Afropop Worldwide is an internationally syndicated weekly radio series, online guide to African and world music, and an international music archive, that has introduced American listeners to the music cultures of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean since 1988. Our radio program is hosted by Georges Collinet from Cameroon, the radio series is distributed by Public Radio International to 110 stations in the U.S., via XM satellite radio, in Africa via and Europe via Radio Multikulti.
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Nick Tixi is an Italian professional DJ and radio speaker with a deep-rooted passion for house, dance, and electronic grooves. Based in Cagliari, he currently holds residencies at Bacan, Colonial, Palazzo Doglio, and Club Nautico Chia, bringing his signature sound to some of the most iconic venues on the island. With a career spanning over two decades, Nick has been behind the decks in many of South Sardinia’s most legendary clubs, including Tsunami, Lido, Jko, Spazio Newton (now Cocò), Hang ...
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Bringing you news and updates on the status of the return of the Seattle Supersonics and other NBA happenings.
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*The Bureau of Lost Culture broadcast rare, countercultural stories, oral testimonies and tales from the underground. *Join host Stephen Coates and a wide range of guests including musicians, artists, writers, activists and commentators in conversation. *Listen live on London’s premier independent station Soho Radio or via all major podcast providers. The Bureau is collected at The British Library Sound Archive
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The original classic gaming podcast continues its endless quest to explore the history of video games, one game at a time. Join hosts Jeremy Parish and Bob Mackey each week as they team up with a host of expert guests to chronicle the creations that have paved the way for today's hits. From forgotten black-and-white arcade machines to modern-day remakes, Retronauts spans more than four decades of vintage gaming greatness!
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🎙️ Welcome to the Skip Happens Podcast – Your Backstage Pass to Country Music 🎶 Join veteran radio host Skip Clark as he dives deep into the heart of country music, where every episode tells a story worth hearing. From legendary country artists to rising Nashville stars, Skip Happens brings you raw, real, and revealing conversations you won’t find anywhere else. 🌟 Go beyond the spotlight as Skip connects with the people behind the music — exploring their journeys, their struggles, and the mo ...
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695: The Years-in-Review Revue: 1995
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2:08:57Jeremy Parish, Kevin Bunch, Benj Edwards, and Jared Petty bring our 50-40-30-years-ago retrospective series for 2025 to a close by looking at the major events and games of 1995—just in time to get ready for 2026's Years-In-Review Revue! Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, …
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Stonehenge and The Battle of the Beanfield
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1:15:04The ancient temple of Stonehenge is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world and one of the most visited sites in the UK. Yet, despite hundreds of years of archaeological investigation and speculation, to some extent it remains a mystery. And it is a mystery that is deep at the heart of the British psyche, for Stonehenge has been a …
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One of the glories of Afropop’s more than 30-year run has been joining our host Georges Collinet in the kitchen as he creates delicious concoctions, while grooving to his favorite tunes. This episode looks back on two classic “Cooking with Georges” episodes: Yassa Chicken from Senegal, and Yoruba soul food with guest chef Baba John Mason—all accomp…
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693: Capcom's Vertical Shooter Legacy
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1:53:24Jeremy Parish, Kevin Bunch, and Brian Clark take a moment to reflect on the history of Capcom, beginning with the genre that got them started in the first place: shooting games where a little guy moves up the screen and blasts everything in sight. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free ear…
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Whiskey Makes Her Miss Me: Ansel Brown's Comeback Story
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1:06:44Send us a text Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us at youtube.com/c/skiphappensBy Skip Clark
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Afro-Dominicana: Music from the Other Dominican Republic
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59:04In the 1930s, infamous Dominican dictator Rafael Truillo ordered the burning of the country’s palos drums, hoping to erase the powerful vestiges of African culture in the Dominican Republic. Luckily for us, the breakneck, trance-inducing sound of palos still reverberates at Afro-syncretic religious parties across the Caribbean nation almost a centu…
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Planet Afropop - Steel Pans and New Trends
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46:31Veteran Afropop producer Marika Partridge takes us to the island of St Lucia for a “beginners” steel pan (steel drum) work shop with maestro Andy Narell. It’s a complete sensory experience, with ambiance, cuisine, and deep history on the only instrument invented in the 20th century. Plus Marika’s journey to steel pan bliss. Then Mukwae catches us u…
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Sonic Siblings: Lewis Brice Steps Out of His Brother's Shadow
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The Sonic Explorer of the Psychedelic Frontier
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1:00:00Doug McKechnie is an unsung pioneer of electronic music, a visionary who traversed the fringes of sound and consciousness at a time when technology, art, and radical thought were colliding to reshape culture. Emerging from the explosive counterculture scene of San Francisco in the late 1960s, Doug was one of the first musicians to experiment extens…
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Celebrating 25 years of Rare's other groundbreaking first-person shooter for the Nintendo 64, Diamond Feit, Kevin Bunch, and Cara Ellison share their mutual affection for Perfect Dark. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. L…
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An electronic journey that starts slow, like the sun rising over an unfamiliar coast. Reinassaince is an emotional rebirth through rhythm and melody: a melodic house track filled with clean energy, warm synths, and a deep groove that touches and carries.This track is made for those who leave, for those who return, and for those who pause for a mome…
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The development of the popular Jamaican style is audible in this fun-packed, loosely chronological selection of tunes, moving from a US-style shuffle to ska to rock steady, toasting, dub, and Rastafarian reggae. Programmed by and using the record collection of reggae connoisseur and KPFK radio host Chuck Foster. Produced by Ned Sublette. Consulting…
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Nashville Calling: How a Toronto Firefighter is Making Waves in Country Music
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Two Mario RPG brands launched at the dawn of the 21st century, and while Paper Mario had the more immediate gimmick, Mario & Luigi devoted itself to standard RPG mechanics dressed up in Mushroom Kingdom finery. Though the series burned bright in its early years, the back half saw a decline with undercooked sequels, unpopular remakes, and the seemin…
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A small network of DJs in the suburbs of Lisbon, Portugal has been consistently producing some of the world’s best dance music. The children of African immigrants, these young musicians have combined a hemisphere of musical influences and distilled them down into a single astonishing style. But how did Lisbon start to make such great African music?…
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Planet Afropop - African Beat-Makers Part 2: Dami TNT
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44:20Behind every Afropop YouTube megahit and dancefloor sensation, there is a producer, a beat-maker striving to imagine the next big thing, basically inventing the future. In part 2 this two-part podcast, we meet Dami TNT, a rising producer in Lagos, Nigeria. And we hear a discussion between Zimbabwean producer Kooldrink, Pierre Kwenders of the Moonsh…
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Nadia Oxford, William SRD, and Greg Melo talk about DragonStrike, a retro flight / combat game based around D&D's Dragonlance universe. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts…
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Ibiza and The Meteoric Rise of Club Culture - From Arty to Party
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59:59Sunshine + Love, Beats + Drugs How did a sleepy island off the coast of Spain, metamorphose from an artistic, countercultural haven into the global epicentre of electronic dance music, lighting the touch paper that caused the explosion of club culture? Alexis Petridis, chief music writer for The Guardian, and Dean Chalkley, one of the UK’s leading …
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The Singing Mailman's Rise: Preston Cooper's Journey to Country Rock Stardom
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You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts Episode 688: Muppet Games. To hear the rest, and get two exclusive extra episodes every month, access to our previous Patreon-exclusive episodes, and early access to ad-free podcasts, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.…
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Seize the Dance: The BaAka of Central African Republic
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59:04This Hip Deep episode features a remarkable journey among the forest people of the Central African Republic. The polyphonic, hocketing vocal style of this region's forest peoples ("pygmies") is one of the most singularly beautiful musical expressions in Africa, one that has entranced outsiders since the time of the pharaohs. Ethnomusicologist Miche…
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From Voice Finalist to Nashville Powerhouse: Morgan Myles' Musical Journey
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687: Attack & Dethrone God, Book 2:1
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2:11:06Jeremy Parish, Nadia Oxford, Chris Sims, Benito Cereno, and Shivam Bhatt congregate once again to talk about video gaming's difficult relationship with the concept of "God." (This episode was a recorded a couple of months ago, so the opening quip is unrelated to/uninspired by recent world news!) Retronauts is made possible by listener support throu…
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Kano State in northwest Nigeria is a land of paradox. The ancient home of the Hausa people, it has ties back to the oldest civilizations in West Africa. Muslim since around the 12th century, the region remained largely self-administered during the era of British colonialism, and never significantly adopted Christianity or Western culture and values…
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Planet Afropop - African Beat-Makers Part 1: Kooldrink and Pierre Kwenders
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51:32Behind every Afropop YouTube megahit and dancefloor sensation, there is a producer, a beat-maker striving to imagine the next big thing, basically inventing the future. In part 1 this two-part podcast, we meet Kooldrink, the producer who broke South African superstar Tyla, and Pierre Kwenders of the Moonshine Afro-house collective in Montreal, and …
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From 10 Gunshot Wounds to Country Music Stardom
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50:47Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us at youtube.com/c/skiphappensBy Skip Clark
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Sigma Start listening to this Saga of sound as Stuart Gipp chats to WayForward’s Matt Bozon and Adam Tierney about a GBA gem. Psyme me up! Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts…
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The Bearded Lady, Zip the Pinhead, Major Tom Thumb, The Elephant Man, The Hottentot Venus - we delve into one of the more controversial corners of popular entertainment: the world of Victorian freak shows — where the abnormal, the extraordinary, and the misunderstood were paraded as spectacle and sold as wonder. But who were these so-called “freaks…
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From White House to Music City: Jeff Gulko's Unlikely Journey
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1:25:05Send us a text Public relations powerhouse Jeff Galko takes us on an extraordinary journey from his days in the White House press office to becoming a music industry connector in Nashville. Through captivating stories spanning political crises, undercover CIA work, and music industry challenges, Jeff reveals how building authentic relationships has…
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685: Episode 685 Preview: 30 Years of Chrono Trigger
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11:55Jeremy Parish, Kevin Bunch, and Brian Clark regale a packed Milwaukee convention hall with tales of the greatness of Chrono Trigger—and then Jeremy and Kevin explore the wonders of 1980s Japanese game tapes (and LaserDiscs!). This is a preview of a Patreon-exclusive episode. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support t…
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Jimmie Allen's Unfiltered Journey Through Fame and Fall
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52:26Send us a text Jimmy Allen opens up about his journey through the music industry, personal scandals, and finding his way back after losing his record deal in 2023. • Addressing allegations that cost him his career without having the opportunity to defend himself publicly • Discussing the mental health impact and contemplating suicide during his dar…
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Remembering Andy Palacio and Aurelio Martinez
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59:04Andy Palacio (1960-2008) of Belize was a brilliant singer/songwriter/bandleader/activist and one of the greatest champions of Garifuna culture in his time. At the height of his international acclaim, after the release of his 2007 album Watina, Andy died suddenly. This program was produced shortly before that tragic event and captures Andy, his band…
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Pursuing Dreams: Country Singer Kimberly Burke's Musical Journey
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50:27Send us a text What if you could pursue your wildest dreams while juggling multiple passions? Join us as we chat with the remarkable country singer Kimberly Burke, who shares her exhilarating journey from the snowy landscapes of Oswego, New York, to the vibrant, music-filled streets of Nashville. Kimberly's life is a fascinating blend of music and …
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A Conversation with Country Music Legend Crystal Gayle: From Early Hits to Lifetime Achievement
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12:14Send us a text Ready to journey through the golden eras of country music with a true legend? In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome the incomparable Crystal Gayle to the New York State Fair! Hear firsthand from the dazzling artist about her remarkable career, from winning back-to-back CMA Female Vocalist awards in the late '70s to receiving th…
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Oz Extravaganza Celebration: Exploring Festivals, Characters, and Nostalgia
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21:00Send us a text What if you could step into the magical world of Oz and celebrate its enduring legacy with fellow fans? This episode is your ticket to the incredible Oz Extravaganza, an annual festival that brings the enchantment of L. Frank Baum's timeless tale to life. Joined by special guests Mark Baum and Allison Laird, we explore the event's fa…
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Twistin' Through Time with Chubby Checker: Live from the New York State Fair
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6:01Send us a text Get ready for an unforgettable kickoff to the New York State Fair as we chat with the iconic Chubby Checker, the man who revolutionized the dance floor with "The Twist." Broadcasting live from Chevy Court near the Dairy Building, Chubby shares intimate stories from his six-decade-long career, including how Syracuse played a crucial r…
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From White House Intern to Music Industry Maven: Jeff Gulko's Extraordinary Journey
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Now it's time to have the REAL answer: who is THE STRONGEST!? Diamond Feit? Kevin Bunch? John Learned? TheSeventhForce? We're ALL winners when we remember the SNK vs CAPCOM series of fighting games. Break up with basic browsers. Get Opera GX here: https://operagx.gg/Retronauts Sponsored by Opera GX! Retronauts is made possible by listener support t…
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African Sounds of the Indian Subcontinent
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59:04In this Hip Deep program, we explore musical connections between Africa and India. First up is the story of the Afro-Indian Sidi community. In the 13th century, Africans arrived in India as soldiers in the armies of Muslim conquerors. Some were able to rise through the ranks to become military leaders and even rulers. Their descendants continue to …
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"I was never going to be a nice little white girl" she says. Instead, she became an underground star, had hit records with the 2-Tone band The Selector, became a style-icon, an actor, a TV Presenter - and author. Whilst Margaret Thatcher was reshaping Britain and promoting her very own particular vision of what it meant to be British, in the urban …
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Planet Afropop - Somali DJs in America and Songhoy Blues
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42:22In this episode, we meet two women from the Twin Cities - DJ Fawzi and DJ Yasmeenah - who are challenging stereotypes while continuing a tradition of Somali-Minnesotan trailblazing. And we catch up with Songhoy Blues through a short conversation with Oumar Touré, bassist of the acclaimed desert blues group about their groundbreaking new album Herit…
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683: Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia - The Metroidvania Book Club Pt. 1
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1:43:07Jeremy Parish, Nadia Oxford, Stuart Gipp, Chris Sims, and Kate Willaert kick off a new feature to play and discuss great metroidvania in depth. Play along and join the conversation! This time: we tackle the first half of the final true Castlevania game. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-fr…
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You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts Episode 682: Bloodborne. To hear the rest, and get two exclusive extra episodes every month, access to our previous Patreon-exclusive episodes, and early access to ad-free podcasts, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.…
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Break up with basic browsers. Get Opera GX here: https://operagx.gg/Retronauts Sponsored by Opera GX! Aliens are on the move! Kevin Bunch, Brian Clark, Matt Alt and Diamond Feit talk about 1978’s Space Invaders and its legacy. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better aud…
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Scholar and author Joseph Braude guides us through the often overlooked popular music of the Persian Gulf, the music known as Khaliji. We learn about the Africans of places like Bahrain and Kuwait - slaves of yore - their free descendents, and more recent waves of African immigrants, notably from Sudan. This episode features spectacular historic re…
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Honest Storytelling: Chase McDaniel's Journey from Hometown Hero to Rising Star
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55:30Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us at youtube.com/c/skiphappensBy Skip Clark
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Alan Moore first gained recognition in the 1980s with his work for the comic 2000 AD, and DC Comic's Swamp Thing. He went on to create Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Batman: The Killing Joke, From Hell, an extraordinary take on the Jack the Ripper story, and The League of Extraordinary Gentleman. He's often been at odds with publishers and with Hollywoo…
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Jeremy Parish and Diamond Feit chat with Tom Happ and Dan Adelman about origins, design, and 10th anniversary (it's retro now!) of the indie metroidvania tour-de-force, Axiom Verge. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Lear…
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From Metal to Country: Will Morton's Musical Journey
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40:26Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us at youtube.com/c/skiphappensBy Skip Clark
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679: Episode 679 Preview: Doom (The 2005 Movie)
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9:34You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts Episode 679: Doom (The 2005 Movie). To hear the rest, and get two exclusive extra episodes every month, access to our previous Patreon-exclusive episodes, and early access to ad-free podcasts, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.…
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