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    <title>Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Videogames”</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:15:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <description>Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium".
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    <itunes:subtitle>A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium".
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  <title>Super Mario Kart</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>3... 2... 1... Go!!! By 1992 Mario had conquered koopas, rescued the princess (again and again), played tennis, practiced medicine, and more, but that year launched a new venture, Super Mario Kart. Buoyed by the Mode 7 chip, a new racing genre was born as beloved Nintendo characters zipped around tracks, blasting each other with shells, lightning bolts and more. Guest comedian Rich Baker (@richbakeractor) grabs a controller and joins us to revisit the first entry in this venerable franchise.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:20:14</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>3... 2... 1... Go!!! By 1992 Mario had conquered koopas, rescued the princess (again and again), played tennis, practiced medicine, and more, but that year launched a new venture, Super Mario Kart. Buoyed by the Mode 7 chip, a new racing genre was born as beloved Nintendo characters zipped around tracks, blasting each other with shells, lightning bolts and more. Guest comedian Rich Baker (@richbakeractor) grabs a controller and joins us to revisit the first entry in this venerable franchise.
If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).
Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits: 
Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from Super Mario Kart by Soyo Oka 
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    <![CDATA[<p>3... 2... 1... Go!!! By 1992 Mario had conquered koopas, rescued the princess (again and again), played tennis, practiced medicine, and more, but that year launched a new venture, Super Mario Kart. Buoyed by the Mode 7 chip, a new racing genre was born as beloved Nintendo characters zipped around tracks, blasting each other with shells, lightning bolts and more. Guest comedian Rich Baker (@richbakeractor) grabs a controller and joins us to revisit the first entry in this venerable franchise.</p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, &quot;Playing By Ear&quot; (<a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, &quot;Still Muppeting&quot; (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits: </p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from Super Mario Kart by Soyo Oka</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>3... 2... 1... Go!!! By 1992 Mario had conquered koopas, rescued the princess (again and again), played tennis, practiced medicine, and more, but that year launched a new venture, Super Mario Kart. Buoyed by the Mode 7 chip, a new racing genre was born as beloved Nintendo characters zipped around tracks, blasting each other with shells, lightning bolts and more. Guest comedian Rich Baker (@richbakeractor) grabs a controller and joins us to revisit the first entry in this venerable franchise.</p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, &quot;Playing By Ear&quot; (<a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, &quot;Still Muppeting&quot; (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits: </p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from Super Mario Kart by Soyo Oka</p>]]>
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  <title>Super Mario World</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>35 years later Super Mario World remains a high watermark in video games. The venerable plumber and new pal Yoshi the dinosaur's adventure features pixel perfect platforming, satisfying secret scouring, and whimsical wonder. Guests podcaster Matt Storm a.k.a. Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite) and comedian Rich Baker (richbakercoaching.com) hit the Star Road to celebrate a classic that is still tubular, groovy, and funky today.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:37:46</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>35 years later Super Mario World remains a high watermark in video games. The venerable plumber and new pal Yoshi the dinosaur's adventure features pixel perfect platforming, satisfying secret scouring, and whimsical wonder. Guests podcaster Matt Storm a.k.a. Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite) and comedian Rich Baker (richbakercoaching.com) hit the Star Road to celebrate a classic that is still tubular, groovy, and funky today.
Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm
If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All music from Super Mario World by Koji Kondo 
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    <![CDATA[<p>35 years later Super Mario World remains a high watermark in video games. The venerable plumber and new pal Yoshi the dinosaur&#39;s adventure features pixel perfect platforming, satisfying secret scouring, and whimsical wonder. Guests podcaster Matt Storm a.k.a. Stormageddon (&quot;Fun&quot; and Games, Reignite) and comedian Rich Baker (richbakercoaching.com) hit the Star Road to celebrate a classic that is still tubular, groovy, and funky today.</p>

<p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - <a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:<br>
Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br>
All music from Super Mario World by Koji Kondo</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>35 years later Super Mario World remains a high watermark in video games. The venerable plumber and new pal Yoshi the dinosaur&#39;s adventure features pixel perfect platforming, satisfying secret scouring, and whimsical wonder. Guests podcaster Matt Storm a.k.a. Stormageddon (&quot;Fun&quot; and Games, Reignite) and comedian Rich Baker (richbakercoaching.com) hit the Star Road to celebrate a classic that is still tubular, groovy, and funky today.</p>

<p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - <a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:<br>
Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br>
All music from Super Mario World by Koji Kondo</p>]]>
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  <title>Super Metroid</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/137</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/47336909-653e-4aab-b5bf-47e5ed2f1894.mp3" length="79145554" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In space, no one can hear you scream, or roll into a little ball. Super Metroid is yet another jewel in Nintendo's crown, and one whose labyrinthine corridors of sci-fi horror forever cemented a genre of gameplay that has cast a shadow for over three decades. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the "Fun" and Games, and Reignite podcasts joins us to celebrate Samus Aran and this seminal entry in the long-running Metroid series.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:19:06</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In space, no one can hear you scream, or roll into a little ball. Super Metroid is yet another jewel in Nintendo's crown, and one whose labyrinthine corridors of sci-fi horror forever cemented a genre of gameplay that has cast a shadow for over three decades. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the "Fun" and Games, and Reignite podcasts joins us to celebrate Samus Aran and this seminal entry in the long-running Metroid series.
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All Score from Super Metroid by Kenji Yamamoto and Minako Hamano 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>alien, aliens, samus, samus aran, scifi, horror, metroid, metroidvania, game, games, gamer, gamers, gaming, nintendo, videogame, videogames, videogaming, videogamer, videogamers, retrogame, retrogames, retrogaming, retrogamer, snes</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In space, no one can hear you scream, or roll into a little ball. Super Metroid is yet another jewel in Nintendo&#39;s crown, and one whose labyrinthine corridors of sci-fi horror forever cemented a genre of gameplay that has cast a shadow for over three decades. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the &quot;Fun&quot; and Games, and Reignite podcasts joins us to celebrate Samus Aran and this seminal entry in the long-running Metroid series.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All Score from Super Metroid by Kenji Yamamoto and Minako Hamano</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In space, no one can hear you scream, or roll into a little ball. Super Metroid is yet another jewel in Nintendo&#39;s crown, and one whose labyrinthine corridors of sci-fi horror forever cemented a genre of gameplay that has cast a shadow for over three decades. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the &quot;Fun&quot; and Games, and Reignite podcasts joins us to celebrate Samus Aran and this seminal entry in the long-running Metroid series.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All Score from Super Metroid by Kenji Yamamoto and Minako Hamano</p>]]>
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  <title>Final Fantasy IX</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/124</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -0800</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/4b96084e-5846-4c6a-abde-c94e62e94447.mp3" length="97586704" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>For those who love video games with an emotionally resonant story, Final Fantasy IX is a place to call home. We're joined by Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to celebrate this compelling entry in the long-running series, its memorable characters, impactful story, and all-time great soundtrack. Kupo!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:40:21</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>For those who love video games with an emotionally resonant story, Final Fantasy IX is a place to call home. We're joined by Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to celebrate this compelling entry in the long-running series, its memorable characters, impactful story, and all-time great soundtrack. Kupo!
If you have feedback, send it via Mognet or find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy IV by Nobuo Uematsu
Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons - The Dead Alewives 
</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>For those who love video games with an emotionally resonant story, Final Fantasy IX is a place to call home. We&#39;re joined by Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to celebrate this compelling entry in the long-running series, its memorable characters, impactful story, and all-time great soundtrack. Kupo!</p>

<p>If you have feedback, send it via Mognet or find us on the socials here:<br>
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<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy IV by Nobuo Uematsu<br>
Dungeons &amp; Dragons - The Dead Alewives</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>For those who love video games with an emotionally resonant story, Final Fantasy IX is a place to call home. We&#39;re joined by Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to celebrate this compelling entry in the long-running series, its memorable characters, impactful story, and all-time great soundtrack. Kupo!</p>

<p>If you have feedback, send it via Mognet or find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy IV by Nobuo Uematsu<br>
Dungeons &amp; Dragons - The Dead Alewives</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>The Legend of Zelda (Series)</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/99</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/5b09a087-9d9b-45e2-b48b-ee0af1ee361d.mp3" length="89904105" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Hey! Listen... to this podcast about Nintendo's perennial adventure series, The Legend of Zelda. This series links to the past, between worlds, and continues to breath new wind into the kingdom of Hyrule for nearly 40 years with no signs of stopping. Guests Phil Head of the Spectrum Days podcast and comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) join us for this retrospective on a game series with endless wisdom, courage, and power.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:31:22</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/episodes/5/5b09a087-9d9b-45e2-b48b-ee0af1ee361d/cover.jpg?v=2"/>
  <description>Hey! Listen... to this podcast about Nintendo's perennial adventure series, The Legend of Zelda. This series links to the past, between worlds, and continues to breath new wind into the kingdom of Hyrule for nearly 40 years with no signs of stopping. Guests Phil Head of the Spectrum Days podcast and comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) join us for this retrospective on a game series with endless wisdom, courage, and power.
If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from The Legend of Zelda - Koji Kondo
All score from The Legend of Zelda II: Link's Adventure - Koji Kondo
All score from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Koji Kondo
All score from The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time - Koji Kondo
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - Koji Kondo
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda Theme With Lyrics: Music by Koji Kondo, Lyrics by Heather Campbell 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>zelda, nintendo, link, rpg, game, games, gaming, gamer, gamers, retrogame, retrogames, retrogamer, retrogamers, retrogaming, videogame, videogames, videogaming, videogamer, videogamers, breath of the wild, tears of the kingdom</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Hey! Listen... to this podcast about Nintendo&#39;s perennial adventure series, The Legend of Zelda. This series links to the past, between worlds, and continues to breath new wind into the kingdom of Hyrule for nearly 40 years with no signs of stopping. Guests Phil Head of the Spectrum Days podcast and comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) join us for this retrospective on a game series with endless wisdom, courage, and power.</p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda II: Link&#39;s Adventure - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<br>
The Legend of Zelda Theme With Lyrics: Music by Koji Kondo, Lyrics by Heather Campbell</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Hey! Listen... to this podcast about Nintendo&#39;s perennial adventure series, The Legend of Zelda. This series links to the past, between worlds, and continues to breath new wind into the kingdom of Hyrule for nearly 40 years with no signs of stopping. Guests Phil Head of the Spectrum Days podcast and comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) join us for this retrospective on a game series with endless wisdom, courage, and power.</p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda II: Link&#39;s Adventure - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<br>
The Legend of Zelda Theme With Lyrics: Music by Koji Kondo, Lyrics by Heather Campbell</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Super Mario 64</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/95</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/6ae5fd84-5e2c-4727-819b-10928a53213f.mp3" length="90102368" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Let's-a-go! Super Mario 64 was a huge leap into the third dimension for its jumping protagonist. Nintendo once again revolutionized gaming and set the template for virtually every 3D game in the 28 years since its release. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the "Fun" and Games, Reignite, and Screen Snark podcasts plugs in with us to plunge into paintings and revisit one of the most important videogames of all time.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:27:24</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/episodes/6/6ae5fd84-5e2c-4727-819b-10928a53213f/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>Let's-a-go! Super Mario 64 was a huge leap into the third dimension for its jumping protagonist. Nintendo once again revolutionized gaming and set the template for virtually every 3D game in the 28 years since its release. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the "Fun" and Games, Reignite, and Screen Snark podcasts plugs in with us to plunge into paintings and revisit one of the most important videogames of all time.
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from Super Mario 64 by Koji Kondo 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>nintendo, mario, game, games, gaming, gamer, gamers, videogames, videogame, videogaming, videogamer, videogamers, retrogame, retrogames, retrogaming, retrogamer, retrogamers, 1990s, 90s, n64, platformer, 3d platformer, 3d, computer, computers, console, consoles</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s-a-go! Super Mario 64 was a huge leap into the third dimension for its jumping protagonist. Nintendo once again revolutionized gaming and set the template for virtually every 3D game in the 28 years since its release. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the &quot;Fun&quot; and Games, Reignite, and Screen Snark podcasts plugs in with us to plunge into paintings and revisit one of the most important videogames of all time.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from Super Mario 64 by Koji Kondo</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s-a-go! Super Mario 64 was a huge leap into the third dimension for its jumping protagonist. Nintendo once again revolutionized gaming and set the template for virtually every 3D game in the 28 years since its release. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the &quot;Fun&quot; and Games, Reignite, and Screen Snark podcasts plugs in with us to plunge into paintings and revisit one of the most important videogames of all time.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
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<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from Super Mario 64 by Koji Kondo</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Super Mario Bros. 3</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/86</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">0b8b326b-16a5-4113-956e-fec393802f18</guid>
  <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/0b8b326b-16a5-4113-956e-fec393802f18.mp3" length="93598057" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Super Mario Bros. 3 set the standard not only for Nintendo's flagship franchise, but it was a literal game changer. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to save the Mushroom Kingdom - yet again - from the nefarious clutches of Bowser and the Koopalings with a little help from flying racoon tails, frog suits, music boxes, and more.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:25:45</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/episodes/0/0b8b326b-16a5-4113-956e-fec393802f18/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>Super Mario Bros. 3 set the standard not only for Nintendo's flagship franchise, but it was a literal game changer. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to save the Mushroom Kingdom - yet again - from the nefarious clutches of Bowser and the Koopalings with a little help from flying racoon tails, frog suits, music boxes, and more.
If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits
Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All Music from Super Mario Bros. 3 by Koji Kondo 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>mario, nintendo, super mario brothers, nes, 1980s, 80s, retro, retrogames, retrogaming, games, gamer, gamers, videogame, videogames, videogamer, gamers, 8-bit, 8bit, gaming, chiptunes</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Super Mario Bros. 3 set the standard not only for Nintendo&#39;s flagship franchise, but it was a literal game changer. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to save the Mushroom Kingdom - yet again - from the nefarious clutches of Bowser and the Koopalings with a little help from flying racoon tails, frog suits, music boxes, and more.</p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br>
All Music from Super Mario Bros. 3 by Koji Kondo</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Super Mario Bros. 3 set the standard not only for Nintendo&#39;s flagship franchise, but it was a literal game changer. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to save the Mushroom Kingdom - yet again - from the nefarious clutches of Bowser and the Koopalings with a little help from flying racoon tails, frog suits, music boxes, and more.</p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br>
All Music from Super Mario Bros. 3 by Koji Kondo</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Fallout</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/84</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/6309b7a6-89a6-4113-9a10-e650b1397bfa.mp3" length="75225508" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Duck and cover! We're going back to the radioactive world of tomorrow as companion B.T. Moorer joins us to open the vault to Fallout. This unique videogame series and its recent blockbuster TV adaptation use an alternate history post-apocalypse to spin stories that, twist, turn, disgust, and delight all at once. We give it a big thumbs up!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:35:31</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/episodes/6/6309b7a6-89a6-4113-9a10-e650b1397bfa/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>Duck and cover! We're going back to the radioactive world of tomorrow as companion B.T. Moorer joins us to open the vault to Fallout. This unique videogame series and its recent blockbuster TV adaptation use an alternate history post-apocalypse to spin stories that, twist, turn, disgust, and delight all at once. We give it a big thumbs up!
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Fallout Score by Mark Morgan
Way Back Home - Bob Crosby and the Bobcats
Butcher Pete – Roy Brown
Big Iron – Marty Robbins
Anything Goes – Cole Porter
A Wonderful Guy – Tex Beneke
Fallout 3 Score by Inon Zur
I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire – The Ink Blots
Drivin’ Nails In My Coffin – Ernest Tubb
Don't Fence Me In - Bing Crosby &amp;amp; The Andrews Sisters
So Long, Mom (A Song for World War III) – Tom Lehrer 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>fallout, postapocalypse, postapocalyptic, zombie, videogame, videogames, videogaming, gaming, games, retrogames, retrogaming, pc, mac, rpg, rpgs, scifi, twilight zone, 1950s, 50s, pc gaming, pc games, amazon, walton goggins, ella purnell, jazz</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Duck and cover! We&#39;re going back to the radioactive world of tomorrow as companion B.T. Moorer joins us to open the vault to Fallout. This unique videogame series and its recent blockbuster TV adaptation use an alternate history post-apocalypse to spin stories that, twist, turn, disgust, and delight all at once. We give it a big thumbs up!</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
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<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
Fallout Score by Mark Morgan<br>
Way Back Home - Bob Crosby and the Bobcats<br>
Butcher Pete – Roy Brown<br>
Big Iron – Marty Robbins<br>
Anything Goes – Cole Porter<br>
A Wonderful Guy – Tex Beneke<br>
Fallout 3 Score by Inon Zur<br>
I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire – The Ink Blots<br>
Drivin’ Nails In My Coffin – Ernest Tubb<br>
Don&#39;t Fence Me In - Bing Crosby &amp; The Andrews Sisters<br>
So Long, Mom (A Song for World War III) – Tom Lehrer</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Duck and cover! We&#39;re going back to the radioactive world of tomorrow as companion B.T. Moorer joins us to open the vault to Fallout. This unique videogame series and its recent blockbuster TV adaptation use an alternate history post-apocalypse to spin stories that, twist, turn, disgust, and delight all at once. We give it a big thumbs up!</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
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<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
Fallout Score by Mark Morgan<br>
Way Back Home - Bob Crosby and the Bobcats<br>
Butcher Pete – Roy Brown<br>
Big Iron – Marty Robbins<br>
Anything Goes – Cole Porter<br>
A Wonderful Guy – Tex Beneke<br>
Fallout 3 Score by Inon Zur<br>
I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire – The Ink Blots<br>
Drivin’ Nails In My Coffin – Ernest Tubb<br>
Don&#39;t Fence Me In - Bing Crosby &amp; The Andrews Sisters<br>
So Long, Mom (A Song for World War III) – Tom Lehrer</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Crash Bandicoot</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/71</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">3f49dbae-87a8-446a-99d6-bec1488fd784</guid>
  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/3f49dbae-87a8-446a-99d6-bec1488fd784.mp3" length="63818049" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>1996's Crash Bandicoot tackled the leap from 2d gaming to 3d with wild abandon, cartoon mania, and down-under flair. Guest James Hughes of the TeamWorks podcast joins us to revisit a mascot platformer that dominated his era of videogame history.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:03:01</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/episodes/3/3f49dbae-87a8-446a-99d6-bec1488fd784/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>1996's Crash Bandicoot tackled the leap from 2d gaming to 3d with wild abandon, cartoon mania, and down-under flair. Guest James Hughes of the TeamWorks podcast joins us to revisit a mascot platformer that dominated his era of videogame history.
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits
Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All music from Crash Bandicoot by John Mancell
Score from Uncharted 4 by Henry Jackman 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>sony, playstation, game, games, videogame, videogames, platformers, psx, naughty dog, retro games, retrogames, retrogaming, retrogamer, gamer, gamers, videogaming, gaming</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>1996&#39;s Crash Bandicoot tackled the leap from 2d gaming to 3d with wild abandon, cartoon mania, and down-under flair. Guest James Hughes of the TeamWorks podcast joins us to revisit a mascot platformer that dominated his era of videogame history.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
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<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br>
All music from Crash Bandicoot by John Mancell<br>
Score from Uncharted 4 by Henry Jackman</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>1996&#39;s Crash Bandicoot tackled the leap from 2d gaming to 3d with wild abandon, cartoon mania, and down-under flair. Guest James Hughes of the TeamWorks podcast joins us to revisit a mascot platformer that dominated his era of videogame history.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
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<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br>
All music from Crash Bandicoot by John Mancell<br>
Score from Uncharted 4 by Henry Jackman</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>ActRaiser</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/65</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">a1906253-74f0-4ec8-b5ea-e306e7727e85</guid>
  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/a1906253-74f0-4ec8-b5ea-e306e7727e85.mp3" length="40349394" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Lo and behold! In ActRaiser you get to play God, literally. In this SNES classic combines two different gameplay modes (hack/slash and city-building sim) to create an overall experience that is still worshipped today.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>35:58</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/episodes/a/a1906253-74f0-4ec8-b5ea-e306e7727e85/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>Lo and behold! In ActRaiser you get to play God, literally. This SNES classic combines two different gameplay modes (hack/slash and city-building sim) to create an overall experience that is still worshipped today.
If you have feedback, beseech unto us on the socials here:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from ActRaiser and ActRaiser: Renaissance by Yuzo Koshiro 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>square, enix, video games, videogames, videogaming, games, gaming, gamer, gamers, retrogames, retrogaming, retrogamer, retrogamers, snes, supernintendo, nintendo, rpg, rpgs, sim-city, urban planning, religion, god, faith</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Lo and behold! In ActRaiser you get to play God, literally. This SNES classic combines two different gameplay modes (hack/slash and city-building sim) to create an overall experience that is still worshipped today.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, beseech unto us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
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Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
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<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from ActRaiser and ActRaiser: Renaissance by Yuzo Koshiro</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Lo and behold! In ActRaiser you get to play God, literally. This SNES classic combines two different gameplay modes (hack/slash and city-building sim) to create an overall experience that is still worshipped today.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, beseech unto us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from ActRaiser and ActRaiser: Renaissance by Yuzo Koshiro</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Resident Evil 4</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/54</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/95fb353f-74bd-47b1-af2b-2c6b8752bd8b.mp3" length="92621445" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>¡Puedes correr, pero no te puedes esconder! Resident Evil 4 was a revolutionary game that revitalized the series and videogames as a whole through its combination of tense dynamic gameplay, best-in-class body horror, and unsettling tone. Ken Cole of KenCast (@kenergycole) joins us to once again plunge into RE4's irresistible terrors.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:36:28</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/episodes/9/95fb353f-74bd-47b1-af2b-2c6b8752bd8b/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>¡Puedes correr, pero no te puedes esconder! Resident Evil 4 was a revolutionary game that revitalized the series and videogames as a whole through its combination of tense dynamic gameplay, best-in-class body horror, and unsettling tone. Ken Cole of KenCast (@kenergycole) joins us to once again plunge into RE4's irresistible terrors.
Find more of Ken's fantastic content at https://www.youtube.com/@KenCole
Also, I was honored to be a guest on KenCast. You can subscribe to KenCast to hear it, or watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc8eh4010YA
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Resident Evil 4 by   Misao Senbongi and Shusaku Uchiyama 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>resident evil, capcom, zombies, halloween, video games, videogames, videogaming, gaming, videogamer, gamer, gamers, games, cults, body horror, horror, parasites</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>¡Puedes correr, pero no te puedes esconder! Resident Evil 4 was a revolutionary game that revitalized the series and videogames as a whole through its combination of tense dynamic gameplay, best-in-class body horror, and unsettling tone. Ken Cole of KenCast (@kenergycole) joins us to once again plunge into RE4&#39;s irresistible terrors.</p>

<p>Find more of Ken&#39;s fantastic content at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KenCole" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@KenCole</a></p>

<p>Also, I was honored to be a guest on KenCast. You can subscribe to KenCast to hear it, or watch the video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc8eh4010YA" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc8eh4010YA</a></p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
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<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:<br>
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from Resident Evil 4 by   Misao Senbongi and Shusaku Uchiyama</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>¡Puedes correr, pero no te puedes esconder! Resident Evil 4 was a revolutionary game that revitalized the series and videogames as a whole through its combination of tense dynamic gameplay, best-in-class body horror, and unsettling tone. Ken Cole of KenCast (@kenergycole) joins us to once again plunge into RE4&#39;s irresistible terrors.</p>

<p>Find more of Ken&#39;s fantastic content at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KenCole" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@KenCole</a></p>

<p>Also, I was honored to be a guest on KenCast. You can subscribe to KenCast to hear it, or watch the video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc8eh4010YA" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc8eh4010YA</a></p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:<br>
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from Resident Evil 4 by   Misao Senbongi and Shusaku Uchiyama</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>MegaMan 2</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/48</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">10d1f903-cbe1-4b20-bd73-59269c8a4e20</guid>
  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/10d1f903-cbe1-4b20-bd73-59269c8a4e20.mp3" length="62933867" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>MegaMan was released to little fanfare but its sequel put the Blue Bomber into the hall of fame. Boasting one of the greatest chiptune rock soundtracks of all time, tight controls, and the biggest whimsical anime robots the NES could muster, MegaMan 2 is a labor of love that has stood the test of time. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit an all-time classic.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:05:33</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/episodes/1/10d1f903-cbe1-4b20-bd73-59269c8a4e20/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>MegaMan was released to little fanfare but its sequel put the Blue Bomber into the hall of fame. Boasting one of the greatest chiptune rock soundtracks of all time, tight controls, and the biggest whimsical anime robots the NES could muster, MegaMan 2 is a labor of love that has stood the test of time. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit an all-time classic.
Find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
Be sure to follow us at Instagram specifically for bonus reels and other extra content.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from MegaMan 2 by Takashi Tateishi 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>nintendo, nes, capcom, gaming, retrogaming, gamer, videogames, videogame, videogaming, chiptunes, chiptune, 1980s, 80s, captain N</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>MegaMan was released to little fanfare but its sequel put the Blue Bomber into the hall of fame. Boasting one of the greatest chiptune rock soundtracks of all time, tight controls, and the biggest whimsical anime robots the NES could muster, MegaMan 2 is a labor of love that has stood the test of time. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit an all-time classic.</p>

<p>Find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
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<p>Be sure to follow us at Instagram specifically for bonus reels and other extra content.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from MegaMan 2 by Takashi Tateishi</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>MegaMan was released to little fanfare but its sequel put the Blue Bomber into the hall of fame. Boasting one of the greatest chiptune rock soundtracks of all time, tight controls, and the biggest whimsical anime robots the NES could muster, MegaMan 2 is a labor of love that has stood the test of time. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit an all-time classic.</p>

<p>Find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us at Instagram specifically for bonus reels and other extra content.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from MegaMan 2 by Takashi Tateishi</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Yu-Gi-Oh!</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/47</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">76fc00b9-f0ab-4335-8209-b61427522cae</guid>
  <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/76fc00b9-f0ab-4335-8209-b61427522cae.mp3" length="73137263" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:subtitle>It's time to duel! Jared Moss, Ben Robinson, and Ky Huizinga of the Play Along Podcast (www.playalongpod.com) bust out their decks to solve the true Millennium Puzzle - how Yu-Gi-Oh has continued to dominate the world of anime, movies, video games, and trading cards for over 25 years.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>It's time to duel! Jared Moss, Ben Robinson, and Ky Huizinga of the Play Along Podcast (www.playalongpod.com) bust out their decks to solve the true Millennium Puzzle - how Yu-Gi-Oh has continued to dominate the world of anime, movies, video games, and trading cards for over 25 years.
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Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Theme (Shinkichi Mitsumune)
Music from Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Menmories (Naoko Ishii Hiroshi Tanabe / Waichiro Ozaki)
Music from Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul (Toshihisa Furusawa)
Music from Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses (Waichiro Ozaki/Hiroshi Tanabe) 
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    <![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s time to duel! Jared Moss, Ben Robinson, and Ky Huizinga of the Play Along Podcast (<a href="http://www.playalongpod.com" rel="nofollow">www.playalongpod.com</a>) bust out their decks to solve the true Millennium Puzzle - how Yu-Gi-Oh has continued to dominate the world of anime, movies, video games, and trading cards for over 25 years.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
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<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Theme (Shinkichi Mitsumune)<br>
Music from Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Menmories (Naoko Ishii Hiroshi Tanabe / Waichiro Ozaki)<br>
Music from Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul (Toshihisa Furusawa)<br>
Music from Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses (Waichiro Ozaki/Hiroshi Tanabe)</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s time to duel! Jared Moss, Ben Robinson, and Ky Huizinga of the Play Along Podcast (<a href="http://www.playalongpod.com" rel="nofollow">www.playalongpod.com</a>) bust out their decks to solve the true Millennium Puzzle - how Yu-Gi-Oh has continued to dominate the world of anime, movies, video games, and trading cards for over 25 years.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Theme (Shinkichi Mitsumune)<br>
Music from Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Menmories (Naoko Ishii Hiroshi Tanabe / Waichiro Ozaki)<br>
Music from Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul (Toshihisa Furusawa)<br>
Music from Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses (Waichiro Ozaki/Hiroshi Tanabe)</p>]]>
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