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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

No one let me catch the red eye ever again

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This week on the show, The Great Trophy Throwdown returns as Tom and Lauren square off in Controller Club's signature game show. Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The great #XBOX reset is here, and we have some thoughts. Listen in as the crew break down the latest changes at Xbox Game Studios, including an Activision-developed Halo and the end of Ninja Theory. Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

On this week's show, we ask the question: 'Is Zach Cregger's #ResidentEvil the best video game movie ever?' while also diving into our first few hours with #Wolverine. Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The holy trinity has been (re)completed

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Marking myself safe from the TIFF press ticketing war

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

One week until my very first TIFF! Send me recommendations, tips, thoughts, prayers and manifestations

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Lauren got the chance to play Switch Sports Resort at SDCC! Does it recapture the magic? #switchsports #wiisports #nintendoswitch #gaming #podcast

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

There are so many amazing games coming this Fall, and we broke them all down on this week's Controller Club. Listen in now! Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The cast of Dispatch revealed their hopes for a Season 2 during their panel at SDCC! #dispatch #laurabailey #alanahpearce #gaming #sdcc

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

On this week's show, we look at the future of @insomniac.games' Spider-Man series and make our pitch for what we want in Marvel's Spider-Man 3. Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Laura Bailey took part in the Dispatch panel at SDCC and explained why she enjoys playing unlikeable heroes like Invisigal and Abby! #dispatch #thelastofus #laurabailey #gaming #sdcc

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

On this week's show, we wrap up some #SDCC headlines and build our dream RPGs with pieces of some of our favorite games! Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The Dispatch panel at SDCC revealed the first clip of Laura Bailey voicing Blonde Blazer and Erin Yvette voicing Invisigal! #dispatch #laurabailey #gaming #sdcc

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The problem with attending comic con is I now have to catch up with all the news from comic con

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I’m coming for the $100 million #SDCC

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

It’s my favourite time of year! I’ll be covering things over on The Direct and Controller Club - stay tuned! #SDCC

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

From the Dualshock to the Wii U Gamepad, this week, we battle it out in the GOAT controller bracket. Did your favorite win? Tune in to find out! Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i YouTube: youtu.be/2Civ9jU9Fds

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

This week on Controller Club, we break down #Xbox's latest changes, #PlayStation stopping disc production, and our fave video game cover art. Listen now! Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A massive world, in-game creation tool, & more! This week on the show, we started the #GTA6 hype with our wishlist for the game. Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

My backlog is bigger than the backrooms

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

It's the best time of the year! Our annual #SGF special is now live on podcast services around the globe. Listen in as we break down our favorite gaming reveals from the last week. Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Honestly, this is my biggest news of the day

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I spoke to Critical Role about Legend of Vox Machina S4 (easily my favourite season yet)! Still such a pinch me moment to talk to these folks, who are just as lovely and chaotic as you’d expect. youtu.be/I991vRg03Vo?...

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Critical Role's The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 Will Cause Emotional Damage

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We are reacting to #SummerGameFest now LIVE on YouTube. Will Half-Life 3 get announced? Tune in and find out! WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDsJ...

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

On this week's show, we put #Uncharted4 to the test and see if it still holds up a decade later. Listen in for our book club review now. Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

This week I interviewed my first Batman for The Direct! It was so fun to geek out about all things LEGO Batman with @shaimatheson.bsky.social Check out our chat: youtu.be/mKkzBbA-PnI?...

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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's Shai Matheson Wants a Batman v Superman Crossover

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

#SummerGameFest2026 is almost upon us, so this week, we broke it all down with our annual predictions special. Listen in now! Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

There are so many games coming out this summer, so we broke it all down on this week's Controller Club. Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

This week on Controller Club, we enter the arena for a #MortalKombat2 review, a breakdown of the new #StarFox announcement, and our take on 2026's latest indie darling #Mixtape. Apple: apple.co/3veJvGd Spotify: sptfy.in/1i9i

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Playing Time by Hans Zimmer in the pre-concert setlist is such a power move

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

How I rolled into CC after watching The Devil Wears Prada 2

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We've just come back from Japan, and some of us made some pretty large purchases while we were out there... #gaming #japanhaul #podcast

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Controller Club - A Video Game Podcast @controllerclubpod.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We travelled to the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto to answer the question: is it worth visiting? #nintendo #nintendomuseum #gaming #podcast

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This is now my most anticipated game of the year

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Caught the Mandalorian & Grogu May the 4th preview tonight. Like most people I’ve been skeptical of this one, but guys, I think we’re gonna be ok.

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Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 05/05/2026

New trailer for Christopher Nolan's ‘The Odyssey’ ⚔️ In theaters on July 17

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We made it to Episode 200! There was no better way to celebrate this milestone than recapping our epic journey across Japan, which is a perfect example of just how far our little podcast crew has come 🥲 Thanks to everyone who has been in our corner for the past four years. Now on to the next 200!

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Lauren Rouse @lrouse19.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Even jet lag couldn’t fix my ridiculous sleep schedule what did I do to deserve this

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