Welcome to The Panama Podcast: From Dreaming to Doing! Imagine trading your “someday” for today—living the life you've always dreamed of in a tropical paradise. That’s exactly what your host, Melissa Darnay, has been doing since 2012. And now, she’s here to show you how you can do the same! Get ready for your weekly escape filled with sunny Panama inspiration, laugh-out-loud expat adventures, and insider secrets that’ll make your move to Panama smoother and more exciting. Melissa is not just ...
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2.1 is a podcast dedicated to the continuation of the card game Android: Netrunner by the Netrunner Reboot Project.
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Panama's Most Affordable Ocean View Properties
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6:51Send us a text Looking for affordable ocean view real estate in Panama? 🌊 In this episode of The Panama Podcast, real estate expert Melissa Darnay reveals some of Panama’s most affordable oceanfront properties—from budget-friendly condos under $200K to luxury ocean view residences under $500K. If you've ever dreamed of owning a beachfront property …
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Focusing on the Corp side of The Underway this time around, we'll explore in some depth the nerf to a sysop released in this pack, as well as some fairly extensive discussion around some weaker cards that have been buffed. Presented in five segments: Title card: Test Ground 1:50 Celebrity Gift: The Underway, Corp side Nerf: Marcus Batty Buffs: Defe…
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What You Need to Know Before Buying Property in Panama!
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41:47Send us a text Thinking about buying real estate in Panama? Don’t make a move until you listen to this essential interview with Ricardo Faraudo, founding partner of DENFAB Law and one of Panama’s top real estate attorneys. In this episode of The Panama Podcast, host Melissa Darnay, founder of Choose Panama, sits down with Ricardo to uncover the leg…
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Turning the corner into the second half of the SanSan Cycle, the fourth Data Pack -- The Underway -- brings the most nerfs in one pack that we've seen yet: 3 for the Runners and 1 for the Corp. We'll discuss the reasons behind those Runner nerfs as well as running down the other new Runner tools this release provided before taking a look at a Geist…
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10 Reasons to Love the Coronado Beach Region in Panama
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9:04Send us a text Dreaming of Beachfront Bliss? Discover Why the Coronado Beach Region of, Panama Is the Perfect Place to Call Home! In this episode of The Panama Podcast, host Melissa Darnay counts down the Top 10 Reasons to Love--and Live in--the Coronado area of Panama. This thriving expat hotspot just over an hour from Panama City. From stunning P…
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Episode 90: A Destination Unto Itself
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1:22:52Ten years removed from the 2015 regional season for Android: Netrunner, it's time for a trip down memory lane. We'll take a necessarily-brief overview of the season, which was largely contained to the portion of the cardpool that we've discussed thus far, up to Chrome City. Presented in fourteen segments: Title card: Midway Station Grid 1:50 Rabbit…
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What Makes Panama Perfect For Remote Work?
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29:27Send us a text Is Panama really the ideal place for remote work? In this episode of The Real Expats, we sit down with Louise Henry, a Canadian entrepreneur who left Toronto in 2020 to embrace beach life, business freedom, and a meaningful new chapter in Coronado, Panama. Louise runs a thriving online business teaching digital courses at LouiseHenry…
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Panama’s Airport Just Got WAY Bigger and Nobody Noticed!
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5:38Send us a text Welcome to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)—the newly expanded gateway to Latin America! In this episode of The Panama Podcast, we break down the jaw-dropping billion-dollar transformation of Panama's main international airport and what it means for travelers, expats, investors, and locals alike. From smoother check-ins and gourme…
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Shortly after Worlds 2016, Stimhack author Elusive began posting a series of articles discussing various aspects of the theory and skills in Netrunner. The first article in that series comprises the main portion of this episode. Prior to that we'll review the changes just posted in the first -- and potentially last -- patch for the latest Reboot bo…
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Send us a text How Learning to Dance Changed My Life isn’t just a catchy title—it’s a truth we’ve all lived! In this heartfelt episode of The Panama Podcast: Real Expats, we sit down with Javier Cabrera, co-owner of Let’s Dance in Panama City, to uncover how dancing can transform your life… emotionally, physically, and socially. 🕺 Your hosts Meliss…
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Find Your Forever Home: Aging in Place in Panama
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7:01Send us a text Looking for a beautiful, affordable place to enjoy your golden years? Discover why Panama is quickly becoming a top destination for retirees who want to age in place with comfort, safety, and style. From modern medical care to thoughtfully designed condos, this video explores everything you need to know about retiring smart in Panama…
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This episode kicks off with an article from The Winning Agenda about how the Runner can best interact with Corp scoring windows. We'll also dig into a Stimhack thread about a stifling Runner archetype that does just that. Presented in three segments: Title card: Little Engine 3:35 Anonymous Tip: How Much is a Credit Worth?: The Concept of the 'Crit…
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Panama's Perfect Life Work Balance Secret
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28:31Send us a text Ever wondered how expats in Panama manage to balance a thriving career and a laid-back tropical lifestyle? 🌴 In this episode of The Real Expats on The Panama Podcast, we pull back the curtain on Panama’s perfect life-work balance. Host Melissa Darnay welcomes special guest Nataly Netchaeva, an international hair stylist whose vibrant…
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TheBigBoy has said that if you could capture the FFG cardpool at any one point, the release of Chrome City would be the game at its healthiest. So we'll cover the buffs the Reboot Project has made to the Corp cards in this pack (since we haven't seen the bulk of the nerfs from this cycle yet), look at a deck using the latest Haas-Bioroid identity, …
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Real Estate Market in Panama - 7 Trends You Need to Know
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8:03Send us a text Thinking about investing in Panama? Whether you're a seasoned investor, a future expat, or just curious about the booming Panama property market, this episode is your insider guide to what's really happening on the ground in 2025. In this episode of The Panama Podcast, Melissa Darnay breaks down the 7 hottest real estate trends shapi…
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Episode 86: Even More Complex Than It Sounds
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51:20Reaching the halfway point on FFG's final cycle of Data Packs in Reboot is the third pack in the SanSan Cycle: Chrome City. This episode will cover the changes that the Reboot Project has made to several of the Runner cards, discuss in a little more detail why one of the cards (Analog Dreamers) needed a buff, and then break down the pros and cons o…
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Send us a text Thinking about moving to Panama? Before you pack your bags and chase that tropical dream, make sure you really know what you’re getting into. In this episode of The Panama Podcast, I’m sharing insider tips, expat mistakes to avoid, and the little details that can make or break your Panama experience. From choosing the right neighborh…
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The final nine cards have been spoiled for the upcoming 30-card Fate and Freedom, the fifth booster pack for the Reboot Project, including the console for the new minifaction and a new Jinteki identity. Most of the rest of the episode focuses on a glacier archetype out of Blue Sun, as based on a Stimhack article by Ben Blum. Presented in four segme…
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How Americanized is Panama? What No one Tells You!
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6:33Send us a text Is Panama really a foreign country… or does it feel more like the 51st state? In this eye-opening episode, we uncover the surprising ways Panama mirrors American life—and where it definitely doesn’t. From fast food chains and U.S. dollar currency to cultural differences you won’t see coming, this is the video you didn’t know you need…
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Seven more cards have been spoiled out of the upcoming 30-card Fate and Freedom, the fifth booster pack for the Reboot Project, and we give a brief rundown of all of them, including the breaker suite for the new minifaction and an asset that's similar to Jinteki Biotech. But the bulk of the episode is taken up with an examination of four different …
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Inside Panama's Most STUNNING Oceanfront Residences You Need to See!
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15:40Send us a text Inside the NEW Westin Residences at Playa Bonita | Invest in Paradise with Liz Larroquette Looking for the next BIG opportunity in Panama real estate? 🌴 In this episode of The Panama Podcast, I sit down with Liz Larroquette, renowned investment advisor for Empresas Bern, to talk about the brand-new Westin Residences—a premier beachfr…
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Episode 83: Owners of Beachfront Property
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1:13:51Another week, another seven cards spoiled out of the upcoming 30-card Fate and Freedom, the fifth booster pack for the Reboot Project. We also pontificate on the concept of power creep and how Netrunner has been affected over time, before taking a look at the mostly-untouched-by-Reboot Corp side of Breaker Bay, the second Data Pack of the SanSan Cy…
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Panama vs Guatemala Which Paradise Should You Choose in 2025?
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13:03Send us a text Thinking about relocating or retiring abroad in 2025? Two Central American gems often top the list: Panama and Guatemala. But which one is truly the best fit for you? In this episode of The Panama Podcast, we compare these two tropical havens in a fun countdown format! From cost of living and real estate to healthcare, safety, and li…
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With the release of the fifth Reboot booster just a few weeks away, we'll do a brief overview of cards spoiled thus far. Then we'll dig into the Runner side of the second Data Pack in the SanSan Cycle -- Breaker Bay. Presented in eight segments: Title card: Beach Party 1:50 Anonymous Tip: Variance 7:20 Precognition: Fate and Freedom spoilers, part …
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Is Panama The New Medical Paradise For Expats?
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25:09Send us a text Is Panama the best place for expats to get medical care? The Real Expats Interview Dr. Charles Coates of ProCare Medical Clinic If you've ever wondered what healthcare is really like in Panama, this episode is for you! The Real Expats sit down with Dr. Charles Coates, founder of ProCare Medical Clinic in Panama City, to discuss why P…
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Myths About Living in Panama: What You Need to Know
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8:35Send us a text Thinking about moving to Panama? 🌴 Don’t let outdated or flat-out false information stop you from living your best expat life! In this video, I bust the top myths about living in Panama—from safety concerns and healthcare quality to the cost of living and real estate misconceptions. If you're planning a move or just curious about lif…
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The fifth Reboot booster pack, Fate and Freedom, is due to launch in May, and we're going to kick off the episode by bringing you the first spoiler from that pack. After that, we'll move on to covering an article by SimonMoon that was published on Stimhack about 10 years ago discussing aggressive Runners. Presented in three segments: Title card: Ma…
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Is Coronado the BEST Destination for Expats in 2025
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17:43Send us a text If you're dreaming of moving abroad, you’ve probably heard whispers about Coronado, Panama—but is it really the best destination for expats in 2025? In this episode of The Panama Podcast, we explore everything you need to know about the Coronado Beaches Region, just 1.5 hours from Panama City. This stretch of Pacific coastline has be…
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Episode 80: A Little Corporate Restructuring
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1:19:43The release of The Valley brought the introduction of Clot, which was designed to put the brakes on fast advance. Probably no deck was as ready to incorporate this card as the juggernaut that had become Prepaid Kate. The bulk of this episode will be focused on the infamous Stimhack thread that discusses this archetype, catching us up on its develop…
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The Hidden Paradise Where Startups Actually Succeed!
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47:50Send us a text Thinking of launching a business overseas? If you've ever dreamed of starting a business in a foreign country, Panama should be at the top of your list! But what’s it really like to be an entrepreneur here? In this episode of The Panama Podcast: Real Expats, we’re diving deep into the pros, cons, and insider tips of doing business in…
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Unveiling 13 of Panama's Most Intriguing Secrets
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8:40Send us a text Think you know Panama? Think again! Sure, you’ve heard about the famous canal, stunning beaches, and tax perks, but this country is full of surprises. From a river that flows in two directions to a failed Scottish colony that changed world history, these 13 incredible facts will make you see Panama in a whole new way! Whether you’re …
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Similar to the Runner side, the Corp side of The Valley also contained some groundbreaking cards. While not quite as meta-shaking or -defining, the new Jinteki identity that arrived did present some new game mechanisms. We'll take an extensive look at that ID, plus a roundup of all the other Corp cards in the pack, including the others that have re…
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Send us a text Thinking about moving to Panama? Whether you’re looking for beachfront luxury, vibrant city life, or a tranquil mountain escape, this episode breaks down the 5 best places to live or retire in Panama—so you can find the perfect spot to call home! 🌴✨ 📍 In This Episode, We Cover: ✔️ Costa del Este – Panama City’s most upscale, modern c…
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Episode 78: Turns a Night Owl Into an Early Bird
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59:30The Valley is the first Data Pack in the SanSan Cycle, which is the fourth and final cycle of the Fantasy Flight Games' run of Android: Netrunner that is included in the Reboot Project. It was highly anticipated at the time, thanks to a long-awaited tool that promised to slow down fast-advance strategies. We'll cover that card and the rest of the R…
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Moving to Panama Changed My Life and Saved Me Money!
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36:44Send us a text Moving to Panama was the best decision I ever made! But don’t just take my word for it—real expats in Panama are here to share their personal experiences, insights, and tips on what life is really like in this incredible country. In this roundtable discussion, we dive into: ✔️ Why we chose Panama over other countries ✔️ How much mone…
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For the second installment based on the Runner side of Order and Chaos, we'll take an approach similar to what we did a couple episodes back with Corp: presenting different decks. In this case, there are just two decks, and they're both out of just one of the identities: MaxX. Similar to last time, both decks are by well-known members of the Netrun…
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Can You SURVIVE Living in Panama? Find Out Now!
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6:06Send us a text Think you have what it takes to live in Panama? Before you pack your bags, you’ll need to find out if you can handle the tropical heat, beachfront relaxation, in-home massages, and a cost of living that lets you enjoy life to the fullest! In this episode, we break down what it's really like to live in Panama—the perks, the challenges…
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Unveiling Panama's Most Spectacular Festivals & Holidays
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10:54Send us a text Thinking about experiencing the vibrant culture of Panama? This episode takes you deep into Panama’s most spectacular festivals and holidays, where tradition, music, and celebration come to life! From the electrifying energy of Carnival to the deep historical significance of Martyrs’ Day, Panama’s calendar is packed with events that …
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The featured faction for the Runner side of Order and Chaos was Anarch. We'll cover the changes made by the Reboot Project -- including a couple of nerfs -- with particular focus on cards like Eater and Edward Kim ... and probably too much attention paid to Sacrificial Clone. Presented in eight segments: Title card: Eater 1:15 Satellite Uplink: Ord…
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Moving to Panama in 2025 - What No One Tells You!
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31:54Send us a text Thinking about moving to Panama? You’re in the right place! This episode of The Panama Podcast features a special segment called "Real Expats of Panama"—advice for expats, by expats. Join real estate expert Melissa Darnay, vacation rental guru Stacey Jenks, turnkey property director Amanda Gleeson, and special guest Jerry Givens as w…
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Boquete: Panama's COOLEST Expat Area Gets 2 AMAZING New Projects!
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8:44Send us a text Thinking about moving to Boquete, Panama? 🌄 This charming mountain town is already one of the coolest expat destinations in Panama—literally and figuratively! With its perfect spring-like climate, stunning landscapes, and thriving expat community, it’s no wonder so many people are drawn to Boquete real estate. And now, there are two …
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For the second installment based on the Corp side of Order and Chaos, we present three different decks: one for each of the new identities. These were all posted on NetrunnerDB by content creators around the time of this expansion's release. We'll examine the development of a Titan Transnational fast advance deck from CodeMarvelous, a taxing horizo…
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Panama Emergency Care: What You Need to Know in a Crisis!
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10:15Send us a text What happens if you have a medical emergency in Panama? 🏥 Don’t panic—we’re here to give you the essential information you need about emergency care in Panama. Whether you're a resident, expat, or just visiting, knowing how Panama’s healthcare system works could save you precious time, money, and stress. In this episode, we break dow…
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Episode 74: Investing in Your Future
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1:04:19Order and Chaos was the third deluxe expansion released by Fantasy Flight Games for Android: Netrunner. The Corp side focus of this expansion was the Weyland Consortium, and in this episode we'll review the adjustments that the Reboot Project has made to that portion of the expansion (which includes a nerf to Titan Transnational) as well as examini…
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Send us a text Is Panama's tap water really safe to drink? 💧 In this episode, we answer one of the most common questions for travelers and expats: Can you drink the water in Panama straight from the tap? Spoiler alert: Panama is one of the few countries in Latin America where you can safely drink tap water! But how does Panama manage to provide cle…
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Send us a text Why are so many people making the move to Boquete, Panama? 🌄 In this video, we count down the Top 10 reasons to live in Boquete, one of Panama’s most beautiful and welcoming towns. From its perfect spring-like weather to its breathtaking mountain views, Boquete offers an incredible quality of life that’s hard to find anywhere else. W…
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Episode 73: The Forge Must Never Run Cold
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1:03:57The release of The Source ended a drought of nine consecutive releases with no bioroid ice. This prompted Nagnazul to develop a deck in the largely-ignored and maligned Haas-Bioroid identity Stronger Together. In addition to revisiting that article, we'll also present a recent discussion from the Reboot Discord server about how to deal with the cor…
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What's Holding You Back From Moving to Panama Right Now?
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9:28Send us a text What’s holding you back from making the move to Panama? 🌎 If you’ve been dreaming about a new adventure, a lower cost of living, and a better quality of life, Panama could be your ultimate Plan B. But with so much information out there—some of it conflicting—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In this video, we’re breaking down the real r…
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Send us a text Welcome to The Panama Podcast, where we uncover the hidden gems that make Panama one of the most exciting destinations in the world! Whether you're planning to retire in Panama, invest in real estate, or simply explore the stunning landscapes, you'll love what we have in store for you today. In this episode, we're pulling back the cu…
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Episode 72: Dis es ton auton potamon ouk an emvaiis
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1:23:18A packed episode, kicked off with a post from El-ad Amir about deckbuilding and an FFG interview with developer Dan Clark about the Runners in the original core set, then followed by an examination of the Runner portion of the final pack in the Lunar Cycle, and concluding with a reading of the sixth and final part of the story about Nasir Meidan's …
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