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***The Last of Us 2 SPOILERS*** Ed and Josh wrap up their thoughts on The Last of Us 2 by walking through most of the game and discussing. Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Josh: Steam/PSN: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed Steam: EvilChicobo PSN: Hituro The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

***The Last of Us 2 SPOILERS*** Ed and Josh talk through The Last of Us 2, how they felt as they played different sections, and what the game meant to them. Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Josh: Steam/PSN: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed Steam: EvilChicobo PSN: Hituro The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed and Josh discuss what makes a Final Fantasy game feel like Final Fantasy. Then, go off on an anime tangent. Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Josh: Steam/PSN: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed Steam: EvilChicobo PSN: Hituro The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Final Fantasy. Genshin Impact. Diablo. What more could you want? Ed and Josh talk about some news and games that have been announced in the last week or so. Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Josh: Steam/PSN: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed Steam: EvilChicobo PSN: Hituro The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our hosts, Ed and Josh, get back on the horse and talk about what they've played in the weeks between episodes. Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Josh: Steam/PSN: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed Steam: EvilChicobo PSN: Hituro The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the new year begins, your hosts reflect on what they played in 2020 and look forward to what they will play in 2021. Also on this episode, Ed collects some stuff, Justin rolls his eyes at Josh bringing up KOTOR II, and Josh talks about KOTOR II on iOS. Timestamps (Estimated!) Follow up (4:38) Games We Are Playing (12:43) News/Pre-Topic (40:45) Break (46:52) Topic (47:30) Off The Beaten Trail/General Recommendations (1:18:50) Game of the Week Justin-The Last of Us Part II Josh- Ghost of Tsushima Ed-Genshin Impact Topic: How 2020 Ended, How 2021 is starting! Links Justin's Top Ten Games (of all time) Off the Beaten Trail Justin-A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab Josh-KOTOR II on iOS Ed-Cobra Kai Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join your hosts for part 3 of their "Game Music that Created Memories." it is Ed's turn! Join us as we find that maybe Ed has a thing for...forests? Tune in! Timestamps (Estimated!) Follow up (2:24) Games We Are Playing (5:57) News/Pre-Topic (24:36) Break (31:23) Topic (31:50) Off The Beaten Trail (1:16:17) Game of the Week Justin-Stardew Valley Josh-Ghost of Tsushima Ed-Final Fantasy XIV 5.4 Update Topic: Game Music That Created Memories-Ed Chrono trigger - Secret Forest Kingdom Hearts - Dearly Beloved Xenogears - Forest of the Black Moon Donkey Kong Country 2 - Forest Interlude Super Mario RPG - Geno's Theme Duck Tales - The Moon Sim City- City Theme Final Fantasy X - Macalania Forest Final Fantasy XIV - Eden's Verse: Refulgence Final Fantasy XV - Apocalypses Aquarius Links Genshin Impact 1.2 Update More Cyberpunk Issues and CD Projekt Red's Response Off the Beaten Trail Justin-The Last Kingdom TV Series (and book) Josh- Endless Legend Ed- Genshin Impact Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join your hosts for part 2 of their "Game Music that Created Memories", but this time it all Final Fantasy songs! Just kidding, it is Josh's turn! Listen in as we take a stroll down memory lane with Josh as he word smiths us through each song. Timestamps (Estimated!) Follow up (2:00) Games We Are Playing (10:22) News/Pre-Topic (29:27) Break (32:05) Topic (32:20) Off The Beaten Trail (1:23:25) Game of the Week Justin-Squadrons Josh-Ghost of Tsushima Ed-Cyberpunk 2077 Topic: Game Music That Created Memories-Josh FF7 - Aeris' Theme Mass Effect 2 - Infiltration Super Brothers: Sword & Sworcery - The Prettiest Weed Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past - Hyrule Castle The Last of Us - All Gone Metroid Prime - Wrecked Ship Frigate Orpheon Horizon Zero Dawn - Force Multiplication Metal Gear Solid 2 - Opening Gears of War 2 - Dom and Maria The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Riding (Day) Links Google Stadia offer (no longer valid) Off the Beaten Trail Justin-Stardew Valley Josh-Ori and the Blind Forest Ed-Final Fantasy IV Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode will be a part of a three part series where you hosts discuss their favorite video game music that they old dear to their heart. Maybe it is a memory that is tied to the song, or even just a memorable event in one of their favorite games. Justin starts the series off by going over his memorable/favorite video game music. Any bets on how many Halo songs are on there?!?! Timestamps (Estimated!) Follow up (2:33) Games We Are Playing (9:12) News/Pre-Topic (24:05) Break (30:46) Topic (31:00) Off The Beaten Trail (1:07:42) Game of the Week Justin-Hades Josh-RDR2 Ed-Genshin Impact Topic: Favorite Video Game Music-Justin Halo ODST-Jazz/Piano compilation Pokemon Red/Blue Lavender Town Halo 2 Theme Song-with Steve Vai Wow Theme Song WoW City of Orgimmar  Stardew Valley-Winter (Nocturne of Ice)a KH Sanctuary (Hikaru Utada) KH Simple and Clean (Remix)(Hikaru Utada) Links Cyberpunk Reviews Off the Beaten Trail Justin-Halo ODST Josh-Earthbound Ed-Professor Layton Series Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a holiday break, your hosts are ready to chat about the best deals they snagged from Black Friday/Cyber Monday! Also on this episode, Justin talks about another Battlefield game and bought Kingdom Hearts 3 (AGAIN), Josh falls off a horse, and Ed tries to explain Dragonball Z to Justin. Thanks for listening everyone! Timestamps (Estimated!) Follow up (4:05) Games We Are Playing (9:05) News/Pre-Topic (30:16) Break (34:12) Topic (34:33) Off The Beaten Trail (1:13:43) Game of the Week Justin-Pokemon Red Josh-Red Dead Redemption 2 Ed-Genshin Impact Topic: Best snags from holiday shopping and general discussion! Links PS5 Pro Patent Off the Beaten Trail Justin-Battlefield 2142 Josh-Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary Would Tour Ed-Dragonball: Kakarot Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Due to some unforeseen technical difficulties, the first half of the episode is lost in the ether. However, your hosts were able to press on and discuss a class game; Super Mario Bros 3. Will Justin get past world 1? Probably not, but your hosts discuss some of their favorite moments of the game, the hardest worlds, and the catchy tunes! Listen in! Timestamps None this week! Games We Are Playing Justin-Pokemon Red, Hades (PC), Super Mario Bros 3, Children of Morta (Switch) Josh-Dissidia, Super Mario Bros 3, God of War, Hades, Witcher 3, Genshin, Bloodborne Ed-Dissidia, FFXIV, Genshin Impact Topic: Super Mario Bros 3! Links None Off the Beaten Trail Justin-Battlefront 2 Josh-Old Man’s Journey Ed-Duck Tales (remake) Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During launch week, none of your hosts joined the cool next gen console club, but they still know how to have fun. This week, your host dive deep into the dark, dark, dark dungeon..that is, the AI Dungeon! AI generated text adventure? What could possibly go wrong?! Timestamps (Estimated!) Follow up (1:52) Games We Are Playing (8:57) News/Pre-Topic (28:55) Break (37:52) Topic (38:09) Off The Beaten Trail (1:09:50) Games We Are Playing Justin-Pokemon Red and Hades (PC) Josh-Dissidia, God of War, Witcher 3, Hades, SMB3, LoZ Ed-Dissidia, FFXIV, Genshin Impact (lots of it!) Topic: Playing AI Dungeon! Links AI Dungeon PS5 Resolution Xbox Series S/X Resolution Moonlighter coming to iOS Off the Beaten Trail Justin-Battfield 2 Sandbox Mod Josh-Battletech Ed-LA Noir Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your favorite hosts are back from their week off and ready to talk about video games! Listen this week as your hosts catch up with what they are playing, first ever Star Wars game, and much more. Join us for a laugh, and some light hearted discussion during a stressful week! Timestamps (Estimated!) Follow up (3:22) Games We Are Playing (10:03) News/Pre-Topic (35:51) Break (42:37) Topic (42:54) Off The Beaten Trail (1:05:44) Games We Are Playing Justin-Pokemon Red, Control (on Switch), and Hades (PC) Josh-God of War, Dissidia, Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion, Hades, Transistor, DQVIII Ed-Dissidia, Genshin, FFXV: Episode Arden, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Castle of Illusion, King's Quest, FFXIV Topic: Just Hanging Out! Links theRetroDBA Off the Beaten Trail Josh-Transistor Justin-Hades Ed-King's Quest Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As our backlogs grow and the amount of time in a day seems to shrink, your hosts discuss how they manage playing games. Also on this episode, Ed reveals his super secret gaming schedule, Justin's list gets bigger, and Josh says the PS5 excitement is wearing off?!?!Listen in this week for a fun, and informative, episode! Timestamps (Estimated!) Follow up (7:12) Games We Are Playing (10:30) News/Pre-Topic (31:15) Break (37:09) Topic (38:52) Off The Beaten Trail (1:11:11) Games We Are Playing Justin-Pokemon Red, Stardew Valley Josh-God of War, Witcher 3, Dissidia Ed- Dissidia, Genshin, Beat Saber, Phasmophobia, FFXIV Topic: Managing Time Playing Games Links PS5 UI Fire Emblem Drop Off the Beaten Trail Josh-Doom 3 Justin-Moonlighter Ed-Phasmophobia Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join your three hosts this week as they take on a "tough" discussion regarding past, present, and future console storage capacities and how to manage your games. Also this week, Justin has a long list of games he is playing, Josh corrects himself from last episode, and Ed's cats are have a throw down. Timestamps (Estimated!) Collecting Korner (3:14) Games We Are Playing (5:48) News/Pre-Topic (26:40) Break (28:18) Topic (28:42) Off The Beaten Trail (55:29) Games We Are Playing Justin-Pokemon Red, Josh-God of War, FFVI, Dissidia, DQVIII, Witcher 3 Ed- Dissidia, Genshin, FFXIV Topic: Console Storage Discussion Links PS5 Backwards Compatible List Off the Beaten Trail Josh-Cat Quest Justin-Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen Ed-Phoenix Wright (or Nintendogs!) Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's episode takes on a more intellectual discussion about game design by looking into a excerpt from the recently publish Sid Meier's Memoir. Also this week, Justin talks about some Nintendo History, Ed claims he is a Final Fantasy fan (could have fooled me), and Josh plays the WITCHER again! Timestamps (Estimated!) Collecting Korner (1:05) Games We Are Playing (6:22) News/Pre-Topic (34:04) Break (40:25) Topic (42:08) Off The Beaten Trail (1:11:04) Games We Are Playing Justin-Pokemon Red, Pillars of Eternity Josh-God of War, FFVIII, FFX, Dissidia, DQVIII, Witcher 3 Ed- Super Mario Galaxy, Dissidia, Genshin, FFXIV Topic: Sid Meier's Memoir-Game Design Links Ex-Blizzard leads make their own studio (old news) Off the Beaten Trail Josh-Company of Heroes Justin-Baldur's Gates 3 Ed-Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the talk recently only being about the next gen consoles, your hosts shift focus onto a more mobile solution, mobile gaming. Also on this episode, Justin discusses getting into blogging his collecting experience, Ed reminds listeners of the next gen Harry Potter game, and Josh clears up some things regarding the Spider Man remaster. Timestamps (Estimated!) Collecting Korner (3:50) Games We Are Playing (11:48) News/Pre-Topic (29:05) Break (34:19) Topic (35:17) Off The Beaten Trail (1:12:27) Games We Are Playing Josh-FFVII, FFVIII, FFX, Dissidia, Mario 3D AS, Genshin Impact, God of War, MGS Justin-Luigi's Mansion 3, Genshin Impact Ed-FFXIV, FFXV Episode Ardyn, Dissidia: Opera Omnia, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Galaxy, Diablo III, Genshin Impact Topic: Mobile Games; A Check-In Links Star Wars Squadrons Spiderman Remaster Hogwarts Legacy Off the Beaten Trail Josh-Metal Gear Solid Justin-Genshin Impact Ed-Genshin Impact Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finally, Justin can rest easy as the prices for PS5 (and launch titles) were revealed. We finally have clarity (or ....do we?) Join your three hosts this week as the discuss the PS5 launch presentation, price, launch titles, and their feelings so far. Also on this episode, Ed complains about Super Mario 3D All Stars, Justin asks for help deciding what games he should be buying, and both Ed and Josh are excited about (you guessed it) Final Fantasy XVI. Timestamps (Estimated!) Collecting Korner (7:36) Games We Are Playing (9:02) News/Pre-Topic (32:29) Break (38:00) Topic (38:27) Off The Beaten Trail (1:13:59) Topic: PS5 reactions/expectations moving forward Games We Are Playing Josh-Ico, Cosmic Star Heroine, Undertale, Metal Gear Solid 4, Mario 3D All Stars, Dragon Quest VIII Justin-Luigi's Mansion 3, what to start next? Ed-FFXIV, Super Mario All Stars, Super Mario 3D All Stars Links PS5 announcements/reveal Off the Beaten Trail Josh-Xenogears (PS3) Justin-The Way:Remastered Ed-Final Fantasy Dissidia Opera Omnia Follow Us! Twitter Youtube Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You ever just thing, "This should be a movie?" Well, join your hosts this week as they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of some of the video games that inspired movie spin offs! Also in this episode, Justin talks about why he REALLY likes Tron Legacy, Josh didn't know that Tron was an actual game, and Ed brings up something related to Final Fantasy (surprise!). Tune in to find out more! Timestamps (Estimated!) Collecting Korner: 1:56 Games We Are Playing: 09:06 News: 23:38 Break: 34:02 Topic: Video Games That Became Movies 34:32 Off The Beaten Trail: 1:11:12 Topic: Video Games That Became Movies Games We Are Playing: Josh-Final Fantasy VII, Breath of the Wild Justin-The last of Us 2, Luigi's Mansion 3, Jedi Fallen Order (Finished It!) Ed-Final Fantasy XIV, Overwatch, Among Us Links Xbox Prices/Details PS5 Details Off the Beaten Trail Josh- Cosmic Star Heroine Justin- Nintendo Online (NES/SNES Virtual Console) Ed-Among Us Follow Us! Twitter Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Ed's Discord: Kinta#0345 Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After your three hosts survived creating a list of games that they think you should play, Justin, Ed and Josh come back to discuss some of the games the will be focusing on in the remaining months in 2020. Also on this episode, Justin's happy to see the best Super Mario game coming to the switch, Josh and Ed are still upset about not getting Final Fantasy VII on the list, and everyone was rick rolled. Timestamps (Estimated!) Collecting Korner (2:06) Games We Are Playing (5:18) News (22:25) Break (36:00) Topic (36:52) Off The Beaten Trail (1:15:24) Topic: Games We Are Looking Forward To Playing In 2020 Links Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct Off the Beaten Trail Josh-Dear Esther Justin-Space Engineers Ed-Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father Follow Us! Twitter Twitch Justin's Twitter Josh's Twitter Ed's Twitter Ed's Discord: Kinta#0345 Gamertags Justin: Xbox/Steam: blargaristic Josh: PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai Xbox: SpecterXero Ed PSN: EvilChicobo The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs  Contact us at prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices