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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 234: Is it time to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge, again, again?</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:title>Is it time to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge, again, again?</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Modern Warfare II is out and its fun, but short. Phil Spencer continues his candidness, Sony drops us a doozy with the price of the PSVR2, and Overwatch 2 drops the ball again. Meanwhile the MCU continues to grow on Disney+, DC on tv faces another casualty, and Henry Cavill ditches Geralt. Meanwhile is Dogdeball 2 on the way? </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>46:55</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Episode 225: A Chungus Among Us</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>The Big Chungus will never be forgotten, as WB Games has registered a trademark in his honor. Video Game TV shows are coming, and we shouldn't have to wait very long. Lower Deck's Returns and doesn't pull any punches, while House of the Dragon brings back the intrigue and drama Westeros is known for. Meanwhile Axel Foley is back and I couldn't be happier. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>48:24</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Episode 223: She-Hulk Commeth</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 23:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>HULLO! This week is full of misadventures, and also ads another chapter to the ongoing drama at WarnerBros-Discovery. That is just the well that keeps on giving. Disney is set to have its first ever games showcase at D23. Steve Martin may hang up his hat, and we know when the Rings of Power will premier!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>39:44</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Episode 222: Crisis of Infinite Brothers Warner</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>222</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>More woes for the WB as they continue to seem clueless in regards to HBO Max and DC Films. Is the Snyderverse back? Is it the multiverse now? Will the flash bring flashpoint? Honestly it seems like no one knows. Meanwhile the streaming wars are heating up, and the video game industry is prepping for Gamescom. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>40:41</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Episode 159: Podcast of the Dead</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week we take a bit of a dive into gaming history, and gaming's future as we get closer and closer to E3. The CW is making waves, while Disney+ is having some missteps. Meanwhile is Marvel looking at a potential bomb? Amazon buys MGM and lets hope James Bond lasts forever. Also Army of the Dead is a fun mindless movie to kickback and enjoy. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>58:22</itunes:duration>
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