Best ESR Podcasts (2025)

Manage Eco-Anxiety, Build Resilience, and Thrive in Uncertainty Discover how to manage eco-anxiety, embrace your environmental identity, and thrive in uncertainty with climate psychologist Thomas Doherty. In this episode of Eco Scale Radio, host Jim Oliver sits down with climate psychologist Thomas Doherty to explore the emotional complexities of t…

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Battle for the Rose's Avori Returns with the Winner 1:30:58

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Netflix's Avori Henderson returns with the winner of Battle for the Rose, Daniel Ayoola. Marcus and Sydney pull out answers from their favorite moments from Season 5.By ESR Network

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Nintendo Horror and Cut to the Chase 1:30:52

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Game composer Chase Bethea returns to the Pod; Marcus & Sydney wonder about Nintendo's foray into horror with Emio.By ESR Network

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ESR 013 - Eco-Anxiety and Emotional Resilience: Nurturing Wellbeing in Uncertain, Unsettling Times 51:57

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Explore how climate psychology can help us navigate overwhelming times and build meaningful connections. In this episode of Eco Scale Radio, Jim Oliver speaks with Linda Aspey, a leadership coach, psychotherapist, and board member of the Climate Psychology Alliance, about eco-anxiety, climate distress, and the emotional resilience needed to navigat…

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Music to Their Ears: Gaming Soundtracks! 1:28:29

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Sydney & Marcus geek out over video game soundtracks with multi-award winning game composer Chase Bethea.By ESR Network

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Cheaters and Betters in Esports 1:26:12

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Gaming Lawyer and Author Justin Jacobson returns with Sydney & Marcus getting the skinny on the future of the Esports betting market, viewpoints on cheating in Esports, and a tier list unlike no other.By ESR Network

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The Esports Scene Plateau 1:29:33

1y ago1:29:33

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Attorney / Author Justin Jacobson enters the Pod and discusses the current prospects of the Esports industry from the perspective of an esports business lawyer.By ESR Network

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How Hard Is It to Cook a Sim Patty? 1:21:23

1y ago1:21:23

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George Motz returns with his gamer son Mac training him on Cooking Simulator, while Sydney and Marcus wax on about the nostalgia of difficulty modes.By ESR Network

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A New Metroid, Hamburger America & Son 1:30:33

1y ago1:30:33

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Sydney & Marcus discuss the trouble with Game Release Dates, plus George Motz, documentarian, author and chef for Hamburger America enters the Pod along with his gamer son, Mac.By ESR Network

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ESR 012 - Wildlife, Technology, and Biophilia in the 21st Century 1:35:40

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How should humans respond to the impact of climate change and loss of biodiversity? Should we double down with more technology or should we sit back and let nature reset itself? What roll does biophilia play in our response? In this interview with Christopher J. Preston, author of Tenacious Beasts and expert in wildlife, technology, and climate cha…

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The Boys, Kristala, & A Simulation Game Tier 1:28:05

1y ago1:28:05

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The Kristala game developers come back for a second helping, and Sydney finds out, for some reason, Marcus has never watched a single season of "The Boys"By ESR Network

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Kristala Game Developers, All Things Mario, & Samurai is Trashed! 1:29:25

1y ago1:29:25

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Sydney & Marcus are all about the Mario, then game developers from Astra Clocktower Studios' Kristala show up to discuss the inner workings of their new game, plus everyone hates a sloshed Samurai!By ESR Network

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Judy Jetset Returns & Best Campaign Experiences 1:28:41

1y ago1:28:41

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Sydney & Marcus discuss games in developmental hell, the Joker 2 film, and rare gaming escapism, plus Judy Jetset returns to the pod.By ESR Network

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A Jetset Reminisce, Game Developer Tier 1:28:49

1y ago1:28:49

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Sydney, Marcus, and guest Judy Jetset reminisce about their days at gaming company The Leaderboard, along with contriving a game developer tier list!By ESR Network

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Battle for the Rose's Reality Star Avori Joins the Pod 1:29:56

1y ago1:29:56

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Reality star, model and streamer sensation Avori Henderson joins the podcast as Sydney Marcus ask her about her time hosting the gaming show "Battle For The Rose," airing this week on Sling TV.By ESR Network

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A.I. Gaming Dilemma & Travis Beauchamp Returns 1:28:09

1y ago1:28:09

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The Smash Bros. Documentary Director Travis "Samox" Beauchamp returns to the studio as Marcus and Sydney get caught in the weeds over Artificial Intelligence and how it could affect the future of gaming.By ESR Network

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The Smash Bros. Doc Director Travis Beauchamp Shatters Reality 1:28:45

1+ y ago1:28:45

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Sydney and Marcus discuss the pitfalls of a new Nintendo Switch 2, plus a surprise guest appearance by Travis "Samox" Beauchamp of The Smash Bros. doc fame.By ESR Network

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Letta J Returns & the Game Developers Tier 1:30:06

1+ y ago1:30:06

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Sydney and Marcus have Letta J return to the studio to deepen their talks about her journey from musician to owner of her Manhattan establishment Coexist Gaming. Hot gaming gossip too!By ESR Network

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Tribute to Akira Toriyama, Coexist Gaming with Letta J 1:31:26

1+ y ago1:31:26

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Sydney and Marcus pay tribute to Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball. Letta J of Coexist Gaming joins the show.By ESR Network

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The Nightclub Smash Scene & Best Female Characters 1:30:08

1+ y ago1:30:08

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Willy P returns to the studio as Sydney and Marcus tier for best female video game characters.By ESR Network

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Willy P's Tournaments & the Video Game Movie Tier 1:30:37

1+ y ago1:30:37

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Sydney and Marcus debate video game movie adaptations and talk with local New York Smash tournament organizer Willy P.By ESR Network

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The Game Developers Conference Report 1:30:50

1+ y ago1:30:50

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Sydney and Marcus jump into everything that happened at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco! Along with the best way to announce a game, the new Among Us TV show, and so much more.By ESR Network

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The Baldur's Gate Earthquake! 1:30:29

1+ y ago1:30:29

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Sydney and Marcus dive into the new trend of micro-transactions in games, the winners of the GDC conference, and do a run-through of the 2023 Game Of The Year... and an earthquake happens.By ESR Network

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The Past, Present, & Future of Video Games 1:28:34

1+ y ago1:28:34

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Sydney, Marcus, and special guest John Osment discuss the new Lara Croft and Terminator games, the future of AI in gaming, and so much more.By ESR Network

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No Vacancy in Helldivers II & a Friendly Rockstar Tier 1:29:57

1+ y ago1:29:57

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Sydney, Marcus, and special guest John Osment discuss game preservation in the cloud age, the next Nintendo Switch console, the best Rockstar games, and so much more.By ESR Network

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Representation in Games & The Pokemon Tier List 1:30:01

1+ y ago1:30:01

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Sydney, Marcus, and special guest Ishaan Jagiasi discuss the expanding Last Of Us universe, the PlayStation 6, representation within modern video games, and so much more.By ESR Network

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The #1 Pokemon Card Game Champion in the World 1:30:04

1+ y ago1:30:04

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Sydney, Marcus, and special guest Ishaan Jagiasi discuss streamers ad farming, the Fantastic Four film reboot, the best video game characters, and so much more.By ESR Network

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Silver Screen Grogu with a Dash of Call of Duty 1:30:47

1+ y ago1:30:47

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Sydney, Marcus, and special guest Johannes Garrett discuss Disney and Epic Games' new collab, the future of Fortnite, rebooting superhero franchises, and so much more.By ESR Network

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Microsoft Rumors & a New Indiana Jones Game 1:30:00

1+ y ago1:30:00

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Sydney, Marcus, and special guest Johannes Garrett discuss console-exclusive video games, Indiana Jones, modern games vs retro, and so much more.By ESR Network

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Airbending Changes for Live Action Anime 1:28:48

1+ y ago1:28:48

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Sydney and Marcus dive into todays hottest gaming topics: from the new Palworld criticisms, turning animes into live action television, a ranking of the best and worst mobile games, and so much more.By ESR Network

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Cut Scenes, Fortnite Turtles, & Gunn's DC 1:29:48

2y ago1:29:48

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Sydney and Marcus embark on a daring solo episode where they discuss how superhero franchises can stay alive, the new additions to Fortnite that don't revolve around gaming, and so much more. A must-listen.By ESR Network

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Let Us Explain. An Update From The ESR_CADE 1:09:46

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Hello ARCADians, it is Randy Kings. This episode took a long time for us to record. I've had to take some time away due to a medical issue. Take a listen for a more in-depth conversation. Enjoy our update and how our takes on the Wile E Coyote movie, Microsoft's Hardware State and more!By ESR_Cade

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Top Smash Player Reveals Competition Secrets 1:28:07

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Sydney, Marcus, and special guest Mr. E discuss the power of childhood nostalgia within video games, the future of Dungeons & Dragons, a Super Smash Bros tutorial from one of the best playing right now, and so much more.By ESR Network

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Is Super Smash Bros a Fighter Game? 1:30:26

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Sydney, Marcus, and special guest Mr. E discuss the mechanics of Super Smash Bros, the reaps & rewards of being a professional gamer, the best and worst Nintendo franchises, and so much more.By ESR Network

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Subscription Fatigue & Cucumbercosplay Returns! 1:26:41

2y ago1:26:41

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Sydney, Marcus, and special guest CucumberCosplay take on Ubisoft's new changes, fatigue among sports games, rank the top video game protagonists, and so much more.By ESR Network

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Palworld, GTA 6, The Future of Cosplaying, & Meeting Our Hosts! 1:29:51

2y ago1:29:51

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Sydney, Marcus, and special guest CucumberCosplay take on the hottest trends and news in the gaming / esports world!By ESR Network

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ESR 011 - Business Growth + Science-Based Positive Impact 1:22:31

2y ago1:22:31

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Business Growth + Science-Based Positive Impact How to Create a Viral Customer Experience That Makes a Positive Regenerative Impact... Impact You Can Trust Handprint is the sum of your positive impact. Footprint is the sum of your negative impact. For Companies: What if your company could... make engaging in climate action profitable make regenerat…

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ESR 010 - What is the Impact of Plastics on Human Health? 1:21:18

2y ago1:21:18

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Plastic is everywhere. It's almost impossible to live your life without plastic these days. Our society has become dependent on plastic in all aspects of life, including: household goods, food processing, packaging, personal care products, and medical applications. More than 13,000 chemicals are used to make plastics. Over 350 million metric tons o…

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Season 2, Episode 5: The Future Now - Breast Imaging AI and the Ethics of Innovation with Professor Matthias Dietzel and Professor Pascal Baltzer 29:53

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Dive into 'The Future Now - Breast Imaging AI and the Ethics of Innovation' with Prof. Matthias Dietzel, MD, MHBA and Prof. Pascal Baltzer, MD in our latest podcast episode. We explore the four radiologist personas - the hunter, the intellectual, the confabulator, and the pragmatist - and their interaction with AI in breast imaging. Discover the la…