Best Imus Podcasts (2025)

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ANYBODY WANT A PEANUT? THE FUNNIEST SON I KNOW WITH DEVIN BARTLETT 51:21

1M ago51:21

51:21

A new year, a new episode, and a new season, which we are kicking off in Grand Style with a GREAT guest, one of the single funniest people on the planet. He possesses wisdom, kindness, and an encyclopedic knowledge of all things funny, whether they be film, TV, or stand-up, and is prone to drop quotes from any of the above in casual conversation as…

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Roger Moore: The Adam West of James Bonds - With Josh Powell 59:06

3M ago59:06

59:06

By Rob Bartlett

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FFFF-Pulling the Rug Out From Under Your MInd with Mike Grief & John Ferrentino 54:42

5M ago54:42

54:42

BONUS! From the 'Five Favorite Funny Films' Podcast! The Robio welcomes TWO Special Guests, one, an old friend with whom he started out doing comedy at Richard M. Dixon's White House Inn back in 1978, and the other, a VERY funny comedian and comic character actor; both hosts of 'The Big Bad Broadcast', (available wherever you got this particular po…

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Time Travel With Mark Bacino 48:35

6M ago48:35

48:35

Our special guest this week is Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Recording Artist, Teacher, Columnist, and Indy Pop Legend Mark Bacino. His music looms large in the Soundtrack of the Life of Robio. His Five Fave Funny Films choices are...well, choice, and they also chat about many related and unrelated things, not the least of which is how mo…

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"You Can't Get Ice in the Winter" - A Loving Tribute to Hiram Kasten 12:25

6M ago12:25

12:25

This past June, the world lost a great talent, one of our most favorite guests on the Five Favorite Funny Films Podcast, comedian, actor, and ‘Truly Charming Guy,’ Mr. Hiram Kasten. In honor of the Celebration of his Life that was held in L.A. on Sunday, August 18th, and with enormous gratitude to his wife Diana for the incredibly dedicated, selfle…

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131: ST3 #03 - Jesper Kyd Interview (Hitman and The Adventures of Batman & Robin) 55:22

8M ago55:22

55:22

A conversation with the legendary Jesper Kyd about his music for the Hitman series! Additionally, we discuss his early years and working for the SEGA Genesis. Hitman vinyl releases: https://www.lacedrecords.co/collections/hitman Twitch: https://twitch.tv/GreenTeaRoomsBy Lee Tyrrell

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130: LIVE - 31/05/24 1:52:43

8M ago1:52:43

1:52:43

A whole new live show! My Terry Scott Taylor interview: https://leetyrrell.medium.com/terry-scott-taylor-the-neverhood-interview-4dbb5cfb3de?sk=525957b72259f37e073c76529650bc2a Twitch: https://twitch.tv/greentearoomsBy Lee Tyrrell

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129: ST3 #02 - Vincent Diamante Interview (thatgamecompany, Cloud, Flower & Sky: Children of the Light) 1:46:16

10M ago1:46:16

1:46:16

An insightful and wide-reaching talk with Vincent Diamante about his work for thatgamecompany, and so much more! Interview start: 2:58 Also available through: YouTube iTunes Spotify Stitcher and many more...By Lee Tyrrell

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ROBIO RADIO BONUS: FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with Gary Grant 45:01

1y ago45:01

45:01

Emmy Winning Writer, Producer, Director, Comedy Promoter, Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, and Manager (A Literal Lifetime as a True Show Biz Renaissance Man) Gary Grant provides his Eclectic and Unique list of his Five Fave Comedy Movies. (Spoiler Alert: He HATES Jokey Flicks) It's a deep dive into Mel Brooks, Wes Anderson, the Brothers Coen and Mar…

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ROBIO RADIO BONUS- FIVE FAVORITE FILMS with Pixie Esmond 46:01

1y ago46:01

46:01

A Racehorse, a Pig, a Cow, and a Bunch of British Catholic Schoolgirls Sounds like the beginning of a great dirty joke, but they're actually all characters from the Five Favorite Funny Flicks of The Robio's old friend and Renaissance Woman, Pixie Esmonde: Stand Up Comedian, Actor AND, once the Evil Wardrobe Mistress for KISS! (Spoiler Alert: Her Ge…

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ROBIO RADIO BONUS - FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with Michael Riedel 48:15

1y ago48:15

48:15

This week, our special guest is Author, Theater Columnist and Radio Host Michael Riedel, known for his savage wit that gave him the moniker 'The Butcher of Broadway' when he wrote for the NY Post. He likes Short Cross-Dressers, Comedies about Nazis, Peter Sellers, Elaine May and French Farces without subtitles. He can be heard every weekday morning…

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ROBIO RADIO BONUS- FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with John Poveromo 49:52

1y ago49:52

49:52

"YEP, NOPE...NOT A ONE." This week, we welcome Comedian and Podcast Host John Poveromo. It's a lively discussion, where shoes, automobile gauges and the relative hotness of an early 70's Barbra Streisand are mentioned. (But not in the same sentence) HIS PICKS: It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World Planes Trains and Automobiles What's Up Doc? The Birdcage Th…

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ROBIO RADIO BONUS - FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with Peter Bales 43:26

1y ago43:26

43:26

Shakespeare Was Wrong: The Laugh's The Thing With Dr. Peter Bales This week, The Robio chats with an old pal, Peter Bales, who is not only a professional comedian, he also holds an actual PhD, (and, if you ask us, being a History Professor at Queensborough College is a pretty impressive side-hustle). They talk shop for a bit, discussing the nature …

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ROBIO RADIO BONUS: FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with Fred Stoller 49:45

1y ago49:45

49:45

Join the Robio for 'Five Favorite Funny Films', his latest podcast where he interviews some of his Famous Funny Friends about their choices for their Five Most Favorite Comedy Movies. Our Special Guest this episode is Comedian, Actor and Writer, FRED STOLLER, who you know from Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond and Dumb and Dumber. He is one of the …

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ROBIO RADIO BONUS - FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with Richie Byrne 46:48

1y ago46:48

46:48

Eddie Murphy Stars in a Senior Prom Memory - Musical Comedy Actor and Stand-Up Comic Richie Byrne Remembers The second of TWO Special Bonus episodes, (Because we will be on Holiday for the next two weeks). This one features The Robio's most favorite people, and kindred Musical Theater Cohort. They talk about everything from Sid Caesar to Jonathan W…

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ROBIO RADIO BONUS: FIVE FAVORITE FUNNY FILMS with Christy Miller 41:41

1y ago41:41

41:41

DON'T CALL HER SHIRLEY - COMEDIAN CHRISTY MILLER WORKS THE ROOM Veteran Comic Christy Miller (You wanna talk venerable? The girl's name is immortalized on the wall at The Comedy Store) provides her list of Five Funny Faves. There's some popular perennial classics that have been featured prominently on other guests' lists, but, just like her act, th…

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Barred Owl in Flight 7:17

1+ y ago7:17

7:17

So send us your image and tell us your story as "Every Photo Has A Story". email: [email protected] Mitch Schlimer

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128: ST3 #01 - Austin Wintory Interview (thatgamecompany, Flow, Journey, Abzû and The Banner Saga) 1:41:31

1+ y ago1:41:31

1:41:31

An in-depth conversation with legendary composer, Austin Wintory, about his work for thatgamecompany (Flow & Journey), Abzû and The Banner Saga. Interview start: 4:02 The first in a series of unreleased interviews! Also available through: YouTube iTunes Spotify Stitcher and many more...By Lee Tyrrell

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Great Blue Heron Embrace With Young Gazing 6:18

1+ y ago6:18

6:18

So send us your image and tell us your story as "Every Photo Has A Story". email: [email protected] Mitch Schlimer

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Mitch Schlimer Artography Signs With Mary Martin Galleries 23:53

1+ y ago23:53

23:53

So send us your image and tell us your story as "Every Photo Has A Story". email: [email protected] Mitch Schlimer

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Bald Eagles Holding Wings in Flight 6:45

1+ y ago6:45

6:45

So send us your image and tell us your story as "Every Photo Has A Story". email: [email protected] Mitch Schlimer

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The Alligator and the Orange Dragonfly 6:07

1+ y ago6:07

6:07

In his first episode of "Every Photo Has A Story" published and award-winning Artographer Mitch Schlimer shares with you in each podcast one of his "One In A Million Moments" such as this first one today of "The Alligator and the Orange Dragonfly" shot in Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, South Carolina and how it was finally captured after an hour …

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127: BONUS - Grand Theft Auto (w/Jonathan Wilson aka Robert De Negro) [INTERVIEW / PODCAST] 1:01:19

2+ y ago1:01:19

1:01:19

This fun, casual talk with Jonathan Wilson - the man behind GTA's Robert De Negro - is also a comprehensive look at his contributions to the franchise. Along with insights from the man himself, this podcast features every single track he performed for in full (and even a gem from his early days). Besides GTA, Jon and I discuss hip hop, music in gen…

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126: ST2 #15 - LucasArts Part 3 - iMUSE (w/George Sanger, Clint Bajakian & Peter McConnell) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST] 1:35:23

2+ y ago1:35:23

1:35:23

This final part of my LucasArts trilogy takes an in-depth look at the innovative iMUSE system. iMUSE was instrumental to the development of dynamic and interactive music through the 90s, and I welcome back Peter McConnell and Clint Bajakian to discuss its impact. I'm also pleased to present more insight from the incomparable George Sanger, who wrot…

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S6 E10 -BEST OF- RICK NIELSEN 51:41

2+ y ago51:41

51:41

In this Season Finale 'Best Of The Radio Hour' Episode, The Robio has edited and combined both parts of his interview with the Great Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick. Recorded via Zoom during the Lockdown in October of 2020, Rick tells some AMAZING stories from his long, and (Big Dick Cavett Word Alert) multifarious career. He talks about life on the …

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S6 E9 - THE SCIENCE OF COMEDY 44:07

2+ y ago44:07

44:07

Another episode in our continuing series about the Business of Comedy: A fascinating interview with the Peabody Award Winning, New York Times Bestselling Author, Screenwriter, Lecturer and Founder of 'The Onion', Scott Dikkers...who believes you can teach ANYBODY to be Funny. He obviously hasn't met The Robio.…

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S6 E8 - BEST OF THE GODFATHER 20:10

2+ y ago20:10

20:10

Another gem from the archives, some of the better 'Don Corleone' bits performed on The Imus in the Morning Program.By ROB BARTLETT

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S6 E7 - A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR 41:01

2+ y ago41:01

41:01

A rather amusing collection of Commercials - Some real, some made up, all funny. (Featuring varying levels of good taste and political correctness)By ROB BARTLETT

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S6 E6 -BEST OF RBRCH - THE LEGEND OF CHUBBY CHARLESTON 16:43

2+ y ago16:43

16:43

We've pulled another gem from the archives of the Radio Comedy Hour - A British Documentary, found by The Robio, about a little known Silent Film Titan - Chubby Charleston. Chaplin was 'The Little Tramp'. Chubby was 'The Big Fat Douche'.By ROB BARTLETT

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S6E5 - Best of The RBRCH: WRESTLING WITH MYSELF 32:36

3y ago32:36

32:36

As we currently are renovating and re-vamping the Radio Comedy Hour, (which explains the lack of new episodes), we realize we have left a gaping void in your Online Comedy Entertainment Menu...so herewith, we re-offer this Classic Episode, in which, The Robio recounts his tenure as one of the Top Ten WORST Wrestling Announcers of All Time. Join him…

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S6 E4 - Dustin Pueschel- The Future of Comedy 44:25

3y ago44:25

44:25

In this Special Episode, the Robio’s guest is a hot new stand-up comedian, the host of the podcast “The Chatting Comedian,” where he talks to some of the most prominent figures in comedy. He’s got a unique take on the world around him, and he’s very, very funny and… Oh, yeah... He’s 13 years old. Here's a link to see Dustin in action: https://fb.wa…

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S6 E3 - ANIMAL FARM 24:06

3y ago24:06

24:06

In the latest episode of THE WORLDWIDE COMEDY AWARD WINNING PODCAST The Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour, the Theme centers around animals. All types of beasts, be they wild, be they noble, cute, cuddly, or downright disgusting. Listen to James Lipton conduct an interview with a True Hollywood Legend on The Actors’ Studio, discover a lost episode of …

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S6 E2 - The Man Who Saved Barney From Extinction 43:10

3y ago43:10

43:10

Just in time for the Rennaissance of Barney (With a New Documentary and Feature Film slated for later this year), The Robio kicks off the New Year with a long-awaited new episode; an interview with Larry Rifkin, the PBS Executive responsible for bringing the well-loved Purple Dinosaur to the masses. But don't hate him for that particular achievemen…

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125: BONUS - Grand Theft Auto (w/Colin Anderson) [INTERVIEW / PODCAST] 56:48

3y ago56:48

56:48

For this bonus, it's my great honour to welcome Colin Anderson onto The Sound Test for a lengthy talk about Grand Theft Auto. Colin was heavily involved in the music and audio of the franchise in its early days, and we talk in-depth about his contributions to both GTA 1 and 2. At the end, we even fit in a little discussion of Crackdown - another ga…

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124: TOP FIVES - Puzzle Special (feat. Andrew Lackey, The Witness Audio Director) 2:14:46

3y ago2:14:46

2:14:46

A brand new iteration of The Sound Test, in which I explore my top five VGM tunes from any particular topic. In this second episode, I take a good long look at probably my favourite gaming genre - puzzles. As a result, I get caught up in the windmills of nostalgia while presenting a rich playlist of great VGM. And that's not all! I'm also more than…

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S6 E1 - A CONVERSATION WITH COMEDIAN RICH VOS 57:01

3+ y ago57:01

57:01

The Robio is back after hiatus with a brand new episode, destined to be an instant classic because it's an interview with his old pal, Rich Vos. A laugh out loud funny hour with some amazing stories from both of their careers, and some hysterical clips of Rich doing standup...including his legendary performance on Def Comedy Jam. He also shares som…

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123: TOP FIVES - Gangster Special (feat. Ken Felton, The Godfather Audio Director) 1:39:57

3+ y ago1:39:57

1:39:57

A brand new iteration of The Sound Test, in which I explore my top five VGM tunes from any particular topic. For my first episode back in months, the topic I've chosen is gangsters; mostly thanks to the release of "The Many Saints of Newark". This episode is packed with fantastic music, trivia and even a few surprises along the way. The podcast is …

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122: BONUS - Psychonauts (w/Peter McConnell) [INTERVIEW / PODCAST] 56:40

3+ y ago56:40

56:40

In this Sound Test BONUS, I'm joined by Peter McConnell for a detailed look at the music of Psychonauts - just ahead of the release of its long-awaited sequel! Within, you'll hear details about Psychonauts' cinematic and gameplay scores, their use of live instrumentation and plenty of insightful thoughts on specific, well-loved tracks. We also disc…

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121: LIVE - 04/01/19 [VGM Radio & Podcast] (REMASTERED) 2:03:58

4y ago2:03:58

2:03:58

Unfortunately, The Sound Test has been forced into a lengthy hiatus due to a very difficult personal situation I'm going through. Not only has my situation stopped me from working, but I don't even have access to my old equipment. It's not nice, and I wish I could keep the VGM going like I used to - but I'm far from done with The Sound Test. I miss…

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S5 E10 - SPRING CLEANING 43:11

4y ago43:11

43:11

The Robio cleans out his office and comes across myriad audio tidbits, some old stand up tapes, bootlegs of live Broadway performances, classic bits, never before heard sketches...it's a Hodgepodge of Hilarity.By Rob Bartlett

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S5 E9 - The Origins of LI Comedy Pt. 4 42:01

4y ago42:01

42:01

Part 4 of conversations with The Robio and some of his pals from the early days of 'The Comedy Boom', as he continues his hang with comedians Bill McCarty & Fred Stoller, swapping stories about life as a Stand Up Comic: One Nighters, Hell Gigs, and taking a bath in the slop sink in the kitchen at the East Side Comedy Club.…

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S5 E8 - The Origins of LI Comedy Pt. 3 56:01

4y ago56:01

56:01

The next installment of the continuing series covering the history of Long Island Stand Up Comedy. This week, Robio hangs with dear friends Bill McCarty and Fred Stoller to share stories about the movement of Island Comics to Manhattan to do 'The City Clubs', one-nighter hell gigs in Jersey, and then out on the road, with stops on the Punchline Cir…

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BONUS SONG PARODY: THAT COVID 19 NERVOUS BREAKDOWN 3:52

4y ago3:52

3:52

A special bonus track: THAT COVID 19 NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. THE STONES. (WITH THE ROBIO)By ROB BARTLETT

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S5 E6 - The Origins of LI Comedy PT. 2 25:07

4y ago25:07

25:07

More from the early days of Stand Up Comedy on Long Island with Jackie the Joke Man Martling. Including the legendary stories 'Is That It?', 'Make That Call Dave', 'No Spray Wax', and 'Hannibell the Clown on the Joe Franklin Show'.By Rob Bartlett

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S5 E5 - The Origins of LI Comedy Pt. 1 58:23

4y ago58:23

58:23

A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE, PART ONE OF 'THE ORIGINS OF LONG ISLAND COMEDY’, WITH ROBIO'S SPECIAL GUESTS, RICHIE MINERVINI AND JACKIE MARTLING. THE THREE OLD FRIENDS SHARE WAR STORIES ABOUT THEIR EARLY DAYS AT RICHARD M. DIXON’S WHITE HOUSE INN, THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, THE EAST SIDE COMEDY CLUB, THE INCREDIBLE OTTO & GEORGE, RODNEY DANGERFIELD AND THE F…

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S5 E4 - That's International Amuse-A-Tainment 33:36

4y ago33:36

33:36

Join The Robio for a veritable smorgasbord of International Amusement. There are 'Accents-a-Plenty, with a very timely peek into 'The Home Life of Meghan and Harry,' a Middle Eastern Game Show, The Wheel-of-Jordan, a palate-cleansing intermission featuring a Covid Stress and Anxiety reducing Mindfulness Meditation, an episode of an As Yet Unidentif…

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S5 E3 -TWO LARRYS, A RUSH & TRES HUEVOS WALK INTO A BAR 46:53

4y ago46:53

46:53

After a way too long hiatus, the Robio returns to pay tribute to three media legends he played as characters on the Imus in the Morning Program, all of whom, sadly, all passed away within three weeks. Sad, if not only for the fact that he can’t do them anymore because they’re dead. Hear some of the better bits from Larry King, Larry Flynt, and Rush…

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120: LIVE - 26/02/21 [VGM Radio & Podcast] (Wildcard Edition!) 2:09:24

4y ago2:09:24

2:09:24

In this completely off-the-cuff episode, I address some of the concerns that may have built up around The Sound Test in the past month or so. It's not all serious though, as pretty much all of this is the usual serving of VGM goodness, tinged with a little optimistic looking ahead. It's been a tough time for the show, and myself lately, and I've oc…

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119: LIVE - 29/01/21 [VGM Radio & Podcast] (LucasArts Special) 2:08:02

4y ago2:08:02

2:08:02

Since my latest ST2 eps have been all about LucasArts, I decided to broadcast a LIVE special all about them too! For my first show of 2021, I present tracks from some of their earliest releases, right up to the very last game they developed that wasn't based on Star Wars. As a result, this playlist is stacked with some of the very best VGM ever com…

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118: ST2 #14 - LucasArts Part 2 - History (w/George Sanger, Clint Bajakian & Peter McConnell) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST] 1:10:19

4y ago1:10:19

1:10:19

Founded in 1982, LucasArts are among the best known and best loved game developers of the past four decades. Following on from my previous episode, this podcast is the second part of a dedicated LucasArts triple-bill. This time, I explore the company’s history, with returning guests Clint Bajakian and Peter McConnell. While Clint and Peter both pro…

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