Best Block Party Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

The Greater Moncton Chorale has been connecting people through singing since the 1980s. While it’s long been known as a popular chorus for adults, it’s recently expanded to include a children’s singing group and a... The post Choir groups create more than music in Moncton | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E02 first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.…

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Doug Bowser Retires, Resident Evil Requiem, and Tokyo Game Show 2:09:37

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This week on Nintendo Pow Block This week, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠⁠discuss Doug Bowser’s retirement as President of Nintendo of America and the historic appointment of Devon Prichard as the first woman to step into the role. They also discuss highlights from Tokyo Game Show including Resident Evil Requiem, new Dragon …

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Remember Block Parties? (with Beck Bennett) 1:09:21

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Today on the podcast the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome back their old friend Beck Bennett! Fresh off the release of his new podcast with Kyle Mooney "What's Our Pod?" Beck and the Bayers talk about what it feels like to start hosting a podcast and how there's definitely a learning curve! Then, the trio brainstorms ways to get on the "Kid C…

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S9 E5 - Block Party! 1:13:57

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Who knew Jordan Davis could run that fast?By Universehead Podcast Network

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317: Increasing Improv At Our Tables 1:04:11

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DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with Ned from Improv Tabletop and Thomas from I Cast Fireball and discuss some practical advice for improving the improv at our tables! icastfireball and Improv Tabletop Acadecon the 13th Patreon @DMs_BlockDiscordFacebookStitcheriTunesdungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club Episode edited by: Neal Po…

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89. DDD The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, Session 19 1:43:56

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With the group divided in Skabatha’s stronghold of Loomlurch, Lyrup works on freeing the prisoners in the kitchen, while the entire rest of the party moves on to Skabatha’s bedroom to find their lost things. Lyrup is successful through stubborn tenacity - while the rest of TBD is successful through murder and thievery (is it still murder if they’re…

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Connector Program Creating Strong Networks in Moncton | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E01 22:26

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You never know where a cup of coffee meeting might go – it could land you with the theme music to Pickle Planet Moncton’s podcast! Join Jenna & Tosh as they kick off Season 8... The post Connector Program Creating Strong Networks in Moncton | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E01 first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.…

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Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 Changes the Third Party Conversation 2:33:27

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This week on Nintendo Pow Block This week, ⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠discuss the classic Nintendo question: will Switch 2 be a strong home for third-party games? This time, it feels promising. Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 impresses with smooth performance, steady framerate, and even ray tracing—better than the Xbox Series …

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Remember Ocean City? (with Dave Hause) 1:01:29

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This week on the podcast, Vanessa and Jonah are joined by singer-songwriter and musician, Philadelphia's own Dave Hause! You may know Dave from his work with The Loved Ones and The Falcon, but did you also know that he's a big Spinal Tap fan? In that spirit, Vanessa talks about attending the film's Hollywood premiere, Jonah laments his tendency to …

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S9 E4 - Rear-End Zone 1:16:38

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Funky Buttloving! It's not the time to fall behind. Gotta cover your ass.By Universehead Podcast Network

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DM-Nastics: Dayeimbe March; Sorcerous Society 27:32

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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: We talk about making a Sorcerous Society about undead dinosaurs!Inspiration: 239: Magics & Cultures (feat. JC Kang)Exercise: Dayeimbe March; Sorcerous SocietyLight Bulb: LitEnergy LED Copy BoardTwitter: @DMs_Block DM Neal's @joatmoniac DM Celeste's @cconowitch…

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Direct Shows Mario Galaxy, Pokemon, Metroid Prime 4, & Fire Emblem 3:04:09

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This week on Nintendo Pow Block This week, ⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig dig into the latest Nintendo Direct. From the reveal of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave to a Switch 2 upgrade for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, plus new games like Mario Tennis Fever and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, there’s a ton to be excited about. They also talk…

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Remember Family Jokes? (with Mary Sohn) 1:06:11

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Give a tweet tweet because today on the podcast Vanessa and Jonah are thrilled to welcome their hilarious friend Mary Sohn!! They get into Mary and Vanessa's old Chicago days where Vanessa tried red velvet cake for the first time at one of their countless expensive brunches, plus what the trio are cooking at home and what kitchen appliances are wor…

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Direct Recap Show 9.12.2025 - Mario's 40th Anniversary, Mario Galaxy, Fire Emblem, & Metroid Shine 1:19:35

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On the Direct Recap Show On the Direct Recap Show, ⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Stephanie Klimov⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down Friday morning’s Nintendo Direct, which celebrated Mario’s 40th anniversary with the Super Mario Galaxy movie title reveal, the HD bundle of Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 for Nintendo Switch (also playable on Nintendo S…

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S9 E3 - Only The Beginning 1:16:21

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No need to give up just yet. There will be plenty more heartbreak before that. We're only through Week 1.By Universehead Podcast Network

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316: Knife Theory (feat. Cristina Van Epps) 53:29

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DM Neal sits down with Cristina Van Epps to discuss about using the Knife Theory she created to create better backstories for characters in our games. Istdpod Acadecon the 13th Patreon @DMs_BlockDiscordFacebookStitcheriTunesdungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club Episode edited by: Neal Powell…

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Pokemon Legends Z-A & Final Fantasy VII Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On Impressions at PAX West 2025 2:05:47

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This week on Nintendo Pow Block This week, ⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig are back together to talk about Edward's trip out to Seattle for PAX West 2025. He discusses the amount of indie games, hands on impressions of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Pokemon Legends Z-A on Nintendo Switch 2, Kirby Air Riders, interviews he had with indepen…

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Remember Delilah? (with Kassie Carlson of Guerilla Toss) 1:02:55

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This week the Bayers sit down with Guerilla Toss vocalist Kassie Carlson to learn all about what it was like growing up on Cape Cod. From dumpster diving for Cape Cod chips at the factory to steering clear of whatever is happening over at Nantucket Nectars HQ, we learn all about what the locals think of the "Upstreamers" who visit every summer. We …

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88. DDD The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, Session 18 1:35:00

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The group tries to move through Skabatha’s fallen tree lair as quickly as they can while the hag is distracted. In this episode, we also level the characters to level 5 as they satisfied this adventures’ milestone leveling requirement of encountering a hag for the first time and living to tell the tale! After leveling, The Breakfast Dudes continue …

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S9 E2 - Kickoff 2025: Before The Boom 49:19

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Grab your favorite grinder and get ready for days and days of football!By Universehead Podcast Network

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DM-Nastics: Appendix Lit 41:25

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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: We talk about creating a reading list for expanding your DM mind!Inspiration: Appendix LitExercise: Appendix N and Appendix ELifting Partner: Appendix N BookTwitter: @DMs_Block DM Neal's @joatmoniac GM Tim thegmtim.caBlueSky: @dmsblock.bsky.social Discord: htt…

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PlayStation 6 Handheld Leak, Switch 2 Sales Surge, & FFVII Remake 2:29:54

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This week on Nintendo Pow Block: This week, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig is joined by Xbox Casuals cohost Josh Finney to break down the biggest gaming news. We cover reports of a Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit shortage, the console’s record-breaking sales, and Square Enix confirming Final Fantasy VII Remake runs at a stable 30fps on Switch 2. Plus, Sony is rumore…

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Remember Personal Pan Pizzas? (with Martha Kelly) 1:06:09

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This week the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome to the podcast their friend and star of shows like "Baskets" and "Euphoria," the delightful Martha Kelly! Not only do Martha and Vanessa use their comedy skills to punch up Jonah's new joke about texting, but Martha confesses to some ATM fraud she did score some pizza years ago, that still has he…

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Kirby Air Riders Direct and Big Showings at Gamescom 2025 2:38:01

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This week on Nintendo Pow Block: This week, Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss Mario Kart World winning Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game at Gamescom 2025, alongside Donkey Kong Bananza earning Best Gameplay and Hollow Knight: Silksong taking home Best Trailer. They break down what these early accolades mean for the Switch 2 lineup, w…

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Remember Dream Phone? (with Patty Guggenheim) 1:16:40

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Today on the podcast, the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome their hilarious and wildly talented friend Patty Guggenheim!! You may know Patty from her role as Raven in Peacock's Twisted Metal, but did you know she grew up loving the game Dream Phone?!! We get into all the Dream Phone deets plus Patty's connection to one of the Dream Phone guys?…

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S9 E1 - Masters of Our Domain 50:31

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The NFL season went into off-season, we got really busy 'yadda-yadda-yadda', we're back now.By Universehead Podcast Network

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Pokemon Scalpers are at it Again and The Next Tales Remaster 59:05

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This week on Nintendo Pow Block: ⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠ goes solo to cover a packed week of Nintendo news. Nintendo is teaming up with the Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance to bring competitive gaming to schools, letting over 80,000 students jump into Smash Ultimate, Splatoon 3, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with free NSO memberships and codes to get t…

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Remember Hanson? (With Taylor Hanson) 1:11:04

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This week the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome Taylor Hanson!! You may know Taylor from the epic band Hanson but mmmbop know that he is also in the supergroup Tinted Windows or that he and Vanessa recently met when she awkwardly circled him multiple times at the Freakier Friday premiere party? Plus, hear the story of how Vanessa's old pal Sar…

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315: How to Add Emotional Impact (feat. Alberto Bonilla) 1:08:26

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DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with Alberto Bonilla to discuss about adding more emotional impact into our games. Alberto Bonilla Imdb Patreon @DMs_BlockDiscordFacebookStitcheriTunesdungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club Episode edited by: Neal PowellBy The Block Party Network

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Mina the Hollower Shines on Nintendo Switch 2 at Indie World Showcase 2:52:59

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This week on Nintendo Pow Block: ⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠ discuss the games revealed at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase presentation, including the reveal that Mina the Hollower, the highly anticipated follow up to Shovel Knight by Yacht Club Games, is coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. They also dive into the week's news, incl…

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Remember Back To School Fashion? (with Victoria Papa) 59:29

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Who better to be on the back to school edition of HOW DID WE GET WEIRD? than a guest who has been on the academic calendar for most of her life??? This week on the podcast, we are joined by Professor Victoria Papa, who you have heard Jonah talk about a lot because she is also his wife! We discuss Vicky growing up in New York's capital district, mal…

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Mario Kart World Pushes Nintendo Switch 2 to sell 6 Million Units 2:59:02

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This week on Nintendo Pow Block: Edward Varnell⁠ and ⁠Corey Dirrig⁠ discuss Nintendo’s recent quarterly financials as Mario Kart World each sell over 5.5 million units worldwide, helping push total Switch 2 sales past 6 million in just seven weeks. They also cover Nintendo’s decision to raise prices for the Switch 1 family of consoles and accessori…

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Remember Short-Lived Sitcoms? (with Paul Scheer) 55:53

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On today's new episode, the Bayer siblings are thrilled to be welcoming the actor, podcaster and comedian Paul Scheer! We're talking about being adults who still follow rules we learned as kids (no tv in your bedroom!) plus some other things we learned as kids (Vanessa has the same birthday as Prince Charming?) And we get into Paul's amazing book "…

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DM-Nastics: Jump That Shark! 27:39

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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: We talk about using different mounts in your games, including sharks!Inspiration: D&D Best MountsExercise: Jump That Shark!Lifting Partner: Sly FlourishTwitter: @DMs_Block DM Neal's @joatmoniac DM Celeste's @cconowitchBlueSky: @dmsblock.bsky.social Discord: ht…

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Direct Recap Show 7.31.2025 - Persona 3 Reload, Monster Hunter Stories 3, Octopath Traveler 0, and More 1:23:11

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On this episode of The Direct Recap Show, Corey Dirrig and Stephanie Klimov break down the Nintendo Direct July 2025 Partner Showcase, which was packed with announcements for both Switch and Switch 2. Read our full recap here Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Yakuza Kiwami 1 & 2 were announced for Switch 2 while Final Fantasy Tactics got its release dat…

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Are PlayStation & Xbox Games Really Coming to Switch 2? Here's How 2:36:47

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Support ⁠Boss Rush on Patreon⁠! This week on Nintendo Pow Block Podcast, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig explore how PlayStation and Xbox could bring select IP to the Nintendo Switch 2 as part of their growing multiplatform strategies. They also dive into Metroid Prime 4: Beyond being rated by the Korean Ratings Board, the surprise reveal of the LE…

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Remember Working at Hot Topic? (with Austin & Taryn Durry of Durry) 1:07:51

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This week Jonah and Vanessa are joined by Austin Durry and Taryn Durry of the sibling band, Durry! Vanessa and Jonah compare and contrast the experiences of the Durrys with the Bayers' own sibling supergroup Jammin' Vibes, get into the dynamics of their seven-year age gap and explore the Minnesota phenomenon of nighttime running. We also discuss ha…

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314: What Is? Draw Steel (feat. MCDM) 1:00:24

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DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with James Introcaso and Willy Abeel to answer the question What Is? Draw Steel. Draw Steel Patreon @DMs_BlockDiscordFacebookStitcheriTunesdungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club Episode edited by: Neal PowellBy The Block Party Network

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Zelda Movie Casting, Donkey Kong Bananza, & Mortal Kombat 2 Trailer 2:08:10

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On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey finally got hands on with Donkey Kong Bananza, the highly anticipated 3D platformer from the Super Mario Odyssey team. They also talk about the casting of Link and Zelda in the 2027 film, the first trailer for Mortal Kombat II, the influence of Metroid Prime on Destiny's newest expansion, and …

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Remember Prom? (with Mike O'Brien and Brad Morris) 1:21:12

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This week Jonah and Vanessa are thrilled to welcome their old pals Mike O'Brien and Brad Morris! You may know Mike and Brad from the various shows they've created, written and acted in, but did you know that Vanessa used to understudy for their Mainstage show at Second City and they would lovingly make fun of her right on stage in front of the payi…

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87. DDD The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, Session 17 1:38:59

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TBD meets Will of the Feywild and his Getaway Gang! A number of new characters of interest are in the gang and the groups join forces to execute Will’s daring plan on Loomlurch, Skabatha’s home. TBD executes their part of the plan, with the usual hijinks and distractions the group is known for. And they are also successful in getting Skabatha’s att…

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DM-Nastics: Dayeimbe March; Building A Bridge 27:35

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Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds!Content: We talk about Jim Jam the greatest Kobold Druid of Dayeimbe!Inspiration: The world of Dayeimbe!Exercise: Dayeimbe March; Building A BridgeTaking Your Supplements: Rascal News291: Timed Sessions (feat. Rowan Zeoli)Twitter: @DMs_Block DM Neal's @joatmoniac DM Ce…

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Ten Years Later, Iwata's Influence is Still Front and Center 1:51:22

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On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey remember Satoru Iwata on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Iwata was more than just Nintendo’s president—he was a game developer at heart and a true gamer. His words and leadership style still inspire many today. They also discuss how Donkey Kong Bananza was also originally planned for the …

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Remember working at the store? (With Ty Burrell) 1:04:53

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This week the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome the hilarious and delightful Ty Burrell! You may know Ty from his starring as Phil Dunphy on "Modern Family," but did you know that as a child he went to school in a literal one-room schoolhouse? Plus we get into his time working at his dad's store where he got to pump Steve Miller's gasoline and…

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313: First Con Game (feat. Jonathon Myhre) 1:03:29

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DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with Jonathon Myhre about prepping for running your first con game. Lurking Fears Patreon @DMs_BlockDiscordFacebookStitcheriTunesdungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club Episode edited by: Neal PowellBy The Block Party Network

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Why is Nintendo's Development Culture So Different? 1:38:21

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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Stephanie Klimov, and Corey Dirrig discuss Virtuos’ confidence that the Switch 2 will surpass its predecessor, fueled by strong branding and growing demand for handheld gaming. They also cover the backlash surrounding the lack of VRR support in docked mode despite the hardware being capable, and refl…