#100 - The Human Gene feat. Gene Park (The Washington Post)

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#100 - The Human Gene feat. Gene Park (The Washington Post)

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Jan 15, 2024

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What better way to start 2024 than with our 100th episode? We celebrate with Washington Post reporter Gene Park as he professes his love for Kojima games and reflects on his hopes for the future of Metal Gear. Recorded on January 10, 2024.

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Jan 15, 2024

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#100 - The Human Gene feat. Gene Park (The Washington Post)

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