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We play games for many reasons: to tell stories, build community, and also because they are cool as hell. As our lives grow more alienated and the looming boot of Capital grows to control every sector of our existence, we here at Campaign Comrades are picking up our controllers, rolling some dice, and saying fuck you to the ideology of hate, greed, and domination. Come join us as we game through the revolution! Subscribe to our public feed where ever you get your podcasts, and support our Pa ...
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A Lebanese American Uncle/Nephew duo discuss the latest in news, health, and politics. My name is Odysseas. I have an uncle, Doctor AJ Layon, who is a comrade. Throughout my life he has been an invaluable resource, both as a doctor, and as an uncle. I want to share him with the world. An uncle for me, an uncle for you. An uncle for the people. A Comrade Uncle. Join us as we shine a light in the darkness of ignorance, a gleaming beacon, to guide us to a brighter tomorrow. Catch up with us eve ...
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Episode 138 - Uncle Phil Has Gone Hollow
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It's the end of July so the Comrades are here to share their top gaming news of the month. We have to comment on the current state of Xbox as it continues to implode under the weight of its own corporate greed. Horny gamers are being targeted by conservative religious groups. Final Fantasy MtG sold a stupid amount. And Pokémon had a presentation th…
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Episode 140 - Matt Has Become John Nightreign
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It's time for a little catchup on what games we have been playing over the last month. Surprising absolutely no one, Matt is still playing Elden Ring Nightreign to the exclusion of all other responsibilities. Andrew is prepping for his RE4 episode next month by playing the Separate Ways DLC as well as getting back into Armored Core 6. Ben wraps the…
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Episode 139 - She Metal On My Gear Till I'm Solid
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The Comrades return to Hideo Kojima's Magnum Opus, Metal Gear Solid. An overtly political game with a message that will surprise you will its committed simplicity but unexpected depth. A game about the horrors and banality of war, and how the system will drink us dry if we let it. They only way to fight back is through our commitment to living for …
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Episode 137 - Donkey Kong Banana Enjoyer
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The Comrades chat about all the games we've been playing over the last month. Games discussed include KOTOR (briefly), Elden Ring Nightreign (again), Code Vein (anime souls), Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (peasant simulator), Ace Attorney (Mike if he were a weeb), and the newest killer app from Nintendo: Donkey Kong Bananza (ooh, banana) Hosted by: @…
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Episode 136 - Grand Theft Autoerotic Asphyxiation
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Andrew leads the Comrades through a retrospective of the GTA franchise as we look ahead to the release of GTA VI next year. How has the series influenced and poisoned the industry? Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthemike @w…
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June was a whirlwind of game news with the bevy of showcases and preview events, but it has all left me feeling strangely empty. Oh well, still plenty of good games to play! Also RIP to whichever Xbox studio gets shuttered this week. Sincerely, solidarity to all of those who will find themselves sacrificed on the altar of Microsoft's greed. Hosted …
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EP 19 When You Draft Me For WW3, Make Sure To Overcharge Me For The Diabetes Cure
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Send us a text Well hellloooooo, fancy meeting youuuu here! Well, I've got some good news and some bad news. The good news is we might have cured diabetes. The bad news is we might start ww3, in which case, we REALLY cured diabetes. For everyone. And all other diseases too. Except radiation poisoning, I suppose. But if that doesn't pan out, we stil…
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The Comrades are trying a little something new for our mid-month episode. The plan is to use this week as a kind of update/check-in to give us all a chance to talk about the different games we are playing now that we may not have the chance to discuss in other more focused pods. Adaptations aren't gone for good, but we will be much more selective w…
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EP 18 Is The Assault On Gaza Class Struggle?
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Send us a text More properly, is the conflict, resistance and all, class struggle? Plus, the latest fuckery out of RFK's pro disease clown cavalcade. Please consider donating to help my friend Fatima in Gaza https://tinyurl.com/fatimafund Catch up with us at ComradeUnclePod.com Audio versions available on all major directories, or on our website. V…
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Mike leads the Comrades through the history and current state of the Assassin's Creed franchise. What made the old games so special that they spawned an entire formula for open world games? How has the series grown and degenerated over time? Is there a future for these games going forward? Hosted by: @bennybox427 …
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It's the end of May 2025 so the Comrades bring you the biggest and most interesting news stories for your listening ears. Bungie might be well and truly beyond saving at this point. Microsoft raises prices everywhere on everything (PS5 Pro and Switch 2not looking like such bad deals right about now). Sony Live Service has never been more dead than …
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The Komrades are back to talk about 1995's Mortal Kombat movie. Why does everyone love a tournament arc? Why is Raiden a white guy? Which Power Ranger would each character be? Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthemike @whatsyourengel …
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The Comrades show their age and talk about their history with the Doom franchise and its impact on gaming as an industry. Side note: Mike had connectivity issues during recording and although parts of his files did upload, he ultimately had to drop from the call about 20 minutes in. Hosted by: @bennybox427 …
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Matt and Ben discuss their experiences trying to pre-order the Switch 2, and a couple other news stories from the month of April (let's be honest there wasn't much else to talk about anyways). Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthemike @whatsyourengel …
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EP 17 Latest News + is the MMR vaccine safe and effective?
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Send us a text What's new in the world? Wtf is RFK Jr. talking about? No, vitamin E doesn't cure measles but the vaccine prevents it. "In this conversation, Odysseas and AJ Layon discuss various pressing global and domestic issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, international legal actions regarding human rights, the resilience of resistan…
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The Comrades braved the crowds of memeing kids to go see the Minecraft movie. The brainrot is real and we will never be the same. Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthemike @whatsyourengel Matt. Theme music by Nico patreon.com/campaigncomra…
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Mike takes the Comrades through his love of racing games. Which series do you ride or die for? Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthemike @whatsyourengel Matt. Theme music by Nico patreon.com/campaigncomrades…
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The Comrades bring you the big gaming news from the month of March, 2025. The last Nintendo Direct for the Switch, Pokémon Go gets bought by the Saudis, Game Informer is back but at what cost, and Ubisoft makes moves to right the sinking AAAA ship. Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthemike @wha…
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EP 16: Why Does Trump Hate Free Speech? Mahmoud Khalil, DOGE, Gaza, and Measles
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Send us a text What a shitshow! Not this show. This show is pure gold. But the big show that we all have to watch? That, my friend, is pure shit. Please, enjoy these AI generated show notes that we get whether we want them or not. Accurate? Not? You tell us. Send a message. They probably took a few liters of fresh water so we might as well use em. …
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The Comrades watch 2014's Need for Speed movie. Who knew it was actually a quirky road trip rom-com? Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthemike @whatsyourengel Matt. Theme music by Nico patreon.com/campaigncomrades
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It's Matt's month to choose the game, so we all played Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Truly one of the all time great games, and debatably FromSoftware's most thoughtful game. Unique and demanding combat and a challenging story that has us rethinking the "blessing" of immortality. Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthemike…
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Episode 123 - Uncle Phil's Cuck Chair
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The Comrades round up the major gaming news from February. Major tech and gaming companies flip-flop on DEI initiatives, EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes Dragon Age: The Veilguard should have stayed a live service game, Uncle Phil Spencer concedes the console war once and for all, and Sony had a State of Play that left most people thoroughly whelmed. …
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EP 15: Healthcare Under Trump + What Is Red Note?
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Send us a text The glorious march to world socialism continues with episode 15, wherein Comrade Uncle Doctor Abraham Joseph Layon and Comrade Nephew Odysseas discuss a variety of topics, including but not limited to Doctor Layon's interview with Newsbreak. We also cover topics like Red Note, Mao, and Che Guevara. Update: As of 2/15/25 the CDC page …
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Episode 122 - Blue Haired GF Ruined My Life: Season 2
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The Comrades sit down to discuss season 2 of Arcane. Did it live up to the standard set by the stellar first season, which still holds our highest rating to date? For a show that invented lesbianism, it's sure got a lot going for it. Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthemike @whatsyourengel Matt. Theme music …
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Episode 121 - Hello Good Monster Hunter
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Ben, Matt and Mike talk about the Monster Hunter series in anticipation for the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Wilds. What makes these games so popular? What do we as players like and dislike about the co-op experience? How can I get myself a personal cat chef? Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthemike @whatsyourengel …
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It's the end of the month so it's time for the Comrades to round up the biggest and most exciting news stories. From announcements of new hardware to reported game cancellations, January was a surprisingly busy month. Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthemike @whatsyourengel Matt. Theme music by Nico patreon.com/campaigncomra…
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What happens when you adapt an arcade game from the 1980's about giant animal monsters doing 9/11? A pretty entertaining movie featuring the Rock, that's what! Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthemike @whatsyourengel Matt. Theme music by Nico patreon.com/campaigncomrades
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Episode 118 - The State of Multiplayer
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In the first episode of the new year, Matt leads us in the inaugural episode of what we are tentatively calling: Campaign Chat Room, a more free flowing episode on a specific gaming related topic. For his episode, Matt chose to talk about the state of multiplayer gaming and his past as a reformed Overwatch player. Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthe…
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Episode 117 - The "Real-Real" Game Awards
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The Comrades wrap up 2024 with a nice little bow. We present to you the only game awards that matter, and we won't charge you a penny (iykyk). Ignore the family drama this holiday and stay gaming. Hosted by: @bennybox427 @cutthemike @whatsyourengel Matt. Theme music by Nico patreon.com/campaigncomrades…
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It's Ben's month to pick the game! We all play 2022's indie rpg, Citizen Sleeper. It's a game about androids, capitalism, ordinary people, and most importantly: mushrooms. How would you survive in the crumbling ruins of corporate exploitation?Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by Nicopatreon.com/campaigncomrades…
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Send us a text What just happened and why? Catch up with us at ComradeUnclePod.com Audio versions available on all major directories, or on our website. Video available on YouTubeBy Comrade Uncle
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Episode 115 - Have You or a Loved One Become an Xbox?
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The Comrades bring together a grab bag of gaming news from the month of November. Elon Musk sticks his grubby little fingers in every gaming story, Xbox rolls out a brilliant new ad campaign, Sony intends to buy FromSoftware parent company (but only for the anime waifus), and the console war shifts to handhelds.Hosted by:@bennybox427@cutthemike@wha…
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Episode 114 - Don't Worry, Be Angry Bird
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The Comrades are really scraping the bottom of the barrel when it comes to video game adaptations with this one. What to say about the Angry Birds Movie? Well, for starters, it is deeply unfunny and will make your kid an anti-social weirdo. Surely this thing wasn't good/profitable enough to warrant a sequel...Hosted by:@bennybox427@cutthemike@whats…
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The Comrades volunteer for Project Armstrong. We look back at last year's surprise critical darling HiFi Rush and the rollercoaster ride for its developer Tango Gameworks. Let's get more weird and interesting games!Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by Nicopatreon.com/campaigncomrades…
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Episode 112 - I Get Why They Call it Game "Freak"
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The Comrades bring you our favorite news stories from the month of October. Game Freak gets real freaky. The big publishers and platforms are still trend chasing. Studios surprised gamers want complete games. And more studio closures and shake ups.Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by Nicopatreon.com/campaigncomrades…
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Episode 111 - Dying on this Silent Hill
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The Comrades sit down to watch the 2006 Silent Hill movie. Is it as bad as Rotten Tomatoes says it is? Is it a misunderstood masterpiece of adaptation storytelling? Or is it just a pretty mild stock horror film? Let's discuss.Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by Nicopatreon.com/campaigncomrades…
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Episode 110 - Would You Kindly Listen to the Pod
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The Comrades dive under the sea to explore Rapture, the world of Bioshock and its layered political themes. Would you kindly rate and review the episode...5 stars only.Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by Nicopatreon.com/campaigncomradesBy Campaign Comrades
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Episode 109 - The French Conspiracy
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Lots of news to cover for the month of September 2024. So many good games launched this month and we played a lot of them. Ubisoft is crumbling before our very eyes, the Palworld lawsuit is uniquely Japanese, and Sony PS5 Pro drama.Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by Nicopatreon.com/campaigncomrades…
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EP 13 Pandemic Panic! What's Up With RSV, Monkeypox, And COVID Right Now?
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Send us a text summary In this conversation, Comrade Uncle Doctor AJ Layon and Comrade Nephew Odysseas discuss various diseases, including Mpox (aka Monkeypox), RSV, and COVID-19. They highlight the importance of vaccination and the need for global distribution of vaccines. They also discuss the transmission and prevention methods for each disease,…
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Episode 108 - Trading in RPG Colloquialisms
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Matt and Ben are own their own this week as they review the D&D movie: Honor Among Thieves. How does it work as an adaptation of a the classic tabletop experience? Does it stand up as a movie outside of all the obvious and more oblique references to the RPG?Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by Nico…
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Episode 107 - Comrades of Cthulhu Pt. 4
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The Comrade investigators finally get to the bottom of the lizard people's conspiracy. Will their fragile human minds survive under the stress of the mythos?Sorry folks, its a long one!Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by NicoBy Campaign Comrades
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Episode 106 - BRB, Storming Arasaka Tower
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Andrew leads the chooms in this preem episode about Cyberpunk 2077. The game, which started out totally gonked, actually turned out pretty nova after years of updates. So grab your hottest iron, we're storming Arasaka Tower.Be sure to check out Episode 81 to hear our thoughts on the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime.Hosted by:@bennybox427@cutthemike@wha…
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Episode 105 - Black Myth of an Exclusive
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The Comrades bring you the hottest news of August 2024! GameStop has gone retro, Amazon Games picks a fight with the God of War, Bungie is imploding before our very eyes, and all sorts of exclusivity drama between Microsoft and Sony.Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by Nico…
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Episode 104 - Borderlands? More Like BORINGlands, Am I RIght?
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In a show of solidarity and sacrifice for you, our dear listeners, the Comrades actually went out and saw the Borderlands movie. A bafflingly bad film with no redeeming qualities. An all time stinker to be sure.Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by NicoBy Campaign Comrades
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Episode 103 - Comrades of Cthulhu Pt. 3
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Our intrepid investigators return to infiltrate the inner circle of the nefarious Senator R.J. Brandon. What will they uncover? Will the lizard people feast on their flesh?Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by NicoBy Campaign Comrades
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Episode 102 - Marvel's Custodians of the Cosmos
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The Comrades reminisce about the overlooked gem of Guardians of the Galaxy, perhaps the best Marvel story written in the last ten years, and why it failed to meet Square's "commercial expectations."Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by NicoBy Campaign Comrades
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Episode 101 - To the Windows to the Wall-to-Wall
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It's the July gaming news round up! The Comrades dive into the current state of video game labor actions with the voice actor's strike and the new unions at Bethesda and Blizzard.Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by NicoBy Campaign Comrades
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The Comrades rewatch the Detective Pikachu movie. Somehow Mr. Mime is more terrifying than previously believed.Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by NicoBy Campaign Comrades
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Episode 99 - Comrades of Cthulhu Pt. 2
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The Comrade Investigators are back to continue their adventure in 1920's Delaware. Can they discover what the dastardly bosses have plans before madness overtakes them?Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by NicoBy Campaign Comrades
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Episode 98 - These Crystal Mommies Got to Go
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The comrades settle once and for all if FF16 was a "real" Final Fantasy game.Hosted by:@bennybox427@[email protected] music by NicoBy Campaign Comrades
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