최고 Imaginary Studio 팟캐스트 (2024)

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Episode 122 - Ninja 59:08

18h ago59:08

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Andrew joins Ben this week to talk about something which thanks to pop culture is turtle adjacent and thanks to an obscure martial arts publication is also peach adjacent… weird eh? They catch up on what has been going on in their lives—lots of writing for each! Andrew has been working on his ADHD focused book, and Ben has been playing Edge of Sani…

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Episode 121 - A PAX West 2024 Retrospective and Deathbound Review 1:00:38

25d ago1:00:38

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Ben is flying solo again this week. After managing technical and medical difficulties, he’s champing at the bit and excited to talk about his PAX West 2024 Exhibit Hall experiences! But first, Ben has an abbreviated review of Deathbound; for the full review of this game check out our Substack page! Any feedback would be appreciated! Then Ben dives …

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Episode 120 - The Last Clip Show? 1:56:49

1M ago1:56:49

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Prepare yourself for the conversational snips of the previous thirty episodes… a potpourri of what may be our final clip show for a while. Over the last 3 years we’ve obviously refined a few things. Ben is starting to get right into the show when he’s in charge of recording; a side effect of this is that warmups are no longer as much of “a thing” f…

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Episode 119 - Witch Spring R Review and PAX West 2024 Interviews 53:56

2M ago53:56

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This week we have an AMAZING episode for you! We received another PS5 review code compliments of the fabulously kind PR ninja Robert, but before Ben spills the entire cup of tea on his time KIWIWALKS’ latest remaster of the original WitchSpring game, he recounts his 7 days of experiences in Seattle when he wasn’t busy at PAX West 2024 proper. After…

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Episode 118 - The Imaginary Game Studios Interview Episode 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

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In this special pre-PAX West 2024 edition of the Two Vague Podcast… does Ben have a couple of imaginary guests, the titular “Drop Dead Fred” perhaps? Nope! He’s got something far more engaging than a Phoebe Cates movie up his sleeve. Christian and Erik from Imaginary Game Studios join Ben to talk about their experiences in the AAA gaming space and …

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Episode 117 - Play 1:00:47

3M ago1:00:47

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Norah and Ben are excitedly hosting the pod this week. The topic word is one that most people associate with childhood, but the benefits for adults are well documented by psychologists. Ben talks about what he is playing (Wife Quest and Stellar Blade) and Norah talks about the weather before they get in to the meat and potatoes of the discussion an…

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Episode 116 - Ellipsis 59:04

3M ago59:04

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Andrew joins Ben this week to talk about a particular piece of punctuation that isn’t a dinkus! People have strong opinions about when and where the ellipsis should and shouldn’t be used, so our hosts decided to investigate… for SCIENCE! Along the way they discovered a number of new words to share (including dinkus)! Fortunately there won’t be a vo…

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Episode 115 - News 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

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Lukas Eggen from gameonmedia.net is back in the virtual studio with Ben to do a proper show on a subject that he, as a seasoned journalist, is incredibly qualified to talk about. Before getting into “the news,” they talk about a few articles that Lukas has been working on for his new publication "Game On!" Then they discuss how the journalism lands…

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Episode 114 - Ben's Review of TEVI 48:41

4M ago48:41

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This week, Ben is joined by long time fan and “aunt of the pod” Norah for a game review episode. After a BIG thank you to a PR ninja and some miscellaneous chatter about the origin of the “bunny girl” archetype, Ben dives right in to his assessment of the platform / bullet hell shooter mashup, TEVI! Stay tuned after the show for the latest 2VP tee …

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Episode 113 - Vague 1:01:41

4M ago1:01:41

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Andrew joins Ben for 2VP’s “leather” anniversary and a chat about things AND stuff! Andrew has been writing, playing with baby CJ, and preparing for a stand-up comedy show. Ben has been playing games, but instead of following the typical show segment order, he decides to call an audible. They take the scenic route on their way to talking about the …

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Episode 112 - Aesthetic 1:09:43

5M ago1:09:43

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Cheyenne joins Ben in the studio this week for an episode a year in the making! They start off talking about a big move that Cheyenne is making this year and what games they are playing. Cheyenne has been playing a couple of Larian Studios game and romancing mostly vampires. Ben has finished Pacific Drive and is trying to figure out what he’s going…

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Episode 111 - Aliquot 1:01:35

5M ago1:01:35

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Andrew joins Ben this week for a special request word (from a different Ben), but first the gents share what they are up to. For Andrew it’s growing his multimedia empire; for Ben it is playing video games… obviously. Then on to the word that they will divide, conquer, and put into …containers? Additional stream of consciousness thoughts and musing…

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Episode 110 - An Interview with Andrea Alvarez from Joystick Ventures! 48:43

6M ago48:43

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This week Ben is excited to talk to Andrea about her role as a project manager at Joystick Ventures for the games “Star★Vaders,” “Big Boy Boxing,” and “Chicken Police: Into the Hive!” But first, Andrea and Ben have each been playing games with an abundance of atmospheric tension, suspense, and dare we say… creepiness. After sharing these experience…

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Episode 109 - Beat 1:01:48

6M ago1:01:48

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Ben and Star host 2VP this week, so shake off that tired feeling, take a moment to collect yourself, and be cool… daddy-o! There are lots of definitions to cover before getting in to the conversation. From music to an artistic subculture movement to one of Ben’s favorite BMW “comercials,” there is much to talk about. Star teaches Ben about Taylor S…

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Episode 108 - Juice 1:04:38

6M ago1:04:38

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This week Andrew and Ben have a word inspired by our 2nd (insert air horn sound) review code (and for the PS5 no less)! But first… a little bit of housekeeping featuring the one and only star of a single “The Three Stooges” episode, the "magic” 8-ball. As you know, the gentlemen are fond of complicated math, so prepare for that AND a long definitio…

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Tallwater: The Tempest Opening Credits 0:51

7M ago0:51

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Please enjoy the trailer for our new series, Tallwater: The Tempest, coming this summer from Mad Atom Studios. "A Man, A Story" by Gianni Ferrio appears under license from SOCAN.저자 Mad Atom Studios

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Episode 107 - Trend 1:13:01

7M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Ceramicist and former fashion industry designer Jackie joins Ben this week to talk about a topic that impacts our physical AND digital lives. Jackie has a great deal of experience and interest in design, but now she is shifting her focus to digital. Ben shares his 90s / early 2000s fashion and Rory Gilmore’s boyfriend choices before getting to the …

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Episode 106 - TurboTax Game Review 44:07

7M ago44:07

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To get you all excited for April 15th, Andrew joins Ben for a game review! They were under the impression that math was fun… until they tried this game. From relatively unknown game developer Intuit Inc. comes TurboTax! Andrew and Ben are playing different versions of the game, so they share their varied experiences with each other and YOU! Spoiler…

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Episode 105 - Equivocate 1:08:22

8M ago1:08:22

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This week Andrew brings a very interesting word to the show! Ben is up for the challenge, but first he has a review of Trombone Champ! Then the hosts dive right into the discussion starting with literature… Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, Macbeth by William Shakespeare, and Star Wars by George Lucas. Coincidentally, Ben gets to talk about his biggest “Je…

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Episode 104 - Lukas Eggen Interview AND Quilts and Cats of Calico Review 1:00:05

8M ago1:00:05

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We have a special episode this week hosted by Ben and Norah! After dispensing with the formalities, Ben has a great interview with journalist Lukas Eggen from the Las Vegas Review-Journal to share. Lukas has a new Kickstarter project that he is working on that will hopefully reinvigorate games journalism by going back to a traditional investigative…

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Episode 103 - Rhythm 1:05:50

8M ago1:05:50

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Dance teacher Star joins Ben this week to discuss rhythm! After Ben wishes everyone happy VD, Star talks about the festival where she is performing in a few weeks. This is not a show about laser tag, so after a brief LARP-er diversion, they drop some sick beats and start the definition portion of the program. Star tells stories about her vast danci…

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Episode 102 - Narrative 1:16:00

9M ago1:16:00

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Ever since Ben applied for a job as a Narrative Lead at a game company he’s been contemplating the differences between narrative and story, so he’s invited his good friend Andrew from partlyrobot.com to help him navigate toward a satisfactory conclusion… and hilarity ensues. Other topics visited in this episode: Cult of the Lamb’s new DLC, crispy J…

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Episode 101 - Quilts and Cats of Calico Beta Soliloquy 18:07

9M ago18:07

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Ben is flying solo this week, but he still has lots to talk about (and one cat to apologize for). After letting us know what he’s up to, he moves on to his experiences with the “Quilts and Cats of Calico” online multi-player beta test! A big thank you goes out to Monster Couch for inviting us to beta test! You had us at cats! 00:00:21 - ”That which…

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Episode 100 - Review 1:02:24

10M ago1:02:24

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This week Ben is dealing with some critic’s remorse, but Andrew is here to help him process his thoughts and improve his video game assessment method. After talking about what’s new for each of them, they get right into the definition. From unwanted Instagram solicitations to well-known Chicagoan movie reviewers… the conversation goes to some stran…

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Episode 99 - Ben’s Critique of Thirsty Suitors 51:57

10M ago51:57

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Ben and Norah are on deck for the first show of 2024! Ben does something a little different to start out this year… a game review! The game is… … Outerloop Games’ sophomore release “Thirsty Suitors,” and in an effort to quench, Ben has a big bucket of opinions he’s going to dump on us. He starts by explaining his assessment method (which …

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Episode 98 - Ink 1:16:33

11M ago1:16:33

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Andrew is in his studio this week… joining Ben via satellite to talk about what is arguably his favorite artistic medium. But first, some encouraging news about Andrew narrowly avoiding the robot / AI takeover, and how his new daughter is keeping him positively occupied during a period of union drama. Then Ben shares his experiences with what he ha…

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Episode 97 - Animatronic 1:03:48

11M ago1:03:48

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Andrew joins Ben to discuss a word that is the sliver of overlap in the Venn diagram of the previous two episodes: animate and robot. Ben brings up a (very) minor controversy for Geoff Keighley’s “The Game Awards” independent game nominees this year involving Mint Rocket’s “Dave the Diver.” Andrew goes on an exotic adventure with a Pringles flavor …

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Episode 96 - Robot 1:06:40

12M ago1:06:40

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Ben is joined by Andrew (insert mechanical transformation sound) to form this week’s hosting duo! What’s new with them? Ben’s still playing “Dave the Diver,” but is having trouble getting through the grind. Andrew is adjusting to a “new baby schedule,” and working toward the completion of his second novel set in the “Larry-verse.” After the obligat…

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Episode 95 - Animate 56:00

12M ago56:00

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Martin from Soupmasters, the lead designer of Big Boy Boxing joins Ben this week to talk about game development as it relates to this week’s word! First the hosts talk about what they are up to. Martin is moving offices, coding facial expressions, and not playing recently purchased games (but maybe next week). Ben… he is trying to contain his excit…

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Episode 94 - Nature 1:02:38

1y ago1:02:38

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Ben is joined this week by Star★Vaders developer Eddie for their chosen, dare we say, philosophical word! Ben gets right down to business asking Eddie questions about the recent kerfuffle surrounding the game engine Unity. After dispensing with that subject, the hosts move on to nature. Ben talks about an argument (which to a scientist, is actually…

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Episode 93 - Premise 1:07:08

1y ago1:07:08

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Andrew joins Ben this week for a spork-tacular show (in cover art only); and here is your Halloween surprise… a no candy, prank-less, normally dressed, scare-free episode… that is the PREMISE! After voicing his focused excitement about a forthcoming child and how it has impacted his short term view of his job, Andrew tries Hot Honey flavored Pringl…

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Episode 92 - Logic 1:11:30

1y ago1:11:30

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This week Ben and Andrew are channeling their inner Vulcans and to a lesser extent androids. Andrew kicks the show off with a sensory adventure... "French Fries and Ketchup" flavored Pringles! After the (kids) definition of the word logic, they move on to their very different first thoughts. For Andrew it’s Star Trek, and for Ben it’s a joke Norm M…

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Episode 91 - Clip Show #3 1:28:41

1y ago1:28:41

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Get your snacks and buckle up for a “beefy” program this week; it’s time for another show composed of cutting room floor trimmings! Don’t let that keep you away; it’s all great conversational content featuring previous cohosts: Amaya, Andrew, Ben, Cheyenne, Madison, Melody, and Norah. We start with Andrew’s Sensory Adventures (not yet sponsored by …

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Episode 90 - Ben at PAX West Day 3 43:57

1y ago43:57

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PAX West 2023 part 3 of 3... it is the bow on the present, the cherry on top of the sundae, the other bookend, the roof on the… I digress. On day 3 Ben met Azusa, Creason, Eddie (Axolotl), Ludvig, Martin, and Bartosz. Games he played and other video game related items he saw include: “TrinityS,” “Sky the Scraper,” “Never Awake,” “Extremely Powerful…

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Episode 89 - Ben at PAX West Day 2 43:37

1y ago43:37

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This week… no time for pleasantries (Kyle)… Ben gets right into it! On day two he met Hollie, Johnson, Daniel, Cory, Sawyer, Andrew, Natalie, Chris G., Chris R., and Chris S…. all of whom he hopes will consider being a guest on 2VP in the future. Games he played, demos he experienced, and other video game related items he saw include: “PixelJunk Ed…

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Episode 88 - Ben at PAX West Day 1 42:37

1y ago42:37

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Ben is back from Seattle and incredibly excited to talk about it! On day one he met Becky, Ty, David, Haylee, Rob, and Brandon… all of whom he hope will consider being a guest on 2VP in the future. Games he played or saw demos of include: “Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown,” “Wild Country,” “Cuisineer,” “Sail Forth,” “World of Horror,” and “Demonsch…

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Episode 87 - Control 1:12:49

1y ago1:12:49

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It may not seem like it at first, but Andrew and Ben are absolutely in this week’s word. They start out with what Andrew has been doing, and then Ben is a voyeur on Andrew’s flavored crisps adventure. First thoughts on the word include a life lesson, a pop singer’s breakout album, a trilogy of books by Jeff VanderMeer, and controlling the weather. …

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Episode 86 - Gratitude 1:03:23

1y ago1:03:23

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Madison and Ben are excited to get philosophical with this week’s word which has a simple definition but a uniquely nuanced meaning, but first… what’s new with the hosts? Madison is reading American Dirt and Ben is playing Tango Gameworks’ “Ghostwire: Tokyo.” They take turns reflecting on what they are grateful for: experiences, trips, connections,…

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Episode 85 - Italy (part 2) 43:12

1y ago43:12

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Continuing the conversation about Italy… sort of… Andrew and Ben discuss Pringles flavors from around the world . Ben adds a little bit of trivia about their brand mascot before the conversation switches to video games. Street Fighter 6 has introduced a new character from Italy named Marisa (secretly Ben’s new waifu)! As promised in the airplane ep…

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Episode 84 - Italy (part 1) 54:57

1+ y ago54:57

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Andrew from Partly Robot Industries ( https://partlyrobot.com/ ) joins Ben this week to share his vacationing experiences with his family in Italy! After Ben delivers the obligatory definition along with a side of geographic facts, they dive right in to the storytelling festivities. Andrew talks about the interesting history of Vatican City, his ex…

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Episode 83 - Experience 1:03:45

1+ y ago1:03:45

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This week Ben and Norah contemplate the questions “are you… or have you ever been…,” but first they talk about what they have been up to. Surprising nobody, Norah has been watching plays and Ben has been (GASP!) playing his PS5. After the definition ceremonies they discover that they each have very different first thoughts, but they both agree that…

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Episode 82 - Airplane! 1:09:16

1+ y ago1:09:16

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This week Ben is joined by Andrew from Partly Robot Industries for an appropriately timely conversation about a vehicular method for domestic and international travel… with OR without the exclamation point! Andrew’s going to Italy (and on a side quest or two), so Ben wants to assist in his mental preparation and support him in any way he can. What’…

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Episode 81 - Loop 1:07:58

1+ y ago1:07:58

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Norah joins Ben this week for a discussion about recursion, and speaking of… Happy Second Anniversary to us! Norah has just seen another loud musical, and Ben is champing at the bit to talk about the game he’s been playing lately. They start their circuitous loop with some Canadian music industry trivia, a correction for the dystopia episode, the d…

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Episode 80 - Childhood 1:13:36

1+ y ago1:13:36

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In this storytelling-heavy episode, Madison joins Ben to reminisce about the days of their youth. The hosts compare their experiences as children and reflect upon how these events have impacted their lives. Ben and Madison grew up in very different households, yet they share some common personality traits… aside from being “birthday twins!” Madison…

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Episode 79 - Dystopia 1:00:38

1+ y ago1:00:38

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Norah and Ben are feeling a bit philosophical this week (as illustrated by the topic word), and in our humble opinion they do not disappoint on the discussion front. First up on the docket, what they have been up to. Norah has been preparing a (timely) history presentation, and Ben has been playing a Sega game created as an April Fools prank. The c…

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Episode 78 - Mixtape 1:06:02

1+ y ago1:06:02

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Special guest Brian, the mastermind behind the “My Weekly Mixtape” podcast, joins Ben this week for an episode steeped in their childhood nostalgia! The word is mixtape, and the hosts will be talking at length about their experiences and memories making them. It wouldn’t be the Two Vague Podcast if there wasn’t a diversion or two along the way, but…

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Episode 77 - Rating 1:13:31

1+ y ago1:13:31

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Norah joins Ben this week on a show that is rated V for vague! They are taking about the word rating for about 83 percent of the show, and they hope that your interest, in this specific case, is very high! Get it? After sharing what they have been watching recently, they dive right in to the definition. Ben explores the nature of MPAA movie ratings…

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Episode 76 - Heal 1:04:22

1+ y ago1:04:22

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Amaya is in the “studio” this week with Ben and the pod-cats. Amaya and Ben are eager to talk about the topic word and their individual healing journeys, but first, Amaya sets a challenge for herself (for the record the tally was “one hundred percent”=1 and “totally”=4, so only 5 punches were required). It should go without saying, but as always wi…

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Episode 75 - Introducing... Reaction Audio! 23:01

1+ y ago23:01

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This special episode represents a new direction that we are going in the future (since our “Only Fans” page didn’t take off like we expected). Since the pandemic reaction videos have been all the rage, and we’re feeling a little left out, so we are announcing our switch to Two Vague Reactions: audio only reactions to video content! You can follow a…

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Episode 74 - Footage 1:00:33

1+ y ago1:00:33

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This week Ben takes Norah on an adventure with a word she has no interest in, but first Norah talks about three games she tried playing while she was visiting her nephew. After the pleasantries, Norah fastens her seatbelt and prepares to be bombarded with Ben’s research. Subjects and diversions include: memories of historical news moments, “The Adv…

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