Best MoCo Podcasts (2026)

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What's Happening with Fitness Options in 2026? 49:02

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Send us a text Ready for a fitness reset that’s real, local, and doable? Kayla Kavoukas with Montgomery County's Department of Recreation dives into how Montgomery County residents can use free Rec Fit Pass access for gyms, open courts, and family-friendly spaces across 21+ recreation centers—plus rotating free offerings like indoor cycling and urb…

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What's Happening with the Community Foundation & Top 4 Holiday Season Things to Do! 23:52

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Send us a text Want a clearer way to give that actually moves the needle in Montgomery County? We sit down with Anna Hargrave, Executive Director for the Greater Washington Community Foundation’s Montgomery County branch, to unpack how smart philanthropy turns good intentions into measurable local impact. Anna also opens the curtain on the annual o…

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Unity shenanigans, Space Ape postmortem, your games of the year, 2025 wrapped, more 18:16

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: Some reaction and context on that apparent new Unity fee A stroll through the life and death of Space Ape Games Your games of the year, and what it says about mobile games right now Jobs news and data nuggets A brief, loose ramble around the biggest stories and trends of 2025 #27, 18/12/…

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What's next for Warner's mobile games, why award shows ignore mobile, weird/funny/cynical TikTok ads, more 18:21

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: - What might be next for Warner's mobile games after those Netflix/Paramount bids (Either way, it's not looking great) - Why mobile games get ignored at awards shows (and why it's not worth worrying about) - A quick tour of the weird, cynical and quite funny mobile game ads being served …

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Digital Chocolate’s diaspora, Destiny: Rising woes, EA’s shooter revival, November’s top games, more 17:24

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: A look at Trip Hawkins and the Digital Chocolate diaspora running big chunks of today’s mobile games business Is Destiny: Rising in trouble? It seems that way, but a China launch might rescue it A job ad suggests EA is taking another shot at the mobile shooter category, meaning Apex Lege…

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Special - Thom Rylance, The Lottery Winners 1:03:39

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We’re delighted to welcome Thom Rylance from The Lottery Winners onto the show! After wowing audiences across Europe when they supported Robbie Williams on his massive stadium tour this summer, Thom explains how Robbie first contacted him and how it’s changed the band’s future for the better. We hear which gigs were Thom’s favourites, why he thinks…

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App Review woes, GTA leaves Netflix, Türkiye's hot streak, iconic icons, Zombies Run, more 16:48

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: Apple accused of more troubling App Review behaviour GTA: San Andreas leaves Netflix as games reboot continues A look at Türkiye's ecosystem and the secrets of its success Quick tips on how to make an iconic game icon Zombies Run's co-creator buys it back from a blockchain firm Handy dat…

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That Unity-Epic deal, Minecraft Blast, Netflix Games 2.0, Duolingo, Ubisoft, Stash, EA and more 18:43

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: That Unity-Epic deal and the Bromberg-Sweeney alliance Minecraft Blast - the first 'proper' Minecraft mobile game...? Netflix Games 2.0 is here and it's all about Red Dead, WWE, kids and party games Duolingo's not finished buying up mobile game talent Ubisoft halts trading – just boring …

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Epic-Google shenanigans, EA payouts, Squad Busters, Take-Two, Playtika, Rainbow 6, Horizon mobile, more 16:57

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: The Epic-Google deal is on ice (plus some speculation around it) That big EA cash-out, including $100m+ for CEO Andrew Wilson Supercell elaborates on why it killed Squad Busters Mobile rules at Take-Two Playtika's doing another Disney game Rainbow Six Mobile is launching after over six y…

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What's Happening with Resources for Federal Workers and Snap Recipients 25:11

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Send us a text Paychecks paused, budgets stretched, stress rising—when a shutdown hits home, the first question is simple: where can I get help today? We invited Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Earl Stoddard to walk us through the fastest, most reliable ways Montgomery County residents can find support for food, rent, mental health, and work…

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That Epic-Google deal, Supercell's mo.co revamp, Sandsoft, October's top games, data and jobs news, more 17:40

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: What that Epic-Google agreement could mean Is Supercell closing mo.co next? No, apparently not Sandsoft has indeed closed, as per previous reports October’s top grossing and most downloaded games Data nuggets and jobs news A plug for the next Off The Record event in London A thrilling di…

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Squad Busters, Sandsoft, Boss Fight, the ‘billion dollar blueprint’, Google Play opens up, Pokémon Go, more 18:16

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: Reaction to three closures: Squad Busters, Sandsoft and Boss Fight Akın Babayiğit’s ‘billion dollar blueprint’ Google opens up the US Play store EA’s mobile revenue Pokémon Go post-Scopely takeover Handy data nuggets and soft launch news A plug for Off The Record London on November 19 #2…

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Layoffs in Finland, boomtime in Istanbul, Unity webshops, The Sims, AWS, Nintendo, more 18:19

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week, thoughts on: Layoffs in Finland, boomtime in Istanbul Unity enters the webshop race EA's strange Sims strategy That AWS outage Nintendo’s baffling approach to mobile Data and jobs news nuggets A plug for Off The Record London on November 19 #19, 23/10/25. Supported by Xsolla. • Hang on, …

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MoCo Black Coffee Podcast - Supervisor, Office of Community Schools, MCPS 22:54

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This episode we discuss MCPS Community Schools, barriers, strategy, and next steps to support our youth, with the very insightful Hope L. McGuire, Supervisor, Office of Community Schools. MoCo Black Coffee is a platform for intentional dialogue about the Black/African American community in Montgomery County, Maryland. Hosted by African American Com…

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EP49 - Dingwalls Long 90's 3:05:52

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We were incredibly lucky to attend Robbie’s Long 90’s gig at Dingwalls in Camden, where he performed both his debut solo album Life Thru A Lens and his brand-new record BRITPOP from start to finish! With phones banned inside the venue, we set out to capture some of the vibe by chatting with fans in the queue about which Life Thru A Lens songs they …

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91: Find Your Flow: What's next for DMCT 48:54

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In this episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, host Danielle Gibson and co-host Emma Martin, chat about what's next on the horizon for Tourism. As their 2024-2025 fiscal year comes to a close, the reflect on the accomplisments from this year and what we can all look forward to as the pages turn on Oct 1. Visit Decatur Alabama⁠⁠ Find Your Flow in MoCo i…

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Supercell, Metacore, Playdigious and Appcharge insights, data and soft launch nuggets, more 18:41

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: - What's going on at Supercell London - Metacore's Merge Mansion, older players and market changes - Playdigious on how to port PC/console games to mobile and actually succeed - Appcharge hires Xsolla exec - Data nuggets, soft launch games and our next Off The Record event #18, 16/10/25.…

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Black Coffee Podcast - Minority Scholars 15:36

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MoCo Black Coffee is a platform for intentional dialogue about the Black/African American community in Montgomery County, Maryland. Hosted by African American Community Liaison, Frederick Hawkins, we bring together visionary community and government leaders, dynamic entrepreneurs and cultural champions to build understanding, awareness and strength…

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Epic, AppLovin, Supercell, Playdigious and Destiny news, loads of interesting data nuggets, more 21:33

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: - Epic Games' move into webshops (will Unity be next?) - AppLovin's alleged data collection probe - Supercell's spiky letter to EU regulators - Griffin buys Playdigious from Fragbite, 8SEC closes - Destiny: Rising dodges a Diablo Immortal-style firestorm - Loads of top grossing and top d…

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EA sells to Saudi Arabia, MTG reshuffles plus data and soft launch news 17:56

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: - Industry reaction to that $55bn EA deal, and what might come next - MTG reshuffles, studio founders depart - News nuggets from our data and soft launch columns - A plug for our next Off The Record event in London #16, 02/10/25. Supported by Xsolla. • Hang on, what's going on here? Ever…

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Special - Elle Cato, Singer, Songwriter & Backing Vocalist 1:32:25

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It’s the podcast’s 4th birthday! And we’re marking the occasion with a very special guest – the incredible Elle (Lorraine) Cato, one of Robbie Williams’s amazing backing vocalists. Elle’s career began when she was just 15, signing as a solo artist with Columbia Records while still at school. From there, she became a sought-after vocal tutor, which …

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What's Happening with Health Equity in Underserved Communities? 56:48

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Send us a text The health disparities affecting minority communities in Montgomery County demand urgent attention and innovative solutions. In this candid conversation, Councilmember Lori Ann Sales—the first Jamaican American and Black woman to serve in countywide office—brings her unique background in public health to address the systemic challeng…

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Netflix, Google, Nintendo and Supercell news plus data, jobs and events intel 19:10

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: - What's going on at Netflix games - Google Play's new features and its comment on that 30% cut - Nintendo's surprise new mobile game - Two big moves at Supercell - News nuggets from our data and jobs columns - A plug for our next Off The Record event in Leamington #15, 25/09/25. Support…

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90: Find Your Flow: Driven to Give Auto Show 20:08

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In this episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, host Danielle Gibson sits down with Baretta Taylor, the new president of the Rotary Club of Decatur Daybreak, to talk about the all-new community event Driven to Give. Baretta shares the inspiration behind the event, what sets it apart, and why the CCC was chosen as this year’s nonprofit recipient. Togethe…

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MoCo Black Coffee Podcast Episode 2 - Youth Voices Part 1 15:26

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In this episode of Black Coffee, we’re exploring the theme Youth Voices in the County —what is it, why does it matter, and we’ll hear from several MCPS Summer RISE student interns, and discuss their insights and perspectives.By Frederick Hawkins

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MoCo Black Coffee Podcast Episode 3 30:34

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Frederick Hawkins talks with Cherri Branson and Dr. Troy Boddy, Co-Chairs of the Montgomery County African American Advisory Group. MoCo Black Coffee is a platform for intentional dialogue about the Black/African American community in Montgomery County, Maryland. Hosted by African American Community Liaison, Frederick Hawkins, we bring together vis…

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MoCo Black Coffee Podcast Episode 2 - Youth Voices Part 2 13:29

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In this episode of Black Coffee, we’re exploring the theme Youth Voices in the County —what is it, why does it matter, and we’ll hear from several MCPS Summer RISE student interns, and discuss their insights and perspectives.By Frederick Hawkins

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Apple Games, AppLovin's Super Bowl ad(?), Off The Record plus data, soft launch and new game news 17:53

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This week's concise, inside view of the mobile game business. #14, 18/09/25 This week: - A look at the new Apple Games app and why it exists - AppLovin's expansion beyond mobile game UA and potential Super Bowl ad - An Off The Record Helsinki wrap-up and news of the next event - News nuggets from our soft launch, data and new game columns • Hang on…

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What's Happening with Friendship at the Friendship Picnic? 48:39

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Send us a text As communities across America grapple with tension and uncertainty, Montgomery County's 11th annual Friendship Picnic offers a powerful antidote to division. Nestled under the canopy of trees at Wheaton Regional Park, residents from all walks of life gather to celebrate what connects us rather than what separates us. "Whatever happen…

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Who's dodging Apple's 30% tax plus Roblox, Clash Royale and August's top performers. Also: fresh data, jobs and new game news 19:37

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#13, 11/09/25: This week's concise inside view of the mobile game business includes: - How mobile game makers are dodging App Store fees in the US - August's top performers, including Roblox and Clash Royale - Interesting news nuggets from our regular data, jobs and new game digests. • Hang on, what's going on here, exactly? Every week mobilegamer.…

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89: Find your Flow: Depot Days 21:28

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In this episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, host Danielle Gibson chats with Chris Spicer about Hartselle’s biggest celebration—Depot Days. From live music on four stages and the car show to the Miss Depot Days Pageant, Rails to Recovery 5K, and a concert featuring Big Daddy Weave with Luke Nail, Chris shares his vision, passion for Hartselle’s herit…

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What's Happening with Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and resources in the County? 34:58

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Send us a text The semicolon tattoo on Alnicia Gibson's wrist tells a powerful story - it represents choosing to continue when she could have ended her life. As chair of Montgomery County's Out of the Darkness Community Walk, Gibson transforms her lived experience into action, rallying the community against a crisis that ranks as the third leading …

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Console-to-mobile flops, more King insider views, Destiny Rising's launch plus data, soft launch and new game news 20:01

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#12, 04/09/25: This week's inside view of the mobile game business includes thoughts on: - Why console game-makers keep porting old console games to mobile - More thoughts from inside King on culture, mismanagement and more - Destiny Rising's smooth launch (compared to Diablo Immortal, at least) There are also interesting news nuggets from our regu…

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What's Happening with Methylene Blue and Getting Over the Blues? 30:59

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Send us a text Groundbreaking innovation emerges from right here in Montgomery County as we speak with Jasmin El Kordi, CEO of M Blue Labs. Their patented ingredient methylene blue is revolutionizing skincare with dual benefits. The conversation takes an enlightening turn when therapist Marilyn Spinadel joins us to share practical mental wellness t…

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That King story, AI games, Beatstar's closure plus news from our data, jobs and new games columns 19:42

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#11, 28/08/25: This week's inside view of mobilegamer.biz includes thoughts on: - That King story, how it was put together and the reaction to it so far - A chat with three different 'AI first' game-makers - The closure of Beatstar after Duolingo bought out most of NextBeat's staff There are also interesting news nuggets from our regular data, jobs…

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Gamescom in review, Supercell's AI lab and news nuggets from our data, soft launch and new game digests 19:15

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#10, 21/08/25: This week's audio tour of mobilegamer.biz includes thoughts on Gamescom's mobile presence and a growing sense of optimism overall, a look at what Supercell is up to with its AI lab and plenty of fascinating news nuggets in our regular data, soft launch and new game digests. • Hang on, what is going on here, exactly? Every week mobile…

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88: Find Your Flow: Boys of Fall Series- Episode 3 27:38

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In this special 3-part Boys of Fall series of Find Your Flow in MoCo, intern Cohen Gibson sits down with the head coaches from all nine Decatur–Morgan County high school football programs. Together, they share their expectations for the upcoming season, what fans can get excited about, and the standout players to watch under Friday night lights. In…

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87: Find your Flow: Boys of Fall Series- Episode 2 25:32

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In this special 3-part Boys of Fall series of Find Your Flow in MoCo, intern Cohen Gibson sits down with the head coaches from all nine Decatur–Morgan County high school football programs. Together, they share their expectations for the upcoming season, what fans can get excited about, and the standout players to watch under Friday night lights. In…

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What's Happening with People of the Fair - from the 76th MoCoFair 53:02

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Send us a text Step into the vibrant world of the 76th Annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair as we take you behind the scenes of this cherished summer tradition. Through conversations with dedicated volunteers, passionate 4-H members, and innovative vendors, we discover the heart and soul of what makes this nine-day celebration so special. Whe…

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86: Find your Flow: Boys of Fall Series- Episode 1 28:14

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In this special 3-part Boys of Fall series of Find Your Flow in MoCo, intern Cohen Gibson sits down with the head coaches from all nine Decatur-Morgan County high school football programs. Together, they share their expectations for the upcoming season, what fans can get excited about, and the standout players to watch under Friday night lights. In…

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Moon Active, Umamusume, NextBeat plus news nuggets from our data, jobs and new game columns 16:56

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#9, 15/08/25: This week's audio tour of mobilegamer.biz takes in Moon Active's three new soft launch games, Umamusume's horse girls getting traction with western players and what's next for NextBeat after most of its staff joined Duolingo. There are also news nuggets aplenty from our regular data, jobs and new games round-ups. • Hang on, what is go…

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Mobile game coverage, NextBeat acquired, Supercell's AI play, July's top titles plus data, soft launch and new game news 19:52

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#8, 08/08/25: This week we explain why games websites don't write about mobile games, Duolingo's surprise acquisition of NextBeat, who's leading Supercell's AI lab and July's top downloads and biggest earners. There's also plenty of interesting nuggets in the regular data, soft launch and new game digests. • Hang on, what is going on here, exactly?…

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King protests, VC dropoff, whale hunting plus data, jobs and new game news 11:36

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#7, 01/08/25: This week we rattle through the layoff protests at King Barcelona, a new Secret Developer blog about whale hunting, find out where all the VC money has gone and bring you the highlights from our regular data, jobs and new games updates. • Hang on, what is going on here, exactly? Every week mobilegamer.biz founder and editor Neil Long …

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What's Happening with Fire and Rescue Chief Corey Smedley 30:04

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at your local fire department? Chief Corey Smedley pulls back the curtain on Montgomery County's Fire and Rescue Service, revealing surprising truths that challenge everything you thought you knew about emergency response. From practical summer safety tips about barbecuing …

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Niantic, more layoffs, Monopoly Go earnings, Supercell's AI investment, more 15:44

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#6, 25/07/25: Quickfire discussion of this week’s big Niantic interview, more layoffs, Monopoly Go’s earnings and a first for Supercell as it invests in a ‘GenAI first’ game studio. There's also a dash through lots of other news nuggets in our regular new game, data and soft launch columns. • Hang on, what is going on here, exactly? Every week mobi…

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85: Find your "Flow-ers"- Maggies Florist 14:03

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In this episode, Danielle sits down with Allen Morgan, who owns Maggie’s Florist on 2nd Avenue with his wife. Some topics covered in this episode include the history of florists and florist shops in their family, how their business operates and the positives that this business brings to Decatur, and advice that he would give others who want to star…

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EP48 - Britpop tour fan stories & check-in with Robbie! 2:18:42

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Join us for a special episode of Robbie Williams Rewind as eight passionate fans share their unforgettable stories from Robbie’s latest Britpop tour. We hear from 'Kevin with the tan' in Edinburgh, Debbie from Dundee, and Pati from Germany, who all had memorable encounters with Robbie. Shirley and Levke spill the details on ‘Nipple-gate’, and we we…

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King's AI layoffs, Zynga, 'AI-first' gamedev plus new games, data and jobs news 15:10

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#5, 18/07/25: Quickfire discussion of that King AI layoffs story, a recent interview with Zynga boss Frank Gibeau plus a look at how an 'AI-first' studio is doing. There's also a summary of lots of other news nuggets in our regular new game, data and jobs columns. • Hang on, what is going on here, exactly? Every week in this podcast mobilegamer.biz…

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84: Find your Flow: DMCT Interns 31:02

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In this episode of Find Your Flow in Moco, Danielle sits down with our two interns for the 2025 fiscal year, Josh and Evan, to discuss all that they have learned in their internships so far! Other topics include their background that led them to how they got their internships, their future career paths, and even how they fell in love with sports an…

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Special - Owen Parker - Rob's Keyboardist & Co-writer 1:20:11

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We’re back with another special episode of Robbie Williams Rewind, and this time we’re joined by the brilliant Owen Parker! Owen has been Robbie’s keyboardist since 2019, joining the band for his Las Vegas residency and the epic XXV Tour. A vital part of Robbie’s musical team, he’s also co-written and worked closely with Robbie and Karl Brazil on T…