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Episode Notes [01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer [05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program [06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns [08:01] Evaluating the Offer [08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct [08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns [12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision [13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign [14:56] Option Two: Resign [16:44] Insights from Conversations [21:30] Making The Decision [23:51] Final Thoughts and Gratitude Resources Mentioned Sebastian Junger The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson Donald Trump Elon Musk Steve Bannon Russell Vought Derek Sivers Sumner Crenshaw Brian Fretwell at Finding Good Chad Littlefield The Thought Leaders Practice by Matt Church Simon Cowell Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked Is it legitimate, and can it be trusted? How are you feeling? What questions come to your mind? Where does your mind go? Are you seeking safety? Would this have been an adrenaline rush as you raced to send the resignation response? What an "enhanced standard" regarding loyalty and trustworthiness was? What are these new "enhanced standards?" Are they beyond what my Constitutional oath requires? If I don't resign, how bright will the target on my back glow? My leadership has supported all my work, but would termination direction come from higher up the chain of command? What would you recommend if we talked over coffee? What questions would you ask? How would you use listening? How would you use silence? How is this scenario playing out in your mind and body? What is coming to the surface for you? How might that influence what you are about to say to me? What are the chances of my name popping on a list and getting fired? How about the chances of being part of an official Reduction in Force and early retirement? Would the administration make a better offer? What do I know about the pending job market? What did I expect the workplace to be like and did I want to be there as the contractions took place? Will the administration pay me through the end of September or will they renege? Can I sufficiently build the Curated Questions business to transition by 1 October? - Do I have the faith or confidence to step into this future as a sole practitioner and grow Curated Questions into all I envisioned? Was this purpose calling? What would I expect the job market to look like at the end of summer if I hadn't developed the income streams to maintain our lifestyle? What is your recommendation? Did it change from your initial recommendation? Where in your body are you feeling the uncertainty? Are you processing this scenario in parallel with your decision as if you had received the email? What additional questions should I have considered? Who else should I have consulted with? How would you have changed my risk rating? What is the correct length of the pregnant pause before making an important announcement? What processes would you use in my circumstance, and what would be different? What questions are at the top of your list to get to a decision? Who would be the members of your pantheon you would counsel with to gain clarity? Apart from the heady analysis, what other key practices would you include in your journey through a similar situation?…

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Vookcast #280: Pokémon Party 1:49:09

πριν 7 μέρες1:49:09

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the recent Pokémon Day celebrations and revisit the Switch's latter years. They also discuss the new Tony Hawk game, a lovely Aussie game, a strange new collaboration, and more. It's all finished up with a nail-biting round of Nintendo 20 Questions. Relevant stories: Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-legends-z-a-arriving-late-2025-with-brand-new-battle-system/ More Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-champions-brings-pokemon-battles-to-mobile-and-switch-connects-to-home/ Tony Hawk – https://www.vooks.net/tony-hawk-pro-skater-34-kickflips-on-switch-this-july/ Tempopo – https://www.vooks.net/tempopo-jumps-onto-nintendo-switch-on-april-17th/ Animal Crossing – https://www.vooks.net/animal-crossing-new-horizons-at-sea-life-experiences-coming-to-australia-and-new-zealand/ eShop nonsense – https://www.vooks.net/solo-devs-game-copied-sold-under-another-name-on-switch-eshop-ps-store-and-others/ NSO – https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-94-marios-picross-out-now-on-nintendo-switch-online/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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Vookcast #279: Happy 20th Birthday Nintendo DS 1:59:44

πριν 26 μέρες1:59:44

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In this very special episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, Luke, and special returning guest Ben as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the Nintendo DS. They also discuss the latest the upcoming Pokémon Presents, a few new retro-style games, and the start of the slow death of the Switch. It's all finished up with a very thematically appropriate round of Nintendo 20 Questions. Relevant stories: - Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-presents-locked-in-for-next-week/ Shinobi – https://www.vooks.net/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-slices-onto-switch-this-august/ - Samurai Pizza Cats – https://www.vooks.net/samurai-pizza-cats-2d-action-rpg-on-the-way/ - Fantasy Life – https://www.vooks.net/fantasy-life-i-the-girl-who-steals-time-now-set-for-may/ - Gold Points – https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-is-killing-the-my-nintendo-gold-points-program/ - Vouchers – https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-game-vouchers-wont-continue-onto-switch-2/ - Robberies – https://www.vooks.net/arrests-made-in-the-aussie-pokemon-tcg-robberies-case/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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Vookcast #278: The Switch 2 Countdown begins 1:53:08

πριν 5 weeks1:53:08

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as start the countdown toward the Switch 2 by looking back at the Switch's stellar first three years of first-party support. They also discuss the latest Nintendo financials, a new patent that could give us insight into the Switch 2, a long-awaited TCG Pocket update, and more. It's all finished up with a nail-biting round of Nintendo 20 Questions.Relevant stories: Financials: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-tops-150-million-units-sold-strong-holiday-sales/ Switch 2 times: https://www.vooks.net/the-nintendo-switch-2-direct-broadcast-time-locked-in/ Patents: https://www.vooks.net/new-nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-patents-detail-mouse-like-controls-magnets-and-more/ TCGP: https://www.vooks.net/trading-has-arrived-in-pokemon-tcg-pocket/ SNES NSO: https://www.vooks.net/trio-of-snes-games-to-kick-off-nintendo-switch-online-in-2025/ Ridge Racer: https://www.vooks.net/ridge-racer-64-races-onto-nintendo-switch-online-today/ Wario Land: https://www.vooks.net/wario-land-4-brings-the-love-to-nintendo-switch-online-on-february-14th/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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Vookcast #277: New Year, New Switch? (Our Switch 2 Predictions) 1:59:13

πριν 10 weeks1:59:13

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In the first episode of the Vookcast for 2025, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the year that was, make predictions for the year ahead, and talk about rumours that have popped up about the future of Nintendo hardware. They also discuss the unfortunate state of the eShop, a long-awaited resolution for one Aussie developer, and more. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions. Relevant stories - Unpacking: https://www.vooks.net/misleading-unpacking-game-removed-from-the-nintendo-switch-eshop/ - The Vooks Awards: https://www.vooks.net/the-vooks-awards-2024-the-best-of-switch-indies-the-ups-and-downs-of-the-year/ - 2025 Switch games: https://www.vooks.net/sending-the-switch-off-in-style-with-this-2025-line-up/ - Vooks' predictions: https://www.vooks.net/whats-nintendo-doing-in-2025-we-have-no-idea-so-lets-take-a-guess/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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Vookcast #276: 'Tis the Season 1:58:28

πριν 13 weeks1:58:28

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In the final episode of the Vookcast for 2024, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss The Game Awards, a new update for Alarmo, a surprising Pokemon collaboration, and more. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions. Thank you to our listeners in 2024, we couldn't have done this without you and we appreciate that you're still tuning in every fortnight (or so) to listen to us ramble about video games. Relevant stories: Alarmo: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-8-deluxe-races-onto-alarmo/ Omega 6: https://www.vooks.net/omega-6-the-triangle-stars-comes-to-the-west-this-february/ Pokemon x Aardman: https://www.vooks.net/the-pokemon-company-and-aardman-announce-collaboration-set-for-2027/ Ninja Gaiden: https://www.vooks.net/ninja-gaiden-returns-to-its-2d-roots-in-ragebound/ Okami: https://www.vooks.net/okami-is-getting-a-sequel-with-hideki-kamiya-as-director/ Pactroidvania: https://www.vooks.net/pac-man-goes-metroidvania-in-shadow-labyrinth-coming-in-2025/ The Game Awards: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/everything-shown-at-the-game-awards-2024 NSO DKL3: https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-land-iii-lands-on-nintendo-switch-online-today/ NSO Tetrises: https://www.vooks.net/tetris-dx-joins-nes-tetris-on-nintendo-switch-online-today/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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Vookcast #275: Whoa, that's a mountain of bananas! 1:31:39

πριν 14 weeks1:31:39

1:31:39

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the first real news about the Nintendo Switch successor, the recent Nintendo financials release, some cute new gacha toys, and the end of the Sega Mega Drive drought. They also take a look at a Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World, a long-awaited update to GTA, and more. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions. Relevant stories: Financials: https://www.vooks.net/switch-sales-fall-forecast-reduced-as-zelda-makes-strong-debut-in-latest-nintendo-results/ Switch 2 BC: https://www.vooks.net/all-nintendo-switch-games-will-work-on-the-nintendo-switch-successor-furukawa/ GTA: https://www.vooks.net/rockstar-releases-major-update-for-grand-theft-auto-definitive-edition-now-on-switch/ Zonai gacha: https://www.vooks.net/zonai-device-magnets-arrive-in-gacha-machines-at-nintendo-stores-in-japan/ DKC: https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-country-opens-at-super-nintendo-world-in-japan-on-december-11th/ DK Land: https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-land-swings-onto-nintendo-switch-online-today/ DK Land 2: https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-land-2-spins-onto-nintendo-switch-online-today/ Mega Drive: https://www.vooks.net/new-sega-mega-drive-games-added-to-nintendo-switch-online-line-up-after-519-day-drought/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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#274: Nintendo Switching 2 other offerings 1:37:57

πριν 19 weeks1:37:57

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss some bizarre new announcements from Nintendo, including an alarm clock, a music streaming app, and more. They also take a look at a few newly-announced remasters, a Wii U port that isn't the one Michael was hoping for, and more. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions that is far more relevant than it should have been. - Alarmo - Nintendo Music - Xenoblade Chronicles X - Yooka Laylee - Animal Crossing - Star Wars - Tomb Raider - Banjo - Turok 2 Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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#273: Rating for some good news 1:56:47

πριν 23 weeks1:56:47

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the a new change to Aussie classifications that have proven to be quite controversial. They also take a look at a few newly-announced remasters, a very predictable lawsuit, the Nintendo Museum, and more. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions that probably doesn't go the way you expect it. Relevant stories Nintendo Museum Freedom Wars Legacy of Kain Lunar Nintendo sues Palworld SNES games F-Zero NSO Classification Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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#272: What a Croc! 1:32:58

πριν 27 weeks1:32:58

1:32:58

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the return of one of the most iconic platforming mascots of all time — Croc. They also take a look at the recent double Direct, which featured both a Partner Showcase and an Indie World, a new Zelda trailer, and Nintendo Live Sydney. It's all finished up with a very speedy round of Nintendo 20 Questions. Relevant stories Croc: https://www.vooks.net/croc-legend-of-the-gobbos-is-back-remaster-announced/ Partner Showcase: https://www.vooks.net/everything-in-the-nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-august-2024/ Indie World: https://www.vooks.net/everything-in-the-indie-world-presentation-august-2024/ Zelda: https://www.vooks.net/new-zelda-echoes-of-wisdom-trailer-reveals-still-world-swordfighter-form/ Nintendo Live goodies: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-apologizes-for-nintendo-live-sydney-store-issues-will-offer-products-online/ Nintendo Live recap: https://www.vooks.net/recap-all-the-sights-sounds-and-lines-of-nintendo-live-2024-sydney/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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#271 - Goemon is Bakeru 1:49:31

πριν 29 weeks1:49:31

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo and Luke as they discuss the return of the Goemon series with the localisation of Bakeru. They also take a look at the recent Nintendo Museum Direct, a new Pokemon mobile game, Civilization 7, and Nintendo's mobile efforts in recent years. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions. Relevant stories: Bakeru Nintendo Museum TCG Pocket Lego Mario Kart Civilization 7 Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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#270 - 1-2-What? 1:57:23

πριν 31 weeks1:57:23

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael and Luke as they discuss the seemingly impossible feat of Everybody 1-2-Switch topping the sales charts last month. They also take a look at new games added to Nintendo Switch Online (shocker), a new enhanced version of Doom, the recent Nintendo financials, and a classic game series finally getting a physical release in Australia. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions, which... yeah. Relevant stories: Mystery Dungeon: https://www.vooks.net/more-pokemon-comes-to-nintendo-switch-online-pokemon-mystery-dungeon/ Doom: https://www.vooks.net/enhanced-doom-doom-ii-release-drops-today-free-for-existing-owners/ FF Pixel Remasters: https://www.vooks.net/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-collection-getting-local-aussie-release/ Everybody 1-2-Switch: https://www.vooks.net/everybody-1-2-switch-somehow-returned-to-the-top-of-the-aussie-charts-last-month/ Switch sales: https://www.vooks.net/switch-sales-soften-luigis-mansion-and-paper-mario-sale-a-bri[…]ales-soften-luigis-mansion-and-paper-mario-sale-a-bright-spot/ EB World Plus: https://www.vooks.net/eb-games-launches-eb-world-plus-subscription/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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#269 - Twice As Nice 1:35:10

πριν 33 weeks1:35:10

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the announcement of the strangest new entry in a defunct series in a long time. They also take a look at new games added to Nintendo Switch Online, a classic GBA game headed to the Switch, an update nobody wanted, and a very strange accessory that might hint at the future of the Switch. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions that definitely won't go how you think. Relevant Stories Starfy Seven NES Games Sigma Star Saga Wii Sports Basketball Joy-Con Stand Splatoon racism Who is Emio? LEGO Super Mario World Yosh Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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#268 - The Zelda Zelda Direct Recap 1:59:21

πριν 39 weeks1:59:21

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the recent June Nintendo Direct, including the announcement of a new Zelda Zelda game, Metroid Prime 4, Mario & Luigi, and so much more. They also take a look at new games added to Nintendo Switch Online, a strange PlayStation game coming to Switch, the names of remasters, and some classic games coming to Switch soon. Relevant stories Nintendo Direct: https://www.vooks.net/metroid-zelda-mario-party-luigi-and-everything-else-from-the-june-2024-nintendo-direct/ NSO Mega Man: https://www.vooks.net/this-months-game-boy-update-for-switch-online-is-mega-five-mega-man-games/ Leaker nonsense: https://www.vooks.net/google-employee-behind-multiple-nintendo-youtube-leaks/ Lego Horizon Adventures: https://www.vooks.net/lego-horizon-adventures-announced-coming-to-switch-later-in-2024/ Life is Strange: https://www.vooks.net/life-is-strange-double-exposure-announced-coming-to-the-switch-later/ Civ 7: https://www.vooks.net/sid-meiers-civilization-vii-launching-on-switch-in-2025/ Lollipop Chainsaw: https://www.vooks.net/lollipop-chainsaw-repop-coming-to-the-switch-this-september/ Shovel Knight: https://www.vooks.net/yacht-club-games-reveals-new-dx-version-of-shovel-knight-dlc-and-more-coming-soon/ Beyond Good & Evil: https://www.vooks.net/beyond-good-evil-20th-anniversary-edition-releases-next-week/ Fear Effect: https://www.vooks.net/fear-effect-coming-to-switch-in-2025/ Bubsy: https://www.vooks.net/bubsy-in-the-purrfect-collection-coming-to-switch-in-2025/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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#267 - Finally, An Aussie Pokémon Center! 1:11:39

πριν 44 weeks1:11:39

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the Nintendo World Championships announcement that took place immediately after the last episode. They also take a look at new games added to Nintendo Switch Online, a Pokémon Center coming to Australia, the next Switch, and Elon Musk's ruining of Twitter. Plus, a round of Nintendo 20 Questions that almost went belly up. Relevant storie s Nintendo World Championships: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-world-championships-nes-edition/ More NSO: https://www.vooks.net/super-mario-land-baseball-and-alleyway-out-now-for-switch-online/ Pokemon Center: https://www.vooks.net/the-pokemon-center-online-store-is-coming-australia-and-new-zealand/ Square Enix: https://www.vooks.net/square-enix-announce-new-medium-term-business-plan-involves-nintendo-platforms/ Twitter: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-to-remove-switch-ability-to-share-to-twitter-from-june-10th/ Switch 2 baby: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-confirms-switch-successor-will-be-announced-before-march-2025/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.…

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#266 - Lego KK Slider doesn't actually sing 1:43:28

πριν 45 weeks1:43:28