Game annotater and journalist John Learned joins the panel to cover dead babies, doing a Batman, and Mr. Bones and me. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Brandon Sheffield, and John Learned. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Hey folks. We accidentally neglected to include a bit in the already very long part II of the japan trip, where the Matsuura event is discussed. It's been reuploaded integrated into the full episode on the main feed, but if you just want to listen to that part alone, you can find that here in MP3 form! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_i0I1QDuUrLu--cxMRzo0YSrqlZRD2XG/view?usp...
2022-09-30 23:06:44 +0000 UTC View PostBrandon continues his time in Japan for the Tokyo Game Show by covering hidden shrines at Sega HQ with Lotte May and Yumiko Miyabe, Rez development with Mark Macdonald, Kaiju bars with 2022-09-26 09:44:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Full moon, hot cars, cool games, good records. Brandon Sheffield is in Japan for Tokyo Game Show 2022, and has lots to share from the trip. Hosted by Brandon Sheffield, with Chibitech and Kenan Alpay. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
DIRTBAGS: You can submit your questions to the show using 2022-09-19 10:06:08 +0000 UTC View Post
The reunited Ash Parrish and Chris Kohler, both formerly of Kotaku Splitscreen, join Frank Cifaldi and Alex Jaffe in answering the top video game questions on Quora. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish and Chris Kohler. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Brandon Sheffield reports from the Demonschool booth at PAX 2022, where he shares stories direct from Ian Adams, Frank Howley and our own Frank Cifaldi. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Insert Credit Fringe Games Correspondent Liz Ryerson returns to the panel to cover being a tool user, the year of peak stupidity in video games, and crystals of fun syrup. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Brandon Sheffield, and Liz Ryerson. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Here’s something different! Episode Not 250 brings you a few of the Who Would Win In A Fight matches from forums.insertcredit.com and delivers swift judgment from Alex Jaffe. Stick around for conversation from Alex, Frank, and Brandon on subjects like Judaism in the Bay Area, Batman: The Animated Series, cultural aesthetic adoption over the decades, and more. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, and Brandon Sheffie...
2022-08-22 05:30:44 +0000 UTC View PostThe long-threatened surprise double bonus episode month arrives! Turns out that video game podcast panelists like having conversations even outside of formalized structure. Enjoy everything that wouldn’t fit in episodes 243 through 246, including lots of Star Trek thoughts, extra TV recommendations, and Nintendo’s Jet Set Radio.
WARNING: This episode discusses a few violent incidents, including a stabbing.
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2022-08-19 01:58:34 +0000 UTC View PostOur beloved panel of experts discusses podcasts on Stadia, Chimp Chent, and Breath of the Glild. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Ep. 248 - Insert Credit Flavored Questions that are too stupid for the Dirtbag, with Ash Parrish
Insert Credit Hornt Correspondent Ash Parrish rejoins the panel to answer questions members of the Insert Credit forums deemed too stupid even to submit to the dirtbag. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Brandon Sheffield and Ash Parrish. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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2022-08-08 08:56:15 +0000 UTC View PostAin't no party like an Alex Kidd party because an Alex Kidd party probably doesn't exist. Enjoy a selection of extra content from last month covering the full range of human experience, such as fireman butts, RRR, Star Trek, and retroplating.
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The panel convenes to assess the Oofya, share controversial Klonoa opinions, and choose the first five video games to be given the Criterion Collection treatment. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Hello all! So Esper has been ill, and as a result both the new episode and the next bonus episode will both be a bit late! They're feeling mostly better now, but it has delayed things, so we thought we'd let you know. Sorry about that, but Esper is on the mend, which is the main thing we think!
Thanks for your patience!!
Producer, critic and podcaster Paul Tamayo joins the panel to cover when you should pee your pants, Mario’s political affiliations, the coveted 7/11 video games, and Guantanamo Nights Zone. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield, and Paul Tamayo. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Even Hollywood Florida can’t keep Alex Jaffe from asking the panel about Nobunaga’s Position, The Zorro Theorem, and Jonk Bonk. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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EVO Head Tournament Organizer Andrés Velasco y Coll fills in as host for a number of listener submitted questions, covering Italian David Cage, Stardon’t Valley, and how to get a job in the video game industry. Hosted by Andrés “nothingxs” Velasco y Coll, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Gather your nerves and repair your armor for over an hour of talk about Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy XIV, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts and much much more between Tim Rogers and The Night Sky Prince. In the wake of the newest trailer, how are each of them feeling about the upcoming entry in the series?
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Adios Director Doc Burford joins the panel to cover pulse oximeters, what Michael Bay understood about West Side Story, and the RP Walk Button. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield, and Doc Burford. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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In case you didn't see this out in the social media world, here's a little clip that, while mostly designed to promote Esper's work in general, also shows you the kind of work they do on the show to make it sound nicer and less chaotic for your earbones. This is a more extreme case of talking over and all that, but probably interesting for longtime listeners!!
https://twitter.com/EsperContro...
Game design lead for Future Club Mathew Kumar joins the panel to cover piles of graphics cards, Dall E, and customer service at the dream factory. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield and Mathew Kumar. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Deputy editor of The Daily Beast Allegra Frank joins the panel to cover Kirby adults, Pokemon Gonlyfans, and whether or not demons are cool. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield, and Allegra Frank. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Final Fantasy and JRPG streamer The Night Sky Prince pals around with the panel for an RPG-focused episode covering wily game mavens, Bush doing 9/11, and the Lynchian madness of Kingdom Hearts. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield and The Night Sky Prince. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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The panel reveals which console has quietly become the second Dreamcast, their honest feelings on how Sonic Frontiers is looking so far, which game Tim started 24 times before finishing, and much more.
HEADS UP! During Question 6, beginning at 45:51, Tim starts telling a story that contains some pretty horrifying dental trauma. If you don’t want to hear bad things happening to teeth, please skip to 49:37.
Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim...
2022-06-06 10:48:17 +0000 UTC View PostHeads up, there’s some bumpy audio in this one, and it starts the same as episode 237, but you won't want to miss a minute! Enjoy an extensive hangout session with the panel you know and love along with Maddy Thorson, covering a wildly broad range of topics but most importantly determining The Fate of The 3D Platformer.
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The panel reassembles for the 4DO, digital deluxe horses, and most importantly the Season Finale of Violence Island, the Shadowban Championship. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Jaffe makes an astute comment regarding Sonic and Mario's status as super, and Frank encourages the posting of just that as content.
(this doesn't count as this month's bonus credit episode, just a fun dumb thing)
2022-05-23 07:28:39 +0000 UTC View PostDeveloper of TowerFall and Celeste Maddy Thorson joins the panel to cover the Treasure of Sierra Madrock, Nephew Tokens, and if double jumps are really necessary. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield and Maddy Thorson. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Media Crossover Expert Topher “Docfuture” Florence sits with the panel to cover fetchy texture and Bare Nuckle. Ash Parrish shares thoughts on the Halo TV series in “Master Chief Does the Covenant.” Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield and Topher Florence. “Master Chief Does the Convenant” by Ash Parrish. Edited by Esper...
2022-05-16 06:42:26 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the LAST GAME in my (brandon's) series of things I had to review for game competitions in 2021. I don't think I talked about his much on the podcast, if at all? I forget. Anyway, I really expected to hate it because I didn't like the original at all, but I didn't dislike it? I might even go back to it some day? confusing. Here we are:
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So this one will be pretty subjective. I played the original DS game and bounced off it hard back in the day. Trying again now, I was ...