Events like the recent Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon are starting to reveal the difficult task the gaming community is facing: becoming more accepted in the mainstream while retaining its authenticity. Today, Dez and Fox talk about how to overcome this hurdle. Also discussed: Cosplaying politicians, The 2019 Oscars, Avatar, 1917, and much more!

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Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do Most Of My Neighbors)" By Granger. Check them out here: https://wearegranger.bandcamp.com/