Best Tech Sideline Podcasts (2025)

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Big Changes Coming To The Tech Sideline Podcast Set! 2:23

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This summer we embark on our first revamp of the iconic Tech Sideline Podcast set since the summer of 2019! Sit down with the head man himself Will Stewart as he explains the changes and when to expect our return.TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recruiting since 1996 and is the premier independent publicatio…

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Was That Sony State of Play Enough? | Click R3 #25 2:37:06

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Check out the Spawncast Network: https://www.patreon.com/Spawncast Ryan: https://www.youtube.com/@MysticRyan Spawn: https://www.youtube.com/@SpawnWaveBy Spawn Wave

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Skin-Deep: How tattoo removal is helping people rewrite their stories 13:06

2d ago13:06

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Tattoos can be badges of pride or painful reminders of the past. For some, especially those impacted by gangs, incarceration or violence, their body art tells a story they no longer want to carry. APTN’s Tamara Pimentel joins Cierra Bettens this week on APTN News InFocus to share the story behind Skin Deep, an APTN Investigates episode that looks a…

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DF Direct Special: Xbox Showcase Reaction - Xbox Ally Handhelds, Final Fantasy 16 Tested + More! 1:19:54

4d ago1:19:54

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The summer gaming events continue with the arrival of the Xbox Showcase. Microsoft has had a stellar 2025 and has delivered some exceptional events over the last few years - but this one doesn't quite make the grade. Rich, John and Oliver talk Ally handhelds, the pick of the games shown, the 2026 teases and we have capture and analysis of the "shad…

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Switch 2 Impressions, State of Play, Summer Game Fest | Spawncast 417 2:14:33

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Switch 2 Impressions, State of Play, Summer Game Fest | Spawncast 417 by Spawn WaveBy Spawn Wave

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DF Direct Weekly #217: Summer Game Fest/State Of Play! Black Myth Wukong Xbox! PS5 VRR fixed! 2:09:29

5d ago2:09:29

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Join Rich, Alex and John for their thoughts on two of the major summer events: Sony's State of Play and Geoff's Summer Game Fest. The team share their thoughts on the biggest games of the shows, before moving onto other matters: Rich is happy to see that Sony has fixed the VRR stuttering problem with PlayStation consoles, Alex discusses the team's …

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APTN News at 25: The stories that shaped us 34:36

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This week on APTN News InFocus, we’re celebrating a milestone: 25 years of APTN News. From mailing tapes to digital transformation and award-winning journalism, APTN has grown into a network of Indigenous reporters telling Indigenous stories on their own terms. Guest host Karyn Pugliese is joined by Dan David, Bruce Spence, Todd Lamirande and Charm…

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Switch 2 Launch, Summer Game Fest, Xbox Handheld Sidelined, MindsEye Controversy | Spawncast 416 2:03:11

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DF Direct Weekly #216: Switch 2 Retail Units Leak, Xbox 'Sidelines' Handheld, F1 25 Path Tracing! 1:56:29

12d ago1:56:29

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The pre-launch anticipation for Nintendo Switch 2 ratchets up a level as retail units leak ahead of time, revealing the system's boot procedure, a preview of the front end and... not much more. The DF team react to those leaks, reflect on the Switch 2 journey that brought us to this launch and share some initial plans for coverage. Meanwhile, accor…

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The Pete D'Amour Podcast: May 30, 2025 36:46

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Carter Hill is joined by Virginia Tech head softball coach Pete D'Amour for Episode 15 of this season's final Pete D'Amour Podcast talking all things Hokies softball with the head man himself. Today's topics include a recap of the 2025 campaign, how Tech plans to attack the portal and what the next couple weeks look like for Coach. Learn more about…

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Where Does Sony Go From Here? | Click R3 #24 1:40:26

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Check out the Spawncast Network: https://www.patreon.com/Spawncast Ryan: https://www.youtube.com/@MysticRyan Spawn: https://www.youtube.com/@SpawnWave#Sony #PS5 #ClickR3By Spawn Wave

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Introducing The Place That Thaws: Climate and Sovereignty in the North 36:08

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This week on APTN News InFocus we go to the High Arctic, where climate change, sovereignty and survival intersect. We’re featuring the first episode of The Place That Thaws, a six-part podcast from APTN News and Danielle Paradis, recently nominated for a Canadian Association of Journalists award. Set in Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord, the series shar…

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DF Direct Weekly #215: Switch 2 Cyberpunk 2077 Preview, RX AMD 9060 XT Reveal, FSR Redstone! 1:51:51

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Another packed Direct sees Tom, Rich and Oliver pore over 37 minutes of Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 footage, stacking it up against Series S and PS4 with intriguing results. AMD's announcement for the RX 9060 XT promises to be everything RTX 5060 isn't, while the team mull over Mario Kart World developer disclosures! Oliver gets Doom: The Dark Ages' PC…

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Borderlands 4 80 Dollar Backlash, Nintendo Direct Rumors, Marathon In Trouble | Spawncast 415 1:52:30

21d ago1:52:30

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Alberta separatism: Why the movement threatens treaty rights 33:22

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This week on APTN News InFocus, guest host Kathleen Martens looks at treaty rights and the Alberta separatist movement. Matthew Wildcat, an assistant professor and director of Indigenous governance in the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta, explains why treaty rights could block Alberta’s push to leave Canada. He unpacks the pro…

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DF Direct Weekly #214: No Switch 2 Launch Reviews? Next-Gen Xbox Using ARM + The "Forced RT" Debate! 1:59:36

26d ago1:59:36

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In this week's Direct, Rich, John and Alex discuss the strongly rumoured plans for NO Switch 2 launch reviews, along with apparent news that the next-gen Xbox will use ARM-based Snapdragon processors. Rich tests out our in-development VRR capture/analysis tools with Days Gone Remastered, measures the ongoing PS5 VRR stutter effect while Alex shares…

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Switch 2 Updates, Marathon Plagiarism Backlash, Doom The Dark Ages | Spawncast 414 2:07:07

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Is Sony About To Raise The PS5 Price? | Click R3 #23 2:03:52

29d ago2:03:52

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Is Sony About To Raise The PS5 Price? | Click R3 #23 by Spawn WaveBy Spawn Wave

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Wildfire season: Are Indigenous communities ready? 22:36

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This week on APTN News InFocus, we’re looking ahead to wildfire season and asking if our communities are any better prepared than in years past. Wildfires are already burning. Forests are going up in flames. People are being forced from their homes. Guest host Leanne Sanders sits down with Arnold Lazare, interim executive director of the Indigenous…

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Virginia Tech Softball 2025 NCAA Regional Preview 13:20

1M ago13:20

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The Hokies are headed down to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to take on Belmont in their first game of the 2025 NCAA tournament. Sit down with the Tech Sideline crew as they preview the Tuscaloosa Regional that includes Alabama, Jackson State and Belmont.TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recruiting since 1996 and is the…

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The Pete D'Amour Podcast: May 14, 2025 28:55

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Carter Hill is joined by Virginia Tech head softball coach Pete D'Amour for Episode 14 of Tech Sideline's audio-only podcast talking all things Hokies softball with the head man himself. Today's topics previewing the upcoming NCAA Tournament, having to go on the road and Coach's history against Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

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DF Direct Weekly #213: Switch 2 Processor Analysed, GTA 6 'Gameplay', RTX 5060 Controversy 1:45:30

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Switch 2 mysteries are finally resolved as two independent analyses confirm an 8nm processor... with a twist. Meanwhile, Rich, Alex and Oliver debate the meaning of 'gameplay' with regards to Grand Theft Auto 6, Trailer 2 while the team compares notes on the Asus ROG Ally 2, Xbox Project Kennan leaks. Oliver stacks up Switch 2 Final Fantasy 7 Remak…

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Switch 2 Cartridge Leak, GTA 6 Trailer, Xbox Handheld, Gears of War Reloaded | Spawncast 413 2:06:49

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Friday Q&A With Chris Coleman: What Will Virginia Tech's Run Game Look Like This Year? 8:53

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Virginia Tech lost star running back Bhayshul Tuten to the NFL Draft. How will they replace his production? Chris Coleman has your answers! TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recruiting since 1996 and is the premier independent publication covering Virginia Tech Athletics.Visit us at http://www.techsideline.co…

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Metallica Concert Recap And Transfer Portal Update: TSL Podcast 422 45:55

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It finally happened. After 25 years of Enter Sandman being the entrance song for Virginia Tech, Metallica finally came to Blacksburg for a concert in Lane Stadium. Sit down with the Tech Sideline crew as they break down the monumental night and new transfer portal additions to Virginia Tech's football team. TechSideline.com has been covering Virgin…

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Why this boat won’t sink and what that says about a police investigation 41:43

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This week on APTN News InFocus we look behind the scenes of debunking a police investigation. In 2015, Matty Fairman and Tyler Maracle from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory were found dead in the Bay of Quinte. Police said the men drowned after stealing fish and overloading their boat. Their families never believed it. Now, neither does APTN Investigate…

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DF Direct Weekly #212: Big Xbox Price Hikes, Doom The Dark Ages Path Tracing, Far Cry 4 60FPS! 2:12:54

1M ago2:12:54

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Microsoft's astonishing price hikes for Xbox Series consoles dominate the discussion this week, before Rich, John and Alex move on to discussing topics as diverse as Doom: The Dark Age's path tracing, Far Cry 4's 60FPS update, along with RTX 5070 Super and 5080 Super rumours. Meanwhile, Alex gets to grips with Oblivion Remastered PC anti-stutter "m…

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Xbox Price Increase, GTA 6 Delay, Nintendo Switch 2 Update, More Layoffs Hit Gaming | Spawncast 412 2:09:15

1M ago2:09:15

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What Is Sony Up To? | Click R3 #22 2:33:39

1M ago2:33:39

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What Is Sony Up To? | Click R3 #22 by Spawn WaveBy Spawn Wave

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Switch 2 Pre-Order Chaos, Expedition 33, Oblivion Remake, Ghost of Yotei | Spawncast 411 2:07:33

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Friday Q&A With Chris Coleman: How Does Virginia Tech Replace Its NFL Production? 8:54

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Virginia Tech lost its entire defensive line to the NFL this offseason. How are the Hokies able to replace that production? Chris Coleman has your answers! Drop questions below for next week's video in the comment section. TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recruiting since 1996 and is the premier independent …

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Decision 2025: What the results mean for Indigenous Peoples and the NDP 29:06

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This week on APTN News InFocus, we break down the results of the April 28 federal election. The Liberals remain in power and the Conservatives will form the official opposition. The Bloc Québécois lost seats and the NDP dropped to just seven—losing official party status in the process. Twelve First Nations, Inuit and Métis candidates were elected a…

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The Pete D'Amour Podcast: May 1, 2025 33:12

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Carter Hill is joined by Virginia Tech head softball coach Pete D'Amour for Episode 13 of Tech Sideline's audio-only podcast talking all things Hokies softball with the head man himself. Today's topics includes a huge series against No. 9 Florida State, Cori McMillan's historic night and the race to the finish in the regular season. Learn more abou…

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NFL Draft Recap And Virginia Tech Transfer Portal Update: TSL Podcast 421 1:10:59

2M ago1:10:59

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Virginia Tech football had five players taken in the 2025 NFL Draft and countless others taken as undrafted free agents. Sit down with the Tech Sideline crew as they recap the NFL draft and break down the new crop of commits that the Hokies have reeled in.Check Out Our Live NFL Draft Coverage Here:https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2025/04/…

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DF Direct Weekly #211: Days Gone Remastered Hands-On, Ghost of Yōtei Reaction, Switch 2 Game Keys! 1:53:36

2M ago1:53:36

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Review code delivered on launch day is never a good look, but this week's Direct kicks off with Rich's positive words for Days Gone Remastered with very, very early impressions of the PS5 Pro version of the game. Meanwhile, the team compares notes on Sucker Punch's latest Ghost of Yōtei trailer, while a returning John makes his feelings abundantly …

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Decision 2025: Are Indigenous issues still on the sidelines this election? 34:07

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This week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens checks in as the federal election campaign hits its final stretch. For more than a month, party leaders have been making promises about prosperity, wealth and good governance—but what’s in it for Indigenous Peoples? Dennis Ward, host of APTN National News, and Jennifer Laewetz, political commentat…

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DF Direct Special: Hands On With Switch 2 - The Hardware, The Games & The Experience 1:25:36

2M ago1:25:36

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Fresh from visiting the Nintendo Switch 2 showcase event in London on April 11th, Tom and Rich sat down with Oliver to discuss their hands-on experience with the hardware, sharing details on the ergonomics, the screen, the controllers and much more - and then it's on to the games, including the big Nintendo heavy hitters, Street Fighter 6, Hogwarts…

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Mario Kart World Direct Reactions, Switch 2 Pre-Orders & Prices, Oblivion Remake | Spawncast 410 1:50:50

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DF Direct Weekly #210: Next-Gen Sony Handheld , Cyberpunk DLSS on Switch 2, Docked VRR In Question 1:40:38

2M ago1:40:38

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Join Rich, Oliver and Alex for discussion on the latest leaks surrounding the all-but-confirmed PlayStation handheld and the mystery of docked VRR support suddenly going missing from Switch 2 PR. There's exciting news from CD Projekt RED, confirming DLSS support for Cyberpunk 2077 on the new Nintendo hybrid, while Alex shares his thoughts on some o…

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Friday Q&A With Chris Coleman: How Can Virginia Tech Recruit An Offensive Line? 9:39

2M ago9:39

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With the new scholarship limit being raised, how can Virginia Tech effectively recruit an offensive line each year? Sit down with Chris Coleman as he tackles that question and more! TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recruiting since 1996 and is the premier independent publication covering Virginia Tech Athlet…