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Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows

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Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect James Reed: all about business Ongoing History of New Music Get Played Lex Fridman Podcast Law and Chaos The Besties Version History

Episode Mentions

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Apr 29, 2026

RE-RELEASE - Tony Hawk

“Developed and published the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game franchise, which became Hawk's largest revenue source”

Skateboarding technique and progression (kickflips, McTwist, 900, 1260)Video game industry and athlete IP licensingInjury recovery and orthopedic surgery (femur fracture, metal rod insertion)

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Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect · Apr 15, 2026

Tony Hawk on Skateboarding vs. Trick Shots + Sports Video Game Draft (with Dude Perfect)

“Developed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise; gave Hawk final approval on gameplay, music, skaters, and locations”

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game franchise impact and legacySkateboarding evolution and trick progression across generationsMasters golf tournament traditions and Augusta National course management

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James Reed: all about business · Apr 13, 2026

74. How to grow a business fast and exit successfully | Andrew Hulbert

“Acquired Candy Crush/King.com; now owned by Microsoft”

Facilities Management Business ModelStartup Customer Acquisition StrategyEntrepreneurial Personal Branding

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Ongoing History of New Music · Apr 8, 2026

The 50 Biggest Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders of All Time: Part 2 (40-31)

“Call of Duty video game featured 'Obsession' by Animotion in its soundtrack”

Alt-rock one-hit wonders definition and criteriaSpotify and YouTube streaming metrics as cultural impact measurementAlternative radio chart history and rankings (1976-2026)

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Get Played · Mar 16, 2026

Scott Pilgrim EX & Movie Tie In Games with Chris Plante

“Former employer of host Matt Rynio in QA and customer support roles”

Movie tie-in game design and development challengesScott Pilgrim EX gameplay mechanics and difficultyRiver City Ransom influence on modern beat-em-ups

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Lex Fridman Podcast · Mar 11, 2026

#493 – Jeff Kaplan: World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Blizzard, and Future of Gaming

“Parent company of Blizzard; executive pressure on Overwatch 2 revenue targets contributed to creative misalignment and Jeff's departure”

World of Warcraft quest design and leveling systemsGame director leadership and creative decision-makingOverwatch hero design and team-based shooter mechanics

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Get Played · Feb 9, 2026

Comic Book Games with Jordan Morris

“Published Fantastic Four games that were constrained by competing studio notes from Fox and Activision licensing requirements”

Superhero Power Fantasy in Game DesignLicensed Video Game Adaptations and IP ManagementComic Book Game History and Evolution

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Law and Chaos · Feb 6, 2026

Ep 202 — From Atari to NVIDIA: We Don’t Care, We Don’t Have To!

“Modern mega-studio example of how video game copyright now protects complex storytelling and motion capture”

Copyright Law and Software ProtectionAntitrust Enforcement and Monopoly RegulationGPU Market Consolidation and Competition

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The Besties · Jan 9, 2026

The Most Anticipated Games of 2026

“Referenced for annual Call of Duty release strategy as example of unsustainable franchise management model”

Resident Evil franchise management and horror game design evolutionJRPG remake strategy and narrative innovation in remakesPokémon Pokkopia and creature-collection game design

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Version History · Oct 26, 2025

Guitar Hero: Everybody’s a rock star

“Publisher that acquired Red Octane and Guitar Hero brand in 2006; published Guitar Hero sequels and attempted spin-offs like DJ Hero”

Rhythm Game Design and MechanicsVideo Game Hardware Peripherals and ControllersMusic Licensing in Interactive Media

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