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Join cousins Jaz, Manny and Taz for Not Quite High Score, a bi-weekly gaming podcast where we discuss what we're currently playing and current events in the world of video games. We also argue. A lot. Send us an e-mail at [email protected] for topics you would like us to discuss in future episodes. YT: https://www.youtube.com/@NotQuiteHighScore Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/notquitehighscore IG: https://www.instagram.com/notquitehighscore/ X: http://twitter.com/NQHSPodcast
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Eric Jimenez & Justin McLean

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An Urban Music Education Podcast hosted by Eric and Justin. They provide tips and strategies through honest discussions about their experience teaching music in an Urban setting. The goal is to provide a positive and solution-based narrative to create more effective, compassionate and culturally relevant music educators.
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Our lives can be crazy, but you can take a break from it all with Wondery’s new series, Even the Rich, where co-hosts Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams pull back the curtain and chat about someone else’s craziness for a change. They tell stories about some of the greatest family dynasties in history, from the Murdochs to the Royals to the Carters (Jay-Z and Beyoncé, that is). Because as Queen Elizabeth once said, “A good gossip is a wonderful tonic.” Listen to Even The Rich on the ...
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This episode was recorded on June 29th 2025. We know there's been a lot of tough news in the gaming world lately — layoffs, studio closures, project cancellations — and honestly, it's exhausting. So instead of diving into all that negativity, we’re switching gears. In this video, we're each sharing our 3x3 favorite video games — that's 9 games each…
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This episode was recorded on June 15th 2025. In this episode, we're joined by the fourth missing piece, while discussing all the new announcements shown during the Summer Games Fest and demos we've tried during the Steam Next Fest. We also go over the success of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, while giving our opinion on the console so far. We round …
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Closing out another fabulous Pride Month, we’re taking a look at someone who’s always been a friend and ally to the LGBTQ+ community - Cyndi Lauper. Born in New York, in the early 50s, Cyndi feels out-of-step with her surroundings. Raised in a home with an abusive stepfather, she escapes and sets out on her own. But to do what? After failing in a s…
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Are we about to say goodbye to yet another Hollywood couple? For weeks, we’ve heard rumors that Katy Perry and fiancé Orlando Bloom aren’t living their “Teenage Dream” anymore. Now sources say that Orlando’s excited to live la vida single. After that, we have the latest details on the shocking and tragic passing of TV chef, Anne Burrell, including …
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Raised in a house that is nothing like the TV sitcom families she loves, Rosie O’Donnell has to grow up fast. She has to deal with an abusive father, and the heartbreak of losing her mom way too soon. But somehow, her grit, determination, and natural humor lands her on a comedy club stage when she’s just a teen. After polishing her act on the road,…
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Listen to Liberty Lost: In Evangelical homes across the United States, sex outside of marriage is a sin against God. So, when Abbi becomes pregnant at 16, her devout parents hide her away at the Liberty Godparent Home, a little-known facility for pregnant teens on the campus of Liberty University. The Home says it helps girls decide what comes next…
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Continuing our celebration of Pride Month, today we’ve got another fabulous queer icon for you. Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page has crammed a whole lot of life into his 38 years. After gaining traction in Canada as an accomplished child actor, Elliot makes the leap into the American mainstream with critically acclaimed performances in movies like…
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Richies, we didn’t see this coming. Blake Lively just scored a huge court win. She and her former “It Ends with Us” director/co-star Justin Baldoni have been in a bitter legal battle since January. But just this week, a judge dismissed Justin’s multi-million dollar suit against Blake, husband Ryan Reynolds, and the New York Times. After we break do…
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RuPaul is born feeling like an outsider. Rejection by his father and peers makes him doubt whether he’ll ever fit in. But instead of conforming, he doubles down and becomes a gender-bending punk musician. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter List…
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This episode was recorded on June 1st 2025. Join cousins Jaz, Manny and Taz for Not Quite High Score, a bi-weekly gaming podcast where we discuss what we're currently playing and current events in the world of video games. We also argue. A lot. Send us an e-mail at [email protected] for topics you would like us to discuss in future episod…
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Richies, for Pride Month we bring you a true hero to - and champion of - the queer community. A filmmaker who brings an oddball sensibility and counter-culture vibe to the mainstream. Director John Waters has been marching to the beat of his own drum since he was little boy, doing twisted puppet shows at birthday parties and drawing with black cray…
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A lot of the time, award shows can be fun, exciting, star-studded events. And sometimes...they’re like this year’s American Music Awards. First off, tons of the A-list nominees didn’t even bother showing up. And then, for a couple of stars who did show up, things got weird onstage. Shaboozey gave his co-presenter Megan Moroney some serious side-eye…
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Richies, just in time for ""Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning"" - the last installment of the MI franchise - we bring you one of the most bankable stars in the world, Tom Cruise. As a boy, he’s bullied because of his height, and faces learning difficulties at school. But that was then and this is now. Thanks to roles in “Risky Business,” “T…
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This episode was recorded on May 18th 2025. After a short break, the cousins get back together to discuss their latest obsession with Clair Obscur Expedition 33, the Borderlands 4 State of Play, Bungie's Marathon controversy with stolen artwork, and more! We round the podcast with our opinion on difficulty in video games... Join cousins Jaz, Manny …
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Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Richies! In light of AAPI Month, we have a story about someone who has given “comeback” a whole new meaning. After fleeing North Vietnam as a child with his family, Ke Huy Quan turns to acting and is immediately cast in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and then “The Goonies.” He seems …
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On this very special episode of “Rich and Weekly,” Brooke and Aricia are joined by their moms, Pam and Kathy, for an all-out, belated Mother's Day pop culture extravaganza. And Richies, we're pulling out all the stops. We’ve got games, trivia, and even a mother-daughter Q & A that gives you a peek into the personal lives of the Siffrinn and Skidmor…
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In honor of Mother’s Day, we're celebrating a mother-daughter duo unlike any other - Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher. While these two “unsinkable” stars seemingly look - on the surface - like they couldn’t have been more different, they were a lot more alike than they liked to admit. Debbie and Carrie both became movie stars at the tender age of …
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Even in the face of unimaginable tragedy and grief, Martin Short has always kept his sense of humor. As a young man, he channels three devastating personal losses into becoming a performing dynamo. Instead of being defined by these tragedies, he’s emboldened to go out and pursue his acting dreams in Toronto in the 70s. The Canadian city is a hotbed…
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It looks like reality TV is getting very real! After wrapping up her stint on “Celebrity Big Brother UK,” JoJo Siwa’s making all kinds of headlines. JoJo - who’s been openly gay for a while - had an “aha” moment in front of CBBUK cameras when she realized she now identifies as queer. Great for JoJo. Not so great for JoJo’s partner Kath Ebb - who cl…
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Almost 60 years after Judy Garland’s tragic death, she still remains one of Hollywood’s most fascinating (and heartbreaking) talents. As a girl, her powerful voice catches the attention of legendary movie producer, Louis B. Mayer, and she’s on her way. Thanks to her iconic role in “The Wizard of Oz,” Judy cements herself as one of the world’s bigge…
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Born in New Orleans, young Tyler Perry is forced to contend with all sorts of abuse. Some is at the hands of his explosive and alcoholic father, as well as neighbors and people he thought he could trust. Eventually, he escapes to Atlanta to pursue his dreams of writing and performing - while working countless menial jobs and living in his car along…
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Houston, we have a girl power problem. More specifically, a rich celebrity girl problem. On Monday, Katy Perry and Gayle King blasted off into outer space on the latest Blue Origin rocket. And ever since they reentered the earth’s atmosphere, celebrities are firing on all cylinders. Olivia Munn, Olivia Wilde, and Emily Ratajkowski have all openly c…
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This episode was recorded on April 13th 2025. In this episode, the cousins discuss Bungie's Marathon reveal, as well as the recent controversy with Zerat Games' No Mercy. Celebrating the release of Last of Us season 2, we discuss on what games we'd like to see get the HBO treatment! Join cousins Jaz, Manny and Taz for Not Quite High Score, a bi-wee…
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Whoopi Goldberg has had a life. And then some. Long before she became a Hollywood icon (and the first Black woman to achieve EGOT status), she struggles with substance abuse, trouble at school, and teenage pregnancy. And then she becomes a mom at just 17. But her unique comedy voice captures the attention of legendary writer/director Mike Nichols w…
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Christina Applegate has always had a dark sense of humor. And she leans on it big time to deal with a series of enormous obstacles and challenges. As a child star-turned-household name (thanks to 11 seasons on “Married...with Children”) Christina avoids the pitfalls of other kid actors and becomes one of Hollywood’s leading ladies of comedy. She’s …
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Richies, there’s a lot to get into this week. If you watched “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend, you know all about musical guest Morgan Wallen’s awkward goodbye. He bolted off stage while the cameras were still rolling. And now, “SNL” vet Kenan Thompson is sharing how he feels about Morgan’s controversial departure. After that, we’ll get into …
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This episode was recorded on April 3rd 2025. In this episode, we break down everything from the last two Nintendo Directs – from the exciting game reveals to hardware details of the Nintendo Switch 2, and even the all-important pricing details. Don’t forget to leave a comment below – we want to hear your thoughts on Nintendo’s latest Direct! Join c…
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As a kid in Australia, Margot Robbie knows she wants to be a movie star, but doesn’t think it’s possible. But after wowing audiences with her star turn (and convincing Brooklyn accent) in Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street,” the Aussie is well on her way. And she flips her own script by developing material for herself, like 2017's “I, Tonya…
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Salma Hayek has always believed in her destiny. After becoming a telenovela superstar in her native Mexico, she ditches fame and fortune in her own country, and leaves it behind her for the mere chance of making it in Hollywood. Once she lands in LA, however, it’s clear to her that success in the US will be a challenging, uphill battle. She starts …
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Wendy Williams is back in the spotlight. After a long time out of the public eye, the former Queen of Talk popped onto “The View” to tell everyone “How she’s doin’.” She says her legal guardianship has gotten way outta hand, and she wants OUT! After we catch you up on all things Wendy, we’ve got some new drama between two semi-regulars on “Rich and…
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This episode was recorded on March 16th 2025. In this episode, we discuss Discord going public, Ubisoft's current predicament with their shareholders, Scopely acquiring Ninantic Games, as well as some of the latest games we're playing, such as Monster Hunter Wilds, Split Fiction, RoboCop Rogue City and Mullet Madjack. We round the episode with a di…
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Tina Fey sure does wear the (Bossy)pants. As she navigates the treacherous, male dominated waters of the comedy world, Tina quickly ascends up the ranks at the legendary (and notoriously cutthroat) comedy institution, “Saturday Night Live.” But that’s not enough for this self-proclaimed former theater nerd and Sarah Palin lookalike. After reaching …
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Most people can’t weather the storm that is the music industry. But Stevie Nicks isn't most people. She breaks onto the scene with musical and romantic partner, Lindsey Buckingham. They make beautiful music in and out of the recording studio, and make a life-altering move in 1974 when they join British rock group, Fleetwood Mac. Stevie’s on top of …
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Richies, we’re coming in hot with 3 new stories! Hollywood’s brightest stars turned up for the 97th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday. But it was Best Actor winner, Adrien Brody, who really stole the show, or maybe we should say...held it hostage. He’s getting crushed online for his nearly six-minute acceptance speech, which most people online are ca…
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This episode was recorded on March 2nd 2025. In this episode, we discuss our collective experience with Avowed, WB cancelling the upcoming Wonder Wonder game and shutting down Monolith Productions, as well as the decline in PS5 Pro sales. We also share our thoughts of AI in gaming, as well as our best memories of GameStop Canada (Ebgames). Join cou…
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It’s Women’s History Month, Richies! In honor of that, we have the queen herself, Angela Bassett. She’s been setting fire to the silver screen ever since she portrayed Tina Turner in “What’s Love Got to Do with It.” But her life - both in front of and behind the camera - has been chock-full of obstacles, disappointments, struggles, and surprises. (…
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Born in Mexico City and raised in Kenya, Lupita Nyong’o has had what you could call an unconventional life. After experiencing serious political unrest in Nairobi at a very young age, Lupita packs her bags and heads to the Big Apple to pursue her dreams of becoming an actor. Sure, she’s got the skills to make it. But a lot of the time and talent is…
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Who’s ready for a double dose of Blake Lively?! Over the weekend, she and hubby Ryan Reynolds appeared on “Saturday Night Live’s” 50th Anniversary Special. And let’s just say…Ryan ruffled some feathers. In a comedy bit during the star-studded show, he made a crack about Blake’s legal drama with Justin Baldoni, and now he’s getting plenty of heat fo…
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In this episode, we discuss the disheartening situation at WB Games, as well as Sony's lackluster State of Play. We round it up on our thoughts on why we believe Nintendo is doing so well in the gaming industry compared to others. Join cousins Jaz, Manny and Taz for Not Quite High Score, a bi-weekly gaming podcast where we discuss what we're curren…
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As we continue to honor impactful artists during Black History Month, we turn to a legitimate legend - Sidney Poitier. Very few people have bucked as many odds as he did. After almost dying at birth, and growing up in near-poverty, Sidney immigrates to the US from from the Bahamas as a boy. Once there, he deals with racism, death threats, homelessn…
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’ve got a love story proving that maybe opposites do attract. After spending years as Hollywood’s most eligible (and sworn) bachelor, George Clooney’s life is turned upside down when he’s introduced to a beautiful, badass civil rights lawyer named Amal Alamuddin. They meet in 2013, and it doesn’t take long for Pe…
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Last Sunday, the music industry honored their best at the Grammys. Stars including Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Beyoncé (yes, she finally won THAT award) all showed up and won. Not only did they walk away with some of the biggest awards of the night, they also delivered kickass speeches and knockout performances. But that was all inside a…
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As we kick off Black History Month, we’re zeroing in on an actor famous for playing larger-than-life characters onscreen. After a slow and steady ascension up the showbiz ladder, South Carolina native Chadwick Boseman knocks it out of the park with his portrayal of Jackie Robinson in “42.” And after his regal performance in “Black Panther,” he beco…
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Michelle Yeoh was a gravity-defying, glass ceiling-smashing Hong Kong action film star for years, until she decides to tackle Hollywood. But her road to international stardom is paved with heartbreak and struggles. She endures years fighting against typecasting and borderline racism in Tinseltown, until she finally makes her mark - and history - wi…
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Time to dust off those gavels, Richies. The court of “Rich and Weekly” is now in session. First, we have the latest in the never ending, always-twisting legal saga between “It Ends with Us” stars, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. He slapped her with a $400 million suit, and is now dragging Blake’s hubby, Ryan Reynolds, into the fray too! While they…
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Viola Davis’ childhood was far from ideal. Struggling with poverty and racism, the “Fences” star’s very humble beginnings were tough, but instilled a fire in her that propelled Viola to where she is today. And that is a pretty remarkable place. Not only is she regarded as one of her generation’s greatest actors (hello, EGOT!), she’s also become a r…
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Happy New Year, Richies! Given that we resolve to start living our best lives this time of year, we thought we’d focus on a star who’s always done that. As an actor in movies like “Coming Home” and “9 to 5,” Jane Fonda has put social justice issues front and center. But it’s her lifelong work as an activist that’s set her apart from Hollywood’s oth…
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Happy New Year, Richies! We’re ringing in 2025 the same way we rang out 2024 - with celebrity lawsuits. This time, from Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. They have everything to do with the never-ending “It Ends with Us” drama. (Richies, believe us when we tell you, it’s a SAGA.) After we break that story down, we have all the highs (and lows) from …
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Martha Stewart always knew she was going to build a better life for herself. Money and stability were the only things she craved, and she had the ambition to get them. But when a stockbroker job goes belly up, Martha’s forced to become the housewife she always disdained. But… maybe there’s money to be made in that too. Binge the full season early a…
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