Best The 3rd Degree Podcasts (2025)

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The 3rd Degree #12 - Michael Browning Jr.: From One Trampoline Park To Youth Empire 57:12

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! The leap from one local adventure park to a billion-dollar youth enrichment platform didn’t hinge on luck—it grew from data, grit, and a clear promise to families. Brandon Willey sits down with Michael Browning Jr., founder and CEO of Unleashed Brands, to unpack how Urban Air sparked a movement and why a…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #339 1:27:28

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, both Peter Welpton and Dan Crooke are out for the Thanksgiving Holidays, so Buzz Carrick is left to fly solo. Thankfully, Buzz made a call to the pen to bring in the lefty, FCD observer and and MLS capologist, Arman Kafai. So get ready, FC Dallas fans, for 90 minutes of intense soccer talk as Buzz and Arman get …

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Sunderland Art Festival 1:14:39

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Artist, and Festival Organiser & Director Su Devine tours us around the Sunderland Art Festival in Sunniside Gardens. It’s our most jam-packed episode of ArtyParti yet; we’ll hear the voices of over thirty artists, creatives, stall-holders, performers, and visitors - as well as performances by Houghton Brass band, magician Chris Cross, drumming wor…

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Sound Off #99 - Competitive Socializing’s Pivot Problem, Netflix House, and more! 1:12:43

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode of Sound Off, we track competitive socializing’s growing pains, from single-attraction brand traps to the staffing and education needed to earn repeat visits. Then we zoom out to supply shocks, rebrands, soft numbers, and the hype gaps that erode trust and margins. • single-game ve…

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The Stinger Report #1252 - UK Amusement Trade Spectacular 10:52

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Leading investors should note the convergence of key industry events signaling robust market vitality and evolving trends. The recent UK-specific ACOS’25 showcased innovation in prize machines, music games, and networked racing simulators, highlighting a focus on entertainment diversity and technological refinement amid regulatory discussions on mu…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #338 1:04:54

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - are waiting for FC Dallas roster moves. So in the meantime, they dig into the massive MLS news: the calendar flip and the changes to the Apple TV deal. Dallas Trinity grabbed a big win at Spokane, spurred by the outstanding play of Foster in net and two …

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The LBX Show #53 - IAAPA Expo Kickoff, Speakeasy, Market Softness, and more! 1:22:04

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's show, we kick off IAAPA week with a Guest Gab with Bryan Severance and a candid chat on market softness and repeat value, a sweep through openings and pivots with Kevin Williams, and a packed Arcade Corner with Adam Pratt with a preview of the games that deserve a test play. Clear takeaway…

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The Stinger Report #1251 - A License to Thrill! 12:12

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The BLE’25 event underscored the growing convergence of licensing, media, and location-based entertainment (LBE), highlighting key trends for investors. The show revealed the expanding influence of transmedia properties, with major brands like Universal, Warner Bros., and Netflix showcasing immersive experiences and new venue concepts, including Ne…

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Sound Off #98 - Oncoming Headwinds, XR Gaps, Cinema's Decline, & more! 1:09:35

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode of Sound Off, we challenge the hype around mixed reality and debate where tactile, social play still wins. Consolidation, IP land grabs, cinema’s cultural shift, and the rise of premium watch-party venues shape the next year for amusement and location-based entertainment. • Mixed R…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #337 1:16:29

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - dig into the FC Dallas offseason plan. What's next? New tactics, new shape? What's the #1 must-do signing... and then what will they do? New DP or no? Two new DPs? Dallas Trinity is a mess, falling to 8th in a 9-team league. Is Atletico Dallas getting a …

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The LBX Show #52 - Guest Susan DeBottis from Easol, IAAPA Preview, and more! 1:25:33

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's show, Susan DeBottis, VP of Adventure and Entertainment at Easol joins me as we discuss the path from first click to first visit, showing how brand-aligned booking and a single view of inventory turn group demand into profit. Plus: two Arcade Corner segments with Adam Pratt full of IAAPA r…

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Sound Off #97 - Upscale The Prize Experience, KPop Demon Hunters, and more! 1:15:14

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode we argue for an upscale shift in prize experiences, a sober view on tariffs and show strategy, and a sharper ROI lens on VR. Big brands face 2026 pressure as multi-attraction venues, collectible-forward cranes, and arena-scale content set the pace. • Upscaling prize centers with pr…

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Entertainment Social Arena #14 - Gunning for Social Entertainment 14:22

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Investors should note the rising trend of social shooting experiences, blending gamification, hospitality, and competition. Brands like Clays and PAN are innovating with arcade-style and traditional clay pigeon shooting, appealing to diverse demographics and private events. Platform developers like Laser Shot and HD Sportsuite are creating digital …

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3rd Degree the Podcast #336 1:41:01

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This week, on a marathon edition of 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - dig deep on the FC Dallas elimination game from the 2025 playoffs. There was so much good on display with just a bit of bad at the very end. Still, the display was inspiring in many ways, and yet still sad for a great many fans. So…

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The LBX Show #51 - Arcade Hall of Fame, New "Pour" Games, Pixel floors, and more! 46:58

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode we take a fast tour through the latest wins, misses, and pivots in location-based entertainment. We weigh connected pinball, branded "pour" games, and why good branding beats big square footage. • IAAPA Expo preview with LBX Collective's booth speakeasy details • Give Kids The Worl…

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Sound Off #96 - Clawcade Boom Or Bust, Netflix+AMC, C-level Shakeups, & more! 47:43

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode we start off debating the clawcade surge, asking where these crane-only venues work, when they fail, and how branding and location shape outcomes. Then we track major shifts across immersive free-roam, cinema–streaming tie-ups, leadership changes at big park groups, and the rise of…

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Entertainment Social Arena #13 - Entertainment's Private Event 19:04

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Investors should note that private event and party business in social entertainment venues now account for over 40% of revenue, driven by evolving consumer preferences from Millennials to Gen Z. Key sectors include mixed-use entertainment, socializing, and immersive experiences, with venues like Merlin, Gravity MAX, and Lucky Strike expanding their…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #335 1:15:14

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - try to get cathartic about the most comprehensive defeat in franchise history. (Yes, seriously.) What went wrong? Was anything good? Just how in the world does FCD compete with this Vancouver team? Can a few tweaks get them back into this thing? Dallas T…

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The LBX Show #50 - Meow Wolf's digital twin, Level99's Disney risk, D&D, and more! 1:08:00

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode, we unpack a fast-moving month for leading up to IAAPA: from our hidden speakeasy on the show floor to Give Kids the World charity runs to Meow Wolf’s digital twin strategy, a Dungeons and Dragons immersive quest, and the trade-offs between giant single-format builds and mixed-use …

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The Stinger Report #1250 - European Entertainment Bizarre - Part 2 19:19

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In this second part, the IAAPA Expo Europe 2025 highlighted key trends shaping the entertainment industry, notably the rapid growth of immersive XR technologies like projection mapping and body tracking, with active entertainment platforms expanding across FECs, hotels, and venues. The show underscored the gamification of racing, socializing, and a…

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The Stinger Report #1249 - European Entertainment Bizarre - Part 1 16:40

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Leading investors should note that the European amusement sector’s latest trade events highlight significant shifts toward XR, VR, and immersive media, despite slowing consumer VR adoption. Innovations like Hero Zone’s Terminator VR, SEGA’s interactive ride systems, and VEX’s non-headset XR platforms reflect a move toward longer-term, revenue-drive…

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Sound Off #95 - Transmedia LBE, Olympic Hedgehog, Zombies, and more! 41:48

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode we discuss the idea that amusement and location-based entertainment must think like transmedia businesses, using brand collaborations, smart memberships, and flexible programming to drive visits and resilience. Then, as we continue to dive into trends from tariff shocks to XR’s nex…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #334 1:24:52

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast... playoffs!!! Your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - talk all things FC Dallas and the playoffs. How did the Burn save the season? How did they win in Vancouver, missing all those pieces? Can they keep winning? Where there's a Quill, there's a will! Sarver, Collodi, Julio, Cappis! Now it's pl…

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The LBX Show #49 - Fall Promotion Strategy, Dinos for Sale, Universal Kids, & more! 1:17:40

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode, Clint Novak joins for a Guest Gab to discuss how to turn a “slow” season into a growth window with early Black Friday planning, smarter inventory, and signature events that bring families back. Along the way, we track market shifts, new attractions, and arcade releases, and honor …

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The Stinger Report #1248 - Entertainment Break Out 17:08

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Leading investors should note a dynamic shift in the international leisure entertainment sector, marked by increased M&A activity, notably GENDA’s expansion into Western markets and strategic partnerships in Japan, alongside a resurgence of touchscreen game terminals and new immersive formats like dual- and screen-deluxe cabinets. The industry face…

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The Stinger Report #1247 - The Hyperscape Reality – Part 2 14:20

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Leading investors should note a shifting landscape in XR, with Samsung advancing a high-priced MR headset targeting prosumers, alongside AR glasses leveraging Qualcomm and Google tech. Consumer VR faces slowdown, with delays and uncertain releases for Valve’s Deckard and Pimax’s headset, amid waning interest from AAA studios. Conversely, the locati…

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Sound Off #94 - Nostalgiatainment, Brand Licensing EU Review, and more! 50:18

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode we explore how “legacy” can be leverage, not a limit, and why nostalgia only works when it fuels the next wave of experiences. From Disney’s soft attendance to Netflix House pricing, we break down what’s hype, what’s working, and what operators should adjust now. • leveraging legac…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #333 1:15:38

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick (no Dan Crooke) - break down the meltdown in LA - the red card, the brain farts, the mistakes - how it all could have been prevented, quality Quill moves, and what's left in playoff scenarios. And who the heck will play in the now massive season final in Vancouver this…

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The LBX Show #48 - TopGolf's PlayMore, Gravitar Recharged, and much more! 1:29:13

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode BW lays out the FEC Education opportunities at IAAPA Expo in Orlando and joins John Keys from Centeredge as they discuss how memberships become revenue engines. Then we scan global openings, preview new arcade releases, and share a simple, repeatable promo system that keeps guests …

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The Stinger Report #1246 - The Hyperscape Reality – Part 1 14:15

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The September XR consumer landscape showcased a mixed outlook, with Apple notably absent of significant advancements in its Spatial Computing platform, disappointing supporters and causing a market dip post-event amid no new hardware announcements or substantial app support, signaling a slow start for their Vision Pro system. Meanwhile, Meta’s CONN…

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Show & Tell #4 - How to Survive Burnout (and maybe the apocalypse) 1:15:29

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Welcome to the fourth 'Show & Tell' edition of ArtyParti - a live podcast recording hosted at Port Independent in Sunderland. Artists & creatives of various disciplines are invited to "step up to the microphone" to share recent projects, the process behind their work, and the lessons they've learned along the way. This is a critically supportive co…

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Sound Off #93 - New XR & AR concepts, UK Park Expansion, and more! 54:51

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode we challenge the LBE industry to build real education and standards while tracking major shifts—from Orlando softness and capital moves to AR sports, IP consolidation, and the line between tech promise and operational reality. Practical lessons emerge on spectatorship, repeatabilit…

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The Stinger Report #1245 – The Location-Based Entertainment Dilemma 14:09

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As autumn approaches, investors are eyeing the resurgence of Location-Based Entertainment (LBE), yet echoes of the 1990s boom and bust are unmistakable. Historically, large-scale urban entertainment centers and immersive attractions—ranging from early digital arcades to blockbuster branded venues—faced cyclical overinvestment and market saturation.…

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The LBX Show #47 - Brass Ring Deadline, AI image snafus, pedal kart VR, and more! 39:21

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode, we cover the deadline for IAAPA's Brass Ring Award submissions for the top FEC and LBE of the year award, a court decision that rattles waivers for minors, and why brand clarity matters more than ever for LBEs and FECs. We also call out a launch-day website miss, spotlight a smart…

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Entertainment Social Arena #12 - Retail Embraces Competition - Part 2 11:32

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In our second part, this report highlights key trends in retailtainment, focusing on immersive and social experiences within retail spaces. Notable developments include Immersive Gamebox’s expansion across the GCC via a franchise deal, and large-scale venues like Texas’s upcoming 150,000 sq. ft. entertainment center, opening in 2026. Growth is driv…

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Behind Our Doors #8 - Do The Beach: Where Adventure Meets Beach Vibes 57:13

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! Do the Beach introduces a brand new indoor beach-themed inflatable adventure park concept where giant sandcastle slides meet wipeout-style attractions in an immersive environment. Mike Whincup, COO of Do the Beach Franchising, takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of their first location in North Port, Fl…

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Entertainment Social Arena #11 - Retail Embraces Competition - Part 1 11:36

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In our first part, this report highlights the rapid growth of retailtainment, with major players like Frasers Group investing in leisure experiences such as VR, social gaming, and active entertainment to revitalize mall spaces and attract Gen Z customers. Abandoned department stores are being repurposed into entertainment hubs like indoor theme par…

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Sound Off #92 - Trade Show value debate, Lego and ROLLER acquisitions, and more! 49:06

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode we debate the value of exhibiting at trade shows, highlighting how companies must carefully evaluate their exhibition strategy and clear objectives before investing in booth space. • Making smart decisions about trade show participation based on what you want to achieve • H1B visa …

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3rd Degree the Podcast #331 1:14:25

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - dig into the entertaining 2-2 draw at Portland, a quality point on the road. Jackson & Musa led the way, and there was plenty of good and a little not as great, but an overall good game. A Galaxy double is next before the Burn finish at Vancouver. So, wi…

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The LBX Show #46 - Lego's LBE moves, IAAPA EU debrief, CEC's book, and more! 1:07:44

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Sponsored by Intercard! Sponsored by Alan-1! On this week's episode we dive into the major news and developments from IAAPA Expo Europe 2025, explore LEGO's $270 million acquisition of all LEGOLAND Discovery Centers, and provide essential Q4 holiday promotion strategies. • LEGO acquires all 29 LEGOLAND Discovery Centers from Merlin Entertainment fo…

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S1E56 Antiarrhythmic Drugs 49:16

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High Yield Antiarrhythmic Drugs Review: Class I (Sodium Channel Blockers) Class II (Beta Blockers) Class III (Potassium channel blockers) Class IV (Calcium Channel Blockers) for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's and other Physician Assistant exams. Review for your PANCE, PANRE, Eor's, Physician Assistant exams, Medical, USMLE, Nursing Exams. ►Paypal Donatio…

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Entertainment Social Arena #10 - London Mall Entertainment Impact – Part 2 8:49

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In this second part, investors note London's evolving social entertainment scene, especially within Westfield malls like Stratford City. Key developments include innovative venues such as the sports-focused Bat and Ball, Gravity MAX’s multi-level theme park with VR and karting, and the new F1 BOX racing simulators targeting casual players. These of…

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Entertainment Social Arena #9 - London Mall Entertainment Impact – Part 1 11:10

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In this first part, we look at London emerging as a hub for competitive socializing and social entertainment, targeting Millennials and Gen Z. Key developments include the integration of entertainment such as bowling, mini-golf, VR, and sports-themed venues within major malls like Westfield London. Notable concepts include All Star Lanes, PuttShack…

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Sound Off #91 - Karting experiences slow down, D&B reverses course, and more! 40:20

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Sponsored by Intercard! The location-based entertainment industry evolves as venues adapt to changing consumer preferences and adopt new technologies. Karting experiences shift from high-speed racing to slower, more accessible gamified attractions without helmets. • Traditional karting transforms with digital elements and e-karts to create more soc…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #330 1:11:16

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, FC Dallas is on fire! Your hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick (Dan Crooke is on an excused absence and not injured) - enjoy the current form of the Burn. Musa, Farrington, Urhoghide, Ramiro, Moore, Kamungo, Cappis... so many dudes are showing up, and Los Toros are 3-0-3 over the last 6. Don't look now, but y…

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The LBX Show #45 - Do The Beach opens, major Sega news, and more! 59:06

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Sponsored by Intercard! On this week's LBX Show, BW and friends discuss how the location-based entertainment industry shows signs of recalibration with a slowdown in new openings while established brands pursue ambitious expansion plans and technology integrations reshape arcade experiences. We review industry developments including Sega's leadersh…

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17Nineteen Society Open Day 41:54

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Back in August, the 17Nineteen Society held their first Open Day. We’ve covered events at 17Nineteen previously on ArtyParti - for those who’ve not heard of the building, it was ‘Holy Trinity Church’ established in the year 1719, but over the years reinvented itself primarily as a community arts, heritage, and event space. The new volunteer-run and…

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Entertainment Social Arena #8 - Retro Arcades’ Social Revolution – Part 2 17:55

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This second report highlights the rapid growth of retro social entertainment venues globally, including new "BarCades" and arcades across North America, Europe, and Australia. Key trends include a surge in diverse operators, the challenge of sourcing vintage hardware, and legal issues surrounding IP and emulation. Hospitality venues are integrating…

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Sound Off #90 - Arcade VR falters, can Gen Alpha save cinema, and more! 1:08:31

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Sponsored by Intercard! On this week's Sound Off with Kevin Williams we examine the evolving landscape of location-based entertainment, from terminology debates to financial challenges and technological innovations. The episode explores how traditional experiences are being reimagined through gamification, VR evolution, and the resurgence of mall a…