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Aztecs All InAztecs All In Rivalry Week Edition - Facing "the team up north"It’s the 7th game of the football season for the 5-1 Aztecs (2-0 MW) as they travel to Fresno for a conference game against the Bulldogs, or as they’ve taken to calling them in the Sean Lewis era, “the team up north.” Like the Aztecs, the Bulldogs (5-2, 2-1) are coming off a bye week. Unlike San Diego State, Fresno State lost 49-21 on the road to Colorado State last time out. Join co-hosts Steve Perez and Louis Weiner as they check in with coach Lewis, players Ross Ulugalu-Maseuli and Owen Chambliss, as well as Fresno State football...
2025-10-2235 min
Essential Book Drop: Today's Three Best New ReleasesCrashing, Thrilling, and Cuddling: Top New Releases in Books for October 14, 2025Check my current post for fresh deals. To download from Amazon, click the book titles.” Are you new here? Here’s the explainer.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History–and How It Shattered a NationNEW RELEASE | Economic History | by Andrew Ross SorkinAndrew Ross Sorkin has a proven knack for turning financial catastrophes into riveting, character-driven narratives. Following his “masterclass in narrative nonfiction,” Too Big to Fail (covering the 2008 banking crisis), Sorkin now delivers an immersive and electrifying account of the mos...
2025-10-1411 min
The Brewery Underground Podcast : Craft Beer Stories and AdventuresEpisode 82 - Esoteric Brewing CompanyThere are many great places to visit in Cincinnati, Ohio, for craft beer. Among them, Esoteric Brewing CompanyHead Brewer Anique Thomas and Assistant Brand Manager John Reece joined us on this episode. We had the opportunity to meet them both on a recent visit. We wanted to find out more about who is behind putting Esoteric on the map as a minority- owned brewery in the area.Having opened in the challenging year of 2020, John Reece discusses how far they have come in...
2025-07-241h 22
The Finance Leader PodcastTransforming Business without Sacrificing Employee Satisfaction: Interview with Service Physics Co-Founders, Brian Reece and Steve CrowleySend us a textEpisode 137: What if the key to transforming your business lies not in adding more resources, but in simply understanding how your employees move through their workspace? In this eye-opening conversation with Service Physics co-founders Brian Reece and Steve Crowley, we uncover the hidden costs of inefficient processes that might be quietly draining your profits and customer satisfaction.Website: www.servicephysics.comService Physics app download: Apple StoreService Physics app download: AndroidBrian Reece: LinkedIn
2025-04-2945 min
Headfirst: A Concussion PodcastLeague of Denial: The NFL, Concussions, and the Battle for Truth with Mark Fainaru-WadaSend us a textWelcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! This Episode, we have the extreme honour and privilege to be joined by ESPN journalist Mark Fainaru-Wada.Mark is an esteemed investigative journalist whose ground-breaking work has shaped the conversation around sports integrity and athlete health. He is the co-author of two New York Times bestsellers: Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal That Rocked Professional Sports, written with Lance Williams, and League of Denial: The NFL, Concussions and the Battle for Truth, co-authored with his brother Steve. The latter even...
2024-11-0520 min
Selador SessionsSelador Sessions 286 - Panthera KrauseFrom Burning Man to Panorama Bar, Panthera Krause knows how to energise and elevate the most demanding, knowledgeable dancefloors. He is equally adept in the studio, now focusing on solo projects and his esteemed Riotvan label, all from his base in one of Germany’s most vibrant cities, Leipzig.
All of which, natch, means we are beyond delighted to have him debut on Selador. The beneficiary of Panthera’s craft is none other than our very own Steve Parry. With new tune ‘Turn Up the Juice’ .
Enjoy the mix!
Team Selador x
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2024-11-011h 01
Core IntuitionEpisode 616: A Right Way to Do ThingsDaniel talks about his recent updates to Black Ink, for both Mac and iOS. He and Manton compare notes about updating icons for iOS 18 to support Dark and Tinted home screen modes. They talk about application versioning, again!, and the virtue of choosing to do things one way sometimes just because it’s right. They react to recent speculation about the identity of the inventor of Bitcoin, and whether it’s responsible for anybody to make such allegations. Finally, they talk a bit more about AI, what it means for the future of programming, and it’s impact on the wo...
2024-10-1100 min
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceEP 110 - So You Invented A Board Game, Now What? How To Commercially Launch Your GameIn this episode, board games business expert Steve Reece of www.KidsBrandInsight.com runs through the steps in completing a commercial launch of a board game (also includes a card game or other cardboard based Games). If you are wondering what you need to do next after you came up with the idea of a Game and made a Gameplay mechanic, then this episode is for you.
2024-09-2523 min
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceEp 108, Toy Biz India Trade Show ReviewThis episode reviews the Toy Biz trade show event in Delhi. This time round more than 400 exhibitors were at the show. Host Steve Reece runs through his experience at the event, and discusses the many opportunities for Toy & Game companies in India.
2024-07-1518 min
sharppodcastThe LinkedIn Revolution STP092Episode 92 – "The LinkedIn Revolution with Jodie Goodchild"In this episode, we chat with the amazing Jodie Goodchild about how LinkedIn has become a must-have tool for professionals and businesses. Whether you’re working for a company, running your own business, or leading a big team, LinkedIn can help you build your brand and generate leads. And Jodie can help YOU do it.What We Covered:Why LinkedIn matters:LinkedIn isn’t just an online CV anymore – it’s a powerful business tool.The huge boost in LinkedI...
2024-06-301h 05
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceEp 106 - Board Games: 10 Key Success Factors AKA What I learnt Working On The Best & Worst Selling Games Of All TimeIn this latest episode host Steve Reece shares 10 Key Success Factors for Board Games based on decades working with and on some of the most iconic Games of all times, including Hasbro's stable of Family Games such as Monopoly. Clue/do, Risk, Game of Life and many more. Unusually Steve also acknowledges working on the worst selling board game of all time, as well as the best. If you are in the business of Games this is a must listen episode. Sign up for our free email newsletter on the Toy & Games industry he...
2024-02-2224 min
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceEp 104: 2024 Global Toy Market Outlook, Another Year Beckons2020 and 2021 were unexpectedly boom years for the Toy business overall as locked down families invested out of season in play activities for their homebound children. 2022 and 2023 were significantly worse years for the Toy trade. The question now is what happens in 2024? Host Steve Reece talks through the factors affecting Toy market performance in 2024 in this latest episode. For more Toy business analysis, check out our Linked In newsletter here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/toy-industry-journal-6910540635838013441/
2024-01-0530 minAztecs All InAztecs All In Episode 32Hosts Louis Weiner and Steve Perez close out 2023 with a look back at the Aztecs men's basketball team and a signature road win against nationally ranked Gonzaga.
Assistant coach Dave Velasquez along with players Darrion Trammel and Reece Waters provide their thoughts.
Also, a look at the women's basketball team and men's soccer.
2023-12-3111 min
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceEp 103 - Why Product Selection Is Critical For Toy Companies (AKA Why I Turned Down Settlers of Catan)In this episode we take a look at how choosing the right products to launch is the fundamental success factor for Toy & Games companies. Host Steve Reece uses an example of when he turned down a now famous & massively successful product as an example of how sometimes turning away good products is necessary in order to focus on what will work best for your company and the business model and market positioning of your company. For more analysis & insights into the global Toy market, check out our Linked In newsletter which has 5000+ subscribers (including readers f...
2023-11-2919 min
Explorers On The MicEp. 17 - District FinancesBoard of Education President Steve DiMauro and District Treasurer Phillip Butto join us on the podcast to talk about school funding, student opportunities, and why the district has Issue 9 on the ballot in November.
2023-10-2229 min
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceEp 101, How To Run A Successful Tech Toy Start Up With HoloToyzIn this latest episode host Steve Reece talks to Kate Scott & Declan Fahy, the Founders of Holo Toyz. Their company aims to inspire creativity and imagination via augmented reality technology. Kate stated "At our core, we believe that children should be able to experiment, play and learn through emerging technologies in a kid-safe environment away from the open web, whilst not losing touch with the physical world." We discuss this proposition, and the path from starting the business, through raising funding to achieving distribution for HoloToyz products. This episode is a must listen f...
2023-09-2642 min
KiddingSteve Hall: We Are Klang, Writing For Russell Howard's Good News and Directing Edinburgh ShowsReece Kidd welcomes a true luminary of the comedy world, Steve Hall. Known for his exceptional stand-up, writing, and legendary sketch group We Are Klang, Steve is a comedic force to be reckoned with.Steve's career has been nothing short of meteoric, with notable appearances alongside comedy giants like Lee Mack, Bill Burr, and most significantly, Russell Howard. For Russell, he not only opened shows but was a vital part of six different tours, including jaw-dropping venues like Wembley Arena, the O2, and the illustrious Royal Albert Hall. His Edinburgh Festival shows have consistently received critical acclaim...
2023-09-051h 22
KiddingJack Hester: Winning Gong Shows, Performing Under Pressure and Getting To An HourIn the 20th episode of Kidding, Reece Kidd is in conversation with the captivating Irish comedian Jack Hester, who brings the essence of the traditional Gaelic Seanchai, the revered storyteller, to the modern stage.Jack Hester is a gong show maestro, emerging victorious at comedy hotspots like the Comedy Store, Up the Creek, the Frog and Bucket, and Top Secret. With a dynamic and high-energy performance style, Jack's humor often draws comparisons to the legendary Dave Allen.As a child, Jack harbored dreams of becoming the Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland), aspiring to inspire and...
2023-08-291h 06
Background Check PodcastEP 138 ”I Don’t Look Like What I’ve Been Through” with Brother Steve ReeceIn this episode Jay Dan sits down with the Forgiven Felons admin intern, Brother Steve Reece.
Steve's story is heartbreaking, gut wrenching, redemptive, victorious, and joyful, all at the same time. His health issues became so severe in prison that he was on hospice at one time.
While serving 10 1/2 years on a 17 year, non-agg sentence, Steve couldn't comprehend why God would leave him in prison to serve Him there while murderers, and other violent criminals were being released. But Steve kept trusting in God.
Steve worked for the chaplain on all the units he...
2023-08-191h 28
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceEp 100 - How To Recruit Good People & Find New Job Roles In The Toy BusinessJoin Steve Reece in a deep dive into the toy industry's recruitment nuances. Drawing from over a decade as a consultant, Steve unveils key strategies for companies to recruit effectively and tips for candidates to land their ideal roles. Whether you're hiring or job-hunting, discover invaluable insights to navigate the toy business world. Our business is a Consultancy to Toy & Games companies. We have worked with more than half of the biggest Toy companies in the world, as well as 100+ startups and small businesses. Our main areas of business are: Export Sales Consultancy - let us...
2023-08-0827 min
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceEp 97 - Unchanging Fundamentals Of The Toy & Game BusinessWe are living through times of massive change and disruption. Technology is advancing at a frighteningly quick rate, and the very fabric of society has been changed by our adoption and development of new technologies. However, despite that there are 5 unchanging fundamentals of the Toy & Games business. In this podcast your host Steve Reece takes a look at what has not changed in his nearly 25 years in the Toy business, and what is unlikely to change looking forward another 25 years into the future. Our business is a Consultancy to Toy & Games companies. We ha...
2023-04-1218 min
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceEP94 - 5 Key Tips To Find & Validate New Toy FactoriesEp 94 - 5 Key Tips To Find & Validate New Toy Factories In this episode host Steve Reece talks about his experience helping more than 100 Toy & Game companies find manufacturing around the world, and he shares 5 key tips for finding & validating new Toy factories. We look at why most companies make a massive mistake by focusing on manufacturing cost as the primary assessment factor for a new Toy & Game factory, and much more. Our business is a Consultancy to Toy & Games companies. We have worked with more than half of the biggest Toy companies in t...
2023-03-0917 min
This Story is NutsStephen Melkey/The Blindfold MurderToday's case is a case with hard any information on it- and yet it is one of the most intriguing cases I have ever heard. I am willing to bet you haven't heard it either.
At around 3 am on the morning of December 22nd, 1939, Stephen Melkey wandered out into a busy highway and was struck by a car. Once officers arrived at the scene, they soon realized that this wasn't an accident- someone had bound and gagged Stephen and either had intentionally led him to the highway or sat back and watched as he...
2022-06-1511 min
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2022-05-0850 min
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceADVERTORIAL - OUR CONSULTING SERVICES EXPLAINEDThis not a podcast episode, instead it is an advertorial in which host Steve Reece talks at length about his own experience in the toy & game business and how our Consultancy business came about. We wanted to put this recording up to explain how we work and what we do in more detail for anyone who is interested. We talk through each of our Consultancy services in detail. Normal service on the PLAYING AT BUSINESS podcast will resume very soon!
2022-03-1429 min
Weeb Weekly74. Crunchyroll and Funimation are Back Together AgainIt's finally time. No more paying for two subscriptions. Steve is hella excited. Music: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2022-03-031h 00Weeb Weekly73. Steve Went To KatsuconYou read the title, Steve went to Katsucon! So, he's gonna talk about it! Plus, Mew Mew Power is coming backkk!Music: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2022-02-241h 05Weeb Weekly71. Do These Anime Characters Kiss?It's almost that big V-Day, so pull your loved one close! Especially if its a waifu pillow. Steve brings the shows, and Joe must decide if these characters ever actually sealed the deal.Music: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2022-02-101h 04Weeb Weekly70. What Steve Watched This Winter Anime SeasonWe're. well into the winter season, so it's time to find out what Steve's been watching! You know he's been piling on quite the selection. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to write in to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com.Music: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2022-02-031h 19Weeb Weekly69. The Sexiest Episode You'll Ever HearJust look at the episode number; we have to go there. But we also discuss the best One Piece arcs and Steve's foray into a questionable new show. If you'd like to be a part of the show feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com.Music: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2022-01-271h 12Weeb Weekly68. Crunchyroll Anime Awards AnnouncedThe Anime Awards are back! Guess how many of the nominees Joe watched? A surprising amount. Also, Steve wants to talk anime sidekicks, do you have a favorite? Will we get a Señor Pink side story??Music: @mikehandelman, Mike Handelman
2022-01-201h 10
Full Circle with The Christi Reece GroupThe Storm Cellar Winery - Jayme Henderson + Steve Steese - Full Circle With The Christi Reece GroupChristi and Marketing Manager Mattie sit down with the owners of The Storm Cellar Winery of Hotchkiss, CO to talk wine, growth, grapevines, palates, pairings and more. Jayme and Steve are so passionate about their wine making that you'll be running out to the store by the end of this episode to try their incredible, award-winning wines!Find out more about them at stormcellarwine.com or follow them on social (they do GREAT social). Cheers!If you prefer video, check out our YouTube page!
2021-12-0950 minWeeb Weekly63. What Anime Were You Watching In 2017?It's time to continue our retrospective look at the best years in anime and discuss the anime we were watching in 2017. Turns out, Steve was out there breaking records. That's the difference between you and him. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com.Music: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2021-12-081h 28Weeb Weekly62. Steve Watched Some Cowboy BebopIt's that time again! Steve sat down with some Cowboy Bebop this past week in order to give his initial impressions. Joe watched the first episode and that...was enough. If you'd like to be a part of the show feel free to write in to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com.Music: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2021-12-011h 05Weeb Weekly61. Steve Finally Got To Go To AnimeNYC!It's been almost two years, but convention season is back! Our man on the ground, Steve, reports back on all the goodness that came from attending that great bastion of weeb-dom. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com.Music: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2021-11-241h 22
Steve O’s Music Madness 2021Steve O's Music Madness #264 111421I do not own the rights to the music. I do own the rights to play this loud.Nestor- Kids In A Ghost TownLipz- StarWicked Smile- We FallDavid Reece- Red Blooded Hell RaiserKickin’ Valentina- SweatSuicide Bombers- Boyfriend (Sha-La-La)Jeff Carlson Band- Over My ShoulderPeacemaker- Cajun WomanShyne Valor- Fast Cars and Rock N’ RollGrimm Jack- MaybellineHalf Wheel- I Have The Moon
2021-11-1443 minWeeb Weekly59. There Are Too Many Damn IsekaisIsekais continue to grow towards world domination, and apparently it's time they came west. Steve has turned many popular Western stories into Isekai-inspired titles, and damn if they don't hit the nail on the head. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to write in to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.comMusic: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2021-11-101h 11
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceThe 4 Lifestages Of Toy & Game CompaniesThere are 4 distinct lifestages of toy companies. The product development and marketing initiatives the company chooses to run, the company strategy and management are all influenced by, if not defined by the lifestage. In this episode, Steve Reece takes his usual approach of strategic thinking with a no nonsense, no corporate speak delivery to explain the key differences between companies at each stage of growth, and how each tends to or needs to operate differently.
2021-11-0420 minWeeb Weekly58. Steve Watched A Lot Of Anime In 2015We continue our trip through time by revisiting the classic anime of 2015, and it turns out that Steve watched an insane amount. So, get ready to hear about some shows you have definitely never heard of. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.comMusic: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2021-11-031h 04
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceEp 48, Global Toy Industry Outlook for 20222021 has been an 'interesting' year for the global toy business. 2022 looks set to be another challenging year with various head winds and disruptive factors affecting the toy business., but with some accompanying tailwinds. In this episode, Steve Reece explains his analysis of the prospects for the toy category for 2022 based on more than 2 decades of analysing and working within the toy business. Overall, the outlook is positive, but it yet again won't be plain sailing! Listen in for more toy market analysis on 2022.
2021-10-2721 minWeeb Weekly56. Steve's Winter Anime 2021 ReportWell hot dang, 2021 is trucking along. Steve's watched a fair amount of new anime, and he decides that now is a great time to check in on some of his ongoing series. Find out what you should be watching! If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com.Music: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2021-10-201h 05Weeb Weekly55. Will The New Prime Minister Destroy Anime?The new Japanese Prime Minister loves anime, so, of course, he's going to get picky about which studios should exist. Joe and Steve decide to take a closer look and decide which studios will continue to operate under the new government. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com.Music: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2021-10-061h 09Weeb Weekly54. Steve's Summer Anime RecapTime keeps on slipping, and Steve watched a lot of shows this summer. He's here to break them all down for you, while Joe listens! Joe only reads One Piece anymore, after all. Plus, lots of new Cowboy Bebop news before the live action adaptation drops in just a few weeks. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Music: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2021-09-291h 03Weeb Weekly53. Fall 2021 PreviewHot Boy Summer has finally ended, and it's time to look forward. There are always shows on the horizon, so Steve and Joe hash out all the shows that tickle their fancy. Will Steve stay up to date with Demon Slayer? Will Joe watch any of these shows? Let's find out! If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.comMusic: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2021-09-2256 minWeeb Weekly52. Guess The Bad Review Of Classic AnimeIt's time for another game! Steve shows up with more one-star reviews of some truly classic anime (and even some questionable five star reviews), and puts Joe through the ringer with a guessing game. In other news, more Fairy Tail and Lupin III are on the way, so we had to share our thoughts. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to write in to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Music: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2021-09-151h 13
The Corona DiariesChapter 69. You may never get the 'real' answer to your question Jacob...A little bit of a departure this week, as it's a bit of a themed episode.For those that support the show on Patreon (or 'purples' as they have become known) Ant & I produce an extra couple of pieces of content every month. The Odds n'Sodcast, which contains excerpts of unpublished diary as well as other peeks behind the curtain and the Guest Book Q&A which is where I answer those questions that have been left for me on the Guest Book page at stevehogarth.comAs we have had a plethora of questions...
2021-08-231h 02
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve Reece5 Ways To Waste Toy Marketing BudgetsThe toy & game business is generally speaking marketing driven. In this episode Steve Reece discusses the bewildering array of marketing tools, platforms and media open to toy & game companies today. We also look at the 5 easiest ways to completely waste your marketing spend, and in doing so highlight the best way to get maximum value from marketing spend. For toy & game companies interested in increasing the impact of their marketing on their business this is a must listen episode.
2021-08-0626 min
Weeb Weekly44. What's The Best Anime Of 2021 (So Far)We've talked about the shows we've watched so far this year, but that doesn't necessarily mean they were all good. This week, Steve invites Joe to guess where anime of 2021 rank on the 10 point Anilist scale. Plus, we have a Wheel of Fate paradox for the first time ever, and Steve continues to be flummoxed by the ever growing list of Isekai premises. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to write in to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Music: Mike Handelman, @mikehandelman
2021-07-211h 14
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve Reece7 Key Lessons From Working In RetailIn this episode, Steve Reece shares 7 key learnings from his time working in the toy & seasonal department of a major retailer. This episode looks at the importance taking a practical approach to merchandising, takes a look inside a decision by a retail buyer to delist a brand, and outlines key timeless learnings from the world of retail.
2021-07-1321 min
The MechbayEp 13: Pimp Your Mech, Custom CreationsThe Mechbay channels their inner Xzibit and talks about all of the ins-and-outs about custom mechs. They go over the design, construction, and ways to play on the tabletop with either a brand new mech fresh from your imagination or just an optimized variant of your choice. If you have ever wondered how to make your own mech or how to introduce one to your play group this episode has it all. Then they get wild and crazy and each bring a homemade mech to the table to discuss and review and pick a lucky listeners mech to showcase.
2021-07-061h 54The MechbayEp 12: Recruitment Drive and How to Run an Intro GameThe Mechbay discusses how to run an intro game for a brand new player. They cover everything from what kind of mechs to bring, what mission to play, to all the what-not-to-do's. Is playing without structure and heat worth it as well as if you should hold some punches against the recruits. They debate the 300 preorders of the new Clanbuster Black Knight and the newest IlClan models. Then they wrap up the episode with the lucky lance review from Rex "Rawhide" and his "All Gas" lance. If you like what you hear or have request for w...
2021-06-1949 minWeeb Weekly40. The Hottest Anime Of 2003This week, we return to our nostalgia trip and take a look back at the best anime of 2003. It was a banner year, y'all. Plus, Joe continues to branch out in his weep-ness, while Steve hits a new milestone on the Wheel of Fate. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Time Codes:00:00:00 - Opening00:18:00 - Weeb Week That Was00:39:45 - Anime In 200300:57:30 - Wheel Of Fate01:05:10 - Best Boy BulletinMusic: Mike...
2021-06-161h 18Weeb Weekly39. We Want All The Real-World Anime LocationsPerhaps every Weeb's dream is to visit their favorite anime locations in real life. No, not like an Isekai. How dare you? But this week, we discuss all of the locations we'd like to see recreated in our world, from the intimate to the expansive. We also dig into the reality of cons in 2021 and Steve's rampant distrust and paranoia regarding our audience. If you'd like to admit that you stole Steve's Charizard card, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Time Codes:00:00:00 - Opening00:28:00 - Weeb Week That Was
2021-06-091h 48
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceBrand Licensing In The Toy Business: How It Works & How To Manage It Well -Episode 34Toy & game business expert Steve Reece talks through brand licensing and how it works in the toy business. He outlines some of the key opportunities presented by licensing, as well as the risks both financial and otherwise. He also discusses the key to negotiating good licensing deals. For anyone interested in toys & brand licensing, this should be an informative episode of the Playing At Business podcast.
2021-06-0931 min
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve Reece20 Things I Learnt From 20+ Years In The Toy & Game BusinessIn episode 33 of the Playing At Business podcast, Steve Reece lists out the top 20 things he has learnt from more than 2 decades working across regions, product categories and companies in the toy & game industry. Steve has worked for, with and on some of the most iconic toy & game brands out there - including Monopoly, Play-Doh, Disney & many more. On this episode Steve runs through his top 20 lessons learnt covering topics from product development to sales, and from manufacturing to marketing. This episode should be interesting to both those who are fairly new to t...
2021-06-0431 minThe MechbayEp 11: Mission Possible, Audio AssaultThe Mechbay drops hot after a weekend of rolling dice on our first test mission. They assault your ears with an audio battle report going deep into the pregame lance building, heat of the moment tactics, split second strategies, and then a joint post game debrief. You can see the mission and game pictures in the links below.Then they wrap up the episode with the lucky lance review from our listener "Jake" and his 3049 Draconis Combine lance. MissionGame PicturesIf you like what you hear or have request for what you w...
2021-06-021h 15Weeb Weekly36. Can You Guess The Real Sports Anime?Oh we've got a game this week! Steve decides it's time to challenge resident Haikyuu expert Joe to a game of Real or Fake. Just how ridiculous can sports anime go? Is there really a high school quiz bowl tournament show?? Plus, Joe raves about Castlevania and Steve is flabbergasted by this week's Waifu Watch pick. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Time Codes:00:00:00 - Opening00:29:10 - Weeb Week That Was00:50:10 - Real Or Fake: Sports Anime01:17:15...
2021-05-191h 39The MechbayEp 10: Elevating the BattlefieldThe Mechbay talks 2D versus 3D terrain and what each one literally brings to the table andwhether 2D's official efficiency beats out the spectacle of 3D. They discuss the light at the end of quarantine and what they want to do first. Dustin brings a 3039 Kurita lance using some of the new equipment we talked about in the last episode and we break it down. If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook...
2021-05-181h 02Weeb Weekly35. The Hottest Anime Of 1999It's time to get nostalgic! This week, we begin a long journey to discover the best year in anime history by discussing the shows we were watching when we were wee lads in 1999. It was also a banner week for Joe, as we got announcements for a new Judgment game and the first chapter of Choujin X. Steve seems unimpressed at the growing number of Rubber Men in manga. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Time Codes:00:00:00 - Opening00:20:05...
2021-05-121h 43The MechbayEp 9: Lostech and Found Part 2In Part 2 the Mechbay talks everyone's favorite Lostech. They take a trip down to the salvage yard and start discussing the tactical uses of the new equipment available. XL Engines, ECM, Ferro Fibrous Armor, they've got it all.If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook where you can also find the invite to their Discord.You can support them at Patreon and get your name and mech shouted out in...
2021-05-0439 minWeeb Weekly33. Our Demon Slayer: Mugen Train ReviewIt's finally here! Demon Slayer: Mugen Train has officially arrived stateside, and you know we have thoughts on it (of the both spoiler-free and spoiler-filled variety). Will Steve finally come around on Zenitsu? Plus, the never ending announcements of anime movies continue, and the hype just will not let up for even one week. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Time Codes:00:00:00 - Opening/What We've Been Watching00:21:20 - Weeb Week That Was00:37:10 - Mugen Train Review (Spoiler-Free)
2021-04-281h 55The MechbayEp 9: Lostech and FoundIn Part 1 the Mechbay talks everyone's favorite Lostech. They get down and dirty discussing why you should advance the storyline a few years to include advanced weapons on your mechs, what it brings to the table, and how to bring new life into some old chassis.Then they go deep and give their thoughts on the tactical uses of the new ballistic, energy, and missile weapons available.Join us in Part 2 where we cover all of the rest of the new technology to live it up like it's the Star League.If you like...
2021-04-2156 minWeeb Weekly31. Our Anime Shame ListsIt's impossible to watch everything. Everyone has those shows that they swear they'll get to...someday...eventually...we swear. This week, we discuss the shows and manga that make us ashamed to say we've never watched or read them. Joe also has a revelation about his Weeb-y consumption habits, and Steve makes a play for the top of the Best Boy Bulletin. If you'd like to be a part of the show, reach out to use at weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Time Codes:00:00:00 - What We've Been Watching/Reading00:31:05 - Weeb Week That Was
2021-04-141h 48Weeb Weekly30. The Spring 2021 Anime We're Most Hyped ForSomehow, 2021 has been speeding right along, and the Spring season of anime is already upon us. Will we ever have time to catch up?! We discuss some first episode impressions for a few shows that grabbed our attention and some that...well, sometimes you need a good dumpster fire show. We also relive some nostalgic memories, while Steve discovers that he may be sitting on a Holographic Charizard goldmine.Time Codes00:00:00 - What We've Been Watching00:18:15 - Weeb Week That Was00:38:55 - Spring 2021 Anime01:06:25 - Wheel Of Fate
2021-04-071h 31The MechbayEp 8: How to Run a Battletech Tournament with Probable KozThe Mechbay invites Probable Koz to talk to him about his painting, battle reports, and mech spotlights. Then they look to the future without quarantine and go over what it takes to run a Battletech tournament, some common mistakes you might make, why you should run a tournament, and finally how to create a fun experience for everyone involved. If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook where you can also find...
2021-04-061h 09
This Story is NutsWhat Happened To Hannah- The Strange Case of Hannah UppWhen Hannah Upp awakens in a shallow creek next to an empty shopping cart she is confused on how she got there. In fact, she couldn't remember anything from the last two days. But, this wasn't the first OR last time that Hannah Upp would go missing.
Today's story isn't our usual true crime story, but that doesn't make this case any less crazy. This is the true story of Hannah Upp.
If you have any information on Hannah Upp contact - Investigator Steve Wagner: swagner@sherawassociates.com or 724-591-0675.
2021-03-3115 minWeeb Weekly28. Can We Beat The Hardest Anime Quiz Ever?It's time to put out Weep-ness on the line! Steve and Joe go head to head in what is promised to be the Hardest. Anime. Quiz. EVER. Who will come out on top? Who will walk away with the title? You'll have to tune in to find out! Plus, Zoro is better than Killer B. That's a fact, everyone knows that. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to write into weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Time Codes:00:00:00 - Opening00:14:40 - Weeb Week That Was00:45:40 - Nick Tok...
2021-03-241h 45
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceDisrupting The Board Games Business With The Fantastic FactoryThe Fantastic Factory create compelling board games. In this podcast we interview David Snow and Steve Evans, the brains behind the business. 'Disruptive' is an over used label these days, but there is no other way to describe the creativity lead approach of The Fantastic Factory. In a somewhat chaotic and occasionally hilarious interview we find out all about how these doyens of the board games business go about their craft. This is a must listen episode for anyone engaged in the business of creating and selling board games, but also compelling listening for anyone lo...
2021-03-0542 minWeeb Weekly23. The Best Romances In AnimeIt's that time of the year, and love is in the air. There are oh so many memorable relationships throughout the years of anime, and this week, we break them all down for you. Plus, Steve finally admits that he might like some Fate, and Joe's mind slides deeper down the Evangelion conspiracy rabbit hole. Where is TOJI?! If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Time Codes:00:00:00 - Opening00:33:10 - Weeb Week That Was00:58:00 - Best Relationships in Anime
2021-02-171h 45
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceHow To Start A Successful New Toy BusinessNew toy businesses are the lifeblood of the industry. Today's start ups can become tomorrow's corporate behemoths. But there are a lot of hurdles and barriers in the way of success for those starting up a new toy business. In this latest podcast episode, toy industry expert Steve Reece runs through a few key areas which need to be well managed in order for new toy companies to grow profitably and to achieve success over time.
2021-02-1722 minWeeb Weekly22. Every Single Anime Is An IsekaiThere are all sorts of genres in anime: you got your shonen for action and shojo for romance, but the most controversial genre of all is the world-hopping isekai. We dive deep into the shows people would classify as isekai, and somehow...the answers will surprise you. Joe has been connecting the dots on more conspiracy theories, while Steve contemplates putting off Demon Slayer yet again for another long-running show. If you'd like to be a part of the show reach out to weebweeklyodcast@gmail.com!Time Codes:00:00:00 - Opening00:20:45 - Weeb Week...
2021-02-101h 31
Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve ReeceKid@Heart Steve Starobinsky on Toy Trends & Selling To WalmartSteve Starobinsky is a true Kid@Heart. His work as a futurist and toy trend expert has made him well known and well respected across the toy business. His work with Diverse Marketing (a leading U.S. sales agency) has given him something rare among toy trend observers - hard earned commercial grounding. In this wide ranging interview we cover anything from what are the top toy items and trends on the horizon, through to how future technologies will affect the toy business down to such toy business fundamentals as how to sell to the world's biggest toy retailer...
2021-02-041h 34Weeb Weekly21. Why Is Demon Slayer So Popular?This week, we finally take a deep dive into why Demon Slayer has literally just crushed every other property for the last year. Like, not even close. Steve also tries his best to remain wholesome and uncorrupted as Joe describes the dark corners of Anime and Manga he traveled to in the past 7 days. Stay strong Steve, just think of Itsuki! If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to reach out to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Time Codes:00:00:00 - Opening/What We've Been Watching00:37:45 - Weeb Week That Was
2021-02-031h 36Weeb Weekly20. Demon Slayer Might get Nominated for an OscarSomehow it is almost time for awards season again and a fair amount of Anime films have considerable buzz. We discuss the chances of the juggernaut that is Mugen Train getting a nomination; will Christopher Nolan have to watch Demon Slayer? Steve also gives his insights into Japan possibly making major changes to the Cosplay scene, and Joe finds his new manga obsession. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to write in to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Time Codes:00:00:00 - Opening/What We've Been Watching00:20:20 - Weeb Week...
2021-01-271h 24Weeb Weekly19. We Predict the Crunchyroll Anime AwardsWe gave you our picks for the best of 2021; now, let's talk about everybody else. Crunchyroll has told us the most watched shows from around the world and released their nominations for the Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards. How do our tastes compare? Were we the trash all along? Will The God of High School finally get the respect it deserves? You'll have to tune in to find out. Plus, Steve has some serious issues with the rules of time travel in Fate, offering some suggestions to fix their continuity issues. If you'd like to be a part of the...
2021-01-202h 05Weeb Weekly13. Attack on Titan is About to Blow Our Socks OffThe wait is over: the final season of Attack on Titan is here, and we hypothesize about just where this last ride will take us and what the legacy will be of this monumental show. Steve also decides that it's time to shake up the Waifu Watch seismically with a choice that leaves Joe speechless. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to write in to weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Wheel of Fate: Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files- Episode 4 (Crunchyroll)Times Codes:00:00:00 - Opening/Show Updates00:19:30...
2020-12-091h 28
Better Place Project with Steve NorrisRob Scheer - CNN Hero and Founder of ComfortCases.orgRob and Reece Scheer are the proud fathers of five children from the foster care system who arrived at their home with trash bags. Growing up in foster care himself, Rob remembered feeling disposable as a child carrying a trash bag to his foster home, and he wondered how this could still be happening 30 years later. In 2013, the Scheer family set out on a mission to eliminate the use of trash bags in the foster care system and provide children entering the system with brand new essential and comfort items. To date, Comfort Cases has impacted over 110,000 c...
2020-12-081h 11Weeb Weekly12. So Many Anime Movies!Holy crap, is it a busy week for Anime Movie News: we got Yuri, we got Deku, we got Rin, and we got Tanjiro! Steve also dives into a well-researched discussion on the merits of various war methods displayed in Anime, while Joe decides it's time to get serious on the Waifu Watch. From there, we help a listener who's new to anime decide where might be the best place to start her journey. If you'd like to be a part of the show, reach out to us at weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Wheel of Fate: Fate/Grand...
2020-12-021h 32Weeb Weekly11. What Would Steve Do If His Figurines Were Destroyed?Steve is the Save Point Cosplayer, but he's also the Man with a Million Figurines. And when he hears about a man in Taiwan who had all of his figurines destroyed, Steve is forced to reflect on his own legacy. Meanwhile, Joe continues to make predictions that come true. Has starting an anime podcast unleashed his latent psychic abilities? You'll have to tune in to find out! If you'd like to tell us about your first anime crushes, or be a part of the show in general, email us at weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Wheel of Fate: Fate...
2020-11-251h 12Weeb Weekly9. Anime Helped Us on Election NightIt was a busy week on the non-weeby side of the USA this week, as the Presidential Election loomed large. Rather than just stare at the slow crawl of numbers coming in, we decided it was the perfect night to turn to that one thing that's never let us down: anime. And boy, did we take some weird chances on shows. In other news, why does the Wheel of Fate hate us? Did Steve buy a new figurine? Can we rescue Zero Two from the depths of the Waifu Watch? You'll have to listen to find out; a...
2020-11-111h 04Weeb Weekly8. Is Sony buying Crunchyroll?Sony might be buying Crunchyroll, which is actually kind of a big deal! Steve might be buying new figurines, which is also kind of a big deal! Plus, the boys finally hash out the ultimate question of which Rent-a-Girlfriend character they would go on a date with. If you'd like to berate Joe for his questionable taste in Anime girls, feel free to reach out at weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Wheel of Fate: Fate/kalied liner Prisma Illya 2wei Episode 7: Clash! Cooking Sisters (Crunchyroll)Time Codes00:00:00 - Opening00:12:10 - Weeb Week that...
2020-11-041h 25Weeb Weekly7. What are the Best Horror Anime?It's that spooky time of year! Let's get scared and talk about the Horror Anime that have stuck with us over the years: from the supernatural to serial killers, we've got it all. Except for one grievous error Joe made by leaving out a certain ghoulish show; he apologizes for that. We also surprisingly rave about this week's Fate spinoff, and we have our first ever listener suggestion for the Waifu Watch. If you'd like to berate Steve for not buying new figurines, feel free to email us at weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Wheel of Fate: F...
2020-10-281h 18Weeb Weekly4. Did We Just Watch the Worst Anime of the Year?The Fall season is upon us; some anime are ending, some are just beginning. We may not make it to the finish line on all of them, but the ones we do must have something special about them. Great characters, great music, great animation, great fights...or they're Gibiate. We break down just how wild this show is and discuss some anime that missed the mark for us. Plus, Steve takes us on an impromptu journey through his early years dabbling in Anime AMVs. If you'd like to be a part of the show, please reach out t...
2020-10-071h 33Weeb Weekly3. Holy Live Action Yakuza, Batman!A Live Action Yakuza adaptation got announced, willed into existence by Joe's prediction from two weeks ago. Probably not, but it's still very exciting! We get into some speculation and build our (bad) dream casts for the movie. Steve also reports back on the wild ride he took watching Fate/Stay Night Heaven's Feel Part 2: Lost Butterfly (full title required), and he argues his case for a spot on the Waifu Watch. If you'd like to be a part of the show, feel free to email us at weebweeklypodcast@gmail.com!Time Codes-00:00:00...
2020-09-301h 40
A Quiet Night Inside No 922. Zanzibar (Inside Series Four, Episode One)We visit Hotel Zanzibar, and see a plot of twists and turns from Steve and Reece. 30 minutes spent on the corridor, betrayal, farce, and love on the ninth floor a story told through the rhyming couplet like a Shakespeare play, with intrigue afoot. And so the rhymes, here will now end from me, Just one question left to ask: poo or wee? Please get in touch with any of your reflections. Email us: aquietnightinsideno9@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/aqnin9
2020-09-291h 00
2020-09-2225 minWeeb Weekly1. We're Starting an Anime Podcast!The inaugural episode of Weeb Weekly, hosted by Joe and Steve! Come join us this week as we discuss new shows announced this fall and the five anime shows that define who we are.Also featured are our initial picks for the “Waifu Watch” & “Best Boy Bulletin!" If you’d like to be part of the show, feel free to email us at weebweeklypodcast@gmail.comTime Codes-00:00:00 - Intro00:03:10 - Weeb Week That Was00:23:00 - Topic of the Show: 5 Defining Animes01:01:35 - Waifu Watch01:05:50 - Best Bo...
2020-09-161h 11
Blue Zoo RadioStephanTanner'20Frank talks with a triumvirate of heavy hitters in the fish hobby industry: Stephan Tanner, Steve Lundblad, and Joe Shilkus.
2020-09-1125 min
Business LegendsEp. 40 - Developing Customer Relationships - Steve NazarianOn this episode, Reece and Christian talk with Steve about connecting more intimately with their customers (and employees) and developing long term, mutually beneficial relationships. Learn more at: https://www.thebestwhy.com/ Visit us: https://www.businessmarketingsolutionsgroup.com/
2020-08-2037 min
Profiles in LeadershipInterview with Gabby ReeceGabby Reece is not only a volleyball legend, but an inspirational leader, New York Times bestselling author, wife, and mother. The former professional beach volleyball player and Nike's first female spokeswoman is the definition of both athleticism and beauty. Gabby won an athletic scholarship to Florida State University where she played two seasons before accepting offers from the modeling world. During her time at FSU she set two school volleyball records that still stand today. Gabby created with her husband big wave surfer and waterman Laird Hamilton, a company Extreme Performance Training, XPT. XPT is a uni...
2020-07-2756 min