Best Carmack Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 237 - Moist 1:20:09

3h ago1:20:09

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Moist is one of the biggest rock bands in Canadian history! Especially in the Big Shiny Tunes Era - the 90's. Moist bassist Jeff Pearce & guitarist Jonathan Gallivan chat with me about the band, Wordle, Bif Naked's appearance in the video "Believe Me", The Napster Era, computer talk, Jonathan's band My Brilliant Beast, what's on their rider, and th…

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17. Science, Storytelling, and Salish Sea Wild, with Bob Friel 52:18

7d ago52:18

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Bob Friel is the producer of SeaDoc Society's EMMY-nominated web series, Salish Sea Wild, hosted by Joe Gaydos. He's also an award-winning writer, photographer, documentary filmmaker, and author of the true-crime bestseller The Barefoot Bandit. In this episode we talk about how to get folks to care about vital science in a chaotic and unreliable me…

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Episode 236 - Benjamin Hans 51:35

7d ago51:35

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Kickass drummer/instructor Benjamin Hans joins me from Nashville! He's worked with such greats as Trixter, Eric Martin, and Kip Winger, and shares some stories. We talk about his jazz album, living and working in Nashville, vinyl, magazines, and more! We start the show with talking to our Gen Z friend Koda about her 90's knowledge.…

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Going To the Video Store & Watching Movies With Spatial Effects 31:02

8d ago31:02

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Send us a text Join Ian and Don today for a discussion around new apps for Apple Vision Pro and Quest 3 that bring back the physicality of going to the video store and explore the idea of AI-powered spatial effects that appear around your traditional movie frame. Follow us! ✖️: https://x.com/UploadVR 📘: / uploadvr 🧵: https://www.threads.net/@Upload…

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Episode 235 - Music & The Brain 38:35

21d ago38:35

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Dr. Kelly Jakubowski is a renowned professor of Music Psychology at Durham University in the UK. We discuss how music affects our brains. Is nostalgia healthy? We talk about the link between music & memories, remembering song lyrics from decades ago, thinking new music sucks and "ours" is the best, how music affects Dementia & Alzheimer's, perfect …

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VR Gamescast: GDC 2025 Recap 1:11:54

27d ago1:11:54

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Send us a text Ian Hamilton and Don Hopper discuss what they saw at GDC 2025 & much more. Follow us! ✖️: https://x.com/UploadVR 📘: / uploadvr 🧵: https://www.threads.net/@UploadVR Read more on UploadVR http://www.uploadvr.com/By UploadVR

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Episode 234 - Billie Piper 50:18

28d ago50:18

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Let's talk about singer turned successful actress, Billie Piper! A UK treasure, she released 2 successful pop albums before taking acting seriously, and my guest Mariel Bassori of the YouTube channel "Mariel Talks Pop" loves them! Mariel also does artist interviews with the popstars of the 90's and early 2000's, so we discuss what goes into finding…

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Episode 233 - Tiffany Villarreal 51:11

1M ago51:11

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Sweet, soulful vocalist Tiffany Villarreal joins me to share her story! Having worked with Dr. Dre, Missy Elliot, Raekwon, Baby Bash, 2Pac, and more, she has lived the music industry and seen it's dark side. A former member of R&B group 702, we talk about these experiences, her strong and inspiring faith, the music we loved in the '90's, and her ne…

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#035 - Growing up in Yukon's Fort Selkirk, with Ione Christensen 1:31:28

1M ago1:31:28

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Growing up in the remote settlement of Yukon's Fort Selkirk during the 1930's and 40's, Ione Christenson's life has been significantly influenced and enriched from the multitude of experiences she embraced since her arrival there as a three year old child. As a young girl running her own dog team on a trap line west of her small village home, she q…

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Episode 232 - Jamie Walters 1:11:38

1M ago1:11:38

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Our friend Karella Cummings is back! We cover a lot of 90's TV history in this episode. The main subject is Jamie Walters, singer of the hit song "How Do You Talk To An Angel?" from the show "The Heights". We discuss 90210, abusive boyfriends on TV, Flintstones, Drew Barrymore, virginity, Levi's jeans, Degrassi, and a lot more.…

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PC VR With An RTX 5090 & Double Shifts With Job Simulator 1:01:04

2M ago1:01:04

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Send us a text Ian Hamilton and Don Hopper discuss what improvements a 5090 brings for PC VR gamers, a recap of our interview with Andrew Eiche, CEOwl of Owlchemy Labs & much more.By UploadVR

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Episode 231 - Damon Sharpe 48:53

2M ago48:53

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Damon Sharpe started his musical journey as a dancer, and singer/actor in the TV boyband Guys Next Door. His artistry exploded ever since, as he became one of the world's most sought after DJ's, songwriters, and producers. Damon and I talk about his songwriting process, writing the J-Lo hit "Love Don't Cost A Thing", winning a Grammy, coaching on X…

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Episode 230 - Early Days of Sugar Ray 1:51:27

2M ago1:51:27

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This episode is long and slick and olive green! Quinn & Charlie are here from The Give 'Em Hell Boys, longtime friends of DNP. We decided to go back in time to the beginnings of band Sugar Ray. Mark McGrath and friends started as Shrinky Dinx, doing heavier music in the early 90's, then changed it up a wee bit. Are they sellouts? We also talk Howar…

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John Carmack's “Niche” PC VR Comments, Metro Awakening Underperforms 1:14:16

2M ago1:14:16

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Rafael Brochado, Airspace Defender & Tablecraft On Quest With Not Suspicious 58:52

2M ago58:52

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Team Beef VR Mods For Quest Spotlight 1:16:20

2M ago1:16:20

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Civilization VII VR Announced, ColdVR Review & Meta’s Response To Developer Concerns 1:21:40

2M ago1:21:40

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Running Crysis, Orbus Shutdown, & Darknet Remastered 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

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Batman Arkham Shadow Passes One Million Players & Taking A Spin With Roto VR Explorer 1:25:29

2M ago1:25:29

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Job Simulator To Dimensional Double Shift with Andrew Eiche Of Owlchemy Labs 1:18:43

2M ago1:18:43

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E McNeill Darknet To Ironstrike In 12 Years Of Indie Game Dev 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

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Episode 229 - ...Baby One More Time 45:24

3M ago45:24

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My guest today Urmi Hossain and I dive into the 1999 Britney Spears debut smash album "...Baby One More Time"! We cover the earliest days of her solo career, how Jive Records used her album to promote the latest BSB release, why it oddly says "Hit Me", the Don Philip incident, and a track-by-track review.…

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Episode 228 - The Adventures of Stevie V 41:55

3M ago41:55

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It's 1990, and "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" is a huge dance hit. Fast forward to 2024, and it goes through a revival on the Netflix series "Monsters", the story of the Menéndez brothers. Writer and producer Mick Walsh is my guest to talk about the days of being a member of production group The Adventures of Stevie V.…

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Episode 227 - Tim Stephens (EMF) 21:45

3M ago21:45

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For the DNP 5th Anniversary celebration, we welcome back the very first guest of the podcast - Tim Stephens, former guitarist of EMF! We talk about what has happened in the last 5 years. His new single, "Texas Girl", is out February 9th.By Naomi Carmack

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Episode 226 - DNP 5th Anniversary Party 2:10:19

3M ago2:10:19

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5 years? YES! We celebrate with podcast friends Jimmy, Dan, Greg, Jo, and Kendra, recounting favourite moments in DNP history. We play the silliest, raunchiest, and rowdiest 90's trivia you'll ever hear. Play along and let us know how you scored! Also, we listen to Jimmy's dildo memoirs.By Naomi Carmack

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Episode 225 - 98 Degrees 34:09

3M ago34:09

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In honour of DNP's 5th Anniversary, this is a very special episode featuring one of the most successful vocal groups of all time - 98 Degrees! Jeff Timmons, Drew Lachey, and Nick Lachey join me to discuss the new single "Got U", the new album "Full Circle" which drops May 9th, their country hit with Brett Kissel, favourite tours, TRL, and some Cana…

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Episode 224 - S Club 50:35

4M ago50:35

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Jon G is back to talk about the biggest UK pop group of the late 90's - S Club! Formerly S Club 7, they had both a TV series and a string of huge hits on the charts. Although some members recently reunited, they sadly lost member Paul Cattermole in 2023. Recently after recording this episode, Jon G interviewed S Club member Jon Lee. You can learn m…

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Arken Age, Gears & Goo & VR Gaming At CES 1:40:16

4M ago1:40:16

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Send us a text Ian Hamilton and Don Hopper discuss Arken Age, Gears & Goo on Apple Vision Pro and gaming experiences at CES 2025.

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#034 - I worked on the last Klondike YCGC Gold Dredge until it sank in 1966 - "Bino Ficiur 1:08:49

4M ago1:08:49

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"Bino" and Lynda Ficiur struck out from Lethbridge Alberta in the 1960's as young newlyweds to live the Klondike gold mining life of hard work and adventure in the Yukon Consolidated Gold Corporation's "Bear Creek" mining camp, located just outside of Dawson City. Lynda raised their family in camp, while Bino worked tirelessly in the goldfields. He…

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Episode 223 - Nobody's Angel 1:21:06

4M ago1:21:06

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All 4 original members of Hollywood Records girl group Nobody's Angel have reunited for a DNP exclusive episode! Sarah, Ali, Stacey, and Amy Sue join me to look back at their days under the Disney label. Who moved to Canada? We talk recording in the "We Are The World" and A&M Records studios, Twinkle Time, opening for Britney, Boy Meets World, and …

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#033 - Climbing Mount Steele, with Angie Sabo 22:36

4M ago22:36

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In order to live life to the fullest here in the Yukon, you have to get outside of your comfort zone and experience this place and all of its beauty, danger, and grandiose magnitude up close and personal while embracing both the journey and the destination. As they say, " if you're not living on the edge, then you're taking up too much space". The …

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Episode 222 - Chris McLernon of Saigon Kick 49:51

4M ago49:51

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Happy 2025! We kick off the new year with bassist Chris McLernon as our guest. Playing with bands Saigon Kick, Cold Sweat, Cold Gin, and more. We chat about Gerri Miller and her magazine "Metal Edge", early use of email addresses and other tech, his production company, cruises, and other musical memories!…

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DNP REWIND : Episode 49 - A Very 90's Christmas 1:20:15

5M ago1:20:15

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This week we feature a flashback to our December 2020 Christmas episode! Merry Christmas, friends. Welcome my friends Kendra and Lauren to the show, as we compare the greatest Christmas albums of the 90's, just in time for you to build a playlist! We also talk about why people hate Christmas songs, drink and festively giv'er.…

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Episode 221 - Hi-Five & H-Town 59:26

5M ago59:26

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The first time DNP has featured 2 legendary artists at once! R&B vocal groups Hi-Five & H-Town have collaborated on a hot new single, and we bring it to you. Their huge hits "I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)" and "Knockin' Da Boots" were gamechangers. Treston and Shazam join us to talk about their fallen brothers Dino & Tony, Being on the shows So…

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#032 - Tales from the Yukon Tour Bus, with Petra Hankinson 1:42:48

5M ago1:42:48

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The need for an efficient mode of mass transit in the Yukon was answered by the all mighty tour bus, bringing not only people, but valuable supplies up the 1387 miles of Alaska Highway starting from Mile Zero in Dawson Creek BC to Delta Junction Alaska. This once infrequently driven highway, is considered by many as a bucket list adventure, and the…

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Episode 220 - Jonathan Mover 1:10:56

5M ago1:10:56

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One of the most talented drummers in the game, Jonathan Mover has played with legendary artists such as Alice Cooper, Aretha Franklin, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Fuel, Saigon Kick, and more. He tells us about spending time in the USSR in the '90's, working with these huge stars of music, and his band ProgJect!…

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HALO VR Mod, VRChat Adult-Only Locations & Figmin XR Cross Headset Colocation 1:05:27

5M ago1:05:27

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Send us a text Ian Hamilton and Don Hopper discuss Halo: Combat Evolved getting a full VR Mod, VRChat adding age verification, Figmin XR’s ability to be used in colocation between an Apple Vision Pro and Quest 3 & much more.By UploadVR

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Flight Simulator 2024’s Bumpy Takeoff, Arkham Shadow’s Roadmap & Spatial Ops Hands On 1:12:53

6M ago1:12:53

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Send us a text Ian Hamilton and Don Hopper discuss a new game mode coming to Batman Arkham Shadow, saving the world from your living room, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s launch & much more.By UploadVR

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Episode 219 - Desmond Child 1:15:22

6M ago1:15:22

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Songwriting legend Desmond Child joins me and I try not to fangirl! Having written some of the most important songs of the last 40 years+, he shares the details of collaborations, industry truths, "TWO : The Story of Roman & Nyro", the movie about his family, and we celebrate his biography, "LIVING ON A PRAYER : BIG SONGS, BIG LIFE". Now released o…

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Full VRChat Game, Pirates Jolly Roger Premiere & Trapping Friends With Mixed Reality 1:00:09

6M ago1:00:09

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Send us a text Ian Hamilton and Don Hopper discuss a full 8-hour VRChat game, the Pirates Jolly Roger game and a game which lets you trap your friends in mixed reality.By UploadVR

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009: How to Create a Job Description that will Attract Top VA Talent 33:02

6M ago33:02

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Struggling to find the right Virtual Assistant? It all starts with creating a clear and compelling job description! In this workshop-style episode, Megan Carmack walks you through the five essential elements every VA job description needs. Whether you're hiring your first VA or refining your hiring process, this episode is packed with actionable ti…

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Episode 218 - Tag Team 1:20:31

6M ago1:20:31

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DC The Brain Supreme of hip-hop group Tag Team is here! There is much to learn about the Denver turned Atlanta group and their southern bass origins. "Whoomp! (There It Is)" is a party anthem, a sports anthem, and one of the biggest hip-hop singles of all time. DC Glenn teaches us on how to be most affective at what you do, and shares a vast amount…

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Virtual Kombat, Spinning Chair, Killing Metro’s Spiders, Alien Delay 57:18

6M ago57:18

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Send us a text Ian Hamilton and Don Hopper premiere the trailer for Virtual Kombat and talk about the game and its interesting control scheme, Alien: Rogue Incursion being delayed into 2025, Vertigo games bringing an Arachnophobia mode to Metro Awakening & much more.By UploadVR

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Metro Awakening Review, Making Batman: Arkham Shadow & Gorilla Tag Cross-Play 58:35

6M ago58:35

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Send us a text Ian Hamilton and Don Hopper discuss our review of Metro Awakening, our in-depth breakdown of the making of Batman: Arkham Shadow, Gorilla Tag's PSVR 2 launch and more.By UploadVR

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Episode 217 - Blockhead Husbands & Male Fans of NKOTB 2:09:20

6M ago2:09:20

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I talked to several husbands about their wives' love of the New Kids on The Block, and how they deal with it. Some of them have been to concerts and cruises, and have became fans themselves! We learn about how they support their wives, what annoys them, embarrassing moments, who is their favourite New Kid, and is there a line that's going too far? …

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Alien: Rogue Incursion Hands On, Walkabout Goes 8-Bit & Best Mixed Reality 1:12:10

6M ago1:12:10

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Send us a text Ian Hamilton and Don Hopper discuss Ian’s hands-on demo of Alien: Rogue Incursion, Walkabout Mini Golf’s new 8-Bit Lair course, the best of mixed reality, VR games to play for Halloween & much more.By UploadVR

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Episode 216 - Default's Dave Benedict 1:13:35

7M ago1:13:35

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This band is super important to me. I adore their music, and what a privilege to have this conversation with the bassist of Canadian rock band Default, Dave Benedict! He's one of the best bassists you'll ever see live, and he's enjoying making music with Default as well as new band Robby Hurricane. We talk the best Default album tracks, their relat…

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Episode 215 - Naomi & Jimmy Drive to California 2:59:04

7M ago2:59:04

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In late June, Naomi and her co-host pal James P. White had a trip planned to teach kids light saber combat and see Paula Abdul & New Kids On The Block in California. WestJet abruptly canceled our flight due to the mechanics strike, so we got in the car and DROVE there. We tell all about our adventure, joined by guest Rebecca, our host in her lovely…

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Just Dance VR, Avalanche, Bonelab Body Tracking 1:09:15

7M ago1:09:15

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Send us a text Ian Hamilton and Don Hopper discuss the appearance of Meta’s Avalanche cloud service and what it could mean for high end gaming on Quest, Walkabout Mini Golf for iPhone debuting as one of Apple's top selling paid games, Laser Dance having to be delayed until 2025 due to Meta’s scene drift issues & much more.…

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2024-29 Tampa Bay Tonite 2:00:02

7M ago2:00:02

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Kerry McNally, Host/Tampa Bay Tonite Alright! It’s time for the VooDoo Chef Podcast. Where we will discuss All Things VooDoo from the VooDoo Studios right here in beautiful Tampa, Florida! So to all my #VooDies out there, if you’re looking for nothing but a good time this is the place to be. Call your friends, knock on the neighbors door and let em…

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