Best Unofficial Controller Podcasts (2025)

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From Switch 2 Shine To PS2 Grit: Hades 2, Red Dead Redemption, And The Getaway Revisited 1:57:50

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Send us a text Hades 2 feels like the rare sequel that actually earns its extra systems. We dig into the above world’s health-drain tension, smart spellcrafting, and why a simple fishing rod supports progression without padding the grind. Then we pivot into Red Dead Redemption’s PS5 upgrade and make the case for “gentle touch-ups” over full remaste…

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A look at gaming April 1999 1:25:04

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Send us a text A gold rush of hype, a console arms race, and a toy aisle that felt like a movie premiere—April 1999 had it all. We dive into the month where Phantom Menace merch swallowed the shelves, Dreamcast teased an online future with VMUs, guns, and fishing rods, and PS2 whispers hinted at a built-in DVD player that would transform living roo…

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Solo Save: Games, News, And Q&A 1:19:17

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Send us a text Ever have a week where you just want a straight hit of games, news, and honest opinions without the fluff? That’s the energy today. I kick things off with Hades 2 on Switch 2 and why its small, thoughtful touches—like audio cues that swell into boss fights—make it the perfect half-hour loop when life is busy. The Switch 2 port holds …

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A look at gaming in November 2004 1:49:58

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Send us a text Remember staying up past midnight to grab San Andreas from a 24-hour supermarket aisle? We go back to November 2004, a month that felt like gaming’s golden hour, when bus-stop posters sold franchises and every genre had a real fight on its hands. We relive the thrill of Pro Evolution Soccer breaking past FIFA on pure gameplay, unpack…

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Switch 2 unable to outsell PS5 !!?!? 2:04:30

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Send us a text This week George and the infamous RGT get stuck in with your latest weekly dose of the worlds favourite gaming podcast. They touch on what they’ve been playing with RGT struggling with a burgeoning Hades 2 addiction and George being George and he’s playing a broken simulator from 5 years ago that no one played even then. The boys bri…

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A look at gaming in November 1997 1:31:41

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Send us a text Step into November 1997, when PlayStation style met N64 power and Sega teased a comeback that sounded too bold to be real. We lock into that exact moment—magazine pages, shop shelves, and CRT glow—to unpack why this slice of time still sticks. Colony Wars shows Psygnosis at full command of the PS1, a space sim that felt elegant and c…

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Steam Machine Priced Like A PC? Our Wallets Just Rage Quit 2:14:11

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Send us a text A shooter can live or die by how it feels in your hands. That’s where we start: unpacking why Halo’s air control and sticky mid-jump chaos still feel unmatched, while Resistance 2’s heavier, cover-first design delivers a different kind of tension. From checkpoint pain to flow states, we break down how movement, framerate, and respons…

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A look at gaming in March 2009 1:58:42

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Send us a text Time travel with us to March 2009, a month that captured the best kind of gaming whiplash: Halo tried real-time strategy, Killzone 2 doubled down on heavy, cinematic gunfights, and Xbox Live Arcade turned Wednesday drops into must-play events. We trace how Skate 2’s analogue tricks changed sports controls, why Resident Evil 5’s co-op…

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S3E8 The Great Jersey Devil Debate Bats, Billionaires, and Bigfoot! 45:36

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In this exciting episode of the Unofficial Official Story Podcast, we kick things off with a lighthearted debate about who would believe us if we claimed to have seen Bigfoot, leading to a hilarious exploration of credibility among friends and family. Joined by our special guest, actress Jennifer Field, we dive into the quirky world of cryptids, fo…

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Games Were Better When They Were Bold 2:13:58

28d ago2:13:58

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Send us a text What if the best gaming experiences aren’t the biggest, but the most focused? We kick off with Resistance 2 and talk through how creepier enemies, smarter encounters, and a tighter campaign deliver more satisfaction than bloated epics. It’s a reminder that balance matters, and 12–15 hour games still hit a sweet spot when your schedul…

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Pokemon Legends Reimagined, Devolver’s Indie Rush, And The PS Portal’s Big Swing 1:37:51

1M ago1:37:51

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Send us a text A real-time Pokémon that actually feels dangerous, a breakout-bullet-hell roguelike we can’t put down, and a PlayStation handheld that just became useful overnight—this week goes hard on design, value, and where gaming is headed next. We start with Pokémon Legends Z-A, which swaps turn-based comfort for dodge-rolls, boss-scale Mega e…

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Flashback - The Pilot - June 1992 1:29:11

1M ago1:29:11

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Send us a text Boot up the CRT and jump back to 1992 with us as we relive a summer when California Games felt like a whole arcade in one cart, Super Smash TV turned co‑op into bedlam, and Streets of Rage made the living room sound like a neon city. We trade notes on surfing technique, hacky sack timing, and why some micro‑events had ridiculous stay…

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Subscriptions and decks of steam 2:44:19

1M ago2:44:19

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Send us a text Sometimes it’s best just to talk it out , Seb and George get stuck into some of gaming most interesting topics - why is George still not on steam deck , what’s happening with the current gaming subscriptions ? Support the show Join our fantastic discord https://discord.gg/v7RFSUcG If link has expired then message us at questions@unof…

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Looking Ahead: Sage Partner Events, AI Reality Checks, and Predictions 45:12

1M ago45:12

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Doug, Matt, and Emily look ahead to Sage's upcoming Partner Summit in Orlando and discuss what to expect as the company kicks off fiscal year 2026. The conversation covers everything from AI implementation reality versus marketing speak to potential shifts in go-to-market strategy, price sensitivity in uncertain economic times, and why Sage is floo…

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Indie Wins, Consoles Wobble, Players Adapt 2:49:04

2M ago2:49:04

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Send us a text Big year. Bigger questions. We kick things off with that familiar tug between what we used to play and what actually fits life now — and it turns out single-player indies are meeting the moment. Expedition 33 becomes our touchstone: a sharp blend of turn-based planning and real-time timing that rewards mastery without punishing those…

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We Launch A Second Channel, Revisit Resistance On PS3, And Debate The Future Of Gaming 1:41:11

2M ago1:41:11

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Send us a text Nostalgia just got teeth. We’re launching Flashback, a brand-new channel dedicated to jumping into specific months of gaming history—magazine covers, previews that never shipped, weird accessories, and those console wars that lit up schoolyards. Think time capsules you can listen to: March ’94 one week, 2006 the next, maybe 1979 afte…

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From Chaos to Clarity: Transforming Healthcare Finance 50:57

2M ago50:57

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Ximena Maynard, CFO of Legacy Management Group, shares how she consolidated 30 separate QuickBooks files across 11 nursing facilities into a unified Sage Intacct system. She discusses the unique compliance challenges in healthcare finance, from managing resident trust funds to navigating complex Medicaid billing, and tackles the industry's biggest …

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s5E7 taylor swift FINAL mix & master 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

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Is Taylor Swift a Satanic Clones? With Comedian Ally Noel Dive into a world where clones do your laundry, comedians crack conspiracy theories, and Taylor Swift might just be a time-traveling satanic princess. Join the hilarious Ally Noel as she juggles ADHD, creative chaos, and the cannabis industry, all while unraveling wild theories about pop ico…

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Switch 2, Star Wars, and the Shape of Next-Gen 1:35:17

2M ago1:35:17

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Send us a text Retro joy met modern surprise the moment we put Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 and saw a handheld punch way above its weight. We share what actually happened in docked and handheld tests, why performance felt close to PS5 at a glance, and where the cracks showed—two crashes tied to online checks that reminded us this era still leans o…

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Xbox games pass the death of the subscription service 2:18:35

2M ago2:18:35

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Send us a text A sleeper train, a leather PS1 bag with lockable carabiners, and a Switch 2 that refuses to leave handheld mode—this week we go full travel-nerd and full game-nerd at once. We start with a surprisingly great wired “travel dock” setup and land on the big takeaway: on a café table, inches from your eyes, the Switch 2 screen is a tiny t…

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Why a $3M Construction Company Chose Sage Intacct 54:47

2M ago54:47

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Josh Smyser shares how he went from Big Four auditor to running his family's tuckpointing and restoration business after his father's death, growing TNT from $200K to over $6M in revenue. He explains why he chose Sage Intacct at just $3M in revenue, how he learned from a painful Sage 100 implementation to take control of his Intacct setup, and why …

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Epstein & MIT 32:42

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In our last episode of the season (season 2 is in the works), we look at MIT's Media Lab, which long dazzled the public with its bold ideas and groundbreaking projects. But behind that reputation was a secret: much of the lab’s funding traced back to Jeffrey Epstein. Read Noam Cohen’s reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/for-jeffrey-epstein-mit-w…

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From Yakuza to Hades: Scott Takes You Through His Gaming Adventures 49:57

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Send us a text Scott takes the helm solo, sharing his current gaming obsessions while providing a Nintendo-heavy update on the latest releases and announcements. Without the usual supervision of his co-hosts, he embraces the opportunity to dive deep into his gaming passions and personal stories. • Dead by Daylight dominates Scott's gaming time with…

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112 - The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky (1 of 2) 1:22:55

3M ago1:22:55

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In this episode of The Books of Some Substance podcast, Nathan and David get into the first half of Fyodor Dostoevsky's masterpiece, The Brothers Karamazov (Books 1-6; Parts 1 and 2). From the novel's dense, philosophical style and its stark contrast to modern life, to deep dives into themes like love, free will, human suffering, redemption, and th…

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Cayuga's Waiters 34:45

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Cornell's oldest and most historic a capella group was suddenly shut down in 2017 when allegations of severe hazing came to light. For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-transcripts To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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When Your Wife Claims Your Switch and Your Daughter Claims Independence 1:31:25

3M ago1:31:25

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Send us a text Flying solo this week, I take you on a journey through the strange territory of being a "gaming widower" – that peculiar state where your console has been commandeered by a loved one. With my wife happily immersed in Persona 5's stylish world and my daughter off to university, I've found myself reconnecting with forgotten corners of …

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The Mid-Market Integration Sweet Spot 49:11

3M ago49:11

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Scott Hollrah, founder of Venn Technology, shares war stories from a decade in the Sage Intacct integration space, including the gaming company employee who quit mid-project due to spreadsheet burnout. The conversation covers when businesses outgrow packaged solutions like the Advanced CRM connector, how automation serves as an employee retention t…

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S5E6 Was James Dean’s ‘Little Bastard’ Porsche cursed 54:38

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In this rib-tickling episode, Koji, Dwayne, and Cat hilariously stumble into the bizarre and often sidesplitting world of cursed objects and superstitions, joined by guest writer and comedian Vanessa Graddick. They tackle the legendary tale of James Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder, ominously dubbed "Little Bastard" (because apparently, "Speedy McDeathtra…

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Espionage at Stanford 32:27

3M ago32:27

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Most Chinese nationals at Stanford never intended to be intelligence assets. But under Chinese law, if the government demands information, they must comply. Two student journalists investigate the sprawling espionage campaign taking place on their own campus. For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-transcripts To learn more abo…

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Gaming Widower Chronicles 1:08:48

3M ago1:08:48

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Send us a text When your gaming partner discovers Persona, what's a dedicated gamer to do? This week, George flies solo on the Unofficial Controller Podcast as he navigates life as a "gaming widower" while his partner Rachel completes her Persona 4 journey. Rediscovery becomes the theme as George dusts off forgotten hardware – from his trusty PlayS…

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Goodbye, DEI 29:20

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Just a few years ago, colleges across the country were pouring resources into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Today, many of those same offices are being dismantled. In some states, the pressure runs so deep that professors are stripping DEI from syllabi and renaming courses—steps they feel are necessary to avoid scrutiny, and to s…

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When Game Cards Become Game Keys: The Future of Switch 2 Gaming Is Already Here 2:01:11

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Send us a text Switch 2's surprising power, the truth behind game key cards, and the subscription model debate take center stage in this week's gaming deep dive. Gaming's technological frontiers are expanding before our eyes, and nowhere is this more evident than with Nintendo's Switch 2. We explore why games like Star Wars Outlaws and Cyberpunk 20…

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MineralTree Partnership, AI Close Workspace & Enhanced Time Tracking 34:49

3M ago34:49

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Karen Penhallegon returns to break down Sage Intacct's latest release notes, covering the game-changing MineralTree partnership that finally gives users an end-to-end AP solution and the new AI-powered close workspace for early adopters. The team dives into long-awaited customer ideas like enhanced time tracking with overtime rules and customizable…

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Harvard's Funding Freeze 31:15

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Since World War II, America has led the world in science and medicine by making an unusual choice: instead of keeping research in government labs, it invested directly in universities. That partnership fueled decades of discovery and breakthroughs. But today, that pipeline is under serious threat, and nowhere is the impact clearer than at Harvard. …

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What Happens When A Gamer Is Left Alone With His Thoughts? 1:17:46

4M ago1:17:46

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Send us a text What happens when a gaming podcast host is left to his own devices? You get a delightfully chaotic journey through the gaming universe! In this solo adventure, George takes listeners on a meandering exploration of his current gaming obsessions, industry news, and the bizarre thoughts that populate a gamer's mind when there's no co-ho…

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Presenting Gone South | Time of Death 42:01

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From the Edward R. Murrow award-winning podcast Gone South: Mobile, Alabama’s biggest cold case reopens when Jim Barber, a police officer and adjunct professor, re-examines the 1980 murder of college freshman Katherine Foster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou…

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Beyond the Wedding Bells: A Gamer's Homecoming 1:28:52

4M ago1:28:52

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Send us a text Fresh from wedding bells and honeymoon bliss, George makes his triumphant return to the Unofficial Controller Podcast, reuniting with Scott for episode 282. The reunion sparkles with their trademark banter as Scott reveals his complete obsession with Harvestella – a game he can't stop praising for its beautiful music, compelling stor…

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Who Are We? Meet Doug, Emily, and Matt 42:57

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This bonus episode pulls back the curtain on how The Unofficial Sage Intacct Podcast came together and who the hosts really are beyond their professional roles. Doug, Emily, and Matt discuss what's going well and what's been challenging in 2025, reveal some unexpected personal hobbies and interests, and reflect on their mid-year wins and upcoming t…

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S5E5 Is Wayfair secretly sx trafficking kids 53:11

4M ago53:11

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Award-winning comedian Augie Smith takes us on a humorous journey through the whimsical worlds of quirky furniture and stand-up comedy. We explore imaginative furniture concepts, like a gaudy Trump chair and a multifunctional Allison coat rack, while also delving into Augie's comedic beginnings and his evolution in the stand-up scene. As we navigat…

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Breaking Deadlock 27:49

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Lately you’ve probably been hearing about the Department of Education a lot as the Trump administration moves to dismantle it. For many, this move feels shocking and unprecedented. In reality, it's just the latest chapter in a long-running battle over who controls education in America. For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-tr…

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Gamer Knowledge on Trial: The Great UCP Quiz 1:10:20

4M ago1:10:20

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Send us a text The gaming gauntlet has been thrown down! In our first-ever subscriber quiz special, Digital Monkery challenges five UCP community members to prove their gaming knowledge through 30 brain-teasing questions that span decades of video game history. From counting buttons on a PS1 controller to naming the ghosts in Pac-Man, our contestan…

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The Robinson Center 28:17

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A student reporter uncovers troubling rumors about misconduct at University of Washington's prestigious Robinson Center, a school for students as young as 14. For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-transcripts To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more…

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Where Gaming Culture Comes Alive: The Timeless 25 Experience 1:50:38

4M ago1:50:38

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Send us a text Step into the heart of gaming culture with Timeless 25, Liverpool's premier gaming convention that tears down the barriers between fans and their heroes. In this in-depth conversation with event organizer Maggs, we explore how this beloved community gathering has evolved into the ultimate celebration of gaming passion. Maggs reveals …

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How Bill is Redefining Financial Automation 44:53

4M ago44:53

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Richard Corn, Director of Product Management at Bill, joins Doug and Emily to discuss how financial teams can break free from manual processes and embrace true automation. A former CPA turned product leader, Richard shares real-world transformation stories, including how Mark Cuban Companies eliminated their paper AP workflows, and explains why the…

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Campus Cult 34:46

4M ago34:46

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As a freshman at Long Beach State, Chele joined a church that was popular with other students. What she didn't know: the group had been accused of cult-like behavior by students nationwide. Years later, she's sharing her story — and warning others about an organization that's still recruiting on college campuses today. For a transcript of this epis…

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The Haunted Hobbit Hole: Tales of the Shire's Troubling Launch 1:14:29

4M ago1:14:29

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Send us a text In this episode, Scott and RGT are joined by returning guest Seb to dive into a week filled with gaming disappointments and surprising industry moves. We kick things off with Scott's adventures at the Nottingham Video Games Expo, where he not only scored a boxed Sega Game Gear carry case but also connected face-to-face with a valued …

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The Army's Got Your Goat 35:10

5M ago35:10

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In 1965 a group of 5 people broke into a secret Naval base to kidnap a key figure as part of a covert operation. That key figure? A goat named Bill. The kidnappers? West Point cadets. For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-transcripts To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/…

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Homesteads & Hellraisers: Gaming News & Summer Sales Roundup 1:27:55

5M ago1:27:55

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Send us a text Step into the world of gaming with Scott and RGT as they hold down the fort while George enjoys his honeymoon! This week's episode is bursting with unexpected gaming gems and headline-making industry news that will have you reaching for your wallet. Ever wondered what it would be like if Red Dead Redemption and Stardew Valley had a b…

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Intuit Enterprise Suite vs. Sage Intacct: The Real Comparison 52:46

5M ago52:46

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After Intuit reached out to clarify a few misconceptions from Matt’s earlier take on Enterprise Suite, he dove deep into product demos to get the real story. Doug and Matt deliver an unfiltered comparison between Intuit Enterprise Suite and Sage Intacct, covering everything from pricing strategies to AI capabilities. They break down which solution …

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Coach v. Physician 31:06

5M ago31:06

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In 2019, the head doctor for Penn State’s football team was fired after resisting pressure from the head coach to clear injured players. His story exposes a deeper crisis in college sports: when wins and revenue are at stake, who’s protecting the players? For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-transcripts To learn more about l…