Welcome to Gamings Darker Side. A Podcast where we dive deep into the underbelly of all things mysterious & worse that have happened in, with or around gaming. Murders, Studio controversy, Streamer controversy & more, everything you can think of has happened and i will relive these stories for you! Please be aware, in some stories, due to potential violence and more, listener discretion is advised. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram & Tiktok - @gamingsdarkerside & on X - GamingsDside For Busin ...
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Have you ever wondered "What is a Viking?", "Were Vikings tattooed?" or "Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU. In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair ...
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A group of Ghöuls from the Welsh Valleys started chatting during the 2021 lockdown with the intent of ripping the piss out of each other as a form of therapy. The opinions and funny jokes expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent any company we are associated with. Your honour. I plead “silly billy”.
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Join Aled Pugh, Richard Elis and Simon Nehan as they quench their thirst for knowledge by chatting to a special guest each week about their life, their work and whatever else comes up. Only thing is, they have no idea who the guest is! It’ll be fun, fascinating and the perfect excuse to dunk an inquisitive biscuit into the lives of Welsh people. So stick the kettle on, sit back and lets have a cuppa tea is it?
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'Overrated Everything' A podcast from Thomas Turgoose (This is England, Game Of Thrones) and Andrew Ellis (This is England, The Walk-in). Each week the boys sit down with a different guest to discuss an overrated subject. Both guests and subjects vary each week, so settle in, volume up and lets all have a good laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From rugby stars to porn stars, discussing life & current affairs with a host of interesting people. Hosted by John Lebbon & Anthony Ellis. Produced by Chris Forshaw.
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This is a podcast where Tori Franco, the host of the show talks to different people about life's biggest mysteries. Some topics include relationship issues, mental health, the universe, telling funny stories, and much more. If you have a keen interest in life, this podcast is for you. Think Joe Rogan, but with a lesbian. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tori-franco/support
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In todays story, (With Full credit going to Sidewinder from creepypasta.com), we learn of a man who gets into VRchat after his friend dies in a tragic accident. On VRChat, you can talk to people, make friends and world hop. One day, he decides to go into this world all alone after he is feeling down and moody. But what was to follow would start off…
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Ep 264 - Den Unge Herr Holm with Kim Diaz Holm
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1:33:44In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe sit down with Kim Diaz Hol, aka Den Unge Herr Holm, to share his love of art, rock music, and weirdly erotic folk tales. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Kim's website: https://denungeherrholm.com/ Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcas…
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Funny & Bizarre Crimes in Gaming *Part 4*
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26:56Here we have another 5 short stories where the unimaginable can have happened in Gaming. Stories you may think sound made up, but is not. For the 5 stories we have:- Someone who tried to create perfect pokemon through hacking and make money out it. The Celebrities that wanted to SUE Epic games and Fortnite for their dance moves. The Russian rebels …
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Ep 263 - The Valknut: Heart of the Slain? with Eirik Westcoat
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1:23:53In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe speak with Eirik Westcoat to revisit his research into the Valknut and discuss if it truly means the Heart of the Slain. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Eirik's website: https://theskaldiceagle.com/ Also, check out his academia page: https://independent.academia.edu/EirikWestcoat …
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In todays Creepypasta story (With Full credit going to Calvin Levitt), we learn about a 22 year old who gets bored at home, so decides to start playing his old Nintendo WII. With it, he settles on a game called Wyld Isle, a game that is meant to be a chill, animal crossing like experience. But what it turns into is something that can only be descri…
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The World of Warcraft Raid turned real (Murder....Almost)
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24:15There is a fine line between where to place the blame for violent crimes. Is it video games, Tv shows and films fault? Or is it the fault solely on the person? It has been a fascinating battle and will continue to be for the next million years to come. But in this story, who is to blame here? Jordan Osborne wanted to check in on his neighbour to se…
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I Made A Horror Game... (Gaming Creepypasta)
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31:31In todays story (Full credit to MorningOwl) we learn about the story of a young man who wants to make a horror video game, but not just any game no, the greatest ever Horror walking simulator, that would leave people in constant suspense. But, as his friend plays the game, something weird keeps happening. A red door keeps appearing.. What was this …
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Ep 262 - Viking Sorceress with Adam Bierstedt
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1:21:16In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe interview Adam Bierstedt about his work as a museum curator at the Museum of Danish America and their new exhibition on the Völva, the Viking Sorceress. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Adam's published work: https://ludohistory.com/author/ludohistory/ Also check out the Museum of …
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All people are born the same, with that innocence upon the world. It's how people grow, do personalities really change. Some go on to have fulfilling, wholesome lives, while others, for whatever reason, choose pure evil. Please note, that this guy was believed to have had a youtube channel, although not very popular, it is hard to find, but the sto…
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Ep 261 - God Posts and Pendants with Chris Aston
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56:04In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe sit down with Chris Aston to talk about his carvings of god posts and pendants that are inspired by various mythologies and cosmologies. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Chris's Patreon page to get commissions of his work: https://www.patreon.com/Gungnir_Godposts Also follow Chris …
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Todays story (Full writing credit to J.Hoppe), is about a young man who meets another young man whose family runs a retro gaming shop. After befriending the family, years would pass until a tragic accident happens. Alain, our main character, gets given a box of things which includes a game. This game, was never on sale in this shop or anywhere so w…
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Gamings BIGGEST Controversies *Part 4* (Six Days in Fallujah, Animal Crossing & Custers Revenge)
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29:27Welcome back to part 4 of Gamings BIGGEST Controversies. In todays episode, I take a look at and tell the story of:- Six Days in Fallujah, an extremely controversial game meant to depict the real events of the bloodiest urban battle of the iraq war. This riled up not only Veterans of the U.S, U.K and beyond, but also many iraqi soldiers and civilia…
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Ep 260 - Viking Age Slavery and Captivity with Ben Raffield
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1:23:33In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe catch up with Ben Raffield to tackle one of the darkest sides of history, around slavery and the internal hierarchies born from forced labour. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Ben's website: https://benraffield.wordpress.com/ Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…
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Janes Retina *2 Short Stories* (Gaming Creepypasta)
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24:08In todays episode, I tell 2 short stories. Story 1 (By Rojo) is about a game in the late 1980s and all you need to do is waste an hour or so of your life, clicking a closer button that leads to a womans eyeball.. But the further you go into the game, the creepier it gets and once you reach the end of the game, a whole bunch of questions are asked, …
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Many people are drawn to things, and many will usually hang onto it for life. What this mental Norwegian man, Tor Eckhoff, would hold onto and make it his entire life, would forever be drawn into the history of not only Youtube, but the small towns of Norway where he grew up and resided. This is the story of the incredible Tor Eckhoff, AKA, Apetor.…
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Ep 259 - Vikings Around The World with Josh Rood and Ariya Theprangsimankul
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1:22:06In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe sit down with Josh Rood and Ariya Theprangsimankul to discuss Norse mythology is represented around the world, more specifically, in Thailand. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josua_hrodgeir/ Follow Ariya on Instagram: https://www.instagram…
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Beta Test *Gaming Creepypasta* (By Stephen Miller)
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37:31In todays story (Full credit to Stephen Miller), we learn of a man who, among with a few others, think that they are in for the pay of a lifetime when they get new jobs testing a Virtual Reality game. Easy testing for great pay? Whats not to love! But things quickly begin not adding up, and when our main guy sees something he really wish he hadn't,…
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The Red Mist: The Shady Side Of Nintendo *Part 1*
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26:59Nintendo. A Global Powerhouse since 1977 has always been a talking point. A lot of the times, very good, but also, a lot of other times, very bad. Whatever decision they seem to make, controversy is not often far away and today in just part 1 of.. Many, I take a look at some of Nintendos biggest controversies *Including the Switch 2 announcements a…
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*WARNING* This story contains materials of a heavily sexual nature, therefore, may not be suitable for all listeners. In todays story (Full credit to Ryan P), we learn of a man named Jeremy who lives a pretty lonely life and has an unnatural obsession with Tracer.. A character from Overwatch. As he watches more and more sexually explicit content of…
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Ep 258 - Norse Images and Melodies with Espen Winther
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1:19:43In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe interview Espen Winther to talk about his art, from capturing portraits of Norwegian citizens too jamming on his bass guitar to create Nordic Folk music. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Espin's photography on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinPicsPhoto Also, check out his Instagr…
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Gamings Great Mysteries *Part 5* (RDR 2, Polybius & Black Ops Mannequins)
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32:03In todays episode, I take a look at another Gaming mystery that took YEARS to solve, 1 that remains unsolved (Although this is real life this time), and 1 haunting easter egg you would normally expect to find it in a Horror game. *Please note, that the actual mysteries and things in the game did actually happen, but i am telling it to you in a more…
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Ep 257 - Welsh Folk Tales with Sean Parry
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1:24:28In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe join Sean Parry as they travel to the land of dragons to explore tales from the folklore of Wales. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacred_knot_tattoo @sacred_knot_tattoo Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Fo…
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Halloween 64 & Cirice *2 Short Gaming Creepypasta Stories*
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32:24Today, I tell the tales from 2 short creepypastas. Halooween 64 by J.Speziale is about someone who randomly gets a Nintendo 64 cartridge and instead of throwing it away, decides to play it. What he finds is that you MUST beat all 3 levels within 10 lives. Each level is unique to that specific player and is designed to mess with them. Is it all just…
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Funny & Bizarre Crimes related to Gaming *Part 3*
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28:48Another 5 short stories of some funny/Bizarre/Sad stories all to do with gaming that you would not think would happen. We have a Pac-Man pizza incident, Pokemon Counterfeit Card rings, A traitor to bring down an entire faction in EVE Online, a sad story of a swatting incident from Call Of Duty where someone who wasn't even involved in the feud, got…
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Ep 256 - Oseberg Wagon Reimagined with Luciano Pezzoli
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2:08:18In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe chew the fat with Luciano Pezzoli as he shows us all of the hidden details and stories behind the artwork of the Oseberg Wagon. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Luciano on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childrenofash Also, check out his published works: https://www.oxbowbooks.co…
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The Twitch Stream *Gaming Creepypasta* (By Connor Phillips)
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27:51In todays story, (With Full credit to Connor Phillips), we learn about a popular streamer who is about to have the biggest stream of his life! In it, he ends up playing with a 7 year old boy named Tanner, but things take a quick, dark, sinister and unexpected turn. No, this has nothing to do with the supernatural either. He hears the sound of glass…
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Huff & Grim: A Tale of Neglect & Obsession
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39:33*WARNING* This Episode contains neglect & abuse towards children & may not be suitable for all listeners. Today, I tell the tale of 2 people who met in a dimly lit internet cafe and hit it off over the shared love of their favourite game, World of Warcraft. What would blossom into a relationship, turned into marriage, which turned into complete and…
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Ep 255 - Vikings In Space with Ryan Eckerson
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1:54:10In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe are joined by Ryan Eckerson as the three of them take a trip through the stars to discover the relationship between the Vikings and Space. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Ryan's academia page https://independent.academia.edu/RyanEckerson Follow Margrethe on Instagram: @arkeomags F…
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Don't Install The Hangman App *Gaming Creepypasta* (By K.G Lewis)
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23:02In todays Creepypasta (Credit to K.G Lewis) We look at a man who installs a new game app called Hangman. What is meant to just be like an Augmented Reality type game (Think Pokemon GO), and meant to be a bit of dark humoured fun, turns into a nightmare. He picks a target, goes to him, and holds the phone up where a noose comes on screen.. But what …
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Omi-nous Fortune: The Rise & Fall of a Hellcat (Streamer Controversy)
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35:12Today, I tell the tale of a man who had amassed over 800,000 youtube subscribers showing off his extravagant lifestyle. But one big question remained. Where did this random guy from Philadelphia come from? How did he appear to be so rich? Why was he so dam charasmatic? Questions would begin to be asked, and it would not take long before the TRUE re…
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Ep 254 - Salme Ship Burials with Margrethe Havgar
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1:18:58In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe do another archaeological deep dive into the Salme Ship Burials that where discovered in Estonia. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Margrethe on Instagram: @arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience f…
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Why I Will Never Play Another Mario Game! *Gaming Creepypasta* (By Insomniacccc)
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31:00In todays Creepypasta, (Full written credits to Insomniacccc), I will tell the tale of a 12 year old boy, who, for his birthday, gets money to get the one thing he has wanted for MONTHS! A Nintendo 64. He hurries to the local game shop to buy it and gets a copy of Super Mario 64. He hurries home to being playing it but almost immediately, something…
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Gamings BIGGEST Controversies *Part 3* (Death Race, Wolfenstein 3D & Daikatana)
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29:42Today, I will tell 3 more stories about some of the BIGGEST Controversies In Video Games. Story 1 is Death Race, a game which really ended up being the first of its kind in terms of spreading moral fear and panic & if the violence was linked to real life crimes. Story 2 is about Wolfenstein 3D and more specifically, why a fast paced, over the top, …
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Ep 253 - The Art Of Viking Warfare with Benjamin Raffield
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Razor Games *Gaming Creepypasta* (By Anon)
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1:00:44In todays story, we follow the working life of a man namd Tom. Tom works at a company called Razor Games where he is a sound engineer. One day, his boss, Jason, gets an email from a korean company seemingly wanting to do business. Razor games will create the worlds first 360 Immersed VR headset horror game and Jason and his crew, have been chosen! …
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The Shadow Beneath the Green Glow: The Shady Side of Xbox
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39:02In todays episode, I take a look at just some of the huge controversies that have damaged Microsoft & Its Xboxs reputation. Xbox IS a monolith in the console world wether you like it or not, but some of its desicions have been questionable. From the bungled Xbox One E3 Presentation to promises and eventual failures of certain exclusive games, this …
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Ep 252 - Gealdýr with Jonathan Barendsma
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1:23:30In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe are joined by Jonathan Barendsma, better known as Gealdýr. A musician responsible for blending Nordic, Celtic, and medieval influences into ambient dark folk. He has also created the most iconic piece tune ever, our intro music. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Jonathan on his Instagr…
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Ep 251 - Mythos & Music with Ed Gamester and Jonas Lorentzen
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1:43:27In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe sit down with long-time friends of the podcast Ed Gamester and Jonas Lorentzen to look back over their careers and reflect on how far the podcast and their music projects have come. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Ed on his personal and business Instagram: @thustheguild @mythos.theat…
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The Shame (By Anon) *Gaming Creepypasta*
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1:06:20Today, I tell you the creepypasta (By Anon) about a young man named Joseph. He loves books, He rarely plays video games until one of his friends gets him into one. Joseph, then searching for a similar game stumbles upon one called "The Shame". It is indeed an extremely obscure title, but the goings on in the game would never have crossed his mind. …
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Gamings Great Mysteries *Part 4* (Fez, Bezerk & GTA 5)
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33:06In todays episode, i take a look at another Gaming mystery that took YEARS to solve, 1 that remains unsolved (Although this is real life this time), and 1 haunting easter egg you would normally expect to find it in a Horror game. Fez Is Solved Mystery - The Black Monolith Puzzle Bezerk Arcade machine of the 1980s is the unsolved mystery where 2 ver…
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Ep 250 - Being a Cnut with Magnus Bruun
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1:15:59In this week's 250th episode special, Dan and Margrethe are joined by Magnus Bruun, actor extraordinaire known for playing the antagonist Cnut in The Last Kingdom and for voicing and performance capture for Eivor in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Magnus on his Instagram: @magnusbruun and on his X…
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Funny/Bizarre Crimes Related to Games *Part 2* (Scams, Tax Frauds, Chases, Catfish & Pizza?)
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38:25Todays episode focuses on 5 short stories about the most random crimes committed by gamers. We have Scams from fortnite, Tax Fraud from The Sims, A Mario Kart style Chase, a World of Warcraft Catfish and a Pac Man Pizza? Random but golden. Follow me on Youtube and consider subscribing! Also, Check me out on other Social Media platforms. X - Gamings…
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Ep 249 - Making Viking Mittens with Emma Boast
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1:17:08In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe have a chat with Emma Boast, who is the UK's leading expert in Nalbinding an ancient fibrecraft technique that was used to create anything from hats, mittens, and socks. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Emma's Etsy store page: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Nidavellnir And follow her…
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