Jeff Rufino - Podcast Details

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Recien Colao ShowRecien Colao Fin De Semana | Episodio #1El alcande Eric Adams investigado por el FBI.Senores! Hoy tengo el privilegio de presentarles todas las informaciones y noticias con un buen amigo y colega, alguien a quien considero un buen periodista y presentador de noticias.Bienvenido Rufino a: Recien Colao.Pero antes: Queremos darles las gracias a: All time car service por patrocinar a Recien colao Show.Senores, sin mas preambulo: estos son los titulares del dia de hoy.El Centro Nacional de Sismología de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) informó que el temblor reportado alrededor de las...2023-11-1626 min

Great to Greater with Tiffany RufinoPublic SpeakingTalking through our journey of public speaking:-Jeff’s journey and mine-Your material versus someone else’s message-Delivering over the computer versus in person and more!Share your thoughts on FB, Instagram and tiktok. Don’t forget to like subscribe and share!!2023-02-2147 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesWhat's Wrong With Forspoken?Forspoken, a new game from Luminous Productions and Square Enix, was highly anticipated for its release last month. Did it live up to the hype? Jeff shares his impressions after playing the first few hours of the game.Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterYou can send feedback to End of a Species by emailing endofaspecies@yahoo.com.You can also find us on the End of a Species Facebook page.End of a Species Twitter/Instagram - @endofaspecies 2023-02-0722 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesDarrell Brooks, Esq.Darrell Brooks Jr. was convicted last week of many, many crimes. His trial was actually two trials in one: The trial of Darrell Brooks for the heinous act of driving through a Christmas parade, and the trial of sovereign citizen tactics. Jeff takes a brief moment to examine whether these tactics have any place in our justice system, and what that may mean in a broader context.2022-11-0230 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesTatooine HermitIt has been over a year since the last episode of this podcast was published. In this episode, the hardest for our team to record and produce, we bid farewell to Adam, one of the founders of this show. While we are saying goodbye today, it is not a permanent farewell. Adam will always be in the EoaS DNA. The show will continue, but we will never forget our friend.2022-10-1734 min

Great to Greater with Tiffany RufinoRoad Blocks and TrampolinesOn this episode, Tiffany and Jeff address: - Netflix documentary about AND1, and how AND1 changed its business direction - Real life scenarios of how No, can really lead to Yes, in your career or business - How to view roadblocks as a trampoline, through disappointment in the moment Thank you for joining our conversation- don’t forget to subscribe and share! *Accepting applications for sponsors, please email info@tiffanyrufino.com *Share your thoughts through TikTok (Duet, Stitch or comment on latest video) @the_io_shrink 2022-09-0653 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesRemakes & RemastersDoes every game need a remake? Does every franchise need a remaster? How well did classic games really age? These questions and more are discussed in this latest episode.If you want EoaS to continue this discussion as a series, drop us a line!Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam - @tatooinehermit / InstagramYou can send feedback to End of a Species by emailing endofaspecies@yahoo.com.You can also find us on the End of a Species Facebook page.E...2021-07-3143 min

End of a Species: The Adam Tapes1A Auditors/FrauditorsDo self proclaimed First Amendment auditors actually benefit anyone's rights? Or do they cause more harm than they prevent?Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam - @tatooinehermit / InstagramYou can send feedback to End of a Species by emailing endofaspecies@yahoo.com.You can also find us on the End of a Species Facebook page.End of a Species Twitter/Instagram - @endofaspecies 2021-06-0542 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesMedicated to ExtinctionIn this episode, Adam and Jeff talk about the phenomenon of doctors prescribing everything under the sun. Join us as we take a medium dive and rant about the downward spiral that is our healthcare system.Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam - @tatooinehermit / InstagramYou can send feedback to End of a Species by emailing endofaspecies@yahoo.com.You can also find us on the End of a Species Facebook page.End of a Species Twitter/Instagram - @endofaspecies 2021-05-2046 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesMotivated Employees - A RantJoin Adam and Jeff as they ponder the causes of unmotivated employees, while simultaneously sharing their anecdotes of past experiences with incompetence.Like, share, and subscribe!Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam - @tatooinehermit / InstagramYou can send feedback to End of a Species by emailing endofaspecies@yahoo.com.You can also find us on the End of a Species Facebook page.End of a Species Twitter/Instagram - @endofaspecies 2021-05-0349 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesThe Tile Saga Part 3: Loaves and FishesIn Part 3 of this series, Adam takes us further into the nightmare home improvement story. Will there be a Part 4? Stay tuned to find out.2021-03-261h 14

End of a Species: The Adam TapesThe Tile Saga Part 2: Demolition ManIn Part 2 of The Tile Saga, Adam and Jeff delve further into the story, as an unfortunate series of events lead to unnecessary damage. The question remains: What would you do in these scenarios?2021-03-211h 12

End of a Species: The Adam TapesThe Tile Saga Part 1: Blue BoxYou save your money. You shop for savings. You prepare for your goals. You finally place your order... Then the true nightmare begins. Join Adam and Jeff as they revisit Adam’s quest to get tile installed in his house. This is a multi-part special series.In part 1, Adam goes over the order process, the scheduling of the installation, and the initial install...2021-03-1558 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesCrunch - Good or Bad?Adam and Jeff take a bit of time out from their busy schedules to explore whether or not crunch in video games is something that should be protested.Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam - @tatooinehermit / InstagramYou can send feedback to End of a Species by emailing endofaspecies@yahoo.com.You can also find us on the End of a Species Facebook page.End of a Species Twitter/Instagram - @endofaspecies 2020-12-1049 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesThe “Games as a Service” ChatYou go to the store (or web browser). You give money. You receive a game. The game then proceeds to ask you for money for the privilege of playing continuously.End of a Species takes aim at this business practice, examining when it’s logical and when it’s not, while still inexplicably ranting about Marvel’s Avengers.Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam - @tatooinehermit / InstagramYou can send feedback to End of a Species by emailing endofaspecies@yahoo.com.You can also find us o...2020-11-201h 00

End of a Species: The Adam TapesGame difficulty, et alSome games handle difficulty scaling well. Others do it terribly. Whether it’s classic teach and test, or modern “make enemies spongy”, game difficulty is a major part of game design. Join EoaS for a discussion on likes and dislikes.Also, anecdotes.Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam - @tatooinehermit / InstagramYou can send feedback to End of a Species by emailing endofaspecies@yahoo.com.You can also find us on the End of a Species Facebook page.End of a Spec...2020-10-0959 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesCOVIDiotsWear a #%*#*?# mask.Adam and Jeff discuss the two sides of COVID denial/conspiracy theories.Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam - @tatooinehermit / InstagramYou can send feedback to End of a Species by emailing endofaspecies@yahoo.com.You can also find us on the End of a Species Facebook page.End of a Species Twitter/Instagram - @endofaspecies 2020-09-3053 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesCouple PranksIn this episode, Jeff and Adam join forces and take aim at couple pranks, a niche, but growing content type on YouTube. Also, if you like this episode, the Nazis lose!Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam - @tatooinehermit / InstagramYou can send feedback to End of a Species by emailing endofaspecies@yahoo.com.You can also find us on the End of a Species Facebook page.End of a Species Twitter/Instagram - @endofaspecies 2020-09-2237 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesMarvel’s Avengers (2020) - Spider-Man BacklashIn this impromptu episode, End of a Species tackles a news item that should be getting much more attention. Crystal Dynamics and Square recently announced that Spider-Man would be a DLC character in Marvel's Avengers. The catch? You have to own a Playstation for the privilege.Adam and Jeff discuss (and sometimes rant) about this development, putting it in perspective with other controversial gaming stories of the past 10 years.This episode also includes the very first instance of a censor bleep. The first one!Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / Twitter / InstagramAd...2020-08-1752 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesGhost of TsushimaGhost of Tsushima is the last game from the Sony E3 2018 presentation to release. Adam and Jeff discuss their impressions of the gameplay, graphics, and story, while reminiscing on the show that many panned. Hind sight is 20-20!Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam - @tatooinehermit / InstagramYou can send feedback to the End of a Species podcast by emailing endofaspecies@yahoo.com.You can also find us at the End of a Species Facebook page.2020-08-1458 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesBirds of Prey: A Fantabulous ReviewThe DC Extended Universe had a very rough start out of the gate. Since then, there have been a few diamonds spotted in the rubble. Is the Harley Quinn movie one of them? Adam and Jeff discuss.Birds of Prey stars Margot Robbie, reprising her role as the (somewhat) title character, Harley Quinn. It features Rosie Perez, Ewan McGregor, and Jurnee Smollett-Bell, among others and follows Harley in her quest to separate from the Joker and carve out her own niche.Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam - @tatooinehermit / InstagramYou can...2020-08-031h 13

End of a Species: The Adam TapesF*&$ you, pay me (Monetization and Free Speech)Do media platforms have a responsibility to content creators? How much of a right do content creators have to monetize their content on private platforms? How much of a say should private companies have in what content they host?Join the EoaS crew for a discussion into their opinions regarding monetization/ad revenue on YouTube/Podcasts and the like. The crew also touches on complaints revolving around deplatforming social media, and what expectations people can and should have.Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam - @tatooinehermit / InstagramYou can send feedback to...2020-07-2748 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesWayfair's Adventures in LagniappeWhat are the chances that the recently trending Wayfair conspiracy theory holds water? Is there a way to find out for sure? Join the End of a Species crew as they take a (farcical) look at the topic that caused this company to have to respond online.la·gniappe/ˌlanˈyap/something given as a bonus or extra gift.This is the first in a series of episodes internally titled "Conspiracy nuts, and..." Wayfair made the pilot of this series by a unanimous vote!Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam...2020-07-2041 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesBoycotts, Politics, and BoycottsLet's vote with our wallets!Boycotts can send a very powerful message. Is there a right or wrong way to use them? Would you sacrifice quality or service to do business with a company that speaks the same political language as you do? Would you revoke patronage from a company that provides a great product if you disagree with their politics? Adam and Jeff discuss.Hosts:Jeff - @zeusnjeff / TwitterAdam - @tatooinehermit / InstagramYou can send feedback to the End of a Species podcast by emailing endofaspecies@yahoo.com.You...2020-07-151h 14

End of a Species: The Adam TapesThe Last of Us Part II: Backlash & Hate, ReviewedThis is why we can't have nice things.The Last of Us 2 is a survival horror game developed by Naughty Dog and exclusive to the PS4. It features improved graphics & gameplay mechanics, along with an overall more cohesive feel. However, some have decried the game's story as one of its premiere shortcomings. This has been enough to drive a campaign of backlash against the game, the developer, and the company behind this project.Jeff recounts his experience playing both Last of Us and Last of Us 2, and the EoaS team compares these experiences to other awe...2020-07-131h 01

End of a Species: The Adam TapesSeason One FinaleAdam and Jeff join forces after a short layoff to recap their adventures in this End of a Species channel...More to come!2020-06-1758 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesHater Culture - Gaming EditionAdam and Jeff start a discussion on hater culture. Is there a difference between hating a terrible game and crying wolf on an otherwise good game? Is there room for nuance when talking about the quality of games?2020-04-1557 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesGalaxy's Edge, East CoastAdam has just returned from a galaxy far, far away, on the outskirts of Orlando, Florida. Join us for a recap of his experiences with the rides, stores, and food of Galaxy's Edge at Disney World!During this episode, we reference a style guide from the YouTube channel Always Believe:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yrjt03R4fhE&feature=youtu.be 2020-03-041h 07

End of a Species: The Adam TapesVideo Games: Launch FailuresDevelopers with unfinished games. Publishers fragmenting games and sprinkling them with paywalls. Revenue models that anger fans. Adam and Jeff parse through these, examining both sides of the topic.2020-02-231h 04

End of a Species: The Adam TapesStar Wars 2019 Part Three: The MandalorianLast, but definitely not least, in the 2019 Star Wars roundup is Adam and Jeff's review/discussion of Jon Favreau's "The Mandalorian". Previously, EoaS went over the first two episodes of this series. Now that season 1 is complete, we can celebrate this dark horse Disney+ series with more context.2020-02-161h 18

End of a Species: The Adam TapesThe F*&$ GameStop Episode...Adam and Jeff reveal the origins of the phrase that is uttered in every EoaS episode...2020-02-121h 06

End of a Species: The Adam TapesStar Wars 2019 Part 2 (Part 2): Rise of SkywalkerPart 2 of the discussion on the Rise of Skywalker and the overall Sequel Trilogy, Adam and Jeff go over the good and bad from Disney's involvement in the Star Wars universe. Note: Any feedback geared toward general hatred of any Star Wars IP will be blasted by a Wookiee bowcaster. We're serious. We may drop you into the Great Pit of Carkoon, or trap you in a room with a Dianoga.2020-02-0946 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesThe E-begging Chronicles (Send money!!!)Join Adam, Brian, and Jeff for a conversation about e-begging. Whether it's a content creator/streamer, strange kickstarter/gofundme, or outright scammer, e-begging has grown significantly as a fund raising tool over the past few years. End of a Species examines the practice of asking for money over the internet (especially for nothing in exchange), along with what drives people to hand out money to those that beg for money online.2020-02-051h 02

End of a Species: The Adam TapesStar Wars 2019 Part 2 (Part 1): Rise of SkywalkerIn Part 1 of a 2 part discussion revolving around Episode IX, Adam and Jeff go over a brief synopsis of The Rise of Skywalker. Part 2 will feature a discussion of the sequel trilogy's place in the greater Star Wars lore.2020-02-021h 02

End of a Species: The Adam TapesLet's Cancel EverythingCancel culture is out of control. That is all.Featuring Adam, Jeff, and Brian.2020-01-301h 03

End of a Species: The Adam TapesStar Wars 2019 Part I: Fallen OrderIn Part 1 of a 3 (or maybe 4? We do this on the fly...) part series, Adam and Jeff start a debrief of the incredible amount of Star Wars material that was released in 2019. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was released on November 15, 2019 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It follows the story of Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis and draws inspiration from games such as Dark Souls, along with "metroidvania" style elements. Caution: Spoilers start at the 34:22 mark.2020-01-271h 07

End of a Species: The Adam TapesThe Rap G.O.A.T. Part 1 of ???In part 1 of what will prove to be a long series of discussions, Brian, Rey, and Jeff discuss attributes we look for when defining a rap GOAT. This series will involve many discussions involving all of the EoaS crew, with the ultimate goal of once and for all determining the greatest of the genre. We discuss technical skill, story telling, and overall impact, among others, in this introductory episode.2019-11-271h 05

End of a Species: The Adam TapesWatch your Language - Hyperbole, textspeak, and other disgusting habitsRey visits the End of a Species set fresh off the final episode of Likes Liking Things to get some annoyances off his chest. Today’s language has devolved into a slew of acronyms, emojis, and bad grammar. Rey and Jeff run through the gauntlet of annoying modern language quirks.2019-11-2446 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesSovereign Citizens: SovCit and the Stop ScriptAdam and Jeff explore stop scripts. Sovereign citizens distribute stop scripts for their followers to use at traffic stops, sometimes with hilarious results. This episode is a message for anyone thinking of using this script in lieu of a driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance. Send this to all of your conspiracy theory friends...2019-11-2158 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesLet’s chat Disney+ & The MandalorianJon Favreau’s “The Mandalorian” is a stand-alone series on Disney+ centering around the adventures of a Mandalorian bounty hunter after the fall of the Galactic Empire. Join Adam and Jeff as they talk about the show’s place in the greater a Star Wars lore. CAUTION!!! Spoilers ahead...2019-11-1859 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesWhat if I was... Joyner Lucas feat. EminemWhat do you look for in a “great” rap song? Joyner’s latest track is polarizing. Some are saying Em shouldn’t speak on gay rights while others believe we’ve become too PC. Adam, Jeff, Brian, and Imagen8 have a round table discussion to explore.2019-11-0851 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesSuperhero Movies - Good, Bad, and UglyAdam and Jeff welcome special guest Imagen8 (https://www.youtube.com/user/imagen8) to chat about why some companies have such difficulty with the quality of comic book IPs. Whether it’s Marvel or DC, it’s no secret that superhero movies have major challenges. We dig in, comparing, contrasting, making fun of, and overall breaking the topic down.2019-11-0650 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesSovereign Citizens... Part 1?I do not consent! Taser taser taser! Adam and Jeff chat about the tactics of so-called sovereign citizens. In what may very well be the first of many such discussions, a PSA of sorts is left for anyone looking into this movement. We also go over the entertainment value of sovereign citizen videos/recordings/etc.2019-11-0327 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesMicro Transactions and You!The cast of the Vast Apostate Army joins once again, this time to discuss micro transactions. Should we boycott games with micro transactions? Should people buying into micro transactions be shamed? Will Jeff ever forgive Game Stop? This and more, in this episode...2019-11-0146 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesBrand LoyaltyThe cast of Vast Apostate Army joins End of a Species for a discussion on brand loyalty and tribalism in gaming. Why are people loyal to certain brands? What caused fans to become adversarial about their shopping decisions? What does Jeff have against Game Stop? Let’s discuss!2019-10-301h 01

End of a Species: The Adam TapesLet’s Talk D&DD&D has experienced a boost in popularity over the past few years, but it can still be intimidating to get into. Adam and Jeff have the first of many discussions about the benefits and pitfalls of starting your own campaign.2019-10-2742 min

End of a Species: The Adam TapesThe Repetitive GameWhy are repetitive games so popular? Why do people complain about these games while consistently making them best sellers? Who is the sponsor for our wonderful episode? Join Adam and Jeff for a frank discussion around the contradictory nature of our interactions with these video games.Jeff's Twitter - @zeusnjeffAdam's Instagram - @tatooinehermit 2019-10-2349 min

The Paid to Play PodcastA Freelance Photographer Career from Scratch: Matt Bond, Episode 21I wonder whether I've done Matt Bond a disservice. The most important thing to him is being a great freelance photographer. He's all about the quality of his work and building his reputation on it. In fact, one of the first things Matt asked me when we were discussing the interview was this: Could I avoid dwelling on the injuries that caused his switch in career? Frankly, I don't need to. Matt's already racked up an impressive list of photographic achievements since he started his business in 2012. He's done portfolio shoots for models, publicity work for comedy gigs and fashion s...2013-01-0600 min

The Paid to Play PodcastEpisode 18: Jeffrey Rufino, Social Media GuyIt's easy to think about starting your own business in terms of how it's going to solve your fiscal problems, but if Jeff Rufino were happy with simply bringing the cash in, he could have stuck with playing poker at the Casino every night. Instead, twelve months ago, Jeff took a chance on a belief of his - that social media could help Cairns' struggling businesses get more customers through the door - and went into business for himself. In that time, he's built himself a reputation as the local Social Media Guy, has formed a company of equally passionate in...2012-12-0826 min