Best Matthew Castle Podcasts (2025)

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Ruban Nielson (Unknown Mortal Orchestra) with Neil Krug 49:05

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36m ago49:05

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On this week’s Talkhouse Podcast, we’ve got a repeat customer along with his well-known photographer friend-slash-collaborator who’s done some record covers you’re definitely familiar with. It’s Ruban Nielson and Neil Krug. Nielson is the frontman of Unknown Mortal Orchestra, the band he started in his native New Zealand before relocating to Portla…

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How Close Stands Out in a Crowded CRM Market with Chelsea Castle, Head of Content & Brand, Close 4:15

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In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, host Amanda Smith taps with Chelsea Castle, Head of Content & Brand at Close, as she shares how founder-led storytelling is shaping the future of B2B content. With a background in journalism and brand strategy, Chelsea shares how her team is creating smarter content that goes beyond attention-grabbing to ac…

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Glass Cannon Radio #32 – Monster Psychology 101/Best Movie Monsters/Book Club 2:14:02

17h ago2:14:02

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Jared and Joe rank their favorite all-time movie monsters before tackling the difficult subject of how to objectively run monsters at your gaming table without destroying your friendships. Plus, Nerd News and a new book for Book Club! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/QU1XIB1ZfrQ 0:00 Intro 7:15 My Offense Is Rank 57:15 Frankenstein 1:24:30 Mo…

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How do you build trust across the entire go-to-market team? | Megan Klingaman, Director of GTM & ABM, Gravity Global 6:21

3d ago6:21

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Building trust across your go-to-market team isn’t just a strategy. It’s the backbone of your success. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey calls Megan Klingaman, Director of GTM & ABM at Gravity Global. With extensive experience leading GTM efforts both at the agency and client level, Megan talks about aligning cross-funct…

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Time For Chaos S3 | E8 – Forget It, Jake 2:11:52

6d ago2:11:52

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After finding Dr. Walsh's home ransacked, the Squad resumes their investigation with more caution. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/rxhyd1d94tI For a limited time, use code "TFC2" to save 15% on Cthulhu products at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chaosium.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free t…

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The All-Star Japanese Game Developer Draft (with Ashley Day and Dave Scarborough) 2:48:50

4d ago2:48:50

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Our quarterly four-person draft is here! The Two Giant Men are joined by two further giant men as we compete to pick the best 11 games from some of our favourite Japanese game developers. To mix things up, expect a couple of twists on the usual draft format... This week's music is from the Street Fighter 2 soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura and Isao Abe.…

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Gatewalkers Episode 100 – Whiny the Elders 1:27:41

7d ago1:27:41

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The heroes run afoul of more strange inhabitants of the temple. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ctxiKbMhqqE This episode was sponsored by Foundry VTT and Norse Foundry. See why tabletop gamers everywhere have made the switch to Foundry Virtual Tabletop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundryvtt.com/gcp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all your random numb…

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Lilly Wachowski (The Matrix) with Alicia Gaines (Ganser) 58:50

7d ago58:50

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On this week’s episode of the Talkhouse Podcast we’ve got the leader of a killer Chicago band and the co-director of one of the biggest movie franchises in history in a fantastic conversation: It’s Alicia Gaines of Ganser and Lilly Wachowski, best known for The Matrix. The Matrix you surely know, but Ganser perhaps you don’t. They’re a Chicago band…

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How do you build trust with an untapped consumer segment? | Matthew Mazzone, Chief Creative Officer, LSKR 4:46

8d ago4:46

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How do you build trust with a consumer segment your brand has never tapped? In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey connects with Matthew Mazzone, Chief Creative Officer at LSKR and a former campaign strategist. His work blends political storytelling with brand-building for major consumer brands, always with a focus on real co…

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Glass Cannon Radio #31 - Violence in RPGs/Crunch Factor/Unwritten Rules 2:06:10

8d ago2:06:10

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After nearly a month without a live show together, Joe and Jared are back to do an all-RPG episode focusing on crunchy vs. non-crunchy systems, how to teach your table the rules, and the elements that should come together to pull off a true marathon game session.0:00 Intro8:00 Three Question23:35 Crunch1:01:25 Rules1:45:45 Marathon Gaming1:57:45 Li…

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Call of Cthulhu Live! – New Life (Indianapolis 2025) 2:44:09

8d ago2:44:09

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The Glass Cannon Network was back at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis during Gen Con 2025 with a cast of GCN all-stars ready to once again take on a modern Call of Cthulhu nightmare one shot. In this scenario custom written by Scott Dorward, a ragtag group of criminals learn about the location of a mysterious vault that belonged to a 1920s gangster, b…

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2201-A. Wilson Greene-A Campaign of Giants: The Battle for Petersburg, Vol. 2: From the Craters Aftermath to the Battle of Burgess Mill 1:00:00

7d ago1:00:00

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A. Wilson Greene, author of "A Campaign of Giants: The Battle for Petersburg, Vol. 2: From the Craters Aftermath to the Battle of Burgess Mill"By Impediments of War

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What does it take to earn trust when you're offering offshore support?| Brad Stevens, Founder and CEO, Outsource Access 6:50

10d ago6:50

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Trust is the hardest thing to scale, and the only thing that makes offshoring work. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey connects with Brad Stevens, Founder and CEO of Outsource Access, one of the fastest-growing offshoring companies in the U.S. With a focus on transparency, culture, and authentic leadership, Brad has helpe…

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Time For Chaos S3 | E7 – Sophrosyne 2:18:46

12d ago2:18:46

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Walking in the footsteps of Jack Brady, the trail of the American's time in Shanghai becomes disturbingly clearer. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/30J73pAIgT0 For a limited time, use code "TFC2" to save 15% on Cthulhu products at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chaosium.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a…

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Two Giant Men Play Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2:29:39

11d ago2:29:39

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The Back Page's road to GTA 6 – a borderline-unviable series of playthroughs of older GTA games – continues! You don't need to have revisited San Andreas to enjoy this episode. We give you a nice overview of everything going on in the story and missions. We dig deep into the game's early '90s Californian setting, the ways it pushed the GTA mission …

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Gatewalkers Episode 99 – HR Buffs N' Stuff 1:47:01

14d ago1:47:01

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Within the ancient temple of Aqakaru, the heroes encounter more victims of the blackfrost curse. Watch the video here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/1ELzHzaJZ_0 This episode was sponsored by Foundry VTT and Norse Foundry. See why tabletop gamers everywhere have made the switch to …

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How do you build and maintain trust with your users? | D’Ana Guiloff, Community Builder 4:20

15d ago4:20

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Trust isn’t built on transactions; it’s built on presence. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey taps D’Ana Guiloff, a seasoned community builder known for creating spaces where people feel seen, connected, and engaged. Whether she’s hosting live events, sparking conversations online, or simply showing up authentically, D’An…

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Glass Cannon Radio #30 – Special Guest John Harper/Game Design/Crime Fiction 1:27:25

15d ago1:27:25

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John Harper, the designer behind Blades in the Dark, Agon, and several other RPGs, joins Joe and Jared to discuss the design process, the crafting of the Blades in the Dark setting, and the business of developing RPGs with other creators in the space. Plus, John Harper's list of the best crime fiction movies of all time! Watch the video here: ⁠http…

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Ascension Part 9 — Mettle of Honor (Indianapolis) 2:11:13

15d ago2:11:13

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In the aftermath of a massacre, the surviving townspeople must make some impossible decisions. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/H29UZs0xeUY Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Access exclusive p…

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How do you maintain trust in a fast-growing environment? | Jeff Perkins, CEO, Soundstripe 6:04

17d ago6:04

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When growth is fast, trust is crucial. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey calls Jeff Perkins, CEO of Soundstripe. With leadership experience at ParkMobile and Greenlight Guru, Jeff has scaled organizations from small teams to hundreds of employees while keeping trust as a non-negotiable core value. You’ll learn: 1. Why sc…

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Time For Chaos S3 | E6 – Bared Fang 2:05:10

20d ago2:05:10

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After an intense brush with death, the new Mystery Squad prepares for a late night break-in. Watch the video here: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/JdaG28SnG5I⁠ For a limited time, use code "TFC2" to save 15% on Cthulhu products at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chaosium.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial wi…

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The First Ever Metacritic Game 1:44:49

19d ago1:44:49

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With 750 Metacritic 'points' each, who can pick the best 10 games based on their critical averages? A panel of judges will decide, and we'll talk about who won in a future episode! Let us know what you think of this episode format in the comments. It resulted in at least one incredibly wild choice... This week's music is from the Binary Domain soun…

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Gatewalkers Episode 98 – The Fissure Queen 1:31:13

21d ago1:31:13

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In the shadow of the Nameless Spires, the heroes battle for their lives. Watch the video here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/z4YUw7j--Vo⁠⁠ This episode was sponsored by Foundry VTT and Norse Foundry. See why tabletop gamers everywhere have made the switch to Foundry Virtual Tableto…

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From Clipboard to CEO: Nicola Kastner on Career Leaps, Leadership, and the Power of Community 39:19

20d ago39:19

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In this episode of Barefoot Business, Liz Lathan and Nicola Kastner, CEO of Event Leaders Exchange, talk about the journey from event logistics to boardroom strategy. Nicola shares how trusting her instincts, embracing data, and building community helped her navigate career pivots, lead through uncertainty, and empower the next generation. Want to …

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The Hack to Early-Stage Success, Anya Law, Co-Founder and CRO, PitchGhost 4:29

22d ago4:29

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The fastest way to earn trust in a new business? Don’t sell, connect. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey taps Anya Law, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of PitchGhost, a scrappy startup turning social listening into sales intelligence for B2B marketers. Before PitchGhost, she was the end user, manually doing what her …

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Revisited: Matty Matheson (The Bear) with Jennifer Castle 43:57

20d ago43:57

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One of the pleasures of putting the Talkhouse Podcast together is that the guests often leave their promotional hats at home and just dig into conversations about life, and that’s definitely what happened this week with Matty Matheson and Jennifer Castle. Matty Matheson you’ll surely recognize either as a superstar chef and restaurateur who appeare…

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Glass Cannon Radio #29 – Improv/Mythic Bastionland/Conspiracy Theories 2:07:21

22d ago2:07:21

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With Joe out on vacation, Mary Lou joins as the guest host today! They give advice on how to get more comfortable performing improv at the gaming table, talk about the new TTRPG by Chris McDowall, Mythic Bastionland, and share some of their favorite conspiracy theories! 0:00 Intro 9:40 Yes, And? 51:30 Into the Mystic 1:22:00 Tin Foil Hat 1:42:00 Ho…

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How do you embed trust into your go-to-market motion? 3:52

24d ago3:52

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Forget AI and flashy tools, Christopher Ryan says trust is still your sharpest go-to-market weapon. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey connects with Christopher Ryan, founder and president of SIX Marketing. For over a decade, he's helped B2B companies unify their go-to-market functions through trust-building workshops, me…

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Time For Chaos S3 | E5 – Feng Shui 1:57:31

27d ago1:57:31

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The investigators continue following up on leads they acquired at the Shanghai Courier. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/tafwsTR1eMY For a limited time, use code "TFC2" to save 15% on Cthulhu products at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chaosium.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN…

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Three Games Court Episodes In One Year? In This Economy? 1:47:57

27d ago1:47:57

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More pre-owned game purchases go on trial in Judge Castle's Games Court. It's a fun one! We welcome more entries for future Games Court episodes, if you have them, at [email protected]. This week's music is the Games Court theme by listener Adam Saucier. Cheers for your fine work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Gatewalkers Episode 97 – The Queen Is Dead 1:41:17

28d ago1:41:17

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The heroes must put a stop to a strange ritual. Watch the video here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/JVANsRTAxe4 This episode was sponsored by Foundry VTT and Norse Foundry. See why tabletop gamers everywhere have made the switch to Foundry Virtual Tabletop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://…

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What happens when your go-to-market motion leads with value? 3:09

29d ago3:09

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Ryan Milligan shares how QuotaPath turns ungated, value-driven content into trust and pipeline. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Amanda Smith connects with Ryan Milligan, VP of Sales, Marketing, and RevOps at QuotaPath, about using content marketing to build trust in a saturated B2B space. From free tools to face-to-face dinners, Ryan brea…

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Podcast Preview: Music Person: Wednesday (Karly Hartzman) 1:01:36

29d ago1:01:36

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Karly Hartzman of Wednesday from Asheville, North Carolina. Wednesday’s new album, BLEEDS, is out September 19, 2025. Karly and Dylan discuss being an introverted observer writer girl type, the merits of staying in your local scene, complicated feelings about Los Angeles, and Karly’s breakup with partner and bandmate MJ Lenderman. + Karly answers a…

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Glass Cannon Radio #28 – Paula Deming/Board Gaming 101/Doctor Who 1:58:24

29d ago1:58:24

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With Joe out this week, Paula Deming joins Jared as a guest host! They discuss Board Gaming 101, Doctor Who, and why changes in established media are tricky. Plus, a debate on the use (or overuse) of Perception in Pathfinder 2E! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/F2wpMbCztJk⁠ Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 3…

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Marketing with a Pulse with Nicole Warshauer, Marketing Expert 4:40

1M ago4:40

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In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, host Amanda Smith taps Nicole Warshauer, a marketing expert, about what it takes to create smarter content that builds trust, especially in complex industries like healthcare, finance, and ed-tech. Nicole highlights her approach to content, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and simplicity. She shar…

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Time For Chaos S3 | E4 – Meet Cute 2:22:03

1M ago2:22:03

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Vaughn goes on a fact-finding date while Marion takes a meeting with Ho Fang and introduces the Squad to a knowledgeable contact within town. Watch the video here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/d_oohAJ8TAE For a limited time, use code "TFC2" to save 15% on Cthulhu products at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chaosium.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episod…

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Gatewalkers Episode 96 – A Song of Ice and Spire 2:01:37

1M ago2:01:37

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Having reached the Nameless Spires at the Crown of the World, the heroes have to deal with a disturbing new development. Watch the video here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/otFyluFOhdw This episode was sponsored by Foundry VTT and Norse Foundry. See why tabletop gamers everywhere hav…

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Ghostbusters Games and gamesTM Memories (with Dave Scarborough) 2:08:29

1M ago2:08:29

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Matthew is away, lying in a hot tub in Scotland somewhere! So, this week Samuel is paired up with his former gamesTM colleague and draft menace Dave Scarborough. You get 45 minutes of magazine memories, then around 80 minutes on the history of Ghostbusters in games (spoiler alert: many of them are rubbish). Apologies for the slight headphone bleed …

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The Announcement 22:15

1M ago22:15

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Glass Cannon Network CEO Troy Lavallee kicks off Gen Con 2025 with a huge announcement. The heroes level up for the final time and continue their journey to the Nameless Spires. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/CDVKpRYFJXA Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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James Austin Johnson (SNL) with Hamilton Leithauser 51:56

1M ago51:56

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On this week's Talkhouse Podcast, we’ve got a guy from that band you like in conversation with Saturday Night Live's Donald Trump specialist. It's Hamilton Leithauser and James Austin Johnson. Leithauser was-slash-is the voice behind the Walkmen, the indie-rock band that burned bright from 2000 until 2013, at which point they splintered and Leithau…

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How Brand is the Soul of a Company with Ari Yablok, Head of Brand, Island 5:04

1M ago5:04

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In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, host Amanda Smith connects with Ari Yablok, Head of Brand at Island, to pick his brain on the deeper meaning of brand-building. From the beginning stages of building Island’s identity to focusing content on productivity and enablement, Ari reveals how brand strategy and content work hand-in-hand to shape a …

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Glass Cannon Radio #27 – Gen Con 2025/When to Roll Dice/The Fantastic Four Review 1:08:36

1M ago1:08:36

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Jared is back and joins Joe for a quick Gen Con-week rundown of the games they are most looking forward to playing, thoughts on when and when not to call for a roll as GM, and their takeaways from The Fantastic Four: First Steps! Watch the video here: ⁠https://youtu.be/V87mrlXYglM Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a …

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A Content-Led Growth Playbook with Clay Ostrom, Founder and Brand Strategist, Map & Fire 3:12

1M ago3:12

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In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, host Amanda Smith connects with Clay Ostrom, the Founder and Brand Strategist of Map & Fire, to zoom in on how content marketing contributed to his company’s success. Clay built his agency on research and positioning, using original content and thought leadership to drive growth. From long-form writing to e…

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Time For Chaos S3 | E3 – Glass Houses 2:16:37

1M ago2:16:37

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The investigators hit the ground running and begin looking into several leads. Watch the video here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/gvyMho-r3n0 For a limited time, use code "TFC2" to save 15% on Cthulhu products at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chaosium.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at …

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Gatewalkers Episode 95 – In the Line of Spire 1:46:21

1M ago1:46:21

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The heroes level up for the final time and continue their journey to the Nameless Spires. Watch the video here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/ciaQEr8d3p0 This episode was sponsored by Foundry VTT and Norse Foundry. See why tabletop gamers everywhere have made the switch to Foundry Vir…