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Al and Marcus discuss three terms that are sometimes used interchangeably: McDojo, Black Belt Factory, and Bullshido. We discuss some red flags that indicate a potential martial arts school might be a McDojo or a Black Belt Factory and share our experiences with these institutions. You might also be interested in checking out the following sources that we looked at while preparing for this episode...

Al and Chad move on to the next episode of Black Mirror: 15 Million Merits. Both hosts agree this episode was better written than episode 1. We also discuss the message we think this episode is trying to make in regards to reality TV and modern life. Want to email us? Contact us at poigamestudio@gmail.com  

The 2018 Game Awards are tomorrow, but in the meantime why not listen to Al and Wayne talk about video games? Topics for this episode include: Is a new Aliens game in the works? Kingdom Hearts 3 finally has a release date No Skyward Sword? Denied! Sega Genesis Classics coming to Switch US and Australia investigate loot boxes Opinion: Is freemium the future of gaming? Want to contact us? Email poig...

So you want to learn a martial art? Al and Marcus are here to help! In this episode we discuss some factors to consider when deciding what style to study. We also discuss some things to keep in mind when you are looking for a martial arts school. Want to email us? Contact us at poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Al and Chad start their review of the Netflix series Black Mirror. Season 1, Episode 1: The National Anthem. WARNING: This episode deals with mature and potentially offensive subject matter. Listener discretion advised. CORRECTION: We mention a story about a CNN reporter covering a hurricane and mistakenly name him as Jim Acosta. It was actually Anderson Cooper ( https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/...

Welcome to the first episode of Gamer's Gambit! Each month your hosts Al and Wayne will discuss current events in the video game industry as well as opinions and discussion. Topics for this episode: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Final Fantasy games coming to Switch Final Fantasy 15 DLC cancelled The PlayStation Classic Opinion: Are Gamers Entitled? Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Al and son discuss some of the recent and ongoing changes to Final Fantasy Record Keeper. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

A student of the martial arts can expect to learn many techniques including various types of kicks, punches, blocks, grappling positions, and even more exotic moves. Al and Marcus have both learned many different techniques over the years but for this episode we discuss 12 techniques that we think anyone interested in self defense should know. Want to message us? Do you agree or disagree with our...

The 16 bit era was an awesome time to be a fan of console video role playing games. Many great RPGs were released during the life of the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis. Look up any list of the best 16 bit RPGs and there are two games that are likely to be on the list: Final Fantasy 6 and Chrono Trigger. But which one of these classics is better? In this episode we take a look at these two respect...

Join your hosts Al and Marcus as they discuss their love of martial arts. In this first episode we discuss how we got into martial arts, which arts we have studied, and hint at possible future topics of discussion. Want to contact us? Got an idea for a topic you would like to see discussed? Email us at poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Is there a side effect to consuming too much pumpkin spice? Al and Chad are going to find out! Our hosts celebrate Halloween by sampling different pumpkin spice products. For some reason we also talk about Taoism, intoxication, and our pre-wedding day experiences. This episode is uncensored. Listener discretion advised.

Join Chad and Al while they talk about technology. What has changed since we were little and how has it changed. They take an in depth look at how technology has influenced us in our lives and how it has made life for our children easier. Al is on his 7th appearance on the show, so no introduction is needed. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show on your computer, phone, or digital media player of...

It's that spooky time of the year! That's right everyone's favorite holiday. Halloween!! We open this with one of the most recognizable Halloween music. Literally, it's a piece of the Halloween Teme song by John Carpenter. Just enjoy this episode and we'll see you in a few days when your trick-or-treating! Sit back, relax and eat a shit ton of candy! We are on Twitter, please follow us and get upd...

The question of evil and where it comes from is one that humanity has long sought an answer to. All religions and cultures have had their own way to approach this topic, and many faiths point the finger at an entity that embodies all that is foul and corrupt. For this year's Halloween special Al reads a research paper he wrote during his final year in college called The Character and Development o...

Much like Axl Rose this episode is late and we apologize for that. This episode much like the sound of Guns N Roses is also poorly edited, for thatwe do not apologize, we wanted the episode to sound much like the music that isbeing brought to you. You'll hear flubs, ums, ahs and silence. Enjoy them all. So grab a fifth of Jack, a velvet top hat, and your favorite guitar and find out if you are mus...

Al and Chad tackle the subject of technology at the gaming table. We discuss things like pdfs, the use of tablets, and ... Sorry, I needed to update my Facebook status and send a tweet that I am heading to my friend's house to play D&D. ... and other ways that technology can help or hinder a gaming session. We also discuss the unrelated topic of drugs and alcohol at a game session.

Step into the fog shrouded streets of London and pit yourself against the likes of Jack the Ripper, Spring Heeled Jack, and black dogs! Al discusses ways to adopt Dungeons & Dragons to Victorian England. Correction: I mention the logo of the Boston Celtics. The logo I was referring to is actually for the Fighting Irish. I plead my ignorance of sports as the cause.

So, Lou and Chad are trying to shed a few pounds (for the podcast anyway). We talk about songs to make you want to work out. Infact we are trying to shed pounds and time any where we can. So we took about 9 minutes off this podcast to bring you a new leaner podcast. This week only we promise! So, sit back...no, no, no get up and work out and find if you are nusically challenged too! We are on Twit...

Al discusses why he thinks Stand by Me was a good choice for the soundtrack of Final Fantasy 15 as well as unrelated topics like Windows 10 and the upcoming Playstation Classic.

Blonde ambition, raw sexuality, great vocals, who could we possibly be describing? That's right Lou Schwalbach! Wait, what? Lou give me the keyboard back! Of course I was talkign about Madonna. Hope your ready for an episode of Nostalgia, great music and more sex than your brain can handle...sound bad? Too bad. Listen and find out if you are musically challenged too! We are on Twitter, please foll...

Something a little different, with the impending launch of Eclectic Media Project, Scott decides that it's a good time to look into what business is all about. What types of business are there? What forms do business take? How do you make i (of fail) at business. Since Chad has been a small business operator, Scott decides to talk with him and get  the lowdown.  Scott and/or Chad are not advisors...

Songs about words that are meshed with other words. Yes, contraction songs! Come find out if you are musically and phonetically challenged! We are on Twitter, please follow us and get updates from Musically Challenged! @MCPodcast17 will find us. If you see the skeleton rock fingers, it's us! If you follow us, we follow you. Want to reach out to us? There are a few ways to do that. First send us an...

Al and co-host Chad put their religious studies backgrounds to use and discuss ideas for setting a role playing campaign in the time of the Old Testament.

Finally they did it. It's a Beatles Episode. John, Paul, Geroge and Ringo! Come listen, We could say more, but, do we need to? Grab your copy of the White Album and see if you are musically challenged too! We are on Twitter, please follow us and get updates from Musically Challenged! @MCPodcast17 will find us. If you see the skeleton rock fingers, it's us! If you follow us, we follow you. Want to...

We gave you songs about YOU, now we do songs about ME. This week the boys look at the songs from the opposite side of last week.  This is all about ME. Nothing funny to say or write this week, so grab yourself and see if you are musically challenged too. We are on Twitter, please follow us and get updates from Musically Challenged! @MCPodcast17 will find us. If you see the skeleton rock fingers, i...