Best MGP Podcasts (2025)

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MGP621 - Blippo+, Borderlands 4, Hollow Knight: Silksong & WWE 2K25 50:06

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In this weeks episode: Sheepdog is gaming the system and Pab is surfing the airwaves. All this and much more on episode 621 of MGP! Get FM25 for £38.94 using discount LOLLUJO here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/FM26lollujo⁠⁠ Sheepdog's book, Nyaegling can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to play his game P…

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How Denver Hostel Life Helped Bailey Find Confidence 22:32

2h ago22:32

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Bailey once struggled with severe anxiety. Now, after traveling from Omaha to Denver, he's found confidence, community, and a calling to help others. In this episode of the BHostel Podcast, host Bryant Perkins sits down with Bailey to discuss hostel life at 11th Avenue Hostel, Denver nightlife, and how travel friendships can be as powerful as famil…

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462. Smoked Bourbon, White Wine Rye, and a Trip Abroad 57:26

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Jim is back from his worldly travels, and he’s not just returning to work—he’s returning to bourbon after a two-week hiatus filled with Belgian beers and French wine. He recounts his trip through Amsterdam, Brussels, Germany, and Paris with original Bourbon Road co-host Randy, from backpacking and train travel to attending the World Belgian Beer Fe…

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MGP620 - Borderlands 4 launch special! 1:16:46

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In this weeks episode: Kev's brain is pickled; Sheepdog is deciphering all the rumours; Anna has spent 24 hours in Kairos and Pab just isn't having any luck. All this and much more on episode 620 of MGP! Get FM25 for £38.94 using discount LOLLUJO here: ⁠https://bit.ly/FM26lollujo⁠ Sheepdog's book, Nyaegling can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yo…

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461. Hunting for Laughs with the Bourbon Hunters 1:11:24

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This week, host Todd Ritter flies solo while Jim Shannon is on vacation in Europe. He's joined by special guests Dude Pool and JD Fritches, two of the hosts from the popular Bourbon Hunters podcast. The guys kick things off by tasting their very first legacy distillery barrel pick as a podcast, a fantastic Old Forester 100-proof single barrel selec…

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MGP619 - Hollow Knight: Silksong, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, EVERYBODY'S GOLF HOT SHOTS & FM26 1:03:21

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In this weeks episode: Kev has been trying all the shell creatures; Sheepdog is living up to his name; Anna is in wait mode and Pab is getting irrationally angry. All this and much more on episode 619 of MGP! Get FM25 for £38.94 using discount LOLLUJO here: https://bit.ly/FM26lollujo Sheepdog's book, Nyaegling can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Y…

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First Hostel. First Solo Trip. Berlin’s Story Starts Here. 14:02

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Berlin’s first hostel stay in Denver at 11th Avenue Hostel leads to solo travel, Red Rocks, Reiki, and radical self-love –a BHostel story about choosing community, courage, and new beginnings. Got a hostel story of your own? Visit BHostelPod.com and send it in—we may feature your journey next. Instagram…

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FTM, severe hyperemesis gravidarum and hospital care, choosing unassisted homebirth (freebirth), long placenta birth || L's birth of Henry at home (Victoria) 1:28:03

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Episode 75 is shared by L. A first time mum living on the land of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong Peoples. She shares her pregnancy story and how her frequent engagement with the hospital system due to her debilitating hyperemesis gravidarum influenced her decisions around what model of care she wanted and hoped for. Ultimately, despite back and forth …

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MGP supplemental- Solo Pabby! 16:50

21d ago16:50

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In this weeks supplemental episode: Pabby is here with a bonus episode running through his GOTY list so far for 2025! Sheepdog's book, Nyaegling can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to play his game Prismyck for free! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodc…

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460. Ranking the Titans: Old Forester Birthday vs. Bardstown Hokkaido 48:13

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Join hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter at the Corner Rick House for a powerhouse sample review show on The Bourbon Road. The guys are finally catching up on their sample backlog and are tasting four tremendous, high-profile whiskeys that listeners will not want to miss. From a coveted annual release to a unique cigar blend and a Mizunara-finished m…

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MGP618 - Sword of the Sea, Gears of War: Reloaded, The Rogue Prince of Persia & Sackboy: A Big Adventure 57:31

28d ago57:31

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In this weeks episode: Kev is waiting by the door for the postman; Sheepdog is changing his class; Anna might be in to rogue likes and Pab is kickflipping in the desert . All this and much more on episode 618 of MGP! Sheepdog's book, Nyaegling can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to play his game Prismyck…

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He Left Nightclubs for Ice Cream and Found a New Frequency 29:54

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Before he was scooping butter pecan on Colfax, he was moving the room with bass. Tullie Bailey once ran five of the biggest nightclubs in Denver—packed dance floors, late nights, neon lights, and all the chaos that came with it. But somewhere between headlining DJs and backdoor exits, something shifted. He got sober. He chose stillness. And he star…

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459. Uncorking the Festival: A Preview of Bourbon on the Banks with Diane Strong 56:37

28d ago56:37

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Join hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter on another episode of The Bourbon Road podcast, recorded live from the Corner Rick House in Frankfort, Kentucky. They are joined by a special returning guest and friend of the show, Diane Strong, for an exclusive preview of the highly anticipated 2025 Bourbon on the Banks Festival. Diane gives listeners the ul…

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She Ran to Be Free. Not Found. 25:12

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Some kids run away to rebel. Sarah ran to survive. By 16, she had lived in homeless shelters, watched her mother spiral through addiction, been adopted into a deeply abusive household, and slept in a garage while her brothers got bedrooms. When she asked to be placed back into foster care, she was denied. So she packed up her life, lied about her a…

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A healing and magical freebirth after a very traumatic c-section in remote QLD || Eliza's birth of Lola at home (Queensland) 1:42:29

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** We discuss trauma and obstetric violence in this episode** This is episode 74 and it’s shared by Eliza living on the land of the Western Kangoulu peoples. She shares with us her traumatic c-section in remote QLD, and how for her 2nd baby, initially influenced by lack of access to any other supported birth model, she chose to freebirth and had an…

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MGP617 - Donkey Kong Bananza, Luigi's Mansion 3, Crusader Kings III & gamescom Opening Night Live! 42:39

1M ago42:39

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In this weeks episode: Kev is in a holding pattern; Sheepdog is treating them right; Anna is frantically vacuuming and Pab is looking for new words . All this and much more on episode 617 of MGP! Sheepdog's book, Nyaegling can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to play his game Prismyck for free! If you have an…

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The legal side of homebirth midwifery & caring for women around the world || A conversation with midwife Paul Golden 55:26

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This episode is a part of the homebirth around the World Series. In this episode I chat with Paul Golden. It was a fantastic conversation and I urge women and midwives alike to listen. Paul is a travelling midwife, who has supported women all over the world, but he is also well known in the birth and human rights space. We talk about Paul’s journey…

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458. Back to Lexington: Four Pours at RD1 Distillery 1:12:38

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In this episode of The Bourbon Road, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter hit the road and set up their mics at the beautiful RD1 Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky. It’s a return visit for RD1—last featured in Episode 340—but this time, things have evolved. The distillery has expanded its footprint, sharpened its brand, and doubled down on innovation …

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From Loss to Life on the Road: Christy Balduf's Journey Through Grief, Healing, and Hostel Living 32:23

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When Christy Balduf's world shattered with the loss of her 8-year-old daughter, she faced an unthinkable question: How do you keep living when the center of your life is gone? In this deeply human, unfiltered conversation recorded inside Austin's iconic Drifter Jack's Hostel, Christy shares her path from single motherhood and unimaginable grief to …

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MGP616 - Mafia: The Old Country, Donkey Kong Bananza, One Chance & FM26! 55:57

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In this weeks episode: Kev wants to be a monkey; Sheepdog doesn't know where people are from; Anna has caved and Pab gets stuck on a roof. All this and much more on episode 616 of MGP! Sheepdog's book, Nyaegling can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to play his game Prismyck for free! If you have any messages or q…

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457. Beyond the Barrel: Tasting with Delysia Chocolatier 53:03

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This week, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter venture down a sweeter path on The Bourbon Road podcast for a truly decadent and educational experience. They are joined by a very special guest, Nicole Patel, the founder and master chocolatier of the Austin-based Delysia Chocolatier. In a fascinating twist, Nicole reveals that her journey to becoming a…

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Choosing to stay at home to birth unassisted in MGP care, second baby || Hala's birth of Solène at home (Tasmania) 1:38:46

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Episode 73 is share by Hala living on Kanamaluka country, the land of the Palawa People. She shares her experience with accessing midwifery continuity of care and ultimately her decision in labour with her second baby to stay at home and birth her bay girl Solène in her bath tub - just how she had envisioned. And then chose to go to hospital for a …

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MGP615 - and Roger, Kevin Toms Football Star Manager, Elden Ring Nightreign & Train Sim World 5 53:42

2M ago53:42

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In this weeks episode: Kev has travelled back to the year 1982; Anna has purchased a lot of DLC and Pab has completed his hunt. All this and much more on episode 615 of MGP! Sheepdog's book, Nyaegling can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠ You can also click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to play his game Prismyck for free! If you have any messages or questions for th…

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456. The Roadies Decide: A Bourbon Flight to Remember 1:06:33

2M ago1:06:33

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In this community-powered tasting, The Bourbon Road hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter dive into five fan-voted pours—each selected by members of their Bourbon Roadies Facebook group. With a lineup that spans both heritage and experimental releases, this episode explores everything from elegant bottled-in-bond bourbons to wheat whiskeys with a moder…

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The Zeitgeist Pancake 43:33

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MGP614 - Grounded 2, Elden Ring Nightreign, Mario Paint & FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

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In this weeks episode: Kev loves George; Sheepdog is an expert in all things Grounded; Anna has been influenced and Pab is readying for the Moleskine. All this and much more on episode 614 of MGP! Sheepdog's book, Nyaegling can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠ You can also click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to play his game Prismyck for free! If you have any messages …

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455. Four Pours, Four Places: From Cody to the Lone Star 48:02

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In this region-spanning tasting session, The Bourbon Road hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter guide listeners through four American whiskeys that each bring something unique to the table. From the high plains of Wyoming to the oak-rich rickhouses of Kentucky and the bold, sun-soaked warehouses of Texas, this episode offers a full-flavored exploration…

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22. Úna and Andreas’ birth story — a last minute change to homebirth in Portugal 1:21:53

2M ago1:21:53

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In this episode, we speak to our very first international guests, Úna and Andreas, who share their story of navigating their pregnancy and birth choices as expats having their first baby in Portugal. We hear about their experience of initially choosing a private obstetrician based on word of mouth, before changing care providers late in the third t…

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MGP613 - Donkey Kong Bananza, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, Pokémon Friends & Ghost of Tsushima 1:07:48

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In this weeks episode: Sheepdog has acquired several new drinking glasses; Anna ticks another one off the list and Pab is doing the science. All this and much more on episode 613 of MGP! Sheepdog's book, Nyaegling can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠ You can also click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to play his game Prismyck for free! If you have any messages or questions f…

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454. An Evening at Rare Eagle 2.0 1:07:14

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In this special episode of The Bourbon Road, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter reunite with returning guest Rob Carter at the beloved Rare Eagle Bar for a crowd-powered tasting experience unlike any other. But this time, the listeners have spoken—literally. The episode features five top-shelf, extra-aged bourbons selected through a Bourbon Roadies …

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OUR LAST EPISODE!!! 1:02:27

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Dear FAM, thank you for letting us be your ‘besties in your ears’ these past four years. We’ve been through so much together, and we will forever cherish every single one of you. This might be goodbye on the podcast, but we’ll always be here for you on our other platforms. WE LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!--------------------------------------------------…

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Homebirth transfer after 52 hours of PROM + 36 hour labour and then a precipitous labour planned freebirth || Rhiannon's birth of Luna (HB transfer) & Rafael at home (Victoria) 1:08:37

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This is episode 72 and is shared by Rhiannon living on the land of the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation. Rhiannon shares how her homebirth transfer with her first baby influenced her decision to freebirth her second baby. We talk about the opportunity for inner growth that pregnancy and birth can offer, how she decided on freebirth and her engag…

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MGP612 - Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Ghost of Tsushima, Mario Kart World & FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time 50:17

2M ago50:17

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In this weeks episode: Kev has a new nickname; Anna has to finish everything before heading up north and Pab has become a trainer. All this and much more on episode 612 of MGP! Sheepdog's book, Nyaegling can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠here! You can also click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to play his game Prismyck for free! If you have any messages or questions for the gang th…

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453. From Goa to Glasgow: The Maltmigos Ride Again 1:00:33

2M ago1:00:33

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In this globe-trotting episode of The Bourbon Road, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter are joined once again by Rob Carter, one-third of the “Maltmigos,” for a single malt tasting session that travels from the Himalayas to the Highlands. Though Amzie couldn’t make the show this time, the malt trio powers forward from their tasting post at The Corner…

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Answering all your questions about MGP ending! 1:12:23

2M ago1:12:23

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This week on the pod, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff answer all of your questions about MGP ending!------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you to our partners thi…

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MGP611 - Elden Ring Nightreign, FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Baldur's Gate 3 & Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 1:02:15

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In this weeks episode: Kev has returned to Pen Island; Sheepdog couldn't resist the dark urge; Anna gave it one last chance and Pab may have fallen back in. All this and much more on episode 611 of MGP! Sheepdog has a new book out called Nyaegling which you can find here: Digital: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon ⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Itch.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paperback: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy⁠⁠⁠ You can als…

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452. Mother of Bourbon: A Whiskey Story Worth Telling 1:02:09

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In this captivating episode of The Bourbon Road, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter sit down with Rabbit Hole founder Kaveh Zamanian at the distillery’s stunning downtown Louisville location for a twofold journey: one through the glass, and one through time. Their guest isn’t just a master distiller and entrepreneur — he’s now an author, and his new…

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BURNING QUESTIONS: JW’s wedding plans, kid number 2 & is this the end?! 52:16

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This week on the pod, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss all your burning questions like JW's wedding plans, AB's timeline for kid #2 and when Mean Girl Pod will end...------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff----------------------…

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MGP610 - FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Rematch, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma & Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 1:03:04

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In this weeks episode: Kev is angry at a wolf; Sheepdog refuses to acknowledge handheld mode and Pab has several new lives. All this and much more on episode 610 of MGP! Sheepdog has a new book out called Nyaegling which you can find here: Digital: ⁠⁠⁠Amazon ⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠Itch.io⁠⁠⁠ Paperback: ⁠⁠⁠Etsy⁠⁠ You can also click ⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠to play his new game…