Best Aaron Rand Freeman Podcasts (2023)

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Unreasonable Fridays

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AddSpace Ep. 100 | The "Over-Inclusion" Centennial Double Decker 2:22:00

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Bacon and Aaron celebrate their 100th episode with an extra long episode! Justin visits to connect JK Rowling's problematic behavior to ... One Piece. Then Jeffrey Rousseau joins to talk "over-inclusion", the wild world of character creation suites, and whether Resident Evil 5 has any redeeming qualities worthy of a remake. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: …

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AddSpace Ep. 99 | Bacon's Secret Sauce 1:55:06

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Bacon and Aaron discuss the Wizard Game fiasco, the surprise Nintendo direct that costs Aaron even more money, and the telltale signs of a game directly affected by the pandemic. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev

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AddSpace Ep. 98 | Meet Joe Bigot 1:20:31

2M ago1:20:31

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Bacon and Aaron discuss the poor design of achievement points in games, the trope of the "edgy" white male creative, and the many, MANY PR issues surrounding Forspoken highlighting the complexity of supporting Blackness in media. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev

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AddSpace Ep. 97 | The Hateur Symposium 2:57:15

2M ago2:57:15

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Bacon and Aaron are joined by international thought leader Jeffrey Rousseau and the voice of Unreasonable Fridays Ereika Collins to discuss their favorite games and ideas from 2022. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Guest: @JRPotential Theme Song: @Willieev

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AddSpace Ep. 96 | ScammerWatch Unlimited 1:52:54

3M ago1:52:54

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Bacon, Aaron, and guest/government agent Jarrett discuss the dangers of reactivating ex-MMO players, the FTX collapse, the wide-ranging affects of Sam Bankman-Fried's scamming, and put the pros and cons of AI artwork on the table for clarity. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Guest: @KuroleGaming Theme Song: @Willieev…

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AddSpace Ep. 95 | The 11th Hour 1:55:59

4M ago1:55:59

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Bacon, Justin, Aaron, and BAP discuss the FTX collapse, why scammers must always be prepared to be caught, the multi-level high-speed collapse of Twitter, the glories of Debra Wilson, and Bacon outlines the new farming sim/action RPG Harvestella. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @ljay90 Host: @ashy3classy Theme Song: @Willieev…

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AddSpace Ep. 94 | All Roads Lead To Nazis 1:27:08

4M ago1:27:08

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Bacon and Justin discuss Kyrie Irving, Hebrews to Negroes, Elon Musk and his incredible mid-life crisis, the sports anime Blue Lock, and what Luka Doncic should mean to white American basketball fans. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @ljay90 Theme Song: @Willieev

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Eyes on whiteness with Bari Schwartz 1:08:46

4M ago1:08:46

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Bari Schwartz is a 37 years old Cisgender white Jewish woman who has been rumbling with and doing courageous work around understanding & dismantling systems and impacts of racism for decades. After graduating from Johns Hopkins with a master's degree in school counseling and spending 12 years working in and with Baltimore City Schools as well as lo…

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AddSpace Ep. 93 | The Cultural Exchange 2:03:51

5M ago2:03:51

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Bacon and Aaron discuss superhero geography, the survival horror resurgence, the sheer white maleness of said resurgence, the accidental charisma of Japan's framing of America, and the Helena Taylor situation forcing us to have multiple conversations at once. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev…

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Eyes on whiteness with Dohee Lee 53:49

5M ago53:49

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Dohee Lee (She/Her) is an artist, Ritualist and Educator. She was born on Jeju Island in South Korea, now, living in Huichin unceded Ohlone territory Oakland, CA as a 1st generation immigrant. Her creative vision comes from traditional Korean music, singing, drumming and dance which is rooted in Korean indigenous ritual. Since her arrival in the US…

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Eyes on whiteness with Sonya Renee Taylor 1:03:20

5M ago1:03:20

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ANDDDDDD, WE'RE BACK! We're so grateful to kick off part 2 of season 2 with the brilliant and hilarious Sonya Renee Taylor! We have an incredible conversation tracking where in the world is Sonya, how opening up to just listening and being has created space for her ancestors to offer quite an addition to her journey and a deep dig into her take on …

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AddSpace Ep. 92 | Captain Topic and The Segwateers 1:23:01

6M ago1:23:01

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Bacon, Justin, and Aaron discuss FF14 calling us out, the Jan. 6 trials, Stellaris, what we're playing, cryptocurrencies, the history of Dynasty Warriors, and connect all of these topics to One Piece through the miracle of modern science. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @ljay90 Theme Song: @Willieev…

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AddSpace Ep. 91 | The Pre-Raid Rundown 46:38

6M ago46:38

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Bacon, Justin, and BAP prepare for a raid by talking the FF 14 content rollout including the value in taking pressure off of players, Halo Infinite's stumbles, and a quick review of the Saints Row reboot. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @ljay90 Host: @ashy3classy Theme Song: @Willieev

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AddSpace Ep. 90 | 15 x 90 = 1590 1:24:36

7M ago1:24:36

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Bacon and Aaron talk the week in content with dual refreshes from Final Fantasy 14 and Destiny 2. We also have a fresh installment of This Week In The Cruel American Housing Market featuring the quickest maths in human history. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ANSFreeman Theme Song: @Willieev

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AddSpace Ep. 89 | An Evening With The Rousseau 1:34:07

7M ago1:34:07

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Bacon and Justin sit down with writer, social commentator, thought leader, observer, activist, creator, game critic, author, and speaker Jeffrey Rousseau to discuss how publishers rate success, brown skin in anime, and game journalism's journey to equity. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ljay90 Guest: @JRpotential Theme Song: @Willieev…

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AddSpace Ep. 88 | Let's Get You Married! 1:25:34

8M ago1:25:34

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Bacon and Aaron talk the new Patreon Tier, preparations for Bacon's Birthday Month Celebration, Destiny 2 Season of the Haunted, and the raw BUT EFFECTIVE emotional manipulation of Fuga: Melodies of Steel. *This episode was record July 18th, 2022. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev…

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Transmuting Tuesday June 28, 2022 36:49

9M ago36:49

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We're coming soon with Part 2 of Season 2! In the meantime, a quick share over here: Diedra and Maureen are going to start a weekly (most of the time) series called Transmuting Tuesdays which will be on our Youtube and Instagram pages. You can expect this series to be a little more impromptu and shorter than the podcast has been. This first one is …

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AddSpace Ep. 87 | The Picture of Delightfulness 1:28:31

10M ago1:28:31

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Bacon and Aaron talk Bacon's Anti-Cootie platform, streaming service burnout, the stressfully high quality of media, and begin plotting how to get a Playstation 5. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev

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Transmuting After a Tragedy 1:05:47

10M ago1:05:47

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We want to take a moment to send love, acknowledgment, and presence to you as you process and potentially transmute your experience, understanding, and impact of the racial and political violence of the murders in Buffalo, NY, and Orange County, CA. After the mass murders sitting so heavy on our hearts and in our spirits, Diedra asks Maureen to hav…

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AddSpace Ep. 86 | The Mean Face Hour 1:32:15

10M ago1:32:15

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Bacon, Justin, and Aaron are tired of everything. Elon Musk, Kevin Samuels, Dave Chappelle, Dillon Brooks, all of it. Everything except Final Fantasy clearly. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @ljay90 Theme Song: @Willieev

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#AddSpace Ep. 85 | What Matters Most 1:35:21

12M ago1:35:21

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Bacon is here to talk Tunic with BAP, the anatomy of a Souls-like, the emotional power of the middling game, and world politics with Justin. Note: The episode was recorded on March 23rd, 2022 PS(Pre-Slap). Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @ljay90 Host: @ashy3classy Theme Song: @Willieev

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The CuntCast Ep. 59 | Fear The Brute 1:08:33

12M ago1:08:33

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N'Jaila and Aaron talk the Slap, the Oscar's obsession with the viral moment, and the future of comedy as a combat sport. Host: @blasianbytch Co-Host: @ansfreeman

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#AddSpace Ep. 84 | Adventures In Funny Money 1:54:45

1y ago1:54:45

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Justin is here for This Week In Funny Money, BAP is here to talk Elden Ring(S), Bacon is here to play Elden Ring(S), and Sony is here for our money. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @ljay90 Host: @ashy3classy Theme Song: @Willieev

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#AddSpace Ep. 83 | Draw The Line At Kirby 1:46:25

1y ago1:46:25

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Nintendo demands our money, Destiny: The Witch Queen is a week away, we remind everyone that Kirby is a baby, NPR will kill you, and Bacon has a job on this perfectly balanced episode of ADDSpace. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev

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#AddSpace Ep. 82 | Absolute Chaos 2:23:58

1y ago2:23:58

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Everyone is here to discuss the most chaotic news week in recent history. Crypto heists, Activision devoured, the Insufferable Athlete of the Year discussion heating up, and Roblox emerges as the darkest corner of the internet. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @ljay90 Host: @ashy3classy Theme Song: @Willieev…

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Eyes On whiteness with Derek Canty 1:09:15

1y ago1:09:15

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"Vulnerability is the core of any self-inward journey....it's been decades of chipping away to get to that vulnerability and to be able to live there. " - Derek Canty Derek Canty is a father of 7, a dedicated partner, a fairy godfather mentor to many and the CEO and founder of Winning Edge, a leadership development company based in Las Vegas. Today…

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#AddSpace Ep. 81 | The Endwalker Supershow Pt. 1 1:09

1y ago1:09

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Bacon and Justin chat about Endwalker while playing Endwalker in part one of our two-part Endwalker review. WARNING: Complete Endwalker spoilers for the ENTIRE program. Endwalker. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @ljay90 Endwalker: Endwalker Theme Song: @Willieev

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Eyes On whiteness with Dr. Adam Falkner 1:16:42

1y ago1:16:42

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"Love and healing, real healing, happens at the rupture." - Dr. Adam Falkner, who shall get a t-shirt with this brilliance on it! Join us to listen to this powerful conversation about Adam's takes on Intersectional Integrity! Dr. Adam Falkner is a writer, educator, and race & equity strategist. He identifies as a White Queer Cis Man. He is the auth…

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Eyes On whiteness with amara tabor-smith 1:04:17

1y ago1:04:17

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"We are in the apocalypse, give thanks!"- amara tabor-smith in reflecting on the truth being revealed in these times. Join us as amara shares her brilliant perspectives on what Intersectional Integrity is to her. amara tabor-smith (she/her/they/we) is a black, queer woman born and raised on unceded Ramaytush (Rah-MAH-Tush) Ohlone land currently kno…

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Eyes On whiteness: We're Back! 1:19:39

1+ y ago1:19:39

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In our kick-off for season 2, Diedra and Maureen start with our excitement for the incredible season ahead. We share the theme of this season "What does Intersectional Integrity mean to you?" This episode is the two of us in conversation about what Intersectional Integrity means to us, as we practice the work of Transmuting white supremacy and patr…

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#AddSpace Ep. 80 | The Autoresponder Special 1:35:54

1+ y ago1:35:54

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Thank you for your download. We are out of the office and will be back at (No podcast only Endwalker). For further inquiries please press the 'play' button. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @ljay90 Host: @Ashy3classy Theme Song: @Willieev

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#AddSpace Ep. 79 | The Great Tangent 1:44:22

1+ y ago1:44:22

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Bacon, Aaron, and BAP from the Black Astronauts podcast talk Final Fantasy as we approach Endwalker, Dragon Age, the many uses of Coke, and how the worldwide supply shortage is affecting game production. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @Ashy3classy Theme Song: @Willieev

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The CuntCast Ep. 58 | Tits Akimbo 1:38:30

1+ y ago1:38:30

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N'Jaila and Aaron talk public exhaustion, the Eternals, a brand new condom introduced in Malaysia, and a book recommendation for those introduced in fae anatomy. Host: @blasianbytch Co-Host: @ansfreeman

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#AddSpace Ep. 78 | Justin HELP! 1:31:16

1+ y ago1:31:16

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Bacon and Aaron flail while Justin explains NFTs, hypebeasts, Facebook entering the metaverse, and the history of changes made to Final Fantasy 14 as we approach Endwalker's release. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @ljay90 Theme Song: @Willieev

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#AddSpace Ep. 77 | The Style Panel 2:10:12

1+ y ago2:10:12

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Bacon, Aaron, Justin, and guest RD Ash talk Astria Ascent the most lukewarm RPG in recent memory, Back 4 Blood, being old Black gamers, and how much art plays a role in making games memorable. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @ljay90 Guest: @Dynavolta Theme Song: @Willieev

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#AddSpace Ep. 76 | Tales of My Wallet 1:54:35

1+ y ago1:54:35

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Bacon and Aaron give initial impressions of the new RPG Tales of Arise, talk Nintendo's attempt to take more of our money, and question whether any Activision product has grown past 2008. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev

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The CuntCast Ep. 57 | Behold the Orgasmatron 3000 1:11:01

1+ y ago1:11:01

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N'Jaila and Aaron discuss Nicki Minaj, the toxic singularity when toxic artists find their toxic fanbase, and welcoming our new aquatic overlords. Host: @blasianbytch Co-Host: @ansfreeman

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The CuntCast Ep. 56 | Culture Shock 1:24:28

1+ y ago1:24:28

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N'Jaila and Aaron discuss the politics around celebrity relationships, who gets the venom, and attempt a newer, positive tone that will work perfectly. Host: @blasianbytch Co-Host: @ansfreeman

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#AddSpace Ep. 75 | The Dungeon and THE DISCOURSE 1:27:49

1+ y ago1:27:49

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ADDSpace owner, proprietor, CFO, and Human Resources Lead Bacon sits down with the voice of Unreasonable Fridays Ereika to talk Boyfriend Dungeon, the game, the narrative, and THE DISCOURSE that evolved from calm discussion to a proper dumpster fire. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Panelist: @ereikawritesfic Theme Song: @Willieev…

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The CuntCast Ep. 55 | Live From The Gallows Vol. 2 1:08:04

1+ y ago1:08:04

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The Cuntcast Podcast returns with a hard look at Texas, OnlyFans' galaxy brain, celebrate N'Jaila's interview in the Washington Post by reading the comments section, and the optics of the child Instagram star. Host: @blasianbytch Co-Host: @ansfreeman

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#AddSpace Ep. 73 | Test of the Bacon Broadcasting System 1:29:54

1+ y ago1:29:54

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What happens when a production meeting becomes a whole episode? It becomes a test of the BACON BROADCASTING SYSTEM. We talk Legend of Zelda, the 16-Bit Era, the rather amazing Neo-Geo library, working in the age of COVID sequels, and why Mass Effect: Andromeda is a breath of fresh air. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev…

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#AddSpace Ep. 72 | Still Never Together 1:41:19

1+ y ago1:41:19

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Bacon, Justin, and Aaron discuss the Activision Blizzard gender discrimination lawsuit, the proper response to system injustice, the joys of the Dynasty Warriors movie, and talk Mass Effect 3's iconic conclusion. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ljay90 Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev

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#AddSpace Ep. 71 | We Were Never Together 1:54:34

1+ y ago1:54:34

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Bacon and Justin discuss Mass Effect 1 and 2, gameplay improvements for the Legendary Edition, classic moments, and moments where Bioware's creative intent and execution didn't align. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ljay90 Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev

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#AddSpace Ep. 70| #LeoSeason Begins 1:18:29

1+ y ago1:18:29

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Bacon and Aaron tease the Mass Effect trilogy discussion, the announcement of the Switch Pro, Sony quadrupling down on major AAA releases, and begin the process of celebrating Bacon's Birthday Month/Music Festival. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev

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#AddSpace Ep. 69| Beware The Vagina Dragon 1:20:27

2y ago1:20:27

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JUSTIN, Bacon, BAP, and Aaron discuss the Netflix anime Yasuke and why it was less than enjoyable, Resident Evil Village and why it was entirely enjoyable, also what makes it so problematic. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Host: @Ashy3classy THE CAPTAIN: @ljay90 Theme Song: @Willieev

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#AddSpace Ep. 68| I'm The Captain Now 1:57:17

2y ago1:57:17

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JUSTIN, Bacon, and Aaron discuss lawn care during the End Times, Sony's aversion to backward's compatibility, and Justin kicks off the beginning of our coverage of Kuroku's Basketball, the greatest sports anime of all time. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman THE CAPTAIN: @ljay90 Theme Song: @Willieev…

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#AddSpace Ep. 67| The Six Step Program 1:06:03

2y ago1:06:03

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Bacon and Aaron discuss Aaron's indie game addiction, what is a "content drought", how next-gen are still not readily available, and present some interesting potential choices for our audience. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev

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#AddSpace Ep. 66| Happy Brain Sparks 54:11

2y ago54:11

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RPG Genre Expert Dr. Bacon discusses the differences between genres, what constitutes a live service game, an MMO, and the multiple flavors of RPG that have sprung up trying to disavow their genre. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev

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#AddSpace Ep. 65| Stop Buying Skyrim 1:34:01

2y ago1:34:01

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Bacon and Aaron discuss WHERE THE HELL WE'VE BEEN, Twitter under the Biden administration, what we're playing, Bethesda and Microsoft officially getting married, and the key to finally getting a new Elder Scrolls game. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @ansfreeman Theme Song: @Willieev

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The CuntCast Ep. 54 | A Lock Without A Key 51:49

2y ago51:49

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N'Jaila and Aaron talk about DaniLeigh and why brownfishing causes so many problems at once, the cage without a key, and the stigma around technology and adult entertainment. BONUS: We begin our multipart review of the upcoming film Minari with first impressions. Host: @blasianbytch Co-Host: @ansfreeman More Minari: HERE!…

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