Best Dave Greg Pat And Chris Podcasts (2025)

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Volleyball Final 4 Roundtable - ITCM-95 1:01:33

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Kirsten Bernthal-Booth, Val Novak-Warrior and Don Shaw join Terry for a lively conversation about the NCAA DI volleyball Championship and the four teams that will compete for a national championship in Kansas City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Episode 220 - Adam Blinkinsop on Echo from the Dark 1:01:41

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For the Season 11 finale, designer and developer Adam Blinkinsop (@blinks.itch.io) talks about development for GMT, his approach to game design, and his current project: Echo from the Dark. P500: https://www.gmtgames.com/p-1144-echo-from-the-dark.aspx I have a game of my own up on Gamefound right now! Check out Queen of Spies, a solo game I co-desi…

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#283 - The A-Team Season 4 Episodes 13 & 14 1:18:27

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Covered in this Episode: Episode 13 - Wheel of Fortune Episode 14 - The A-Team Is Coming, The A-Team Is Coming Find our 2023, 2024, and 2025 Summer Series from Episodes 207-211, 240-245, 271-276 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- We’ll be back on December 17th to discuss The A-Team S…

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Episode 219 - Ted Caya on Take 52:40

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This week on the pod, Ted Caya of Leder Games drops in to talk about his upcoming game, Take. Learn all about heists, why they are such oddly charming crimes, and how Ted translated that into board game form. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/take-game/take The Cracked Mirror: https://cmichpress.com/product/fyov-duet/ Art & System: https://www.b…

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#282 - The A-Team Season 4 Episodes 11 & 12 1:20:10

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Covered in this Episode: Episode 11 - The Doctor Is Out Episode 12 - Uncle Buckle-Up Find our 2023, 2024, and 2025 Summer Series from Episodes 207-211, 240-245, 271-276 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- We’ll be back on December 3rd to discuss The A-Team Season 4 Episodes 13-14! The…

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Jaylen Reyes: Nebraska - ITCM-094 1:00:46

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Jaylen Reyes is the Director of Recruiting and an Assistant Coach for the top-ranked Nebraska women's volleyball team. Jaylen and Terry discuss the roles players play on the Nebraska volleyball team and how Coach Busboom-Kelly makes tactical decisions to leverage their talent. The conversation also makes it evident that Jaylen is a servant leader a…

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Episode 218 - Jaysen Headley (Ezeekat) on Book + Game Coverage 1:08:30

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This week on the pod, Jaysen Headley, aka Ezeekat, drops in to talk about his live as both a booktoker and a maker of board game videos. And, more recently, his imprint with Bindery, which gives him the opportunity to bring cool books into the world. The Cracked Mirror: https://cmichpress.com/product/fyov-duet/ Art & System: https://www.backerkit.c…

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Episode 217 - Carlos Ureta on the Art of Queen of Spies 49:36

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This week on the pod, David Thompson and I had the illustrator for our game, Carlos Ureta, on to discuss his work with us. Thanks to him and to his colleagues at Meeple Foundry, our game looks great, if I do say so myself. Find him on Instagram at @carlosu.g to see more of his work. Queen of Spies comes to Gamefound on Dec. 4 and can be found here:…

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#281 - The A-Team Season 4 Episodes 9 & 10 59:13

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Covered in this Episode: Episode 9 - Mind Games Episode 10 - There Goes The Neighborhood Find our 2023, 2024, and 2025 Summer Series from Episodes 207-211, 240-245, 271-276 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- We’ll be back on November 26th to discuss The A-Team Season 4 Episodes 11-12…

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John Cook: On Leaving the Best Volleyball Program in America - ITCM-093 57:08

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John Cook led Nebraska Volleyball to four National Championships in a career that included a stadium match that drew 92,003 spectators. John and Terry talk about the vision for Nebraska Volleyball and some of the extraordinary players that made it happen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19…

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Episode 216 - Fertessa Allyse on Designing for IPs 51:16

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This week on the pod, Fertessa Allyse (@fertessa.bsky.social), game designer and veteran of Prospero Hall, talks about how she got started in game design, what it's like to work on a large team, and how to design games for kids. The Cracked Mirror: https://cmichpress.com/product/fyov-duet/ Art & System: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/central-…

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#280 - The A-Team Season 4 Episodes 7 & 8 1:28:06

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Covered in this Episode: Episode 7 - Body Slam Episode 8 - Blood, Sweat, and Cheers Find our 2023, 2024, and 2025 Summer Series from Episodes 207-211, 240-245, 271-276 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- We’ll be back on November 12th to discuss The A-Team Season 4 Episodes 9-10! The …

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Episode 215 - Ricky Royal on Deckers and Oath 58:43

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Ricky is back on the podcast to talk about his recent work, our recent work together, and solo design in general! If you haven't checked out his channel recently, head over to Box of Delights on YouTube for some solo gaming goodness. The Cracked Mirror: https://cmichpress.com/product/fyov-duet/ Art & System: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/cen…

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Lee Feinswog - ITCM-092 1:02:13

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Lee Feinswog is the owner and editor of "900 Square Feet" a newsletter that covers every aspect of competitive volleyball from club through college to international play. Lee and Terry have a discussion about the teams they believe will compete for a DI National Championship this year and the "brand" of each team and their head coach. You can reach…

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Episode 214 - Hannah Fair on Playing with the Anthropocene 44:45

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This week on the pod, Hannah Fair, who studies the way humans impact the environment, discusses an article she wrote about how islands and the humans who inhabit them are presented in board games. The article: https://islandstudiesjournal.org/article/84743-playing-with-the-anthropocene-board-game-imaginaries-of-islands-nature-and-empire Art & Syste…

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#279 - The A-Team Season 4 Episodes 5 & 6 48:42

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We’re back to discuss the next two episodes in the A-Team Season 4: Episodes 5 & 6! Covered in this Episode: Episode 5 - The Road To Hope Episode 6 - The Heart of Rock N’ Roll Find our 2023, 2024, and 2025 Summer Series from Episodes 207-211, 240-245, 271-276 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 …

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Episode 213 - Gonzalo Maldonado on Salt & Pepper Games 1:00:14

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This week on the pod, Gonzalo Maldonado, one of the co-founders of Salt & Pepper Games, drops by to talk about how he became a game publisher and how his business has developed. (@saltandpeppergames.bsky.social) Salt & Pepper will be publishing David Thompson's and my second design, Queen of Spies. It goes live on Gamefound Dec. 4: https://gamefoun…

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Kirsten Bernthal Booth: Creighton Head Coach to LOVb Leadership 58:30

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Kirsten Bernthal Booth led Creighton Volleyball from the hinterland to prominence in the AVCA Coaches Poll as the Jays were ranked in the top 25 for her last 13 seasons. The Jays finished 32- 3 in her final season as a head coach. Creighton defeated Texas, which had won the previous two national championships, in the NCAA Eastern Regional Semifinal…

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#278 - The A-Team Season 4 Episodes 3 & 4 1:14:53

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We’re back to discuss the next two episodes in the A-Team Season 4: Episodes 3 & 4! Covered in this Episode: Episode 3 - Where Is The Monster When You Need Him? Episode 4 - Lease With An Option To Die Find our 2023, 2024, and 2025 Summer Series from Episodes 207-211, 240-245, 271-276 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rid…

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Episode 212 - Rachel Billingsley on Marketing at GMT 51:52

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In this episode, Rachel Billingsley drops by to talk about her work as Director of Marketing at GMT and what it's like to be part of a family wargame business. Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out he…

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Episode 211 - Carly Kocurek on Coin-Operated Americans 51:32

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This week on the pod, Dr. Carly Kocurek (@sparklebliss.bsky.social) drops by to discuss the rise of arcade culture--and how we came to assume that video games are for boys, despite evidence to the contrary. Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be…

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Pati Rolf: USA's Most Influential Referee - ITCM-090 1:00:43

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Pati Rolf was a head volleyball coach at North Dakota State, Marquette, and East Carolina before focusing on becoming a prominent NCAA and International Referee. Pati talks with Terry about her journey through every level of officiating, culminating in her appointment as an R1 at the Tokyo Olympics and the Director of Officials for USA Volleyball. …

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Episode 210 - Liam Liwanag Burke on Dog Eat Dog 1:08:41

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This week, Liam Liwanag Burke, designer of Dog Eat Dog, drops by to discuss his game. A new edition is on the way from Central Michigan University as part of their new Art & System series. https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/b2acaafc-6009-4565-9ef4-54b97b09e193/landing Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Cent…

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#277 - Judgement Day (A-Team S4E1&2) 1:28:31

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It’s a new season, a new format, and we are fully locked in! Join us this week for the Season 4 premiere as we discuss the troubled Season 4 production, Chris trying to convince Dave why this episode was fantastic, and so much more! Episode Title: Judgment Day, Parts 1 & 2 Original Airdate: September 24th, 1985 Find our 2023, 2024, and 2025 Summer …

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Episode 209 - Efka Bladukas on Game Coverage as Story 1:03:40

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Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations Check out CMU's g…

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Billy Glisan: Creating More Arm speed in American Sports - ITCM-089 48:29

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Billy Glisan is the CEO of Powercore360, an organization that trains high school, collegiate, and professional athletes who want to improve their arm speed, with applications to volleyball, baseball, football, golf, lacrosse, and many other sports. He has worked with major league baseball players, PGA Tour golfers, and collegiate volleyball players…

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Episode 208 - Pat Harrigan on Zones of Control 54:37

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This week on the pod, I am joined by Pat Harrigan, who has published several academic volumes about games--most recently Zones of Control, which is co-edited with podcast alum Matthew Kirschenbaum. https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262547925/zones-of-control/ Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Thro…

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Episode 207 - Clifford Ando on the Humanities Crisis at UChicago 1:02:24

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This week on the pod, Professor Clifford Ando of The University of Chicago drops by to talk about the effects of cutting humanities programs. As historical games enthusiasts, we should care about this issue. One article: https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-crisis-of-the-university-started-long-before-trump/ Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored …

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BONUS! An Enjoyably Bad Season 24:36

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We’re back for a quick bonus episode in which we discuss the new format for The A-Team Seasons 4 and 5! Find our 2023, 2024, and 2025 Summer Series from Episodes 207-211, 240-245, 271-276 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- We’ll be back on September 17th to discuss The A-Team Season …

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Episode 206 - Suzanne Sheldon on Restoration Games 1:01:20

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This week on the pod, Suzanne Sheldon (@425suzanne.bsky.social) drops in to talk about her work at Restoration Games, what it means to "restore" a game, and how to create an experience that really connects with players. Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where le…

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#276 - Summer 2025 Movie #6: House (1985) 1:26:00

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We close out our summer movie season with the 1985 horror film, House! Listen in as we discuss the beauty of practical effects, next Summer’s series, our trepidation over the 4th season of A-Team, and so much more! Movie Title: House Original Release Date: December 6th, 1985 Find our 2023 & 2024 Summer Series from Episodes 207-211 & 240-245 Find Th…

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Brian Rosen: A New Head Coach for Blue Jay Volleyball - ITCM-088 49:55

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In her twenty-two seasons as the head coach of Creighton Women's Volleyball, Kirsten Bernthal-Booth led the Jays from the hinterlands to national prominence. On April 6, 2025, Kirsten stepped down from the head coaching position to become the President of Business Operations for the LOVB Omaha professional franchise. On the same day, Associate Head…

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Episode 205 - Nigel Scarfe on Imagination Gaming 59:51

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This week on the pod, Nigel Scarfe drops by to discuss how his company, Imagination Gaming, helps students learn both academic and emotional skills in schools--and how games can also improve life in other settings, including prisons. https://imaginationgaming.co.uk/ Art & System Backerkit: https://cmichpress.com/2025/06/10/new-game-series-art-syste…

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BONUS! American Ninja 2 (1987) 29:43

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IT’S A BONUS EPISODE!!!!! Chris and Dave sat down for a bit to discuss the VASTLY SUPERIOR (at least to Dave) film, American Ninja 2! Listen in as we discuss the beauty of beach ninjas, ninja ladders, STEVE F***ING JAMES, and so much more! Movie Title: American Ninja 2: The Confrontation Original Release Date: May 1st, 1987 Find our 2023 & 2024 Sum…

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Episode 204 - Gabe Barrett on Best with 1 Games 57:20

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This week on the pod, Gabe Barrett, publisher of the Solo Game of the Month series, drops in to talk about how he maintains such an intense publication pace and about what makes a good solo game. https://bestwith1.com/ Art & System Backerkit: https://cmichpress.com/2025/06/10/new-game-series-art-system-games-for-expanded-play/ Beyond Solitaire is p…

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#275 - Summer 2025 Movie #5: American Ninja (1985) 2:04:17

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We did it. After 11 months of discussion, all four of us made it to the same space, and the night was glorious! Please listen in as we discuss the 1985 film, American Ninja! Movie Title: American Ninja Original Release Date: August 30th, 1985 Find our 2023 & 2024 Summer Series from Episodes 207-211 & 240-245 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 …

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John Baylor: A Preview of 2025 Nebraska Women's Volleyball - ITCM 087 58:01

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John Baylor, the play-by-play announcer for the Husker Volleyball team since 1994, joins Terry as they talk about the Husker roster and the players' unique talents as they approach the beginning of the Fall Season. They discuss which players are likely to make major contributions and what the challenges are for the new head coach in determining a s…

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Episode 203 - Emily Friedman on the Study of Actual Play 1:17:25

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This week on the pod, Dr. Emily Friedman (@friede.bsky.social), an English professor at Auburn University, comes by to discuss her work on actual play and how it has become part of her scholarship and classroom practice. You can join her Patreon for free to read her posts: https://www.patreon.com/c/ecfriedman/home Art & System Backerkit: https://cm…

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Episode 202 - J. Rey Lee on Unsettling Catan 57:32

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This week on the pod, J. Rey Lee (@jreylee.bsky.social), author of Unsettling Catan, drops by to talk about his upcoming book--which also happens to be the beginning of a new series of academic books focused on individual board games. Book: https://press.umich.edu/Books/U/Unsettling-Catan Witch Hunt/Making History Backerkit: https://www.backerkit.c…

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#274 - Summer 2025 Movie #4: Young Einstein (1989) 1:26:43

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4 movies down, and we were the most divided about this one! Someone hated it, someone enjoyed it and someone loved it! Join us as we discuss how the algorithm brought us great success for this movie, our Marie Curie mandela effect, the killer soundtrack and so much more! Movie Title: Young Einstein Original Release Date: August 4th, 1989 Find our 2…

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Episode 201 - Matteo Menapace on Cooperative Game Design 1:13:40

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Welcome to Season 11! We are starting off with a delightful visit from Matteo Menapace, co-designer of Daybreak (Instagram: @ma.tteo.me). We talk about cooperative games, teaching game design, Matteo's future projects, and of course his experiences at the Spiel des Jahres last year. Witch Hunt/Making History Backerkit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/p…

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Dani Busboom Kelly: On Taking the Reins of Nebraska Volleyball - ITCM-086 50:55

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Dani Busboom-Kelly led the University of Louisville's volleyball program to three Final Four appearances and two National Championship matches. Dani returns to her alma mater, where she started three years as a setter and one year as a libero, to become Nebraska Volleyball's fourth head coach. Dani joins Terry in a conversation about the outlook fo…

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#273 - Summer 2025 Movie #3: Condorman (1981) 1:07:07

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Greg and Dave, together again! Although Chris joins us for the first 15 minutes, this is largely an OG podcast! Join us as we discuss 1981’s Condorman, a film that sees a comic book illustrator caught up with a Russian defector. Listen is as we discuss Chris’s sweaty forehead, the Istanbul Express, death boats, and so much more! Movie Title: Condor…

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Pat Sullivan: Nebraska Athletics' First Head Women's Volleyball Coach - ITCM-085 1:02:16

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Pat Sullivan was the first Head Coach of the University of Nebraska's women's volleyball team in 1974, 1975, and 1976. She later served as the head women's volleyball coach at George Washington University from 1978 to 1986 and was inducted into the GW Hall of Fame in 1995. Terry and Pat discuss the challenges of transitioning from a club program to…

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#272 - Summer 2025 Movie #2: Flash Gordon (1980) 1:21:00

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Keith joins us for this week's movie, which sees a star quarterback transported to a distant planet, and finds himself saving the planet from the evil Emperor Ming. Listen in as we discuss Ming’s Law, Mongo Miles, GORDON’S ALIVE?!?! and so much more! Movie Title: Flash Gordon Original Release Date: August 30th, 1980 Find our 2023 & 2024 Summer Seri…

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#271 - Summer 2025 Movie #1: Hero At Large (1980) 1:31:06

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Bill’s back to discuss our first summer movie, which sees John Ritter playing a struggling actor who stops a robbery while dressed as Captain Avenger, a movie he was hired to promote. Listen in as we gush about this movie, and we discuss, at great length, what it takes to be a hero. Movie Title: Hero At Large Original Release Date: February 8th, 19…

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BONUS! Summer Preview 29:33

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Before Hero At Large drops on June 18th, we asked each other the following questions about the 6 movies: Have any of us heard of any of these films prior to making this list? Which film do you think will be the most “peak ‘80s” in terms of fashion, music, or weirdness? Do you think any of these are going to be so-bad-it’s-good territory? Which one …

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Nickie Sanlin: 2025 NCAA Men's Volleyball National Coach of the Year - ITCM-084 57:58

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Nickie Sanlin is the Director of Volleyball Head Coach for the McKendree University Men's Volleyball Team which she started from scratch in 2014. For ten years she coached both mens and womens volleyball teams at McKendree while also serving as an athletics administrator. This past season McKendree, a Division II school, was the champion of the Mid…

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Episode 200 - Thoughts on the State of Historical Gaming 2:43:35

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We've made it all the way to Episode 200! To celebrate the milestone, this is a mega episode filled with shorter interviews about the state of historical games and of "serious" games criticism. Thanks to all of you for coming along for the ride. 1:30 Volko Ruhnke 28:35 Efka Bladukas 46:40 Candice Harris 1:01:40 Dan Thurot 1:23:50 David Thompson 1:4…

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#270 - This Is My Victory Stain (A-Team S3E25) 1:27:47

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Oh boy…what a way to close out the third season! Not only because we welcomed our good friend Randy back to the show, but also because we were completely unhinged! Join us as we discuss what happens when the A-Team takes a little vacation with Colonel Decker! Episode Title: Incident At Crystal Lake Original Airdate: May 14th, 1985 Find our 2023 & 2…