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Persistence is key, and by golly if have exemplified that by bringing you our 119th episode!

Video games can bring us to the brink of our patience, but it's in that struggle that the most joy can be found. The true art of gave development can be felt when every time you hit "Start" you experience the same game in a brand new way. That's when you finally feel the joys of persistence and success.

In no other game type is this concept displayed better than in a genre known as "rougelike" games. So lace up your boots, prepare to respawn and don't forget Entertain This...

Quick this: Clinton Avery Tharp talks Severance

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We have all walked the lonely aisle of our local thrift store and found ourselves perusing the furniture section. Scuffed and unloved, these pieces of decor from years gone by lay as less than a space waster waiting to meet its end. Thats where Clinton Avery Tharp Steps in.

This week we talk to this TikTok sensation about how he discovered his talent of furniture flipping, and how we might employ his tactics in our everyday lives.

So don't flip a table, Entertain This...

Quick This: Nick talks Bill Nye: The Science Guy

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In 1895, a man by the name of Georges Polti was deep into analyzing classical Greek texts and had the epiphany that all those ancient stories could be distilled into just 36 different dramatic situations.

So that's what we're talking about today, as we pick up the torch where he left off all those years ago. We'll be reading through these situations and applying them to modern-day movies to provide a basis for our own exploration of today's narratives.

As an added bonus you can follow along at home, and scream towards your listening device when we get something wrong. So, listen in and Enjoy!

Quick This: Michael talks about Elden Ring's bad parts

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A kid who grew up with us? Check. Ancient ? Check. Both in the same ? It can only be the series of young adult fantasy novels known as and the .

While the Olympians in this story may not be competing for any medals, they have something special about them—one of their parents are divine, and they all end up in the same summer camp. Seems like a recipe for disaster, but the only real disaster is the they made from the first .

And that's what we'll be talking about today on ...

Quick This: Nick loves to watch

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This is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get, and on this , you're getting a gentle float through the tumultuous modern era of as told by Mr. .

This film is extremely and endearing but also has some hidden metaphors that you might not have picked up on watching for the first time. We'll talk through the life and times of Forrest Gump, and delve deeper into the events that he was a part of.

So come have a seat in Nick's history class, you're bound to learn something and have a ! That's all I got to say about that.

Quick This: Forrest Gump and Differences

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It's that time of the year again!

We're celebrating in our usual fashion by inviting guests on to talk with us about that Galaxy Far Far Away. This year, we've got some long-time of the show D33JW, and Nick Wolf joining us to discuss everything and to play a round of Star Wars with us.

We have some , test our , and most importantly, have a .

So listen in, and May the Fourth be with you.

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SomeBODY once told me this movie's gonna roll me... and they were right. We're all told classic as children, like Cinderella and Snow White to name a few; and they serve as cautionary tales made up to teach us some sort of a life lesson.

What does is the complete opposite. From the very start, you know you're in for a cartoonish over-the-top of your standard -esque fare. And who can forget the ?

Come on down to our swamp, and listen to this . You'll enjoy our layers of commentary, and hopefully walk away with a deeper appreciation when it's all ogre!

Quick This: The Entertain This... family of

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Wes Anderson is a prolific film director well known for his unique style of cinematography and touching stories. He makes movies that you can always go back and watch for the visual equivalent of comfort food, you can leave your troubles at the play button and spend some time in another magical world different from our own.

In this episode, we'll review his catalog of films over the decades and speculate on what could be released next as we ask you to Entertain This...

Quick This: Kristin from UniComm Productions talks about Sofia Coppola's influence

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Project Icosa - Season 1 | Episode 1 | Sink or Swim Our adventure starts where every adventure must, rock bottom. Our heroes attempt to escape a flooding sewer while dodging attacks by goblins. Come hear why o...

Guys... We have a sister podcast :')

We are happy to announce the launch of Project Icosa, our new .

Check out our Prologue introducing our world, The Askerealm then follow us here to be updated on the release of Episode 1 in April!

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Do you like Huey Lewis and The News?

Well, you don’t have to in order to enjoy this podcast all about the classic film, American Psycho. While you may find that it is too gruesome and transgressive for your tastes, what lies beneath the violence and villainy is a movie about the one thing that makes us all a little bit crazy.

So listen in as we dive into the mind of a psychopath and Entertain This…

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