Best Commodore 64 Podcasts (2025)

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Love for the Commodore 64 - DTNS Friday Hangout 1:04:29

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Tom just got the new Commodore 64 from MOS Technologies and reminisces with fellow C64 enthusiasts Richard Gunther and Hammond Chamberlain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Best of 2025 – DTNS 5174 48:03

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2025 saw plenty of big tech stories take the headlines for DTNS. From broad public skepticism over AI to the increase in costs in computer components and devices as companies invest huge sums into data centers. So Joe put together the best conversations we’ve had all year, plus some of the more pithy comments from this year’s Live With It! and put …

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2025 Tech Predictions – DTNS 4926 Rerun 1:00:42

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It’s our 2025 Tech Predictions Show! Tom and Sarah along with Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark bring their two predictions of what they think will happen to the tech landscape in the year 2025! Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark. Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Gift Support Show – DTNS Live 5173 57:08

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The Holiday season is filled with tech gifts from friends and family. So we put together this special gift support show to share our tips and experiences on supporting people who need might need a little more help with their gifts. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Trisha Hershberger, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.…

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Zapped to the Past - Christmas Cracker 2025 2:37:32

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As our yearly event becomes an annual tradition, Zapped to the Past once again gets together to discuss our favourite, and not so favourite, things of 2025 and reminisce about our favourite foodstuffs, be they in meals or of the snack variety. We also check out all those Christmas number ones from 1970 to 2000 and we also have the vital input of Mr…

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Tech Gifts Past, Present, and Future - DTNS 5172 1:12:25

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The DTNS crew and several folks from the audience share their thoughts on great tech gifts they've got, or are hoping to get for the holidays. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Amos, Roger Chang, Bradd, Gary, Bill, Benjamin, HitNRun Tony, Brian, Kory, Joe Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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CES 101: Conversational Convention - DTNS 5109 1:01:46

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Facebook is testing a £9.99 monthly subscription that would limit how many links non-paying users can share in posts, with capping at two links per month. OpenAI announced that developers may now submit apps to ChatGPT, and those apps will be featured in an app directory, available from the tools menu and at chatgpt.com/apps. Attending a trade show…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 210 May 1992 2:41:29

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In the month of May 1992 some games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-ten of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the strategic Space Crusade, the boring Biff, and the catless Catalyspe, and wonder if KITT was the very first Cylon… Games covered in this episode: Space Crusade Catalypse…

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Why Print Magazines Still Rule - DTNS Friday Hangout 1:12:03

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Laura LeBleu and Paul von Zielbauer from Geezer magazine stop by and chat about launching a print magazine for Gen Xers. Tom shows off his mixtapes. There are a few F WORDS during the discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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AI Takes Real Memory and Gives Fake Videos - DTNS Live 5108 1:10:50

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Main Show starts at 8:10 OpenAI and Disney signed a three-year licensing deal that lets ChatGPT and Sora generate images and videos. Project Aura from Xreal will use Android XR, the same OS as on the Galaxy XR, but in a glasses form factor. Are we getting to the point of no return where AI generated video and images will be indistinguishable from r…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 209 April 1992 2:07:33

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In the month of April 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the questionable Q10 Tankbuster, the precious Moontorc, and the war-torn Indy Heat, and wonder just why Alan Bennett never wrote a play about Teletext and Oracle… Gam…

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End-of-Year Summaries Are Stupid - Friday Google Hangout 1:15:23

23d ago1:15:23

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Tom and Scott share their feelings on Spotify Wrapped, Apple Replay, YouTube, and more. We speculate on the Netflix-Warner Brothers acquisition. Plus some art tech questions for Scott! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Metaverse Has Meta Problems - DTNS Live 5107 1:13:42

24d ago1:13:42

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Main Show starts at 9:55 Meta Platforms Inc. is planning significant budget cuts as high as 30%, for its metaverse initiative. Why has Netflix killed the ability to cast content from your phone to most TVs and streaming devices? YouTube said it will take steps to comply with Australia’s ban on allowing users of its service who are younger than 16, …

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Zapped to the Past Episode 208 April 1992 2:47:17

26d ago2:47:17

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In the month of April 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-eight of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the dodgy Demon Blue, the battling Budokan, and the just plain awful Jimmy’s Soccer Manager, and wonder if Alien World is the most generic title for a game ever? Games …

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Things to Be Thankful For - Editor's Desk 13:51

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This week's editors desk is going out to everybody. Happy US Thanksgiving! Podcast chapter solution. AI submissions to FLOSS projects: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Zapped to the Past Episode 207 March 1992 2:33:48

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In the month of March 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-seven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the shooty Space Gun, the pretty PP Hammer, and the infuriating International Ninja Rabbits, and wonder who would build a space factory full of holes in the floor!? …

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Get the Flock Outta Here! - DTNS Live 5106 1:10:20

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Main Show starts at 7:07 Google has updated Quick Share to work with Apple’s Airdrop. Does Nvidia’s strong earnings report this week mean that AI’s bubble is about to burst. Flock’s cloud-connected cameras are a popular tool for American police departments to capture images of vehicles and cross-reference them against national and state crime datab…

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YDKF Episode 249: The Flood 2:02:31

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On this special fireside episode of You Don’t Know Flack, I’m going to tell you how my October went. There will be a flood, a […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Zapped to the Past Episode 206 March 1992 2:31:18

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In the month of March 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the rambling Robocop 3, the pretty Potsworth and Co, and the torturous Tai Chi Tortoise, and wonder how long the person who said the cover for the magazine was OK kept th…

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Facebook Marketplace, Where the Juice is - DTNS Live 5105 1:10:29

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Main Show starts at 6:40 Meta announced Thursday it’s redesigning Facebook Marketplace with collaborative tools. Spotify is launching a feature for its audiobooks, called Recaps, which will appear once you’ve listened to about 15-20 minutes of a book. Molly Wood discusses how power is the biggest barrier to AI infrastructure growth, not chips. And …

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Zepped to the Pest - The Zeppelins that Got Away… 53:15

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In this special episode of Zapped to the Past, we take some time off from our usual episodes and track down some of those Zeppelin games that eluded the pages of Zzap! 64. Was it worth tracking these blimps down, or should we have left them to float off into the unknown? Find out as we look at the flaccid Fantastic Soccer, the chaotic Chopper Comma…

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Sprite Castle 104: GORF 52:01

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One of the best arcade conversions for the Commodore 64 came out in 1983 and was published by… Commodore. It’s GORF! Support Sprite Castle at […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 104: GORF 52:01

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One of the best arcade conversions for the Commodore 64 came out in 1983 and was published by… Commodore. It’s GORF! Support Sprite Castle at […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 104: GORF 52:01

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One of the best arcade conversions for the Commodore 64 came out in 1983 and was published by… Commodore. It’s GORF! Support Sprite Castle at […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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AI Took Our Jobs! Maybe? – DTNS Live 5104 1:08:29

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Main Show starts at 6:02 How is AI really impacting human employment? A new study from the Budget Lab at Yale has the data. Plus Disney and YouTube TV still haven’t come to an agreement on carriage rates. Google is adding Gemini to its Android and iOS Google Maps apps in the US and India. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roge…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 205 February 1992 1:59:28

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In the month of February 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the dull Double Dare, the familiar Super Seymour and the seasonal Winter Camp, and wonder why anyone would make a game based on a show about people falling into gu…

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YDKF Episode 248: Halloween II 1:39:17

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It’s been 12 years since I last did a show dedicated to Halloween and so I decided that was enough time to revisit the topic. […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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LLM-bezzling - DTNS Live 5013 1:07:56

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Main Show starts at 5:55 Trish Hershberger is here with a first hand review of Asus’s ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming machine. Is it a portable Xbox Series, a handheld gaming PC, or does it even matter? Plus companies note a rise in fraudulent and fake expense receipts with the advent of generative AI. GM is letting go of 1,200 employees at its Det…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 204 February 1992 2:01:22

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In the month of February 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-four of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the frustrating First Samurai, the off key Blues Brothers, and the tiresome Tilt, and wonder who thought sending a Samurai forward in time was a good idea? Games c…

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Sprite Castle 103: After Burner 1:14:37

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Which version of After Burner for the Commodore 64 is the best? Was it the UK/PAL version released by Activision or the US/NTSC version released […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 103: After Burner 1:14:37

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Which version of After Burner for the Commodore 64 is the best? Was it the UK/PAL version released by Activision or the US/NTSC version released […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 103: After Burner 1:14:37

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Which version of After Burner for the Commodore 64 is the best? Was it the UK/PAL version released by Activision or the US/NTSC version released […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Nagging Me Gently to Be Healthy - DTNS Live 5102 1:10:17

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Main Show starts at 9:19 Is the Xbox hardware long for this world? Recent moves by Microsoft seem to suggest it may not be. Can fitness trackers really help you reach your fitness goals? Mattress company Eight Sleep added an “outage mode” to its smart beds after an AWS outage left thousands of users unable to adjust temperature or incline settings.…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 203 February 1992 2:30:58

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In the month of February 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-three of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the nasty Neighbours, the random Rolling Ronny and the excellent Creatures 2, and wonder just how many looms do you need to make so many holey jumpers…? Games covere…

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76. Focus: Earthion 1:33:17

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In this special episode, Wiedo welcomes guest co-hosts Rob (King Octavius) and Mr. Sparkle to suss out Earthion, Yuzo Koshiro's jaw-dropping 2024 shoot-'em-up that squeezes every last drop of power from the Megadrive. The trio bond over their shmup origin stories—from rental-game rage-quits to recent conversions—before diving into Ancient Corporati…

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Windows 10, Now With Insecurity Complex - DTNS Live 5101 1:04:15

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Main Show starts at 5:09 Pinterest added new feed controls, including limiting AI-generated content in their recommendations. Windows 10 officially went out of support on Tuesday, October 14th. What does this mean for folks still using Windows 10? Allison Sheridan explains why you should consider getting a USB Cable tester and a multimeter. Plus is…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 202 January 1992 2:11:30

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In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-two of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the Paralytic Phileas Fogg’s Balloon Battles, the torturous Tarzan Goes Ape, and the idle International 5-A-Side Soccer, and wonder who thought a wind based control …

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We Know Where You Lived Last Summer - DTNS Live 5100 1:03:23

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Main Show starts at 7:15 New York City files a lawsuit against Facebook, Google, Snapchat, and TikTok, alleging their platforms are fueling a youth mental health crisis. During OpenAI Dev Days keynote, CEO Sam Altman announced a few new products for ChatGPT users and developers. Discord says around 70,000 global users may have had their government …

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YDKF Episode 247: Fifty Nifty United States Part 2 2:07:53

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Hey! We’re back with part two of the Fifty Nifty United States, starting with Maryland and working our way through Wyoming! Lots of classic short […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Zapped to the Past Episode 201 January 1992 1:47:03

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In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-one of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the floaty F1 Tornado, the scrappy Sky High Stuntman and the snowy Santa’s Xmas Caper and wonder… exactly how many times was Elvia presented with two throbbing globe…

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Apple Rumored to Be Inventing Google Glass - DTNS Live 5099 1:04:13

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Main Show starts at 3:40 How could AI powered real time sports player tracking impact sports betting? Amazon and Google announce their fall lineups of smart home and entertainment devices. Mark Gurman’s sources say Apple is redirecting resources away from a lighter, cheaper Vision Pro headset towards AI-powered smart glasses. And is OpenAI’s Sora 2…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 200 January 1992 4:00:59

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In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the rock-em sock-em Final Blow, the somnambulistic Sleepwalker, and the blurry Toki, and celebrate a whole lot at the fact we made it to two hundred episodes! Games covered …

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YDKF Episode 246: Fifty Nifty United States Part 1 1:25:33

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Back in grade school we used to sing this song called “Fifty Nifty United States”. Not only did it help me memorize the names of […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Getting Touchy About MacBooks - DTNS Live 5098 1:06:38

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Main Show starts at 7:05 It looks like a divestment of TikTok in the US. What does that look like and what would it mean? Neon Mobile pays users to record their phone calls and then sells that audio to AI companies to train models. Would you sign up? Is Apple finally giving in and bringing touchscreens to the MacBook Pro? And Nate Lanxon gives us a…

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Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh System - Live With It 18:12

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Thinking about upgrading your home Wi-Fi to a mesh network? Sarah shares her experience with the Netgear Orbi 850 Series Tri-band WiFi 6 Mesh System—and whether a similar setup might be a good fit for your home or office. Starring Sarah Lane, Roger Chang Highlights - Coverage up to 7,500 sq. ft. and for up to 100 devices. Extend coverage up to 2,50…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 199 January 1992 2:11:50

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In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-nine of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including samey Super Space Invaders, the catastrophic Cisco Heat and the strategic Stratego and wonder why anyone thought a subscription TV service for solicitors in 199…

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75. Jelly sandwich 1:26:12

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Back together at last, the crew kicks off this episode with a surprisingly heated debate over what really counts as a sandwich—are crackers allowed, does it have to be square, and can you get away with a “convertible” one-slice version? From there, we catch up on life outside the mic: Wiedo finally unveils his custom-built bike and dives into the l…

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Miss Misinformation 2025 - DTNS Live 5097 1:07:36

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Main Show starts at 7:30 Andrea Jones-Rooy is here to explain what data sets say about how misinformation is consumed and shared and who’s responsible for making it. Plus we discuss the results of an OpenAI study detailing how people utilize ChatGPT. Meta unveiled its $799 Ray Ban Display smart glasses at Meta Connect. And a viewer is curious about…

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Sprite Castle 102: Wayout 1:06:00

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In this way out game, find your way out in this 1983 gem from Sirius Software, WAYOUT! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 102: Wayout 1:06:00

3M ago1:06:00

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In this way out game, find your way out in this 1983 gem from Sirius Software, WAYOUT! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara