Best More Than Pixels Podcasts (2025)

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He's a CAWP (Driver: Nemesis - Part 1) 1:13:48

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Hey we are back with a brand new book. This time it's Driver: Nemesis by Alex Sharp. Who is Alex Sharp? No idea, couldn't find any information on them. How's the book? Well it reads like a book you wouldn't necessarily put your name on. So that tracks. https://nogamesforgenocide.com Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our …

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Retrotopia Talks Evoland 1:15:04

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Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Evoland, a PC game released in 2013 …

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Goodbye Horses (and Halo?) 1:04:36

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Today we discuss some CONTROVERSY. It's piping hot tea! And also we talk at length about what we are playing. New book next week! https://nogamesforgenocide.com Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod…

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Retrotopia Talks Dragon Quest III 1:55:31

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Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Dragon Quest III, a Nintendo Enterta…

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Retrotopia Talks Final Fantasy VII Remake 1:54:14

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Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Final Fantasy VII Remake, a PlayStat…

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Louisiana Pie (Crimson Skies - Part 3) 1:06:58

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We finish with the third of three stories and it's also the third of three in terms of quality. Can't win them all! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Synopsis Welcome to the world of Crimson Skies. The United Stat…

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Retrotopia Talks Cool Boarders 1:21:39

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Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Cool Boarders, a PlayStation game re…

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RetroBytes: Thanks, Comments, and AI 1:54:06

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RetroBytes is the show where Joe and Brian sit down, crack open some random video game topics, and let the conversation run wild. Every episode is part nostalgia trip, part heated debate, and part comedy show we never rehearsed. This week, we’re diving into what we're thankful for in gaming, Joe opens up the comment section and learns a lesson, and…

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Reviewing Our 2025 Tech Predictions 40:22

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Were we wildly wrong, or surprisingly on the money? As 2025 wraps, Chris and Yaniv revisit the bold predictions they made at the start of the year. They reflect on their calls about AI, robotics, VC markets, crypto, and geopolitics. While some were accurate, some were also hilariously off. Together, they unpack what 2025 really looked like for star…

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KAAAAHNNN (Crimson Skies - Part 2) 1:01:34

23d ago1:01:34

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We move on to the second story in the book, The Manchurian Gambit written by Michael B. Lee! This one has it all, kidnappings, kidnappings, double crosses, another kidnapping I think? And a trip to the Marshall Islands! I'm a sucker for these kinds of pure adventure stories so we are having a good time with this one. In this episode we read the nov…

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Retrotopia Talks BioShock Infinite 1:53:06

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Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing BioShock Infinite, a multi-platform …

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Is OpenAI Evil? Reacting to Sam Altman's Latest Announcements w/ Jacob Ward 1:09:32

29d ago1:09:32

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OpenAI may appear to be building the future, but are they leading the tech industry towards collapse? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Jacob Ward (journalist, author of The Loop and NBC Technology Correspondent) to break down OpenAI’s latest livestream and what it signals about the next era of AI. Sam Altman may talk the good talk, bu…

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To Adventure! (Crimson Skies: Paladin Blake and the Case of the Phantom Prototype) 1:06:19

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I'm a sucker for these kinds of pure adventure stories so we are having a good time with this one. In this episode we read the novella by Eric Nylund set in the Crimson Skies universe (which seems like it is fresh for revisting to be honest). Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profi…

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Replay: Engaging Young Employees - How to Attract the Best & Brightest Minds w/ Dan Brockwell from Earlywork 44:34

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What do you need to do to keep employees engaged and committed? What should your position be on remote work? Side hustles? Ping pong tables? Should you offer all employees equity? Bringing Gen Z employees to your workplace is well worth it, but it means a mental pivot from the hiring team, keeping in mind an entirely new set of criteria. Chris and …

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Retrotopia Talks F.E.A.R. 1:34:05

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Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing F.E.A.R., a PC game released in 2005…

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Give Me Back My BB (Death Stranding Vol. 1 - Part 3) 59:07

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We wrap Vol. 1 of Death Stranding! We will get to Vol. 2 eventually but hope ya'll had fun listening to us discuss Kojima's reading of American expansionism and frontier stuff and also smishsmortion? Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://insta…

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Insiders React: Google's 'Quantum Advantage' + MIT's 'Telepathic' Interface, China Leads the Sci-Fi Future 43:22

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Is this the moment quantum computing becomes real? After years of being “five years away,” Google just announced a verifiable quantum advantage, claiming its Willow chip ran a molecule simulation 13,000× faster than the world’s fastest supercomputer. Is this truly the dawn of the quantum era? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein dive dee…

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Trends in Startup Funding w/ Carta's Head of Insights, Peter Walker 1:06:09

1M ago1:06:09

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Looking to fund your startup? If you're new to the process, fundraising can be difficult to navigate. Not only are there a myriad of ways to go about it, but it can be hard to tell whether the tips, tricks, and advice floating around are based on any evidence at all. So, what is the truth? And what are the actual, data-backed insights that can help…

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Retrotopia Talks Comix Zone 1:35:31

1M ago1:35:31

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Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Comix Zone, a Sega Genesis game rele…

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Insiders React: Is ChatGPT Atlas The Future Of Browsing? + YouTube's AI Likeness Detection, Apple's New Vision Pro M5 53:18

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OpenAI just dropped its unbelievable new browser. All signs point to it overshadowing Chrome, but is this really the dawn of a new era? Or just another hype cycle, courtesy of Sam Altman? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein react to OpenAI’s surprise launch of ChatGPT Atlas and debate its strategic implications. They also discuss Apple’…

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Featuring RFK Jr (Death Stranding Vol. 1 - Part 2) 57:26

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Phil was ill while we recorded this episode! So enjoy while he hacks his way through with a scratchy voice like everyone's least favorite science denying hack of a former lawyer.By Kevin Erhard

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The 4 Biggest Execution Mistakes Founders Make 43:01

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Think you’re executing well? Think again. Chances are you’re making one of these four common mistakes. Drawing from Chris’s latest essay and real-world advisory experience, Chris and Yaniv spend this episode breaking down the four biggest execution mistakes you're probably making right now. They explore how to recognize these patterns early, how to…

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Retrotopia Talks Dragonball Z: Budokai 1:35:08

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Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Dragon Ball Z: Budokai, a PlayStatio…

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Insiders React: 'Treat Adult Users As Adults' Says OpenAI's Sam Altman + Oura's $900M Raise, NVIDIA's Funding Bubble 53:31

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OpenAI is set to roll out its new “treat adults like adults” policy, heralding the beginning of AI chatbots speaking more amorously with users. As the company pushes boundaries, from personality-rich bots to experimental devices, others are warning that the industry might be inflating a dangerous AI bubble. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Ber…

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RetroBytes: Joe, Mario, and the Hype 1:25:36

2M ago1:25:36

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RetroBytes is the show where Joe and I sit down, crack open some random video game topics, and let the conversation run wild. Every episode is part nostalgia trip, part heated debate, and part comedy show we never rehearsed. This week, we’re diving into Spooky Season Games, meeting Joe the new co-host, Mario, and the hype behind the games. We’re un…

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Flow State: The Competitive Advantage You Need, And How To Harness It w/ Film Producer & Founder, Steven Puri 50:38

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What if your best work came from finding your flow, rather than simply grinding harder? In the age of constant distraction, many founders mistake busyness for progress, chasing notifications, meetings, and multitasking without realizing that true innovation happens when the mind is deeply focused. Today, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Steven Puri, f…

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Retrotopia Talks Ridge Racer 64 1:33:57

2M ago1:33:57

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Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Ridge Racer 64, a Nintendo 64 game r…

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Insiders React: New ChatGPT Dev Tools Threaten App Store + Sora 2 Launch, Apple Removes ICE Block 47:02

2M ago47:02

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What happens when AI stops being a product and starts being a platform? With OpenAI’s latest Dev Day changing the game, we might find out sooner rather than later. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv explore OpenAI’s Dev Day and the huge announcements made (including the Sora 2 launch), as well as their apparent transformation from product to platform…

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Bootleg Bridge Babies (Death Stranding Vol. 1 - Part 1) 1:19:53

2M ago1:19:53

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Norman Reedus and the Amazing Fetus is here to save the world from the hugs of the undead! Let's get into it! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis Mysterious explosions have rocked the planet, setting o…

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It seems like startup accelerators are everywhere these days. But what are they? What’s the point of them? And most importantly, is it worth having your startup go through one? Based on their own experience with YC and startups, Chris and Yaniv talk you through it all. In this episode, you will: Learn what startup accelerators are and how they work…