The Foam News Collective Podcast

EP 36 w/ Mike Lacek of Survival Fest: Tactical Human Clown Car

KT and Vile along with guest host NotNuffNerf are joined by Michael Lacek, Head Game Director of Survival Fest to discuss this year’s event, HvZ in general, major shifts in the foam blaster market including the N1 dart, inexpensive high FPS blasters, and self-managing batteries - plus answering questions from the Ko-Fi and playing our notorious hobby trivia game!
 
Check out Survival Fest:
http://hvzsurvivalfest.com
https://www.instagram.com/survivalfestofficial/
 
Check out Not Nuff Nerf:
https://www.youtube.com/@notnuffnerf
https://www.instagram.com/notnuffnerf/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotNuffNylon
 
Check out KT's band The Steppes: http://thesteppes.bandcamp.com
 
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EP. 35 w/ Foam Mando: Even Longershot Pro X

In episode 35, KT and Vile are joined by Foam Mando - nerfer, cosplayer, content creator, sewer of fine handmade tactical gear - to discuss the future direction of large foam dart companies, the online marketplace for independent sellers, and of course to play our infamous hobby trivia game.
 
Find Foam Mando online:
https://www.instagram.com/foamando/
https://www.youtube.com/@FoaMandoCanada
 
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Ep. 34 w/ Mister Nathan of Merge Masters: You Wouldn't Download an Apple

The crew is joined by Mister Nathan - blaster modder, nerf youtuber, and Studebaker aficionado, to discuss integrations, Merge Masters, Nerf N-Series, fruit piracy, and of course play our hobby trivia game and answer questions from the Ko-Fi.
 
Mister Nathan on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MisterNathan
Merge Masters spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aFwQ7TOUO63gQscwIPggWlykhxuQA3r0fBXt52TihjA/
Merge Masters Discord: https://discord.com/invite/pC6qvejFZC
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Ep. 33 w/ Silverfox Industries & Containment Crew: Self-Learning AI Taco Bell

KT, Grimz, & Vile are joined by Ryan & Jessie of Silverfox Industries and Charles of Containment Crew to discuss their new SilverCrew Research & Development project and kickstarter, their experiences running hobby retail businesses, Maryland Mayhem, and more - plus they answer questions from our Ko-Fi and play our hobby trivia game!
 
Back the SCRD kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scrd/scrd-tactical-gear
Check out Silverfox Industries: https://silverfoxindustries.shop/
Check out Containment Crew: https://www.containmentcrew.com/
 
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Ep. 32 w/ Drac: Actually Episode 32

KT, Vile, and Grimz are joined by Drac, hobby youtube creator, 3D designer, competitive foam flinger, and event organizer, to talk about Endwar, Foam Pro Tour, Dart Zone Pro Tour, the Nexus and Aeon Pro X, and more - plus questions from the Ko-Fi, and our hobby trivia game!
 
Check out Endwar: http://hvzendwar.com
Check out Drac on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LordDraconical
 
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Ep. 31 w/ Boomstick Mods: Enter the CADiverse

KT and Vile are joined by Boomstick Mods to discuss the upcoming Maryland Mayhem event, Flygonial’s Protean, and more, plus questions from the Ko-Fi and our hobby trivia game! Check out  @Boomstickmods  https://www.instagram.com/boomstick_mods/ Check out Maryland Mayhem and the  @MarylandFoamAlliance  https://www.marylandfoamalliance.com/
 
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Ep. 30 with Beret: Gel Balls Ruined My Life

Youtube creator and competitive foam flinger Beret joins KT, Vile, and Grimz for a discussion on the lines between internet character and human, fun and competition, plus Beret plays our hobby trivia game!
 
Check out Beret all over:
https://www.youtube.com/@beretnarf
https://www.instagram.com/beret.narf/
 
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Ep. 29 w/ Bruce Leedle(x4)Lee: Ethically Sourced, Sun-Ripened Blasters

In episode 29, KT, Vile and Grimz are joined by Bruce LeedleLeedleLeedleLeedleLee of Leedle Dynamics to discuss how he got started designing elastic powered stringer blasters, what Nerfing is like in Europe, and the future of hobby blasters from companies big and small - PLUS answering questions from the Ko-Fi and playing our trivia game!
 
Check out Bruce’s work at:
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeedleDynamics
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bruceleedleleedleleedlelee1127
 
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Ep. 28 with Out Of Darts: Glorious Hair Glow

KT, Vile, & Grimz talk with Luke about the space between work and play, the creativity of the hobby community, and importing products from the Asian market into the US. Luke answers questions from Ko-Fi subscribers, and plays the NEW FNC Podcast Trivia Game!
 
Out Of Darts is a US-based retailer and maker of foam-flinging hobby equipment.
Storefront: http://www.outofdarts.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/outofdarts
 
Videos referenced in the quiz game **SPOILERS**
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu5azuK8O1Q
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7QzA/nerf-rebelle-super-soaker-tri-threat-streams-of-power
 
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Ep 27 w/Blaster-Time: Krijn, Import Warrior Hero

In episode 27, KT and Vile are joined by Krijn of Blaster-time to discuss his first-hand experiences with Dart Zone's new Nexus Pro X and Aeon Pro X, and get his perspectives on the international business side of the hobby.
 
Blaster-Time is a Netherlands-based distributor of foam-flinging products to the entire EU, check them out:
http://www.blaster-time.eu
https://www.youtube.com/@blaster-time
https://www.instagram.com/blaster_time/
 
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