The video game ramblings of Claire Wheeler, Sean Booker, and Paul Fleck.
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Hosted by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, State of the Union features interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy—covering Washington, the country, and the world.
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Going behind the curtain of pro wresting with legendary champion, manager and booker Murry Murkoff.
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There is so much GOOD in this world. This podcast is PROOF. The people in these audio recordings genuinely care about their community. The stories they share will make your day. Your week. Your year. As a vehicle to power the overall Spread The Positive brand, this podcast highlights: – Notable individuals who exhibit positive and optimistic outlooks on life – Community outreach efforts that are WORKING – Businesses/Organizations that are doing things right in business and within the communi ...
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Award-Winning Author and Editor Shawn Reilly Simmons gets to know her guests by asking Five Compelling Questions (plus a few bonus ones) about the writing life. Topics include finding inspiration, staying motivated, writing as a career, staying sane during the creative process, and balancing fictional and real life.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is out and Sean's spent some time with that. He also finished Hollow Knight and tried out Kill the Brickman. Paul continues to play random Metroid games. Claire is away at PAX West. During news we discuss several indie titles getting out of the way of Silksong, Atari buying some odd Ubisoft IP, and Skate gets an …
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Interviews with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel
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41:36On CNN's State of the Union, Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses with Dana Bash New York's redistricting plans, the party's loss of voters, and the President reviewing exhibits within the Smithsonian museums. Former Chicago Mayor and U-S Ambassador Rahm Emanuel slams President Trump's new plans to send troops into Chicago and reacts t…
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We're just about at September's crazy release schedule but for now Sean is playing The Rogue Prince of Persia and Paul revisits Metroid Fusion. Lots of news this week including Gamescom's Opening Night Live stream (as well as two others), the Xbox Ally gets a release date and possible price point, and Sony is raising the price of PS5s in the US. TD…
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Interviews with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff; Former Vice President Mike Pence
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41:26On CNN’s State of the Union, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff joins Jake to discuss what he says was “substantial progress” in the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Then, Trump’s former vice president Mike Pence joins Jake to react to Trump rolling out the red carpet for Putin. Next, CNN Political Commentators Bakari Sellers, Brad Todd, Kristen Soltis An…
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Let's catch up with Sean post-New York. He's been playing Time Flies, Is This Seat Taken?, and Drag X Drive. Paul is playing a ton of the Battlefield 6 beta. During news we discuss Bithell Games reporting layoffs, Nintendo raises the original Switch price in the US, and BioShock 4 isn't doing well. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want t…
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Robert Reames — Dr. Phil’s Trainer | 40 Years of Celebrity Fitness, Recovery & Longevity
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40:31Prepare for an honest, no-fluff conversation with Robert Reames, a health & wellness legend with 40+ years training elite athletes, entertainers — and Dr. Phil & Robin McGraw. Robert has been a core part of Dr. Phil’s weight-loss challenges and works personally with both Dr. Phil and Robin, sharing the same practical, proven approach you’ll hear in…
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CNN Goes on the Road with Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker
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42:28On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash travels to Wheeling, West Virginia for an exclusive interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders. They discuss his push to bring his progressive message to red states, the Democratic Party’s struggles with working-class voters, the escalating showdown over redistricting in red and blue states, the situations in Ukraine …
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The regular crew is out so Paul holds it down with Nathan, who at the last minute asked if we could do a show. Little did we know, it would be almost 2 hours long! Nathan has been revisiting Brutal Legend, checking in with his Waifu Shop, getting lost in Dune: Awakening and finding the perfect run in Resident Evil 3(2020) while Paul plays an surviv…
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin; Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Former BLS Commissioner William Beach
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41:27On CNN’s State of the Union, after President Trump abruptly fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over a weak jobs report, her predecessor William Beach – also appointed by Trump – tells Kasie Hunt Trump’s actions are “groundless” and “damaging.” Then, Kasie presses EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin over his push to gut the government’s abili…
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Nathan joins us this week to talk about Space Jam: A New Legacy and Resident Evil 3 Remake. Sean tries out Eriksholm and Shadow Labyrinth. Paul continues with DK Bananza. During news we discuss the recent Nintendo Direct, as well as Sony suing Tencent over a Horizon clone, and the PlayStation fight stick gets a name and details. TDP is listener fun…
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Building Community & Faith on & Off Campus: Derek Grassia from Campus Outreach & Two States Media
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47:13On this week’s episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast, Trent Denson sits down with Derek Grassia, part of the Campus Staff for Campus Outreach at Middle Tennessee State University and founder of Two States Media. Derek shares the inspiring story of how Campus Outreach went from a small Bible study in a dorm room to a thriving community of stude…
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Rep. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, WH Budget Director Russel Vought and Dem. Sen. Mark Kelly
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44:05Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin discusses the Epstein controversy with Jake Tapper and what it will take for the Trump administration to move on from the crisis. White House Budget Director Russ Vought tells Jake Tapper about plans for another recissions package and the tools the administration might use to achieve spending cuts. Democratic Sen…
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They said it couldn't be done but we're all here this week. Claire has been playing Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokemon Friends, and Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3. Paul is into The Drifter and Wuchang Fallen Feathers. Sean previews Killer Inn and plays Wheel World and and Roger. We start news off with some Switch 2 sales numbers, Outer World 2 reverse…
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Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett, US hostage envoy Adam Boehler and Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke
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42:44On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Senator Amy Klobuchar on why Democrats didn't release the Epstein files during the Biden Administration, Congressman Tim Burchett says Trump's call to release grand jury material in the Epstein case is a "good start." US hostage envoy Adam Boehler discusses the Trump administration’s prisoner exchang…
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It's Bananza week here as we talk about the latest Switch 2 exclusive. Sean plays through Lies of P's Overture DLC and Paul has been enjoying Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. News is full of game adaptations as we discuss the Zelda movie cast, Mortal Kombat 2's trailer, DK is getting a movie, and Assassin's Creed is getting a Netflix show. TDP is listen…
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White House Border Czar Tom Homan, California Sen. Alex Padilla and Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales
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42:46On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses White House Border Czar Tom Homan over Trump’s immigration crackdown amid chaotic ICE raids in California. Next, California Sen. Alex Padilla sits down with Dana to respond. Then, Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales joins Dana amid growing calls for accountability after the deadly floods in his state. Finally, CN…
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Claire is back to talk about some horrible plane trouble on her way to and from Too Many Games. She's been playing Mario Kart World, SteamWorld Dig, and Pinball Spire. Sean finishes up Welcome Tour and plays the new batch of Astro Bot levels. In news we find out what's up with Romero Games, Anthem announces its end of life, and GameStop has a weird…
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
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41:49On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash speaks with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro about the deadly floods ravaging his state. Then, Dana sits down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy legislation. They also discuss what will happen when Trump’s 90-day pause on tariffs ends later this week. Next, Ken…
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We got together a day early this week to discuss the breaking news of Microsoft laying off a full town's population worth of employees in multiple studios and positions. On the back of last week discussing layoffs coming, it was a shock how many there actually were. In other bad news, Canada will soon have to pay more for... a Switch 1? Amongst oth…
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Rep. Sen. Katie Britt and Dem. Sen. Mark Warner
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41:31On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper speaks to Republican Senator Katie Britt about the President's domestic policy agenda as it nears its final vote in the Senate. Democratic Senator Mark Warner slams Republicans for supporting this bill while also what he knows about the state of Iran's nuclear program. Finally Republican Rep. Riley Moore, De…
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This week we're talking about our feelings around FBC Firebreak. Sean has also played through Death Stranding 2 and tries out Mindseye. Paul finishes Clair Obscure, Doom The Dark Ages, and Final Fantasy XVI. As for news, Xbox is about to have major layoffs, some Sega sales numbers get leaked, and Marathon was delayed. TDP is listener funded. Like w…
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Unlocking Your Inner Power: Entrepreneurial Transformation with Pat Honiotes
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52:21Dive deep into transformation “from the inside out” in this powerful episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast with special guest Pat Honiotes! 🎙️ Pat’s journey as a lifelong champion for the underdog—from her early work as a special-needs and inner-city teacher, to her certification as a hypnotherapist—has uniquely equipped her to help entreprene…
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Dem. Sen. Adam Schiff and Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton
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42:30On CNN's State of the Union, Kasie Hunt speaks to Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the aftermath of the U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. Democratic Senator Adam Schiff speaks about the congressional response to President Trump’s order to strike Iran arguing the action was "not constitutional." And Trump's former National Security Adv…
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STP Revisit: Patrice Callahan Turek—From ALL INtensive Training to LivePure Wellness & the Florida Avengers
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55:06Join Trent Denson on this special “Revisit” episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast as he catches up with Patrice Callahan Turek—entrepreneur, coach, and longtime STP champion. Patrice is the powerhouse Owner & CEO of ALL INtensive Training, where she’s helped hundreds crush their fitness goals. She’s also launched into the health-and-wellness w…
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Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Former Vice President Mike Pence, California Sen. Alex Padilla and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
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45:57On CNN’s State of the Union, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Dana Bash to react to the shocking assassination of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband, as well as the manhunt for the suspect behind the attack. Then, former Vice President Mike Pence joins Dana to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Dana also presses…
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Paul now has his own Switch 2 so he shares his thoughts on that as well as Welcome Tour and Mario Kart World. We run through all the major news from Summer Game Fest including what Sean was able to get his hands on while down in LA. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want to support the show and get ad-free episodes? Head over to https://w…
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STP 1200 Club Spotlight — Michael Gant of Booker Do It!
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45:52In this week’s STP 1200 Club Spotlight, Trent sits down with Michael Gant, founder of Booker Do It!, a boutique bookkeeping service dedicated to empowering small business owners with crystal-clear financials. Michael shares his own “aha” moment—when he realized the power of organized books to transform a business—and how that revelation led him to …
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Rep. Nanette Barragán, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Sen. Ron Johnson
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43:56On CNN’s State of Union, Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán sits down with Dana Bash to react to President Trump’s stunning decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in her district and elsewhere in Los Angeles County. Then, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins Dana to react to the breaking news and lay out …
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Just before the Summer Game Fest weekend, we got together to talk about what we expect and hope to see at the event. Sean also just got his Switch 2 and has been testing that our and playing around with Mario Kart World. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want to support the show and get ad-free episodes? Head over to https://www.patreon.c…
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🎧 STP Podcast: 1200 Club Spotlight – Chris & Sabrina Payton of The 615 Negotiator 🚗
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34:17In this episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast, we shine the spotlight on two amazing members of the STP 1200 Club — Chris and Sabrina Payton, the powerhouse duo behind The 615 Negotiator! Chris brings decades of experience from the car-buying world and recently took a leap of faith to launch a business centered on one mission: helping people g…
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🎶 Beats, Books & Bullying Prevention: The Inspiring Story of Harry Pacheco 📚
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47:07In this powerful and inspiring episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast, we sit down with special guest Harry Pacheco — a man of many talents and an even bigger mission. From growing up in the Bay Area music scene alongside legends like Too Short, Mistah FAB, and E-40, to building a successful real estate career, to now writing impactful anti-bul…
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White House Budget Director Russ Vought, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chris Murphy
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45:03On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down for an exclusive interview with the man seen as the architect behind President Trump’s scorched-earth effort to upend the federal government, White House Budget Director Russ Vought. Then, House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins Dana to detail his party’s plan to counter Trump’s agenda, as…
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Sean returns to tell us about his time in Europe and his new tattoo. He's been playing Doom the Dark Ages, Nightreign, and to a T. News is scarce but we discuss EA canceling their Black Panther game, NSO gets some new N64 updates, and Death Stranding is getting an anime adaptation. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want to support the sho…
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Speaker Mike Johnson, Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Michael Bennet
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40:58On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake presses House Speaker Mike Johnson on the impact the GOP tax and spending bill will have on the national debt and on Medicaid. Next, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson joins Jake to detail his concerns about the bill and his threat to sink it unless there are steeper spending cuts. Then, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet joi…
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Nathan joins this week as Claire had a potential previous engagement but shows up as well! Nathan is reaching for the stars in Wario's Woods, looking for a good speedrun time, Claire is playing a variety of cool stuff and is particularly fond of Tactical Breach Wizards and Paul... well, let's just say Paul wishes he was loving Doom: The Dark Ages. …
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. James Clyburn, David Axelrod and Van Jones
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41:58On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss Trump’s tariff policy, efforts to negotiate trade deals, and plans for the US to accept a luxury jet from Qatar. Then, Jake presses Democratic Rep. James Clyburn over his past support for Joe Biden’s re-election campaign amid new reporting about Bide…
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