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Voluntary Vixens is a podcast offering a unique and female perspective into society, culture, and politics from a voluntary point of view. Jessie and Maddie want to tear down the barriers to freedom by keeping the discussion sane, peaceful and most importantly voluntary.
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A media focused podcast created by Lucas DeRuyter, Andrew Clark, and Ryan Holtz. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voluntary-viewing/support
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New Zealand's national security is rarely discussed in detail outside a small group of government officials and academics. The Indefensible New Zealand podcast is designed to change that with a wide ranging and ongoing conversation that everyone can understand. Free of the constraints of word limits and sound bites, the host, Simon Ewing-Jarvie, presents a fascinating, 'whole of government' view of what needs to be done to keep Kiwis safe - now and in the future. And by future, we mean this ...
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Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E6 - Voluntary National Service
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I have a vision of a New Zealand society bound together with a common thread of service to the country no matter when or from where you came here. Shared stories that come from a programme where the rich, poor, immigrant and tangata whenua all have an uncommon experience together. Voluntary national service or VNS is one tool in achieving that visi…
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Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E5 Optimum National Power
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This episode was produced in the run-up to the new government’s first budget later in May. There is an expectation of increased spending on Defence. That remains to be seen but if there is, what should it be on? A lot of discussion takes place around what sort of hardware and how many people the New Zealand Defence Force needs to have in order to a…
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Episode 252: Every City Is Like Another City
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In the 252nd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast we pitch our own social experiments for Fallout's iconic vaults, dig into the appropriately divisive Civil War film, and compare and contrast some major cities across the world! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and su…
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Episode 251: That's The Kid Who Played Rico in Hannah Montana, Dude!
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In the 251st episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we talk about the Fallout TV show and the first Milwaukee Bucks playoff game. ...That's it, that's the entire show. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your quest…
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Episode 250: ESPN's Poggers Parley of the Week
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In the 250th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we discuss the new Fallout show, sports gambling, and how there are FAR TOO MANY regular season basketball games. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your questions, fol…
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Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E4 - Defence Force Sacred Cows
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The New Zealand Defence Force has a number of well documented problems. Even at full strength, it lacks the mass, firepower and sustainability to engage in medium to high intensity conflict. However, at the moment it also has significant recruitment, retention, morale and mental health problems. The latter extends to the veteran community as well. …
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Episode 249: Shoutouts to Sauk County
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In the 249th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we finally talk about the election! We also ask important questions like, will Shogun fumble the bag? How Band of Brothers is Masters of the Air? And, why isn't Seth Rogan in Dragon Ball? If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rat…
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Episode 248: Lean Into the Fetish, Is What I'm Saying
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In the 248th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast we discuss the creator's barely disguised fetish(es) in the reality show Farmer Wants a Wife. Also, get ready to learn about the true meaning of St. Patrick's Day and get some gambling advice! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a…
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Episode 247: I Just Wanna Say Dinger, I Dunno
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In the 247th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we talk about new conspiracy theories, the Oscars, and the shuttering of Rooster Teeth. Also we ruminate on the unknowability of the best fish tacos in a given geographic area. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and su…
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Episode 246: Thanks To Spliffs, I Still Have My Health
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It was a slow and depressing news week, so get ready for plenty of vamping in the 246th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast! Expect long explorations of our current social, political, and labor landscapes; and also theorizing on if being queer makes a person better at military strategizing. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing …
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In the 245th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we discuss the enshitification of professional baseball uniforms of all things, the upcoming video game dry spell, and a bunch of less than topical tv shows and movies! We're definitely in the dog days of winter. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to l…
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Crunchyroll Anime Awards Judges Chat feat. Lucas DeRuyter, Isaiah Colbert, Lynzee Loveridge, Rafael Motamayor, and Kate Sánchez
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With the Crunchyroll Anime Awards rapidly approaching, judges Lucas DeRuyter, Isaiah Colbert, Lynzee Loveridge, Rafael Motamayor, and Kate Sánchez gather to discuss the nominees, which titles seem likely to win, and which contenders resonated with them the most. Thanks for listening and thanks to Crunchyroll for approving this discussion. Lucas DeR…
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Episode 244: Troy Baker and His Electric, Electric Guitar
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In the 244th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, the world of video games is changing and it doesn't seem like it's for the best. Also, the Super Bowl happened and TV is coming back! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us…
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Recorded on 6 February 2024 which is Waitangi Day in New Zealand. Simon discusses the lack of meaning of the national day for most New Zealanders. The discussion then travels to thinking about how the NZ Defence Force epitomises an effective multi-cultural example of unity for the country and how this could be enhanced while simultaneously dealing …
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There has been a lot of speculation about defence since the announcement of the new Cabinet. I would classify much of this as “breathless longing” in that many are joining the dots between last year’s documentary assessments, a deteriorating international security situation, a hollow defence force and a strong national security related ministerial …
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In the 243rd episode of the Voluntary Viewing Podcast, we talk about the disheartening and largely avoidable Lions loss to the 49ers. Also in this episode, Oscar noms discourse and the nature of Christian Evangelism in America. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscr…
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In the 242nd episode of the Voluntary Viewing Podcast, we answer the question, "What even is a rebuild season?" Also we lose our minds when we learn what the 31st most populated city in Japan is! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to e…
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Episode 241: It’s Not a Sin if you Don’t Know for Sure
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In the 241st episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we celebrate a completely unexpected Packers' win! And also roast the Game Awards and give our analysis of digital media and the broader corporate landscape. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! A…
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It's a new year and that means a new battle to determine the best video games, shows, and movies of the previous year! Join Lucas, Andrew, and Ryan in their all out battle royale to make sure their personal faves earn a spot in the Voluntary Viewing Podcast's top 10 rankings! Despite our differences, though, this is objectively the correct ranking …
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Episode 240: Who Notates the Community Notes
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In the 240th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we catch up on a month's worth of entertainment news! Sure, most of the Game Awards nominees were safe bets this year, but will Zelda or Baldur's Gate win it all? Also, revel with us in Twitter becoming even worse than we possibly imagined. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing p…
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Welcome to Season 2 of Indefensible New Zealand - the podcast all about New Zealand's national security. In this episode, Dr Simon Ewing-Jarvie discusses the post-election situation for defence. At the time of recording, the new coalition government parties are still negotiating and it is not yet known who will be the Minister of Defence and Vetera…
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Episode 239: Spooky Scary Skeletons
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In the 239th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we use Halloween as an excuse to talk about weird hypotheticals, serial killers, Five Nights At Freddy's, and Baldur's Gate 3! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your q…
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Welcome to the final episode of season 1. This is the third part of our discussion about defending New Zealand against an invading force that is intent on occupying our land. In episode 8, I took a red team view of how New Zealand might be attacked. That was followed in the next two episodes with a long-range defence without the involvement of alli…
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Episode 238: The One Where Lucas Gets Laid Off
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In this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we talk a lot about labor under late stage capitalism and how it's not great! Also, Baldur's Gate 3 continues to be a fun distraction from our growing dystopian hellscape. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe fo…
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In the 237th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, video games are more capitalistic than ever before and we have a whole slate of shows/movies/games new and old to review! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your questi…
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Episode 236: Nightmare Blunt Rotation
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In the 236th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, Ubisoft is at it again, mascots may or may not be problematic, and it is a wild time to be a WI sports fan! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your questions, follow us…
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Episode 235: The Corrupting Power of Power
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In the 235th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we spend a surprising amount of time talking about weird stuff from High School. Also, here's what we would do if we were John PlayStation! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to em…
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Episode 234: What Entree Pairs Well With Iced Milk?
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In the 234th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we discuss the seemingly impending close to the WGDA strike! Also, Microsoft accidentally released a bunch of documents they didn't mean to and coverage of warfare is too soft! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and su…
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Episode 233: Eat Cornflakes, Jerk Off
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In the 233rd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast we settle the knife vs bat debate once and for all! Also Lauren Boebert was very publicly a hypocrite, the United Auto Workers strike is rad, and Nintendo Directs are still better than Sony states of play. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, com…
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In the 232nd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we celebrate the Green Bay Packers STILL being better than the Chicago Bears. Also, we unravel Ron DeStantis' whole deal and spend a surprising amount of time talking about 00s Nickelodeon shows! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, lea…
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Episode 231: Drake, Where's The Demon Core?
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In the 231st episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, three cis white men talk about Oppenheimer! Also, every "The Villain Was Actually Right" list is bad because writers are cowards and Armored Core 6 continues to be a delight. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subs…
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Episode 230: Ripon Good Cookies, That Shit's Good!
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In the 230th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we just can't stop talking about derisive situations in women's sports! Also, Armored Core VI whips and we roast various communities across Wisconsin. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be…
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In the 229th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we talk a lot about movie genres! Mostly because only two of us saw Oppenheimer and it turns out the movie The Blind Side is extra bogus. Also, the LA based members of this podcast endured two natural disasters simultaneously today, and that's weird! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary…
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Episode 228: We're Skeeting on the Skyline!
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Do you want to hear three cis white men discuss the Barbie movie? Well, the Voluntary Viewing podcast has you covered! While we're at it, we debunk a weird and conservative flagging video from IGN and review both Jedi Survivor and Final Fantasy XVI. Spoiler alert, we like the former much more than the latter! If you enjoyed this episode of the Volu…
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Episode 227: All The Way To The Space Moon
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In the 227th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we discuss the many political and strategic dimensions surrounding Donald Trump's latest indictment. Also Elon Musk makes everything he touches worse and there's a lot of good TV happening right now...which is great because soon there won't be any! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary V…
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In the 226th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, the gang gets fully socialist brained as we analyze the US judicial system, promising labor organization, and the crimes of Sonic the Hedgehog's dad! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be …
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Episode 225: Don't Come Into Worship Tomorrow
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In the 225th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we catch up on all the news we've missed! This includes the sub, the Supreme Court being awful, the June Nintendo Direct, and that weird Russian coup attempt. Also, there is DISCOURSE about Asteroid City and Lucas hypes up Bluesky. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, p…
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In the 224th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we review I Think You Should Leave Season 3, Across the Spider-Verse, AND Summer Game Fest. Also, Nikola Jokić is a breath of fresh air, Trump got indicted again, Redditors are on strike, and Twitch is fumbling the bag. We are so fucking back!!! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary View…
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Episode 223: A Steak Dinner of a Video Game
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In the 223rd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we...discuss The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom more! We also breakdown Sony's state of play presentation and how it feels like video games as a medium might be stuck in 2011. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, …
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In the 222nd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, Lucas and Andrew discuss...The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It's so much of a masterpiece that it's almost intimidating. Also, we talk about shakeups on the Milwaukee Bucks and the latest John Mulaney special! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please rememb…
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In the 221st episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we rank kingdoms!!! Also, Tucker Carlson got shit canned, journalism in the digital media space is dying, and the Lebron James of incels got laid. A lot happened while we were gone and we hope you have as much fun as we do catching up! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcas…
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Episode 220: Jesus vs Zeus in the Tomb of Doom
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In the 220nd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we share how the crucifixion of Christ should have gone if Jesus or the Romans had any sense about them. Also, we share our opinions on the Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Skinamarink films; and unpack what the death of E3 means for the medium of video games. If you enjoyed this e…
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Episode 219: John Wick w/ Nunchucks
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In the 219th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we finally become a men's health and wellness podcast! Also, the new Zelda trailer is packed with secrets and new info, the Scott Pilgrim anime is cause for celebration and concern, and Donald Trump was indited. Also, John Wick has nunchucks!!! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewi…
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Episode 218: Cyber Chase Was Straight Fire
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In the 218th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we have a surprisingly in depth conversation about the current and late ought's PBS Kids line up! Also, NFL drama is a milquetoast as ever, Tar is a delightful and complicated film, and The Last of Us ends with a whimper instead of a bang. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing po…
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In the 217th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we share our last minute Oscar picks! Also, Elon Musk keeps posting through the Ls of his own making and episode 8 of The Last of Us is a solid return to form. Plus, some Facebook stalking and the best NFL offseason evaluations you'll ever hear! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary View…
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In the 216th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we go over the surprising team report card published by the NFL Player's Association! We also cover the Elden Ring DLC reveal, the frustrating Crunchyroll Anime Awards, and the deeply compelling film The Social Network by David Fincher. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podca…
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Episode 215: He's Gonna Have A Baby Gun
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In the 215th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, not even the worst winter storm LA's ever seen can stop this pod! Also, we share our thoughts on the Atomic Hearts discourse, analyze Jedi Fallen Order, and share our concerns with direction of The Last of Us TV adaptation. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please re…
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In the 214th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast we (like everyone else on the internet) talk about Hogwarts Legacy for a bit. Then we breakdown the latest Nintendo Direct, catch up on The Last of Us, and share updates on Fire Emblem: Engage. What's an Emblem? What's holding??? Who can say! Not the NFL at the very least. If you enjoyed this ep…
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Episode 213: Spider-Man 4: Home Alone
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In the 213th episode of the Voluntary Viewing Podcast, there's a lot of The Last of Us happening and it seems like that'll be the case for a while! Also, Fire Emblem: Engage is extremely good if you have Lucas' exact brain chemistry and we give some weird reality TV shows their due; (cough) MILF Manor, (cough) The Traitors. If you enjoyed this epis…
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In the 212th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, layoffs are overwhelming in tech and digital media industries and Wizard's of the Cost is trying to get blood from their D&D stone. Also, We have early impressions for That 90s Show, The Last of Us, and Fire Emblem Engage! How's this opening number??? If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntar…
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