Best Stop Skeletons From Fighting Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 9 "It's Not About Money, It's About Freedom" 51:36

4d ago51:36

51:36

I’m not proud of who I used to be — but I’m not afraid to talk about it. Every week on Troubled Past, I tell my story — the real story. The fights, the failures, the funny moments, and the painful ones, too. From addiction and bad decisions to redemption and rebuilding, nothing’s off limits. I share it all because I believe that honesty inspires ch…

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Episode 8: “Drunk Jarod” 58:08

11d ago58:08

58:08

Two weeks sober — and for the first time on Troubled Past, Jarod opens up about his personal journey with alcohol. From wild nights and reckless decisions to the pain, shame, and moments of clarity that followed, this episode dives into the raw, unfiltered stories of drinking before the first time he quit… and why he’s done with it now. But this is…

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Episode 7: “Not a Bad Kid – Skyler’s Story” 44:38

18d ago44:38

44:38

In a powerful father-son conversation, Jarod sits down with his son Skyler to share a kid’s perspective on what it’s really like growing up in today’s school system — especially when the adults around you get it wrong. From dealing with unfair teachers to feeling misunderstood, Skyler opens up about how he started getting labeled as a “bad kid”… un…

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Episode 6: “Rebel With a Cause – Laura Lambert’s Fight for Families, Freedom & Reform” 2:00:06

25d ago2:00:06

2:00:06

This week on Troubled Past, Jarod sits down with cannabis activist and community warrior Laura Lambert — a woman turning pain into purpose. From fighting to give parolees and probationers access to cannabis as medicine, to coaching grieving families through unimaginable loss, to standing up for kids in the system, Laura’s work is real, raw, and dee…

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Episode 5: "Little Superman” 33:35

1M ago33:35

33:35

In this gripping story-driven episode, Jarod takes us back to the raw, chaotic reality of his younger years. From a drive-by shooting on East Colfax in Denver, to a terrifying brush with cartel members, to knocking someone out at 19 for disrespecting a woman — these aren’t just stories of survival, they’re moments that shaped a mindset. This episod…

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Episode 4: “Loving the Wrong One – The Lies We Tell Ourselves” 46:05

1M ago46:05

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In this raw and revealing episode, we dive deep into the pain, confusion, and consequences of loving someone who isn’t right for us — and what happens when cheating enters the picture. We explore the stories we create to justify betrayal, the loneliness that lives inside toxic relationships, and how hard it is to walk away when your heart is still …

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Ep. 3 "Bad Kid's" 54:16

2M ago54:16

54:16

Are kids really bad—or are they just hurting in ways we don’t always understand? In this powerful episode, host Jarod Johnson opens up about being labeled a "bad kid" from a young age. He shares a deeply personal story of the trauma he experienced at the hands of an abusive babysitter around age 4 or 5. Through his journey, Jarod explores the truth…

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Episode 2: Young, Dumb & In Love: Toxic Turns, Red Flags & Wild Regrets 57:07

2M ago57:07

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We’ve all been there—head over heels, ignoring every red flag, and calling it “fate.” In this raw and unfiltered episode of Troubled Past, we dive deep into the chaos of young love. From toxic relationships and impulsive decisions to the heartbreaks that shaped us, this is the real talk no one else is having. Whether you're still healing or just he…

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Episode 1: Unspoken Starts – Childhood, Boundaries, and the Things We Don’t Talk About 55:36

2M ago55:36

55:36

In this powerful debut episode, we dive into Kanye West’s recent revelations about a disturbing childhood experience — and open the door to a larger, often unspoken conversation about early sexual encounters and confusion. Jarod Johnson shares deeply personal stories from his own childhood, unpacking the complex realities many face but rarely name.…

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The Saroo State of the AAA Games Industry 1:36:51

8M ago1:36:51

1:36:51

Join Cameron, Nuno, and Brian for another meandering chat about video games. First, Nuno regales a detailed account of his experiences with the Saroo flash cart for the Sega Saturn. At around the ~35 minute mark, Camron also shares his thoughts on various games he's been playing and what makes games/consoles a good "value" or not. Eventually, the c…

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Air Twister and the Erdtree-mian Rhapsody 1:25:51

12M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

Join us for this episode where Simon, Nuno, and Brian discuss Air Twister, the Space Harrier-influenced continuation of Yu Suzuki's arcade-era legacy (discussion starts around the ~44 min mark) along with its majestic prog-rock soundtrack by Valensia. Before that, the crew chats about a mix of topics including Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, bui…

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Lara Croft: Infinite Wealth 1:28:26

1y ago1:28:26

1:28:26

Join the Titancrew as they dive into random gaming things. In this episode, Nuno spelunks the depths of the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered trilogy while Brian gets lost in the Hawaiian vibes of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Junkyard links Saturn Junkyard main website/blog (http://thesaturnjunkyard.blogspot.com) Saturn Junkyard YouTube channel SJY F…

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Surviving Another Spooky Saturn Season 1:14:07

1+ y ago1:14:07

1:14:07

Join the TitanCast crew as we wander the haunted halls of the Sega Saturn's library. In this episode, we get into the Halloween spirit with Deep Fear, Lunacy/Torico, the DarkStalkers series, Alien Trilogy, and many more. Link to Nuno's short story: https://mailchi.mp/d7b708166656/the-bms-vault-100By The Saturn Junkyard

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Video Game Journalism & Knuckles with Faith Johnson 1:44:33

2y ago1:44:33

1:44:33

In this very special episode, Faith Johnson (a.k.a. Retro Faith) joins Simon and Brian to discuss her evolving passion for all things Sonic (and Sonic Team), Sega, and game collecting. At the heart of the discussion, she details her experiences building a career in games journalism while sharing some of the valuable lessons she's learned along the …

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SSFP Episode #88 | Tiny House of Luigi Cards 1:20:11

2y ago1:20:11

1:20:11

Hey Skele-friends! **Sorry for the long delay! The last video wiped us out, but I hope you still enjoy it. Derek is going on a sabbatical to visit his family in Alaska, so no podcasts for a while. Will let you know once one is coming.** This week on Stop Skeletons From Podcasting, it’s BONGO time as Grace and Derek go BANANAS over the Donkey Kong B…

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SSFP Episode #87 | Strategy Metal 1:07:43

2y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

This week on Stop Skeletons From Podcasting, it’s a whopping 14 minutes and 21 seconds to Resident Evil because Grace and Derek get into Metal music, TV gaming, and the merits of the library BEFORE going hog wild into Resident Evil 4. Other topics include Doom, a full on display of pessimism vs optimism, and dogs. If YOU want to force us to talk ab…

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SSFP Episode #86 | I Am Coming To Your House Mr. Nintendo 1:26:52

2+ y ago1:26:52

1:26:52

Hey Skele-friends! Sorry about the late upload! This week on Stop Skeletons From Podcasting, Derek and Grace talk about their mutually traumatizing weeks (KIDDING!) and the upcoming video. Warning, this means that the time to Resident Evil is basically non-existent this episode. Other topics include water in Majora's Mask, the euphoria of Smash TV,…

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The Phantastic Sagas of PSVR2 and PSO2 2:21:25

2+ y ago2:21:25

2:21:25

In this episode, join Camron and Brian as they recount their ongoing sagas with PSO2: New Genesis and PlayStation VR2. To start, Camron dives right into the current state of PSO2: New Genesis before taking a step back to discuss how newcomers (or old PSO fans) might approach the game today, followed by some Panzer Dragoon Saga and Like a Dragon/Yak…

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SSFP Episode #85 | A Fish Flopping in an Endless Ocean 1:21:09

2+ y ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Hey Skele-friends! This week on Stop Skeletons From Podcasting, Derek schools Grace on Nu Metal, the team chats about the perils of being a "cool" aunt/uncle, and Derek has fully reversed his initial Resident Evil 4 misgivings. As a consequence, the time to Resident Evil is WAY UP this week, at 28:22. I swear we don't talk about Resident Evil this …

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SSFP Episode #84 | Young, dumb, and full of buns 1:00:01

2+ y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Hey Skele-friends! This week Derek and Grace talk about the merits of alphabetical sorting, the attractiveness of spiked shoulders and a tragic backstory, and the ADHD medication shortage (we’re doing FINE, I swear). Also commenters force us to talk about dreams, Resident Evil (Time to: 46:35), and recent best things. If YOU want to force us to tal…

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The Junkyard's New-ish Year Roundtable 2023 1:17:51

2+ y ago1:17:51

1:17:51

In their first episode of 2023, the TitanCrew is joined by Jon Lee (Saturn and Dreamcast Junkyard community manager) and Lewis Cox (writer and podcast producer for the Dreamcast Junkyard) for a smorgasbord of gaming goodness. Join us as we chat about our favorite games and gaming excursions of 2022 and then look ahead to our gaming-related resoluti…

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SSFP Episode #83 | Doom (2005) / Beat Sabering with Wolves 1:32:58

2+ y ago1:32:58

1:32:58

Welcome to a very special episode where we review the infamous cinematic masterpiece Doom! This film stars Karl Urban and The Rock and boasts a whopping 18% on Rotten Tomatoes. Somehow, despite coexisting on the same planet for nearly two decades, Derek had never even seen it! Then we dig into Limited Run's business practices and upcoming video top…

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SSFP Episode #82 | Dirty Pants Criminal 1:26:55

2+ y ago1:26:55

1:26:55

This week’s podcast is all about chore confessions, the surprise drop of Hi Fi Rush, and the jazzy output of the Sega Saturn. Of course there’s also some brief discussion/behind the scenes chat about our latest video, and our experience chatting with the legendary Burger Becky. Do we also devolve into some irrelevant tangents about horror video gam…

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SSFP Episode #81 | You Can Have One Dragon Boy, As A Treat 1:28:34

2+ y ago1:28:34

1:28:34

Grace and Derek are BACK. They get this whole video game thing rolling with Vampire Survivor talk, Illbleed’s debut on AGDQ, and why Grace had so many weird games as a child. Then it’s questions! Including a doozy that got us talking about the most essential FPS’s of all time. See y’all for the next recording on January 30th at 6pm PT! Thanks for l…

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SSFP Episode 80 | Grandma's Ham 1:19:39

2+ y ago1:19:39

1:19:39

Hi everyone! **Sorry for the delay! Our podcast computer crapped out but is fixed now!** Stop Skeletons From Podcasting is closing out the year with the HOTTEST games of 2022, like Grace’s obsession with hitting her step goal. In other news, Derek “Hey it’s him” Derek might finally finish Elden Ring if he doesn’t get completely sidelined by Vampire…

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I'm Dreaming of a NiGHTS Christmas... 1:54:26

2+ y ago1:54:26

1:54:26

The TitanCrew wishes you a very nightmaren Christmas! Join Simon, Camron, and Brian as they share the holiday spirit and dive into their favorite seasonal gaming traditions. In this episode, we wax on about our holiday pastimes including: Christmas NiGHTS (obviously), Blue Stinger, Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis' winter wonderland and holiday …

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SSFP Episode 79 | The Sarsaparilla Protocol 1:14:24

2+ y ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Hi Skelefriends!! Stop Skeletons From Podcasting is BACK just in time for wild speculation about the Game Awards! But quickly jump back into our lane to talk what we've been up to (leaky apartments and Callisto protocol) and to also gush about Signalis. Grace aka The Duce's unhealthy obsession with deck-building rogue-likes continues thanks to Ring…

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Lost in Caspervania! 1:33:26

2+ y ago1:33:26

1:33:26

The Halloween festivities continue as the TitanCast crew haunts Simon's spooky seasonal favorite, Casper! Join us as we get lost in Whipstaff manor and discuss why players shouldn't sleep on this exploration puzzle game. Referenced links: Host links Brian's Twitter (@VirtuaSchlub) Camron's Instagram (@Tsundain) Junkyard links Saturn Junkyard main w…

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Kenji Eno's Legendary D with Derek Alexander from Stop Skeletons From Fighting 1:32:08

2+ y ago1:32:08

1:32:08

Greetings Junkies! The Halloween season is upon us and Stop Skeletons From Fighting's Derek Alexander joins the TitanCast crew for a retrospective deep dive into Warp and Kenji Eno's cinematic horror adventure game, D. Help us wallow in the spooky spirit and vibe in Kenji Eno’s brain castle! Referenced links: Stop Skeletons from Fighting SSFF's Pat…

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SSFP Episode 77 | PS2 Snack Tray Supremacy 1:02:13

2+ y ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Welcome back Skele-friends! This week BRUTAL Derek and the 'duce herself Grace wax poetic on the downfall of Google Stadia. We then turn to the pressing issue of the day: CONTROLLERS. Reviews for Stadia’s surprisingly good controller and the legendary Logitech Playstation 2 Keyboard/Snack Tray follow. Then the collective turns to Patreon questions.…

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SSFP Episode 76 | The 'duce is Loose! 1:14:51

3y ago1:14:51

1:14:51

Welcome back Skele-friends! Derek has a cold, but manages to rally for a Patreon Q&A session! Turns out he never forgives or forgets when it comes to his old HVGN reviews. Grace is launching a new personal brand, and it definitely won't backfire in any significant way. The gang also discusses Immortality (the game/movie/concept) and also talks ther…

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SSFP Episode 75 | The Todaybor Day of the Rest of Our Lives 1:14:31

3y ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Hey-hey Skele-friends! In the 75th ever episode of Stop Skeletons From Podcasting, Derek and Producer "the birthday girl" Grace discuss their adventures at PAX West, the future of AI-generated stuff, and what they’d do differently if they started a YouTube channel today. Also video games. Thanks for listening and supporting! Patrons get to listen l…

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SSFP Episode 74 | A. B. B. - Always Be Bloomin' 1:16:51

3y ago1:16:51

1:16:51

We back, Skele-fam! It's the ultimate gaming episode as we recount our IRL Pikmin Bloom-ventures. Yes, there are at least four people that play this game and Seattle's Pikmin Bloom Community Day this weekend was a nightmare. Definitely one of the dumbest things we've ever participated in, and that's saying something. But we still had fun! Plus true…

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SSFP Episode #73 | Kelsey Lewin is Not Afraid of Being a Goofball on the Mic 1:24:13

3y ago1:24:13

1:24:13

Hello again skele-friends! This week our intrepid Producer Grace was out visiting family (which is also why this is going up so late), so we asked our local Seattle friend Kelsey Lewin to swing by and fill in. If you're not familiar with Kelsey, she is a very active person in the gaming community - co-owner of local retro game store Pink Gorilla, c…

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SSFP Episode #72 | The “the” controversy 1:15:32

3y ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Hi all! This week we spend an inordinate amount of time debating proper organizational systems for games, and discussing all the dooms inside of dooms inside of dooms that we’ve dared to ever doom about. There’s future video talk, AVGN talk, and petty arguing about granola bars. It’s a rip roaring time! If you have any opinions on the state of “the…

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SSFP Episode #71 | Nathan Drake With A Soda On The Side 1:27:40

3y ago1:27:40

1:27:40

Welcome back, pod-people! After taking last Monday off for the holiday, your favorite two video game lovin' knuckleheads are back with a new podcast! Topics this week range from Cryptids, firework Karens, pre-maturely celebrating Klonoa's newfound sales success, and weird multiplayer nostalgia. Then we descend into madness discussing Layers of Fear…

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Saturn Fighter Alpha Mix 2: Wolverine vs. Junior Mints Edition 1:54:44

3y ago1:54:44

1:54:44

In this pugilism-packed episode, a full-house crew convenes to wax on (/wax off) about some of our favorite fighting games on the Sega Saturn and beyond. Join TitanCast hosts Brian, Camron, Nuno, and (eventually) Simon with special guests Patrick (Sega Saturn Shiro!) and Tom (SJY on Twitch) as we tackle a battle royale of topics! Featured in this e…

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SSFP Episode #70 | Big the Cat is not real and he can’t hurt you 1:31:35

3y ago1:31:35

1:31:35

Hello Skelefam! The gang returns from Alaska and recounts their harrowing adventures. Then it’s back to business with the quickest Resident Evil derailment to date. We also make time for an untimely Sonic 2 movie review! Next podcast records July 11th in the Patreon Discord!

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SSFP Episode #69 | Is it nice though? 1:02:03

3y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Hello Skelefam! What an auspiciously numbered episode! For no reason I can think of. This week the gang pours one out for the duders and discusses the games in their lives. Grace has small-fox-big-world sized feelings about Tunic while Derek returns to Let It Die, the 2016 free-to-play rouge/souls-like from Suda-51 that refuses to die. Resident Evi…

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SSFP Episode #68 | Internet's Busiest Teeth in the Game 1:18:26

3y ago1:18:26

1:18:26

Hello Skele-fam!! It's Matcha May and Grace waxes poetical on sugar milk while Derek wonders how Kendrick Lamar managed to release a new album and bring back Silent Hill in the same week. Shockingly, this is a video game podcast, and they both remember to discuss video games long enough to dunk on the New Super PlayStation Plus Max Ultra Essential …

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HotD Takes: The House of the Dead Remake and the Lands Between 1:27:52

3y ago1:27:52

1:27:52

In this episode, the TitanCast crew relives their trip through The House of the Dead Remake, as well as the broader evolution of light gun games. Along they way, Nuno and Brian recount their journeys in Elden Ring, while Camron discovers the joys of using modern gamepads and arcade sticks on classic Sega hardware. Discussed in this episode: House o…

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SSFP Episode #67 | Yell About Doom RPG All You Want 1:15:37

3y ago1:15:37

1:15:37

Hello again, Skela-Family! Well here we are, deep in the Summer of Morbius, yet we still managed to have a video game podcast! We keep the obligatory Elden Ring talk to a minimum (though not Tunic, sorry listeners that keep asking us about it, we'll get to it eventually!!), before some how having an extended plant conversation involve Jared Leto, G…

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SSFP Episode #66 | Give Her The Egg!! 1:23:34

3y ago1:23:34

1:23:34

Hey Skele-fam! We're back with another piping hot, fresh podcast. We're a little off schedule, we had to skip last week but we're back! And we'll have another episode next week, meaning back to back SSFP! What more could you ever possibly want?? In this episode, Grace finally made Derek watch High School Musical (something she'd been trying to do f…

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SSFP Episode #65 | Bring Back M.A.G., You Cowards! 1:17:24

3y ago1:17:24

1:17:24

Hello Skele-fam! Well, Sony is doing a GamePass, but it's quite different from actual GamePass. It's something that's been rumored for a long while and it's not really the best sell. Not having new games day-one is not great. Their best pitch is the promise of a gigantic library of classic games. It could be good, but it would need to do really imp…

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SSFP Episode #64 | Fellowship of the Bling 1:11:47

3+ y ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Hello again, skele-fam! We made it to episode 64 if you can believe it! This episode starts with a brief PLANT UPDATE from Plant Mommy Grace, which I know you were all dying for. Of course Elden Ring is still getting many hours of play here at SSFF HQ, but Grace has really taken to it! She's been able to play it mainly because Uncle Derek was able …

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SSFP Episode #63 | Horse Tech Predictions 1:16:59

3+ y ago1:16:59

1:16:59

Hey Skele-fam! Well, it turns out our Elden Ring concerns from the last episode were completely unfounded because I'm not sure if you've heard... but Elden Ring is pretty damn good! That's basically all Derek has been playing since it came out! And it brought up an interesting question - is it a deal breaker when a game gets complicated enough that…

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Ramblings, Exhumed 1:21:34

3+ y ago1:21:34

1:21:34

In this one, the TitanCast crew dives into PowerSlave: Exhumed, Nightdive Studios' excellent remaster of Lobotomy's classic, first-person Egyptian-themed Metroid Prime prequel. Before that, we ramble about the eShop, Wii U, Spyro the Dragon, Sonic Adventure, and reassessing how we connect with video games in general.…

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SSFP Episode #62 | Super 2/22/22'sday 1:11:25

3+ y ago1:11:25

1:11:25

Hello Skelefamily!! Sorry for the late posting (again). Actually, the posting is on time but the recording was not. We had to pushback the recording a day (for reasons we discuss) but that meant this was recorded on 2/22/2022! Which is significant... right? But in this episode Capcom's big countdown reveal and Street Fighter 6's dumb logo got your …

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SSFP Episode #61 | Strong Spreadsheet Opinions 1:12:27

3+ y ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Welcome Back Skelefam! Uncle D and Producer G are back with another jam-packed podcast! Full of news stories that happened the day after we recorded our last episode! Plus, did ya'll forget that Castle Crashers is great? Because we're here to remind ya'll that Castle Crashers is great! Also Bloodborne finally gets the 60FPS remake its always deserv…

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SSFP Episode #60 | It's Always Coffee-O'clock Somewhere 1:21:41

3+ y ago1:21:41

1:21:41

Hello Skelefamily! This episode is a questions bonanza! We've been getting more and more questions lately and Grace and I have always talked about doing a (mostly) all Q&A podcast episode. So this is it! However, because I tend to ramble, we *still* didn't get to everyone's questions! But we talk about what else we'd be doing if we weren't #content…

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