Best Phoebe Philips Podcasts (2026)

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20 Years Ago, Bloggingheads Was a Trailblazer, with Robert Wright 1:05:48

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Bob Wright reflects on the legacy of the Bloggingheads.tv, the pioneering website he co-founded in 2005. Aryeh and Bob discuss how the site and the technology that powered it anticipated modern trends in online media. They also consider whether Twitter still has any use for journalists, the pros and cons of Substack, and whether Culturally Determin…

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"If You're Seeing This, It's Meant for You," a Novel, with Leigh Stein 56:17

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Leigh talks about her new novel, a modern gothic with a satirical edge about an unemployed Millennial journalist who becomes the manager of a hype house for Gen Z content creators — one of whom goes missing. Aryeh and Leigh also discuss whether the internet is bad now. Recorded September 3, 2025 LINKS Leigh's new novel, "If You're Seeing This, It's…

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The '90s, Bullying, and a Prank Gone Wrong, with Gina Tron 30:20

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Gina Tron discusses "Suspect," her recent memoir about her childhood growing up as an outsider in a small Vermont town and the bad teenage joke that led everyone to think she was planning to be a school shooter. Recorded Feb 20, 2025 Follow Culturally Determined (still) on Twitter @CulturallyDet LINKS Gina's book,"Suspect" https://www.ginatron.net/…

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Nothing but Bluesky from Now On, with Phoebe Maltz Bovy 1:09:37

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Aryeh and Phoebe discuss Bluesky, the newly popular Twitter alternative—and how Phoebe's mild critique of the site went mega-viral. Aryeh explains why he finally, finally quit Twitter. Is Bluesky for anti-Trump social media "refugees," or a retirement home for posting addicts? And are people on there actually nice? Recorded December 20, 2024 Follow…

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Deep into the Abyss of Philip Roth, with Hannah Gold 51:03

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Aryeh talks with writer Hannah Gold about her reported essay in Harper's on the literary festival celebrating Philip Roth's 90th birthday, which was held in Newark, New Jersey last year. Recorded December 5, 2023 Follow Culturally Determined @CulturallyDet LINKS Hannah's piece, "Your Mind’s in the Hands of Everything: Letting Go of Philip Roth" htt…

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Episode 250 - The End? 31:10

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With the guards out of the way, the Heroes needed only to claim their prize. They found an exit from the arena and made their way down a tunnel. As they emerged into a hallway, they saw the fantastically dressed man making his escape with the large red jewel. He turned his head to see the Heroes and their party, and let out a loud yelp before sprin…

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Episode 249 With Jerry Carita - Choosing Anthologies, British Entertainment, and The Cloak Room 1:02:09

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Once the Heroes had regrouped, they looked up to the large seating platform. The fantastically dressed man looked down at them with utter disdain. Their antics had removed all of the other competitors. Not only that, the creatures in the cages had been subdued by the small skeletons before they could even be set loose. The entire spectacle had been…

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Episode 248 With Philip Tarl Denson - Future Tales, Creating a World, and Beautiful Languages 50:25

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The Swordsman Hero turned to the Female Combatant while offering a faint smile, one that seemed more playful than anything. The Woman nodded at her, adjusting the strap of her quiver. It was as if to say that there was always another fight and not to dwell on one victory. The Jester cackled loudly again, giving the Female Combatant a playful wink. …

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Episode 247 With Phoebe A. Xavier - Comic Books, Anthologies, and Nostalgia 59:50

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The Jester, nursing his bruised ribs from the large man’s final strike, cackled under his breath. He struggled to his feet, wincing but grinning all the same. He cradled his mandolin like an old friend, strumming a soft tune that seemed to mock the intensity of the fight they had just endured. His eyes danced with mischief, as if to mock the effort…

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Episode 246 With Pamela Topjian - Hypnotherapy, Pet Sitting, and Capybaras 1:09:27

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As the dust settled, the crowd’s roar continued to echo through the arena. Yet, amid the cheers, The Swordsman Hero, The Woman, and The Jester remained calm, their victory feeling almost inevitable. For them, this was just another battle in a long line of skirmishes they had faced together. The Swordsman Hero wiped the blood from his blades with a …

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Episode 245 With Rachel Gaddis - Changing Careers, Good V Bad Choices, and Sad Pudding 1:14:46

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The Woman saw her opening. She fired another arrow, this time aiming for the large man’s exposed neck. The arrow flew true, sinking deep into his flesh. He staggered back, clutching at the wound, but he wasn’t done yet. With a final, desperate roar, the large man swung his hammer in a wide arc. It caught The Jester off guard, sending him flying acr…

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Episode 244 With Brett Kelley of BKArtWorks - Becoming an Adult, Stunt Work, and Talking to People 1:33:55

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The Woman moved swiftly to the side, releasing arrows with deadly precision. They whizzed through the air, aiming for the gaps in the large man’s movements. He swatted them away with his hammer, but one slipped through and grazed his arm. He growled in pain, his attention splitting between the relentless swordsman and the sharp-eyed archer. The Jes…

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Episode 243 With David of Shonen Flop - Failed Anime, Favorite Manga, and Building an Audience 1:00:18

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Rolling back to his feet, the large man shook off the charred remains of his shirt. As it fell to the ground, it revealed the burns covering the man's torso. Blood dripped from the wounds, staining the dirt at his feet. The tension grew, with the crowd falling silent as they were entranced in the spectacle. The audience watched on as the large man …

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Episode 242 With Brian Black of Anything Anything Posi - Positive Music, Spirituality, and Inconsistencies in Thought 1:12:56

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The Swordsman Hero motioned to the Jester, who muttered something to himself. The Woman readied an arrow, aiming it at the large man. As he gathered his composure, the large man looked at the Heroes around him to plot his next move. He slowly inched forward in attempt to not give away his plan of attack, but the Heroes weren't concerned. They launc…

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Abortion Pills via Telemedicine, with Kiki Freedman 34:54

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Aryeh talks to Kiki Freedman, the co-founder and CEO of Hey Jane, the leading virtual reproductive and sexual health care clinic. Recorded July 16, 2024 Follow Culturally Determined @CulturallyDet LINKS Hey Jane website https://heyjane.com/ KFF on the Comstock Act and abortion https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/issue-brief/the-comstock-act-im…

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Episode 241 With Thomas of Paranoid American Inc. - Spreading Misinformation, AI Ethics, and Spy Kitties 1:19:41

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As he gasped for air, the large man brought his hands up to the bowstring in an effort to pull it off of his neck. He tugged with all his might, pulling the bow back over his head, along with the Woman still holding on. She flew over him, landing on her feet in front of him. He swung a fist at her, and she ducked aside. Regaining his composure, he …

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Episode 240 With Corey of MTGPlace - History of Magic The Gathering, Evolution, and Pricey Cards 1:07:48

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The Jester deftly leapt over the large hammer, throwing some dust into the eyes of the large man. He attempted to shake it off, only to be interrupted by the feeling of an arrow lodging itself into his thigh. He grunted in pain, and turned to face the Woman. He charged at her quickly, readying his hammer. As he prepared to bring it down upon her he…

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Episode 239 With Azadi Amaan - Playing Piano, Farming, and Puppies 1:04:27

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The Swordsman Hero stood in front of the Female Combatant, preventing her from engaging in further combat with the large man. She watched on as the Jester and Woman prepared to fight. The dust cloud parted, revealing the large man to be swinging both his hammer and the small skeletons hanging off of it. Tiny bones fell to the ground, with the small…

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The Political Economy of Hollywood, with Daniel Bessner 45:06

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Daniel discusses his recent Harper's cover story, "The Life and Death of Hollywood," which focuses on the economics of entertainment as private equity and streaming have changed the industry. Recorded May 24, 2024 Follow Culturally Determined @CulturallyDet LINKS Daniel's piece, "The Life and Death of Hollywood" https://harpers.org/archive/2024/05/…

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Episode 238 With Colton of Just Demb Enough Podcast - Firefighter Olympics, Buying Old Stuff, and AI Images 1:04:21

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The Man growled in anger, attempting to shake the small skeleton off of his hammer. To his disappointment, it wouldn't let go. He yelled in frustration, slamming his hammer into the ground. A plume of dust flew up into the air, enveloping the man in its embrace. The Female Combatant sprang to her feet - both appreciative of the assistance, yet disa…

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Episode 237 With Cameron of What's Under the Mask Podcast - Serial Killers, Cults, and Other Happy Things 1:09:12

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As the large man rushed at her, the Female Combatant leapt directly at him. He swung his hammer, and she deftly ducked beneath it before bringing both of her axes down at his knees. With a level of agility reserved for men a third his size, the large man leapt into the air - his feet mere inches above the swing of the axes. As he touched back down,…

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Episode 236 With Mike of the Oh Crap! Podcast - Poop Stories, Trauma Therapy, and Mormonism 1:10:07

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The Female Combatant wiped the blood from her face, looking back up just in time to avoid the large man's hammer from crushing her head into the ground. She rolled to the side, swinging one of her axes and barely missing the large man's face. She quickly got back to her feet as he used his hammer to prop himself back up. Blood dripped from his inju…

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Episode 235 - Trump Shot, Film Production, and Final Episodes 34:48

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The large man turned and looked at The Heroes. He could see that they had not been subjected to the small skeleton's attack, and his face turned red with rage. The Female Combatant readied herself by pulling her two axes from their holsters at her sides. The large man wielded a massive black hammer, likely forged in the hottest flames the city's bl…

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Episode 234 With Brett Lawrence - Military Service, Spinal Injury, and Training Dogs 1:07:45

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As the Heroes watched on, the small skeletons grabbed and clawed at the other combatants. They clasped the legs of the unfortunate warriors, causing them to trip and fall. As they hit the ground, additional skeletons sprouted from the earth to hold them down. The arena was filled with the shouts and screams of the terrified men and women in the sta…

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Episode 233 With Malewear - Social Media Personas, Creating Audiences, and Keeping it Real 38:59

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The other combatants roared with excitement, and prepared to sprint into combat. As one particularly large fighter took his first step, he felt a crunch under his boot. He looked down and saw a tiny pile of bones at his feet. He looked at it confusingly, not sure what to make of it. Before he could determine what was happening, the pile of bones mo…

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Episode 232 With The Pop Quiz Podcast - Film Trivia, Favorite Films, and Tarantino 1:36:06

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The Female Combatant worriedly looked at her companions, begging them to get up and get ready. The Swordsman Hero glanced over to her, and motioned for her to have a seat. Not understanding, she continued to plead with them. The Woman grew agitated, and swept the Female Combatant off of her feet with a swift leg kick. She fell to the ground, and wa…

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Episode 231 With Trauma Therapist Sara Eldridge - Mental Health, Trauma, and Neurodiversity 1:02:51

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The Heroes and the Female Combatant emerge from their huddle, and turn back toward the center of the arena. The Jester muttered something to himself, and sat down upon the sandy ground. He placed his hands flat on the ground behind him, leaning back to take in the sun. The Female Combatant looked at him confused, then thought better of trying to de…

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Episode 230 With Counselor Andrea - Mental Health, Counseling, and Managing Expectations 1:05:35

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The Female Combatant watched as the opposing groups of fighters formulated plans for the upcoming trial. She turned back to the Heroes to get started and realized they had their backs to her, already figuring out their next move. She puffed her cheeks in frustration, then pushed her way into the huddle. Eager to be a part of the team, she wanted to…

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Episode 229 With Author Will Robertson - Casey and Kyle, Comic Styles, and Storytelling 33:01

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The Heroes follow their attendant off of the stage and into a small, marked area near the interior wall of the arena. The female combatant followed right behind them happily, much to the disdain of the Heroes. They were directed to stay within the marked area, and as the Jester tested this the attendant quickly slapped him across the face with a sm…

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Episode 228 With Origin of Styx - Music Production, Learning Skills, and Writing 1:05:23

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The man continued to address the crowd, explaining what the competition would be. The combatants would be split up into different areas of the arena. Each group would be given a small stone tablet with a marking on it. There were two versions of these tablets, and the combatants would battle it out to find the opposite version of the tablet to thei…

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Episode 227 With Gage of Everything But the Cats Podcast - Short Attentions, Deadly Obsession, and Video Games 1:23:27

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The fantastically dressed man held his hands up, inviting the audience to cheer even louder. They roared their approval, and the man reveled in it. He turned in place, allowing himself to bask in the noise. When he had his fill, he motioned for the crowd to silence themselves. He waited for the noise to recede, and began to speak. He played to the …

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Episode 226 With Lucas of the Broken Shovel Podcast - Homesteading, Broom-squire, and Climate Change 1:10:12

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The combatants grouped together atop the central platform, turning around to view the entirety of the arena. The crowd roared with excitement, ready to cheer on the violence that awaited the opening horn. The Heroes gazed into the stands, spotting a larger seating platform likely reserved for royalty. They noticed a display featuring a large red je…

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Skylines and Fish Weirs, with Jon Kimball 1:01:45

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Aryeh talks to Jon Kimball, co-host of the podcast Election Profits Makers, about political prediction markets, Trump's VP options, the beauty of city skylines, the sorry state of the social media site formerly known as Twitter, whether Gen Xers have the worst politics, and more! Recorded April 26, 2024. Follow Culturally Determined @CulturallyDet …

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Episode 225 With Ty of TheTythatBinds Podcast- Food Talk, Sports Betting, and NFT's 1:33:07

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Stepping out into the arena, the Heroes wait for their eyes to adjust to the sunlight. The thunderous roar of excitement from the crowd sent electric bolts of energy coursing through them. As the brightness cleared, the Heroes gaze up into the crowd, their eyes passing across the faces of thousands of excited onlookers. Audience members of all ages…

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Episode 224 With Drake - Reiki, The Arrival of AI, and Psychedelics 1:19:14

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The Heroes sat up and turned toward the female combatant. The Jester - though grinning as always - was annoyed at her arrival, pointing at her and emitting a slight hiss. This alone was enough to cause a number of the room's occupants to slowly shift further away. The Woman had stopped aiming her bow around the room and held it directly at the fema…

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Episode 223 With Christian Carrion - Game Shows, Being Extroverted, and Commanding a Room 1:41:26

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With the group of combatants around them looking on in frustration, the Heroes had decided to make themselves comfortable. The Jester had stretched out across the bench, and begun to take a nap with a large grin across his face as he slept. The Swordsman Hero had gone through multiple pieces of bread, an apple, a small fry pie, a few pieces of jerk…

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Episode 222 With Jordan Miller - Satori, Predicting the Future, and Soggy Subway Tomatoes 1:11:32

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The Heroes find a place to sit down and prepare to wait until the beginning of the events. A gruff looking warrior gave an uncertain look of worry as the Jester sits down beside him with a wide grin. When they had entered, the Heroes were simply newcomers to the space. Now that a moment had passed, they felt the eyes of everyone upon them. They wer…

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Episode 221 With Quinn Que - Script Writing, AI Writing, and Weird Business Decisions 1:18:21

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Walking through the back entrance, the Heroes pretended to act surprised as they saw familiar individuals and creatures. Their previous escapade into the arena had already prepared them for what awaited them in this area, though they had never been able to get a clear picture of what trials would await them in the main arena. They continued forward…

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A Journey Through the Deep State, with Kerry Howley 47:20

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Kerry Howley talks about her book "Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs: A Journey Through the Deep State," named one of the 10 Best Books of 2023 by the New York Times. Recorded November 14, 2023. Follow Culturally Determined @CulturallyDet LINKS Kerry's book, "Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs: A Journey Through the Deep State" https://www.amazon.com/Bo…

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Episode 220 - Podcast Ending, Videography, and Doing What Makes You Happy 46:48

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The Heroes force their way through the crowd and up to an entrance of the arena. They are stopped by a guard, clearly agitated at having been put on duty on such a frantic day. They ask him how they can get in as combatants, and he directs them around to a different entrance. They turn to make their way there and are greeted by a screaming hoard of…

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Episode 219 With Comedy Genius Ronny Pascale - Getting into Comedy, Bad Jokes, and Winning a Crowd 1:21:51

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Finishing their meal, the Heroes thanked the barkeep and stepped outside. The crowd continued to grow rapidly, flowing like a strong tide through the city streets. The Heroes are pulled into the throng of people, unable to work their way across the street. They continued being pulled along, unsure of what would happen to them at the end of the stre…

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Episode 218 With B and Maceo of the Super B Podcast - Cancelled Batman Movie, Video Game Movies, and Cancelled TV Shows 1:58:33

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Knowing they would need their rest, the Heroes turned in for the night. With the sound of the city rabble just outside of their windows, the Heroes found it difficult to fall asleep. Having grown used to camping on the road, they had experienced more difficulties in the city. The growing number of people arriving in the city due to the tournament w…

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Episode 217 With John Lumgair - Being an Animator, Winning Awards, and Jazz Cow 1:23:05

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The Heroes make their way back to the Inn they were staying in, eager to rest for the evening before continuing their preparations for the upcoming tournament. As they weave their way back through the winding streets they feel a buzz throughout the city. With the start of the tournament quickly approaching, everybody was busy preparing. Vendors wou…

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Episode 216 With Kloss - Annoying People, Bad Business Owners, and Custom D&D Campaigns 2:05:32

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With the young guard having finally calmed down, the Heroes assured him that they would allow him to be free if he agreed to let them leave without fuss. He agreed, and so the Jester undid his magic. The Swordsman Hero helped the young guard out of the mud and to his feet, with the ground solidifying behind him. He dusted himself off and looked bac…

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Episode 215 With Dave from Echoplex Media - Cults, Online Conspiracy Groups, and Fake News 1:35:18

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With the young guard racing towards them, the Heroes quickly decide what to do. The Jester whispered a few words to himself before placing his hands upon the ground. As the young guard ran, the dirt before him began to bulge and he fell into a murky pool of mud. As quickly as the ground had become soft, it hardened back up and held the young guard …

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Episode 214 With Hal Parks - World of Demi Humans, Anime Influences, and Fantasy Bigotry 1:29:52

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After sneaking their way through the bars of the gate and out into the arena, the Heroes glance around the spacious area. The steep seating rose high into the sky, allowing for massive audiences to cheer on the combatants below. The Heroes could easily imagine the roar of the cheering onlookers as each sword was swung, and each fighter fell. As the…

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Episode 213 With B McGraw - Et al., Parody Research, and Clickhole Quizzes 1:41:59

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The Heroes approach the gate, peering out between the bars. The arena was packed full of large walls, likely a maze of sorts. There were also cages along the outer perimeter containing creatures of all shapes and sizes. The one nearest them held a large bear, and the next contained a trio of snarling wolves. The Heroes assumed that contestants woul…

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Episode 212 - Self Employment, Finding Your Passion, and Taking Risks 46:49

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Climbing out of the pit, the Heroes examine the cages and cells surrounding them. Various creatures lay slumbering inside the largest cages, with some rough individuals sat inside the small cells. The area appeared to be a holding space for imprisoned combatants, as well as beasts that would fight in the arena. The Heroes carefully crept forward, n…

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Episode 211 With Ruan Willow - Writing, Oh F--- Yeah Podcast, and NSFW Audiobooks 1:18:53

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The Heroes crept through the damp tunnel, watching their step as they moved around rats and scraps of what could only be described as "debris" scattered about. A small stream of what they hoped was water flowed through the center of the tunnel, carrying with it a less than pleasant aroma. The air was damp and hung heavy over them, urging them forwa…

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Episode 210 With Meatwedge of the Replay Rewind Podcast - Food Industry, Raising Other's Kids, and Favorite Movies as Kids 1:13:52

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Working their way around the perimeter of the arena, the Heroes searched for an alternative entry point that would be unguarded. Entry after entry had guards stationed at them, so sneaking in was proving to be difficult. After circling what seemed the entire arena, they eventually came to the water's edge at the docks. They looked around and spotte…