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Shack Together, from Shacknews, is about coming together in the name of our very first love: games. Tune in every Friday for commentary from Asif Khan, John Benyamine, our producer Joe Stasio, and a pool of rotating guests covering the latest in gaming, technology, their respective industries, and more.
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Peter Thomas and Cody Haltom co-host an exciting adventure through the wonder and magic of video game music. From 8-bit classics through to modern, orchestral masterpieces, each episode is dedicated to a specific game, where we do a deep dive into what makes the music wonderful... or terrible! We share our fondest memories of our first encounters with the game, as well as some of our top tracks to jump start you into the marvelous world of video game music!
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We are a family friendly comedy podcast talking about Lego and Pokemon and Star Wars and American Girl Dolls and pop stars and slime and movies, plus other stuff too! New shows every Sunday! Recorded while eating breakfast (or occasionally brunch).
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Want more for your IPod battery? Bored of the really crap game reviews? Tired of the same old "wham-bam-thankyou-mam" gaming pocasts? Then welcome my friends you have struck audio gold! VG-Stop wont bore you with the details, as we offer what matters the most to you gamers. Reviews and gaming banter which is the latest fresh off the press and all relevant to you! Stay tuned my white headphoned friend, you are in for something very special... *drums fingers*
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Join Asif Khan, a few moments of John Benyamine, Cake Producer Joe Stasio, and the lovely Sam Chandler on this episode of Shack Together as we discuss what games we’ve been playing lately and so much more. From F-Zero 99 to Destiny 2, we dive into our gaming (and reading) experiences of the past week. Afterward, we play a few rounds of “Sea of Dece…
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Join us for this week's Shack Together, the official Shacknews video games podcast. Asif Khan, John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and freelance contributing editor Lucas White discuss their latest adventures, including a very special update on F-Zero 99, Lucas’s jaunt through SaGa Emerald Beyond, and Joe’s continued love affair with 3-Body Problem.…
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Join us on this episode of Shack Together as we celebrate our favorite pasttime live, for you! Hosted by Asif Khan, John Benyamine, and myself, this episode is jam-packed with fun and informative edutainment for all! What’s more is we’re joined by Shacknews community manager, Dennis White! From discussing what games we’ve been playing lately to tes…
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Join Asif Khan, John Benyamine, myself, and Senior Editor Ozzie Mejia on the eighth episode of Shack Together as we discuss the latest in the gaming world. Asif talks about playing Splatoon 3’s latest Splatfest, while John shares his varied experience with Balatro. Ozzie discusses his Visions of Mana and Sand Land previews, all before the crew head…
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In this episode of Shack Together, host Asif Khan, myself Joe Stasio, and Managing Editor Bill Lavoy dive into what we’ve been playing recently, including Dragon’s Dogma 2, Super Mario Maker for Wii U, and more. The team also plays a round or ten of Code Games, where I test Asif and Bill’s knowledge of console codenames over the past several decade…
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Welcome to Shack Together! In this episode, host Asif Khan is joined by cohost John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and Senior News Editor TJ Denzer. We discuss what games they have been playing recently, including Balatro, F-Zero 99, Like A Dragon: Ishin, and FFVII Rebirth. In our first ever installment of Backclogged, the crew uncovers their most b…
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Join us for the fifth installment of Shack Together as host Asif Khan and myself, producer Joe Stasio are joined by editor Steve Tyminski to discuss our current gaming obsessions. In our first ever Mario-themed segment, I challenge the crew’s knowledge of everyone’s favorite Italian plumber in the form of Cudgel, Bubble, Trouble: Mario Edition. Ove…
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Join us on this episode of Shack Together as we dive into the world of Pokémon with Shacknews’ resident Pokémon expert, Donovan Erskine! Our host Asif Khan, co-host John Benyamine, and myself are joined today by News Editor Donovan as we talk about the latest, greatest, and frequently saddest from the games and tech industry. In today’s episode, we…
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Join us on this week's episode of Shack Together as we dive into the industry’s latest gaming news, reviews, and goings on. From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Nintendo Switch 2 predictions, we've got all the latest insights from our host Asif Khan, our esteemed guest Greg Burke, and of course myself, Joe Stasio. John couldn’t make this episode’s rec…
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On this, the sophomore episode of Shack Together, we have an exciting lineup for you. Asif Khan is joined by cohost John Benyamine, myself, and Shacknews Long Reads Editor, David Craddock. We discuss the games we’re playing lately, including F-Zero 99, Prince of Persia, Helldivers 2, Like a Dragon, Animal Crossing, and more. But the real reason you…
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Hey listeners, Joe here, producer of Shack Together. Today, our host Asif and cohost John dive deep into the spatial wonder of Apple Vision Pro to find out if it's indeed the future of computing. They’ll be sharing their overall experience, remarking on the headset's fidelity, sharing a few pros and more than a few cons. Next we've got the world’s …
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This is Shack Together, a brand-new podcast from Shacknews about coming together in the name of our very first love: games. Tune in for commentary from me, Asif Khan, my cohost John Benyamine, our producer Joe Stasio, and a pool of rotating guests covering the latest in gaming, technology, their respective industries, and more. Join us every Friday…
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In Episode 023, we covered "The Last of Us" and what a phenomenal game/soundtrack that was. Between that episode and today, we received "The Last of Us" as a television show, and despite the Deep Bass Podcast being generally music focused, we HAD to cover this. Unfortunately, we couldn't get Cody on the show due to some scheduling conflicts, howeve…
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Peter and Cody really cannot wrap their heads around it, but it has been one whole year since the Deep Bass Podcast recorded it's first episode, and what a journey it has been. What better way to celebrate than to cover a game with the largest soundtrack they could find? At over 1,000 songs, this was the biggest soundtrack they've listened to, and …
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Escaping the underworld can be hard. But at least if you're going to do it, you should have the composure and good looks of best boi Zagreus! In this week's episode, we talk about the music from yet another beloved title from the minds at Supergiant Games: Hades! Composed entirely by Darren Korb, we are presented with a soundtrack unlike any other …
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Unova is in danger again and instead of Team Plasma it's... Neo Team Plasma? Ooookay then. Peter and Cody sit down to talk about Pokémon Black and White Version 2 which neither have played, and both are highly confused about it's existence. Their personal opinions aside, they dig into over 120 tracks to find their top five and talk about their hist…
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If your country was ravaged by an infection that destroyed most of the nation, turning major cities into barely livable encampments, and where the militia will kill you for stepping foot into areas without proper certification, how would you survive? In The Last of Us, Joel and Ellie survive on hope, their growing friendship, and really, really bad…
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Rounding out the beloved Donkey Kong Country trilogy, Peter and Cody sit down and talk about Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble, which brings with it a very new sound that compliments this game. This is to be expected though, when David Wise took a back seat to allow Eveline Fischer a chance to compose most of the tracks herself. Bu…
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Okay so it may not be spooky season, but after our discussions about Luigi's Mansion, do you really need an excuse to play such a charming game? We think not! In this episode, we bring on James Fluker, a fellow streamer and co-host of the Elbow Rocket podcast as we talk about a game that Peter hasn't played before. After listening to the soundtrack…
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Peter and Cody had a pretty crazy week during the last episode, so they decided to switch gears and slow things down with a game that is near and dear to both of them: Harvest Moon 64! Special guest Anna Marie Privitere joins them as she shares her vast knowledge of the series, as well as her top five favorite songs from this game. Composed by Tsuy…
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In this episode, Peter invites a long time friend of his, Duran a.k.a. Intr3pid, onto the show to talk about a game that is near and dear to him: Red Faction: Guerrilla! Little did we know that we would be covering a game that both Cody and Peter have never played before! We are marching through new territory here, but it was fairly easy to do give…
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Being branded a l'Cie means being purged from your friends, families, and loved ones. But what happens when six adventurers band together, all branded as well, to try and put a stop to the purges and rescue those they have lost? Final Fantasy XIII is born! Composed by Masashi Hamauzu, FFXIII marks the first mainline Final Fantasy game to not featur…
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Nyeh heh heh! An indie sensation among gamers everywhere, Peter and Cody decide that their podcast wouldn't be the same without covering the wonderful Undertale... except there's one problem: Cody has never actually played Undertale! For that, we knew we needed some help with this one, so we were happy when we were able to bring Bridgette a.k.a Bro…
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Star Fox team! We are creating the first game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 3D and need good music. Good luck! Hajime Hirasawa composes an epic space odyssey soundtrack only fitting for the Star Fox games, but does every track hold a candle to the unique, first of its kind gameplay that Star Fox brings? Find out as you join Cody an…
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What is more therapeutic than conquering inner demons like depression and anxiety? Doing so while climbing a massive mountain! In this episode, Peter and Cody share their thoughts about the beautifully composed Celeste, some of their personal experiences both with the game and their own battles with depression and anxiety, and what this game meant …
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Welcome to Animal Crossing! Population: Growing! Peter and Cody sit down with special guest Carly Ritchie as they discuss their island life... both in real life and in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! Debuting in March at the start of the quarantine due to COVID-19, the three have found various ways to enjoy their time on their new islands, discoveri…
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For the first time ever, we introduce our first guest to the Deep Bass Podcast who chose this game for our episode: William Pattison (BeardedCorvus)! Just in time for the holidays, one of the biggest titles ever to hit consoles, and the video game world as a whole, we have arrived at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time! Come along with Peter Thoma…
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Another title beautifully composed by David Wise, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest is hands down the best in the series. If you enjoyed Episode 2, you're going to love this one because it is packed full of more amazing music. Peter and Cody try their hardest not to pick their favorite children, but how can you not have a favorite when ther…
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Are you ready to go Sonic fast? Because we've sped up this episode to 2x the speed! Just kidding, but we are running very fast through the stages and music of Sonic the Hedgehog 2! Sega's mascot on the Genesis gets a facelift from his Sega Master System days on their new 16-bit system to be faster, more vibrant, and have plenty of attitude. Peter a…
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It's that time of the year again where we bust out our spooky games and play them to get ourselves into the holiday... spirit. Peter and Cody have decided that their game of choice this year was going to be Resident Evil 4. Loved by fans of the series, and many who weren't, Resident Evil 4 was the first game in the franchise to introduce several ne…
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Welcome to the world of Albion, where bandits roam the land and the hero is... out kicking chickens? Wait, did I read that correctly? Regardless of the hero's questionable life choices, Fable has inspired awe and wonder by building a massive world to explore that feels as though it is living and breathing the same as our own. But whether you are go…
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Critics say this is arguably the best Super Mario Bros. game of all time, but does the music coincide with that sentiment? How does it hold up today? Find out our thoughts as the next episode of Deep Bass Podcast has Peter and Cody exploring the whimsical and wonderful world of Super Mario Bros. 3! This one takes us way back to family vacations, an…
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There was no way we would reach episode 007 and NOT cover Goldeneye on this episode! Peter and Cody sit down and talk about one of the most revolutionary multiplayer first person shooters to ever grace a home console: Goldeneye 007 on the Nintendo 64! One of the few movies turned games that was actually successful (if we're being honest, were there…
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It's 2020, and we may very well be in the Dark World together. Peter and Cody are back to talk about The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past! Arguably one of the best Zelda games of all time, ALttP was composed by the great Koji Kondo, and he really rolled up his sleeves to make some of the most iconic tracks that originated here, and made their wa…
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Editor's Note: For some reason, our audio recording program went a little funky on us, so I apologize for the less than ideal quality of the podcast. We are working hard to address it and give you the best sounding podcast we can provide. Thank you for your understanding!Don your mask, Phantom Thieves, we're about to steal your heart! Peter and Cod…
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Have you ever tied up a pair of Vans, grabbed your skateboard, and hit a sick Kickflip McTwist off a half-pipe into a 10-second grind on a hand rail? Peter and Cody have! Well, kind of. In this episode, we discuss two classic titles that inspired kids all across the world to try their hand at being their own sk8ter boi: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2…
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Taking the world by storm, Stardew Valley was an indie sensational hit that has seen millions of copies sold all across the globe. Easy to see why, when it is so dang addicting! Peter and Cody talk about their addiction and recovery as they share their memories and favorite music of ConcernedApe's beloved title. The game itself is incredible, but d…
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Peter and Cody jump back in time to 1994, where some of their fondest memories of gaming were made as they explore the beloved tracks of Donkey Kong Country! David Wise and Eveline Fischer are celebrated for creating arguably some of the most atmospheric and beloved tracks in gaming history! As always, we take a look at some of the history behind D…
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Peter and Cody start their deep dive look into Square Enix's first foray onto the Playstation 2, Final Fantasy X! A game that changed the genre in many ways, introducing full voice acting and a more cinema like approach to the story, Final Fantasy X is Peter's favorite of the franchise, and Cody's first experience in the world of JRPGs. You'll hear…
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Welcome stopper-heads to the second episode with Sid the co-host! Vist Video Game Stop at: www.vg-stop.blogspot.com Or E-mail us with your comments at: vgstop@googlemail.com This Episode we are PACKED up with news: Smash Brothers Revolution is hiring!...December the 2nd: The verdict...Mario Kart Advertisement...Xbox 360: The UK launch...Xbox 360: F…
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