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Join Caleb and David as we bring you another edition of Week In Geek, followed by our review of The Last of Us season 2, episodes 2-4!Week In Geek Topics include:-Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith Theatrical Re-release-Kevin Feige Comments and the current state of Marvel Studios-Video Game Corner (Ghost of Yotei, GTA VI, Red Dead Redemption II)-2025 Box Office Draft Update1:45- Week In Geek Topics26:15- 2025 Box Office Draft Updates (Minecraft, Snow White, Thunderbolts*)30:00- The Last of Us S2E2-4 ReviewFollow us on social media:Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @whysosidiouspodYouTube: www.youtube.com/@whysosidiouspod?app=desktopEmail us questions/requests: whysosidious@yahoo.comSubscribe, Rate, and Review! Send us your questions/comments!Support the show
Feeling the luck of Irish? We sure are! On this episode of The Potential Podcast, hosts Taylor Sokol and Chris Duir sit down with the brilliant Dublin-born actor and voice talent Michael Mellamphy. Mellamphy shares his passion for Ireland, its rich history and lore and the many stories yet to be told in various mediums. We dive into his acclaimed one-man show The Smuggler and its debut back in Ireland! Mellamphy talks founding the Origin Theatre Company in New York City and the many opportunities he gives back to those who are looking to show their work and craft. Fans of The Good Wife and Law & Order will love hearing about his TV credits, and gaming and western enthusiasts alike will enjoy Mellamphy's stories from portraying the memorable Sean Maguire in Rockstars hit sequel, Red Dead Redemption II. Packed with inspiration, humor, and fascinating insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone craving a taste of Ireland and the arts!
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"Ho un piano, John"Quanto di vero c'era in questa beffarda frase pronunciata dal cagionevole e delirante Dutch Van Der Linde a uno stanco e determinato John Marston in "Red Dead Redemption"?Anni dopo, lo abbiamo scoperto grazie a "Red Dead Redemption II", antefatto della storia di Marston e Dutch ma anche grande racconto western che racconta la fine di un'epoca che è stata romanzata più e più volte. Facendoci ricordare che il Far West non è un paese di pistoleri romantici o indiani cattivi ma piuttosto una Terra di Nessuno in cui la violenza regna e dove la bontà d'animo sembra essere merce rara.
O Velho Oeste de Red Dead Redemption 2 é um mundo cheio de detalhes, segredos e eventos inexplicáveis. Alguns mistérios intrigam os jogadores até hoje, deixando dúvidas que podem nunca ser respondidas. No episódio de hoje, exploramos cinco dos mistérios mais enigmáticos de RDR2 e suas teorias mais loucas!.Fontes:Microsoft Flight Simulator apresenta o World Update XIX: Brasil, Guiana, Suriname e Guiana Francesa – disponível hoje - Xbox Wire em Português.Capítulos:(00:00:00) - Vinheta introdução(00:01:03) - Resumo do episódio(00:04:13) - Notícias da Semana(00:16:53) - 1º Bloco(00:36:45) - 2º Bloco(00:59:25) - 3º Bloco(01:24:47) - Encerramento.Redes Sociais:
This week we go in right away with Elon/Trump/the military, Monster Hunter Wilds, Hades II, Jumpship, Dragon Age Veilguard, Baldur's Gate 3, Old School v. New School gaming, Red Dead Redemption II, Kraven, and more! Come follow us: http://www.beenhadproductions.com/bthanbti SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/bthanbtiI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BthanBTI/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bthanbti Twitter: @BthanBTI iTunes: https://itun.es/i6SJ6Pw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackerThanBlackTimesInfinity Rescue + Residence https://www.rescueresidence.org/ Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=34F4G4ZXQL8FA
Chamberlain has joined the 'Avowed is good' parade with Alex, calling it the arcade racing game of first person open world RPGs, which coming from him is a compliment. Alex is approaching the end of said game because because not everything needs to be over 100 hours long. And Chance has taken the exact opposite approach to playing digital pretend with Kingdom Come Deliverance II, a game whose moment to moment gameplay Chamberlain compares to the horse testicles in Red Dead Redemption II.
Spillåret 2024 er ved veis ende, og de fire store har samlet seg i studio for å gå gjennom høydepunkter, skuffelser, beste retrospill de spilte for første gang i år og ikke minst kåre årets beste spill. Bli med på to timer med latter, moro og førjulsstemning. Tidsstempler: Intro: (00:00) Lytterpost: (09:07) Beste spill gitt ut før 2024: (24:36) Årets skuffelse: (47:42) Beste remake/remaster: (1:00:26) Beste musikk: (1:07:46) Spill vi ikke rakk å spille i 2024: (1:17:46) Årets golfspill (GGOTY) (1:27:04) Årets norske spill (NGOTY): (1:31:03) Årets spill 2024: (1:38:40) Spill vi snakker om i episode 140: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Astro Bot, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Star Wars Outlaws, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, Sly Cooper, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, Braid, Gimmick, Titanfall 2, Baldur's Gate III, Cyberpunk 2077, Gris, Journey, Red Dead Redemption II, The Last of Us, God of War, Dave the Diver, Disney Speedstorm, Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 4/Sparking: Zero, Hogwarts Legacy, Suikoden, Dynamite Heady, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Rise of the Ronin, Metaphor ReFantazio, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, Sand Land, Persona 3 Reload, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Puppeteer, Stellar Blade, Penny's Big Breakaway, Metal Slug Tactics, Nikoderiko: The Magical World, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Seablip, NHL 25, UFO 50, Black Myth: Wukong, Animal Well, Marvel Rivals, Nobody Wants to Die, Silent Hill 2, Marvel Rivals, Tekken 8, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Golf Club Wasteland, Snusmumriken: Melodien i Mummidalen, Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss, Dustborn, The Holy Gosh Darn, Unicorn Overlord, Neva, Farming Simulator 25, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Manor Lords, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Pokémon TCG Pocket, Akimbot, Princess Peach: Showtime!, The Plucky Squire, Eastward, Ufouria the Saga 2.
Neste episódio do Podcast do Caderno 2, Ana Morales, Fábio Carneiro, e Luiz Eduardo conversam sobre o jogo Red Dead Redemption II, sobre a indústria dos games e sobre muito mais!
Big news for gamers: GTA 6 is generating so much hype that experts predict a phenomenon called ‘GTA flu.' It's a playful way of describing how millions might call in sick or take leave just to immerse themselves in the game when it launches. This isn't new—Rockstar Games saw similar behavior with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption II. If you're an employer, brace yourself for some empty desks. And gamers? Plan those ‘sick days' wisely!”
Note: Emmett's audio this episode is a bit rough, though still audible. We'll tweak settings for next time but bear with us for this episode! You ready for this, playa? Welcome back to the club! In this episode, Allan Muir returns to join Emmett Watkins Jr. in discussing the games that will get us through the current political moment. Look, Trump won, and we have a lot of work to do to survive and take care of each other as he returns to power. Playing games won't directly change anything, but the art we embrace does help us view the world differently. Here are a few games that engage with the moment we're in, or even allow us to disengage from it for a while. And hey, maybe you'll even get a few novel recommendations as well! Also, in the Whatcha Playin segment, Al talks about their time with Dragon Age Veilgaurd while Emmett talks about his time with El Paso Elsewhere and Coffee Rush. Timestamps: Start 00:00 TotS: Games That'll Get You Through the Political Moment 29:03 Fallout Series (not Brotherhood of Steel or Shelter) 30:46 Metaphor Refantazio/1000XResist 53:36 Dragon Age Series 1:01:45 Red Dead Redemption II 1:15:26 Simulator Games 1:20:51 Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess 1:30:26 Novels to Read 1:40:09 Whatcha Playin? 1:47:52 Dragon Age Veilgaurd 1:48:28 El Paso Elsewhere 2:04:06 Coffee Rush 2:12:04 Housekeeping 2:19:06 Housekeeping: Potato Sack Racing Simulator 2024 | VGU Test Drive Vidjagame Apocalypse : The Top 6 Top 5s - Vidjagame Apocalypse 600 VGU.tv's Starter Pack Check out YouTube Channel here! Follow us on Bluesky, @vgu.bsky.social! Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram!
Today's FBF episode is an encore presentation of one of our favorite guests, Carlos Navarro:Carlos Navarro is the host of the #1 iHeart Radio Show, Monsters in the Morning,, as well as an actor in shows like The Walking Dead and Marvel's Hawkeye… with all of his success today, it's hard to believe that he was once in jail. Carlos grew up a child of first generation immigrant parents, and while his life was difficult, he learned beautiful lessons in resilience and gratitude along the way. Through being a troubled youth, addiction, and early battles with depression and imposter syndrome, Carlos had to fight hard for everything he has… and just when he thought he had everything set up perfectly, life would deal him another devastating blow: the near death experience in his family that would change his perspective forever.Tune in to hear about:His Cuban mother and the lengths she would go to emulate Lucille Ball… even while living beneath the poverty line in Central FloridaThe crazy reason he got fired from his first radio job… and the INSANE job he took next How he went from alcohol fueled days on the couch… to starring as Alvaro in The Walking DeadThe unexpected, life-altering medical near miss with his daughter… and what it taught him about lifeIN THIS EPISODE:[00:13] Jamie introduces Carlos Navarro. [03:13] Carlos begins to talk about his Cuban upbringing in New York City and recounts what his mother was like. [07:52] Carlos describes the alcoholism and mental health struggles that his mother battled during his youth. [10:49] Carles opens up about the trouble of his own he fell into in his teenage years. [13:08] Carlos talks about his third arrest and how he managed to continue believing in himself and pursue his dream of becoming an actor . [17:26] Carlos describes the challenges of becoming sober and the ultimatum that shifted his mindset completely. [20:56] Carlos recounts the start of his acting career, booking gigs, and landing a role on The Walking Dead. [25:56] Carlos talks about losing the victim mentality and becoming a master of the “now”. [29:38] Carlos describes his scariest moment as a parent, recounting recurring E.R. visits for his sickly 3-year-old daughter. [33:39] Carlos talks about the personality and humor of his youngest daughter. [35:19] Carlos passionately stresses the importance of living in the “now” and being present for your loved ones. KEY TAKEAWAYS:[15:42] Carlos talks about the meaning behind a saying he holds in the back of his mind that, “boys make choices, men make decisions”. [22:56] Carlos credits manifestation and his relentless focus on his dream that led to its actualization. [29:12] Carlos' realization that what connects us to people is our failures rather than successes. ************Make sure to follow Jamie @jamiehess on Instagram for news & updates, and visit our companion Instagram account @gratitudeology for a sneak peek into the personal moments discussed on the show.************Thank you to Carlos Navarro for sharing your truth with us today. Follow Carlos on Instagram @tothetopcarlos and check out his website iamcarlosnavarro.com ************The Gratitudeology Podcast theme music is by HYLLS, performed by Nadia Ali.************Carlos's Bio:Carlos Alberto Navarro's 23-year entertainment career spans the media spectrum, from radio, television, and film to commercials, video games, and stand-up comedy. His rise in acting is reflected in his roles on some of entertainment's biggest cultural phenomena, including 'Bloodline,' 'The Walking Dead' (one of the most-watched cable TV series in history), 'Red Dead Redemption II,' 'Madden NFL 20,' ‘The Outsider,' ‘Identity Thief,' ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,' and Marvel's 'Hawkeye' miniseries on Disney+, where he played the villainous role of Enrique in the Tracksuit Mafia.Carlos is one of few Hispanic actors to have been part of both "The Walking Dead" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, two juggernaut comic book movie franchises. Carlos is a radio personality on the #1-rated Orlando talk show “Monsters in the Morning” on iHeartRadio's Real Radio 104.1, where he entertains for FIVE HOURS a day LIVE. In 2022, Carlos and the entire hosting team at the “Monsters in the Morning” were named to TALKERS magazine's list of the “100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts in America” – a.k.a. “The Heavy Hundred.”Carlos is a family man with a beautiful wife and two daughters who are his inspiration in every endeavor he pursues. He understands and values the importance of cherishing the special moments with them each and every day.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Can you smell the potential? Chris and Taylor are joined by multi-talented actor and performer Gregory James Cohan. Cohan shares fun and feel good stories from the set of “Atlas”, working with Jennifer Lopez and director Brad Peyton and going from a reader to a full fledged role. Cohan reminisces about his wild ride as the dinosaur-transforming pastor in “The VelociPastor,” a role that has garnered a dedicated fanbase and a sequel is on the way! He passionately talks about his love for cinema, from classic films that inspired him to the latest trends in the industry and his approach to acting behind and in front of the camera. This episode is a must-listen for fans of sci-fi, quirky indie films, and anyone who loves a good behind-the-scenes story. Gregory James Cohan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregcohan/ Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsors: LetsGetChecked: Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25 Aura: Get a 14-day free trial of Aura for individuals, couples and or their family by going to aura.com/potential
Star Wars! Deadlock! Concord! Harry Potter! Emio! Dette er bare noen av de mange aktuelle spillene vi streifer innom i denne innholdsmettede episoden. Dessuten avslører vi vårt spennende september-prosjekt, vi går gjennom Nintendos dobbel-Direct, og i temadelen diskuterer vi om spill har blitt for dyrt og hva som er den ideelle inntektsmodellen for spillbransjen. Følg med! Tidsstempler: Intro: (00:00) Kunngjøringer: (08:45) Temadel: Spill-økonomi: (30:23) Lytterpost: (59:02) Hva har du spilt: (1:04:59) Anbefaling: (1:41:59) Kuriositet: (1:43:47) Postludium: (1:47:14) Spill vi snakker om i episode 133: Star Wars Outlaws, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Horizon Zero Dawn, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Red Dead Redemption II, Baldur's Gate 3, Far Cry 5, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, Gimmick: Special Edition, Pokémon FireRed, Deadlock, Chrono Trigger, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, Visions of Mana, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, Neva, Coffee Talk Tokyo, Sea of Stars, PowerWash Simulator, Europa, Metal Slug Tactics, The Plucky Squire, Tetris Forever, The Legend of Heroes, Trails in the Sky the 1st, Goat Simulator 3, Star Overdrive, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification War, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Castlevania Dominus Collection, MySims Cozy Bundle, Yakuza Kiwami.
Hvem er egentlig John-Edvard Genius? I denne episoden tar vi bli kjent-praten for å lære mer om John-Edvards barndom, spillhistorie og veien inn i stemmeskuespillerbransjen. I tillegg snakker vi om det nye norske spillet Dustborn, Ingar rapporterer fra Retromessa, vi ser på nyhetene fra årets Gamescom og spør lytterne om de liker å navngi sine egne spillfigurer eller ikke. Bli med på reisen! Tidsstempler: Intro: (00:00) Kunngjøringer: (09:07) Temadel: Bli kjent med John-Edvard: (32:52) Lytterpost: (1:08:30) Hva har du spilt: (1:18:45) Anbefaling: (1:41:11) Kuriositet: (1:43:31) Postludium: (1:45:57) Spill vi snakker om i episode 132: Dustborn, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Borderlands 4, Goat Simulator Remastered, Dying Light: The Beast, King of Meat, Genshin Impact, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Monument Valley 3, Civilization VII, Marvel Rivals, Unknown 9 Awakening, Gimmick 2, The Plucky Squire, Final Fantasy XVI, Dragon Age: Veilguard, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Replaced, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, Two Point Museum, Hi-Fi Rush, Black Myth: Wukong, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper, Crash Bandicoot/Team Racing/Bash, Dragon Ball: Budokai Tenkaichi 3/Sparking Zero, Mario Smash Football, Pokémon Colosseum/XD, Hogwarts Legacy, Horizon Zero Dawn, It Takes Two, Baldur's Gate 3, Red Dead Redemption II, Apex Legends, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn.
Etter en lang sommerpause er vi endelig tilbake for å dekke spillhøsten som ligger foran oss. I den forbindelse presenterer Ingar, Peter og John-Edvard tre spill hver som de gleder seg litt ekstra til i høst. I tillegg byr vi på en rekke spill vi har spilt i sommer, geeker ut over at selveste Yoko Shimomura kommer til Retromessa i Sandefjord, og får en hjertevarm anbefaling av Peters siste reisemål. Det går som en dans! Tidsstempler: Intro: (00:00) Kunngjøringer: (09:03) Temadel: Spillhøsten 2024 (20:58) Lytterpost: (49:10) Hva har du spilt: (55:53) Anbefaling: (1:39:40) Kuriositet: (1:47:59) Postludium: (1:51:56) Spill vi snakker om i episode 131: Assassin's Creed Shadows, Fallout: London, Star Wars: Outlaws, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, Dragon Ball: Kakarot/Sparking! ZERO, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom/A Link to the Past/Breath of the Wild/Link's Awakening, Astro Bot, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Unicorn Overlord, Pokémon Fire Red, Wii Sports Resort, Until Then, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, Rise of the Ronin, Sand Land, Disney Speedstorm, Sly Cooper, Deadpool, Hogwarts Legacy, Penny's Big Breakaway, Red Dead Redemption II, Dave the Diver, Rayman Legends, It Takes Two, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Super Mario 64/Bros. Wonder, 7 Days to Die, Destiny 2, The Order: 1886, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, Helldivers II, Maneater, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Overcooked, Tunic, War Thunder, Stardew Valley.
Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they've been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history? In Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past (St Martin's Press, 2024), award-winning American history professor Dr. Tore Olsson takes up that question and more. Weaving the games' plots and characters into an exploration of American violence between 1870 and 1920, Dr. Olsson shows that it was more often disputes over capitalism and race, not just poker games and bank robberies, that fueled the bloodshed of these turbulent years. As such, this era has much to teach us today. From the West to the Deep South to Appalachia, Olsson reveals the gritty and brutal world that inspired the games, but sometimes lacks context and complexity on the digital screen. Colourful, fast-paced, and dramatic, Red Dead's History sheds light on dark corners of the American past for gamers and history buffs alike. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they've been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history? In Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past (St Martin's Press, 2024), award-winning American history professor Dr. Tore Olsson takes up that question and more. Weaving the games' plots and characters into an exploration of American violence between 1870 and 1920, Dr. Olsson shows that it was more often disputes over capitalism and race, not just poker games and bank robberies, that fueled the bloodshed of these turbulent years. As such, this era has much to teach us today. From the West to the Deep South to Appalachia, Olsson reveals the gritty and brutal world that inspired the games, but sometimes lacks context and complexity on the digital screen. Colourful, fast-paced, and dramatic, Red Dead's History sheds light on dark corners of the American past for gamers and history buffs alike. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they've been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history? In Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past (St Martin's Press, 2024), award-winning American history professor Dr. Tore Olsson takes up that question and more. Weaving the games' plots and characters into an exploration of American violence between 1870 and 1920, Dr. Olsson shows that it was more often disputes over capitalism and race, not just poker games and bank robberies, that fueled the bloodshed of these turbulent years. As such, this era has much to teach us today. From the West to the Deep South to Appalachia, Olsson reveals the gritty and brutal world that inspired the games, but sometimes lacks context and complexity on the digital screen. Colourful, fast-paced, and dramatic, Red Dead's History sheds light on dark corners of the American past for gamers and history buffs alike. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies
Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they've been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history? In Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past (St Martin's Press, 2024), award-winning American history professor Dr. Tore Olsson takes up that question and more. Weaving the games' plots and characters into an exploration of American violence between 1870 and 1920, Dr. Olsson shows that it was more often disputes over capitalism and race, not just poker games and bank robberies, that fueled the bloodshed of these turbulent years. As such, this era has much to teach us today. From the West to the Deep South to Appalachia, Olsson reveals the gritty and brutal world that inspired the games, but sometimes lacks context and complexity on the digital screen. Colourful, fast-paced, and dramatic, Red Dead's History sheds light on dark corners of the American past for gamers and history buffs alike. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they've been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history? In Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past (St Martin's Press, 2024), award-winning American history professor Dr. Tore Olsson takes up that question and more. Weaving the games' plots and characters into an exploration of American violence between 1870 and 1920, Dr. Olsson shows that it was more often disputes over capitalism and race, not just poker games and bank robberies, that fueled the bloodshed of these turbulent years. As such, this era has much to teach us today. From the West to the Deep South to Appalachia, Olsson reveals the gritty and brutal world that inspired the games, but sometimes lacks context and complexity on the digital screen. Colourful, fast-paced, and dramatic, Red Dead's History sheds light on dark corners of the American past for gamers and history buffs alike. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-west
Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they've been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history? In Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past (St Martin's Press, 2024), award-winning American history professor Dr. Tore Olsson takes up that question and more. Weaving the games' plots and characters into an exploration of American violence between 1870 and 1920, Dr. Olsson shows that it was more often disputes over capitalism and race, not just poker games and bank robberies, that fueled the bloodshed of these turbulent years. As such, this era has much to teach us today. From the West to the Deep South to Appalachia, Olsson reveals the gritty and brutal world that inspired the games, but sometimes lacks context and complexity on the digital screen. Colourful, fast-paced, and dramatic, Red Dead's History sheds light on dark corners of the American past for gamers and history buffs alike. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications
Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they've been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history? In Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past (St Martin's Press, 2024), award-winning American history professor Dr. Tore Olsson takes up that question and more. Weaving the games' plots and characters into an exploration of American violence between 1870 and 1920, Dr. Olsson shows that it was more often disputes over capitalism and race, not just poker games and bank robberies, that fueled the bloodshed of these turbulent years. As such, this era has much to teach us today. From the West to the Deep South to Appalachia, Olsson reveals the gritty and brutal world that inspired the games, but sometimes lacks context and complexity on the digital screen. Colourful, fast-paced, and dramatic, Red Dead's History sheds light on dark corners of the American past for gamers and history buffs alike. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south
Open Beta: Free To Play - Steam Summer Edition Day One: Metal Gear Hotline Episodio 1 Capcom NEXT 2024 Free To Play - Steam Summer Edition - Termina 11 Luglio ore 19 Cookie Cutter 9.75 invece che 19.50 Red Dead Redemption II a 19.79 invece che 59.99 Days Gone a 12.49 invece che 49.99 Hades a 9.80 invece che 24.50 Monster Hunter Rise a 9.99 invece che 39.99 Control a 9.99 invece che 39.99 God of War a 24.99 invece che 49.99 Return to Monkey Island a 12.25 invece che 24.50 Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart a 35.99 invece che 59.99 Star Wars Jedi Survivor a 31.49 invece che 69.99 Cyberpunk 2077 a 29.99 invece che 59.99 Dead Island 2 a 29.99 invece che 59.99 Hogwarts Legacy a 23.99 invece che 59.99 Hi-fi Rush a 19.99 invece che 29.99 Link Utili: Instagram La difficoltà del DLC di Elden Ring Kill the Justice League - Un live service dall'inferno Still Wakes the Deep - Recensione
Perplexity AI is a search startup that's looking to take on Google by solving the inadequacies of searching the web. They are nearing unicorn status with a valuation of around $1 billion. Microsoft is being sued by The New York Times for copyright infringement and abusing the newspaper's intellectual property in training LLMs. Microsoft accuses the Times of "unsubstantiated" claims and compares the lawsuit to Hollywood's resistance to the VCR in the 70s. A new paper introduces the concept of General Computer Control (GCC), which is the idea of building agents that can master any computer task by taking only screen images and producing keyboard and mouse operations as output. The authors propose a framework called Cradle that has strong reasoning abilities to ensure generalizability and self-improvement across various tasks. A paper evaluates different tokenizer inference methods and their impact on the performance of downstream NLP tasks. The authors found that for the most commonly used tokenizers, greedy inference performs surprisingly well, and a recently-introduced contextually-informed tokenizer outperforms all others on morphological alignment. Contact: sergi@earkind.com Timestamps: 00:34 Introduction 01:23 Perplexity Poised To Become Latest AI Startup To Hit Unicorn Status — Report 02:53 Microsoft compares The New York Times' claims against OpenAI to Hollywood's early fight against VCR 04:41 Training great LLMs entirely from ground zero in the wilderness as a startup 05:49 Fake sponsor 07:39 Towards General Computer Control: A Multimodal Agent for Red Dead Redemption II as a Case Study 09:15 Design2Code: How Far Are We From Automating Front-End Engineering? 11:01 Greed is All You Need: An Evaluation of Tokenizer Inference Methods 12:49 Outro
Square-Enix's plan to implement "aggressive use of AI" in 2024. We have thoughts. Square-Enix's lack of details in their announcements is a problem. Games we played this week were: Shapez, Horizon Zero Dawn, Slay the Princess, Red Dead Redemption II, WoW and Shadows of Doubt in VR. The "Dear Martha Reddit Review" segment explores a breakup over a favorite game insult. Other news includes a 13-year-old beating Tetris, Mickey Mouse going public domain for a horror game, Jack Black voicing Minecraft Steve, Guardians of the Galaxy free on Epic Games, a Heroes of the Storm remake mod, and a City of Heroes private server receiving an official license. Shoutout to a creator, Michael Betts, for his game "Tower Song"!! Emails and calls too!GAMES WE PLAYED THIS WEEK:SCOTTShapez (complete obsession now, cant stop wont stop)Horizon Zero Dawn (yeah, you heard me)(just started Pizza Tower)JONSlay the Princess - Finished itRed Dead Redemption IIStacklandsQuickies: Baldur's Gate 3, Sea of Stars, Final Fantasy X, Yakuza: Like a DragonBEAUWoW SoD continuesShadows of DoubtVR: Dungeons of Eternity with Crofton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Square-Enix's plan to implement "aggressive use of AI" in 2024. We have thoughts. Square-Enix's lack of details in their announcements is a problem. Games we played this week were: Shapez, Horizon Zero Dawn, Slay the Princess, Red Dead Redemption II, WoW and Shadows of Doubt in VR. The "Dear Martha Reddit Review" segment explores a breakup over a favorite game insult. Other news includes a 13-year-old beating Tetris, Mickey Mouse going public domain for a horror game, Jack Black voicing Minecraft Steve, Guardians of the Galaxy free on Epic Games, a Heroes of the Storm remake mod, and a City of Heroes private server receiving an official license. Shoutout to a creator, Michael Betts, for his game "Tower Song"!! Emails and calls too!GAMES WE PLAYED THIS WEEK:SCOTTShapez (complete obsession now, cant stop wont stop)Horizon Zero Dawn (yeah, you heard me)(just started Pizza Tower)JON: Slay the Princess - Finished itRed Dead Redemption IIStacklandsQuickies: Baldur's Gate 3, Sea of Stars, Final Fantasy X, Yakuza: Like a DragonBEAUWoW SoD continuesShadows of DoubtVR: Dungeons of Eternity with Crofton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anders Lønning er på besøk for å snakke om PlayStation Portal, den nye dingsen fra Sony som lar deg spille PlayStation 5 når du er borte fra TV-en. Men hvor nyttig er den egentlig, spesielt sammenlignet mot SteamDeck? Vi tar praten. I tillegg diskuterer vi selvfølgelig den ferske GTA 6-traileren, og på spillfronten byr vi på en fullpakket episode med Alan Wake II, Cocoon, RoboCop: Rogue City, Like A Dragon Gaiden, to Sonic-spill og mye mer. Tidsstempler: Intro: (00:00) Kunngjøringer: (05:12) Temadel: PlayStation Portal (26:08) Lytterpost: (50:56) Hva har du spilt: (57:30) Anbefaling: (1:46:17) Kuriositet: (1:51:45) Postludium: (1:54:42) Spill vi snakker om i episode 117: Grand Theft Auto VI, Red Dead Redemption II, Alan Wake II, Cocoon, Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, RoboCop: Rogue City, Sonic Superstars/Dream Team, Cities: Skylines II, Cyberpunk 2077, Destiny 2, TimeSplitters, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Skull and Bones, Beyond Good & Evil, Baldur's Gate III, Dave the Diver, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Half-Life, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood.
This week on Doublejump Radio, Cai, John, and Abir discuss: Debut trailers for Grand Theft Auto VI and the Fallout TV show, Layoffs at New World Interactive, Codemasters, tinyBuild, and League of Geeks; Twitch leaving South Korea, Fortnite Chapter 5's new game modes, Lethal Company, Red Dead Redemption II, and more! Join our community Discord server: https://discord.gg/nC76AXBdPn. Become a member or buy some merch today: https://shop.doublejump.co. Music: Cali by Wataboi
This week on Doublejump Radio, Cai, John, and Abir discuss: ReedPop "investigating" selling Gamer Network publications, Free Radical closing down (again), Unity laying off Wētā Workshop employees, ByteDance shutting down its Nuverse gaming label, Aussie studio Samurai Punk shutting down, John's thoughts on the Dragon's Dogma 2 showcase, The Game Awards' Future Class members calling for The Game Awards to acknowledge the ongoing Palestinian humanitarian crisis, Dead Space (and its remake), Red Dead Redemption II, and Marvel Snap! Join our community Discord server: https://discord.gg/nC76AXBdPn. Become a member or buy some merch today: https://shop.doublejump.co. Music: Cali by Wataboi
Dan and actor Benjamin Byron Davis (Ant-Man and the Wasp, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Red Dead Redemption II) discuss the logistics of the perfect homemade Egg McMuffin, the "party" method to finding a restaurant you love, and the longest death row order in GED history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Tayla is joined by Jeremy Whitley (Princeless, School for Extraterrestrial Girls) and Chris Schweizer (Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton, History Comic: Roanoke Colony) to talk about their experience making comics for young people. They also discuss horror movies, video games, and Christmas folklore. During The Last Chapter they discuss: If you could rewrite a book from another character's point of view, what book and character would you choose? Podcast disclaimer Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you'd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! Books Princeless by Jeremy Whitley and M. Goodwin The Dog Knight by Jeremy Whitley and Bre Indigo School for Extraterrestrial Girls by Jeremy Whitley and Jamie Noguchi Maker Comics: Fix a Car! By Chris Schweizer The Roanoke Colony: America's First Mystery by Chris Schweizer and Liz Trice Schweizer Browse books by Marvin Kaye in the library catalog Sondheim On Music by Mark Eden Horowitz Traitor's Blade (Greatcoats #1) by Sebastien de Castell Elle Campbell Wins Their Weekend by Ben Kahn (via bookshop.org) A Blade So Black by L. L. McKinney Titan King by Tony Hawkins Clock Striker by Issaka Galadima Saga Compendium One by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples AV Raising Hope (2010-2014) Progressively Horrified (podcast) Hellbender (2021) Dead End: Paranormal Park (2022) Ted Lasso (2020-2023) Yellowjackets (2021- ) Red Dead Redemption II (video game) Death Stranding (video game) AEW: Fight Forever (video game) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (video game) The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (video game) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) Other Jeremy Whitley Chris Schweizer Saturday AM
We discuss Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, Final Fantasy XVI, Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Valorant, Returnal, Red Dead Redemption II, and more! Evergreen gaming discussion, trivia, and more! Game Groofs is the weekly all-encompassing video game podcast from the Goodnight Groofs! Get this show 2 days early at https://www.patreon.com/goodnightgroofs Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - PIQUE of the Week 9:44 - Show Me Your Trends 15:08 - The Big Question (Microsoft + Activision Blizzard) 47:07 - Rank ‘Em Up 59:54 - The Watercooler (What We're Playing) 1:44:30 - Audience Questions (Time Travel) 1:50:42 - A Special Shoutout 1:53:31 - Outro Goodnight Groofs is an independent media production team focused on creatively providing commentary on the video game landscape, and tangentially-related areas of pop culture, with enthusiasm, unapologetic authenticity, and diverse thinking for a massively underserved gaming community that deserves such honest, genuine, and fun content. Visit https://goodnightgroofs.com/ for all of our content! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodnightGroofs Discord: https://discord.com/invite/zEN3VZrBWR Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodnightGroofs
Ken Jennings was born on 23 May 1974 in Edmonds, Washington, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Jeopardy! (1984), The Simpsons (1989) and Red Dead Redemption II (2018). He has been married to Mindy Boam Jennings since 16 September 2000. They have two children.
Nate, Sebastian, and Jordan all gather to discuss RED DEAD REDEMPTION II, Rockstar Games' Western open-world epic from 2018. We talk the problematic circumstances of its production, the surprising subtlety of its storytelling, and the complexity of its systems and controls. Sebastian makes bold claims about Westerns, Nate gushes over the music, and Jordan loses a horse to an unfortunate accident.
In this captivating episode, host Elias welcomes the talented actor Benjamin Byron Davis, who shares his exclusive insights into his latest project, Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Ben, who has worked extensively with writer and director James Gunn, provides a fascinating look into his experience working on this highly anticipated film, which serves as the epic conclusion to the beloved trilogy. During the interview, Ben shares intriguing details about his role as the hapless OrgoCorp Security Guard 'Bletlesnort,' who interacts with Guardians 'Mantis' (Pom Klementieff) and 'Drax' (Dave Bautista). Be prepared to be transported behind the scenes as Ben discusses his role and the exciting making of this thrilling sci-fi adventure! Coming up Ben has landed the coveted role of Pandora's arms dealer 'Marcus Kincaid,' in Lionsgate, Eli Roth and Tim Miller's upcoming adaptation of the uber-successful video game. Ben's character 'Marcus' is an integral part of the Borderlands universe, appearing in all the main video games as a weapons dealer and entrepreneur. Known for his gruff demeanor, sharp wit, distinctive accent, and knack for spinning tall tales about his past, 'Marcus' is a fan favorite who will be brought to life opposite Cate Blanchett's infamous outlaw 'Lilith.' Get ready for an action-packed adventure, as 'Marcus' will stop at nothing to turn a profit and outwit his opponents in this thrilling sci-fi epic! Ben is a highly skilled performer in the field of performance capture, having brought to life the iconic character of 'Dutch van der Linde,' the captivating and complex gang leader in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption (2010) and Red Dead Redemption II (2018). His portrayal of Dutch was widely acclaimed and lauded as one of the greatest villains of this generation by Twinfinite, who also named Ben as the Best Actor of 2018. Red Dead Redemption II broke records upon its release, generating $725 million in revenue in just three days, making it the highest grossing entertainment launch in history at the time. As of May 2023, the game is still ranked as the 8th highest grossing video game of all time. You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/FDlpLUt3rd4 Have a question? Email us themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com www.youtube.com/c/TheManCaveChronicleswElias
Leanne is an Asian-Australian author of Singaporean and Malaysian heritage who loves writing the diaspora experience into contemporary and fantasy fiction.She started her career as an IT business analyst (boring – her words, not ours!) and is now an escape room creator (much more interesting). She has designed internationally recognised games with her partner that weave unique puzzle mechanics with narrative.Although she lives in Sydney, Brisbane is where her home is. Our interview begins at 0:19:00We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Caitlin recommends: Jennette McCurdy at All About Women 2023We wouldn't usually recommend an event that's passed, but for a limited time you can rent the live stream of this conversation between Jennette McCurdy and our fave Rosie Waterland. Off the back of that Caitlin recommends I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy and Rosie Waterland's two books, The Anti-Cool Girl and Every Lie I've Ever Told.Michelle recommends: Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllisterThis is a twisty thriller of the best kind, exploring the little moments that lead up to life-changing events. Perfect for non-thriller readers and guaranteed to keep you up past your bedtime. In this interview, we chat about:Leanne's love for gaming – and why she didn't actually expect to write about itWhy Leanne 'aged down' protagonist Sam from graduating uni to post-high school to secure a book dealExploring cultural expectations, Malaysian food and supportive Asian parentsHow Leanne got into gamingThe real games that inspired the novel's games – and how Leanne wrote those scenesLeanne's journey to publication (and the many manuscripts she wrote along the way)How Leanne became an escape room designerBooks and other things mentioned:Hogwarts Legacy (game)Take a Bow, Noah Mitchell by Tobias Madden (listen to us chat about the book here)Red Dead Redemption II (game)Final Fantasy 7 (game)What Was Gamergate?Follow Leanne @shewhowritesthingsTwo Can Play That Game is available now. Thank you to Allen & Unwin for providing a copy of the book in preparation for the interview. Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod
John Wayne and Stew check out 3 new releases: Creed III, Cocaine Bear, and Ant-Man and the Wasp:Quantumania. Plus, a John Williams concert, a Tom Sizemore retrospective, and Red Dead Redemption II.
Hey! We're just dropping in to let you know some things! So! First and most importantly, we're hard at work on Season 4 — we've recorded Kilner, Samantha and DAX alongside some of our guest stars and we've got lots of recordings scheduled! We're working with some really fun people this season! Next step after recording is dialogue editing, then sound design, music composition and mixing and mastering! So we're going to be really busy for a while, but in the end it'll all be worth it! Season 4 coming and we can't wait to share it with you! But! We also wanted to let you know about our new sponsor, Intra Quest, a new fantasy adventure audio drama. It's co-produced by the wonderful Adam Raymonda, whose name you might recognise from sister show Forgive Me. Intra Quest follows three adventurers in a distant future as they embark on a quest that will — hopefully — save the world from a lurking evil. It stars a whole host of talented video game voice actors, including the voices of Megara from Hades, Mercy from Overwatch and Arthur Morgan from Red Dead Redemption II. If you like We Fix Space Junk — and we're assuming you do if you're listening! — we think you'll enjoy Intra Quest. We got to listen to the first episode and we really enjoyed it. It's full of action, adventure, quips and really detailed sound design, as well as really fun characters and bizarre situations. You can find Intra Quest anywhere you listen to podcasts. Listen on, and we hope you enjoy it! https://link.chtbl.com/9VmHiom4?sid=fableandfolly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thirty years later, Todd and Jim finally admit Geoff is right: Red Dead Redemption II is amazing. Nick joins halfway through to say his piece; Geoff confuses actors, and all the topics we thought we needed are get thrown out the door. RANT ON, baby!
Carlos Navarro is a father, husband, actor and radio personality and has been in the entertainment business for over 22 years. Some of his work includes Bloodline, Walking Dead, Red Dead Redemption II, Madden NFL 20, The Outsider, Identity Thief, and Marvel's Hawkeye miniseries on Disney+, where he played the villainous role of Enrique in the Tracksuit Mafia. Carlos is also the co-host of the #1-rated Orlando talk show “Monsters in the Morning” on iHeartRadio's Real Radio 104.1. In 2016, Carlos decided to quit drinking and steer his life in a different direction. Website: www.iamcarlosnavarro.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tothetopcarlos Jumpstart Your Life Without Alcohol in 10 Days! Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge! You'll get 30 Podcasts in 30 days plus exercises, community and accountability to help keep you free from alcohol for 30 days or more! For more information on 'Quit Drinking Dude; The Ultimate Mens Guide to Quit Drinking Alcohol and Stay Sober for 30 Days or More' go to: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus For professional assistance go to https://www.promises.com/soberguy/ or you can call 1-888-205-1890 Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc. Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Carlos Navarro is an actor, radio host, motivational speaker and podcaster. You may know him as one of the 'bad guy' Tracksuit Mafia “Bros” in Marvel's “Hawkeye" (Disney+) or for his recurring role on "The Walking Dead" as Alvaro. He's been on Bloodline, Red Dead Redemption II, Madden NFL 20, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Outsider among others. Carlos is also co-host of "Monsters in the Morning," the #1-rated talk show in Orlando, Florida on iHeartRadio. But Carlos wasn't always on top of his game. His story connects with anyone who has ever been human and made big mistakes, especially in their youth. He has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows throughout his life and career. He's been penniless, jobless, self-destructive and has partied hard. But Carlos turned it around by self-motivating, doing the work on himself to be a better human, and digging deeper spiritually. Carlos's motto is "To the top!", and it's paid off with acting gigs for Disney+, Netflix, HBO, and AMC, and a 20+year radio career. His most gratifying project yet is happening on a new stage — as a personal development mentor, coach, and founder of "The Passion Project,” a masterclass on how to pursue and realize ones dreams and goals. In this wide ranging conversation we chat about rolling with the punches, second chances, listening and receiving, anger & alcoholism, bankruptcy, confidence, affirmations, working on Walking Dead & Hawkeye, victim mentality and taking ownership. The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Carlos out on: Website: http://iamcarlosnavarro.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tothetopcarlos/ Passion Project: http://www.itstartswithatap.com/ ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan
That's right if the title wasn't obvious this week Nick reviews Thor: Love and Thunder. Also we've got Emmy noms, Netflix and Disney+ news. As well as the fact that Ubisofts Skull & Bones is real, and is no longer vaporware.
Welcome to Part II of all the things motion designers create. In this episode, we’ll discuss brand videos & documentaries, explainer videos, apps, future tech, video games, experiential design, live performances, and NFTs. Some highlights include brand work that has been done for Apple, Marni, and Good Books, Apps like Google Home, video games including the breathtaking scenery in Red Dead Redemption II, live performance opportunities such as half-time shows or visuals for your favorite bands in concert, and we’ll even cover programming drones to create visuals in the sky and NFT’s digital assets being sold in the crypto world. Let us know if we missed something and send us your favorite examples in any area we discussed! Discussion Points: Brand videos Brand documentary films Explainer videos Apps Future Tech Video Games Experiential Live Performance NFT’s Resources: Sarofsky Austin Shaw
***Potential Spoiler Alert*** The video game Red Dead Redemption II is very briefly discussed and something very important to the game is revealed. Discussion questions can be found at the following link: https://www.shmoop.com/abraham-lincoln-vampire-hunter-book/questions.html#:~:text=Did%20it%20help%20you%20follow,issues%20ever%20out%20of%20sync%3F
Welcome loungers to another episode of the Paradise Podcast
This time, we're taking a look at the classic reboot Rise of the Planet of the Apes and along the way we ask, how has Andy Serkis never won an Oscar, is this movie a really long vacation ad for California and just how plausible is a cure of Alzheimer's? Let's dive in… Cast & Crew Directed by Rupert Wyatt: His first film, The Escapist, was the darling of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and afforded him the opportunity to direct Rise of the Planet of the Apes Starring Andy Serkis as Caesar: Serkis has managed to carve out a career as an actor, producer and director. Following his motion capture performance in Peter Jackson's King Kong, Serkis was on the top of the list to give life to the main character of Caesar. James Franco as Will Rodman: Franco has had an interesting career to say the least. After rising to prominence on the television show Freaks & Geeks and later in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man films, Franco has also appeared on soap operas, stage and has tried directing several times. At this point in 2011, he was just coming off an Oscar nominated performance in 127 Hours. Tobey Maguire was actually the first choice to play Will Rodman. Freida Pinto as Caroline: This was one of four films Pinto appeared in during 2011 and had risen to international fame following her starring role in the Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire Also Starring: John Lithgow as Charles Rodman Brian Cox as John Landon Tom Felton as Dodge Landon David Oyelowo as Steven Jacobs From Tim Burton to Rupert Wyatt Believe it or not, this was not the first time 20th Century Fox attempted to reboot the Planet of the Apes franchise. Tim Burton had directed a remake of the original 1968 film that was released in 2001 and had starred Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter with Charlton Heston making a surprise cameo. The film was a critical disappointment as it currently holds a 44% on Rotten Tomatoes but managed to gross over $350 million. The journey to get the remake off the ground had taken close to 20 years and following the financial success of the remake, plans for a sequel were drawn but were cancelled with Tim Burton even going so far as to stating he'd “rather jump out a window” than return to direct a follow up. Fast forward to 2006 when screenwriting team Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver began developing a script involving chimpanzees and genetic testing. That script would eventually become Rise of the Planet of the Apes and kick off a reboot franchise as they were quickly becoming a trend in Hollywood starting with films like Batman Begins and Casino Royale. Jaffa and Silver had the daunting task of rebooting an iconic franchise but decided to go back further and explore the genesis of a world dominated by intelligent apes. They worked backwards from the mythology mentioned in the film including the first ape named Caesar and that the first uttered was “no”. Andy Serkis and the Art of Performance Capture Andy Serkis has widely been recognized as a pioneer of performance capture following his performance as Gollum in the Lord of the Rings film series and as Kong in Peter Jackson's King Kong. While this recognition hasn't translated to awards as the Academy doesn't recognize performances like those, he has been cited for not only his performances but also his contributions to the technology required of performance capture and his work as he coached his fellow performers in his films. While performance capture is used sporadically in Hollywood, it has become the norm for actors in video games with games like The Last of Us, Red Dead Redemption II, L.A. Noire, God of War (2018) and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice being recognized as prime examples of utilizing performance capture for maximum effect. Hopefully one day, the Academy or other major awards will begin to recognize the power and work that can come from these type of performances. Who's the Better Villain?
Actor (I Know This Much Is True, Red Dead Redemption II) and Infinity Podcast co-host Scott Thomas introduces me to an album that is epic in nearly every possible way. We discussed Titus Andronicus' second album, The Monitor, a Civil War-themed treatment of grappling with life as a young white man in an “uptight” North Jersey suburb. We talked about Scott's current projects, the experience he had listening to The Monitor for the first time and what (nearly) each of the album's 10 tracks means.I had a first-of-its-kind fail on this episode. I unintentionally skipped the track, Theme From “Cheers,” so my apologies to those looking forward to a discussion of that song. For those who don't know this album, it isn't actually the theme from “Cheers.”In No Future Part Three: Escape From No Future, Patrick Stickles sings a line “senior year in Mahwah,” which I had interpreted as his (or his character's) senior year at Mahwah High School. I later realized that, given that Stickles attended Ramapo College in Mahwah, he was probably referring to his senior year of college.In discussing the reference in A More Perfect Union to the Newark Bears baseball team, I had said they were or may still be an independent league team. The Bears folded in 2013.Scott had recommended the series that the Dissect podcast did earlier this year on on Kanye West's YEEZUS. You can stream those episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2b025hq3gJ17tQdxS3aV43?si=uacvnmMDQqmG768nvvPKBg&nd=11:18 Scott joins the show2:19 Scott has been working on several projects, including a short film6:44 Scott cites some other albums he could have discussed on this episode10:31 Titus Andronicus did not make a great first impression on Scott12:56 Scott chose listening to The Monitor for the first time over a family dinner16:19 Al's first impression of The Monitor was nearly identical to Scott's18:04 Patrick Stickles gets his points across through a wide variety of cultural references20:20 Delineations between songs on The Monitor are almost arbitrary21:41 The Monitor requires a lot more listens than what Al gave it24:13 Is Titus Andronicus a punk band?31:23 The album touched a nerve for Al, who grew up near where Patrick grew up33:05 Scott grew up with the members of Fall Out Boy35:06 The Bergen County-specific references on The Monitor made the listening experience different for Al38:24 The themes of The Monitor touch on ideas associated with white male privilege41:41 The parallels between the inner conflict within white American men and within the larger American society begin at the very start of the albumTrack by track breakdown44:09 A More Perfect Union47:46 Titus Andronicus Forever49:55 No Future Part Three: Escape From No Future55:28 Richard II or Extraordinary Popular Dimensions and the Madness of Crowds (Responsible Hate Anthem)1:03:00 A Pot in Which to Piss1:10:57 Four Score and Seven1:16:07 To Old Friends and New1:18:32 …And Ever1:20:18 The Battle of Hampton Roads1:32:09 Scott recommends a way to listen to The Monitor that makes it easier to digest1:34:18 Will Scott see Titus Andronicus play The Monitor in its entirety on their upcoming tour?You can find Scott on Twitter and Instagram at @OGScottieTAs he mentioned on the show, you can also reach Scott by email: scottthomas101@gmail.comYou can hear Scott on The Infinity Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-infinity-podcast/id1438989347Al is on Twitter at @almelchiorBB. You can also find him on both Twitter and Instagram at @youmealbum, where he announces upcoming guests and albums several days ahead of the release of each episode.
On this week's episode of Innersleeve, we sat down with 7-time Grammy award-winning record producer, Daniel Lanois. He talks about his time working with U2, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young (among others) and how he helped produce music for the Red Dead Redemption II soundtrack. He also shares his thoughts on Billie Eilish, Cardi B and the rise of K-pop in North America. Cassius, Joe and Frank break down the interview and also share their thoughts on the passing of DMX.
This week, Caroline talks about her new found love for Play Station 4 and Red Dead Redemption II, Ryan Murphy's new Netflix documentary A Secret Love, the fall of the great Ellen DeGeneres through viral tweets, and addresses the elephant(s) in the room: her big boobs. Rebekah does an impression of Shane from The L Word, reveals Marvel's newest gay characters, breaks down Saoirse Ronan's accent, and finally gets to the bottom of the age old "drapes matching the curtains" debacle.
In this episode Victoria talks with TV, Film and Performance Capture Actor, Roger Clark about his experience on the Motion Capture stage and his advice for actors who want to get started in this field. Roger Clark is an Irish American actor and producer best known for his performance of Arthur Morgan in Rockstar Games' RED DEAD REDEMPTION II for which he won the 2018 Game Award for Best Performance! Roger was born in New Jersey, raised in Ireland and trained as an actor in the UK.