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Wanderstop designer Steven Margolin on video games and life in Burlington
Game developer and Burlington resident Steven Margolin worked as the lead designer on Ivy Road's Wanderstop, the independent studio's first video game.
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My latest for @vermontpublic.org. I had the pleasure of chatting with Steven Margolin, lead designer at @ivyroadgames.bsky.social, about Wanderstop, backyard gardening and life in Burlington. Give it a listen! www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
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We’ll be recording our episode about Undertale this weekend! If you’ve got questions for us about the game, comment them here or send them to our email: heypressstart@gmail.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We’ll be recording our episode about Undertale this weekend! If you’ve got questions for us about the game, comment them here or send them to our email: heypressstart@gmail.com
Miles Teller STUNS as Michael Jackson in 'Michael' Official Trailer
November 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Miles Teller STUNS as Michael Jackson in 'Michael' Official Trailer
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Our latest podcast is live! You know what to do! Listen to it!
There's a new episode of Press START!
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-181-The-little-master-e3ad6ni
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-181-The-little-master-e3ad6ni
Episode 181: The little master by Press START
What's scarier than Halloween?? Union busting!!THINGS MENTIONED06:04 ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings - Bloomberg09:57 Retroid Pocket 6 funny business19:04 New Animal Crossing stuffFurther watching from Nintendo Forecast30:08 What we’re up toTori's on bluesky: toridp98Nathaniel's on PSN: nathanbasedNoah's onlineOur show is a proud member of The Worst Garbage network of podcasts. Find all the rest of the great shows on the network at TheWorstGarbage.online.Join The Worst Garbage Discord channel!Our intro/outro music are by GEIST and our show art is by@tristemegistus. We curate your gaming news together and Noah, Tori and Nathaniel take turns producing the show. You can follow the show on Twitter @Press_StartPod, on tumblr at press-startpod.tumblr.com and on bluesky @press-startpod. Email us questions about Undertale, what you wanna hear us talk about, game recs and other stuff at heypressstart@gmail.com. We'd also appreciate if you left us reviews on your podcast app of choice! Good text reviews will be read out on the show.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Our latest podcast is live! You know what to do! Listen to it!
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It’s new episode day! this one’s all over the place! But in a good way!
There's a new episode of Press START!
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-178-Does-2025-have-games--The-Life-of-a-Showgirl--Silksong--Thriller-e39492p
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-178-Does-2025-have-games--The-Life-of-a-Showgirl--Silksong--Thriller-e39492p
Episode 178: Does 2025 have games? (The Life of a Showgirl, Silksong, Thriller) by Press START
I swear this is a podcast about video games.THINGS MENTIONED: 01:48 Intro02:35 Brief EA acquisition talkFurther reading: The EA Sale Is Bad News For Everyone - Aftermath06:11 New Taylor Swift album34:49 Summer Eternal art book40:05 What we’re playing1:04:42 Closing Tori's on SpotifyNathaniel's onlineNoah's onlineOur show is a proud member of The Worst Garbage network of podcasts. Find all the rest of the great shows on the network at TheWorstGarbage.online.Join The Worst Garbage Discord channel!Our intro/outro music are by GEIST and our show art is by@tristemegistus. We curate your gaming news together and Noah, Tori and Nathaniel take turns producing the show. You can follow the show on Twitter @Press_StartPod, on tumblr at press-startpod.tumblr.com and on bluesky @press-startpod. Email us questions about what you wanna hear us talk about, game recs and other stuff at heypressstart@gmail.com. We'd also appreciate if you left us reviews on your podcast app of choice! Good text reviews will be read out on the show
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October 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
It’s new episode day! this one’s all over the place! But in a good way!
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Happy new episode Monday :)
There's a new episode of Press START!
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-177-Skaters-paradise-e38r2p1
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-177-Skaters-paradise-e38r2p1
Episode 177: Skater's paradise by Press START
You know what they say, sometimes a month's worth of gaming news happens in a week. Something like that.THINGS MENTIONED: 00:00 Hideo Kojima's Next Announcement Is A Credit Card - GamespotFurther reading: Kojima Aiming To "Redefine" Entertainment With Next Project - Gamespot06:36 Over 50% of Japanese game companies use AI in development, according to Tokyo Game Show organizer - AutomatonI Am Not a Robot short film15:08 Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians – The GuardianFurther reading: BDS response to the Microsoft news22:06 Pokémon Company 'Aware' Of DHS Video Using TV Show Theme To Promote ICE – Huffpost27:52 There's a new Fire Emblem game and it's BadFurther reading: Fire Emblem Shadows is an absolute mess - Polygon35:21 What we're playing01:24:53 ClosingTori's on bluesky: toridp98Nathaniel's onlineNoah's onlineOur show is a proud member of The Worst Garbage network of podcasts. Find all the rest of the great shows on the network at TheWorstGarbage.online.Join The Worst Garbage Discord channel!Our intro/outro music are by GEIST and our show art is by@tristemegistus. We curate your gaming news together and Noah, Tori and Nathaniel take turns producing the show. You can follow the show on Twitter @Press_StartPod, on tumblr at press-startpod.tumblr.com and on bluesky @press-startpod. Email us questions about what you wanna hear us talk about, game recs and other stuff at heypressstart@gmail.com. We'd also appreciate if you left us reviews on your podcast app of choice! Good text reviews will be read out on the show
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September 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Happy new episode Monday :)
No way ts costs $50
Please someone tell me you reviewed this I need to know
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NBA Bounce - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
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September 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
No way ts costs $50
Shortest Press START episode ever because my cat's tail got shut in the window while @toridp98.bsky.social and I were recording 🙀🙀🙀 He's okay!
There's a new episode of Press START!
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-176-Gaming-from-a-distance-e38h1no
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-176-Gaming-from-a-distance-e38h1no
Episode 176: Gaming from a distance by Press START
Shorty of an episode this week because there was a bit of a pet emergency (everyone is OK!) midway through recording. We'll be back to our regularly-scheduled length next week, but enjoy a shorty this week :)THINGS MENTIONED: 00:00 Florida State University opens Garnet Gaming Lounge09:18 Honoring the consoles we sold along the way14:38 XBOX prices going up (again) - Variety20:47 Steam ending support for Windows 10 32-bit - PCGamer23:16 What even is a AAA game?Further reading: What is a AAA game? A clever system ends the debate - Polygon24:52 Signing offTori's on bluesky: toridp98Nathaniel's onlineNoah's onlineOur show is a proud member of The Worst Garbage network of podcasts. Find all the rest of the great shows on the network at TheWorstGarbage.online.Join The Worst Garbage Discord channel!Our intro/outro music are by GEIST and our show art is by@tristemegistus. We curate your gaming news together and Noah, Tori and Nathaniel take turns producing the show. You can follow the show on Twitter @Press_StartPod, on tumblr at press-startpod.tumblr.com and on bluesky @press-startpod. Email us questions about what you wanna hear us talk about, game recs and other stuff at heypressstart@gmail.com. We'd also appreciate if you left us reviews on your podcast app of choice! Good text reviews will be read out on the show
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September 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Shortest Press START episode ever because my cat's tail got shut in the window while @toridp98.bsky.social and I were recording 🙀🙀🙀 He's okay!
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After Congress clawed back public media funding, PBS says it's cutting 15% of its staff, or more than 100 jobs.
PBS cuts 15% of jobs in wake of federal funding cut
After Congress clawed back public media funding, PBS says it's cutting 15% of its staff, or more than 100 jobs.
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September 5, 2025 at 11:41 AM
After Congress clawed back public media funding, PBS says it's cutting 15% of its staff, or more than 100 jobs.
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Feel the same way as Nebula's Jacob Geller? Hi, I'm Noah. I'm one of the hosts of Press START. We don't have any ads on our show AND we love not shutting up. Thanks for reading this post.
I gravitate towards longer podcasts because I like the hangout vibes, but also because short podcasts require so much micromanagement to get around the constant ads. It sucks!! These shows are proportionally like 25% ad!
September 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Feel the same way as Nebula's Jacob Geller? Hi, I'm Noah. I'm one of the hosts of Press START. We don't have any ads on our show AND we love not shutting up. Thanks for reading this post.
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I expected nothing less but I can see we're already being way too much about Silksong
$20 is a normal-ass indie game price. It's not....generous or noble of Team Cherry to price their game this way. It's pretty standard for a game this size and only $5 more than Hollow Knight.
$20 is a normal-ass indie game price. It's not....generous or noble of Team Cherry to price their game this way. It's pretty standard for a game this size and only $5 more than Hollow Knight.
September 1, 2025 at 6:35 AM
I expected nothing less but I can see we're already being way too much about Silksong
$20 is a normal-ass indie game price. It's not....generous or noble of Team Cherry to price their game this way. It's pretty standard for a game this size and only $5 more than Hollow Knight.
$20 is a normal-ass indie game price. It's not....generous or noble of Team Cherry to price their game this way. It's pretty standard for a game this size and only $5 more than Hollow Knight.
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There's a new episode of Press START!
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-173-I-was-reborn-as-an-80-year-old-baby-e37k3cf
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-173-I-was-reborn-as-an-80-year-old-baby-e37k3cf
Episode 173: I was reborn as an 80-year-old baby! by Press START
Sorry Wii U owners. Got some bad news in this one for all 20 of us.Mild CW for sexual assault and self harm during some Persona 5 talk from 47:35-50:04.THINGS MENTIONED: 06:55 Hideo Kojima says AI is the latest “revolution” for gaming - GamesRadar19:39 Diablo Devs Unionize Following Layoffs And Dissatisfaction With AI, Pay - Aftermath25:12 Stardew Valley update coming!!29:18 Silksong is only going to cost $20 - IGNAlso Silksong isn't coming to Wii U :( - TheGamer32:13 75% of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Were Physical, CD Projekt Reveals - PC Gamer47:35 - 50:04 CW: Sexual assault, self harm1:03:29 ClosingTori's on Instagram: v.dominguez.98Nathaniel's using the Press START twitter: press_startpodNoah's onlineOur show is a proud member of The Worst Garbage network of podcasts. Find all the rest of the great shows on the network at TheWorstGarbage.online.Join The Worst Garbage Discord channel!Our intro/outro music are by GEIST and our show art is by@tristemegistus. We curate your gaming news together and Noah, Tori and Nathaniel take turns producing the show. You can follow the show on Twitter @Press_StartPod, on tumblr at press-startpod.tumblr.com and on bluesky @press-startpod. Email us questions about what you wanna hear us talk about, game recs and other stuff at heypressstart@gmail.com. We'd also appreciate if you left us reviews on your podcast app of choice! Good text reviews will be read out on the show.
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September 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
There's a new episode of Press START!
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-173-I-was-reborn-as-an-80-year-old-baby-e37k3cf
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-173-I-was-reborn-as-an-80-year-old-baby-e37k3cf
I've talked about NBA Jam OFE Legends Edition on @press-startpod.bsky.social this year but TIL that johnz1 over at @thenlsc.bsky.social has a 2020s version with rosters accurate to last month???
August 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I've talked about NBA Jam OFE Legends Edition on @press-startpod.bsky.social this year but TIL that johnz1 over at @thenlsc.bsky.social has a 2020s version with rosters accurate to last month???
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wrote about September’s biggest game www.polygon.com/garfield-kar...
Can Garfield Kart 2 compete with Hollow Knight: Silksong? Who cares, dude?
Forget Hollow Knight: Silksong. You can try September's one true heavy hitter, Garfield Kart 2, this weekend on Steam.
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August 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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More sports more sports more sports. My latest for Vermont Public
The team fell 2-6 to the New Britain Bees in game three of their semifinal series of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League 2025 playoffs.
Vermont finished the season with a record of 40 wins and 22 losses.
Vermont finished the season with a record of 40 wins and 22 losses.
Lake Monsters season ends with playoff loss to New Britain
The Vermont Lake Monsters' 2025 season ended on Tuesday when the collegiate summer baseball team lost 2-6 to the New Britain Bees in a win-or-go-home playoff game.
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August 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
More sports more sports more sports. My latest for Vermont Public
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There's a new episode of Press START!
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-170-Farty-games-e36mpk8
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-170-Farty-games-e36mpk8
Episode 170: Farty games by Press START
Battlefield 6 more like Battlefart 6, amiright?THINGS MENTIONED:00:00 Introduction03:00 Battlefield 6 and Pax ArmataBattlefield 6 team wanted villains who could blow up Brooklyn, but also be 'badass' - Polygon11:30 Nintendo Direct/Indie Showcase/Pokemon Presents16:30 Video Game History Foundation buys the rights to Computer EntertainmentArchivists Let You Now Read Some of the First Ever Reviews of Mario and Zelda - 404 Media20:05 What we've been playingTori's on backloggd: vdpeekNathaniel's onlineNoah's onlineOur show is a proud member of The Worst Garbage network of podcasts. Find all the rest of the great shows on the network at TheWorstGarbage.online.Join The Worst Garbage Discord channel!Our intro/outro music are by GEIST and our show art is by@tristemegistus. We curate your gaming news together and Noah, Tori and Nathaniel take turns producing the show. You can follow the show on Twitter @Press_StartPod, on tumblr at press-startpod.tumblr.com and on bluesky @press-startpod. Email us questions, book recs, game recs and other stuff at heypressstart@gmail.com. We'd also appreciate if you left us reviews on your podcast app of choice! Good text reviews will be read out on the show.
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August 11, 2025 at 3:09 AM
There's a new episode of Press START!
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-170-Farty-games-e36mpk8
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-170-Farty-games-e36mpk8
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1/2 Do you buy insurance on Vermont Health Connect and make more than $60,000/yr?
Vermont Public health reporter Lexi Krupp is interested in speaking with you about the impact of certain tax credits expiring next year.
Vermont Public health reporter Lexi Krupp is interested in speaking with you about the impact of certain tax credits expiring next year.
Contact the Vermont Public newsroom
Send tips, questions and feedback to Vermont Public's reporters and editors.
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August 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
1/2 Do you buy insurance on Vermont Health Connect and make more than $60,000/yr?
Vermont Public health reporter Lexi Krupp is interested in speaking with you about the impact of certain tax credits expiring next year.
Vermont Public health reporter Lexi Krupp is interested in speaking with you about the impact of certain tax credits expiring next year.
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Bang! Zoom! New podcast day! This week we’re joined by author Elaine U. Cho to talk about her debut sci-fi novel Ocean’s Godori, the imminent release of its sequel, Teo’s Durumi, and the games that inspired her writing. LockexCeles 5ever <3
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Press START
It's the Gen Z video game podcast. Tori Domínguez Peek, Noah Hertz and Nathaniel Wilson break down the latest in gaming news, talk about what they're playing and do some deep dives into the industry a...
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August 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Bang! Zoom! New podcast day! This week we’re joined by author Elaine U. Cho to talk about her debut sci-fi novel Ocean’s Godori, the imminent release of its sequel, Teo’s Durumi, and the games that inspired her writing. LockexCeles 5ever <3
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There's a new episode of Press START!
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-169-The-games-that-made-Oceans-Godori-feat--Elaine-U--Cho-e36cpkn
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-169-The-games-that-made-Oceans-Godori-feat--Elaine-U--Cho-e36cpkn
Episode 169: The games that made Ocean's Godori (feat. Elaine U. Cho) by Press START
Tori and Noah read the book Ocean's Godori and were dying to talk to author Elaine U. Cho about the video games she loves. Thanks for coming on the show Elaine :)You can learn more about Elaine and find links to buy her books at her website elaineucho.com. She's also on Instagram @elaineucho.THINGS MENTIONED: 02:05 Questions for Elaine20:06 Some of Elaine's favorite books23:28 Elaine's top 5 favorite games26:36 What we've been playing49:24 Start of slight Death Stranding 1 spoilers51:44 End of Death Stranding 1 spoilersTori's on bluesky: toridp98Nathaniel's onlineNoah's onlineOur show is a proud member of The Worst Garbage network of podcasts. Find all the rest of the great shows on the network at TheWorstGarbage.online.Join The Worst Garbage Discord channel!Our intro/outro music are by GEIST and our show art is by@tristemegistus. We curate your gaming news together and Noah, Tori and Nathaniel take turns producing the show. You can follow the show on Twitter @Press_StartPod, on tumblr at press-startpod.tumblr.com and on bluesky @press-startpod. Email us questions, book recs and other stuff at heypressstart@gmail.com. We'd also appreciate if you left us reviews on your podcast app of choice! Good text reviews will be read out on the show.
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August 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
There's a new episode of Press START!
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-169-The-games-that-made-Oceans-Godori-feat--Elaine-U--Cho-e36cpkn
Check it out: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressstart/episodes/Episode-169-The-games-that-made-Oceans-Godori-feat--Elaine-U--Cho-e36cpkn
Great interview with Coach Taylor of the @vermontgreenfc.bsky.social ahead of Saturday's USL League Two national final.
Vermont Green FC is playing for the USL League Two championship on Saturday. Head coach Chris Taylor was in-studio this week to discuss this season and the club’s superpower of belief.
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‘There’s nothing we cannot do,’ Vermont Green FC coach says ahead of national final
Vermont Green FC is playing for the USL League Two championship on Saturday. Head coach Chris Taylor was in-studio this week to discuss this season and the club’s superpower of belief.
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July 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Great interview with Coach Taylor of the @vermontgreenfc.bsky.social ahead of Saturday's USL League Two national final.
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Freddie Gibbs - Gas Station Sushi
Listen to Gas Station Sushi on your streaming service
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July 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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I’ve said it a million times, but it’s worth saying again: Donald Trump is an odious stain on humankind—but not because he’s a “felon,” a capaciously and often arbitrarily and unfairly applied label that makes no distinction between habitual traffic offenders and serial murderers.
The National’s front page as Donald Trump is set to arrive in Scotland today.
July 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I’ve said it a million times, but it’s worth saying again: Donald Trump is an odious stain on humankind—but not because he’s a “felon,” a capaciously and often arbitrarily and unfairly applied label that makes no distinction between habitual traffic offenders and serial murderers.
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Happy New Episode Monday. This one’s got some Superman (2025) (Woke) talk in it. We also talk about gaming news and stuff.
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Press START
It's the Gen Z video game podcast. Tori Domínguez Peek, Noah Hertz and Nathaniel Wilson break down the latest in gaming news, talk about what they're playing and do some deep dives into the industry a...
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July 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Happy New Episode Monday. This one’s got some Superman (2025) (Woke) talk in it. We also talk about gaming news and stuff.
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Federal funding for public broadcasting has been eliminated, leaving a $4 million gap in @vermontpublic.org's budget. This is a devastating loss, but it isn't the end of our story. Vermont Public is here because of you, not Congress.
Give now: vermontpublic.org/donate
Give now: vermontpublic.org/donate
July 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Federal funding for public broadcasting has been eliminated, leaving a $4 million gap in @vermontpublic.org's budget. This is a devastating loss, but it isn't the end of our story. Vermont Public is here because of you, not Congress.
Give now: vermontpublic.org/donate
Give now: vermontpublic.org/donate
So excited to officially, personally be the worst garbage
This week we have a new episode AND big news! We’re officially members of The Worst Garbage podcast network!! We explain what that means in this episode but you can find more shows at TheWorstGarbage.online 😘
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Press START
It's the Gen Z video game podcast. Tori Domínguez Peek, Noah Hertz and Nathaniel Wilson break down the latest in gaming news, talk about what they're playing and do some deep dives into the industry a...
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July 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
So excited to officially, personally be the worst garbage