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Welcome to Virtually Redundant, a lighthearted weekly podcast about technology, video games, movies or whatever other random topic our minds wander in to while battling to record a somewhat coherent podcast. Join a panel of long suffering tech workers as we try to wrap our heads around the industry we are in and go off on some tangents about obscure media and games. Like this show? Please give us a like or subscribe! Panel : Conor Daniel Darren If you have any questions or comments feel free to send them into virtuallyredundant@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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May 15, 202416 min

End of the Ego Fueled Directors?

Ego killed the rock star director? What happened to the visionary movie and game directors, join us as we reminisce and discuss in this podcast episode. Like this show? Please give us a like or subscribe!If you have any questions or comments feel free to send them into virtuallyredundant@gmail.com or if listening on YouTube leave a comment directly on the episode!Panel:ConorDanielDarrenBackground music creditPIXABAY LICENSE CERTIFICATE==============================================This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Pixabay License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://https://pixabay.com/service/terms/Licensor's Username:https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/Licensee:u_czsbfl95j9Audio File Title:Best TimeAudio File URL:https://pixabay.com/music/beats-best-time-112194/Audio File ID:112194Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLPBerliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, GermanyPixabay is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained.For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 202411 min

Should creatives be less safe?

Games, Movies, TV, Books - Has it gotten a bit too safe? The panel discuss why trying to cater to everyone leaves us feeling nothing and wonder why the likes of Bethesda keep doubling down on radiant quests that no one wants.Like this show? Please give us a like or subscribe!If you have any questions or comments feel free to send them into virtuallyredundant@gmail.comPanel:ConorDanielDarrenBackground music creditPIXABAY LICENSE CERTIFICATE==============================================This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Pixabay License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://https://pixabay.com/service/terms/Licensor's Username:https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/Licensee:u_czsbfl95j9Audio File Title:Best TimeAudio File URL:https://pixabay.com/music/beats-best-time-112194/Audio File ID:112194Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLPBerliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, GermanyPixabay is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained.For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 24, 202415 min

Reality TV about as real as WWE

Reality TV - We discuss reality tv and the return of DarrenLike this show? Please give us a like or subscribe!If you have any questions or comments feel free to send them into virtuallyredundant@gmail.comPanel:ConorDanielDarren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 17, 202411 min

O no its a Live Service

Live Service - What is it and why it can mean the death of a gameLike this show? Please give us a like or subscribe!If you have any questions or comments feel free to send them into virtuallyredundant@gmail.comPanel:ConorDanielDarren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 9, 202410 min

Rage Against the Applicant Tracking System

ATS - Do you know what it is and how it impacts the modern job hunting world? The team explore the topic while also discussing a recent flight where the safety demonstration didn't go well...Like this show? Please give us a like or subscribe!If you have any questions or comments feel free to send them into virtuallyredundant@gmail.comPanel:ConorDanielDarren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 25, 202354 min

Christmas Special

It's that time of the year, as we discuss what is topical in video games, technology, movies and food over the festive period. Is die hard a Christmas Movie? Why do people go mad grocery shopping like its the end of the world? Do you like seasonal events in video games? Like this show? Please give us a like or subscribe!If you have any questions or comments feel free to send them into virtuallyredundant@gmail.comPanel:ConorDanielDarren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 10, 202340 min

Game design & making cinemas fun again

The team discuss game engines, game design and why games such as starfield should go back to their design template from their older titles like Morrowind. We also discuss why going to the cinema is not as exciting anymore and how it could be revived. We also discuss our potential ADHD on why we can never complete a game project of our own despite going through dozens of game engines. Like this show? Please give us a like or subscribe!If you have any questions or comments feel free to send them into virtuallyredundant@gmail.comPanel:ConorDanielDarren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 4, 202350 min

Bilingual man and his marmite

The panel dive in to discussing superpowers as well as foodLike this show? Please give us a like or subscribe!If you have any questions or comments feel free to send them into virtuallyredundant@gmail.comPanel:ConorDanielDarrenNote: This podcast was recorded prior to the Netflix release of One Piece, hence the cautious optimism expressed prior to the release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 20, 202325 min

Future Predictions and a Chocolate Bunny

The panel dive in to discussing future predictions that didn't age while making some of our own, while Daniel's mind wanders to the Cadburys caramel chocolate bunny, Like this show? Please give us a like or subscribe!If you have any questions or comments feel free to send them into virtuallyredundant@gmail.comPanel:ConorDanielDarrenNote: This podcast was recorded prior to the Netflix release of One Piece, hence the cautious optimism expressed prior to the release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 14, 202339 min

Conor's dishwasher texting friend

Conor Daniel & Darren discuss various random topics with 0 planning from Daniel at allLike this show? Please give us a like or subscribe!If you have any questions or comments feel free to send them into virtuallyredundant@gmail.comPanel:ConorDanielDarrenBackground music creditPIXABAY LICENSE CERTIFICATE==============================================This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Pixabay License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://https://pixabay.com/service/terms/Licensor's Username:https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/Licensee:u_czsbfl95j9Audio File Title:Best TimeAudio File URL:https://pixabay.com/music/beats-best-time-112194/Audio File ID:112194Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLPBerliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, GermanyPixabay is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained.For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.