Best Console Crusade Podcasts (2025)

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The Rosary for America - A Powerful Prayer for Our Nation’s Conversion 4:30

5d ago4:30

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The "Rosary for America" is a powerful Marian devotion inspired by Our Lady of Medjugorje that systematically prays for the conversion and protection of our nation by pleading the Blood of Jesus over all fifty states and every level of government. Text Prayers — ROSARY FOR AMERICA Prayer Video — ROSARY FOR AMERICA #RosaryForAmerica #PatrioticRosary…

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The movie and TV tech we actually want to use 1:33:57

6d ago1:33:57

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One way to think about the tech industry is just as a series of people trying to build stuff they saw in movies and on TV. Some of that tech is great, some of it is deeply dystopian, and most of it would make the world a very different place if it suddenly existed. In this episode, a bunch of us try to figure out which tech we actually want to use.…

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What Meta and Anthropic really won in court 1:46:05

11d ago1:46:05

1:46:05

It's already the heat of summer, and the news keeps coming. Nilay, David, and Jake start the show with a bunch of tech news, including the latest on Tesla's robotaxi launch, some updates on the Trump Phone, new devices from Fairphone and Unihertz, and Meta's shifting strategy for face computers. After that, The Verge's Adi Roberston joins the show …

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Tesla's robotaxi reality check 1:15:28

13d ago1:15:28

1:15:28

Tesla is famous for throwing caution to the wind in the name of rolling out cool technology, so it was somewhat surprising to see its robotaxi service launch over the weekend in somewhat muted fashion. The Verge's Andy Hawkins joins the show to explain what, exactly, Elon Musk and co. launched, and what it says about the state of the self-driving r…

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Truth, lies, and the Trump Phone 1:46:35

17d ago1:46:35

1:46:35

Starting a wireless carrier is easier than you might think. So is building a half-decent Android phone! But doing all the things Trump Mobile promises, at the price and on the schedule it says, seems awfully close to impossible. While Nilay's out, David and Jake chat with The Verge's Dominic Preston about what we know about Trump Mobile and the T1 …

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Life with the Nintendo Switch 2 1:19:41

20d ago1:19:41

1:19:41

It's a small miracle that a bunch of us managed to get our heads out of Mario Kart World long enough to make a show about the Switch 2. But that's what we did! First, we chat with The Verge's Andrew Webster about his review, and why it feels like the Switch 2 is both everything we wanted and somehow still a little underwhelming. (Or at least just..…

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Honoring the Hearts of Jesus and Mary in June 3:50

24d ago3:50

3:50

June is the month to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, offering Catholics a beautiful opportunity to deepen their devotion and transform their hearts through prayer and novena participation. These Sacred Hearts represent the perfect love of Christ, who gave His life for our salvation, and the sinless heart of Mary, whose…

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Switch, Xbox, and the portable future of games 2:03:13

24d ago2:03:13

2:03:13

There's a lot of news this week, so today's episode turned into a whole bunch of lightning rounds. Nilay, David, and The Verge's Jake Kastrenakes talk through all the vibes and news at WWDC, and why F1 seemed to outshine everything else. We also talk about the Switch 2 launch, and the news this week that Microsoft and Asus are building Xbox handhel…

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Liquid Glass, Spotlight, and the rest of WWDC 2025 2:05:57

27d ago2:05:57

2:05:57

Apple spent 90 minutes talking about the future of its software, and we're pretty sure only said the word "Siri" once. Nilay and David are joined by The Verge's Victoria Song and Allison Johnson, both of whom were with Nilay at the keynote, to talk about all the news of the day. They talk about the Liquid Glass design language, and why Apple decide…

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Previewing Apple's 2025 WWDC 1:38:03

1M ago1:38:03

1:38:03

Developer conference season is almost over, but we've got one show left to see: Apple's WWDC begins on Monday. Nilay, David, and Joanna Stern spend time going through both what they expect to see at the show, and why this year's WWDC might feel a bit different than in years past. Apple is in a tricky place with regulators, developers, and users ali…

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One company's quest for the perfect charger 1:09:31

1M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

We've talked many times on The Vergecast about the dream of the perfect charger. We call it The God Cable, and imagine it would charge everything, at full optimized speed, no matter what you plug in. Well, one company tried to make it – sort of. TwelveSouth founder Andrew Green joins the show to talk about how his company developed its newest produ…

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Can a redesign save Apple's software? 1:38:31

1M ago1:38:31

1:38:31

It's a slowish news week ahead of some very busy news weeks, so of course Nilay and David start the show with a long discussion about party speakers. Eventually, they get into the news, beginning with some of the huge Apple redesigns planned for WWDC in June. For the first time in a long time, the stakes for Apple's software teams feel really high.…

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Inside the Meta monopoly trial 1:23:42

1M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

After more than a month of testimony, the Meta antirust trial is beginning to slow down. The Google search remedies trial, meanwhile, is about to heat up again, with closing arguments coming soon. The Verge’s Lauren Feiner has been in the DC courthouse for all of it, and has finally emerged to tell us about what she’s seen, and learned, from two al…

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Padre Pio's Extraordinary Bond with His Guardian Angel 3:32

1M ago3:32

3:32

Saint Padre Pio's example reminds us of the importance of cultivating a relationship with our own guardian angels. Each of us has been blessed with a heavenly protector who watches over us, guides us, and intercedes on our behalf. By acknowledging their presence and expressing our gratitude, we can deepen our connection with these divine companions…

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OpenAI and Jony Ive's AI super-gadget 1:53:50

2M ago1:53:50

1:53:50

Bad news if you don't care about AI: this week was absolutely chock-full of AI news. First, Nilay, David, and The Verge's Alex Heath talk about the news that OpenAI and Jony Ive are teaming up to build... something. A gadget, for sure, maybe lots of gadgets. We don't know much, but we have a lot of thoughts, and a lot of questions. After that, the …

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The Razr Ultra proves flip phones are almost ready 1:12:51

2M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Kids these days, you know? They love the '90s, they want everything to be colorful and bold and bouncy, and they really, truly love Snapchat. And the tech world is listening. On this episode, The Verge's Allison Johnson joins to talk about her review of the new Razr Ultra, the new-look Android 16, and why she thinks we're getting ever closer to a t…

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HBO's no good very bad rebrand 1:57:21

2M ago1:57:21

1:57:21

Names are hard — but they don't have to be this hard. Nilay, David, and The Verge's Jake Kastrenakes start the show with some personal news, before digging into the monumentally silly thinking behind Warner Bros. Discovery re-re-naming its streaming service HBO Max. After that, and some more streaming news, we turn our attention to the gadget news …

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A buggy Sonos mystery 1:27:06

2M ago1:27:06

1:27:06

The Verge's Will Poor recently came home from vacation and discovered he had an insect problem. More specifically, his Sonos speaker had an insect problem. Will brings us the story of what really happened there, and what he discovered about how the animal kingdom — and the electronics world — works. After that, The Verge's Andru Marino tells us abo…

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St. Rita of Cascia: The Saint of the Impossible 6:29

2M ago6:29

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St. Rita of Cascia, known as the "Saint of Impossible Causes," endured an abusive marriage, the violent death of her husband, and the loss of her sons before entering religious life. Her extraordinary faith amidst suffering transformed her into one of the Church's most powerful intercessors, making her the saint countless faithful turn to when all …

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Why Apple is trying to save Google 1:45:27

2M ago1:45:27

1:45:27

Where will Meta, Apple, and Google be three years from now? It's starting to look like they might all be very different. Nilay, David, and The Verge's Richard Lawler start the show with Eddy Cue's testimony in the Google search trial, in which Cue argued that AI is taking over — and that Google should be allowed to keep paying Apple gobs of money. …

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The AI wearables are always listening 1:19:38

2M ago1:19:38

1:19:38

The Verge’s Victoria Song joins the show to talk about a new genre of gadget, which both she and David have been testing a lot: the AI-powered, always-on voice recorder. Vee shares what she’s learned from devices like Bee, and why it’s going to be so hard for AI to figure out what really matters in our lives. After that, The Verge’s Nathan Edwards …

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How Apple lost control of the App Store 1:51:24

2M ago1:51:24

1:51:24

Everywhere you look, antitrust fights have the potential to reshape the tech industry. Nilay, David, and The Verge's Jake Kastrenakes start by digging into the latest ruling in the Apple / Epic trial, in which a furious judge rips open the App Store in a way Apple likely never saw coming. The way we pay for apps is about to change, and fast. After …

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178. Switch 2 Reactions + Pokemon ROM Hacks 1:36:45

2M ago1:36:45

1:36:45

Better late than never!

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The Slate Truck is a whole new kind of car 1:28:17

2M ago1:28:17

1:28:17

Sometimes you want more tech in your life — and sometimes you want a lot less. This episode is all about less. First, Tim Stevens joins the show to talk about his story about the Slate Truck, an ultra-minimal electric vehicle that has almost no features to speak of and yet still promises to reinvent the way we think about cars. After that, Casey Jo…

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Our Lady of the Atonement: When Mary Bridged Two Churches 4:32

2M ago4:32

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As we face the challenges of division in our world today, Our Lady of the Atonement offers us inspiration and intercession as we work toward the healing of relationships and the unity of all Christians in the one Body of Christ. The Catholic Crusade - Website & Blog The Catholic Crusade - YouTube Prayer Channel…

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Everybody wants to buy Chrome 1:51:17

2M ago1:51:17

1:51:17

Some weeks, it just feels like everything is up in the air all at the same time. Nilay and David are joined by The Verge’s Jake Kastrenakes to talk about all the unrest, starting with the ever-changing tariff rules that are making gadgets hard to price, hard to find, and hard to bet on going forward. (Maybe that’s why it seems everyone on Earth tri…

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How to keep your data safe when you travel 1:10:43

3M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

If you’re heading on vacation this summer, you’re going to want to listen to this. The Verge’s Gaby del Valle joins the show to explain how worried you need to be about your digital data when you cross borders, and what you can do to protect yourself. Even if you don’t think you have anything to hide, a little precaution goes a long way. After that…

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"Saint" Carlo Acutis: How a Teenage Tech Whiz Will Soon Make Catholic History 7:31

3M ago7:31

7:31

At just 15 years old, Carlo Acutis combined his passion for the Eucharist with computer programming skills to evangelize online, and now this teenage tech prodigy is about to make Catholic history. | #CarloAcutis #BlessedCarloAcutis #SaintCarloAcutis The Catholic Crusade — Prayer channel The Catholic Crusade — Website & Blog…

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Big Tech is back on trial 1:55:52

3M ago1:55:52

1:55:52

We promise, this episode is only a little bit about header bidding. Nilay and David are joined by The Verge’s Alex Heath to talk about some big news in tech regulation: Google lost its ad-tech monopoly trial, which could reshape both Google and the internet altogether. And that’s not the only monopoly news! Meta’s trial also started this week, and …

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