The Foam News Collective Podcast
This is the partner podcast to the fortnightly Foam News Collective YouTube show - Join KT of Family Foamsport, Vile, Grimz Nerfworks, and an array of guests as we dig deeper and share our opinions on the Nerf and foam-flinging news, get philosophical with our guests, and try to stump each guest with our hobby trivia game! Produced and edited by KT, and supported by our Ko-Fi subscribers.
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Episodes
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
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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Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
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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Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
In Episode 26 , KT and Vile are joined by Boomstick Mods to discuss the art of Nerf podcasting, new products from hobby builders, and analyzing more Nerf leaks!
Check out Boomstick on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Boomstickmods
on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boomstick_mods/
Check out the Maryland Foam Alliance at http://marylandfoamalliance.com
Don't miss the Dart Jam Podcast on all the streaming platforms!
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Saturday Jan 13, 2024
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
It's 2024 and we're back from our break! Al the Geek joins Vile and KT to discuss new leaks, Hasbro's recent difficulties, and the World Foam Alliance.
Check out Al on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/al_the_geek/
Check out the World Foam Alliance: https://worldfoamalliance.org/
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Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
In our last podcast episode of 2023, the crew discuss the importance of collaboration in the hobby, Nerf's new Zombie theme, the Dart Zone Solo, and charity events. KT picks What's That Blaster.
Be sure to check out NotNuffNerf, Paperskeletons3D, and the Nailer:
https://www.youtube.com/@notnuffnerf
https://www.instagram.com/notnuffnerf/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotNuffNylon
https://linktr.ee/paperskeletons3d
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Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
The crew is joined by Sillybutts, designer of the SLAB, Cynthia, Sillypistol, Pump Skewer, and many more, about his design process, top level flywheelers, content creation burnout, and more! Plus Grimz picks What's That Blaster.
Be sure to check out Sillybutts:
https://www.stuffbysilly.com/
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Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
The crew is joined by Perry, content manager from Out of Darts, to discuss his work, the rise of boutique blasters, Hasbro's woes, and more! Plus Jolt picks What's That Blaster.
Be sure to check out Perry and Out of Darts:https://www.instagram.com/jperryheun/
http://outofdarts.com
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Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
The crew is joined by Chaylo Laurino aka Captain Xavier to discuss his recent travels, the Captain's origins, Dart Zone's abandoned "Blaster Tag" trademark, a bevy of 3D printed blasters, and more! Plus Vile picks What's That Blaster.
Be sure to check out Captain Xavier:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CaptainXavierInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/captainxaviernerf/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@captainxaviernerf
FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news
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Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
The crew talks about chalk darts from Dart Zone and IMC Toys, as well as Nerfball, the MOAB from Gatling Tommy, and more - plus KT seeks redemption on What's That Blaster!
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original air date: October 7th, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
The crew is joined by Brad aka American Foam to discuss his history, the state of content creation in the hobby, modding hammer primed blasters, Ezekiel's spring making tool, and more!
Be sure to check out American Foam on YouTube and keep an eye out for his livestreams! You can also check him out on other platforms:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bradthenerd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanfoamnerf
Be sure to check out his signature Firefly blaster from Monkee Mods: https://www.monkeemods.com/nerf/monkee-mods-firefly/monkee-mods-x-american-foam-firefly-blaster.html
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original air date: September 23rd, 2023