Best Alex Landen Podcasts (2025)

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Learn how to learn, Nerd! 1:19:10

2d ago1:19:10

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Send us a text On this week’s episode of the Knowledge Bar, the guys kick off with an Old Forester Bourbon tasting, Chris witnessed the best baseball game that nobody saw, Alex has a whole attitude about the current state of country music, and (per usual) Pat challenges us all to consider whether or not we’re good enough at being adults. Stick arou…

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Top cutting with Toedscruel ex ft. Ray Chen 49:13

4d ago49:13

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0:00 Introduction 1:00 Why Toedscruel ex? 10:00 Match-ups and list Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.bsky.social Sponsor: https://www.tabletopvillage.com/ Code: M…

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Cannes and Complicated Legacies 1:18:08

9d ago1:18:08

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Send us a text This week on The Knowledge Bar the guys focused on the impact of legacy. First, we dive into Former President Joe Biden’s legacy and discuss how the alleged cover up of his declining health impacts it. Then we’ll move on to Legacy in Hollywood. Are children of stars catching too much or not enough criticism for their status as “nepo-…

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The Boy Who Lived...But Should We Still Watch? Is Harry Potter still Magical? 1:03:56

16d ago1:03:56

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Send us a text This week on The Knowledge Bar, what do we do with Harry Potter? J.K. Rowling is in the news for the wrong reasons – again. This leads the guys on a wonderful conversation about how we manage our relationship with the art when we question the artist. A lightning round of ‘What’s Got You’ also includes a new pope, Ethan’s complicated …

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John Roberts explains his WILD Top 32 Charizard deck 46:33

19d ago46:33

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0:00 Introductions 1:00 History as a player 6:00 What brought you back to Pokemon 11:00 Charizard list John: https://x.com/JdoubleR2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mellowmagi…

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What’s Got You: AI Angst, Movie Mayhem, and Teaching Goodbyes 1:04:16

23d ago1:04:16

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Send us a text On this week’s episode of the Knowledge Bar we covered a lot of ground. We kicked off with a meaningful look at Chris’s first graduating cohort of new lawyers before shifting gears to a discussion about how AI is impacting the way we think, write, and express ourselves. Then we turn our attention to the movies. Alex is excited about …

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TKB 101 - Fantasy Football - 1 17:33

24d ago17:33

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Send us a text 🏈 Fantasy Football 101: DOMINATE the First 5 Rounds 🧠🔥 New to fantasy football or just looking to sharpen your draft edge? In this video, I break down a winning strategy for the first 5 rounds of your fantasy draft — the foundation of any championship team. We’ll cover: ✅ Positional value ✅ Avoiding early busts ✅ Drafting for upside …

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Episode 25 - Why we're so bad at grief 1:19:17

30d ago1:19:17

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Send us a text On this week’s episode of the Knowledge Bar, the guys are pausing for some discussion on a more serious topic, grief. We’ll take a look at why it’s important to think about and acknowledge grief even when it isn’t happening to you, how we react to it, and wrap up discussing how we can all support people we care about when they’re in …

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Episode 24 - THE NFL DRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA 1:31:47

1M ago1:31:47

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Send us a text On this week’s episode of the Knowledge Bar, the guys circle up to discuss the 2025 NFL Draft which is right around the corner. They work together to offer their own consensus top 10 draft picks, make their own personal picks for their hometown teams, and spotlight some underrated draft picks you may have never heard of! It’s a good …

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Is the Pokémon Worlds Invite System Broken? 38:25

1M ago38:25

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0:00 Introduction 1:52 1st guest 6:50 2nd guest 12:00 3rd guest 18:18 4th guest 22:15 5th guest 30:00 6th guest 35:07 7th guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.…

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Dire Wolves, Draft Misses, and Due Process 1:20:55

1M ago1:20:55

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Send us a text On this week’s episode of the Knowledge Bar, Chris rejoins the crew from his illness and he’s pretty fired up about the legal struggle surrounding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia. We’ll also have some fun talking NFL ‘What If….’ scenarios, dire wolves coming back to action, and the NBA playoffs buzzing. Enjoy! What are you dr…

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Pokemon TCG Pro Oscar Madsen Reveals Secret Deck Building Strategies 32:29

2M ago32:29

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0:00 Introductions 1:00 History as a player 7:30 Deck building 14:00 Post Atlanta thoughts 19:00 Thoughts on Budew 21:00 Raging Bolt Zoroark Oscar: https://x.com/StecherCro Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp Blue…

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Is Gen-Z...Retiring? 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

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Send us a text Today on The Knowledge Bar we’re talking about a new trend called ‘Micro Retirement’ and discussing the shifting culture in the workplace. We’ll also spend some more time on baseball but at a personal level. Is it worth it to be a fan? Is there actually crying in baseball?!? Check out the full conversation. What are you drinking Reco…

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Tush Pushes and Torpedoes 1:20:23

2M ago1:20:23

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Send us a text Today on The Knowledge Bar, things are getting heated up over the MVP race in the NBA, Chris reports all of the excitement around Watches and Wonders, Torpedo Bats are taking over the MLB, and Pat wonders what Democrats can really do to change the political tides. It’s a lot to get through but we’ll have some fun! What are you drinki…

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Kanpai to Opening Day! 1:09:30

2M ago1:09:30

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Send us a text Today on The Knowledge Bar Patrick is back from Japan and gives us a great rundown of his trip. After we get caught up, we dive into opening day excitement and this year’s NL MVP. Chris is down the wormhole on knives and their craftsmanship and Alex can’t get enough of college basketball…. At least a couple days each year. What are y…

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Evolution of Japan's post rotation meta w/Noah Yoshida 54:24

2M ago54:24

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0:00 Introductions 1:20 Why are you in Japan now 2:30 How has the meta evolved 16:00 Champions League + Tera Box 23:00 Post Champions League Noah: https://x.com/Yoshi_TCG Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSk…

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Is the U.S. Government Really Erasing American Icons Based on Skin Color?? 1:08:54

2M ago1:08:54

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Send us a text Today on The Knowledge Bar, it gets heated up in more ways than one. Chris was fired up about the young, scrappy Pistons; there’s outrage in the federal government’s attempts to erase icons from places of prominence, and we’ll wrap with a good conversation about how we could all be more mindful about how we rest and take a break. Han…

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Aren't these teams made of money? 1:03:21

3M ago1:03:21

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Send us a text This week on the knowledge bar, we are following the money in sports and global politics. We dive into some sad facts about minor league baseball, the excitement, or lack thereof surrounding the start of NFL free agency. Then Chris brings us back to reality with the quote “dumbest trade war ever.” Tune in! What are you drinking Recom…

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Finding success and community in the PTCG w/Cali White, Samantha Turner & Emmi Stonier 39:31

3M ago39:31

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0:00 Introduction 1:15 REAL introduction 16:45 Girl Power TCG Emmi: https://x.com/PokeEmmi_ Cali: https://x.com/CaliWhiteTCG Samantha: https://x.com/SammyTeaTime Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: https:…

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Shut up Adrien Brody! 1:09:51

3M ago1:09:51

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Send us a text Today on the Knowledge bar we’re definitely in the Oscars spirit. We’ll talk award show reactions and the buzz around AI in the Best Actor category. After that, Chris is worried about the Right’s demand for purity on the Supreme Court and what does education going back to the state mean for us? Hang out with us! What are you drinking…

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Post EUIC meta update w/Cali White & Landen Kaetler 30:01

3M ago30:01

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0:00 Introductions 1:30 Top 6 Decks 8:00 Will Klawf be more popular 12:00 Is Gardevoir a fraud? 16:00 Lugia VSTAR the play 20:00 Snorlax Cali: https://x.com/CaliWhiteTCG Landen: https://x.com/KaetlerTCG Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.…

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Episode 16 - Why are we so sad!? 1:25:51

3M ago1:25:51

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Send us a text On this episode of The Knowledge Bar the guys get deep on the topic of happiness in our lives. The United States is in a happiness backslide. Because for another year Americans say they are less happy than the year before. A closer look reveals that the unhappiest among us are those under the age of 35! What is going on?! We’ll also …

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Episode 15 - Is America's Pastime Dying 1:38:55

3M ago1:38:55

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Send us a text On this episode of the Knowledge Bar a special guest joins us as we’re taking a break from football and looking to spring training. America loves baseball….right? We are going to dive into “America’s Game”. What’s going on with baseball? Is it actually dying? Why do we love it? How can it compete in an increasingly competitive sports…

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EUIC meta update w/former champions Tord Reklev & Alex Schemanske 31:07

3M ago31:07

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0:00 Introduction 1:10 Alex Schemanske 13:20 Tord Reklev Alex: https://x.com/aschemanske Tord: https://x.com/TordReklev Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.bsky.soc…

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Episode 14 - The MaHaters Super Bowl Team Draft 1:39:04

4M ago1:39:04

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Send us a text Today on the Knowledge Bar we’re trying something new. In honor of this past weekend’s super bowl festivities, we’re going to do a good old fashioned draft. We’ll be drafting the all time best super bowl teams and obviously our conversation will be completely civil. On top of a spirited all time draft, we’re talking Super Bowl reacti…

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Episode 13 - Is College for Everyone? 1:42:17

4M ago1:42:17

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Send us a text Today on the pod, the boys are talking about college. Over the past 10 years, confidence in higher education in the US has fallen to dramatic lows. The media is littered with stories about massive student debt, lack of job opportunities and other pitfalls. So we’re going to explore what’s going on with college and whether or not it’s…

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Mérida meta discussion w/Pablo Meza, Brent Tonisson & Dre Alderette 48:29

4M ago48:29

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0:00 Introductions 2:30 Meta predictions 10:00 Dragapult Dusknoir 14:00 Gardevoir 23:00 Lugia 30:00 Archaludon 40:00 Miraidon 45:00 Regidrago Pablo: https://x.com/tablemon Brent: https://x.com/Wet_Goose Dre: https://x.com/kingdrec1out Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg…

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Prismatic Evolutions meta update and best decks w/Tim Franklin 47:12

4M ago47:12

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0:00 Introductions 2:30 Recent success 5:00 Prismatic Evolutions meta update 28:00 Is Regidrago VSTAR gone? Tim: https://x.com/TimDanklin Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mello…

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Episode 12 - The Down-Low on Sports Betting 1:34:37

4M ago1:34:37

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Send us a text Today on the pod we’re talking about a staple of the ‘bro economy’ and what has seemingly taken over every broadcast, scrolling ticker, and conversation among guys at the bar: sports betting. In the past few years sports betting has gone from a reputation as sneaky, undesirable, and even illegal, to inhabiting some of the most popula…

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The secrets behind judging Pokemon ft. Will Post 1:14:19

4M ago1:14:19

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*Spotify users*If the volume is too quiet go to settings and uncheck the "normalize volume" setting 0:00 Introductions 2:30 How did you get into judging? 11:00 Disqualifications 33:00 What is a TCG Lead? 36:00 Floor judging Will: https://x.com/WillPostTweets Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Dis…

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Episode 11 - Is TikTok Doomed? 1:30:11

4M ago1:30:11

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Send us a text Today on the knowledge bar we’re talking about the case that may decide the fate of an app with more than 170 million users: tik tok. Last week the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument on Tik Tok v. Garland. We’ll explore the arguments for and against Tik Tok and what the implications are for speech, security, and social m…

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Jake Gearhart explains what Budew will (and won't) do for the meta 41:37

5M ago41:37

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*If audio is too quiet on Spotify* If you're on desktop, go to settings and turn "off" the normalize volume setting! This should help 0:00 Introductions 1:45 What does Budew actually do? 23:00 Will Budew lead to more blowout games? 26:00 Why didn't it dominate in Japan? 34:00 Post rotation Jake: https://x.com/jakekgearhart Twitter: https://twitter.…

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Episode 10 - The Death of Dating 1:29:05

5M ago1:29:05

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Send us a text On this episode of The Knowledge Bar, we dive into the current world of dating from our varied perspectives. According to Pew Research, as of February 8, 2024, a quarter of all 40 year olds in the United States have never been married. For context, in 1980, that number was just 6%. Add on that the majority of single people are not ac…

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Episode 9 - 2024 Didn't Completely Suck 1:34:34

5M ago1:34:34

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Send us a text We’re taking a moment to appreciate 2024. As we cross the new year, we’re going to offer you our ‘Best of 2024’. We’re going to do this in a bit of a unique way but we hope you walk away from today’s episode with some reflection on 2024 and maybe some recommendations Bests of 2024 Chris’s Bests of 2024 Best Bourbon: Woodinville 8 Yr …

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Playing a Pokemon tournament in Japan w/Fabien Pujol 57:34

5M ago57:34

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0:00 Introductions 1:15 How did you enter the tournament? 6:00 What was playing in Japan like? 48:00 How did you prepare? Fabien: https://x.com/FabienPujol_TCG Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: https://…

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Ross Cawthon has made EVERY Worlds...ever (re-release) 1:15:42

5M ago1:15:42

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0:00 Introduction6:00 History as a player 18:30 What keeps you playing Pokémon?28:00 Deck innovations46:00 The TruthTwitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_MagikarpPodcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepodDiscord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarpBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikarp.bsky.socialSpons…

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Episode 8 - You're not weird. You're just a fan! 1:33:48

5M ago1:33:48

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Send us a text On this episode of The Knowledge Bar, we dive into something that everybody relates to on some level: Fandom. The rise of social media, pop sensations like Taylor Swift, and mega franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe have taken fandom from online chat rooms to mainstream. Join us for a conversation about the origins of fandom…

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Bonus Episode - The 2024 College Football Playoff 55:33

6M ago55:33

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Send us a text Hear our thoughts and analysis on the upcoming College Football Playoff! Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig Rate, Subscribe, and leave a comment to let us know how we’re doing. Follow us on Instagram (@TheKnowledge.Bar) and TikTok (@TheKnowledge.Bar). Check out more Knowledge Bar content at TheKnowledge.Bar and email us feedback or t…

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Why you won't be able to find Prismatic Evolutions ft. Tabletop Village owner Brian Myers 1:08:00

6M ago1:08:00

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0:00 Introductions 1:30 Is Prismatic Evolutions worth the hype 11:00 Distribution issues 44:00 Is the mini-set hype cycle good for stores? Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mell…

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Episode 7 - The Next Housing Bubble 1:34:17

6M ago1:34:17

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Send us a text Today we’re jumping into a topic that paints a grim picture for the future of housing in America. Major climate events in the United States have quintupled since the 1980s. Those events are particularly concentrated in Texas, Florida, and California. The effects of global climate change are making these natural disasters more and mor…

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Top 8 Iron Thorns Dragapult with Mads Jensen 47:38

6M ago47:38

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Link to giveaway: https://x.com/LakeOfRagepod/status/1864320657510813884 0:00 Introductions 2:30 Rapid Strike questions 6:00 How did you create the deck? 9:00 Decklist 27:00 Match-ups Mads: https://x.com/GalarianV Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: h…

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Episode 6 - The State of the Movie Industry 1:28:19

6M ago1:28:19

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Send us a text Silence your cell phones, keep your feet off the seats, and grab your favorite movie drink. Today on the Knowledge Bar we’re going to take a look at something that all of us love, movies. For so many of us, movies have inspired emotion, cultivated gripping experiences, and most importantly, made memories. We’re going to talk today ab…

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Klawf Terapagos is taking over the meta ft. top 32 Richard Yannow 49:14

6M ago49:14

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0:00 Introductions 2:30 Rapid Strike questions 8:00 How did you create the deck? 20:00 Decklist 29:00 Match-ups Richard: https://x.com/RichardYannow Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: https://bsky.app/pr…

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Episode 5 - What the **** am I doing with my life!? (The Quarter-Life Crisis) 1:19:02

6M ago1:19:02

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Send us a text Grab your cocktail or cup of tea and strap in for a doozy. Today on the Knowledge Bar we’re talking about how millennials are confronting quarter-life crises at an alarming rate. We’ll talk about what millennials are saying about these feelings, what scientists are saying, and talk about some of our own experiences. In addition to ou…

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LAIC Champion Miloslav Posledni shares his Regidrago secrets 50:02

6M ago50:02

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0:00 Introductions 2:30 Rapid Strike questions 5:00 Decklist 28:00 When to VSTAR 30:00 Match-ups Miloslav: https://x.com/ThraeTFT Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mellowmagikar…

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Episode 4 - The History of Happy Hour 1:15:00

6M ago1:15:00

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Send us a text Fill up your glass and get ready to tackle one of the great traditions of the American Workplace…… Happy Hour. We can all think of a time when we had a great conversation with a coworker over a cocktail. Where did it come from? Is Happy Hour still a thing? Has it changed? What impact does it make on workplace culture? In addition to …

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Surging Sparks and Sacramento preview ft Steven Varesko & Cobi Kawasaki 47:25

6M ago47:25

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Cobi: https://x.com/SimplyKoiye Steven: https://x.com/VareskoTCG 0:00 Introductions 3:00 LAIC results 23:00 New Surging Sparks decks 32:00 Which decks change Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: https://bs…

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Bonus Episode - Our Thoughts on the Election 47:32

7M ago47:32

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Send us a text Bonus Episode - 2024 Presidential Election Grab a strong one and join us for a BONUS episode to talk about the 2024 Presidential election. By now you obviously know that Donald Trump has bucked historical trends in a number of ways in returning to the White House. Let’s just say at the outset, this isn’t meant to be a political podca…

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Episode 3 - Kids Can't Read?!? 1:17:41

7M ago1:17:41

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Send us a text Grab another one and join us on Episode 3 of The Knowledge Bar. In this episode, Alex leads a discussion on a so-called ‘Literacy Crisis in the US’. As primary and secondary education has scrambled, colleges are now seeing the impacts of instructional shortfalls, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a shifting culture around reading. In additi…

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Luke Kirkham and his $3000 Gouging Fire deck 57:38

7M ago57:38

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0:00 Introductions 2:00 Rapid Strike questions 4:00 History as a player 12:00 Match-ups 50:00 Does it survive Surging Sparks? Luke: https://x.com/lukekirkham Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mellow_Magikarp Podcast: https://twitter.com/LakeOfRagepod Discord: https://discord.gg/SmbccF55xZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mellow_magikarp BlueSky: https://bs…

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