Music Free Static

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Aug 2026

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Randall Smith, the host of Music Free Gaming, brings you the Music Free Static podcast. From tech to culture to self care, the Music Free Static podcast has it all! We all know that I can't play a game and form coherent thoughts at the same time! Here, I can talk about all the crazy stuff I love without having to focus on a game, too.

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August 5, 2026Episode 16726 min

All Good Things Come to an End: Knowing When to Stop - Music Free Static (167)

It happens to everyone. There comes a time when you're doing something and it's just time to stop. Sometimes, you need to stop because what you're doing is bad for you in some way. Other times, you need to stop because you need a refresh or because continuing is just not worth the effort.I have two of those latter things in my life. The first will affect this podcast. I love doing the podcast but after 167 episodes, I need to take a bit of a break to refresh and ensure that the podcast is doing what I want. The Skyblock series on MusicFreeGaming is another thing that I need to stop.Join me as I dive into the reasoning why one might have to stop; why 'm stopping these two different projects; and why it's okay and healthy to do so.#MentalHealth #Stopping #MusicFreeStatic💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC

July 29, 2026Episode 16626 min

Short Circuit (1986) - Music Free Static (166)

Forty years ago, Short Circuit showed the easiest to understand example of how AIs are trained. It was also a fun comedy with, problematic choices, and questionable acting. Join me for this Really Late Movie Review of Short Circuit.#ShortCircuit #AI #ReallyLateMovieReview #MusicFreeStatic💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC

July 22, 2026Episode 16558 min

Star Trek: The Magic of the Holodeck - Music Free Static (165)

Star Trek had so much cool tech but nothing prompted so many stories as the holodeck! My wife joins me on this episode to dive into all the fun of the holodecks in The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, and Voyager.We talk the many ways that holodecks were used from recreation, and training to investigations and well... Quark has his own special ways of using his holosuites, We also dive into some of the problems with a holodeck and I don't just mean Sherlock Holmes characters taking over the ship.#StarTrek #Holodeck #STTNG #STDS9 #STVOY #MusicFreeStatic💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC

July 15, 2026Episode 16431 min

Tips for Calming Your Emotional Storms - Music Free Static (164)

With everything going on in life, it's easy to get caught in an emotional storm. In this episode, I share my personal experience in dealing with emotional chaos in my life and offer tips for cutting through the chaos. I offer tips that have worked for me in finding peace and calm in the emotional chaos.#emotions #meditation #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfCare #MusicFreeStatic

July 8, 2026Episode 16329 min

Independence Day (1996) - Music Free Static (163)

It's been 30 years since aliens tried to exterminate humanities greatest landmarks. Join me for the Really Late Movie Review of Independence Day staring Will Smith and Bill Pullman. "Today we celebrate our Independence Day!"#IndependenceDay #MovieReview #ReallyLateMovieReview #MusicFreeStatic💲 Ads 💲- Keep track of all of your passwords for free with PROTON PASS https://go.getproton.me/SH1sE

July 1, 2026Episode 16228 min

1776 (1972) - Music Free Static (162)

I can confirm that the delegates to the Continental Congress randomly broke into song during the debates on the Declaration of Independence. Join me for this really late movie review of 1776. This musical does a really good job of showing the seriousness of the debates that led to American independence."One useless man is a disgrace. Two are a law firm and three or more become a congress." -- John Adams"Treason is a charge invented by winners as an excuse for hanging the losers" -- Ben Franklin#moviereview #ReallyLateMovieReview #MusicFreeStatic #1776 #DeclarationOfIndependence💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC

June 24, 2026Episode 16151 min

Surviving 30 Years of Marriage: Respect, Forgiveness, & Growing Together! - Music Free Static (161)

We got married 30 years ago and we're still going strong! In this episode, my wife and I talk about how we survived 30 years of marriage. Join us as we talk about respect, forgiveness, and how we're still growing together as a couple!#marriage #relationships #MusicFreeStatic💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC

June 17, 2026Episode 16035 min

Celebrating 250 Years of Liberty - Music Free Static (160)

The United States of America turns 250 this year and for 250 years, it's been a beacon of liberty. It was exceptional at its founding and, through it's guaranteed rights, provided a place where a person could succeed no matter who their family was and without having to ask permission. America is not perfect and there are some who would ignore the "unalianable right" described in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Constitution to further their own ambitions. Despite all that, I love America! Here's to 250 years of liberty!WARNING: I talk a bit about politics here. If that's not your jam, you may want to skip this episode.#America250 #liberty #declarationofindependence #unitedstatesofamerica

June 10, 2026Episode 15928 min

From Doom to Minecraft: An Old Man's Game - Music Free Static (159)

From Doom to Minecraft: An Old Man's Game - Music Free Static (159)As an aging gamer, I have come to the realization that my taste in games has changed. I started with shooters (Doom, Dark Forces), combat flight sims (X-Wing, F-117, & F14 Tomcat), and sports games. These days, all of those have given way to Minecraft, Terraria, and story-based games like Horizon: Zero Dawn. And that's okay!Join me as talk about how my taste in games changed as I've gotten older.#Gaming #Aging #MusicFreeStatic #Gamer💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC

June 3, 2026Episode 15631 min

The Care Bears Movie (1985) - Music Free Static (158)

The Care Bears Movie could have been just another super sweet and ultimately forgettable kids' movie. Instead, it starts with child abandonment gets darker from there.Yes, The Care Bears Movie exists to sell a new batch of toys but it's much better than it was any right to be. Join me for the Really Late Movie Review of the 1985 cult classic that has a great message that's still valid today.#ReallyLateMovieReview #MusicFreeStatic #MovieReview #CareBears #TheCareBearsMovie💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC