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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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Dec 23, 2020

It's that time of year again! The fire is burning, the tree is lit, the eggnog is setting... and the bad fanfiction is flowing. What starts off as a writing class turns into a nightmare for some, but please tune in and enjoy these creatively awful stories! Happy Holidays!

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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.

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Dec 16, 2020

You've heard of the term "common misconception" but one of the worst beliefs regards the Nazi party. If you asked most people they would tell you that the Nazi party died out with Hitler's suicide, not knowing that over 15,000 high ranking Nazi members including the Angel of Death fled to South America. This week we take a look at these South American German towns and provide the history you may not have heard.

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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.

©2020 Running Joke Media

Nov 20, 2020

Did you know that there is a place in Sonoma County, California where world leaders meet for two weeks for what amounts to Summer Camp? Rumors exist that presidents are chosen during this time, the Manhattan Project was imagined up, and no women are allowed so the men dress in drag to put on plays. Also known as the Bohemian Club, Bohemian Grove is a place shrouded in mystery, where it takes nearly two decades and a substantial amount of money to become a member to even be allowed on the premises. Join us as we explore the rumors and theories regarding Bohemian Grove, the World’s Most Secret Summer Camp.

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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.

©2020 Running Joke Media

 

Nov 13, 2020

This week we look at the Sex Cult and MLM known as NXIVM. Probably, like us, you're wondering how intelligent and successful people can become involved in such a scam and willingly sacrifice sexual freedom; trust us, the facts will make you understand even less.

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We also have a new Discord! Check it out over at our Twitch channel.

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.

©2020 Running Joke Media

Nov 3, 2020

Did you know that walking under a ladder is a sign of good luck in some cultures? Could you summon spirits by whistling at night? In this episode, we hit you with superstitions across the world and how they relate to each other throughout the globe. From Asia to the Middle East, to Europe and the South, you’re in for an informative and fun episode full of bad puns and historical references!

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We also have a new Discord! Check it out over at our Twitch channel.

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.

©2020 Running Joke Media

Oct 28, 2020

Afraid of the hag that lives under your bed? Still look behind the shower curtain before using the bathroom? Does the screech of an owl cause your blood to run cold? This week we discuss the genesis of our childhood fears that have filtered through into adult life. How many of these fears are based in familial superstition passed down through an oral scary tale? Also, Bobby shares some epic fashion insights and Chris makes a compassionate speech about how the world would be a better place.

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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.

©2020 Running Joke Media

Oct 14, 2020

As we continue on our ghost hunting adventures, we discuss some of the most haunted cemeteries around the US! From New Orleans to New York, we discuss some of the more (and less) famous cemeteries, their legends, and some of the horrifying stories surrounding the area where these people take their eternal rest. Get ready for the history lesson, it’s quite a doozy!

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We also have a new Discord! Check it out over at our Twitch channel.

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.

©2020 Running Joke Media

Oct 8, 2020

October ushers in the most wonderful time of the year - SPOOPY TIME! This week we talk about a cryptid legend close to home; the Dogman. Ancient Native American legend appears to be based more on fact than fiction as we relate our personal experiences and share the myths and legends of the elusive werewolf cryptid. We're not saying that they're real but we are saying carry Milkbones with you when venturing into their territory.

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We also have a new Discord! Check it out over at our Twitch channel.

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.

©2020 Running Joke Media

Sep 30, 2020

In our final episode on MK-Ultra, we discuss the trial of Charles Manson and the Family, along with the ramifications of their actions that spanned for decades and how it successfully facilitated the plans of MK-Ultra. We look at other ties to the CIA and Jolly West, and some of our own theories regarding previous stories we’ve covered and the possibility of MK-Ultra’s hold spanning beyond just the cases we have discussed throughout this series.

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We also have a new Discord! Check it out over at our Twitch channel.

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, 2020

As we enter the final phase of our look at MK-Ultra, we discuss the biggest crime of the 20th century in Hollywood—the Tate/LaBianca murders. You may not think there is any ties to MK-Ultra, Jolly West, and the CIA when it comes to Charles Manson, but get ready to forget everything you know from Helter Skelter. This first part covers an overview of Manson’s life, his move to San Francisco while on probation, and how it doesn’t appear to be coincidental that Jolly West is once again in the narrative of a major story. Check it out!

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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 16, 2020

Continuing our way deeper into the MKULTRA rabbit hole, this week we take a look at Jack Ruby. There's so many unanswered questions regarding the JFK assassination but Jack Ruby appears to be a pivot point. As we look at his questionable actions we find the good doctor Jolly West making an appearance and throwing everything we thought we knew into MKULTRA's orbit. Join us for some facts, some conjecture, and a lot of questions.

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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.

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Sep 2, 2020

In the second part of our series on MK-Ultra, we delve into the ever constant presence of Jolly West and his history and background. We discuss the brainwashing experiments conducted by Jolly West, the power he was given in order to conduct his experiments in testing the human mind, and how he will constantly pop up throughout history in different cases. The first case we look at is Jimmy Shaver, an airman who seemingly was indoctrinated into believing that he had murdered a three year old girl, even though he had no memory of committing the crime. The tie to MK-Ultra? Jolly West was his psychiatrist.

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We also have a new Discord! Check it out over at our Twitch channel.

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.

©2020 Running Joke Media

Aug 26, 2020

MKULTRA: those who believe in the government experiment are labeled extremists and conspiracy theorist crazies. However, did you know that the government has not only confirmed the existence of the program but also conducted investigations into the CIA program? That's right; MKULTRA isn't just a favorite topic of theorists but comes with a set of facts most people would rather ignore than accept. Join us this week if you'd like to take a journey with us into the known MKULTRA truths.

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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.

Aug 12, 2020

We're joined by our friend Chris who is a wholesome MTG player climbing the ladder on Magic: The Gathering Arena in standard. From the sentence alone you can tell three things: he's patient, he's progressive, and he has the courage to battle the current meta. We evaluate and explain in depth the latest bannings and what impact we believe it will have on the current standard and pioneer formats. I feel like I should take a moment and clarify that when I saw we I mean Chris and Bobby as I (Angie) spent most of the time being gobsmacked by how BROKEN standard had gotten. But I digress...

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We also have a new Discord! Check it out over at our Twitch channel.

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.

©2020 Running Joke Media

Aug 5, 2020

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF CHILD ABUSE AND DEATH. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

This is a difficult episode to talk about. This episode is all about children who kill, and the circumstances surrounding their upbringing and subsequent lives. We talk about some of the most infamous killers who were minors, their horrific crimes, and why nature vs. nurture is not a mutually exclusive idea. We also discuss the laws surrounding minors and the changes that have occurred throughout the years.

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We also have a new Discord! Check it out over at our Twitch channel.

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.

©2020 Running Joke Media

Jul 21, 2020

Don't let the title fool you; we aren't discussing strange fetish porn but rather looking at a couple of Bobby's favorite haunted movies. From the Conjuring series to the Exorcist be prepared to not sleep as we go over some either rather disturbing coincidences or haunted activity.

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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.

©2020 Running Joke Media

Jul 14, 2020

It’s getting hot outside, the pandemic is raging, and there’s not much going on in the world that’s interesting to talk about. So it’s time to check out some of the spookiest places around Atlanta we can visit safely! In this episode, we have witches, ‘aints, spoopy places, and bad Fortnite jokes. We explore some of the history of one of the biggest cemeteries in Atlanta, southern witchery and revenge, along with a place that purportedly has over 1,000 spirits in its vicinity, and so much more! If you’re looking for some interesting places to visit while trying to avoid COVID-19, this is an episode for you!

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We also have a new Discord! Check it out over at our Twitch channel.

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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Jul 1, 2020

Back in January of 2020 we naively gave our predictions for the year. Join us for a mid-year review of our Apocalyptic predictions and ponder with us whether one or two of us are genuinely psychic. We discuss current events and news and take a gander at what the rest of the year will hold. It has to be better.... right? Right? Hello? Is this thing on?

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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.

©2020 Running Joke Media

Jun 17, 2020

They always say the worst things happen in the most pleasantly named places and Summerville, Georgia proves this point. Turn onto Dead Horse Road and take a virtual hike with us down an abandoned logging road to the Corpsewood Manor, a place rife with stories of debauchery and satanism and the site of a very brutal murder. In this episode we discuss the history of Corpsewood and set the stage for part two where we go to the site.

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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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Jun 10, 2020

Nichole Goodnight joins us for our episode discussing sexism and sexuality in video games. From Gamergate to our own experiences, we discuss the issues surrounding the gaming culture when it comes to sexuality and sexism. We discuss the problems regarding voice chat and the arguments from both sides, how each group is perceived based on their gender, and our optimism/pessimism in seeing change in the gaming culture in the future for everyone. It’s a hard hitter, so strap in!

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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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Jun 3, 2020

We are so excited to be joined (via Zoom) with the wonderful Nichole Goodnight! Voice Actor, Streamer, awesome pet parent. We talk about Nichole’s foray into voice acting with the NoSleep Podcast, along with other podcasts she’s worked on. Nichole has appeared on Games Done Quick, and reminds us why the Lion King video game is a nightmare we will never forget. She also gives us great advice on taking care of a hedgehog and we fangirl over our favorite topics: cats and spooky stuff! Make sure to check out her Twitter at @nrgoodnight, along with her Twitch stream at http://www.twitch.tv/NicholeGoodnight.

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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 5, 2020

This week’s episode is a little different. We discuss the number one topic among the world—where was Kim Jong Un?

Okay, partially joking as we did discuss it, but this episode (like many other podcasts) was done via Zoom! While the state’s are slowly opening up, we continue to socially distance ourselves and talk about what’s been going on the last two months. We’ve missed you guys, so we hope you missed us too!

You can also check out the VIDEO version of the podcast on our YouTube, linked down below!

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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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Apr 21, 2020

This week we explore the unsolved Rainbow and Delphi murders. A journey to the Rainbow Festival and a hike down a well known trail leads to tragedy for two women and two young girls. Travel down a rabbit hole of unacceptable confessions, weird phone calls, snapchat, and video recordings and wonder with us why these murders remain unsolved.

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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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Apr 5, 2020

Planning a road trip cross country to see the US in all it's splendor? Might want to unpack your car or avoid these locations marked "The Killing Fields". From the middle of Baltimore to the Highway to Hell in Texas, we take a look at the unsolved murders of the top five killing fields in the Continental United States. ©2020 Running Joke Media

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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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Mar 18, 2020

We are off on our unsolved crimes rotation with a look at the horrific Keddie Cabin murders of 1981. In the small Sierra Nevada community of Keddie, the resort town was stunned in the quadruple murder of the three Sharpe family members, along with a family friend. From the beginning, the police investigation was sketchy as best, and while the murders remain “unsolved,” we delve into the police misconduct that could have led to the crimes being solved. Social distance, self-quarantine, and check out the newest episode!

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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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