Looking Forward is your go-to podcast for leaders navigating the fast-paced world of tech, AI, and change. Hosted by Alejandro (AJ) and Jen, we offer practical insights from a small consultancy’s perspective, breaking down future-proof strategies, leadership through uncertainty, and the impact of emerging trends. Each episode delivers actionable takeaways, inspiring quotes, and data-driven insights. Subscribe, follow us on Instagram @LookingForwardFM, or visit www.lookingforward.fm for more. ...
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Talk of all things indie games, you can ever reccomend games for us to try out and review
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This podcast is for a project. I'm in middle school. I don't reccomend listening unless you absolutely have to. I'll admit, its not great.
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We talk about TV, Movies, Videogames, Manga and Anime!
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I am a teenager gamer that reviews games for others to see! With my reviewing. I help you understand more on the game! Want to reccomend a game for me to review? Message me! Make sure to follow, favorite, and subscribe! (Depending on your platform) Cover art photo provided by rawpixel on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@rawpixel
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Listen to calming, fun and stress releving audio books written by me. I reccomend wearing ear plugs at night while your listerning. This is mostly for kids, with funning books and sound effects! Cover art photo provided by Paweł Czerwiński on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@pawel_czerwinski
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Do you ever wonder about the lives of the authors you love?Well author Conor Bredin does! Join Conor as he interviews the amazing and fascinating lives of other authors every Monday. By listening to Story of a Storyteller, you'll get great insight into the lives of authors, what it takes to be an author, get great book reccomendations and find out what to read next!
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HashiCast is a podcast about the world of DevOps and cloud technology produced by HashiCorp, an IBM company.
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16 year old reseller becoming an entrepreneur, sharing tips and my journey for people starting off :)
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Author. Writer. Podcaster. Mover that gets shaken but not stirred. #monversation is connects you to the questions within that you think about that go unanswered.
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David and Jesse host a weekly or fortnightly podcast reviewing the latest and classic horror sci fi, action, Hollywood and independent productions, with passion and a sense of humour.
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Gameloons Saloon S3 EP5: Daredevil Born Again Episode 6 and 7 Review. Avengers: Doomsday Cast Assembles!
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1:45:30Exciting news for Marvel fans, as the ever expanding cast of Avengers Doomsday is finally revealed and most importantly there will be more down the line. We also review 3 episodes of Daredevil and despite some issues is still delivering a stellar overall show.By Gameloons
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LF203 AI for Good – Transforming Industries and Lives.
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19:22In this episode, Jen and Alejandro sit down to explore how AI is driving positive change across industries and communities. We look at tangible examples of AI for Good—from boosting early disease detection with smarter healthcare tools to enhancing personalized learning and disaster response. We also unpack the ethics of AI, discussing bias, transp…
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Rosemary Wang and Michael Kosir (developer advocates at HashiCorp, an IBM Company) discuss what's new in Vault 1.19 and Terraform 1.11, including automatic rotation of root credentials, post-quantum cryptography, Terraform test enhancements, and write-only arguments for ephemeral values.Podcast Notes- https://www.hashicorp.com/en/blog/vault-enterpr…
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Gameloons Saloon S3 EP 4: Daredevl Born Again Episode 3 and 4 Review, Batgirl Footage Leaked! TV Reccomendations!
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1:19:43In this Episode we speak on episodes 3 and 4 of Marvel's best running TV show Dardevil Born again and its great court room drama. we also speak on the Leaked Batgirl footage as well as some Reccomendations, Including Netflix's Adolescence, Apple TV;s Dope Thief and HBO Max's The Pit. 【Socials】 Twitter / gameloons Tiktok / gameloons Instagram / game…
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Gameloons Saloon S3 EP3: Slate Of Marvel, Captain America 4 and Daredevil Born Again Episode 1 and 2 Review.
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1:30:33Recorded 03/09/2025 The Gameloons are back with another episode of the Saloon, and this itme we discuss the Captain America Brave new world movie. Are we sold on Anthony Mackie taking the mantle? Can Sam Wilson embody the standards that Steve Rogers left behind? We also discuss the first 2 episodes of Dare Devil Born again. Is Marvel the ship as Ch…
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LF202 Smarter AI, Smarter Workflows: The Shift to Agentic AI with Omar Butts
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24:36Season 2 continues! In this episode, Jen sits down with digital strategist Omar Butt to explore the rise of agentic AI and how it's transforming traditional process optimization into an intelligent, adaptive workforce. We dive into the meaning behind the provocative statement, "AI is a solution looking for a problem," and discuss how this new wave …
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LF201 What We've Been Up To: AI Agents, Industry Shifts, and Our Vision for the Pod
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22:05Season 2 is here! In this kickoff episode, Jen and Alejandro catch up on everything Ampersand has been working on and dive into the exciting world of agentic AI. From discussing our latest project, SunnySide.bot, to sharing thoughts on how AI agents from companies like Microsoft and OpenAI are reshaping business strategies, we cover a lot of ground…
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LF12 Countdown to 2025: Resolutions & Predictions
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14:20As we wrap up Season 1 of Looking Forward, we’re reflecting on the most exciting moments in AI and tech from 2024 and looking ahead to what’s on the horizon in 2025. From groundbreaking advancements by Google DeepMind and Tesla to the rise of AI-powered education and sustainability solutions, this episode dives into the transformative impact of tec…
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LF11 From Insight to Action: The Rise of Agentic AI
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21:14In this episode of Looking Forward, we discuss the transformative world of agentic AI—where AI doesn’t just analyze or create but takes actionable steps to solve real business challenges. Join hosts AJ and Jen as they explore the profound implications of this next-level technology with two special guests: Doug, who unpacks the strategic potential o…
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In this unique episode of Looking Forward, Alejandro and Jennifer dive into the role of agentic AI in content creation and beyond. From discussing the tools they use, like Descript, to exploring how AI-driven assistants support their workflow, they peel back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes process. The conversation highlights how agentic AI co…
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LF09 Cracks in the Foundation: The Rise & Fall of Middle Management
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13:00In this episode of Looking Forward, Alejandro and Jen dive into a powerful trend reshaping industries: the changing role of middle management. Once the backbone of corporate structure, middle management is now facing a crossroads due to tech advances, flatter hierarchies, and new approaches to team dynamics. Tune in as we explore: The history and e…
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LF08 Looking Forward to 2025: The Signals Amidst the Noise
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19:06In this episode of Looking Forward, Alejandro Jagerman, CEO of Ampersand Consulting, and Jen, Director of Operations, discuss key strategies for planning 2025 amidst the noise of today's business landscape. They explore three essential questions: How to equip teams with the skills they need for the future How AI can enhance creativity across all le…
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LF07 Unlocking Product Maturity: A Conversation with Beth Hedger
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24:08In this episode of Looking Forward, Beth Hedger, Principal of Digital Innovation at Ampersand Consulting, dives into the concept of product maturity and why it’s essential for organizations navigating today’s fast-paced tech landscape. Together with Jen and Alejandro, Beth discusses how product teams can stay nimble, embrace AI disruption, and prep…
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LF06 Pragmatic Optimism: Real Talk From A Small Consultancy
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25:21In this special episode of Looking Forward, Alejandro and Jen take a step back from the usual business tech topics to have an honest conversation about the realities of running a small consultancy in today’s economy. As Ampersand Consulting continues to face challenges in a post-pandemic world, they share candid insights into the highs and lows of …
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LF05 AI Adoption: Consumers, Integrators & Creators | with Doug Smith
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22:52In this episode of Looking Forward, Doug, Principal D&A Consultant at Ampersand Consulting, breaks down the three types of AI adoption—Consumers, Integrators, and Creators—and shares how organizations can determine where they fit along the AI spectrum. Alongside Jen and Alejandro, they explore real-world examples of AI integration, the evolution of…
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LF04 Return On AI: Operational Efficiency, Revenue Growth, and Cost Savings
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23:00Join Jen, Director of Operations at Ampersand Consulting, and Alejandro, CEO, as they dive into the critical question facing today’s leaders: How can you truly measure the ROI of your AI investments? This episode of Looking Forward unpacks the tangible and strategic returns of AI across three focal areas—operational efficiency, revenue growth, and …
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LF03 From Surviving to Thriving: Essential Strategies for Economic Resilience
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24:41Can your business thrive during an economic downturn? Learn the secrets of success from industry giants as we uncover the strategies that helped Apple and Amazon not only survive but flourish through past crises. Join us on "Looking Forward" with hosts Jen and Alejandro as we dissect the critical importance of continuing to invest in innovation and…
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LF01 Unlocking the Hybrid Work Puzzle: Strategies for Efficiency and Team Cohesion
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22:15Unlock the secrets to a more productive and satisfying work environment as Jen and Alejandro from Ampersand Consulting dissect the ins and outs of hybrid work frameworks on this episode of "Looking Forward." Get ready to explore the hub-and-spoke model, where centralizing resources at main hubs can streamline efficiency and management but also pres…
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LF02 Revolutionizing Customer Satisfaction with AI: The Future of Business Engagement
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9:26What if the key to skyrocketing your business's customer satisfaction lies in cutting-edge technology? Join us as we unpack transformative solutions to the pressing issue of declining customer satisfaction in today's digital era. I'm Jen, Director of Operations at Ampersand Consulting, alongside Alejandro, our CEO. Together, we'll reveal how AI cha…
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Gameloons Saloon S2 EP3: Wuthering Waves Review and Discussion
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1:19:49In this episode we discuss the newest Gacha game thata hit the market Wuthering Waves. We discuss the story, combat, and characters as well as our history with gacha games and why Wuthering waves might have a bright future despite its launch issues, 【Socials】 Twitter / gameloons Tiktok / gameloons Instagram / gameloons Discord / discord Youtube @Ga…
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Gameloons Saloon S3 EP2: Tekken 8 Is Amazing, Helldivers 2 and The Illusion of Live Service, FF7: Rebirth Reviews and Demo
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1:54:24In todays episode we talk about the recent fighting game Rennaisance and what it means for the future. we speak on ff7 remake, and its sequel rebirth as well as the reviews that have been crcling the internet. is it an early game of the year candidate. We also speak on the sucess of Helldivers 2 and seubsequently the failure of many live service ga…
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Gameloons Saloon S3 EP1: The Sorry State Of Marvel and The Rise of The DCU. Netflix Avatar The Last Airbender Controversy.
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1:57:56Recorded 02/03/2024 In today's episode, we speak about the failings of the MCU over the past few years and the mishandling of this practically money-making machine. We also speak on the subsequent rise of the DCU and the positive buzz around James Gunn's budding cinematic universe especially due to its great casting. 【Socials】 Twitter / gameloons T…
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Gameloons Saloon S2 EP6: Game of The Year Nominees, Modern Warfare 3 Disaster, and GTA 6 is Finally Here!
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2:17:32Recorded 11/19/2023 In this episode we discuss Game of the Year nominees(Video Game Awards) Fighting game of the year Modern Warfare 3 situation GTA 6 Trailer 【Socials】 Twitter https://twitter.com/GameLoons Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gameloons Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gameloons Discord https://discord.gg/UDNEyjHMKK Youtube @Gameloons…
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Gameloons Saloon S2 EP5: Spiderman 2 Is Here! The Marvels Needs to be a hit! Loki Season 2 Impressions
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1:38:04Hi everyone, in todays episode we talk about a few different topics listed below. Gaming Spiderman 2 Cinema Killers of the flower Five Nights at Freddy's the Marvels Aquaman 2 Trailer Television Ahsoka Loki Fall of The House of Usher Daredevil Netflixe's Live Action Avatar Pictures ReleasedBy Gameloons
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This episode features Camilla Martins, HashiCorp ambassador and senior SRE at Storyblok.Join us as we discuss how to build continuously learning communities, how imposter syndrome leads to perceived technical challenges, whether or not DevSecOps should be its own term, and what to do in Brazil.PODCAST NOTESLearn about Camilla: https://punkdodevops.…
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Gameloons Saloon S2 EP4: Ahsoka is Garbage! The Creator Review and Loki Season 2 predictions
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1:13:35The Gameloons are back ready to tackle a few topics. First off is Ahsoka which unfortunately is not what we hoped for and is quickly plummeting in terms of quality. We also talk about The Creator, a sci-fi movie about a war with A.I starring John David Washington, A movie that seems to be a rare original IP, Carlos gives a quick spoiler-free review…
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Keepin' It Secure - Episode 14 - NSA's Reccomended Best Practices for IAM Administrators
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1:01:20The 14th Installment of Keepin' It Secure features our hosts Rob Barnes (DevOps Rob) and Adeel Ahmad (DevOps Adeel) in person together in the studio for the first time as they discuss NSA's Recommended Best Practices for Identity and Access Management Administrators.By HashiCast
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Episode 40 - Saravanan Gnanaguru, CloudEngine Labs
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29:27This episode features Saravanan Gnanaguru, HashiCorp ambassador and founder of CloudEngine Labs.Join us as we discuss how he learned about DevOps, the challenges companies face as they deploy applications to the cloud, and places and food to try in his region.PODCAST NOTESContact Saravanan: https://www.gsaravanan.dev/CloudEngine Labs: https://www.c…
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Gameloons Saloon S2 EP3: We talk Blue Beetle, Ahsoka, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, and Starfield
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1:20:46We finally got another episode going. We talk about Blue Beetle and its unfortunate response from the movie-going audience despite it being a solid movie with lovable Characters, Our thoughts on Ahsoka at its halfway point, and the Star Wars Universe. TMNT Mutant Mayhem and why this was a good starting point for both good and old fans alike. Finall…
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Episode 39 - Adrienne Braganza Tacke, Cisco
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49:21This episode features Adrienne Braganza Tacke, author of “Looks Good To Me: Constructive Code Reviews” and developer advocate at Cisco.Join us as we discuss ways you can improve your code reviews, align on team objectives for review, what parts of review you should automate, and which pastries reflect our personalities.PODCAST NOTESLooks Good To Me…
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Gameloons Saloon S2 EP3: Barbenheimer Review, Marvel's Secret Invasion Disaster
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1:34:32We discuss Barbenheimer and what the weekend ended up giving us as well as Marvel's latest TV show that is not doing too hot despite the potential. 【Socials】 Twitter https://twitter.com/GameLoons Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gameloons Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gameloons Discord https://discord.gg/M63yukp97K Youtube @Gameloons…
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Gameloons Saloon S2 EP2: The Final Fantasy 16 Controversy
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1:25:40Is the recent ff16 game lacking depth? we discuss. #finalfantasy16 #gameloons #videogames 【Socials】 Twitter https://twitter.com/GameLoons Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gameloons Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gameloons Discord https://discord.gg/M63yukp97K Youtube @GameloonsBy Gameloons
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Episode 38 - Jonny Rickard & Lester Claudio, Red Hat
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48:57This episode features Red Hat’s Lester Claudio and Jonny Rickard who maintain Validated Patterns for GitOps, hybrid cloud, industrial edge computing, and more.Join us as we discuss some of the challenges to maintaining patterns, GitOps architecture on Kubernetes, and what kind of hats we would be.PODCAST NOTESValidated Patterns Documentation: hybri…
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Gameloons Saloon S2 EP1: The Flash Review. Marvel's Secret Invasion Review, Spiderman- Across the Spiderverse Review
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1:36:09In today's full episode, we discuss and review a bunch of content we had to catch up on, including The Flash Movie and our opinions on it. In Marvel's Secret Invasion, we discuss the first two episodes. and finally, we speak about Spiderman Across the Spiderverse, has it once again changed animation? 【Socials】 Twitter https://twitter.com/GameLoons …
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Gameloons Saloon Ep 25: Was the Sony Playstation Showcase Trash!?
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2:02:12We finally get some time with Woody to discuss the good and bad of the recent PlayStation Showcase. #sony #playstation #playstationshowcase2023 #gaming #spiderman 【Socials】 Twitter https://twitter.com/GameLoons Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gameloons Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gameloons Discord https://discord.gg/M63yukp97K Youtube @Gamel…
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Gameloons Saloon Ep 24:Ahsoka Trailer and Mandalorian S3 Review, Mario Movie Review, Flash Final Trailer
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1:23:36In today's episode, we finally speak on some of the news and movies that have come out. We speak on the new Ahsoka Teaser Trailer and what we thought of Mandalorian Season 3. The Good, the bad, and what we hope to see going forward. We also speak our thoughts on the global juggernaut that is the Mario Movie. #MarioMovie #MandalorianS3 #TheFlashTrai…
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Gameloons Saloon Ep 23: Mandalorian Episode 5, Dungeons And Dragons Review, Scream 6 Review
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1:20:46Recorded on 04/05/2023 In this episode, we start off with the Mandolorian which caps off an episode with a pretty good overall action scene along with some elements for future plot points as we continue forward. We also speak about the surprise hit Dungeons and Dragons and why this might be one of the best movies of the year. We also quickly touch …
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Gameloons Saloon Ep 22: John Wick Chapter 4 Is a Masterpiece, Shazam 2 Review, Mandalorian S3 Ep 3-4
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1:24:49This Episode was recorded on 03/29/2023. In this episode, we discuss some of the recent movies we saw and give you guys our thoughts on them. We Discuss John Wick Chapter 4 and its claim as one of the greatest action movies of all time, Shazam 2 fury of the gods, both the good and the bad, and also the recent episodes of Mandalorian Season 3. We al…
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Gameloons Saloon Ep 21: The Last of Us Season Final Review! Creed 3 Review! Mandalorian New Season
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1:08:55In this Episode, we speak about the season finale of HBO's latest hit, The Last of us, what do you think of Joel's final choice and what do you think it means for the series going forward. We also give our reviews for Creed 3 as both of us finally had the chance to watch it. Let us know what you think of Michael B Jordan's Directorial debut. We als…
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Gameloons Saloon EP20: The Last of Us Episode 8 Review, Creed 3 is a worthy Follow up, and so many Movies in March!
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48:23Record on 03/08/2023. In this week's episode, we have a short one for you guys. We speak on, of course, our current favorite show of the year, The last of us, and that dark and heartbreaking episode. We also touch on a few quick notes, like Creed 3. Daredevil born again, John Wick 4, and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, along with a few other things. #Thelasto…
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Gameloons Saloon EP19: The Last of Us EP6, The Flash Trailer, and Guardians Vol 3
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1:35:55I apologize for the late episode update, it's been a busy last few weeks. In this episode, we not only talk about the last of us but some of the trailers that were recently released from both Marvel and DC. We also touch on the extended Fast X trailer and discuss Jason Momoa's debut as a villain. 【Socials】 Twitter https://twitter.com/GameLoons Tikt…
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Keepin' It Secure - Episode 13 - Digital Transformation
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1:12:56The 13th Installment of Keepin' It Secure features our hosts Rob Barnes (DevOps Rob) and Adeel Ahmad (DevOps Adeel) as they discuss the recent cyber incident that occurred with Royal Mail and the security implications of digital transformation.By HashiCast
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Gameloons Saloon EP18: HBO's The Last of Us Groundbreaking Love Story, James Gunn's DCU Gods and Monsters Announcement
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1:33:05#DCU #HBO'sTheLastOfUS #JamesGunn In this episode, we talk about the eventful week we had. First up, we discuss HBO's The last of us Episodes 3-4 and the unexpected but groundbreaking love story they decided to portray instead of the events of the game. we also talk about episode 4 and what its implications might be moving forward. We also discuss …
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