Best The Nerd Trek Network Podcasts (2025)

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Las Vegas Formula 1 GP 2025 1:10:58

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We head off to the glittering lights and atmosphere of Las Vegas where there’s rain in the desert, Ferrari are slowest, Lando is aggressive and McLaren are ‘Too Low’. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable for adults), and the...…

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ZEN 197 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) A Gaming Legend Loss, Xbox Partner Preview, & More 1:54:58

2d ago1:54:58

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Episode 197 fo the Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast is here! Jeremy, Stephen, Chase, & Chris talk about the passing of Rebecca "Becky Burger" Heineman (& legend in the world of gaming), Panic Button was tapped by Nintendo for Switch ports to show off Switch 2, the release of the Analogue 3D (& their weird marketing choices), the Xbox Partner …

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497: Monolithic Media 1:09:22

5d ago1:09:22

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The Running Man. Hollywood loves to recycle ideas by remaking movies from the past, especially films from the 80s and Arnold Schwarzenegger's "The Running Man" is the latest victim of this trend. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Network contestant Scott McClellan to talk about 2025's The Running Man. We discuss our hist…

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ZEN 196 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Steam Hardware, Metroid Talks, Key Cards, & More 2:28:39

9d ago2:28:39

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This week for Episode 196 Jeremy, Stephen, & Chase talk about Sony's State of Play Japan highlights, Steams new hardware lineup announcements, the Pokopia Key-Card news, Super Mario Galaxy Direct, previews panic over a talking character in Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, Black Ops 7 is filled with AI slop, Hi-Fi Rush publishing transfer, Krafton calls for …

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The Nerd Trek Podcast Presents: The Science of Trek 2025 - Live from DragonCon! 52:18

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Hello, fellow nerds! Today we have a very special episode! For the FIRST time we recorded the panel hosted by our very own David at DragonCon 2025, where we had special panelists Tamara, Will, and Dr Erin MacDonald discuss some interesting science questions about Trek, including some asked by our audience members. (a couple of you were there!)…

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496: Utterly Charming 1:04:34

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Predator: Badlands. The Predator franchise started thirty-eight years ago as Arnold Schwarzenegger and his elite group of warriors are hunted down by an alien in the jungles of Central America. Since then, the franchise has had quite a downs as well as a couple ups. In this episode of The 602 Club episode host Matthew Rushing is joined by Ry Paulso…

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São Paulo Formula 1 GP 2025 1:31:58

15d ago1:31:58

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An exciting weekend in Brazil as Bortoleto takes off, Hamilton loses his nose, Verstappen starts from the pit lane and Ringo Star should be working for Ferrari. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable for adults), and the ramblings…

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ZEN 195 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Warhammer Survivors, LEGO Star Trek, & More 1:41:13

16d ago1:41:13

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We're back with episode 195 of the Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast! Join Jeremy, Stephen, & Chase as we discuss "Warhammer Survivors" being announced, LEGO showing off the new Enterprise D Star Trek set, Digital Eclipse adding Namco games to "Atari 50" via DLC, "Grand Theft Auto VI" gets another delay, Xbox (kinda) talks about their next har…

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Star Trek DS9 ‘Far Beyond the Stars’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 451 28:48

16d ago28:48

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The Nerd Trek Podcast explores Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 13 — “Far Beyond the Stars.” In this powerful and emotional review, we dive into Captain Sisko’s vivid 1950s vision as Benny Russell, confronting racism, identity, and hope through one of Star Trek’s most iconic stories. Join us as we unpack the symbolism, performances, and…

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ZEN 194 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Animal Crossing News, Halo on PS5, & more! 2:10:27

23d ago2:10:27

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We are back with a new Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast after taking a week off! Episode 194 has Jeremy, Chase, & Stephen talking about Jeremy's trip to Universal Studios & Super Nintendo World, the "Halo: Campaign Evolved" announcement for PS5, Limited Run Games many title announcements for their 10th anniversary, "Assassin's Creed Shadows" …

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The Indy Files 3: British East Africa, September 1909 34:02

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British East Africa, September 1909. The 602 Club proudly presents this bonus show, The Indy Files. In this episode hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans discuss Indy's adventures in British East Africa where he meets former president Teddy Roosevelt. Hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (…

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Star Trek DS9 ‘Who Mourns for Morn’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 450 28:31

27d ago28:31

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The Nerd Trek Podcast dives into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 12 — “Who Mourns for Morn?”. Join us as we celebrate everyone’s favorite silent barfly, uncover the mystery behind Morn’s disappearance, and explore Quark’s hilarious misadventure that reveals the Ferengi heart beneath the greed. Packed with humor, trivia, and Trek lore, …

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Mexico City Formula 1 GP 2025 1:25:43

28d ago1:25:43

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A fun Mexico GP? No, surely not…. well it’s true. The Mexico’s came good and gave us great content involving drivers cutting corners, more drivers cutting corners and VSC being thrown so we don’t get too excited. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour...…

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Star Trek DS9 ‘Waltz’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 449 32:49

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In this gripping Nerd Trek Podcast discussion, we explore Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Waltz,” a psychological duel between Captain Sisko and Gul Dukat. Stranded together, Sisko confronts Dukat’s obsession with Bajor and descent into madness. We unpack the episode’s intensity, character depth, and how it shapes one of Trek’s greatest villains.…

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United States Formula 1 GP 2025 1:07:29

1M ago1:07:29

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Another Fun Size weekend and another weekend where the McLarens come into contact, Stroll crashes and Verstappen wins. Some things never change. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable for adults), and the ramblings of 2 uninformed…

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495: To Grid or Not to Grid 1:18:20

1M ago1:18:20

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Tron: Ares. There are some movie whose release in the theater is not what captures the hearts of people but it is the aftermarket where the movie becomes a cult classic and the Tron film was one such film. In this this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Scott McClellan on the gird to talk about Tron: Ares. We discuss the fran…

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ZEN 193 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Deaths, Buyout Attempts, & the NES 40th Anniversary 1:19:44

1M ago1:19:44

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Zenspath Entertainment Network episode 193 is here! Jeremy, Stephen, & Chase talk about the passing of Drew Stuzan, Tomonobu Itagaki, Sam Rivers, & Ace Frehley, Warner Bros declining the Paramount buyout offer, Nintendo responding to the Crimson Collective leaks, updates on the weird landscape of physical games, new Switch to Switch 2 game updates,…

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Star Trek DS9 ‘The Magnificent Ferengi’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 448 19:56

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The Ferengi take center stage in this hilarious yet heartfelt Nerd Trek Podcast review of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “The Magnificent Ferengi.” Quark assembles an unlikely rescue team to save his mother from the Dominion, leading to one of DS9’s most entertaining adventures. We discuss Ferengi culture, comedy in Trek, and why this episode has becom…

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ZEN 192 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) AI Misuse, NYCC Highlights, Nintendo Hack, & More! 1:40:19

1M ago1:40:19

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Zenspath Entertainment Network episode 192 is here! Jeremy, Stephen, & Chris talk about Amazon editing 007 posters with with AI, Spreadshirt allowing customers to edit artists designs using AI without artist permission, Marvel & DC Comics take a stand against AI use for their comics, New York Comic Con 2025 highlights, some game ports leak, Ubisoft…

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Star Trek DS9 ‘Statistical Probabilities’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 447 26:48

2M ago26:48

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In this Nerd Trek Podcast episode, we dive into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Statistical Probabilities,” where Dr. Bashir works with genetically enhanced misfits whose radical predictions could change the Federation’s strategy against the Dominion. Join us as we debate morality, strategy, and whether numbers can really determine destiny.…

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Singapore Formula 1 GP 2025 1:07:37

2M ago1:07:37

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We’re back with the Singapore GP where Alonso is gold on the radio, Hamilton has no brakes and Piastri has stiff knobs. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable for adults), and the ramblings of 2 uninformed blokes who don’t...…

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ZEN 191 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) EA & Xbox's Corporate Greed is Showing & more 1:47:30

2M ago1:47:30

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Zenspath Entertainment Network episode 191 is here! Jeremy, Chase, & Stephen talk about EA going private in a possible $55 Billion dollar deal, Xbox raises the price of Game Pass & changes features, free Xbox Cloud Gaming with ads, Sony makes a new PS5 slim with less memory for the same cost, OpenAI plays chicken with copyrighted IP with Sora AI , …

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Star Trek DS9 ‘Resurrection’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 446 23:08

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Nerd Trek reviews DS9 S6E8 “Resurrection,” exploring Mirror Bareil, Kira’s struggle between love and loyalty, and the episode’s place in the Mirror Universe saga. In this episode of The Nerd Trek Podcast, we discuss Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 8 — “Resurrection.” When Mirror Bareil arrives on DS9, Major Kira faces an emotional test…

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ZEN 190 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Tokyo Game Show Highlights & NOA President Retires 1:41:31

2M ago1:41:31

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Zenspath Entertainment Network episode 190 is here! Jeremy & Stephen chat about PocketPair taunts Nintendo by announcing "Palworld Palfarm" just days after "Pokopia" was announced, Electronics Arts maybe going private in what would be the largest leveraged buyout of a company in history, the Sony PlayStation State of Play, Xbox at Tokyo Game Show 2…

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Star Trek DS9 ‘You Are Cordially Invited’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 445 20:47

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Nerd Trek reviews DS9 S6E7 “You Are Cordially Invited,” diving into Worf & Jadzia’s Klingon wedding, Martok’s family traditions, and classic Star Trek humor. On this episode of The Nerd Trek Podcast, we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 7 — “You Are Cordially Invited.” Join us as we celebrate Worf and Jadzia Dax’s unforgettable Kl…

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Azerbaijan Formula 1 GP 2025 1:29:03

2M ago1:29:03

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A very entertaining and interesting weekend in Baku for the Azerbaijan GP where we have six red flags in qualifying, Sainz on top form, McLaren not so much and Max Verstappen is unstoppable. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable.…

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ZEN 189 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Higher Cost Xbox & Stan Lee Zombie AI 59:38

2M ago59:38

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Zenspath Entertainment Network episode 189 is here! Jeremy, Stephen, & Chris talk this week about Microsoft raising the cost of Xbox hardware AGAIN, a company is making a Zombie AI Stan Lee for Comic Con, Robert Redford's passing, Tencent pushing back against Sony's lawsuit about "Light of Motiram", the Speed Run, & MUCH more! Our "Big Question" fo…

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The Indy Files 2: London 1916 40:29

2M ago40:29

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London 1916. The 602 Club proudly presents this bonus show, The Indy Files. In this week's episode hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans discuss Indy's adventures in London before he ships off to war with the Belgium army. Hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew R…

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ZEN 188 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Nintendo's Direct Ups & Legal Downs 3:08:49

2M ago3:08:49

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Zenspath Entertainment Network episode 188 is here with a HUGE 3+ hour show all about Nintendo! Join Jeremy, Stephen, & Chase as we dive into the celebrations of Mario's 40th Anniversary, their upcoming Switch & Switch 2 titles, the Virtual Boy coming back, Nintendo's legal cases, the Speed Run, & MUCH more! Our "Big Question" for this week is "Whe…

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494: Lost Their Own History 1:00:29

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Movie franchises can be a tricky thing. Trying to revive one that was thought to be past its prime is even harder and following a successful reboot might just be the hardest thing to do. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Scott McClellan to talk about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. W…

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Italian Formula 1 GP 2025 52:13

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Much like the race itself, this episode will be over before you know it with little drama. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable for adults), and the ramblings of 2 uninformed blokes who don’t really have a clue what...…

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ZEN 187 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) AI Movie Fixes, Star Wars Outlaws Reactions, & More 1:39:58

3M ago1:39:58

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We're back with Episode 187 of the Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast! Join Jeremy, Stephen, & Chase as we talk about Disney having to pay $10 million for collecting data from kids on YouTube, Analogue 3D finally gets some gameplay shown, assorted Nintendo Switch Online Nintendo Classics updates, Sony's recent State of Play about "007: First Li…

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Dutch Formula 1 GP 2025 1:06:40

3M ago1:06:40

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Back from holiday and raring to go, the Formula 1 circus heads to the Dutch GP where Stroll promptly destroys his car, twice. Hadjar makes it to the podium and Lando breaks down. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable...…

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ZEN 186 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Switch 2 Dev Kit Issues & More 1:57:18

3M ago1:57:18

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We're back with Episode 186 of the Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast! Join Jeremy, Stephen, & Chase as we talk about some "LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight" corrections, the Switch 2 Dev Kit Situation, LightSpeed Japan Studio starting 2 new studios with ex-Capcom members, Japan's National Diet Library Switch 2 Key Card problem, Warhammer…

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Star Trek DS9 'Sacrifice of Angels' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 444 43:18

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Join the Nerd Trek Podcast as we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Sacrifice of Angels. Explore the Dominion War arc, epic space battles, and character drama in this DS9 episode breakdown. Time is up! the Dominion figured out how to deactivate the minefield, and they are bringing it down. Sisko and the Federation have to strike without reinforcem…

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ZEN 185 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Gamescom 2025, PS5 Price Increase, & More 2:28:18

3M ago2:28:18

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We're back with Episode 185 of the Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast! Join Jeremy, Stephen, Chase, & Chris as we talk about the Kirby Air Riders Direct, news & announcements from Gamescom 2025, the ROG Ally & ROG Ally X information & price reveal, Sony raises the cost of the PS5 systems in the US, The Speedrun, & more! Our "Big Question" for t…

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Star Trek DS9 'Favor the Bold' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 443 20:16

3M ago20:16

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The Nerd Trek Podcast reviews Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Favor the Bold (S6E5). Dive into the Dominion War arc, Sisko’s daring strategy, and DS9’s epic build-up to Sacrifice of Angels. Sisko convinces Starfleet and the Klingons to try and retake DS9, since it is the key to holding the Alpha Quadrant, but as usual the politics and bureaucracy get …

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ZEN 184 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Bungies Lost Freedom, AOL Ends Dial Up, & More 1:29:29

3M ago1:29:29

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We're back with Episode 184 of the Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast! Join Jeremy, Stephen, & Chase as we talk about Sony taking Bungie's independence after a series of mess-ups, AOL is ending their dial up services after decades, Nintendo is bringing "Chibi-Robo!" to Switch 2, Nintendo is close to hitting 1 Billion hardware sales, "PUBG Battl…

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Star Trek DS9 'Behind the Lines' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep.442 30:29

3M ago30:29

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In this episode of the Nerd Trek Podcast, we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Behind the Lines (S6E4). Explore Odo’s shifting loyalties, Kira’s fight for Bajor’s freedom, and the Dominion’s tightening grip in DS9’s Dominion War arc. The Dominion starts figuring out how to disable the minefield blocking them from entering the Alpha Quadrant! Also…

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The Indy Files 1: Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal. 45:54

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Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal. If adventure had a name it would be Indiana Jones! In this special bonus show of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Yancy Evans are looking back at the show that helped audiences understand history behind the fedora. So join us as we discuss the first episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles…

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ZEN 183 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Nintendo Charity Mess, Indie World Showcase, & more 1:43:56

4M ago1:43:56

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We're back with Episode 183 of the Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast! Join Jeremy, Stephen, & Chase as we talk about the Microsoft canceling Contraband, "Heretic + Hexen" is announced & releaed, Sony is moving away from a hardware centric business model, the Nintendo Indie World Direct, Digital Foundry gains independence, The Speedrun, & more!…

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Hungarian Formula 1 GP 2025 1:10:59

4M ago1:10:59

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We’re ready for our summer holidays but before we can break out the bucket and spade we have the Hungarian GP to talk about. Hamilton is down in the dumps, Hajar hurt his hand on a stone, Leclerc has a rant and the McLaren pair go for the win. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast...By Rogue Two Media

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ZEN 182 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Nintendo Partner Direct THQ Nordic Showcase 2:14:53

4M ago2:14:53

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We're back with Episode 182 of the Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast! Join Jeremy, Stephen, & Chase as we talk about the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Gamers Pushing back against the Credit Card Processors Censorship, Sony suing Tencent over their Horizon copycat game, Warner Bros doubles down on Live Service games, the THQ Nordic Digital …

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493: Other Side of the Bellcurve 1:23:31

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It is 1961, two comic creators join forces to make a comic that is free of some of the restrictions they've felt, to tell a story about characters they think they'd enjoy reading about, birthing a fantastic family. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Yancy Evans to talk about Fantastic …

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Belgian Formula 1 GP 2025 1:24:53

4M ago1:24:53

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Another Fun Sized Weekend and huge news as Christian Honer has stepped down (yeah, right) from Red Bull. Thank goodness that happened because the on track action was a bit slim but somehow we cobble an episode together. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual...…

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ZEN 181 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) SDCC 2025, Credit Card Processors Push Censorship 2:13:51

4M ago2:13:51

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It's the Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast Episode 181! Join Jeremy, Stephen, Chris, & Chase as we talk about Credit Card Processors pushing censorship, Xbox port rumors, Sony creates a new job to port games to other hardware, Sony creates a "Low Power Mode: for PS5, San Diego Comic Con 2025 news , The Speedrun, & more! Our "Big Question" for …

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ZEN 180 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Commodore 64 Announced, New eShop Policy, & More 1:40:16

4M ago1:40:16

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It's the Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast Episode 180! Join Jeremy, Stephen, & Chase as we talk about a Doom 2025 SNES dev (Roebloz) setting us straight on some facts, Krafton is now facing a full lawsuit over Subnautica 2, the Commodore 64 Ultimate Edition was announced, Zelda & Link have been cast for the live action The Legend of Zelda mov…

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492: Do the Next Right Thing 1:45:40

4M ago1:45:40

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Superman. 87 years ago the world was changed when 2 friends published the first superhero comic. 47 years ago the first big budget iteration of that character would win the hearts of movie goers. 6 days ago, the character returned to big screen for a reboot. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined John Mills to talk about Jam…

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ZEN 179 (Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast) Subnautica Delay, SNES Doom, Ghost of Yotei, & More 1:24:01

4M ago1:24:01

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It's the Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast Episode 179! Join Jeremy, Stephen, & Chase as we talk about Krafton featuring legal issues for delaying Subnautica 2, a new SNES Doom, Romero Games may survive, Ghost of Yotei State of Play Highlights, Sea of Thieves gets private servers, Nintendo talks about shorter development periods, The Speedrun,…

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491: Jurassic Park Remix 52:56

5M ago52:56

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Jurassic World Rebirth. In 1990, author Michael Crichton released a novel that took the world by storm, which by 1993 had sold more that nine million copies and also in that year was released on the silver screen as a film directed by none other than Steven Spielberg, spawning seven sequels. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is j…