Best Zane C Weber Podcasts (2025)

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The Year of the Linux Gaming PC, Literal Alchemy at the LHC and Europe Vs AI 1:04:39

1h ago1:04:39

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Wow 250 episodes and we are still going…what an achievement...We would like to thank each and every one of you for being part of this magical journey Finally, Valve are releasing SteamOS onto third party devices. Is this finally the year of the Linux gaming PC? The Large Hadron Collider has turned lead into gold through shooting two lead atoms at e…

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Incredible Leg Maneuvers 29:56

1d ago29:56

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You can't see it in the podcast but I'm stretching my legs. Join the Patreon to read Wimbledog: https://www.patreon.com/jdfmccann Headline comedy shows on sale now: www.jdfmccann.com/gigs COLUMBUS, OH - JUNE 4TH - COLUMBUS FUNNY BONE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH - JUNE 5TH - CINCINNATI FUNNY BONE OMAHA, NE - JUNE 11TH - OMAHA FUNNY BONE DES MOINES, IA - JU…

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The Truth Behind More Expensive Consoles, Marvel's New Strategy and Photographing Atoms 53:31

6d ago53:31

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There's a variety of reasons consoles are getting more expensive instead of cheaper, and they aren't all because of greed. Chips just aren't improving like they used to. Marvel has a new strategy. Will they finally start making good content? A new technique from MIT allows scientists to photograph atoms with a microscope. Finally, we can see what t…

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The Future of Subscription Gaming, Ancient Fire and Netflix Saving Hollywood 56:46

13d ago56:46

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A new analysis indicates that subscription gaming has no room to grow. Of course, that won't stop them trying to take away our game ownership. Humans have been using fire for hundreds of thousand of years. But during the Ice Age, there's a gap in the evidence. What were humans doing with fire during that time? Netflix's CEO claims that Netflix is s…

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Just Watch The Movies, Yet Another Ubisoft Lawsuit and Astronaut Food 1:02:22

20d ago1:02:22

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At last, the Oscars have added a rule that voters have to watch the movie. Somehow, people are complaining about doing their job. Ubisoft are being threatened with a complaint about their data collection. The GDPR hammer is raised and ready. Scientists want to grow astronaut food from scratch using bioreactors. This totally won't make a giant meat …

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Wimbledog is here 8:32

22d ago8:32

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Join the Patreon and get Wimbledog one page per day: https://www.patreon.com/jdfmccann Partake of Peter Bedgood's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbedgood/ Come to the gigs: http://www.jdfmccann.com/gigs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gacha Games Dangers, Chinese Movies Only & Life in Space 1:13:22

27d ago1:13:22

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We enjoyed a nice drink of rez which you can get from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com and with a 15% discount using the code word : NERDS15 DJ went wild and mixed a sachet of REZ with a bottle of coke, while the professor went with the traditional approach of mixing a sachet with water....how did it pan out? Find out.... Gacha games have seen r…

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Stop Killing Games Lawsuit, Minecraft Movie Chaos and Return of the Dire Wolves 58:25

1M ago58:25

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Ubisoft has responded to a lawsuit against them as part of the Stop Killing Games campaign. This setback doesn't mean the end for the campaign. They'll keep fighting. A Minecraft Movie is a surprising hit. But it comes with some interesting implications for the future. And please don't throw your popcorn. Dire Wolves are back. But they're not reall…

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Splish Splash - Full-Blown Poetry Recital 56:06

1M ago56:06

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Hi, this is audio of me, James Donald Forbes McCann, reading my 3rd book of poems 'Splish Splash'. There's also a video here: https://youtu.be/ohvoAgiqxBI Shout out Paul Gallasch for filming it so beautifully and Ern Malley in Adelaide, South Australia, for putting the recital on. U can buy the 3 books of poem, including Splish Splash, here: https:…

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Boat Reveal ft. Nate Marshall 1:01:48

1M ago1:01:48

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jdfmccann Especial thanks to Ben Domenech who you can find on the twitter/x: https://x.com/bdomenech Here is Nate on the gram: https://www.instagram.com/isthatnatemarshall/ Headline comedy shows on sale now: www.jdfmccann.com/gigs PORTLAND, OR - MAY 14TH - HELIUM COMEDY CLUB SEATTLE, WA - MAY 15TH - EMERALD CITY COM…

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Everything about the Nintendo Switch 2, The Tariffs are coming & Brain to Speech 1:01:26

1M ago1:01:26

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From computer mice to increased prices for games, we'll tell you everything worth knowing about the Nintendo Switch 2 and why you probably don't want to buy it. Tariffs aren't just affecting video games, but they're also coming to Hollywood and could push out the smaller studios. A new brain to speech implant greatly improves the speed at which a h…

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The Game Acting Strike, Anime Shortages and Light Sails For Interstellar Exploration 56:41

2M ago56:41

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SAG-AFTRA warn you not to believe the major games companies who claim that they're close to a deal. Instead, the union is refusing to back down without getting all the concessions they want for their members. Anime is facing a staff shortage. This could mean lowering quality or reducing season length. Hopefully it means removing filler. Light sails…

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The Anime Boom, Masahiro Sakurai on Making Japanese Games and Life in Space 1:11:02

2M ago1:11:02

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The anime industry is expecting some major growth, with the surprise entry of Chinese anime. Masahiro Sakurai of Super Smash Brothers thinks Japanese games should be made for Japanese gamers. How could he say something so controversial and so brave? Life in space takes a toll on your body. Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to Earth, but…

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The Future of Warner Bros/DC, Trump Blocking Physical Games and Supernova Extinction Events 54:39

2M ago54:39

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Warner Bros and DC are in a bit of a sticky situation. They're failing to make money, and if their new Superman movie flops it could be the end for them. Trump's tariffs are going to have a major effect on the physical game market in the US. Of course, publishers want this to happen. At least twice in the Earth's history, a supernova has almost end…

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Newtonian Ethics 27:40

2M ago27:40

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TICKETS TO THE LONDON SHOW: https://www.livenation.co.uk/event/james-donald-forbes-mccann-london-comedy-show-london-tickets-edp1573269 TICKETS TO THE NEW YORK SHOW: https://www.livenation.com/event/1AdZZbPGkYADkWd/james-mccann Hey America, 18 mins out now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5u3z70kww0&t Buy the book: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books L…

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Scrub Your Celebrity History, UK Government Shutting Down Online Games and World First Human Brain Computer 43:12

2M ago43:12

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Should celebrities watch what they say? The latest controversy has come out after Emilia Perez was torpedoed by a castmember's comments. And why not hold them to the same standards most of us are? Urban Dead, one of the longest running zombie MMOs, is being shut down due to the new Online Safety Act in the UK. While it's sad to see something with s…

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Balatro ReRated, James Bond to Amazon and Genetically Modified Mosquitos 55:50

3M ago55:50

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Balatro has been rerated after an appeal to PEGI. Now teenagers can legally play it. Amazon now has full control over James Bond. They promise there won't be any TV shows, but it remains to be seen what they'll do with the narrative problems the last movie left them. A company plans to release genetically modified mosquitos in Australia to control …

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and anime on my side 30:04

3M ago30:04

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Tune in to the James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan on the YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamesdonaldforbesmccann Hey America, 18 mins out now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5u3z70kww0&t Buy the books: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AmTKUd2n9VwRgzQHfr7rA Join the Patreon:…

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Coin Laundry Struggle 24:36

3M ago24:36

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Tune in to the James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan on the YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamesdonaldforbesmccann Hey America, 18 mins out now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5u3z70kww0&t Buy the book: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AmTKUd2n9VwRgzQHfr7rA Join the Patreon: …

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Underpants Thief, I Remember You 25:50

3M ago25:50

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Tune in to the James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan on the YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamesdonaldforbesmccann Hey America, 18 mins out now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5u3z70kww0&t Buy the book: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AmTKUd2n9VwRgzQHfr7rA Join the Patreon: …

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Interview with Astral Ticket Comics 1:23:18

3M ago1:23:18

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This week we interviewed Issac Fox of Astral Ticket Comics. Astral Tickets Comics Website - https://www.foxxycomics.com/ Youtube - Astral Ticket Comics - YouTube Facebook - ATFoxxyComics Instagram - Izumi Fox (@atfoxxycomics) • Instagram photos and videos X - https://x.com/ATFoxxyComics/ Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/1784220658/…

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Faux Real in Conversation 55:22

3M ago55:22

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Go see Faux Real on tour: https://isthisfauxreal.com/TOUR See the beautiful music videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj1J9o5u3dEQWCMRT3OYwmg Catch them on the gram: https://www.instagram.com/isthisfauxreal/?hl=en Tune in to the James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan: https://pod.link/1600020707 Buy the book: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books…

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No Copyright For AI, Asteroid Impact Warning And Stop Killing Games In The UK 47:09

3M ago47:09

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The US Copyright Office has decided that at this time, generative AI doesn't deserve copyright. We've got a small chance of a massive asteroid hitting Earth in 2032. The good news is NASA already has an astronaut who was a driller. There's been a disappointing update to the Stop Killing Games campaign with the UK rejecting changes to the law. This …

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CJ Landry Fires Shots 1:02:02

3M ago1:02:02

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Check out CJ Landry's Podcast: https://youtu.be/YMMjVQeSoKM CJ LANDRY on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecjlandry/?hl=en The shirt is temporarily on sale: https://www.jdfmccann.com/merch/jdfmcp-mare-liberum-game-t-shirt Tune in to the James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan: https://pod.link/1600020707 Buy the book: https://www.jdfmccann.…

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Counterfeit Alpha Pokemon Cards, Tariffs Coming For Your Comics And The End of Credit Card Numbers 42:19

3M ago42:19

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CGC Cards has been accused of selling fake Pokemon alpha playtest cards signed by Takumi Akabane. Who is behind this devious act, and what are the implications for TCG collectors? Trump's tariffs on Canada could cause the price of comics to jump by 25%. Will this push independent comics out of business or create a new opportunity? In the next few y…

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Nintendo Says Emulation Is Legal, Project Stargate, Anime AI and Sci-Fi For The Government 47:47

4M ago47:47

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Nintendo says emulation is legal, but what does that mean? Are they being hypocrites for going after Yuzu? Trump has announced Project Stargate to advance AI for the US government. What could they want with images of people with too many fingers? Anime studios in Japan have started using AI as a tweening tool to speed up production. What does this …

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wired and spent 35:50

4M ago35:50

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The shirt is on sale for two weeks only: https://www.jdfmccann.com/merch/jdfmcp-mare-liberum-game-t-shirt Tune in to the James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan: https://pod.link/1600020707 Buy the book: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AmTKUd2n9VwRgzQHfr7rA Join the Patreon: https:/…

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Why Games Are So Expensive To Make, Retraining Your Tastebuds and How Harrison Ford Got Blade Runner 57:39

4M ago57:39

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AAA games are getting so expensive to make that companies have started marketing them as AAAA games. Despite this, games haven't really increased in price. But who's responsible for spending so much money? You can retrain your tastebuds to like a food that you hate. Will this finally end the war over pineapple on pizza? Harrison Ford wasn't always …

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Making a Game | Selling a Shirt 39:45

4M ago39:45

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The shirt is on sale for two weeks only: https://www.jdfmccann.com/merch/jdfmcp-mare-liberum-game-t-shirt Tune in to the James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan: https://pod.link/1600020707 Buy the book: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AmTKUd2n9VwRgzQHfr7rA Join the Patreon: https:/…

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Autotune 20:34

4M ago20:34

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BEHOLD crowd PLEASURE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60V4Oza0v3A MILWAUKEE: Wednesday, January 15, Improv CHICAGO: January 16-18, Zanies CLEVELAND: January 19, Hilarities HERE IS WHERE YOU CAN Come to the gigs: https://www.jdfmccann.com/gigs Buy the book: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/art…

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Half Life 3 Rumours, Alan Moore's Novel and Things To Look For In The Sky 40:30

4M ago40:30

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The rumours are flying that Half Life 3 might be close to done. We're trying not to get too hyped just in case, but this might actually be happening this time. Alan Moore spoke about his new novel, The Great When from The Long London Quintet. Lots of parallel universe shenanigans seem to be heading our way. 2025 has some great astronomy opportuniti…

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2025 return ft. Dad 30:34

5M ago30:34

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DENVER: Sunday, January 12, Comedy Works Downtown MILWAUKEE: Wednesday, January 15, Improv CHICAGO: January 16-18, Zanies CLEVELAND: January 19, Hilarities HERE IS WHERE YOU CAN Come to the gigs: https://www.jdfmccann.com/gigs Buy the book: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AmTKUd2n9VwR…

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2024: Year In Review 40:24

5M ago40:24

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It's the end of the year, so welcome to our Year in Review episode. We discuss our favourite things of the year from games to movies and science. We hope you have a happy New Year and we'll see you next year for more nerdy shenanigans. 2024 in video games – 2024 in video games - Wikipedia 2024 in film – 2024 in film - Wikipedia 2024 in Science & Te…

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Illegal Roblox Casinos, Luigi Mangione Documentaries and How Science Works 51:02

5M ago51:02

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Your kids might be gambling in underground Roblox casinos. Or you might be gaming in underground CSGO casinos. Either way, there's been a proliferation of underground gaming casinos gambling in game assets for real world money. The latest investigation shows found children who have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Robux. Scary stuff. …

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Indian Games, Genderbent 007 and New Drugs From Goose Feces 49:34

5M ago49:34

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There's a big potential for the untapped Indian games industry. Why hasn't it taken off yet? Is 2025 finally the year of the Indian games industry? Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton thinks James Bond can't be genderbent. Someone out there will probably take that as a challenge. A group of scientists working with school students have identified a cyto…

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AAAs Playing It Safe, Snow White Remake And Where's Birdflu? 48:58

5M ago48:58

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This week, things get heated when Professor and DJ talk about the reasons AAA games have to play it safe and take no risks. Disney is remaking Snow White and it looks AWFUL. They really should stop doing this, but they won't as long as people keep watching them. There's been a lot of news about birdflu lately. So why hasn't it become a pandemic? Pl…

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The Death of Retail Game Stores, Denis Villeneuve Hates Star Wars and Eradicating Cervical Cancer 1:03:50

6M ago1:03:50

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We are have a new Nerd on the Block : Shane from ComX Once an international brand, GAME is on the verge of shutting down. They've adapted to the changing market by not selling games anymore. We're not sure there's a way to survive as a physical games retailer with the domination of online marketplaces, but they're trying. Hate might be a strong wor…

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the post-thanksgiving rest 27:24

6M ago27:24

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HERE IS WHERE YOU CAN Buy the book: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AmTKUd2n9VwRgzQHfr7rA Come to the gigs: https://www.jdfmccann.com/gigs Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jdfmccann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Disco Elysium Drama, AI In Movies and Manga and Rats Driving Cars 54:42

6M ago54:42

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Disco Elysium is a famous game for very good reasons. But when it comes to creating a sequel, there are now five companies all claiming to be working on a spiritual successor, all with part of the original team. And they're all suing each other. Get your popcorn. Ben Affleck (Batman) and Hirohiko Araki (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) have both come forw…

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Business Lounge ft. Samantha Winnicki 1:03:25

6M ago1:03:25

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Check out Sam's substack: https://perfectforms.substack.com/ HERE IS WHERE YOU CAN Buy the book: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AmTKUd2n9VwRgzQHfr7rA Come to the gigs: https://www.jdfmccann.com/gigs Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jdfmccann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Australia's Social Media Ban, The Future of Star Wars and Farting for Science 57:51

6M ago57:51

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Reuploaded due to Spotify sync issues Australia's proposed social media ban is very broad and will likely affect gaming platforms like Roblox and Fortnite. We discuss the impact on the gaming industry if this comes into effect. Disney announced new Star Wars movies, then almost immediately cancelled one of them. What are they doing? Does anyone the…

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Tuned to JDFM with Amos Gill 54:05

6M ago54:05

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Amos Gill is over here: https://www.instagram.com/abitofamosgill/ HERE IS WHERE YOU CAN Buy the book: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AmTKUd2n9VwRgzQHfr7rA Come to the gigs: https://www.jdfmccann.com/gigs Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jdfmccann Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Supanova 100 Review featuring Shane Syddall from Comics Network Australia 45:15

6M ago45:15

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This week we went to Supanova 100. We'll discuss our favorite panels, some great sights and of course the best cosplays. Brisbane Supanova 2024 – Event Home - Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Shane Syddall from Comics Network Australia (ComX) – Comics Network Australia – Shane Syddall | Comics Network Australia Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/…

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Several Huge Announcements 24:07

6M ago24:07

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HERE IS WHERE YOU CAN Buy the book: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AmTKUd2n9VwRgzQHfr7rA Come to the gigs: https://www.jdfmccann.com/gigs Check out The Blonde Way: https://youtu.be/ilQgTGDlUkk?si=2IMszL70VVBxEfHp Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jdfmccann Hosted on Acast. Se…

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Your Willing Heart Will Help You Achieve the Impossible - SMUDGEHAWKS 55:12

7M ago55:12

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Check out SmudgeHawks: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGyb9ZX2yxo6Nz_53ke05UjuXfackvyoJ And the respective SmudgeHawks, Dylan and Pat Dylan: https://www.instagram.com/dylanraysull/?hl=en Pat: https://www.instagram.com/packerdepari/ COME AND SEE THE SHOW OF STRENGTH: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/53049173/james-mccann-chicago-zanies-chicago?…

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ouroboros sampler 22:19

7M ago22:19

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COME AND SEE THE SHOW OF STRENGTH: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/53049173/james-mccann-chicago-zanies-chicago?partner_id=100 Join the 1000 club: https://www.patreon.com/jdfmccann GET YOUR PAMPHLET TODAY: https://www.jdfmccann.com/pamphlet Buy the books: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books There's a Youtube channel out there: https://www.youtube.com/@Ja…

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Pay to Win Audio, Netflix to The Rescue and Bacteria Pirates of The High Seas 50:03

7M ago50:03

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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 has a new pay to win audio tier using customised Head Related Transfer Functions. Cool tech, but what isn't cool is allowing some players who can afford a subscription to have a gameplay advantage. Netflix are saving the Anime industry by... *checks notes* paying the animators a fair wage. This utterly insane idea will hope…

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AI propaganda, Playstation Vs Hackers, and Bringing Back The Dead Thylacine 50:12

7M ago50:12

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A minor actor has had his identity used to create Venezuelan propaganda. He's not too happy about that, and hopes the unions will be able to prevent this in the future. Playstation have spent ten years suing a company for making hacks for their games, and they just lost. While this might lead to a proliferation of cheaters, we're more excited about…

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Show of Strength 23:40

7M ago23:40

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COME AND SEE THE SHOW OF STRENGTH: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/53049173/james-mccann-chicago-zanies-chicago?partner_id=100 Partake of sweet Zach Woomer: https://www.instagram.com/zachwoomer/?hl=en Join the 1000 club: https://www.patreon.com/jdfmccann GET YOUR PAMPHLET TODAY: https://www.jdfmccann.com/pamphlet Buy the books: https://www.jdfmccann.…

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Bowling Together 54:30

7M ago54:30

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Sorry to everybody I forgot Join the 1000 club: https://www.patreon.com/jdfmccann GET YOUR PAMPHLET TODAY: https://www.jdfmccann.com/pamphlet GSTK out now on YoutuBe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XivuZOzcUUs Buy the books: https://www.jdfmccann.com/books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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