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The Beta Block Episode 59 (Ramon Perez aka Zephyr w/Faze)

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This week, The Beta Block is back with your host Andy aka Producer BTW with special guest host Ramon Perez aka Zephyr w/Faze. We talk about Bitcoin, Pubg, Dr Disrespect, and how net neutrality affects the future of gaming.

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Episode 59:

This week, The Beta Block is back with your host Andy aka Producer BTW with special guest host Ramon Perez aka Zephyr w/Faze. We talk about Bitcoin, Pubg, Dr Disrespect, and how net neutrality affects the future of gaming.

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The Beta Block (Cryptocurrency)

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Episode Cryptocurrency: This week, Andy announces the move and transition to a full on Cryptocurrency Podcast, and the topics for this episode include recent Coinbase Bitcoincash issue, Altcoins, and how to invest wisely if you're new to the cryptocurrency game.

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The Beta Block Episode 59 (Ramon Perez aka Zephyr w/Faze)

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Episode 59: This week, The Beta Block is back with your host Andy aka Producer BTW with special guest host Ramon Perez aka Zephyr w/Faze. We talk about Bitcoin, Pubg, Dr Disrespect, and how net neutrality affects the future of gaming.

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The Beta Block (Video Game Nostalgia)

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Episode 60: This month, The Beta Block is back in our new monthly spot! Andy hosts with guests, actor Fred Stoverink and friend of the show Nick Dossman, as we dive into "What is Video Game Nostalgia" join us on this weeks The Beta block!

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The Beta Block (Pulp Special)

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Pulp Special: This week, Andy's back with some "pulp" friends John Borges and Matt Pagourgis. We break down their zine "Shit Show" talk animated shorts, and koala bears. Check our their shit below: www.shitshowpulps.com www.instagram.com/shitshowpulps/ www.facebook.com/shitshowpulps/

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The Beta Block Episode 58

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Episode 58: This week, Andy, Adam the intern, and Nick break down 3 topics. The big Mayweather vs McGregor fight, Destiny 2, and Game of Thrones. Come on down this rabbit hole with us!

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The Beta Block (Esports Special)

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eSports Special: The Beta Block (eSports Special) This week, Andy sits down with Ramon aka Zephyr and Melyna aka Melywa, we talk eSports growth in 2017, players rights, and much much more Esports related. Come join us on this very special The Beta Block. Melywa Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/melywa Ramon aka Zephyr https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-perez-229510b8/…

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The Beta Block w/Matt Macdonald creator of Not Normal | GTA V Cinematic Short Film

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Episode 58: Andy gets a chance to sit 1 on 1 with Matt Macdonald from Not Normal a GTV Short film. Click the link to the short here ----> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgJl2PKAyUM Behind the scenes ----> https://vimeo.com/222233210

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The Beta Block Episode 57

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Episode 57: The big 3 are back together again! Join Scott, Andy and Adam the Intern, run down that rabbit hole of entertainment. We’re talking Youtube milestones, Lavar Ball, Ron Howard, Mini Super NES, and yummy hamburgers.

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The Beta Block Episode 56 (E3 Recap)

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Episode 56: This week, Andy recaps his visit to E3, and Adam the Intern talks EDC

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The Beta Block Episode 55

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Episode 55: This week, Scott and Adam talk about the NBA finals, Nintendo E3, internet privacy, and censoring movies

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The Beta Block Episode 54

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Episode 54: This week, Andy is back hosting w/ Nick Dossman and of course Adam "the intern". We run down that entertainment rabbit hole talking, E3, Wonder Woman, Pokemon and somewhere there's a Ukulele playing.

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The Beta Block Ep (Lindsay Berkebile - Stop Motion Animator Robot Chicken)

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Lindsay Berkebile: This week, Scott and Andy learn about Stop motion animation from stop motion animator Lindsay Berkebile of Stoopid Buddy Stoodios (Robot Chicken).

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The Beta Block (Featuring James Rolfe aka AVGN)

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James Rolfe Interview: Scott and Andy sit down over the interweb, and get candid with James Rolfe aka The Angry Video Game Nerd. VIDEO SIDE OF INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/MPp8d_Z9p3U

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The Beta Block Episode 53

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Episode 53: This week, Andy and Scott welcome Elise into the studio to talk about pineapples, the 2024 Olympics, and tv shows before bed

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The Beta Block Episode 52

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Episode 52: This week, Andy and Adam the Intern, fall into a rabbit hole of entertainment, talking Destiny, Robot Chicken, pop tarts and waffles.

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