Best Defining Duke Podcasts (2025)

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#254 | Valve Just Beat Xbox To The Punch... 4:03:20

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4d ago4:03:20

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Xbox's big bet for bringing PCs to the living room has officially been undercut. This week, Valve announced three (!) different pieces of hardware. First, there is the Steam Machine, which serves as the strongest competitor to consoles. While still very much a PC, the Steam Machine packs a lot of punch for a small device and could be a force if pri…

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NBL NOW | 36ers flex muscle as Phoenix face a fired up Brisbane tonight 19:24

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Chris Anstey & Kelsey Browne Adelaide flex muscle against Illawarra Bryce under duress but still MVP Brisbane lick wounds as they await reinforcements How do we rate Stu Lash’ performance so far? Can Phoenix win Championship Drums beating about a Mid-Season trade period See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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NBL NOW | Season-Defining Night: Illawarra in a Must-Win Against Adelaide 22:57

1d ago22:57

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Mark Worthington & Joel Peterson Ignite cup tonight has turning into a really important game in the context of Illawarra's season Can the 36ers’ learn for Kings defensive shut down of Hawks Adelaides new import -Troy Brown Jnr second game tonight Where does DJ fit into the 36ers line up? Is it time for the introduction of a…

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Douglass Vigliotti: Wrestling with Conviction and Why Creative Work Demands Uncomfortable Honesty 57:05

2h ago57:05

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Douglass Vigliotti, author and creative, explores the tension between doubt and conviction that defines the creative process. Drawing from his parents, his father relentless drive and his mother empathy, Douglass reflects on what it means to pursue creative work when society constantly asks if you want more. This conversation examines the uncomfort…

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NBL NOW | Javon Freeman-Liberty Set for Epic Return to Brisbane 16:47

2d ago16:47

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Jason Cadee & Kelsey Browne Javon Freeman-Liberty is on his way back to Brisbane & set to unite with newly signed NBA-calibre import Terry Taylor. How big of a task is it to rebuild and restructure an entire team for the second half of the season? Bryce Cotton and Jack McVeigh rip it up on Sunday? We got our first look at n…

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Donny Jackson: The Internalized Stains of Slavery and Why Empathy Cannot Develop Without Interaction Across Racial Lines 51:58

2d ago51:58

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Donny Jackson, poet and psychologist, reflects on growing up as a working-class black kid in Pittsburgh where his father was a postal worker for 35 years and his mother was a nurse's aide—parents who instilled work ethic, integrity, and honor while navigating a world not built for young black children. Jackson traces the roots of American racism to…

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NEW STEAM HARDWARE, HORIZON GAME & NEXT-GEN RED DEAD! - The GamerGuild Podcast 1:40:42

3d ago1:40:42

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Send us a text Join Chris and Tom as they breakdown all the exciting new hardware reveals from Valve, PlayStation announce two new games going mobile and Red Dead Redemption finally goes next-gen! 00:00:44 - Welcome/Housekeeping 00:02:31 - What We're Playing (Arc Raiders/Dispatched) 00:14:15 - The News! 00:15:35 - Valve Announce New Steam Hardware!…

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Moments That Mattered - Round 9, NBL26 27:19

3d ago27:19

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Mitsubishi Motors presents Moments That Mattered. Jack and Derek break down a wild NBL round: Cairns pushes Adelaide to OT, but the 36ers escape the upset. The Bullets, fresh off dramatic roster changes, challenge Melbourne United’s dominance. And Brian Goorjian delivers another defensive masterclass as the Kings shut down the Hawks. See omnystudio…

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NBL NOW | Duke of the West : David Juke Jr on his road to Perth 17:12

5d ago17:12

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NBL NOW SPECIAL Perth Wildcats new import David Juke Jr joins Joel Peterson to chat the NBL, NBA and being inspired by watching Bryce Cotton at college. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

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Bjorn Ryan-Gorman: Coming Out as Gay in the Snowboarding World and Reclaiming Masculinity on Your Own Terms 45:23

5d ago45:23

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Bjorn Ryan-Gorman, professional snowskater and LGBTQ+ advocate, shares his journey from hiding his sexuality behind aggressive board sports to building a life of authenticity in Portland. Growing up in Montana as a sponsored snow athlete, Ryan-Gorman used snowboarding and skateboarding as outlets for self-hatred and denial, pushing himself to dange…

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NBL NOW | Adelaide to add firepower as Jaylen Adams Rumours Swirl 24:07

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Mark Worthington & Joel Peterson * Tasmania Vs Adelaide recap- Tassie under the pump * Brisbane drama continues as Adams rumours swirl * Massive blockbuster on Sunday with the Hawks Vs Kings * Wortho on the current MVP chat * Phoenix Vs Taipans tonight- what do we need to see from Cairns * Boomers team and coaches announced…

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David Epstein: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World 51:45

5d ago51:45

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David Epstein, author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, dismantles the myth that early specialization is the only path to excellence. Drawing from research on elite athletes, musicians, and scientists, David reveals how individual variability in learning means there is no one-size-fits-all approach to skill development. He r…

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NBL NOW | Ricky Grace: On the Red Army, Rivalries and Running the Point 15:39

7d ago15:39

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Ricky Grace & Kelsey Browne Thoughts go out to Casey & Ariana Prather after last nights injury concern Blow out in the Ignite cup with NZ embarrassing Brisbane Ricky on watching the immergence of Davo Hickey Kings Vs Hawks - Do the kings have someone that can stop McGee? Hickey Vs Kendric has actually become must watch TV T…

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Daniel Stillman: The Architecture of Conversations and Why Every Interface Shapes What We Say 1:18:27

6d ago1:18:27

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Daniel Stillman, author of Good Talk: How to Design Conversations That Matter, reveals how conversations are designed—whether we realize it or not. Drawing from his background in design thinking and facilitation, Daniel breaks down the components of conversational architecture: openings, turns, power dynamics, and interfaces. He explains why physic…

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Ayelet Fishbach: The Science of Motivation, Why Fantasies Fail, and Balancing Abstract Goals with Concrete Plans 1:07:21

7d ago1:07:21

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Ayelet Fishbach, motivation researcher at University of Chicago, dismantles the fantasy-driven approach to New Year's resolutions and goal-setting. Drawing from data spanning multiple years, she reveals that while temporal landmarks like New Year work for initiating goals, only 20% of people still pursue them by November—the difference comes down t…

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NBL NOW | PJC on the Grind, the League & Who’s Bringing It in NBL26 16:30

8d ago16:30

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Parker Jackson-Cartwright & Pete Hooley The team’s mindset heading into the Ignite Cup clash with the Brisbane Bullets. Reflects on the Breakers’ rollercoaster start to the season Leadership, accountability, and what’s next for the club. Sam Menennga deserves more respect The challenge for imports adjusting to the NBL Who i…

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Dandapani: Mastering Your Mind as an Operating System, Sexual Energy Transmutation, and the Monastic Path to Unwavering Focus 1:07:07

8d ago1:07:07

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Dandapani, former Hindu monk who lived monastically for 10 years, shares teachings from his guru on treating the mind as an operating system that must be understood before it can be mastered. He explains the critical distinction between a focused life (giving undivided attention to whoever/whatever you're engaged with) and a purpose-focused life (w…

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NBL NOW | Who can dethrone Bryce as MVP? 16:42

9d ago16:42

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Chris Anstey & Kelsey Browne Adelaide Vs Perth Wildcats 1, Bryce Cotton 0 - That would have stung the MVP That question raises its head again do the 36ers have enough offensive fire power? Throwdown United flex muscle, did we see enough from SEM to warrant their 2nd position on the ladder? United seem to have the mental edg…

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Moments That Mattered - Round 8, NBL26 28:36

10d ago28:36

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Mitsubishi Motors Presents: Moments That Mattered Jack and Derek break down Melbourne United’s dominant fourth-quarter surge in Throwdown 30, while Xavier Cooks and the Sydney Kings rediscover their rhythm. Is Casey Prather making a quiet MVP case in NBL26? Plus, the Perth Wildcats managed to edge out Adelaide in a tight contest. See omnystudio.com…

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GTA VI Delay, PS Portal Mega Update & New Crash Game! - The GamerGuild Podcast 1:36:46

10d ago1:36:46

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Send us a text Welcome to The GamerGuild Podcast! Your weekly show where three best friends round up and discuss all the week's gaming stories and news. 00:00:40 - Welcome/Housekeeping 00:02:30 - What We've Been Playing 00:11:40 - The NEWS! 00:06:10 - GTA VI Delayed 00:24:35 - Interal Turmoil at Rockstar 00:37:55 - 1943 Rise of Hydra 00:44:35 - Bio…

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#253 | Obsidian: The Pillar of Xbox’s Future? 3:15:05

11d ago3:15:05

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It's been quite the year for Obsidian Entertainment. Following three major releases in one year with Avowed, Grounded 2 (Early Access), and The Outer Worlds 2. Obsidian finds itself discussing their future and relevance in a world where "Microsoft Gaming" exists. Cog and Hoeg discuss the significance of revisiting the Pillars of Eternity universe w…

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Cal Newport: Slow Productivity, Escaping Pseudo Productivity, and the Three Principles for Sustainable Knowledge Work 1:40:53

11d ago1:40:53

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Cal Newport unpacks his framework for Slow Productivity, built on three core principles: doing fewer things, working at a natural pace, and obsessing over quality. He introduces "pseudo productivity"—the toxic heuristic that emerged in mid-20th century knowledge work when visible activity became a proxy for useful effort because traditional product…

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Alan Stein Jr: The Performance Gap Between Knowing and Doing, and What Elite Athletes Teach Us About Execution 1:05:31

11d ago1:05:31

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Alan Stein Jr, former basketball performance coach to Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, and other NBA superstars, reveals why knowledge without execution is worthless and how the world's highest performers bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Drawing from decades working with elite athletes, Stein explains that performance gaps…

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NBL NOW | Bryce vs Perth and a Throwdown for the ages a huge weekend of hoops ahead 22:50

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Andrew Parkinson & Joel Peterson * Phoenix and JackJumpers in a classic * NZ scare Adelaide * Melbourne come back to the pack as Vickerman calls for more aggression * Throwdown on Saturday night is huge! * Bryce takes on Perth for the first time- what can we expect? * Kings and Hawks seem to have arrived and are looking omi…

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Christy Tennery-Spalding: Building Political Homes and Redefining Self-Care Beyond Capitalism 48:12

13d ago48:12

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Christy Tennery-Spalding, activist and organizer, shares how growing up near Washington D.C. shaped her oppositional stance to power structures and led her to find a “political home” in San Francisco’s activist community. She introduces the concept of informed consent in organizing—ensuring participants feel safe, informed, and empowered rather tha…

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Andrew Yang: Universal Basic Income and the Automation Crisis Remaking America 44:31

13d ago44:31

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Andrew Yang traces his path from failed entrepreneur to 2020 presidential candidate driven by a single realization: automation has already destroyed millions of American jobs, and the next wave will be exponentially worse. Through his work with Venture for America, he witnessed firsthand the economic devastation in Detroit, Ohio, and the Midwest—wh…

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NBL NOW | United’s Slide Shakes Up the League 19:50

14d ago19:50

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Aron Baynes & Kelsey Browne Illawarra Vs Melbourne Review Incredible win by Illawarra Does this tell us more about Illawarra or Melbourne? We have to talk about JaVale McGee last night Wow! - 37 pts &14 rebounds, now they have a proper point guard this guy could get scary! Post game push and shove - we’ve seen it a bit this…

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Andrew Bustamante: Inside the Mind of a Spy — Tradecraft, Trust, and the Cost of Secrecy 1:10:20

14d ago1:10:20

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Former CIA field operative Andrew Bustamante pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to recruit spies, run intelligence operations, and navigate a life built on secrecy, loyalty, and manipulation. In this riveting and wide-ranging conversation, Bustamante shares stories from his military training at the Air Force Academy, his time at “The Fa…

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Chris Fussell: Systems, Mindset, and Leading at the Edge 56:27

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Former Navy SEAL and leadership strategist Chris Fussell reveals how elite teams operate under pressure—and how those principles can be applied far beyond the battlefield. Drawing from years of operational experience and his work with General Stanley McChrystal, Fussell explains how systems thinking, decentralized decision-making, and shared consci…

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NBL NOW | Special | Jonathan Givony (DraftExpress) on our NBL Next Stars 27:23

15d ago27:23

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Jonathan Givony — DraftExpress - NBA Draft Analyst. Jonathan Givony joins the show to break down the next wave of NBL Next Stars making noise on NBA radars. The DraftExpress founder and ESPN analyst shares his take on Australia’s development path and NBA scouting trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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NBL NOW | Ignite Cup Tonight - United Face Fired-Up Hawks 17:12

15d ago17:12

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Jason Cadee & Jack Heverin * Ignite Cup tonight - Can the Hawks upset United * Melbourne are hungry after their first loss of NBL26 * Is Will Hickey the key? * Edwards and McGee will be amazing * Why Adelaide launched at Lowery * Are NZ building to something? * Cadee's tips- coach of the year, Most Improved and MVP See omny…

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Carlos Adell: From Drug Dealer to Industrial Engineer to Finding True Success Through Strategic Environment Design 52:37

15d ago52:37

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Carlos Adell shares his unconventional path from growing up in a small Spanish town with limited resources to running a six-figure drug dealing business while simultaneously working as a DJ and industrial engineer. After nearly dying from a heart attack at 29 while working in corporate, Adell discovered that he had been living other people’s dreams…

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NBL NOW | Kings have arrived as United lose streak 18:13

16d ago18:13

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NBL NOW. | Everything NBL Mark Worthington & Kelsey Browne The Kings have arrived as Melbourne lose for the first time this season The media Vs The players - Whats going on? Is it time to take South-East Melbourne seriously? The play Tassie on Thursday night- a big game Who is leading coach of the year? .Hawks Vs Melbourne- Ignite Cup Tomorrow nigh…

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Future Xbox Consoles, New Games & The Kojima Matrix - The GamerGuild Podcast 1:36:47

17d ago1:36:47

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Send us a text Join Chris and Richie as they dive into all the news and rumours surrounding the next Xbox consoles and more... 00:00:42 - Welcome/Housekeeping 00:03:39 - Games we're playing 00:11:29 - The News! 00:12:33 - The Xbox is a PC? 00:34:49 - ID Xbox Showcase Reveals 00:51:37 - Battlefield RedSec is here! 01:00:15 - Amazon Games Restructuri…

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Moments That Mattered - Round 7, NBL26 26:55

17d ago26:55

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Cairns finally snapped their losing streak with a win over Tasmania, Xavier Cooks found his rhythm again against Brisbane, and Adelaide vs Illawarra delivered a nail-biting finish. Plus is John Brown III already the Defensive Player of the Year? His showdown with JLA in Perth says a lot. Jack and Derek break down all the Moments That Mattered and p…

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#252 | We PLAYED The Halo Remake... 4:47:54

18d ago4:47:54

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Following months of swirling rumors, Halo Combat Evolved has its remake. It's called Halo Campaign Evolved and you can play it next year on Xbox, PC, and yes, even PlayStation! It has everything from sprinting to aiming down sights, but more surprising is the new content found within. Cutscenes have been entirely reshot, new prequel missions are be…

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Alison Shcraeger: The Economics of Risk and What a Las Vegas Brothel Taught Me About Uncertainty 45:46

19d ago45:46

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Alison Shcraeger, economist and author of An Economist Walks Into a Brothel, explains how risk really works and why most people misunderstand it. From studying sex workers in Nevada to analyzing probability theory, Alison reveals that humans are not naturally wired to process probabilities—but we can learn. She introduces the concept of natural fre…

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NBL NOW | Halloween Hoops and a big Top 4 clash 22:57

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Chris Anstey & Kelsey Browne Halloween today and Derek Rucker has named his 'Top 5 scariest players of all time' Bullets smash Cairns last night Preview- Illawarra Vs NZ tonight A big chance for Illawarra to get their season back on track? Will Hickey is back from injury! New import Q.J. Peterson - what does he need to brin…

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John Epstein: Testing Acast Sync and Update Functionality 51:45

20d ago51:45

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This is a test episode to verify that our Acast sync system works correctly. We will upload this episode with a far-future publish date, then update the midroll timestamp to confirm that the PATCH endpoint successfully syncs changes from our local index to Acast without re-uploading the audio file. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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NBL NOW | Bruton Big On Prather 20:24

21d ago20:24

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Cal Bruton & Joel Peterson * Perth get the 'W' against Tasmania * Why aren’t we talking about Casey Prather more? * How you seeing Brisbane at the moment? * Jack McVeigh likely return, gives Cairns some hope? * Kings and Goorj under pressure * Big round of hoops ahead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Akshay Nanavati: Finding Bliss Through Suffering, Silence, and the Edge of Human Endurance 49:36

22d ago49:36

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Akshay Nanavati is not your typical adventurer — he’s a former Marine, a survivor of war-induced PTSD, and a seeker of what he calls the “crucible of suffering.” In this deeply introspective and intensely raw conversation, Akshay explores how pain, guilt, and darkness became vehicles for transcendence in his life. From confronting suicidal despair …

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NBL NOW | DJ Vasiljevic on United, Cooks & Perth Vs Tassie tonight 15:07

22d ago15:07

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL DJ Vasiljevic & Pete Hooley MU Game We thought it might be a blockbuster and that’s what we got. A much better spread of scorers for ADEL must be pleasing? What was the message from Mike Wells after the game? Can MU be beaten? Kings How would Cooks be feeling and do you back him to return to MVP form? Big team under big pre…

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NBL NOW | Kings Under Pressure 20:17

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Jason Cadee & Kelsey Browne MU Vs Adel Mike Wells called it playoff basketball - was a great game Melbourne United remain undefeated but did Adelaide prove they’re beatable? Coaches hat on - Is there a kink in the MU armour? 36ers scoring was much more spread (4 players in double figures) How did you think Dash went against…

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HALO on PlayStation, Outer Worlds & Ninja Gaiden 4 Reviews! - The GamerGuild Podcast 1:40:03

24d ago1:40:03

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Send us a text Welcome to The GamerGuild Podcast! Your weekly show where three best friends round up and discuss all the week's gaming stories and news. 00:00:40 - Welcome/Housekeeping 00:02:30 - What We've Been Playing 00:06:10 - What's Next for SuckerPunch? 00:13:30 - Keeper Review 00:16:10 - Chris Re-reviews Amazon Luna 00:15:30 - The NEWS! 00:2…

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Moments That Mattered - Round 6, NBL26 31:42

24d ago31:42

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Round 6 delivered drama, intensity, and unforgettable moments across the NBL. From nail-biting comeback wins by Brisbane, Illawarra, and Tasmania, to Nathan Sobey’s standout weekend, the action didn’t let up. The top-of-the-table clash between Melbourne and Adelaide lived up to the hype. Jack and Derek break down all the Moments That Mattered See o…

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#251 | Our Outer Worlds 2 Review Is HERE... - Did it Deliver?! 4:06:09

25d ago4:06:09

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There's much to be said about how The Outer Worlds 2 was handled prior to its release. Everything from a lacking preview and Avowed's underwhelming launch to Xbox attempting to force a $80 price point put this game on the uphill climb. All of that is out the window now. Cog and Matty have it in hand and have logged their many hours! Is the Black Ro…

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NBL NOW SPECIAL | United Vs 36ers Blockbuster Preview 18:11

25d ago18:11

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NBL NOW SPECIAL It’s first versus second as Melbourne United go up against Bryce Cotton and the Adelaide 36ers. Damon Lowery, Derek Rucker and Jack Heverin preview the top-of-the-table showdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

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NBL NOW | Phoenix the real deal as Kings dethroned 20:37

27d ago20:37

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Chris Anstey & Joel Peterson *. Brisbane beat NZ in massive comeback *. Phoenix announce themselves as the real deal *. Sobey leads the way but plenty behind him *. No rest for Cairns tonight as they welcome Melbourne United *. What do we have to see from the Taipans *. Deep dive into United Vs 36ers on Sunday *. Dean's pla…

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NBL NOW | After buzzer boilover in Cairns 20:18

28d ago20:18

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Andrew Parkinson & Pete Hooley Cairns Vs Wildcats review A lot of push and shove after the game last night? Elijah Pepper and JLA show last night as Perth dominate Where to here for Cairns Goorjian Thoughts on your former coach getting ejected? Sydney Kings are searching for consistency, what do we need to see? All the talk…

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NBL NOW | Ricky Grace talks Bryce, The Wildcats and The greatest team of all time 13:54

29d ago13:54

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Ricky Grace & Jack Heverin Ricky's thoughts on the Wildcats new era ? Lets talk Bryce? What reception will Bryce receive when he returns to Perth? How he sees the current Perth roster? They play Cairns tonight in the ignite cup- this has turned into a big game for both clubs? Who is the best point in the league right now? T…