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Listen in as we get an insight into this weeks worth of entertainment , of course video games for a change as well some movies and maybe even some TV.
This week kick back with a slice of life from the NYC as Bobby takes the mic and gives us a special episode.
Each and every week without fail an episode drops to make you smile and get you through another week of life's drudgery.
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Listen in as we get an insight into this weeks worth of entertainment , of course video games for a change as well some movies and maybe even some TV.
This week kick back with a slice of life from the NYC as Bobby takes the mic and gives us a special episode.
Each and every week without fail an episode drops to make you smile and get you through another week of life's drudgery.
Click the link below and start supporting the show from as little as $3 a month - so many perks included

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2. [Ad] Super NPC Games Club (00:08:16)

3. (Cont.) Games, Movies and Videos (00:09:06)

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