Welcome to the Underachievers Podcast! A roundtable podcast hosted by three friends; Mike Witmer, Jeff Quake and Brian Appleby trying to figure this whole life thing out. On a normal basis, you will hear us discuss anything from our own lives that week, to reviews and critiques, from tv and movies to even some music. We even manage to pepper in some sports talk here and there. You never know what random tangent the guys will go down in each episode. So, what are you waiting for? Come along a ...
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Welcome to the Witmer&Quake Podcast! A hockey podcast hosted by two friends; Mike Witmer and Jeff Quake! The duo talk anything dealing with hockey, mainly the Philadelphia Flyers, but also the NHL itself. You never know what road they may go down, or what long tangent they will discuss, but you’ll get it from two very devoted fans of the sport, who are not experts, nor insiders and give you their opinions on the Flyers, NHL and hockey as a whole. So, come along and listen to two friends pass ...
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In The Keep explores the lives of people involved in gaming, technology, spirituality, the paranormal, and everything else. | https://inthekeep.com/ (inthekeep.com) |
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The guys are back with episode #183 of our Underachievers Podcast series! We're without Brian this week, but the show goes on. Today's episode is a story-heavy one. First, we go to Jeff when he shares how he accidentally shaved off his beard and celebrated his three-year wedding anniversary. Next, Witmer retells his weekend celebrating his brother'…
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Jeff Gorrelli | Non-Verbal Communication, Overcoming Addiction, Psychedelics & Spirituality
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3:32:31Jeff Gorrelli is a mathematician and advocate for alternative & esoteric studies. Overcoming his childhood with non-speaking autism, adolescent struggles with addiction, and subsequent rehabilitation through psychedelic and spiritual pursuits have led Jeff to a life of rigorous research dedicated to shedding light on some of the darker aspects of h…
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Unfortunately, the guys are off this week from our Underachievers Podcast series! However, we've got you covered with another best all-time moment. We have four highlights for this one. Starting it off, we go to the time Brian talks about how genuine happiness has changed. Next, we get to a question of the hour: What is our go-to comfort food? Late…
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Thomas Gormley & Charles F. Rosenay | Paranormal Connecticut
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1:40:26Paranormal investigators Thomas Gormley and Charles F. Rosenay AKA 'the Shaman and the Showman' join us to discuss 40 years of lessons learned in the world of ghosts, witchcraft, and show business. Together they host a range of events all over the northeastern United States including the upcoming Salem Paranormal & Horror Convention on Saturday 15 …
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Mark Leslie | The Business of Scary Stories
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1:49:54Mark Leslie is a multifaceted author, consultant, and podcaster with over two decades of experience in the literary world, specializing in ghost stories and paranormal fiction. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |…
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Unfortunately, the guys are off this week from our Underachievers Podcast series. However, we've got you covered with another best all-time moments! These four highlights come from early 2023. First, we go to the time Witmer asks Jeff if he would drink a 20-day-old beer. Next, we go to the time Brian shares how he accidentally spent $300 on shots a…
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Paul Vecchiet | The Disclosure Paradox
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1:52:41Author Paul Vecchiet discusses his book The Disclosure Paradox exploring extraterrestrial life, UFO transparency, and its implications based on his own real life experience while serving in the US Air Force. The Disclosure Paradox Book 2 - Salvation is available 16 Sep 2025. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Sup…
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Dr. Hugh Ross | Astrophysics, UFOs, Noah's Flood
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2:23:35Dr. Hugh Ross is an astrophysicist and founder of Reasons To Believe, an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific and biblical findings. We explore his research and findings that while a significant portion of UFO sightings can be rationally explained, a disturbing minority present phenomena that defy conventional science. | Co…
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The guys are back with episode #182 of our Underachievers Podcast series! We're without Brian, but the show goes on. Starting it off, the guys talk about how they recently got together with Brian over the weekend. From Jeff's housewarming party to having a chill guys day at Witmer's pool. Later on, the guys have a question of the hour segment on wh…
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Isabella Young | Cults, Belief, Systematic Control
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2:57:33Isabella Young is a former cult member, author, and speaker dedicated to raising awareness about the psychological and emotional manipulation that can occur in cult-like environments. We dive deep into her personal journey, sharing how her early life in Australia — marked by emotional turmoil — shaped her understanding of love, relationships, and u…
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The guys are back with episode #181 of our Underachievers Podcast series! We're without Brian, but the show goes on. Starting it off, Witmer shares how his recent staycation was, from visiting Hersheypark to hanging poolside. Later on, Jeff shares how getting the guys back together went at Tommy and Megan's Lake house. Jeff also talks about his rec…
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Sean Bw Parker | The Peacehaven Ghost
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1:36:11Sean Bw Parker is a musician, artist, and writer. The short story 'The Peacehaven Ghost' in his book Swimming Uphill: Absurd Theories describes his 2016 experience with poltergeist activity at a music club he was running in Sussex, UK. We delve into the links between creativity, emotional turmoil, and the paranormal, considering the unseen forces i…
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Corbie Mitleid | The Psychic Yellow Brick Road
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2:23:53Rev. Corbie Mitleid is a tarot master, psychic medium, expert on past lives, and intuitive counselor. For over 50 years she has helped people along their journeys of soul searching. She is the author of several books on the subject, host of her own podcast The Psychic Yellow Brick Road, and offers free readings and advice via her TikTok channel The…
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Unfortunately, the guys are off this week from our Underachievers Podcast series. However, we've got you covered with another best all-time moments. All four of these highlights come from mid-to-late 2022. First, we go to the time Witmer has a few questions from our question of the hour segment, the main one being, would the guys give up their seat…
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Dr. Herman S Jr. | Metaphysics & Consciousness
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1:56:46Dr. Herman S Jr. is a Global Change Agent. His work is recognized worldwide consulting with universities, Fortune 100 companies, federal law enforcement, intel agencies, and many others to discover new ways to deconstruct reality and apply a holistic vision and psychological strategies to apply solutions that foster and recognize interconnectivity.…
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Kevin M. Hall | Signs, Miracles, NDE, AI
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2:21:32Kevin M. Hall is a retired computer engineer and author. His recent book Signs: The Veil Is Thinner Than We Imagine explores research and true stories of people who have experienced signs of the divine and miraculous guidance in there lives, sometimes in very stressful and tragic situations. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | …
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The guys are back with episode #180 of our Underachievers Podcast series! We're without Brian, but the show goes on. In this one, we're mainly catching up on where we've been the past few weeks. Starting it off, Witmer shares how he recently went back out to Pittsburgh to hit Maggie's Farm again, his new office space, and more. Later on, Jeff share…
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Dr. Bruce Solheim | NHI, Telepathy, Alien-Human Integration
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2:59:40Bruce Olav Solheim, Ph. D. is an author, history professor, former U.S. Army aviator, and... He regularly communicates with a Non-Human Intelligence (NHI) called Anzar. We delve into a lifetime of paranormal experiences beginning at five years old, the isolation of living with this while serving in the military, working with history students at Cit…
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Unfortunately, the guys are off this week from our Underachievers Podcast series. However, we've got you covered with another best all-time moments. These highlights coming from 2022. Starting it off, we go to the time the guys had a random tangent on ice. This discussion on whether ice really does that much when dealing with an injury. Next, we go…
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Myrna Lou Goldbaum | Palmistry, Past Lives, Soul Mates
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1:35:36Myrna Lou Goldbaum has been reading palms since she was a child. After discovering oriental palmistry, she quickly began practicing her form of divination amongst fellow students, eventually turning it into her full time occupation. Among her more than 66,000 clients are Gerald Ford, Clint Eastwood, and John Travolta. She's appeared on hundreds of …
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The guys are back with episode #179 of our Underachievers Podcast series! We're without Brian, but the show goes on. Starting it off, Witmer shares how his podcasting location is going to change, going out to Pittsburgh again and more. Next, Jeff recaps his time at a recent Philadelphia Phillies game with an old friend, which gets the guys down a t…
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Susan Reynolds | Astrology, Age of Aquarius, Spirit Guides
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2:39:40Susan Reynolds has been a professional astrologer for over 40 years. In this episode we explore her journey into astrology, debunk horoscope myths, and emphasize astrology as a guiding tool for life's challenges, offering tips for aspiring astrologers to explore its relevance. | Books Mentioned | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off!…
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Tracy Nicholas is a folklorist, author, and game designer. Her upcoming book Mind Over Magick explores empirical and anecdotal evidence for the existence of magick. She is also a frequent host on the Folklore Podcast, her own show Folkloring, and creator of Madmen & Heroes, a company that mails monthly folklore and history inspired puzzle games to …
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Unfortunately, the guys are off this week from our Underachievers Podcast series. However, we've got you covered with another best all-time moments. These three highlights coming from the end of 2021. Starting it off, we go to the time, the guys had a random tangent on haunted houses and other similar haunts during the Halloween season. Next, we go…
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Tim Kelly | Atlantis, Shapeshifters, Subverted History & Technology
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2:54:18Tim Kelly is a writer and researcher specializing in the exploration of alternative history. This conversation largely centers around his research surrounding his book Hidden History of Humanity which delves into theories about Lemuria, Atlantis, ancient Egypt, Sumer, Greece, and the hidden powers that shape the world around us. | Links & Books Men…
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The guys are back with episode #178 of our Underachievers Podcast series! We're without Brian, but the show goes on. Starting it off, Witmer and Jeff have a mini hockey discussion, and the shirseys Jeff still owes Witmer. Next, Witmer shares what he's been up to lately. From going out to Pittsburgh to celebrate his niece's birthday, to seeing his b…
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Lee Elman | AI, TV, Life After Death
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2:53:24Lee Elman is an entrepreneur and TV producer known for many shows including the truTV series Party Heat. Today he is the founder of Eternal Diary, an AI powered app that will allow users to speak on video with their loved ones who have passed on. We talk extensively about the app, how it came about, the moral and ethical concerns surrounding techno…
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Chandler James | From Corporate America to Zen
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2:19:40Chandler James is an entrepreneur, Zen practitioner, and author of Quarter Life Crisis: Leaving Corporate America for a Zen Monastery. After facing depression and substance abuse while stuck in a monotonous corporate job, Chandler left everything behind to join a Buddhist monastery and rethink his conceptualization of life and existence. He is the …
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Unfortunately, the guys are off this week for Memorial Day. However, we've got you covered with another best all-time moments. For this one, we are looking at highlights from mid-2021. Starting it off, the guys have a random tangent on karaoke, and the likelihood they would actually go up and sing. Next, Witmer shares how he is still recovering fro…
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Chris Warzynski | Starting A Career In Show Business
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1:53:55Chris Warzynski is an actor, writer, and designer specializing in sound, lighting, and photography for theater. We discuss finding a career after college, the differences between formal credential versus real-world experience, how smart John Cena really is, and the history of live entertainment. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off…
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Conner Howard | Voice Acting, Audio Drama, Script Writing
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2:21:32Conner Howard is a voice actor, writer, podcaster, and musician. Recent works include his role as Deputy Jack Harris in the audio drama Oakbridge and as Elder Castro in In The Keep's upcoming video game Stellar Valkyrie. Here we engage in a profound discussion on the intricacies of art, personal growth, and the challenges faced in both creative and…
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Unfortunately, the guys are off this week. However, we've got you covered with another best all-time moments! We've got four highlights for this one, all date to mid-2021. First, we go to the time the guys filled out a meme post about how much of a dad we were. Next, we go to the time the guys got together at Brian's for one of the first times afte…
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Unfortunately, the guys are off this week from our Underachievers Podcast series. However, we've got you covered with another best-all time moments! These three moments coming from early 2021. Starting it off, we go to the time Jeff and Brian share, meeting up with the guys down in Virginia. One of the first times, they all got together after the c…
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Nikolai Bæk Kristensen | Ringfall, Cottonhammer Studios, Starting an Indie Game Studio
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2:13:28Nikolai Bæk Kristensen is a co-founder of Cottonhammer Studios, a new indie game studio started by experienced developers after the mass layoffs of 2023-2024. We discuss their upcoming game Ringfall, how the studio is structured, and the many strategic benefits of indie vs AA/AAA. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep…
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The guys are back with episode #177 of our Underachievers Podcast series! We're without Brian, but the show goes on. Starting it off, Jeff shares how he celebrated Easter with his and his wife's family. Next, Jeff talks about his birthday, how his family celebrated, what he did with his wife and more. Later on, we discuss how Jeff's wife managed to…
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Diego Lezcano | Who Are You!?, Game Based On Real UFO Abductions
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2:39:04Diego Lezcano is the producer of Who Are You!?, an upcoming video game collaborating with real-life UFO/UAP experts & psychologists developed by Haunting Humans Studio in Argentina. Sharing his personal experiences and thoughts, we dive deep into the nature and recent research that backs up the design decisions of the game. | Wishlist Who Are You!?…
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Justin Egliskis | Energy Alignment for Entrepreneurs
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3:07:58Justin Egliskis is a personal trainer, coach, and host of the podcast Energy Alignment for Entrepreneurs. We discuss identity, vulnerability, cultural communication, self-discovery, and the power of storytelling in building authentic relationships. | Book a consultation with Justin | Energy Alignment for Entrepreneurs on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Po…
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The guys are back with episode #176 of our Underachievers Podcast series! We're without Brian, but the show goes on. Starting it off, Witmer talks about getting breakfast with his dad. Next, Jeff shares how he managed to get sick over the weekend. The remainder of the episode is the guys having a long tangent on tanking in sports. Come along and he…
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After a month and a half, the guys are back with episode #175 of our Underachievers Podcast series! We're without Brian, but the show goes on. Starting it off, Jeff shares how he and his wife recently bought a home. He also talks about how he managed to get a concussion. Next, Witmer shares how he accidentally sliced open his fingers while trying t…
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Steve Mera | Psi Research, Paranormal Phenomena, Cryptids, UFOs
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3:06:37Steve Mera is a parapsychological researcher, author, media personality, CEO of Phenomena Magazine, and member of the enigmatic Project Doorway - a research effort to understand concentrated areas of 'high strangeness'. We're discussing his efforts in psi research; ties between paranormal, crypo-zoological, & UFO/UAP phenomena; the nature of recent…
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Antti Laakso & MK Schmidt | Dreams in the Witch House, Dunwich Horror, Lovecraft in Games
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2:13:37Antti Laakso is a Finnish independent filmmaker and game designer known for the recent HP Lovecraft game adaptation Dreams in the Witch House. We're also joined by the MK Schmidt, designer of Cyclopean: The Great Abyss to dive deep into how Lovecraft continues to inspire games. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | …
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Unfortunately, the guys are off this week from our Underachievers Podcast series. However, we've got you covered with another best all-time moments. For this one, we're looking at the end of 2020. First, we go to the time the guys debated candy corn and why people would like the waxy candy. Next, go to the time Brian shared how he got towed while a…
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Jake Burchyett | Overcoming Addiction, Military Service, Becoming A Father
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2:41:48Jake Burchyett is a personal trainer, white water rafting guide, EMT, musician, and US Air Force veteran. Here we discuss his life growing up in rural Missouri, adventures on the rivers of West Virginia, his gradual dip into a years-long struggle with alcoholism, the experience of living with it while serving in the military, embracing sobriety, an…
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Unfortunately, the guys are off this week from their Underachievers Podcast series. However, we've got you covered with another installment of our best all-time moments. These moments go back to mid-2020. Starting it off, we go back to the time Brian shares how his rough weekend in Wildwood, NJ was during Labor Day. Next, Brian and Jeff share the t…
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Barry Fitzgerald | Ghost Hunters, Island of the Dead, UAPs, Project Doorway
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2:35:41Barry Fitzgerald is a world renowned paranormal investigator. As a cast member on Ghost Hunters International, expert consultant on Unsolved Mysteries, author, and instructor, Barry has been a prolific voice in the study of UAP, paranormal, cryptid, and esoteric phenomena for the better part of four decades. | Barry's Website | Cora Cacao - Use Pro…
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Sam Marshall | DOSMan Games & Skarab
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2:15:31Sam Marshall is the head of DOSMan Games, an indie publisher and studio focusing on bite-sized retro FPS games. Their titles to date include Flash of the Blade X, Reverend, Reaper, DOSMan: Space Aliens in Space, Satan, and the upcoming ancient Egypt themed Skarab. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The…
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Unfortunately, the guys are off this week from our Underachievers Podcast series. However, we've got you covered, with another best all-time moments. We have three highlights, from 2020. Starting with the time, we first welcomed Matt Bevenour to the podcast. When the guys recap their game of mini golf and the rough use of their Mulligan. Next, we g…
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Elijah Allen | Viscerafest & Fatherhood
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1:36:07Elijah Allen is the owner of Fire Plant Games and lead programmer on Viscerafest. Here he shares insights on balancing family life and game design, his work on Viscerafest, childhood gaming influences, and the tension between artistic integrity and commercial success. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In…
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Unfortunately, the guys are off this week from our Underachievers Podcast series. However, we've got you covered with the third installment of our best all-time moments. Starting it off, we go to the time Brian has some bone picking with Jeff over a snap, Jeff didn't send to Brian. Next, we go to the time Brian watched a flat earth documentary and …
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Thomas Vestergaard & Oliver Cohen Chime | Desecrators
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2:17:02Thomas Vestergaard & Oliver Cohen Chime make up Woodhound, the Danish game studio behind Desecrators - a 6 degrees-of-freedom shooter set in the distant future of 4096. Our conversation ranges through unconventional storytelling, player agency, co-op gameplay, the many games from the line of Interplay's Descent, the Danish indie game development sc…
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