Holiday Hijinks and Gaming Gadgets: A Carolina Otaku Extravaganza

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Before The Chorus

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Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer and radio host Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus dives into the stories and experiences that shape these artists, and ultimately, the music we hear.

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Welcome back loyal listeners, we've got a festive treat for you! Picture this - Afro and I, Lexy, prepping for the holiday season while navigating the amusing effects of trying edibles (with our family, no less). Hear about Afro's adventure with a wood pellet smoker this Thanksgiving and why charcoal still remains his go-to choice. There's also a taste of apple pie vodka and an exciting birthday trip to Hawaii on the horizon. Now, isn't that a holiday update you can't resist?
Let's shift gears to something we all love - gaming! We've been testing out the latest on the block, the Steam Deck, and boy, do we have some stories. From its larger screen and improved battery life to its unique Linux-based OS and Windows installation capabilities, this device is more than meets the eye. And before you ask, yes, we've tried the limited edition version too. Gamers, you can't afford to miss out on this deep dive!
And that's not all, folks! We've got our hands full discussing the suspense around the GTA 6 trailer, the dilemma of the new Nintendo Switch OLED, and the importance of planning ahead for conventions. Plus, we explore the vast benefits of having a Steam account. And, if you're not following us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, you're missing out. See you on the other side!

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1. Holiday Updates in Carolina Utaku Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Steam Deck and Gaming Discussion (00:08:58)

3. GTA 6, Nintendo Switch, and Micro Center Discussion (00:17:50)

4. Steam Games and Social Media Benefits (00:28:34)

54 episode

#Tech #Video Games #Lifestyle #Animated Fiction #Carolina Otaku #Technology #Games #Anime

Carolina Otakus Podcast

Holiday Hijinks and Gaming Gadgets: A Carolina Otaku Extravaganza

Carolina Otakus Podcast

published 2 tahun yang lalu

MP3•Beranda episode

Send us a text

https://www.carolinaotakus.com/

Chapter

1. Holiday Updates in Carolina Utaku Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Steam Deck and Gaming Discussion (00:08:58)

3. GTA 6, Nintendo Switch, and Micro Center Discussion (00:17:50)

4. Steam Games and Social Media Benefits (00:28:34)

54 episode

#Tech #Video Games #Lifestyle #Animated Fiction #Carolina Otaku #Technology #Games #Anime

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Ultimate Gaming Updates and Tech Talk 47:11

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