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The Crow's Nest: The TRUE Story of Murray (Dio's Devilish Pal)

He graced the cover of 3 classic Ronnie James Dio albums, now hear the thrilling tale of that gigantic ebon-skinned devil, Murray!

Come for the info on concerts and stage antics from Dio's heyday, but STAY for the thrilling "true" story of his iconic mascot, Murray! Lifted from the actual 1987 Dream Evil tour program and dramatically recounted by Boss Rush Mode, this one is not something you'll want to miss!

Game music borrowed from "Chakan: The Forever Man" for the SEGA Genesis and "Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage" for the Super Nintendo.


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All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now!

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks!

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The Brig: All My Friends Are Mutants (with Jeremy Flagg)

Meet the father of the children of Nostradamus, author Jeremy Flagg!

Jeremy Flagg is the creator of the dystopian superhero universe, CHILDREN OF NOSTRADAMUS. Taking his love of pop culture and comic books, he focuses on fast paced, action packed novels with complex characters and contemporary themes. He continues developing the universe with the Journal of Madison Walker, an ongoing serial set two hundred years in the future.

Check out all the post apocalyptic goodness on Jeremy's website!

And snag any or all of his amazing books on Amazon!


All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now!

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks!

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S2E12 - Ep 37: Ronnie James Dio / The Bringer of the Horns

Raise the horns as we discuss the life, times and career of legendary heavy metal singer, Ronnie James Dio!

This week, Boss Rush Mode finds the courage to cross the rainbow bridge to pay tribute to one of the greatest heavy metal singers of all time, Ronnie James Dio! Starting with his early work with Ronnie and the Red Caps, we discuss his time with bands like Elf, Rainbow, the legendary BLACK SABBATH and on to his expansive solo career. Ronnie James had a remarkable career spanning more than half a century!

Later on, we'll ask you to STAND UP AND SHOUT your favorite all time song to feature Dio on vocals. And 8Bit Alchemy will present a very dragonish edition of UNCOMFORTABLE NATURE FACTS!


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All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now!

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks!

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BLACK LIVES MATTER

A somber reading of 28 victims of police brutality because Black Lives Matter.

We must remember...

TRAYVON MARTIN, ATATIANA JEFFERSON, AMADOU DIALLO, AIYANA JONES, JOHN CRAWFORD, BOTHAM JEAN, AHMAUD ARBERY, SEAN BELL, JONATHAN FERRELL, RENISHA MCBRIDE, TERENCE CRUTCHER, SANDRA BLAND, ERIC GARNER, TAMIR RICE, JORDAN EDWARDS, PHILANDO CASTILE, ALTON STERLING, JORDAN DAVIS, OSCAR GRANT, KEITH SCOTT, STEPHON CLARK, WALTER SCOTT, FREDDIE GRAY, MICHAEL BROWN, COREY JONES, DOUG LEWIS, BREONNA TAYLOR, GEORGE FLOYD.

blacklivesmatter #podcastblackout #icantbreathe

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The Brig: Arcades as an Artform (with Paul Niemeyer)

Illustrator Paul Niemeyer talks about his years creating art for such classic Midway arcade machines as Mortal Kombat, Tapper, Spy Hunter & Satan's Hollow!

And check out Paul's auction website for lots of retro gaming goodies including signed reproductions of arcade marquees like SATAN'S HOLLOW!


All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now!

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks!

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S2E11 - Ep 36: Unique Arcade Machines

We spotlight arcade games that stood out by daring to look different, even bizarre!

Kids of the 80s and 90s will remember the experience of walking into an arcade with a sense of awe and wonder! What new machines had arrived since your last visit? And of those, which was going to grab you attention first? For this episode, we spotlight arcade games that stood out by daring to look different, even bizarre! Let's see which ones you remember!

And later on, we'll ask for your favorite childhood arcade spot before Boss Rush Mode cross checks the mic for another episode of his hockey segment THE PUCK STOPS HERE!


All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now!

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks!

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The Brig: Lights, Camera, Corpsepaint (with Jeremy Saffer)

An interview with internationally renowned music and fine art photographer Jeremy Saffer!

Snag Jeremy's AMAZING new coffee table book, DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS at daughtersofdarknessbook.com and listen for an exclusive discount code for the book!


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All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now!

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks!

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The Crow's Nest: A River of Slime Runs Through It

Professor 8-Bit digs deep into New York's historic Pneumatic Transportation system (as seen in Ghostbusters 2)!


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A supplementary minisode that pairs great with Ep 34 of the Retro Ridoctopus cephalopodcast!

All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now!

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks!

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S2E10 - Ep 35: Ghostbustin' Makes Us Feel Good

We strap on our proton packs and take on every Ghostbusters film and even the official 2009 video game!

Break out the Ecto-Cooler because this week's episode is a sprawling discussion on the only spirit-hunting team that still waits by the phone... the Ghostbusters! 8-bit Alchemy leads us down dusty library rows as we breakdown this beloved film series and well as the cartoon and even the 2009 video game which (like the films) was written by Ramis and Aykroyd! So strap in, power up and try not to get slimed!

Later on, Parasite Steve shines the spotlight on a remake of a classic SNES beat em up, NINJA SAVIORS: RETURN OF THE WARRIORS for another edition of Retro Nouveau!


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All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now!

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks!

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The Crow's Nest: Requiem For a Symphony (of the Night)

Parasite Steve talks his recent playthrough of a beloved Castlevania game and the new things he discovered along the way.

It's hard to argue that Symphony of the Night is one of the Castlevania series' most beloved entries. Currently, the game is playable (along with it's predecessor, Rondo of Blood) in the Castlevania Requiem collection. For this bonus episode, Parasite Steve snags the mic to discuss his recent playthrough of a game he first fell in love with 23 years earlier!


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All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now!

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks!

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