gamer? Is the bricked cart issue finally o…

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#25 Testing games, Duke Nukem remasters and making a hidden game on Evercade, with Shane Powell 51:04

19d ago51:04

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One of the best thing about Evercade is meeting interesting people who make you think differently about retro gaming and computing generally, not just on the platform - and this week's guest is no different. Shane Powell - aka Kenjara - works in the IT industry and discovered Evercade in the early days and has since become part of the scene, helpin…

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#24 A love for Foxyland and Sensible Soccer, Blaze's next move, and the Nintendo Virtual Boy, with Blunners 55:14

27d ago55:14

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Ollie Houston Blunn - aka Blunners - is one of the team behind the Retro Gaming Revival YouTube channel and a regular presenter on the Total Evercade livestream. He shares his love of Evercade, his strange affection for Foxyland, and what Blaze needs to do next to keep the fanbase happy and ensure it continues to grow. As a grassroots football club…

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They Don't Care About Us - Michael Jackson 1:00:32

2M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Send us a text In this episode, the lads pay homage to Michael Jackson's 1996 sleeper hit "They Don't Care About Us." On their pilgrimage (by llama of course), they are joined by the likes of Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Freddie Mercury, Thomas Dolby Notorious B.I.G., and Spike Lee as they march to the other-worldly rhythms of Olodum. With the help…

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#23 Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary - the story behind the game, with Peter Liepa 49:51

2M ago49:51

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Boulder Dash was released in 1984 - yes, that means it's 40 years old - and to celebrate we caught up with the game's designer and developer, Peter Liepa. Boulder Dash was included on the Evercade C64 Collection 3 release this year and, despite its age, still plays like a dream. Peter explains the origins of the game, what it was like making games …

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#22 Making one of Evercade's best-loved games: Goodboy Galaxy, with Rik Nicol 54:13

2M ago54:13

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Goodboy Galaxy is widely regarded as one of the best games on Evercade, so having the chance to speak to one half of the development team, Rik Nicol, was a too good an opportunity to pass up on. In this episode we find out how Goodboy Galaxy was conceived, why it was developed on Game Boy Advance, the biggest challenges in making the game, and what…

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Ep. 29 || Announcer Kendall! / Prayer Really Works? / & Haley's Hilarious Team Name! 56:26

3M ago56:26

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=== www.totallyworthitpodcast.podbean.com === Like and Subscribe! PODCAST INSTAGRAM: @TotallyWorthItPodcast PODCAST TIKTOK: @TotallyWorthItPodcast PODCAST EMAIL: totallyworthitpod@gmail.com ====== Follow Haley: Haley's Instagram | @haley_knight20 Haley's TikTok | @haley_knight20 ====== Follow Kendall: Kendall's Instagram | @ktownknight Kendall's Ti…

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She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby 56:36

3M ago56:36

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Send us a text In this episode the TnT Dork Collective get their nerd on with the geeky 1982 classic "She Blinded Me With Science." Tom blows Ty's mind with some little-known (and nerdy) Thomas Dolby trivia, including his associations with Foreigner, Joni Mitchell and Michael Jackson and then spazzes out when Ty nails his I'll-bet-you-didn't-know q…

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Ep. 28 || Fantasy Football, BBQ, And How Friendships Change Over Time! 1:01:40

3M ago1:01:40

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=== www.totallyworthitpodcast.podbean.com === Like and Subscribe! PODCAST INSTAGRAM: @TotallyWorthItPodcast PODCAST TIKTOK: @TotallyWorthItPodcast PODCAST EMAIL: totallyworthitpod@gmail.com ====== Follow Haley: Haley's Instagram | @haley_knight20 Haley's TikTok | @haley_knight20 ====== Follow Kendall: Kendall's Instagram | @ktownknight Kendall's Ti…

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#21 Being the UK's youngest competitive gamer and why we need Tekken on Evercade, with Mean Machine Dean 1:04:31

3M ago1:04:31

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Remember Sky TV's Games World from the 90s? In this episode, we meet one of the early finalists and the youngest competitive video gamer of the era, Dean Kennedy - aka Mean Machine Dean. A relative newcomer to Evercade, Dean talks through his early experiences on the platform and what attracted him to it in the first place. As well as his love of S…

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Ep. 27 || Vacation Bible School, Men Boxing Women, And Protecting Your Children! 58:37

3M ago58:37

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=== www.totallyworthitpodcast.podbean.com === Like and Subscribe! PODCAST INSTAGRAM: @TotallyWorthItPodcast PODCAST TIKTOK: @TotallyWorthItPodcast PODCAST EMAIL: totallyworthitpod@gmail.com ====== Follow Haley: Haley's Instagram | @haley_knight20 Haley's TikTok | @haley_knight20 ====== Follow Kendall: Kendall's Instagram | @ktownknight Kendall's Ti…

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#20 Inside Blaze Entertainment HQ and Evercade's 'Hit, Miss and Maybe' for 2024, with Crazy Burger 1:03:31

3M ago1:03:31

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Earlier this month, Retro Titans was invited to a special media day for journalists, influencers and creators, to get a rare opportunity to meet the people who run Blaze Entertainment and try out the new devices and games. We were under embargo until the end of the month, so this interview recorded with Crazy Burger reveals the highlights of the da…

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Juggling Too Much, Dealing With Burnout, & The Path Forward 55:39

3M ago55:39

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We have finally made it back from our extended time off from the podcast! In episode 26, we dive into how absolutely insane the past 3 weeks have been since getting back from vacation. Everything from feeling burnt out to taking on too much. It was a refreshing episode that we hope you will tune into and get something out of! Love you all. :) === w…

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#19 Total Evercade podcast, Xeno Crisis, and Alpha x Super Pockets, with Olly Barnett 55:35

4M ago55:35

55:35

In case you hadn't noticed, there's another Evercade podcast out there: Total Evercade, which airs every other Monday evening at 8pm UK time. Here we catch up with one of the regular presenters, Oliver Barnett, to explain what it's all about and they have doubled down on the livestream experience for Evercade fans. We also hear about Olly's love of…

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In Dreams - Roy Orbison 1:09:42

4M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Send us a text In this episode the fellas dream their way back to 1963 and stare in disbelief (and delight) as the legendary Roy Orbison upstages the Beatles not once but twice with his top ten hit "In Dreams." Little did Roy know that as Orbi-mania faded that the Candy Colored Clown was sound asleep aboard the HSFM mothership, existing in a state …

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Is Music Dead? The Beato Versus Fantano Fiasco! 54:24

4M ago54:24

54:24

Send us a message or question! Today we discuss: England has political changes! Big ones! KDH drops the big Gibson Bomb. Kelan hit us up! Queens of The Stone Age cancel their tour, due to Josh Homme needing emergency surgery. Get well soon, Josh! Speaking of QOTSA... why don't we love the new album? The Gibson and Dean drama continues, with Dean po…

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#18 Resurrecting a retro gaming classic: Duke Nukem Remastered, with Nikolai Wuttke-Hohendorf, aka Lethal Guitar 42:16

4M ago42:16

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Talk to any Evercade fan and it won't be long before Duke Nukem 1 & 2 Remastered comes up in conversation. And for good reason: it's an example of a classic game, made better for the Evercade platform, without tinkering with it too much. So, this episode goes into the background of how and why the games got (re)made, trying to uncover what makes th…

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Biden VS Trump, Fast Food, And Guitar Time! 35:19

4M ago35:19

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=== www.totallyworthitpodcast.podbean.com === Like and Subscribe! PODCAST INSTAGRAM: @TotallyWorthItPodcast PODCAST TIKTOK: @TotallyWorthItPodcast PODCAST EMAIL: totallyworthitpod@gmail.com ====== Follow Haley: Haley's Instagram | @haley_knight20 Haley's TikTok | @haley_knight20 ====== Follow Kendall: Kendall's Instagram | @ktownknight Kendall's Ti…

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SPECIAL: The Guitarists That Made Us... 1:01:43

4M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Send us a message or question! SPECIAL EPISODE! Today we discuss: Pedestrian weather? But for real...this heat wave is insane. Ice core samples? I swear we talk about guitars. Richard did not know that Queen did the Highlander soundtrack. Who inspired you to pick up the guitar for the first time? It may seem like a simple answer, but if you really …

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Punk Rock, Concrete Pads, And Questions For Jesus! 53:19

5M ago53:19

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=== www.totallyworthitpodcast.podbean.com === Like and Subscribe! PODCAST INSTAGRAM: @TotallyWorthItPodcast PODCAST TIKTOK: @TotallyWorthItPodcast PODCAST EMAIL: totallyworthitpod@gmail.com ====== Follow Haley: Haley's Instagram | @haley_knight20 Haley's TikTok | @haley_knight20 ====== Follow Kendall: Kendall's Instagram | @ktownknight Kendall's Ti…

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#17 Building an Evercade collection - tips and tricks for acquiring a full set, with Matt Upton 53:18

5M ago53:18

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Whether you’re a veteran Evercade collector or new to the world of collecting retro gaming carts, you’ll enjoy this interview with Matt Upton. We discuss what it means to be an Evercade collector, whether you need to collect the full set, and hacks for acquiring hard-to-get Legacy carts. Matt is a keen collector himself and was game enough to play …

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Potato Salad, Fathers Day Fun, And Scorching Hot Birthday Parties! 40:14

5M ago40:14

40:14

Its Fathers Day! In episode 23 of the Totally Worth It Podcast, we catch up on the craziness that is our family and what all has been going on this week! It has been an absolutely awesome weekend with Joanna's birthday party and being able to celebrate Fathers Day on a 4 day weekend! We are excited to have you listening in this week! And as always,…

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It's Oh So Quiet - Björk 56:38

5M ago56:38

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Send us a text In this episode Tom goes berserk for Björk while Ty is blasé on her quirk. While Tom tries to convince Ty to not be a “jörk” about her work, the boys discuss the annoyingly unrepresentative hits that sometimes define an artist. While figuratively walking in the forest with Björk they manage to get into a discussion about primal guita…

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Reverb Guitar Scams Are Back/Is NAMM Dead? 53:44

5M ago53:44

53:44

Send us a message or question! The Electrikjam Guitar Nerds Discuss: Country Chicken Pickin' is a complicated guitar technique! Mastodon/Brent Hinds uses a lot of Country and Blues in a Metal context, and the quality makes the band so unique. Check out West End Motel! It is an amazing palate cleanser for guitarists. New Country Music SUCKS and I am…

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#16 Evercade Alpha Q&A, listener questions answered and building the Evercade community - with Blaze Entertainment's Sean Cleaver 1:26:49

5M ago1:26:49

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We caught up with Sean Cleaver, Blaze Entertainment's spokesperson and head of marketing, to find out more about Evercade's plans for the future and answer questions about the upcoming Alpha mini arcade and what's been going on in the world of Evercade. We cover the Alpha launch in detail, including how the Evercade mini arcade came about, as quest…

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Kickball Champions, Amusement Parks, & Building A Business In 2024! 1:01:31

5M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

On episode 22 of the Totally Worth It Podcast, we dive into the hilarious topic of competition, specifically in Kendall's church kickball tournament. We also discuss amusement parks and how they are not nearly as exciting as they were when we were kids. Finally, we spend some time discussing entrepreneurship and what it is like to start a business …

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Katana Gen 3 Impressions & Spotify Sucks For Artists... 1:05:25

5M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Send us a message or question! NEWS: Katana Gen 3 Review is coming from Electrikjam, but we are taking our time with this amp. Should you go out and buy this amp? Well... Baking Terms work well when describing guitar tones? We both have broken brains for some reason. Cell Phone release dates are wild, man. Technology is always a couple of years ahe…

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Are Bands Using AI To Write Songs? (Plus Pallbearer, Boss Katana Gen 3) 1:06:30

5M ago1:06:30

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Send us a message or question! This week we talk about: Richard and Christopher both have the sniffles. Children are germ farms. The new BOSS Katana Gen 3 has dropped, but how good is it compared to older generations? Should guitarists who already own a Katana switch to the Gen 3? The Boss Katana Cult? What is the difference between the BOSS katana…

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#15 ALPHA mini arcade launch reaction (part 2), with Crazy Burger, Vaughan Anscombe and Nik Tyrrell 30:53

5M ago30:53

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In the second of our ALPHA reaction episodes, we catch up with previous Retro Titans guests Crazy Burger, Vaughan Anscombe and Nik Tyrrell to find out what they think about Blaze's first mini arcade cabinet launch. As well as finding out whether Evercade have got a hit on their hands and if they will be buying one, we also discuss the future of Bla…

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#14 ALPHA mini arcade launch reaction (part 1), with Andi Hamilton 14:57

5M ago14:57

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In this first of two reaction minisodes to the launch of Evercade ALPHA, the new mini arcade bar top machine from Blaze Entertainment, we catch up with journalist and gaming streamer Andi Hamilton. Here we get Andi's initial take and his thoughts on where this fits into the Evercade ecosystem, following the big reveal on Thursday 30th May. 🔗 Links:…

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Embracing The Chaos Of Family Life w/ Special Guest: Joanna! 38:26

6M ago38:26

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This week on episode 21, we welcome the most special of all special guests to our studio, our daughter, Joanna! We discuss the chaos that is family life with a toddler. It is a hilarious time and you won't be left without a good laugh or two! === www.totallyworthitpodcast.podbean.com === Like and Subscribe! PODCAST INSTAGRAM: @TotallyWorthItPodcast…

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#13 Retro Gaming History, Evercade Reaction and Gaming Music, with author Mike Diver 1:00:21

6M ago1:00:21

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If you're serious about retro gaming and can recall all your devices from days gone by, you'll love this episode with retro gaming journalist and author, Mike Diver. Publisher of three books on retro gaming, with another in the works, Mike has an encyclopedic knowledge of arcades, consoles and computer games. Here we delve into his latest book and …

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Who Are The BEST Producers In Metal? 48:38

5M ago48:38

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Send us a message or question! Today We Discuss: Christopher & Richard talk about the weather for some reason. The new TONEX One is an amazing piece of gear for amplifier purists. Adam Jones using a stereo setup live? Is that one of his secrets? Richard made Adam Jones from TOOL mess up on stage. What is up with bathroom urinals at concerts and ven…

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No...We Are Not Having Any More Kids! 1:04:38

6M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

We finally made it to episode 20! We have officially launched video as well as audio! You can find the video link below if you want to watch the video version of the podcast. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we dug deep in episode 20 and told our heartfelt child birth story. We also explain why we are NOT having any more kids! Sound interestin…

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#12 Retro Gaming Heaven, Bricked Carts and the Music of Richard Joseph, with Andy Caomhanach 1:23:55

6M ago1:23:55

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In a packed episode, we talk to IT lecturer and media commentator Andy Caomhanach about his love of retro gaming, which goes back to his Commodore 64 days and the Light Fantastic Pack. He describes how is love of computing and gaming led to the discovery of the Evercade platform and what makes it so special. We also tackle the thorny issue of cart …

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Another Brick in the Wall pt. 2 - Pink Floyd 1:01:19

6M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Send us a text In this episode, the lads travel back to the disco era where they shake their boo-tays to none other than...Pink Floyd? As they try to dig the dark Floydian disco groove, they critique some hits (and misses) of rock bands attempting disco and marvel at how the genre penetrated every nook and cranny of the era that bears its name. Ty …

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Losing 17 Pounds, Joe Biden's "Mothers Day" Video, And YouTube Is Live Next Week! 53:04

6M ago53:04

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This week on episode 19 of the Totally Worth It Podcast, we open things up with a discussion on a few small things that we didn’t know we were thankful for until we didn’t have them. Then we dive into some current events going on right now and even address a obnoxiously awful Mother’s Day video that somehow seemed like a good idea from our presiden…

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Are Real Guitar Amps Dying Off? 41:53

6M ago41:53

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Send us a message or question! Today we discuss: Where have Coal Chamber been?!?! New Schecter Coal Chamber models just dropped, and they are super cool. Josh Fesse has been on EVERY album ever? Josh talked to Rick Beato about how he has replaced drummers in every genre over the years. He doesn't even know how many albums he has been on. Christophe…

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#11 Witch n' Wiz - the story behind the super-addictive puzzle game on Evercade, with Matt Hughson 53:22

6M ago53:22

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Witch n' Wiz is one of my all-time favourite games on Evercade, so I've been chomping at the bit to speak to the game's developer Matt Hughson. It was everything I hoped and more. We discussed how he came up with the idea for Witch n' Wiz and developed it into the game we all love. He explained his process for devising the levels and gets the diffi…

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Success VS Stress, The Carnivore Diet, & Wild Things Kids Say 57:12

6M ago57:12

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This week on episode 18 we kick things off by talking about our jobs. Haley shares about her business and the success that she has been seeing recently. I then share about the stress of my job and the reasons for it recently, including the lack of manpower in a demanding workplace environment. We then announce that we are going on a diet! Will it b…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Best Movie & Video Game Soundtracks (With Franziska) 46:57

6M ago46:57

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Send us a message or question! Happy Birthday, Richard! Today we have a special episode, where we talk about our favorite movie and video game soundtracks. We have a special guest today, Fran Mummert. She is Electrikjam's Pro photographer as well as a freelance artist. Christopher, Fran, and Richard all have a different view on what makes a soundtr…

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#10 The joy of collecting Evercade, crazy cart prices and going legacy, with Connor from Seafoam Gaming 45:10

6M ago45:10

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The Evercade Facebook groups have been lit up in the past few weeks discussing collecting and selling carts. As a non-collector myself, I am intrigued by the desire to own the whole collection and equally curious about the prices some of these carts can command. So, to understand more about the art of collecting on Evercade, I spoke to reviewer, co…

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Salty Moms, First Responders, & Dangers In Public 1:01:00

7M ago1:01:00

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In week 17 of the Totally worth it podcast we talk about how salty some moms are about mothers day this year and why. We also spend some time thanking all of our first responders for what they do and letting them know that their sacrifice is appreciated. We then wrap up by talking about how important it is to be aware of your surroundings in public…

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Backing Tracks: Which Bands Are Cheating These Days? 49:56

6M ago49:56

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Send us a message or question! Today we discuss: Not much guitar news since Summer NAMM is right around the corner. Schecter re-releases the Black Ops line with an amazing single humbucker PT model. It comes in 6, 7, and 8 string variants. Richard loves Telecasters! Boards of Canada is a pretty cool band, and we revisit them. Old-school analog reco…

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#9 Behind the scenes of a successful indie game studio, with Mega Cat Studio's James Deighan & Andrew Marsh 56:57

6M ago56:57

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The Mega Cat Studios Collections (I & II) are firm fan favourites amongst the Evercade community, so having the opportunity to talk to the company’s founder James Deighan and cinematic director Andrew Marsh was a real treat. This episode covers a lot of ground, from the origin story of Mega Cat Studios and how they started working with Blaze Entert…

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The Iron Dome, Worship Music, & Fiery Tongues 1:30:36

7M ago1:30:36

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In episode 16 of the Totally Worth It Podcast, we start off by sharing a few "Little Things" including TREES and UMBRELLAS. You will just have to listen to understand. lol Then we talk about the current situation going on in Israel right now. We discuss the topic of the Iron Dome and how they have recently been attacked by Iran. We discuss how they…

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#8 Evercade hardware updates, Tomb Raider, Street Fighter and Duke Nukem, with Andi Hamilton 1:12:39

7M ago1:12:39

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Fresh from a mid-season break, we talk to gaming journalist and YouTuber Andi Hamilton and get his take on the latest Evarcade news, the growth of retro gaming and his love for Duke Nukem, Street Fighter and Sensible Soccer. As usual we have the Desert Island Carts feature, where Andi tells us his choice of device, carts and music to take away on a…

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Every Guitar is UPGRADED These Days! 46:55

7M ago46:55

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Send us a message or question! This Week We Discuss: Richard is always late, and his child destroys watermelons in public for no reason. Rick Beato Interviews Danny Carey from TOOL: What an eye-opening interview with an absolute legend of a drummer! Danny has played with so many famous guitarists and artists over the years, it is hard not to be jea…

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