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Ep.20: Newlyweds & Newborns | Roundtable Hold

Welcome to the Roundtable everyone!

On this episode we'll be...

• Tackling recent revelations regarding our new wife, Lunar Princess Ranni

• Taking a look at unused animations which would've resulted in a very different Astel fight

• Trying to understand the lifecycle of a Naturalborn and speculating on how they've developed in the Lands Between

Things are getting weirder and weirder in our playthrough with the emergence of full-gro...

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.39: Big Jar Lads

Hey lovely RKG patrons,

Interesting episode to bring you this week. Firstly, we wrap up the remaining bits of Ranni's quest line before heading back to Caelid to pick up some essentials before pressing forward

But this quickly descends into a whole thing as we get mired in some tasty PvP action in order to impress a big jar lad.

Enjoy this week's episode!

RKG x

Shield Up 285: Am I the Only One that Watches This Show?

Do you every feel like you're the only one that watches a TV show? Well, you're not alone! This week the fellas talk about the shows that they feel like they're tackling solo and get anyone else on board with. Prepare yourselves for a lot of chat about shows featuring muscly men.

What shows should be watching next? Let us know: bit.ly/ShieldUp

Stay safe and keep your shield up,

RKG x

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.38: Astel Naturalborn of the Void

Hello RKG patrons!

Today we're exploring the Lake of Rot, learning more about the origins of (g)rot, and fighting a being from another world.

Enjoy watching the next episode of RETRY early!

RKG x

Shield Up 284: The Best British Biscuits

We said we would do this back on Episode 277 and we are men of our words! So please enjoy this rundown of Gav and Rory's favourite British biscuits.

What have we criminally overlooked? Do YOU have a hookup in the UK that can get us Girl Scout Cookies?? Let us know: bit.ly/ShieldUp

Stay safe and keep your shield up, 2024-07-05 10:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Lore MasterClass: What You Can Expect Next

Hey everyone,

I’m sending this update out to everyone, as I wanted to share what’s happening with Lore MasterClass during Part Two of RETRY: Elden Ring in case you wanted to enrol ahead of the new term.

If you don’t know, Lore MasterClass is a monthly live stream where I explore the game’s lore in greater detail with patrons on our Producer Tier.

Here’s a 2024-07-01 17:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post

Ep.19: The Crucible 101 | Roundtable Hold

The Crucible is one of the most obscure yet important aspects of Elden Ring's lore. But it doesn't have to be complex.

Today on Roundtable Hold we're going back to basics and trying to understand what it is from everything we've collected and seen so far.

We hope you enjoy the latest episode of Roundtable Hold.

RKG x

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.37: Nokstella

UPDATE: Just a little tweak to the titling and thumbnail for this week's episode to better reflect its content. It's still the same episode.

Hey everyone,

This week Aunty Finchy is exploring the Ainsel River with her favourite plushy, having a day of sightseeing in her other favourite Eternal City, all before heading down to the mephitic shores of the Lake of Rot.

We hope you enjoy this week's episode, you lovely patrons.

RKG x

Shield Up 283: The Diary of a Sunbro Podcast

What up, Sunbros? Ready for your weekly dose of TRUTH straight from the Undead Burg? No?! Well, you're getting it anyway.

We loved doing this episode so if you have any similar topics or questions, keep 'em coming: bit.ly/ShieldUp

Stay safe and keep your shield up,

RKG x

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.36: Behold, the Prince of Death!

This week we finally reach the roots of the Erdtree, and the sacred burial place of Godwyn, the Golden. But what's become of the first demigod to die?

Well, luckily for you patrons, you can watch the next episode of RETRY right now. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

RKG x

Shield Up 282: If We Were President of the World

It's time for us to set some new laws, OK? President Krupa and President Gav won't be taking any shit so watch out.

We loved doing this episode so if you have any similar topics or questions, keep 'em coming: bit.ly/ShieldUp

Stay safe and keep your shield up,

RKG x

Ep.18: Know Your Status Effects | Roundtable Hold

Hey everyone,

Firstly, just wanted to say we've moved Roundtable Hold back a week, so it'll now come out when both the episodes it covers are public on YouTube. We wanted to give people more of a chance to have seen both episodes so they can dive straight into a new episode of Roundtable Hold.

And with that said... on this week's episode, we're heading back to school and cramming some essential Elden Ring theory: Status Effects.

There are 7 in the game and we're going to le...

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.35: Deeproot Depths

This week we're heading down the waterfall with Aunty Finchy and exploring the very roots of the Erdtree.

There's lots of secrets ahead, and plenty of time for us to get used to our revamped katana on bears and basilisks.

We hope you enjoy the next episode of RETRY, lovely patrons, and strap yourself in for quite a lot of chat about ants.

RKG x

Shield Up 281: The Welsh Horror Game We've Never Heard Of

This week we're joined by Steffan Powell, who as well as being a good mate of ours is also a broadcaster, journalist and currently the host of Doctor Who Unleashed. Steff jumped on the podcast to talk about what it's like to go on the real Tardis and also how it feels to play against Gav in Blood Bowl.

We also talked ab...

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.34: Valiant Gargoyles

Fresh from her glorious new makeover, Aunty Finchy is ready to get stuck back into the action.

This week we're exploring the Siofra Aqueduct, where we encounter Crucible Knights and a suspicious number of Golden Centipedes.... are we close to something?

We also get to test out new build against a couple of bosses.

Thank you so much for your support, patrons, and enjoy watching the latest episode early!

RKG x

Shield Up 280: The Let's Play Watchmen

Spurred on by a mix of breakfast sandwiches and a lot of caffeine, this week we answer a HUGE question and get very silly.

Hopefully you're enjoying the new flavour we're sticking in the podcast right now so keep your questions, suggestions and silly stories coming: bit.ly/ShieldUp

Stay safe and keep your shield up,

RKG x

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.33: Aunty Finchy's Larval Tear Makeover

The time has finally come to give Aunty Finchy her makeover.

With the Fingerslayer Blade safely in the hands of Ranni, we take a slight break from the mainline quest to pick up some items we missed and take a larval tear to Rennala to respec. The time has come to end the smorgasbuild.

Enjoy the episode!

RKG x

Shield Up 279: Rory's Never Seen... Twins

The Godfather. Citizen Kane. Twins.

These are classic movies that everybody should be familiar with but we recently found out that Rory's never seen the seminal comedy, Twins. So, of course, we downed tools for the day and rectified that immediately. 

We've split the podcast into two parts: Powers' predictions before watching the film then his reaction after we watched the film together.

This is now the third Rory's Never Seen... podcast s...

Ep.17: Ranni's Dark Path & Fia's Revelation | Roundtable Hold

Roundtable Hold returns, and immediately we've got so much to discuss and unpack.

This Roundtable covers Ep.31 and 32, and so we'll be digging into what Ranni's Dark Path entails, Fia's deadly revelation, and really trying to wrap our heads around what is meant by the word 'Empyrean'.

We're so happy to be back with Aunty Finchy and Elden Ring, and we've got some great episodes of RETRY and Roundtable Hold in store for you.

Thank you so much for your support.

RKG x...

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.32: Carian Study Hall

Hey lovely patrons,

Here's your first Early Access episode of Part Two!

With the Fingerslayer Blade in Ranni's possession, we take Aunty Finchy in search of Ranni's body in the Carian Study Hall.

It's so good to be back with RETRY and Aunty Finchy. We've got some amazing episodes ahead, and if you're reading this, it's because you're a patron, and we couldn't make this show in this way or to this standard without your unbelievable support and loyalty. Seriously, thank you.<...

PREMIERE | RETRY: Elden Ring | Part Two

The YouTube Premiere of RETRY: Elden Ring | Part Two will be starting 10 minutes.

That means you have enough time to make a drink, get a snack, and nip to the bathroom. The order is of your own choosing.

But then settle in as we finally jump down that crater and explore Nokron in search of its hidden treasure for the leader of the Welsh Avengers, Ranni.

It's such a privilege to be able to share this episode with you. It takes an awful lot of work to make the show in the way ...

Shield Up 278: Bad Films You Loved as a Kid

Have you ever been celebrating a film you loved as a kid only to find out it was universally despised? If you have, you'll be in good company on this week's podcast.

We loved doing this episode so if you have any similar topics or questions, keep 'em coming: bit.ly/ShieldUp

Stay safe and keep your shield up,

RKG x

RETRY: Elden Ring | Rory's Progress Tracker

Hey everyone,

As you probably are well aware, RETRY: Elden Ring returns with Part Two this Saturday.

Ahead of the Premiere, we thought you might to take a look at where we're at after Part One. So here's a link to a mega spreadsheet detailing what we've done so far: from things we've killed to stuff we've collected.

We can't take credit for this spreadsheet – we've nabbed bits from various ...

You Are Invited to the Premiere of RETRY: Elden Ring | Part Two

Hey everyone,

We just put live the Premiere link on YouTube for Part Two of RETRY: Elden Ring!

There's also a new little trailer giving you a little glimpse at what to expect in the first episode, which runs to nearly two-hours long.

We'd love for as many of you to join us live on Saturday to watch the first episode along with us and the community.

The episode debuts at... 7pm BST | 2pm EDT | 11am PDT | 4am AEST (26th)

And patrons on our Extra Features tier and ...

Watch an Episode of Roundtable Hold for Free

Hey everyone,

With RETRY: Elden Ring returning next week, we wanted to give everyone the chance to watch an episode of Roundtable Hold to understand what it’s all about.

So we’ve just released publicly our end of Part One quiz. Patrons on our Extra Features tier and above originally watched this episode back in February, right after we beat Radahn. In it, the Loremaster puts Rory and Gav to the test to see who was paying attention during Part One.

...

RETRY: Elden Ring | Part Two Trailer

RETRY: Elden Ring | Part Two is almost here. 

The first episode will debut for everyone on Saturday, 25th May.

We’ll be first showing it as a YouTube Premiere at 7pm BST | 2pm EST | 11am PST | 4am AEST (Sunday, 26th May). Links will be going out on Monday.

We’ve just posted a new trailer not only to get you excited but to also say ‘thank you’ for supporting us on Patreon. We wanted the trailer to illustrate what ...

Shield Up 277: US vs. UK Snacks

We love a good snack at RKG so come with us on a journey as we celebrate our favourite American and UK-based snacks.

We really want to hear from you on these so if we've criminally overlooked your favourites, let us know in the comments below or at: bit.ly/ShieldUp

Stay safe and keep your shield up,

RKG x

RETRY: Elden Ring Part Two | Teaser Trailer

Let's go girls...

Shield Up 276: What Was the Last Series That You Binged?

This week we were asked for some binge-worthy TV recommendations so buckle up while we tell you the best way to waste an entire weekend.

If you've got a TV-related question you want answering, let us know:  bit.ly/ShieldUp

Stay safe and keep your shield up,

RKG x

Ep.16: Gav AMA | Roundtable Hold

Roundtable Hold is back!

With RETRY: Elden Ring | Part Two on its way soon, we thought it was time for Gav to do his own AMA edition of Roundtable Hold.

If you're new to being an RKG patron, or haven't watched Roundtable Hold before, it's our companion show to our epic RETRY: Elden Ring playthrough. It goes live every two weeks on a Sunday, with each episode reviewing what we've just tackled in the last two episodes.

This might inv...