Irrational Passions Podcast
IrrationalPassion.com's flagship podcast, bringing you the latest in gaming news, video game discussions, reviews, hate, love and everything in between! Expect guests, inappropriate jokes, bad bets, a format you've probably heard before, and most of all: good friends.
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500: The Final Title
07/20/2021
500: The Final Title
Nabeshin is back, and we missed having Tony here, but it’s a fun, relaxed episode 500, talking about games, looking back, and contemplating this Steam Handheld. Audio Version Timestamps: 01:03 - Happy 500! And Reflections! 17:25 - Alex’s Games - Scarlett Nexus 35:21 - Skyward Sword HD 50:54 - Nabeshin’s Games 57:10 - NEO: The World Ends With You Demo 1:01:21 - Scott’s Games 1:03:25 - Headlines - SWITCH OLED 1:05:52 - SteamDeck 1:26:20 - BETS 1:31:22 - The Final Titles Send your questions: [email protected], Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Home: Twitter: YouTube: Twitch: Discord:
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499: Scott's Bod!
06/29/2021
499: Scott's Bod!
Nabeshin returns and the gang has a blast all together again just chatting about some video games! Audio Version Timestamps: 00:58 - Intro’s & Housekeeping 11:24 - Nabeshin’s Games - Sonic Lore Tour & Orchestra 27:11 - Mass Effect Legendary Edition 44:41 - Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart 54:04 - Tony’s Games 1:03:16 - Scott’s Games - League of Legends Updates 1:21:06 - Alex’s Games - NEW Pokémon Snap 1:41:42 - FF7 Intergrade & Intermission 1:49:53 - Resolving E3 2021 BETS 1:53:30 - Quick Thank you for E3 & Headlines - METROID DREAD 1:54:30 - This Week’s Bet & Outro 1:54:46 - 30 SECOND SPOILERS FOR A PLAGUE TALE INNOCENCE 1:59:27 - Titles 2:01:35 - I included our cut-preshow (it’s in the video version) because it was fun and just us hanging out! Send your questions: [email protected], Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Home: Twitter: YouTube: Twitch: Discord:
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498: The Bad Runescape Bet
06/08/2021
498: The Bad Runescape Bet
We are on the precipice of E3 and possibly a new Switch so of course we’re gonna talk about Destiny, some PC-exclusive games, make abstract bets on E3 that probably won’t make any sense, and then move on with our lives. Audio Version Timestamps: 00:49 - Intro & Housekeeping! 07:50 - Scott’s Games - Trying VR! 12:01 - Scott got suckered into Runescape 42:12 - Alex’s Games - Destiny Vault of Glass 47:05 - NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 57:58 - Tony’s Games 1:03:49 - Headlines! - Final Fantasy Origins 1:07:19 - E3 Betting Special! 1:16:36 - Last Week’s Bet - Tangent 1:25:12 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Home: Twitter: YouTube: Twitch: Discord:
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497: (Yes) Furries Allowed
05/25/2021
497: (Yes) Furries Allowed
It's weird town vibes because everything is out of wack, but there is new Destiny to talk about, people are excited about Ratchet and Rivet, and more weird PC adventures! Audio Version Timestamps: 00:41 - Opening 03:09 - Housekeeping 05:07 - Tony’s Games 17:15 - Scott’s Games 28:49 - Alex’s Games - Season of the Splicer 34:50 - NieR Replicant 41:36 - Headlines! 46:53 - Tony’s Tangent 50:02 - The Mailsack! 56:39 - Outro 1:02:17 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Home: Twitter: YouTube: Twitch: Discord:
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496: Alex is Really... REALLY Underpowered
04/20/2021
496: Alex is Really... REALLY Underpowered
Underpowered but still alive, we go around the spring-breakified world with Monster Hunter, Binding of Isaac, and VR. Audio Version Timestamps: 01:23 - Intro & Spring Cleaning 03:09 - Housekeeping 04:48 - Scott’s Games 11:32 - Tony’s Games 21:22 - Alex’s Games 30:56 - Binding of Isaac Tangent 46:20 - Headlines 46:27 - E3 is Back…? 49:57 - Sony Shutting Down PS3 (Old News) + Mailsack 59:19 - Bets + Pokémon Snap Conversation 1:19:37 - Titles YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAk6Y4xd5eA Send your questions: [email protected], Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Home: Twitter: YouTube: Twitch: Discord:
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495: No, no shut up– Those Suck
04/06/2021
495: No, no shut up– Those Suck
We took some time off while Alex was sick (even though this episode is very late also) and now we’re back and how was March? Audio Version Timestamps: 00:50 - What Happened in March? 09:42 - Tony’s Games - VR STUFF 23:38 - Scott’s Games - Binding of Isaac Updated Feelings 40:32 - Alex’s Games 43:00 - Outer Wilds 1:05:03 - Headlines 1:08:28 - Switch Pro 1:14:24 - BETS 1:20:03 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Home: Twitter: YouTube: Twitch: Discord:
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494: Avatar the Last VRChatter
03/02/2021
494: Avatar the Last VRChatter
We are back again (this time later than ever) and Tony has finally entered the VR-Sphere! Audio Version Timestamps: 00:43 - Introductions, greetings, hello (housekeeping) 02:58 - Tony’s Games - The VR Adventure 25:15 - Scott’s Games 39:18 - Alex’s Games 54:20 - Persona 5 Strikers 1:03:12 - Headlines! - Nintendo Direct 1:07:33 - State of Play 1:14:24 - BETS 1:19:04 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Home: Twitter: YouTube: Twitch: Discord:
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493: Dragon of Dojima- Real Estate Mogul
02/18/2021
493: Dragon of Dojima- Real Estate Mogul
This week it’s just Alex, Scott, and Tony as they travel from financial real estate to capture stars, to more tactics games. Audio Version Timestamps: 00:40 - Intro & Housekeeping 04:40 - Alex’s Games 11:54 - Yakuza 0 27:42 - Tony’s Games 39:25 - Scott’s Games 46:14 - Tony’s VR Adventure 52:00 - Headlines! 56:28 - Anthem Next?… Or Anthem NEVER? 1:02:16 - Outro & Bets 1:07:56 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Home: Twitter: YouTube: Twitch: Discord:
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492: GameStonks
02/02/2021
492: GameStonks
Jarrett and Scott educate us all on the Stock Market and also we played some crazy video games. Audio Version Timestamps: 00:41 - Intro & Housekeeping 07:44 - Scott’s Games - Tarkov 19:44 - Jarrett’s Games 29:23 - Hitman 3 38:18 - Knights of the Old Republic 2 51:35 - Tough Love Arena 54:26 - Tony’s Quickfire Games 1:11:44 - Breaktime 1:13:06 - Alex’s Games - Deep Stone Crypt 1:33:30 - The Headlines 1:37:55 - Headline: The GameStop Situation 1:52:08 - Outro 1:58:13 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Home: Twitter: YouTube: Twitch: Discord: *Feature image credit to Obiwan00 on DeviantArt: https://www.deviantart.com/obiwan00/art/KOTOR-II-28849747
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2020 Game of the Year: Day 5
01/29/2021
2020 Game of the Year: Day 5
This is the Irrational Passions 2020 Game of the Year Discussion! Join Alex O’Neill, Jarrett Green, Mike Burgess, Scott White, and Quin Hoffman in our group discussion of the 25 best games of 2020. 0:00:13 - Introduction 0:01:25 - Final Fantasy VII Remake 0:32:35 - CrossCode 0:44:28 - Destiny 2 1:04:19 - Ikenfell 1:13:35 - Desperados 3 1:25:54 - Review & Final Thoughts You can follow each of us:
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2020 Game of the Year: Day 4
01/28/2021
2020 Game of the Year: Day 4
This is the Irrational Passions 2020 Game of the Year Discussion! Join Alex O’Neill, Jarrett Green, Mike Burgess, Scott White, and Quin Hoffman in our group discussion of the 25 best games of 2020. 0:00:13 - Introduction 0:05:12 - Dungeons & Dragons 0:23:39 - Resident Evil 3 0:37:07 - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 0:43:54 - Marvel’s Avengers 1:20:03 - Ghosts of Tsushima 1:47:50 - Outro You can follow each of us:
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2020 Game of the Year: Day 3
01/27/2021
2020 Game of the Year: Day 3
This is the Irrational Passions 2020 Game of the Year Discussion! Join Alex O’Neill, Jarrett Green, Mike Burgess, Scott White, and Quin Hoffman in our group discussion of the 25 best games of 2020. 0:00:13 - Introduction 0:03:08 - Cyberpunk 2077 0:43:21 - Astro’s Playroom 0:59:14 - Genshin Impact 1:12:29 - Bugsnax 1:26:56 - Deep Rock Galactic 1:38:08 - Outro You can follow each of us:
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2020 Game of the Year: Day 2
01/26/2021
2020 Game of the Year: Day 2
This is the Irrational Passions 2020 Game of the Year Discussion! Join Alex O’Neill, Jarrett Green, Mike Burgess, Scott White, and Quin Hoffman in our group discussion of the 25 best games of 2020. 0:00:13 - Introduction 0:03:38 - A Fold Apart 0:08:27 - Demon’s Souls 0:23:31 - Spelunky 2 0:36:56 - Rogue Legacy 2 0:51:54 - Hades 1:20:22 - Outro You can follow each of us:
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2020 Game of the Year: Day 1
01/25/2021
2020 Game of the Year: Day 1
Hello! Welcome back to our Game of the Year conversations, as a collective, from IrrationalPassions.com! We are doing the whole thing completely different, as should be expected from 2020. We threw the whole tradition out, and decided to talk about different games, every day this week, and that’s it! It’ll make sense when you listen. Below are the timestamps for our conversations and some companion pieces to add to what we talked about and reflect our work through the year. Enjoy! 0:00:13 - Opening 0:03:02 - Introduction & Format 0:06:59 - Ori & The Will of the Wisps 0:15:00 - Doom: Eternal 0:34:43 - The Last of Us Part II 0:57:51 - Persona 5 Royal 1:12:43 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons 1:28:03 - Outro You can follow each of us:
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491: That's a Good Bit... Coin
01/19/2021
491: That's a Good Bit... Coin
We come to reflect on oldies and goodies. Jurge comes back from PopAgenda to say hi and report on the latest and best Video Games™. Audio Version Timestamps: 00:52 – Intro 02:30 – Intro to Jurge 08:17 – Housekeeping 09:31 – Jurge’s Games 36:13 – Tony’s Games 49:10 – Alex’s Games 1:04:57 – Scott’s Games 1:09:26 – Jurge Departs and Says a Quick Thanks and Good Bye 01:11:23 – Scott’s Games (Cont) 1:14:06 – Headlines 1:21:34 – Outro & …. Bets? 1:24:33 – Titles Contact Us: , Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord:
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490: Nabeshin Will Continue
01/05/2021
490: Nabeshin Will Continue
Nabeshin’s final episode as a regular host. Audio Version Timestamps: 00:45 - Intro & Updates - Nabeshin is Leaving, show is going Bi-Weekly 03:55 - News We Missed! 22:04 - Tony’s Games 32:48 - Scott’s Games 56:49 - Alex’s Games 1:11:10 - Nabeshin’s Games 1:26:05 - Outro 1:28:18 - FINAL BETS 1:30:08 - Nabeshin’s Final Word 1:36:50 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord:
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489: Anime MOBA
12/01/2020
489: Anime MOBA
This time we only talk about Demon’s Souls for most of the time. Audio Version Timestamps: 00:50 - Intro & Housekeeping 03:22 - Scott’s Games - Hades 12:46 - League of Legends 19:10 - Tony’s Games - Eternal Return: Black Survival 34:04 - Alex’s Games 38:56 - AC Valhalla 46:24 - Bugsnax! 56:44 - Outro & BETS 1:01:19 - Titles YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWZjfBHN7Gk Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord:
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488: Magic? Dishonorable
11/24/2020
488: Magic? Dishonorable
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X have arrived! So let’s talk about Demon’s Souls of course! Audio Version Timestamps: 00:47 - Intro & Housekeeping 02:35 - Tony’s Games 17:15 - Scott’s Games 30:35 - Alex’s Games - Next Gen Stuff! 1:13:18 - Outro & BETS 1:19:47 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord:
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487: Salmon Cakes
11/10/2020
487: Salmon Cakes
With everyone together again, we share some excitement about next gen! Audio Version Timestamps: 00:49 - Intro & Housekeeping 02:15 - Nabeshin’s Charity Stream Plans 09:06 - Alex’s Games 36:59 - Tony’s Games 49:12 - Nabeshin’s Games 51:08 - The Elephant in the Room (Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster) 1:03:07 - Next Gen Excitement 1:18:10 - Outro & BETS 1:25:23 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord:
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486: The Great Co-op Killer
11/03/2020
486: The Great Co-op Killer
Audio Version Timestamps: 1:04 - Intro & Housekeeping 02:50 - Tony’s Games 17:27 - Nabeshin’s Games 23:50 - Scott’s Games (Hades) 35:19 - Alex’s Games (Sly 4 Platinum) 50:00 - We Talk about VR For a While 1:11:10 - Outro & BETS 1:18:21 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord:
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485: I Would Recommend It
10/27/2020
485: I Would Recommend It
Audio Version Timestamps: 00:47 - Intro & Housekeeping 04:45 - Nabeshin’s Games 15:20 - Spelunky 2 (Spoiler Warning) 40:45 - Scott’s Games (Hades & Genshin) 1:00:10 - Alex’s Games 1:19:08 - Outro & BETS 1:25:03 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord:
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484: Divinity CHAOS
10/13/2020
484: Divinity CHAOS
Time to put on our headsets and plug into virtual reality. Oh, and play some video games, like normal. Audio Version Timestamps: 00:56 - Intro & Housekeeping 03:04 - Tony’s Games - Genshin Impact 41:30 - VR Chat 28:50 - Scott & Tony’s Divinity Original Sin 2 Play 55:52 - We Talk to Nabeshin For 10 Minutes 1:08:45 - Scott’s Games 1:17:04 - Alex’s Games 1:32:22 - News In Gaming 1:46:40 - BETS 1:52:03 - Divinity Chaos Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord:
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483: Pay to Waifu
10/06/2020
483: Pay to Waifu
Finally, anime is here to liberate us of our woes, and also Alex of his Wisdom Teeth. Audio Version Timestamps: 01:36 - Housekeeping & Intro 03:38 - Tony’s Games 06:20 - Scott’s Games - Hades 32:30 - Alex’s Games - Spelunky 2 43:10 - Genshin Impact 1:22:53 - News - Steve in Smash 1:27:12 - BETS 1:30:25 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord:
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482: Episode 42069
09/22/2020
482: Episode 42069
Our long time in quarantine just made so much easier by Spelunky 2. Audio Version Timestamps: 01:24 - Intro & Housekeeping 04:52 - Alex’s Games 09:03 - Sly 4 Revisit 12:15 - SPELUNKY 2 33:23 - Tony’s Games - Path of Exile 45:15 - Scott’s Games 50:20 - News in Gaming - PS5 Date & Price 1:01:09 - Outro 1:02:23 - BETS 1:06:08 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord:
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481: NICE SHOT!
09/15/2020
481: NICE SHOT!
We’re on a collision course with finally knowing console prices and we’re pretty excited about it. This week: Series S, Mario Golf, Sly Cooper, The PS5 Release date. Audio Version Timestamps: 01:58 - Housekeeping! 04:20 - Nabeshin’s “Games” 07:40 - Alex’s Games 15:41 - Scott’s Games 25:39 - Tony’s Games 36:22 - News in Gaming 37:06 - The First “The Big News” - Age of Calamity 43:25 - The Second “Bigger News” - Series S 1:15:09 - Fantasy League Update 1:17:50 - Outro 1:18:51 - Bets 1:28:12 - Titles? Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord: Follow each of us:
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480: Pulls Graphics Card Out of Oven
09/08/2020
480: Pulls Graphics Card Out of Oven
The gang's back together and boy if Alan Wake can escape the dark place then we’ll make it out of quarantine someday. Audio Version Timestamps: 00:43 - Intro & Housekeeping 04:45 - Nabeshin’s Games - Rhythm Games 16:25 - Marvel’s Avengers 21:33 - Sonic Lore Tour Update 30:10 - Alan Wake 44:09 - Tony’s Games - PGA Tour 2K21 49:00 - Scott’s Games 56:55 - Alex’s Games 1:23:03 - New Video Cards? 1:30:54 - BETS. Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord: Follow each of us: http://twitter.com/alfighter27 http://twitter.com/nabeshin186 http://twitter.com/jarrettjawn http://twitter.com/quantum_arbiter http://twitter.com/mikeip_ http://twitter.com/solidsnake120
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479: Tossin' Down 18 Holes
09/01/2020
479: Tossin' Down 18 Holes
Nabeshin is away on business so Alex, Tony, and Scott just get way deep into flight simulators. Oh, and Alan Wake. Audio Version Timestamps: 00:45 - Intro & Housekeeping 04:40 - Tony’s Games 36:40 - Scott’s Games - SOME Crystal Chronicles 1:03:09 - Alex’s Games 1:16:15 - Ratchet & Clank 1:26:04 - Control AWE Expansion 1:33:41 - BETS Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord: Follow each of us:
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478: Super Monkey Ball is My Nightmare
08/25/2020
478: Super Monkey Ball is My Nightmare
GameCube games with friends and in-the-moment reactions to the latest from DC FanDome. Audio Version Timestamps: 01:10 - Intro - The DC FanDome 07:38 - Impressions: Gotham Knights 15:16 - Housekeeping 18:06 - Alex’s Games - Arkham Games 45:10 - Live Rocksteady Suicide Squad Trailer Reactions 48:40 - Scott’s Games - Bug Fables & Paper Mario 1:05:48 - Nabeshin’s Games 1:07:34 - Reflecting on Old GOTYs & Mobile Games 1:17:30 - Outro 1:19:15 - BETS 1:31:11 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord: Follow each of us:
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477: Step on Me Marie
08/18/2020
477: Step on Me Marie
The crew recovers from their week off and Alex’s new kitten with a TON of video games. Sonic Unleashed, MGSV revisited, and more. Audio Version Timestamps: 01:09 - Nabeshin’s Thoughts on Street Fighter 10:57 - Housekeeping 14:16 - Scott’s Games - Risk of Rain 2 29:57 - Bug Fables 48:32 - Tony’s Games 1:11:22 - Nabeshin’s Games - Danganronpa with Ian 1:21:52 - Sonic Lore Tour Update - Unleashed 1:36:00 - Alex’s Games 1:38:10 - Metal Gear Solid V 2:11:55 - Outro 2:15:46 - BETS 2:19:06 - TITLES ____ Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord: Follow each of us:
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476: ....HEY....
08/04/2020
476: ....HEY....
It's just us boys stuck in Quarantine so why not have some really good conversation about what we've been playing? Audio Version Timestamps: 01:12 - Intro & Housekeeping 07:32 - Nabeshin’s Games 12:45 - Sonic Lore Tour Update 36:05 - Scott’s Games - Big Tarkov Update 1:11:22 - Tony’s Games 1:19:23 - Alex’s Games 1:34:38 - Outro & Bets 1:31:31 - Titles Send your questions: [email protected], (404) 590-1337 (long distance fees do apply) Tweet your question w/ #IPQ _____ Our Links: Twitter: Insta: YouTube: Twitch: Our Discord: Follow each of us:
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