Best TSR Podcasts (2025)

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Arc Raiders Deep Dive, Steam Machine, Black Ops 7 | Ft. AaronShack64 1:23:48

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We dive deep into the latest in gaming and tech with special guest AaronShack64. First up, we unpack the fascinating world of Arc Raiders, the new extraction shooter from Embark. We analyze its unique player culture, where solo players are often friendly, and explore the incredibly advanced, terrifying AI of the Arcs. Plus, we cover the massive suc…

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Tumblereads 10: Chores 29:13

13h ago29:13

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We're talking about characters doing chores in romance books today: what purpose they might serve, and if we like reading about them. If you know if a romance book where characters clean the toilet, please tell us about it. Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcast.By TSR

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Tumblereads 9: Dark Heroes 27:54

3d ago27:54

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In which the Smut Reporters talk about dark heroes, and the line between hotness and troubling. This conversation was inspired by Ingrid reading the Alliance series by S.J. Tilly. Show notes at smutreport.comBy TSR

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Halo x Homeland Security Memes, What If Kojima, GDC Rebrand, Arc Raiders 31:32

2d ago31:32

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Should Homeland Security really weaponize game characters and memes to push agendas? Could a What If Kojima series actually happen? Will GDC's rebrand stick the landing? Is Arc Raiders the new king of extraction shooters? We unpack it all!By Andrew Alliance

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Tumblereads 8: Self-Publishing, Trad-Publishing, and Art in Society 25:20

15d ago25:20

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This week on Tumblereads, the Smut Report Team is talking about self-publishing powerhouses getting picked up by Big 5 Publishers. Shownotes at smutreport.com/podcastBy TSR

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Monster Mash Redux 1:05:17

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We're revisiting Monster Romance (read about the first time we did so here)! Buddy reads: Maneater by Emily Antoinette Ready for Her Yeti by Neva Post Mail-Order Minotaur by Lilith Stone Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcastBy TSR

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Ninja Gaiden 4 Hype, Halo Reborn & Xbox's Next-Gen Future 21:09

23d ago21:09

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Ninja Gaiden 4 drops jaws, Halo Campaign gets a glow-up, and Microsoft confirms the next Xbox is in development—exclusives dead or just evolving? Andrew breaks it all down. 🎮🔥 Socials: https://linktr.ee/andrewallianceBy Andrew Alliance

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Tumblereads 7: Good Sex Writing 32:42

11d ago32:42

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This week on Tumblereads, we're talking about what makes some sex scenes so great—and some of the authors make it happen. Shownotes at smutreport.com/podcastBy TSR

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Battlefield 6's Colossal Launch: Why It's The New King, Call of Duty's Future, ROG Xbox Ally Reactions 24:15

1M ago24:15

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We break down the seismic shift in the shooter world as Battlefield 6 officially shatters records, examining why this colossal launch has already crowned it the new king of the franchise. Plus, with the competition heating up, we dive into what this means for Call of Duty's future and its next move. Finally, we share our unfiltered reactions to the…

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Tumblereads 6: Random things that give us the ick 33:43

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This week on Tumblereads, we're talking about things we don't like. Full list of books we mentioned can be found on the show notes at smutreport.com/podcast.By TSR

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SCUF Interview, Black Ops 7 Beta, and Xbox Game Pass 28:16

1M ago28:16

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In this episode, we're joined by our friends at SCUF for a deep dive into the surprising history of the controller thumbstick. We also get our hands on the new Valor Pro Wireless, breaking down the specs and giving our impressions. Later, we jump into the action with our thoughts on the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta and discuss whether the franchi…

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Tumblereads 5: What is a "diverse" book anyway? 33:24

1M ago33:24

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Today we talked about diversity in books. What does it mean when someone calls a book "diverse"? (Turns out, different things to different people.) Shownotes (aka a list of the books we talked about) at smutreport.com/podcastBy TSR

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Ingrid Explains Hottie McScotties 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

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This month on the podcast, we're talking about Hottie McScotties and why Ingrid loves Highlander Romances. We buddy read The Making of a Highlander by Elisa Braden Show notes at smutreport.com/podcastBy TSR

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Tumblereads 4: Let's avoid thinking about the state of the world by talking about stabby smut 28:12

2M ago28:12

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The title pretty much says it all. Links to the books we're reading at smutreport.com/podcast. Have thoughts? Leave us a comment or drop us a line on bsky.By TSR

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Tumblereads 3: Extremely Problematic but So Fun / Dating Advice from Romance Books / The Physics is the Problem 30:32

2M ago30:32

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This week on Tumblereads, we're talking about what we're reading and how we're feeling about those books. Honestly, the conversation went all over the place. And ended with madlibs. Our current reading, all the show notes, and a link to the madlibs can be found at smutreport.com/podcast. If you like what we're doing, please rate or recommend us to …

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Tumblereads: AI and Cold Buckets of Water 25:37

2M ago25:37

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We're Tumblereading again, and this time we started talking about those things that just pull us out of books when we read—and also about AI (and reader responses to it). Some links to things we talked about at smutreport.com/podcast. Have a question or a discussion point for us? Leave us a comment!By TSR

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Tumblereads #1 25:05

3M ago25:05

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We're trying something a little different here at The Smut Report Pod, where we just talk about whatever we're reading and see where it takes us. What we got was 30 minutes of unedited chit chat, mostly about Romantasy. For a list of all the books we talked about, go to smutreport.com/podcast. Like the format? Hate it? Have a question you'd like us…

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Thor Knai - Rebel Moon Actor & Professional Dungeonmaster 52:22

3M ago52:22

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In this episode of the Director's Dungeon podcast, Chris and Katie Moreland are joined by actor and game designer Thor Knai, and video game special effects artist David “DJ” Johnson. Together, they jump into their shared experiences at D&D in a Castle, discuss the art of Dungeon Mastering, and explore the creative processes behind immersive storyte…

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The Criminal Archetype 1:02:43

4M ago1:02:43

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The Smut Report Team is back, and this month we're talking about the criminal archetype in romance books. What characteristics does a criminal love interest have—and what makes them so dang sexy? For our conversation, we read Hard Time by Cara McKenna. Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcastBy TSR

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His work includes Halo, COD:MW, and Mortal Kombat One. Undertone FX's founder, David "DJ" Johnson 16:00

4M ago16:00

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David Johnson is an award winning Visual FX artist, CEO of Undertone FX, and the most passionate Dungeons and Dragons fan on the planet. 1.DJ’s Legendary D&D Room •Imagine a room packed wall-to-wall with every edition of D&D books, custom-built gaming tables (complete with slots for whiskey glasses!), and hundreds of meticulously organized minis. D…

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Agency in Gaming: David Andrew Laws Talks Narrative and TTRPGs 16:07

4M ago16:07

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In this episode of Directors Dungeon, Chris Moreland sits down with David Andrew Laws, a passionate creator and co-founder of the popular 20-Sided Tavern. David takes us through his journey of blending storytelling and gameplay, creating immersive experiences for Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) fans around the world. David…

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The Adventure Zone Podcast Co-Creator, Clint McElroy on Storytelling, Family, and the Magic of Dungeons & Dragons 36:53

4M ago36:53

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In this episode of the Director's Dungeon podcast, my wife Katie and I sit down with Clint McElroy, co-creator of The Adventure Zone, veteran storyteller, and longtime radio host, to discuss the power of Dungeons & Dragons as a storytelling medium. Clint shares how his background in theater and improvisation has shaped his approach to running RPGs,…

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The Gygax Legacy: Honoring Gary and Building the Future of Gaming with Heidi & Erik Garland 47:57

4M ago47:57

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In this episode of Directors Dungeon, Chris Moreland sits down with Heidi Gygax Garland and her husband Erik Garland to talk about the legacy of Gary Gygax, the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons. Heidi, Gary's daughter, shares her personal perspective on growing up in a household where gaming was a huge part of everyday life. She talks about what it…

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You can play D&D in the Real Hawkins, Indiana. 14:27

5M ago14:27

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While Chris was on the road interviewing game designers in Jackson, Katie stepped into the host chair for this special episode with Vinnie Notobartolo—Dungeon Master, tour guide, and local legend at Hawkins Headquarters in Jackson, Georgia, the real-world backdrop for Stranger Things. Once a quiet Southern town, Jackson became an unlikely pilgrimag…

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Theatrical Worldbuilder and Co-Creator of the Interactive D&D Stage Show The Twenty-Sided Tavern 20:53

4M ago20:53

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sIn this episode of Directors Dungeon, we’re joined by Sarah Davis Reynolds, a performer, designer, and co-creator of The Twenty-Sided Tavern—an interactive live D&D-inspired stage show that’s as much about audience collaboration as it is about rolling dice. What started as a homebrew theater-meets-tabletop experiment has evolved into a fully licen…

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His Red Box Set Inspired Stranger Things and Sold 40 Million Copies in the 80s. 45:54

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In this episode of Directors Dungeon, I sit down with Frank Mentzer—a name etched deeply into the foundations of tabletop gaming. Best known as the author of the Red Box edition of Dungeons & Dragons, Frank is more than a game designer. He’s a storyteller, an archivist, and a witness to the formative years of a cultural movement. Over the course of…

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Meet the Director of This Dungeon 24:11

5M ago24:11

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Welcome to the Director's Dungeon podcast, where we pull back the curtain on the making of the upcoming documentary, Roll For Togetherness, formerly 50 Years of Fantasy. Hosted by Katie, this podcast takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey with the film’s director (and her husband), Chris Moreland. Together, they explore the creative process, the …

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Metaromance 1:07:01

5M ago1:07:01

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This month, the Smut Report team is talking Metaromance. Not romances that take place at Facebook, but romance books that are talking about romance books. To prepare, we all read Unromance by Erin Connor. Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcast.By TSR

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Kent Washington Interview 1:11:03

6M ago1:11:03

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First professional African-American basketball player to compete in Poland.

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MH370, Orbs & Portals: Video Evidence of Disappearing Plane | Ashton Forbes 2:04:30

6M ago2:04:30

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In this mind-bending episode of The Strange Road, we’re joined by Ashton Forbes, independent researcher and leading voice behind the MH370X investigation. Ashton presents jaw-dropping evidence that suggests Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 was not only taken—but taken by a black budget UAP reverse engineering program. MH370, Orbs & Portals: Video Evid…

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Hoedown Showdown: Final Thoughts 1:00:03

7M ago1:00:03

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We're wrapping up our Hoedown Showdown! Holly, Erin, and Ingrid all share their Yee Haws and Hell Naws from this project, talk about their favorite microtropes, and share recommendations of other Western Romances. Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcast.By TSR

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Dogman, Bigfoot, Brotherhood & Divine Callings | Tony Merkel & Joel Thomas 2:43:08

7M ago2:43:08

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This episode is a raw, unfiltered ride through the strange, the spiritual, and the supernatural with two heavyweights in the high strangeness space — Tony Merkel, founder of Merkel Media and host of The Confessionals, and Joel Thomas, cryptid-chasing musician and host of Free the Rabbits Podcast. In one of the deepest conversations ever on The Stra…

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Hoedown Showdown: Queer Westerns 1:07:02

7M ago1:07:02

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We're in Week 4 of reading Romance Westerns, and this week we're focusing on queer and poly romances. We read: Heart and Hand by Rebel Carter (Amazon | Bookshop) They Ain't Proper by M.B. Guel (Amazon | Bookshop) Warning: This conversation includes ranting. Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcast.By TSR

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Ancient Easter Origins, Life on K2-18b, Holograms & a 1962 UFO Retrieval | Mikey, Bub and Heather 1:20:25

7M ago1:20:25

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In this live-streamed episode of Strange Happenings, we're peeling back the layers of hidden history, cosmic mysteries, and high strangeness. We have a special guest co-host in studio! Our friend and talented artist, Heather Lamb! Follow and Check Out Heather's Art! Websites: https://www.etsy.com/shop/canvasandcuriousity https://www.coroflot.com/hl…

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Hoedown Showdown: Westerns from the Present 1:11:32

7M ago1:11:32

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For the third week of the Hoedown Showdown, we're in the 2020s! What's changed in Western romance? What's stayed the same? We read: Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins (Amazon | Bookshop) Marrying Off Morgan McBride by Amy Barry (Amazon | Bookshop) Full shownotes at smutreport.com/podcastBy TSR

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Ohio’s UFO Corridor & Hauntings: Mothman, Time Travelers, Orbs & The Lowe Hotel | Cameron Jones 1:39:46

7M ago1:39:46

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This week on The Strange Road, we're joined by Cameron Jones, longtime researcher and President of the Round Town UFO Society, to uncover the hidden layers of Ohio’s paranormal landscape. Ohio’s UFO Corridor & Hauntings: Mothman, Time Travelers, Orbs & The Lowe Hotel | Cameron Jones From hovering UFOs in Circleville and a pre-Roswell alien crash in…

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Hoedown Showdown: Westerns from the Aughts 1:09:12

7M ago1:09:12

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For the second week of the Hoedown Showdown, we read two books from the early 2000s: Silver Lining by Maggie Osborne (Amazon | Bookshop) Knight on the Texas Plains by Linda Broday (Amazon | Bookshop) Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcastBy TSR

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Orion, DMT, Osiris and the Hidden Codes of Ancient Civilizations | RN Vooght 2:06:30

7M ago2:06:30

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Author and researcher Rick "RN" Vooght joins The Strange Road to explore the fascinating links between DMT, the Orion constellation, and ancient civilizations. From Egyptian mythology and Mayan cosmology to modern molecular chemistry, Vooght shares how his work reveals hidden codes connecting the spiritual world, psychedelics, and the stars. Orion,…

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Hoedown Showdown: Westerns from the 90s 1:08:15

8M ago1:08:15

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It's time for a Hoedown Showdown! Every Friday in April, we'll be dropping an episode where we talk about two western romances. We're starting things off Old School with two romances from the 90s: The Touch of Fire by Linda Howard (Amazon | Bookshop) and Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath (Amazon | Bookshop). Come for the dusty coats and the snake ven…

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Khafre Pyramid Research Project and JFK Assassination Files Unsealed | Strange Happenings 1:16:07

7M ago1:16:07

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Buckle up for another Strange Happenings livestream as we dive into two bombshell discoveries! First, we’ll break down the latest SAR Technology scans of the Khafre Pyramid, revealing massive underground structures that could rewrite history. Then, we’ll sift through the recently declassified JFK assassination files, exploring new revelations and t…

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Star Myths & Ancient Money Systems: Modern Debt, MMT, and the Parasite Class | David Warner Mathisen 2:16:29

8M ago2:16:29

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In this mind-expanding episode of The Strange Road, we're joined by David Mathisen, founder of The Undying Stars and a leading voice in the study of star myths and ancient wisdom. David shares his groundbreaking research revealing how myths from cultures around the world are encoded with celestial knowledge—using the same system of constellational …

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Ancient Stargates, Portals, Egypt, Atlantis, Bigfoot & The UFO Connection | Mike Ricksecker 1:31:49

8M ago1:31:49

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Join us on The Strange Road as we welcome author, researcher, and filmmaker Mike Ricksecker. In this episode, Mike delves into the ongoing UAP/Drone phenomenon that is still ongoing. He also shares insights from his latest book, Portals to the Stars: Inside Stargates, Atlantis, and Secrets of Ancient Egypt, exploring the enigmatic connections betwe…

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Why Does Death Stranding 2 Feel So Eerily Familiar? 34:36

8M ago34:36

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In this episode, we're unpacking a whirlwind of gaming news that's got the industry buzzing. Kicking things off, reports are swirling that Microsoft's got big plans for Xbox: a full next-gen console is reportedly slated for 2027, promising a major leap forward, while an Xbox-branded gaming handheld could hit shelves as early as later this year—2025…

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Simulation Theory, The Holographic Universe & UFO Mysteries | Midnight Mike of OBDM Podcast 1:39:05

8M ago1:39:05

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Is reality a digital simulation? A holographic projection? Or something even stranger? In this mind-expanding episode of The Strange Road, we're joined by Midnight Mike, musician, host of Our Big Dumb Mouth Podcast and co-host of Doom Scrollin' with Sam Tripoli to dive deep into the OBDM Simulated Reality Theorizer and the mysteries of UFOs, AI, an…

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Ohio River Sea Serpents, Owl Man Sightings, UAP Drone Updates and Frogman Fest Recap w/ Mikey | Strange Happenings 54:49

8M ago54:49

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In this livestreamed episode of Strange Happenings. Mikey recaps the incredible experience at the 3rd Annual Frogman Festival. Huge shoutout to Jeff Craig, the founder of the festival, for putting together such a fantastic event! We had the pleasure of meeting so many amazing people, reconnecting with old friends, and making new ones. The Strange c…

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Powerplay 2 Unveiled: My Wireless Charging Impressions & Gaming's Big Week 30:06

9M ago30:06

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In this episode, we dive into some exciting gaming and tech highlights making waves this week. First up, we share our hands-on impressions of Logitech G's Powerplay 2, breaking down how it's enhancing the gaming experience with its innovative design. Meanwhile, Nintendo's touting a major legal win against piracy, labeling it a "significant" victory…

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The Project Blue Book Crop Circle Files w/ Jeffrey M. Wilson 1:26:48

9M ago1:26:48

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In this intriguing episode of The Strange Road, author, researcher, and President of Friends of Serpent Mound, Jeffrey M. Wilson, returns to reveal the lost Project Blue Book Crop Circle files. Jeffrey delves into this previously hidden segment of the U.S. Air Force's historic investigation into UFO phenomena and crop circles. Project Blue Book was…

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The Serpent Mound Crop Circle Mystery P2 | Jeffrey M. Wilson 47:39

9M ago47:39

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Jeffrey Wilson received a Master's Degree in General Science from Eastern Michigan University located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where he taught both Physics and Astronomy classes, and helped operate and maintain Sherzer Observatory on a volunteer basis. He is currently serves as the President of Friends of Serpent Mound (FOSM). Wilson also serves as …

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is calling on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 22:03

9M ago22:03

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Join us for an action-packed dive into the latest gaming headlines! In this episode, we unpack the PlayStation 5's record-breaking holiday season, hitting 75 million shipments and proving Sony's console dominance. Meanwhile, the Epic Games Store boasts a staggering 295 million PC players, cementing its place in the digital battlefield. Netflix step…

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Spoke and Wheel featuring Four Psychos by Kristy Cunning 57:57

9M ago57:57

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Erin explains spoke and wheel romances (along with other forms of ethical non-monogamy…and non-ethical non-monogamy). Holly and Ingrid are along for the read. To prepare, we all read Four Psychos by Kristy Cunning, but we ended up talking about a ton of different books. Show notes and book list at smutreport.com/podcast.…