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The Free Rotation Podcast

The Free Rotation Podcast is a weekly podcast that covers topics in gaming, nerd culture and fandoms. Now released weekly, the Free Rotation covers topics varying from music in gaming, to RPGs, to the perfect sandwich, along with covering conventions and events such as DragonCon and DreamHack. Each episode also includes viewpoints and discussion from listeners who can share their own insights into an episode, or even throw out a topic to be covered by the hosts to cover in a future episode.
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Now displaying: 2019
Dec 23, 2019

We hit our biggest milestone to date—100 episodes! Moreland joins us for a look back at our favorite moments on our podcast, along with how we’ve grown, the changes we’ve seen, and what we hope to see in the future. If you’ve followed us since the beginning, we hope this road down memory lane is a good one from the last three years. We also open our gifts for the holidays,  and fall back to old faithful- derailing the topic for our stupid future ideas. It’s a lot to unpack, so hop on board! Make sure to check out the end of the podcast for a super cut of some of our silliest moments.

 

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Dec 11, 2019

What's more metal than a mouth full of old-fashioned braces clinking against a tin cup? KRAMPUS! Like Cotton-Eyed Joe, we have many questions about Krampus such as where did he come from and where does he go? WHY does he beat people with sticks and does he have a Fetlife profile? Join us as we discuss one of Christmas' greatest mysteries.

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Dec 4, 2019

Running out of ideas to get your geeky friends? Trying to impress that girl who really likes graphic novels and anime? Well, never fret, listeners, our well-versed hosts in everything commercial are here to drop some knowledge on some of the best gifts to get your loved ones this holiday season! Ranging from movies, tabletop gaming, to VR sets with 2D girls, we make sure that you’re prepared in all categories of nerdom with the perfect gift.

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Nov 22, 2019

Don’t let the crazy audio fool you, this episode packs a lot in for your DreamHack rundown for 2019! Angie and Becky sit down with Behchu, an up and coming streamer who completely destroyed everyone during the Teamfight Tactics tournament and gives advice for those looking to climb the ladder of one of the most popular auto-battler games out right now.  Next, the pair drop some knowledge about their experiences, likes, dislikes, and the chaos that was an entire weekend dedicated to eSports. Get the volume set right and hang tight, it’s quite the ride!

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Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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Nov 12, 2019

Put the Ambien down and join us this week in a discussion that will guarantee you no sleep. We discuss the movie Dr. Sleep and also delve into the differences between the book and the movie as well as discuss how the movie was as a sequel to the movie "The Shining". Go down the rabbit hole with us as we discuss critical cross overs and easter eggs we found throughout the movie.

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Nov 6, 2019

Don't let the title fool you, this week's episode isn't anywhere near as boring as the title sounds. From the slit mouthed woman, to a weird critter offering you red and blue toilet paper, to cursed kleenex and medium sized human faced puppers, come jump on our midnight train and explore Asian urban legends with us. Frankly, after seeing the pictures of these creatures and hearing their stories, we may never sleep again... especially if we fall into the gap.

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Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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Oct 29, 2019

In this episode, we break down the basic facts and background of one of the most prolific writers of the 20th Century, H.P. Lovecraft! Need some random facts to start a conversation at your Halloween party this weekend? This episode is the basic guide you need to get started in worshipping the one true God, Cthulhu. We also cover games that were inspired by the writer, along with other literary figures who have decided cosmic horror is truly the way to go. We give you the overview of the themes and stories by H.P. Lovecraft, and if you’re interested in watching some Lovecraftian-inspired movies, we have a list for you to check out for this spoopy time of year!

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The Free Rotation Podcast is an affiliate of the We Be Geeks Podcast Network. Check out other great podcasts over at webegeekspc.com.

Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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Oct 22, 2019

Ever considered what the tropes you like in horror movie say about you as a person? This week we review the common horror movie tropes and then apply psychology to what our favorite movies and tropes say about us. Also, we name our horror fictionkin... it's awkward and we MAYBE forced Becky into her own personal horror.

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The Free Rotation Podcast is an affiliate of the We Be Geeks Podcast Network. Check out other great podcasts over at webegeekspc.com.

Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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Oct 2, 2019

Fairies and Ogres and cardboard crack, oh my! This episode is chock full of nerdy as we cover Magic: The Gathering’s newest set, The Throne of Eldraine! But wait, there’s more! In order to understand the newest set and its flavor, we delve into the inspiration and history of fairy tales and Arthurian legends, the inspirations for the set. We cover some of the cards that are inspired by famous fairy tales (along with the newest mechanics taking us on an adventure). We also give you a rundown of Bobby’s picks for the best cards out of the set. Make sure to check out the new set at your local game store this weekend during release!

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The Free Rotation Podcast is an affiliate of the We Be Geeks Podcast Network. Check out other great podcasts over at webegeekspc.com.

Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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Sep 24, 2019

A serious look at Hitler and Himmler's obsession with the occult. Maybe you've wondered why white supremacists often use ancient Viking runes. Maybe you've pondered the hows and why of Hitler coming into power and people following his murderous lead. In this episode, we don't dig into Hitler's politics but we take a look at his religious beliefs and doctrines that led to his obsession with occult relics that also have a tie-in to the Christian faith.

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Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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Sep 10, 2019

Grab a pool noodle, because we’re floating down here in our next Scuffed Movie Review episode! We discuss the final chapter of the IT film series, including the best and worse changes, along with some Easter eggs caught by our two biggest Stephen King fans. We also get into some of the upcoming films featuring Stephen King’s novels, along with a look at some of our favorite books if you’re looking for something spoopy to read this Fall. It’s an episode full of spoilers, so be warned, listeners!

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Aug 29, 2019

Ever experienced that embarrassing moment when you show up dressed as Seven-of-Nine to furry con? Or went to Gen Con and your friends are at Tana Con? In this episode, Moreland comes back from the HO-HO region as we prepare for Dragon*Con to help us explain the various and sundry conventions. Stay tuned at the end to hear about Moreland's exciting adventures!

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Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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Aug 21, 2019

Don’t stray off the path, we’re coming to you with all of the information on Missing 411! If you haven’t read the books or seen the documentary, this episode gives you all the information you need to be afraid to visit National Parks. Spanning across the U.S., people have mysteriously gone missing with little to no explanation and have been found in the strangest of places. We cover the biggest missing person stories, along with theorize about what exactly is happening. Spoiler Alert: we’re all convinced it’s Skinwalking Sasquatch Aliens who like staircases.

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The Free Rotation Podcast is an affiliate of the We Be Geeks Podcast Network. Check out other great podcasts over at webegeekspc.com.

Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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Aug 13, 2019

This week we surprisingly have an insightful and thoughtful movie review of Scary Stories To Tell In the Dark. We ultimately reach the conclusion that the movie is a statement about today's state of affairs while setting it in the time changing sixties when the world lost it's innocence. Peace, Love, and Spoopy. 

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Aug 7, 2019

Concluding our look at the weirdest places around the world, we educate you on why you should never go to Lake Michigan, or any of the great lakes for that matter. Disappearing captains, an underwater Stonehenge, bad NFL football teams, and weird “ghost images” on radar just breach the surface (get it?) of this episode. Never fear though, the episode delves into some tinfoil hat theories as to why Lake Michigan is a bed of paranormal activity.

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Jul 30, 2019

Ahoy, mates! Gather round while we set sail for high adventure on the Devil's Sea! Don't think you've escaped the Bermuda Triangle because these geometric flotation dangers exist elsewhere. We offer purely scientific facts as well as our own personal facts based off "logic", "reasoning", and unskilled and not-based-in-any-science answers. You're welcome.

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Jul 16, 2019

It’s been a hot summer, and with all the talk of storming Area 51, why don’t we take our next rotation around the world and talk about some of the most famous UFO sightings? We start out with the cornucopia of craziness known as Skinwalker Ranch (trademark of the dressing pending). Even before ‘Murica was ‘Murica, this area in Utah has been home to some of the most documented UFO sightings, paranormal activity, and dogs smoking cigarettes (no, we’re not joking). Grab onto your cattle, we’re about to take a wild ride!

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Jul 9, 2019

What's stranger than your trio of hosts and more uncanny than the length of Scoob's paternity leave? In this episode we discuss Spiderman: Far From Home and Strange Things season 3. It's uncanny how we have a knack for pinpointing the strangest parts of the two, and will our scuffed review process you'll leave feeling slightly dirty but way more knowledgable. Shared your thoughts with us about where the Spiderman series, MCU in general, and Stranger Things are headed! With our minds together we are Captain... wait... wrong uncanny strange thing.

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Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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Jul 3, 2019

We’re wrapping up our series on the guy downstairs with a look at the pop culture versions of Lucifer. We look at the newest series cancelled by Netflix, Amazon Prime’s Good Omens, along with Lucifer (the television show), Supernatural, and some of the books and anime that have taken the idea of the devil and made it their own. We also discuss the newest iteration of the Annabelle series, and how the ghosts were lactose intolerant. It’s a packed episode, so don’t miss it!

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Jun 26, 2019

This week, we discuss Lucifer in religion, including his very own! While our tongues may get tied pronouncing difficult words, we lay out the details of Lucifer from a religious perspective and how the religions entertwine like snakes around apples. You may find that some of the ideas are far fetched, but we believe the take away message is that there is more than what there seems. ©2019 Running Joke Media

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Jun 18, 2019

Prepare for a devilishly good time. We’re back into a rotation, and this time we’re talking about the Man, the Myth, the guy everyone associates evil with- Lucifer! But don’t expect the old information you’ve heard your entire life. We’re breaking down the general mythos of Lucifer and his origins in Sumerian and Roman literature, along with a look at some more fringe history of his origins. The devil may get his due, but we’re giving the listeners a different perspective on the guy downstairs.

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Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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Jun 11, 2019

Just like zombies and onis, your social media networks can come back to haunt you. This week we discuss key instances of social media outrage and we further discuss the influence of "influencers". Stay woke, listeners.

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The Free Rotation Podcast is an affiliate of the We Be Geeks Podcast Network. Check out other great podcasts over at webegeekspc.com.

Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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May 29, 2019

After taking a tiny vacation to freshen up, we’re back with the first of our scuffed movie reviews! In this episode, we take you through the high and low points of the early summer releases, including Detective Pikachu, John Wick 3, and Brightburn. Be prepared: there are some controversial points made in this episode. Spoiler alert for all the movies listed—and Game of Thrones (because that ended with a dumpster fire of epic proportions).

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The Free Rotation Podcast is an affiliate of the We Be Geeks Podcast Network. Check out other great podcasts over at webegeekspc.com.

Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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May 8, 2019

The Free Rotation was proud to attend the First Annual Bigfoot Conference in Clayton, Georgia, and we took away a lot more knowledge and mind blowing ideas than we anticipated- including the plural of Big Foot is Big Foots.  You're welcome for the spoiler, but you still need to listen as we lay out what we learned and our thoughts and analytical analysis.  Be sure to let us know your thoughts and ideas as we are genuinely interested.  Thank you, John, for hosting us!

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Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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May 1, 2019

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS

If you didn’t figure it out, this episode is all about Avengers: Endgame! IF YOU DON’T WANT SPOILERS DON’T LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE

THERE ARE A LOT OF SPOILERS

ALSO, SPOILERS

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Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout.

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