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    <description>You might not have asked for it, but here is a podcast that will bring you News about nerd culture, raw and unfiltered. Let Nick take you on a magical journey through Video Games, Movies, Comics and other geeky things. 
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    <itunes:summary>You might not have asked for it, but here is a podcast that will bring you News about nerd culture, raw and unfiltered. Let Nick take you on a magical journey through Video Games, Movies, Comics and other geeky things. 
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  <title>Episode 365: We're So Back*</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>GTA VI took over the news across two weeks, and all with a delay and a new trailer. The Thunderbolts* have a new name, and I have a review. Plus Xbox pulls unexpected shenanigans, Ecco the Dolphin is returning, and Art Imitates life, well the other way around as the real Conclave begins. Plus Andor takes it to the next level, while still keeping it very Star Wars.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <title>Episode 291: Return of the VICE</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:30:00 -0800</pubDate>
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  <itunes:title>Return of the VICE</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>We waited and we received, the trailer for GTA VI is here and it is glorious! Rockstar did not disappoint. We also have news about the turmoil at Bungie, Fornite has piqued my interest for the first time, and Phil Spencer gets candid on several topics. Plus Tom Holland on his Spider-Man future, Pixar is releasing several films in theaters for the first time next year, Ryan Reynolds opens up about Deadpool leaks, and Barbie is hitting Max. Plus We have a trailer bonanza, Godzilla, Halo, The Boys, Furiosa, and more. Come take a listen.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:18:09</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Episode 210: I got a fever, and the only prescription is more spice</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:title>I got a fever, and the only prescription is more spice</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>If the title didn't give it away, this will, Christopher Walken is joining Dune Pt. 2, and that's honestly the coolest thing I've heard this week. Starfield is delayed, and Fall Guys finally releases. Meanwhile, The Boys promises more action in Season 3, She-Hulk is thirsty, and Rick and Morty are going Anime. Star Wars is shifting focus to TV and Spinal Tap isn't done turning things up to 11. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>42:18</itunes:duration>
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  <description>If the title didn't give it away, this will, Christopher Walken is joining Dune Pt. 2, and that's honestly the coolest thing I've heard this week. Starfield is delayed, and Fall Guys finally releases. Meanwhile, The Boys promises more action in Season 3, She-Hulk is thirsty, and Rick and Morty are going Anime. Star Wars is shifting focus to TV and Spinal Tap isn't done turning things up to 11.  
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  <title>Episode 165: Podcasts are nothing without Family</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>If the title was any indication, we have a review of Fast 9. Also Nintendo finally announces the not Switch Pro. The future of Assassins' Creed is in flux yet again. Netflix drops a dud with the first Fear Street, while it launches fireworks with America the Motion Picture. Also Loki is nuking the multiverse, and the Bad Batch finally makes a good post war point. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>53:19</itunes:duration>
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  <description>If the title was any indication, we have a review of Fast 9. Also Nintendo finally announces the not Switch Pro. The future of Assassins' Creed is in flux yet again. Netflix drops a dud with the first Fear Street, while it launches fireworks with America the Motion Picture. Also Loki is nuking the multiverse, and the Bad Batch finally makes a good post war point.  
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  <title>Episode 109: Summer of Delays</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>109</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Keeping it short and sweet this week. Companies all over the video game industry delay almost everything in solidarity. We get news on the Pokemon Expansions. Some new games announced. Will Daredevil on TV live on in Disney's hands? What is Ridley Scott planning next.  What you can watch to educate yourselves #blm. And lootcrate.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>29:13</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Keeping it short and sweet this week. Companies all over the video game industry delay almost everything in solidarity. We get news on the Pokemon Expansions. Some new games announced. Will Daredevil on TV live on in Disney's hands? What is Ridley Scott planning next.  What you can watch to educate yourselves #blm. And lootcrate. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Keeping it short and sweet this week. Companies all over the video game industry delay almost everything in solidarity. We get news on the Pokemon Expansions. Some new games announced. Will Daredevil on TV live on in Disney&#39;s hands? What is Ridley Scott planning next.  What you can watch to educate yourselves #blm. And lootcrate.</p>]]>
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