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Show notes: 

Was Robin Williams the world's first podcaster?: https://bit.ly/3cDtuTg

Arcade Paradise simulator: https://bit.ly/3JbGNXn

Lego Atari 2600: https://bit.ly/3zHcwfK

All SNES manuals have been uploaded by a fan: https://bit.ly/3SkuP1U

Blood re-release for PC through Limited Run: https://bit.ly/3S6RLl5