Hosts Andrew Kimball, Dylan Wren and Aubrey Sommer explore the world of video games from the perspective of average video game players. The goal of this show is to shine a light on awesome people in the gaming community while also diving deep into some of our favorite games. Do you enjoy playing games on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, or even physically on a board? Love getting lost in massive role playing games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt or The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim? How about overco ...
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Welcome to Level Playing Field Gaming! This is a podcast where a group of long-time friends get together and talk about the world of video games! Are you a fan of Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, or even PC gaming? Console or handheld? Mobile games? Then this is the podcast for you! We cover a wide variety of topics. Topics ranging from industry news to deep dives on specific games. Games we've covered so far include, God of War, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Red Dead Redemption 2, World ...
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From the days of the Koch administration to Mayor Adams stepping into City Hall, New York City has spent hundreds of billions of dollars trying to solve the city’s housing problem. Yet from sky-high rents to crumbling public housing to rising rates of homelessness, the problem persists. Join housing experts Rafael Cestero and Kirk Goodrich, as they look at how New York City’s housing problem has evolved during their combined 60 years in the industry and wrangle with the most daunting challen ...
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Get ready for a multiverse showdown! Join us on Super Bracket Bros where we select some of the greatest fighters across the multiverse and pit them against one another in a grand tournament to decide who is the best of the best.
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Emily Bateman, a millennial woman who never got into Game of Thrones, finally sits down to watch and analyze each consecutive episode of the popular HBO show. With the help of her sister, Kate Koballa, and sometimes a guest, Emily tries to figure out what the heck is going on in the show, why it was so popular at the time and who is actually going to win the game of thrones (if there actually is a winner at the end).
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We get down to the Nitty Gritty with our guests as we explore their unique paths to success.
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Soul Care Mom is all about mastering the art of slow living while navigating the wild ride of motherhood, homeschooling, and entrepreneurship.✨💕 This podcast is your invitation to slow down and reconnect with your inner Sparkle. Each episode is a journey into the heart of motherhood, where we explore the deep and sometimes challenging emotions that come with parenting. And dive into topics, like slow living, homeschooling, soulpreneurship, prioritizing self-care, navigating mom guilt, and so ...
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Enjoy this beautiful bonus guided meditation that will help you root into deep appreciation. ☀️🎁 Be sure to get your FREE gift Kickstart Your Calm Morning - Self Care Morning Ritual for Moms. Get My 5 Minute Morning Ritual! If you are loving this podcast it would mean so much to me if you took a moment to leave a review! Sending you Love, Mama! [Di…
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791 is the number of staff the City Comptroller can employ for the vital task of auditing City agencies, managing the $306 billion pension fund, registering contracts, analyzing the budget, monitoring the economy—essentially serving as the people's check on the Mayor's office. This episode of What's the Data Point involves a conversation between th…
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S5 THP HOT TAKES: MAYOR-ELECT MAMDANI EDITION
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43:23Rafael and Kirk recap the 2025 NYC mayoral election, including Mayor-elect Mamdani's first hires, what's needed to make a rent-freeze feasible, what's broken at City Hall that needs fixing, and what a successful first 100 days would look like.
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Revisit: Raising Spiritually Conscious Children w/ Andrew Seaton
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50:10☀️🎁 Be sure to get your FREE gift Kickstart Your Calm Morning - Self Care Morning Ritual for Moms. Get My 5 Minute Morning Ritual! This week, we're revisiting a timeless conversation with Andrew Seaton that still stirs the soul today. What if education wasn’t just about filling minds—but about nourishing souls? In this timeless conversation, I sat …
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Rafael and Kirk kick off season 5 with Alec Schierenbeck, executive director of the NYC Charter Revision Commission to give voters a primer on the major housing measures on the ballot this Election Day.
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Too Tired for Self-Care? This Is Your Soul’s Reset Button
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18:14☀️🎁 Be sure to get your FREE gift Kickstart Your Calm Morning - Self Care Morning Ritual for Moms. Get My 5 Minute Morning Ritual! You know those days when even deep breaths feel hard to come by? When you're giving from a bone-dry well, and even the idea of “self-care” feels like one more thing on your to-do list? This episode is your sacred pause.…
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221: Part 1 of the Mayoral Smart Choices Series
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56:42221 is the number of New Yorkers who joined CBC's Mayoral Smart Choices Half-Day Conference. In part 1 of a three-part series, a panel explores important question about the City's finances: how does the next mayor bring spending to sustainable levels and build the City’s reserves? What does fulsome preparation for federal cuts look like? How do lab…
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221: Part 3 of the Mayoral Smart Choices Series
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58:00221 is the number of New Yorkers who joined CBC's Mayoral Smart Choices Half-Day Conference. In part 3 of a three-part series, a panel explores important questions on how to make the City affordable, safe, and livable. There are many competing needs, from boosting housing production to making childcare more affordable; providing fast, reliable publ…
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221: Part 2 of the Mayoral Smart Choices Series
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56:49221 is the number of New Yorkers who joined CBC's Mayoral Smart Choices Half-Day Conference. In part 2 of a three-part series, a panel explores important questions about delivering services to New Yorkers: how do we ensure that the most high-quality and effective programs rise to the top and are managed well? How do we shrink what isn’t working eve…
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50, the Fiscal Crisis Anniversary Edition
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1:08:23Fifty years ago today New York City came within hours of bankruptcy, one of the most significant events of the Fiscal Crisis. This episode features interviews with two of the era’s heroes—Stephen Berger, who served as Executive Director of the State Emergency Financial Control Board, and Eugene Keilin, Executive Director of the Municipal Assistance…
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The Sacred Art of Not Finishing: How Letting Go Unlocks More Time, Energy & Self-Trust
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14:10☀️🎁 Be sure to get your FREE gift Kickstart Your Calm Morning - Self Care Morning Ritual for Moms. Get My 5 Minute Morning Ritual! What if you didn’t need to finish it? The book. The project. The idea you’ve been dragging behind you like an energetic anchor. In this episode of the Soul Care Mom Podcast, we’re unlearning the myth of completion—and r…
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How to Set Priorities Without Guilt (Especially if You’re a Recovering People Pleaser)
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17:59☀️🎁 Be sure to get your FREE gift Kickstart Your Calm Morning - Self Care Morning Ritual for Moms. Get My 5 Minute Morning Ritual! Ever catch yourself saying “I can’t”—and instantly feeling a wave of guilt or shame? Whether it’s “I can’t make time for that” or “I can’t invest in myself,” those little words hold so much emotional weight. In this epi…
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2,500, with Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch
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39:502,500 is the number of uniformed officers NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch moved from behind desks to patrolling NYC streets since this past summer. The move helped drive down the number of serious crimes committed, though fear remains high: last winter before this effort, CBC surveyed New Yorkers and discovered that 42% felt their neighborhood is s…
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What if your partner doesn’t understand self care?
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24:07☀️🎁 Be sure to get your FREE gift Kickstart Your Calm Morning - Self Care Morning Ritual for Moms. Get My 5 Minute Morning Ritual! What if your partner doesn’t understand self care? If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one in your marriage doing the emotional work—this episode will meet you right where you are. In today’s heart-opening conversa…
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Wong Fei Hung v Adonis Creed | ft. Emily Bateman
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☀️🎁 Unwrap your FREE gift Kickstart Your Calm Morning - Self Care Morning Ritual for Moms. Get My 5 Minute Morning Ritual! Here's what we're exploring in this episode... Motherhood isn’t always light and easy—some days (or seasons) feel heavy, overwhelming, and exhausting. In this heartfelt episode, I share gentle tools to help you care for yoursel…
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Yu Shu Lien v Rhea Ripley | ft. MrEricAlmighty & Affable Joey
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From Picky Eaters to Purposeful Parenting: Life Skills, Confidence & Kitchen Magic with Katie Kimball
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37:54☀️🎁 Be sure to get your FREE gift Kickstart Your Calm Morning - Self Care Morning Ritual for Moms. Get My 5 Minute Morning Ritual! How do we raise independent kids and feel less overwhelmed as moms? In this soulful episode of the Soul Care Mom Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Katie Kimball—TEDx speaker, mom of four, and founder of Kids Cook R…
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Sifu v Knuckleduster | ft. Dave Jackson (Tales from the Backlog)
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Ever find yourself snapping at your kids, crying for “no reason,” or fantasizing about running away just to get a moment of peace? You’re not alone, mama—and you’re not failing. In this gentle, soul-soothing episode of the Soul Care Mom Podcast, we’re decoding those intense motherhood moments and offering a fresh perspective rooted in nervous syste…
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Vi v Sanji | ft. Matt AKA Stormageddon
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Chun-Li v Kenny Omega | ft. Kaiju vs. History & Phil Barrera
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1:55:57Check out Kaiju vs. History! Check out Cosmic Crit! Check out The More You Nerd! Check out The Wait For It Podcast! Join the Discord Send us a text Support the show
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34%, the "Smart Choices, Better Future" Edition
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52:2334% is the share of New Yorkers who now rate the city’s quality of life excellent or good in CBC's recent citywide survey "Straight from New Yorkers." This is substantially lower than the 51% who rated quality of life positively in 2017. At the same time, the competition with other places to attract and keep residents and business is fierce. In thi…
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S4 E11. MITCHELL-LAMA / DEBORAH VANAMERONGEN
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54:04Rafael and Kirk talk to Deborah VanAmerongen of Nixon Peabody about Mitchell Lama. What is it, how close did Timothee Chalamet come to getting it right, and is Mitchell Lama 2.0 the easy solution so many NY politicians think it is?
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Lee v Danny LaRusso | ft. Caleb Van Nice & Jon Haig (Video Game Lounge)
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S4 E10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / ANDREW KIMBALL
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57:21Rafael and Kirk talk to Andrew Kimball, President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, better known as EDC.
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Kingpin v Hwoarang | ft. Aaron (SuperPod Saga)
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We're so back. Join the Discord Send us a text Support the showBy Jay Davis & Eliah Stokes Nelson
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In this heartfelt and candid episode, Andrew, Dylan, and Aubrey come together to share some important news with their listeners—Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers will be taking a break. The crew opens up about the challenges of balancing life’s big changes, shifting priorities, and how their relationship with content creation has evolved over time.…
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Assassin's Creed Shadows - with Phil Barrera
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1:33:12In this episode, Andrew welcomes Phil Barrera from the Wait For It Podcast to dive deep into Assassin’s Creed Shadows. After years of anticipation, the series finally brings us to feudal Japan—and there’s a lot to unpack. The guys break down first impressions of the stunning setting, the introduction of dual protagonists Naoi and Yasuke, and what t…
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Willow Guard, Blue Prince & Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster - Neighborhood Watch
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1:10:32Welcome back to the Neighborhood! In this Neighborhood Watch episode, Andrew and Dylan catch up on everything they’ve been playing (and thinking about) in this busy gaming season. Andrew dives deep into indie gem Willow Guard, breaking down its ambitious blend of hack-and-slash combat, deck-building, and choice-driven storytelling—with a healthy do…
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Ep. 97 - HOTD Series and Podcast Wrap-up
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1:57:08This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate join together to do a wrap-up of HOTD and the podcast as a whole. They discuss cast interviews, Rotten Tomato scores, a GOT storybook, negronis, fancy dress time, wigs, and nice guys. Additionally, Kate wants thematic symbolism and Emily has feelings about internet spoilers. THANK YOU for joining us on th…
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Monster Hunter: Wilds - with Dave Jackson
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2:27:14Join Dylan Wren and special guest Dave Jackson from Tales from the Backlog and a Top 3 Podcast for an in-depth, down-to-earth conversation about Capcom’s latest action RPG sensation, Monster Hunter Wilds! Our hosts team up for a wide-ranging breakdown of everything Monster Hunter — from the perspective of a lifelong fan and a series newcomer. They …
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Get to Know Jordan Rae - Graphic Designer, Streamer, Cosplayer and Podcaster
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1:31:36Join Andrew, Dylan, and special guest Jordan Rae for a lively and inspiring discussion on all things nerdy and creative! In this episode, we welcome cosplayer, streamer, graphic designer, and fledgling podcaster Jordan Rae to the show. Jordan shares her journey from designing logos in college to building a community through cosplay, streaming, and …
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48,000, with Dan Garodnick and Andrew Kimball
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59:2448,000 is the number of new homes to be created when we add together the 40,000 that should be enabled by 5 neighborhood rezonings and the current proposed plan to redevelop the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. New York must dramatically increase housing production if it is going reduce its affordability problems and be in a strong competitive position to…
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Ep. 96 - HOTD S02E08 The Queen Who Ever Was w/ Jay Davis
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2:55:47This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Jay Davis from Super Bracket Bros to talk about the season finale, Episode 8 of Season 2, The Queen Who Ever Was. They discuss horse-mermaids, a chunky recap, men with blue hair, Larys' Swiss bank account, the Fast and Furious movies, The Witcher, rabid lamination, and the Kit Harrington cli…
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The Games That Made Us - Looking Back At Games From Our Childhood
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1:34:02Ready to take a trip down memory lane? In this episode, your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers—Andrew, Dylan, Aubrey, and special guest Braedon—revisit the formative video games that shaped their childhoods and left a lasting impact. From educational staples like Reader Rabbit and trial-by-fire PC demos, to the glory days of handhelds and console favori…
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Rafael and Kirk talk to Doug Apple, chair of the Rent Guidelines Board, about the contentious process of deciding what owners of NYC's 1 million rent stabilized apartments can charge tenants. Plus, managing scarcity and the 2019 rent stabilization law.
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Avowed, Balatro, Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Tavern Manager Simulator - Neighborhood Watch
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1:38:42In this episode of the Neighborhood Watch, Andrew, Aubrey and Dylan share their thoughts on the following games: Do No Harm Balatro Avowed Tavern Manager Simulator The Outlast Trials Dragon Age: The Veilguard Then, the FN Discord Community shares the games they've been playing and enjoying recently as well. We hope you enjoy! WEBSITE https://www.fn…
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Ep. 95 - HOTD S02E07 The Red Sowing w/ Dylan Wren
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2:48:01This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Dylan Wren from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers to talk about Episode 7 of Season 2, The Red Sowing. They discuss spoilers for "The Witch" movie, the power of friendship, purebred dogs, the aura of ableism, a dragon arms race, Daemon and his influencer apology, the whisper campaign cloak, …
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We Need To Talk About The Nintendo Switch 2
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1:41:26We finally have a ton of information about the Nintendo Switch 2. In this episode, Andrew and Dylan share their thoughts on the recent Nintendo Direct dedicated to the new Switch. Talking points include: What makes Switch 2 different from its predecessor? Nintendo Discord? These prices, man... New games from Nintendo! Games coming to the Switch 2 t…
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Transforming Negative Self Talk Part 2 of 2
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19:01☀️🎁 Be sure to get your FREE gift Kickstart Your Calm Morning - Self Care Morning Ritual for Moms. Get My 5 Minute Morning Ritual! In this follow-up to our popular episode on negative self-talk, Catherine shares practical strategies to transform your inner critic into your biggest supporter. After exploring what negative self-talk is in part one, w…
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S4 E8. THE NEW ROCHELLE MODEL / NOAM BRAMSON
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55:05Rafael and Kirk talk to former New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson about what the Wall Street Journal called "the city that defied NIMBY." They dive into how the New Rochelle model works and if it can be replicated.
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Sony Didn't Do It So We Have To - Let's Talk About Bloodborne's 10th Anniversary
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1:16:39Welcome hunters! It's time to return to the streets of Yharnam and kill some beasts because Bloodborne turned 10 this year! In this episode, we discuss one of our favorite games of all time. Topics include: The development of Bloodborne and why it's a PlayStation exclusive. Who actually owns the IP? The constant rumors of a remake/remaster/pc versi…
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$280 billion, the City Comptroller Debate Edition
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1:15:54$280 billion is the total number of dollars held by New York City’s five pension funds over which the City Comptroller is custodian and investment adviser. The Comptroller plays a critical role in the City’s fiscal health, integrity, and accountability. In June, New Yorkers will head to the polls to choose who they want to guide them through the ec…
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Ep. 94 - HOTD S02E06 Smallfolk w/ Jason Edwards
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2:43:57This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Jason Edwards to talk about Episode 6 of Season 2, Smallfolk. They discuss where lions live in Westeros, Alicent's gentle parenting, fantasy bullshit & deep lore, Aemond not having enough therapy, Dire Hard Goldenbooks, Larys going into worm mode, and Alicent's backup son. Additionally, Jaso…
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Is the Pursuit of Realistic Visuals Ruining Video Games?
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1:19:02Video games have always been attempting the most realistic visuals that hardware and software allows. But over the last couple of generations the cost to value ratio of this pursuit seems to be diminishing. Games are taking longer to create and the advancements in visuals are sometimes barely noticeable or require hardware the average gamer doesn’t…
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Overcoming Negative Self Talk Part 1 of 2
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18:43☀️🎁 Be sure to get your FREE gift Kickstart Your Calm Morning - Self Care Morning Ritual for Moms. Get My 5 Minute Morning Ritual! As moms, we often hold ourselves to impossibly high standards and become our own harshest critics. In this heartfelt episode, Catherine explores the impact of negative self-talk and how it might be affecting your mother…
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Five Years Later
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1:28:07In this episode of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers," hosts Andrew Kimball, Dylan Wren, and Aubrey Sommer are joined by special guests Braeden and Abi Kimball for a heartfelt and nostalgic deep dive into Animal Crossing: New Horizons, five years after its remarkable release. The crew reflects on the game's explosive impact during the COVID-19 pan…
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Ep. 93 - HOTD S02E05 Regent w/ Eliah Nelson
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3:05:44This week on Game of Groans, Emily and Kate are joined by Eliah Nelson from Super Bracket Bros to talk about Episode 5 of Season 2, Regent. They discuss gay marriage in Dorne, the YA spinoff of GOT, ghost confessionals, overstimulating crowds, angry husband vibes, widow wine moms, and actual chaos ladder, and that Daemon is a Kardashian. Additional…
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