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    #7: Hot Dog Allergy

    October 27th, 2014 · 82 minutes

    This week Jason and Myke tackle a host of Apple Pay follow up, before addressing Gamergate and the Retina iMac.

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    Conor on Twitter: "Ahoy Telephone at Apple Store for @jsnell @imyke @_upgradefm http://t.co/Ku2dhiVYlr"
    Accidental Tech Podcast: 88: Standing on Opposite Sides of the Gym
    Virtual #9: The Video Game Room - Relay FM
    Six Colors: Woman who thinks critically threatened with death
    Total Party Kill - a podcast from The Incomparable
    Six Colors: Review: 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display
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