Best Vintage Video Game Geek Podcasts (2025)

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The Nickell Validation III: Return of the Revenge. . .WITH A VENGEANCE! 1:10:33

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Send us a text This week the Time Pal return from their summer break and are immediately captured by ADHD addled co-host Nickell who turned the Time Pals studio into his own twisted game show. It’s Time Pal vs Time Pal as they must answer questions such as: 🤔 Would you get a facial tattoo of his face to save his life? 🐴 Would you kill a pony to era…

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Getting Geeky at the Super Jersey Comic Expo! 30:19

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So You Want To Be A Geek is back with a brand new season of geekiness! We start off at the @SuperJerseyExpo where Michael and Pete explore all the vendors, get some signings in, sit in on an X-Men 97 Panel with @ScreenCrush legend and host Ryan Ary! We even got to catch with Ryan and some other really cool vendors. #xmen97 #xmen #screencrush #apple…

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Time Pals Summer Rewind 48:57

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Send us a text This week, the Time Pals celebrate our first year as a geek dad team—just in time for our month-long summer break (and, regrettably, to give Underscore a reprieve from producing our unique brand of chaos). From questions born of an ADHD mind, to AI-generated improv adventure stories, cruelly forgotten movie and video game gems, and a…

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Time Pals X Black Curtain Club Podcast: Saturday Morning Nightmares 56:51

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Send us a text This week, the Time Pals bring their flashlights and emotional support wine as they dig up the creepiest, weirdest, and most nightmare-inducing moments from the kids' shows we grew up with. Too scared to face it alone, hosts Mike Underscore and Jon Powell enlist their friends Angie and Becca from the Black Curtain Club Podcast to hol…

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A Time Pals Adventure 002: A Long Time Ago, in a Podcast Far, Far Away 51:45

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Send us a text The Time Pals celebrate Star Wars Day and the re-release of “Revenge of the Sith” by going on a dungeon adventure set in the Star Wars universe. This time your Pals attempt to break the artificial intelligence storyteller with a lightsaber to the gut and craft a completely original story that won’t at all resemble "The Book of Boba F…

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The Time Pals of Us (Feat. Britt McKay of "Something Offensive Podcast" 50:21

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Send us a text This week, the Time Pals get into a roundtable discussion and delve into Naughty Dog's acclaimed game, The Last of Us, and its recent adaptation into a television series. Joining us is author/writer, film school student, and host of the upcoming "Something Offensive Podcast", Britt McKay. Together, we explore the emotional impact of …

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Time Pals FINISH the Oscars Worst (2010-2020 Wrap Up) 1:16:17

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Send us a text This week the Time Pals finally did it—We finished fixing the rest of the Academy’s gross mistakes—and for the surprisingly competitive decade of 2010 to 2020. We discuss the films that deservedly had a chance at greatness and remove the ones that Jon liked because, ya know, it's JON. Join your Time Pals as we serve praise, throw cop…

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Time Pals Do the Oscars Worst 2006-2010 Edition (Feat. "Hollywood Fringe Legend" Veronica Matthews) 39:23

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Send us a text The Time Pals wrap up their retrospective on the early 2000’s Best Picture winners and should-have-won-ers with special guest “Hollywood Fringe Legend” Veronica Matthews. The fight to correct past Academy mistakes continues! Sould Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby be acknowledged for its comedic impact or is Jon Powell so w…

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Time Pals Do the Oscars Worst 2001-2005 Edition (Feat. "Hollywood Fringe Legend" Veronica Matthews) 1:05:07

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Send us a text Time Pals begin their peer-reviewed and meticulously researched version of “Marry, Eff, Kill” for the Best Picture Winners and nominees of 2001 through 2005. Join co-hosts Mike Underscore, ShadoSpartan, Jon Powell, and Nickell as they venture through a special two-part episode through the Academy’s most dubious decisions, fixes film …

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Time Pals: Do the Oscars Worst 1:07:22

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Send us a text This week the Time Pals are going to the movies, only thistime they’re playing their version of “Eff, Marry, Kill” with some the most questionable Best Picture winners from the 1990’s. From bloated epics to forgettable dramas, join your pals as they break down which films didn’t deserve their golden statues and, more importantly, fin…

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Want to Start a Podcast? Insider Tips from LI Creator Studios and So You Want To Be A Geek 59:51

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Want to start a podcast and grow your brand? 🎙️ We dive into podcasting essentials with LI Creator Studios! Subscribe for expert tips & insights! 🔥 #Podcasting #ContentCreation #SYWTBAG Podcast Like a Pro! This keeps it punchy, engaging, and encourages subscriptions. Let me know if you’d like any refinements! 🚀 #PodcastTips #GrowYourBrand #GeekCult…

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AWP or Cringe? The Time Pals Headshot Controversy in Counter-Strike (Feat. Honest Comrade) 1:17:04

6M ago1:17:04

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Send us a text This week, the Time Pals very own ShadoSpartan will take a deep dive into legendary FPS, Counter-Strike, and how it shaped a generation of gamers. Join your Pals and our special guest Honest Comrade, as we reminisce about internet café LAN parties, cheating scandals, underground casinos, and why twenty-years later we continue to “Rus…

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So You Want To Be A Geek Episode 11 Crypto Currency Part 2 42:20

6M ago42:20

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In this episode we are diving into Crypto Currency, Bitcoin, NFTs, blockchain technology, the history, bitcoin mining, and how crypto currency is reshaping the world. We chat with Matt Lappas the Owner and Founder of Syntiro Mining all about crypto currency, the tech behind it, and how to research what is best for you. Syntiro Mining www.SyntiroMin…

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Time Pals and the Shows That Deserved More—But Won’t Get It 59:58

6M ago59:58

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Send us a text This week the Pals talk about the TV shows that were cancelled too soon. Shows that didn't get the following from fans, or the treatment from the network execs that they deserved. From 1 season wonders like Terriers to shows that had 3 or even 4 seasons like Deadwood. We talk about what we liked, what we didn't, and what could have b…

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So You Want To Be A Geek - Crypto Currency 50:09

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In this episode we are diving into Crypto Currency, Bitcoin, NFTs, blockchain technology, the history, bitcoin mining, and how crypto currency is reshaping the world. We chat with Matt Lappas the Owner and Founder of Syntiro Mining all about crypto currency, the tech behind it, and how to research what is best for you. Syntiro Mining www.SyntiroMin…

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Time Pals and Gregory Scott Cummins (IASIP, Cliffhanger, Stone Cold, Bosch and many more!) 1:10:45

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Send us a text This week the Time Pals welcome a special guest: renowned character actor, former NFL player, and just generally awesome guy, Gregory Scott Cummins. Cummins dives into fighting Sylvester Stallone on hill of coarse salt, getting kicked in the face by Van Damme, what’s on Luther from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s smuggled in pris…

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So You Want To Be A Geek - Vintage Video Games 38:58

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In this episode of So You Want To Be A Geek we are interviewing an expert and avid collector of vintage video games, game consoles, CRT TVs, and and awesome nostalgia. Domenick Delledera takes us through his journey into finding, collecting, and the passion of playing vintage games and using vintage consoles. We discuss, Nintendo, Game Boy, SNES, G…

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Breakfast With Time Pals: The Most Important Geekcast of the Day 58:09

7M ago58:09

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Send us a text See what happens when the Time Pals get together to discuss the best and worst breakfast foods on the planet: Complete and utter chaos. Start with an appetizer of some of your favorite Mayday Network podcasts (In a Pickle Podcast, Kindness Matters, and Afrocentric Podcast) as they answer last week’s Nickell Velocity question, “If you…

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So You Want To Be A Geek - Dance Part 2 32:43

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In this episode we have our part two getting geeky about dance. We speak with Rosa and Kayla from the Royal Dance Studio about their journey and the industry as well as helping kids find that spark and love for dance. We dive deep into their unique studio and their nearly 20 year journey in dance. We explore the differences between competitive danc…

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The Nickell Velocity: 2 Nickell 2 Furious 1:02:32

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Send us a text The Time Pals return for Season 4 by handing the reins over to future dystopian senator, hyperactive philosopher,and psychosis pop culture connoisseur, Nickell, for a second round of questions from an ADHD mind. How would you answer the questions like, “John Candy vs Chris Farley: Pick one and the other’s entire catalogue disappears …

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So You Want To Be A Geek - Comics, CGC, Variants, and the Art of Grading. 1:06:01

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In this episode of So You Want To Be A Geek we explore the world CGC Grading, Variant Comics, Comic Con, Conventions, Signings, Publishing, and what it means to make it in the comic book industry with the owner of Carnivore Comics Sean McLoughlin. He tells us stories of his nearly two decades working with Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Neal Adams, Carla Coh…

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Time Pals vs Time Pals: Die Hard Is/Not a Christmas Movie (w/ Phineas J. Poon,Esq) 36:57

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Send us a text The last Minisode of 2024 aims for a definitive answer to adecades old holiday question: “Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?” The pure nerd rage team of Underscore and Nickell go against the squad of ShadoSpartan, Jon Powell, and a special guest, Die Hard aficionado, and practicing attorney Phineas J Poon, Esq, in a debate to determine w…

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Time Pals and Geek Holiday Traditions 57:03

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Send us a text It's Christmas time for your pals, and this week, we take a lighthearted, maybe slightly too in our cups, look at our geekiest holiday traditions. We talk about firework wars, relatives that purposely give our children the most annoying toys, and rally against some of the most disappointing toys ever made. Join us at our new home on …

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So You Want To Be A Geek - Dance Part 1 1:03:08

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In this episode of So You Want To Be A Geek we are getting geeky about DANCE! We speak with Nicole Bruhnke, Owner and lead choreographer at Long Island Dance Force in Copiague Long Island all about Competitive Dance and the evolution of dance. In addition we dive deep into how dance allows her students the ability to express themselves and develop …

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A Surprise Inside: Time Pals and a Happy Meal History 1:00:02

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Send us a text This week the Time Pals take a fast and greasy look at thehistory of the Happy Meal, reminisce about the best and worst surprise toys, and play a round of “Real or Fake?” with Underscore. Do you remember your disappointmentcollecting a Michael Jordan-brand jump rope? Were you there collecting body parts for the Inspector Gadget movie…

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So You Want To Be A Geek - Vinyl Records 1:19:53

9M ago1:19:53

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In this episode of So You Want To Be A Geek we dive deep into the world of Vinyl Records. We learn about the fandom, the history, and how to build your collection. Our first guest is Steve from Looney Tunes Records in West Babylon NY who talks about music, the record store, the best ways to listen and more. Our second guest, Jason talks about his n…

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Jon's Genre Smash: Final Fight vs Streets of Rage, Time Crisis vs Area 51, and more! 59:54

9M ago59:54

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Send us a text This week Jon Powell attempts to rip friendships apart the only way he can: By asking a barrage of retro game questions making them pick a side. Mario or Sonic? Time Crisis or Area 51? Madden or NFL Quarterback Club? Nothing is safe from his Genre Smash. Not even YOU. Think you know your Pals? Not when Final Fight vs Streets of Rage …

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So You Want To Be A Geek - Magic The Gathering 58:11

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On this episode of So You Want To Be A Geek we are getting geeky about Magic The Gathering. We are at Gotham City Collectibles in West Babylon NY talking all things Magic, Pokemon, trading cards, Tournaments, Smash Brothers, and so much more. It is a really fun episode. Check out our Socials @SYWTBAG on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for more highli…

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Gamer Cheating Psychos! (feat, ShadoSpartan and His Loose Ethics) 48:00

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Send us a text When is cheating at a video game actually cheating? AIM assist? Mods? Paying someone in a foreign country pennies on the dollar to uber you up? Whatever the heck a XIM Matrix is? When is it evening up the playing field, and when is it playing co-op with the devil? This week, the Time Pals allow co-host ShadoSpartan to engage in the d…

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Time Pals Versus The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror (w/Brandon Turner) 1:04:20

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Send us a text The Time Pals spooky season closes out with Episode #13 (on the 13th day of the 13th month) with a special guest and part-time Pal, Brandon "B-Train" Turner, to take a deep dive into our favorite The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror episodes. Brandon is a Treehouse of Horror savant wearing the costume of a normal, fully functional adult…

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So You Want To Be A Geek - 3D Printing 1:27:49

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In Episode 4 of So You Want To Be A Geek, we dive into the fascinating world of 3D printing, creativity, and DIY culture with special guests Peter Labrozzi and Peter St. Amor. Together, we explore how 3D printing has empowered geeks and creators to bring their ideas to life, from custom cosplay and collectibles inspired by iconic characters like Sp…

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Time Pals Minisode: Graveyard Showdown! 41:08

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Send us a text This week’s minisode is hosted by Jon and Underscore and documents their earnest attempt at a spooky-themed episode for October. Unfortunately, due to Jon being terrified of horror movies and Underscore only speaking in Macho Man Randy Savage quotes, the geek dads split the difference and discuss three instances when pro wrestlers st…

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A Time Pals Adventure 001: Detective Franklin and the Ghost Cave 45:14

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Send us a text The Time Pals embark on a new journey as ShadoSpartan narrates an AI crafted adventure! Listen as your Pals try to break the system, beat the AI at its own game, and solve a murder most foul. Powered almost entirely by @legendary.supps and our own desire to see if we can stop a serial killer who is also our human friend. One possible…

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Time Pals Have a Geek Dad Kickback 1:01:54

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Send us a text This week Underscore, Nickell, and Jobn, are taking a podcast version of a kickback and discussing renaissance fairs, the Scottish Games, finally becoming the "old guy" at the rock show, and a shallow dive into our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toy Line. Remember when you were a kid and your parents would talk to their friends about s…

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So You Want To Be A Geek - Crossfit 43:39

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In this episode we explorer the world of fitness through Crossfit. We interview CrossFit Rapture Gym owner and head coach Shane Arikian on his journey from soccer to Crossfit and beyond. We look at why people love CrossFit so much and how even if you are a newbie and curious you can get into CrossFit too. No matter your skill level, there is a way …

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Time Pals Minisode: Horrors of the Mushroom Kingdom 32:30

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Send us a text Underscore and Jobn of the Time Pals take a quick trip through the Mushroom Kingdom and open up the nightmare fuel that exists within Pricess Peach's castle walls. From the matriarchy of despair, dying in dreams means dying for real, and other hidden horrors of the Mushroom Kingdom. Peep the new media at: https://www.youtube.com/@Tim…

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Jobn’s Movie Roulette: Charley Varrick, Moon, State of Grace, Grosse Point Blank, Murder by Death and Blast from the Past 1:03:24

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Send us a text This week, Jobn takes his encyclopedic knowledge of quirky cinema, and shares a few of his favorite forgotten gems with Underscore and ShadoSpartan. Hear about Walter Matthau as a Clint Eastwood replacement, a film that almost out Scorsese’d Scorsese, Peter Sellers in his most totally-not-offensive character being paired up with Trum…

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So You Want To Be A Geek - Hot Yoga 33:19

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On this episode of So You Want To Be A Geek we are talking about all things yoga, hot yoga, positivity, puppies, train, self discovery, and the journey to find your purpose. My guest Ina Visich and Halee Ruggiero owners of INHALES Wellness blend, infrared yoga, pilates, plants, art, positive vibes, matcha, and wine together to build a unique experi…

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Minisode: Time Pals Go for the Not to Suck (Olympics Episode) 46:11

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Send us a text Welcome to the Time Pals with their first Mini-Episode! Coming in at an Olympic-level sprint of...forty-five minutes...join the Time Pals as Jobn, Nickell, and ShadoSpartan, reminisce about weird events, big moments, and gold medal failures. Did you know the phrase "Go For the Gold" is trademarked by the Olympics? Because we are geek…

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A Miserable Pile of Secrets: Time Pals Growing Up Gaming in the 90's 1:12:01

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Send us a text The Time Pals compare their earliest gaming memories including: getting scammed by misleading cover art, mortified parents on Mortal Monday, Castlevania heart eyes, feeding potato ghosts jellybeans, and how the Baltimore Orioles ruined a sleepover. PROMO ANNOUNCEMENT Time Pal Jobn has partnered with Legendary Suppliments (https://leg…

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So You Want To Be A Geek - Tattoos 59:08

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So You Want To Be A Geek is the podcast where we look to redefine what it means to be a geek in 2024 and beyond. Each episode we will explore different topics that people are "geeky" about to try and understand why and showcase peoples passions for art, tech, creativity, fitness, comics, movies, and more. In our pilot episode we will be exploring t…

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League of Legends: Champions of Controversies, Defenders of Bad Decisions, and Holders of 2nd Place Ribbons (Hosted by ShadoSpartan) 57:24

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Send us a text This week ShadoSpartan brings his deep dive Youtube retrospectives into podcast form and takes his fellow Time Pals into the beautifully controversial world of the "League of Legends". ShadoSpartan's deep dives can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@ShadoSpartan44 Peep the new media at: https://beacons.ai/timepalspodcast https:/…

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Time Pals Rerun the TV Time Portals 1:05:10

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Send us a text Extreme heat has forced the Time Pals back indoors and in front of their beloved TVs. Join host Jobn and the Pals as they rant about the shows that needed to come back, shows that should have stayed dead, and make wild picthes to the Hollywood exec inside your heart. ShadoSpartan's deep dives can be found here: https://www.youtube.co…

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The Nickell Vicinity Vol #1 (Grizzly Bear Versus Gorilla, Terrible Super Powers, and Other Questions from an ADHD Mind) 1:01:34

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Send us a text "Ye intruders beware crushing death and grief, soaked with blood of the trespassing thief....I must make you aware, you are leaving the normalcy of your world as you know it behind, and you are entering my realm... A domain in which I am Judge Judy and executioner. An area that is so far in the depths of hell that your ears might pop…

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So You Want to Be a Geek Intro 1:35

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An intro to So You Want to Be a Geek.By Michael Cannetti

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Time Pals Versus The Universe(s) 51:11

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Send us a text This week, the Time Pals explore their favorite movie multiverses (No MCU or DCU—we geekier than that!) and a play a round of "Real or Fake"; in which ShadoSpartan and Nickell compete to see which pop culture multiverse is real, and which one Underscore scribbled on a cocktail napkin. ShadoSpartan's deep dives can be found here: http…

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The Phantom Spartan: Time Pals and Episode One 58:27

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Send us a text ShadoSpartan and Underscore introduce their newest Pals: Jobn ("Girth Brooks" to his Pals), and Nickell, for friendly argument about Star Wars Episode One and remembering the violent odyssey that was the Playstation movie tie-in game. ShadoSpartan's deep dives can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@ShadoSpartan44 Intro Music by …

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Time Pals Season Three 2:06

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Send us a text It's Season Three of the bi-monthly podcasts that asks: How can so many of you say so much about so little? Music from #Uppbeat: "The Whistle" by FASS https://uppbeat.io/t/fass/the-whistleBy Michael Underscore, ShadoSpartan, Nickell, and Jon Powell

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The Time Pals Enter the Snyderverse 57:50

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Send us a text Just in time for SnyderCon, ShadoSpartan professes his love for all things Zack Snyder and the Time Pals are angrily along for the ride. Some people just like to be wrong all the time. ShadoSpartan's gaming retrospectives here: https://www.youtube.com/@ShadoBat/featuredBy Michael Underscore, ShadoSpartan, Nickell, and Jon Powell

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Magic: The Gathering Controversies (Part 1): Can You Put it in Wrestling Terms? 52:29

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Send us a text ShadoSpartan turns over Magic: The Gathering's most controversial moments and the Time Pals introduce a new. . .pal. . .Boosh!As always you can check out ShadoSpartan's gaming retrospectives here: https://www.youtube.com/@ShadoBat/featuredArtwork courtesty of MTGCARDSMITH.COM Intro by Bort Baker Stock Music by Alex-Productions…