Best DOS Game Club Podcasts (2025)

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Frontier: Elite II 2:23:40

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28d ago2:23:40

2:23:40

With Earthworm Jim previously and Planetfall up next, you could say we're on a bit of a space-themed streak here. But while those games have lots of other things going on, the Elite series puts the vastness of outer space absolutely front and centre. When the original Elite came out in 1984 the sheer scale of the game blew everyone away. A whole un…

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ON ADDICTION... With Mae Martin and Marian Keyes 16:29

6m ago16:29

16:29

Welcome back to this How to Fail special where we revisit conversations from the archive to highlight particular themes and tap into the wisdom they contain. Each week, I select moments that can offer perspective, comfort and encouragement for whatever you might be going through. Since September is National Recovery Month, we’re exploring the theme…

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Mario Chalmers on CALLING OUT LeBron James, Top 5 in NBA & Winning BIG3 Chip 29:32

1h ago29:32

29:32

On this episode of Showtime with Coop 2x NBA Champion Mario Chalmers joins the Podcast with Michael Cooper as the guys look back on Mario’s experience playing with LeBron in Miami. The guys also discuss Mario’s list of Top 5 Players in the NBA right now as well as discuss Mario’s experience in the BIG3 including recently winning a championship in t…

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Joe Locke - ‘At 20, I Felt Like I Was Already 35’ 46:20

5d ago46:20

46:20

Joe Locke shot to global fame as Charlie Spring in Netflix’s Heartstopper, a role that catapulted him overnight from a schoolboy on the Isle of Man to an Emmy-nominated actor with millions of followers. In this candid conversation, the Heartstopper star reflects on the whirlwind of early success, the pressure of being seen as a role model and why h…

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Game Changers: The Midlife Secrets Nobody Talks About | MLM E.12 44:27

2d ago44:27

44:27

In this episode of the Mid-Life Mafia Podcast, the ladies dive into the everyday game changers that have made midlife a little easier (and a lot funnier). From Instacart saving hours of shopping time, to DoorDash feeding hungry teens, to the life-altering relief of hormone therapy in menopause — nothing is off limits. They even swap stories about s…

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ON WRITING... With Salman Rushdie and Kazuo Ishiguro 24:18

7d ago24:18

24:18

Welcome to another special edition of How to Fail, where I revisit conversations from the How to Fail archives. Each week, we shine a light on a particular theme, hopefully offering inspiration, perspective and comfort through the words of past guests. This week’s theme is on writing - appropriately, because my new book ‘One of Us’ is out this week…

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Looking Back on Celtics-Lakers Rivalry 10:09

7d ago10:09

10:09

On this episode of Showtime with Coop Actor Miguel A. Nunez Jr. joins the podcast with Michael Cooper as the guys look back on the great rivalry that the Celtics and Lakers had in the 80’s. Showtime w/ Coop on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Downl…

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Mark Ronson - The Stories Behind ‘Uptown Funk,’ Amy Winehouse & ‘I’m Just Ken’ 50:59

12d ago50:59

50:59

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of drug use. Mark Ronson is the hitmaker behind some of the most iconic music of the past two decades. A nine-time Grammy-winning producer, DJ, and Oscar-winning songwriter (yes - he wrote “I’m Just Ken”), Ronson has collaborated with legends like Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus and Duran Duran…

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How to Overcome Life’s Hardest Obstacles | w/ Author Edward Rohs | Mid-Life Mafia E.11 46:30

8d ago46:30

46:30

What if the obstacles in your life weren’t roadblocks, but stepping stones? In this powerful episode of the Mid-Life Mafia Podcast, we sit down with author Edward Rohs, who shares his incredible journey of growing up in church-run institutions, facing rejection, and overcoming trauma. Despite a childhood filled with displacement and challenges, Edw…

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ON GRIEF… With Mo Gawdat and Bonnie Tyler 13:28

14d ago13:28

13:28

Welcome to the newest evolution of How to Fail! Each week, I’ll be diving into the archives to spotlight key themes that have come up throughout my conversations with How to Fail guests. I’ll be sharing bite-sized takeaways every Monday to support, inspire and help with whatever you might be going through. This week’s theme is a big one: we’re talk…

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Showtime Lakers Forum Club Stories UNCENSORED 30:17

10d ago30:17

30:17

On this episode of Showtime with Coop Actor Miguel A. Nunez Jr. joins the podcast with Michael Cooper to discuss everything Lakers as well as shares stories about his relationships with Jerry Buss. All that and plenty more on this episode of Showtime with Coop! Showtime w/ Coop on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠https://prizepicks.onelin…

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Robin Wright on ageing, confidence and the myth of being ‘too late’ 49:50

19d ago49:50

49:50

‘I didn’t think I had that confidence, so I turned those roles down.’ Robin Wright is the legendary star of The Princess Bride, Forrest Gump, House of Cards, and Amazon’s gripping new thriller The Girlfriend. An Emmy-nominated actress, Golden Globe winner and now an acclaimed director, Wright joins How To Fail to talk about fear, self-worth, womanh…

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MLM E010- Do's and Don'ts 38:42

18d ago38:42

38:42

Midlife doesn’t come with a manual… but we’ve got plenty of opinions. 😅 In this episode, the Mid-Life Mafia dives into the real-life do’s ✅ and don’ts ❌ we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way). . From fashion rules (mini skirt at school drop-off, anyone?) to relationship boundaries (don’t argue in front of your kids 🙅‍♀️), to the little things that …

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ON HEARTBREAK... With Alain de Botton and Jay Shetty 15:17

21d ago15:17

15:17

Welcome to this brand-new concept for How to Fail – where I dive into the back catalogue of the How to Fail archives, highlighting specific themes each week to bring you bitesize takeaways! Hopefully these episodes can bring some clarity on similar issues you’re facing or great stories that you might find comfort from. This week we’re looking at he…

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Tom Ellis - Fatherhood, Surrogacy and Years of Therapy 49:40

26d ago49:40

49:40

You may know Tom Ellis as the devilishly charming lead in Netflix’s Lucifer, or as the lovable Gary in the BBC sitcom Miranda. He's also made waves in the U.S., starring alongside Gina Rodriguez in Players, and appearing in Hulu’s Tell Me Lies, created by his wife, Meghan Oppenheimer. In 2023, Tom and Meghan welcomed a daughter via surrogate, addin…

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Klay Thompson Reveals Greatest Shooters Ever, Warriors Dynasty & Why Mavericks Can Contend 23:57

24d ago23:57

23:57

Klay Thompson, 4x NBA Champion, Splash Brother, and son of Lakers great Mychal Thompson, joins Michael “Coop” Cooper on Showtime w/ Coop.Klay reflects on growing up around the Lakers, Kobe’s influence, the Warriors’ first championship, the rise of the Splash Brothers, practice battles, playing with Kyrie Irving, and adjusting to his new chapter wit…

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Failure Throwback: Jameela Jamil 58:34

1M ago58:34

58:34

Jameela Jamil is an actor, activist, and founder of the I Weigh movement. From teaching English to starring in The Good Place, Jameela shares the highs, lows, and radical honesty that define her journey. This episode first went out in February 2021. We talk about: Her struggle to be a "good" celebrity Body image battles and self-kindness Financial …

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Failure Throwback: Glennon Doyle 1:07:01

1M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Author of Untamed and fierce truth-teller Glennon Doyle joins me for a raw and revelatory episode, first recorded in July 2020. We dive into: Why we chase approval instead of trusting our inner voice Her struggles with body image, love, and emotional resilience The failures that shaped her—from family breakdowns to learning self-protection Every mo…

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Failure Throwback: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

This week we revisit one of my all-time favourite guests: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, recorded in July 2021. Best known for Americanah and her globally resonant TED Talks, Chimamanda opens up about the profound grief of losing both her parents within a year—and the raw journey of coping in its aftermath. We talk candidly about: Her essay Notes on Gri…

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Feeling Off? The Midlife Symptoms Doctors Miss - Symptoms Misunderstood - E007 38:26

2M ago38:26

38:26

Hot flashes. Brain fog. Fatigue. Mood swings. Night sweats. For too many women, these symptoms get brushed off, misdiagnosed, or completely ignored — even by their doctors. In this episode of Mid-Life Mafia, we get real about the menopause and midlife symptoms that are often misunderstood, dismissed, or chalked up to “just stress.” We share our per…

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Earthworm Jim 1:57:14

2M ago1:57:14

1:57:14

"It's a day like any other. A crow is chasing a worm, a worm named Jim. Today the worm escapes to safety and the crow eats dirt. Jim looks left, then right. It seems he has given the crow the slip. Jim returns to his normal daily life, cruising about avoiding crows and doing other general worm-like things. Jim is suddenly struck by a very large ult…

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Sir Tony Robinson - ‘I learned comedy as a defence mechanism’ 49:45

2M ago49:45

49:45

Recorded with a live audience in Cambridge, this captivating conversation delves deep into the life and career of a cultural force of the last half-century. Known of course for his iconic role as Baldrick in Blackadder, Sir Tony's sharp intelligence and dry humour have had a formative influence on generations. In this candid discussion, he opens up…

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Transitions In Mid-Life - MLM E006 37:26

2M ago37:26

37:26

🎙 EPISODE TITLE: Transitions: Identity, Loss & Becoming Who You Are Now Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Mid-Life Mafia, we dive deep into the transitions that define midlife — from shifting roles to rediscovering your identity, letting go of what was, and facing the unpredictable. The conversation takes a heartfelt turn as one of our h…

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Fern Brady - ‘I make more money in comedy than I ever did from stripping‘ 44:23

2M ago44:23

44:23

In this searingly funny and deeply affecting live conversation, Elizabeth speaks to stand-up comedian, author and Taskmaster favourite Fern Brady about her autism diagnosis, her working-class roots, and the failures that shaped her award-winning memoir Strong Female Character. Fern opens up about late diagnosis, social masking, and stripping to fun…

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Mom Life vs Me Time | Mid-Life Mafia Podcast ft. Danielle Moncada E005 47:57

2M ago47:57

47:57

🎧 Description: This week we’re joined by the one and only Danielle Moncada — a mom of three, content creator, and total ray of sunshine — who somehow manages to keep her house running (and her kids fed) while still carving out time for herself. We talk about the real stuff: 🧺 Finding quiet moments in a loud house 🍝 Letting the kids rate your cookin…

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Dorinda Medley on Grief, Identity and The Real Housewives: ‘I was angry. I was lost. I felt like I got cheated.’ 43:33

2M ago43:33

43:33

What happens when the life you thought you’d built - the one with love, money, recognition - seems to slip away? This week, Elizabeth speaks to Dorinda Medley, author, TV personality and iconic former Real Housewife of New York, about reinvention, resilience and learning to be okay with not being liked by everyone. Dorinda opens up about the loss o…

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Vanessa Williams - ‘It would be hard to be married to me!’ 50:33

2M ago50:33

50:33

As a recording artist, Vanessa Williams has earned 13 Grammy nominations and racked up over 212 million digital streams over the course of her eight albums. Her most popular hit, Save The Best For Last, was Number 1 for five weeks in 1992. She is also a highly successful stage and screen actor, appearing in Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty. She …

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E004: WTF Is Balance Anyway? | Midlife Moms on Work, Chaos & Air Fryers 37:41

3M ago37:41

37:41

🎙️ Episode 004 – WTF Is Balance Anyway? Description: Balance? In midlife? Between work, teenagers, school emails, and trying to remember what day it is? LOL. Try survival. In this episode, the ladies of Mid-Life Mafia unpack the truth behind the so-called “balanced life” and how it plays out when you're running a business, managing a home, and stil…

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Suzi Ruffell - ‘I didn’t know I was gay until I saw Titanic’ 47:35

3M ago47:35

47:35

In this special live edition of How to Fail, Elizabeth is joined by comedian Suzi Ruffell. Suzi has performed five sellout runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, as well as appearing on live at the Apollo and filming an Amazon special of her show ‘Dance Like Everyone Is Watching’. She was nominated for Best standup show in the National Comedy Awards and has…

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Pamela Anderson - ‘It wasn’t about being pretty, it was about being brave’ 52:42

3M ago52:42

52:42

I can’t believe I get to say this but…PAMELA ANDERSON! ON HOW TO FAIL! The one and only! A woman I grew up watching on TV, Pamela was an icon of a generation…But the second act of her career has been the most powerful and Anderson joins me for a vulnerable chat about her long journey of embracing beauty on her own terms, understand her self-worth, …

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Loom 2:41:09

3M ago2:41:09

2:41:09

"Rise, son of Cygna. It is the dawn of your seventeenth year. The Elders await you in the sanctuary." If you didn't listen to the 30 minute audio drama first, you'd have no idea what's going on when you first play Loom (1990, Lucasfilm Games). And if you did listen to it, you probably weren't any less confused. And on top of its unique magical fant…

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Celtics and Lakers Competing for Free Agents? 52:12

3M ago52:12

52:12

On this episode of Showtime w/ Coop, Lakers legend Michael Cooper and CLNS Media’s Nick Gelso break down NBA Free Agency, including the Celtics’ cap crunch and the Lakers' slow start amid LeBron James' opt-in and growing uncertainty. They react to LeBron’s comments on ring culture, discuss the implications of a potential Lakers ownership sale, and …

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Melinda French Gates - ‘Just because you’re smart doesn’t mean you’re wise’ 50:25

3M ago50:25

50:25

Melinda French Gates studied computer science and economics and completed an MBA before joining a tech start-up called Microsoft, in 1987. She rose through the ranks to become Manager of Information Products and married the boss in 1994. His name was Bill Gates. Together, the couple founded and co-chaired the Gates Foundation, where, for more than …

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🎙️ Episode 3 – Mirror Mirror, Shut Up! (Self Image) 35:54

3M ago35:54

35:54

This week on Mid-Life Mafia, we’re looking in the mirror… and telling it to shut the hell up. From Botox fan sessions and brain fog bookings to raccoon eyes and cover-up couture, this episode is a wild ride through the chaotic relationship we have with our own reflection. You’ll hear: What happens when you Uber to an open house soaking wet The real…

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Monica Lewinsky - ‘I would have liked a more normal life’ 47:50

3M ago47:50

47:50

Monica Lewinsky is an activist, podcaster and producer. At the age of 24, Lewinsky, a White House intern, found herself in the eye of a global scandal. She was subjected to a mass public shaming - losing her livelihood, her anonymity and the future she had once imagined for herself. Now, 51 Lewinsky has garnered a new generation of admirers, who wi…

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Parenting in Midlife 1:09:29

3M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Kristy, Marietta, and Elle are back today to take a deep dive into the rollercoaster of parenting in midlife. They're learning as they go, and today's episode is all about their personal journeys, from becoming a parent at 15 to navigating the worries of raising teens and young adults. They share hilarious, honest, and sometimes heart-wrenching sto…

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AJ Tracey - ‘Buying my mum a house will always be my proudest achievement’ 50:48

3M ago50:48

50:48

Rapping phenomenon and Tottenham Hotspur superfan AJ Tracey joins us this week to talk about supporting his mum through her cancer journey, the pressures of staying an independent artist and what football has taught him about failure. AJ Tracey has been rapping since the age of four. He dropped out of his Criminology degree at London Metropolitan U…

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Critiquing Shaq’s Top 10 ALL-TIME List, BIG 3 League & NBA Finals Game 5 57:38

3M ago57:38

57:38

On this episode of Showtime with Coop, former NBA Champion Michael Cooper and CLNS Media’s Nick Gelso dive into the biggest headlines surrounding the BIG3 and NBA.Coop reacts to the heated altercation between Lance Stephenson and Dwight Howard in his first game coaching a city-branded BIG3 team, reflecting on how he’ll manage emotions moving forwar…

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Revisiting DOOM 2:11:34

3M ago2:11:34

2:11:34

Florian has been counting all of our regular "one game a month" episodes, and it turns out we've hit 100 of them! We started this club back in March of 2017 with the first DOS game that came to mind, which happened to be DOOM (id Software, 1993). In hindsight this was a bit of a big game to kick things off, so even though we did have a great time w…

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Welcome to the Mid-Life Mafia! 46:24

3M ago46:24

46:24

What is midlife, really? Join Kristy, Marietta, and Elle from the Midlife Mafia as they dive headfirst into the often confusing, sometimes hilarious, and always real experiences of women navigating this significant life stage. From sudden hormonal onslaughts to the quest for effective treatments, they share personal stories you won’t want to miss. …

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How To Cope With A Friendship Break-Up - with Cynthia Nixon - Special Release 27:28

4M ago27:28

27:28

Cynthia Nixon joins Elizabeth to answer YOUR questions and failures including: whose failures would you most like to hear (dead or alive) how to cope with a friendship break up and how to know when to have kids. Elizabeth then takes a moment to reflect on meeting Cynthia, and everything they covered. To hear Cynthia tackling your failures join our …

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Cynthia Nixon - ‘Being brave is feeling scared and doing it anyway’ 51:44

4M ago51:44

51:44

Whilst Cynthia Nixon’s versatility is beyond question, it's fair to say that she has become permanently associated with one character, Miranda Hobbs, in Sex and the City and its companion piece, And Just Like That. She won an Emmy for her performance and a generation of fans who identified with the ambitious type-A lawyer whose cynicism disguised a…

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Michael Cooper on Lakers & Celtics Future, BIG 3 & NBA Finals 1:00:58

4M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Lakers legend Michael Cooper goes LIVE on Showtime w/ Coop with CLNS Media’s Nick Gelso to break down the future of the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, the state of the BIG3, and his thoughts on the 2025 NBA Finals. Coop shares unfiltered takes on roster moves, front office dynamics, and whether either franchise can stay at the top. 0:00 EPI…