Best L A Times Studios Podcasts (2024)

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#173: Stop Marketing Everywhere: Target Your Ideal Client Instead | Swire Ho 16:27

8h ago16:27

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Swire Ho, "The Promo Guy," a seasoned small business owner since 2003 and host of The Small Business Show. In this episode, we dive deep into entrepreneurial strategies for identifying and engaging your ideal customers. Swire shares invaluable insights on business growth, including how to develop effectiv…

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574: Joey Noelle: LEGO Horizon Adventures, Mario & Luigi Brothership, Pokemon TCGP, Batman: Arkham Shadow, Metro Awakening VR, Half-Life 20th Anniversary, player housing in WoW, Xbox handheld, Halo on ... 2:01:54

2h ago2:01:54

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Jeff and Christian welcome Joey Noelle from Kinda Funny to the show this week to discuss Phil Spencer's latest hints about the Xbox hardware strategies going forward, what Half-Life 2 Episode 3 could have been, Blizzard's plan to bring housing to World of Warcraft, and more! The Playlist: Joey: LEGO Horizon, Animal Crossing New Horizons, Mario & Lu…

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Kwame Ryan on the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

20h ago

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Kwame Ryan conducts his first concert as the Charlotte Symphony's Music Director this weekend at Belk Theatre in Charlotte. He and the orchestra, along with the Charlotte Master Chorale, will perform Johannes Brahms' beloved masterwork "A German Requiem." The composition has special significance for Ryan which is one of the reasons he wanted to put…

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IEP 80: Dr. Denise Nicholson on Overcoming Adversity and Empowering First-Time Authors 32:38

5h ago32:38

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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Denise Nicholson shares her extraordinary journey from a challenging childhood in Jamaica to a successful career as a nurse practitioner and entrepreneur. She reflects on overcoming adversity, the loss of her parents, and the importance of resilience. Denise founded Bold Publishing to empower first-time authors, empha…

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#172: From Fear to TEDx Stage: Master Public Speaking to Scale Your Business | Juanita Wheeler 24:03

8d ago24:03

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Public speaking expert Juanita Wheeler reveals how to conquer your fear and use speaking to establish yourself as an industry authority. Learn her proven 3-part framework for crafting compelling speeches, discover why 75% of people fear public speaking, and get insider tips from her experience as head curator of TEDx Brisbane. Whether you're speaki…

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Let’s Talk About It 29:12

14h ago29:12

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Chris speaks out post-election to discuss what’s at stake during the next four years. He unpacks religious extremism, white supremacy, Project 2025, abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrant protections. He urges you to surround yourself with community, to remember how you felt in this moment, to be prepared, and to take care of yourself during…

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573: Mike Minotti: Metaphor Refantazio, Alan Wake 2: The Lake House, Metal Slug Tactics, Switch 2 backwards compatiliblity, Take 2 selling Private Division, Mass Effect TV show at Amazon, Lorcana, The ... 1:36:56

3d ago1:36:56

1:36:56

Jeff and Christian welcome Mike Minotti from Gamesbeat back to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's confirmation of backwards compatility in the next Switch, Amazon bringing Mass Effect to television, Take-Two focusing on big games, and more! The Playlist: Mike: Metaphor Refantazio Christian: Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Jeff: Metal Slug Tactics…

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Simone El Bey on “Generations“, Matt Wetmore on Charlotte Chamber Choir

4d ago

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As the Charlotte area grows, so does its cultural offerings. On this Piedmont Arts, we talk to representatives from two of the newer arts organizations in our area. The Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius has a new exhibit called “Generations: Highlighting Indigenous Peoples, Cultures, and Artwork" which features creations by Catawba, Cherokee, L…

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#171: The Million-Follower Email Strategy: Building Real Community | Paul Gowder 19:02

7d ago19:02

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Are you struggling to build an engaged email list? In this episode, email marketing expert Paul Gowder reveals his "secret sauce" for turning casual subscribers into an active, thriving community. With over 1 million Facebook followers and multiple successful online ventures, Paul shares why most entrepreneurs approach email marketing backwards - a…

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Birthday Hookup Gone Wrong 49:55

8d ago49:55

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Having a very happy almost birthday, Chris listens to your wildest birthday stories, cracks into some crush confessions, forms a throuple with two callers, learns some things that happened in Vegas that should have stayed in Vegas, commiserates with sad girl birthdays, cringes at nauseous hookups, winces at Bang Energy alcoholic seltzers, hears abo…

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572: Riana Manuel-Peña: Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Life is Strange Double Exposure, The Crush House, Nintendo Music, Oregon Trail movie ... 1:43:09

10d ago1:43:09

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Jeff and Christian welcome Riana Manuel-Peña from The Danny and Riana Show back to the podcast with week to discuss Oregon Trail becoming fodder for a big-budget movie, Nintendo launching a music app, Sony closing Firewalk Studios, and more! The Playlist: Riana: Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Life is Strange Double Exposure, The Crush House, Arranger C…

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Jonathan Stuhlman on “Southern/Modern“

11d ago

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A new exhibit at Charlotte's Mint Museum Uptown looks at the art and artists of the South in the first half of the 20th century. The show called "Southern/Modern" has more than 100 paintings and works on paper by artists from the region, or who worked here. On this episode of the Piedmont Arts podcast, we talk with curator Jonathan Stuhlman and tak…

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#170: From Founder to CEO: Building Systems That Scale Your Business | Jurriaan Kamer 15:49

14d ago15:49

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Are you a founder stuck working IN your business instead of ON it? In this eye-opening episode, organizational change expert Jurriaan Kamer reveals how to unblock your company's growth potential and scale faster through better leadership. Learn the six critical elements blocking most organizations and discover the "safe to try" framework that can r…

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My Family is Stealing from Me 50:16

21d ago50:16

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Hoodie-on and handing out all his best advice, Chris solves your sauciest problems, navigates new car nuisances, talks trash about getting hit on by taken men, wonders about being a couple’s third, dives into drama while drinking, freaks about friend interventions, worries about getting kicked out, digs into family feuds, spills about stealing cred…

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IEP 79: Transforming Health and Business Success with Mark Gray 51:25

21d ago51:25

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In this episode, I sit down with Mark Gray, a personal trainer and wellness coach all the way from Barcelona. Originally from Ireland, Mark has been making waves in the fitness world since 2016, helping entrepreneurs achieve more than just physical transformation. His coaching business, The Paradigm Project, takes a holistic approach, guiding ambit…

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571: Ian Higton: Call of Duty Black Ops 6, Batman Arkham Shadow, Silent Hill 2, Shadows of Doubt, The Plucky Squire, BG&E2 and Rayman updates, Netflix shudders AAA studio, no sequel for Lost Crown 1:55:43

17d ago1:55:43

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Jeff and Christian welcome Ian Higton from Eurogamer back to the show this week to discuss the Prince of Persia Lost Crown team being disbanded, Netflix closing its AAA studio, and hope for two big Ubisoft franchises. The Playlist: Ian: Shadows of Doubt, The Plucky Squire, Silent Hill 2 Christian: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Jeff: Call of Duty: Black…

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Blume Studios in Space, One Voice Chorus Halloween

18d ago

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Have you ever wanted to go into space? A virtual reality experience at Blumenthal Arts' new Blume Studios takes you there. "Space Explorers: The Infinite" uses virtual reality goggles to make you feel like you're on the International Space Station. Find out more in this Piedmont Arts podcast, along with a report on the upcoming Halloween concert by…

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BioBit: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review 1:54:39

20d ago1:54:39

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Oh, hey. Don't know if y'all heard but a little game called Dragon Age: The Veilguard is out on October 31. Ken and Eric both got review copies for the game, and so we had to come together for a (spoiler-free, except for what BioWare has already talked about) review. We talk Rook, the party, the game's limited carry over from previous games, and th…

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#169: How to Get Media Coverage and Press Features for Your Business | Mitch Carson 20:57

21d ago20:57

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Want to learn how to get press coverage, land media interviews, and boost your PR strategy? In this episode, public relations expert and media consultant Mitch Carson reveals his proven publicity tactics for entrepreneurs, business owners, and personal brands looking to get featured in major media outlets. Mitch Carson is a media publicity expert a…

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Getting Framed with Drugs in Middle School 43:43

23d ago43:43

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This episode is sponsored by Hero Bread. Keep the carbs out of summer without compromising flavor with Hero Bread. Get 10% off your order at https://www.hero.co and use code UNHINGED at checkout. Hat-on and hands thrown, Chris unpacks your most awkward middle school stories, takes a wing at someone scaring his dogs, tells some middle schoolers to c…

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570: Rich Lovejoy: Metaphor Refantazio, Neva, Our Adventurer Guild, Drova: Forsaken Kin, Mechwarrior 5: Clans, Banquet for Fools, Arco, RetroRealms: Halloween, Windblown, Keep Driving, Symphonia, Xbox ... 2:13:19

24d ago2:13:19

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Jeff and Christian welcome Rich Lovejoy from the Gamers With Jobs Conference Call Podcast back to the show this week to discuss potential progress in the SAG voice actor's strike, the numerous new trailers from Xbox's latest Partner Showcase, a new Tron game, and more! The Playlist: Rich: Our Adventurer Guild, Drova: Forsaken Kin, Mechwarrior 5: Cl…

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#168: The Power of Your Google Business Card: Mastering Your Personal Brand on Google | Jason Barnard 20:01

28d ago20:01

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In this insightful episode of the Play Big Faster Podcast, host Scherrie L. Prince talks with Jason Barnard, CEO of CaliCube, about the critical importance of managing your personal brand on Google. Transitioning from a voice actor to an SEO expert, Jason underscores the necessity of controlling your digital footprint and offers actionable advice o…

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Most Embarrassing Halloween Stories 48:45

29d ago48:45

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Hungover and horizontal, Chris unpacks your most embarrassing Halloween stories, freaks out about fraternity parties, gives the final verdict on going home with a random man, winces at sleeping on a stranger’s couch, gets envious of expensive club tables, cracks into the craziest Halloween birthday parties, decides between tequila and vodka, gags a…

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IEP 78: Blending Consulting, Design, and Innovation with Danny Nathan 23:43

1M ago23:43

23:43

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Innovative Entrepreneurs Podcast! I had the pleasure of speaking with Danny Nathan, the founder of Apollo 21. Danny’s company is reshaping the way businesses approach growth, blending the expertise of a management consultancy, product design studio, and venture studio all in one. With over 20 years of expe…

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Lonnie Davis on JazzArts Charlotte

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JazzArts Charlotte has been around for 15 years, promoting jazz through education and concerts with top performers from around the world. On this episode, CEO and co-founder Lonnie Davis talks about the group's origins and how it's growing a new generation of jazz performers and fans through education and concerts. Learn more about JazzArts Charlot…

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569: Anthony Taormina: Metaphor: ReFantazio, Silent Hill 2 Remake, Until Dawn remake, Halo Studios goes Unreal, Nintendo's Alarmo, Alien Isolation sequel, Diceomancer 1:45:36

1M ago1:45:36

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Jeff and Christian welcome Anthony Taormina from Gamerant back to the show this week to discuss 343 Industries turning into Halo Studios, a classic, 10 year old Alien game getting a sequel, and Nintendo revealing new hardware! ...in the form of an alarm clock. The Playlist: Anthony: Metaphor ReFantazio, Silent Hill 2 remake, Until Dawn Christian: S…

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#167: The Truth About PR: Why Your Business Can't Ignore It | Mickie Kennedy 24:33

1M ago24:33

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In this episode of the Play Big Faster Podcast, we dive into the world of public relations with Mickie Kennedy, president of eReleases and expert in press release distribution. Mickie shares his journey from poet to PR professional, explaining how he revolutionized the industry by focusing on story-driven press releases. He discusses the importance…

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My Encounter with a Serial Killer 45:08

1M ago45:08

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Dressed for sweater weather and spilling all your spooky season secrets, Chris drops some of your scariest ghost stories, unpacks the wildest ghost tours, spills about spider horror stories, hears everything Skinwalkers, gets the real tea on Grandmothers, commiserates about ghosting, pines over gym crushes, freaks out about Horror movie dreams, div…

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BONUS! Paid DLC Candy Bracket Showdown! 59:23

1M ago59:23

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A special BONUS episode from the Paid DLC archive. Jeff, Christian, and Lana take on the "DLC Best Halloween Candy Bracket 2023 Edition" from the DLC Discord. This episode is one of hundreds of Paid DLC episodes exclusive to patrons. To get access to all of this bonus content, head over to patreon.com/dlcpod and support the show!…

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568: Scott L. Clark: Throne and Liberty, EA Sports FC25, Balatro, Pinball Spire, Boomerang Fu, Baldur's Gate 3, Avatar The Last Airbender AAA game, Horizon Online? Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant ... 2:15:00

1M ago2:15:00

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Jeff and Christian welcome Scott L. Clark from the Gaming Outsider Podcast back to the show this week to discuss a new report on single-player vs multiplayer gaming preferences, a live service game in Horizon Zero Dawn's future, Saber Interactive taking on Avatara the Last Airbender, and more! The Playlist: Scott: Pinball Spire, Avatar Pinball, Bal…

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#166: The Home Studio Blueprint: 7 Steps to Success | Junaid Ahmed 20:02

1M ago20:02

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In this episode of The Play Big Faster Podcast, we sit down with home design architect Junaid Ahmed to discuss the ins and outs of building a professional home studio. Junaid shares his journey from novice to expert, offering invaluable advice on everything from lighting and audio to virtual backgrounds and equipment selection. Whether you're a pod…

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The Time I Pooped My Pants 51:21

1M ago51:21

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Hood-up and hashing out all your drama, Chris breaks into your most embarrassing back to school stories, spills about sneaky sleepovers, gives the final verdict on keeping secrets from your parents, talks all things thongs, cringes at nurse’s office horror stories, commiserates with farting during a test, remembers falling asleep at your desk, winc…

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567: Joseph Moran: Sony State of Play, Ghost of Yōtei, The Midnight Walk, Lego Horizon Adventures, Xbox Tokyo Game Show, Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, Threads of Time, Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ... 1:46:27

2M ago1:46:27

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Jeff and Christian welcome Joseph Moran from the Playstation Trophy Room podcast back to the show this week to discuss Sony's State of Play, Microsoft's TGS, and Meta's Connect showcases, with all of the big reveals. The Playlist: Joseph: Palworld & Vampire Survivors Christian: Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Jeff: Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisd…

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Rick Thurmond and Liz Brigham on the Confluence Music Conference

2M ago

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Charlotte is trying to put itself back on the map as a music city, with an annual conference called Confluence. This year's event is at AvidXchange Music Factory and music venues around the city. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we'll hear from two of the organizers, Rick Thurmond and Liz Brigham, about what you'll see and hear. Learn more about the …

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BONUS! Paid DLC Special for Sub-tember! 56:30

2M ago56:30

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In this very special Paid DLC replay, Lana, Christian, and Jeff discuss first day of school, dead insects, and being left-handed. Also, the Mario franchise! For more awesome episodes like this, please consider supporting the DLC podcast at patreon.com/dlcpod!By DLC

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IEP 77: A Leap into Real Estate with Steve Murphy 39:28

2M ago39:28

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In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring Steve Murphy Jr., the Director of Acquisitions at Legacy Developers. Steve shares his remarkable story of transitioning from a W-2 career as a science teacher and athletic trainer to thriving in the world of commercial real estate. His journey is a powerful testament to the resilience, adaptability, an…

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#165: Navigating End-of-Life Planning | Adam Zuckerman 20:48

2M ago20:48

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In this episode of the Play Big Faster Podcast, host Scherrie L. Prince speaks with estate planning expert Adam Zuckerman to discuss the often-overlooked topic of end-of-life planning. Adam shares his personal journey and how a tragic loss inspired him to create Buried in Work, a platform dedicated to simplifying estate planning and related tasks. …

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Airing Out Family Drama (Part 2) 47:56

2M ago47:56

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Hair bleached and bingeing on all of your salacious secrets, Chris airs out your family drama, hears about your ex’s grossest habits, gives the final verdict on coming out to your grandparents, cringes at parents cheating, digs into secret families, discusses evil cousins, commiserates about explosive Thanksgiving dinners, chats Secret Lives of Mor…

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IEP 76: The Art of Differentiation with Barry LaBov 43:40

2M ago43:40

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In this episode, I’m excited to sit down with Barry LaBov, a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the creative force behind LABOV Marketing Communications and Training. Barry has spent years helping brands discover what makes them truly unique, guiding them to stand out in highly competitive markets. His upcoming book, The Power of D…

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566: Alyssa Mora: Dragon Age Veilguard, The Plucky Squire. UFO 50, God of War Ragnarok PC, Nintendo sues Palworld, Playstation 30th anniversary, Sims movie, Baldur's Gate 3 1:42:32

2M ago1:42:32

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Jeff and Christian welcome Alyssa Mora from IGN to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's lawsuit with Palworld creator, Pocketpair, EA's latest investor call reveals, retro PS5s to celebrate Playstation history, and more! The Playlist: Alyssa: Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Baldur’s Gate 3, Final Fantasy 16, Dragon Age: Inquisition Christian: UFO 50…

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