Best Liam Blake Podcasts (2026)

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335 - New Year, New Halyards 1:11:23

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26m ago1:11:23

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! This week Liam and Sydnie talk about Skyborn and Geistoid in Draconian Measures, plus they pepper in some ABR updates and even a New Year's giveaway! What are the best (and worst) mechanics returning to Keyforge in these two houses? What even is a Halyard?! Giveaway entry information will become available as soon as the criteria has…

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(BONUS) We Beat The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 1:11:04

5d ago1:11:04

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Jason, Maddy, and Kirk have left the temple of time, set out across Hyrule, and defeated the evil Ganondorf. They can finally go back to being kids again… but will they ever truly be the same? LINKS, ETC: “Ocarina of Time End Credits” by Koji Kondo, 1998 Join the Triple Click Discord: http://discord.gg/tripleclickpod Triple Click Ethics Policy: htt…

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334 - Merchants in the Shadows 52:55

4h ago52:55

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Liam is joined this week by fellow Redacted teammate Blaine, Stragen8, to give a run down of two more Draconian Measures houses from the spoilers over at Archon Archana (plus a few bonus ones). Listen in to hear all about their takes on Ekwidon and Shadows in DM! Also, come to NEKO. ;) If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https:/…

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Our Favorite Video Games of 2025 1:24:46

12d ago1:24:46

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Kirk, Maddy, and Jason cap off 2025 with a hearty discussion of the year's best games. One More Thing: Kirk: The Onion (Print Edition) Maddy: Hedda (2025) Jason: Chronoquartz LINKS: Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/join Buy Some Triple Click Merch!! https://maxfunstore.com/search?q=triple+click&options%5Bprefix%5D=last Join the Triple Cl…

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Irish Surnames — More Than a Name 13:57

2d ago13:57

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Irish surnames weren’t chosen. They were inherited long before birth — and they told the world exactly where you stood. Long before much of Europe had fixed family names, Ireland was already encoding kinship, obligation, protection, and memory into language itself. This episode looks at how Irish surnames actually worked, why they appeared so early…

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333 - A Very Draconian Holiday 50:53

3d ago50:53

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Sydnie is joined this week by Sealed World Champ DaveC to chat Draconian Measures Spoilers. They talk through specific cards in Unfathomable and Mars. Are the house themes consistent? Is their power level comparable to other sets? Where do +1 power counter pips fall on their hierarchy of bonus pips? HAPPY HOLIDAYS! If you wish to donate to HFFS her…

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The Good And Bad Of The Game Awards 2025 1:15:21

19d ago1:15:21

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Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk through this year's Game Awards show, from the big reveals (Star Wars! Divinity!) to the Clair Obscur sweep. They talk about what the show did well, what sucked, and why they chose to end on a hero shooter. Plus: some quick thoughts on Netflix buying Warner Bros.! One More Thing: Kirk: School Announcements Maddy: Masters…

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Surname Series: Leahy/Lahy 13:13

10d ago13:13

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This episode of The History and Heritage Podcast examines the Irish surname Leahy, along with variants such as Lahey and Leahey. Although often treated as a single family name, Leahy derives from two distinct Gaelic lineages with different meanings, social roles, and regional histories. The episode explores how anglicisation, regional pronunciation…

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332 - Our KeyForge Xmas Wishlist 41:36

16d ago41:36

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This week, Blake and Liam discuss what we would want to see happen in 2026 through our wishlist to Santa T. Peterson. Hope you enjoy, and as always share your thoughts in our discord. Happy Holidays!! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, leave a r…

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Triple Play: Metroid Prime 4 1:10:00

21d ago1:10:00

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Maddy, Jason, and Kirk put on their Varia Suits for a dive into Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the latest adventure of bounty hunter Samus Aran. They talk about how this fourth entry has evolved the series, what they like (and don't like) about the game, and that dreadful desert. One More Thing: Kirk: Death By Lightning (Netflix) Maddy: Metropolis (1927)…

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Surname Series: Flanagan 12:06

17d ago12:06

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“Certavi et vici — I have fought and I have conquered.” Few family mottos carry as much lived experience as the Flanagan line. From the medieval chiefs of Roscommon to Olympic champions, artists, priests, soldiers, and reformers, the Flanagans have spent centuries turning struggle into purpose. This episode explores • the origins of the Flanagan na…

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331 - Errata: The Trenks in the Room 1:38:14

23d ago1:38:14

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In this episode Devin, Liam, and Sydnie discuss the specific problem cards in Prophetic Visions and what they think can be fixed with errata (and what can't). Tickets to NEKO: https://nekeyforge.ticketspice.com/neko-2026 If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed thi…

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Gaming's Biggest Night XII: The Revenge 1:16:12

1M ago1:16:12

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Will Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweep The Game Awards? Why was Blue Prince snubbed? And does The Burnt Peanut have a chance against Sakura Miko? This week, the Triple Click gang makes their predictions for Gaming's Biggest Night, from Game of the Year to... "Best Ongoing." One More Thing: Kirk: The Night Watchman (Louise Erdrich) Maddy: System Sho…

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Surname Series: O'Dwyer/Dwyer 10:46

24d ago10:46

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Surname Series: O’Dwyer (Ó Dubhuir) From the rugged slopes of Kilnamanagh to the courts of Europe, the battlefields of the 17th century, and the sporting arenas of today, the O’Dwyer story is one of resilience, identity, and reinvention. This episode explores their ancient Laigin roots, the stronghold they built in Tipperary, their resistance again…

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330 - PAXU: When Marketing Kinda Works 52:37

30d ago52:37

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Liam brings his East coast Redacted crew on to talk about demoing Keyforge at PAX Unplugged two weekends ago, and how successful it was. Sydnie asks all about the convention, how the demos went, and thoughts they walked away with after the con. If GG keeps this up, they might be proving they figured out which half of their marketing works! If you w…

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EP 43 Mark Vernon: William Blake & Vision 1:14:29

27d ago1:14:29

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Mark Vernon is an author, psychotherapist and public intellectual. His books often focus on the work of luminary thinkers such as Owen Barfield and Dante. We discussed his new book Awake! about William Blake.https://www.markvernon.com/

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Which Parts of EA Would We Want To Buy? 1:06:27

1M ago1:06:27

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What would Triple Click do if they had the chance to buy pieces of EA? Why do so many people talk about games before finishing them? How do patches impact the way we experience games? All those and lots more questions on this week's Thanksgiving special Burning Questions. One More Thing: Kirk: Fela Kuti: Fear No Man Maddy: Secure Boot settings Jaso…

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Four Patrons Series: St. Malachy 9:12

1M ago9:12

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In this episode of The History and Heritage Podcast, we turn to one of Ireland’s most compelling medieval saints: St Malachy of Armagh (1094–1148) — reformer, peace-weaver, and one of the key figures who helped shape the Irish Church at a turning point in our island’s story. From his childhood in Armagh to his tireless work restoring discipline, re…

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329 - Errata: The Elephant in the Room? 56:37

1M ago56:37

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There's been a lot of chatter in the crucible about what to do about PV dominating KFC, nay all of Keyforge. Sydnie and Devin chat this week about the topic of errata, what role it plays in Keyforge, how it's currently being handled, and what they'd like to see done (or not done) overall. Can errata's fix everything? Can they fix anything? If you w…

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Roundtable (with Tom Bissell, Liam McIntyre, & Matthew Seiji Burns) 1:06:44

1M ago1:06:44

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Kirk has really been enjoying the medieval role-playing game Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, but Maddy and Jason both weren't playing, so he didn't have anyone to talk to about it. Hoever, some of his non-podcaster friends were playing the game, too. One thing led to another, and they wound up recording this special episode about it. ABOUT THE GUESTS…

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Dispatch Sticks The Landing 1:19:28

1M ago1:19:28

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Jason, Maddy, and Kirk have played through all of Dispatch, the new narrative superhero game from a crew of former Telltale directors, and there's a whole lot to discuss. They share their thoughts on the game, disclose whether they picked Invisigal or Blonde Blazer, and talk about what makes it all work so well. First section is spoiler-free, then …

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The Four Patrons of Ireland: St. Jarlath 9:15

1M ago9:15

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Saint Jarlath of Tuam rarely makes the headlines of Irish history — yet without him, the spiritual map of Ireland would look very different. A monk trained by the disciples of Patrick. A teacher who shaped Brendan the Navigator. A founder who built where a wheel broke — and changed a landscape forever. Tuam did not begin as a town. It began as a si…

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328 - (Doublemint) KFC Recap 1:49:15

2M ago1:49:15

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This week we give you double the pleasure, double the fun, double the KFC instead of Doublemint gum. The hosts mix things up and give you two different perspectives from KFC, covering all the activities, all the Keyforge, and their top takeaways from this year's KFC. If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hf…

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The RPGs of 2025 (with Cameron Kunzelman) 1:18:30

2M ago1:18:30

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Kirk, Maddy, and Jason bring on special guest Cameron Kunzelman to talk about this year's suite of roleplaying games, from Avowed to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to The Outer Worlds 2. They also talk about Assassin's Creed's pivot to RPGs, what an RPG even is, and much more. Plus: Steam Machines! One More Thing: Kirk: Do The Right Thing (1989) Maddy…

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The Four Patrons of Ireland: St. Laurence O'Toole 11:43

2M ago11:43

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The twelfth century was a time of upheaval — kings at war, monasteries in reform, and a young Ireland caught between worlds. From this storm rose one man: Lorcán Ua Tuathail — Saint Laurence O’Toole. A prince taken hostage. A monk who fed the hungry with the gold from his own altars. A bishop who stood between Norman swords and his people — and sto…

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327 - Keyforging with Friends 37:21

2M ago37:21

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Sydnie gets some live interviews at KFC with Miggy, DaveC, Dead-Sync, and JTRussell, to chat about their involvement and highlights of KFC. Tune in next week for a full recap of the amazing weekend with the three attending hosts (Sydnie, Liam, and DevDev). HFFS intro voices in order of appearance: Gee, LordJudo, Josh, lqdsquash, Jeremy, Sydnie, Woo…

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The Séance of Blake Manor Is A Delightful Detective Game 1:01:09

2M ago1:01:09

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Jason, Maddy, and Kirk are all playing The Séance of Blake Manor, a new detective game about a spooky manor full of — OOOOOOOOHHHHH — Kirk, stop it. They talk about the game's unique time mechanic, how it plays with deduction, and of course, lots of spooky ghosts. One More Thing: Kirk: “ChatGPT Made Me Delusional” by Eddy Burback (YouTube) Maddy: T…

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The Four Patron's of Ireland —1. St. Ailbe / St. Elvis 13:04

2M ago13:04

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Before Patrick, before Armagh or Clonmacnoise, there was Ailbe of Emly — Ireland’s forgotten first bishop. Legend says he was cast out as a child and suckled by a she-wolf in the forests of Tipperary. But when he grew, he sought wisdom beyond the sea — trained in Wales, ordained in Rome, and returned to the Irish plains to kindle a light that would…

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326 - Road to KFC: Events Served on the Side 53:05

2M ago53:05

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In the final episode of our Road to KFC series, Sydnie and Liam talk about one of the best parts of the weekend - side events. They share memories from past events, what they’re most looking forward to this year, and why side events bring so much life to the KeyForge community. Sydnie excitedly spoils all the details about Whirlyball and Snackforge…

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Triple Play: The Outer Worlds 2 1:07:15

2M ago1:07:15

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Kirk, Maddy, and Jason put on their capitalism hats and go to space for a trip to The Outer Worlds 2, the latest roleplaying game from Obsidian. They talk about how it improves upon the first game, all the fun dialogue options, and the hilarious Dumb trait. One More Thing: Kirk: Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery (Hulu) Maddy: Peacemaker S2 Jason: The…

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Surname Series- Ryan 14:12

2M ago14:12

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From the Gaelic “Ó Maoilriain” of medieval Tipperary to the emigrant Ryans who crossed oceans with little more than their faith and their name, this episode traces one of Ireland’s most enduring surnames. Through true stories of ordinary men and women — a famine-era schoolmaster, a soldier far from home, a nurse in 1918 — we explore what it means t…

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325 - Road to KFC: Alliance in the Windy City 28:00

2M ago28:00

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In the fourth episode of our Road to KFC series, Sydnie chats live from the Chicagoland Dice Dojo with Mammon and Kymira. They discuss how both players earned their Worlds invites, how they’re preparing for KFC, and what they expect from the Alliance meta. They also share thoughts on what to do if you LCQ your way into an Alliance invite. The hype …

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EP 42 Howard Bloom: The Sexual Cosmos 1:17:33

2M ago1:17:33

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Howard Bloom is a writer, scientist, famed music publicist (Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, and many more), and living theory of everything. Our conversation is in advance of his new book, The Case of the Sexual Cosmos: Everything You Know About Nature is Wrong.

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Hades 2, Keeper, Ball x Pit, and More Fall Games 1:12:03

2M ago1:12:03

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It's time for a video-game grab bag as the Triple Click gang talks about some of the games they've been playing recently. They dive into Double Fine's Keeper, the new indie sensation Ball X Pit, Supergiant's Hades 2, and Absolum. Also they get derailed by the term "friendslop." One More Thing: Kirk: The Diplomat (Netflix) Maddy: The Venture Bros. (…

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Surname Series: Blake 11:29

3M ago11:29

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Join Liam Blake of the History and Heritage Podcast on a journey through one of Ireland’s most storied surnames — Blake — where faith, conquest, and endurance intertwine. From the martyred monk Bláthmac on Iona’s altar to the Norman knight Richard Caddell, “le Blak,” who forged a lineage of Galway merchants, bishops, and exiles, this episode traces…

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324 - Road to KFC: Sealed and Slightly Grumpy 1:14:06

3M ago1:14:06

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In this Road to KFC episode, Devin and Liam are joined by Dan (DRSheep) to talk all about everyone's favorite format, Sealed! All three Vault Warriors share their advice for playing Sealed at KFC in both the LCQ and the main event. With Prophetic Visions infiltrating both events, the discussion leads to some very actionable tips and tricks. If you …

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What Makes a Game Wear Out Its Welcome? (Mailbag) 1:20:38

3M ago1:20:38

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That's right: it's another mailbag! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about the criteria of a dad game, print vs web journalism, and when you know that a video game has outstayed its welcome. Plus: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2! One More Thing: Kirk: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Maddy: High Potential Jason: Long Story Short (Netflix) LINKS: “May I Stand Uns…

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Surname Series: Murphy 11:39

3M ago11:39

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The Murphy Surname — a concise, source-driven exploration of Ireland’s most common name. In this episode we trace Ó Murchadha/Mac Murchaidh from its early medieval roots in Leinster and the Uí Cheinnselaig, through Dermot MacMurrough and the Norman era, the penal and famine centuries, the 1798 rebellions, and the global diaspora that carried Murphy…

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323 - Road to KFC: Archon Chat 56:22

3M ago56:22

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This week Blake sits down with Vaultwarriors, DisThis and FlamingHobo to discuss their perspective on preparing for the World Championships in the Archon format at KFC. Tune in to get insight into how they are getting ready to take on this ultimate premier event! If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/hffspo…

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Placenames Special: Ireland Abroad, Part 2 20:41

3M ago20:41

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From the coral shores of the Pacific to the red dust of Queensland, this episode traces two places linked by memory — the Irish habit of naming new worlds after home. We begin on New Ireland in Papua New Guinea — once called Latangai, later Nova Hibernia and Neumecklenburg. Beneath each name lies a story of power, endurance, and 30,000 years of unb…

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Did The Activision Purchase Ruin Xbox? (Mailbag) 1:15:28

3M ago1:15:28

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Did the $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard ruin Xbox? How do you build a new studio while simultaneously making a video game? And what's up with the lack of gender representation in esports? Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the mailbag and take some of YOUR questions on all sorts of things. One More Thing: Kirk: The Lowdown (Hulu) Maddy: …

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322 - Road to KFC: Vault Tours 1:04:06

3M ago1:04:06

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Sydnie is joined this week by some Vault Tour experts, Mammon and Jase, plus Josh from Ghost Galaxy is back! They chat all about the five American Vault Tours, how they were run, and what they want to see at KFC based on their experiences this year. Everything is on the table in this discussion, from PV clones, to the prize wall, to the tournament …

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EA Goes Private And We Play Ghost of Yōtei 1:09:01

3M ago1:09:01

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Kirk, Jason, and Maddy convene to talk about the big news of the week — Electronic Arts going private as part of a $55 billion leveraged buyout — and what it could mean for the people involved. Then they talk about Ghost of Yotei, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive and an open-world samurai game about exploring feudal Japan and killing ronin with a…

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Placenames Special: Ireland Abroad, Part 1 27:11

3M ago27:11

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From the banks of the Shannon to the streets of Syracuse, two places carry Irish names that tell stories of power, pride, and defiance. In Athlone, we trace the word from its origins in Ireland — a fortress town divided by the River Shannon and scarred by siege — through the lofty halls of Kensington Palace, where Alexander Cambridge styled himself…

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321 - Draconian Measures Spoilers 1:10:01

3M ago1:10:01

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The whole crew is here to talk all things Dragons! From the Gamefound, to our EXCLUSIVE spoiler cards, to the new mechanics, we have a lot to say about the upcoming set of Keyforge. To see the cards we spoil visit our Discord, and go back the Gamefound using the link below. Draconian Measures Gamefound: https://bit.ly/4gdSNIh Whirlyball RSVP: https…

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Final Fantasy Tactics: It's Still Good 1:12:28

3M ago1:12:28

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Kirk, Maddy, and Jason are all playing the new remaster of Final Fantasy Tactics, which is widely considered to be one of the greatest games ever made. The gang talks about how the 1998 classic holds up today, the complexity of its systems, and all of the new features that Square Enix added for this version, like voice acting. Plus: Hades 2! One Mo…

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320 Part 2 - Sorry DevDev, it didn't happen in Vegas 1:06:34

3M ago1:06:34

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This is part 2 of the Vegas recap where Sydnie and Devin talk all the Keyforge goodness that happened at the Vault Tour! They are joined by Varghast, FlamingHobo, and Lqdsquash, who talk all about the weekend, the current meta, their decks, and why Sydnie didn't follow in Devin and Liam's footsteps to win Sealed. Draconian Measures Gamefound: https…

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Place-Name Series: Muicheanach Idir Dhá Sháile/ Muckanaghederdauhaulia 11:26

3M ago11:26

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Out on the Connemara coast, this “pig-marsh between two seas” has seen it all: Cromwellian land seizures, famine, emigration, crumbling piers, half-built roads, and the stubborn survival of the Irish language. Along the way, it caught the eye of a French novelist, inspired one of the great mapmakers of the west, and in 2005 had its dignity restored…

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320 - Sorry DevDev, it happened in Vegas 27:55

4M ago27:55

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Sydnie and DevDev are live from the Keyforge Vault Tour! Enjoy all the fun they had right along with them. Hear from Archon winner DisThis, no-longer-just-kitchen-table-player Sarah, and expect even more recap goodness later this week! Draconian Measures Gamefound Launches September 18th: https://bit.ly/4gdSNIh Whirlyball RSVP: https://forms.gle/f3…

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Place-Name Series: Edgeworthstown/Mostrim 14:03

4M ago14:03

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“People cling to their ancient names.” When John O’Donovan wrote those words in 1837, he had just walked the roads of Longford, listening to locals insist that their town was not just Edgeworthstown, the name imposed by a planter family, but Mostrim — Meathas Troim — the fertile ridge, the frontier of the elder tree. In this episode of The History …