Welcome to the award-winning Critical Arcade Podcast, the ultimate destination for all things gaming. Every week, our hosts Nick and Dave will be taking you on a journey through the world of video games, where they’ll be reviewing the greatest releases through time, as well as diving into the rich history of gaming. Whether you’re a hardcore gamer looking for an in-depth analysis of the newest triple-A title or a casual player looking for some nostalgia-fueled fun, Nick and Dave have got you ...
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This Podcast will discuss the Aral Sea Disaster Cover art photo provided by Patrick Schneider on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@patrick_schneider
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Market analysis and commentary focused on the SPAC market you can only get here.
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Hanging With Apes is a podcast that delivers news commentary that is not politically correct or filtered through the mainstream media narrative. The Audio Apes discuss a wide range of subjects, current events and trending topics in the news and social media from many different information sources on a weekly basis. Hosts K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics each express their unique individual perspectives, making Hanging With Apes interesting, intellectual and informative with a constant philosophical ...
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The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a weekly podcast that interviews bands and musicians from the Chicago area. The podcast is hosted by Ray Bernadisius ("Ray the Roadie") and Mike Metoyer ("Hollywood Mike" of Cadillac Groove, Mike & The Stillmasters). The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including the history of rock n roll in Chicago, the current state of the scene, and the challenges and opportunities facing musicians today. Founded in 2019 by Ray the Roadie and Paul Martin, the two ...
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The Secret Chord explores spirituality through the lens of great music.
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Joe's Class is the only High School class where the lessons are taught live on the radio! Hosted weekly by radio veteran Joe Bryant, this is a show that will keep you entertained, informed and perhaps make you laugh a couple of times. Join Joe and his students when they broadcast live on KMIH 889 The Bridge Tuesday mornings at 7am or listen to current and past episodes on demand right here!
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Freightos CEO Zvi Schreiber on Digitizing Global Trade in a Volatile 2025
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28:10Tariffs, Trade Routes, and Tech: Freightos’ View from the Cargo Frontlines 2025 is shaping up to be a wild year for global trade, and few companies have a vantage point on the impacts of every-changing tariff policy quite like digital cargo-booking platform Freightos (NASDAQ:CRGO). This week, we catch up with Freightos CEO Zvi Schreiber. He shares …
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025) Brushstrokes And Battle Cries
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1:36:12This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick pack their best magical brushes and step into the hauntingly beautiful, surreal nightmare that is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. In a world where death comes not from war or plague, but from a woman with a paintbrush and a god complex, they join the 33rd Expedition—one of humanity’s last desperate hopes to …
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Send us a text Warpath plays iconic Album-Oriented Arena Hard Rock covers from the 70’s and 80’s. After a brief hiatus the band is out and about again tearing up the venues. Ray and Mike try and find out where they went? Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com…
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How Shiloh Hendrix & Karmelo Anthony Put The Spotlight On Race Relations In America
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53:20Shiloh Hendrix, a woman who called the N-word, raises over $500,000 to relocate. This has drawn comparions with Karmelo Anthony, the 17 year old charged for the murder of Austin Metcalf, and the fundraisers that were started for him shortly after that also raised over $500,000. The apes discuss the viral video that shows Shiloh behaving unapologeti…
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Rick Hendrix and Adam Fishman from the Live Oak Team
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37:35This week, we sit down with Rick Hendrix and Adam Fishman from the Live Oak SPAC team. Rick Hendrix is the Founder of Live Oak Merchant Partners, and Chairman and CEO of Live Oak Acquisition Corp. V (NASDAQ:LOKV). In addition, he is an operating executive at Crestview Partners, a New York-based middle market focused private equity firm. Adam Fishma…
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Trump's Student Loan Debt Plans & Black Conservative Influencers Agree With Nick Fuentes's Take On The Black Community
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51:20Studen loan debt collections resume in May and the impacted borrowers are mad at President Trump for this. The Apes give their thoughts on the whole situation and why Trump might have facilitated this. Then the guys discuss Nick Fuentes's critique of the black community and how black conservative influencers are actually in agreement with his asses…
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Send us a text Dead Freddie's original music is a blend of garage, glam, punk, post-punk, power pop, ska and straight up rock. The original group, called Dead Freddie Band, formed in 1979 on the southwest side of Chicago. The group played mainly original material but was certainly influenced by the then new Punk movement. The original group disband…
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Star Wars: The New Droid Army (2002) This Is Not the Game You're Looking For
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1:10:05This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick polish up their lightsabers and take on Star Wars: The New Droid Army, a Game Boy Advance title that boldly asks the question: “What if Anakin Skywalker had a bad day, bad intel, and a worse run animation?” Set between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, this pocket-sized adventure drops Anakin …
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Send us a text "Hendrix Effect" is a Jimi Hendrix dedication band from Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland. Hendrix Effect started in Feb 2023, as a side project for Paul, Roger & Jesse to perform their favorite Jimi Hendrix songs at open mic nights across the Region. Jimi’s catalog is so deep with “blues, rock, and freak-out tunes” as he himself labele…
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Fight: Inside The Wildest Battle For The White House Book Review & Media Lies About Deported MS-13 Gang Member
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53:37The apes discuss "Fight: Inside The Wildest Battle For The White House," a book that details the behind the scenes of the 2024 election. The guys give their rhoughts on some of the things they theorized being vindicated by the book and what their biggest takeaways were. Then the guys discuss how mainstream media and Democrats have wrongfully descri…
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Blue Prince (2025) Gems, Keys and Mysteries
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1:04:06This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave have to grab their notebooks, hold onto their rabbits' feet, and dive headfirst into the twisted, ever-changing corridors of Blue Prince. In this rougelike puzzle game, they play the role of Simon P. Jones, a young boy who is to inherit the estate of his great uncle Herbert S. Sinclair, but it comes with …
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Replay: Revisiting Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) with Co-Founder and CEO, Will Marshall
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39:43This week, we return to another episode from 2021, when we spoke with Will Marshall, Co-founder and CEO of Planet Labs(NYSE:PL). Planet provides data services drawn from its fleet of about 200 satellites that generate a complete image of the earth's surface every day. It just celebrated its first quarter of EBITDA profitability, but at the time, it…
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Bill Maher Praises Donald Trump After White House Dinner
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47:13Bill Maher details his White House dinner with Donald Trump and shares his assessment on Real Time With Bill Maher. The guys give their thoughts on Bill Maher actually liking Trump on a human level and why this is important for the left to make a note of.By Audio Apes
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Send us a text Not just a country band, they are a party band! Playing all of your favorite current and classic country tunes, with a few surprises thrown in. Performed with a high energy attitude to keep you with your hands in the air, dancing and singing all night long. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Ru…
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The Gardens Between (2018) Beyond the Clock
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59:10This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave put away their weapons, slow down time, and step into the beautiful, contemplative dreamscape of The Gardens Between. In this surreal puzzle adventure, they join childhood friends Arina and Frendt as they explore a string of mysterious island gardens, each one crafted from fragments of their shared memori…
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Trump's Tariffs Rattle The Stock Market & Aaron Clarey Thinks A Recession Will Be Great For Bachelors
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56:03The stock market has gone on a downward spiral since Trump's Liberation Day. The guys speak on the pros and cons of the liberation day tariffs and how it could shape the mid-terms moving foward. The guys then talk about an Aaron Clarey YouTube video titled "The Recession Will Be Great For Bachelors." The guys give their thoughts on the video and ho…
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Send us a text Nick KB, is a versatile singer-songwriter hailing from the Chicago Suburbs. He plays a wide variety of music to keep listeners engaged through-out his shows. With a repertoire as diverse as his influences, Nick has lent his talents to esteemed groups like Cadillac Groove, The Two Beer Tommy Band, Katie Hibben Band, and more. On the s…
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Replay: Revisiting Aurora (NASDAQ:AUR) and CEO Chris Urmson
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42:26In this SPACInsider Podcast Replay, we go back to 2021, when we spoke with Chris Urmson, CEO and Chairman of autonomous truck technology firm Aurora (NASDAQ:AUR). At the time, Aurora was working to close its $10 billion business combination with Reinvent Technology Y. Chris laid out how the company planned to approach the commercialization of its s…
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Send us a text The Blues-Infused Classic Rock band REVDOG stopped by the studio recently. We were joined by John, Tim & Tom and talked about the bands roots and how things are progressing. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com…
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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick take to the stars in Stellaris, where diplomacy, warfare, and questionable ethics collide in a galaxy teeming with possibilities. As they forge their own interstellar empire, they’ll have to balance exploration, technological advancement, and the occasional existential crisis when a sentient AI starts ask…
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Is The Next 2008 Collapse Happening Now & PBD Has An Explosive Debate On Women Quitting Marriage
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1:19:35Timcast IRL podcast has a discussion about a potential 2008 type collapse that might be happening. The guys give their thoughts on the conversation and what it could mean for people. Then the guys discuss a debate on the PBD podcast between Patrick Bet David and Adam Sosnick on why women are quitting marriage. The guys give their thoughts on the de…
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Snow White Box Office Flop, Bill Maher To Meet Trump & John Doyle's Take On Tradcons vs Red Pill
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1:34:08Snow White flops in the Box Office and the Apes give their take on why it failed and what it means for Disney moving forward. Then the guys give their thoughts on Bill Maher revealing that he will be meeting with Donald Trump in the oval office. Finally, John Doyle reveals his thoughts on tradcons and redpill when it comes to women on his YouTube c…
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Send us a text Stevie McVie celebrates the timeless classics of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac with an electrifying, heartfelt performance that goes beyond imitation. We bring a fresh energy to every show, infusing our performances with passion, precision, and just the right amount of enchantment. We met with Karen and Mike to find out if there wer…
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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick step into the ring, lace up their boots, and prepare to throw down in WWE 2K25! With an updated roster, improved mechanics, and enough over-the-top action to make even the most seasoned wrestling fan cheer, they’ll be suplexing their way through the latest entry in the legendary franchise. Whether it’s ma…
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Gavin Newsom's Podcast Triggers Progressives & Trump Wants To Eliminate Income Taxes For Americans Making $150,000 Or Less
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53:52Gavin Newsom starts a new podcast and so far all the guests he has had have been right wing. As the progressives lose their minds the apes give their thoughts on why Newsom has started this endeavor and what it might lead to. Then the guys discuss Trump trying to eliminate income taxes for those who make $150,000 a year.…
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Send us a text Making new music during the pandemic was never difficult for the Chicago retro rock and soul band Hollyy. Unlike other artists who took long breaks or lost their creative strides, the members of Hollyy said little changed for the five-piece band, at least in terms of their desire to create. In fact, things might have gotten a little …
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Stray (2022) A Cy-PURR-punk Journey
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1:00:51Critical Arcade is back and this week Dave and Nick ditch their usual two-legged protagonists for something far more nimble—an adorable stray cat. In Stray, they explore a breathtaking cybercity, abandoned by humans but repurposed by quirky, humanoid robots just trying to get by. Will Nick ever stop getting distracted by the sheer joy of the tone a…
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