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New episodes every Wednesday!

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New episodes every Wednesday!

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This is our final podcast episode. We're taking an indefinite hiatus from the show to pursue other projects. We may do an occassional podcast here and there, but this is pretty much it. It's been a fun ride. We've loved all the support we've received from day one and thank each and every one of our listeners for following us, listening, and sending in episode ideas and questions. 

Until next time. Cue music.

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This is our final podcast episode. We're taking an indefinite hiatus from the show to pursue other projects. We may do an occassional podcast here and there, but this is pretty much it. It's been a fun ride. We've loved all the support we've received from day one and thank each and every one of our listeners for following us, listening, and sending in episode ideas and questions. 

Until next time. Cue music.

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Making art is hard. Whether that’s the time and effort that does into your favorite video game, the hours spent writing and rewriting (and then rewriting again) an amazing book, or the countless people that go into making a movie. But sometimes, the toll of the art creation takes a very dark, and real, turn and can lead to an actual death. Today Izzy and Cam wanted to cover some of the very real deaths that have happened in this crazy pop culture landscape.

Izzy takes his shot in a game called "As Good As Dead." How well can he remember 8 out of 8 of his favorite movies and games?!


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Making art is hard. Whether that’s the time and effort that does into your favorite video game, the hours spent writing and rewriting (and then rewriting again) an amazing book, or the countless people that go into making a movie. But sometimes, the toll of the art creation takes a very dark, and real, turn and can lead to an actual death. Today Izzy and Cam wanted to cover some of the very real deaths that have happened in this crazy pop culture landscape.

Izzy takes his shot in a game called "As Good As Dead." How well can he remember 8 out of 8 of his favorite movies and games?!


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In case anyone doesn’t know, there was recently an attempted coup in Russia by the Wagner mercenary group, no matter what Putin or anyone else says, they were marching to Moscow and shooting down helicopters and it was not going to be pretty. BUT, did you know there have been 3 other coup attempts this year? In Moldova, Sudan and Kyrgyzstan. There were 8 coup attempts last year globally. So these aren’t rare occurrences.

And for those not in the know, here is the definition of a coup: a sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power from a government. That can be via the military, which is often the case, or just anyone trying to get all violent and overthrow the government. Taster's choice, or rather, coup-er’s choice. They’re brutal, usually bloody and usually not good for the regular folks. But they also make for dramatic and fascinating pop culture. Izzy and Cam are going to run down the list of our favorite coup attempts in the land of fiction.

The episode caps off with a rousing game of "Coup or No Coup."

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In case anyone doesn’t know, there was recently an attempted coup in Russia by the Wagner mercenary group, no matter what Putin or anyone else says, they were marching to Moscow and shooting down helicopters and it was not going to be pretty. BUT, did you know there have been 3 other coup attempts this year? In Moldova, Sudan and Kyrgyzstan. There were 8 coup attempts last year globally. So these aren’t rare occurrences.

And for those not in the know, here is the definition of a coup: a sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power from a government. That can be via the military, which is often the case, or just anyone trying to get all violent and overthrow the government. Taster's choice, or rather, coup-er’s choice. They’re brutal, usually bloody and usually not good for the regular folks. But they also make for dramatic and fascinating pop culture. Izzy and Cam are going to run down the list of our favorite coup attempts in the land of fiction.

The episode caps off with a rousing game of "Coup or No Coup."

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They wrap out the episode with new-fangled game of “No Way That Happened!” Izzy tries his best at this video game focused game. Will he emerge victorious? Only time will tell.

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They wrap out the episode with new-fangled game of “No Way That Happened!” Izzy tries his best at this video game focused game. Will he emerge victorious? Only time will tell.

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A near immaculate game of "All the Closure You Can Handle" caps off this sometimes bitter episode. It's deservedly bitter! Don't give us that look!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59422060Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:04 +0000PCFM PodcastWe’ve all experienced a movie, tv show, video game or book that when we reach the end we sit back and think….IS THAT ALL?! ARE YOU FRIGGIN’ KIDDING ME?!?!?! Unsatisfying endings or endings with cliffhangers that never get resolved can stay with us...
A near immaculate game of "All the Closure You Can Handle" caps off this sometimes bitter episode. It's deservedly bitter! Don't give us that look!

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Cam is challenged by a completely unrelated game of "Animals in Combat" to cap off this week's episode.

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Cam is challenged by a completely unrelated game of "Animals in Combat" to cap off this week's episode.

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A classic game of "Two Truths and a Lie" wraps up this fun, extra-long episode. 


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A classic game of "Two Truths and a Lie" wraps up this fun, extra-long episode. 


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A dastardly game of "What Makes the Man?" puts the kibosh on this fun episode where things are ranked and everything is seemingly settled.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59008516Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:03 +0000PCFM PodcastBad guys. You love to hate them. You hate to love them. A good bad guy can make the good guy a better guy. A bad bad guy can make the good guys bad good guys. And the greatest bad guys make great good guys better than the best guy’s best friend’s...
A dastardly game of "What Makes the Man?" puts the kibosh on this fun episode where things are ranked and everything is seemingly settled.

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A thrilling round of “On the Right Day, We’re All Monsters” ends this week's episode.



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A thrilling round of “On the Right Day, We’re All Monsters” ends this week's episode.



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A twisty-turny round of “A Completely Normal Ga-PLOT TWIST” sends off our hosts this week.

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A twisty-turny round of “A Completely Normal Ga-PLOT TWIST” sends off our hosts this week.

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A game fittingly titled "Crimes And Misdemeanors" caps off the show. This one is educational AND fun, so it's a two for one type of deal.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58878043Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:00:01 +0000PCFM PodcastCrimes! Murders! Wire Fraud! These are all very exciting things to talk about. But do you know what makes them 1000 times MORE exciting? When they happen in the military. That’s right, today Cam and Izzy are going to be running their gums about...
A game fittingly titled "Crimes And Misdemeanors" caps off the show. This one is educational AND fun, so it's a two for one type of deal.


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This episode's game is called "How Long Was The War?" and it's, not to be too vulgar, a real ball buster.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58803354Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:02 +0000PCFM PodcastIf you have worked a job and there was a movie or tv show that was made about that job, we guarantee you would find something that was misleading, inaccurate or possibly spot on about it. There's no shortage of military movies that feature service...
This episode's game is called "How Long Was The War?" and it's, not to be too vulgar, a real ball buster.

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JACK TREADWAY served as a Navy SEAL with SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two and SEAL Team Five, where he became a sniper. He was also a BUDS instructor. Later he earned his commission in the air force and served as a federal agent in the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI). He investigated a sexual assault case that resulted in national coverage before he ran other operations such as narcotics. Next, he was assigned to an expeditionary detachment in Iraq, running confidential informants and conducting counterinsurgency operations—hunting insurgents.

To wrap up the episode, Jack tries his hand at a game called "This Quiz Will Make You (I)Raq Your Brains."

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58685926Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:02 +0000PCFM PodcastWe recently did an episode on Insurgency in pop culture, but this week, we’re going to dive a little deeper with a man who spent a lot of blood, sweat and tears hunting for them in Iraq: Jack Treadway. His new book, Insurgent Hunter is out now. JACK...
JACK TREADWAY served as a Navy SEAL with SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two and SEAL Team Five, where he became a sniper. He was also a BUDS instructor. Later he earned his commission in the air force and served as a federal agent in the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI). He investigated a sexual assault case that resulted in national coverage before he ran other operations such as narcotics. Next, he was assigned to an expeditionary detachment in Iraq, running confidential informants and conducting counterinsurgency operations—hunting insurgents.

To wrap up the episode, Jack tries his hand at a game called "This Quiz Will Make You (I)Raq Your Brains."

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Worldwide icon of melodic rock Stan Bush is best known for his song “The Touch,” made famous by Transformers: The Movie (1986). An anthem for Transformers fans around the world, “The Touch” was remixed in 2013 by High Moon Studios for their hit video game Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. It has also been featured on ABC’s The Goldbergs, NBC’s Chuck, FOX’s American Dad, in RBN’s Guitar Hero, Deep Silver’s Saints Row IV and in the motion picture Boogie Nights.

This fantastic interview caps off with a rousing game of “A Trivia Game Just For Stan Bush.” How much Stan Bush adjacent trivia does Stan Bush know? Listen to find out!

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Worldwide icon of melodic rock Stan Bush is best known for his song “The Touch,” made famous by Transformers: The Movie (1986). An anthem for Transformers fans around the world, “The Touch” was remixed in 2013 by High Moon Studios for their hit video game Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. It has also been featured on ABC’s The Goldbergs, NBC’s Chuck, FOX’s American Dad, in RBN’s Guitar Hero, Deep Silver’s Saints Row IV and in the motion picture Boogie Nights.

This fantastic interview caps off with a rousing game of “A Trivia Game Just For Stan Bush.” How much Stan Bush adjacent trivia does Stan Bush know? Listen to find out!

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This episode wraps up with a spirited game of “Hey! Who’s Killing Who Here?” Izzy will be put through the paces and maybe he'll learn a bit about American history.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58336304Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:00:02 +0000PCFM PodcastWhat makes a certain character’s death so satisfying? We’ve been down this road. We’ve walked this walk and talked this talk. This is the sequel to our Season 2 Episode 20 The Killshot, talking about all of those suuuuper satisfying kills in film, tv...
This episode wraps up with a spirited game of “Hey! Who’s Killing Who Here?” Izzy will be put through the paces and maybe he'll learn a bit about American history.

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Cam tries his hand at this week's game "Rebel WITH A Cause." It's a measure of how much of a rebel you are, or at the very least, rebel adjacent.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58322606Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:02 +0000PCFM PodcastEveryone loves a good underdog story. The scrappy band of misfits up against the world, and then ultimately, the misfits win. Insurgency and rebellion are like that. Usually a smaller force, fighting the good fight, up against a larger corrupt group....
Cam tries his hand at this week's game "Rebel WITH A Cause." It's a measure of how much of a rebel you are, or at the very least, rebel adjacent.

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This week's game devolves into a lesson on the Code of the United States Fighting Force, which is both informative and fun.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58268994Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:02 +0000PCFM PodcastSERE stands for Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape. Military schools with a long history rooted in WWII and Vietnam teach military personnel how to survive in the wilderness, evade enemy capture, resist their captors when taken and held by the...
This week's game devolves into a lesson on the Code of the United States Fighting Force, which is both informative and fun.

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The game for this episode is “Video Game Excitement Super Fan Trivia Okay!” A true test of Izzy's nerdiness.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58256358Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:02 +0000PCFM PodcastWelcome back to another episodes where we talk exclusively about games and gaming. It’s not secret that gaming is one of the biggest if not THE biggest hobbies out there. It’s big business. It’s in the culture and it’s definitely in the military....
The game for this episode is “Video Game Excitement Super Fan Trivia Okay!” A true test of Izzy's nerdiness.

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This episode is tied with a lovely bow of a game called "Two Truths and a Lie - TV Show Edition." Can Cam see the lies or will he be blinded by the absurdity of the truth?

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58188308Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:03 +0000PCFM PodcastWith 2023 firmly in their rearview, it's time for Izzy and Cam to look back and take stock of the year. That's right, folks, it's the PCFM 2023 Year In Review. What were the highs? What were the lows? What pieces of pop culture took them to new...
This episode is tied with a lovely bow of a game called "Two Truths and a Lie - TV Show Edition." Can Cam see the lies or will he be blinded by the absurdity of the truth?

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.]]>43472023,culture,games,military,movies,pop,review,tv,veterans,video,yearfalse334fullhttps://www.patreon.com/pcfmpodcast
To end this episode, we've brought back our most popular game (probably) "Who's One Liner Is It Anyway?" Can Izzy overcome his paralyzing fear of being wrong about movie quotes and emerge victorious?

Happy New Year PCFM Fam!

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To end this episode, we've brought back our most popular game (probably) "Who's One Liner Is It Anyway?" Can Izzy overcome his paralyzing fear of being wrong about movie quotes and emerge victorious?

Happy New Year PCFM Fam!

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A rousing game of "Explosive Fact or Explosive Fiction" ends the episode and is played, and played well, by Cameron who delights in all things boom boom.

We hope you all had a Merry Christmas!


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A rousing game of "Explosive Fact or Explosive Fiction" ends the episode and is played, and played well, by Cameron who delights in all things boom boom.

We hope you all had a Merry Christmas!


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This dino-tastic episode ends with a game of "What's in a Name?" How much of a dinosaur nerd is Izzy? Let's find out!


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57943086Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:03 +0000PCFM PodcastWe’re going to cut right to the chase. DINOSAURS. They’re awesome. Always have been, always will be. There’s absolutely no denying it and only a weak-willed communist would say different. So how can pop culture possibly ever hope to improve upon what...
This dino-tastic episode ends with a game of "What's in a Name?" How much of a dinosaur nerd is Izzy? Let's find out!


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The episode is capped with a special game of "One Shot, One Skill", played by Chad Michael Collins who does way better than any other guest has done.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pop-culture-field-manual--5956105/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57932478Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:00:03 +0000PCFM PodcastThe Sniper film franchise started in 1993 with the original Sniper starring Tom Berenger and has gone on to spawn 10 films in total with the latest SNIPER: G.R.I.T. releasing soon on Netflix. In a world of rising and falling franchises it’s quite the...
The episode is capped with a special game of "One Shot, One Skill", played by Chad Michael Collins who does way better than any other guest has done.

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A fun game of "What's My Body Count?" rounds out the episode with Cam doing his best to remember exactly how many people have died in every film he's ever seen.

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A fun game of "What's My Body Count?" rounds out the episode with Cam doing his best to remember exactly how many people have died in every film he's ever seen.

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Izzy predicts he'll score 100% on this week's game "Who's One Liner Is It Anyway?" Will he rise to the top or be humbled like so many times before? There's only one way to find out. Well, to if you count skipping right to the end, but really you might as well listen to the whole episode.

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Izzy predicts he'll score 100% on this week's game "Who's One Liner Is It Anyway?" Will he rise to the top or be humbled like so many times before? There's only one way to find out. Well, to if you count skipping right to the end, but really you might as well listen to the whole episode.

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The most appropriate game of "Is This Real or Something I Made Up?" is the finale to this thought provoking episode. SO get your thinking caps on, or barring that, your tinfoil hats.



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The most appropriate game of "Is This Real or Something I Made Up?" is the finale to this thought provoking episode. SO get your thinking caps on, or barring that, your tinfoil hats.



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A spirited game of "Knights of the Wrong Table" ends the episode in what is sure to be remembered as "a game that ended the episode."


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A spirited game of "Knights of the Wrong Table" ends the episode in what is sure to be remembered as "a game that ended the episode."


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It's all GAMES. Normally we end the episode with a game, but this one will be wall to wall games for both of them to play. Cam and Israel will take turns being the game master and play a variety of games and all you listeners can play along at home. Each game will be different, and hopefully it will inspire some fun conversations and they’ll have some fun facts in them.

Since the episode is all games (7! 7 GAMES!!!) the episode ends with a fan question with great answers by Israel and Cam.

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It's all GAMES. Normally we end the episode with a game, but this one will be wall to wall games for both of them to play. Cam and Israel will take turns being the game master and play a variety of games and all you listeners can play along at home. Each game will be different, and hopefully it will inspire some fun conversations and they’ll have some fun facts in them.

Since the episode is all games (7! 7 GAMES!!!) the episode ends with a fan question with great answers by Israel and Cam.

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The sweet candy center of this episode is actually at the end. A special game cooked up by Chris for Izzy, titled "A 1980’s Horror Movie Game Specifically Created For Israel Wright." Don't feel too bad if you don't ace this quiz, because it was, after all, made especially for Izzy.

Happy Halloween!

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The sweet candy center of this episode is actually at the end. A special game cooked up by Chris for Izzy, titled "A 1980’s Horror Movie Game Specifically Created For Israel Wright." Don't feel too bad if you don't ace this quiz, because it was, after all, made especially for Izzy.

Happy Halloween!

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This episode is all about food forged for ferocious fighting forces. Meaty military meals. Food for fighting. Food for fighting a food fight, maybe. Cam and Izzy discuss real food from their days in the military vs fictional food found in video games, movies and television.

The dessert on this entrée of an episode is a game called "You Call This Food?!" It's a real roller coaster so ride it all the way to the end.

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This episode is all about food forged for ferocious fighting forces. Meaty military meals. Food for fighting. Food for fighting a food fight, maybe. Cam and Izzy discuss real food from their days in the military vs fictional food found in video games, movies and television.

The dessert on this entrée of an episode is a game called "You Call This Food?!" It's a real roller coaster so ride it all the way to the end.

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We've led you this far, right to the end of the episode which has a game called "Following The Leader." Have you kept up with your real and fictitious leaders? Been studying those Battlestar Galactica org charts? Then you'll do just fine with this game.

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We've led you this far, right to the end of the episode which has a game called "Following The Leader." Have you kept up with your real and fictitious leaders? Been studying those Battlestar Galactica org charts? Then you'll do just fine with this game.

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The episode ending game this week is "The Element of Surprise." Lots of fun little trivia tidbits in this game, so sit back and enjoy.

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The episode ending game this week is "The Element of Surprise." Lots of fun little trivia tidbits in this game, so sit back and enjoy.

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We wrap out the episode duel-style with a game called "Duel Nature." Do you know that every coin has two sides? Well, you do now. That little tidbit won't help you in the slightest when it's time for the game.



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We wrap out the episode duel-style with a game called "Duel Nature." Do you know that every coin has two sides? Well, you do now. That little tidbit won't help you in the slightest when it's time for the game.



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Cam gets his propaganda detection skills tested in a fun game of “Commie or the Good Ol’ U.S. of A.?” It's a lot harder than you probably imagine, but you were never good at imagining things, were you?


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Cam gets his propaganda detection skills tested in a fun game of “Commie or the Good Ol’ U.S. of A.?” It's a lot harder than you probably imagine, but you were never good at imagining things, were you?


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Symbolism is important. Without symbols the world would be a dark and confusing place. Think about it. Why does every country have a flag? Why do brands have logos? Or what about those sweet patches that all the armed forces have? They’re all symbols and they give us a strong visual to associate with certain things. So today Izzy, Cam and Chris are going to talk about the power of symbols, especially in the military and pop culture. And we’re going to talk about our favorites and what we like about ‘em.

"6 Degrees of Schwarzenegger" is how we decide to wrap up this epic episode. It's fun. Play along at home.

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Symbolism is important. Without symbols the world would be a dark and confusing place. Think about it. Why does every country have a flag? Why do brands have logos? Or what about those sweet patches that all the armed forces have? They’re all symbols and they give us a strong visual to associate with certain things. So today Izzy, Cam and Chris are going to talk about the power of symbols, especially in the military and pop culture. And we’re going to talk about our favorites and what we like about ‘em.

"6 Degrees of Schwarzenegger" is how we decide to wrap up this epic episode. It's fun. Play along at home.

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The fun ends with a game of "How Tough Can We Make This?" a special game cooked up just for Izzy. How special, you ask? That's for each individual to decide for themselves. Support the show

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The fun ends with a game of "How Tough Can We Make This?" a special game cooked up just for Izzy. How special, you ask? That's for each individual to decide for themselves. Support the show

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The episode ends with a heart-stopping game of "Mission Cam-possible" and is a true test of any Mission Impossible super fan's acumen. If this doesn't include you then at least you made it this far into the description before realizing that.Support the show

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The episode ends with a heart-stopping game of "Mission Cam-possible" and is a true test of any Mission Impossible super fan's acumen. If this doesn't include you then at least you made it this far into the description before realizing that.Support the show

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An educational game of "Do You Even Lift, Bro?" ties off what some critics are calling "the best episode of PCFM ever made this week." Support the show

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An educational game of "Do You Even Lift, Bro?" ties off what some critics are calling "the best episode of PCFM ever made this week." Support the show

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Your reward for making it to the end of this amazing episode is a game of "Did They Really Do That?" We think the results will surprise you. But that's because you're high strung and need to relax. RELAX WE SAY!Support the show

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Your reward for making it to the end of this amazing episode is a game of "Did They Really Do That?" We think the results will surprise you. But that's because you're high strung and need to relax. RELAX WE SAY!Support the show

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An exceptional game of "Lord of the Rings or Some Other Thing" rounds out this episode where Cam learns a little about fantasy, and, just maybe, a lot about himself.Support the show

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An exceptional game of "Lord of the Rings or Some Other Thing" rounds out this episode where Cam learns a little about fantasy, and, just maybe, a lot about himself.Support the show

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The game is "Cartoon-Up Part 2" which is in no way related to the game they played on the first anime podcast. Chris just likes the name. Support the show

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The game is "Cartoon-Up Part 2" which is in no way related to the game they played on the first anime podcast. Chris just likes the name. Support the show

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The game this episode is "Putting the Horse Before the Cart(el)." We really hoped you studied up on your drug slang terminology prior to listening or else you're going to do pretty poorly. Support the show

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The game this episode is "Putting the Horse Before the Cart(el)." We really hoped you studied up on your drug slang terminology prior to listening or else you're going to do pretty poorly. Support the show

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The first (and probably last, let's be honest) game of "Name That Cryptid" caps off the episode.Support the show

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The first (and probably last, let's be honest) game of "Name That Cryptid" caps off the episode.Support the show

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The episode concludes with a trivia game devised by Chris, but in his infinite wisdom, really biffed it and forgot to put the answers for Cam. Cam improvises though and he and Izzy have a magical time. Support the show

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The episode concludes with a trivia game devised by Chris, but in his infinite wisdom, really biffed it and forgot to put the answers for Cam. Cam improvises though and he and Izzy have a magical time. Support the show

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A game of "Death By Numbers" is how this episode ends. But it's different than a game we played previously with the same name. Chris gets confused and names things the same after awhile.Support the show

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A game of "Death By Numbers" is how this episode ends. But it's different than a game we played previously with the same name. Chris gets confused and names things the same after awhile.Support the show

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This romp ends with an impossible game of "Protect Your Neck." Chris sandbags Cam but is very up front about it. Enjoy!Support the show

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This romp ends with an impossible game of "Protect Your Neck." Chris sandbags Cam but is very up front about it. Enjoy!Support the show

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SHOUT OUT to Nick Coelho who sent us an email and suggested this episode topic. We do read the emails and we do take your suggestions. So please send us more!

A captivating game of "Two Truths and a Lie" ends this episode without any bloodshed. Support the show

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SHOUT OUT to Nick Coelho who sent us an email and suggested this episode topic. We do read the emails and we do take your suggestions. So please send us more!

A captivating game of "Two Truths and a Lie" ends this episode without any bloodshed. Support the show

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There are a lot of pop culture properties about war. A LOT. But what is that definitive piece of pop culture that really shows you what a given (American) war was all about? Well, you won't have to think about that ever again because Izzy and Cam lay out their picks for the cream of the crop of war representation in pop culture. A real who's who of blowing stuff up and gruesome warfare. So strap in, stay frosty and get ready for the definitive war episode. Cam does his best to stump Israel with a game of "Get Some!" Cameron doesn't know why it's called that and by the end neither will you, but you might just learn about some conflicts outside of America. Support the show

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There are a lot of pop culture properties about war. A LOT. But what is that definitive piece of pop culture that really shows you what a given (American) war was all about? Well, you won't have to think about that ever again because Izzy and Cam lay out their picks for the cream of the crop of war representation in pop culture. A real who's who of blowing stuff up and gruesome warfare. So strap in, stay frosty and get ready for the definitive war episode. Cam does his best to stump Israel with a game of "Get Some!" Cameron doesn't know why it's called that and by the end neither will you, but you might just learn about some conflicts outside of America. Support the show

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An astounding game of "Chuck Lee: The Bruce Norris Story" completes this episode; truly a test of your Bruce Lee/Chuck Norris movie knowledge, which we know is extensive.

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An astounding game of "Chuck Lee: The Bruce Norris Story" completes this episode; truly a test of your Bruce Lee/Chuck Norris movie knowledge, which we know is extensive.

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With the release of John Wick Chapter 4 (and therefore conclusion of the series) we here at the Pop Culture Field Manual decided to pay homage to the best action franchise in recent memory. Enjoy going over the history of the franchise and getting into all the gritty details that makes these such exceptional movies. JOHN WICK FOREVER!

A fitting game of "I Know Kean-U" ties off this episode with a perfect little bow. See how deep YOUR Keanu Reeves knowledge goes.Support the show

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With the release of John Wick Chapter 4 (and therefore conclusion of the series) we here at the Pop Culture Field Manual decided to pay homage to the best action franchise in recent memory. Enjoy going over the history of the franchise and getting into all the gritty details that makes these such exceptional movies. JOHN WICK FOREVER!

A fitting game of "I Know Kean-U" ties off this episode with a perfect little bow. See how deep YOUR Keanu Reeves knowledge goes.Support the show

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An unbelievable game of "Military Movie or Porn Movie" wraps up this extra-special episode of the PCFM podcast. Thank you all for sticking with us. Here's to 100 episodes and to 100 more!Support the show

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An unbelievable game of "Military Movie or Porn Movie" wraps up this extra-special episode of the PCFM podcast. Thank you all for sticking with us. Here's to 100 episodes and to 100 more!Support the show

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The episode ends with a fun-filled game of "Fun Fact or Fun Fiction." It's more a game about how much you paid attention during the podcast than anything else. Support the show

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The episode ends with a fun-filled game of "Fun Fact or Fun Fiction." It's more a game about how much you paid attention during the podcast than anything else. Support the show

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The name of the game is "We All Got It Comin', Kid." Can you remember how every villain you've ever seen was brought to justice? Start thinking about that now.Support the show

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The name of the game is "We All Got It Comin', Kid." Can you remember how every villain you've ever seen was brought to justice? Start thinking about that now.Support the show

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The game of choice this week is "Weapon of Choice." Huh...probably could have worded the intro to that differently. Anyway! Enjoy!Support the show

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The game of choice this week is "Weapon of Choice." Huh...probably could have worded the intro to that differently. Anyway! Enjoy!Support the show

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An exceptional game of "R is For Redemption" caps off the episode with Cam as Game Master and Izzy a fodder. Support the show

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An exceptional game of "R is For Redemption" caps off the episode with Cam as Game Master and Izzy a fodder. Support the show

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The full length version (1:20+) is on our Patreon, so sign up and see what you've been missing!

The game on this episode is a classic, but we'll leave it to you to listen to the end.Support the show

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The full length version (1:20+) is on our Patreon, so sign up and see what you've been missing!

The game on this episode is a classic, but we'll leave it to you to listen to the end.Support the show

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A soon to be fan favorite game of "Yo! What's Trying To Kill Us?" caps this very fine episode for you very fine listeners. Support the show

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A soon to be fan favorite game of "Yo! What's Trying To Kill Us?" caps this very fine episode for you very fine listeners. Support the show

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A fun (but challenging) game of "What's My Line?" ties off this episode. The game isn't difficult if you've seen the specific movies, video games and tv shows Chris uses, so there's that.


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A fun (but challenging) game of "What's My Line?" ties off this episode. The game isn't difficult if you've seen the specific movies, video games and tv shows Chris uses, so there's that.


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Fittingly, a game of "Men of Honor" wraps up the episode this week. Support the show

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Fittingly, a game of "Men of Honor" wraps up the episode this week. Support the show

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The episode ending game is called "Going Native." How much indigenous geography do YOU know? You're about to find out.Support the show

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The episode ending game is called "Going Native." How much indigenous geography do YOU know? You're about to find out.Support the show

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And the end game for this episode tests your ability to decipher Real Viking Names from fake ones. So we hope you've been studying. Support the show

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And the end game for this episode tests your ability to decipher Real Viking Names from fake ones. So we hope you've been studying. Support the show

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A hard fought game of "Does This Sucks?" (no it's not about vacuums) caps this roller coaster of an episode. Support the show

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A hard fought game of "Does This Sucks?" (no it's not about vacuums) caps this roller coaster of an episode. Support the show

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The game for this episode is most appropriately called "Pop Quiz." It's just regular trivia. No twists. No nuthin'. Just fun!Support the show

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The game for this episode is most appropriately called "Pop Quiz." It's just regular trivia. No twists. No nuthin'. Just fun!Support the show

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A sweet game of "Naughty or Nice" ends the mayhem this time around. Sure it's pretty easy, but it's Christmas after all!Support the show

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A sweet game of "Naughty or Nice" ends the mayhem this time around. Sure it's pretty easy, but it's Christmas after all!Support the show

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The episode ending game this week is "We Are Not Playing Games Here!" Which movies or shows have had video game adaptations made? The answers may surprise you... because they're right behind you! Phew. That was close.Support the show

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The episode ending game this week is "We Are Not Playing Games Here!" Which movies or shows have had video game adaptations made? The answers may surprise you... because they're right behind you! Phew. That was close.Support the show

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The end game on this episode is a fun one, but the title is too long to type out here, so you'll have to listen all the way to the end. You're welcome.Support the show

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The end game on this episode is a fun one, but the title is too long to type out here, so you'll have to listen all the way to the end. You're welcome.Support the show

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And because it makes perfect sense, this episodes game is all about "Doomsday Weapons." 

Happy Turkey Day! And for our listeners outside the US, Happy Completely Normal November 24th!Support the show

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And because it makes perfect sense, this episodes game is all about "Doomsday Weapons." 

Happy Turkey Day! And for our listeners outside the US, Happy Completely Normal November 24th!Support the show

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Izzy and Cam tie off the end of this with a game called "Murder By Numbers" and it's as fun as it sounds. We hope you've been studying your body counts.Support the show

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Izzy and Cam tie off the end of this with a game called "Murder By Numbers" and it's as fun as it sounds. We hope you've been studying your body counts.Support the show

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This episode ends with the classic game This Is Stuff You Should Know." How much do YOU know about Cam and Israel? It might be more than you think (and more than they know about each other.)Support the show

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This episode ends with the classic game This Is Stuff You Should Know." How much do YOU know about Cam and Israel? It might be more than you think (and more than they know about each other.)Support the show

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This week's game has a twist! Magic Voice Chris must answer the questions Israel and Cameron ask in this game called "Who's Out To Get You?" SPOILER: IT'S THE GOVERNMENT. Support the show

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This week's game has a twist! Magic Voice Chris must answer the questions Israel and Cameron ask in this game called "Who's Out To Get You?" SPOILER: IT'S THE GOVERNMENT. Support the show

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Izzy challenges Cameron with a game or "Tagline" to round out this epic episode of indeterminate length. Hope you've memorized a bunch of taglines, because that's exactly what the game consists of.Support the show

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Izzy challenges Cameron with a game or "Tagline" to round out this epic episode of indeterminate length. Hope you've memorized a bunch of taglines, because that's exactly what the game consists of.Support the show

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No game for this episode as Cam and Izzy plumb forgot. If you're dying for a game, go back and listen to a past one that really blew your skirt up. Support the show

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No game for this episode as Cam and Izzy plumb forgot. If you're dying for a game, go back and listen to a past one that really blew your skirt up. Support the show

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A fun game of "What Am I?" rounds out the episode. Does Cam know what each pop culture property was fighting for? Probably. But will he get the answers right? Also probably. Support the show

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A fun game of "What Am I?" rounds out the episode. Does Cam know what each pop culture property was fighting for? Probably. But will he get the answers right? Also probably. Support the show

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Cam lays into Izzy with a game of "Operation ITEARON!" which we can all agree is a very fun sounding game. Support the show

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Cam lays into Izzy with a game of "Operation ITEARON!" which we can all agree is a very fun sounding game. Support the show

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The team finishes up this humdinger of an episode with a game of "Name That Murder Tool." The names might surprise you. Or they won't because you got your PhD in ancient weapon names and we'd love to have you on the podcast sometime. Support the show

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The team finishes up this humdinger of an episode with a game of "Name That Murder Tool." The names might surprise you. Or they won't because you got your PhD in ancient weapon names and we'd love to have you on the podcast sometime. Support the show

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Sometimes in the midst of all of life's challenges you just need to take a break and indulge in some simple joy and guilty pleasures. These films, tv shows, or video games may not be very good, and Cam and Izzy will deny it if you tell anyone they like them, but they just feel good and that’s all the excuse they need.

Join us, as we walk through the garden of our guiltiest of pleasures and reveal all the garbage Cam and Iz like to partake in and tell no one about...until now! 

A fun game of "Is This Making Me Hungry?" is the dessert to the rest of this episode's main course. A delightful aperitif to cleanse your palette after wading through PCFM's worst habits.  Support the show

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Sometimes in the midst of all of life's challenges you just need to take a break and indulge in some simple joy and guilty pleasures. These films, tv shows, or video games may not be very good, and Cam and Izzy will deny it if you tell anyone they like them, but they just feel good and that’s all the excuse they need.

Join us, as we walk through the garden of our guiltiest of pleasures and reveal all the garbage Cam and Iz like to partake in and tell no one about...until now! 

A fun game of "Is This Making Me Hungry?" is the dessert to the rest of this episode's main course. A delightful aperitif to cleanse your palette after wading through PCFM's worst habits.  Support the show

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A fun game of "For The Cause" is your reward for listening to the end. We hope you enjoy it as much as Cam does. Support the show

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A fun game of "For The Cause" is your reward for listening to the end. We hope you enjoy it as much as Cam does. Support the show

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A nice, friendly game of "Cammo Slammo" is the cake topper on this episode. How well do you know your military camouflage acronyms? Really well? Not well at all? This test will give you a firm answer. Please allow 3 - 4 weeks for results.Support the show

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A nice, friendly game of "Cammo Slammo" is the cake topper on this episode. How well do you know your military camouflage acronyms? Really well? Not well at all? This test will give you a firm answer. Please allow 3 - 4 weeks for results.Support the show

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The game this time around is "Hang 'Em High Five." Think you know the difference between a western movie and a western video game? Saddle up and try it out. Support the show

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The game this time around is "Hang 'Em High Five." Think you know the difference between a western movie and a western video game? Saddle up and try it out. Support the show

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This episode finishes up with a special game of Israel's creation called "What's All Their Faces?" It's brutal and frankly Cam (and Chris) think Izzy is insane for coming up with such a difficult game, but here we are.Support the show

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This episode finishes up with a special game of Israel's creation called "What's All Their Faces?" It's brutal and frankly Cam (and Chris) think Izzy is insane for coming up with such a difficult game, but here we are.Support the show

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This week's game is named after Cam's favorite song, RADIOACTIVE! The game that proves radiation isn't just for lookin' at your bones without cutting yourself open. It's for giving people powers! Support the show

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This week's game is named after Cam's favorite song, RADIOACTIVE! The game that proves radiation isn't just for lookin' at your bones without cutting yourself open. It's for giving people powers! Support the show

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How good are you at discerning Japanese food names from names of famous Japanese warriors? If you've always wondered, but never had a way to know, then this episode's game of Suki-Yummy is perfect for you. Happy birthday!Support the show

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How good are you at discerning Japanese food names from names of famous Japanese warriors? If you've always wondered, but never had a way to know, then this episode's game of Suki-Yummy is perfect for you. Happy birthday!Support the show

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The game in this episode is "Time is Just a Construct." How well do you remember your fictional dates? If it's very well, then it's finally your time to shine!Support the show

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The game in this episode is "Time is Just a Construct." How well do you remember your fictional dates? If it's very well, then it's finally your time to shine!Support the show

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A fun game of "That's Gangster" will leave you wondering who comes up with all the gangsters' nicknames and how do WE GET THAT JOB?!Support the show

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A fun game of "That's Gangster" will leave you wondering who comes up with all the gangsters' nicknames and how do WE GET THAT JOB?!Support the show

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A fun round of Cam The Redeemer ends the episode as a palette cleanser. And something happens that has never happened before on the podcast. 

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A fun round of Cam The Redeemer ends the episode as a palette cleanser. And something happens that has never happened before on the podcast. 

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They top it all off with a great game of "Would You Rather?" where no one is the winner and you might throw up in your mouth a little bit. 

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They top it all off with a great game of "Would You Rather?" where no one is the winner and you might throw up in your mouth a little bit. 

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An impromptu game of "What happened to this base?" finishes off this episode, so we hope you've brushed up on your pop culture base history prior to listening. Support the show

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An impromptu game of "What happened to this base?" finishes off this episode, so we hope you've brushed up on your pop culture base history prior to listening. Support the show

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They finish off with a game of Geneva Suggestions: Rules. Real or Fake.

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They finish off with a game of Geneva Suggestions: Rules. Real or Fake.

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A quick game of Complete the Cliche wraps out this episode with a very satisfying bang.  So, keep your head on a swivel and enjoy!Support the show

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A quick game of Complete the Cliche wraps out this episode with a very satisfying bang.  So, keep your head on a swivel and enjoy!Support the show

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The episode finishes with a special game about special weapons. Can you name them all? Probably. But can Cam?!?Support the show

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The episode finishes with a special game about special weapons. Can you name them all? Probably. But can Cam?!?Support the show

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The episode rounds out with a game of "Live by the sword, die by the sword." Was it a sword that killed a character or was it something else? Find out along side Cam and Iz, who do their best impression of people who are pretty good at trivia for this one. Support the show

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The episode rounds out with a game of "Live by the sword, die by the sword." Was it a sword that killed a character or was it something else? Find out along side Cam and Iz, who do their best impression of people who are pretty good at trivia for this one. Support the show

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Izzy tries his hand at a very difficult Star Wars quiz to finish out the episode and he does...well, you'll just have to listen to find out.  Support the show

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Izzy tries his hand at a very difficult Star Wars quiz to finish out the episode and he does...well, you'll just have to listen to find out.  Support the show

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Cam invented a game for this episode called "Hum It Like You Mean It." It's pretty great, so make sure you crank up that car stereo of yours to REALLY feel the bass. Good luck guessing the songs, though...

This is also the final podcast of Season 1. For everyone that has heard/seen/enjoyed all 51 episodes, you're amazing and we're so grateful for your support! After a brief pause, more great things will be on the way.  Until then, CUE MUSIC. 


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Cam invented a game for this episode called "Hum It Like You Mean It." It's pretty great, so make sure you crank up that car stereo of yours to REALLY feel the bass. Good luck guessing the songs, though...

This is also the final podcast of Season 1. For everyone that has heard/seen/enjoyed all 51 episodes, you're amazing and we're so grateful for your support! After a brief pause, more great things will be on the way.  Until then, CUE MUSIC. 


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A rousing game of "Real or Fake" ties off this episode, and we gotta tell you, Israel came up with some BANGERS. We dare you to get them right. Because Cam sure as hell doesn't. Support the show

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A rousing game of "Real or Fake" ties off this episode, and we gotta tell you, Israel came up with some BANGERS. We dare you to get them right. Because Cam sure as hell doesn't. Support the show

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Israel came up with a winner of a game called "Fact AR Fiction" that will test everyone's (Cameron's especially) knowledge of true pirate history. Buckle your shoes and tighten the main sail. Away we go!Support the show

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Israel came up with a winner of a game called "Fact AR Fiction" that will test everyone's (Cameron's especially) knowledge of true pirate history. Buckle your shoes and tighten the main sail. Away we go!Support the show

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We wrap the episode with a speedy game of "Finish the Saying." No spoilers, but Richard is really good at this game. Cameron, less so. Support the show

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We wrap the episode with a speedy game of "Finish the Saying." No spoilers, but Richard is really good at this game. Cameron, less so. Support the show

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The episode ends peacefully with a game of "Civil War Movie or Lifetime Movie." It's harder than you think. Doubly so for Cam and Israel. Support the show

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The episode ends peacefully with a game of "Civil War Movie or Lifetime Movie." It's harder than you think. Doubly so for Cam and Israel. Support the show

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Cam tries his hand at a classic game of "Slangin' it!" How much military slang do you know? Probably not more than Cam. Support the show

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Cam tries his hand at a classic game of "Slangin' it!" How much military slang do you know? Probably not more than Cam. Support the show

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"Name That DOOM!" is the name of the game. It's hard as hell, but play along at home and see if you can guess faster than our two hosts. Make sure you shout it out if you know it. Support the show

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"Name That DOOM!" is the name of the game. It's hard as hell, but play along at home and see if you can guess faster than our two hosts. Make sure you shout it out if you know it. Support the show

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The show finishes up with a rousing game of "The Good, the Bad and the Mercenary." Moral ambiguity is very necessary for this game, but not included in the box. So you're going to have to go to CVS for that. Support the show

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The show finishes up with a rousing game of "The Good, the Bad and the Mercenary." Moral ambiguity is very necessary for this game, but not included in the box. So you're going to have to go to CVS for that. Support the show

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We end the episode with a game of "Whose Line Is IT Anyway?" where Izzy tries to guess the movie from a (sometimes) funny quote delivered by Cam. It does NOT. GO. WELL.Support the show

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We end the episode with a game of "Whose Line Is IT Anyway?" where Izzy tries to guess the movie from a (sometimes) funny quote delivered by Cam. It does NOT. GO. WELL.Support the show

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The episode is tied up in a neat bow with the game "Hitler or No Hitler" where our brawny hosts must determine if Hitler is in the movie or video game that is named. It's a hoot. And you may be surprised at how well they (and you) do.Support the show

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The episode is tied up in a neat bow with the game "Hitler or No Hitler" where our brawny hosts must determine if Hitler is in the movie or video game that is named. It's a hoot. And you may be surprised at how well they (and you) do.Support the show

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A rousing game of "5 Clues" tops off this one with Cameron and Israel really flexing their knowledge muscles. Good luck, listeners!Support the show

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A rousing game of "5 Clues" tops off this one with Cameron and Israel really flexing their knowledge muscles. Good luck, listeners!Support the show

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This weeks' game is "That Sinking Feeling." Do you know which subs sank and which stayed afloat? Cam might. But you gotta listen all the way through to find out. Or fast forward to the end, but listening all the way through is more fun. Support the show

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This weeks' game is "That Sinking Feeling." Do you know which subs sank and which stayed afloat? Cam might. But you gotta listen all the way through to find out. Or fast forward to the end, but listening all the way through is more fun. Support the show

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We mop up this episode with a fun game of Two Truths and a Lie. Is Israel truly a Master of Disasters? Only time (and this very specific game) will tell. Support the show

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We mop up this episode with a fun game of Two Truths and a Lie. Is Israel truly a Master of Disasters? Only time (and this very specific game) will tell. Support the show

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The guys give an in-depth look at what all the special operations people do, from Delta, to MARSOC to Rangers and Green Berets. A comprehensive discussion and some fun stories about working with different groups. 

The episode rounds out with a game of "Who do I work for?" Do you know what spec ops these fictional characters worked for at one time or another? Because Cam and Iz (mostly) do!


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The guys give an in-depth look at what all the special operations people do, from Delta, to MARSOC to Rangers and Green Berets. A comprehensive discussion and some fun stories about working with different groups. 

The episode rounds out with a game of "Who do I work for?" Do you know what spec ops these fictional characters worked for at one time or another? Because Cam and Iz (mostly) do!


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(noun)
The act of speechifying and thereby inspiring others. It’s a common trope in movies, and particularly war movies. A hero gets up, gives the big speech and everyone gets jazzed to go and fight. Gives you goosebumps.

Izzy and Cam do a rundown of some of the greatest movie and video game speeches in the history of pop culture. So prepare to get inspired and get the warm tinglies as they visit their favorite moments. 

They wrap it all up with a new fangled game of "Franchisimo" where they have to figure out how many movies/games exist in the franchise universe of a given title. It's easier than normal, which is to say it's still harder than sh*t. Support the show

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(noun)
The act of speechifying and thereby inspiring others. It’s a common trope in movies, and particularly war movies. A hero gets up, gives the big speech and everyone gets jazzed to go and fight. Gives you goosebumps.

Izzy and Cam do a rundown of some of the greatest movie and video game speeches in the history of pop culture. So prepare to get inspired and get the warm tinglies as they visit their favorite moments. 

They wrap it all up with a new fangled game of "Franchisimo" where they have to figure out how many movies/games exist in the franchise universe of a given title. It's easier than normal, which is to say it's still harder than sh*t. Support the show

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This episode, fittingly, ends with a game of "Pop Quiz, Hot Shot." Our two hosts put their movie and game quote knowledge to the test. It's harder than it sounds, but they come out the other side unscathed. Support the show

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This episode, fittingly, ends with a game of "Pop Quiz, Hot Shot." Our two hosts put their movie and game quote knowledge to the test. It's harder than it sounds, but they come out the other side unscathed. Support the show

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A fun game of "I'm Dreaming of a RED Christmas" to wrap it all up in a nice bow. It really does a nice job of combining our love for action and death with over/under gambling. Support the show

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A fun game of "I'm Dreaming of a RED Christmas" to wrap it all up in a nice bow. It really does a nice job of combining our love for action and death with over/under gambling. Support the show

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The episode ends with a rousing game of "The Car-Toon-Up." A terrible name, but a fun and challenging game based on arbitrary IGN anime rankings. 

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The episode ends with a rousing game of "The Car-Toon-Up." A terrible name, but a fun and challenging game based on arbitrary IGN anime rankings. 

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The episode ends with a nice, well played game of "Wingin' It." How well do you know aircraft nicknames? We bet you know more than Izzy and Cam. You'd have to...Support the show

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The episode ends with a nice, well played game of "Wingin' It." How well do you know aircraft nicknames? We bet you know more than Izzy and Cam. You'd have to...Support the show

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The episode ends with a new game called "Gaming the System" where our hosts have to guess the main character of the video game Chris gives them. Israel does a lot of the heavy lifting, but Cameron pitches in as well. Overall, we think you'll be impressed, but just in case you're not, we'll preemptively tell you to go screw yourself. Support the show

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The episode ends with a new game called "Gaming the System" where our hosts have to guess the main character of the video game Chris gives them. Israel does a lot of the heavy lifting, but Cameron pitches in as well. Overall, we think you'll be impressed, but just in case you're not, we'll preemptively tell you to go screw yourself. Support the show

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They finish the episode with a fine game of 5 Clues, with Cam in the driver's seat and Iz along for the wild, guessing ride. SPOILERS: Israel is good at this game. Happy Thanksgiving!Support the show

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They finish the episode with a fine game of 5 Clues, with Cam in the driver's seat and Iz along for the wild, guessing ride. SPOILERS: Israel is good at this game. Happy Thanksgiving!Support the show

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The episode rounds out with a rousing game of Two Truths and Lie. Can Cameron see his way through Israel's lies? We can't tell you, otherwise what would be the point of listening to the podcast? Support the show

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The episode rounds out with a rousing game of Two Truths and Lie. Can Cameron see his way through Israel's lies? We can't tell you, otherwise what would be the point of listening to the podcast? Support the show

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The episode rounds out with a soon-to-be-classic game of "Name That War." It's exactly what it sounds like, unless you think it sounds like giving a cool name to wars that already exist or haven't been fought yet. Hmmm, that's actually not bad. We're stealing that from you.Support the show

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The episode rounds out with a soon-to-be-classic game of "Name That War." It's exactly what it sounds like, unless you think it sounds like giving a cool name to wars that already exist or haven't been fought yet. Hmmm, that's actually not bad. We're stealing that from you.Support the show

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The gang plays an exciting round of "Lifetime Movie or Military Movie" to polish off this doozy of an episode. Finally, an excuse to tap into our collective love of Lifetime movies!Support the show

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The gang plays an exciting round of "Lifetime Movie or Military Movie" to polish off this doozy of an episode. Finally, an excuse to tap into our collective love of Lifetime movies!Support the show

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The episode reaches its final destination after a light-hearted game of PURE EVIL. Do you know which bad guys live in which movies and games? Yeah, well, so do lots of people. No one likes a bragger. Support the show

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The episode reaches its final destination after a light-hearted game of PURE EVIL. Do you know which bad guys live in which movies and games? Yeah, well, so do lots of people. No one likes a bragger. Support the show

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They finish up with a game of "What's the score?" It tests their knowledge of pop culture, real life and thievery. We just wanted to work thievery in here somewhere. Support the show

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They finish up with a game of "What's the score?" It tests their knowledge of pop culture, real life and thievery. We just wanted to work thievery in here somewhere. Support the show

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They finish off the episode with a fun game of "You're f*cking with me!" It's either a game where Israel has to figure out if the movie premise is made up by Cameron or a pretty blatant attempt to get Israel to drop an F-bomb. (or maybe it's both?!) You be the judge.Support the show

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They finish off the episode with a fun game of "You're f*cking with me!" It's either a game where Israel has to figure out if the movie premise is made up by Cameron or a pretty blatant attempt to get Israel to drop an F-bomb. (or maybe it's both?!) You be the judge.Support the show

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The episode rounds off with a "Game of Chicken." IT could also be called "Name that coward," but we didn't name it that and you're going to have to live with that. Unlike the people we talk about in the game who almost all eventually die most often a coward's death.

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The episode rounds off with a "Game of Chicken." IT could also be called "Name that coward," but we didn't name it that and you're going to have to live with that. Unlike the people we talk about in the game who almost all eventually die most often a coward's death.

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They round off the episode with a game of Israel's invention called "Dance Move or Finisher." Cameron's dance move knowledge is put to the test. Also his Mortal Kombat 11 knowledge. Play (or dance) along!Support the show

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They round off the episode with a game of Israel's invention called "Dance Move or Finisher." Cameron's dance move knowledge is put to the test. Also his Mortal Kombat 11 knowledge. Play (or dance) along!Support the show

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This Bonus Chapter, to no one's surprise, is dedicated to Israel's love of the movie Aliens. 

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This Bonus Chapter, to no one's surprise, is dedicated to Israel's love of the movie Aliens. 

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They end with a game cameron crafted just for Iz, called "Interview With A Monster." We can all agree that Cameron's accent work here is superb and we won't listen to any dissenting opinions. Support the show

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They end with a game cameron crafted just for Iz, called "Interview With A Monster." We can all agree that Cameron's accent work here is superb and we won't listen to any dissenting opinions. Support the show

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They round out the episode with the soon-to-be-fan-favorite game "What number am I thinking of?" It's not what you think. Or it is because you're some freakishly good guesser. Either way, it's fun!Support the show

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They round out the episode with the soon-to-be-fan-favorite game "What number am I thinking of?" It's not what you think. Or it is because you're some freakishly good guesser. Either way, it's fun!Support the show

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They end the episode with a game of "Weapon of Choice" where they try to figure out just how nerdy Israel is. (SPOILER: He's pretty f-ing nerdy)Support the show

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They end the episode with a game of "Weapon of Choice" where they try to figure out just how nerdy Israel is. (SPOILER: He's pretty f-ing nerdy)Support the show

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They round it out with a game of "5 Clues" with Israel in the drive's seat and Cameron trying his best to guess before the clues run out. No pressure, Cam, just your ENTIRE REPUTATION ON THE LINE. Support the show

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They round it out with a game of "5 Clues" with Israel in the drive's seat and Cameron trying his best to guess before the clues run out. No pressure, Cam, just your ENTIRE REPUTATION ON THE LINE. Support the show

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They finish with a game of "One Liner Bonanza." Can they match their perfect game from last week? Vegas puts the odds at 1:50. Place your bets!Support the show

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They finish with a game of "One Liner Bonanza." Can they match their perfect game from last week? Vegas puts the odds at 1:50. Place your bets!Support the show

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They end with a round of "Is This Guy For Real?" and do what was thought to be impossible. You'll have to listen to the entire podcast to figure out what "impossible" means. It could be ANYTHING. Support the show

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They end with a round of "Is This Guy For Real?" and do what was thought to be impossible. You'll have to listen to the entire podcast to figure out what "impossible" means. It could be ANYTHING. Support the show

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They wrap it up with a fun game of "Death by One Liner" with all Arnold quotes. Spoilers: Izzy is really good at this game. Support the show

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They wrap it up with a fun game of "Death by One Liner" with all Arnold quotes. Spoilers: Izzy is really good at this game. Support the show

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They end the episode with a game of "Two Truths and a Lie" featuring Starship Troopers, Return of the Jedi and then Rambo for some reason. Anyway...SPACE!Support the show

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They end the episode with a game of "Two Truths and a Lie" featuring Starship Troopers, Return of the Jedi and then Rambo for some reason. Anyway...SPACE!Support the show

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They finish it up with another rousing game of "Military Movie or Adult (Military) Movie?" Can Cam get them all right, thereby exposing himself as a pervert? We think he can!Support the show

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They finish it up with another rousing game of "Military Movie or Adult (Military) Movie?" Can Cam get them all right, thereby exposing himself as a pervert? We think he can!Support the show

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They round this episode out with a game of "5 Clues" with Cam as quiz master and Israel doing his best to not be embarrassed. Support the show

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They round this episode out with a game of "5 Clues" with Cam as quiz master and Israel doing his best to not be embarrassed. Support the show

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They end with a game of "Slangin' It" where they try and guess if it's real military slang they're hearing or some old B.S. It's a real soup sandwich.Support the show

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They end with a game of "Slangin' It" where they try and guess if it's real military slang they're hearing or some old B.S. It's a real soup sandwich.Support the show

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The episode ends with a rousing game of: Who Started It? a.k.a. Is It The Military's Fault? where they try to guess who's responsible for the zombie outbreak. Pro tip: always blame the government.Support the show

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The episode ends with a rousing game of: Who Started It? a.k.a. Is It The Military's Fault? where they try to guess who's responsible for the zombie outbreak. Pro tip: always blame the government.Support the show

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