The TRUE Challenge Of Squid Game: The Challenge

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What if Netflix's hit show "Squid Game" became real? That's what happens in the new reality/challenge show "Squid Game: The Challenge," which pits real people against each other for a chance at $4.56 million. In the longest episode of Hero's Journey to date, Heroek talks to 7 players from the show to discuss topics from controversies and unaired drama to the joy of human connection, and wholesome fun. HEROEK SOCIALS: Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek FOLLOW THE PLAYERS:Robert’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertkelly1970/ Robert’s Player Bio: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/squid-game-the-challenge-reality-cast?player=334 TJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjstukes68/ TJ’s Player Bio: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/squid-game-the-challenge-reality-cast?player=182 Kevin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinbyrne773/ Kevin’s Player Bio: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/squid-game-the-challenge-reality-cast?player=454 Lindsey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianquinn/ Lindsey’s Player Bio: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/squid-game-the-challenge-reality-cast?player=350 Elliott’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliottcraigburgess1/ Elliott’s Player Bio: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/squid-game-the-challenge-reality-cast?player=429 D’Andre’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandremac/ D’Andre’s Squid Game Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eHfvr1egbQ&list=PLTw6RZ5_4KScmfbyvbNQT--V9KkWz4WVD D’Andre’s Player Bio: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/squid-game-the-challenge-reality-cast?player=288 Amanda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.alderson.1/ Amanda’s Player Bio: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/squid-game-the-challenge-reality-cast?player=267 HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82MTkyODIwYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Makai Symphony - Dragon Castle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gBTKiVqprE TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:56 Meet the players 2:00 How did you get on the show? 13:08 Had you seen the original? / What was your plan? 19:46 How far did you think you’d get? 28:24 How long did you live in the dorms for? 31:43 What were the dorms like? 32:47 What was the hardest part of living in the dorms? 35:29 Funny moments that were cut 45:43 Tense/dramatic moments that were cut 55:47 The Red Light, Green Light controversy 1:10:06 Poor living conditions/dry air 1:13:45 Filming talking heads 1:20:36 What was the hardest challenge? 1:31:46 How do you feel about your performance? 1:42:27 Would you change anything about the way you played? 1:48:52 What was your favorite part? 1:54:23 Did the show change your normal life? 2:02:59 Robert: camping and songwriting 2:04:54 TJ: becoming a leader/pro basketball/glass bridge/anime 2:09:13 Lindsey: snowboarding/being savage 2:10:51 Kevin: American Ninja Warrior/living in a museum/re-takes 2:14:20: Elliot: one leg longer than the other/10 seasons of footage 2:16:12 D’Andre: content creation/squid game podcast 2:18:54 Thank you’s

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What if Netflix's hit show "Squid Game" became real? That's what happens in the new reality/challenge show "Squid Game: The Challenge," which pits real people against each other for a chance at $4.56 million. In the longest episode of Hero's Journey...

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