Best Marissa Trarback Podcasts (2025)

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Earthsea: An Introduction to the Earthsea Cycle Series by Ursula Le Guin 54:08

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Your Queens welcome you back to court to pay your fealty as they embark on their next adventure! Listen along as Queens Marissa and Tay get a lay of the land for their next book series, The Earthsea Cycle. They start by discussing the author, Ursula Le Guin, including her many, many, many accomplishments, as well as the basics of the world of Earth…

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Past Set Video Games | Bioshock, Civilization V, Chrono-Trigger 46:17

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In a spiritual successor to last weeks podcast we talk about games from the past. Past as in games where the setting is in the past. Whether that's in the real world or a fantasy world. Also Plants vs Zombies! Matt doesn't understand the topic, Marissa gets frustrated, and Sacco understood perfectly fine. Games we talk about this week: Chrono-Trigg…

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Futuristic Video Games | Destiny, Horizon Zero Dawn, Portal 2 42:28

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Welcome to the future as the Heathens discuss their favourite games that take place in the future. Whether that means distant or not so distant. Matt is over-tired, Marissa wants to escape, and Sacco doesn't read good. Games we talk about this week: Horizon Zero Dawn, Alien Isolation, Halo, No Man’s Sky, Detroit: Become Human, Destiny, Portal 2, Th…

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Memorable Multi-Stage Boss Fights | Cuphead, Hades, Halo Infinite 44:51

1M ago44:51

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After some confusion on the topic (I know, what else is new) the heathens final talk about some of the multi-stage boss fights they have overcome over the years. Matt isn't a fan, Marissa likes to play chess, and Sacco is a sad leafs fan. Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy XVI, Halo Infinite, Cuphead, Kingdom Hearts 2, Call of Duty Black …

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Catching Up With The Heathens | Katamari, The Last of Us, Mario Kart World 45:52

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After a bit of a break due to some traveling heathens, the podcast is back. This week is a chill catch-up type of podcast. Matt is sick, Marissa started another Baldur's Gate play through, and Sacco is a social butterfly Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy XVI, The Last of Us Part 2, Katamari Damacy Rolling Live!, College Football 25, Bald…

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Side Quest - Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, Part 2 – Chapter 19-28 2:35:00

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The Queens finish their very first side quest by completing Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki! In the finale of this chaotic alien-demon-violin-donut-shop novel, your favourite Queens learn new facts about koi fish, converse about the technological limits of toad-faced demons, and discover what it means to be comfortable in one's own skin. Que…

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Side Quest - Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, Part 1 – Chapter 1-18 2:06:31

2M ago2:06:31

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The Queens embark on their very first side quest! In this episode, we're reading Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki. We're also finding out everything we ever wanted to know about violins, devils, aliens, and donut shops in California. As we follow the twists and turns of this truly chaotic story, expect Queen Marissa to nerd out about violins,…

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Side Quest: An Introduction to Side Quest Adventures 15:50

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Your favourite Queens have a new project: Side Quests. Side Quests are small excursions from our main series and include standalone novels as well as duologies. In this episode, you'll learn all about our upcoming Side Quests, including how to participate and where to learn more! You can support our project by donating here. If you'd like to join o…

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Best Video Game Character Design | Katamari Damacy, Alice Madness Returns, Fable 47:44

2M ago47:44

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In a similar note to a previous topic this week the Heathens discuss their favourite video game character design. Matt likes steam punk, Marissa is surprised, and Sacco brings the shock factor Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Final Fantasy XVI, Katamari Damacy, Fable, Alice Madness Returns, Bioshock Infinite, Halo Infinite,…

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Best Plaformer Video Game | Frogger, Spyro The Dragon, Donkey Kong 47:01

3M ago47:01

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Happy late Mario day!!! Due to Sacco's mistake and Matt's obliviousness here is a platforming podcast a week late. Matt gets flustered, Marissa reigns the others in, and Sacco has news. Games we talk about this week: Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Maker, Crash Bandicoot 3 Warped, Donkey Kong Country, Celeste, Towerfall Ascens…

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Pokemon Day Special! 40:38

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The rare occasion where the Heathens talk about video game news has come again! This week the heathens discuss all things Pokemon after Nintendo's short but packed announcement. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube. Also, check out our Discord. Wan…

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Best Video Game Romances | Dragon Age, The Witcher, Baldur's Gate 52:13

3M ago52:13

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Better late then never but here is our valentine's day special. It's the Heathens favourite romances in video games. Matt is bad at segues, Marissa is excited, and Sacco is still sick. Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age, Baldur’s Gate, Stardew Valley, The Witcher 3, Life is Strange, Hades, Boyfriend Dungeon, High on Life, Pokémon Crystal, Ra…

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Best Video Game Outfits | Baldur's Gate, Halo, Rainbow Six Siege 50:25

4M ago50:25

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Outfits. That's it that the topic and description! Enjoy some banter as the Heathens discuss their favourite outfits in video games. Matt is disappointment in himself, Marissa has some great choices, and Sacco has some surprises. Games we talk about this week: Red Dead Redemption 2, Final Fantasy 15, Mirror’s Edge, Baldur’s Gate 3, Star Wars, Rainb…

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What Video Game Would Make A Good Movie | Final Fantasy, Among Us, Halo 54:06

4M ago54:06

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There have been some good and some and video game movie adaptations over the years, but some video games deserve the chance to wow us or disappoint us. This week we discuss which video games need a movie/Netflix series. Matt is sick, Marissa is smart, and Sacco was prepared. Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty Zombies, Halo, Bioshock, Porta…

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Worst Video Game Betrayals | Portal, Call of Duty, Dragon Age 59:44

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Plot twists often involve some sort of betrayal and video game betrayals can stick with you. This week the Heathens talk about the times that their trust was used against them. Matt hates cut scenes, Marissa gets fooled 3 times so shame on her?, and Sacco is never ready to be betrayed. Games we talk about this week: Bioshock, Dragon Age, Portal 2, …

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Episode 200: Video Game Bracket From The Last 100 Episodes 1:42:20

4M ago1:42:20

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Another 200 episodes in the books. The Heathens look back at all the video games they talked about in the last 100 episodes and do another bracket to decide a winner. Matt has an internal struggle, Marissa needs 7-10 business days, and Sacco is a liar. Link to Bracket: https://challonge.com/oxir5d1k Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens cont…

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The Season Finale of the Wheel of Time || Final Theories, Q/A, and Rants 2:55:59

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Another cycle of the Wheel of Time has come and gone and, like the Wheel of Time, we offer an ending. Listen along as your Queens of Fantasy wrap up all their very final thoughts on the whole series. Queen Marissa has one last feminist rant for you to enjoy, Queen Tay enjoys one final look over all her theories, and Queen Al enjoys talking about th…

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Heathens Unleashed | Until Dawn, Halo, The Witcher 52:13

5M ago52:13

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No topic this week as the Heathens are unleashed! Various news and tidbits. Matt likes movies, Marissa thinks books are important, and Sacco nerds out. Games we talk about this week: Halo, Mario Kart, Call of Duty, Until Dawn, Ghost of Tsushima, Helldivers, Horizon Zero Dawn, Tetris, Sonic, The Witcher, Supermarket Simulator, Super Mario Strikers, …

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2025 Video Game Resolutions | Helldivers 2, Fable, Hollow Knight 42:08

5M ago42:08

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New year same us but with new resolutions! This week we go over our resolutions from last year, crown a winner for 2024, and pick our resolutions for 2025! Matt paid to win, Marissa wants people to care, and Sacco got lucky. Games we talk about this week: Spider-Man 2, Life is Strange, Stray, Final Fantasy, God of War, Apex Legends, Dragon Age, Hel…

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The Wheel of Time Series Finale 1:52:11

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Welcome to the Wheel of Time Series Finale! If you're here, you've listened or read along with us on this long journey and have finally reached the end. In this episode Queens Marissa and Tay go over their full series reviews and and full series character rankings, Queen Tay is exasperated by some unanswered questions, Queen Marissa provides some i…

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2024 Video Game Year In Review 39:38

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With 2025 right around the corner, the Heathens look back at the year of 2024 and talk about their video game journey. Matt wants to play more games, Marissa got a PC, and Sacco played a lot of sports games. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube. Al…

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Book Fourteen, Part Five: Chapter 38 to THE END OF THE SERIES | A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 4:11:29

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The Wheel of Time turns, and so has the final page of this series for your Queens. In this episode, Queens Tay and Marissa finally become fully-fledged Aes Sedai as they read the last words in this epic fantasy series. Queen Marissa shares secret lore about the magical city of Toronto, Queen Tay refuses to believe that a character's death is a non-…

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All About Dragon Age Part 4: Inquisition 1:16:55

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Join us as we continue on our journey through Thedas. This week we recap the events of the third installment of the Dragon Age Series, Dragon Age Inquisition. Matt forgets important details, Marissa reminds us about fun tidbits, and Sacco listens. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sur…

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Book Fourteen, Part Four: Chapter 37 - The Last Battle | A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 6:05:45

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The Last Battle has finally come! ⚔️ In a chapter containing 200+ pages, the Queens finally get to read the infamous chapter in Wheel of Time Lore. All three Queens rail against Gawyn's terrible decision-making, while Queen Marissa sits in suspense over her second favourite character. Queen Tay watches each character death with excitement, until on…

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Video Game Awards 2024 1:09:38

6M ago1:09:38

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Another year of podcasts in the bag as we talk about the Video Game Awards for 2024! There are winners, there are losers but there will be more of the Crowned Heathens. Matt changes it up, Marissa is disappointed, and Sacco likes the drama. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you'r…

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Book Fourteen, Part Three: Chapter 22 to the End of Chapter 36 | A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 3:56:52

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The Last Battle is rapidly approaching, and our Queens are here for the build-up. As they barrel towards a battle to end them all, the Queens become increasingly concerned about the constantly shortening length of Nynaeve's hair. They debate whether or not they can take the Dark One seriously and Queen Tay wishes a different verb was used to descri…

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All About Dragon Age Part 3: Dragon Age 2 1:16:27

6M ago1:16:27

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Join us as we continue on our journey through Thedas. This week we recap the events of the second installment of the Dragon Age Series, Dragon Age 2. Matt forgets literary terms, Marissa hints, and Sacco listens. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTub…

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Book Fourteen, Part Two: Chapter 9 to the End of Chapter 21 | A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 3:43:43

6M ago3:43:43

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The Queens are rapidly approaching the end of The Wheel of Time – and, in this section, we can see the end barrelling at us. All three Queens aim their pitchforks at Gawyn, who is acting particularly silly in this segment. Queen Al attempts to hold her spoilers for the rest of the series, while Queen Tay tries to understand why our army generals ar…

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All About Dragon Age Part 2: Origins 57:55

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Join us as we continue on our journey through Thedas. This week we recap the events of the first installment of the Dragon Age Series, Origins. Matt is a silly goose, Marissa shares her knowledge, and Sacco makes a joke about idioms. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subsc…

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Book Fourteen, Part One: Prologue to the End of Chapter 8 | A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 4:05:12

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For the last time, the Queens begin a new Wheel of Time book. In this beginning of the end, the Queens rage over theories that should have been right, decide they don't love the legendary shower and might end up defending some female Forsaken. Queens Al and Marissa give us a biology lesson on twins, and Queen Tay cries over Caemlyn's horses and bri…

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Who Would Win A Fictional Fight Between...? | Let the Fighting Begin! 1:04:42

6M ago1:04:42

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Let the fighting begin! In this episode, Marissa and Megan discuss, argue, and fight over who would win between fictional characters in fictional fights. From Dracula and Rhysand to Emma and Lizzie Bennet, this episode is throwing everything down and everyone with them! So, join us while we fight it out. As usual, the three readers start by reviewi…

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All About Dragon Age Part 1: Introduction 56:51

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Travel with the Heathens to the fantastical world of Thedas as we take a deep dive into the Dragon Age story so far. Marissa is super excited for this one so if you have any questions or comments please let us know in the discord and we'll try to include them in the next episode! Matt learns some shit, Marissa is pumped, and Sacco also learns some …

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Book Thirteen, Part Four: Chapter 48 to the End of the Novel | Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 4:37:43

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The penultimate book is officially done, and your Queens are feeling a type of way about it. As Queens Marissa and Tay delve into their newest theories, Queen Al bites her tongue about all the things she wishes she could spoil. Queen Tay wonders at length about some of the newest enemies and monsters we come across, while Queen Marissa basks in the…

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Untethered Video Game Trivia 1:02:55

7M ago1:02:55

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Heathens are pulling from the backup podcasts and this week it's video game trivia from some of our favourite games. Matt is confident, Marissa hosts, and Sacco still hasn't finished his previous punishment. Games we talk about this week: God of War, Apex Legends, Stardew Valley, and Call of Duty. Like our conte…

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Book Thirteen, Part Three: Chapter 31 to the End of Chapter 47 | Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 4:34:24

7M ago4:34:24

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Are you ready for all the action? Your Queens of Fantasy are back, and they're diving into part three of book 13. Queens Marissa and Tay argue over exactly how much dislike of Gawyn is appropriate, Queen Alix bites her tongue while trying not to accidentally spoil the ending that we're so close to, and each of the Queens is baffled by what counts a…

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Bookish Confessions | Dust Jackets, Reading Challenges, DNF-ing, and More 1:12:57

7M ago1:12:57

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It's time to share our deepest reader secrets. In this episode, Marissa and Megan are joined by Alix Calfa from the Queens of Fantasy podcast, to discuss all those things we usually keep to ourselves. We're talking about our bookish confessions, from dust jacket behaviour to reading challenges and even cheating on reading goals. Get ready to see us…

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Change My Mind Video Game Edition | Dragon Age, Dark Souls, Cuphead 55:13

7M ago55:13

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It's time for some arguments. The Heathens have some divided opinions on video games and this week they try to change each other's minds. Matt attacks Marissa, Marissa attacks Matt, and Sacco has opinions. Games we talk about this week: Apex Legends, Dark Souls, Baldur’s Gate, Hades, Elden Ring, Astro’s Playground, Breathe of the Wild, Cuphead, Cal…

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Book Thirteen, Part Two: Chapter 16 to End of Chapter 30 | Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 4:28:48

7M ago4:28:48

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The Queens are at it again, this time reading part 2 of book 13. Queens Marissa and Tay argue over exactly how bad Gawyn is. Queen Al manages to hold her tongue, even as the other two get closer and closer to the end. Expect new Aes Sedai tests, old rivalries, a growing disdain for a certain Queen who cannot be stopped, a lingering question of wher…

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Top 10 Video Games Of All Time Game 1:19:40

7M ago1:19:40

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It's game time here on the Crowned Heathens podcast! This week Matt and Sacco try to guess which games made the top 10 games of all-time lists from various websites. Matt listened to the instructions, Marissa hosts, and Sacco is focused. Games we talk about this week: Super Mario, Breathe of the Wild, Super Smash Bros, Dragon Age, Baldur’s Gate 3, …

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Book Thirteen, Part One: Prologue to the End of Chapter 15 | Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 3:30:33

7M ago3:30:33

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Twelve and a prequel down, two to go! The Queens embark on the thirteenth book of the Wheel of Time series, Towers of Midnight. The Queens argue about apples and excerpts from "The Dragon Reborn", Queen Tay insists that two particular characters should not be together while Queen Marissa insists that they will be, resulting in another bet for coffe…

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Spooky Video Games For Halloween | Limbo, Alien: Isolation, Diablo 51:12

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Happy Halloooooooowweeeeeeenn! A spooky week here with the Heathens. We talk about our favourite scary/spooky/tense games just in time for Halloween. Matt brings up Kingdom Hearts somehow, Marissa peaces out, and Sacco doesn't finish games. Games we talk about this week: Kingdom Hearts, Alien Isolation, The Evil Within, Resident Evil, Halo 3 ODST, …

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Video Blind Ranking | Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Dragon Age 54:56

7M ago54:56

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This was a fun one to make! This week the Heathens do a blind ranking video game challenge. The only rule is that both members have to agree on the final ranking. Matt forgets how to speak, Marissa is disappointed, and Sacco tries to usurp. Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Celeste, COD: WaW, It Takes Two, Apex Legends, Halo…

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Book Twelve, Part Four: Chapter 39 to the End of the Novel | The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 4:01:29

7M ago4:01:29

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Thirteen books down, two to go. In this episode of the Queens of Fantasy podcast, the Queens finish off Book Twelve of the Wheel of Time, and they have a lot of thoughts. Marissa rants about Egwene's plot point and whether or not Gareth Bryne is perfect, perfect, perfect! Tay protects Egwene at all costs -- with all her feelings and no thoughts. Yo…

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The Best Bookstores Worldwide | Portland, Edinburgh, Tokyo, and More 1:04:29

8M ago1:04:29

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Besides that one overly comfortable chair in the corner, every reader's favourite place to be is a bookstore. In this episode, Marissa and Megan share the best bookstores they've explored. From local gems to international stars, these bookstores have one thing in common: they are well-loved and well-read. As usual, the two readers start by reviewin…

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Another Special Crowned Heathens Quiz Episode 51:57

8M ago51:57

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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving fellow Canadians! When push comes to shove the Heathens do a quiz. So here it is with a brand new format! Matt and Sacco compete to see who knows the least about video games /s. Matt gets uno reversed, Marissa is the host, and Sacco makes a bad pun. Games we talk about this week: Bioshock, Portal, and Super Mario Bros. L…

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Book Twelve, Part Three: Chapter 28 to the End of Chapter 38 | The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 3:40:49

8M ago3:40:49

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In the third part of our The Gathering Storm read, the Queens are stoked about a Nynaeve POV, concerned about Rand, confused by Mat and left on a cliffhanger. Queen Marissa throws out quite a few theories, Queen Tay needs consoling over how she really can't do spicy foods, Queen Alix teaches the other Queens a little something, and Tay and Marissa …

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Our Favourite Arcade Games | Daytona USA, Virtua Fighter, Dragon's Lair 50:09

8M ago50:09

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After a long rant about Sony's business practices the Heathens discuss their favourite and hidden gems Gamepass games. From indie games to AAA games Gamepass has a lot to choose from. Matt starts the rant, Marissa steals one of Matt's games, and Sacco hates game previews. Games we talk about this week: Cuphead, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, WaveRunner, Day…

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Book Twelve, Part Two: Chapter 13 to the End of Chapter 27 | The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 3:42:07

8M ago3:42:07

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Get ready for action! The Queens take on part two of Book 12, The Gathering Storm, in Robert Jordan (and Brandon Sanderson's) series, The Wheel of Time. We have betrayals, we have tedious tasks, we have punishments, and we have a wolf man not missing his wife. The Queens discuss Goldilocks and the Three Inns, Mat's misogynistic monologue, and Min's…

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The History of Audiobooks | A Lesson From Megan 1:06:25

8M ago1:06:25

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Ever heard of audiobooks? How much do you really know about them? In this episode, Megan explores everything audiobook. From the history of audiobooks to its formats, uses, and styles, join along as your two favourite readers explore the world of audiobooks! As usual, the two readers start by reviewing their most recent reads and finish by discussi…

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Our Favourite Gamepass Games | Celeste, Undertale, Deathloop 53:56

8M ago53:56

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After a long rant about Sony's business practices the Heathens discuss their favourite and hidden gems Gamepass games. From indie games to AAA games Gamepass has a lot to choose from. Matt starts the rant, Marissa steals one of Matt's games, and Sacco hates game previews. Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Spider-Man, Stardew Valley, Dr…