Welcome to The Decision Hour, the podcast where we explore the tough decisions that people from all walks of life have made and the impact those choices had on their lives. Each episode, we sit down with a different guest who shares their personal story of a time when they found themselves at a crossroads, with their feet on the line, and they had to make THAT decision. Our guests come from all different backgrounds, from business leaders and entrepreneurs to athletes, artists, and everyday ...
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Tom and Chris are college buddies and life-long gamers. Unfortunately, responsibilities of middle-age life are hindering their opportunities to try many of the great games out there! With the help of Xbox Game Pass and its "Surprise Me" button, they play just 60 minutes of a random game and decide if they will keep at it or trash it.
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How long do piñatas live? The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has decided on another classic and our hosts are honor-bound to see it through... or at least play it for an hour. For this episode, they are tasked with maintaining a garden full of colorful creatures in the life sim developed by Rare and published by Microsoft Game Studios. This ga…
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It was crafted by a team of ninja. There are a number of classic titles included in the Xbox Game Pass library and the "Surprise Me" button has seen fit to call upon one of those classics for this episode. Developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo Koei way back in 2009, this action-adventure game was originally a PS3 port of Xbox 360's Ninja G…
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Recruiting all extreme event enthusiasts! Developed by Ubisoft Annecy, the same folks that brought us Steep, comes this Massively Multiplayer Online Extreme Sports title. Weaving together seven national parks into one seamless world that can be traversed and explored using all manner of extreme sports gear, these developers have crafted quite the s…
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1H1D #196: We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie
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Would you believe the title is even longer in Japanese? Developed by MONKEYCRAFT Co Ltd and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc, the remaster of the second title in the quirky puzzle franchise is the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button's selection for this episode. Tom played some of the original game way back when the Playstations …
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This drink makes you see ghosts, no big deal. Once again at the mercy of the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button, our hosts have been tasked with playing the life-sim management game by solo developer Cheesemaster Games. Conceived by Dan Beckerton and brought to life through the help of a successful Kickstarter campaign, this pixel-art title sees t…
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1H1D #194: Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand
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It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere. The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has selected the sand-packed action RPG from the Germans over at Deck13 Interactive GmbH. The subtitle makes you think it's a sequel, but it's actually a major free update inspired by player feedback from the initial launch. Neither Tom nor Chris pl…
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1H1D #193: Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends
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Domo arigato, sushi roboto. Here's another weird one courtesy of the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button! From the minds of the two-brother team that is Catch & Release LLC comes a sushi restaurant (and encompassing town) simulator. You play as a sushi-making robot with aspirations of becoming a famous chef, but when you are saddled with a restaura…
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1H1D #192: The Case of the Golden Idol
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Put your sleuthing skills to the test! The advantage of using the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button to select the games for this podcast is that our hosts are exposed to many titles they might have otherwise overlooked. Case in point, this point-and-click mystery where the player must investigate scenes for clues and words to correctly fill in th…
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Medieval manuscript meets mindful melee. The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has spoken and its selection for this episode is an unusual one. From a small Polish studio dubbed Yaza Games comes a turn-based strategy game ripped from the literal pages of medieval manuscripts. Proving that our ancestors enjoyed memes as much as we do, this game ha…
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1H1D #190: Crash Bandicoot: N.Sane Trilogy
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N.Sane in the Neo Cortex! For this episode, our duo tackles a collection of remasters of the first three entries in the famous platformer series originally developed by Naughty Dog. Revitalized by Vicarious Visions and now available on Xbox Game Pass, it is finally time for our hosts to take them for a spin. Tom is a fan of both developers and Chri…
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Ep: 346 - Neurosomatic Therapy with Holly Joy McCabe
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We have an incredible guest whose story of resilience and healing is sure to inspire you. Join us as we sit down with Holly Joy McCabe, a neurosomatic trauma therapist who specializes in healing trauma and optimizing performance and she is the founder of Brain Body Speak. In this episode, Holly shares her tumultuous journey through a challenging ch…
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Swing, swing from the tangles of your yarn body. Our hosts travel back in time to 2016 to experience the puzzle platformer crafted by the Swedish developer Coldwood Interactive and published by Electronic Arts. Both Tom and Chris have played their fair share of puzzle games, and both have extensive experience with platformers, but this title manage…
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It's vivid and you float like a noble gas. The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has foisted another curious title upon our hosts. For this episode, they have been tasked with investigating the first-person shooter-platformer developed by Angel Matrix and published by Annapurna Interactive. In this game focused on spreedrunning, the player takes …
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Where they're going, they don't need roads. Developed and published in Denmark by Flashbulb Games, this game tasks the player with building vehicles out of blocks that sure do look like the famous ones from another Danish company. We are confident that's just a coincidence! In any case, it was the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button that chose this…
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1H1D #186: Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
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Watch for Yokai, defend Yorshiro. It took more than four years for Capcom to develop this action-strategy game, but it has finally been released! Like most of Capcom's newest titles, it runs off their proprietary RE Engine. Unlike those other titles, this one plays in alternating phases that shift between daily preparation and nightly action. Will …
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Surviving another alien world, but with one less dimension. For this episode, the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has chosen the 2D sandbox RPG developed by TARO and published by Gamera Games. With no seeming relation to the tea or the turtle, this choice further surprised our hosts by being a PC exclusive. Usually this would spell doom for Tom…
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Welcome back to another episode of The Decision Hour! Today, we sit down with the multifaceted Sean Frost — entrepreneur, real estate broker, property investor, and President of Black River Homes. Sean takes us on a journey through his fascinating career transitions, from the music industry to real estate. He shares personal anecdotes about receivi…
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Seeing things from a different perspective. The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has challenged our hosts to really use their noggins with this selection. Developed by Pillow Castle Games and formerly known as Museum of Simulation Technology, this first-person puzzle game is all about optical illusions and forced perspective. The mechanics can b…
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Ep: 344 - Operation Vet Now: Bridging Resources for Veterans in Need
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Today, we dive deep into the mission and endeavors of Operation Vet Now (OVN) with our special guest, Tony Aubrey. Tony, a retired Air Force mechanic and recruiter, shares his compelling journey from military service to founding OVN, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans. Tune in as we discuss the origins of OVN, its innovative outreach …
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1H1D #183: Call of the Wild: The Angler
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We once caught a fish this big! Randomly selected by the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button, this gone fishin' simulator was developed by Expansive Worlds, part of the Avalanche Studios Group. Speaking of expanding the group, Tom and Chris have brought along CJ of Player One Podcast for this episode. As a game developer himself, CJ will bring alon…
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Is this technically even a game? Developed by Open Roads Team and published by Annapurna Interactive, this walking simulator was randomly selected by the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button. As a consequence, Tom and Chris must dedicate an hour of their lives to begin unraveling the mystery centered on a skeleton in grandma's closet. Thankfully the…
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The franchise heads to ancient Egypt! This assassin sure does have a lot of creeds! There are so many, in fact, that the publisher gave up on numbering them. This particular entry is considered an action RPG and was developed by Ubisoft Montreal, though (to be fair) several of her sister studios had their hands in development as well. With a massiv…
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The first two attempts clearly failed. Developed and published by Robot Entertainment, this fourth(!) entry in the action-tower defense franchise was randomly selected by the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button. Following their standard procedure, Tom and Chris must spend an hour behind the controls and then decide if they will continue playing aft…
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Ep: 343 - Building the Perfect Home Studio
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In this episode, I sit down with a dear friend and exceptional talent, Junaid Ahmed. He's a master of home studio setups and the brains behind Home Studio Mastery. Junaid shares his incredible journey as a tech enthusiast, photographer, and filmmaker who has dedicated his time to helping folks set up their podcasts and video studios. We dive deep i…
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Trade in your bullets for magic missiles. Chris is pleased that he and Tom were tasked with an atypical first-person shooter for this episode. Developed as the debut title of Ascendant Studios, former Dead Space and Call of Duty game designers have taken those gun-toting mechanics and transformed them into firing magical spells instead. Were they s…
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Ep: 342 - Mastering Construction Innovation and Financial Freedom
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In today’s inspiring episode, we welcome the extraordinary Damion Lupo. A seasoned entrepreneur who has launched and grown over 70 companies, some reaching valuations in the nine-figure range, Damion shares his incredible journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Dive into the evolving landscape of construction craftsmanship as Damion dis…
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1H1D #178: The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales
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Is this guy's head seriously a book? For this episode, the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has chosen the unconventional puzzle adventure game developed by Russian indie developer duo Do My Best! Our hosts step into the shoes of Etienne Quist, a writer that has lost his ability to write as punishment for his crimes. In order to free himself fro…
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Can we still call it random if Chris demands it?Determined to play a series in order, Chris has decided that this episode will focus on a certain action-adventure game developed by Ninja Theory and published by Xbox Game Studios. After being dispatched to play Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice for an earlier episode of the podcast, Chris found his first…
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It seems bad until you consider the alternative. For this episode, the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has selected the side-scrolling platformer with roguelite elements developed by Magic Design Studios! In this title, Death started by outsourcing the reaping of souls, but things got out of control quickly and now he finds himself buried in mo…
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Sounds like you better strike... Looking for something different? The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has delivered with this crafting game developed by the newly-minted Bontemps Games and published by the prolific Humble Games. While it looks like a side-scrolling adventure game from yester-year, this title is surprisingly free of any combat. …
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Ep: 341 - Veteran PCS: Empowering Military Families with Real Estate Solutions
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Join us this week as Adam welcomes Army Veteran and Founder/CEO of VeteranPCS, Mr. Jason Anderson. Listen as they delve into the incredible journey behind VeteranPCS.com, a beacon of support for military families navigating the real estate landscape. Discover Jason's inspirational story of founding the platform, now boasting 300 agents nationwide a…
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The fifth in the franchise! Who knew? The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has put Tom and Chris behind the wheel once again, this time in Codemaster's 2022 racer. For the first time in franchise history, this model comes loaded with a story-focused career mode! Will suiting up as the curiously named Driver 22 complete the package, or will our h…
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Ep: 340 - Revolutionizing America: Unveiling the Power of Sustainable Development and Quantum Supremacy
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Welcome to a captivating episode of The Decision Hour, where we dive headfirst into the riveting world of political warfare with none other than Hugo – a revered author, producer, and political campaign expert. In this enlightening session, Hugo delves into his vast experiences, drawing from his latest literary masterpiece, "The United States Socia…
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A fairly fishy mystery is afoot. For this episode, Tom and Chris take on the narrative adventure game developed and published by Slow Bros. The titular protagonist lives aboard a spaceship that fled Earth centuries ago seeking an idyllic new planet, but that dream died when the ship crashed on a decidedly subpar aquatic world. The chief scientist h…
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Ep: 339 - Veterans, Faith, and Finding New Paths with Jeremy Stalnecker
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Join us for an insightful conversation with decorated United States Marine Corps combat veteran, co-founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, pastor, and author, Jeremy Stalnecker. In this episode, Jeremy shares his challenging journey transitioning out of military service into a life of pastoral ministry and leadership. He opens up about the emotiona…
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1H1D #172: Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
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Are they still leading the way? Well, this one is certainly a mouthful! Mattel's little toy cars and their iconic orange tracks are back, but this time in digital form in the arcade racer developed by Milestone. Dating back to the 90's themselves, this Italian game studio has put out countless SBK and MotoGP titles, so they are certainly no strange…
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1H1D Interviews: Dave Proctor (Mighty Yell)
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What's the 411, home skillet? In this special episode of 1 Hour 1 Decision, Tom and Chris interview Dave Proctor, Game Director and Studio Founder of Mighty Yell. If you are keeping up with the podcast, you should recognize Mighty Yell as the developer that crafted the 90's oozing road trip adventure game The Big Con, recently featured on episode #…
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Ep; 338 - Choosing Your Hard: Overcoming Anxiety and Mental Health With Brittany Richmond
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In this riveting episode of The Decision Hour, we dove deep with Brittany Richmond, a beacon of hope in the world of teen mental health. Brittany shared her journey from anxiety-stricken teen to bestselling author and keynote speaker, opening up about the lies anxiety tells us and how to choose your hard in deciding to overcome it. We discussed the…
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Legend of the little lizard man? For this episode, our dynamic duo investigate the cutesy platformer developed by MegaWobble and published by Playtonic Games. The developer is a tiny team, but they had big ideas... not unlike the diminutive reptilian protagonist of this colorful title. Will the trio's aspirations of making a zelda-esk experience th…
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Ep: 337 - Mind Mapping Mastery: Unlock Business Vision and Personal Growth
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It's time to delve into the transformative world of mind mapping with our very special guest, John Diggs. From the highs of playing college and professional football to the tribulations of the mortgage meltdown, John's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of decision. In this episode, he'll unveil how mind mapping – a technique once f…
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Summer camp ended and then the murders began. Tom and Chris arrived at Hackett's Quarry and were tasked with spending an hour with the interactive drama turned survival horror title developed by Supermassive Games. Dubbed the spiritual successor to Until Dawn, this game enlists the talents of many horror film veterans to portray the cast of counsel…
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Ep: 336 - Finding God's Mission in Military Life
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Today we're diving into an incredible journey of faith, service, and the military spouse experience with our esteemed guest, Beth Runkle. Beth, a devoted military wife of nearly 27 years, has weathered the storms of loneliness, frequent moves, and the unique challenges that come with loving someone in uniform. In our conversation, we unpack how Bet…
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Pickpocketing is a crime, even if your motives are pure. In a fortunate appeal to variety, the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has selected the pickpocketing adventure game developed by Mighty Yell for this episode. Set back in the 1990s, the protagonist works at her mother’s video rental store until she learns about her mom’s hefty debt to loa…
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Ep: 335 - Choosing Life: The Inspirational Story of Cancer Survival and Random Acts of Kindness
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In this episode of The Decision Hour, host Adam Bird sits down with bestselling author, keynote speaker, and cancer survivor Mike Coy. Mike shares his extraordinary journey from baseball player to registered financial consultant, shedding light on the life-changing decision that led him to the insurance and financial planning field. Mike also revea…
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Is this guy's name seriously Travis Touchdown? The Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button sure seems to enjoy having our hosts jump into the middle of a franchise. This time the selection is the third numbered, but fourth chronologically in the hack and slash adventure series developed by Grasshopper Manufacture. For those unaware, the franchise began…
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Ep: 334 - From Betted Soldier to Leadership Consultant
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Welcome to The Decision Hour, where today's guest, Jerry, shared his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood through the adversities of military training. Jerry opened up about how a betting pool on survival became the fuel for his determination to succeed, setting the foundation for his leadership skills. His transformation from a soldier …
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War, what is it good for? Tales, apparently. It feels like the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button may have confused "random" with "next alphabetically" when it selected this tactical role-playing game developed by Shiro Games as its choice for this episode. In either case, Tom and Chris are honor bound to comply, so they have embarked on a mercena…
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A retro shooter featuring a space marine, sound familiar? Thanks to the whims of the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button, Tom and Chris travel back in time to their earliest days of PC gaming and experience something that aims to blend seamlessly with games of that era. The folks over at Auroch Digital set out to create a first-person shooter that …
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Ep:333 - Making Leadership Count in Crisis and Beyond
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Today we dove deep with Oak McCulloch LTC, U.S. Army (Ret) on leading with conviction, even under fire. Oak shared a gripping tale from a Kosovo checkpoint, a life-or-death decision shaped by courage, and the importance of effective communication across language barriers. Leadership isn't just in titles—it's in actions. Oak reminds us that investin…
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Climbing is the name of this game, just not literally. The title of this game is actually the French word for a receding tide. We know this because Don't Nod (the game's developer) was kind enough to inform us at the very start of this puzzle platformer. With little more than that nugget of knowledge in hand, the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button…
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