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Jonathan Jones is an NFL cornerback for the Washington Commanders who rose from the undrafted ranks to become two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, a businessman, philanthropist, and licensed pilot. In 2019, Jonathan founded the Jonathan Jones Next Step Foundation in 2019, a platform dedicated to empowering youth through education, professional development, and mentorship. The foundation works to alleviate food insecurity, promote women in stem and sports, and to promote professional development in the communities where he lives. Jay and Jonathan talk about investing in the communities they live in, acknowledging the people who helped you become the person you are, and paying that same investment forward to the next generation. Episode Chapters 0:00 intro 1:24 Building local connections 4:25 Jonathan’s mentors and mentees 10:54 Jonathan’s pride in his mentees’ successes 13:04 how Jonathan chooses his causes 14:08 Jonathan’s support for girls and young women 17:19: Jonathan’s passion for flying 19:40 The Next Step Foundation 20:29 Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

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The Easy Allies Podcast

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Marathon, Mandragora, and Tetris w/ Henk Rogers - Easy Allies Podcast - Apr 18, 2025 3:09:52

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Ep 471 - This week we're joined by special guest Henk Rogers to talk about his history with Tetris and introducing RPGs to Japan. We catch up with Marathon and Mario Kart, and Huber is obsessed with Mandragora. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-and-w-126917617 (0:00) - Intro (5:00) - Marathon Revealed (32:51) - Mario Kart World Direct (55:07) - Henk Rogers Interview: Talking Tetris and RPGs (1:35:46) - Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Impressions (1:47:56) - Xenoblade Chronicles X Impressions (2:08:20) - Also This Week (2:17:46) - L&R: Rewatching Your Work (2:21:43) - L&R: Physical vs Digital (2:35:57) - L&R Game: Wrestlemania Sales Charts (2:52:55) - Bets (3:02:59) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Shuhei Yoshida on Switch 2, Blue Prince, and More - Easy Allies Podcast - Apr 11, 2025 2:34:31

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Ep 470 - Shuhei Yoshida spent over 30 years leading teams at PlayStation. Now he's helping indies on his own, and he's here to talk about Switch 2, Blue Prince, Promise Mascot Agency, and whatever else we can come up with. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-shuhei-126419845 (0:00) - Intro (2:28) - Catching Up With Shu (8:27) - Shuhei's Thoughts on Switch 2 (50:28) - Blue Prince Impressions (1:04:13) - Promise Mascot Agency Impressions (1:19:31) - Bionic Bay (1:21:22) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:23:19) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (1:33:08) - Ghost of Yotei (1:35:33) - Ask Shu Anything! (2:13:06) - L&R: Indie on Consoles (2:16:27) - L&R: Price Changes (2:18:34) - L&R Game: Fastest Speedruns (2:26:10) - Bets (2:30:00) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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We Played Switch 2! - Easy Allies Podcast - Apr 4, 2025 3:50:49

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Ep 469 - Bloodworth played 10 Switch 2 games, including Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metroid Prime 4. He's here to tell us how they play as we wrap up our thoughts on the Direct and talk about prices and tech. Plus, our thoughts on South of Midnight. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-we-2-4-125901838 (0:00) - Intro (3:24) - Switch 2 Reveal Wrap-Up Part 1 (1:01:32) - Switch 2 Reveal Wrap-Up Part 2 (1:29:56) - Switch 2 Dev Q&A Highlights (1:47:59) - Switch 2 Hands-On (1:56:52) - Mario Kart World Hands-On (2:11:43) - Drag x Drive Hands-On (2:16:15) - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Hands-On (2:21:39) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land on Switch 2 Hands-On (2:22:56) - Switch 2 Welcome Tour Hands-On (2:28:40) - GameCube Games on Switch 2 Hands-On (2:30:21) - Donkey Kong Bananza Hands-On (2:39:03) - Split Fiction on Switch 2 Hands-On (2:40:02) - Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 Hands-On (2:43:24) - Mario Party Jamboree on Switch 2 Hands-On (2:49:42) - South of Midnight Impressions (3:09:57) - Top 10 Residential Areas Themes (3:23:03) - L&R: Blockbuster Pairings (3:27:19) - L&R: Interpretive Works (3:34:02) - L&R: Oops, Missed That (3:38:52) - Bets (3:43:02) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Khazan, Atomfall, Nintendo Direct, and GDC - Easy Allies Podcast - Mar 28, 2025 3:40:55

27 days ago3:40:55

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Ep 468 - Why not have one more Nintendo Direct right before the big Switch 2 reveal party? We check out The First Berserker: Khazan and Atomfall, and Blood's back with tales to tell from GDC. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-khazan-125359898 (0:00) - Intro (5:59) - One More Nintendo Direct for Switch 1 (1:18:24) - The First Berserker: Khazan Impressions (1:33:21) - Atomfall Impressions (1:51:38) - Wreckfest 2 Early Access Impressions (2:04:46) - Blood's Trip to GDC (2:28:08) - GDC Talks (2:39:50) - GDC Games (3:09:05) - Game Informer is Back! (3:10:05) - L&R: Arcade Dreams (3:14:13) - L&R: 2 Switch Mice!? (3:16:26) - L&R Game: Blazing Sales (3:23:42) - Bets (3:29:15) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Should Be Better - Easy Allies Podcast - Mar 21, 2025 2:51:42

5 weeks ago2:51:42

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Ep 467 - Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here, and Huber and Gabby have lots of mixed feelings about it. We talk about highlights from the Future Games Show. Huber played 33 Immortals, and we've got the February sales report. (0:00) - Intro (2:41) - Future Games Show Highlights (58:24) - Assassin's Creed Shadows Impressions (1:38:38) - 33 Immortals Impressions (1:50:29) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:52:00) - Also This Week (2:14:25) - February Sales Report (2:24:07) - L&R: EZA 9th Anniversary (2:28:11) - L&R: Xenosaga Pied Piper (2:36:50) - L&R: EZA Forums Hall of Greats (2:43:49) - Bets (2:48:09) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Split Fiction, Silent Hill, and Xbox Handhelds - Easy Allies Podcast - Mar 14, 2025 2:18:21

6 weeks ago2:18:21

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Ep 466 - There are new reports about what Xbox has cooking for next-gen as well as a new handheld this year. Konami showed off a bit more of a Silent Hill f. Meanwhile, we check out Split Fiction, Mandragora, and Keep Driving. (0:00) - Intro (3:01) - Xbox Handheld This Year, Next-Gen in 2027 (22:46) - Sony and AMD Join Forces for FSR 4 (30:44) - Split Fiction Impressions (49:08) - Isla and Huber's MinnMax Song (54:33) - Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Preview (1:08:07) - Keep Driving Impressions (1:15:32) - Also This Week (1:24:12) - L&R: When to Replay? (1:32:00) - L&R: Technical Issues (1:42:21) - L&R Knowledge Cancellation (1:45:50) - Silent Hill f (1:55:45) - Box Art for Huber (2:05:47) - Bets (2:10:46) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Tony Hawk is Back! - Easy Allies Podcast - Mar 7, 2025 2:25:42

7 weeks ago2:25:42

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Ep 465 - Tony Hawk is returning with the best of the best along with something new. More of the team have gotten their claws on Monster Hunter. Isla shares why Suikoden is so great, and The Last of Us might be over. (0:00) - Intro (3:19) - Huber's Adventures in London (8:05) - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Announced (17:09) - More Monster Hunter Wilds Impressions (35:16) - A Word From Our Sponsors (36:50) - Suikoden I&II HD Remasters Impressions (52:45) - Top 10 Weirdest Weapons (1:12:10) - The Last Of Us - "This Could Be It" (1:23:50) - Also This Week (1:37:39) - L&R: Source Code Wishlist (1:45:43) - L&R: Was 2D Uncool? (1:57:39) - L&R Game: Subtitle Scramble (2:11:28) - Bets (2:19:14) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Going Wild for Monster Hunter Wilds w/ Sofia Hariz - Easy Allies Podcast - Feb 28, 2025 2:50:19

8 weeks ago2:50:19

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Ep 464 - Sofia Hariz joins us as we chat about the Wonder Woman cancellation, Two Point Museum, and a pile of fresh indies. Meanwhile, Isla finished the Monster Hunter Wilds campaign and she's ready to share her thoughts on the adventure. (0:00) - Intro (3:40) - Catch Up with Sofia (13:30) - ID@Xbox and Annapurna Shows (41:48) - Monster Hunter Wilds Impressions (1:06:39) - Two Point Museum Impressions (1:24:10) - WB Cancels Wonder Woman and Closes Monolith (1:46:33) - January Sales Report (1:56:30) - Shotgun Cop Man Impressions (2:01:42) - Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 Impressions (2:08:50) - Also This Week (2:21:12) - L&R: Monster Hunter Weapons (2:23:46) - L&R: Release the Numbers! (2:29:14) - L&R Game: Who da Boss? (2:37:34) - Bets (2:41:35) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Pirate Yakuza, Nightreign, and Behemoth - Easy Allies Podcast - Feb 21, 2025 2:50:21

9 weeks ago2:50:21

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Ep 463 - Majima's here take Huber on a pirate adventure. Bloodworth brings back stories from DICE, and somehow, even the explosive success of Marvel Rivals can't dodge the industry layoffs. (0:00) - Intro (3:20) - Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Impressions (33:00) - Blood's Stories from DICE (59:24) - Skydance's Behemoth Impressions (1:15:44) - Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Impressions (1:34:32) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:36:00) - Marvel Rivals - NetEase Layoffs (1:51:22) - Isla's Hooked on Elden Ring: Nightreign (2:01:08) - Also This Week (2:15:03) - L&R: Split Fiction and What's Next? (2:21:36) - L&R: Split Fiction Matchmaking (2:27:48) - L&R: Roguelike RNG (2:31:28) - L&R Game: Which Word More Good? (2:40:47) - Bets (2:46:18) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Avowed, Kingdom Come 2, and State of Play - Easy Allies Podcast - Feb 14, 2025 2:43:40

10 weeks ago2:43:40

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Ep 462 - It's time for some killer first-person RPGs, whether you're more into fantasy or history. PlayStation shows off a new slate of games, and Don checks out a demo for Lou's Lagoon. (0:00) - Intro (4:28) - State of Play (1:26:04) - Lou's Lagoon Impressions (1:33:16) - Avowed Impressions (1:51:52) - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Impressions (2:06:27) - Also This Week (2:13:57) - L&R: Tattoo Regret (2:18:18) - L&R: Not Much Love (2:25:41) - L&R: PlayStation Recommendations (2:30:52) - Bets (2:36:16) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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While Waiting for Soul-Sucking Action - Easy Allies Podcast - Feb 7, 2025 2:43:34

11 weeks ago2:43:34

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Ep 461 - Capcom spills a few more details on the new Onimusha, as well as revealing an Onimusha 2 remaster. Plus, we give our thoughts on Citizen Sleeper 2, While Waiting, and Tails of Iron II. (0:00) - Intro (2:54) - Capcom Spotlight (38:34) - Citizen Sleeper 2 Impressions (52:25) - While Waiting Impressions (1:03:50) - Tails of Iron II Impressions (1:13:41) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:15:30) - Nintendo Financial Report (1:32:39) - What Are You Excited About? (1:39:29) - Also This Week (1:58:16) - L&R: Switch 2's C Button (2:04:43) - L&R: Open World Design (2:20:11) - L&R Game: Pokemon or Prescription Medicine (2:26:50) - Bets (2:38:36) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Xbox for All and BioWare in Trouble - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 31, 2025 2:31:26

12 weeks ago2:31:26

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Ep 460 - Forza Horizon 5 coming to PlayStation has us examining Phil Spencer's recent comments. BioWare tries to paint a sunny picture as they part ways with much of their team. Plus, our thoughts on Eternal Strands and Hello Kitty: Island Adventure. (0:00) - Intro (4:25) - Xbox Digs Deeper Into Multiplatform Plans (38:59) - BioWare Restructuring and Layoffs (59:03) - Eternal Strands Impressions (1:18:22) - Hello Kitty: Island Adventure Impressions (1:28:36) - December and 2024 Sales Reports (1:47:41) - Also This Week (1:55:09) - L&R: How Many Did You Buy? (2:06:06) - L&R: Sleep, Eat, Bored? (2:09:44) - L&R: Realtime Woes (2:15:36) - Bets (2:21:12) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Huber Takes the Lead - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 24, 2025 2:43:14

13 weeks ago2:43:14

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Ep 459 - Huber's in the hot seat now as our new host, and for his first episode, we get a great set of reveals from Xbox, including Ninja Gaiden 4. Plus, thoughts on FF VII Rebirth on PC, Donkey Kong Country Returns on Switch, our patrons' Top 10 Title Screens, and more. (0:00) - Intro (3:16) - Xbox Developer Direct (4:31) - Ninja Gaiden 4 Reveal (17:11) - South of Midnight (28:32) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (38:11) - Doom: The Dark Ages (53:03) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC First Impressions (1:02:29) - Aloft Impressions (1:12:22) - Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Impressions (1:21:25) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:23:37) - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Impressions (1:41:57) - Top 10 Title Screens (1:54:48) - Also This Week (2:04:44) - L&R: Enhanced Switch Upgrades? (2:09:52) - L&R: Mousing Over Switch 2 (2:15:06) - L&R Game: Mascot Horror Games (2:20:44) - Bets (2:36:16) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Nintendo Finally Shows the Switch 2 - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 17, 2025 2:36:06

14 weeks ago2:36:06

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Ep 458 - It had to happen sometime. Nintendo finally gives us a glimpse of their next hardware platform, and we have a lot to say. Meanwhile, a new vampire RPG from some of the minds behind The Witcher 3, our latest Civ VII preview, thoughts on Tales of Graces f Remastered, and more. (0:00) - Intro (3:53) - Switch 2 First Look (57:47) - Civilization VII Preview (1:16:42) - Tales of Graces f Impressions (1:39:04) - The Blood of the Dawnwalker Revealed (1:49:53) - Also This Week (2:03:14) - L&R: Played the Song, Not the Game (2:06:52) - L&R Game: Adjusted for Population (2:18:41) - L&R: Discredited (2:24:55) - Or Wars (2:31:21) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Winter Game Preview - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 10, 2025 2:58:42

15 weeks ago2:58:42