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Locked On Royals - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City RoyalsRoyals extend Seth Lugo with multi-year dealWe react to the breaking news of the Royals extending Seth Lugo instead of trading him at the Trade Deadline. Next, we give our thoughts on the Royals trading for Randal Grichuk. Lastly, we recap the series win over Cleveland.
Host Jack Johnson talks about it all next on "Locked On Royals"!
0:00 - Lugo
11:41 - Grichuk
22:52 - Guardians series
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Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More
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Supply House
Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing...2025-07-2832 min
Giant Hot TakesAll Star Break Approaching... Where Do The SF Giants Stand? | Episode 26Jack dives into a horrible road trip against the White Sox and Diamondbacks and discusses what is causing the offensive struggles. He fires off some hot takes on potential trade deadline targets including Seth Lugo, Ed Cabrera and others. Finally, Jack reacts to fan "overreactions" and hot takes on where the Giants stand. You do NOT want to miss this one!Giant Hot Takes Linkshttps://linktr.ee/gianthottakesTags#baseballhighlights #sfgiants #willyadames #mattchapman #justinverlander #mlb #freeagency #springtraining #springtraining2025 #yankees #newyork #worldseries2025-07-0626 min
Locked On Royals - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City RoyalsWho should the Royals target if they choose to trade Seth Lugo?If the Royals decide to trade Seth Lugo, it would signal a shift toward building for the future rather than trying to win now. He’s been one of their most reliable starters, so moving him would be tough, but it could bring back valuable prospects. Whether they should trade more pieces at the deadline depends on how they view their window—if they’re not truly built to contend this year, it might be smarter to sell high. Playing with expectations is a different kind of challenge; when no one sees you coming, it’s easier to play loose. But once...2025-07-0133 min
The Happy Moms ProjectA New Journey BeginsWelcome to The Happy Moms Project! I know this is just the pilot, but I am already getting raw and vulnerable! I open up about the transformation that began with the arrival of my sweet boy, Jack. Motherhood is a beautiful, challenging journey filled with unexpected twists, moments of deep vulnerability, unhealed wounds, and powerful realizations that shape our little ones. During our time together, you'll discover honest stories, nurturing self care tips, and practical insights to help you thrive in calm instead of stressing in survival mode. This isn't just another podcast, it...2025-02-2309 min
Locked On Royals - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City RoyalsSeth Lugo looks ready for OctoberWe recap Seth Lugo's fantastic outing in The Bronx and how he looks as good as he has all season. Next, there is no one more deserving of playing in the postseason again than Salvador Perez. Lastly, The Gauntlet II ends tomorrow. What can we make of it?
Host Jack Johnson talks about it all next on "Locked On Royals"!
0:00 - Lugo
14:03 - Salvy
24:09 - Gauntlet II
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Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More
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Locked On Royals - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City RoyalsLugo is leadingWe discuss Seth Lugo's rise to the top after another strong start on the 2024 season. Next, we break down the article that insinuates Kansas City being buyers at the deadline. Finally, what did the 2014 Royals look like at this point?
Host Jack Johnson talks about it all next on "Locked On Royals"
0:00 - Lugo
10:58 - Trades
20:43 - 2014
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Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More
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Stitch Fix
Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchF...2024-05-3029 min
Locked On Royals - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City RoyalsLong Live LugoWe dive into the brilliant start to the season that Seth Lugo has produced in 2024. Next, we ask the question if the Royals beginning to get their doubters to believe. Lastly, we discuss the importance of fixing the lineup's struggles as quick as possible.
Host Jack Johnson touches on it all next on "Locked On Royals"!
0:00 - Lugo
11:15 - Proving doubters wrong
22:30 - Fixing the lineup
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Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More
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DoorDash
Get all your Mother’s Day gifts...2024-05-0231 min
Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL | College Football | NCAA Basketball | NBA | Faith2024 NL West Preview: Win Totals for Dodgers, Giants, Rockies, Diamondbacks, Padres (Feat. Patrick Lyons and Jesse Friedman)The National League West has already begun play! The Jack Vita Show is back with its second installment in our MLB Preview Series. This time, Jack welcomes Arizona Diamondbacks beat reporter for PHNX Jesse Friedman AND Denver-based Just Baseball reporter Patrick Lyons, as we preview the National League West division!
The crew kicks things off by putting the Colorado Rockies under the microscope. Patrick has covered the Rockies for many years. Colorado posted its first 100-loss season in franchise history last year, dropping 103 games and finishing in the basement of the NL West. What should...2024-03-221h 31
Locked On Royals - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City RoyalsSeth Lugo's role for the Kansas City RoyalsFollowing his first start of Spring Training, we evaluate the role of Seth Lugo in 2024. Secondly, we dive into the absurd outing Cole Ragans logged on Sunday. Lastly, who is the X-factor for the team?
Host Jack Johnson dives into it all on "Locked On Royals"!
0:00 - Lugo
11:37 - Ragans
23:05 - X-factor
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eBay Motors
With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn your car into the M...2024-02-2731 min
Strange on PurposeTara Carsner of Home Team TalentOperating at the intersection of sport, music + fashion, Tara has 10+ years of experience working with major brands developing creative strategies, brokering talent partnerships + executing national campaigns.As an independent talent manager, she has delivered $5 million in partnerships for various independent creatives such as Lyrical Lemonade, Hypland, Kristopher Kites, Kodone + more. Driving partnerships with brands like NFL, NBA, Nike, Jordan, Instagram, Shopify, Walmart, Jack Daniels, Netflix, Honda + more.As an independent creative strategist and producer she has worked brand direct with clients like Cheez-It, Pringles, Twix, Jordan Brand, Adidas basketball...2024-01-2841 minJack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL | College Football | NCAA Basketball | NBA | FaithIs Yoshinobu Yamamoto Worth $325 Million? Dodgers Get Richer, Juan Soto Trade, Hall of Fame Ballot (Feat. Barry Bloom)Hours after Japanese sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto agreed to terms on a 12-year, $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, longtime national baseball writer Barry Bloom visits the Jack Vita Show to break it all down!
Yamamoto, age-25, posted a sub-1.70 ERA in Japan in each of the last three seasons. He is a three-time MVP and three-time pitching Triple Crown winner.
The Dodgers are pairing Yamamoto with newly-acquired, two-time American League MVP Shohei Ohtani. Nine months ago, the duo won the World Baseball Classic as members of the Japanese National Team...2023-12-231h 13
Locked On Royals - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City RoyalsRoyals land Seth LugoThe Kansas City Royals made one of their biggest signings in club history in bringing in Seth Lugo on a 3-year, $45M deal. Secondly, there's reason to believe this is just the first of many moves the Royals plan on making. Lastly, Kansas City also added another bullpen piece in Chris Stratton. Host Jack Johnson dives into it all next on "Locked on Royals"!0:00 - Lugo to KC10:39 - Not done yet20:36 - Stratton to KCFollow & Subscribe on all P...2023-12-1329 min
ConspiracionesJFK - El genesis de las conspiraciones (Parte 3 - FINAL)Hemos llegado a esta tercera y última parte...
60 años después de la muerte de Kennedy, ha sido suficiente tiempo para ver testigos y personas que vivieron los hechos de primera mano ese día lamentablemente ya no estar en medio nuestro. Cuando muchos pensaban que esto seria como ver los secretos y información valiosa ser enterrados con ellos, resulta que más de uno, en su lecho de muerte o en sus últimos días, nos dejó elementos y confesiones que admiten más que nunca que dicho atentado no fue obra de un solo hombr...2022-11-241h 41
Strange on PurposeGabrielle Serrano aka Queen LeoQueen Leo took the sneaker world by storm in 2019 with her Air Max 98 "La Mezcla." Today she's a jack of all trades. She's a designer, photographer, nurse practitioner, daughter and more. In this episode, Serrano opens up about imposter syndrome, being raised in an immigrant household and what she's doing to give back to the people of El Salvador.2022-04-2520 min
Bond and Banter"Barbara & Michael" + Shayla Miller & Bill Koenig"Barbara & Michael" make their return to Bond And Banter to mark the end of awards season for No Time To Die and what should be the end of the Daniel Craig era in the Bond franchise even if Barbara isn't ready to say goodbye. Afterwards Shayla Miller, Bill Koenig, and Jack Lugo have a wide-ranging discussion about the latest Bond news, The Oscars, The Slap, and some of our own suggestions as to what Amazon could do with the Bond franchise now that they're acquired MGM. All this and more!!2022-04-061h 48
Bond and Banter''Dikko Henderson" & Jon AutyBond And Banter returns for our first episode of 2022! "Dikko Henderson" turns up just as he was about to tell James Bond some vital information. Unfortunately he's been killed, but this gives host Jack Lugo an opportunity to ask him fun questions! Afterwards, Jon Auty of Behind The Stunts joins the podcast to talk to Jack about the stunts of the James Bond franchise as well as other film industry topics. Along the way, Jon gives us his top 5 fight stunts and top 5 car stunts of the Bond franchise! You don't want to miss this fascinating discussion!2022-03-243h 06
Baseball and WhateverSpecial Edition Podcast: Bond and the '86 Mets w/Jack LugoBaseball and Whatever is back from our New Year’s Break! This week we have a special edition episode with Jack Lugo! You may know Jack from his work on a variety of podcasts and as our official Mets Correspondent!
Jack shares with us his love of Bond and the ’86 Mets. We dive deep into the recent ESPN 30 for 30 Documentary entitled, “One Upon a Time in Queens.” If you’re a Baseball or James Bond fan be sure to check it out. We also try to draw comparisons between our local Chicago sports teams and just how popular th...2022-01-071h 32
Bond and BanterThe Xmas Episode with Bill Koenig & Shayla MillerIt's the Christmas / Holiday Bond And Banter special episode! For the final episode of the year, Jack speaks with "Michael G. Wilson"(played by Bill Koenig) & "Barbara Broccoli" (played by Shayla Miller). The 2 Eon producers are confronted with inconvenient truths about the financial performance of No Time To Die. Plus find out what kind of gifts the half-siblings get each other for the Holidays! Afterwards, Bill & Shayla join the podcast (as themselves) for some banter about Bond, an impromptu version of The Price Is Right (Bond Cameo Edition), Diana The Musical, Holiday plans, & More!2021-12-152h 11
Bond and Banter"The Havelocks" & Alan + Gillian PorterOn the 29th episode of Bond And Banter, "The Havelocks" drop in on the podcast just after being tragically gunned down by Gonzalez. They both open up about the events that led to their premature deaths as well as their hopes for their daughter Melina. Afterwards, writers Alan & Gillian Porter join host Jack Lugo for a discussion about their book The James Bond Lexicon, their thoughts on No Time To Die, Alan's new Beatles podcast Before They Were Beatles, and much more!2021-11-241h 25
The Nick Lugo Show98: Dr. James Fallon | Why psychopaths exist: and why you should be oneIn this episode of The Nick Lugo Show, I interview prosocial borderline psychopath and neuroscientist Dr. James Fallon. In his 35-year career as a professor at University of California - Irvine, he studied the brains of psychopaths, rapists, murderers, and serial killers. He also studied the brains and behaviors of famous leaders such as JFK, FDR, Ghandi, Nelson Mandela, and Mother Theresa, noting similar traits. THESE LEADERS ARE PSYCHOPATHS TOO! Today, he shares his remarkable knowledge of the mind of a psychopathic leader, and how they rule the world.
Fallon is an expert in the study of psychopaths, especially with...2021-11-211h 15
Bond and BanterNo Time To Die Group Discussion (Part 2)For the 28th episode of Bond And Banter, host Jack Lugo welcomes guests Linda Zhu (James Bond Radio) & Ben Haworth (Movie Gang Podcast) to discuss the latest film entry in the James Bond franchise, No Time To Die. The group dives into a SPOILER-filled conversation all about the film taking a look at the film's strengths and weaknesses. They also talk about what might be next for the Bond franchise and where they would like the franchise to do moving forward.2021-11-091h 29
Bond and BanterNo Time To Die Round Table Discussion (Part1)On the 27th episode of Bond And Banter, host Jack Lugo invites a panel of Bond fans to discuss No Time To Die. Word of warning -This is very much a SPOILER-filled conversation. Joining the panel are: Bill Koenig of the Spy Command blog, David Lowbridge-Ellis of the Licence To Queer blog, Bond fan & YouTube host Shayla Miller, & master Bond character impressionist Justin Valero. We discuss our thoughts, opinions, and observations on the latest entry in the Eon James Bond series. Find out what we thought were the film's strengths & weaknesses, our thoughts on this conclusion of th...2021-10-142h 25
Bond and Banter"Barbara Broccoli" & Shayla MillerOn this all new episode of Bond and Banter, "Barbara Broccoli" is surprised to find host Jack Lugo on the press junket as she promotes the highly anticipated North American release of NO TIME TO DIE. "Barbara" reluctantly answers questions about letting go of Daniel Craig and whether some of the previous Bond actors deserve as much praise as she heaps on Daniel. "Barbara" is of course the highly talented Shayla Miller who returns to the podcasts this time to discuss her encounter with Pierce Brosnan, her Vargas t-shirt design, Halloween plans, favorite horror films, and more! Listen as J...2021-10-061h 23
Bond and Banter"Michael G. Wilson Promotes NTTD" & Bill KoenigWith the release of No Time To Die finally happening, it's time to talk to recurring Bond and Banter guest "Michael G. Wilson" as host Jack Lugo somehow got himself on the press junket. Jack asks a bunch of tough questions that usually don't get asked by typical entertainment media. Find out how Michael G. Wilson navigates his way through questions about the future of Bond and whether or not Steve Mazzaro deserves most of the credit for writing the Hans Zimmer score. Afterwards, Bill Koenig joins Jack once again for a wide ranging discussion about No Time To...2021-09-292h 18
Bond and Banter"Elektra King" & Shayla MillerAn unrepentant Elekra King joins the podcast shortly after having been shot and killed by James Bond. We attempt to learn more about what led the daughter of an oil tycoon down such a destructive path & make sense of the choices she made to become the criminal mastermind who 007 was forced to stop at all cost. Afterwards, Jack speaks to Bond fan and YouTube host Shayla Miller. They have a fun conversation about James Bond as well their mutual love of Tango & Cash and the TV series Hannibal. Find out Shayla's answers to the JBR Quickfire Questions & how she...2021-09-161h 54
Bond and Banter"Willard Whyte" & Greg ProbstOn the 23rd episode of Bond and Banter, Willard Whyte tells us how he became such a successful yet reclusive billionaire business magnate. Find out about his ordeal having been kidnapped and replaced by Ernst Stavro Blofeld in a devious plot involving diamonds and a dangerous satellite! How were Bambi and Thumper as prison guards? What was it like to witness the destruction of the oil rig? All this & more! Afterwards, Greg Probst of the Baseball And Whatever podcast joins host Jack Lugo for a fun-filled chat about Bond and baseball. 2021-09-091h 52
Bond and Banter"Bond's Tailor" & Matt SpaiserHost Jack Lugo recounts part of his summer vacation visiting Orlando's Dezerland Park. Then Bond's tailor (seen in Live aand Let Die) stops by for a visit. Jack asks him all about what it's like having 007 as a steady customer. Afterwards, Jack chats with Matt Spaiser who has co-authored a new book From Tailors With Love all about the clothes of Bond and the people who made 007 look iconic on the silver screen for almost 60 years. 2021-08-271h 39
Bond and Banter"Achille Aubergine" & Robbie SimsOn the 21st episode of Bond and Banter, French Detective Achille Aubergine joins the podcast after having been killed by a poisoned paper butterfly during his supper with James Bond at the Eiffel Tower. Host Jack Lugo queries the affable fallen detective about how he feels given his grave set of circumstances. Here's your opportunity to find out more about Detective Aubergine! Afterwards, Quantum of Silliness author Robbie Sims joins the podcast for a wide ranging discussion on Bond including his thoughts on the recent MGM / Amazon merger and what kind of absurd spin-off projects he'll wish to trademark...2021-07-141h 22
Bond and Banter"Col. Klebb + Red Grant" & Linda Zhu + Ben HaworthIt's a From Russia With Love extravaganza! Col. Rosa Klebb & Red Grant join the podcast after their fatal encounters with James Bond. Find out why Spectre appealed to each of them as well as inside details about their mission to kill & embarass 007 using a Lektor decoder as bait. Shockingly, they dispel the myth of Bond's sexual prowess! Afterwards, Linda Zhu (James Bond Radio) & Ben Haworth (Movie Gang Podcast) join Jack for some entertaining Bond talk, JBR Quickfire Questions, thoughts on FRWL, & more!2021-07-082h 15
Bond and Banter"Elliot Carver" & Justin ValeroOn episode 19 of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo interviews Elliot Carver about the events of Tomorrow Never Dies. Find out if the media baron would've done anything differently now that his ambitions have cost him his life at the hands of 007. Hear Carver's insights on the power of the media! Afterwards, Jack speaks with Bond fan Justin Valero about Justin's knack for impressions, his thoughts on the recent Amazon / MGM deal, what to expect from No Time To Die, and more!2021-06-241h 49
Bond and BanterJack's Birthday ShowIt's a very special episode of Bond and Banter! A number of previous guests return to celebrate host Jack Lugo's Birthday Party! Bill Koenig, David Lowbridge-Ellis, Christopher Wood, Michael Kirwan, & Linda Zhu join the festivities for some fantastic Bond talk, musical performances by Chris Wood, & even a full game of Bond Jeopardy over Zoom. The party guests start off chatting about Bond alumni on the Cameo app. Jack plays a number Birthday voicemails from previous podcast guest characters. Chris Wood brilliantly performs 2 songs, and then it's on to Bond Jeopardy! Who will win? Help Jack celebrate his birthday by li...2021-06-172h 45
Bond and Banter"Melina Havelock" & Kathleen AndriesOn the 17th episode of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo speaks with Melina Havelock who kindly answers all his questions about her recent quest to avenge the murder of her parents as well as her time with James Bond. Afterwards, Jack interviews Belgian James Bond fan Kathleen Andries. The two of them have a wide ranging conversation about several topics including growing up as a Bond fan in Belgium, visiting Bond locations during her holidays, what certain famous Bond quotes translate to in Dutch, and finally whereabouts should Bond location scouts look if they ever consider shooting a f...2021-06-092h 08
Bond and Banter"Raoul Silva" & Ibrahim MoustafaOn episode 16 of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo attempts to get Raoul Silva to open up about his life and motivations shortly after Silva was knifed in the back and killed by James Bond. Afterwards, Jack interviews Eisner nominated comics writer / artist Ibrahim Moustafa about his time working on James Bond comics as well as his new book COUNT, which is a bold re-imagining of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Ibrahim tells us about what drew him to this timeless revenge story and his process for creating the visual design of his new book as w...2021-06-021h 17
Bond and Banter"Henchman #1,138" & Michael KirwanVolcano Headquarters Henchman and staff worker #1,138 pays a visit to the Bond and Banter podcast shortly after his demise at the hands of some ninjas who penetrated his work place thanks to secret agent James Bond. Host Jack Lugo asks a number of questions about his occupation and daily life at the hollowed-out volcano shortly before this red-uniformed worker enters the afterlife. Afterwards, Bond radio documentarian & podcast editor Michael Kirwan joins the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion about Bond, his documentaries, wrestling, Howard Stern, & more!2021-05-261h 57
Bond and Banter"Jim Fanning" & David Lowbridge-EllisOn episode 14 of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo interviews MI6's resident art expert "Jim Fanning" shortly after Bond shocked him by bidding on a Fabergé egg against Kamal Khan. Jack asks a number of questions about that event as well as Jim Fanning's personal life. Afterwards, founder of the Licence To Queer website David Lowbridge-Ellis joins the podcast for a thoughtful and honest discussion about the prospect of a bisexual James Bond. David and Jack also discuss a minor scoop that David's website discovered regarding a song used in No Time To Die and much more!2021-05-192h 04
Bond and Banter"Q / Major Boothroyd" & Matthew WoodShortly after his 1999 retirement, Q / Major Boothroyd invents a gadget to contact the future. He reaches the Bond and Banter podcast in the year 2021 for an interview with Jack Lugo for the 13th episode of the podcast. Jack asks the now retired Q a number of questions about his decades long work with Q-Branch and 007 as well as some rather personal questions. Afterwards, Jack interviews guest Matthew Wood about what motivated him to start the Shaken Not Stirred FB Group page, Bond fandom, the Rocky franchise, meeting Lewis Gilbert, and more!2021-05-121h 35
Bond and Banter"Octopussy" & Jocelyn SiaFor the 12th episode of Bond and Banter, Jack Lugo interviews Octopussy just after she and James Bond spent some time "recuperating" from their ordeal with Kamal Kahn. Octopussy answers many of Jack's probing questions. Afterwards, Jack interviews Jocelyn Sia, the founder of the Instagram page Ladies Who Bond. They talk about what motivated her to start the Instagram page as well as her experience reading through the Ian Fleming novels. Along the way, they also chat about Bond fandom, Jocelyn's aerial hoop exercise routines, and how she incorporates Bond into her activities.2021-05-051h 15
Bond and Banter"Brad Whitaker" & Sean FaustOn the 11th episode of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo chats with "Brad Whitaker" right after he's been killed by 007's wolf whistle key ring. Find why Whitaker became so enamored by the military and what he would've done differently. Afterwards, Jack interviews musician Sean Faust about wide range of topics including Sean's original songs "I Find It Easy" & "Gin Asylum," Bond music and Q The Music Show's Jazzed Not Shaken album. They also discuss their common love of Pink Floyd music, The Howard Stern Show, and much more!2021-04-281h 44
Bond and Banter"Michael G. Wilson Returns" & Bill Koenig"Michael G. Wilson" returns on the 10th episode of the Bond and Banter podcast. Host Jack Lugo subjects the co-producer of the James Bond franchise to slew of tough questions. Find out how Michael reacts to Jack's interview style and whether or not we get some definitive answers to recent Bond news stories. Afterwards, Bill Koenig joins Jack for some topical discussions about a few notable spy genre deaths, rumors about a follow up to the 2015 Man for U.N.C.L.E. film, the recent MGM investor call, and whether or not Robert Brown's Admiral Hargreaves became M.2021-04-211h 39
Bond and Banter"Max Zorin" & Adam Hollingworth"Max Zorin" has used microchips to contact Bond and Banter host Jack Lugo from the afterlife for the 9th episode of the podcast. "Max" reflects on the events leading to Operation Main Strike, his frustrations dealing with 007, and his relationship with henchwoman May Day. Afterwards, Jack interviews Adam Hollingworth - co-host of the Roger Moore's Cubby Hole podcast. Jack & Adam discuss the state of Bond, Roger Moore as an actor, & Adam's thoughts on the future of the Bond franchise.2021-04-141h 32
Bond and Banter"Natalya Simonova" & Marlene OrthFor the 8th episode of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo interviews "Natalya Fyodorovna Simonova" directly after her "debriefing" with James Bond concluding their success at stopping Alec Trevelyan from using the GoldenEye satellite. Find out how Natalya felt along each step of her harrowing adventure with James! Afterwards, Jack chats with Marlene about her time growing up as a Bond fan in Germany, the German dubs of Bond films, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, her home-made Bond Monopoly board game, and much more!2021-04-071h 11
Bond and Banter"John Glen" & Robbie SimsIt's the 007th episode BOND AND BANTER! Host Jack Lugo takes the podcast audience on a journey through his Bond dream where he interviews legendary five-time Bond director "John Glen." Listen in as John Glen and Jack have a conversation during Jack's dream sequence! Afterwards Jack speaks to humorist and author of Quantum of Silliness Robbie Sims (aka @TheTchaikovsky on Twitter). Robbie and Jack chat about Bond, Robbie's esoteric sense of humor, Bond Twitter polls, Roger Moore's "Wells," and much more!2021-03-311h 22
Bond and Banter"Smithers" & Alan J. PorterOn episode 6 of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo interviews Q’s assistant “Smithers.” Find out what's like working with Q at the MI6 laboratories. Afterwards, Jack interviews author and podcaster Alan J. Porter about his upcoming James Bond Lexicon book, Bond comics, his recent essay in a Batman book about the classic Adam West series, the Ian Fleming Foundation, and more!2021-03-241h 20
Bond and Banter"Dr. Christmas Jones" & Linda ZhuIn episode 5 of Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo chats with "Dr. Christmas Jones" after her memorable night with 007. We find out how she felt during her adventure with the iconic spy and whether her night with James was a mutual fling or something more. Afterwards, Jack speaks with Bond fan Linda Zhu all about the state of the Bond franchise, the Bond women of the Brosnan era, and more!2021-03-171h 17
Bond and Banter"Ernst Stavro Blofeld" & David Lowbridge-EllisIn episode 4 for Bond and Banter, host Jack Lugo interviews "Ernst Stavro Blofeld" directly from his batho sub during the events of Diamonds Are Forever. Find out the names of Blofeld's cats as well his contigency plans should his scheme in the film fail to go as plan and much more. Afterwards, Jack welcomes guest David Lowbridge-Ellis who runs the Licence To Queer blog about Bond's LGBTQ connections, the re-examination of films, and the importance of Queer studies to our history and education.2021-03-101h 06
Bond and Banter"Valentin Zukovsky" & Justin ValeroEpisode 3 of Bond and Banter features an interview with "Valentin Zukovsky"! The former KGB agent discusses his life as a Soviet spy as well as his previous encounters with 007. Zukovsky details the events that led him to his faithful final encounter with Bond and Electra King and why he decided to save Bond rather than kill Ms. King. Afterwards, host Jack Lugo interview Bond fan Justin Valero about Bond, his background in national security and terrorism studies, Bond video games, and further thoughts on the direction of the Bond franchise. 2021-03-031h 24
Spybrary Spy PodcastThe Lost Adventures of James Bond with Mark Edlitz and Jack Lugo (140)Today we are joined by author Mark Edlitz the author of the Lost Adventures of James Bond: Timothy Dalton’s Third and Fourth Bond Films, James Bond Jr., and Other Unmade or Forgotten 007 Projects. He is expertly interviewed by James Bond Radio contributor Jack Lugo. Since this episode was recorded, Jack has launched his own 007 podcast - Bond and Banter. The James Bond universe is greater than you might think. Even if you have seen all the movies and devoured Ian Fleming's books, there is much more to discover about 007. There is a fascinating galaxy of Bond ad...2021-02-2757 min
Bond and Banter"Sir George Martin" & Chris WoodIn episode 2 of the Bond and Banter podcasts, host Jack Lugo speaks with "Sir George Martin" who contacted him from the afterlife to discuss the Live and Let die soundtrack and The Beatles. Jack and his 2nd guests Chris Wood chat all about their love of music, movies, and of course James Bond. Among the topics discussed are the Bee Gees documentary, Sofia Coppola's On the Rocks film, vinyl records, and Bond music. Listen to Chris's recording of City of Lovers b-side "Twisting with James" and a performance of "I've Just Gotta Get a Message To You."2021-02-231h 16
Bond and Banter"Michael G. Wilson" & Bill KoenigThe inaugural episode of Bond and Banter! It's a new podcast where a love of James Bond serves as a launching point for a wide ranging discussion on pop culture, entertainment, movies, music, TV, books, and or just about anything. The podcast consist of 2 sections: The Bond section and Banter section. Each week a guest will interpret a character from the James Bond universe and your host Jack Lugo will interview them in character. Afterwards, the character "leaves" and the "Banter" section begins where Jack and his guests discuss various topics including but not limited to Bond. In this ve...2021-02-171h 23
The Best Games PeriodEpisode 154 - Deadly Premonition A game that has been hailed as genius, revolutionary, and utter garbage all at the same time, Deadly Premonition achieved cult classic status the day it launched back in 2010. The Xbox 360 title borrows themes from Twin Peaks, constantly references famous films, and introduces the world to a delightfully twisted community hidden away in rural America where the trail of a serial killer has led FBI agent Francis York Morgan. Joining Jack this week is Jordan Black from Just Add Monsters! Jordan does some phenomenal work leading the JAM outlet and we encourage you to check out their thought-provoking video essays! Fo...2020-07-3000 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 153 - Titanfall 2 (ft. Justin Carter)Kept you waitin', huh? We are back with this episode recorded roughly a day before the protests broke out in Minneapolis and everything became very overwhelming for a while. It has taken a bit to get back on my feet, but we're back with another podcast! This week's episode features Justin Carter (@GigawattConduit), a writer who has bounced around the game industry for quite a while now. This week we talk about one of the tightest first-person shooters to come out in the past decade: Titanfall 2. A phenomenal multiplayer game mixed with a fast and...2020-07-2400 min
Being James BondEpisode 207 - Bond'ing with Jack Lugo: James Bond RadioINTERVIEW -- This week we talk to Jack Lugo of James Bond Radio! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beingjamesbond/ iTunes | https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/being-james-bond/id205222801?mt=2 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmS18FT3MkHfAbVYV-DhtA2020-05-151h 05The Best Games PeriodEpisode 151 - TyrannyThis week Jack is back with another solo episode about the Obsidian Entertainment RPG Tyranny! We delve into what makes Tyranny such a risk in the RPG space and how it embraced allowing players to be evil by denying players an optimal "good" path. Outro music: Star Fox 2 'The Lost Legend of Lylat' by DS (https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR04061) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from most major podcasting apps, Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, or Libsyn. Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/bestgam...2020-04-2400 min
Conversations From A Room"Fresh Of Breath Air"Welcome back to another episode of "The Quarantine Series" on Conversations From A Room. Today is extra special because this episode is brought to you by "Fresh Of Breath Air". LA's hottest sketch comedy troupe on the market (not at all). A rag-tag team of jack-holes by the names of Julio Macias, Alex Vergel, Maxwell Hamilton, and myself. These guys all drop in for a little "zoom" chat about... well nothing really (It's a real Seinfeld situation). But we make sure to share our insights on what we've been doing to keep ourselves entertained during these trying times (honestly fo...2020-04-2225 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 150 - The Vanishing of Ethan Carter (ft. Daniel Jones)In 2014, a small band of misfit developers who had previously worked on the game Bulletstorm released an indie game like nothing anyone had seen before. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter takes players on a journey through mystery, murder, and death with a startling amount of nuance and imagination. Join Daniel (@indiejones84) and Jack as they delve into this treat of a game! Outro music: Zombies Ate My Neighbors 'Eighties Ate My Zombies' by Mike Norvak and Fernito (https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR04051) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast f...2020-04-1700 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 147 - The World Ends with You (ft. Amanda Farough)This week Jack is joined by the wonderful Amanda Farough to talk about the incredibly unique systems and stories of The World Ends with You. This weird JRPG was created by a dream team composed of Kingdom Hearts II alums from Square Enix and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories veterans from handheld developer Jupiter! Let's dive into what makes it one of the best and strangest of all-time. Be sure to follow Amanda Farough on Twitter: @AmandaFarough Outro music: The World Ends with You 'Calling -GUARDIAN MIX-' by GuardianSoul (https://youtu.be/ySSzUimjKpM) 2020-03-2700 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 145 - Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (ft. Kazuma Hashimoto) Part IIJack is joined by streamer and all around swell guy Kazuma Hashimoto to talk about the remastered version of Final Fantasy XII, giving the game a much needed second look! It's a lot of talk about imperialism and occupation through the more digestible lens of a JRPG. In Part II, Jack and Kazuma cover the narrative beats of the game, going deep into spoiler territory on a quest to discover the themes and secrets it holds. Please check out Kazuma's streams and follow his presence on social media: @JusticeKazzy_ Outro music: Final Fantasy XII 'Dream of...2020-02-2700 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 145 - Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (ft. Kazuma Hashimoto) Part IIn the first of this two part series, Jack is joined by streamer and all around swell guy Kazuma Hashimoto to talk about the remastered version of Final Fantasy XII, giving the game a much needed second look! It's a lot of talk about imperialism and occupation through the more digestible lens of a JRPG. Part II will be coming next week! Please check out Kazuma's streams and follow his presence on social media: @JusticeKazzy_ Outro music: Final Fantasy IV 'Edward Penelo's Waltz' by Chimpzilla (https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03082) You can follow the sh...2020-02-2100 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 144 - The Past, Present, and Future of Blackness in Tabletop (ft. Tanya DePass)This week Jack interviews Tanya DePass from I Need Diverse Games. Tanya works as a consultant helping companies improve the way black and brown people are depicted in pop culture. She was kind enough to allow me to publish the full interview with her after talking with her for a piece on Extra Life (which is still in the works). The full conversation was really interesting and it was wonderful having her on to get her perspective. Give her a follow on social media: @cypheroftyr Outro music: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 'Princess Ru...2020-02-1400 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 142 - Best Games (of 2019) PeriodThis is it! The end of 2019 episode! We brought friend of the show Marcus on to talk about his top three games of the year in celebration of some of the best gaming moments we had throughout the year. This was a really long episode that ran about 2 hours, so patrons will be getting access to an amusing look back at the decade as well as Marcus and Jack's honorable mentions from 2019! In fact, that's available right now! Outro music: .hack//Infection - Part 1 'Stockings by the Fire' by Ryan Davis Music (https://ocremix.org/rem...2020-01-1000 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life E3 2019 - Day 3 (ft. Kevin Slackie)As E3 2019 draws to a close, Jack Gardner, Naomi Lugo, Zak Wojnar, and Marcus Stewart gather to talk about the best games they've seen during the final day of the show. They are also joined by freelance writer, social media wiz, and game dev-in-training Kevin Slackie to break down the overall feeling of the show this year. Intro & outro music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Spellbound" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download th...2019-06-2000 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life E3 2019 - Day 2After yet another day spent exploring the E3 show floor and spending time talking with developers, there's a lot to discuss! Jack Gardner, Naomi Lugo, Zak Wojnar, and Marcus Stewart gather to talk about the best games they've seen so far and what might be just around the corner. Another year, another E3! Jack and Naomi are back together again and are joined by Marcus Stewart and Zak Wojnar. Together, the group has assembled to help parse the massive number of games and experiences brought on by the year's biggest gaming trade show. Intro & outro m...2019-06-1300 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life E3 2019 - Day 1After a day spent exploring the E3 show floor and spending time talking with developers, there's a lot to discuss! Jack Gardner, Naomi Lugo, Zak Wojnar, and Marcus Stewart gather to talk about the best games they've seen so far and what might be just around the corner. Another year, another E3! Jack and Naomi are back together again and are joined by Marcus Stewart and Zak Wojnar. Together, the group has assembled to help parse the massive number of games and experiences brought on by the year's biggest gaming trade show. Intro & outro music:2019-06-1200 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life E3 2019 - Day 0Another year, another E3! Jack and Naomi are back together again and are joined by Marcus Stewart and Zak Wojnar. Together, the group has assembled to help parse the massive number of games and experiences brought on by the year's biggest gaming trade show. The convention center in LA hasn't even opened yet, but the press conferences are all but complete (with the sole exception of Nintendo). We give you the best insight we have into what's been announced and what it might mean. Intro & outro music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Sp...2019-06-1100 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 125 - Animal Crossing: New LeafAnimal Crossing has a strange hold on people. It seems to appeal to those across a wide range of demographics, young and old. What makes the series about moving to a new town full of friendly cartoon animals so attractive to so many people that Nintendo has an army of fans ready to kick in its door for a Nintendo Direct about the upcoming Animal Crossing coming to Switch? Jack and Naomi try to get to the bottom of it and maybe discover whether Animal Crossing: New Leaf stands as one of the best games of all-time. O...2019-03-0500 minThe Best Games PeriodHonorable Mention - League of LegendsLeague of Legends was once the most played and most popular game in the world. To this day, it enjoys a colossal following that most games can't even dream of matching. Jack dives into the history of the MOBA genre and discusses some of the game's best qualities and biggest faults. Outro music: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening 'Sweet Dreams, Koholint' by DaMonz, Christine Giguère, Denis Bluteau (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03825) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod Don...2018-12-1100 minThe Best Games PeriodHonorable Mention - Pokémon Let's GoThe big things in Pokémon right now are the dual Pokémon titles: Pokémon Let's Go Eevee and Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu. The two games are remakes of the original Red, Blue, and Yellow generation of the Pokémon franchise with modern twists that incorporate streamlined elements from the Pokémon Go mobile game that swept across the globe. Naomi Lugo offers her thoughts on the two new games while also recalling what made the original generation so great and magical for an entire world of kids. Outro music: Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow 'The Mighty M...2018-11-1900 minThe Best Games PeriodHow to Make Mario Kart a Board Game (ft. Kurtis Holme)Jack interviews board game developer Kurtis Holme on how indie devs both get into and go about making tabletop games. He even reveals how he and his colleagues made Mario Kart into a board game. You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod Don't forget to sign up for Extra Life to help sick and injured kids in hospitals around the US and Canada by playing games! Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/bestgamesperiod2018-08-2400 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 108 - Doki Doki Literature ClubOh, wow! Your childhood best friend just got you to reluctantly go to a niche after-school club and it turns out that all of the members of the club are really cute and into you! H O P E F U L L Y N0TH1N G goES WrON- hi, there. I've been waiting for you, hehe. Did you miss me? Oh, were you expecting Jack or Naomi to be writing this? Well, I thought I'd give them a for now. I see you wanted to listen to some analysis about the club? You always did RITE such amazing...2018-08-2000 minThe Best Games PeriodDragonguard TeaserWith Extra Life Tabletop Appreciation Weekend coming up (and Naomi never having played Dungeons & Dragons before) we decided to record a short campaign and release all or most of it during the event. If you want to get a sense of how great a time tabletop roleplaying can be, you're invited to enjoy the adventure along with us. This is just a quick taste of what's in store in Dragonguard, so be sure to tune in again this weekend! In addition to Jack and Naomi, Marcus Stewart and Kyle Gaddo round out the adventuring party....2018-08-2000 minThe Best Games PeriodE3 2018 - Day 3We weren't able to upload our discussions recapping the reveals and experiences of E3 due to technical difficulties. However, we persevered and made the episodes anyway. Our third episode features Jack Gardner, Naomi Lugo, Marcus Stewart, and Zak Wojnar discussing the second day on the show floor. Due to some conflicting scheduling and shipping mishaps, we weren't able to record after the last day or in the days since the show. Once we have all the equipment back, a final E3 wrap up episode will be going up. Outro music: Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow...2018-06-2600 minThe Best Games PeriodE3 2018 - Day 2We weren't able to upload our discussions recapping the reveals and experiences of E3 due to technical difficulties. However, we persevered and made the episodes anyway. Our second episode features Jack Gardner, Naomi Lugo, and Marcus Stewart discussing the first day on the showfloor. Outro music: Sega Rally Championship 'Autos, Arps, & Minimoogs' by Txai (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03715) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod Don't forget to sign up for Extra Life to help sick and injured kids in hospi...2018-06-2600 minThe Best Games PeriodE3 2018 - Day 1We weren't able to upload our discussions recapping the reveals and experiences of E3 due to technical difficulties. However, we persevered and made the episodes anyway. Our first episode features Jack Gardner, Naomi Lugo, Marcus Stewart, and Zak Wojnar discussing the initial E3 press conferences and their surprises (or lack thereof). Outro music: Super Castlevania IV 'Tema de Simón' by Mighty Bear 7, Austin DiPietro, Martin Schiller, Stu Kennedy, and Theodore Hogan (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03734) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/theb...2018-06-1900 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 102 - Life Is StrangeIt has been long requested and finally done: The Life Is Strange episode is here! Naomi and Jack dive into all things Life Is Strange, from the theories to the story and how meaningful it can be, warts and all. Dontnod, the creators of Remember Me and the recently released Vampyr, really did well with their sophomore effort - did they do well enough to make a game that transcends greatness to be considered one of the best games of all-time? Play it, listen to the show, and judge for yourself. PSA: there won't be a new s...2018-06-1100 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 89 - ThreesThrees released in 2014 for $2. Since then, people have been playing it like crazy. Mobile developers point to it as one of the best puzzle games out there. What is Threes? It's a game where players slide together 1s and 2s to make 3 and two 3s to make a 6 and so on. Despite it's seeming simplicity, the first player to reach the "end" only managed it a couple of months ago. So what's the deal with Threes? Is it one of the best games period? Naomi Lugo joins as a co-host to get to the bottom of this...2018-03-1900 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 88 - The Long Dark (ft. Naomi Lugo)The Long Dark presents players with an existential apocalypse and tasks them with surviving the wild in the face of an unending winter. Originally a Kickstarter project, The Long Dark has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 2013. Launched in 2014 as an Early Access title, the team at Hinterland has patiently improved and updated their studio's premier title up until its official release in 2017. The Long Dark still lacks its entire single-player campaign with two episodes of its five episode story mode released to date. With such a long and transparent development process, there seems t...2018-03-1200 minThe Best Games PeriodHonorable Mention - FTL: Faster Than LightWhen the roguelike trend crested several years ago, FTL stood high among its brethren. There wasn't really much like it at the time (and to be honest, there still isn't much like it). Fleeing from an oncoming force of Rebels, a lone ship must make its way across the stars to alert the Federation of the oncoming danger - and perhaps equip itself well enough along the way to defeat the Rebel flagship. It's hard, tactical, and completely different every time you boot up a new game. The team at Subset Games should be very proud of what they...2018-02-0500 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 85 - The Best Games (of 2017) Period Part 2 (ft. Dean Stephenson)Jack, Daniel, and guest Dean Stephenson finish their chat about the best games of 2017. Will there be a point of agreement between the three hosts? You can follow Dean on Twitter @deanrobot - ask about his podcast and shirts (he likes being the middleman for his own stuff!) Outro music: Mega Man 5 'A Crook Man's Eyes' by Nightswim (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03679) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod Don't forget to sign up for Extra Life to help si...2018-01-3000 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 85 - The Best Games (of 2017) Period Part 1 (ft. Dean Stephenson)After a holiday hiatus, we're back! Jack, Daniel, and returning guest Dean Stephenson talk about the best games of 2017. Each of them came with a list of five games to discuss. What games will be remembered as the best of 2017? You can follow Dean on Twitter @deanrobot - ask about his podcast and shirts (he likes being the middleman for his own stuff!) Outro music: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time 'The Lost Explorer' by timaeus222 (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03660) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download th...2018-01-2300 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life at E3 2017: Day FiveThe second official day of E3 has come and gone. We've been doing daily recaps of the action leading up to the show and we'll be doing the same for the show itself, so tune in to the Facebook Live broadcast or catch it later via other channels. You'll get a great rundown of what it is like to cover E3 along with the news of the day as told by the talented bunch of people we've collected to cover the year's biggest gaming trade show. Day five didn't have the major announcements, but instead we buckled d...2017-06-1500 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life at E3 2017: Day FourHere it is, the first official day of E3! We've been doing daily recaps of the action leading up to the show and we'll be doing the same for the show itself, so tune in to the Facebook Live broadcast or catch it later via other channels. You'll get a great rundown of what it is like to cover E3 along with the news of the day as told by the talented bunch of people we've collected to cover the year's biggest gaming trade show. Day four covered began with a bang from Nintendo before the true c...2017-06-1400 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life at E3 2017: Day ThreeThough E3 proper hasn't yet begun, the pre-E3 press conferences have! This year, we are going to be capping off each day with a podcast discussing the news of the day with the talented bunch of people we've collected to cover the year's biggest gaming trade show. Day three covered a lot of ground between Ubisoft and Sony. The two industry titans threw out some pretty exciting announcements, like a completely overhauled Shadow of the Colossus for the PS4 and confirmation that, yes, Beyond Good & Evil 2 exists. Jack Gardner, Marcus Stewart and Naomi Lugo cover the basic, ne...2017-06-1300 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life at E3 2017: Day TwoJack and Marcus give you a rundown of what happened during Microsoft, Bethesda, and Devolver's press conferences.2017-06-1200 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life at E3 2017: Day OneThough E3 proper hasn't yet begun, the pre-E3 press conferences have! This year, we are going to be capping off each day with a podcast discussing the news of the day with the talented bunch of people we've collected to cover the year's biggest gaming trade show. Day one was limited to EA's reveals and teases, but between the ghost of Burnout races past, a promising indie that has "critical acclaim" written all over it, and a whole heap of Star Wars Battlefront II information, EA gave us more than enough to chew over. Jack Gardner, Marcus St...2017-06-1100 minThe Best Games PeriodHonorable Mention - MLB The ShowWe haven't talked much about sports games on the show. This week, Daniel Jones brings the digital baseball series MLB The Show up to the plate. It's sadly an Honorable Mention episode because Jack and Jeremy vanished at the merest hint of physical activity. Outro music: Super Spike V'Ball 'Copacabana Beach' by Leandro Abreu (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02858) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/bestgamesperiod2017-04-1000 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 49 - The Best Games (of 2016) Period2016 was a mind-blowing year in the world of games. VR, massive Kickstarter successes and failures, games that pushed the boundaries of what games can be, 2016 had it all. Jeremy, Daniel, and Jack bring their number one game of the year along with one honorable mention apiece. What game will be remembered as one of the best games period in several years? Outro music: Undertale 'Sunny Day Drive' by Just Coffee (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03474) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod2017-01-0900 minThe Best Games PeriodThe 2016 Holiday Break (Part Two) - How to Start PodcastingThe second part of our holiday break focuses on answering a question that we've heard a lot over the years: How do you even start podcasting? At first glance the equipment, software, and even the recording space can all seem like insurmountable barriers to entry, but with some perseverance and tenacity, anyone can start a great show! Jack goes in solo to answer a lot of the burning questions surrounding podcasting and how to make your own. Next week we will return with our best games of 2016 podcast, so stay tuned for us to resume our normal...2017-01-0200 min
Latino in ChicagoSylvia Puente, Latino Policy ForumToday’s episode features Sylvia Puente, Executive Director of the Latino Policy Forum - the only public policy and advocacy organization in the Chicago metropolitan area working to improve educational outcomes for children, make housing accessible and affordable, promote just immigration reform, and build the influence and leadership of the Latino community. Through the Latino Policy Forum, she works with more than 100 organizational leaders in the Chicago metropolitan region and has been recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Hispanics in the U.S.” by Hispanic Business magazine.Sylvia was introduced to her life’s work as a...2016-10-3132 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 42 - The Nintendo SwitchSince new consoles aren't announced every day from a major manufacturer, this week's episode focuses squarely on Nintendo's recent reveal of the Switch, their upcoming next-gen device that can be a console or handheld gaming device. Jeremy had to go save kids or something, so this discussion falls to Jack and Daniel who hold somewhat differing opinions on Nintendo's hybrid creation. Will the Switch be a success or a commercial flop? Outro music: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 'Dance of the Kokiri' by Chris ~ Amaterasu and Doc Nano (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03438) You...2016-10-2400 minThe Best Games PeriodHonorable Mention - Skies of ArcadiaBack in the mists of the year 2000, Sega and Overworks released a game for the Dreamcast called Skies of Arcadia. The title made a name for itself as one of the finest RPGs available on the system - some people even argued that it was one of the best games made for the Dreamcast period. In fact, there was so much buzz around the game that it was ported to the Nintendo GameCube three years later. Jack makes the argument that, in either form, it's well worth playing - provided you can track down an elusive copy of the s...2016-10-1000 minThe Best Games PeriodA Conversation Regarding No Man's SkyDuring the episode on Bastion a few weeks ago, Daniel and Jack got off on a particularly long and detailed tangent on the subject of No Man's Sky. This wasn't a planned part of the episode, just an interesting back and forth on their experiences with the most controversial game of 2016. This isn't fully an episode of The Best Games Period or even an Honorable Mention episode - just an extended conversation in which Daniel and Jack try to suss out how they feel about life, the universe, and everything else encompassed by Hello Games' indie gamble, No Man's S...2016-09-0700 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 33 - The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimFUS RO DAH! This week Jack, Jeremy, and Daniel tackle Bethesda's sprawling open-world RPG, Skyrim. The 2011 title released in an incredibly buggy state, but became one of the first major cases of post-release patching. Critics heaped acclaim onto Skyrim, praising the Norse designs, revamped gameplay mechanics, and the vast world. It also helped to popularize the Steam Workshop. Does Skyrim hold up after several years later with a revamped release coming in a handful of months? Outro music: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 'Whiterun' by mellogear (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02636) You can follow the sh...2016-07-2500 minThe Best Games PeriodHonorable Mention - OverBloodWith schedules being what they are, sometimes coordinating a full episode of The Best Games Period can be difficult. When we can't have a proper discussion, we will be breaking off to do these short mini-casts to talk about fringe games that we might not otherwise be able to talk about on a full episode. This week, Jack goes solo and talks briefly about OverBlood, an early PS1 survival horror title that isn't even remotely close to being one of the best games period. However, it slips up so spectacularly and has aged so poorly that it...2016-06-0700 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 23 - Team Fortress 2 (ft. Jack Packard) Part 2This week we tackle our first multiplayer-only and first
free-to-play title, Valve's Team Fortress 2. The online FPS has
been around for almost a decade and still sees an incredibly active
community, due in no small part to the decision to make it
free-to-play in 2011. Joining us in our discussion this week is
Jack Packard, former Funny or Die funnyman, Red Letter Media
staple, and co-host of the YouTube channel Previously
Recorded.
Part 2 centers almost entirely on Team Fortress 2. The
aesthetic, comedy, emergent narratives, and even the cross
marketing. Have you ever wondered if a conga line can r...2016-05-0200 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 23 - Team Fortress 2 (ft. Jack Packard) Part 1This week we tackle our first multiplayer-only and first
free-to-play title, Valve's Team Fortress 2. The online FPS has
been around for almost a decade and still sees an incredibly active
community, due in no small part to the decision to make it
free-to-play in 2011. Joining us in our discussion this week is
Jack Packard, former Funny or Die funnyman, Red Letter Media
staple, and co-host of the YouTube channel Previously
Recorded.
In part one, we all take our sweet time to get to anything
related to Team Fortress 2, instead discussing Jack's twisting
career path, Dark Souls 3, Stardew V...2016-05-0200 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 22 - A Link to the PastIt has been 22 weeks so far and we are only now getting to our first episode dedicated to a Legend of Zelda title! The Nintendo title, released in 1991 for the SNES, is widely regarded as one of the best games of all time and remains at the top of many best lists to this day. Why? What makes the top-down action-adventure of a boy in green saving the world such a pinnacle of video game achievement even a quarter of a century later? How will it stack up for future generations of gamers when the gaming landscape continues to...2016-04-2500 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 14 - LittleBigPlanetJack's in the wind for episode 14 due to illness. Boasting some of the most robust game creation tools for its time, LittleBigPlanet tapped into user created content to generate millions of levels. Is that enough to make it one of the best games period? Episode 14 is a bit of a strange beast - about halfway through the episode it takes a turn toward general game conversation. All in all, it's a pretty fun listen!
Outro music: Illusion City 'Enter the Illusion' by Jorito and Metal Man (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03226)
You can fol...2016-02-2900 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 12 - GoldenEye 007Jack returns in time to discuss GoldenEye 007 for the N64. Time has not been kind to gaming's early adventures with 3D and FPS games on consoles have aged especially poorly. Does a game have to be aesthetically pleasing and also appeal to modern gaming sensibilities to be considered one of the all-time greats? Strap in and get ready for some quality Bond-ing time.
Outro music: Double Dragon 'Bimmy Whatchu Got' by Shnabulba (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03285)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriodOr download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/t...2016-02-1500 min
James Bond Radio: 007 News, Reviews & Interviews!#091: [SPECTRE 029] Listener Interview #10: Jack LugoDay 29 of 30 Days of SPECTRE!
For our final JBR listener interview we're joined by Mr. Jack Lugo, all the way from Queens, New York. Jack is both a long time listener and the blog manager at JamesBondRadio.com both as a writer himself and managing the posts of other guest writers.2015-11-2950 min
30 Days of SPECTRE – James Bond Radio | The Podcast For 007 Fans30 Days of SPECTRE #029: Steve Thorpe & Jack LugoDay 29 of 30 Days of SPECTRE! Today we conclude our JBR listener interview series. Our first guest of the day is Mr. Steve Thorpe, from London, who once appeared on the Graham Norton TV show to interview Sir Roger Moore himself. For our second and final JBR listener interview we’re joined by Mr. Jack […]
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