Mamalukes

Luke, Alysha, Matt, Virginia

Friends with countless passions - from board games to binge-watching, or weekend adventures to random pastimes, join in for story telling, sharing hobbies, and diving into the little things that make free time unforgettable. Don't expect any professional advice - this is about the stuff they actually like doing, and every tangent in-between. Join Luke, Alysha, Matt, and Virginia for what they do for fun when real life isn’t in the way.

  1. 1d ago

    The Odyssey - Shakira Looks Better Than All of Them

    With a review of The Odyssey, we look at how Matt Damon shapes up against Gerard Butler from 300, and also how Shakira looked at the World Cup! We also cover Samsung's recent smartphone announcements as well as Spotify's rumored song search! We also rearranged the podcast set, we talk about a recent Bloc Party concert, a taste testing of Mochi, PEZamania, and recent sports news including LeBron heading to the 76ers. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:25 New Fun Buttons 2:59 Podcast Set Rearrangement 5:47 Is a flowerbed a garden? 8:47 Bloc Party Concert 16:55 Hello Mochi & PEZamania 34:06 The Odyssey Review 55:27 Severance Catch-up Review 1:14:02 Sportsball 1:28:24 Samsung Unpacked 2026 1:40:42 Spotify rumored song ID tool 1:55:18 Trivia 2:02:50 Outro This episode is sponsored by: Amazon Prime - start watching with your free trial now! https://amzn.to/48c53qa Audible - never a better time to listen! https://amzn.to/3Q7N7a5 🛒 Aspire Drinks - Green tea-powered energy drink 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: MAMALUKES https://promocode.to/aspire-drinks/mamalukes-734 Wavedash Radio - your source for classic and modern video game and anime music hits! https://wavedashradio.com/ Our Links: Visit https://mamalukes.net/ to keep up with our episodes & content! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfzKFtBvyDuVsBrqSc0PF8w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamalukespodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585624557482 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mamalukespodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamalukespodcast Audio Platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts, etc.): https://pod.link/1859500904 Recorded on July 24th, 2026 Hosted By: Lucas "Luke" Ciprian, Alysha S., Matt H., & Virginia J.

    The Odyssey - Shakira Looks Better Than All of Them

  2. Jul 20

    Luke's Tech News and Too Much Confetti

    We discuss our recent adventures doing Game Show Duels, the active gaming facility, Activate, and Luke's attempt at covering some tech news including Sony's future plans for physical media, but not before an audio cue sets everything off the rails! We also cover the latest in sports news including the Guardians, the ESPY awards, and the World Cup; we also cover a recent Dave Attell comedy show, some new 3D printed can holders, and follow ups from previous episodes like Matt's epoxy floor difficulties. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Matt's Follow-ups 3:29 New 3D-Prints 5:22 Dave Attell Comedy Show 9:24 Canadian Wildfires 18:19 Activate - Active Gaming Facility 33:26 Game Show Duels 49:08 Sportsball 57:38 Luke's "Tech" News and Stuff 1:10:33 Sony Discontinuing Physical Media 1:25:59 Stripe attempting to acquire Paypal 1:28:20 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked upcoming event 1:41:17 Trivia 1:49:45 Matt's Epoxy Adventures 1:52:52 Mamaluke of Last Week 1:57:55 Dumb AIs 2:00:20 Mamaluke of This Week 2:02:50 Outro This episode is sponsored by: Amazon Prime - start watching with your free trial now! https://amzn.to/48c53qa Audible - never a better time to listen! https://amzn.to/3Q7N7a5 🛒 Aspire Drinks - Green tea-powered energy drink 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: MAMALUKES https://promocode.to/aspire-drinks/mamalukes-734 Wavedash Radio - your source for classic and modern video game and anime music hits! https://wavedashradio.com/ Our Links: Visit https://mamalukes.net/ to keep up with our episodes & content! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfzKFtBvyDuVsBrqSc0PF8w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamalukespodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585624557482 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mamalukespodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamalukespodcast Recorded on July 17th, 2026 Hosted By: Lucas "Luke" Ciprian, Alysha S., Matt H., & Virginia J.

    Luke's Tech News and Too Much Confetti

  3. Jul 13

    Super Targaryen... Doesn't Take the Throne

    The full crew returns to catch up Game of Thrones, the final season of the Bear, and Matt's review of Supergirl, but we also learn about the recent adventures of Matt's home remodeling, and a escape room hotel experience that ended up being quite a wet and hilarious tale! Also expect our usual sports news as well as Matt's thoughts on last episodes discussions on Disclosure Day and the Shayne Smith comedy show! 0:00 Intro 1:24 Kroger buying out Giant Eagle 5:43 Food Trivia from last episode 7:43 "I hope we get bigger one day." 10:36 Matt's thoughts on Disclosure Day 16:20 Matt's thoughts on Shayne Smith 22:43 Game of Thrones re-watch - complete! 57:43 The Bear - Final Season 1:06:02 Matt's Remodeling Adventures 1:15:08 Escape Room Hotel Escapade 1:28:51 Mamaluke of the Week 1:42:19 Sportsball 1:58:56 Supergirl Review 2:18:53 Trivia 2:21:39 Outro This episode is sponsored by: Amazon Prime - start watching with your free trial now! https://amzn.to/48c53qa Audible - never a better time to listen! https://amzn.to/3Q7N7a5 🛒 Aspire Drinks - Green tea-powered energy drink 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: MAMALUKES https://promocode.to/aspire-drinks/mamalukes-734 Wavedash Radio - your source for classic and modern video game and anime music hits! https://wavedashradio.com/ Visit https://mamalukes.net/ to keep up with our episodes & content! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfzKFtBvyDuVsBrqSc0PF8w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamalukespodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585624557482 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mamalukespodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamalukespodcast Recorded on July 10th, 2026. Hosted By: Lucas "Luke" Ciprian, Alysha S., Matt H., & Virginia J.

    Super Targaryen... Doesn't Take the Throne

  4. Jun 29

    Where did all this food originate from? (Trivia)

    We change things up a bit this episode with a whole bunch of food origin trivia! We also discuss our Game of Thrones re-watch, a recent Shayne Smith comedy show, our usual dose of sports news, and a quick review of Disclosure Day. 0:00 Intro 1:09 It's Summer! 2:29 Game of Thrones Re-watch 16:54 Shayne Smith Comedy Show 26:18 Epoxy Floor Update 30:06 Sonic The Hedgehog: 35th Anniversary 31:21 Food Origins (Trivia) 1:06:15 Sportsball 1:15:30 Disclosure Day Review 1:26:16 Outro This episode is sponsored by: Amazon Prime - start watching with your free trial now! https://amzn.to/48c53qa Audible - never a better time to listen! https://amzn.to/3Q7N7a5 🛒 Aspire Drinks - Green tea-powered energy drink 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: MAMALUKES https://promocode.to/aspire-drinks/mamalukes-734 Wavedash Radio - your source for classic and modern video game and anime music hits! https://wavedashradio.com/ Visit https://mamalukes.net/ to keep up with our episodes & content! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfzKFtBvyDuVsBrqSc0PF8w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamalukespodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585624557482 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mamalukespodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamalukespodcast Recorded on June 26th, 2026 Hosted By: Lucas "Luke" Ciprian, Alysha S., Matt H., & Virginia J.

    Where did all this food originate from? (Trivia)

  5. Jun 22 ·  Bonus

    Our Top Prime Day Picks We Actually Use!

    As a short bonus episode, we've got all sorts of suggestions to build up your Amazon shopping list in time for this year's Prime Day! Logitech Signature M650 Wireless Mouse: https://amzn.to/4uQVJjM Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse: https://amzn.to/4vra7R6 3C'S 240W USB C Magnetic Adapter: https://amzn.to/3QyXxA0 David Seed Sunflower Seeds, Nacho Cheese: https://amzn.to/4aHJm2k JUNKLESS Chewy Granola Bars: https://amzn.to/4oRJ8vp Cococare Cocoa Butter Lip Balm: https://amzn.to/4oMy6HY Organic Essential Oil by Zongle Therapeutics: https://amzn.to/4gyRHZN Vtopmart Clear Stackable Storage Drawers: https://amzn.to/4emzKMO GuruNanda Teeth Whitening Pen: https://amzn.to/4aKvwMA GuruNanda Teeth Whitening Strips Kit: https://amzn.to/4fUzPbH Waterpik Cordless Pearl Rechargeable Portable Water Flosser: https://amzn.to/3SGfFZj Hutzler Banana Slicer: https://amzn.to/4w9eFvn Shark AV2501S AI Ultra Robot Vacuum: https://amzn.to/4eoV8AZ Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum: https://amzn.to/4g0jPVI AYURA Retractable Garden Hose Reel: https://amzn.to/4uNZ1nO The Advent Challenge Book For Couples: https://amzn.to/4oH7Iz3 Whall 4-Slice Smart Toaster: https://amzn.to/4xGTX7x Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer: https://amzn.to/4eVRLl8 0:00 Intro 0:35 Luke's Picks 1:48 Alysha's Picks 2:59 Matt's Picks 4:02 Virginia's Picks 5:03 Outro Visit https://mamalukes.net/ to keep up with our episodes & content! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfzKFtBvyDuVsBrqSc0PF8w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamalukespodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585624557482

    Our Top Prime Day Picks We Actually Use!

  6. Jun 15

    He-Man? More Like He-Ain't-It

    If you're hoping for a good watch out of Masters of the Universe... temper your expectations. We give our review on that, we cover some recent sports news including the start of the World Cup, and Luke covers some highlights from the recent Summer Game Fest along with other game announcements! That includes Backyard Baseball, Halo, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Stage Tour, Spyro the Dragon, and Kingdom Hearts. 0:00 Intro 0:55 Leave No Trace Follow-up 3:31 Leave No Trace / Train Dreams Comparison 4:47 Game of Thrones Re-watch 10:06 The Bear: Final Season 14:29 Mamaluke of the Week 29:57 Masters of the Universe Review 1:01:58 Sportsball 1:18:10 Summer Game Fest 2:01:50 Trivia 2:12:16 Outro This episode is sponsored by: Amazon Prime - start watching with your free trial now! https://amzn.to/48c53qa Audible - never a better time to listen! https://amzn.to/3Q7N7a5 🛒 Aspire Drinks - Green tea-powered energy drink 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: MAMALUKES https://promocode.to/aspire-drinks/mamalukes-734 Wavedash Radio - your source for classic and modern video game and anime music hits! https://wavedashradio.com/ Visit https://mamalukes.net/ to keep up with our episodes & content! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfzKFtBvyDuVsBrqSc0PF8w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamalukespodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585624557482 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mamalukespodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamalukespodcast Recorded on June 12th, 2026 Hosted By: Lucas "Luke" Ciprian, Alysha S., Matt H., & Virginia J.

    He-Man? More Like He-Ain't-It

  7. Jun 8

    Two Movies, Two Very Different Reactions

    In the search for "100%" movies via Rotten Tomatoes, we have Leave No Trace, and an upcoming action thriller, The Furious. We also cover the latest in sports news including the Myles Garrett trade, all sorts of Guardians news, and the impending World Cup! 0:00 Intro 1:40 Poppin Panic 3:10 The origin of the "waiting" meme 5:09 Game of Thrones Re-watch 8:22 Podcast Recommendation: Twenty Thousand Hertz 10:53 Listener Feedback 12:01 Leave No Trace Review 48:59 Sportsball 1:01:44 The Furious Review 1:31:58 Trivia 1:35:28 Mini-Trivia Shenanigans/Outro This episode is sponsored by: Amazon Prime - start watching with your free trial now! https://amzn.to/48c53qa Audible - never a better time to listen! https://amzn.to/3Q7N7a5 🛒 Aspire Drinks - Green tea-powered energy drink 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: MAMALUKES https://promocode.to/aspire-drinks/mamalukes-734 Wavedash Radio - your source for classic and modern video game and anime music hits! https://wavedashradio.com/ Visit https://mamalukes.net/ to keep up with our episodes & content! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfzKFtBvyDuVsBrqSc0PF8w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamalukespodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585624557482 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mamalukespodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamalukespodcast Recorded on June 5th, 2026 Hosted By: Lucas "Luke" Ciprian, Alysha S., Matt H., & Virginia J.

    Two Movies, Two Very Different Reactions

  8. May 31

    The Mandalorian and Grogu Review

    The latest Star Wars universe release, The Mandalorian and Grogu, is our headline topic; we also cover the latest with our Game of Thrones re-watch, sports news including the recent MLB salary cap proposal, and an assortment of tech topics including the upcoming astronomical price hike of the lifetime Plex Pass to $749! 0:00 Intro 1:45 Game of Thrones Re-Watch 17:29 Listener Feedback 19:53 The Mandalorian and Grogu Review 50:53 Sportsball 1:16:41 More RAMifications - Steam Deck 1:23:10 The Plex Pass Price Hike 1:38:03 Artlist TV 1:44:49 YouTube's new "Unique Reach" Analytics 1:53:30 Trivia 1:59:38 Outro This episode is sponsored by: Amazon Prime - start watching with your free trial now! https://amzn.to/48c53qa Audible - never a better time to listen! https://amzn.to/3Q7N7a5 🛒 Aspire Drinks - Green tea-powered energy drink 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: MAMALUKES https://promocode.to/aspire-drinks/mamalukes-734 Wavedash Radio - your source for classic and modern video game and anime music hits! https://wavedashradio.com/ Visit https://mamalukes.net/ to keep up with our episodes & content! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfzKFtBvyDuVsBrqSc0PF8w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamalukespodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585624557482 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mamalukespodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamalukespodcast Recorded on May 29th, 2026 Hosted By: Lucas "Luke" Ciprian, Alysha S., Matt H., & Virginia J.

    The Mandalorian and Grogu Review
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Friends with countless passions - from board games to binge-watching, or weekend adventures to random pastimes, join in for story telling, sharing hobbies, and diving into the little things that make free time unforgettable. Don't expect any professional advice - this is about the stuff they actually like doing, and every tangent in-between. Join Luke, Alysha, Matt, and Virginia for what they do for fun when real life isn’t in the way.

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  • Creator
    Luke, Alysha, Matt, Virginia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lucas Ciprian 2025-2026
  • Show Website
    Mamalukes