Best Beautiful Game Wrap Up Podcasts (2025)

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Gen Con 2025: The Final, Complete, and Last Wrap Up (Definitive Edition) 1:08:31

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Send us a text 27. Gen Con 2025: The Final, Complete, and Last Wrap Up (Definitive Edition) Welcome back to the table! We have a skeleton crew in the studio for our last words on Gen Con 2025 and a mass of shout outs! Arcadia and Malcolm hold down the board for this week’s discussion where we focus in on some of the names and businesses we interact…

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203: But just remember, I did this for you. | Bad Influence (1990) 1:17:52

5d ago1:17:52

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During this episode I discovered a new genre: 'domestic friendship bi- thriller'. This is literally one of my favorite genres. In a film starring Rob Lowe giving Lifetime movie villain and (my baby) James Spader acting for his life it's bound to have some heat. Me and Charles talk about how they tried to make corporate language seductive, the amazi…

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Fashion Grunge Library #2: White Whale [Substack Preview] 5:18

7d ago5:18

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On this supplement episode to the post I go more in depth on how I found those 'white whale' issues or books for my collection. NYLON May 2002 Let’s Panic Issue 3 NYLON June/July 2003 Davide Sorrenti- Argue SKE 1994-1997 To hear more, visit fashiongrunge.substack.com Check out more of my book collection on Instagram and TikTok! --- Get BONUS episod…

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Controlled Bonk As a Feat: GenCon Part Deux 57:28

9d ago57:28

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Send us a text Welcome back to the table! Jess is back at the mic this episode and so is Tori. We get a GenCon wrap up from Malcolm and Arcadia who repped us at the con. From new games, to new friends, this year was a bit different for us. Jess gives a lesson on orderly queuing and how that is not necessarily a skill for us in the States. Going to …

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Episode 46 - The Ultimate Lions Review - Beanbags, Brawls and Who Should Coach the Next Lions Tour? 1:17:30

10d ago1:17:30

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That’s a wrap on Season 9 and what a way to go out! The lads dive into a wet and chaotic third Lions Test where the Aussies finally clicked to deny the whitewash. Goodey and Jim get stuck into the big calls - did Schmidt outsmart Farrell? Was that 40-minute delay a turning point? And who’s next to coach the Lions? There’s chat on Big Willy Skelton,…

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Back Track 020: Wait for Sugar! | Some Like it Hot (1959) [Patreon Preview] 24:53

10d ago24:53

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for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge] Runnin' wild and talking Some Like it Hot for the latest 'Back track' episode! I'm so excited to cover this one because I got a major case of the feels when watching this for the pod. If you are looking for an all around stellar film with an incredible cast, laughs a plenty, brillian…

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Butts to Nuts: A Gen Con Discussion? 45:04

16d ago45:04

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Send us a text Welcome back to the table! Finding Atoria records outside the studio this week and missed our Tori, who is off on amazing adventures! Jess joins Arcadia and Malcolm at the table for a discussion leading up to Gen Con 2025! We hop back in the time machine for a revisit to our Con experiences in 2024 and shed light on the beauty of Tra…

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🚨 A Love Island Emergency Episode w/ Ashley of Black Girl Film Club 1:42:19

16d ago1:42:19

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If you're at all still tapped into the Love Island world then you know these times are when things really amp up. After the Islanders leave the villa there are interviews, shade thrown back and forth, and all around chaos. Some may even say this is when the show actually starts. Now Ashley of Black Girl Film Club is back on the show as someone who …

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Episode 45 - Comeback of the Decade, Officiating Controversy & Lions Clean Sweep? 1:10:20

17d ago1:10:20

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The Lions have done it! Jim and Goodey are back to break down a barnstorming Second Test as the Lions boys clinch the series with a 29-26 win over the Wallabies in Melbourne. From a brutal Aussie first half to a roaring Lions comeback, this one had it all – yellow cards, controversial tries, Skelton-sized collisions, and a nerve-jangling finish. We…

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Lions Test 2 Preview & Squad Reaction 49:47

21d ago49:47

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Jim and Goodey are BACK for a special midweek episode, previewing the Lions second test on Saturday against the Wallabies in Melbourne and reacting to todays Squad announcement. The lads also dive into Tuesday's feisty clash with the First Nations & Pasifika XV - from Kinghorn’s costly interception to Darcy Graham’s heartbreaking injury. Jim relive…

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Daggerheart, Malcolm’s First Time, and Ninja Frogs 46:19

23d ago46:19

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Send us a text Welcome back to the table! Malcolm, Tori & Arcadia finally play-tested Daggerheart and share impressions and takeaways. Some serious GMing skills were used at the table, Arcadia got pulled in to roleplaying, and Tori showed us all to be a little bit afraid of frogs. While they all had fun playing a new game at the table, there is rec…

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🧵 Fashion Chat: Anderson's Dior debut, Martens at Margiela, Kylie Jenner for Miu Miu? 1:15:32

23d ago1:15:32

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It's been a while since we've done a rundown on the fashion world and recent happenings. So Jai is back on the pod and in this episode we talk the Jonathan Anderson debut at Dior, Glenn Martens at Margiela Couture, Meryll Rogge at Marni, Anna Wintour "stepping down", and our confusion about Kylie Jenner for Miu Miu? --- Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV…

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Episode 44 - First Blood to Lions as Wallabies Flop - Russell Leads, Curry Seethes 1:13:13

24d ago1:13:13

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This week on The Rugby Pod, the lads dive into a stormy weekend of rugby. They break down the Lions 27–19 bashing against a very average Wallabies team in Brisbane, questioning the Aussie preparation, selections, and desire. We also look at some big performances from Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry and whether Farrell might look to make some changes as …

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202: Is it a felony to shoot a computer? | Fair Game (1995) 1:04:58

26d ago1:04:58

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Since I'm wrapping up Love Island content we're getting back to our roots and heading back into the world of 90s forgotten cinema and talking Fair Game starring Billy Baldwin and Cindy Crawford. Charles is along for this ride and boy what a weird story but basically it's explosions and staring at two beautiful people for 90 minutes. --- Get BONUS e…

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TBG 261: Wet Bulb Globe Temperature 1:26:12

29d ago1:26:12

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Chelsea FC have won the FIFA Club World Cup. Are they the champions of the world? Join us as we look back at how this tournament was run, how it was received, and what we think about its possible future. We also look at the Women’s European Tournament and make our picks to win it all. Love the beer, cherish the game. The Brewtiful Game Subscribe to…

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Lions Test Team SPECIAL & Match Preview with Jim and Jackman 56:57

28d ago56:57

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It's on! The teams are announced and we are pumped. In this special midweek episode of The Rugby Pod, Jim is joined by pundit of the year Bernard Jackman to react to Andy Farrell’s first British & Irish Lions Test squad, from big selection calls in the back row to bold calls on the bench, the lads dissect the team. They break down the leadership ca…

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Talking 'Bout the Big Boys 39:49

30d ago39:49

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Send us a text Welcome back to the table! We get to talk about two big names in the ttrpg circles. Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins are two of the biggest names in D&D. These two gents have huge backstories in all things D&D. We have the forever DM and the rules guy. With the amount of time these gents spent gaming, they could call their shots. Bo…

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Love Island USA: The birth of Freako Nico! | Season 7 Wrap Up w/ Kendrick Tucker of I Ken Not Podcast 1:03:08

1M ago1:03:08

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📲 I'VE GOT A TEXT! Kendrick is here from the I Ken Not Podcast to talk about the last moments of this past season. It's been a wild ride and we talk about the season as a whole, what they could have changed, and drool over the moments we finally got as members of Nicolandria nation. Some points like the nightmare final date of Chris + Huda, compari…

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Episode 43 - Lions Test Week, Wales Snap the Streak & England Whitewash the Pumas 1:16:58

1M ago1:16:58

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Join the lads as they discuss the final Lions warm up match against an underwhelming AU NZ invitational side and prep for the big one - the first Test in Brisbane. After 644 LONG days, Wales finally got a win against Eddie Jones' Japan and England's young guns do an impressive double down in Argentina. We also look at Rassies latest bit of... innov…

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TBG 260: Law's of the F--king Game 1:34:22

1M ago1:34:22

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The lads are here for a spicy talk after the US Men’s National Team fell to an on-fire Mexico Team that came ready to play. We also discuss a big dumb hat and the laws of the game. Love the beer, cherish the game. The Brewtiful Game Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and please leave a rating/review.** You can also listen to our show on Spotify. **…

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Lions Test XV Taking Shape - Post Match Reaction with Goodey & Bigs 33:26

1M ago33:26

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We check in with Bigs from Canberra after another Lions Tour win against a tough Brumbies side. Goodey and Bigs give their take on the overall performance, some highlights and areas of concern, who stood out, an injury update, and how the match has potentially shaped the starting XV for the first test. Bigs also gives us the latest from his blossom…

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Funky Fresh 48:49

1M ago48:49

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Send us a text Welcome back to the table! Back to Daggerheart, Tori went into a deep dive for the rules/mechanics. Daggerheart is it’s own system and it’s mechanics reflect that. It is NOT a D&D clone. This system takes a lot from other games and takes them and twist into it’s own. Malcom brings in the fact that the resources has some similarities …

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Love Island USA: Nicolandria Hive we up! | Season 7 Eps 30-32 w/ Ashley of Black Girl Film Club Podcast 2:30:28

1M ago2:30:28

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📲 I'VE GOT A TEXT! Ashley from Black Girl Film Club Podcast is back on the pod to talk the recent happenings from the villa! We're talking the Nicolandria reunion of our dreams and the crumbs along the way, more Huda drama, and just how everything feels lighter and more fun. We're finally sailing. It's taken us 5 weeks but we're here! --- Get BONUS…

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Episode 42 - Farrell's Call-Up: Lions Masterstroke or Mistake? + England Young Guns Shine in Argentina 1:11:59

1M ago1:11:59

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A hell of a week of ruggers, with double Lions games, international games, and one headline-stealing call-up. The lads dive into Owen Farrell’s controversial selection, nepotism or necessity? The Lions’ campaign stumbles slightly after an impressive win over the Reds and a tougher outing against the Waratahs. We assess who’s rising - Maro, Jac Morg…

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Love Island USA: Amaya Papaya forever | Season 7 Eps 24-28 1:08:02

1M ago1:08:02

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📲 I'VE GOT A TEXT! At this point in the show I'm drained. However, not too drained to talk about what's going on up in this villa. We really should rename this 'Hostility Island'. I get into the disappointing Heart Rate challenge, the messiest challenge I've ever seen, and basically how I've never been thrown so upside down from all these relations…

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George North: From Teen Prodigy to Lions Legend 56:55

1M ago56:55

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In this week’s Lions interview, Dan Biggar sits down with Welsh rugby legend George North to look back on an iconic career that started with a bang, scoring twice on debut against the Springboks and at just 18. The lads relive his explosive arrival on the international stage, through to some iconic Lions moments, including that carry with Folau on …

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A New Game? Again? 47:50

1M ago47:50

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Send us a text Arcadia and Malcom have lost their Byrd for the week but she was actually supposed to be playing on recording day. They discuss Daggerheart and the splash it is making in the ttrpg world. Daggerheart is the new ttrpg brought to by Darrington Press (Critical Role) and many people have some very strong opinions on them. This was a mark…

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Episode 41 - Farrell’s Game Plan Takes Shape & Lions Demolition in Perth 1:18:20

2M ago1:18:20

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The Lions are officially rolling in Australia, and this week we’re breaking down the 54-7 demolition of the Western Force. Composed, clinical finishing, and Andy Farrell’s emerging game plan are all on show now. The lads chat about the Lions identity. We also take a look at the Lions Stock Market, who’s on the up, who’s wobbling, and who’s got ever…

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TBG 259: Footy Headlines and The American La LeagueA's Roundup 1:09:15

2M ago1:09:15

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It's the heat of the summer and we try to cool off with a cool one talking soccer news. We take a look at the Gold Cup, MLS, and NWSL. Plus, we take some time to cover that thing FIFA is so excited about, the Club World Cup. Love the beer, cherish the game. The Brewtiful Game Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and please leave a rating/review.** Yo…

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Love Island USA: Taylor & Clarke, get your boarding passes ready. | Season 7 Eps 21-22 41:36

2M ago41:36

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📲 I'VE GOT A TEXT! Well we got Nicolandria for a hot minute before we crashed and burned but we memories. It's time for the great casa recoupling and I get into all the drama that's popping off. From the Taylor fiasco, Nic and Olandria, and why Amaya is still MY girl! --- Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, …

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Love Island USA: Where is the LOVE? | Season 7 Eps 18-20 w/ Stephen of Creek Talk Podcast 1:47:20

2M ago1:47:20

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📲 I'VE GOT A TEXT! Well, let's head to the villa! This time I've pulled Stephen of Creek Talk Podcast, friend of the pod for a chat. He's back to talk the show I've gotten him hooked on, Love Island USA. We're talking episodes 18-20, the start of Casa Amor, the way Ace needs to stop playing puppet master, conspiracy theories on Nicolandria, and jus…

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Conor Murray: Lions Legend, Ireland & Munster Great 57:53

2M ago57:53

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With the Lions Tour now in full swing, Dan Biggar sits down with Irish legend Conor Murray to reflect on a remarkable career spanning 125 Ireland caps, 8 Lions Test appearances, and over 200 games for Munster. From his iconic Lions moments, to rooming with Mike Phillips, to Ireland’s golden era, and Munster triumphs, Conor opens up on it all, inclu…

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Beauty is in the Eyes of the Beholder 36:14

2M ago36:14

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Send us a text Pick an Edition, any edition, we got you covered. Welcome to our first monster comparison! Tori starts us off with her favorite monster, the Beholder! Don't worry, there will be other monster comparisons to com! https://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png Rise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a…

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Forward Flash 041: What's a year in forever? | In the Bedroom (2001) [Patreon Preview] 21:54

2M ago21:54

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for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge] It's been years and even before the podcast itself that Charles has been mentioning this film. Well, it's high time we review it then! Get ready for a heavy domestic drama in 'In the Bedroom' from 2001. Now, there is an iconic 6 minute scene that basically holds the whole film togeth…

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Episode 40 - Lions Land in Dublin: Argentina Spoil the Party, Selection Questions, & Faz Fallout 1:12:17

2M ago1:12:17

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Dublin was a sea of red and the lads are back dissecting the start to the 2025 Lions Tour as Argentina shock the tourists in Dublin, the Lions’ first tour-opening loss since 1971. Jim, Goodey and special guest Bernard Jackman break down where it went wrong despite dominant stats, from lineout woes and tippy-tappy rugby to Farrell’s punchy post-matc…

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Love Island USA: Megan Twerk Island | Season 7 Eps 15-16 50:04

2M ago50:04

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📲 I'VE GOT A TEXT! Woosh! It's the end of week three and I'm talking the last two episodes (15,16). We finally get some closure(?) to the Huda and Jeremiah chapter, and we have two new bombshells that are causing a bit of chaos (as they should). I'm talking the whole Amaya and Austin situation, Nic being bilingual all of a sudden, and why Andreina …

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Rugby Pod End of Season Awards - Biggest Alpha, Best Hemisphere & Player of the Year - 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

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Strap in for a very special extra episode as we dish out the silverware in our 24/25 Rugby Pod Awards Show. Jim, Goodey and Producer Rob enter into a mass debate as we hand out honours for: Breakthrough Player of the Year Coach of the Year Alpha of the Year (testosterone levels were checked) Top Lad (the good bloke award, basically) North vs South:…

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THAC0 Says What? 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

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Send us a text There are receipts and Arcadia gets to GM. Malcolm leads off with the future of ttrpgs and how folks want to customize games even further. Solo gaming has gained traction and folks are moving away from the mechanics. While this may be the future of some gamers, most of us agree that this is not the same thing as gaming at a table wit…

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Love Island USA: Pancake crash out, round 2. | Season 7 Eps 12-14 w/ Ashley of Black Girl Film Club Podcast 1:50:23

2M ago1:50:23

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📲 I'VE GOT A TEXT! Introductions at 3:40 lol *we just start right in talking the show Yes, we're only a few days into week 3 of the villa and it was getting so crazy that I had to get someone to chat with about all this. So I got Ashley here from Black Girl Film Club Podcast to talk all about her history with the show and then we jump straight in t…

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Episode 39 - Finals Glory: 29 Years Later for Emotional Bath, Leinster Crush Bulls & Lions Summer Camp 1:21:25

2M ago1:21:25

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It was Finals weekend with Bath ending a 29-year wait to lift the Premiership title and complete the treble, while Leinster blow the Bulls away to finally get their hands on the URC trophy. Jim, Goodey and Biggs break it all down, from electric guitars, Finn v Pollard, to yellow card drama and Leinster getting the monkey off their back we're chatti…

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Love Island USA: God forbid a girl crashes out one day. | Season 7 Eps 6-10 1:18:53

2M ago1:18:53

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📲 I'VE GOT A TEXT! Well, it's week 2 in the villa and you know what that means, explosions and crash outs are coming! The cracks are starting to show in the couples and I'm here for the destruction. I get into the new bombshells, how the women are really lacking when it comes to good choices in the villa, and how we're all on the edge of our seat f…

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Inspiration for All 47:59

2M ago47:59

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Send us a text Malcom is the GM this episode, and Jess is in the studio with us. Tori wins the initiative roll and brings up what everyone’s characters are based on. Movies, books, and TV shows capture people's imagination and bring ideas to the forefront. Lord of the Rings, Dragonlance, Forgotten Realms, and He-Man come up in the conversation. Don…

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Episode 38 - Semi-Final Showstoppers Deliver but can a Global Franchise League? 1:19:05

2M ago1:19:05

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This week on the Pod, Jim and Goodey unpack a blockbuster weekend of semi-final action across the Prem and URC. Leicester edge Sale in a tense encounter, sealed by a wonder try, while Bath blow past Bristol with a second-half blitz led by the Bath Bomb Squad. Leinster break their knockout curse to book a URC final spot against the Bulls and their m…

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Love Island USA: Men be lying. | Season 7 Eps 1-4 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

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📲 I'VE GOT A TEXT! Yes, that's right it's Love Island USA Season baby! Since I had so much fun last year covering my favorite summer trash tv show I figured I'd be back to start from the beginning this time. This is only the first week so we're expecting escalating problems on the horizon. I get into the first impressions of the OGs, why I got my d…

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TBG 258: PSG Win the Champions League and The LeagueA's Round Up 1:36:04

2M ago1:36:04

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PSG are champions of Europe. We talk the Champions League tournament, get into some transfer news, discuss MLS and USWNT. Grab a pint and join the chat. Love the beer, cherish the game. The Brewtiful Game Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and please leave a rating/review.** You can also listen to our show on Spotify. **If you leave a rating and re…

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The Premier League Season Has Come to an End + Integrity 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

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Zev, Will, and Julian get together to discuss the final Premier League standings, and final matches, of the season as well as discuss Tottenham winning the Europa League Final and Arsenal claiming the Women's Champions League crown. The lads then “wax poetically” during Barclays Ballads before Julian gives the final prediction standings and the epi…

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Back to the Future (Kind of) With Our Two Favorite Shadowrun Classes 42:20

2M ago42:20

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Send us a text Arcadia gets to be our GM this round while Tori is still remote because she likes podcasting in her pajamas. Shadowrun is the name of the game in this episode as Malcolm and Tori cover two classes from Shadowrun's Fifth Edition. Tori wins initiative but defers, so Malcolm gets to talk about his favorite class, the Face. This class is…

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📚 Fashion Grunge Library: The Virgin Suicides in print [Substack Preview] 4:26

2M ago4:26

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a companion podcast to the substack post on The Virgin Suicides. Fashion Grunge Library on Substack is a deeper dive on my book and magazine collection and a closer look at print media. Including personal scans of books, photographers, zines, and more! On this entry I talk about the new Corinne Day book of photos from the set, and the elusive magaz…

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Episode 37 - Heroes & Villains - Penalty Shootouts and Semi-Final Line-Ups 1:12:26

2M ago1:12:26

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This week on The Rugby Pod, we're diving into a chaotic weekend of URC quarter-finals as the Sharks knock Munster out via a controversial shootout in Durban, and Glasgow smash through the Stormers to set up a semi in Dublin. We debate the gamesmanship antics from Jaden Hendrikse that had players and fans riled, and whether rugby is edging into foot…

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201: Just give us the disc and we'll give you your life back. | The Net (1995) w/ Dustin of The Rewatch Recap 1:02:11

2M ago1:02:11

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It's time to dive into the 90s cyber world of viruses and malware with Sandra Bullock? Yes, we're talking The Net from 1995 and I've got a special guest, Dustin back on the pod. I have never seen this so get my first time review of this surprisingly good cat and mouse mystery thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. We get into other cybe…

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