Best Running Wild Press Podcasts (2025)

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Table for One, Please! (feat StarVaders, Pokemon: Lazarus, Super Mariomon, Promise Mascot Agency) 1:12:37

1h ago1:12:37

1:12:37

This week on Into the Aether: The unique pleasures of reading a book. Discussed: Medieval Times in Lyndhurst New Jersey, StarVaders, Pokemon: Lazarus, Nemo622 on Kofi, Super Mariomon, Super Mariomon! by Alpharad on YouTube, Cure (film) on Wikipedia, Promise Mascot Agency --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd…

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Is Carney Actually Tough on Crime? 38:42

6h ago38:42

38:42

Mark Carney promised tougher bail and more police – a “get tough” agenda that the Liberals shoplifted right off the Conservative shelf. Host Noor sits down with Adelina Iftene, a criminal lawyer from Romania, who calls Mark Carney’s revival of “tough on crime” a “slippery slope”. Will Mark Carney’s revival of “tough on crime” fix anything? What act…

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To Catch a Creep Catcher 51:28

1d ago51:28

51:28

He was a man who was convinced he was fighting monsters. A video vigilante capturing alleged paedophiles with a camera and shaming them online. He was a “creep hunter.” Then people started to die. Suicides. And the law came after him. Today we meet the filmmakers who caught the creep catcher in their new documentary “Shamed.” Host: Jesse Brown Cred…

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Why Alberta Separatists are Whiny Losers 29:47

5d ago29:47

29:47

What’s really behind Danielle Smith’s separatist flirtations. Is separatist sentiment rising in Alberta, or is it just a convenient distraction? Max Fawcett explains why a referendum would actually be good for Alberta and Canada. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Konnert…

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Introducing Our Newest Show 1:54

6d ago1:54

1:54

Last month, Sam Googled your candidates. It was a hoot. Today, we’re excited to announce that we’re working on something new, exclusively for our supporters… Stay tuned. You can become a supporter or increase your level of support at https://canadaland.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Carney Sits Quietly Like a Good Boy 27:13

7d ago27:13

27:13

Carney dodges a “Zelenskyy Moment” in the Oval Office. In their first official meeting, Trump and Carney adopt a friendly tone amid 51st state rhetoric. Will Carney’s restraint pay off for Canada? Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Konnert (Fact Checking), max collins (Di…

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Are You Sick? (feat. Nubby's Number Factory, A Game About Digging A Hole, Metal Garden, Megaman Battle Network, Rogue Galaxy) 1:41:54

7d ago1:41:54

1:41:54

If you use Cacio e Pere to upload Megaman to the Snot Fridge that'll maximize your Schwarzenegger for early Holes. Discussed: Cacio e pere, The Silver Spoon, True Lies, Batman & Robin (1997) by Eye of the Duck, Nubby's Number Factory, Poop Butt, A Video About Digging A Hole by Jacob Geller on YouTube, A Game About Digging A Hole, Metal Garden, ISLA…

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Bruce Fanjoy - The Liberal Who Took Pierre's Riding 34:20

8d ago34:20

34:20

Pierre Poilievre is packing his bags to rural Alberta, after losing his seat to Bruce Fanjoy. How the hell did Fanjoy do it? We asked him. Plus, pollster David Coletto breaks down things you may have missed in the election results. Host: Sam Konnert Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Caleb…

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Is Canada Leading the Anti-Trump “Resistance”? 44:06

9d ago44:06

44:06

Canada will not bend the knee to Orange Jesus. That’s one reading of our recent federal election. The ballots were barely tallied before headline writers around the world were posing the question: Will Canada lead the global opposition to Trumpism? Do we have the muscle for the fight? Are we internally coherent enough to pull it off? Can we stay f…

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Pierre and the Plotting Premiers 27:43

12d ago27:43

27:43

The deck is being shuffled in the conservative movement. After Poilievre’s bad week, Tim Houston, Doug Ford, and Danielle Smith are making moves. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Noor Azrieh (Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Julia…

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RetroRoleCast S2 ep22 Serious Dungeoneering 1:11:25

12d ago1:11:25

1:11:25

The Heroes explore the scenes of recent mayhem in the laboratories below the tower. new foes are found... #ad&d #oldschoolessentials #lowfantasygaming #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay #rpg #Dnd #oldschoolrpg Visit Lazarus Games' eBay store for retro gaming goodness! https://www.ebay.com/str/lazarusgamesBy RetroRoleCast

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Level 9.17 - Nothing Obscur About Expedition 33's Ratings! 1:01:06

12d ago1:01:06

1:01:06

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Clair Obscur's critical acclaim, Ghost Of Yotei's non-linear story, Nintendo trying to run our pockets even more, Marathon's Alpha Test and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:54 Clair Obscur looking to…

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How Does Pierre Like These Apples? 28:58

14d ago28:58

28:58

Even the losers get lucky sometimes. Mark Carney was the big winner, but we dig into the narratives the rest of the field spun in the aftermath of Canada’s pivotal election. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Konnert (Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse…

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Creed of Grit (feat. Clair Obscur, Baldur's Gate 3, and Blue Prince) 1:43:07

14d ago1:43:07

1:43:07

I'm six feet from the game, and I'm playin' BDS Info: https://www.bdsmovement.net/microsoft Discussed: It's RPG Week, no we won't be playing the Oblivion remake, but Skyblivion comes out later this year, Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8, Blue Prince, The last Blue Prince secret? Sharp political commentary by Jeffrey Parkin for Polygon, Clair Obscur: Expedit…

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It’s Poiliover 26:17

15d ago26:17

26:17

Carney wins, Poilievre loses, Jagmeet steps down. What went down? Politico’s Mickey Djuric breaks it down for us, way past bedtime. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor…

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Canadaland’s Election Confessions 40:39

16d ago40:39

40:39

Jesse Brown is an ideological slut. Well, so he says. His past votes have jumped, in no particular order, from the Conservatives to the NDP “....maybe there was a fringe party or Parti Québécois vote in there somewhere, I can’t even remember who I’ve thrown in with over the years — I have no loyalty, I’m politically promiscuous.” Given that this is…

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What Rebel Media Really Did 40:22

19d ago40:22

40:22

Autopsy of a News Media Meltdown. More details have emerged about Ezra Levant’s confrontation with the CBC on debate night, as well as new information around his third party advertiser finances. Plus, Snopes fact checks Dean Blundell. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Ko…

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Level 9.16 - Star Wars Meets X-Com In Zero Company 56:39

19d ago56:39

56:39

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster, Star Wars getting their own tactics game; A possible new Mario game coming to the Switch 2, Blue Prince and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:50 The long-await…

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BONUS: The Candidates Caught on Doorbell Cams 8:19

20d ago8:19

8:19

It’s the final election stretch, and the vetting continues. This week we talk conversion therapy, million-dollar pyramid schemes, & the dangers of doorbell cameras Host: Sam Konnert, Noor Azrieh Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jes…

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Mark Carney Has a Temper 31:11

21d ago31:11

31:11

The “adult in the room” tends to be shouty. Mark Carney has been portrayed as a measured and methodical counterpoint to Trump throughout his campaign, but earlier reporting reveals a different side of his personality. But is it a problem if Carney isn’t as cool-headed as he appears? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thomp…

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PODCAST (Collect 4 Coins) (feat. Blue Prince, Etrian Odyssey 3 HD, Dark Cloud) 1:46:01

21d ago1:46:01

1:46:01

Once you figure out how to work with the RNG you can upgrade the show from "low-key" to "high-key". Discussed: Stephen's time at C2E2, Making the Aether 2025 ($5+ Patron exclusive), Blue Prince (🚨GENERAL MECHANICAL AND ROOM SPOILERS🚨), Etrian Odyssey 3 HD, Myst, Dark Cloud, Rogue Galaxy --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NE…

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Will Canada Split if Carney Wins? 43:34

22d ago43:34

43:34

While most Canadians are gearing up to head to the polls, some are looking for an escape plan. This week, we’re examining the deep roots of Western alienation, Danielle Smith’s separatist flirtations, and what could erupt if Mark Carney’s Liberals sweep to power. To do that, producer Sam Konnert heads out to Alberta to talk to some voters, and call…

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Larry of the North: 70 Years of Arctic Sovereignty 30:50

23d ago30:50

30:50

The north is a hot topic. Trump, China, Russia, everyone suddenly has eyes on the Arctic. The Canadian government is promising everything from submarines to ice breakers to show the world we really are a nation stretching from sea to sea to sea. Today’s headlines might feel like we’re now in uncharted waters but Canada has been here before. In the …

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Ezra Levant's Debate Night Circus 33:28

26d ago33:28

33:28

Complaints of Rebel Media hogging question period after Wednesday's French-language leaders debate led to chaos just minutes before the English-language leaders debate was set to take place. Cops were called, slurs were thrown around. What the hell happened in the media room on Thursday night? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), …

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RetroRoleCast S2 ep21 The Tower of The Wyrm 1:07:29

26d ago1:07:29

1:07:29

The heroes and their new companions explore a tower, looking for Liafel. Kor examines a gauntlet. The depths beneath the tower are explored... #ad&d #oldschoolessentials #lowfantasygaming #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay #rpg #Dnd #oldschoolrpg Visit Lazarus Games' eBay store for retro gaming goodness! https://www.ebay.com/str/lazarusgames…

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BONUS: The Loose Moose Candidate 7:23

27d ago7:23

7:23

There are 1959 people running to represent YOU in this federal election in the year of our lord 2025 - and we’re looking for dirt. This week - a liberal candidate that didn’t want to be a distraction was replaced by an EVEN bigger distraction, a far-right media personality has some INSANE takes, and independent candidate Elliot Moose is on the loos…

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Level 9.15 - Trump's Tariffs Hit The UK 1:04:22

27d ago1:04:22

1:04:22

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Marathon getting a release date, The tariff's spiking PS5 prices overseas, summer plans for Microsoft, Blue Prince and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:00 Marathon officially revealed to launch on Se…

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What Carney and Poilievre Only Say in French 37:28

28d ago37:28

37:28

Radio-Canada’s Tout le monde en Parle asked some tough questions. We decided to translate. Hear what Poilievre and Carney had to say about Trump, Climate, Trudeau, and where their campaigns are headed in the final stretch. Plus, more Jagmeet Singh cringe. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Sam Konn…

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More Than a Fallout Boy (feat. Assassin's Creed Shadows, Oblivion Remake, Warrior's Abyss, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, Yakuza 0) 2:09:08

28d ago2:09:08

2:09:08

We're goin down down in an earlier Elder Scrolls. Discussed: The plan, Assassin's Creed Shadows, stealth in video games, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a slasher movie — and you’re the killer by Chris Plante for Polygon, the AssCreed marketplace and launcher, Oblivion Remake Will Shadowdrop "At Any Moment This Month" - Report by Eddie Makuch for Games…

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Political Animals in the Wild (a Field Report from Ottawa) 41:14

29d ago41:14

41:14

With two weeks out from election day, Ottawa is buzzing. Staffers are partying late into the night and reporting to work at 7 a.m., Chipotle’s are turning into war rooms, and the polls are telling stories. We went to three party-specific events in Ottawa for a pulse check on how people feel in the nation’s capital. From 11-year-old door knockers to…

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Investigation: What Mark Carney Won’t Say About Brookfield 38:46

30d ago38:46

38:46

We have been hearing a lot about Prime Minister Mark Carney and a company called Brookfield Asset Management. That's the company he left when he entered politics. Today's episode is not a look back at Carney’s time at Brookfield. It's about right now. Because among all of those claims and arguments about Carney and Brookfield and the past, there's …

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Pierre’s Pissy Press Protocol 27:58

1M ago27:58

27:58

What would it look like to take the agenda back? With reports of unprecedented message control on the Conservative campaign trail, San Grewal and Dr Lori Turnbull consider the threat to our democracy when the media no longer sets the agenda. Host: San Grewal Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), …

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Level 9.14 - The Marathon Continues With Bungie 58:17

1M ago58:17

58:17

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the Switch 2, Bungie finally showing off Marathon, Sony potentially making a new handheld console and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:12 Bungie tries to shake off the Concord stink by showing gamepl…

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BONUS: The Garfield Porn Guy Running for Parliament 5:51

1M ago5:51

5:51

It’s an election, we’re googling your candidate. There's a candidate for the Green Party who’s actively campaigning for the Conservative Party. There’s a famous YouTuber candidate with an icky social media history, there’s a guy who is promising to fix housing problems that HE created. And then we’ll get to the explicit Garfield porn. It gets crazy…

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Dude, Where’s My Fact Check? 28:47

1M ago28:47

28:47

CTV faces backlash after hiring (then firing) Rachel Gilmore for an election fact checking segment. Is the role of the fact checker still viable in the modern media ecosystem? Plus, reports of foreign interference in the current Canadian election. Host: San Grewal Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Sam Konnert (Fact…

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Listen to Your Heart (feat. Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions, Rift of the Necrodancer, Two Point Museum, Kirby games, Yakuza 0) 2:03:42

1M ago2:03:42

2:03:42

If you're playing as Marluxia you have to go for the science victory. Discussed: Predictions for the April 2nd Nintendo Switch 2 direct, Rift of the Necrodancer, Theatrhythm Final Barline, Two Point Museum, Civilization, We Entered the World of Microsoft Excel eSports & Got Our Asses Beat by People Make Games on YouTube, Kirby's Dreamland 2 DX, bac…

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Is Pierre Actually a Girl's Girl? 39:54

1M ago39:54

39:54

Last week, Pierre Poilievre said tick tock goes your biological clock. This was the first time that host Noor Azrieh noticed, during the campaign, that someone (anyone!) was speaking to women directly and explicitly. And it prompted a wave of pushback…and some praise. The gap between men and women is widening. If the election happened today, and on…

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Election Dysfunction and Bozo Eruptions 32:46

1M ago32:46

32:46

In the last 50 or so years the number of independent first-time political candidates elected to office in Canada could fit in a car. Five candidates have made it to, albeit a very small portion of political power, without party support. That covers both provincial and federal elections. As Canadian elections become increasingly presidential affairs…

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Level 9.13 - The Switch 2 Cometh! 1:01:21

1M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the impending Switch 2 reveal, Nintendo's most recent Direct, Game Informer's shocking revival and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:09 We speculate about the Switch 2's three phase launch plan and tr…

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Carney Flubs His First Big Test 32:22

1M ago32:22

32:22

A lapse in leadership and Canada’s China conundrum. Liberal MP Paul Chiang’s troubling comments gave Carney an opportunity to take a strong stance on Chinese interference, but he fumbled his chance to distinguish himself from Trudeau. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Ko…

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RetroRoleCast S2 ep 20 Betrayal in Slale 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Events in Slale begin to spiral with the heroes looking for a way out. Old fiends reveal themselves. A Dragon emerges from the fight... #ad&d #oldschoolessentials #lowfantasygaming #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay #rpg #Dnd #oldschoolrpg Visit Lazarus Games' eBay store for retro gaming goodness! https://www.ebay.com/str/lazarusgames…

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BONUS: The Hams for Terrorism MP 4:39

1M ago4:39

4:39

There are hundreds of unvetted candidates vying for a seat in Parliament… Canada has 343 federal electoral districts stretching from coast to coast to coast. In every riding, candidates are stepping up…some for the first time. This means there are hundreds of unvetted candidates vying for a seat in Parliament. This week, we’re looking at a few stan…

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Good Luck, Good Run: A Nintendo Switch 2 Reaction Episode 2:24:46

1M ago2:24:46

2:24:46

This episode is coming out late so we could talk for 2 hours and 22 minutes about the Nintendo Switch 2. Discussed: The number two --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilger…

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The Conservative Plot Against Pierre Poilievre 36:41

1M ago36:41

36:41

The call is coming from inside the party. With reports swirling about Poilievre’s campaign dysfunction at the end of week one, Sandy Garossino joins to unpack why Conservatives are sabotaging their own party. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Konnert (Fact Checking), max…

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Pardon His French? Quebec's Crush on Carney 42:45

1M ago42:45

42:45

With 78 of the 343 seats in the House of Commons, Quebec isn’t just a battleground…it could decide the entire election. And this time, the usual Bloc-Liberal-NDP tug-of-war is taking some unexpected turns. We hit the streets of Montreal to find out what is on people’s minds, and host Noor Azrieh sits down with Martin Patriquin to unpack what it all…

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When the Alt-Right "Infiltrated" a Small Town 38:11

1M ago38:11

38:11

Internet trolls, doxing, conspiracy theories, harassment, criminal investigations, all the usual things that spring to mind when you think of small town council meetings. Welcome to Pickering, Ontario, best known for its nuclear power plant. Is the alt-right driving Pickering to political meltdown? Or is the town council trying to silence a duly el…

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Level 9.12 - Is Kratos Taking A Trip Back To Greece This Year? 1:06:48

2M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about God Of War turning 20, Indiana Jones finally crossing over with Uncharted (sort of), Geoff Keighley's new publication, FBC: Firebreak and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 3:04 God Of War celebrates 20 …

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How Trump United Canada 23:13

2M ago23:13

23:13

Canada’s sudden political reorientation. As Trump continues to escalate the trade war, Paul Wells joins to consider the lasting impact on our relationship with the US. What started as anger is reshaping our politics. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Konnert (Fact Checki…

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biig_mii.mp3 10:29

2M ago10:29

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usually on any% we only have ten minutes or less to answer a listener submitted prompt for our patreon audience. this is the same as that, but it's about the nintendo direct and available for everyone. enjoy <3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Is the Media Biased for Carney? 31:18

2M ago31:18

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First on the list of Paul Wells’s 4 Rules of Canadian Politics: “For any given situation, Canadian politics will tend toward the least exciting possible outcome.” In an election marked by foreign interference, an unelected newcomer leading the incumbent party, and annexation fears, what does “least exciting” even look like? Journalist and aforement…

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