Best MYST Podcasts (2025)

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Caught in the Dick Myst: Harriet Dyer and the View From The Afterlife 59:29

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Harriet Dyer is a Cornish comedian, writer and mental health advocate known for her quirky, original and offbeat brand of comedy. She has gigged all over the world and is resident MC at ROFL Comedy Club, Sheffield and at the multi award-winning mental health comedy night she founded, ‘Barking Tales’ in Manchester. She recently won the the Channel 4…

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Episode 147 - Soulcalibur 1:15:28

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It's time to pick up your favorite weapon and crack some skulls en route to becoming the best fighter out there, as we discuss the one-on-one tournament fighting title, Soulcalibur! Learn how the game was made, discover why it was such a big deal when it first came out, and listen in as we determine whether it's still worth your time to take up arm…

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Comic Book Origin Stories 48:43

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In this episode of Original Geek, hosts Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw explore the evolution of geek culture, focusing on comic books and superhero movies. They discuss their personal experiences with comics, the impact of iconic characters like Batman, and the nostalgia surrounding early geek media. The conversation also touches on the responsibilitie…

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Metroid Fusion, Mega Man 5 - Metroid series ranking 1:34:25

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Season 7 Episode 12 Episode 201 News Ryan Reynolds' Dragon's Lair Movie May Finally Have A Director It Looks Like 50 Cent Will Play Balrog in the Street Fighter Movie PicoGUS – The $50 / €65 / £58 Sound Card That Only Does Everything YouTube is hiding an excellent, official high-speed Pac-Man mod in plain sight After 27 years, engineer discovers ho…

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Episode 143: Hollow Knight 34:15

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The Kingdom of Hallownest slumbers in a decayed stasis. Many are drawn to it, searching for riches, or glory, or answers to old secrets. Join us as we Lore Together! Contact us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/loretogether BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/loretogether.bsky.social Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@LoreTogether Reddit: https://ww…

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The Wooden Necklace: John Niven's Guide to Parenting 46:56

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John Niven is a Scottish author and screenwriter known for his darkly comic, satirical novels. Born in Ayrshire in 1966, he studied English Literature at the University of Glasgow before spending a decade in the music industry. This experience inspired his breakout novel, Kill Your Friends (2008), a biting satire of the late-1990s music business. T…

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Episode #154: Dear World – Trump's Tariff Love Letters and another strong year for share markets 27:29

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Share markets have delivered a second consecutive year of double-digit returns, generating some great outcomes for super fund members and investors alike, despite climbing a wall of worry. But what’s driving this sustained strength, and what does it mean for the future? Join Shane and My as they break down the factors behind the share market rally …

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Episode 146 - Star Trek: 25th Anniversary 1:19:47

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It's time to boldly go where no person has gone before, as we tackle the classic point and click adventure title, Star Trek: 25th Anniversary! Learn about the history of Star Trek, the television series, as well as the history of Star Trek in gaming, before we dive head first into discovering whether it's still worth your time to don a red shirt an…

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Dungeons & Dragons 50:40

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In this episode of Original Geek, hosts Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw explore the evolution of geek culture, particularly focusing on Dungeons & Dragons. They discuss the origins of the term 'geek', the impact of the Satanic Panic on gaming culture, and share nostalgic flashbacks from their youth. The conversation also touches on the rise of geek cult…

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Episode #153: Operation Midnight Hammer 23:14

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The 12 day war between Israel and Iran looks to be over...for now. Questions over the extent of damage sustained by the US strikes continue to mount amid civil unrest and calls for regime change, causing more volatility for share markets. Where do we go from here? 🎙️ Join Shane and Diana as they unpack the implications for global markets and oil pr…

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Episode 145 - Excitebike 64 1:23:33

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It's time to hop on your bike and rev your engines, as we tackle the motocross racing title, Excitebike 64! Learn how the game was made, discover why the original Excitebike was such an influential and important title in gaming history, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to leap off of a ton of on-track obstacles en rout…

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Episode 142: Andrew Ryan's Failed Dream Of Rapture 50:57

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It's a Sapphy episode, and a "Gettin' Political" episode. What spurred Andrew Ryan to create the city of Rapture? Join us as we Lore Together! Contact us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/loretogether BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/loretogether.bsky.social Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@LoreTogether Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/LoreT…

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Cheryl the Queen and Nikki Druce and the Half Ghost Boy 1:06:23

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Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce are two incredible people in their own right. You might know Cheryl from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “UK vs. the World” and generally being hilarious and being ‘The Queen Of Essex’. And you might know Nikki Druce as ‘London’s Spooky Specialist’. Nikki hosts “Macabre London” and is an expert on Haunted History and True …

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Episode 144 - Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 1:21:57

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Join me in a world-spanning adventure to battle an ancient Voodoo cult, as we talk about the classic point and click adventure title, Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers! Learn how the game was made, discover why it was a pretty risky move for Sierra in the early 90s, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to grab your magic…

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Metal Slug 2/X, Fatal Labyrinth - The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 1:19:34

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Season 7 Episode 11 Episode 200 Zach Links: https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest https://absolutelythebest.net News MagicX: Launch date revealed for Nintendo DS-focused gaming handheld The Commodore 64 Gets An HDMI Upgrade Polish engineer creates postage stamp-sized 1980s Atari computer WWF WrestleFest Is Being Rereleased In Home Arcade Cabinet Form…

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Episode #152: Markets looking through the political noise 22:00

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🎙️ On the pod this week: Shane's back! Joining Diana behind the mic, they dive into: ✅ Geopolitical risks in the Middle East ✅ Market reactions ✅ Ongoing US tariffs ✅ Australian GDP data ✅ A dovish-sounding RBA ✅ And... does the Australian Government finally have a plan to boost productivity? Plus, a Friday dilemma:☕ Are we all spending too much ti…

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Myth Sandwich: James Goss and the Acton Hauntings 58:18

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James Goss (born 1974) is an English writer and producer renowned for his extensive work in the Doctor Who and Torchwood universes. Initially part of the BBC, he managed the official Doctor Who website from 2000, expanding its scope before transitioning to TV tie‑in media . He wrote multiple Torchwood novels—Almost Perfect, Risk Assessment, First B…

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Episode 143 - The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap 1:18:34

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Join me on a miniature-sized Zelda adventure, as we tackle The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap! Learn how the game was made, discover why Nintendo entrusted one of its most prized mascots to a third party development team, and listen in as we determine whether it's still worth your time to travel the world of Hyrule in mini-Link form, even today. J…

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Episode 141: Pacific Drive 41:44

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Sucked into a walled off government site, we quickly find ourselves dealing with the weird and abnormal. What happened here? Join us as we Lore Together! Watch Mystic's Blind First Hour here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mystics-blind-131426331 Contact us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/loretogether BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/loretogether…

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Episode 142 - WWF No Mercy 1:16:54

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Lace up your boots and return with me to the Attitude Era of professional wrestling, as we discuss the Nintendo 64 multiplayer classic, WWF No Mercy! Learn about the history of wrestling games, discover how WWF No Mercy's pedigree led directly to its creation, and listen in as we discuss whether it still makes sense to leap off of the top turnbuckl…

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Crash Curse: John Green and the Inconvenience of Superstition 55:46

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John Green is an American author best known for his young adult novels, including The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, and Paper Towns. His work often explores love, loss, and mental health with emotional depth and wit. Green is also a prominent YouTuber, co-creating the educational channel Crash Course and the Vlogbrothers with his brother …

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Episode 141 - Harvester 1:17:25

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Let's spend some "quality time" together as we discuss the controversial, over the top, and some would say completely lacking in taste point and click adventure title, Harvester! Learn why the game was made, discover how controversial it really was when it first released, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to explore the…

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Episode 140: Dave The Diver 1:05:26

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It's so much more than a diving simulator. Join us as we Lore Together! Contact us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/loretogether BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/loretogether.bsky.social Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@LoreTogether Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/LoreTogetherPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoreTogether Steam: https:…

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Lawyer, Doctor or Dead: Sikisa and the Party Ghost 58:21

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Sikisa, is a dynamic British stand-up comedian, writer, producer, and qualified immigration lawyer. Born in South London and having spent part of her early life in Barbados, she brings a rich blend of cultural perspectives to her work. Sikisa's comedy often explores themes of race, class, and identity, delivered with an infectious energy and authen…

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Episode #151: Sitting quite strongly 14:10

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Markets have calmed down following some short-lived panic regarding the latest Trump trade talks and discussions around tariffs for China and the EU. More negotiations are under way with recognition that the US ultimately does want to reach a deal with its key trade partners, but some investors are now beginning to abandon the US as a 'safe haven'.…

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Qix, Tiny Tunes Adventures - S. M. Oliva 1:12:58

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Season 7 Episode 10 Episode 199 S.M. Oliva Links: Music Construction Set (1983) Computer Games (1984) Halcyon (1985) Computer Games (1985) Software Piracy (1985) Thomas M. Disch's Amnesia (1986) Mr. Gameshow (1987) Computer Games (1987, Part 1) Computer Games (1987, Part 2) News Gamer Discovers Two Super Mario 64 Bugs That Only Trigger After 14 Mon…

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Episode 140 - Sounds of the Classics: Sierra vs. LucasArts 1:27:40

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For me, music is one of the core components that contributes to the enjoyment, and engagement, of a video game title, and this episode is our latest deep dive into some of the classic soundtracks from those games. In today's episode, we'll look at a cross-section of games comparing Sierra Online and LucasArts, two industry behemoths of the 80s and …

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Ghost in the WiFi: Adam Buxton and the spirit of Blaszabss 1:05:32

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Adam Buxton is a British comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor best known for his work in comedy and broadcasting. He gained prominence in the 1990s as one half of the comedy duo Adam and Joe, alongside Joe Cornish. Their cult TV show The Adam and Joe Show on Channel 4 mixed sketches, pop culture parodies, and homemade creativity, becoming a hit w…

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Episode #150: Special Episode with Ravi Sharma and Sean O'Malley 23:43

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Housing prices in Australia have continued to rise rapidly over the last two decades, with housing unaffordability and the cost of living affecting both first home buyers and older Australians retiring with greater levels of mortgage debt. On the pod this week, Diana is joined by buyer's agent Ravi Sharma and AMP Bank's Sean O'Malley to talk about …

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The Rough Corner: Crotch Eyeballing, Psychic Cops & 'Big Spooky Moss' Dr Kate Cherrell 51:51

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Dan and Al talk interior design premonitions, plotting pigeons, awkward interactions, and share some of the weirdest correspondence from the week. Plus, paranormal historian Dr Kate Cherrell has an awesome new book out, called Begotten. Find the link to that below! Kate's also been unearthing some of the strangest prophesies for our listening delig…

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Episode 139 - Myst 1:21:48

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Join me in exploring a strange and exotic world, as we discuss the classic first person adventure title, Myst! Learn how the game was made, discover why Myst became such a pop cultural phenomenon, and listen in as we determine whether it still makes sense to click around an island with a ton of different contraptions to hopefully figure out, even t…

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#2. The Mystery of Spontaneous Human Combustion - When the fire comes from within 42:13

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People found reduced to ashes — their bodies charred, yet the room around them untouched. No flames. No accelerants. No logical explanation. Just smoke… and silence. In this chilling episode of Into the Myst, we delve into the eerie and unsettling phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion. Are these rare incidents the result of misunderstood scien…

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Tony Sharkscientist: Andrew Hunter Murray and The Three-Second Rule for Curses 1:08:33

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Andrew Hunter Murray is a writer and researcher for the BBC panel show QI, as a member of the team known as the "QI Elves". He co-hosts the spin-off podcast series No Such Thing as a Fish. Murray wrote and co-presented the podcast's spinoff television series No Such Thing as the News. He currently hosts "Drop Us a Line" as part of the No Such Thing…

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Episode 139: Orwell - Keeping An Eye On You 42:01

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We have a new job with the government, snooping on people through their digital lives. Join us as we Lore Together! Contact us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/loretogether BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/loretogether.bsky.social Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@LoreTogether Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/LoreTogetherPod Youtube: https:/…

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Episode #149: A 'pause' but not the final end point 21:25

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Trump has cut a deal with China which came a lot sooner than expected. The worst case scenario seems to have been averted for now, resulting in a recovery in sharemarkets and reassurance to those panicking at the bottom. Meanwhile, Labor winning 93 seats in the Australian Federal Election means they now have the largest gap between an Opposition an…

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Impossamole, The Magic Candle - Nate Peters 56:58

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Season 7 Episode 9 Episode 198 Doodle World 2 Website Bluesky Threads Instagram Nate Peters News Michael Bay And Sydney Sweeney Team On Movie Adaptation Of ‘OutRun’ Video Game At Universal 33-year-old AmigaOS for Commodore computers gets an unexpected update Doom Box Plays Doom Someone Has Created A Version Of Windows For Game Boy Square, Capcom, T…

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Episode 138 - Dynasty Warriors 2 1:26:44

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It's time to unify the Three Kingdoms, as we take part in huge battles in the hopes of conquering Dynasty Warriors 2! Learn about the history...of history, discover why Dynasty Warriors 2 represented a dramatic shift for game publisher Koei in comparison to prior titles, and listen in as we discuss whether you really want to try facing Lu Bu on the…

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#1. The Mystery of The Flannan Isles - Three lightkeepers disappearing without a trace 34:15

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In this chilling episode, we journey to the remote and windswept Flannan Isles, where one of the sea’s most enduring mysteries unfolded in 1900. Three lighthouse keepers vanished without a trace, leaving behind a baffling scene — a locked door, an untouched meal and a logbook filled with cryptic entries. Join us as we unravel the strange clues, exp…

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The Rough Corner: Witch, Please... There Are Bones in My Wall! 38:46

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Emmie Brookman made a very spooky discovery while renovating her home... human bones in the wall, and a mysterious little bottle. Could there be a connection to witchcraft? Emmie's been hunting for answers. Also, Synchronicity Corner, a Spurs-pocalypse and memory-wiping yellow liquor. **Please note, this episode was recorded prior to the new pope b…

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Monjoronson: Jon Ronson and the Psychopath TikTokkers 53:48

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Jon Ronson is a British journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker known for his investigative and often humorous explorations of unusual and controversial subjects. Born on May 10, 1967, in Cardiff, Wales, he has written several bestselling books, including Them: Adventures with Extremists, The Men Who Stare at Goats, and So You've Been Publicl…

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Episode 137 - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night 1:18:43

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Grab your sword, and dust off your cape, as we explore the gothic confines of Dracula's castle in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night! Learn about the evolution of the Castlevania series, discover why Symphony of the Night altered the Castlevania formula to create an experience unlike what had come before it, and listen in as we discuss whether it's…

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Episode 138: The Ayleid of Cyrodiil 41:12

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We're back to The Elder Scrolls to answer a question Mystic has had since he first played Oblivion so many years ago. Join us as we Lore Together! Contact us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/loretogether BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/loretogether.bsky.social Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@LoreTogether Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/L…

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Episode #148: Why more isn't always better than less 21:21

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The latest inflation data is in and we're finally back on target. Markets are up by over 10% now that the reciprocal tariffs have been pushed out by 90 days, but there's still a long way to go. On the pod this week, Shane and Diana unpack the latest March quarter headline inflation data, look at the election promises made ahead of the Federal Elect…

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The Rough Corner Returns: The Prophecy of the Popes, Polite Pigeons and Baby Dragons 41:11

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"Stock up on holy water to hedge your bets" The Rough Corner is back! First on the agenda: the end of everything. Dan speaks to Dr Alexander Zawacki, an expert on medieval prophecies, to better understand the so-called 'Prophecy of the Popes' which could mean the end is very much nigh. Plus, pigeons, proteuses and police boxes.…

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Shadow of the Colossus- Ken Gagne 1:15:09

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Season 7 Episode 8 Episode 197 Interview: Ken Gagne Game reviews PRGE panel 2025 News Doodle World 2 Super Monaco GP SRAM (Genesis) Romhack New Genesis / Mega Drive Mod Upgrades Sega's Console For A "New Era" A Long-Lost NES Port Of Populous Has Just Been Discovered After 33 Years Sonic The Hedgehog games now have a timeline Game Club Shadow of the…

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Episode #147: Economics in our schools and universities 24:59

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Economics looks at what's happening in the world but recent media reports have charted the long-run decline in students studying economics at high school and a relative decline in students studying a Bachelor of Economics at university relative to STEM fields. This week, Diana is joined by Ash and Divita in a special episode looking at how economic…

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Episode 136 - Wipeout 1:20:38

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If you've ever felt the need to drive around a series of dangerous race tracks at speeds that would make Anakin Skywalker blush, then look no further than Wipeout! Learn why the game was made, discover how the lineage of Psygnosis, the company, led directly to the creation of Wipeout, the game, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth y…

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Songs about Moths: Michael Brunström and a Guide to Coping with a Trillion Noses 48:45

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Michael Brunström is a surrealist comedian and performance artist known for his wildly inventive, often absurd solo shows that blur the line between stand-up, theatre, and dadaist performance. He won the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015 for his show The Golden Age of Steam, and he’s been a regular on the al…

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Episode 135 - Leisure Suit Larry 1:18:13

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Dust off your leisure suit and grab some minty breath spray, as we cruise the strip looking for a (hopefully) sure thing in Leisure Suit Larry! Learn about the history behind the game, discover why Al Lowe was the perfect choice to bring Larry Laffer to life, and listen in as we discuss whether looking for love in all the wrong places is still wort…

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Episode 137: Half Life 1 - Part 2 47:16

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What else is happening around Black Mesa as Gordon is running around? Join us as we Lore Together! Contact us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/loretogether BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/loretogether.bsky.social Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@LoreTogether Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/LoreTogetherPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/…