Introducing the Restart Games Podcast! Matt and Gavin along with their mate Stuart play through video games they tried or never played. Every episode its a new game - sometimes they have a great time, and sometimes its awful!

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The podcast crew have taken a brief hiatus for personal reasons, but now they're back! Matt, Gavin and Stuart have plumbed the depths of their backlog again to pull out more games to restart and tackle. This week on the menu is "Graveyard Keeper", "Medieval Dynasty" and "Gorogoa".

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Gender disparity, pay gaps and reprehensible treatment of employees has plagued the video game industry for a long time. After Activision Blizzard cops a law suit from the Californian government, the lads discuss the impact that consumers can have on big business and offer relief for those who want to enjoy the brilliant games that come of these shoddy practices.

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The Lads are back into lockdown as Melbourne is impacted by the surging cases in Sydney. The quick news round-up features Olympic anti-sex beds, Netflix Gaming and Quantum Program Computing. Reflecting on the impact of COVID on their work, the Lads also discuss the transformation of the "sick day" for knowledge workers and the guilt that comes as a product of the industrial age.

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The Lads change up the format this week, dropping some quick news to keep you up to date with the most interesting and random stories on the Internet. They also tackle one of the biggest topics of the last few years: Australian Media Journalism. They've been let loose for far too long, and our hosts discuss their gripes and the importance of media literacy.

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As they shake off the weariness of Victorian Lockdown 4.0, the lads spend a bit of time venting about mask-wearing and its importance in our new COVID-normal. Work-life balance also comes to the fore - the lads reflect on their experience of remote work over the last year, and share their tips for maintaining time with your loved ones.

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After a brief hiatus, the lads are back! As the lockdown in Melbourne is set to ease, they recount their experience of the Push-up Challenge so far. Technology is the main topic of the day, where they talk about custom desktop computers, Microsoft and the prevalence of cloud-based streaming products. There may also be a strained analogy involving gingerbread...

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The lockdown continues in Melbourne as the virus surges, but it gives our hosts a moment of pause and reflection. This week Gavin, Matt and Leigh observe the collective impact to wellbeing on lockdown this time around, how the Push-up Challenge has helped them and a very interesting discussion about emergent social changes as a result of the pandemic.

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As Lockdown 4.0 begins in Melbourne, old habits are coming back with a vengeance. Our hosts talk about reviving their old at-home exercise habits and managing their mental wellbeing in a state of restrictions that are harder than they used to be. And eventually also arrive at a root vegetable.

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An often over-looked area of knowledge for new lifters is the etiquette of the gym. This week Gavin, Leigh and Matt discuss respectful behaviours to acknowledge your fellow gym-goer. They also catch-up on their goals and briefly talk about the COVID restrictions the changed in Melbourne at the time of recording.

For our Melbournians currently in lockdown, make sure you all stay safe and wear masks. We will all get through this - send us your questions and commiserations to [email protected] and we'll do a Q&A episode soon.

Its hard to wade through the bulls!#% on the Internet to find what's useful. This week our hosts talk the trainers, creators and influencers that they use for valuable and supportive info in the fitness world. Check the show notes for links to all of their recommendations and enjoy the banter!

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