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Giant Bombcast

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The Giant Bomb discusses the latest video game news and new releases, answers listener questions, and sometimes gets wildly off-topic in this weekly podcast. Featuring Jan Ochoa, Jeff Grubb, and Jeff Bakalar.
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"First Response," is an interview series hosted by PepperBall CEO Bob Plaschke. This series aims to shine a spotlight on the thought leaders within the public safety industry and provide a platform for these individuals to share their experiences, insights, and the valuable lessons they've learned through their careers in law enforcement.
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Quincy University's alumni podcast From the Hawks Nest is brought to you by the Office of Alumni Relations. This season we will connect with alumni, discuss what is happening on campus, and all with a Franciscan perspective.
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We have recovered (mostly) from the Giant Bomb-A-Thon and are back to talk about games! We catch up on Ball x Pit, a little bit of tabletop in Warframe 1999 Operation Orias, Arc Raiders, the Simpsons in Fortnite, and Dispatch! We also recap everything that's happened in the world of video game news and get to your lovely emails! Today's episode is …
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In this debut episode, PepperBall CEO Bob Plaschke speaks with former Air Force captain and Walnut Creek Police Sergeant (ret.) Michael Sugrue, author of Relentless Courage, a book that chronicles his personal battle with mental health challenges that peaked after he had to use lethal force. Sugrue talks about the invisible toll of daily trauma on …
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The front line is loud, but the mindset behind it is louder. Chief Scott Hughes joins us to unpack the lived reality of hypervigilance, why officers won’t sit with their backs to the door, and what constant scanning does to stress, health, and family life. From there, we dig into an uncomfortable truth: we expect “major league” perfection from poli…
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Jan's out on assignment ahead of our BUSY Giant Bombathon week (10/27 @ 5PM Eastern for 24 hours!), so Mikey assembles Grubb, Bakalar, Dan, and Shawn once again to talk about their experiences with Ninja Gaiden 4, Pokémon Legends Z-A, the Xbox Ally, and more! As always, they follow that up with the news of the week and YOUR... EMAILS! Support us di…
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Mike took out Jan. It's finally happened. He's become too powerful. But hey, at least we have another podcast to take our minds off of it. Inside: Impressions of Absolum and Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a news roundup including a giant Pokemon leak, and of course... EMAILS! Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant …
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We're back and not raptured at all! We got a whole slew of games to talk about like more Silent Hill f, Clover Pit, Ghost of Yotei, King's Quest 1, Baby Steps, Final Fantasy Tactics, Megabonk, and the biggest release: HADES II. We also chat about the EA Sale for $55 Billion, a new PS5 Pro, and more! Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free …
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What does policing look like beyond the dramatized TV portrayals and sensationalized headlines? In this illuminating conversation with retired Chief Doug Shoemaker, we uncover the profound realities of modern law enforcement leadership and the extraordinary psychological burden carried by those who wear the badge. Chief Shoemaker brings 33 years of…
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We've got a full house today to talk about the Marvel Tokon Beta, Cronos: The New Dawn, finishing Riven, diving all the way into Sudoku, and how Silksong has done more than live up to the hype. HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG DISCUSSION FEATURING MINOR SPOILERS runs from roughly 1:24:12 to 1:56:28 (variable depending on how many ads you get beforehand). To…
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We're rolling out of a three day weekend and straight to the Bombcast! We chat about the Shinobi game, Gears Reloaded, Magic: the Gathering, Slay the Spire, and more games. We also chat about Nintendo having a direct very soon, Sony's live service Fairgames getting having more issues, Capcom and the Switch 2, a price for Hollow Knight: Silksong, an…
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What does it mean to carry five generations of law enforcement legacy? Ken Wallentine, the Chief of the West Jordan (Utah) Police Department, takes us on a remarkable journey through 150 years of family policing history—from his great-great-great-grandfather who served as a Deputy US Marshal during the Civil War to his daughter who texted "Dad, I'm…
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We're packed with video game talk this week as we talk about Metal Gear Solid Delta, Dan's time with Chibi-Robo, Jan's Gamescom preview of Onimusha, Pragmata, and Resident Evil Requiem, Grubb nearing the end of Expedition 33, and how great Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is! We also recap other Gamescom stories, the delays that Silk Song is causing, and …
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