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Part one of our episode on OJ Simpson. In our first episode we talk about OJs early years as a troubled kid with rickets to star of the football field and movie screen. 

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For this episode we decided to try something different, current affairs! Today I bring Nate some interesting stories in the month of April from around the world and we discuss and give our viewpoints about them. 
Subjects include the TikTok ban, Russia hunting Koni, and robots being abused in the woods.
Nate has moderate brain damage, so his main contribution is a news story from July 2022. He may even still think its 2022 ...

Embark on a journey through the peculiar universe of "9, the Last Resort," where our series finale titters at the oddball humor while scrutinizing the game’s polarizing critiques. The iconic voice actors, including Jim Cummings and Tress MacNeille, breathe life into the game's bizarre cast, and we can't help but revel in the mischievous nuances that once aimed to set PC games apart. Meanwhile, we reminisce about...

Step into the whimsical time machine of our latest episode where the pixelated past of '90s gaming gets a fresh coat of audio paint. From the star-studded, Poe-inspired adventure "Nine: The Last Resort," with its unique Tribeca Productions twist, to the maze of unlocking Indiana Jones' in-game secrets, the nostalgia is as thick as an arcade carpet. We promise a treasure trove of throwbacks, including how gaming ...

I bought Dragons Dogma 2 on PS5, despite the masive amounts of online hate for it. Is it worth buyin? YES! But with some hesitations. Not everyone will like it. 
So today we go over Dragons Dogma 2, what's good with it and what's a lie.
We also talk about 80s movies being kind of creepy, X-Men 97, and why we are not fans of Mr. Ed

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Today we discuss the life of one of Mangas most beloved creators, Akira Toriyama. 
In this first episode we talk about his motivation to make money using his love of manga and his early struggles doing so. Then we get to talk about his success that launched him into superstardom.
All this and tons more on this episode of Oft Off Topic

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In the conclusion we discuss more about the Dragon Ball years and continue into what he did afterwards. Then we also discuss the Paradise Papers that show Toriyama may have been up to no good at some things.
All this and more on the Toriyama conclusion of Oft Off Topic

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Nathan continues his hosting duties for part 2 of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! Embark on a time-traveling adventure as we look on in horror at the 90s "New Adventures" iteration that may have had its heart in the right place, but missed the mark by a wide margin. Then, we'll leap ahead to dissect the bold narrative choices of "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" and its sequel. Controversy? Chec...

Nathan takes a turn leading this episode of Oft Off Topic with a nostalgic journey to Eternia. Brace yourselves for the first part of the epic story of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! Learn where his iconic name came from and how the audience missed the point. It's a trip down memory lane, packed with the lore and legacy of an action figure line that grew into a cultural phenomenon.

We begin with He-man's...

The second half on Pete Carroll. In this episode we pick up with his time with the 49ers before he moves on to bigger and better things. Then we follow him though USC to Seattle and finally theorize on what the future holds for Pete.

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This episode we talk about legendary football coach Pete Carrol. We're going to talk about Petes early years and how he developed his sports philosophy by traveling from college to college.
In this first episode we're going from birth until his sting with the San Fran 49ers in the 90s.

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Have you ever looked at a Pokemon and thought "Boy, Id sure like to enslave one of those and put it to work in my factory!", just like Elon and Bezos have? Well congratulations, we have just the game for you! 
Palworld gives you the freedom to run up on adorable critters and smash them with a bat until you capture them and make them submit to your will. Then put them to work building your empire from which all of PalW...

Today we finish up our lesson on Betty Crocker as we talk about how the OG "Betty Crocker" bitterly steps down from her role and is replaced with a more TV friendly version. Why did she step down? You'll find out today! We will also go over some of Bettys signature dishes that we all know and love and discuss how people used to eat cake. Its...odd
We also go off topic and discuss movie trailers, Star Wars, and ho...

How are Betty Crocker and Nolan Ryan similar? They're both great at beating batters! Har Har!
Todays episode deals with the woman, the myth, the made up legend herself, Betty Crocker. In our first episode we explain how a jigsaw puzzle lead to Bettys creation and the one woman who was the driving force behind the character at the start. We will talk about her radio shows, tv shows, and how Betty Crocker became known as par...

Nauru is granted independence from Australia and now their fate is in their own hands. But what will they do with the Phosphate mines? What is their plan for the ecological devastation their island has endured? Well this episode we find out those answers. 
We also learn how about the time their government decided to back a Broadway play, how the island handled the refugee crisis of the early 2000s as well as how well their resp...

Join us for the episode Nate calls "Depressing", but id argue its more "Interesting with a hint of depressing". It's our episode on the island nation of Nauru. Join us in this two part series as we go over Nauru as it evolves from island paradise, to victim of phostphate mining.
In this first episode, we go over the beginnings of Nauru as a tribal nation, and how the British discovering them influenced ...

In our final episode on The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck, we join Scrooge as he beelines back to his family to make amends...or does he? Find out this episode how Scrooge handles his family affairs, and how this effects his chances of becoming the worlds richest duck!
After that we go over the two most important people in Scrooges life. Carl Barks, who created Scrooge McDuck,  and Don Rosa, who wrote the book we are coverin...

Part two of our series on Scrooge McDuck is here. This episode we follow Scrooge through the Klondike on his search for gold and find out how he helped found the City of Duckburg. We then witness a "Dark day for Clan McDuck" as Scrooge does the unthinkable in Darkest Africa.
All this plus a bunch of fun facts about the places Scrooge visits on this episode of Oft Off Topic!

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This episode is all about Scrooge McDuck and his ascent to the wealthiest duck in the world. We also go over some of the historical accuracy of Scrooges life, you might be surprised what parts of his tail happened in real life. In this first episode we first learn about the ancient McDuck ancestors, to get an idea of Scrooges heritage. We then move on to his youth in Glasgow followed by his adventures in the Wild West. Lastly we wi...