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Comment on Recommended podcasts by experts in their fields? in ~talk
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Comment on Recommended podcasts by experts in their fields? in ~talk
RecentlyThawed LinkI'm actually surprised no one has mentioned Dan Carlin's Hardcore History unless that's one you may have alluded to with a generous amount of fan service. Engines of Our Ingenuity is generally...I'm actually surprised no one has mentioned Dan Carlin's Hardcore History unless that's one you may have alluded to with a generous amount of fan service.
Engines of Our Ingenuity is generally very short and often airs on NPR.
The Explorers Podcast seems fairly well researched and includes maps on their website which can aid in visualization of the stories told. I've mainly only listened to the polar exploration episodes but have enjoyed them immensely.
Apologies that there will be ads if you don't purchase a subscription but if you so choose, can be easily skipped over in ~1min 15 second to 1min 30 second increments.
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Comment on Playing God - Memorial Hospital during Hurricane Katrina (2017) in ~humanities.history
RecentlyThawed LinkAlso a book and a miniseries Five Days at MemorialAlso a book and a miniseries
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Comment on What are everyone’s favourite pens and stationery items? in ~creative
RecentlyThawed Link ParentThey did make a pen variant at one point for both a 0.5 mm and 0.7mm. I do wish they bring back the 0.4mm pencil, that was an amazing and unfortunately unique sweet spot for thin lines and durability.They did make a pen variant at one point for both a 0.5 mm and 0.7mm. I do wish they bring back the 0.4mm pencil, that was an amazing and unfortunately unique sweet spot for thin lines and durability.
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Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life
RecentlyThawed Link ParentWhile true, showing that you've researched into the things they care about, weighed pros and cons of the options, and picked the one you thought that fits them best can go over well if there isn't...While true, showing that you've researched into the things they care about, weighed pros and cons of the options, and picked the one you thought that fits them best can go over well if there isn't too much extreme deviation or if that person is a collector of objects within their hobby.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
RecentlyThawed Link ParentAfter Descenders I ended up with Lonely Mountains Downhill and enjoyed it quite a bit more even with the low poly graphics. It's a pretty chill game overall but if you want to go for achievements...After Descenders I ended up with Lonely Mountains Downhill and enjoyed it quite a bit more even with the low poly graphics. It's a pretty chill game overall but if you want to go for achievements it can get a tiny bit sweaty.
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Comment on Nearly half of journalists covering climate crisis globally received threats for their work in ~enviro
RecentlyThawed LinkTitle... Nearly half Article... Almost four out of ten Next repost of article... Practically all journalistTitle... Nearly half
Article... Almost four out of ten
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of May 19 in ~games
RecentlyThawed Link ParentThank you for this recommendation. I played the Prologue and liked it enough to pick up the game as well as gift it to a few friends. The class C cars seem extremely easy to drive at first and you...Thank you for this recommendation. I played the Prologue and liked it enough to pick up the game as well as gift it to a few friends.
The class C cars seem extremely easy to drive at first and you initial feel like you'll breeze through the game but once you start getting to the higher class cars, precision matters a great deal. If anyone picks it up and has trouble, Sean A on YouTube provided some great tips and controls overlays. -
Comment on Three Cheers for Tildes: App updates and feedback (December 2023) in ~tildes
RecentlyThawed Link ParentOne bug to add would be that hyperlinks from within the notifications area ends up crashing the app or reverts back to the main pageOne bug to add would be that hyperlinks from within the notifications area ends up crashing the app or reverts back to the main page
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~games
RecentlyThawed LinkIf you like puzzle games, The Pedestrian was wonderful Other good puzzle style games with slower pace: The Swapper Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery Agent A Firewatch The Witness Dorfromantik Or if...If you like puzzle games, The Pedestrian was wonderful
Other good puzzle style games with slower pace:
The Swapper
Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery
Agent A
Firewatch
The Witness
DorfromantikOr if you want a modern day SkiFree experience
Grand Mountain Adventure Wonderlands -
Comment on What are your top three video game soundtracks? in ~games
RecentlyThawed LinkReally surprised not to see anyone mention anything in the Need for Speed series or really anything much in the racing genre. Granted these are really just a mix CD to match the game but I don't...Really surprised not to see anyone mention anything in the Need for Speed series or really anything much in the racing genre. Granted these are really just a mix CD to match the game but I don't think it's been done quite as well as these three:
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Need for Speed: Underground
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Comment on AlbumLove recommendations topic: October 2023 in ~music
RecentlyThawed LinkThe Buzzhorn - Disconnected For any fans of post-grunge, I think it fits the genre nicely. The only reason it might not have completely flown under the radar, and how I found out about it, is a...For any fans of post-grunge, I think it fits the genre nicely. The only reason it might not have completely flown under the radar, and how I found out about it, is a single hit that was on the Need For Speed 2 video game. I think the tempo variances on a straight listen through are pretty well spaced.
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Comment on Recommend your favorite "cozy" games, please in ~games
RecentlyThawed LinkDorfromantik is a great Catan like tile laying game with pretty calming graphics and music. There are challenges to be completed or you can just create whatever landscape you wish.Dorfromantik is a great Catan like tile laying game with pretty calming graphics and music. There are challenges to be completed or you can just create whatever landscape you wish.
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Comment on Regional news thread in ~news
RecentlyThawed Link ParentJust one, at randomJust one, at random
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Comment on What games do you most wish had a remake, or a sequel or both? in ~games
RecentlyThawed Link ParentThe good news is that because of the legal limbo, they are free to play now if the low graphics don't bother you too much http://nolfrevival.tk/The good news is that because of the legal limbo, they are free to play now if the low graphics don't bother you too much
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Comment on What games do you most wish had a remake, or a sequel or both? in ~games
RecentlyThawed LinkNo One Live Forever 1/2, lost in legal limbo and probably will never have another sequel or remake of the originals. Just like with Black Mesa v Half Life, a remaster / remake could work well to...No One Live Forever 1/2, lost in legal limbo and probably will never have another sequel or remake of the originals. Just like with Black Mesa v Half Life, a remaster / remake could work well to bring a great storyline into modern day graphics.
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Comment on Nostalgia -- what programs do you miss? in ~tech
RecentlyThawed Link ParentIt's not exactly the same, but a more modern game that scratches the SkiFree itch for me has been Grand Mountain AdventureIt's not exactly the same, but a more modern game that scratches the SkiFree itch for me has been Grand Mountain Adventure
You're right, I misread the prompt it seems. Though I would argue to some degree that even if a podcast host is not academically vetted with a degree, an enthusiastic and well researched host still has valuable output to provide.