Podcast appearances and mentions of matthew bliss

What warning signs should podcast editors watch out for when working with clients? Matthew Bliss shares some of his recent “red flags” — those subtle (and not-so-subtle) signals that things might go wrong in a client relationship.How many of these red flags have you experienced?Unclear expectationsPoor communicationUnreasonable turnaround timesLate paymentsListen in on our candid stories, and arm yourself with some practical strategies for handling tricky situations.Whether you're a seasoned editor or just starting out, this show will deliver useful wisdom for building stronger, smoother client collaborations...and profit!Key moments:How to identify common red flags with new and existing podcast clientsEffective mitigation strategies for handling problem situations before they escalateThe role of contracts, onboarding, and clear communication in protecting your work and wellbeingResources mentioned in the show:Matthew's episode about "Avoiding Toxic Podcast Teams"About Matthew Bliss:Matthew is an Australian podcast engineer, producer, and educator who relocated from Australia to Ireland.He has worked as IT Classroom Support & Digital Technologies Curriculum Support in schools, and as a trainer, digital workplace expert and learning development professional from his time in State Government in Australia.And Matthew is the founder of MBPod.com, where he offers comprehensive production, consultation, and training services to indie and business podcasters.Plus, he hosts and co-hosts a few shows himself!Find Matthew Bliss at:His website: mbpod.comConnect with Matthew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthew-blissListen to Matthew's podcast: coffeepodcaster.comBook a Consultation with Matthew (click here)__________________________Tools:*Riverside.fm to recordWe used Riverside to record this episode. Use code Yetis at *https://creators.riverside.fm/Yetis for 15% off a membership plan.*Castmagic.io for show notesCastmagic assisted in the crafting of this episode description. It probably saved me 30 minutes by providing a summary and a list of chapters. Click on the *link above to see how it works for yourself!*Captivate.fm for podcast media hostingWe use Captivate to host the podcast. Captivate offers amazing features for a low monthly price, including full control of dynamic insertion, embedded chapters, and Blocks/Shortcodes to quickly add content to show notes (either static or dynamically!)*Use of the above affiliate links may...

Thank you to Amicus: Search and Recruitment for Sponsoring this episode. To find your next Finance or Accounting Role, head to https://amicus.ie/ and tell them that we sent you!In this episode, we're looking at what happens when shares are being sold—by a person or by a company—and how that affects your tax treatment in the exam. With markets taking a dip in April 2025, it's a timely topic, and a favourite for the examiner too.I'll walk you through how to spot whether the shares are quoted or unquoted, why that matters, and what reliefs (if any!) might be available. We'll cover Entrepreneur Relief, Retirement Relief, and the lovely Holding Company Exemption, along with some very exam-relevant group structure traps like clawbacks and capital group transfers.Main Topics covered in this Episode:Difference between quoted and unquoted sharesIdentifying who is disposing of the shares (individual vs company)Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications for individualsEntrepreneur Relief and Retirement ReliefCorporation Tax on chargeable gains for companiesHolding Company ExemptionClawback of reliefs in group structuresImportance of exam technique and common trapsThank you for listening to Study For Tax in your Coffee Break!If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform and share it with others to let them know you enjoyed the podcast.If you'd like to purchase the books from which the content of this podcast is made, head to https://paulabyrne.ie/tax-books/.Thank you to Matthew Bliss for editing and production of this episode. If you'd like him to edit your podcast, send an email to business@mbpod.com or head to https://www.mbpod.com/.

Thank you to Amicus: Search and Recruitment for Sponsoring this episode. To find your next Finance or Accounting Role, head to https://amicus.ie/ and tell them that we sent you!In this episode, Paula Byrne outlines the recent changes to the Research and Development Tax Credit in Ireland, which has increased from 25% to 30%. She details the conditions for companies to qualify for the credit, the process of claiming and obtaining refunds, and the implications of these changes for limited companies engaged in research and development. Paula also covers how companies can leverage the tax credit for in-house R&D expenses, plant and machinery, and buildings used primarily for R&D activities and what you should look out for in an exam question with the change to the Credit.Episode Summary:Eligibility: The R&D tax credit is available to limited companies in Ireland, not sole traders. The company must be within the charge of Irish corporation tax.Tax Credit Rate: The tax credit has moved from 25% to 30%.Location of R&D: Research and development must be carried out in Ireland, the EU, the EEA (including Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland), or the UK.Claim Submission: All R&D claims must be submitted within 12 months from the end of the accounting period.Refund Options: Companies can offset the credit against tax liabilities over a three-year period, or opt for a repayment in the form of refundable installments over the same period.Usage of Credit: The credit applies to in-house R&D expenses, including overheads, plant and machinery, buildings used for R&D, and can potentially be applied to salaries of key employees under specific conditions.Key Employee Benefit: The tax credit can be partially allocated to key employees, provided they meet conditions like spending 50% of their time in R&D activities and maintaining an effective income tax rate of at least 23%.Thank you for listening to Study For Tax in your Coffee Break! If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform and share it with others to let them know you enjoyed the podcast.If you'd like to purchase the books from which the content of this podcast is made, head to https://paulabyrne.ie/tax-books/.Click here to grab your ideal audio revision material for Tax Conditions for this year.Thank you to Matthew Bliss for editing and production of this episode. If you'd like him to edit your podcast, send an email to business@mbpod.com or head to https://www.mbpod.com/.

Is video podcasting really the key to discoverability, or is it just another myth? In this episode, we're diving into one of the biggest, ongoing debates in podcasting: Do you need to be on YouTube and Spotify (video) to succeed? I'm joined once again by PMC co-host and podcast producer Matthew Bliss to unpack the realities of video podcasting, workflow sustainability, and the role mindset plays in your success. Plus, we tackle whether you really need to edit out every "um" and "ah" in your podcast!Episode Highlights:[2:11] The reality of video podcasting: A must or unnecessary hype?[7:03] When (and if) you should add video to your podcasting strategy[16:48] The value of real podcasting experience in a changing industry[19:57] Mindset shifts that can make or break your podcasting journey [21:18] Why workflow optimization matters more than you think[27:11] Editing: Should you remove every “um” and “ah”?[30:30] How silence enhances conversations Links & Resources:The Podcasting Morning Chathttps://www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingCheck out Part 1 with Matt Bliss:https://www.podpage.com/pmc/s1e249 Connect with Matt on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bliss/MB Podcast Services (Matt's Agency)www.mbpod.comRemember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠⁠Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

Are the “rules” of podcasting helping you or holding you back? Today, we challenge some of the biggest myths in podcasting and break down whether they're worth following—or just fear-based tactics. I'm joined today by PMC co-host and podcast producer Matthew Bliss to dive into topics like AI tools, SEO myths, audience engagement, and why questioning the status quo could be the key to podcasting success.Episode Highlights:[4:19] The “rules” of podcasting—do they really matter?[9:16] The truth about algorithms and SEO for podcasters[14:27] Why questioning industry norms is essential[18:47] AI-generated show notes: Helpful tool or lazy shortcut?[26:50] How to make show notes actually work for you[28:31] The marketing mindset that can transform your podcastLinks & Resources:The Podcasting Morning Chatwww.podpage.com/pmcJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Groupwww.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingAbout Matthew Bliss:https://www.podpage.com/pmc/people/matthew-bliss/Connect with Matt on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bliss/MB Podcast Services (Matt Bliss)www.mbpod.comGoogle NotebookLM Example Matt Mentionedhttps://www.reddit.com/r/notebooklm/comments/1fs9wlf/analyzing_poop_fart_written_1000_times_creating/Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠⁠Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

Thank you to Amicus: Search and Recruitment for Sponsoring this episode. To find your next Finance or Accounting Role, head to https://amicus.ie/ and tell them that we sent you!Every time the ACCA Advanced Tax exam is completed, the Examiner creates a report to give candidates feedback on the overall results and advice for what to look for in future exams.In this episode, Paula Byrne gives you a review of the primary pieces of feedback from the Examiner's Report that you should note for when you complete the exam in 2025.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Download your copy of the ATX IRL Examiner's Report: https://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/acca/global/PDF-students/acca/p6/examinersreports/ATX%20IRL%20Examiner's%20report%20D24.pdf.Listen to the Partnerships Episode for your Revision: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7d439553-9545-4722-b83b-04bcbc968949/.Thank you for listening to Study For Tax in your Coffee Break! If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform and share it with others to let them know you enjoyed the podcast.Click here to grab your ideal audio revision material for Tax Conditions for this year.Thank you to Matthew Bliss for editing and production of this episode. If you'd like him to edit your podcast, send an email to business@mbpod.com or head to https://www.mbpod.com/.

Thank you to Amicus: Search and Recruitment for Sponsoring this episode. To find your next Finance or Accounting Role, head to https://amicus.ie/ and tell them that we sent you!In this special episode of the podcast, Paula Byrne and Simão Couto discuss the challenges and strategies for studying for the ACCA exams, particularly the advanced tax exam, as a non-native English speaker. They cover Simão's coping mechanisms for managing stress and his unique approach to studying in a foreign language.Topics in this Episode:Introduction to Simão Couto: Discussion on Simão's background and his experience as a Portuguese student studying ACCA in Ireland.Approach to Studying in a Foreign Language: Simão's strategy of using English exclusively for notes and studies, even though it's not his first language, and his methods for expanding vocabulary and improving writing skills.Coping with Stress and Exam Preparation: Simão's techniques for managing stress during the ACCA exams, including walking, listening to podcasts, and going to the gym.Experience with the ACCA Exam: Insights into taking exams in a non-native language, interacting with classmates and professors, and dealing with technical challenges during the exam.Reflection and Future Aspirations: Simão's thoughts on possibly pursuing a career in communications post-qualification and philosophical advice on handling exam results and career decisions.Thank you for listening to Study For Tax in your Coffee Break! If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform and share it with others to let them know you enjoyed the podcast.If you'd like to purchase the books from which the content of this podcast is made, head to https://paulabyrne.ie/tax-books/.Thank you to Matthew Bliss for editing and production of this episode. If you'd like him to edit your podcast, send an email to business@mbpod.com or head to https://www.mbpod.com/.

Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on X, or using our Contact page.We reflect on the whimsical world of gaming in 2024 with guests Matthew Bliss, and Alyxa. We share hilarious anecdotes about our most questionable in-game actions, from wild NPC interactions to bizarre character fixations. And our discussion touches on the impact of player agency in multiplayer experiences and highlights the memorable chaos that arises from emergent gameplay.This is actually a sample of the full show notes - make sure to click here to check out the full show notes.Content WarningThis episode contains spoilers and swears. But it also contains some seriously bonkers tangents and silliness. You have been politely informed. There are also topics which might not be suitable for the ears of the innocent. But nothing in this episode, or this podcast as a whole, is to be taken seriously.Please listen responsibly.Show NotesIt wouldn't be a Waffling Taylors episode without an intro from Squidge, and he didn't disappoint with this one:From active time battling to zombie slaying, Waffling Taylors covers video games and beyond.Greetings and welcome to a special series of episodes of the Waffling Taylors, where we chat about our year in gaming. I took some time with a good friend of the show, Ike, to come up with a list of questions that I could ask our guests. It is Jay, Matthew Bliss, and Alyxa. To find out all about their year in gaming this year, 2024. In this second part, we cover everything from questionable source control, deceptive NPCs, to Matt's obsession with chickens?So without further ado, sit back, grab some snacks and get ready for the first part of this episode entitled "Controllers Down: What Defined Gaming in 2024".Take it away guys!— SquidgeQuestionable ContentNo, it's the not the Underpants Ninja. Squidge wanted to know what questionable things the guests had done in their gaming careers in 2024:What's the most questionable thing you've done in a game this year? Be honest. Did it involve stealing bread, punching NPCs or something worse? And I'll give you bonus points if it involved chickens.— SquidgeJay went full on absurd with this answer:So I'm definitely not going to get the bonus points for this one, because I just told you what it is. It is blowing up the freaking ocean. I dropped an f-bomb when I talked about it previously, but yeah, blowing up the freaking ocean.And it is so, wonderfully and stupidly done. Your your boat, sort of, capsizes and a massive—and I mean frankly massive, like bigger than the rocket in Half-Life—a massive rocket emerges from the ocean, and gets fired off into the distance; where you see a real mushroom cloud explode. And there is a a wave that crashes over you, which pushes you back further along the jetty like it would, because it's physics. And then you end up with, like, fish splatting against the screen and splopping down; because in real life a fish would hit you in the face.— JayYou'll need to read the full show notes (or listen to the episode) for the full absurdity.Full Show NotesMake sure to check out the full show notes for more discussion on the points we raise, some extra meta-analysis, and some links to related things.How was your year in gaming? And how would you answer each of Squidge's questions? Let us know on Discord, X, Facebook, or try our brand-new contact page.Links of InterestJoin our Discord server and be part of future episodesOur Facebook pageUs on TwitterSupport us on Ko-FiMatt's active podcasts:mbpod.com — Matt's Podcast editing servicesCoffee With A PodcasterFrom My Home to YoursAlyxa on the web:Alyxa on TwitchAlyxa on TwitterAlyxa's VoDs on YouTubeLuso Dubs"Random" - Questionable Content (aka, The Underpants Ninja)Squall is deadThe Modern .NET ShowOrtolanSigning Off... For NowAnd have you left us a rating or review? We really like to hear back from listeners about our show, so check out https://wafflingtaylors.rocks/our-podcast/ for links to services where you can leave us some wonderful feedback.The Waffling Taylors is a proud member of Jay and Jay Media. If you like this episode, please consider supporting our Podcasting Network. One $3 donation provides a week of hosting for all of our shows. You can support this show, and the others like it, at https://ko-fi.com/jayandjaymedia ★ Support this podcast ★

Thank you to Amicus: Search and Recruitment for Sponsoring this episode. To find your next Finance or Accounting Role, head to https://amicus.ie/ and tell them that we sent you!In this episode, Paula Byrne delves into the specifics of dwelling house relief as it applies to capital acquisition tax, explaining the conditions and exceptions for receiving a house or apartment tax-free through inheritance or as a gift. She emphasizes the importance of understanding qualifications such as the main home requirement, dependent relative provisions, and the necessity for beneficiaries to live in the dwelling for certain periods.5 Key Learnings:Introduction to Dwelling House Relief: Explanation of what dwelling house relief is and its distinction from CGT relief.Conditions for Tax-Free Inheritance: Criteria for inheriting a dwelling house or apartment tax-free, including the necessity of it being the main home of the disponer and exceptions for dependent relatives.Three-Year Residency Requirement: Requirement for the beneficiary to have lived in the donor's main home for three years prior to inheritance and the restriction on owning other property.Six-Year Residency Post-Inheritance: Obligation for beneficiaries under 65 to live in the inherited property for six years after inheritance, along with rules for reinvestment upon selling the inherited property.Gift Provisions and Dependent Relative Clause: Additional conditions for qualifying under dwelling house relief when receiving a property as a gift, including the requirement for the beneficiary to be a dependent relative.Thank you for listening to Study For Tax in your Coffee Break! If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform and share it with others to let them know you enjoyed the podcast.If you'd like to purchase the books from which the content of this podcast is made, head to https://paulabyrne.ie/tax-books/.Thank you to Matthew Bliss for editing and production of this episode. If you'd like him to edit your podcast, send an email to business@mbpod.com or head to https://www.mbpod.com/.

Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on X, or using our Contact page.We explore our gaming experiences from 2024 with guests Alyxa and Matthew Bliss. Part one of the conversation centers on our top three games of the year, with Alyxa reminiscing about the nostalgia of Persona 3 Portable, while Matthew highlights narrative-driven games like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and The Last of Us Part 1. We discuss the joy of revisiting older games, contrasting their accessibility with the frustrations of modern titlesThis is actually a sample of the full show notes - make sure to click here to check out the full show notes.Content WarningThis episode contains spoilers and swears. But it also contains some seriously bonkers tangents and silliness. You have been politely informed. There are also topics which might not be suitable for the ears of the innocent. But nothing in this episode, or this podcast as a whole, is to be taken seriously.Please listen responsibly.Show NotesIt wouldn't be a Waffling Taylors episode without an intro from Squidge, and he didn't disappoint with this one:From active time battling to zombie slaying, Waffling Taylors covers video games and beyond.Greetings and welcome to a special series of episodes of the Waffling Taylors, where we chat about our year in gaming. I took some time with a good friend of the show, Ike, to come up with a list of questions that I could ask our guests. It is Jay, Matthew Bliss, and Alyxa To find out all about their year in gaming this year, 2024. We cover everything from entire new replays to save love interests to questionable unlocks.So without further ado, sit back, grab some snacks and get ready for the first part of this episode entitled "Controllers Down: What Defined Gaming in 2024".Take it away guys!— SquidgeBefore the episode could begin, Squidge wanted to give the guests a chance to talk about themselves. First up was Alyxa:Hi everyone, my name is Alyxa. I am a VTuber, a human with fox ears. And I've been in the Waffling Taylors podcasts before, like Sonic 2.And also been participating in Waffling Taylor's Lite, speaking mostly about Metal Gear games, Metal Gear Solid more specifically, and going on a lot of tangents.— AlyxaThen it was Matt's turn:I am Matthew Bliss. You may remember me from such popular phrases as, "Wow! That's a really weird game about odd anime girls that keep repeating and dying," and also "Powerwash Simulator for Game of the Year."Deliberately trying to avoid the things that are incredibly inappropriate.— MattTop Three Games of The YearThe first thing that Squidge wanted to know about was what were the top three games that each person had played in 2024:So I started off simple. I asked, what are your top three games of this year?— SquidgeJay went first:Okay, so long-time listeners will know that I don't get a great deal of the time, which is why I tend to play more retro or older titles, less new titles, I guess.Because I just cannot deal with sitting and waiting for a 500,000 terabyte download just to be able to give me a slightly better look on one of the NPCs that's standing off in the distance that I'm never going to actually see ever, because I only have like a couple of 36 to 42-inch monitors. I'm literally never going to see them. It's kind of no point.Anyway, so I like to play slightly older games. So the top three that I've played this year, and they are games I've come back to, it's — JayYou'll have to listen to the episode or take a look at the full show notes (linked below) to find out what everyone had been playing and what the other questions were.Full Show NotesMake sure to check out the full show notes for more discussion on the points we raise, some extra meta-analysis, and some links to related things.What other movies would you like us to cover? Let us know on Discord, X, Facebook, or try our brand-new contact page.Links of InterestJoin our Discord server and be part of future episodesOur Facebook pageUs on TwitterSupport us on Ko-FiMatt's active podcasts:mbpod.com — Matt's Podcast editing servicesCoffee With A PodcasterFrom My Home to YoursAlyxa on the web:Alyxa on TwitchAlyxa on TwitterAlyxa's VoDs on YouTubeLuso DubsSuplex Wrestling, as mentioned by MattSigning Off... For NowAnd have you left us a rating or review? We really like to hear back from listeners about our show, so check out https://wafflingtaylors.rocks/our-podcast/ for links to services where you can leave us some wonderful feedback.The Waffling Taylors is a proud member of Jay and Jay Media. If you like this episode, please consider supporting our Podcasting Network. One $3 donation provides a week of hosting for all of our shows. You can support this show, and the others like it, at https://ko-fi.com/jayandjaymedia ★ Support this podcast ★

A Wild Trailer AppearsHere's three minutes of zero-context conversation from our next episode: Controllers Down: What Defined Gaming in 2024 - Part One In this first part of an (almost) five hour long conversation, we explore our gaming experiences from 2024 with guests Alyxa and Matthew Bliss. This part of the conversation centres on our top three games of the year, with Alyxa reminiscing about the nostalgia of Persona 3 Portable, while Matthew highlights narrative-driven games like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and The Last of Us Part 1. We discuss the joy of revisiting older games, contrasting their accessibility with the frustrations of modern titlesThere's only one way to find out: listen to the show. DO EEET NAAOOOOW!LinksJoin our Discord server. and be part of future episodesOur Facebook pageUs on TwitterSupport us on Ko-FiSuplex Wrestling, as mentioned by MattMatt's active podcasts:Coffee With A PodcasterFrom My Home to YoursAlyxa on the web:Alyxa on TwitchAlyxa on TwitterAlyxa's VoDs on YouTubeLuso Dubs ★ Support this podcast ★

Thank you to Amicus: Search and Recruitment for Sponsoring this episode. To find your next Finance or Accounting Role, head to https://amicus.ie/ and tell them that we sent you!In this episode, Paula Byrne delves into the topic of liquidations, discussing the tax implications and various scenarios that can arise when a company goes into liquidation. She covers aspects such as chargeable gains, balancing charges, close company transactions, and the potential for shareholders to claim certain reliefs.Topic List for this Episode: Overview of Liquidations:Explanation of liquidation scenarios, including solvent and insolvent companies.Negligible value claims and loss carry forwards.Tax Implications on Asset Disposals:Chargeable gains and balancing charges on plant and machinery.Corporation tax rates applicable to chargeable gains.Sales to Shareholders:Market value sales vs. undervalued sales.Ring fencing losses and close company implications.Base cost adjustments for shares.Calculating Available Cash for Distribution:Determining cash inflows and outflows.Accounting for disposal proceeds, bank balances, receivables, payables, bank overdrafts, and long-term loans.Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for Shareholders:CGT liability on remaining cash distributions.Entrepreneurial and retirement reliefs and their respective conditions (appointment timelines for liquidators).Thank you for listening to Study For Tax in your Coffee Break! If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform and share it with others to let them know you enjoyed the podcast.If you'd like to purchase the books from which the content of this podcast is made, head to https://paulabyrne.ie/tax-books/.Thank you to Matthew Bliss for editing and production of this episode. If you'd like him to edit your podcast, send an email to business@mbpod.com or head to https://www.mbpod.com/.

Thank you to Amicus: Search and Recruitment for Sponsoring this episode. To find your next Finance or Accounting Role, head to https://amicus.ie/ and tell them that we sent you!*****In this episode, Paula talks about the different tax considerations related to Share Buybacks for companies, and the reliefs available when a company deftly manages whether CGT or Income Tax is required in each scenario.Topics Covered:Overview of Share BuybackGeneral explanation of share buyback.Context in exams - a case study where a company buys back shares.Income Tax vs. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) TreatmentDefault treatment as an income tax event under schedule F.Preferable treatment as a CGT event and why (lower tax rate at 33%, CGT reliefs).Conditions for CGT TreatmentThe company must be a trading company or a holding company of a subsidiary.Shares must be in an unquoted company.Shares must have been held for five years by an Irish resident individual.Redemption must be for the benefit of trade.Substantial reduction in the shareholder's interest (25% reduction, shares 30% or less post-redemption).Examiner's IndicatorsRecognizing share buyback questions in exam cases (e.g., shareholders not getting along, detrimental to the company).Tax Reliefs for Qualifying ShareholdersEntrepreneurial relief and retirement relief.Potential to pay no tax on share buyback.Treatment for Non-Qualifying ShareholdersTaxed under schedule F.Tax calculation: agreed buyback price minus nominal value of shares.Rate of tax at marginal rate.Withholding tax at 25% by the company.Special ConsiderationsDistinction from close company transactions.Capital loss for those taxed under income tax.Company's Perspective on Share BuybackPotential stamp duty liability.No stamp duty if shares are converted to redeemable preference shares first.Thank you for listening to Study For Tax in your Coffee Break! If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform and share it with others to let them know you enjoyed the podcast.If you'd like to purchase the books from which the content of this podcast is made, head to https://paulabyrne.ie/tax-books/.Thank you to Matthew Bliss for editing and production of this episode. If you'd like him to edit your podcast, send an email to business@mbpod.com or head to https://www.mbpod.com/.#taxation #CGT #incometax #ireland #paulabyrne #stampduty #accounting

Outrageous DLC ideas (including iconic character crossovers), discussing the thrill of repetitive tasks, and the ideal soundscapes for gaming. That can mean only one thing: we're returning to Powerwash Simulator with Matt Bliss.Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on X, or using our Contact page.Content WarningBefore we dive into the wild ride with Powerwash Simulator featuring Matthew Bliss, let's take a moment for a quick disclaimer.You might catch us spouting off some light swears and joking about drug use in this episode. Don't worry, it's all part of the gaming banter and absolutely nothing to be taken seriously. We just want to ensure that the listeners are aware that we're just a bunch of goof-balls having some fun here at the Waffling Taylors.Anyway, on with the episode— SquidgePlease listen responsibly.Show NotesThis is part two of a conversation with Matt about Powerwash Simulator. You can find part one here.From active time battling to zombie slaying Waffling Taylors covers video games and beyond.In this second serving of bite-sized banter with the side of gaming goodness we catch up with matt from the Coffee With A Podcaster Podcast to talk about all things Powerwas Simulator. We cover everything from unpainting squids in corners, triggering Powerwash veterans, and Soupy Tuesday.So without further ado, sit back, grab some snacks and get ready for this episode entitled "Powerwash Simulator: Chill Grime Busting, No Dilution - Part Two." Take it away guys.Take it away, guys— SquidgeGameplay Mechanics and Story ElementsAs good as the gameplay mechanics are, should there be a story to Powerwash Simulator? This was the first burning question on Squidge's mind:It can be kind of isolating to work by yourself on a job site, cleaning a digger or whatever…The game doesn't require you to take breaks, so when it flashes on the other side of the screen and you see that text, I think it's important to you know keep you level-headed. But you have to add things for those distractions to make sense, and I think it adds a bit to the story too.Because one of the most engaging things about the the Markiplier episodes for the recordings he did sometimes he'd stop and just listen intently and there'd be like a volcanic rumbling in the background of one of the houses he was cleaning. And he starts going, "oh is that a volcano? Is it like a volcano nearby," and then he pans to a part of the horizon and there's, like, an active volcano in the background. And then one of the text messages he gets talks about volcano insurance or something, and then you're like, "oh yeah it's all coming together now it kind of makes sense."— MattQuirky QuestionsWe always love a quirky question or two on a WT Lite episode. So, as is traditional, Squidge wanted to pepper Matt with some about Powerwash Simulator.If you could Powerwash any fictional world which one would it be and why would you do it?— SquidgeAnd Matt responded with:In terms of a fictional gaming world, making that a possibility, I think Splatoon would be your best bet. You've got a game that's focused on these little squid kitties destroying an environment by pasting it with all of their ink, and then level two is all the powerwashers come out and they start spraying down all the environments, so that they can get it ready for the next session.So I think the Splatoon's worlds, I think that that makes a lot of sense.— MattAnd we can all agree that Matt's logic here is impeccable.If Powerwash Simulator had a soundtrack tailored specifically for cleaning—so not just the sound of the water rushing—what songs or genre of music do you think would be included?— SquidgeMatt's choices of music are perfect.So it's got to be like lo-fi beats, electronica, kind of white noise support. Clearly, you know, we're both the same kind of person who needs a bit of distraction on the side to, you know, keep things moving. But I think that's probably what you'd end up going for.— MattWhich started a conversation about ramping up tension and integrating with FitBit devices.If you had to recruit a team of video game characters to help you tackle the massive cleaning jobs in Powerwash Simulator (i.e. the very last level, there's a massive temple, it's going to take you a couple of hours) who would you choose as your cleaning crew and why?— SquidgeAgain Matt's choices made perfect sense.If you want it to be easier, you want to think about characters that are water-based.So I mean, you get a bunch of water Pokémon as your friends and they start spraying the environment for you. You could pick a bunch of people who could help you move around the environment, but ultimately you're the only one spraying…so I don't know. I'm overthinking it too much. Just get me a Starmie, and a Staryu, and a Blastoise. We'll do it that way.— MattFull Show NotesCheck out the full show notes for the full list of Squidge's questions, some extra stuff, and some links to related things.Do you have a favourite cute animal video? What would you do if you were suddenly made the mayor of Stardew Valley? Did you ever go 100% evil in the game? And what does a duck's quack sound like in the vacuum of space? Let us know via our Discord, X, Facebook, or try our brand-new contact page!And have you left us a rating or review? We love hearing back from listeners about our show, so check out https://wafflingtaylors.rocks/our-podcast/ for links to services where you can leave us some wonderful feedback.The Waffling Taylors is a proud member of Jay and Jay Media. If you like this episode, please consider supporting our Podcasting Network. One $3 donation provides a week of hosting for all of our shows. You can support this show, and the others like it, at https://ko-fi.com/jayandjaymedia ★ Support this podcast ★

With DL in still setting himself up with a local cinema across the planet, Tommy has enlisted the help of Gresident of the Pod, Regs, and Podcast Editing Extraordinairre, Matthew Bliss, to unpack the masterful, befuddling middle-finger to the movie-making world: Megalopolis! All the while discussing the alure of Colin Farrell, the draw of Jon Hamm's hog, Penguins, Hobbits and Merpeople!TIMESTAMPS:Intro0:31What is your 3rd Favourite Dinorsaur?4:02What Have you Been Up to?10:23Main Topic: Megalopolis (2024) *FULL SPOILERS*29:24Stupid Plot Summaries32:45Cast & Crew33:51World Building51:18Design and Aesthetics57:57Pacing1:07:05Ending of the Film1:10:293 Best & 3 Worst1:16:51Critical Reception1:19:53Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:21:15Trivia True or False1:22:54Wrapping Up1:27:05Main Topic:This week, Megalopolis hits our lips, as we discuss the almost 3-hour long, 40-year project of Francis Ford Coppola and the befuddlement inside! It's tough to wrap it all into a neat bow - suffice to say, with a film buff in our midst, we get to explore the glory of the message and the "quick tour of the museum" that is this soon-to-be infamous masterpiece!Were you able to sit through the whole film? Did you even try? And what was the old couple sitting behind you in the theatre up to? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#Megalopolis #AdamDriver #FrancisFordCoppola #Fable #LaurenceFishbourne #AubreyPlaza #podcast #review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we had a fantastic chat with Matthew, an Australian expat who, with his Irish wife, embarked on an adventurous move from Melbourne to Ireland. Matthew, who you might know from his podcast "From My Home to Yours," dives deep into their personal journey, sharing the ups and downs, the laughs and the challenges they faced along the way. We talk about everything from dealing with visa issues and financial planning to adapting to the Irish way of life (and searching for that perfect cup of coffee!). If you're curious about what it's like to uproot your life and start anew in Ireland, this episode is just for you. It's packed with heartfelt stories, practical tips, and a good dose of Aussie charm. Tune in to get a real feel of what moving to Ireland entails, and remember, for any specific tax advice, our team at ExpatTaxes.ie is always here to help.Main Topics discussed in this episode:An introduction to Matthew's journey with his wife from Melbourne to Ireland, including where they met and why they decided to move.Insights into adapting to life in Ireland, including differences in lifestyle, culture and weather.The challenges and strategies to moving internationally, focusing on packing up their life in Australia and navigating bureaucracy in Ireland.Employment prospects, remote work, and financial planning for the move.Matthew's observations on Irish culture, including aspects like coffee culture in Ireland compared to Melbourne.Reflections on settling in Ireland, the emotional impact of emigration, and thoughts on potentially returning to Australia in the future.Practical advice for others considering a similar move, emphasizing the importance of preparation and managing expectations.If you loved this episode or have a similar story, we'd love to hear from you! You can get in touch with us directly at info@expattaxes.ie or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Taxbytes for Expats is brought to you by ExpatTaxes.ie. If you're considering moving to or from Ireland and would like support with your taxes, book a consultation today: https://expattaxes.ie/services-and-pricing/.

Perry & Mason catch up after the production of the last episode. Things we mentioned: We are joined again by our interview editor and all around great guy, Matthew Bliss! Let's talk about Todd We forecast the upcoming 'Unplugged Episode' with Ian Brodie Mason says, "I'm gonna say absolutely nothing useful" and then shares something mildly interesting. Listener messages and shout outs Episode editing by Matt Bliss of MBPod. If you want to find the extra clips and BTS snippets, join our Discord server using the link below!

Perry & Mason catch up after the production of the last episode. Things we mentioned: We formally introduce Matthew Bliss! Geeking out about audio stuff Perry and Mason remember being floored by receiving an email from Andrew Peck after the pilot episode We are in awe of Andrea Kitta Listener messages Episode editing by Matt Bliss of MBPod. If you want to find the extra clips and BTS snippets, join our Discord server using the link below!

Title: The Expat Pod: Matthew Bliss Subtitle: Moving from a land down under Episode Number: 23 Release Date: [19/11/2023] Duration: [01:10:41] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into what it takes to move from Australia to the UK, back again, then to Ireland. Matthew Bliss our guest is originally from Australia, he moved to the UK, and experienced life as a teacher, before moving back to Australia. Now Matthew and his Irish wife live in Ireland and have their own podcast "From My Home to Yours" (Link below). Matthew shares his struggles with life moving, how they have worked together to thrive in their new location, and some amazing tips on managing expectation and finances when moving from Australia to Ireland, which do transfer to many other destinations. https://open.spotify.com/show/4eeqGEZWHB08iVuCnUizUD?si=735d4f2c3e494536 Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/  Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Podcast: Security Masterminds (LS 25 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Demystifying AI's impact on Cybersecurity with special guest Clint BodungenPub date: 2023-10-31Discover the untold dangers of AI in cybersecurity as expert Clint Bodungen uncovers the dark side of generative AI. Is our reliance on technology putting us at risk? Find out in this eye-opening discussion that will leave you questioning the future of cybersecurity."Technology, as much as we need it, enables complacency. The technology enables that complacency, and we've seen the consequences. We need a proper cybersecurity culture that aligns with our natural desire to do the right thing and help others. "- Clint BodungenDiscover how AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity and gain insights into its impact on threat detection and response.Explore the relationship between organizational culture and cybersecurity practices, uncovering strategies to foster a security-conscious environment.Unlock the potential of AI in cybersecurity and uncover innovative ways to enhance your organization's defense against cyber threats.Connect with Clint BodungenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintb/Twitter: https://twitter.com/R1ngZer0Email: clint@threatgen.comOrganization: threatgen.comCyberSuperHuman - AI Courses - https://cybersuperhuman.aiConnect with usWebsite: securitymasterminds.buzzsprout.comKnowBe4 Resources:KnowBe4 Blog: https://blog.knowbe4.comErich Kron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erichkronJelle Wieringa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jellewieringaJames McQuiggan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcquigganJavvad Malik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javvadMusic Composed by: Brian Sanyshyn - https://www.briansanyshynmusic.comAnnouncer: Sarah McQuiggan - https://www.sarahmcquiggan.comShow Notes created with Capsho - www.capsho.comSound Editing - James McQuigganThis episode was edited by Matthew Bliss of MB Podcasts. If you'd like to ask Matt what he can do for your podcast, visit https://www.mbpod.com and schedule a consultation today! The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Security Masterminds, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Security Masterminds (LS 25 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Demystifying AI's impact on Cybersecurity with special guest Clint BodungenPub date: 2023-10-31Discover the untold dangers of AI in cybersecurity as expert Clint Bodungen uncovers the dark side of generative AI. Is our reliance on technology putting us at risk? Find out in this eye-opening discussion that will leave you questioning the future of cybersecurity."Technology, as much as we need it, enables complacency. The technology enables that complacency, and we've seen the consequences. We need a proper cybersecurity culture that aligns with our natural desire to do the right thing and help others. "- Clint BodungenDiscover how AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity and gain insights into its impact on threat detection and response.Explore the relationship between organizational culture and cybersecurity practices, uncovering strategies to foster a security-conscious environment.Unlock the potential of AI in cybersecurity and uncover innovative ways to enhance your organization's defense against cyber threats.Connect with Clint BodungenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintb/Twitter: https://twitter.com/R1ngZer0Email: clint@threatgen.comOrganization: threatgen.comCyberSuperHuman - AI Courses - https://cybersuperhuman.aiConnect with usWebsite: securitymasterminds.buzzsprout.comKnowBe4 Resources:KnowBe4 Blog: https://blog.knowbe4.comErich Kron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erichkronJelle Wieringa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jellewieringaJames McQuiggan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcquigganJavvad Malik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javvadMusic Composed by: Brian Sanyshyn - https://www.briansanyshynmusic.comAnnouncer: Sarah McQuiggan - https://www.sarahmcquiggan.comShow Notes created with Capsho - www.capsho.comSound Editing - James McQuigganThis episode was edited by Matthew Bliss of MB Podcasts. If you'd like to ask Matt what he can do for your podcast, visit https://www.mbpod.com and schedule a consultation today! The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Security Masterminds, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Discover the untold dangers of AI in cybersecurity as expert Clint Bodungen uncovers the dark side of generative AI. Is our reliance on technology putting us at risk? Find out in this eye-opening discussion that will leave you questioning the future of cybersecurity."Technology, as much as we need it, enables complacency. The technology enables that complacency, and we've seen the consequences. We need a proper cybersecurity culture that aligns with our natural desire to do the right thing and help others. "- Clint BodungenDiscover how AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity and gain insights into its impact on threat detection and response.Explore the relationship between organizational culture and cybersecurity practices, uncovering strategies to foster a security-conscious environment.Unlock the potential of AI in cybersecurity and uncover innovative ways to enhance your organization's defense against cyber threats.Connect with Clint BodungenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintb/Twitter: https://twitter.com/R1ngZer0Email: clint@threatgen.comOrganization: threatgen.comCyberSuperHuman - AI Courses - https://cybersuperhuman.aiConnect with usWebsite: securitymasterminds.buzzsprout.comKnowBe4 Resources:KnowBe4 Blog: https://blog.knowbe4.comErich Kron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erichkronJelle Wieringa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jellewieringaJames McQuiggan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcquigganJavvad Malik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javvadMusic Composed by: Brian Sanyshyn - https://www.briansanyshynmusic.comAnnouncer: Sarah McQuiggan - https://www.sarahmcquiggan.comShow Notes created with Capsho - www.capsho.comSound Editing - James McQuigganThis episode was edited by Matthew Bliss of MB Podcasts. If you'd like to ask Matt what he can do for your podcast, visit https://www.mbpod.com and schedule a consultation today! 

It has been four years of exploring visual art in an audio medium. To mark the anniversary, I thought it would be nice to have a few of my podcast buddies like Tony Kresl, Tim Bogatz (host of Art Ed Radio from The Art of Education University) and Matthew Bliss (podcast host, editor and consultant) join me to share a few fun facts and interesting stories from art history. In this episode, we covered a bit about Leonardo da Vinci and The Mona Lisa, Salvador Dali, Wassily Kandinsky, Hilma af Klint, Jackson Pollock, and many more. Links to some of my podcast friends: The Art Explora Academy Airwave Media Art Ed Radio Matthew Bliss Learn more about some of the stories referenced in this episode: The Mona Lisa Vanishes (buy the book) Wassily Kandinsky Salvador Dali Christo and Jeanne-Claude Jackson Pollock Janet Sobel Jens Haaning The Scream Hilma af Klint Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers, hosts Dylan Wren and Andrew Kimball interview Matthew Bliss, a professional podcast editor and host of The Dead Drop Gaming News Podcast. Matthew shares insights into his journey as a podcast editor and the development of his own shows. He discusses the origins of The Dead Drop Gaming News Podcast. Matthew emphasizes the importance of determining a specific topic for a podcast to attract interested listeners and shares his experience with engaging his audience. The conversation explores various aspects of podcasting, including recent industry news and the challenges and rewards of being a podcast editor. Matthew provides tips for collaboration and finding a balance between perfectionism and self-critique. He also shares his plans for scaling his podcast editing business and expanding into other ventures. Overall, this episode offers valuable insights into the world of podcast editing and the creation of engaging gaming content from the perspective of a seasoned professional.Follow Matthew hereDead Drop Game News: https://deaddropgamenews.captivate.fm/listen From My Home To Yours: https://frommyhometoyours.captivate.fm/listen For podcast production consultations, head to https://www.mbpod.com/. Or send him an email blisserypodcasts@gmail.com and to talk about podcasting!Follow the FN Gamers hereWEBSITE https://www.fngamers.com/DISCORD https://discord.gg/euhEYZxC58 TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/F_N_GamerzINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/yourfriendlyneighborhoodgamers/YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRgS_YRAM8_PlWNvxrjQshAFANTASY CRITIC LEAGUEhttps://www.fantasycritic.gSupport the show

Join Squidge and his very special guest Matt Bliss, as they take listeners on a hilarious journey through the whimsical world of Hades. Bliss and Squidge delve into the seamless integration of gameplay and story, the chaotic and cuddly possibilities within the game, and even take a comical detour into the complexities of Christopher Nolan's films. From imagining plush toy versions of fearsome enemies to remixing Cardi B's 'WAP' into the game's soundtrack, this episode is a delightful blend of humour, insights, and sheer entertainment.Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page.Spoiler WarningMatt discusses some of the plot points in Hades, including dropping a pretty major spoiler. If you don't want to have the story spoiled, please skip the section between 15:49 and 17:23.Show NotesBecause he started us off last time (and even though he was the guest for this one), Squidge introduced the episode and the idea behind it:Waffling Taylor's Lite: the pocket size podcast that packs a gaming punch.In this serving of bite sized banter with a side of gaming goodness, we catch up with Matthew Bliss, creator of podcasts From My Home to Yours and Dead Drop Game News about Hades.Take it away, guys— SquidgeThe WT Lite series of episodes will be peppered in alongside the "standard" episodes, so keep an eye out for them. These episodes allow us to focus specifically on a specific game or series, and really focus on our guest's thoughts. And whilst this episode was about the hack-and-slash sleeper hit that was Hades, Squidge wanted Matt to introduce himself to everyone - even though he'd been on three episodes prior to this oneI am Matthew Bliss. I have featured on a couple of episodes for the the the Waffling Taylors podcast....But yeah, I'm delighted to be back on again in this nice little Lite edition. Hopefully I can be as much of a joy in your ear holes as Squidge is normally.And yeah, this whole podcasting gig, it's something I've been doing for a couple of years myself. As Squid struggles to retain his liquids, he's just imbibed. I've had a few podcast on the go. My current project is one with my wife actually having just moved from Australia to Ireland. We've done a podcast about the move called From My Home to Yours and we share our emotions and experiences and all that kind of stuff. I've also had the one that brought me onto the Waffling Taylors I think was the Dead Drop podcast or Dead Drop Game News, which has been on hiatus for an unanticipated long time, though as you can imagine, me being away or trying to move to Ireland for as long as I have it has had to take a backseat. But I'm looking to bring it back.So make sure that if you want to follow along with me and if you like what you hear in this episode, then yeah, from My Home to Yours or Dead Drop Game News.— MattHow Long Did It Take You To Reach The Surface And Beat Hades For The First Time?Even though Squidge hadn't played Hades, he'd done some research into it before recording this episode with Matt; and it turns out that it has an insanely long "completionist" time of 81 hours - Jay: when compiling the show notes, I noticed that number had jumped to 95.5 hours - So the first thing that Squidge wanted to know was whether Matt had ever actually finished this game. To be honest, that completionlist time makes it look like more of a full-time job than a hobby.Look, it's really hard to know.As you said, Hades is one of those games that you just have to try and you get addicted to. You absolutely do. But you do have to take a bit of time to master it. So the first time round, and it was many years since I played it, it was a game that went into early access first, and I think I got it just before the early access window finished and it went into version one. So I've been playing it for a while. I think it probably took me like 20 hours to surface just because it is such a it's hard to describe the difficulty.It's kind of like a Dark Souls thing where you play a game enough and you find yourself learning how to play it, and then you describe it to someone else and you struggle to find why it's so hard for them to do what you can do, but have spent 30 hours trying to having to learn yourself. It's definitely one of those skill based games. It is a rogue-like, though, so it is run based. So however many runs it takes you to get to the surface and the keep getting to the surface over and over and over again is the whole nature of the thing. But there's always plenty to learn in there. And that's where the 80 hours comes from.This is something I forgot to check before we started this recording, but I've actually bought the game twice. I bought it on the Epic game store for PC. That was when it was in early access, and that was one of the secrets they had, too: it was only available on the Epic Store at the beginning. They did an exclusive deal with that for the first year, I think. And then it started to become available on other platforms.But I'm just loading up the window now. So I've currently got 223 and a half hours on PC in Hades. And I have no idea how many hours I've played on switch because I don't know if there's a way to tell, but I would say it's probably about the same. I found that the rogue-like is excellent in a handheld, so Hades really suited that well for me— MattWhat Makes Hades That Good?Hades is one of those indie titles that ended up vying for the many Game of the Year awards when it came out; putting it right up there with the AAA titles of 2020 - the likes of Cyberpunk 2077, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, DOOM Eternal, and the Final Fantasy VII Remake. So what's so great about it?Well, it's a funny confluence of things.The big mention here is Super Giant Games that developed it. The have been on a trajectory for probably the last ten years, I'd say at least prior to the release of this game because ... all their games are of a similar aesthetic. You started off with Bastion - I think that was back in the Xbox 360 days, xbox 360 Arcade or whatever it was. Then you had Transistor, which was a different game again. And then Pyre, which is another different game, but again similar aesthetic. And then they have Hades to round that out. And if you haven't heard of any of the three preceding games, that might be for good reason because it's kind of a tale of them learning everything they needed to learn to get to the stage of Hades where they created almost the perfect game, or at least it seems like the perfect game....It's one of those games where you pick it up and it takes maybe half an hour and then you realize, "oh no, I can't put this down, this is going to be a problem for me." And I've done that a couple of times with games. Sometimes it's a delight to find that out, sometimes it's true and utter terror. For example ... Marvel Snap - that's the one. That one I played for like maybe half an hour. In fact, I've tried it twice for half an hour and each time I've gone, "sorry, I have to uninstall this because it's going to be way too addictive for me." Hades is very much the same, except it's got a longer-than-five-minute window investment. Like each run could take two minutes or it could take 45 minutes. So when you get enough skill, you can invest more time in there.— AlyxaFull Show NotesCheck out the full show notes for the full list of Squidge's questions, some extra stuff, and some links to related things.Have you played Hades? If so, is it really all that? What about Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre? We've heard Aphrodite is a fan of Cardi B's WAP, but if she were to hit the dance floor to a different song, what modern tune do you think would match her divine moves? Let us know!Let us know on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, or try our brand-new contact page.And have you left us a rating or review? We really like to hear back from listeners about our show, so check out https://wafflingtaylors.rocks/our-podcast/ for links to services where you can leave us some wonderful feedback.The Waffling Taylors is a proud member of Jay and Jay Media. If you like this episode, please consider supporting our Podcasting Network. One $3 donation provides a week of hosting for all of our shows. You can support this show, and the others like it, at https://ko-fi.com/jayandjaymedia ★ Support this podcast ★

Perry & Mason catch up after the production of the last episode. Things We Mentioned: Digital Void & The Digital Void Podcast Dr. Kristina Downs's previous podcast, Crime Lore Our assistant editor Matthew Bliss's podcast, From My Home to Yours If you want to find the extra clips and BTS snippets, join our Discord server using the link below!

This episode is about Arthur Boyd the Australian painter known for his use of symbols from mythology to express his philosophical views. My guest this week was Matthew Bliss, a podcaster and producer. Check out his work at https://matthewbliss.net/from-my-home-to-yours Check out my other podcast Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcription Are you a .NET developer looking to dive into the world of Modern .NET? Well, get ready for a brand new season of The Modern .NET Show! Premiering on September 8th, The Modern .NET Show is THE podcast that focuses specifically on what .NET developers can do with Modern .NET, aka .NET 8 onwards. No more sifting through JavaScript discussions – we're all about what's happening with Modern .NET! In Season 8, get ready for extreme performance tips, accessibility hacks for your CI/CD tests, demystifying REST compliance, starting from scratch as a beginner, and exclusive interviews with Microsoft's very own .NET experts! Hosted by Jamie, each episode is a laid-back and informal chat with guests, using the Socratic method to represent you, the listener, and asking all the right questions. Whether you're a seasoned pro or an absolute beginner, The Modern .NET Show is the podcast that's got your back! Tune in and walk away with all the knowledge you need to level up your development game! The Modern .NET Show - your ultimate destination for all things Modern .NET! Links Editing by RJJ Software Promo voice over provided by Matthew Bliss, professional podcast host and editor. If you would like to engage his services for your podcast trailer, ad-reads, instructional material and more, head to https://matthewbliss.net/voice-over or send a message to blisserypodcasts@gmail.com Music created by Mono Memory Music, licensed to RJJ Software for use in The Modern .NET Show Supporting the show: Leave a rating or review Buy the show a coffee Become a patron Getting in touch: via the contact page joining the Discord

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:What have you been up to - 4:20Have you heard? - 18:24Main topic - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 Non-spoilers - 33:35Tones & themes - 1.03:113 Best & 3 Worst - 1.05:00Better or Worse - 1.09:20*SPOILERS - 1.10:15True or False Trivia - 1.25:07Correspondence - 1.27:47 Did you hear this week that: It the return of weird news! Black Mirror new season gets a new trailerJohn wick 5 confirmed?Deadpool 3 begins filming (despite the writers strike..)Main Topic:This week for our main topic we got to see the sequel to Lord & Miller's epic 2018 movie, we are reviewing -Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse (2023). The first movie was so groundbreaking, can the sequel possibly live up to its predecessor? Does the Spider-man pointing meme hold up the second time round? Join us for answers to this and so much more! Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:What have you been up to - 3:48Madalorian deepdive - 4:14 - 6:48Have you heard? - 18:17Main topic - Full spoilers - 30:30Tones & themes - 1:11:223 Best & 3 Worst - 1:13:00Better or Worse - 1:19:20True or False Trivia - 1:21:00 Correspondance - 1:23:35 Did you hear this week that: The Meg 2 gets a trailer!New details about the the second season of AndorThe rumor mill is a-buzz with Karl Urban casting newsMore fallout from the writers strike..Main Topic:For our main topic this week, we jump back into our Sci-Fi anthology with 2018's Annihilation.... Annihil... Annial.... however you spell it. The movie boasts a star-studded cast including Natalie Portman, Oscar Issac, Tessa Thompson and freaking Benedict WONG - in this big swing and ambiguous head-scratcher. Did Lena make it out of the shimmer? Was it better than Aquaman (2018) for most average film? Join us for our spicy takes and more!Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:What have you been up to - 3:20Madalorian deepdive - 9:22 - 19:31Have you heard? - 24:43Main topic - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 Non-spoilers - 41:44Tones & themes - 1.18:193 Best & 3 Worst - 1.19:59Better or Worse - 1.22:31*SPOILERS - 1.24:22Post Credit scenes - 1.33:24Ranking the MCU Phases 4 & 5 - 1.36:41True or False Trivia - 1.38:57 Correspondance - 1.41:14 Did you hear this week that: Hollywood writers guild is going on strikePedro Pascal joins Gladiator 2Mark your calendars for Dune 2!Main Topic:This week for our main topic the Marvel Cinematic Universe has served up another entry in the franchise, and this time out we're discussing James Gunn's final offering - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 (2023). The MCU has seen a slight decline in recent times - can Gunn's parting gift be a shot in the arm for the flagging series? Join us for answers and spicy takes!Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:What have you been up to? - 2:33Have you heard? - 19:23Main Topic: Super Mario Bros (2023) - 35:09Stupid Plot Summary - 35:45Critical response - 36:19Plot - 37:31Performances - 43:53Pacing - 48:20.Music - 54:50Action - 57:11Tones & Themes - 58:433 Best & 3 Worst - 59:27Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) - 1:02:32***SPOILERS*** - 1:04:07***END SPOILERS*** - 1:08:09True or False Trivia - 1:09:10Correspondence - 1:12:41OUTRO - 1:17:04 Did you hear this week that: Sony's Kraven the Hunter spin-off to be Rated RThe Witcher Season 3 is comingNetflix rolling out password sharing plan in the USMain Topic:This week our main topic is another video game adaptation, this time on the big screen with Illumination Studio's The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). Now the highest grossing video game movie of all and based off the classic series - can this controversially cast movie live up to the expectations? Join us for answers and spicy takes!Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'll be announcing our 100th Episode competition winner - join us to find out if you're the lucky winner...Hello hello and welcome to the 100th EPISODE of Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:Intro - 0:29Blooper Reel - 1:02What Have You Been Up To? - 6:02What have you heard? - 15:40Main Topic: Inception (2010) *Full Spoilers* - 28:06Stupid Plot Summary - 29:12Critical Reception - 30:07Goofy IMDB Pictures - 31:20History & Connection - 35:29Plot - 39:06Performances - 49:34Uh.... Pacing - 57:10Action - 1:00:27Cinematography & World-building - 1:05:18Leo's Hair - 1:10:03Music - 1:18:06Tones & Themes - 1:21:493 Best & 3 Worst - 1:25:31Better or worse than Aquaman (2018) - 1:30:56Inception Fan Theories - 1:32:00True or False Trivia - 1:33:57Correspondence - 1:37:37Outro - 1:39:31 Did you hear this week that: Twilight getting rebooted as a TV series..Robocop, Stargate and Legally Blond all returning?Andy Serkis returning to AndorSuperman Legacy - full steam aheadMain Topic:For our main topic this week we're jumping back into one of our many (many) anthologies - Directors we love! This week we just head first in to one of DL's all time favorite films, the enigma that is Christopher Nolan's Inception (2010). Chris Nolan's idea of a heist movie - following a team of specialists trained to enter their targets dreams to perform complex heists. Does it hold up to scrutiny under a microscope? Join us for answers and more!Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:Intro 0:16.926 What Have You Been Up To? 4:50.357 Have you heard? 24:32.768 Main Topic: Dungeons & Dragons *No Spoilers* 44:25.848 Stupid Plot Summary 45:47.950 Critical Reception 47:05.186 Cast & Crew 48:37.948 Plot 50:14.407 Cinematography 1:04:53.916 Tones & Themes 1:13:30.007 3 Best & 3 Worst 1:14:18.836 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) 1:18:54.162 *SPOILERS* 1:20:23.820 True or False Trivia 1:29:39.461 Correspondence 1:32:48.518 Outro 1:38:13.651 Did you hear this week that: E3 Cancelled?!LOTS of Star Wars newsA Harry Potter series in the works at WBMARVEL trailers incoming - 'The Marvels' & 'Secret Invasion'Main Topic:This week for our main topic we're jumping into another of co-host Tommy's most excited for of the year - D&D time, baby! We're reviewing the fantastically fun Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which you'll find does a great job of bridging the gap between the lore and general audiences - is this movie worthy of being a most excited for of the year? Join us for answers and more!Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew (the host of The Dead Drop podcast) is back again. This time, we take video game talk to a whole new level with their hilarious and random tangents. We discuss the absurdity of a half a million dollar game to throwing babies and cats at pickpockets, to dissecting Apple's marketing strategy - all the while finishing off our chat from last time... maybeRemember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page.Show NotesSquidge decided to start this part of the episode with a (not so subtle) shot at Chief:And you thought Chief Problems can do tangets. He aint go nothing on Matthew Bliss from the Dead Drop News podcastAnyway, with that being said: sit back, grab some snacks, and get ready for the conclusion of the chat we had with Matthew Bliss in this episode that we entitled "The Lethality of Tangents - Part Two"— SquidgeI Am RichTowards the end of the previous episode, Jay brought up the I Am Rich game for iOS - it was the first famous iOS app in that it cost half a million dollars to buy, and would just display the legend "I am rich" when you opened it.This reminded Matt of a story that he almost put in the (then) most recent episode of the Dead Drop News podcast - we recorded this episode on Feb 10th, 2023 - about a developer who decided to release their game to Steam and charge the maximum that Steam would allow. At the time of its release, The Hidden And The Unknown had a hefty price tag of $2000, but this wasn't the game that Matt was talking about.Recent GamesThe previous episode ended partway through the Recent Games section, so here's a quick round up of that section.The Recent Games segment will not be new to listeners, but in case you're new to the show here's how it goes: we go round the table and discuss one or more game that we've been playing recently, and whether we think it's worth the listeners checking it out. We continue to do this until we've run out of games to discuss.And this episode was no different.Jay's recent GamesBut before the discussion could turn to Jay's recent games, there was a conversation of the Apple Magic Mouse 2's charging port and Apple's standard marketing strategy. Here is a shot of the Magic Mouse 2, plugged in and charging. Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest Road Redemption The Thunder Plain GamesFor those who are new to the pod, we have a section called "Thunder Plain Games" which might be vaguely reminiscent of a certain programme on BBC Radio 4 - but for copyright reasons, it is completely different.Imagine that you are in Final Fantasy X, and the Thunder Plains) is a place that you get banished to. And what we're going to do is we're going to open a portal to the Thunder Plains and, very nicely and politely, boot you through it. You will get help, maybe it will be tomorrow, maybe it will be in a week, maybe it will be in an hour.To stop you from getting bored, we've said that we'll keep the portal open and we'll throw through up to three video games and everything you need to play them - including an Internet connection. The only rules are that you can't ask for help, because help is on the way, and you can't tell anyone that you're in the Thunder Plains.So our question is: were we to do throw, boot, or yeet you through the portal, which games are we throwing through with you?Full Show NotesA full transcript of this "raw with Jay" episode is available in the full show notes - because there are loads of books you can read, and some web-based resources for you to consume.Let us know on Twitter and Facebook, or try our brand-new contact page.And have you left us a rating or review? We really like to hear back from listeners about our show, so check out https://wafflingtaylors.rocks/our-podcast/ for links to services where you can leave us some wonderful feedback.The Waffling Taylors is a proud member of Jay and Jay Media. If you like this episode, please consider supporting our Podcasting Network. One $3 donation provides a week of hosting for all of our shows. You can support this show, and the others like it, at https://ko-fi.com/jayandjaymedia ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:Intro 00:00:16What have you been up to? 00:01:54Have you heard? 00:16:16Main Topic: 2001 A Space Odyssey 00:27:45Stupid Plot Summary 00:28:45Meet Hal 00:29:22Scores 00:30:28Plot 00:32:03Tones & Themes 01:05:453 Best, 3 Worst 01:10:07Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) 01:18:04It this trivia 2001 or Interstellar? 01:20:132001 Wrap-up 01:23:44Correspondence 01:24:15Outro 01:26:20 Did you hear this week that: Why IS Shazam 2 flopping?Power Rangers once & Always trailerJonathan Majors arrested..?Main Topic:This week we jump back into one of our many, many anthologies - ‘movies we should have seen, but haven't'. We're reviewing the 1968 seminal 2001: A Space Odyssey and we have opinions. We know this might be a decisive one.. but we love to hit you with the spicy takes. Is this on your favourite movies of all time list, or do you find the overlong runtime gratuitous? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:INTRO 0:16 WHYBUT? 4:00Have you heard? 19:07.Main Topic: 30:41Stupid Plot Summary 31:41Cast and Crew 33:12Plot Overview 34:21Performances 42:24Pacing 52:00Cinematography 53:57CGI 1:01:22Tones and Themes 1:02:473 Best, 3 Worst 1:03:19Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) 1:06:19*SPOILERS* 1:07:44True or False Trivia 1:14:33Correspondence 1:17:45 Did you hear this week that: New Zorro series from Game of Thrones writer by Bryan CogmanQuentin Tarrentino has written his final (of 10) film?Willow not getting a season 2Jordan Peele's fourth movie reportedly coming Christmas 2024Main Topic:This week for our main topic we're jumping into one of Tommy's most excited for of the year - its Adam Driver and dinosaurs, baby! We're reviewing the terribly titled 65 (million years ago), which was sent out to die by Sony - is this movie worthy of being a most excited for of the year? Join us for answers and more!Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew (the host of The Dead Drop podcast) is back to talk about Hi-Fi Rush and Squidge's intense GoldenEye sessions on the Nintendo Switch, the group dives deep into their recently played games. We also explore the potential for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to play the next Doctor Who and the frustrating slow text speed in games. And Hi-Fi Rush. Did we mention Hi-Fi Rush?Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page.Don't forget to check the chapters tab in your podcatcher. This is a thing we're doing now, so keep an eye open for those.Show NotesRemember when Matt Bliss was on the show, back in episode 145? Well, he's back, with way more tangents than before.But before that, the episode had to start with a cold open of some of the nonsense that everyone got up to in the recording; otherwise, the nonsense would end up on the cutting room floor, and you'd never get a taste of the true experience of recording the show.Squidge's intro to this episode was on point:From active timer battling to zombie slaying, Waffling Taylors covers video games beyond.In this first of a two parter episode, we are joined by our good friend Matthew Bliss from the Dead Drop Game News podcast. Now, by his own words, Matthew has described our podcast as being "long form episodes with banter being lethal." Well, you aint seen nothing yet.In this episode we cover everything from sneezing into tubas to our recently played games. So sit back, grab some snacks, and get ready for our latest episode which is entitled "Waffling Taylors with Matthew Bliss: The Lethality of Tangents - Part One.Enjoy.— SquidgeAnd whilst Matt lives in a different part of the world to Jay and Squidge, it was rather cold where the Waffling Taylors live:In our part of the world. It is rather cold right now, but that's perfect weather for staying in and playing video games— JayYou've always got to see the positive.And Matt describes all of his podcasting stuff as:The last time I was on the show I talked about this, I've got a video game news podcast that's audio only. It's called, and the name's actually changed. It used to be the Dead Drop Ten Minute Video Game News and now it's just Dead Drop Game News. Nice and easy to search. But those are ten minute episodes twice a week of video game news that I summarize for you so you don't have to go through all those articles and read all the clickbait and all the nonsense that Kotaku and all those other outlets tend to pad their stuff with. I just give you the info straight up.But I also have started a business as well since called blissery.fm, where I edit other people's podcasts as well. So if you listening right now, have a burning desire to start a podcast or you just cannot be bothered editing your podcast any more, then let me know... I think last time I was on actually, I talked about the Teaching Culture Cast that I used to run as well, where I interviewed teachers about their experience and sharing as professional development for others. But I've since kind of indefinitely hiatused that one— Matt BlissSo yes, Matt is a pretty busy dude.Jay mentions a tweet when talking about Matt's show Dead Drop Game News - which you should definitely listen to, by the way.I lost in when @MattBlissPod said "Apparently this counts as news as well," on the most recent @DeadDropPodSource: https://deaddroppodcast.com/episodes/news-tears-of-the-kingdom-grammy-hogwarts-legacy-nintendo-direct— JayFull Show NotesA full transcript of this "raw with Jay" episode is available in the full show notes - because there are loads of books you can read, and some web-based resources for you to consume.Let us know on Twitter and Facebook, or try our brand-new contact page.And have you left us a rating or review? We really like to hear back from listeners about our show, so check out https://wafflingtaylors.rocks/our-podcast/ for links to services where you can leave us some wonderful feedback.The Waffling Taylors is a proud member of Jay and Jay Media. If you like this episode, please consider supporting our Podcasting Network. One $3 donation provides a week of hosting for all of our shows. You can support this show, and the others like it, at https://ko-fi.com/jayandjaymedia ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:INTRO - 0:16WHYBUT? - 4:17Have you heard? - 17:12MAIN TOPIC: The Last of Us Season 1 - 28:15Stupid Plot Summary - 28:54Cast - 31:02Performances - 41:34Pacing - 49:30Cinematophraphy & World Building - 52:44Action - 55:24Tones & Themes - 1:00:44Best, 3 Worst - 1:02:05Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) - 1:07:53*SPOILERS* - 1:08:12True or False Trivia - 1:23:35Correspondence - 1:27:03OUTRO - 1:30:04.298 Did you hear this week that: Star Wars projects - Kevin Feige & Patty Jenkins movies reportedly no longer in development at Disney Starfield - Bathesda's upcoming space epic has FINALLY got a release date The Suicide Squad kills the Justice League - Reportedly delayed AGAINThe Oscars - Everything Everywhere All At Once win BIGMain Topic:This week we take a look at one of the most highly anticipated TV shows since GOT, we review the first season of The Last Of Us! If you aren't across just how hyped we were for this, check out our Podcast on the video games in anticipation of this, OR either of our YouTube over at Podcast Assemble. Did it live up to the hype? Let us know what you think by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:2:42 - WHYBUT? 14:43 - Have you heard? 27:48 - Main Topic: Indiana Jones ROTLA *SPOILERS* 30:12 - Stupid Plot Summary 33:06 - Goofiest IMDB Pics 35:14 - Plot 45:47 - Performances 54:15 - Cinematography & World-building 55:52 - Plot (cont.) 1:02:44 - Music 1:05:08 - Tones & Themes 1:06:46 - Best, 3 Worst 1:10:20 - Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) 1:10:49 - Game: Who turned down the role? 1:13:48 - Correspondence 1:18:55 - Outro Did you hear this week that: Aquaman 2 - reportedly worse than Aquaman (2018)Cocaine Shark - could be in the works from Cocaine Bear director WB want Peter Jackson to return to LOTRJon Bernthal returning as the PunisherMain Topic:'Another anthology' we hear you cry?! Why yes, we think you'll like this one. This week we're starting our latest anthology - we review the original movies, which are getting upcoming rebootuations. With Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on the horizon, we discuss Raiders of the Lost Ark!Does it still hold up? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:4:22 - WHYBUT?17:32 - Have you heard?26:57 - Main Topic: Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania *NON SPOILERS*27:33 - Summary, Scores33:32 - Plot40:30 - Performances44:09 - Pacing/ Cinematography/World-building53:34 - Tones and Themes57:33 - Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)59:30 - *SPOILERS*01:14:44 - True or False Trivia?01:17:07 - Correspondence01:21:03 - OUTRO Did you hear this week that: Black Adder is returning after 20 years..Indiana Jones got a new tease at the Super BowlThe Flash gets a full length trailer (.. and it looks good?)Are Marvel going to be slowing their output?Main Topic:This week for our main topic we're returning to the MCU - the make or break movie for DL! Paul Rudd and co. are back (baby!), for the latest wild ride in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania. Is Kang the shot in the arm the franchise needs? Join us for answers and more!Did you need a rest after this epic? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perry and Mason have lost time, but discover a mysterious tape... The gang discovers a mysterious canister in the trunk of Perry's (new) car. It's a reel of tape, which turns out to be an interview that they did not conduct. Tune in as Matthew Bliss (prominent ARG solver of Asemblance) and Niles Sankey (game developer of Asemblance) meet each other for the first time! Niles dives deeper into his approach in creating the mysterious puzzles behind his game Asemblance, the experience of watching a community come together to solve it, and shares a lot of insight into the world of creating video games. Guests: Niles Sankey, creator of the Asemblance videogame series, and owner of Nilo Studios. Matthew Bliss, host of The Dead Drop podcast - a twice-weekly 10 minute video game news podcast.

Hidden Meanings You never know what you might discover if you just #KeepYourEyesOpen. Perry and Mason venture into their local pawn shop where they meet the mysterious proprietor, Todd, as well as a handful of very interesting people who happen to all be connected... In this episode: An opening story about a gamer who discovers their deceased father's ghost car and gets to race him again A retelling of Ben Drowned, one of the most iconic creepypastas about a haunted copy of the classic N64 videogame Zelda: Majora's Mask. An exploration of what constitutes a 'folk group' and how folklore can emerge from pop culture fandoms and other established media. A discussion with the developer of an ARG (Alternate Reality Game) where various cryptic clues are spread across the entire internet. An interview with one of the key members of the community who solved that ARG, discussing how that community came together. Mason purchases a bicycle... Guests: Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman from the Carterhaugh School of Folklore & the Fantastic Niles Sankey, creator of the Asemblance videogame series, and owner of Nilo Studios. Matthew Bliss, host of The Dead Drop podcast - a twice-weekly 10 minute video game news podcast. Featuring voice acting from: Brooke Jennett of THIRTEEN narrated the opening story. Rich Daigle (aka Mouth Almighty) voices Todd the pawn shop owner.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:4:34.019 - WHYBUT?24:05.639 - Have you heard?33:33.710 - Main Topic: Dunkirk *SPOILERS*37:03.279 - Summary, Scores42:29.949 - Dunkirk: Plot50:04.463 - Dunkirk: Performances55:40.972 - Dunkirk: Pacing59:29.299 - Dunkirk: Cinematography/World-building01:03:37 - Dunkirk: Music01:09:49 - Dunkirk: Action01:12:35 - Dunkirk: Tones and Themes01:16:59 - Dunkirk: 3 Best, 3 Worst01:21:08 - Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)01:23:03 - Dunkirk GPT01:25:00 - True or False?01:28:10 - The Ranking of Nolans01:29:58 - Correspondence01:33:52 - OUTRO Did you hear this week that: Mr Beast getting likes, but also better than the American health system? Batman 2 release dateThe Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gets a trailer Netflix tried to make a "real" Squid Game and failsMain Topic:For our main topic this week we're jumping back into one of our many (many) anthologies - Directors we love! In our penultimate episode on Christopher Nolan, we're reviewing the star-studded Dunkirk. A retelling of the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, during World War II (1940). Does Nolan have the cops to pull off something seemingly so far out of his wheelhouse? Join us for answers and more!Did you need a rest after this epic? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Instagram || Twitter || TikTok || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:00:03:49 - What have we been up to?00:13:50 - Last Of Us *SPOILERS*00:19:41 - Heard this week?00:35:09 - Main topic: Andor (2022) - Non Spoilers00:35:40 - Andor: Stupid Plot Summary00:36:49 - Andor: Review Scores00:38:58 - Andor: Plot Overview01:09:16 - Andor: CGI01:13:23 - Andor: 3 Best, 3 Worst01:16:29 - Is it Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?01:18:23 - Main topic: FULL Spoilers01:28:08 - Trivia True or False01:31:12 - Correspondence Did you hear this week that: "Invincible" Season 2 gets a teaserE3 - Neither Playstation, Xbox or Nintendo will appear in 2023Justin Royland officially dropped by Adult Swim"DCU" first phase dropped by James GunnMain Topic:Our main topic this week is a review of the prequel of a prequel, origin story "Andor (2022)"! with a star-studded cast including Chris Evans, Cillian Murphy, Diego Luna stars in the thrilling small scale tale of rebellion and the banal evils that allowed the Star Wars empire to be taken over by the Empire! Could it be the best Star Wars story since the original trilogy? Or was it not good enough to beat out Aquaman (2018)? We answer all these questions and more!Who is more ruthless - Luthen or Dedra? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Instagram || Twitter || TikTok || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond). Time Codes:00:04:55 - What have we been up to?00:05:35 - Wednesday *SPOILERS*00:15:08 - What have you heard this week?00:25:38 - Main topic: Sunshine (2007) *Full Spoilers*00:27:25 - Sunshine: Stupid Plot Summary00:28:38 - Sunshine: Review Scores00:29:21 - Sunshine: Plot Overview01:11:57 - Sunshine: CGI01:17:37 - Sunshine: Tones & Themes01:18:31 - Sunshine: 3 Best, 3 Worst01:21:37 - Is it Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?01:24:20 - Trivia True or False01:26:35 - Correspondence Did you hear this week that: "The Last of Us" TV Adaptation has now finally premiered? "The Boys" S04 proposing to make the "most disgusting" scene in television?The Power Rangers reunion is on the horizon with older cast all coming together?Spiderman 4 will begin filming at the end of 2023? Main Topic:For our main topic this week, we discuss "Sunshine (2007)" with a star-studded cast including Chris Evans, Cillian Murphy, Michelle Yeoh, Hiroyuki Sanada and freaking Benedict WONG! For a film we hadn't heard of until last week, it proved to be have big studio support BUT did it match up to our test? Did it beat out Aquaman (2018) for most average film? And can Chat GPT write a better script for it? We answer all these questions and more!Would you re-write Sunshine with an AI-generated script? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Instagram || Twitter || TikTok || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at info@blissery.fm or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome to Podcast Assemble - your regular dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL, from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss of Blissary.fm! Time codes:0:16 - Intro1:54 - Award Show Nonsense3:18 - What have we been up to?3:31 - Happy Birthday DL!4:24 - **Wednesday Spoilers12:27 - The Last of Us is coming..19:02 - What have you heard this week?32:21 - Main Topic - Best and Worst of 2022 Awards! Categories: 33:13 Best Movie/ 37:53 Worst Movie/ 40:48 Adam Drive Special Award/ 44:14 Best Rebootuation/ 46:56 Most Underappreciated/ 50:48 Best Show/ 55:43 Best & Worst of the MCU/ 56:42 Best Comic Adaptation/ 59:41 Remove from your life/ 1:01:11 Sequel-bate/ 1:02:55 Best CGI/ 1:04:10 Best Video Game/ 1:05:59 Worst PA Prediction/ 1:07:23 Best Soundtrack/ 1:10:14 Best Show Cancelled by Netflix/ 1:12:51 Most Aquaman 2018 (most average)1:15:35 - Correspondence1:19:54 - Outro Did you hear this week that Jenna Ortega returning for a second season of Wednesday, Dave Bautista leaves the MCU, huge trailer drops including: Dead Space remake and Antman & the Wasp Quantumania and much much more.Wow wow wow... 2022 was a red hot steaming pile of garbage... but not for the screen! A little later than planned this week we're taking a look back at the year that was 2022. With some classic categories such as Best Movie and Best Show, BUT adding that Podcast Assemble special sauce with fun new categories like the highly anticipated Most Aquaman (2018) movie of 2022 (most average)! Join us as we talk about what blew us away and what we wish we could forget all together, AND let us know what you thought for each of the categories, by finding us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com ..And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy new year - we're back baby! Hello hello and welcome to Podcast Assemble - your regular dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL, from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss of Blissary.fm! Time codes:0:16 - Intro3:20 - What have we been up to?17:22 - What have you heard this week?31:48 - Look back at most anticipated of 202235:58 - Main Topic - Most anticipated movies of 20231:09:43 - Correspondence1:15:16 - Outro Did you hear this week that Jeremy Renner won't be opening a snow plough business any time soon (wishing the Hawkeye star a speedy recovery!), Henry Cavill has left the DCU, Aaron Taylors-Johnson approached to be the new Bond and much, much more.Now that cinema's are back in action and Top Gun: Maverick and Avatar 2 the watery weirdo's have proved real life is officially back (baby!), this week we are looking ahead at our most anticipated movies slated for release in 2023! And then discussing why we're do damn excited. There are some firecrackers coming out this year, so let us know if we missed the movie you can't wait to see, by finding us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com ..And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome to festive episode of Podcast Assemble - your regular dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL, from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss of Blissary.fm! Time codes:0:16 - Intro3:21 - What have we been up to?15:35 - What have you heard this week?33:39 - Main topic - Full spoilers55:00 - Is it better or worse than Aquaman?56:31 - True or False trivia59:09 - Correspondence Did you hear this week that at the Gaming Awards we got a number of awesome new trailer drops including Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Rush Hour 4 is reportedly in the works, the DC slate is getting some major work done and much, much more.This week we're spreading the festive cheer and dipping back into the MCU! Director James Gunn is back with the Guardians delivering a holiday special to rival the Star Wars outing from 1978! Let us know what you thought of the Special by finding us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com.. Have a great Festive Break - we'll see you in the New Year! And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble - your regular dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL, from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss! Time codes:0:16 - Intro0:58 - Spotify Wrapped4:29 - What have we been up to?14:45 - What have you heard this week?**23:29 - Cocaine Bear25:45 - Main topic - Full spoilers58:42 - 3 Best/ 3 Worst1:01:53 - Is it better or worse than Aquaman?1:08:38 - True or False trivia1:12:47 - Correspondence Did you hear this week we have had ALL the trainers.. including Indiana Jones 5 (and the dial of Destiny), The Last of us TV show gets a new trailer, Cocaine Bear looks nuts, along with the brand spanking new Guardians of the Galaxy 3 trainer - which are YOU most excited for?For our main topic this week we're dipping back into the franchise for which Friend of the Show Chris labeled Tommy's "bad geek", having not seen Alien2 (1986). So, we're digging into one of our anthology episodes: 'movies we should have seen, but haven't' (..or at least sort of..)! To many the follow up to Ridley Scott's science fiction epic is "the perfect sequel", however get strapped in for some spicy takes! Let us know if you agree with the boys - find us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com.. And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble - your rambling dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss!Time codes:0:16 - Intro4:21 - What have we been up to?18:13 - What have you heard this week?28:28 - Main topic - Non-spoilers56:50 - 3 Best/ 3 Worst1:01:25 - Is it better or worse than Aquaman?1:03:48 - Main topic - Spoilers1:15:22 - True or False trivia1:13:53 - CorrespondenceDid you hear this week - we got the first images of the upcoming Luther movie , Chris Hemsworth claims if there is another Thor it will be his last, James Gunn making bold claims about the interconnected DCU.. and much much more.This week we're getting our spicy take hat's on and diving back into the MCU. Ryan Coogler returns for the follow up to the much heralded Black Panther, with Wakanda Forever. Does it hit the same lofty heights? Could the movie deliver the same magic without the Chadwick Boseman? Join us as we deep dive non-spoilers and then spoilers... let us know what you think by finding us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com (or on Tik Tok)..And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble - your regular dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL, from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss! Time codes:3:13 - What have we been up to? **10:05 - Tales of the Jedi minor Spoilers18:12 - What have you heard this week?30:22 - Main topic - Full spoilers1:02:03 - Is it better or worse than Aquaman?1:03:35 - Trivia True or False1:05:47 - Correspondence Did you hear this week that prequel spin-off House of the Dragon is getting a spin-off, a Henry Cavill is leaving Netflix's The Witcher, Vision is back (Baby!) for his own TV show and much much more.For our main topic this week we're digging into one of our many many anthologies and rolling back to 2012, where you can find us reviewing the Rian Johnson helmed Looper! Get ready for some spicy takes on this highly regarded modern sci-fi mend bending time travel roller coster. Does this movie hold up on a second viewing? Let us know - find us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com.. And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to a Halloween special edition of Podcast Assemble - your rambling dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss!Time codes:4:15 - What have we been up to?5:22 - **House of the Dragon recap - Spoilers19:48 - What have you heard this week?34:41 - Main topic - Full spoilers57:50 - 3 Best & 3 Worst1:02:03 - Is it better or worse than Aquaman?1:03:15 - MCU questions.. 1:08:00 - CorrespondenceDid you hear this week - AntMan and the Wasp Quantumania trailer drops, Doctor Who is returning to a familiar face, DC shake ups continue with James Gunn taking a bigger role.. and much much more.This week IS the spooookiest time of the year and we're jumping into Marvels latest TV Special production with the Michael Giacchino helmed Werewolf by Night! Is this short movie frighteningly bad.. or is it shockingly good? Join us and find out! What did you think of the homage to movies of a bygone era - find us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com (or on Tik Tok)..And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble - your rambling dose of geeky entertainment news, with co-hosts Tommy & DL from across the pond. Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss!Time codes:2:15 - What have we been up to?3:11 - **House of the Dragon recap - Spoilers18:04 - What have you heard this week?31:57 - Main topic - Non-spoilers1:03:18 - Is it better or worse than Aquaman?1:05:20 - Main topic - Spoilers1:15:33 - True or False trivia1:17:58 - CorrespondenceDid you hear this week - is Harrison Ford joining the MCU?, Dune part 2 reportedly gets a release date, Silent Hill is back (BABY!).. and much much more.This week "The heirachy of power in the DC Universe is about to change"... Join us for our spicy takes on the latest Warner Bro's attempt to deliver on a DC property worth watching and whether we think it's better or worse than Aquaman 2018... We're reviewing the Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson staring - Black Adam! But we want to know what you think - find us on Instagram at @podcastassemble or thepodcastassemble@gmail.com (or on Tik Tok)..And while we've got you, if you like what you're hearing we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review... or not.. we're happy if you're happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 E18:  Julianna Blake attempts to upset the first one seed of Season 4! Talking points include: A swift kick to the nuts, Julianna using Maximum Effort, and dubstepFind out more about Matthew and The Dead Drop Podcast hereFind out more about Morgan AKA The Intergalactic Pinecone on his Twitch hereDiscover where else Super Bracket Bros can be found hereSee the current bracket at the pinned post at the top of the page of our FacebookVote on the all the matchups on our InstagramGet in contact with us: superbracketbros@gmail.comCheck out Eli and his many good things hereBig thank you to our current Patrons for helping support the show: Andrew, Matt, Emily and Kate Support the show

Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Discord server, Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page.Matthew Bliss (the host of The Dead Drop podcast) joined us to talk about two of his favourite puzzle games ever. We also talk about what we've been playing recently, and we drop him off for a short spell in the Thunder Plains. But we also talk about Wata Gaming, NFTs, and ARGs, too.Here's a sample of the full show notes - make sure to click through and check them out.Content WarningWhilst there aren't any swears in this episode, there's discussion of Doki Doki Literature Club! and the mental health issues that the characters in the game suffer from.Please listen responsibly.Show NotesSquidge decided to start this episode off by intro-ing everyone - including the first reference to the Waffling Taylors Tag Team Champion belts, and the "Half a brick in a sock, on a pole" match - a real wrestling match and a real championship belt, by the way. And before we had much of a chance to talk video games, Jay wanted Matthew to talk through his podcast a little:Part of the reason I wanted to hang with you guys a little bit is because I do my own video game news podcast called "The Dead Drop"Basically, that podcast runs twice a week. I do it on a Monday and a Thursday, which may or may not be Wednesday and Sunday for people with our present time futuristic thing happening.Each show only goes for ten minutes. I'll cover six or seven major video game news stories, or ones that I think are of interest.... And the whole point of that podcast is to ensure that people are getting informed if they can't get through all the Kotakus, IGNs, and the GameSpots.- MatthewRecent GamesThe Recent Games segment will not be new to listeners, but in case you're new to the show here's how it goes: we go round the table and discuss one or more game that we've been playing recently, and whether we think it's worth the listeners checking it out. We continue to do this until we've run out of games to discuss.And this episode was no different.Matthews's Recent GamesCitizen SleeperAnd mention of this game has Squidge giving us his most important piece of life advice:Always be yourself, unless you can be a giraffe- SquidgeHer StoryDiscussing Her Story gets Jay stuck on discussing Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and in almost as much detail as the last time it came up.Jay's Recent GamesPower BladeSquidge's Recent GamesThe WitnessAnd discussion of this game reminded Jay of one of his favourite lines in The Good Place:This is how I always got out of escape rooms. If you break enough stuff, they open the door and kick you out- Elanor Shellstrop; "The Goods Place", Season 3 Episode 8: "The Book of Dougs"Wata & Game GradingThe conversation about Jay's recent game - Power Blade on the NES - started a conversation about Wata and the game grading scandals. And Jay gives a scathing description of how Wata are grading their games. It's similar to the coin collecting, baseball card collecting, and any other collectable industry.Interestingly, Matthew points out that NFTs could be described in the same way. Except that NFTs (and other blockchain based technologies) are destroying the planet with the sheer amount of electricity required to create them.Inscryption & AsemblanceMatthew's description of these two titles is practically perfect:These are games that bend so far backwards on themselves that their head is going over their back, through their legs and over their back again so that they are staring at their hamstrings.- MatthewBut the problem is that these types of games need to be experienced rather than described, because the gameplay is based on discovering the right pieces as they go along.Both Inscryption and Asemblance have ARG components in them, with Asemblance literally taking you out of the game and over to Reddit, then to imgur:[there are] little flashes of images on the computer, and one of those flashes is a Reddit page, and you can read a username.So you look up that user on Reddit, and it's got like 13 posts. And one of those is about a blue butterfly. But you see a blue butterfly in the game.So you look up that imgur location. And that account that's attached to that Reddit account also has an image that solves an interior puzzle to the game. Which is an overlay of a map, attached to a wall... that allows you to navigate a different memory, using both time codes, and locations and interactions in order to complete it.... It takes a village to complete it.- Matthew...Full Show NotesMake sure to check out the full show notes for more discussion on the points we raise, some extra meta-analysis, and some links to related things.Have you ever played Incryption or Asemblance? We'd love to hear from you about you experiences with it. What about other ARG heavy games like Doki Doki Literacure Club? Did you know about the spectral analyser thing in the soundtrack to Doom (2016)?Let us know on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, leave a comment on the show notes or try our brand new contact page.LinksHere are some links to some of the things we discussed in this episode: Join our Discord server and be part of future episodes Our Facebook page Us on Twitter Support us on Ko-Fi The Dead Drop Website Twitter Instagram Twitch YouTube Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Matthew on Twitter Wata Games Januwhat Alternate reality game And have you left us a rating or review? We really like to hear back from listeners about our show, so check out https://wafflingtaylors.rocks/our-podcast/ for links to services where you can leave us some wonderful feedback.The Waffling Taylors is a proud member of Jay and Jay Media. If you like this episode, please consider supporting our Podcasting Network. One $3 donation provides a week of hosting for all of our shows. 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After the Fantastic Four films but before Captain America, Chris Evans starred in another superhero film called Push that most people (including Perry) never even knew about. Matthew Bliss of the Dead Drop Podcast is here to talk about this underrated superhero film and why he feels it's worth another look (or even a first look if you've never seen it). Listen to the Dead Drop Podcast and follow on Instagram. Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message

In 1979, after some modest success a Japanese video game company opened an office in America. They started off in New York but eventually moved to Seattle. They wanted to break into the new North American market, but the game sales were lackluster. The head of the American division tried to keep them afloat and asked for more talent to be sent over from Japan. Most people at the top were involved in other projects, but they were able to find a young artist who was willing to develop a new game. His name was Shigeru Miyamoto and while he had not yet created a videogame, he would go on to create the flagship game became the symbol of the company and really home gaming. In the early days the character was a carpenter named jumpman. Then one day the landlord for the American offices came in to yell about how the rent was late and the staff thought he looked like their character so they started referring to Jumpman by a new name. They called him Mario. My guest this week is Matthew Bliss, host of The Dead Drop, a podcast sharing the latest video game news. It publishes twice a week and you can find him at www.deaddroppod.com Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. Connect with me: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok Support the show: Merch from TeePublic | Make a Donation As always you can find images of the work being discussed at www.WhoARTedPodcast.com and of course, please leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast app. You might hear it read out on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S4E11: THE Terminator himself, the #1 overall seed of Season 4, takes on Villanelle of Killing Eve this week on Super Bracket Bros. Can the T-800 live up to his first seeded billing? Or will he falter out the gate to a sly world class assassin? Joining us this week to find out is Matt from The Dead Drop podcast. Talking points include: Epic nude entrances, the metal that made the fridge in Indiana Jones, and the latest BBC hit drama, "Killing Arnold" Find out more about Matt and The Dead Drop on his TwitterDiscover where else Super Bracket Bros can be found hereSee the current bracket at the pinned post at the top of the page of our FacebookVote on the all the matchups on our InstagramGet in contact with us: superbracketbros@gmail.comCheck out Eli and his many good things hereSupport the show

This episode is about Arthur Boyd the Australian painter known for his use of symbols from mythology to express his philosophical views. The Boyd family is an artistic dynasty in Australia producing half a dozen prominent artists. The specific work we focused on here was his painting Nebuchadnezzar on Fire Falling over a Waterfall from 1966-68. My guest this week was Matthew Bliss, an Australian teacher and podcaster. Matthew hosts Teacher Culture Cast, a podcast for and about teachers, as well as The Dead Drop, a video game podcast. Here are the places where you can find Matthew and his work: Twitter: @mattblisspod Podcasts: Teaching Culture Cast podcast: Website  ||  Spotify  ||  Apple Podcasts The Dead Drop (Video Game News): Website  ||  Spotify  ||  Apple Podcasts   As always you can find an image of the work on my website www.WhoARTedPodcast.com While you are there, take a moment and vote in the final round of Arts Madness.   Who ARTed is a part of the Airwave Media podcast network.

This week we welcome our special guest Matthew Bliss, as we discuss deeper thoughts into Elden Ring. In addition, we talk about how the war in Ukraine effects the industry.

S4 E4: The classic discussion - Who would win between a gang leading desperado along with her robot butler and a sadistic teleporting archivist with a sniper rifle? It's Ashe and BOB from Overwatch taking on Julianna Blake from Deathloop! Thankfully we are not alone on this hypothetical, joining us we have Chris from Nerdsloth and host of Know the Lore: Overwatch along with Matthew Bliss from The Dead Drop. A couple of character experts for a couple of unique video game characters! Talking points include: The greatest opening move of all time, daddy issues, and shotguns that can take you to the next level (of the spire)Find out more about Chris and Nerdsloth hereCheck out Nerdsloth on TwitchFind out more about Matt and The Dead Drop on his TwitterDiscover where else Super Bracket Bros can be found hereSee the current bracket at the pinned post at the top of the page of our FacebookVote on the all the matchups on our InstagramGet in contact with us: superbracketbros@gmail.comCheck out Eli and his many good things here

If you're a podcast with guests, every now and then you're going to run into one who knows less about technology than your great grandmother. In those instances, what can you do to ensure that the recording process goes as smooth as possible? In today's episode Matthew Bliss of the Game N' Watch podcast asks exactly this question and I try to give him, and you, the best advice I can muster. Help me win a $5000 grant for this podcast --> [link] Send me a tip --> [link] Submit a question for a future episode --> [link] Want to get your podcast featured through Indie Drop-in? --> [link] Download the Pysma app on [iOS] or [Android]

Grab a fresh cup of tea and join us as we figure out how to have en extra fresh start to the year. We are joined by guest Matthew Bliss to brainstorm how to turn Luke into the next Earl Grey. We get very inventive with hypothetical tea fog machines and even learn about the original Earl of Grey! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-bad-idea-corner/message