Best Random Joe Show Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 131: Call of the Collectors - Part 1 w/ Joe Coiro 1:05:06

3d ago1:05:06

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The sun is shining, the weather's warm and Grandma Ethel's cleaning out the attic. May is the Season of Garage Sales and in honor of this glorious time of bargain hunting, we'll be chatting with collectors all month long. This week, I have a conversation with the first collector I ever knew, the one and only Joe Coiro of JoeCade on YouTube. In this…

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Ep 130: AMA and State of the Show Address - Spring 2025 1:04:45

10d ago1:04:45

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Time to talk about things! Join me as I answer a variety of questions from my friends on Discord, Twitter, and Blue Sky as well as share the immediate future of A Gamer Looks at 40. It's a fun show with some truly bizarre takes, all of them mine. Mwa ha ha ha ha! SONG COVERS KINGDOM HEARTS - Dearly Beloved | Classical Guitar Cover (Beyond The Guita…

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Tales From the Bargain Bin #24 - Demon's Crest (SNES) w/Julian of Stage Select 40:39

24d ago40:39

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Demons, monsters and elemental gems, oh my! Released in the same year as Donkey Kong Country, Mega Man X, and Super Metroid, this Capcom side scroller was a buried under an avalanche of classic titles. But one Julian of The Stage Select Podcast rescued this game from the bowels of a bargain bin and discovered one of the best experiences on the syst…

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Ep. 11: Trade Chaos, Voter Suppression SAVE Act, MO Voters Ignored Again 24:03

24d ago24:03

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Sources used https://www.worldometers.info/gdp/gdp-by-country/ The SAVE act The Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/22 USA Today summary piece: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/11/what-is-save-act-2025/83042307007/ https://newrepublic.com/post/193868/democrats-save-act-bill-harder-married-women-vote htt…

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Tales From the Bargain Bin #23 - Ken Griffey Jr Presents Major League Baseball 41:24

1M ago41:24

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Happy Start of Baseball! In honor of the beginning of the baseball season, my brother and I discuss a not-at-all bargain bin game that we still pop on today. With an enchanting mix of arcade speed and simulation depth, Ken Griffey Presents strikes the perfect balance of pick-up-and-play fun. An absolute blast of a game that I enjoyed discussing. Ho…

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Ep. 10: March Against Oligarchy 20:12

1M ago20:12

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Dan Brigman Substack Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. …

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Ep 129: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 11) - Odds, Ends and Random Thoughts Part Deux 1:27:24

1M ago1:27:24

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It's finished! Eleven exhausting episodes later, we've completed our journey through Final Fantasy 7. On this concluding edition we finish up the odds and ends section with some talk about mechanics, playing with friends, and a touching final story you'll need to hang until the end to enjoy. Thanks for going on this journey with me! STARRING (all h…

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Psychopaths, Sociopaths, and...Care Bears? 28:36

2M ago28:36

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In this episode, Crusty and A-Man talk about the sociopath test, and if it rare for families to use that test to diagnose their own family members, of if that just happen in Crusty's family. We also talk about restroom etiquette and when a co-worker texts you for toliet papers. Finally, we talk about the neighborhood "Ghetto Wendy's", the time A-Ma…

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Ep 128: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 10) - Odds, Ends and Random Thoughts 1:11:00

2M ago1:11:00

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It's almost over! After nearly three months of chatting, recording, and discussing, we're at the "random thoughts" section of the Final Fantasy 7 series. Join us as we chat materia, mini games, and that bizarre PC port of this world class RPG. STARRING Diana McQueen (@stormvexed on TikTok) Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@s…

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Ep. 9 "Women's Work" 29:05

2M ago29:05

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Story Links https://missouriindependent.com/2025/03/13/repub/judge-orders-rehiring-of-thousands-of-fired-probationary-federal-employees/ https://missouriindependent.com/2025/03/13/repub/democratic-attorneys-general-sue-trump-over-u-s-education-department-layoffs/ https://www.missourinet.com/2025/03/14/bid-to-scrap-missouris-minimum-wage-paid-sick-l…

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Ep. 8 Alford The Cowardly? 19:53

2M ago19:53

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Adam dives into the 4th Congressional District in Missouri and the ongoing attacks on the first amendment under the new administration and how folks can respond. (NOTE: Some small audio technical difficulties early in the episode that pan out). Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - followThe Process on in…

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Ep 127: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 9) - The Birth of a Fandom w/ Justin Hamm 1:05:58

2M ago1:05:58

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Last week, Barry Carenza shared some impassioned takes on Final Fantasy 7 as a mini franchise in the larger Final Fantasy universe. This week, we have a one on one conversation with Justin Hamm as a counter point. Ranking as his favorite game of all time, FF7 not only marked the beginning of a love for RPG's, it became the catalyst of a lifelong lo…

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Ep 126: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 8) - It's Not All Sunshine and Sephiroth w/ Barry Carenza 57:01

2M ago57:01

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For the past few months, we've been speaking heaps of sugar about Final Fantasy 7. But it's not the perfect experience many fans my think. Taking up the position of someone less than enthusiastic about the game is co-founder of Premium Edition Games and co-host of the Nintendo Fuse podcast, Barry Carenza. On this episode, we talk about sky high exp…

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Ep. 7: Loud Mouth Bullies, Missouri Wins, Separation of Powers 25:43

2M ago25:43

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Democracy Docket Link Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction.…

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Ep 125: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 7) - Memories and Moments 59:52

2M ago59:52

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More than the pillars of Cloud, Sephiroth, and Aerith, Final Fantasy 7 is filled to the brim with memorable moments, both big and small. On this week's episode, we discuss everything from dens of ill repute to epic slap fests in our attempt to paint the broadest FF7 picture in podcast history. Thanks for listening! STARRING (All handles from Twitte…

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Ep 124: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 6) - Story and Themes 1:09:56

3M ago1:09:56

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As we continue down the road of dissecting Final Fantasy 7 like some bizarre Hojo experiment, we arrive at story and themes. From the opening tales of corporate greed and environmental espionage to the eventual themes of literal life versus death, there's a good deal to unpack in this PS1 classic. Listen, won't you? STARRING (all handles from Twitt…

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Ep. 6 : Unitary Executive Theory 39:32

3M ago39:32

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Additional Reading Basics: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/unitary_executive_theory_%28uet%29 US Constitution Art. 2 The Virginia Plan Context NY Times Article on Vance comments Guardian article on Courts Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change …

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Dad Shoes, Little Debbie's And Drinking At Kroger 28:15

3M ago28:15

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In this episode, Crusty and A-Man drink, and get off topic immediately. They talk time travel in the DeLorean, and hypothesize that Doc Brown must have been on drugs. Crusty makes fun of A-Man's beautiful brown shoes and compares them to his step-dad's shoes. Finally, they discuss the reality of drinking inside a Kroger store, which actually has a …

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Ep 123: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 5) - A Memorable, Enduring Cast 1:35:16

3M ago1:35:16

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When lost in the dueling seas of Cloud and Sephiroth, it's easy to forget there's an entire cast backing them up. From the drama of Aerith to the strong-willed Barret, there's plently of gold to be mined in Final Fantasy 7's supporting players. On this episode, we share insights, personal stories, and multiple moments when our jaws hit the floor as…

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Ep. 5: Trade Wars, Missouri Abortion Updates, & Freedom 33:53

3M ago33:53

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Horrific plane/helicopter crash Trumps disgusting claims of DEI as a CAUSE drew broad reaction, because it’s just demonstrably false but it’s a disgusting devaluing of the lives lost https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/trump-plane-crash-dei-press-conference-biden-faa-washington-dc-rcna190020 Trumps Trade War - Buckle Up Good time to fill a freezer,…

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Ep 122: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 4) - Cloud and Sephiroth: A Tale of Two Giants 1:24:24

3M ago1:24:24

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The two headed monster of Final Fantasy 7, Cloud and Sephiroth may be the ultimate one/two punch in the entire franchise. Two towering examples of style, power and intrigue, this dynamic duo takes control - and often overpowers - the balance of the cast. Is this for good, bad, or indifferent? Give this episode a listen to find out! STARRING (all ha…

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Sony NX800: The Camcorder Strikes Back with Mark Hanna from Sony 32:51

3M ago32:51

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Are camcorders making a comeback? In this episode of Title Goes Here, we sit down with Mark Hanna, a Sony representative, to check out the new Sony NX800—a camera that’s turning heads for its simplicity and power. We dive into the state of modern video production, asking the big question: Is your rig way more complicated than it needs to be for 90%…

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Ep. 4 What Gender Is Wal-Mart? 30:43

3M ago30:43

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ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL READING Missouri - attack in home https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/missouri-man-immigration-officer-kidnapped-woman-demanded-citizenship-documents-trump/63-6187037a-2cdb-4cad-b11d-5cc5deabb156 Colorado - assailant shouting trumps America against an american citizen… https://www.yahoo.com/news/pacific-islander-journalist-c…

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Ep 121: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 3) - MORE Intros and First Impressions 59:48

4M ago59:48

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Welcome back to our multi-month exploration of Final Fantasy 7! This week, we continue to share our first impressions and initial thoughts about this incredible, enduring title. Many thanks to all my guests who helped make this possible! STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Diana McQueen (@stormvexed on TikTok) Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast …

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Ep. 3 Fact Check Frenzy 23:44

4M ago23:44

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Adam dives into the topic of facebook fact checking, and the major reactionHost: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - followThe Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel i…

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Ep 120: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 2) - Intros and First Impressions 52:43

4M ago52:43

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Before FF7, our first impressions of a game were generally in a home. Huddled around a CRT TV in a friends basement or stuffed on the family couch, experiencing games for the first time was an intimate experience. But with Final Fantasy 7, we had options. Store kiosks, demo discs, and even the occasional TV commercial. And as a result, our expectat…

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Ep. 2: "Reflect, Understand, and Learn" with Rep. Ashley Aune, MO Dem House Caucus Leader 27:33

4M ago27:33

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Rep. Ashley Aune website: https://www.ashleyformissouri.com/ Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be take…

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Ep 119: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 1) - The Buzz, Buildup and Cloud High Expectations 1:10:04

4M ago1:10:04

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Final Fantasy 7 wasn't just a game release. It was the changing of an era. The moment when the franchise grew from fun games to media events. As a result, the marketing for FF7 reached unheard of levels for videogames at the time. And with the marketing came, unprecedented hype. On this episode of A Gamer Looks at 40, we share stories of what it wa…

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The Process Ep. 1: Introduction & Resisting? 21:19

4M ago21:19

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Adam Sommer explains the transition from "The Heartland POD" to "The Process" and then brings the first official episode: "Resisting?"Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - followThe Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium…

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The Long Pour's Italian Adventure! 55:09

5M ago55:09

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In this episode, we welcome friend of the show and loans extraordinaire, Amy Jacoby. We drink, and Crusty and Amy talk about their recent trip to Italy. We talk gladiator battles, Italian wine, and Italian eateries. Also, we discuss Michelangelo's David, the abs and penis of course, and how a group of people can visit an area with arguably the most…

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Pod Rec: All on the table UTS talk show! (tennis) 16:19

5M ago16:19

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Tennis recommendation today! Check it outttt Shapovalov, Thiem, Kokkinakis: All on the table, UTS Talk Show, Episode 8 Kyrgios, Mouratoglou, Bublik : All on the table, UTS Talk Show, Episode 7

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intento de episodio lol 7:54

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buenas

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Bye, Bye, Bye: The Finale of The Heartland POD 1:04:26

6M ago1:04:26

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Adam, Rachel, and Sean bring their initial election reactions and talk about their next chapters in this final installment of The Heartland POD. Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by Amer…

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Ep. 329: The Tables Are Turning and It's About Time 27:07

6M ago27:07

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It’s the eve of the 2024 election, with just about 36 hours to go until the polls close, and Michael Moore is feeling… honestly… pretty damn good. And who knows — if we keep our foot on the gas and Get Out the Vote until the polls close tomorrow (Tuesday) night, he believes we just may wake up Wednesday morning feeling… well… pretty f**king great. …

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BONUS POD: Crystal Quade For Missouri Governor 21:26

6M ago21:26

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Adam is joined by Rep. Crystal Quade to talk about the home stretch in the 2024 cycle and her campaign to be the next Missouri Governor. Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - followThe Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquar…

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November 1, 2024 | Dudes... Pay Attention 24:43

6M ago24:43

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Adam talks about early voting and has a message specifically for the "dudes" to close out 2024 election season. Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - followThe Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaq…

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Ep 118: Halloween Memories with Joe Coiro 56:40

6M ago56:40

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BOOO! A few years back, I did a Halloween retrospective with my brother. Two years later, why not revisit this nostalgia well with my best friend Joey of Perfect Storm Gaming and Chase Brogan's YouTube channel. On this episode, we discuss terrible 80's costumes, the Trunk or Treat phenomenon, TV specials, UNICEF boxes, Halloween rituals, and traver…

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Ep 117: Side Quests Vol 9 54:48

7M ago54:48

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As I conduct hours upon hours in interviews for this show, occasionally a few clips get left by the wayside. Either they don't fit into a main episode or they're so random, there's simply no place for them to live. Enter Side Quests, an ongoing series where I take all those discarded comments and clumsily mush them together into a weird, wild episo…

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Ep. 328: “I’M NOT JOE BIDEN” Prove it. Please. 45:15

7M ago45:15

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With just two weeks left until the election, Vice President Harris still won’t clearly say what she’ll do differently from Biden to end the U.S. taxpayer-funded slaughter of Gaza’s civilian population. Every poll shows the American people want a ceasefire now. If that’s what the people want, and you want to be their president, why won’t you support…

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October 14, 2024 | Misinformation, Disinformation, and Lies in 2024 1:38:46

7M ago1:38:46

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TALKIN’ POLITICS First: WE HAD THIS THE WHOLE WAY ABORTION > Inflation https://apnews.com/article/younger-women-abortion-survey-c8c504a7b9b5a92b4c101a57a3e3a4dc HEARTLAND Missouri - Mike Kehoe won’t acknowledge 2020 election results any longer https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article293616364.html Same basic lines as Vance -https…

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Ep. 327: Trump Is the American Bibi. The World Does Not Need a Double Bibi. 1:06:22

7M ago1:06:22

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Even One Bibi, Who After the Slaughter of October 7th Then Created the Slaughter of October 8, 2023-October 7, 2024, Is Too Much. The Current Slaughter Is the One You and I Fund and Arm. Who Will Forgive Us? Vice President Harris, Please, Tell Us You'll Fix This. One year ago today, Michael Moore (and the rest of us) awoke to the devastating news t…

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Ep 116: A Conversation with Chase aka Retro Gaming Guy 1:02:43

7M ago1:02:43

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As we continue our extended breather from the monster Final Fantasy series, let meet Chase aka Retro Gaming Guy on YouTube. On this week's episode, Chase and I discuss the joy of arcades, his work in becoming a content creator and the power of community. Check out Chase's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialChaseBrogan My Website: a…

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Ep. 326: Does Trump Think That All Sharks Are Catholic? 33:57

7M ago33:57

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Or is it just Hannibal Lecter? Or just the ones in Springfield, Ohio? For some bizarre, candidacy-ending reason, Trump is frightened mostly by visitors from Catholic countries. Is it the germs? Or is it the geese? For more of Michael's work, subscribe at MichaelMoore.com. ******************** Music in today's episode: "Dominique" — Debbie Reynolds …

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Ep 115: A Conversation with Ben Magnet 42:46

8M ago42:46

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A veteran of both the videogame journalism and podcasting space, Ben Magnet's seen it all. Join us as we chat about the early days of PC gaming, Pokemon, Sonic the Hedgehog and anything other than Final Fantasy. Enjoy! STARRING: Ben Magnet (@BenMagnet27) of @FakeNerdPodcast, @BAPAuseMenu, @FusionGameMag and @GoNintendoTweet. My Website: agamerlooks…

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Tales From the Bargain Bin #22 - Frogger II: ThreeeDeep! 47:41

8M ago47:41

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When Joe Coiro suggested Frogger II for a Tales From the Bargain Bin episode, I thought, "Great. An Atari 2600 game. How are we going to do a tight 30 minutes on Frogger?" Turns out that after over three decades of friendship, we can blather on about anything for any length of time. Join us as we discuss the early days of gaming, the expansive Frog…

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Joe Montana...This Is All Your Fault! 27:41

8M ago27:41

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Goodness. In this episode A-Man and Crusty try to pull it together after a devastating loss by their beloved Fighting Irish. Much Jameson is had. They deal with how much life sucks, coping mechanisms, and how alcohol, pizza, and ice cream can help. Crusty even blames Joe Montana for his heartbreak. Finally, they go on a rant against Buffalo Wild Wi…

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Ep 114: Chrono Trigger - To Be or Not To Be a Final Fantasy 1:16:03

8M ago1:16:03

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Six months ago, The Well Red Mage asked me if Chrono Trigger is a Final Fantasy. From that innocent question grew a six month quest to mine the patience of my guests and test the temperance of my listening audience. On this episode, I ask a bunch of people if this episode should exist and through those questions, learn about the connective tissue b…

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Ep. 325: First Gaza, Then the West Bank, Israel Expands the Ethnic Cleansing 14:33

8M ago14:33

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The killing of Palestinians continues. We are the bank. We are the arms dealer. President Biden, more blood on your hands. Please. Please. Stop. For more of Michael's work, subscribe to his Substack at MichaelMoore.com ******************** Find a Debate Watch Party near you: https://www.mobilize.us/?q=debate%20watch ******************** This episod…

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September 4, 2024 | Antitrust, Google, and The Future of Journalism 1:05:47

8M ago1:05:47

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Lee Hepner, Senior Legal Counsel American Economic Liberties Project "How the Google Antitrust Trials Could Save the Future of Journalism" Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/-ABBTNlf0CQ Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Con…

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Ep 113: Final Fantasy 6 (Part 8) - Odds and Ends 2:11:53

8M ago2:11:53

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Whew! After two long months of scouring Final Fantasy 6, we've reached the final episode. On this culminating edition, a wide variety of my FF6 friends share random thoughts, stories, and opinions that didn't make it into the main episodes. An Emperor Gesthal's banquet of content, if you will. Enjoy this last foray into the game! STARRING (all hand…

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