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Co-Option Select

Zacharie Lacoursiere

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'Co-Option Select' is the fighting game podcast that aims to fortify the beginner and novice members of the FGC. By discussing base fighting game concepts and working our way toward increasingly challenging topics, the goal is to offer listeners the tools necessary to learn more about the genre as a whole, and hopefully feel encouraged to involve themselves with the scene.
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Welcome to Game Mechanics, where we kick the tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences! Hosts Logan Jenkins and Greg Leatherman talk about everything tabletop; from board games, to roleplaying games, and even some video games that evoke the tabletop experience. Greg and Logan have been playing games for decades and have designed several games themselves.
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Ludology

Erica Hayes-Bouyouris, Sen-Foong Lim

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Welcome to Ludology, an analytical discussion of the how's and why's of the world of board games. Rather than news and reviews, Ludology explores a variety of topics about games from a wider lens, and discusses game history, game design and game players. Ludology is part of The Dice Tower Network, the premier board game media network.
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"Twins Talk Tabletop" is a podcast hosted by twin brothers who share their passion for board games. The show covers a variety of board game-related topics, including game impressions, design pet peeves, expansions, and recommendations for players of all experience levels. Each episode features lively discussions, recent gameplay experiences, and listener-driven topics, making it a fun and informative listen for board game enthusiasts. The podcast started in 2024 and continues to grow with ea ...
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The Podcast where 3 guys sit in a dark room discussing what went wrong with Games, Consoles and the Corporations behind them! Yay. Email us: [email protected] Send us your opinions and suggestions for future episodes and respond to our questions - and you may just be featured in upcoming episodes! To have your voice featured in upcoming episodes, send us a sound clip of you asking your question, or giving your opinion and we'll be able to add you in another episode! Yay!
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"Casual discussions of casual Magic," says it all. We love playing Magic, and we love talking about it. Topics include draft, sealed, Commander, 100-card Singleton, flavour rulings, custom cards, and cracking open weird old booster packs.
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Checkpoint

JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB

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Welcome to your weekly Checkpoint for video game news, reviews, interviews and more! With the games industry changing all the time, it’s our goal to make sure you’re kept up to date with the stories that matter! With coverage of all the latest major releases and hard-hitting discussions, the show is all about keeping you up to date and breaking down one of the most popular and constantly evolving medias in the world.
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Join our young Poets of Lacuna as they weather a royal clash between Hope and Fear--and fight to save a land born of both. A love letter to the brand new Daggerheart TTRPG system by Darrington Press. (By/for fans of Actual Play who love drama and gaming in equal measure.) STARRING Jay Ben Markson as Lemma Katie McLean Hainsworth as Evelyn David Skeist as OrLeon Carmela Smith as Ginny and Asteria the Hag as Game Master Produced by Asteria (aka Liz Thaler) and Carmela Smith Sound Editor Carmel ...
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The Game Dev Field Guide is a podcast series focused on teaching you how to make and launch your own video games. This podcast is aimed at the beginner to intermediate level of game developer. Learn things like how to make crisp movement controls, making eye catching sprites, and marketing your game for it's big release. Stay awhile and listen!
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Digital learning games have shaped what happens inside and outside of classrooms. They've led to some of the game industry’s most fascinating successes and failures. And they have important lessons for us about teaching and learning. Join learning game maker Brian Alspach as he covers the history of this influential videogame genre and the classic titles we've played to learn.
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The Bards Tavern

Twisted Bard Gaming

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A fortnightly podcast brought to you by Twisted Bard Gaming, a free form and loose chat about whatever takes our fancy. So grab yourself some mead, gather round and listen to Bards over-scrutinize and procrastonate over everything games, movies & TV.
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Andrew Pappas, founder of RenGen Marketing helps take indie devs and their games to a whole new level by discussing business best practices and sharing marketing strategies and tips to better navigate the world of indie game marketing. Regardless if you're an indie dev starting out or a veteran small team, the topic discussions apply to anyone wanting to better understand the online environment and stand out in a saturated market. A marketer since 2011, Andrew has found a passion for applyin ...
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Step into the Fae West — a frontier where the Oregon Trail meets the Feywild, and magic has corrupted the very land. Storms warp reality, spirits whisper through the canyons, and no road stays the same for long. Follow a band of unlikely wanderers as they brave haunted trails, bargain with trickster fae, and roll their way through a world where every mile is peril and every choice carries a cost. Cinematic storytelling. Wild table energy. Unpredictable dice. This isn’t just another actual pl ...
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The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Adam Young/Jon Sherman

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A deeper look into golf improvement. Adam Young and Jon Sherman provide real, actionable game-improvement advice for golfers of all levels. If you want to take your game to the next level, this is the podcast for you.
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Cardboard Philosophy

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Welcome to Cardboard Philosophy! The board game podcast where we talk about nothing serious, seriously. Every episode we roll a die and are randomly assigned a discussion topic about niche, deep board game topics - and have at it! Like the show? Have a question you want to ask? Let us know at [email protected]!
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Indie Game Movement

Andrew Pappas, Game Marketing Strategist and Consultant

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Andrew Pappas, founder of RenGen Marketing helps take indie devs and their games to a whole new level by discussing business best practices and sharing marketing strategies and tips to better navigate the world of indie game marketing. Regardless if you're an indie dev starting out or a veteran small team, the topic discussions apply to anyone wanting to better understand the online environment and stand out in a saturated market. A marketer since 2011, Andrew has found a passion for applyin ...
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Wait, Roll That Again!

Wait, Roll That Again!

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This is Wait, Roll That Again! A Tabletop RPG Design Podcast hosted by Alex, from Aotearoa New Zealand! Alex designed his first game, and chronicled that story in the show's first two seasons. Now, every episode covers the behind-the-scenes story of a different tabletop RPG. https://waitrollthatagain.carrd.co/
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James D'Amato, the creator of One Shot and Author of The Ultimate RPG series for Adams Media invites you to join him in getting to know some of your favorite creative people by listening to them create. Every other week he invites a new guest to discuss their latest work and creative process before joining him in a character or worldbuilding exercise from the Ultimate RPG series. Gain insight and watch inspiration with The Ultimate RPG Podcast!
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DelveCast » Delve

Alex DuFault and Nathan Ainsworth

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Welcome to DelveCast, the home of Delve the Podcast. Delve and DelveCast are dedicated to the sharing, discussion and creation of all tabletop gaming. We welcome developers, designers and all people who work on games to join and share with us what you do.
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Infinity Games Podcast

Infinity Games Podcast

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A weekly podcast focusing on a variety of video games with unique perspectives from long time collectors and gamers. Also discussion on anime, manga, and nerd culture. Listen in! Hosted by KelryxsKing and Jukeboxhero2323.
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40out

Joseph Bullard & Willie Garza

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Skee-Ball isn’t just a kid’s game. Enter the world of competitive Skee-Ball culture and explore why Skee-Ball is a huge draw for so many adults, what makes it technically challenging, and how this off-center sport is making waves in venues across the U.S. Yes, we take Skee-Ball seriously, but we also have fun. Enjoy interviews with competitors, technical chats, and more. Roll up a chair and tune in.
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Meeple Minded

Meeple Minded

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Welcome everyone to the Meeple minded podcast. This show is for all of you Tabletop hobby lovers out there. We will be talking about all things gaming from board, card, wargames and role play games. And may even just the odd episode of other nerdy topics that we love. Along with our man in the newsroom bringing you all the latest news, Crowdfunding campaigns & Events we think you need to know about. SOOOOO, if you like any type of table top game, Meeple Minded is the podcast for you.
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Pixel Chicken Gaming

Pixel Chicken Gaming

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Hey everyone, Pixel Chicken Gaming is made up of 4 best friends that love games and love talking about them. Thanks for listening and check out our YouTube videos if you enjoy the podcast!
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Not DnD

EN Publishing

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‘Not DnD’ is a weekly podcast discussing tabletop roleplaying games. Each week EN Publishing’s Jessica Hancock interviews the creators behind different tabletop roleplaying games that aren’t D&D!
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Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts a twice-weekly podcast. He'll talk about the latest Vikings news. He'll analyze training camp practices and in-season games. He'll chat with players, coaches, team personnel, media members, family members and notable Vikings fans about the 2024 season and beyond.
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Pruball

Brian Pruitt

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Pruball is a website that offers advice on the game of baseball from a player's, coaches and scout's perspective. You can find Podcasts, Ebooks and Blogs. PruBall is committed to helping players and coaches develop their skills and knowledge about the upper levels of the game.
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The 77th Cocktail Hour

the 77th Combine

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We bring you up to speed with Minecraft news relating to Bedrock, Realms, and the 77th Combine Realm. Then we have our main conversation topic with a wide range of participants that varies from week to week.
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Hosts Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford are joined by Simo Dragicevic, formerly of the Game Safety Institute and many other interesting projects… This episode we explore the complexities of the gambling industry, focusing on the evolution of regulations, the importance of data in identifying problem gambling, and the structural characteristics of gam…
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Turning a creative idea into a successful studio is an adventure full of insight, experimentation, and tough lessons. In this episode, we catch up with Mustapha Price—former Indie Game Movement producer turned studio founder—who shares what he's learned about balancing creativity with business operations and the realities of building a sustainable …
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It's still spooky season, so the mechanics are focusing up for the parties ahead. We talk about the upcoming year's competing themes, along with criticism and its interaction with fandoms. We discuss the process of making boardgames through exploring the very good article we mention here. Then, we move on to party games to bring some tabletop fun t…
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It’s a huge and dangerous world out there, and it does not look kindly on a small mouse. But if you are very brave and very clever and just a bit lucky, you might be able to survive. And if you survive long enough, you might even become a hero amongst mice. Mauritter is an ENNIE Gold Winning (Best Family Game 2021) rules light fantasy ttrpg where y…
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Join Elliot, Luke, Cas, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Valve’s entry to the console wars with the Steam Machine. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up To Date: The Steam Machine appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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In this episode of The derailment Division, the characters embark on an adventure in the college of divination, where they explore their surroundings, interact with hotel staff, and delve into their backstories. The group dynamics unfold as they send messages, seek information, and explore tattoo shops, all while navigating the magical and dangerou…
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Ryan Overturf begins his Cube review of Magic's newest release, Avatar: The Last Airbender! This week's episode focuses on the set's new mechanics and themes, and next week's follow-up will highlight additional individual cards. The themes and mechanics covered in this episode are in order: Allies- 2:48 Shrines- 9:35 Lessons- 13:22 Airbending- 19:3…
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Send us a text After a discussion on Kingmaking the twins want to tackle the complicated topic of Kingmaking. Why is it so fragile and what makes it good or bad. Come join the twins. The 4th round and Top 8 board games are now on the bracket. Please click on the link below for the next round. You will get entered into a draw for $50. https://forms.…
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In Episode 275 we return to the mailbag and answer a bunch of our listener's board game related questions. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:31 What are some of your go-to games for groups that have varying levels of gamers? 9:55 What are the parts of this hobby that annoy you the most? 13:16 What do you think are the biggest omissions from BGHT fea…
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Join Graham, Wheeler, and Nelson as they continue on their grand journey across the world of Magic: The Gathering mechanics. It's part 2 of our 9 part series, Mechanics Ranked. This podcast is sponsored by Card Kingdom. Ordering from Card Kingdom? Tell them “LRR sent me, button please!” for a one inch button with a Magic goof on it. http://cardking…
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The Harvest Court contains multitudes, and our Poets no longer no whom, or what, to trust. It's been a long, weary road, after all, marked by loss and upheaval. But when the Queen of Harrows questions you, you don't want to lose your head... STARRING Jay Ben Markson as Lemma Katie McLean Hainsworth as Evelyn David Skeist as OrLeon Carmela Smith as …
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Kevin Fishbain, who covers the Chicago Bears for The Athletic, joins The Alec Lewis Show to preview the Vikings’ matchup versus the Bears. They talk about Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson, QB development, the Bears’ offense, Dennis Allen’s defense, and they also predict who will win the game. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serve…
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Join Elliot, Kolby, and Austin in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about video game mechanics and features. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Video game mechanics and features appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, the team talk all things 3D — from printing and design to how it's changing the hobby. Guy also brings us the latest news from Bowers Villas, keeping everyone up to date with what's new in the world of wargaming. Links: Zero Hour, Gripping Beast 02 Hundred Hours, Grey For Now Games Mar…
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Alec Lewis, who covers the Vikings for The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. He reviews the film of the Vikings’ loss to the Ravens, talks J.J. McCarthy’s mechanics and accuracy, answers questions about Kevin O’Connell’s run game and more. He discusses Jalen Nailor, the 2026 NFL Draft, T.J. Hockenson’s season, Justin Jefferson and more. This sho…
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We have a quick recap of actual Halloween now that it is over and discuss the dangers of PG movies in the 1980s. Tariff talk is back and America is just not that trustworthy when it comes to trading. But that's ok because Hollywood is looking to make some big moves and even bigger movies. Will they be good? Concentrate and ask again. Find Logan's s…
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In the third episode of Addiction: An Hour With Auer, we meet Paul Delfabbro, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Adelaide, to discuss the complex relationship between cryptocurrency trading and gambling. Paul shares insights on the psychological factors influencing crypto traders, including the role of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and the…
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Many developers dream of going indie, but few talk about the business reality behind it. Turning creativity into a sustainable studio means facing tough questions about money, and what success really looks like. In this episode, we unpack what it truly takes to move from developer to entrepreneur—how to navigate hidden costs, reshape your mindset, …
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Many developers dream of going indie, but few talk about the business reality behind it. Turning creativity into a sustainable studio means facing tough questions about money, and what success really looks like. In this episode, we unpack what it truly takes to move from developer to entrepreneur—how to navigate hidden costs, reshape your mindset, …
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In this episode of The Derailment Division, the players embark on an adventure aboard the Unical Express, where they introduce their characters and set the stage for a thrilling journey. As the train travels through a magical frontier, a sudden train robbery disrupts their journey, leading to intense combat and strategic decisions. The players navi…
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Based on the Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right board game, Root: The RPG brings the tales of the Woodland to your RPG table! In Root: The RPG, you play vagabonds, outcasts from the normal society of the Woodland who have come to live in the spaces between, whether that's in the forests themselves or on the fringes of society. You are compete…
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Join Elliot, Kolby, and Austin in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest GTA VI updates. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up To Date: GTA VI delays and union busting appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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In Episode 274 we give our hot take review on Galactic Cruise covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We cover a poll on board game productions and then discuss some games that have been on our tables including Demoniac, Rebirth, Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein, and Thurn and Taxis. Timestamps: 00:00 Int…
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Avatar: The Last Airbender is upon us, and we have Chris Mooney here to talk about it! They are a Senior Game Designer at Wizards of the Coast, and the set lead for Avatar. Chris sits down with Graham this week to discuss all things Avatar! You can find and follow Chris on Bluesky here: https://bsky.app/profile/chriskmooney.bsky.social This podcast…
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In this episode, we discuss how Adam was "swing shamed" on social media and how it reveals some truths and myths about swing aesthetics. Jon also recounts the wildest behavior he's ever seen from a playing partner in a recent tournament. We discuss how to deal with distractions and how to avoid becoming one yourself. Thanks to our show sponsors The…
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We are back from the thoroughly miserable round of sicknesses, but at least we've brought back another fun conversation about video games. This week on the EXP Podcast, we dive into recent games including Keeper, Baby Steps, Silent Hill F, and of course Hades II. Welcome back to the show! Show Notes: - Music by Brad Sucks…
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Pete Bercich, the analyst for the Vikings radio network and Vikings entertainment network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk Vikings-Ravens matchup, Lamar Jackson, Kyle Hamilton, Andrew Van Ginkel and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Citi…
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Join Elliot, Luke, Jarrod, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the different ghosts in video games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Ghosts in video games appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings' beat writer at The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the trade deadline, J.J. McCarthy's return, Andrew Van Ginkel's play, Brian Flores's defensive gameplan and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in th…
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Spooky season has concluded, but we still need to report back about our spooky game nights! We talk about the Planet Money board game podcast series and what their process says about marketing for tabletop stuff. We take a trip to Magic the Gaythering corner for a wider conversation on what the heck brackets are! We loop back around to Planet Money…
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Turning a creative idea into a successful studio is an adventure full of insight, experimentation, and tough lessons. In this episode, we catch up with Mustapha Price—former Indie Game Movement producer turned studio founder—who shares what he's learned about balancing creativity with business operations and the realities of building a sustainable …
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Join Elliot, Luke, Jarrod, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they talk about the latest layoffs at Amazon and the new Animal Crossing update. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up To Date: Amazon Layoffs and Animal Crossing appeared first on Checkpoint.…
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