Best Eric Kirby Podcasts (2025)

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Stupid James, Useless James | Borderlands 4, Scarface, Sonic Racing, Persona 5 Strikers, Console Exclusives 55:45

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This week Matt gets wet, Eric gets lonely, Borderlands 4 gets spooky, Scarface comes back (then goes missing), Joker hits the road, we reminisce about P5S, and we discuss the multiplatform future(?)! Plus a guest! Releases: Powerwash Simulator 2 & The Lonesome GuildBy THiRD SHiFT

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Creature Double Feature 41:58

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In honor of the spooky season, we present two monstrous origin stories --Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. We know when these books were written in the 19th century. But what inspired the imaginations of the rebellious teenager Mary Shelley, or the beleaguered theatrical promoter Bram Stoker? I talk with biographer Charlotte Go…

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#297 - How to Shred Years Off Your Mortgage and Avoid Costly Interest - Adam Carroll 44:30

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who’s helped countless people escape the trap of long-term loans that can end up costing nearly twice the original amount. Adam Carroll is a financial educator, speaker, and founder of The Shred Method. Through this approach, he’s helped families and real estate investors accelerate their …

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Episode 548 - Pete Weiss, Country Boy Brewing

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Episode 548 - Peter Weiss, Country Boy Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! Hey Thieves, we're back in Georgetown, Kentucky for our final show from Georgetown. Recorded at Chinkapin Brewing, we're joined by Pete Weiss of Country Boy Brewing. They recently opened a brewery - totally new construction - in town that has quickly become a destination for beer…

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622: Alex Sulman and Daanish Syed: Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Keeper, Ghost of Yōtei, Quantic Dream's upcoming multiplayer game, and more 1:57:22

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With Jeff out on vacation, Christian welcomes developers and friends, Alex Sulman and Daanish Syed to the show this week to discuss Quantic Dream's upcoming multiplayer game, the Horizon: Zero Dawn movie coming in 2027, the passing of an industry legend, and more! The Playlist: Alex: Keeper, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Ghost of Tsushima, Lego Voyage…

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S2 - E61 - Nudges (Nudges) 15:58

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In this episode, we talk about the remaining ideas and strategies in the NUDGES chapter of the book. Tune in to learn about a number of strategies for nudging students on your campus and increasing retention rates!By Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby

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Episode 176: Jim Kirby, Episode 176 1:19:48

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Jim Kirby is a former athlete at Woodrow Wilson High School. Now a retired electrical engineer (WVU grad) he referees high school volleyball and umpires softball. His dad coached youth baseball and refereed football and basketball throughout southern West Virginia. Jim's story is unique.

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Husks | Itagaki, Psikyo, Dead Space, EA, Quantic Dream, Borderlands 4, STREET BURGERS 52:23

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This week Eric gets legendary, Matt has a ball, and we have a big news grab bag - the industry loses a legend, Steam loses some shmups, we talk Dead Space and EA, Quantic Dream throws a curveball, Borderlands 4 shows off its roadmap, and we bear witness to THE GREATEST COLLABORATION EVER! Releases: Pokémon Legends: Z-A & Ball x Pit…

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#296 - Understanding Bonus Depreciation and the STR Loophole for Tax Savings - Ryan Carriere 51:11

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who helps investors keep more of what they earn by using powerful, legal tax strategies. Ryan Carriere is a Client Services Manager at Hall CPA, a firm that specializes in helping high-income earners maximize tax savings through real estate. As both a CPA and real estate investor, Ryan has…

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Episode 547 - David Miller, Chinkapin Brewing

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Episode 547 - David Miller, Chinkapin Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! Hey Thieves, We're back in Kentucky this week visiting with David Miller of Chinkapin Brewing. We've been recording at the brewery he bought a few years ago and he shares info on running a small brewery with a pizza oven in the kitchen. In just a few years his spot - in a once dry…

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621: Brian Shea: Ghost of Yōtei, Battlefield 6, Megabonk, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Nintendo's "Close to You" tease, Ubisoft chickens out on Assassin's Creed, Xbox done with ... 1:51:10

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Jeff and Christian welcome Brian Shea from Game Informer magazine back to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's bizarre Pikmin short, Xbox's continued assurances that they are not leaving the hardware business, and Ubisoft's canceled Assassin's Creed game. The Playlist: Brian: Ghost of Yōtei Christian: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta, Marvel Cosm…

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S2 - E60 - Engagement (Engagement) 31:46

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In this episode, we talk about the remaining ideas and strategies in the ENGAGEMENT chapter of the book. Tune in to learn about a number of strategies for engaging students on your campus and increasing retention rates!By Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby

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Tendrils | Close to You, Expedition 33, GamePass, Mailbag! 1:08:13

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This week Matt goes medieval, Eric gets blown away, Nintendo drops a pair of videos, Expedition 33 gets bonus content, Game Pass goes up, and we start beef in the Mailbag! Releases: Absolum & Battlefield 6By THiRD SHiFT

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Music of a Forbidden Planet 35:53

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In the 1950s, the avant-garde music scene in New York and the movie studios of Los Angeles might have seemed like opposite ends of a cultural spectrum. But they came together (and blew apart) when MGM hired Louis and Bebe Barron to write the score for the sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet. It was the first all-electronic score for a Hollywood film, b…

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#295 - How 20 Minutes a Day Led to 8 Rentals and a $13M Care Facility - Aaron Ameen 48:31

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What if you could build a rental portfolio and launch a multimillion-dollar business in just 20 minutes a day? Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who built eight cash-flowing rentals across three states while working full-time and raising three young children. Now, alongside his wife Andrea, he’s developing Everwood Reserve…

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Episode 546 - Jeff Rice, Professor & Kentucky Beer Enthusiast

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620: Daniel Bloodworth: Hades 2, Cloverpit, Anata, Power Wash Simulator 2, Lego Party, Carimara, Fortnite Demon Hunters, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Xbox Gamepass price hikes, EA sold for $55 billion 2:02:01

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Jeff and Christian welcome Daniel Bloodworth from Easy Allies to the show this week to discuss the huge price increase to Xbox Gamepass, the huge sale of EA to the Saudis, and huge amounts of ads for a free cloud gaming service. The Playlist: Daniel: Tokyo Game Show, Anata, Power Wash Simulator 2, Lego Party, Carimara Christian: Hades II, Fortnite …

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S2 - E59 - Culture chapter (Culture) 16:13

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In this episode, we talk about the remaining ideas and strategies in the Culture chapter of the book. Tune in to learn about a number of strategies for impacting the culture on your campus and increasing retention rates of your students!By Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby

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Episode 175: Joey and Michelle Bare Episode 175 1:09:21

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Joe and Michelle Bare possess a great deal of ambition and determination when it comes to working hard but allowing time to enjoy life. They are businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and dynamic community supporters. Join us as we talk about the good and bad parts of running a small business. Listen to Episode 175 on Waynebennettpodcast.com. You'll love i…

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The Happy Zone | Bloober Team, Xbox Ally pricing, EA Games 53:07

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This week Eric gets remastered, Matt goes abroad, and we get SUPER BUMMED OUT! Releases: FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles & Hotel BarcelonaBy THiRD SHiFT

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#294 - Turning a Cabin Property Into a Profitable, Purpose-Driven STR Brand - Eric Moeller 48:13

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who is redefining what it means to travel, disconnect, and create meaningful experiences through short-term rentals. Eric Moeller is the co-founder of Freewyld, a design-forward short-term rental brand that helps guests truly unplug through nature. From flipping his first house at 19, to n…

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Episode 545 - Thomas Barris, Tampa Bay Beer Local

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Episode 545 - Thomas Barris, Tampa Bay Beer Local Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re wrapping up our Tampa Bay visit this week with local beer fixture, Thomas Barris. Next week, we’re off to Kentucky! Tune in and let us know what you think! *** As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]…

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619: Kahlief Adams: Ghost of Yotei, Baby Steps, Silent Hill f, Skate, Borderlands 4, Sony State of Play, Saros, Wolverine, ROG Xbox Ally, Tokyo Game Show, Forza Horizon 6, Rhythm Doctor 2:00:06

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Jeff and Christian welcome Kahlief Adams from Spawn on Me back to the show this week to discuss the announced pricing of the new Xbox handhelds, all of Sony's announcements from their patest State of Play, including Insomniac's Wolverine, and Xbox at Tokyo Game Show! The Playlist: Kahlief: Baby Steps, Yotei, Skate, Borderlands 4 Christian: Silent H…

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S2 - E58 - Support chapter (Support) 32:00

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In this episode, we talk about the remaining ideas and strategies in the Support chapter of the book. Tune in to learn about a number of strategies for supporting your students and increasing retention rates on campus!By Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby

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Blood Pressure | Beyond the Strand, RGG Direct, PlayStation State of Play 1:06:56

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This week Matt changes channels, Eric goes silent, and Kojima, RGG, and PlayStation all have showcases! Releases: Blippo+ & Silent Hill fBy THiRD SHiFT

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The Battle to Make Star Wars 38:30

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Movies that change cinema often come from outsiders – whether it’s Orson Welles making Citizen Kane or George Lucas making Star Wars a.k.a. Episode IV: A New Hope. The excellent graphic novel Lucas Wars by artist Renaud Roche and writer Laurent Hopman just came out in English (the original French title is Les Guerres de Lucas.) I talk with Renaud a…

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#293 - Raising Private Money and Building a Real Estate Business While Putting Family First – Matt Faircloth 50:40

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has mastered the art of raising and deploying private capital. Matt Faircloth is the Founder & CEO of The DeRosa Group and has been a full-time investor for 15 years. Today, he has amassed a portfolio of nearly 2,000 units and raised millions of dollars from passive investors to fund h…

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Episode 544 - Khris Johnson of Green Bench and Jim Barrie of Barrie Haus Brewing

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Episode 544 - Khris Johnson of Green Bench and Jim Barrie of Barrie Haus BrewingBy Steal This Beer

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618: Chris Plante: Six One Indie Showcase, Lucid, Sheepherds, GodsTV, Lego Voyagers, Eclipsium, Splinter Cell Deathwatch , inverting your controls 1:39:59

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Jeff and Christian welcome Chris Plante from Post Games to the show this week to discuss the massive Six One Indie Showcase, featuring 40 unique games, a new study about inverting the Y-axis on your controls, and Netflix's animated Splinter Cell show. The Playlist: Chris: Eclipsium Christian: Dead as Disco demo, Lucid demo, Sheepherds! demo, GodsTV…

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Justified | Borderlands 4, Nintendo DIrect 1:10:46

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This week Eric gets beastly, Matt gets a visitor, and we discuss Borderlands 4 and our favorites from the Nintendo Direct! Releases: Dying Light: The Beast & No, I'm not a HumanBy THiRD SHiFT

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#292 - How to Optimize Your Real Estate Marketing to Rank Higher and Close More Deals - Trevor Mauch 1:12:55

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Joining us on this week’s episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who isn't just focused on building businesses, but is also passionate about building a life that actually matters. Trevor Mauch is the founder of Carrot, the software platform that has helped thousands of real estate investors and agents generate leads online. Beyond business succes…

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Episode 543 - Todd Bearden, Green Turtle Brewery

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Episode 543 - Todd Bearden, Green Turtle Brewery Happy Monday, Thieves! Back at the Hotel Karol lobby bar this week - although it feels more like a business center. Amid all the insurance brokers in town for a conference Augie and John sit down with Todd Bearden, the owner of Green Turtle. It recently opened, having taken over the former Cycle Brew…

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617: Lucy James: Borderlands 4, Hell is Us, Nintendo Direct, Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, Mario Galaxy, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Virtual Boy, Metroid Prime 4, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Acclaim Showcase ... 1:52:15

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Jeff and Christian welcome Lucy James from Gamespot back to the show this week to discuss the lengthy Nintendo Direct, including Mario 40th Anniversary reveals, Metroid rpime 4's release date, a new Fire Emblem, and more! Plus, Acclaim is back with nine new games. The Playlist: Lucy: Hell Is Us Christian: GeForce NOW RTX 5080 Jeff: Borderlands 4 Pa…

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Episode 174: Doug Elliott Episode 174 1:21:32

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Doug Elliott played four sports at Shady Spring High School in the early 1960's. Later in life he worked at the Welfare Department, taught History in College, and sold shoes all during the same time period. He still found time to hunt and fish. Interesting story!!

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On A Mountain | Borderlands 4, Play Acclaim (Akklaim) Showcase 1:00:07

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This week Matt gets lost in the wordplay, Eric crosses the border, we smell the symbols, discuss the vault hunters, and debate the spelling of Acclaim (Akklaim) as they return with a fun showcase! Releases: Lost Soul Aside, Word Play, & Borderlands 4By THiRD SHiFT

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Lifting the Curtain on Theatrical Effects 35:50

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I’ve covered digital and practical effects in film and TV, but creating special effects for live theater is a whole other challenge. J&M Special Effects has been up to the task for 40 years. Their crew has worked on shows from Hadestown to Harry Potter and The Cursed Child to Disney musicals like Frozen and Aladdin. I get a behind-the-scenes tour o…