Best Commodore 64 Podcasts (2026)

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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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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Ep. 70 - Tigers and Commodores off to Hot Starts, Marshall Manning at Baylor School, and "Those" Coaches 33:52

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we discuss the hot start for both the Mt. Vernon Tigers, and the Vanderbilt Commodores. We also talk college recruitment for high school athletes, Peyton's son Marshall Manning at Baylor School, and dealing with some stereotypical coaching behavior that is spreading within the profession. Make sure you like sh…

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Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 6 56:47

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In this sixth of the series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we go back to our past and pick up some of those games we never looked at from the first few issues of Zzap! 64 plus a couple more for good luck, including the blasty Black Thunder, the rolling Rocket Ball, and the juicy Jonah Barrington’s Squash. Games covered in this episode: …

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Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 5 39:55

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In this fifth of the series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we go back to our past and pick up some of those games we never looked at from the first few issues of Zzap! 64, including the blasty Moon Cresta, the incomprehensible Ice Palace and the ancient Antics. Games covered in this episode: Moon Cresta SkyJet Ice Palace Antics Find us …

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74. Dicey Dice 1:04:43

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This week, Wiedo and Diego reunite after a five-week Scandinavia road trip—complete with charging stops, supermarket pit-stops, and tales of Finland’s early school starts as summer fades fast. With sore thumbs from too much messaging, Wiedo dives into control hacks (Quake jump on the mouse, keyboard over D-pads) to keep gaming pain-free. On the gam…

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YDKF Episode 245: Sweet Tooth 1:38:18

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Have you ever eaten something that was simply too sweet? I never have. Ever since I was a kid I loved sugar and sweets and […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Ep. 69 - Cowardly Coaches, Schedule Building, and Tangible vs. Intangible 41:19

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On this weeks Episode of the Quick Six we look into some crawfishing coaches, and other scenarios that play out during the building of a football schedule. We also break down the fine line in talent evaluation between tangible and intangible. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe!

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Zapped to the Past Episode 198 - 1991 Golden Breadbin Awards 2:27:17

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1991 is now but a memory of an eggy old time - but in keeping with Zapped to the Past tradition we now take a look back and cast a teary and often bloodshot eye over all those games we played from January to December 1991 as covered in Zzap!64 magazine. Why, you may ask? Nothing less than to award those games that have somehow managed to stick in o…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 197 November & December 1991 2:12:51

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In the months of November and December 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-seven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the criminal Crime Time, the lumpen Last Battle, and the Hudson Hawkless Hudson Hawk and wonder just how do you fit so many episodes of Priso…

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73. Bag of bags 1:03:52

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In this heat-soaked pre-holiday episode, Andy and Diego swap tales of water park nostalgia, snack discoveries, and mysterious fizzy drinks before diving into two challenging retro releases. Diego revisits the Commodore 64 with Mike Mech 2 by Luca Carminati, a tightly crafted single-screen platformer where dodging aliens, flipping switches, and navi…

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Ep. 68 - Fall Camp, Practice Tempo, and Addressing Coaching Quality as you Build a Staff 46:54

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, we look into the time honored tradition of Fall camp AKA Two-A-Days. We also get into the weeds on practice tempo, building your staff, and how to handle varying levels of coaching quality within the program. Make sure to comment, like, share, and subscribe!

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Sprite Castle 101: Smurf Massacre 32:48

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Most people like or at least tolerate Wolverine and the Pyromaniac were not like most people, and in the early 80s these two miscreants got […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 101: Smurf Massacre 32:48

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Most people like or at least tolerate Wolverine and the Pyromaniac were not like most people, and in the early 80s these two miscreants got […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 101: Smurf Massacre 32:48

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Most people like or at least tolerate Wolverine and the Pyromaniac were not like most people, and in the early 80s these two miscreants got […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Zapped to the Past Episode 196 November & December 1991 2:06:00

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In the months of November and December 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-six of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the blasty Battle Command, the repetitive Round the Bend, and the super speedy Stack Up and wonder just how long a pair of Wotsit fangs would l…

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LSG 019: Ralph Miranda talks opening doors in Gyromite with Nintendo’s infamous R.O.B. robot, jump kicking punks with SEGA sneakers in Streets of Rage, and whipping vampires while wearing a leather loincloth ... 1:56:38

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Welcome to Episode 19 of Load Save Game, a podcast where I talk to people about their personal journey with video games. I am your host Jose Eusebio. My guest today is my wonderful friend Ralph Miranda. Ralph is an illustrator, a production artist, and storyboarder. Ralph has worked on marketing campaigns for big brands, movies, tv shows, and sever…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 195 November & December 1991 2:15:19

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In the months of November and December 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-five of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the putrid Pit-Fighter, the totally decent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Coin Op, and the wanting WWF WrestleMania and wonder… Where was f…

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72. Tiny games 1:11:36

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Today Diego and Wiedo talk about four inventive retro games with clever mechanics and classic vibes. Time Wizard (Atari XL) lets you rewind time to dodge traps and collect hourglasses across 70 cleverly designed levels. Petris (Game Gear, Gameboy Color) brings a pet-themed twist to falling-block puzzles, combining animal parts to build cute creatur…

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Ep. 67 - Steve Sarkisian, Staff Departures, Leading with Honesty, and Coaching School Takeaways 50:34

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, we recap coaching school after a great three days in San Antonio. We breakdown some tough situations in the world of staff departures, how Steve Sarkisian has set the Longhorn culture, and get you guys ready for our first subscriber content!

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Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 4 57:33

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In this fourth of the series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we go back to our past and pick up some of those games we never looked at from the first few issues of Zzap! 64, including the acid fuelled Gates of Dawn, the zippy Encounter and the charming Mr Do! Games covered in this episode: Gates of Dawn Mr Do! Pac Man Encounter Find us h…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 194 November & December 1991 2:38:26

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In the months of November and December 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the super Smash TV, the rancid Robozone, and the flatulent Final Fight and wonder just how many Trent Reznor’s are wandering the world making ind…

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Ep. 66 - Shane Gillis, Technology in High School Sports, and Coaching School! 40:00

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we discuss the upcoming 2025 THSCA coaching convention in San Antonio. We also talk through some of the positive and negatives of new technology being introduced to high school football, and share our thoughts on Shane Gillis hosting the ESPY's!