It's the final episode of 2021, as Canadian professional wrestler "Speedball" Mike Bailey stops by!

Fresh off signing a game-changing contract with IMPACT Wrestling, Mike explores a game that revolutionised the RPG genre. We also talk about combining wrestling with content creation, where he plans to take his interactive Twitch wrestling show Friday Night Speedball, and pay homage to an alien on a 90's Canadian kids TV show.

You can find Speedball at twitter.com/SpeedballBailey, and on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/SpeedballBailey.

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As a former US Special Forces Green Beret, Israel Wright has seen a lot. Now following a content creation career on Twitch, Gamology's YouTube channel and his Pop Culture Field Manual podcast, he sits down to discuss a Konami classic. We also talk the ins and outs of the Special Forces and what local game shops were like in his youth.

You can find Israel at https://twitter.com/MyHappySelf2, on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/myhappyself and on the Pop Culture Field Manual podcast at https://pcfm.buzzsprout.com/

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A special episode of One Perfect Game, as Matt sits down with legendary video game composer Grant Kirkhope! The man behind iconic soundtracks like Banjo-Kazooie, GoldenEye and Perfect Dark discusses the pressure of composing for Mario + Rabbids, how composing has changed since his time at Rare, and why he ended up as the voice of Donkey Kong...

Check out Grant's work at https://www.grantkirkhope.com/ and he can also be found at https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope.

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New Zealand stand-up comedian and co-host of comedy podcast "The Worst Idea of All Time", Tim Batt sits down to chat about a PlayStation franchise still going strong today. We also talk about watching the same movie every week for a full year, rush to No Man Sky's defense and pay tribute to a Dutch Olympic swimmer with a fantastic name.

You can find Tim on Twitter at twitter.com/tim_batt, and check out The Worst Idea of All Time at https://www.worstideaofalltime.com/.

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The man behind the socials for YouTube gaming channel Funhaus, Zach Niblick, joins the show to talk one of the best video games of all-time. We also discuss moving from fellow gaming channel Inside Gaming, explore what goes into community management, and determine the true moment Naughty Dog "went dark".

You can find Zach on Twitter at twitter.com/snackary_, and check out Funhaus at youtube.com/funhaus.

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YouTuber, podcaster and all-around chill guy, Alex Faciane, stops by to talk a modern JRPG classic. We also explore breakfast burritos, the magic of SEGA and Lou Rawls, and why Formula 1 games might actually be covert JRPG's. Think about it.

You can find Alex on Twitter at https://twitter.com/FacianeA, and his newest project - The New 52 and You! - at https://thenew52andyou.com/

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A slightly different episode this time around, as producer, podcaster and content creator Charlie Firth stops by to talk about a console that helped kickstart some wonderful memories. We also discuss working for the likes of the BBC and Facebook, the role of the producer, and her inexplicable love for racing games.

Charlie can be found at https://twitter.com/charliefirth, and the Timeline Podcast is now available at https://open.spotify.com/show/08nI4nxgWZpVqhIDpJAc1A?si=71d6adf428fe4678.

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Twitch streamer and YouTube content creator Zealand stops by OPG to discuss a modern day action role-playing classic. We also explore turning his passion for the Football Manager franchise into a career, the new age of sports broadcasting and jerseys for fourth-tier Thai football teams.

You can find Zealand on Twitter at https://twitter.com/theoldzealand, and follow his FM streams at https://www.twitch.tv/zeaiand.

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Actor, screenwriter, host and now author, Lisa Foiles, stops by to discuss a game which has been a hugely important part of her family. We also talk her debut novel "Ash Ridley and the Phoenix", available now, as well as her experiences in the acting and hosting industry, including her big break on Nickelodeon's All That.

Ash Ridley and the Phoenix is available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book retailers. You can find Lisa on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LisaFoiles.

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Melbourne based singer-songwriter Elle Graham, better known as Woodes, stops by to discuss a game that greatly influenced her music. We also talk her upcoming debut album "Crystal Ball", promoting that album in Minecraft and what items in the cupboard she's been using for sound effects.

Crystal Ball is released on October 2nd. You can find Woodes on Twitter at twitter.com/woodesmusic, and catch her streams at twitch.tv/woodesmusic.

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