Best Defense Nerds Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 320 - EVO, Earth Defense Force 6, Arranger, & Thank Goodness You're Here OR "CUBE!" 1:16:48

10d ago1:16:48

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This week, Brian, Kris and Will insist you play more fighting games. We also discuss EVO, EDF6, EA Sports College Football, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, Thank Goodness You're Here, and a smattering of other topics. CUBE! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Intro - 0:00 | EVO - 1:31 | Audrey's Book Corner: Chapterhouse Dune - 12:54 | Final Fantasy XIV Dawn…

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Episode 321 - Eastward, Cataclismo, & Magical Delicacy OR "Congratulations, You Broke Dancing" 1:12:54

9h ago1:12:54

1:12:54

This week, Brian and Kris discuss the Olympics, since that qualifies as games. We also discuss Eastward, 2XKO, Cataclismo, Magical Delicacy and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Intro - 0:00 | Breakdancing Is Canceled (and other Olympic stories) - 1:35 | Eastward, OMORI & LISA - 7:23 | Mecha Break - 17:30 | 2XKO - 21:05 | Ca…

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Run for Your Life 30:44

7h ago30:44

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Ask around and you’ll find plenty of people who hate to run. It’s hard. It’s hot. It’s sweaty. You feel like you’re doing it wrong. And, man, it’s just boring. Who wants to just swing their legs for an hour? For much of my life, I never thought of myself as a runner. In this episode, a story about how I fell in love with it.…

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Episode 319 - Shadow of the Erdtree, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder, & Dawntrail OR "Sixpool Zerg Rush Or You're Not Eating Dinner" 1:27:46

24d ago1:27:46

1:27:46

This week, Brian, Kris and Lucas discuss the effects of hurricanes on gamers. We also discuss Elden Ring, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder, Final Fantasy 14, and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Intro - 0:00 | Elden Ring DLC - 5:56 | Gestalt: Steam & Cinder - 26:07 | Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail - 36:42 | Sackboy: A Big Adventure -…

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Doubt and Faith 43:35

1M ago43:35

43:35

There can be miracles when you believe … but today … an ode to doubt. Here’s a look at the virtues of not knowing, of questioning what you know, of second-guessing. And how they make us better.By Ben Lord

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Episode 318 - Dawntrail, SMT5 Vengeance, & Mon-Yu OR "The Shin Megami Tensei 5 Power Hour" 1:47:46

1M ago1:47:46

1:47:46

This week, an unsupervised Kris and Lucas co-opt the podcast for real RPG sicko discussions. We also discuss Final Fantasy 14, Shin Megami Tensei 5, Stellaris, Mon-Yu, and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS Intro - 0:00 | Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail - 0:46 | Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance - 46:51 | Stellaris - 1:27:27 | Mon-Y…

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Episode 317 - 1000xRESIST, Dustborn, & Dragon Age 2 OR "Harry Potter and the Audacity of This Bitch" 1:41:01

2M ago1:41:01

1:41:01

This week, Brian, Kris and Will await the Dune Messiah film discourse. We also discuss Dustborn, Dragon Age 2, and 1000xRESIST, and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy. (And bring back Unreal Tournament!) TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Intro - 0:00 | Dial M For Murder - 2:29 | Dune Messiah - 5:44 | Dustborn - 17:48 | The Alters - 28:40 | Balatro (Mods) - 31:…

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Episode 316 - World of Warcraft, Trails in the Sky, & Shin Megami Tensei 5 OR "Mai Time" 1:23:31

2M ago1:23:31

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This week, Brian, Kris and Will talk about older MMO designs and fighting game guest characters. We also discuss The Legend of Heroes, 1000xResist, Kingdom Hearts, and a smattering of other topics. Also Will disbelieves Australia. Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Australia Isn't Real - 0:00 | Intro - 0:50 | The State Of WoW - 3:15 | Older MMOs and Early…

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Episode 315 - Summer Games Fest, The Legend of Heroes, & Reus 2 OR "Bring Back Breath of Fire, You Cowards" 2:01:05

2M ago2:01:05

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This week, Brian, Kris and Lucas talk about upcoming games announced at Summer Games Fest and other sources. We also discuss Trails in the Sky, Reus 2, KILL KNIGHT, and a smattering of other topics. We also talk about cricket. Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Intro - 0:00 | EA Cricket - 5:30 | Upcoming Games We're Excited For - 8:30 | Balatro - 53:15 | …

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Humankind Does Not Suck! A Defense of My Favorite Species. 37:37

2M ago37:37

37:37

In this episode, Ben makes the case that despite its poor reputation, humanity does not suck. In thirty-five minutes, Ben outlines why people think humans are terrible, deliver a scathing rebuttal, point out why humans are his favorite species, and hopefully convince you to look at Homo sapiens in whole new ways.…

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Curry and Cyanide/ How to Not Get Poisoned 32:27

2M ago32:27

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This one had us stressed! Poisonings may be far more common than reported, but we tried to nail down practical ways to, hopefully, not get poisoned. We talk about JJ's family members slowly dropping like flies over a decade and how she flew under the radar in order to avoid working outside the home. Tangents include studying for Organic chemistry f…

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Episode 314 - Multiversus, V Rising, & Duck Detective OR "Ghost in the Mary Shelley" 2:55:11

2M ago2:55:11

2:55:11

This week, Brian, Kris, and Lucas talk about books and styles of critique before remembering that we're a video game podcast. We also discuss Duck Detective: Secret Salami, Void Terrarium 2, Multiversus, and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Intro - 0:00 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toys - 1:31 | Thrawn: Treason & Other St…

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The Platformers Episode 313 - FF7R2, Rise Of The Ronin, & Games Industry Woes OR 'The Takes? Hot & Ready, Just Like The Littlest Caesar' 3:11:07

2M ago3:11:07

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TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Intro - 0:00 | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - 6:25 | Rise Of The Ronin - 49:30 | Lucas’ Cat Sneezes (& Read Only Memories: Neurodiver) - 1:28:50 | Hades 2 & WoW - 1:50:00 | Embracer, Xbox, & Games Industry Discussion - 2:00:00 | Sins Of A Solar Empire 2 - 2:42:00 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Aspiring To Th…

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Episode 312 - Hades 2, Star Wars Expanded Universe, & V Rising OR "She’s A 10, But She Slips On Every Banana Peel" 2:05:32

3M ago2:05:32

2:05:32

This week, Brian, Kris, and Lucas discuss Star Wars, Hades 2, FF7 Rebirth, and a whole lot more. Cheers! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Intro - 0:00 | Star Wars Books and Expanded Universe - 3:26 | Brian's Steam Deck - 21:29 | Hades 2 - 26:35 | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - 38:53 | Cheap Walmart Finds - 1:01:37 | V Rising - 1:04:34 | Castlevania and Konami - 1:3…

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How Nerds Took Over My Heart 31:58

3M ago31:58

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“If you like nerds, raise your hand. If you don’t raise your standards.” Today's episode, like vertebrate lungs, comes to you in two parts. The first is a celebration of the joy of finding people who share your love of something, no matter how unusual it is. The second is a celebration of the joy I’ve found with people who love science in particula…

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Episode 311 - Inkbound, SaGa, & Driving Roguelikes OR "At The Moment, My Car is Haunted" 1:31:59

3M ago1:31:59

1:31:59

In this episode, Brian, Kris and Lucas talk about a bunch of roguelikes involving cars. We also talk about Inkbound, Sportsball, Star Wars books, the SaGa franchise, and a smattering of other topics. Brian also makes ASMR. Enjoy. TOPICS AND TIMESTAMPS Intro - 0:00 | Sportsball and Life Balance - 0:41 | Steam Deck - 7:02 | Helldivers 2 - 14:57 | SaG…

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Episode 310 - Steam Decks, Hades 2, & Degeneracy OR "Keep Our Name In Your Mouth, But Do It Respectfully" 1:09:31

4M ago1:09:31

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In this episode, Brian, Kris, Will and Lucas talk about Final Fantasy minigame related trauma. We also talk about Handheld PCs, Hades 2, Pacific Drive, and a smattering of other topics. We're quite unhinged and degenerate about it. Enjoy. TOPIC AND TIMESTAMPS Intro - 0:00 | Brian's Steam Deck - 2:45 | Final Fantasy Related Trauma - 5:13 | Steam Dec…

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Episode 309 - Pepper Grinder, Alpha Protocol, and Inkbound OR "You Must Gather Your Sandwich Before Venturing Forth" 2:17:31

4M ago2:17:31

2:17:31

In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Lucas are joined by Thomas Wilde to discuss Pepper Grinder, Balatro, Harold Halibut, and a lot more. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Pepper Grinder - 1:10 | Controller for Lucas PB Tales - Crush - 17:25 | Harold Halibut - 19:00 | 3, 2, 1, Let's Jam - 28:00 | Balatro - 29:00 | Stellar Blade - 31:30 | Asgard's Wrath II - 45:05 …

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Risk Delight: Finding Joy in the Apocalypse 57:21

4M ago57:21

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The world is on fire both figuratively and literally. How do we deal? In this episode, delivered as a live talk for UCONN chapter of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Ben draws on poetry, science, history, and philosophy to explore how we all might live in a world where we have no idea what is going on.…

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American Nightmare-Kidnapping Defense 40:59

4M ago40:59

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A couple are subjected to a frightening home invasion and kidnapping and then are blamed for faking the whole thing! We discuss the benefits of watching Home Alone, I get so angry I stand up to record part of the podcast and I get some outside information from a lady cop. This one is a real bummer, but we have yet another inspiring female investiga…

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Episode 308 - More PAX West, Warframe, & Friction in Game Design OR "It Is Statistically Proven That Izuna Dropping Is Fucking Cool" 2:13:38

4M ago2:13:38

2:13:38

In this episode, Kris, Lucas and Will talk more about the ongoing debate of friction in game design. We also talk about PAX West coverage, Lies of P, Rise of the Ronin, Honkai: Star Rail, Warframe and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy. TOPICS AND TIMESTAMPS: PAX West - 1:15 | LUCID - 2:58 | Heading Out - 5:41 | Dragon Is Dead - 10:24 | RA RA BOOM…

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Episode 307 - PAX West, Prince of Persia, Balatro, & Giant Robots OR "The Good Kind of Degeneracy" 1:45:28

5M ago1:45:28

1:45:28

In this episode, Brian, Kris and Lucas talk about conventions and travel. We also talk about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Balatro, What The Golf, Super Robot Wars and a smattering of other topics. Pay no attention to the fact that Brian opens the show with the wrong episode number, it's definitely 307. Enjoy. TOPICS AND TIMESTAMPS Mental Healt…

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Talking Politics: "Can We Change the Subject?" 34:00

5M ago34:00

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Many of us enjoy talking about politics about as much as we enjoy paying taxes or going to the dentist. But this month on I Heart This, I suggest that we have good reasons to feel grateful for political disagreements. References Green, T. V. (2021, November 23). Republicans and Democrats alike say it’s stressful to talk politics with people who dis…

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Episode 306 - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Unicorn Overlord, & The State of the Industry OR "I'm Gonna Use My 18 Inches of Sephiroth as God Intended" 2:26:40

5M ago2:26:40

2:26:40

In this episode, Kris, Will and Lucas talk heavily about the game's industry and the impending collapse of the triple A video game. We also talk about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and other Final Fantasy 7 media, Shiren the Wanderer, Unicorn Overlord, Last Epoch and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Fort Condor - 0:23 | Final Fan…

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Episode 305 - Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, & Helskate OR "Let Brian Solo Her" 2:38:09

6M ago2:38:09

2:38:09

In this episode, Brian, Kris and Lucas dig into the various Granblue Fantasy games. We also talk about Helldivers 2, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, Helskate, Qomp 2, and a smattering of other topics. Audience participation is extensive for this one. Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Elden Ring - 2:44 | Bandai Namco - 14:18 | Brian's Soulsborne Challenge R…

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Episode 304 - Helldivers 2, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, & Dragon Quest X Offline OR "Sweet Liberty! My Arm!" 1:07:40

6M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

In this episode, Kris, Will and Lucas do our part for Super Earth! We also talk about Dragon Quest X Offline, Tekken 8, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and a smattering of other topics. Oh, and Helldivers 2. Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Helldivers 2 - 1:18 | Playing Games As A Critic After Reviewing - 18:51 | Layoffs and Emulation Scene Turmoil - 23…

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Bread: A Story of Alien Sex and Lost Civilizations 56:29

6M ago56:29

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Bread might seem like the boring food, the backdrop for the stuff you put in the sandwich. But actually, in a world of strange foods, bread may be the strangest, most unlikely substance that humans have ever ingested. The story of what bread is and how we came to eat it, is one of alien biology and lost civilizations. It turns out that we only have…

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Katrina Brownlee/ Gun Safety 30:58

6M ago30:58

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This is one of our ALL-TIME FAVORITE true crime documentaries! Seriously don't miss the beautiful story of Katrina Brownlee! Katrina had a baby at 14, survived years of violence at the hands of her law enforcement boyfriend, was shot ten times, and became a cop in order to change the system from the inside out. Show notes; Young Ladies of Our Futur…

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Episode 303 - Persona 3 Reload, Silent Hill, & Tropes We Could Do Without OR "Honey Trap For The Damned" (feat. Thomas Wilde) 2:50:49

6M ago2:50:49

2:50:49

In this episode, Brian, Kris, and special guest Thomas Wilde discuss a wide range of games and topics, including Spec Ops: the Line, The Last Of Us 3, using Crisper to method act, Jim Ryan leaving Sony, video game and fiction tropes, and much more! Enjoy. It’s unhinged. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Using Crisper To Give Ourselves Mental Maladies For Acting…

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Episode 302 - Reigns: Three Kingdoms, UNI2, & Granblue Relink OR "Level 1 Intellect: Dumbass" 2:30:03

7M ago2:30:03

2:30:03

In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Lucas discuss a wide range of games, laugh at predictive text Harry Potter, and much more! Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Void Terrarium 2 - 2:00 | 20 Minutes Till Dawn - 5:00 | Reigns: Three Kingdoms - 6:40 | Wizardry: The Proving Grounds Of The Mad Overlord - 25:30 | Why Do We Shy From Certain Aesthetics? - 40:00 | …

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Episode 301 - Palworld & Baldur’s Gate III OR "We Have Glistening Abs, & The Persian Army Is Right Offscreen" 1:27:44

7M ago1:27:44

1:27:44

In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Lucas discuss the big hubbub about the modern phenom that is Palworld, as well as deeper thoughts about Baldur’s Gate III! Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Palworld - 6:34 | Baldur’s Gate III - 55:45 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +Baldur’s Gatekeeping | We’re Not Made Of Any Suspiciously Familiar…

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Episode 300 - Game Of The Year 2023 OR "The Ghost Of Christmas Beatdowns" (feat. Cam Hawkins) 4:25:04

7M ago4:25:04

4:25:04

In this episode, Brian, Kris, Will, Lucas, and special guest Cam Hawkins discuss the best games of 2023! Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Missed Connections - 6:00 | Brian Missed: Talos Principle 2, Jedi Survivor, Humanity, In Stars & Time, Cyberpunk - 7:31 | Kris Missed: Alan Wake 2, Talos 2, Jedi Survivor, Goodbye Volcano High, FF16, AC6 - 22:00 | Wil…

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Episode 299 - Analogue Pocket, Baldur’s Gate III, Granblue Rising OR "On A Scale Of 1 To Karlach, It’s Shadowheart" 1:55:24

7M ago1:55:24

1:55:24

In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Lucas talk about Baldur’s Gate III, the Analogue Pocket, explore fun in a new segment, and wait until they can play more Granblue! Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising - 2:55 | Analogue Pocket - 17:15 | Special Segment: Game Boy ‘Hot Or Not’ - 41:00 | Retro Games & More - 1:15:00 | Baldur’s Ga…

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Episode 298 - Alan Wake II, Granblue Rising, Cocoon, & Analogue Pocket OR "Team Karlach AND Bust" 1:47:04

7M ago1:47:04

1:47:04

In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Will talk about lots of games, including Baldur’s Gate III, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, Cocoon, Alan Wake II, and a lot more. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Armored Core 6 - 6:46 | 20 Minutes To Dawn Impressions - 7:45 | Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Impressions - 11:00 | Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader - 22:30 | Baldur’s Ga…

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Multi-Level Marketing Defense/How to Keep Your Money Safe 48:31

8M ago48:31

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This one is a real barn-burning humdinger of an episode!!! We talk about all things Lularich and Lulacrazy. We discuss wealth, capitalism, the 1%, private jets, inappropriate fabric designs, dead fart leggings. scams, cults, victim blaming, book of mormon, mass delusions, lawsuits, debt, pyramid schemes, dogs and cats living together, it’s mass hys…

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Episode 297 - Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora, Alan Wake, & Outrageous Tangents OR "Somehow, Ovaltine Has Returned" 2:23:08

8M ago2:23:08

2:23:08

In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Lucas talk about lots of games, and go on a (maybe) record number of tangents. I’d say ‘enjoy,’ but I think you would have a harder time not enjoying this buckwild episode. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Fortnite - 0:00 | Vampire Survivors ‘Emergency Meeting’ DLC - 10:35 | Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora - 19:44 | Doing Better …

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Episode 296 - Slay The Princess, Venba, & The Game Awards OR "That Price? Right In Front Of My Salad?" 1:15:29

8M ago1:15:29

1:15:29

In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Will talk about lots of games, including The Game Awards. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Slay The Princess Final Review - 0:00 | The Game Awards & Tekken 8 - 15:30 | Monster Hunter: Now Event & Season - 42:44 | Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader - 45:00 | Venba - 46:04 | Alan Wake II - 55:25 | Heroes of the Storm - 1:08:00 | …

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Episode 295 - Cocoon, Crymachina, Starfield, & Slay The Princess OR "F*&$ Around & Find Out (Affirming)" 2:33:53

8M ago2:33:53

2:33:53

In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Lucas talk about lots of games, including two that have entered Brian’s upper 2023 echelon. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Crymachina - 17:15 | Thomas Wilde’s Peter Molyneaux Pregnant Story - 15:00 | Starfield - 52:15 | Grendel Lucas Spit Take - 54:55 | Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer - 1:24:40 | Cassette Beasts - 1:33:40…

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Episode 294 - Spider-Man 2, GOTY Check-In, In Stars & Time, & Persona 5 Tactica OR "Fonzie Fixing His Hair With A Comb That Stops Time" 1:56:05

9M ago1:56:05

1:56:05

In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Will talk about lots of games. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Klangphonics (Techno Band) - 1:28 | Backbone One & Mobile Gaming - 10:16 | VR Gaming - 16:50 | Persona 5 Tactica - 19:10 | Alan Wake & GOTY Status Check-In - 27:02 | The Ninja Gaiden Black Twist - 41:42 | Brian & Will’s Shared Fighting Characters & Tekken -…

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Murder of Mike Williams/ Alligator Safety, How to Not Get Bit 27:06

9M ago27:06

27:06

Join us as we discuss a sinister premeditated murder with some twists, turns and a dedicated, sweet lil' southern mama who blows the whole case wide open with her pigtails, persistence and sass. An innocent woman may be currently serving 30 years in prison because she married a lying abuser in our humble and only moderately-informed opinion. We als…

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Thanksgiving: An I Heart This Manifesto 41:52

9M ago41:52

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Thanksgiving: An “I Heart This Manifesto” Introduction In October of 2022, I decided to start a podcast about things that I loved. At the time, this seemed like a not-terrible idea. It turns out that I am the world’s foremost authority on things that I love, so I was actually somewhat qualified to speak on the subject. And seeing how it was focused…

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Episode 293 - The Game Awards Nominees, Star Ocean: Second Story R, Spider-Man 2, & Like A Dragon Gaiden OR "Talking About DPs? Give It To Me With Both Barrels" (feat. Lucas White) 2:36:54

9M ago2:36:54

2:36:54

In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Lucas talk about lots of games. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: The Game Awards Nominees - 0:00 | Junk Food Arcade Snackbox Micro - 44:19 | Star Ocean: The Second Story R - 1:00:37 | Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name - 1:17:12 | Diatribe About Confusing Stories & Disappointing Entries - 1:34:00 | Marvel…

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The Death of Ray McNeil/ Shotgun Safety 38:44

9M ago38:44

38:44

Was it Murder or Self-defense? I talked to my baby brother Kevin about the Netflix series "Killer Sally." Sally killed her husband Ray with a shotgun, in either a steroid-fueled act of vengeance or in a desperate act of self-defense. Kevin and google taught me, when faced with a shotgun shooter, to run, hide and ideally conceal myself behind someth…

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Episode 292 - The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Mario Wonder, The Talos Principle II & Star Ocean: The Second Story R OR "75% Mario By Volume" (feat. Lucas White) 2:02:37

9M ago2:02:37

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In this episode, Brian, Kris, Will, and Lucas talk about lots of games. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood (Review) - 1:00 | The Talos Principle II - 24:30 | Star Ocean: The Second Story R - 44:51 | Super Mario Bros. Wonder - 1:04:31 | You Will Die Here Tonight - 1:30:07 | Wargroove 2 - 1:48:00 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH …

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Episode 291 - The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Tekken 8, Mario Wonder & Hellboy: Web of Wyrd OR "Put Their Ghost On Scrub Quotes" (feat. Lucas White) 2:50:56

10M ago2:50:56

2:50:56

In this episode, Brian, Kris, Will, and Lucas talk about lots of games, whether Death is a gamer, and the cursed lore of Sonic. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: What’s On Death’s Switch? - 7:30 | Gaming Blind Spots, Good & Bad - 19:00 | Hellboy: Web of Wyrd - 32:40 | Tekken 8 - 1:07:20 | Baldur’s Gate 3 & Wargroove 2 - 1:35:32 | The Cosmic Wheel Sisterh…

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Episode 290 - Baldur’s Gate III, Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, & Death OR "Memento Mori" 2:13:29

10M ago2:13:29

2:13:29

In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Will get into a deep discussion about the best games so far this year, as well as life and death, and how knowledge of our limited time informs what we want from our games and movies, how it impacts what we choose to play (and not to play), as well as how we do criticism. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: This Year’s Gam…

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Field Guides: Voices of the Ancestors 35:25

10M ago35:25

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Colin Tudge's amazing book, The Variety of Life is not a field guide, but it is a survey and celebration of all the things that have ever lived. I cannot recommend this book enough. Newcomb's Wildflower Guide truly is the most effective key that I have ever used. Positively genius. A Field Guide to Trees and Shrubs by George Petrides is the best gu…

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Witch Hunts/ How to Not Get Burned 31:55

10M ago31:55

31:55

We spook ourselves with stories of witch hunts throughout history and the world. Don't get burned by satanic panic! I sneak in a Friends joke. Tangents include, Leonard Nemoy, world travel, gun sales and simple math. Fear+trigger=scapegoatBy True Crime Defense

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Episode 289 - Disgaea 7, Mortal Kombat 1, Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty OR "Can We Order A Little Bit Of Bloodlust For The Table?" 2:09:28

11M ago2:09:28

2:09:28

In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Will review a swath of games, adding even more to the Game Of The Year discussion. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Birthdays & Gas Leaks - 0:00 | Disgaea 7 - 5:54 | Mortal Kombat 1 - 46:05 | Starfield - 1:03: | Wanted: Dead - 1:34:24 | Prey - 1:47:05 | Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty - 1:51:23 | Magical Delicacy - 2:02…

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NXIVM and Love Has Won/ How to Not Join a Cult 29:41

11M ago29:41

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It's a cult bonanza over here! We nerd-out on Nixxyum? Is that how you say it? And Love Has Won, two bonkers examples of high control groups. Since cults overlap with other control situations, the tips at the end could help you extricate yourself or someone else from any other high-control setting.By True Crime Defense

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