Best Tom Jarvis Podcasts (2025)

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Leaffooted Plant Bug & Stink Bugs Part I: Phenology and Monitoring (2025) 33:23

2h ago33:23

33:23

Three PhD entomologists with UC Cooperative Extension: Sudan Gyawaly, Jhalendra Rijal, and Houston Wilson discuss the phenology and monitoring of the leaffooted and stink bug pest complexes in California nut crops. Including an exciting update from Houston Wilson (UC Riverside) on the trap and lure for leaffooted bug. Stay tuned for part two where …

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Doom 3 and Other Games (Ft. Tom Reed) 1:28:37

35m ago1:28:37

1:28:37

This week on Thumb Cramps, May-Be This Game Is Good, Actually continues and to celebrate they’re joined by scared boy and expert gamer Tom Reed to look at Doom 3 for the Nintendo Switch, Haste (Demo) for the PC and The Blue Prince for the PS5. Plus more UMDs and an even more frightening delivery from the post office. This episode has it all, includ…

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Balan Wonderworld, Hands-On with Nintendo Switch 2 and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale) 1:39:33

4d ago1:39:33

1:39:33

This week on Thumb Cramps, May-Be This Game Is Good, Actually continues and they’re joined by their good friend Adam Carnevale to look at Balan Wonderworld for the PC. Oh, also, some of the biggest gaming news of 2025 with a hands-on preview of the Nintendo Switch 2 as well as reviews for Doom: The Dark Ages for the PS5 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Ob…

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Bubsy: Paws on Fire! and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes) 1:30:36

11d ago1:30:36

1:30:36

This week on Thumb Cramps, May-Be This Game Is Good, Actually continues and this time they’re joined by the third host of Thumb Cramps, Ruby Innes, to look at some misunderstood games including Bubsy: Paws on Fire for the PC, The Graveyard for the PC and Touch My Katamari for the Playstation Vita. You’ll never guess who’s coming to dinner and thank…

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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP and Other Games (Ft. Cass Paige) 1:28:27

18d ago1:28:27

1:28:27

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s a brand new month so they’ve enlisted Cass Paige to help them revisit video games that got mixed or negative reviews from critics and wonder if May-be This Game Is Good, Actually. That’s right, it’s time to look at Lollipop Chainsaw for the Steam Deck, GearGrit DEMO for the PC and Pokemon Picross for the Nintendo 3DS…

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Gophers, Ground Squirrels, Voles, Roof Rats, and Deer Mice… Oh My! (2025) 1:20:31

25d ago1:20:31

1:20:31

Dr. Roger Baldwin (UCCE Specialist in Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution) discusses orchard management of pocket gophers, ground squirrels, voles (meadow mice), roof rats, and deer mice. This is a compilation of two episodes from 2022, with Luke Milliron providing a new introduction with highlights from 2024/2025. Skip to the pest you’re concerned …

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Other Games (Ft. Nick Mason) 1:33:35

25d ago1:33:35

1:33:35

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April, and everyone’s favourite video game journalists are joined by The Weekly Planet’s very own Nick Mason to look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the PS5, Stygian: Outer Gods for the PC and Return to Monkey Island for the Nintendo Switch. Plus the return of a fan favourite character and a pitch for all v…

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An Earlier Start to Irrigation in Almond (2025) 50:26

1M ago50:26

50:26

Drs. Or Sperling (ARO-Volcani) and Maciej Zwieniecki (UC Davis) discuss their groundbreaking research on almond irrigation. That research has culminated in an exciting irrigation scheduling application. We also get an overview of almond production in Israel. The UC Davis Carbohydrate Observatory is also referenced. Come to an upcoming extension mee…

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Game Over: A Musical RPG? and Other Games (Ft. Grace Jarvis) 1:05:01

1M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April, and to celebrate the Thumb Cramps boys are joined by first time guest and video game farm expert Grace Jarvis to look at Game Over: a Musical RPG? for the PC, Hollow Knight for the Nintendo Switch and Stardew Valley for the Nintendo Switch. Plus cursed milk knowledge and the tricks to being good at comedy, all…

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Max Payne and Other Games (Ft. Steph Panecasio and Zac Naoum) 1:45:33

1M ago1:45:33

1:45:33

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April, and to celebrate such a games filled month they’re joined by Steph Panecasio and Zac Naoum to look at Max Payne for the PS2 for the PS4 for the PS5, Echo Point Nova for the PC, Cube for the PC, Scooby Doo Monster Sandwich for the web browser and Helldivers 2 for the PS5. This is the episode Big Microphone didn…

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Air Combat Lessons From Navy Ace Bill Driscoll 45:55

1M ago45:55

45:55

How do you become a flying ace when outnumbered and shot down on fire? Decorated Naval Flight Officer Bill Driscoll shares his incredible Vietnam combat story here today revealing the intense preparation, critical pilot/RIO bond, and mindset needed under unimaginable pressure - going well beyond dogfight myths. Driscoll details the stark realities …

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Tree Destroyer: Cytospora in Prune (2025) 32:53

2M ago32:53

32:53

Cytospora is a devastating fungal canker disease in California prune production. Themis Michailides (UC Davis at Kearney Ag Center) updates us on the biology and management of this important disease. Themis has covered this disease on the podcast before but is back with key updates. Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacramento Valley San Joaqu…

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Monster Hunter Wilds and Other Games (Ft. Matthew Jackson from Toot Games) 1:47:12

2M ago1:47:12

1:47:12

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April, the month where they play games, and to celebrate they’re joined by Toot Games and Trope RPG’s Matthew Jackson to look at Monster Hunter Wilds for the PS5, A Highland Song for the PC and Doom Eternal Ancient Gods Pt. 1 DLC for the Steam Deck. Plus the return of the haunting Bagpuss theme and a review of the ne…

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and No Other Games 45:42

2M ago45:42

45:42

It’s a bonus episode of Thumb Cramps where your video game boyfriends, Joel and Jackson, go through everything announced at a VERY wild Nintendo Switch 2 direct. Video games are crazy. Thumb Cramps+ has launched! Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as ga…

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Wario World and Other Games (Ft. Dylan and Levi Cooper from Raccoon City) 1:25:51

2M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

This week on Thumb Cramps, It’s the final week of Warch and to celebrate they’re joined by the first ever twins to guest on the podcast Dylan and Levi Cooper from the band Raccoon City to look at Wario World for the Nintendo GameCube, Cairn (DEMO) for the PC, Monster Hunter: Wilds for the PS5 and Facebook Marketplace for real life. Make sure you st…

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WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$! and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale) 1:34:40

2M ago1:34:40

1:34:40

This week on Thumb Cramps, It’s Warch and they’re joined by the Mario to their Wario, Adam Carnevale, to look at WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$! for the Nintendo GameCube, The Children of Clay for the PC and The Sum for Fallout Tactics for the PC. Plus, a new rating system, a new Thumb Cramps Holy Grail and most importantly Bagpuss. Thumb Cramps…

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The Unexpected Challenges of Being An Opera Star With J'Nai Bridges 39:32

2M ago39:32

39:32

Ever wonder what it takes to stand on the world's most prestigious stages, captivating audiences with your voice? J'Nai Bridges unveils the intense athletic discipline, linguistic mastery, and emotional depth required to thrive in the demanding world of opera. From navigating the pressures of performing to championing diversity in classical music, …

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Wario's Woods and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby) 1:41:56

2M ago1:41:56

1:41:56

This week on Thumb Cramps, It’s Warch and to celebrate they’re joined by Chloe Appleby to take a look at Wario’s Woods for the Super Nintendo, Super Mario World for the Super Nintendo and the Pokemon Trading Card Game for Real Life. Plus loads of information about the new, exciting video games experience ALT: Games AND an unrelated potential scam. …

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Fighting Fire from 300 Feet with Diego Calderoni 44:59

2M ago44:59

44:59

Discover the intense focus and critical decisions aerial firefighting pilots make while battling wildfires as Diego Calderoni of 10 Tanker reveals the challenges and rewards of flying the largest firefighting aircraft in the world. Most pilots dream of a comfortable airline career, but Diego found his calling diving into the heart of blazing infern…

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Wario Land 3 and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit) 1:31:46

3M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to celebrate Warch and joining the hosts is former host and current guest Joel Zammit to look at Wario Land 3 for the Game Boy Color for the Nintendo Switch, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for the Nintendo Switch, Roid Chimp for the Steam Deck and The King Is Watching (DEMO) for the Steam Deck. Plus good Wario l…

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Iditarod Strategies: What It REALLY Takes to Win with Dallas Seavey 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Discover the exhilarating world of ultra-long distance sled racing as six-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey reveals what it means to push the limits of human and animal endurance. It's not just physical strength that matters; it's the unbreakable bond he has with his dogs. Dallas emphasizes precognition, needing to know how situations today will…

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The effects of wildfire smoke on nut crops 29:03

3M ago29:03

29:03

Fire is a fact of life in California, whether you live in a fire-prone area or you live in an area that can be impacted by smoke. Smoke doesn’t just cause health issues to animals - it impacts plants, too! Jessica Orozco and Maciej Zwieniecki at UC Davis have been using citizen science data from The Carbohydrate Observatory to try to guess at the i…

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Super Smash Bros. Melee and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith) 1:46:18

3M ago1:46:18

1:46:18

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of Threebuamecube and to help say goodbye they’re joined by Studio Folly’s Darcy Smith to look at Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo Gamecube, Teardown DLCs for the PC and Marvel Rivals for the PC. Plus, a round of Real Bird, Fake Bird and a reminder that Thumb Cramps can get you in real life. Pl…

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Soaring into the Eye of the Storm with Lieutenant Commander Christopher Wood 40:17

3M ago40:17

40:17

Are you ready to confront nature's raw power head-on? Imagine piloting an aircraft directly into the eye of a hurricane, where the fate of coastal communities hangs in the balance. In this episode, Sandra and Sandy go deep inside the Adrenaline Zone to meet a member of the elite National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Corps who have th…

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Geist and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale) 1:25:38

3M ago1:25:38

1:25:38

This week on Thumb Cramps, the Threebuamecube hype continues as your video game boyfriends are joined by Adam Carnevale to look at Geist for the Nintendo GameCube, A Game About Digging A Hole for the PC and BirdGut for the PC. Plus an unbelievable amount of Doom talk, a tease for upcoming Thumb Cramps content and a plea for the hosts of Talking Tal…

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Walnut Rest-Breaking Agents with Katherine Jarvis-Shean 35:16

3M ago35:16

35:16

English/Persian walnuts have a fairly high chill requirement and can suffer from poor bud break and reduced yields in years with marginal or low chill accumulation. Katherine Jarvis-Shean (UCCE Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento Counties) has been looking at the efficacy of rest-breaking agents, both in semi-controlled conditions and in commercial orchar…

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Mario Kart: Double Dash and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby and Ruby Innes) 1:36:30

3M ago1:36:30

1:36:30

This week on Thumb Cramps, Threebuamecube continues to break records as they’re joined by Chloe Appleby and Ruby Innes to look at Mario Kart: Double Dash for the Nintendo GameCube, Sulfur for the PC and Infinity Nikki for the PS5, the PC and the phone. That’s right, there’s not one but TWO beautiful guests this week! It has never been better to be …

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Nonstructural carbohydrates, dormancy and bloom of tree nuts 46:54

3M ago46:54

46:54

Nonstructural carbohydrates are the energy storage compound of trees. They are built from simpler sugars that are created via photosynthesis, and the synthesis of starch from these sugars and the breakdown of starch back into simple sugars is a dynamic relationship that is involved in, or may even signal, the transition from dormancy into bloom. Gu…

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2025 Water Outlook with Sam Sandovol Solis 26:30

4M ago26:30

26:30

Sam Sandovol Solis, professor of cooperative extension in water management at UC Davis, pulls out the crystal ball for the fourth time to predict what the 2024-2025 water season will end up looking like. Sam and podcast host Phoebe also discuss water management in a future with uncertain supplies, and what growers can do in the present to maximize …

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Viewtiful Joe and Other Games (Ft. Andrew Levins) 1:26:46

4M ago1:26:46

1:26:46

This week on Thumb Cramps, Viewtiful Joel and Peter Jackson’s Bing Bongly are joined by one of the biggest gamers of all time, Andrew Levins, to help celebrate the start of Threebuamecube by looking at Viewtiful Joe for the Nintendo Gamecube, Glover for the Nintendo 64 for the PC and Blade Chimera for the PC. Plus Glover 2 news for all the Glover f…

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Uncovering A Life Undercover with Joe Pistone 44:03

4M ago44:03

44:03

Imagine having to constantly look over your shoulder while living a lie, taking on a false persona and immersing yourself deeply to penetrate a high-risk underworld group without slipping up. Listen in today and discover how former FBI agent Joe Pistone, under the alias Donnie Brasco, successfully infiltrated the Bonanno crime family, and lived to …

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The Second Ever First Ever Live Episode of Thumb Cramps (Ft. Ruby Innes) 1:35:18

4M ago1:35:18

1:35:18

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the second ever first ever live episode of Thumb Cramps, recorded live at Nighthawks Bar on Wednesday Jan 22 2025 with very special guest host Ruby Innes as part of Januwe’reinperson2020fliveuary 2025 live. This episode they talk all about games they’ve been playing in the holiday break as well as bold Nintendo Switc…

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Tree nut production and water use outside of the United States 1:15:21

4M ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Almonds and pistachios are native to arid climates and are drought tolerant tree species. In California however, the high cost of production and land value pushes growers to maximize yields, which means trying to meet the full evaporative demand (though many growers apply much less water than this!) This is not the strategy everywhere, however, eve…

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The First Ever Live Episode of Thumb Cramps (Ft. Ruby Innes) 2:00:44

4M ago2:00:44

2:00:44

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first ever live episode of Thumb Cramps, recorded live at Nighthawks Bar on Thursday Jan 23 2025 with very special guest host Ruby Innes as part of Januwe’reinperson2020fliveuary 2025 live. This episode they talk all about their Games of the Year 2024 and a prediction for a game that will be on their Game of the …

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Fighting Fentanyl with Mike Sena 50:36

4M ago50:36

50:36

The Adrenaline Zone shines a spotlight today on the deadly fentanyl crisis in the US as Sandy and Sandra interview Mike Sena, Director of Northern California's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Mike reveals the grim realities of the epidemic and the complex battle to combat it, offering a unique perspective from his undercover backgroun…

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The Future of Irrigation with Tom Devol (2024) 28:57

5M ago28:57

28:57

At a time when California orchard farmers are being challenged by poor economics and tightening regulations – coming irrigation advances promise labor and time savings. I speak with Tom Devol (retired Almond Board of California) to discuss the past, present, and future of California orchard irrigation. Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacrame…

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"AI Holiday Treats & Business Feats: OpenAI, Dell, SAP, HEC Montréal, and Google Cloud Innovations of 2024" 4:19

5M ago4:19

4:19

Welcome to "Data Management Briefing," the ultimate source for today's top data news. In this episode, we start with a fun fact about OpenAI's new Christmas feature, 'Santa Mode,' bringing cheer to the holiday season. We move to discuss Dell Technologies' recent AI and cybersecurity advancements aimed at simplifying AI adoption and improving data p…

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Top 5 Moments in Thumb Cramps in 2024 1:38:01

5M ago1:38:01

1:38:01

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final episode of the year and to celebrate the year that was, Thumb Cramps are counting down the Top 5 Moments in Thumb Cramps in 2024. A walk down memory lane that serves as both a listenable experience and a great first episode for new listeners to catch up on the last 49 episodes of the podcast. Thank you agai…

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Top Ten of 2024 50:06

5M ago50:06

50:06

Craig's five and Jake's five. What will they be????

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Tree Destroyer: Phellinus in Prunes (2024) 30:05

5M ago30:05

30:05

Phellinus heart rot in prune trees destroys structural integrity. Laurel Hoffman (UC Davis) updates us on the biology and management of this important disease. Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the …

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The Game Awards 2024 Announcements (Ft. Cass Paige) 48:58

5M ago48:58

48:58

For the second time this week, it’s a brand new episode of Thumb Cramps and they’re looking at all the big announcements from Geoff Keighley’s night of nights, The Game Awards. To ensure that they don’t lose touch with the audience, Thumb Cramps have also invited Cass Paige to join them and hear all about video games! She loved being there! Check o…

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"AI, ERP and Cloud: Shaping the Future of Business - A Deep Dive into IBM, Oracle, SAP and Gartner Predictions" 3:48

6M ago3:48

3:48

The Data Management Briefing on December 13, 2024 provides critical insights into the evolving field of data management and technology. In this episode, we discuss upcoming regulatory changes prompting ERP and AI-cloud migrations, with a projected global ERP market spending of $183 billion.We delve into Gartner's prediction of a growing trend towar…

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Wave Break and Other Games (Ft. Steph Panecasio) 1:12:29

6M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first episode of season three and they’re joined by GamesHub’s very own Steph Panecasio to celebrate Weezercember to take a look at Wave Break for the SteamDeck, Get to Work for the PC and Seducing Death in The Sims 4: Life & Death and A Date With Death on two screens simultaneously. Plus a potential new favourit…

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"Cyber Week Breakthroughs with SAP, Accenture's Automotive Ambitions, and Navigating SAP Innovations: UKISUG Connect 2024 Recap" 4:28

6M ago4:28

4:28

In today's episode of Data Management Briefing, we unpack the explosive growth of Cyber week 2024, reaping a windfall of $12.2 billion in GMV for SAP customers. Digital commerce experienced a spike, particularly, the mobile channel grew by 200%. Moving on, we explore the discussions at UKISUG Connect 2024 focusing on key SAP topics, stressing the n…

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The End of the Game The Game and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit and Adam Carnevale) 1:38:20

6M ago1:38:20

1:38:20

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to celebrate the most festive time of year Weezercember and to help with the celebrations they’re joined by Joel Zammit and Adam Carnevale to look at The End of the Game the Game for the PC, Marvel’s Midnight Suns for the Steam Deck, Pirates Uber Alles for Total War 2 for the PC and Having Johnny Baby for real l…

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"AI Odyssey: NASA, Nvidia, Meta, and BBC's Advancements in Tech" 4:20

6M ago4:20

4:20

Welcome to another episode of "Data Management Briefing," where we explore engaging and thought-provoking advancements in data and technology. First, we'll delve into an intriguing bit of trivia about NASA's innovative gadget usage before moving onto Nvidia's groundbreaking audio AI model, Fugatto. We'll discuss how it broadens horizons in audio tr…

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Lost in Vivo and Other Games (Ft. Hayden Bleechmore) 1:12:40

6M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of Novemberween and to celebrate the end of such a spooky month, they’re joined by the only guest to die mid episode of Thumb Cramps, Hayden Bleechmore, to look at Lost in Vivo for the Steam Deck, Home Safety Hotline: Seasonal Worker for the PC and Inside for the Nintendo Switch. Plus a lot of jeans ta…

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Encore: Avocado orchard recovery after wildfire with Ben Faber 16:47

6M ago16:47

16:47

We posted this episode back in 2020 and are pulling it out of the archives. It’s an interesting story of the surprising resilience of a tree after wildfire events that are unfortunately too common. Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the s…

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"From Retro QR Codes to Quantum Computing: A Deep-Dive into Tech Evolution with IBM, Microsoft and SAP" 4:22

6M ago4:22

4:22

Join us for this edition of Data Management Briefing, where we explore various areas of tech and data. We take an interesting journey from the origins of QR codes and how they've revolutionized everyday life, to IBM's latest quantum processor, Quantum Heron, that's setting new standards in quantum computing. We then discuss artificial intelligence,…

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Silent Hill and Other Games (Ft. James Clement AKA Mr Sunday Movies) 1:12:20

6M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time for red hot video game reviews to shoot up your butthole as they’re joined by James Clement AKA Mr Sunday Movies to take a look at Silent Hill for the PS Vita, Iron Meat for the PC and Star Wars Outlaws for the PS5. Plus the announcement of a second live show! Are tickets sold out by the time you’re seeing this?…

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