The Fluency Fix is a short, narrative-style podcast designed to give your English a boost in less than 10 minutes. Each episode explores a common fluency challenge — like confidence, thinking in English, or telling your story — and delivers practical fixes you can apply right away. Every episode connects to a focused lesson on my italki profile and comes with optional worksheets for deeper practice. Whether you’re preparing for daily life, work, or personal expression, The Fluency Fix helps ...
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The Immersion Studio Podcasts
The English Exchange is your dedicated English-learning show — the space where you bring The Fluent Framework to your global audience of English learners. It bridges your role as teacher and coach with your creative philosophy as founder of The Immersion Studio. Here, fluency is about life, not levels. The show helps learners live in English the same way you teach others to live in their target languages.
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Wir alle stehen vor der Herausforderung, eine Zukunft zu gestalten, die für uns und die Generationen nach uns nicht nur lebenswert, sondern auch nachhaltig und erstrebenswert ist. Eine wahrhaft epochale Aufgabe, die uns alle etwas angeht. Welche Themen sind jetzt wirklich wichtig? Wie kommen wir voran und wo hakt es noch immer? Wer sind eigentlich die Köpfe, die vorantreiben, was für uns alle jetzt so wichtig ist? FWRDTHINKERS geht genau diesen Fragen auf den Grund - im Gespräch mit Experten ...
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The best music and post production tips, tricks and news on the web, brought to you by the Production Expert team. We support users of Pro Tools, Logic Pro and Studio One and those who work in music and post production.
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A series of in-depth conversations between video game makers on the business and craft of interactive entertainment.
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Join the Immersive Tribe and get to know how Technology is changing business. Andy and Lianne discuss all things Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality. Join the Immersive Tribe. What's your business, what's your problem? We'll solve it with immersive Tech.
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What’s new in filmmaking technology this week? News, reviews, education, insights, opinions and ideas - from the CineD newsroom, mostly with Nino Leitner and Johnnie Behiri. This is Focus Check - the weekly cine tech podcast. New episodes every Thursday.
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Each week three people from the Minnesota arts community talk about a performance, opening, or event they're excited to see or want others to check out.
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Blackbird Studio for Writers Podcast: Lit Lessons
Blackbird Studio for Writers Podcast: Lit Lessons
The Blackbird Studio is an immersion program dedicated to turning good writers into great ones through comprehensive literary studies.
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Welcome to The Gaming Persona, a unique podcast that traverses the exciting crossroads of gaming and mental health. With your host, Dr. Gameology, peel back the layers of the gaming world to discover its profound impact on our cognitive and emotional health. You'll understand how video games, far from being mere entertainment, can act as powerful tools for personal growth, stress relief, and mental resilience. Join fellow gamers and enthusiasts in thought-provoking discussions, unraveling th ...
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Between Languages is a podcast about more than grammar or vocabulary. It’s about the spaces in between — the pause before you find the right word, the way another language reshapes who you are, the cultures that speak through our voices. Hosted by Lawrence McEachin, creator of The Fluent Framework and founder of The Immersion Studio, the show weaves together lessons, stories, and reflections on the art of fluency. Each episode blends teaching and learning, helping you see language not as a s ...
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Pivot Points with Cramer is an events and content marketing podcast for real talk, with real people. Pull up a stool, grab a cold brew, and hear from today’s most innovative leaders in business, marketing, and live events — from Cramer’s very own studio.
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Massive Entertainment - a Ubisoft Studio is the studio behind classic games like The Division, The Division 2 and World in Conflict, and that's currently working on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Star Wars Outlaws. In Behind Massive Screens, we dive deeper into games development, the gaming industry and the people behind the games.
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State of Flux is a podcast from Flux88 Studios taking a look at what it takes to find and maintain success in a creative field. Hosted by Flux88 partner, Rich Nardo, the goal is for this podcast to be an exploration of the process and reasoning behind why some of the most motivated and talented people we know choose to shape their lives around chasing what they love most. Each episode will feature a special guest, with whom we will discuss their journey, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and s ...
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Every path is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to a successful voiceover career. Voiceover Talks is new podcast series for voiceover artists from around the globe. Each week the show features new and inspiring guests from the world of voiceover, where we explore their journies into the industry and discuss what it really takes to become a successful voiceover artist. From fellow voice actors to producers, casting directors and a range of other industry pros, the Voiceover Ta ...
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This is your go-to podcast for fresh insights and practical takeaways, whether you’re new to the Meetings, Incentive, Conference, and Events sector or a seasoned professional. Listen to learn from industry leaders, discover innovative solutions, explore evolving trends, and get inspired to take your events to the next level.
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FanboyNation your home for everything from Comic Books to Combat Sports and everything nerdy in between.
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Games Writing with Lis Moberly, Creative Lead @ 20th Century Games
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1:17:11Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Lis Moberly, Creative lead at 20th Century Games. Together they discuss how the path towards game development has changed over the years and the difficulties young people face with job placement; working with and helping junior writers join and stay in the games industry; the importance of institutionalized knowledge; a…
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ep87 - Nikon ZR Review and Lab Test | Pixboom Spark Review | ASUS ProArt Display Review | Apple M5 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro and Vision Pro
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1:18:03A week full of reviews! In this episode of Focus Check, we dive into some long-awaited camera and gear reviews. Johnnie shares his hands-on experience with the Nikon ZR, a camera he’s been testing extensively over the past few weeks, and we cover our review of the Pixboom camera. Plus, we finally published the Lab Test for the ZR, revealing some in…
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Art Hounds: Glowing puppets, a haunted theater and Midwest folk music
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4:01From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Puppetry meets science Musician Greg Herriges of Minneapolis recommends a date night …
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Production In Paradise- With Sonic Summit
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37:30In this episode Ashea is joined by Shane Lavin, founder of Sonic Summit, where they discuss the power that paradise can have on our creative abilities. Learn more about Sonic Summits here: https://linktr.ee/sonic_summitBy Production Expert
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From Used Car Salesman to Indie Game Publisher: The New Blood Story
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1:27:41Trent Kusters chats with Dave Oshry of New Blood Interactive. Together they discuss how he went from games journalism to publishing; navigating the ins and outs of publishing on PC and how they landed their first deal; how nostalgia meets modern in the boomer shooter genre; their approach to the publisher/developer revenue split; how they uplift in…
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Let’s start with a simple truth:Most learners sound formal not because they *want to,* but because that’s the version of English they were *given.*
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Let’s be real for a second.When you first start learning English, you probably think native speakers talk like the recordings in your textbook: “Hello, how are you today?”“I am fine, thank you. And you?” Then you meet a native speaker and they say: “Hey, how’s it goin’?”“Good, you?” And your brain goes: Wait. What language was that? Here’s the thin…
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You’re listening to The English Exchange — the show that helps you speak English naturally, confidently, and as yourself. I’m LJ, your coach and host from The Immersion Studio. Maybe you’ve studied English for years… but still hesitate when it’s time to speak.Or maybe you understand everything — until real people start talking too fast. This show i…
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Send us a text What if the clearest path to better teamwork starts with a boss fight? We dive into the worlds of MMORPGs and squad shooters to show how tanks, healers, and DPS reveal a practical framework for collaboration you can use at work, in school, and at home. Choosing a role in a game is more than a loadout; it’s a promise to your group abo…
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ep86 - Is internal RAW Video Recording on Cameras Essential? | K&F CONCEPT Video Tripod Review | Elgato Prompter XL
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47:41In this week’s episode, we’re asking: Is internal RAW recording in cameras a real necessity or just hype? We also take a closer look at K&F’s newly released tripod and cover some of the latest gear updates from the week. As always, tune in for your weekly dose of cine tech news and insights! Chapters and Articles in This Episode (00:00) – Intro (02…
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Art Hounds: A powerful look at mental health care through art and more
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3:56From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Mental health and community expression in Morris Missy Polster, a former healthcare w…
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When you stop flooding your mind, you start hearing the subtle sounds again — the way a phrase bends, the way tone carries emotion.That’s where language becomes music. Fluency isn’t about how many voices you collect.It’s about which ones echo in your own. So if you’ve been overwhelmed, take this as permission to slow down.Silence can be input, too …
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Gamified learning works because it lowers the emotional wall.It tells your brain: “This is safe. This is fun.”But eventually, fluency asks for more than fun — it asks for presence. Presence happens when you stop chasing points and start chasing meaning.When you look at a sentence and think, Who would actually say this?When you hear yourself laugh i…
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Fluency doesn’t begin when you open your mouth.It begins when you hear yourself thinking differently. When your thoughts hum in another language — even softly, even clumsily — that’s the sound of your mind expanding.It’s proof that fluency isn’t something you chase; it’s something you become. So take this week slowly.Don’t rush. Don’t measure.Just …
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When people talk about fluency, they talk about speed, grammar, confidence.But what I’ve learned is this:Fluency is built in small, private moments of attention — the kind no one else sees. The 10-Minute Window is proof that your life is already spacious enough for growth.You don’t need to find time. You need to notice it. Because when you open tha…
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Fluency doesn’t begin with more time — it begins with attention.The moment you notice yourself thinking in the language — even for a few seconds — you’ve already changed. This podcast is here to help you notice more often.To help you find the quiet confidence between your words. So whether you’re learning English, French, Arabic, Japanese, or Russi…
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Gianpiero Petriglieri: Kann man führen, ohne festzuhalten?
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27:52Führung verändert sich – nicht nur wegen Homeoffice, Krisen oder Generationswechseln, sondern weil sich das Verhältnis der Menschen zur Arbeit gewandelt hat. Wer heute führt, kann nicht mehr auf langfristige Loyalität bauen. Was zählt, ist die Identifikation mit dem, was man tut – nicht zwingend mit dem Unternehmen selbst. Die klassische Bindung üb…
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How to Pitch Game Projects to Publishers with Focus Entertainment's Yves Le Yaouanq
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1:33:29Adam Orth chats with Focus Entertainment's Chief Content Officer, Yves Le Yaouanq. Together they discuss his journey and the lessons he's learned working for some of the biggest game developers and publishers in the industry; his work on the research and development side of games; the need for publishers to focus on quality of content and gameplay;…
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ep85 - Tilta Nucleus-M II Review | Ethical AI Video Course | DJI Mavic 4 Pro Firmware Update | Apple Immersive Workshop in Cupertino
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1:02:48Another week, another podcast episode! This week, we’re diving deep into an intensive review of the Tilta Nucleus-M II, a wireless follow focus system, and tackling the never-ending and often divisive topic of AI for filmmakers. Nino and Johnnie discuss the new MZed Ethical AI Video Course, what it’s all about, and why now is the perfect time to st…
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Art Hounds: A storytelling road trip, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play and vintage fashion flair
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4:09From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. A storytelling road trip from Grand Marais to Winona Rose Arrowsmith is a storyteller…
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Skins, Swords, and Buyer’s Remorse (But Mostly Skins)
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56:43By Daniel Kaufmann Ph.D. | Dr. Gameology
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Julian Stodd: Warum ist Kontrolle kein Zeichen von Stärke mehr?
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22:27By The 48forward Studios
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How Ready or Not Creates Tension Behind Every Door
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1:39:19Trent Kusters chats with Sean Gorman (Lead Designer) and Mark Ranson (Art Director) from Void Interactive, creators of the tactical first-person shooter, Ready or Not. Together they discuss how the studio balances realism, tension, and storytelling without glorifying violence; their “fear every door” design philosophy; lessons learned from AAA deve…
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Let's Get Immersed: With Justin Gray Part 2
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27:46In this 2 part interview, Ashea chats with Producer, Musician & Immersive Mix Engineer Justin Grey about his new fully immersive album Immersed. Experience the album and learn more about Justin here: https://justingraysound.com/immersed/By Production Expert
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ep84 - Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra Review | Portable Editing Set-up | OpenAI Sora 2 | Sony FE 100mm Macro Lens
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1:23:48This week’s episode covers a wide range of topics. First, we dive into Nino’s recent review of the Hohem iSteady Gimbal, followed by Johnnie’s go-to mobile editing setup, where he explains why it’s such a practical choice for creators on the move. We also discuss the latest shifts in the cine tech industry, including the closure of several companie…
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Art Hounds: Meandering studios, quiet paintings and spooky musicals
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3:45From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Meander through artists’ studios along the upper Minnesota River Valley Musician Clar…
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Modern Mythology, Real Therapy: Rewriting the Hero’s Journey with a Controller
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20:05Send us a text What if the controller in your hands is more than entertainment—what if it’s a clinical tool? We dive into how video games create a safe, structured space for growth, where failure is feedback, flow builds focus, and stories teach the mindset shifts therapy aims to unlock. From the fog-drenched tension of Silent Hill F to the classro…
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Douglas Rushkoff: Wer kontrolliert, was wir sehen – und was wir glauben?
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37:06Wer heute verstehen will, wie Meinung entsteht, muss nicht nur auf Inhalte schauen, sondern auf die Strukturen, die sie sichtbar machen. Früher waren es Redaktionen, heute sind es Algorithmen, die entscheiden, was Aufmerksamkeit bekommt – und was verschwindet. Der mediale Raum ist längst kein Ort der offenen Debatte mehr, sondern ein System der Err…
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Have you ever felt trapped by translation? Every English sentence has to pass through your first language before you can speak—and by then, the moment is gone. In this episode of *The Fluency Fix*, we explore how to rewire your inner voice to think directly in English. Through personal stories and practical tools, I’ll show you how fragments, fille…
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Confidence Is a Conversation, Not a Performance
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7:01Have you ever felt like every time you speak English, it turns into a performance? The spotlight’s on you, the pressure builds, and suddenly even simple conversations feel overwhelming. In this episode of The Fluency Fix, we explore why confidence in English is less about perfection and more about presence. I’ll share a personal story from my own l…
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ep83 - DJI Osmo Nano | New GoPros | Oren Soffer Shooting FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 | Premiere Pro 25.5 | Saramonic Air
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1:18:24Another week, another new DJI product! This time, DJI has released the brand-new DJI Osmo Nano – a compact, modular action camera that Nino got his hands on right away. He tested it so thoroughly, he almost lost track of time and showed up late to this episode! Alongside new action cameras, we’re also covering the latest Adobe Premiere Pro updates,…
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Art Hounds: A Bible in calligraphy, a self-guided studio tour and radical portraiture
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3:55From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. The Saint John’s Bible Experience Calligrapher Maura Lynch of Minneapolis encourages …
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Send us a text The boundaries between education and entertainment blur as Dr. Daniel Kaufmann (Dr. Gameology) takes us on a thought-provoking journey through the cognitive benefits of gaming in this premiere episode of Solo Quest. Drawing from his extensive background as a clinical psychologist and passionate gamer, Dr. Kaufmann introduces us to th…
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Jeff Jarvis: Verlieren die USA gerade ihre Demokratie?
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41:22Jeff Jarvis hat ein halbes Jahrhundert im Journalismus verbracht – heute blickt er mit Sorge auf sein Land. Die Vereinigten Staaten, sagt er, seien auf dem Weg in ein autoritäres System, in dem Gerichte gleichgeschaltet, Parlamente entmachtet und Medien eingeschüchtert werden. Donald Trump spricht offen davon, dass eine kritische Berichterstattung …
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In this two part interview, Ashea chats with Producer, Musician & Immersive Mix Engineer Justin Gray about his new fully immersive album Immersed. Experience the album and learn more about Justin here: https://justingraysound.com/immersed/ Talking Points: Inspiration for the album & The writing process The expressive use of space (reverb) Connectin…
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ep82 - DJI Mini 5 Pro | IBC Highlights: Pixboom Spark, Canon EOS C50, Nikon ZR, FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55, Viltrox AF Adapter & Much More
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1:46:54Right after IBC, DJI unveiled a brand-new drone that we got to test in our studio. But that’s not all – IBC 2025 was packed with exciting announcements, and we’ve got plenty to talk about! In this episode, we go through the most important highlights, share what really caught our attention, and reveal the winners of our IBC Best of Show Awards. If y…
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Art Hounds: Two retrospectives and a comedic cabaret
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3:57From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Honoring Marley Kaul’s legacy in book and gallery Visual artist Paula Swenson remembe…
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How Small Studios Deliver Big Experiences: The Hollow Knight Phenomenon
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51:32Send us a text The Gaming Persona crew explores the stark contrast between $20 indie games like Hollow Knight Silksong breaking Steam records while many $70 AAA titles struggle to deliver comparable experiences. Marcus shares his unexpected journey from organizing pickup hockey games to being offered a position managing ice rinks, highlighting how …
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Cecilia Garraffo: Wird KI uns sagen, ob wir allein im Universum sind?
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20:22Cecilia Garraffo ist Astrophysikerin und leitet das AstroAI & EarthAI Institute – ein Forschungsinstitut am Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. Dort beschäftigt sie sich mit einer ebenso kühnen wie logischen Idee: die Verbindung von künstlicher Intelligenz und Astrophysik. Denn mit der stetig wachsenden Flut an Weltraumdaten stoßen kla…
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ep81 - The Week of New Cine Cams! | Canon EOS C50 | Nikon ZR | RED V-RAPTOR XE | FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 | iPhone 17 Pro
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1:35:24This week isn’t about two new cameras—or even four. We’ve got six brand-new cameras hitting the market, most of them from major manufacturers. It looks like everyone wants to reveal their latest gear just before IBC, which means this year’s show is shaping up to be an exciting one. In this special episode, we dive into all the fresh announcements: …
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Art Hounds: Queer Muslim friendship, children’s literature and front-porch jams
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5:00From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Queer Muslim coming-of-age on stage Anita Chikkatur of Minneapolis is an educator and…
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Send us a text MarcusB814 and Dr. Gameology discuss how certain video games can profoundly impact players psychologically, creating lasting emotional impressions and sometimes even changing how we view the world. • Hollow Knight: Silksong release briefly crashed Steam, sparking a discussion about "2D Dark Souls" games and gaming settings • Marcus u…
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Antonia Zierer: Wie wird der Staat endlich digital?
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33:26Wer mit deutschen Behörden zu tun hat, begegnet noch immer einem Staat im Papierzeitalter. Formulare, Fristen, Amtsgänge – das alles wirkt seltsam aus der Zeit gefallen in einer Welt, in der KI längst Verträge analysiert und Startups in Sekunden Finanzierungsrunden abwickeln. Doch langsam beginnt sich etwas zu bewegen. Ein Beispiel dafür ist byte, …
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In this edition Ashea & Julian are joined by Oxford based producer/engineer & former SSL James Richmond and Production Exoert’s Luke Goddard, where they discuss the things they’re loving in the world of audio right now. About Our Guests: James is a producer/engineer based in Oxfordshire, UK. Luke Goddard is one of Production Experts very own. You c…
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ep80 - New Anamorphic Podcast Studio | Insta360 GO Ultra | DJI Mic 3 | NIKKOR Z 24-70mm – Focus Check
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1:12:23After 79 episodes, we finally found the time to give our weekly studio setup a refresh! We’ve upgraded to a brand-new look featuring a multi-camera anamorphic setup — and as far as we know, it’s the first anamorphic video podcast setup out there. But that’s not all! With IBC just around the corner, we’re diving into some exciting new gear announcem…
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Triscuits and Destiny: Sampling Everything Games Can Be
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43:27Send us a text Dr. Gamology, Doritos, and Marcus explore the psychological motivations behind gaming and how our digital personas reflect our real-world needs and desires. • Why we play games: socialization, escapism, stress relief, and validation • The concept of psychological flow and how it explains gaming enjoyment • How content vaulting and fr…
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