#255 - The Karen Read Trial, Arc Raiders, & The Finals is Amazing

Thank you to Ridge for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off Ridge with code Pogcast at https://www.Ridge.com/pogcast #Ridgepod CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the announcement that there will be a Hardcore wipe coming to Tarkov in July. BSG dropped some info on what that means and we break all that down. We also discuss Veritas' recent dive into Rimworld! Check it out! Audio: https://anchor.fm/pogcastlive Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro Banter 00:03:49 - Space Marine 2 and 40K Lore 00:10:28 - 90s Media 00:14:44 - Tarkov's Hardcore Wipe Announcement 00:47:46 - RIDGE 00:51:00 - More Hardcore Rules 01:44:02 - Rimworld Check out JesseKazam Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/jessekazam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jessekazam Twitter: http://Twitter.com/jessekazam Discord: https://discord.gg/jessekazam Check out Veritas Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/Veritas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeritasGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/veriitasgames Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6iwClVoSNnpOcCzyMeUj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the huge patch that came to Tarkov recently that tweaked the audio and added a whole slew of new quality of life changes! Check it out! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro Banter 00:00:37 - Rimworld 00:08:07 - Why Do All Games Do This? 00:14:14 - Cairn 00:21:52 - Light No Fire 00:27:40 - Karen Read Drama 00:32:53 - Tarkov Patch 16.7 01:16:05 - SCUM/Firewatch Check out JesseKazam Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/jessekazam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jessekazam Twitter: http://Twitter.com/jessekazam Discord: https://discord.gg/jessekazam Check out Veritas Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/Veritas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeritasGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/veriitasgames Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6iwClVoSNnpOcCzyMeUj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you to Ridge for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off Ridge with code Pogcast at https://www.Ridge.com/pogcast #Ridgepod CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the Karen Read trial, the Arc Raiders update we got at Summer Games Fest, and about Jesse jumping into The Finals. Check it out! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro Banter 00:02:48 - Karen Read Verdict! 00:20:58 - The Alters 00:39:00 - Ridge! 00:42:54 - Tarkov Wipe Update 00:48:57 - The Finals 01:03:35 - CS Pros Are Insane 01:17:20 - YouTube Thumbnail A/B Testing 01:37:23 - Marathon Delay 01:46:11 - 1440p Streaming on Twitch Check out JesseKazam Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/jessekazam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jessekazam Twitter: http://Twitter.com/jessekazam Discord: https://discord.gg/jessekazam Check out Veritas Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/Veritas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeritasGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/veriitasgames Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6iwClVoSNnpOcCzyMeUj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you to Turtle Beach & Chubbies for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code POGCAST at https://www.turtlebeach.com/POGCAST #turtlebeachpod - Your summer wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code THEPOGCAST at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/THEPOGCAST #chubbiespod CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the Karen Read trial, the Arc Raiders update we got at Summer Games Fest, and about Jesse jumping into The Finals. Check it out! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro Banter 00:07:52 - Karen Read Trial Drama 00:46:01 - Turtle Beach! 00:48:40 - More Karen Read Trial 01:04:15 - Arc Raiders Jebait 01:17:34 - Chubbies! 01:21:54 - The Finals is Awesome 01:42:57 - Baby Steps 01:49:00 - The Brick Check out JesseKazam Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/jessekazam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jessekazam Twitter: http://Twitter.com/jessekazam Discord: https://discord.gg/jessekazam Check out Veritas Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/Veritas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeritasGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/veriitasgames Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6iwClVoSNnpOcCzyMeUj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you to Mando & The Perfect Jean for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code POGCAST at https://www.shopmando.com #mandopod - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code POGCAST15 at https://www.theperfectjean.nyc/POGCAST15 #theperfectjeanpod CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the Karen Read trial, the state of Gray Zone Warfare, and the potential for a shadow drop of Arc Raiders. Check it out! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro Banter 00:02:58 - Eyes Are Weird 00:03:15 - Getting Into Tarkov 00:17:33 - True Crime & The Karen Read Trial 00:45:11 - Mando! 00:39:53 - Chubbies! 00:48:15 - More Karen Read Trial 01:01:44 - Arc Raiders Cope 01:21:17 - The Perfect Jean! 01:25:28 - Gray Zone Warfare 01:45:35 - Recent Jeffiot Video Check out JesseKazam Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/jessekazam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jessekazam Twitter: http://Twitter.com/jessekazam Discord: https://discord.gg/jessekazam Check out Veritas Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/Veritas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeritasGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/veriitasgames Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6iwClVoSNnpOcCzyMeUj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you to Chubbies for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code THEPOGCAST at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/THEPOGCAST #chubbiespod CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod Go check out DarthMicrotransaction! - https://www.youtube.com/@UCn0LYvsnbm-Nk-44neVKfXg - https://www.twitch.tv/darthmicrotransaction - https://x.com/DarthMicroT On this episode of the Pogcast we are joing by DarthMicrotransaction! Primarily an ARG content creator focusing on games like Diablo and Path of Exile, he recently jumped into Escape From Tarkov so we dive into what it is like to be new to Tarkov in 2025. Check it out! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro Banter 00:00:13 - DarthMicrotransaction 00:03:15 - Getting Into Tarkov 00:12:45 - Issues With Tarkov 00:22:49 - The Highlights of Tarkov 00:39:53 - Chubbies! 00:42:59 - Wipes in Tarkov 01:17:53 - The Benefits of Losing Gear in Tarkov 01:28:47 - Other Games We Are Excited About Check out JesseKazam Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/jessekazam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jessekazam Twitter: http://Twitter.com/jessekazam Discord: https://discord.gg/jessekazam Check out Veritas Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/Veritas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeritasGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/veriitasgames Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6iwClVoSNnpOcCzyMeUj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you to Ridge for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Take advantage of Ridge’s once-a-year Memorial Day Sale and get UP TO 40% Off right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/pogcast #Ridgepod CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about Gray Zone Warfare's new Winds of War update and the recent Marathon drama. We also discuss the new Sleep Token album and the current status of the Karen Read Trial. Check it out! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro Banter 00:00:48 - Karen Read Trial 00:15:14 - Gray Zone Warfare 00:43:57 - RIDGE! 00:47:50 - Tarkov 01:01:33 - Marathon Drama 01:18:00 - Vertias' Friend 01:22:06 - Jeran & Flat Earth Drama 01:51:58 - Sleep Token Check out JesseKazam Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/jessekazam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jessekazam Twitter: http://Twitter.com/jessekazam Discord: https://discord.gg/jessekazam Check out Veritas Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/Veritas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeritasGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/veriitasgames Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6iwClVoSNnpOcCzyMeUj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you to Mando, The Perfect Jean & Turtle Beach for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code POGCAST at https://www.shopmando.com #mandopod - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code POGCAST15 at https://www.theperfectjean.nyc/POGCAST15 #theperfectjeanpod - Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code POGCAST at https://www.turtlebeach.com/POGCAST #turtlebeachpod CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about Tarkov 1.0, Arc Raiders, and if Extraction Shooters even need wipes. We also discuss the new Sleep Token album and the current status of the Karen Read Trial. Check it out! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro Banter 00:02:30 - Vacation 00:20:14 - MANDO 00:23:35 - Sleep Token 00:37:31 - Tarkov 00:44:45 - Do Extraction Shooters Need Wipes? 01:05:22 - The Perfect Jean! 01:09:21 - Tarkov x Rust Idea 01:16:38 - Arc Raiders is Amazing 01:51:02 - Karen Read Trial Check out JesseKazam Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/jessekazam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jessekazam Twitter: http://Twitter.com/jessekazam Discord: https://discord.gg/jessekazam Check out Veritas Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/Veritas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeritasGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/veriitasgames Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6iwClVoSNnpOcCzyMeUj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you to Huel for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code POGCAST at https://huel.com/pogcast (Minimum $75 purchase) CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about the recent Tarkov patch that added RPGs, we talk about the ARC Raiders tech test and how it completely blew Jesse away, and we talk about the current state of the Marathon Alpha. We also discuss Veritas' recent interview with an Ex Flat Earther. Check it out! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro Banter 00:01:20 - DrLupo Chess Situation 00:22:38 - Tarkov RPG Update 00:32:19 - HUEL! 00:36:20 - Marathon is Making Me Sad00:57:05 - ARC Raiders is Amazing 01:19:04 - Veritas Interviewing Ex Flat Earther Check out JesseKazam Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/jessekazam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jessekazam Twitter: http://Twitter.com/jessekazam Discord: https://discord.gg/jessekazam Check out Veritas Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/Veritas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeritasGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/veriitasgames Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6iwClVoSNnpOcCzyMeUj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about the recent TarkovTV Live where BSG outlined their plans to release Tarkov to 1.0 this year. We also talked about the Marathon Alpha and how the game is feeling so far. Check it out! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro Banter 00:02:25 - Sleep Token 00:13:41 - Karl Jobst & Karen Read 00:20:15 - Flat Earther Response 00:33:08 - TarkovTV Recap 01:10:25 - Marathon Alpha Check out JesseKazam Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/jessekazam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jessekazam Twitter: http://Twitter.com/jessekazam Discord: https://discord.gg/jessekazam Check out Veritas Twitch: http://Twitch.tv/Veritas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeritasGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/veriitasgames Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2S6iwClVoSNnpOcCzyMeUj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices