Best Andres Alvarez Podcasts (2025)

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Illegal Order 66 - Illegal Orders 55:12

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16d ago55:12

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is covering the increasingly illegal orders of the President and his Secretary of Defense being given to members of the armed forces. Although the headlines are bleak, this is by no means a done deal. Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes BlueSky: @sithtyminutes.blacksky.app Discord: Sithty Minutes Show…

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Sithty Second - Secrets of Power (with Rob!) 27:01

1M ago27:01

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we celebrate the release of Star Wars Unlimited's newest set, Secrets of Power! Rob, a local Colorado player, joins Andrés to discuss our favorite new cards, combos, and how it feels playing the set! Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes BlueSky: @sithtyminutes.bsky.social Discord: Sithty Minutes Show Notes: S…

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Taxes for the Empire - Argentina's Trump Bailout 59:24

2M ago59:24

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés breaks down one of the few government negotiations that Trump has cared about during the shutdown, a bailout of Milei's Argentina. It's not an accident, and even Star Wars has precedent for why Trump cares about this. Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes BlueSky: @sithtyminutes.bsky.social Discord: Sit…

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A Galactic Meltdown - National Governor's Association 53:50

2M ago53:50

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés talks about the National Governor's Association and the crisis they face as both Illinois and California's Governors threaten to leave the organization because of their failure to stand up to Trump about National Guard Deployments. Come for the Governor drama, stay for the special edition Star Wars b…

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Galactic Shutdown - US Shutdown 59:49

2M ago59:49

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! The Federal Government is shutdown, and the negotions were shorter than the start of Phantom Menace. Under that context, Andrés breaks down what a shutdown is, who is impacted, and why this one could be harder to untangle than previous shutdowns. Come for the political drama, stay for a WTF Did You Say segment full of…

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The Wrong Director - James Comey, Kash Patel, FBI Director 55:40

3M ago55:40

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés goes over the career of James Comey and compares that to Kash Patel's most recent blunders to highlight exactly why Trump thinks one of them was a "bad director" and the other is a "good director." Come for the FBI lore, stay for the Star Wars news! Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes BlueSky: @sithty…

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Sithty Second - Late Night Cancellations 35:54

3M ago35:54

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we have to talk about the milestone we've crossed in this fledgling empire with the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late night show. Join Andrés as he breaks down the situation, highlights why this matters, and shares tips for future action. Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes BlueSky: @sithtyminutes.bsky.socia…

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Star Wars Unlimited - Twin Suns with Sunsdown! 1:06:29

3M ago1:06:29

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron!This week, we take a moment to find some joy and talk about Star Wars Unlimited's casual format, Twin Suns! Rich of Sunsdown Gaming joins the pod to chat about the format, our favorite thematic decks, and turns or actions that just rarely happen in the competitve Premier format. Come for SWU talk, stay for a travel con…

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Palpatine's PORD - National Guard Deployment 59:24

3M ago59:24

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés discusses the chaos of National Guard deployments in the US and how it is a sign of a panicking Palpatine. Don't let the show of force fool you, the DOJ can't even indict a person who threw a sandwich that went viral. Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes BlueSky: @sithtyminutes.bsky.social Discord: Sit…

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AI Regulation - Colorado Special Session 39:55

4M ago39:55

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Welcome aboard Kyber Sqaudron! This week, Colorado is in the midst of a Special Session dealing with the fallout from the Federal Budget and AI regulation, and Andrés got to speak with legislators and hear from them at a Press Conference hours before the special session started. If you're in Colorado, and AI matters to you, there's never been a bet…

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Tempest Breaker - Arezou Review 1:10:24

4M ago1:10:24

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Welcome Aboard Kyber Squadron! Arezou's back which means you know we're chatting all things High Republic today! Join us as we talk about Tempest Breaker, Baron Boolan's refusal to do the readings, and Lourna's sassy redemption tour. Come for the Star Wars, stay for Arezou's Novel Era! Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes BlueSky: @sithtyminutes.bsky…

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SWU Galactic Championship - Palp Sidious Blue Day 3! 50:08

4M ago50:08

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with McBober from L8 Night Gaming to talk about a deck that is super fun to play, and can apparently be competitve enough to be a standout in the Galactic Championship! Come for the Star Wars Unlimited talk, stay for the lore and Anakin conversation. Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes BlueS…

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2025 Galactic Championship Recap 38:52

5M ago38:52

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Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Andrés is back from Vegas and got a chance to speak with a player from the championship about Star Wars Unlimited's first Galactic Championship from the event floor! Then join Andrés as he sits back and reflects on the experience from a casual player's perspective, what worked, what didn't, and the biggest hope for next…

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Sithty Second - Galactic Championship 34:21

5M ago34:21

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is travelling to Vegas, and wants to share the excitement with listeners! Hear about the Galactic Championship, the latest set in Star Wars Unlimited, and some key cards and changes that make this set more strategic than previous sets! Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes BlueSky: @sithtyminutes.bsky.s…

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Can the Lakers win 63 Games? (Special Guest Chris Yeh -- Blitzscaling) 59:13

5M ago59:13

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Chris Yeh -- https://chrisyeh.com/ -- one of the savviest Lakers fans (in addition to being a best-selling author, investor, reality TV show star, and more!) returns to talk the Luka Doncic trade and the Lakers new management. Spoiler, the Lakers may be back in the 60 win club sooner than you'd think!…

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Disability Justice - Greg of Resilience Squadron 1:03:10

5M ago1:03:10

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! For Disability Pride Month we have Greg Norman of Resilience Squadron on the podcast to talk about all the various ways in which politics and disability are interacting in this day and age. We cover everything from the various mediums the franchise exists in, to how intertwined we are with people living with disabilit…

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Betting on a whole lotta NBA Transactions 1:21:47

5M ago1:21:47

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Recorded 7-8-2025 Dre and Brian talk a bunch of the NBA moves in the offseason as well as the Malik Beasley betting "scandal."

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In Guns We Trust - Bill Kole, Evangelicals, and Trump 1:05:37

5M ago1:05:37

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with reporter, author, and "Reverse Anakin" Bill Kole! His upcoming book, "In Guns We Trust," talks about the unholy alliance between evangelicals, the gun industry, and the current GOP. We break down the connections, the disconnect between the teachings of Jesus and the policy of the GOP, …

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Andor Review - Finale with missy! 1:14:04

5M ago1:14:04

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we finish our Andor reviews with Missy to discuss the final arc and Andor's final pre-Rogue One Mission. We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of a show that showed us so much and the trade offs that come with skipping multiple years. No pulled punches here, so buckle up and let's go save Kleya! Follow…

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Dre went to Indiana! 1:26:38

6M ago1:26:38

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Dre and Brian are back to talk: The NBA Finals including how great Indiana was The Kevin Durant trade A bunch of questions about player health and if Tyrese's injury signifies a change in the NBA landscape.

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Andor Review - We Are the Ghor(man Massacre) 1:14:36

6M ago1:14:36

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Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we continue our Andor review with the Ghorman Massacre arc, and Kyle Craft comes back to talk about his Star Wars Unlimited experience in Minneapolis on the heels of the next set release before we dive into one of the most explosive, politically charged arcs in Star Wars since the Prequel Trilogy. Come for th…

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Sithty Second - US v Skrmetti 32:51

6M ago32:51

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! We're taking another break from our Andor reviews because the recent SCOTUS decision, during Pride month no less, forces us to speak truth to power. The bad news is, it happened during Pride. The good news is, it happened during Pride. There are more of us, so let's get to work. Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes Blue…

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Does Dre Need to Go to Indiana? 1:27:44

6M ago1:27:44

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We're back! Dre and Brian talk: The NBA Playoffs Conference Semi-Finals (sorry those still hurt) and Conference Finals Hey, injuries matter, huh? Do coach firings matter? We talk Mike Malone and Tom Thibodeau We wax effusive on Steph Curry, and Brian has a fantastic estimation exercise. We start talking WNBA numbers, is this gonna be a thing? We ho…

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Star Wars Unlimited - Tokens and 3D Printing 1:06:20

6M ago1:06:20

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we take a break from our Andor reviews in order to chat with Brian Robbins about all the different tokens that exist in Star Wars Unlimited, and how the 3D printing community has come together to create the various tokens and add some flair to them! This is very much a community focused episode and one that…

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Andor Review - Arc 2, Ghorman Girlies 1:34:32

7M ago1:34:32

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we continue our Andor reviews with the second arc of season 2 and we have more new guests on board with Natalie and Anthony of Project Fulcrum! We're exploring Ghorman, Bix's new groove, and Saw's new toy! The episode flies by with all the various arcs in motion, so strap in, hold on, and do exactly as Kley…

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Andor Review - Arc 1 1:06:15

7M ago1:06:15

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we start our Andor Reviews now that the dust has settled on the show. Starting the return to this era, we have Marie of the Positively Star Wars Senate Podcast to talk about the political overtones that we start the season with, and all the connections that Latines can see in this first arc. Come for the An…

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Star Wars Unlimited - Playlines and YOU 59:08

7M ago59:08

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, The Nerdslayer's husband, Kyle Craft, joins us to talk about Playlines in Star Wars Unlimited, what they are, how they work, and why your deck needs them if you're trying to be competitive. come for the competitve talk, stay for the household best of 3 for dishes! Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes BlueSky:…

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Revenge of the Sith - Retrospective 53:10

8M ago53:10

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we kick off the month of May with a lookback to Revenge of the Sith and picking apart some of the text in the opening crawl of the film. From the Heroes on Both Sides to the Evil that is Everywhere, there are plenty of lessons 20 years later that we can use to confront the moment we are living through right…

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Sithty Second - Celebration Japan 41:36

8M ago41:36

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés takes some time away from the chaotic news to reflect on Celebration Japan and some of the highlights from the event from his perspective. Do you have a favorite part of Celebration Japan? Let us know on Bluesky or through the Discord so we can celebrate together! Come for the Celebration takes, stay…

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The Sith Executive - Alien Enemies Act 53:50

8M ago53:50

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we are talking about the battle between the Executive and Judiciary that has been brewing and is now spilling over with immigrants at the heart of the battle. People have been kidnapped by the government, and the conditions that they're currently in makes it clear that we are knee deep in the descent toward…

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Star Wars Unlimited - Sabine ECL 1:00:45

8M ago1:00:45

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! We're back, and we got Jordan from the Colorado Cantina Crew here to talk about the deck he piloted to victory at the Albuquerque Planetary Qualifier, Sabine ECL! Come for the Star Wars Unlimited, stay for a conversation around media consumption and the thriving history of trading card games! Follow us: Twitch: @Sitht…

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The end of the Nuggets? 56:34

8M ago56:34

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Recorded April 8th, 2025. We talk: The state of the NBA Playoffs, since recording the Lakers ended a lot of ties The Denver Nuggets firing their front office. The Memphis Grizzlies firing of their coach. The great 2022 movie Hustle starring Adam Sandler and Juancho HernangomezBy The Boxscore Geeks

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Reath's No-Good-Very-Bad-Mission - Tears of the Nameless Review 1:11:30

9M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Arezou Amin is back which means we have another High Republic book to review! Reath is all grown up, but that doesn't mean High Republic can't hurt us anymore as old friends and new allies reveal themselves in the endgame. Take the leap, join us as we discover the secrets of the Tolemites! Arezou Amin: Geek…

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Zach Edey ISN'T Rookie of the Year? 1:03:55

9M ago1:03:55

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Recorded 3/19/2025 Dre and Brian are back to talk: OKC's ridiculous season. The state of the major award races and who we'd pick. How the playoffs look right now. Bowling? Sure.By The Boxscore Geeks

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Plight of the Ghormans - Palestine and Deportations 51:58

9M ago51:58

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we're talking about the renewed genocide in Gaza and how the Trump Administration is using multiple fights to distract Citizens and Residents from the interconnected struggle. Come for the Andor clips, stay for one very annoyed Judge! Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes BlueSky: @sithtyminutes.bsky.social Di…

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Rise of Mando - Jump to Lightspeed Release 48:25

9M ago48:25

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we celebrate the new release of Star Wars Unlimited's latest set, Jump To Lightspeed, with local players Jon and Ryan! From our love of Star Wars in general, to the new mechanics in this space focused set, there's something for everybody here. Follow us: Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes BlueSky: @sithtyminutes.bsky.…

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Luka Donic and It's All Been Done Before 1:19:52

9M ago1:19:52

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Recorded 3/4/2025 - sorry for the late release! Dre and Brian are back to talk: Victor Wembanyama The free-falling Mavericks and NBA History Net Points and "Advanced Analytics" History The New York Knicks are good? And "Get Your Bag" Hall of FamersBy The Boxscore Geeks

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Sithty Second - Jillian The Nerd Slayer Showdown 38:00

9M ago38:00

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This month, we kick off the week with a conversation with Jillian, aka "The Nerd Slayer" and her Showdown winning Cad Bane deck! From learning about her Star Wars journey, to why she loves Star Wars Outlaws right now, this is an episode for all the Underworld fans! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @Paula…

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Sithty Second - Mythic Games Colorado 48:36

10M ago48:36

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! We end this month with a peek behind the curtain of Star Wars Unlimited from the perspective of a store that helps to run multiple events in Colorado. Andrés sits down with Mike, owner of Mythic Games, about how the game compares to other Star Wars games and Trading Card Games in general! From Mike's Star Wars journey…

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Visions Retrospective - Avatar Slang 58:23

10M ago58:23

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with Avatar Slang to reflect on the incredible franchise that is Star Wars Visions! Come for the recaps of our favorite moments, stay for a new guest's Star Wars journey! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Twitch: @Sithty_…

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WE WERE RIGHT! Jimmy Butler and more! 1:08:28

10M ago1:08:28

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Dre and Brian are back to talk the NBA trade deadlines and the winners and losers. We also confuse Bogdanovic and talk a little NBA All-Star game as well.By The Boxscore Geeks Show

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Universal Basic Income - Ft. Scott Santens ITSA Foundation 1:16:30

10M ago1:16:30

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Scott Santens comes on the podcast to talk about Universal Basic Income. From what it is, to how it has been implemented in the US and beyond and even the myriad of problems it has helped to solve, this is a conversation you won't want to miss! New guest, OG Star Wars fan! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minute…

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Was the Anthony Davis / Luka Doncic Trade Win-Win? 1:26:16

10M ago1:26:16

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No. Recorded 2-4-2025. Dre and Brian are back to talk the Anthony Davis / Luka Doncic trade and the Zach Lavine and De'Aaron Fox trade.By The Boxscore Geeks Show

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Sithty Second - Star Wars Unlimited 31:20

10M ago31:20

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down to discuss his new favorite card game, Star Wars Unlimited! Learn about some cards from each trilogy, and then hear from Sharkey, a local player in Colorado about how this game brings out the best in Star Wars fans. Come for the new game, stay for the Cad Bane love! Follow us: Threads: @Sit…

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Sithty Second - Nuclear Energy with Assistant Minority Leader Winter 33:16

11M ago33:16

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Winter to discuss a bipartisan bill that tackles the energy crisis from an often overlooked angle—Nuclear Power. It's a conversation that starts with energy concerns and how Rural communities got left behind, but ends with a discussion on how the way forw…

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Skeleton Crew - Review with Galactic Repertory Theatre 1:07:56

11M ago1:07:56

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with Aaron of Galactic Repertory Theatre to discuss Skeleton Crew! We start with a discussion of the general plot before diving into the characters, their interactions, and the joyful energy that binds it all together. Come for the Star Wars, stay for a reminder of what this show means in t…

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Jimmy Butler is Worth All the Draft Picks 1:02:36

11M ago1:02:36

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Records 01-21-2025 We're back to talk: Jimmy Butler being worth the one season gamble. Why Phoenix is actually doing the right thing. Why Houston looks so good. Nikola Jokic's Triple-Double MVPs (I even "predict" one)

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Sithty Second - State of the State in Colorado 42:06

11M ago42:06

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with Rep. Titone and Minority Leader Pugliese to hear reactions from both parties to Gov. Polis' State of the State address. Come for the political conversation, stay for insight from two powerful women in State Politics: Friend of the Pod Rep. Titone and Minority Leader Pugliese! Follow us…

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Death of the Holonet - Net Neutrality Overturned 54:08

11M ago54:08

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés explores the connection between Chevron, Net Neutrality, and how that impacts people in the interconnected 21st century. Paying extra to get a message out to the Rebellion would have bankrupted the rebels before the Battle of Yavin, but there is hope in bringing Net Neutrality to your State! Come for…

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Gotta have more Jimmy Butler 1:25:42

11M ago1:25:42

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Dre and Brian are back! We talk, well, a ton of the NBA and more Should teams trade for Jimmy Butler? The Wins Produced Numbers are back at Boxscore Geeks, and general stats overview/advice. Standout and top teams in the NBA. How OKC is just scary, so so scary. Who deserves MVP? Thanks for listening!…