Best VN Times Podcasts (2024)

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Say it in Red | Episode 57: Milk Inside and Milk Outside of a Bag of Milk 1:56:29

10d ago1:56:29

1:56:29

How do I get to the convenience store from here? How does anyone get to a convenience store from anywhere? Where are you right now, and can I follow you for a while? I don't think I'm catching up even though I told you I was right behind you - I just didn't want you to worry or feel inconvenienced by my indecision. Hey, is it alright if we just sit…

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Say it in Red | Episode 56: Dōkyūsei: Bangin' Summer 2:34:00

1M ago2:34:00

2:34:00

August is not merely a month — it is an emotion. For some, the final month of Summer rings in its hottest days and the looming dread of a new school term. For others, it's a time steeped in nostalgia and the memories of summers' past. Perhaps your August is the feeling of bittersweet romance and the distant promise of your future. Perhaps, even, as…

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Say it in Red | Episode 55: SeaBed 2:08:36

2M ago2:08:36

2:08:36

"The small coastal town where you'll be staying this weekend bears the cool sea air like a mantle. Your suite, the luxurious Victorian era Revival room in a traditional Western style hotel, overlooks the harbor and the steep, switchback mountain trails that flow into town like a ruddy stream. Breakfast is served an hour past dawn and free ornitholo…

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Ep 48: From hospitals to Harrods 50:57

3M ago50:57

50:57

In this VN Times podcast, editor Lacey Pitcher RVN discusses the broad opportunities of a vet nurse passport with Donna Wills, an RVN and animal physiotherapist. Donna shares her career pivots and the decisions that have led her to now support from the other side of the consult table to provide more holistic care for animals and their people. ••• 𝗗…

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Say it in Red | Episode 54: Indie VN Compilation Track Vol.3 1:32:47

3M ago1:32:47

1:32:47

Dear Listeners, Like the inevitable woe of an ancient curse, Summer is upon us once more. We're awash in refreshing recipes for strawberry rhubarb shrub, homemade swamp coolers, and the perfect accompaniment for a day indoors during a rainstorm: Indie Visual Novels. With huge bundles such as the annual Queer Games Bundle on itch, you're bound to fi…

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Ep 47: Happy Hour 16 – The profession and parenting, are we progressing? 43:36

4M ago43:36

43:36

VN Happy Hour made a triumphant return for Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 2024, tackling the topic of parenting in the profession and asking, are we progressing? VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher was joined by a brilliant panel who shared their wisdom and candour to bring the community together and answer some tricky questions.Guests included @mort…

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Say it in Red | Episode 53: Raging Loop (Part 2 of 2) 1:54:12

4M ago1:54:12

1:54:12

If you should ever find yourself trapped in a time looping phenomenon, there are a few tried and true strategies you can employ to survive, maintain your grasp on reality, and single out the mastermind(s???) behind the loop. First: Stock up! The mastermind of this loop will not expect you to be well hydrated, full of electrolytes, and properly equi…

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Ep 46: Leaving nursing but remaining part of the community 32:10

5M ago32:10

32:10

In this episode of the VN Times podcast editor Lacey discusses leaving clinical work with Sophie Giddens, a former Equine RVN who has forged a career supporting veterinary clinics while utilising many of her skills acquired in the clinic.Sophie reflects candidly about not necessarily having a plan when leaving her role, and the power of community a…

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Say it in Red | Episode 52: Raging Loop (Part 1 of 2) 1:53:14

5M ago1:53:14

1:53:14

You are traveling alone on a dark highway late at night. Desperate for a place to rest your weary frame, and maybe a distraction from the terrible break-up that set you on this journey, you turn down a narrow mountain road. The pavement abruptly vanishes beneath you and a rock flies up pat your face - that's right, you're on a motorcycle. Really a …

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Ep 45: The human-animal bond, a vet nurse’s role 25:59

6M ago25:59

25:59

In this VN Times Podcast, editor Lacey Pitcher RVN discusses careers with Kirsty Cavill. Kirsty has a passion for veterinary nursing that has allowed her to develop and utilise her skills in a variety of ways to not only help improve animal welfare but also provide accessible care in a variety of ways. Kirsty, an award-winning vet nurse, shares her…

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Say it in Red | Episode 51: Steins;Gate 2:36:58

6M ago2:36:58

2:36:58

Readers, Friends, Members of the Scientific Community! You, astute as you are, may recall a moment in the distant past in which Sara and Runa adamantly proclaimed that they would never cover Steins;Gate on the podcast - This memory which some of you may hold is LIVING PROOF of the phenomena which we will henceforth discuss in today's episode. You s…

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Ep 44: Pivots and peer mentoring, with Sara Ho-Le 50:20

7M ago50:20

50:20

In this episode, VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher welcomes experienced RVN Sara Ho-Le to discuss training, leadership and peer mentoring.Sara’s career has been varied and her passion for emergency and critical care has seen her travel to the other side of the world.Sara discusses utilising her career passport to nurse down under and how mentor nurses …

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Say it in Red | Episode 50: Loopers 1:31:37

7M ago1:31:37

1:31:37

Good Morning Dear Readers, it's the wonderful day of February 29th, a day that only comes around once every four years! On this rare occasion we wanted to bring you an equally rare creation: Loopers, a kinetic novel developed by Key and written by Ryukisho07 of 07th Expansion! It's all about the wonderful day of August 1st, a day that only comes ar…

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Ep 43: Veterinary nursing - falling back in love with medicine 42:10

8M ago42:10

42:10

In this episode, VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher welcomes experienced RVN Helen Harris to discuss squiggly careers and falling back in love with veterinary nursing.Helen’s career has been varied including GP, charity and shelter medicine and now, zoo nursing.Helen discusses starting out as a veterinary nurse and how her various workplaces have shaped…

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Say it in Red | Episode 49: Slay The Princess 1:32:13

8M ago1:32:13

1:32:13

You're on a narrow mountain path at the edge of dusk, on your way to a cabin that holds a captive princess. You might be confused or wary - Don't be. There's only one thing you have to do now: Continue down the narrow path, enter the cabin, pick up the knife, and listen to the voices on your podcast tell you what they think about killing the Prince…

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Ep 42: UK Vet Nurses Worldwide, with Jackie Hay and Michelle Barley 20:18

9M ago20:18

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In this episode, VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher welcomes experienced RVNs Jackie Hay and Michelle Barley, two of the nurses behind UK Vet Nurses Worldwide, an initiative dedicated to advancing animal care worldwide by helping facilitate skilled vet nurses sharing their knowledge and education with others to help improve animal welfare. Despite exper…

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Say it in Red | Episode 48: Paranormasight 1:57:56

9M ago1:57:56

1:57:56

Dear Listeners, have you ever struggled to see something out of the corner of your eye? Has a local legend ever stuck in your mind, not for its content but for its puzzling omissions? Have you looked behind your screen at the figure flitting away from the light? Never fear - many listeners have reported to us that they suffer from a lack of normasi…

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Say it in Red | Episode 47: Indie Game Compilation Track - Volume 2 1:30:42

11M ago1:30:42

1:30:42

Dear Listeners, The days are darkening swiftly, at least for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere. Spring's Tide and Winter's Tidings wash over the world as the year draws to a close, and limited time sales all entice you to buy this year's biggest AAA games at a rare moment of discount. In this corridor of time that is so often filled with scar…

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Ep 41: Small animal internal medicine, with Laura Jones 25:50

11M ago25:50

25:50

In this episode, VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher talks to RVN Laura Jones, founder of www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com and veterinary technician specialist in small animal medicine.Laura is a regular speaker at many big conferences around the UK and further afield, but in this podcast we learn about the person behind the accolades and how sh…

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Say it in Red | Episode 46: Necrobarista 2:25:41

11M ago2:25:41

2:25:41

It's that time of year in the Northern Hemisphere, a time when chill autumn pushes us from the sidewalks into warm cafes for a thickly spiced latte and a hearty baked treat to ward us against the cold. Far to the South, spring arrives and the cackling trees and warming sun make a streetside coffee shop a delightful stop for an iced coffee and a del…

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Say it in Red | Episode 45: Love Shore 2:54:22

1y ago2:54:22

2:54:22

Consider the city of our Future, the hyperconnectivity of high rise corporate data centers and the grungiest retrofitted back alley """studio""" apartments you can imagine. A city which, in many ways, resembles a shining new PC case fitted around a collage of older parts ranging from a smoke and dirt encrusted motherboard to the newest GPU that bar…

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Ep 40: Nutritional knowledge, with Laura Hughes 29:43

1y ago29:43

29:43

In this VN Times podcast editor Lacey Pitcher speaks to Laura Hughes about the importance of conversations surrounding nutrition.Laura is a veterinary nurse development manager at Purina PetCare who firmly believes that supporting nurses has a direct impact on animal welfare. This conversation includes:• what the Purina Institute offers nurses• Cen…

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Say it in Red | Episode 44: Fatal twelve (Part 2 of 2) 3:20:16

1y ago3:20:16

3:20:16

Our memories are often strongly tied to a sense of Place, the confluence of sights and sounds and scents and pathways that take us to the heartwrenching, the familiar, or the uncanny. The setting of our youth, particularly our high school days, can often evoke profound nostalgia and pathos - The halls of our old school during the culture festival, …

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Say it in Red | Episode 43: Fatal twelve (Part 1 of 2) 2:01:31

1y ago2:01:31

2:01:31

The best proportion of coffee grounds to hot water for a single pour-over cup is roughly 1:16 by weight, or roughly two tablespoons to twelve ounces by volume. Scales are recommended for precision and large batches, but for a single cup I usually find that I'm fine just estimating and pouring the water slowly over the medium-coarse ground coffee so…

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Ep 39: Nursing the cardiology patient, with Charlotte Pace 34:21

1y ago34:21

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In this episode, we join Congress Times editor Tom Jackson as he speaks with BVNA president Charlotte Pace, who provides some practical advice for veterinary nurses who may wish to develop the knowledge and skills required to successfully and confidently support cardiology patients in their care.Charlotte looks at the definition of heart disease – …

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Say it in Red | Episode 42: Heart of the Woods 1:56:19

1+ y ago1:56:19

1:56:19

Shhh... keep still. Listen closely. Between the gasps of the snowstorm and the crowding underbrush, there's something lurking. Look, just up ahead - those two shadows are moving deeper into the forest. What could they be doing there, so far from the village and so long after dusk? Where could they be going, so lightly dressed in the midst of a bliz…

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Say it in Red | Episode 41: Indie Game Compilation Track - Volume 1 2:02:43

1+ y ago2:02:43

2:02:43

Dear Listeners, Have you ever found yourself at the end of a tiresome day with scarcely an hour for personal leisure? Have you ever sought, to seemingly no avail, a story that can slake the particular cravings of your heart? Most importantly, do you like Visual Novels? We certainly hope, since this episode finds us talking about nearly a dozen. It'…

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Ep 38: Arlene Connor and Helen Rooney on referral veterinary nursing 33:23

1+ y ago33:23

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Arlene Connor, national referral nursing lead (UK referrals division) and Helen Rooney, clinical and development support (referrals) at IVC, join VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel to chat about their career journeys and what referral nursing means to them. They also discuss the launch of IVC Evidensia’s Introduction to Referral Nursing Programme, on w…

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Say it in Red | Episode 40: Lovestruck and Games Preservation 1:55:37

1+ y ago1:55:37

1:55:37

Paris. A city full of historic architecture, beautiful filming locations, priceless art, and at least one group of high-class chaotic queer thieves. Dear Listener, if you were desperate, would you join them in the Parisian underworld? Would you risk your life each and every day to pull off bigger and bolder heists? And how many hours would you spen…

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Ep 37: Andrea Jeffery and Sue Badger on professionalism and reflection in veterinary nursing 23:02

1+ y ago23:02

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Linnaeus chief nursing officer Andrea Jeffery and RVN Sue Badger, who has been in the profession for more than 50 years, join VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel to discuss their new book Professionalism and Reflection in Veterinary Nursing.A project more than 10 years in the making, Andrea and Sue hope the book will support the evolution of the profess…

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Say it in Red | Episode 39: Butterfly Soup 2 1:39:54

1+ y ago1:39:54

1:39:54

Dear listeners, do you remember your high school years? Do you ever think back on those days, in the 9th inning of Summer as school was just waiting for you at home plate? Were you ever caught up in the rush of young love and the discovery of your sexuality, wondering if you dared try to steal second base? Have you ever wondered what would happen i…

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Ep 36: Happy Hour 15 – Protect the title 41:09

1+ y ago41:09

41:09

VN Happy Hour welcomed three of the biggest names in UK veterinary nursing when the hugely successful live event returned on 23 February 2023.The online event saw a lively discussion around the theme of “Protect the title”, during which our panel discussed why it’s so important to protect the “veterinary nurse” title and what this would mean for yo…

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Say it in Red | Episode 38: Ever17 3:09:02

1+ y ago3:09:02

3:09:02

Don't we all need a vacation sometime? Isn't now the perfect moment to take a week off, get away from our busy lives, and go deep down beneath the surface of the ocean? Isn't is relaxing to spend time, trapped in a collapsing underwater amusement park, eating fried tuna and harboring mysterious 4th-dimensional beings in the back of our consciousnes…

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Ep 35: Rachel Pilling on mental health and ‘self-kindness’ 26:14

1+ y ago26:14

26:14

RVN and clinical tutor in veterinary nursing at Myerscough College Rachel Pilling has always had a passion for well-being and is a strong advocate in supporting mental health of veterinary professionals.Having always wanted to become a wellness coach, the time never seemed to be right. However, a devastating diagnosis for Rachel paved the way to bu…

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Say it in Red | Episode 37: AI: Nirvana Initiative (Part 2 of 2) 2:46:17

1+ y ago2:46:17

2:46:17

What answers lie at the end of our dreams? Who is the culprit behind the HB Serial Murder case? Can Mizuki stop the Nirvana Initiative? And, by the way, Dear listener... Are you a Frayer? This week, Sara and Runa run headlong through the second half of AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative (2022) and finally unravel (Or perhaps re-tangle?) the…

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Say it in Red | Episode 36: AI: Nirvana Initiative (Part 1 of 2) 2:38:40

1+ y ago2:38:40

2:38:40

What secrets lie in the corners of our dreams? What shape would our pain and trauma take if someone were to peer inside our most vulnerable thoughts and nightmares? How do you feel about cops doing magical girl poses in order to read your mind and judge you for it? This week, Sara and Runa set off on the pulse-pounding adventure of AI: The Somnium …

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Say it in Red | Episode 35: Chaos;Head Noah (Part 2 of 2) 3:22:35

2y ago3:22:35

3:22:35

Have you ever felt the prickling sense of a pair of eyes gazing at you from a place unseen? Are you able to instantly locate the sound of a cellphone ringing anywhere in your room? Do you sometimes see faces in the patterns of woodgrain or on a popcorn ceiling? And, most importantly, has a pink haired girl every broken your arm or hurled you from a…

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Say it in Red | Episode 34: Chaos;Head Noah (Part 1 of 2) 3:01:43

2y ago3:01:43

3:01:43

Have you ever felt the prickling sense of a pair of eyes gazing at you from a place unseen? Have you ever had daydreams so vivid and visceral you could remember the touch and smell of them afterwards? While sleeping, do you sometimes dream in full color? Do you believe in the existence of God? Do you live in a small shipping container repurposed in…

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Say it in Red | Episode 33: The House in Fata Morgana (Part 2 of 2) 2:51:10

2y ago2:51:10

2:51:10

The mansion in the mist returns this week and we find ourselves once more following The Maid through the memories of The House in Fata Morgana. Will we find the truth buried in these halls, we will learn Her name and call out to Her, we will escape the darkness of time and memory... But first, we will forget. This week, Sara and Runa return to fini…

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Ep 34: Nikki McLeod on firework fears 14:29

2y ago14:29

14:29

As fireworks season approaches, RVN Nikki McLeod joins VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel to advise on how practices can support pet owners and their pets through this unsettling time and why vet nurses are perfectly placed to do this.𝗡𝗜𝗞𝗞𝗜 𝗠𝗰𝗟𝗘𝗢𝗗, 𝗕𝗦𝗰(𝗛𝗼𝗻𝘀) 𝗥𝗩𝗡, 𝗜𝗦𝗙𝗠 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗙𝗡 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗙𝗕 Nikki, a self-confessed “crazy cat lady” and “study geek”, has b…

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Say it in Red | Episode 32: The House in Fata Morgana (Part 1 of 2) 2:16:03

2y ago2:16:03

2:16:03

Good Morning. You're finally awake, aren't you? Yes, that's good. Hehe... we were worried, for a time, that you might sleep the whole week away. How glad we are now that you are here with us, within this manor, within this era, as we explore its halls and gather your stray and errant memories. Just make sure that as we travel, you never let go of o…

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Ep 33: Happy Hour 14 – Know your worth / are VNs paid enough? 44:07

2y ago44:07

44:07

After a bit of a break, regular hosts Rachael Buzzel and James Westgate hit the ground running with a Medivet sponsored episode titled “Know your worth – are VNs paid enough? How to gain confidence when talking about money”.Our lead interview is with BVNA council member Lyndsay Hughes, who spearheads a nursing network within XLVets and believes emp…

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Say it in Red | Episode 31: Heaven Will Be Mine 2:24:39

2y ago2:24:39

2:24:39

Launch protocols accepted. Pilot vital signs within nominal range. Catapult locked: Mission Accepted. The battle at hand is already underway - Which future are you planning to fight for? Who are you planning to fight for? What can you do, alone in space against the eternal, ever present pull of Earth's Gravity? This week, Sara and Runa are joined b…

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Ep 32: Jack Pye on ultrasonography, public speaking, and nurturing your niche 24:07

2y ago24:07

24:07

This month, VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel is joined by locum RVN Jack Pye, who specialises in emergency and critical care and has a passion for ultrasonography. Jack is also a member of BVNA council, sits on the VN Times editorial board, and is a regular guest, contributor and official quizmaster on VN Happy Hour.He joins Rachael to discuss his lo…

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Ep 31: Alex Taylor and Charlotte Pace on resilience, empowerment and BVNA Congress 34:29

2y ago34:29

34:29

Building resilience has been the theme of Alexandra Taylor’s year as BVNA president – and she joins us to review some of those initiatives, as well as preview how the campaign will conclude at congress.Charlotte Pace, who will take over as president at congress, also joins us to provide an insight into her aims and objectives around the theme of em…

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Say it in Red | Episode 30: A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986 1:46:39

2y ago1:46:39

1:46:39

Even in the last week of August, sometimes the summer feels like it'll never end. The warm breeze slipping through the screen door at night, the buzz of car engines and cicadas, and the flood of light that pours across the streets after sundown... Even on its very last day, summer can feel eternal. This week, Sara and Runa visit the disco, tour the…

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Ep 30: Nicola Lakeman on resilience and BVNA Congress 29:42

2y ago29:42

29:42

RVN Nicola Lakeman is the keynote speaker at BVNA Congress 2022 – and her lecture will give an insight into how resilience has played a part in her career.Ahead of congress, Ms Lakeman joined us to share her excitement for the event and discuss how she hopes delegates will be able to relate to her experiences.“Building resilience” is the headline t…

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Say it in Red | Episode 29: Tokimeki Memorial - Part 2 1:59:00

2y ago1:59:00

1:59:00

Dear Readers, That about sums it up. In the second and final part of our Tokimeki Memorial coverage, Runa and Sara finally managed to get a confession of eternal love from Shiori Fujisaki. The cost? Well... what price can you put on the time you spend in the virtual high school of your youth? Especially when that time is flying by at 400% speed and…

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Say it in Red | Episode 28: Tokimeki Memorial - Part 1 2:02:33

2+ y ago2:02:33

2:02:33

Oh hey, it's you! I bet you wanna know what all the girls in our school think about you. Sure Sure Sure, you know I've got your back! Let me just flip through my notes............. .......... .......... .......... Tokimeki Memorial? Yeah, here's all the info I have on her! This week, Sara and Runa are joined by fellow 90's dating sim enthusiasts KT…

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Say it in Red | Episode 27: AI: The Somnium Files, part 2 2:46:21

2+ y ago2:46:21

2:46:21

Did you know that your Irises aren't fully identical? Each of your eyes contains a slightly different pattern of color and lines that formed long ago, each one unique even within the same person. No matter how many eyes you search through in the world, it's possible that you'll never find one with an Iris pattern exactly like your own. In this way,…

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