Best We Are Open Co Op Podcasts (2025)

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Jean Watson Final 25:35

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Two years ago, I underwent open-heart surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. What stayed with me, beyond the procedure itself, was the extraordinary level of care I received—from the cardiac team, nurses, and support staff. It felt deeply human, attentive, and intentional. When I later circled back to thank them, many of those I spoke with cr…

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Episode 086 — Full Spectrum Ownership: Jason Wiener's Guide to Starting, Growing, and Exiting in the Ownership Economy 52:30

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This week, we welcome back Jason Wiener, founder of Jason Wiener PC, for an insightful episode on alternative ownership structures. Jason’s boutique law firm specializes in alternative ownership design, including co-ops, various forms of employee ownership, and non-extractive financing. He guides shared ownership-minded founders through the entire …

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VGBC: Tiny Bookshop – Our Official Review | JK! Games! Podcast 1:32:07

7d ago1:32:07

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In this episode of JK! Games!, we’re wrapping up our playthrough of Tiny Bookshop with our official Video Game Book Club review. Jerica and Kayla break down the story, characters, shopkeeping systems, cozy atmosphere, and whether this indie delivers as a must-play for management game fans. We share our final verdicts, listener responses, and reveal…

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Episode 085 — Employee Ownership: From Wall Street to Academia with Dr. Bill Castellano 52:19

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In this episode of The Ownership Economy podcast, a discussion is held with Dr. Bill Castellano, Director of the Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing. Dr. Castellano's extensive background, including over two decades on Wall Street in strategic HR management and his academic role, is explored, noting his early ex…

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Tiny Bookshop Early Impressions and Backlog of Doom Update! 1:15:08

14d ago1:15:08

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This week on JK! Games! we’re catching up on what we’ve been playing, talk about Gamescom, and diving into our very first impressions of Tiny Bookshop. Jerica and Kayla also talk about what games have been added to their backlogs of DOOM. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Start 00:05:52 – Let’s Play a Game 00:30:39 – Backlog of Doom 00:41:54 – Normal Mode: Gam…

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VGBC: Tears of the Kingdom – Part 6: Let’s End This | JK! Games! Podcast 1:28:23

21d ago1:28:23

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In Part 6 of our Tears of the Kingdom Video Game Book Club, we’ve reached the end of our Hyrule adventure — We got close. Kayla’s still on her journey, but that won’t stop us from talking about the game’s biggest moments, how the final stretch plays out, and whether it all lands as a satisfying payoff. We kick things off with our Emoji Game in Easy…

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Episode 084 — It's the Money, Stupid: Accelerating Renter Wealth with Rowland Hobbes of Stake 57:28

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This week, we chat with Rowland Hobbes, Founder and CEO of Stake. Rowland, who will be speaking on the housing track at the upcoming Ownership Economy Summit 2025, offers insights into how to use modern fintech to accelerate renter wealth building and give more people upside in ownership through renting. In this episode, we cover: The pivotal momen…

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VGBC: Tears of the Kingdom – Part 5: Is the Story Broken? – JK! Games! Podcast 1:16:40

28d ago1:16:40

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In Part 5 of our Tears of the Kingdom Book Club, we’re deep enough into the game to start asking the tough questions… like, is this story actually working? Kayla and Jerica catch up on their progress and explore how the game’s environmental design shapes the way you play. Then, we dive into a thoughtful — and maybe spicy — conversation about how th…

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Episode 083 — Beyond Returns: Gigi Danziger & Albert Wenger on Capital for Stewardship AND Growth 55:22

28d ago55:22

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This week, we're joined by Gigi Danziger (Eutopia Holdings) and Albert Wenger (Union Square Ventures) to discuss their mission to create a world where everyone can thrive by reversing the trend of extractive capital through innovative steward ownership models. Our conversation delves into their application of steward ownership to diverse initiative…

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Episode 082 - AI Beyond Monopolies: Ben Fielding of Gensyn AI on Democratizing Compute & Open Protocols 59:03

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This week, we welcome Ben Fielding, Founder and CEO at Gensyn. Gensyn is a proud sponsor of this year's summit. Ben recounts his journey from deep learning research to addressing the critical issue of compute resource monopolization in AI, leading Gensyn's pioneering decentralized approach. Ben explains how they're solving the fundamental problem o…

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VGBC: Tears of the Kingdom – Part 4: Open World Burnout? – JK! Games! Podcast 1:27:00

1M ago1:27:00

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In Part 4 of our Tears of the Kingdom Book Club, we wrapped up a second Regional Phenomena and brought another Sage into the squad. Kayla’s sharpening her combat skills, and Jerica dives deeper into what makes this open world experience truly stand out from the rest. Timecodes: 00:00 Start 08:40 Easy Mode 34:15 Normal Mode 58:00 Expert Mode Checkpo…

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Episode 081 — From Founder to Future: John Abrams on Positive Business Succession Through Employee Ownership 41:20

1M ago41:20

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In Episode 081 of The Ownership Economy Podcast, we welcome John Abrams, pioneering founder of South Mountain Company, a 40-person architecture and building worker co-op. John shares his journey from inadvertently starting his business in 1973 to converting it into a worker co-op in 1987, where every member-owner has one share and one vote after a …

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VGBC: Tears of the Kingdom – Part 3: our first Regional Phenomena - JK! Games! Podcast 1:09:07

1M ago1:09:07

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In Part 3 of our Tears of the Kingdom Video Game Book Club, we reached our first Regional Phenomena, recruited a Sage companion, knocked out a handful of shrines, and uncovered our first Dragon Tear memory. This week we dig into what makes combat in TOTK actually feel good, the magic behind its environmental storytelling, and how the game keeps sur…

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VGBC Tears of the Kingdom - Part 2 Lookout Landing Checkpoint - JK! Games! Podcast 1:15:25

2M ago1:15:25

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We’ve landed. In this episode of JK! Games! Book Club, we’ve officially completed our first checkpoint in Tears of the Kingdom — and Hyrule is opening it's butthole wide for us. We discuss reaching Lookout Landing, unlocking the Skyview Tower, getting the Paraglider, and choosing our first steps in the open world. We also share our reactions to ret…

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VGBC Tears of the Kingdom - Part 1- JK! Games! Podcast 1:22:57

2M ago1:22:57

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JK! Games! is back—and we’re kicking things off with a brand-new format. In this episode, we officially launch our video game book club with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We catch up after our podcast hiatus (and time spent deep in The Last of Us coverage over on ClickerBait), and share what this new chapter of JK! Games! is all about.…

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Episode 080 — Is Crypto Finally Becoming... "Boring"? A Deep Dive into Mainstream Adoption with CoinFund's David Pakman 48:02

2M ago48:02

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Is Crypto Finally Becoming... "Boring"? A Deep Dive into Mainstream Adoption with Coin Fund's David Join us for a captivating conversation with David, Managing Partner and Head of Investments at Coin Fund, as he shares his unique journey from Venrock and consumer internet startups to the forefront of the crypto space. With nearly a decade in the in…

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Liz Stewart - Neighbours United & Deep Canvassing 31:35

2M ago31:35

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In this episode of Sticks & Stones, Roots & Bones, we sit down with Liz Stewart, a Defend Our Homes organizer with Neighbours United in British Columbia. Liz shares how deep canvassing, a powerful tool rooted in empathy and storytelling, is helping bridge divides in forestry towns where proposed biodiversity legislation is sparking debate. With cur…

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We are Back and with a New Show! - JK! Games! Episode 165 1:03:55

2M ago1:03:55

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We’re Back! JK! Games! Returns with a New Format After a 4-month break (thanks to our ClickerBait takeover 👀), we’re back with a brand new JK! Games! episode — and we’ve got some exciting updates to share. In this episode, we catch up on what we’ve been up to, talk about our time covering The Last of Us Season 2 on our podcast ClickerBait, and reve…

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Andrew J. Hoffman - Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market 44:02

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Andy Hoffman is a distinguished professor at the University of Michigan, holding joint appointments at the Ross School of Business and the School for Environment and Sustainability. His work bridges two often disparate worlds—business and environmental stewardship—challenging the status quo by advocating for a new kind of capitalism, one rooted in …

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We Need More Co-op Games! - JK! Games! Episode 164 1:16:18

6M ago1:16:18

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Jerica and Kayla talk about their first impressions of #splitfiction and for Expert Mode this week, we talk about our experiences with playing Co-op Games. We also talk a little about #thelastofushbo and that #deathstranding news! 00:00:00 Start 00:04:40 Stream announcement! 00:09:40 Easy Mode - What we playing? 00:24:25 Normal Mode - No more #tlou…

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Current State of Live Service Games w/@HighscoreWeekly - JK! Games! Episode 163 1:38:07

6M ago1:38:07

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This week Jerica is joined by Josh aka @HighscoreWeekly to discuss latest games they've been playing like #wanderstop and #monsterhunterwilds Normal mode and Expert mode is sorta blended into the same topic but you should enjoy the conversation about #liveservicegames 00:00:00 Start 00:10:30 Easy Mode - What have we been playing/Monster Hunter Wild…

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Let's Talk Episodic Video Games & Lost Records: Boom and Rage - JK! Games! Episode 162 1:11:51

6M ago1:11:51

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We played more of #lostrecordsbloomandrage and are excited to share more thoughts. We haven't finished yet but so we will keep story spoilers very light. We are going to talk about #episodicgames this episode. What makes them great and what makes them not great? We asked you what your favorites are and guess what? We share that too. 00:00:00 Start …

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February Video Game Round Up! - JK! Games! Episode 161 1:20:38

6M ago1:20:38

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This week we talk about those new video games that came out this month and beyond. We also dive into the #stateofplay and is #playstation in a healthy place? Yes, we played #avowed maybe we talk about it? 00:00:00 Start 00:12:00 Easy Mode (Avowed First Impressions) 00:40:25 Normal Mode 01:03:00 Expert Mode Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast D…

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Backlog Of Doom Revisited - JK! Games! Episode 160 1:22:11

7M ago1:22:11

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Jerica and Kayla are once again revisiting their unholy Backlogs of Doom. Our Backlogs of Doom include any games we've started playing and for some reason just quit playing. Are there any we are going to add or remove from our lists?! Tune in to find out! 00:00:00 Start 00:01:00 Animal sounds 00:04:25 DIDO 00:08:00 Jerica KFGD 00:15:25 ClickerBait …

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Let's talk about this Xbox News! - JK! Games! Episode 159 1:10:50

7M ago1:10:50

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This week we talk all about where those xbox games going?! Also There's a new Switch. Yeah we got a little behind. 00:07:10 Easy Mode 00:29:08 Normal Mode 00:43:50 Expert Mode Hey we have joined forces with 6 others to form a new Podcast Show called.. Drop in Drop Out! Take a look for our first new episode out now! LINK Follow and play with us! @JK…

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Jerica and Jordan revisit childhood games - JK! Games! Episode 158 1:29:13

7M ago1:29:13

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This week Jerica is joined by @cognitiveclips to talk about their fav games from a "few" years back. 00:12:32 Easy Mode 00:34:15 Expert Mode Hey we have joined forces with 6 others to form a new Podcast Show called.. Drop in Drop Out! Take a look for our first new episode out now! LINK Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube…

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Our Most Anticipated Games of 2025 - JK! Games! Episode 157 1:17:17

8M ago1:17:17

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What games are we excited to play this year?! Also we talk about that 37 second long HBO TLOU trailer. Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube Insta BskyBy JK! Games!

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Infinity Nikki + Secret Level Discussion with @Highscoreweekly - JK! Games! Episode 156 1:07:11

8M ago1:07:11

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JK! Games! is joined by @highscoreweekly to discuss his time with Infinity Nikki and Secret Level. Josh brings his perspective on how playing Infinity Nikki has been a refreshing experience. To hear more about video game music follow @Highscoreweekly HERE Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube Insta Bsky…

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Let's Discuss The Game Awards 2024! - JK! Games! Episode 155 1:12:58

8M ago1:12:58

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Jerica and Kayla discuss their highlights from TGA's. A few things caught their eyes.... Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube Insta BskyBy JK! Games!

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Arcane Review w/@CognitiveClips! - JK! Games! Episode 154 2:01:32

8M ago2:01:32

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We are talking all about our latest obsession... ARCANE. Spoiler warning is up during segments that include them if you haven't finished season 2. If you loved Jordan's voice and face and opinions, follow him @Cognitive-Clips Don't forget to follow us JK! Games! Podcasts! 00:00:00 Start 00:09:40 Easy Mode 00:18:20 Arcane Non Spoilers 00:35:05 Arcan…

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Ian Williams - What I Mean to Say: Remaking Conversation in Our Time 51:38

8M ago51:38

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Ian Williams is a poet, novelist, and essayist whose work explores themes of race, identity, and social complexity. Born in Trinidad and raised in Canada, Williams has developed a distinctive voice that combines lyrical sensitivity with sharp cultural insight. His debut novel, Reproduction, won the 2019 Giller Prize and was celebrated for its inven…

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Let's Talk About Call of Duty w/@JimTasty! - JK! Games! Episode 153 1:31:55

9M ago1:31:55

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On this week's episode, we are joined by the one and only @JimTasty. Follow him on Twitch and everywhere else!!! He's a man of many talents and we get he's professional streamer, but I have to tell you...he...also...likes...to...play...CALL OF DUTY. Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube Insta Bsky…

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Episode 079 - The Future of Business: Can Purpose-Driven Companies Outcompete the Giants? With Christian Kroll, founder of Ecosia 1:01:34

9M ago1:01:34

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Building a purpose-driven business isn't for the faint of heart. In this episode, Christian Kroll, founder of Ecosia, provides a candid account of the challenges he faced in transforming his company into a steward-owned entity. We'll hear about the unexpected legal hurdles he encountered in Germany, the complexities of finding a structure that bala…

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Episode 078 - From Chocolate to Co-ops: Real-World Examples of Alternative Ownership in Action, with Julie Menter of Transform Finance 55:46

9M ago55:46

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What if there was a better way to do business — one that prioritizes people and planet while delivering profits? Join us as we talk to Julie Menter, Program Director at Transform Finance, about alternative ownership enterprises (AOEs). Julie breaks down complex concepts like ESOPs, worker cooperatives, and golden shares with real-world examples lik…

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Episode 077 - Building a Shopify for Marketplaces: Juho Makkonen on ShareTribe and Steward Ownership 1:00:45

9M ago1:00:45

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In 2008, Juho Makkonen and his co-founder built what was essentially Facebook Marketplace before Facebook Marketplace. Their student-focused platform at Aalto University in Helsinki quickly morphed into ShareTribe, a company that empowers entrepreneurs to create their own online marketplaces. ShareTribe offers a powerful yet user-friendly software …

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2024 Game Award Nominees are in! - JK! Games! Episode 152 1:04:07

10M ago1:04:07

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This week, Jerica and Kayla discuss TGA nominees and talk about bananas. Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube Insta BskyBy JK! Games!

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Our Personal GOTY so far. - JK! Games! Episode 151 58:43

10M ago58:43

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Hey it's Jerica! I'm talking to you in the description. Quality isn't the best on this episode but wanted it posted. I also accidentally took my night time medicine instead of ibuprofen during this episode so apologies for extra yawns or rambles. Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twitch Youtube Insta Bsky…

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Episode 076 - Beyond Demonstration Projects: Scaling Shared Ownership for Impact with Nathan Schneider 50:59

10M ago50:59

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Nathan Schneider returns to the Ownership Economy Podcast to discuss strategies for building a more equitable economy through shared ownership. He argues that we need to create new "destinations" for cooperative businesses to thrive. While there's a lot of energy focused on supporting co-ops in their early stages, he believes we need to think more …

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Obsidian Path 1:59:42

10M ago1:59:42

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First Episode for a while. Its the book that made us want to podcastBy joshandolivia21

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Episode 075 - Bridging the 40X Renter Wealth Equity Gap: How Viva Benefits is Disrupting the Housing Market, with Dr. Michael Barnes CEO at Viva Benefits 58:15

10M ago58:15

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Can you build wealth without owning a home? Dr. Michael Barnes, founder of Viva Benefits, believes you can. In this episode, we trace Michael's journey from teaching in under-resourced communities to starting a tech company that's tackling the housing crisis head-on. Discover how Viva Benefits is providing renters with access to financial tools, be…

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Dragon Age The Veilguard and Life Is Strange Double Exposure First Impressions (Spoiler Free) - JK! Games! Episode 150 1:42:18

10M ago1:42:18

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It's been 84 years since Jerica and Kayla have done a show together. Jerica and Kayla are back this week for our 150th episode where they both share their first impressions of two hot, new games. Don't worry we aren't spoiling anything. Also check out our time with Don't Scream! Kayla joined Spotlight Games to talk all about mental health and video…

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Madeline Stanley Joins The Chat! - JK! Games! Episode 149 1:56:07

10M ago1:56:07

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Jerica is joined by Madeline Stanley Twitch who was recently on Kinda Funny as the latest Up-and-Comer! This week's Expert Mode is dedicated to getting to hear about Madeline's experience! Follow Madeline!!!! @madexposure Also check out our time with Don't Scream! Kayla joined Spotlight Games to talk all about mental health and video games! Link Fo…

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Episode 074 - Beyond Mega Funds: Democratizing Clean Energy Investment, with Adam Silver, CEO of Plural Energy 52:51

10M ago52:51

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In this episode, we sit down with Adam Silver, CEO and co-founder of Plural, a company that's revolutionizing the way we invest in renewable energy. Adam explains how Plural is using blockchain technology to make these investments more accessible and efficient, allowing anyone to own a piece of the clean energy future. We explore the benefits and c…

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Glen Powell Double Feature 27:27

1y ago27:27

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Josh and Liv discuss Hollywoods biggest stars two newest movies: Twisters and HitmanBy joshandolivia21

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Let's Discuss Sea of Stars! Featuring Cognitive Clips! - JK! Games! Episode 148 1:57:23

1y ago1:57:23

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On this week's special episode, we are joined by @CognitiveClips and we discuss our experiences with Sea of Stars! We will be talking about spoilers so beware...this episode isn't for you if you haven't played. Please go and subscribe to CC, he makes great video game content! Here's his YouTube! Follow and play with us! @JKGamesPodcast Discord Twit…

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It Ends With Us, and Deapool and Wolverine 42:28

1y ago42:28

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Insane Double Feature at the movies.By joshandolivia21

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Couch Co-Op Games make us happy 1:36:34

1y ago1:36:34

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Josh and Grant talk about the best couch coop games.By joshandolivia21

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barbara findlay - How Language Structures our Perceptions 42:56

1y ago42:56

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barbara findlay is an old white cisgender queer lawyer with disabilities who was raised working-class and christian on the prairies. In this episode, we explore barbara's extensive career and contributions to social justice, her involvement in fighting against oppression, and her continuous advocacy work. The conversation touches on significant top…