Pixel Pitch is back, ready to revisit the spooky year of 2001 with this thematic game! Join our Discord server and chat with us about [...]By Non-Productive.com

Welcome to the start of our VENTURE BROS. rewatch! Episode 0 of our miniseries is an introduction! The Venture Bros. is an American animated comedy [...]By Non-Productive.com

The Venture Bros. is an American animated comedy television series created by Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer for Cartoon Network’s late night programming block [adult [...]By Non-Productive.com

Summary Tony and Dan endeavor to understand Alex’s taste in comedy. Also, Dan played Neon White, Alex has been reading books (esp. Gillian Flynn), The Last of Us is still a good show, and Metroidvanias are briefly discussed. Recorded February 11, 2023. IF YOU PODCAST PLAYER DOESN'T DISPLAY LINKS IN THE NOTES BELOW–Linked show notes available at htt…

Summary The Last of Us HBO show is out, and the Pixel Boys have a lot to say about the first episode! Also Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses, The Night Cage, Choo Choo Charles, and Alex reads books now. Recorded January 18th, 2023. IF YOU PODCAST PLAYER DOESN'T DISPLAY LINKS IN THE NOTES BELOW–Linked show notes available at https://pixelnoise.fm/…

We’re back in theater and back on your stream with our review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! Was this movie a critical success [...]By Non-Productive.com

Summary Alex, Dan, and Tony got together for Alex’s birthday, in person, for the first time in forever! They played Secret Hitler and Llamas Unleashed and have thoughts to share. Alex spontaneously decided to join all of the social media. Also, The Game Awards 2022 just happened. Tony gave Alex Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses for his birthday. …

Welcome to Anime Lunch, an exploration and celebration of 20th century Japanese animation! Even if you’ve never seen this legendary 1986 sci-fi action comedy, you’ve [...]By Non-Productive.com

Summary Dan needs a new shooter to play with friends (give us your suggestions in the Discord), Alex has been playing Fire Emblem VI, and Tony 100%-ed Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Also, collectathon follow-up and Pokémons Scarlet and Arceus. We end, of course, with lots of D&D updates. Recorded November 20th, 2022. IF YOU PODCAST PLAYER DOES…

Summary Dan’s been getting into baking and food photography, and Alex and Tony started a new D&D campaign with lots of homebrews. The second playtest material for D&D Unearthed Arcana is discussed, which leads to a lengthy conversation about whether wizards should be able to heal. Also, sleep & alarms, Monster Train, Cult of the Lamb, and a bit of …

Summary We all finally played Cult of the Lamb and boy do we have opinions. Alex tells a revealing story from his past, Tony still has not played Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands but did play Trombone Champ, and Alex watched more of Nathan Fielder’s shows. Recorded on September 24th, 2022. IF YOU PODCAST PLAYER DOESN'T DISPLAY LINKS IN THE NOTES BELOW–Linke…

Welcome to Anime Lunch, an exploration and celebration of 20th century Japanese animation! Even if you’ve never seen this legendary 1986 sci-fi action comedy, you’ve [...]By Non-Productive.com

Summary There was a huge update on D&D and Magic from Wizards and Alex and Dan have a lot to say! Then, the Pixel Boys endeavor to define a “collectathon.” Also Cult of the Lamb, Inscryption, KOTOR, and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Recorded on August 20th, 2022. IF YOU PODCAST PLAYER DOESN'T DISPLAY LINKS IN THE NOTES BELOW–Linked show notes…

And here, in the spirit of the season, is the second of the two “lost” Patreon episodes. Unfortunately, while I was able to find the file, I was not able to find the description or tracklist, so this one will have to be a bit of a mystery. I can tell you this much: It is definitely a Halloween episode. It is two and a half hours long. And I think i…

Way back in the distant past, there existed a Singing Mountain Patreon, where I managed to toss up four Patreon-exclusive tracks. Then, I closed the Patreon, thinking the content would still be accessible. It wasn’! Horror of horrors! However, as time passed, I realized that I’d actually downloaded these episodes onto my desktop computer, and could…

Summary The Pixel Boys start talking about Stray and Final Fantasy X but actually just have a lot to say about speedrunning. The past tense of “speedrun” is debated in depth. Also Dan’s been playing a lot of Monster Train, Alex and Dan have been going to the gym, Alex watched Mr. Bean’s Holiday and Tony and Dan watched The Rehearsal. Recorded Augus…

Summary Tony started playing Stray and loved it, and PlayStation released a detailed video on The Last of Us Part 1 that Tony got super excited about. The Pixel Boys also discuss when to use subtitles and Dan played a bunch of new board games. Recorded July 23rd, 2022. IF YOU PODCAST PLAYER DOESN'T DISPLAY LINKS IN THE NOTES BELOW–Linked show notes…

Pixel Pitch final foray into the world of 1980 leads to the Wizard of Wor with Al, Kitt, and Philanna and guest Frank! Join our [...]By Non-Productive.com

Summary The Pixel Boys have a big conversation about how trophies/achievements in games have changed over the years, and how they relate to accessibility. Also, Tony finished Final Fantasy X, Dan started Metroid Dread, and at long last, Dan 100%’d Slay the Spire. Recorded June 25th, 2022. IF YOU PODCAST PLAYER DOESN'T DISPLAY LINKS IN THE NOTES BEL…

Pixel Pitch is back! And today we’re entering the Mystery House with Al, Kitt, and Philanna and guest Frank on the Pixel Pitch Podcast! Join [...]By Non-Productive.com

Summary The Pixel Boys all played Inscryption and watched The Inside Outtakes. Tony is playing Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga, Dan's 100%-ing Slay the Spire and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and Alex got a new PC (and it comes with some apologies). The Last of Us Part 1 was announced, as well as a bunch of other stuff. Recorded June 11th, 2022. IF YO…

Summary When does a test become a game, and vice versa? Dan played Nintendo Switch Sports, Alex wants new workout headphones, and everyone gets very interested in Inscryption. Alex and Tony watched Obi-Wan Kenobi, Tony started his first playthrough of Metal Gear Solid, and Alex is going to play Duck Souls. But yeah, mostly Inscryption. Recorded May…

Summary Welcome to your PXN64, now with more performance than ever before! Dan’s 100%-ing Slay the Spire and has been playing a lot of new board games (Doomlings, Fog of Love, Side Effects, Llamas Unleashed). He also just got into Steam (mostly for Baluder’s Gate: Dark Alliance). The Pixel Boys then spend a bunch of time giving feedback on their la…

Summary Dan opens the episode strongly with a surprising amount to say about Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, which reminds Tony of a recent rumor that Naughty Dog is working on a fantasy-style game. Then the Pixel Boys quickly devolve into classics such as Elder Scrolls 6, Horizon Forbidden West, and realism in games. The qualities of good competitive pla…

Summary Mini Motorways, the latest beautiful puzzle game from Dinosaur Polo Club, has captured the Pixel Boys’ minds. Tony and Dan are still playing Horizon Forbidden West, and we all watched some movies and talked about them (including The Batman & Free Guy). Also Hades, Steam Deck, the Kirby & the Forgotten Lands demo, Elden Ring (from afar), the…

Summary Dan and Tony are enamored with Horizon Forbidden West and have a lot to say about it. Alex has been enjoying Bowser’s Fury. Also, Elden Ring, comparisons between Horizon and Zelda, Stardew Valley: The Board Game, Elder Scrolls VI, Bungie, and Dynasty Warriors games. Recorded on February 26th, 2022. IF YOU PODCAST PLAYER DOESN'T DISPLAY LINK…

Summary The Pixel Boys have a huge discussion about what a puzzle is. Also, their experiences making art, getting D&D character art, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Monster Train, Myst, resource management games, and Wordle. Recorded February 12th, 2022. IF YOU PODCAST PLAYER DOESN'T DISPLAY LINKS IN THE NOTES BELOW–Linked sh…

Listen in as we explore Sasuke vs Commander with Al, Kitt, and Philanna and guest Frank on the Pixel Pitch Podcast! Join our Discord server [...]By Non-Productive.com

Welcome to Anime Lunch, an exploration and celebration of 20th century Japanese animation! Based on the shojo manga written by Sukehiro Tomita and illustrated by [...]By Non-Productive.com

Summary Pokémon Arceus is out! Alex played Donkey Kong 1994 and Tony started a second Death Stranding playthrough. Dan’s been into Monster Train and Wordle, and Tony’s been into Mini Motorways. Also Kentucky Route Zero, Path of Adventure, the Legend of Vox Machina, and Spider-Man No Way Home. Alex put a text adventure in D&D, and we close out with …

Welcome to Anime Lunch, an exploration and celebration of 20th century Japanese animation! Based on the Shonen Jump manga by Buronson and Tetsuo Hara, Fist [...]By Non-Productive.com

Summary The Pixel Boys are back from winter break, and boy have we some thoughts and stories. They talk a bunch about the current state of the world and remote education, but before that, Tony finished Metroid Dread, Dan played GRIS, and this makes Alex reminisce about Undertale and Owlboy. Dan’s mostly been playing Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, and A…

Welcome to Anime Lunch, an exploration and celebration of 20th century Japanese animation! Based on the manga by Yukito Kishiro and known in Japan as [...]By Non-Productive.com

Welcome to Anime Lunch, an exploration and celebration of 20th century Japanese animation – and in our inaugural show we’re going back to where it [...]By Non-Productive.com

Introducing, Anime Lunch, a celebration of the fundamental early anime of the 20th century in all its forms, from Robotech to Ranma to Cowboy Bebop [...]By Non-Productive.com

Summary It's the holiday season, and that means it's time to talk about our favorite games of 2021 (some of which may not be video games)! We discuss them both in the context of The Game Awards, as well as beyond. Also, Dan's been playing the recently released Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and anticipating the upcoming Pokémon Arceus, Alex is "taking h…

I know I said in the previous episode that there would not be another Singing Mountain winter VGM episode. I lied. This episode — a two-hour, ”all music, no talk” collection of 16-bit winter VGM — originally went live December 21, 2020 on the Singing Mountain Patreon. It has not been available since I took down the Patreon page, but now it’s posted…

SPIEL OF TIME!! We talk about the ambitious first season of Amazon’s WHEEL OF TIME – did it stick the landing? Tune in and find [...]By Non-Productive.com

SPIEL OF TIME!! We enter the underdark (don’t @ us) of The Ways in the latest episode of Amazon’s WHEEL OF TIME! Listen to the [...]By Non-Productive.com

Given that Christmas is upon us, you might be expecting a 2021 edition of Singing Mountain’s ice music episode. Unfortunately, it turns out I used all the tracks I collected in last year’s winter episode and so I decided to lean in a different direction. This is the third in a different series I’ve been calling Save Point — all atmospheric, calming…

SPIEL OF TIME!! We discuss fantasy literacy frameworks, the language of unspoken romance, and Amazon Prime’s THE WHEEL OF TIME Episode 6 THE FLAME OF [...]By Non-Productive.com

Join Al, Kitt, and Philanna in the Pixel Pitch Podcast as they explore 2001 and Sonic Adventure 2! Join our Discord server and chat with [...]By Non-Productive.com

SPIEL OF TIME!! Amazon Prime’s THE WHEEL OF TIME Episode 5 BLOOD CALLS BLOOD Listen to the podcast, or watch on YouTube thanks to our [...]By Non-Productive.com

SPIEL OF TIME!! Amazon Prime’s THE WHEEL OF TIME has dropped episode 4 THE DRAGON REBORN, and we’re going to aggressively fantasize about it! Listen [...]By Non-Productive.com

Part 2 of the Netflix #MOTU #HEMAN series is here, we watched it, and once again we’re talking about it! ⚔️ The Good! ? The [...]By Non-Productive.com

Frank, Judd, Natty, and Lauren discuss the three-episode premiere of Amazon Prime’s ambitious adaptation of THE WHEEL OF TIME. What worked, what didn’t, and what [...]By Non-Productive.com