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Hosted by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon, Matt chats with guests from all different walks of life. He dives deep into influence, creative process, inspirations and more. Tune in every other Tuesday for a brand new episode and remember music is life and life is good.
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Screen Snark

Matt Storm and Rachel Schenk

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Screen Snark is hosted by Matt aka Stormageddon and Rachel "Quirky" Schenk. It is a casual exploration of how the media we love shapes our life and builds our character. Join us and a new guest every episode as we talk about the world and stories we love and live as we dive into movies, TV, streamable media and all the rest.
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Friday Night Gamecast is a podcast dedicated to all things video games! Nick and Will co-host this podcast and are here to provide commentary and discourse surrounding games we're playing, gaming industry news and more. If you enjoy thoughtful discussion, ratings, reviews and fun arguments, you've just discovered your new favorite podcast! If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/fridaynightgamecast for exclusive offers!
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So you thought we were done talking about this era of retro gaming last time huh? WELL GUESS WHAT WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN!! This time around we have an outstanding guest, Chris Coplien, from Retro Hangover Podcast jumping on board with us to discuss his favorite aspects of one of the most iconic console generations - Gen 5 (so iconic it even deserves …
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This week Nick is joined by Jala - of Jala-chan's Place Podcast - to review what is arguably the most infamous title in the FE franchise: Fire Emblem Fates! This 2016 TTRPG is a fascinating game to dig into and I'm frankly astonished that it exists to this day. From the updated mechanics, the deceptively good(?) map systems to even the mind-bogglin…
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Back once again OTAMIXers! Welcome to the new episode of the OTAMIX for August. This one was mixed live in the home studio and took me back to a more housier, disco-based sound. There are a couple of mistakes, see if you can guess where they are! As always I would love to hear your feedback so please like, share and comment if you download - what m…
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Hey folks! It's the mid-year check-in time for the Friday Night Gamecast. Last year on the fortuitous day of August 3, 2023, Baldur's Gate 3 released and people were immediately clamoring on social media that it was the game of the year, and it wasn't even close! I wanted to get together with William and see - is there a game out there that already…
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It's time to talk about the incredible indie Metroidvania of 2024, Tales of Kenzera: Zau! Does this title have too many colons in it? Who tf knows?! This time around we're joined by ANOTHER brand new cast member to the show, CGDannyB to discuss what makes this title unique and important to the gaming landscape. Make sure you tune in this week so, y…
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We're jumping back into the review season for the pod, we have a few lined up to be coming at you full force here pretty soon. We're joined this week by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon to discuss and do a full-blown analysis of Dragon's Dogma 2! This action RPG is pretty cool and quite polarizing for any who play it. We had great discussions surroundin…
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What's up everybody!!! We are cooking this weekend. While you might think we're grilling in the backyard, nah Will and I are behind the mics and the keyboards making absolute magic happen. This week we're joined by Nave to do a roundup on the big 3 summer showcases (PS State of Play, SGF & the incomparable Xbox Summer Showcase)! This week is a litt…
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Hi OTAMIXers! Welcome to the latest edition of the OTAMIX. A downtempo, relaxed mix that was part of my debut at the Foreshore Hangout Lounge on a rainy night in Gero. There are some tracks that I don't usually play on here as it was for a different audience but I tried to keep the vibe chugging along! As always, please like, share and comment as I…
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This week we are taking a quick break from reviewing games to not only duke it out amongst ourselves but also enrage our entire fanbase! This episode, we take the opportunity to catch up and dive into the worst games both of us bought day one. We want to hear from you all, were we right on the money with the worst games we got at launch or should w…
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Hi OTAMIXers! It's time to go back....to September 2022 when I uploaded this mix. I listened to it the other day and it made me smile so I thought I would reshare with you all. It starts off a bit funky and then morphs into a chemical brother infused, acid drenched party mix!! Have fun with this one - a great summer mix for those heading into summe…
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After an extended break for us, the weekend is finally returned which means you get to enjoy our incredible review of Helldivers II! Helldivers II is the game that ignited social media for the beginning of 2024 and has maintained its prevalence in the gaming space this year. We're joined by our friend and patron, Eric Gess, returning to the show to…
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This week Will and I are discussing what OUR hopes and dreams would be for Grand Theft Auto 6. In our Game Update discussion this week we're continuing our conversation on Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and we start talking about everyone's new brainrot obsession: Stellar Blade! Make sure not to miss this one, lot's of different takes …
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Hi OTAMIXers! Back for part two of the OTAMIX for April 2024. More sun-bleached beats from Western Australia. Mixed live on the deck of 30 Knots a couple of weeks ago. Some re-edits and classics in the mix this time, I hope that you enjoy it!! As ever please like, comment and share - spread the love! Peace, love and ice cream, DJ OTA…
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Hi OTAMIXers! Back once again with another instalment of the OTAMIX for your listening pleasure. Recorded live on the deck at 30 Knots Distillery in Geraldton - a bit more of a housey vibe for a laid back Sunday arvo. There are some classic re-edits and remixes on this and part two, which will be available soon! As always, please comment, like and …
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I got Will back on to Remake the FNGC Review of the Dead Space Remake (Neil Druckmann is punching the air somewhere this very moment)! We have a ton of fun on this episode and take this opportunity to get deeply into the mechanical weeds of this game to break down what makes it so special and effective as a survival horror game. Plus we get the cha…
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It's the return of the FNGC squad and the boys are back and better than ever! For the debut of Season 3 we're jumping in hot to give our breaking Dragon's Dogma 2 impressions and a full blown review of our experience at Pax East 2024. Helldivers II and Persona 3 hot takes included jump in and don't miss out! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (04:27) - Wh…
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Hi OTAMIXers! Welcome to the March edition of OTAMIX. A bit more of a housier mix this month with some tracks that I haven't played in ages. It took me back to some classic tracks and put a smile on my face so I hope that you enjoy. As always, please like, comment and share as I'd love to hear what you think! Peace, love and Icecream DJ OTA…
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Hello OTAMIXers! This is one from the archives of 2022. A mix that I did on Facebook live, during a storm that hit my home town of Geraldton. I listened to this the other day and it made me smile so I hope that it has the same effect on you! The first track is an absolute belter - my favourite house track of all time. This is a remix version but it…
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Hey there Screen Beans! Time for an all new episode and this week we chat with the charming and funny, Taylor Hicklen! We chat with Taylor about his work in community management, web design and his love of writing. We also dive deep on Spaceballs, Dicks: The Musical and Very Important People! You can find the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram an…
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Greetings OTAMIXers! Here is the latest instalment in the OTAMIX podcast. This was mixed live on the deck of 30 Knots Distillery in Geraldton. The sun was shining and I enjoyed laying down some beats in the sun. If you get the chance to visit, I highly recommend it! Especially when I'm on duty! Anyway, as always I hope you like this mix and I hope …
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Hey there Screen Beans! We're back from our break and we have a doozy of a guest. We're joined this week by PR mastermind and wonderful human, Tatum! We chat with them about how they got started working in PR as well as how they balance playing games for work and pleasure. We also deep dive on Five Nights at Freddy's, The Hunger Games franchise and…
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Happy New Year OTAMIXers!! Apologies that it has taken so long to post a new mix. December was crazy busy and I have been doing some globetrotting so I have not had time to get some mixes out to you. I am rectifying that today though with the release of part one of two mixes for January to kick off 2024. Mixed live at 30 Knots Distillery on the Wes…
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What's up everybody! Long time no podcast :) This episode is going to be very similar to the last one that we put out where Will covered Mario Odyssey! Its straight to the point in covering all things around Half-Life 2. The elements that I (Nick) enjoyed, my critiques and whether it held up for me in 2023. We're also going to provide a beat-by-bea…
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Hey there Screen Beans! We're back at it and this time we are joined by the brilliant Carli Velocci! We chat with Carli about how they got started in journalism, some of their favorite things to write about, their podcast TOTAL MASSACRE, as well as their recent work with the folks over on REMAP. We also dive deep on Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, The Boy…
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Happy early Friday everybody! The Season 2 finale of FNGC is here for your listening pleasure. This was an incredibly fun episode to just have Will and myself in the booth and it's just kick back for a relaxing conversation about the best games of 2023. There's a extra section included here where I interview Will about the show and his thoughts on …
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Hey there Screen Beans! We're back with an ALL NEW episode and this week we are chatting with actor, singer, podcaster and all around delightful nerd, Lisa Foiles. We chat with Lisa about her podcast Temperamental with Lisa Foiles, her band Von Boldt as well as what it's been like writing music, playing live shows and producing a video and audio po…
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The FINAL FNGC Review for the 2023 season is here folks and let me tell you, what an episode this is. This week we're joined by the incredible, itsGoohi, to discuss at length the merits and weaknesses of Spider-Man 2. Is it a game that left us happy with the franchise and excited for the 3rd entry? Is it something that managed to touch our hearts e…
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Hello OTAMIXers! Welcome to the latest edition of the OTAMIX! This edition is well suited to hot summer, southern hemisphere vibes or for heating up those colder, dark northern hemisphere nights. Just whack it on wherever you play it and chill out. As ever, it was mixed live and in one take so it is 'organic' as they say but it does have a groove! …
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Happy Thanksgiving and the happiest of Black Fridays to you all! **Spoilers in this episode** This week we're joined by Kolby, Tyler and Jared to discuss the one and only, Tears of the Kingdom. Arguably one of the best Zelda games ever and in the upper echelon of 2023, Zelda has been a constant since it dropped earlier this May. In this show we jum…
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Hey there Screen Beans! We're back at it and this time we are joined by podcaster, personal trainer and incredible human Jala-chan! We chat with Jala about her podcast, Jala-chan's Place, community building and choosing podcast topics. We also deep dive on The Bear (Season 1), Kung Fury and The Expendables! You can find the show on Facebook, Twitte…
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Happy Friday Everyone! As we wind down this crazy GOTY season we're starting to put out our full-blown reviews on the outstanding experiences that we've had the chance to play so far this year. I'm joined by Jordan Moore of Complete Xbox to review Starfield! This fantastical, surreal and sometimes frustrating space adventure was really quite the ex…
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This week Will and Nick are being incredibly quiet this week on an incredibly quiet topic...PSYCH we're back and being loud and proud about our favorite silent protagonists in gaming. From traumatized super soldiers coping with the loss of their bunny rabbit, to spacefaring mercenaries who's only friends are the prey she hunts, to goofy lil Hylian …
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Hey there Screen Beans! We're back and we're joined by returning guest and phenomenal podcast, Jacob McCourt! We chat with Jacob about his new podcast, Crossplay Conversations, his love of wrestling and trying to stay ahead when you have so many creative endeavors. We also dive deep on Crash by Beefy, the 1998 WCW PayPerView Halloween Havoc and Wor…
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To wrap up spooky season, we have another FNGC Review for a serious goty contender in 2023: Resident Evil 4! This remake based on the original 2005 sequel from Capcom set the gaming world on fire in March of this year. The visuals, the polish and the dedication to the vision remain best in class and it is our privilege to review it for the show tod…
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Welcome back for another episode continuing October's spooky content train for the Friday Night Gamecast!! This week I'm joined by the one and only Nave from Gaming Together Podcast to look further behind the veil into what makes the horror genre work so will in the Video Game world! Everything from analogous design elements shared in both film and…
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Hey there Screen Beans! We're at it again and this week we're joined by wrestler and delightful nerd, CPA. We chat with him about when he first feel in love with wrestling, how he got started in the biz as well as some of the legends he's locked arms with along the way. We also dive deep on Signalis, Blitzkrieg! Pro Wrestling and Disengage the Simu…
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Hello OTAMIXers!Welcome to Season 4 of OTAMIX.It seems like ages since I last posted as it has been a busy few months with a bit of gigging going on which is always fun. This is a mix inspired by my sets at 30 Knots Distillery in Geraldton, Western Australia. A top venue if you are ever in this part of the world!As always, plug in, press play and l…
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Happy spooky season ya nerds! Will and I are back with just us as the dynamic duo to talk about some incredibly scary gaming experiences from this past year. We go a little farther back to dig in less immediate games that give us the spooky vibes. Lots of great discussion on Resident Evil, Dead Space, Callisto Protocol and even more lead us down th…
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This Friday Nick and Will are back and better than ever! This time we're joined by Nast3, Dandalf and Jono to explore the fascinating realm of game development and shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes: the game engines. From the pixelated landscapes of classic games to the breathtakingly realistic worlds of modern titles, we discuss the engines t…
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Hey there Screen Beans! New episode time! This week we chat with game designer and animator, Adam Bucceri! We chat with Adam about his latest TTRPG creation, "Enter the Survival Horror", what got him to want to get into game design and how he got started in animation. We also dive deep on MyHouse.WAD - Inside Doom's Most Terrifying Mod by Power Pak…
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This week on the Friday Night Gamecast, join us on a captivating odyssey into the enchanting world of Final Fantasy 16. We are joined by a panel of esteemed guests: Kelvin and Rob from the Game Duo Podcast, Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio, and Eric Gess from The Unlockables podcast. Together, we embark on a quest to delve into every facet of …
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This week Nick and Will are back at it again to address some of the biggest leaks that have hit modern gamers in recent history! Nick reveals his deepest darkest secrets being a Jane Austin fan, and William refuses to put anything greater than 7 hrs. into Starfield. Will Tears of the Kingdom ever completed and can Will go full star platinum in Mort…
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Hey there Screen Beans! New episode time and this week we're chatting with gaming nerd and wrestling badass, Big Game Leroy! We chat with Leroy about his gaming origins, his wrestling origins and his inspiration to combine two of his biggest passions together. We also dive deep on MONO by K. Flay, the Last Chance Dancers and Mario & Luigi: Supersta…
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Hi everyone! Nick here to present to you a rare audio essay on one of my favorite games of this year. Star Wars fan or not, I think you'll enjoy my thoughts on this incredible entry into the cannon. This may be a bit shorter but I'm curious to know if you all enjoyed this style of content. Let me know and we might be able to craft some for you wond…
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Here is a question that has long tugged at the minds of both Will and I: Is there ever going to be a different developer that understands the formula/philosophy Fromsoftware puts into their video games? And will that developer make something that captures the spirit of the Fromsoft catelog and make their own original concept? This time around we're…
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Hey there Screen Beans! Better late than never but it's time for a new episode! This week we are joined by CPOV podfamily member, the prolific Matty Limerick! We chat with them about their new gig, the evolution of Saturday Morning Confidential as well as their newest podcasting projects. We also dive deep on Sea Of Stars, HELLMODE by Jeff Rosensto…
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Following the armistice reached after the 16-bit invasion from Season 1, Generals Nick and Will of the Friday Night Gamecast brokered a truce among all gaming nations to secure peace, freedom and justice for our new Empire. Little did we know this peace would remain short-lived as the hordes of retro gaming gremlins batter the gates of current day …
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