Best Unofficial Controller Podcasts (2025)

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He Wore Speedos, We Wore Nostalgia: The UCP Holiday Special 2:03:01

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Send us a text Ever wish a new release felt like the best parts of the 16-bit era without the grind or the guesswork? That’s the spark behind our deep dive into Terminator 2D: No Fate—an affectionate, modern-built throwback that marries beat-em-up grit, run-and-gun pacing, and side-scrolling driving with clever movie nods and genuinely meaningful b…

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Issue #13 (ft. Lin Codega) 2:03:52

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ORDER OF THE WORLD (PART TWO)! It is the start of a new day in Gotham City. A joint collaboration between Party of One and the Moonshot Podcast Network. Logo for the show is by Marn Lastname. This episode features Lin Codega as Batman. Theme music for the show is by Russell Collins (https://bsky.app/profile/robotclaw.info). Listen to more Bump In T…

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Gaming Memories: A Christmas Special 2:08:02

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Send us a text The glow of a CRT. The weight of a six-button pad. The moment you realize your parents somehow nailed the one thing you wanted most. This Christmas special is a joyride through gaming’s warmest memories—ours and yours—and the consoles, cartridges, and discs that turned holidays into legend. We start with the SNES Mario All-Stars bund…

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#455; your unofficial holiday survival guide (for any time of year); the truth about keeping results year round WHILE enjoying your life 21:24

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holidays are never the problem.!!! they are SO SO NEEDED and after a loooong year of being so switched on, demanding deadlines... the list goes on... its a nice time of year to just *** ahhh*** so how about we learn how to still prioritize our goals, while living our best life it all starts here; ditching your all or nothing mindset... • “you think…

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113 - The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky (2 of 2) 1:07:06

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On this, our one hundred and thirteenth episode, we finish exploring Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. In this episode of the Books of Some Substance podcast, we (Nathan Sharp and David Southard) discuss the second half of the novel, looking at the novel's interplay of belief systems and reality, moral questions, and philosophical insights. We c…

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S5E8 Food Judgments, Broccoli Conspiracies, and Big Cancer 43:57

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S5E8: Food Judgments, Broccoli Conspiracies, and Big Cancer: In this episode of the Unofficial Official Story podcast, hosts Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai discuss foods they secretly judge people for disliking and delve into intriguing food-related conspiracies. They explore the suspicion around broccoli being poisonous and in…

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Issue #12.11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 1:20:23

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ORDER OF THE WORLD (PART ONE). It is midnight in Gotham City. It is midnight in Gotham City. It is midnight in Gotham City. It is midnight in Gotham City. It is midnight in Gotham City. A joint collaboration between Party of One and the Moonshot Podcast Network. Logo for the show is by Marn Lastname. This episode features Riley Hopkins and Sylvan L…

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A look at gaming in April 1999 1:25:04

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Send us a text A gold rush of hype, a console arms race, and a toy aisle that felt like a movie premiere—April 1999 had it all. We dive into the month where Phantom Menace merch swallowed the shelves, Dreamcast teased an online future with VMUs, guns, and fishing rods, and PS2 whispers hinted at a built-in DVD player that would transform living roo…

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From Switch 2 Shine To PS2 Grit: Hades 2, Red Dead Redemption, And The Getaway Revisited 1:57:50

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Send us a text Hades 2 feels like the rare sequel that actually earns its extra systems. We dig into the above world’s health-drain tension, smart spellcrafting, and why a simple fishing rod supports progression without padding the grind. Then we pivot into Red Dead Redemption’s PS5 upgrade and make the case for “gentle touch-ups” over full remaste…

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#454; Harsh realities of body recomposition for women over 35, the maintenance dilemma keeping you stuck in diet mode - Carmen Hayward 1:05:03

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the shape you want won’t come from another deficit. and if your brain just screamed “but i don’t want to gainweight” you really need to hear this. this episode dives into the messier parts of progress: → maintenance that doesn’t look like “holding steady” → eating more when you’re scared to → training without chasing scale drops you’ll hear how one…

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Issue #12 (ft. Oak Alexandrite) 59:02

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LIGHTS OUT! An Arkham Asylum patient has been found murdered in her bed, and it's up to Batman to interview the rest of the cell block and solve the case. If only the administrator in charge of the night shift was anyone else than that unhelpful Dr. Crane... A joint collaboration between Party of One and the Moonshot Podcast Network. Logo for the s…

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A look at gaming in November 2004 1:49:58

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Send us a text Remember staying up past midnight to grab San Andreas from a 24-hour supermarket aisle? We go back to November 2004, a month that felt like gaming’s golden hour, when bus-stop posters sold franchises and every genre had a real fight on its hands. We relive the thrill of Pro Evolution Soccer breaking past FIFA on pure gameplay, unpack…

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Solo Save: Games, News, And Q&A 1:19:17

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Send us a text Ever have a week where you just want a straight hit of games, news, and honest opinions without the fluff? That’s the energy today. I kick things off with Hades 2 on Switch 2 and why its small, thoughtful touches—like audio cues that swell into boss fights—make it the perfect half-hour loop when life is busy. The Switch 2 port holds …

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453; what no-one told her about maintenance. over 40? your body isn't stubborn, this makes all the difference 31:53

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If you’re 40+, feeling like your metabolism tanked, or thinking your body just doesn’t respond the way it used to, this episode is for you. Because maybe it’s not about hormones. Or cardio. Or your macros.Maybe the real issue is that you never built the baseline your body needed in the first place. We break down the real reasons women feel stuck in…

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Switch 2 unable to outsell PS5 !!?!? 2:04:30

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Send us a text This week George and the infamous RGT get stuck in with your latest weekly dose of the worlds favourite gaming podcast. They touch on what they’ve been playing with RGT struggling with a burgeoning Hades 2 addiction and George being George and he’s playing a broken simulator from 5 years ago that no one played even then. The boys bri…

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A look at gaming in November 1997 1:31:41

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Send us a text Step into November 1997, when PlayStation style met N64 power and Sega teased a comeback that sounded too bold to be real. We lock into that exact moment—magazine pages, shop shelves, and CRT glow—to unpack why this slice of time still sticks. Colony Wars shows Psygnosis at full command of the PS1, a space sim that felt elegant and c…

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#452; How to actually get lean after 35; the muscle, mindset + metabolism reset you need 1:07:38

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learn how to get lean after 35 by resetting your metabolism, building strength, and ditching scale obsession for real, sustainable body change.--- if you're over 35 and still think eating less and doing more is the key to getting lean — it’s time to reset everything. in this episode, we dive deep into what it actually takes to build a lean, defined…

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Steam Machine Priced Like A PC? Our Wallets Just Rage Quit 2:14:11

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Send us a text A shooter can live or die by how it feels in your hands. That’s where we start: unpacking why Halo’s air control and sticky mid-jump chaos still feel unmatched, while Resistance 2’s heavier, cover-first design delivers a different kind of tension. From checkpoint pain to flow states, we break down how movement, framerate, and respons…

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A look at gaming in March 2009 1:58:42

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Send us a text Time travel with us to March 2009, a month that captured the best kind of gaming whiplash: Halo tried real-time strategy, Killzone 2 doubled down on heavy, cinematic gunfights, and Xbox Live Arcade turned Wednesday drops into must-play events. We trace how Skate 2’s analogue tricks changed sports controls, why Resident Evil 5’s co-op…

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#451; you're chasing lean the wrong way; here's what actually works - the maintenance paradox 59:46

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the lean look is built in maintenance calories or above, not a deficit. here’s why eating more and training smarter is the real path to strength, shape + lasting change. this is why maintenance isn't maintenance. its not maintaining. its creating. you want to get lean, strong and sculpted — but your approach is keeping you stuck. in this episode, w…

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S3E8 The Great Jersey Devil Debate Bats, Billionaires, and Bigfoot! 45:36

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In this exciting episode of the Unofficial Official Story Podcast, we kick things off with a lighthearted debate about who would believe us if we claimed to have seen Bigfoot, leading to a hilarious exploration of credibility among friends and family. Joined by our special guest, actress Jennifer Field, we dive into the quirky world of cryptids, fo…

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Issue #11 (LIVE from Ground Control) 2:00:17

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THE WORLD'S FINEST! Billionaire industrialist Lex Luthor has announced a Gotham stop on his presidential campaign and all of Gotham's elite will be in attendance. For Batman, that means one thing: TROUBLE. But the biggest mystery of them all just might be what mild-mannered reporter CLARK KENT is hiding... A joint collaboration between Party of One…

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Issue #10 (ft. the Alexandrite System) 1:49:16

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IN YOUR HEAD, IN YOUR HEAD, THEY ARE FIGHTING! Noted metahuman researcher and philanthropist Steve Dayton, formerly known as MENTO, has gone missing in Gotham. What does his absence have to do with the sudden surge in inexplicable mob violence? And can Batman stop it, before DOOM comes to Gotham? The answer may lie in the hands of one CRAZY Jane, s…

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Games Were Better When They Were Bold 2:13:58

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Send us a text What if the best gaming experiences aren’t the biggest, but the most focused? We kick off with Resistance 2 and talk through how creepier enemies, smarter encounters, and a tighter campaign deliver more satisfaction than bloated epics. It’s a reminder that balance matters, and 12–15 hour games still hit a sweet spot when your schedul…

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Issue #9 (ft. Sylvan Lawrence) 2:06:46

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ISSUE #9: TETRAHEDRON. Gotham City is burning. And it burns with a fire that does not follow the rules of nature. If Batman is to quell this flame before it engulfs the city, he'll have to team up with the last person he'd ever want to: AZRAEL... Batman: Bump in the Night is a playground-style fanfiction actual play podcast by Jeff Stormer and Marn…

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Issue #8 1:11:41

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SCHOOLHOUSE BLUES! The students of Gotham Academy have woken to find themselves in a new kind of nightmare: One of winding hallways, haunting reminders, and the everpresent question of "WHO IS BATMAN'S SECRET IDENTITY?" Can they uncover whose sinister game is afoot? Or is this lesson set to be their last? Batman: Bump in the Night is a playground-s…

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Issue #7 1:10:07

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BEAUTY & THE BEAST! Batman is confronted by none other than Sofia Falcone, who comes to him with a surprising call for help. Can he solve a string of inexplicable mob murders by Gotham's fashion elite--or will he find himself cut off at the head? A joint collaboration between Party of One and the Moonshot Podcast Network. Logo for the show is by Ma…

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Issue #6 (ft. Riley Hopkins) 1:49:39

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BIRDS OF A FEATHER! A séance among Gotham's elite has turned murderous, with sources pointing towards the supernatural. Usually this would be Batman's department, but it seems there is another being stalking the shadows! Can Batman bring this killer to justice, or will they fall victim to... THE DEMON? Gone, Gone, the Form of Man... A joint collabo…

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Issue #5 1:28:27

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SOMEPLACE THAT'S GREEN... Scientists across Gotham City seem struck by an epidemic of hubris, ignoring the laws of science of reality to push their work into strange, dangerous, and deadly extremes! Can Batman identify the common thread warping Gotham's brightest minds before it's too late? A joint collaboration between Party of One and the Moonsho…

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Issue #4 2:03:42

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NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: A DUKE THOMAS MYSTERY! The Gotham Museum of Art is on lockdown! Tommy Elliot is dead! And Bruce Wayne is to blame! Only... Bruce Wayne doesn't remember who he was! Can Robin crack the case and bring Batman back to his senses before it's too late? A joint collaboration between Party of One and the Moonshot Podcast Network. Logo …

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Issue #3 1:02:07

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The dead are walking... and packing heat! A shootout at a mob poker game reveals a seemingly undead assassin. How exactly crime scene cleaner Arnold Wesker walk out of the morgue and into a gunfight? Is this a tale of ghostly vengeance, or is someone else pulling the strings? It's up to Batman to find out! A joint collaboration between Party of One…

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#450; some harsh realities about building a leaner physique in your 30s, 40s + 50s... - why its harder for women over 35? how can you beat it? 1:10:31

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we both chased lean via fat loss only holding ourselves to the scale You’re not going to calorie deficit your way to your dream body. That tight, lean, sculpted look you want? It comes from adding lean muscle tissue, not just shedding weight. Most women are stuck chasing smaller scale numbers and feeling stuck when their body doesn’t actually chang…

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Pokemon Legends Reimagined, Devolver’s Indie Rush, And The PS Portal’s Big Swing 1:37:51

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Send us a text A real-time Pokémon that actually feels dangerous, a breakout-bullet-hell roguelike we can’t put down, and a PlayStation handheld that just became useful overnight—this week goes hard on design, value, and where gaming is headed next. We start with Pokémon Legends Z-A, which swaps turn-based comfort for dodge-rolls, boss-scale Mega e…

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449. our antidote to slow progress & stubborn fat: how we made results + habits stress-proof and anti-fragile 29:46

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MAN i have a WHOLE HEAP of actionable simple steps for you packed in todays episode description… so if youre feeling so generous as to return the seasonal favour… please pass this episode along to a friend and also… let me know if this has benefitted you in any way THIS is the kinda stuff that forms the core of my coaching… and why those who go all…

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Flashback - The Pilot - June 1992 1:29:11

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Send us a text Boot up the CRT and jump back to 1992 with us as we relive a summer when California Games felt like a whole arcade in one cart, Super Smash TV turned co‑op into bedlam, and Streets of Rage made the living room sound like a neon city. We trade notes on surfing technique, hacky sack timing, and why some micro‑events had ridiculous stay…

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Subscriptions and decks of steam 2:44:19

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Send us a text Sometimes it’s best just to talk it out , Seb and George get stuck into some of gaming most interesting topics - why is George still not on steam deck , what’s happening with the current gaming subscriptions ? Support the show Join our fantastic discord https://discord.gg/v7RFSUcG If link has expired then message us at questions@unof…

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Looking Ahead: Sage Partner Events, AI Reality Checks, and Predictions 45:12

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Doug, Matt, and Emily look ahead to Sage's upcoming Partner Summit in Orlando and discuss what to expect as the company kicks off fiscal year 2026. The conversation covers everything from AI implementation reality versus marketing speak to potential shifts in go-to-market strategy, price sensitivity in uncertain economic times, and why Sage is floo…

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448/ the honest truth about calories, fat loss, and midlife metabolism (+ why your deficit isnt working) with Aram Grigorian 51:33

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You’ve been sold fat loss like it’s a math equation. “Eat less, move more.” “Track your calories.” “Cut carbs.” But what happens when your body stops responding—and you're doing all the 'right things'? cos truth be told… if you WERE eating 1200 calories… even 1400 for many of you… while doing all the other right things… youd be dropping fat In this…

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Indie Wins, Consoles Wobble, Players Adapt 2:49:04

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Send us a text Big year. Bigger questions. We kick things off with that familiar tug between what we used to play and what actually fits life now — and it turns out single-player indies are meeting the moment. Expedition 33 becomes our touchstone: a sharp blend of turn-based planning and real-time timing that rewards mastery without punishing those…

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#447; do you keep burning out every time you diet? if you feel like you've been dieting forever, and unless you're super strict NOTHING changes... 20:31

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you’re exhausted. you’ve been dieting for years, trying every plan tracking, restricting, yet, you’re still here, still doubting & stuck in that loop. this episode is your reset. if you’ve wondered why women keep burning out while men seem to get away with dieting easier id say its not willpower or discipline… but it sorta is… it’s just applied to …

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We Launch A Second Channel, Revisit Resistance On PS3, And Debate The Future Of Gaming 1:41:11

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Send us a text Nostalgia just got teeth. We’re launching Flashback, a brand-new channel dedicated to jumping into specific months of gaming history—magazine covers, previews that never shipped, weird accessories, and those console wars that lit up schoolyards. Think time capsules you can listen to: March ’94 one week, 2006 the next, maybe 1979 afte…

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446; 35yo+? why your deficit + workouts arent working anymore. is this stealing your results? (3 step fix to stop your attempts backfiring) Marci Nevin 45:41

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35+? feeling like your deficit + workouts keep backfiring? this episode breaks the cycle. we talk perimenopause fat loss, midlife metabolism, and why your plan collapses by friday (hello dopamine, wine, and “just one more scroll”). i walk through the method i use with clients: life satiation first (so you’re not using dieting for entertainment), tw…

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From Chaos to Clarity: Transforming Healthcare Finance 50:57

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Ximena Maynard, CFO of Legacy Management Group, shares how she consolidated 30 separate QuickBooks files across 11 nursing facilities into a unified Sage Intacct system. She discusses the unique compliance challenges in healthcare finance, from managing resident trust funds to navigating complex Medicaid billing, and tackles the industry's biggest …

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s5E7 taylor swift FINAL mix & master 1:02:53

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Is Taylor Swift a Satanic Clones? With Comedian Ally Noel Dive into a world where clones do your laundry, comedians crack conspiracy theories, and Taylor Swift might just be a time-traveling satanic princess. Join the hilarious Ally Noel as she juggles ADHD, creative chaos, and the cannabis industry, all while unraveling wild theories about pop ico…

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Switch 2, Star Wars, and the Shape of Next-Gen 1:35:17

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Send us a text Retro joy met modern surprise the moment we put Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 and saw a handheld punch way above its weight. We share what actually happened in docked and handheld tests, why performance felt close to PS5 at a glance, and where the cracks showed—two crashes tied to online checks that reminded us this era still leans o…

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#445; losing the last 5-7lb, those pesky last kilos… here’s why you're not losing belly fat over 35 34:10

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stuck on the “last 5–7 pounds”? we unpack why it is such a common problem... and why women struggle with it most... especially around their midsection - and how perimenopause turns up the volume on that do you need a macros + calories reality check? do you need to slash them more? maybe you dont know the exact moments hidden calories leak in... or …

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Xbox games pass the death of the subscription service 2:18:35

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Send us a text A sleeper train, a leather PS1 bag with lockable carabiners, and a Switch 2 that refuses to leave handheld mode—this week we go full travel-nerd and full game-nerd at once. We start with a surprisingly great wired “travel dock” setup and land on the big takeaway: on a café table, inches from your eyes, the Switch 2 screen is a tiny t…

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444/ the missing link for effective fat loss without another rebound (the diet trap that gets ignored) with Dal Sekhon 35:57

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Are you tired of rebounding after every diet? 2 hard truths upfront ➡️ Without eating enough, you’re not maintaining—you’re still dieting. ➡️ You can’t keep shrinking smaller and expect to look leaner. Training builds. Food fuels. Maintenance keeps it all stable. This episode dives into why it happens and the one piece of fat loss that keeps gettin…

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Why a $3M Construction Company Chose Sage Intacct 54:47

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Josh Smyser shares how he went from Big Four auditor to running his family's tuckpointing and restoration business after his father's death, growing TNT from $200K to over $6M in revenue. He explains why he chose Sage Intacct at just $3M in revenue, how he learned from a painful Sage 100 implementation to take control of his Intacct setup, and why …

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Epstein & MIT 32:42

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In our last episode of the season (season 2 is in the works), we look at MIT's Media Lab, which long dazzled the public with its bold ideas and groundbreaking projects. But behind that reputation was a secret: much of the lab’s funding traced back to Jeffrey Epstein. Read Noam Cohen’s reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/for-jeffrey-epstein-mit-w…