Best Sean Booker Podcasts (2025)

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Rep. Sen. Katie Britt and Dem. Sen. Mark Warner 43:31

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On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper speaks to Republican Senator Katie Britt about the President's domestic policy agenda as it nears its final vote in the Senate. Democratic Senator Mark Warner slams Republicans for supporting this bill while also what he knows about the state of Iran's nuclear program. Finally Republican Rep. Riley Moore, De…

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Top Down Perspective 26/06/25 1:21:56

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This week we're talking about our feelings around FBC Firebreak. Sean has also played through Death Stranding 2 and tries out Mindseye. Paul finishes Clair Obscure, Doom The Dark Ages, and Final Fantasy XVI. As for news, Xbox is about to have major layoffs, some Sega sales numbers get leaked, and Marathon was delayed. TDP is listener funded. Like w…

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Sweat, sport and sharp Australian satire; And the 2025 International Booker Prize winner 54:06

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What would make a great Australian sporting novel? Our guests discuss translating the love of the game, footy nicknames, and intense team culture in ex-AFL player Brandon Jack’s Pissants. And making sport of the Melbourne literary scene, Dominic Amarena’s debut novel I Want Everything is a clever, celebratory satire. Kate and Cassie also review the…

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Unlocking Your Inner Power: Entrepreneurial Transformation with Pat Honiotes 52:21

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Dive deep into transformation “from the inside out” in this powerful episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast with special guest Pat Honiotes! 🎙️ Pat’s journey as a lifelong champion for the underdog—from her early work as a special-needs and inner-city teacher, to her certification as a hypnotherapist—has uniquely equipped her to help entreprene…

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Dem. Sen. Adam Schiff and Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton 44:30

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On CNN's State of the Union, Kasie Hunt speaks to Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the aftermath of the U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. Democratic Senator Adam Schiff speaks about the congressional response to President Trump’s order to strike Iran arguing the action was "not constitutional." And Trump's former National Security Adv…

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Popular fiction across space and time, and queer bush doof thriller in Thomas Vowles' Our New Gods 54:05

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The latest best-selling novels from Taylor Jenkins-Reid (Atmosphere) and Fredrik Backman (My Friends) explore 1980s astronauts, ambition and romance; and teenage anguish, friendship and art. Emotive and cinematic, how often is popular fiction written for the screen? Speaking of the screen, screenwriter Thomas Vowles’ debut novel Our New Gods takes …

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STP Revisit: Patrice Callahan Turek—From ALL INtensive Training to LivePure Wellness & the Florida Avengers 55:06

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Join Trent Denson on this special “Revisit” episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast as he catches up with Patrice Callahan Turek—entrepreneur, coach, and longtime STP champion. Patrice is the powerhouse Owner & CEO of ALL INtensive Training, where she’s helped hundreds crush their fitness goals. She’s also launched into the health-and-wellness w…

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Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Former Vice President Mike Pence, California Sen. Alex Padilla and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass 47:57

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Dana Bash to react to the shocking assassination of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband, as well as the manhunt for the suspect behind the attack. Then, former Vice President Mike Pence joins Dana to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Dana also presses…

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Top Down Perspective 12/06/25 1:23:48

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Paul now has his own Switch 2 so he shares his thoughts on that as well as Welcome Tour and Mario Kart World. We run through all the major news from Summer Game Fest including what Sean was able to get his hands on while down in LA. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want to support the show and get ad-free episodes? Head over to https://w…

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Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office: Yvonne O'Hara talks Anthony Horan of the SCPO. 30:26

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Featuring Yvonne O'Hara - Vice Chair Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission; Anthony Horan - Director Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office.By Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission

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Reading James Joyce's Ulysses for Bloomsday (and new fiction galore) 1:00:00

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A guide to James Joyce from Irish writer Mary Morrissy, ahead of Bloomsday (16 June); New Zealand writer Becky Manawatu continues to explore howls of pain and compassion in her second novel, Kataraina; and magic realism in the boundaries between life and death, and Eastern Europe, in Helen Marshall's The Lady, the Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death…

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STP 1200 Club Spotlight — Michael Gant of Booker Do It! 45:52

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In this week’s STP 1200 Club Spotlight, Trent sits down with Michael Gant, founder of Booker Do It!, a boutique bookkeeping service dedicated to empowering small business owners with crystal-clear financials. Michael shares his own “aha” moment—when he realized the power of organized books to transform a business—and how that revelation led him to …

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Rep. Nanette Barragán, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Sen. Ron Johnson 45:56

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On CNN’s State of Union, Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán sits down with Dana Bash to react to President Trump’s stunning decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in her district and elsewhere in Los Angeles County. Then, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins Dana to react to the breaking news and lay out …

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Top Down Perspective 04/06/25 40:47

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Just before the Summer Game Fest weekend, we got together to talk about what we expect and hope to see at the event. Sean also just got his Switch 2 and has been testing that our and playing around with Mario Kart World. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want to support the show and get ad-free episodes? Head over to https://www.patreon.c…

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New fiction from Gail Jones, S A Cosby and Seán Hewitt 54:06

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Fiction from all over the world, crossing genres, borders and ideas in American crime writer S A Cosby's King of Ashes, a gripping tale of family, smoke, and fire; Irish writer Sean Hewitt’s Open, Heaven, a beautifully woven story about longing, escape and memory; and, first up, The Name of the Sister, the latest from acclaimed Australian literary …

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70 years: Canon Sean Cunney talks to Jim Brannigan on the 70th anniversary of his priesthood. 17:38

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Featuring Jim Brannigan - Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission; Canon Sean Cunney.By Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission

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🎧 STP Podcast: 1200 Club Spotlight – Chris & Sabrina Payton of The 615 Negotiator 🚗 34:17

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In this episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast, we shine the spotlight on two amazing members of the STP 1200 Club — Chris and Sabrina Payton, the powerhouse duo behind The 615 Negotiator! Chris brings decades of experience from the car-buying world and recently took a leap of faith to launch a business centered on one mission: helping people g…

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🎶 Beats, Books & Bullying Prevention: The Inspiring Story of Harry Pacheco 📚 47:07

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In this powerful and inspiring episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast, we sit down with special guest Harry Pacheco — a man of many talents and an even bigger mission. From growing up in the Bay Area music scene alongside legends like Too Short, Mistah FAB, and E-40, to building a successful real estate career, to now writing impactful anti-bul…

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White House Budget Director Russ Vought, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chris Murphy 47:03

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down for an exclusive interview with the man seen as the architect behind President Trump’s scorched-earth effort to upend the federal government, White House Budget Director Russ Vought. Then, House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins Dana to detail his party’s plan to counter Trump’s agenda, as…

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Top Down Perspective 28/05/25 54:41

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Sean returns to tell us about his time in Europe and his new tattoo. He's been playing Doom the Dark Ages, Nightreign, and to a T. News is scarce but we discuss EA canceling their Black Panther game, NSO gets some new N64 updates, and Death Stranding is getting an anime adaptation. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want to support the sho…

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A vibrant gay coming-of-age story set in Geraldton 54:04

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Kate and Cassie read W.A. writer Holden Sheppard's King of Dirt, a vibrant, gay coming-of-age story set in Geraldton. Plus, Australian author Jennifer Mills' new one, Salvage, in which we enter a very well drawn post apocalyptic Mad Max-ish world; and, Florence Knapp's The Names has been named one of the most anticipated fiction releases of the yea…

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Speaker Mike Johnson, Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Michael Bennet 42:58

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake presses House Speaker Mike Johnson on the impact the GOP tax and spending bill will have on the national debt and on Medicaid. Next, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson joins Jake to detail his concerns about the bill and his threat to sink it unless there are steeper spending cuts. Then, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet joi…

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Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick parish: Vanda Kettelhut visits Wemyss Bay. 16:34

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Featuring Vanda Kettelhut - Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission; Helen McMunn - Chair Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick Pastoral Council; Gerry McCauley - Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick Pastoral Council; Christine Malcolmson - Joint Secretary Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick Pastoral Council.By Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission

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Top Down Perspective 22/05/25 57:21

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Nathan joins this week as Claire had a potential previous engagement but shows up as well! Nathan is reaching for the stars in Wario's Woods, looking for a good speedrun time, Claire is playing a variety of cool stuff and is particularly fond of Tactical Breach Wizards and Paul... well, let's just say Paul wishes he was loving Doom: The Dark Ages. …

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Sydney Writers' Festival: Top 100 Books launched with Alan Hollinghurst, Catherine Chidgey, Mariana Enriquez, Afra Atiq 55:06

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Live from Sydney Writers' Festival, and with an introduction by Emirate poet Afra Atiq, we bring together guests Catherine Chidgey, Mariana Enriquez and Alan Hollinghurst to discuss the most influential works in both fiction and non-fiction. From gripping novels that have captured our imaginations to thought-provoking non-fiction that has reshaped …

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. James Clyburn, David Axelrod and Van Jones 43:58

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss Trump’s tariff policy, efforts to negotiate trade deals, and plans for the US to accept a luxury jet from Qatar. Then, Jake presses Democratic Rep. James Clyburn over his past support for Joe Biden’s re-election campaign amid new reporting about Bide…

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Top Down Perspective 15/05/25 1:11:12

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Sean is somewhere in the world so it's up to the other two to hold down the fort. Paul has been enjoying the end-game stuff in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and has some thoughts on Doom: The Dark Ages early hours. Claire has been working through Mortal Kombat 1 despite being grossed out by how it's monetized and is working on Drawn To Life for game …

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On stage at Melbourne Writers' Festival with Hannah Kent and Beejay Silcox 54:06

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A live recording from Melbourne Writers' Festival as Hannah Kent and Beejay Silcox sit down with Kate Evans and Jonathan Green to discuss the latest fiction releases they’re enjoying, loving and being challenged by. BOOKS- Hannah Kent, Always Home, Always Homesick, Picador- Eimear McBride, The City Changes its Face, Faber- Susan Choi, Flashlight, J…

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Cybersecurity, Community & Collaboration: ISSA x MTC Takeover at The Fountains! 30:17

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In this special episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast, host Trent Denson sits down with Jonathan Weaver (President of ISSA Middle TN) and Darius Davis (Certification Director & Chair of InfoSec Nashville) to spotlight two HUGE upcoming events happening May 20th at The Fountains at Gateway in Murfreesboro, in partnership with the Murfreesboro T…

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Dem. Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Rob Menendez, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu 48:33

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for details on Trump’s trade negotiations with China and the impact tariffs are having on Americans. Then, Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Rob Menendez join Dana to respond to the Trump administration’s threat that they could be arrested af…

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A woman falls through the cracks of time in the first of Solvej Balle's seven-novel-series 54:04

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One day lived over and over again with humour, despair and self-improvement is what we’re up against in Danish novelist Solvej Balle’s On The Calculation of Volume, a fictional work in seven volumes, the first volume (the one we’re talking about in this episode), has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. Plus, The Emperor of Gladness…

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Dem. Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Sen. Ron Johnson and Stephen A. Smith 43:29

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake sits down with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner to discuss Trump’s shake-up of his national security team. Then, Jake asks Republican Sen. Ron Johnson about a growing lead crisis in Milwaukee, as well as Americans’ unease over Trump’s handling of the economy. Next, Stephen A. Smith joins Jake to discuss whether he is co…

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Top Down Perspective 01/05/25 1:09:34

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Paul is officially hooked on Clair Obscur and Sean dives into Blue Prince. News is quite a bummer this week as we talk about the recent layoffs at EA, Polygon, and Giant Bomb. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want to support the show and get ad-free episodes? Head over to https://www.patreon.com/topdownperspective…

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A beach holiday told four ways in Luke Horton's Time Together 54:04

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Old friends gather together on the coast in Australian writer Luke Horton’s Time Together, Kate and Cassie take a look. Plus, Jo Harkin’s The Pretender, set during the time of the Tudors' ascent it tells the story of a little-known real-life figure; and Laura Elvery’s Nightingale, a re-imagining of the life of Florence Nightingale. BOOKS Luke Horto…

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🎙️STP 1200 Club Spotlight on Doug Trovinger of Document Doctors 📄✨ 45:42

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In this episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast, we’re thrilled to feature Doug Trovinger, the innovative owner/operator of Document Doctors. Join us as we dive into the world of content organization and how Doug’s company is revolutionizing the way businesses handle their most crucial documents. Document Doctors (documentdoctorsllc.com) special…

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins 46:23

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins Dana Bash for a wide-ranging interview on Ukraine peace talks, Trump’s handling of immigration and the economy, Schumer’s future as a leader in his party, and rising antisemitism in America. Next, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joins Dana to discuss the continued economic…

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Top Down Perspective 24/04/25 1:17:02

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Clair Obscur is out and Sean can finally talk about it after weeks of holding his tongue. Claire finishes up both Mortal Kombat 11 and 1. Paul gets into Crime Scene Cleaner and Post Trauma. We start off news about an unannounced and now-cancelled Blade Runner game. We also discuss Devolver Digital's top 10 selling franchises and Outrun might be get…

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James Bradley's Landfall reveals a flooded, baked and dilapidated city 54:06

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Cities that are both flooded and on alert for the next storm in James Bradley’s Landfall. The body of a saint, dreamily and weirdly listening to everyone around her in Western Australia, in Josephine Rowe’s Little World. And from Malaysia, Tash Aw's The South, in which a family has left the city to head to a failing orchard, a story of longing, pro…

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Pope Francis: People of the diocese share their memories. 13:04

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Featuring Patrick O'Hara - Depute Chair, Diocese of Paisley Communications Commission; Geraldine Warner - parishioner Saint Thomas' parish Neilston; Ray Pirotti - parishioner Saint Mirin's parish Paisley; Paul and Josephine McGrotty - parishioners Saint Mirin's parish Paisley; Margret Docherty; Michael - parishioner Saint Mirin's parish Paisley; Ai…

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STP 1200 Club Spotlight with Sean Moran of Red Barn Financial 💼🙏 35:13

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In this episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast, we shine a spotlight on one of our newest STP 1200 Club Members, the incredible Sean Moran, founder of Red Barn Financial. Sean is a husband, father, faith-based independent financial advisor, and a proud member of the Middle TN community. His journey into the world of financial advising is both i…

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer and Sen. Amy Klobuchar 44:04

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins Dana Bash to discuss his trip to El Salvador to meet with deported migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Then, Dana presses House GOP Whip Rep. Tom Emmer on Trump’s standoff with the courts over his immigration policies. After, Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar tells Dana that she believes the…

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Top Down Perspective 17/04/25 1:07:18

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Sean has played the Nintendo Switch 2 and is here to talk Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metroid Prime 4 Beyond. Paul finishes up South of Midnight. In news we discuss the ongoing pre-order situation around the Switch 2, PS5s are getting more expensive again, and Marathon's gameplay reveal. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Wa…