Best Straight Talk Wireless Podcasts (2025)

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8-4 Play 5/2/2025: GOLDEN OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 84 1:00:24

3d ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Golden Week? This year it's more of a Golden Weekend, sadly, but that hasn't stopped us from putting our vacations on pause to share impressions of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Mario Kart World, and our Switch 2 preorder experiences. Plus news! Time — Topic Discussed 01:00 – Nicknames 05:54 – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 28:39 – Mario Kart World 39:…

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Jack Links 500 | Talladega | Mash The Gas Podcast 33:41

7d ago33:41

33:41

Welcome back, race fans! Kevin and Sky are in the driver's seat for another action-packed episode of Mash the Gas! This week, the crew breaks down all the action from the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, where Austin Cindric took the checkered after the longest green-flag run to the finish at a superspeedway since 2004. They dive into th…

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8-4 Play 4/18/2025: ROYAL BLUE 55:49

17d ago55:49

55:49

Grab your journal and get ready to scribble extensive notes on Blue Prince, the new Vampire Survivors DLC, the latest Switch 2 news, and Gabe’s turf burns in this very special pre-Golden Week Tight 55™︎ episode! Time — Topic Discussed 00:54 – Nicknames 08:50 – Blue Prince 25:24 – Vampire Survivors: Emerald Diorama 27:22 – News: Switch 2, PS5 prices…

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Food City 500 | Bristol | Mash The Gas Podcast 35:22

21d ago35:22

35:22

Kevin, Sky, and Jeff are back in the driver’s seat to break down the Food City 500 from Bristol Motor Speedway! Kyle Larson dominated the dirt-free half-mile, leading 411 of 500 laps and capturing an emotional back-to-back victory for Hendrick Motorsports following the loss of long-time team member Jon Edwards. The crew dives into the surprising la…

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Goodyear 400 | Darlington | Mash The Gas Podcast 34:02

28d ago34:02

34:02

Jeff, Kevin, and Sky are back in the driver’s seat to break down all the action from Throwback Weekend at the Goodyear 400 in Darlington! William Byron put on a clinic, leading over 240 laps, but a late-race caution—triggered by Kyle Larson spinning in the exact same spot he did on lap 4—shook things up in the closing laps. Ryan Blaney looked poise…

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8-4 Play 4/4/2025: JUNE THE FIFTH 1:31:40

1M ago1:31:40

1:31:40

SMAAAAAAASH that C-Button and join our chat all about (what else) Switch 2. Mario Kart! Donkey Kong! The Duskbloods! Pricing! Region-locking! Jorts!

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Cook Out 400 | Martinsville | Mash The Gas Podcast 35:26

1M ago35:26

35:26

The Paperclip delivered, and we're breaking it all down! The Cook Out 400 at Martinsville saw Denny Hamlin dominate, leading 274 of 400 laps and coining a new slogan: "11 Against the World." With over 70,000 hot dogs sold, it was a big day for Toyota, while Austin Cindric and Josh Berry battled battery issues. We also dive into some major changes i…

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8-4 Play 3/28/2025: DIRECT MISS 1:07:49

1M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

Sure, we may have recorded before yesterday's Nintendo Direct, but that just means we had more time to talk Xenoblade Chronicles X: DE, read up on the latest Monster Hunter Wilds news, and get a 10-minute two-minute history lesson on the origins of the Metal Max franchise. Time — Topic Discussed 01:57 — Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition 35…

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Straight Talk Wireless 400 | Homstead-Maimi | Mash The Gas Podcast 32:03

1M ago32:03

32:03

Welcome back to another episode of Mash the Gas! NASCARSky, Kevin, and Jeff are here to break down all the action from the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. It was a relief that the race went off as planned despite the nearby wildfires, but once the green flag dropped, it was game on. We dive into Ryan Blaney’s heartbreak, blo…

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Pennzoil 400 | Las Vegas | Mash The Gas Podcast 35:57

2M ago35:57

35:57

This week on Mash the Gas, Jeff, Kevin, and NASCARSky break down all the action from the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway! Josh Berry scores his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series victory in the iconic No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford—marking only the team’s fifth win in the 2000s. We dive into what this means for Berry and the historic Wood Brothers te…

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8-4 Play 3/14/2025: PUMP 'N' DUMP 1:10:27

2M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Pull up a slab of cheese nan and dig in to a full episode of (what else?) Monster Hunter Wilds, as the team Gears-of-War-slow-walks you through our first few days with the game. Time — Topic Discussed 01:50 — Nicknames 04:33 — Monster Hunter Wilds 58:05 — News: Monster Hunter Wilds breaks records, Clovers, and Death Stranding 2…

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Shriners Children's 500 | Phoenix | Mash The Gas Podcast 33:14

2M ago33:14

33:14

Welcome back to Mash The Gas! This week, Kevin, Jeff, and Sky break down all the action from the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway, where Christopher Bell secured his third straight victory. We dive into the impact of the option tire, how it shaped race strategy, and what it means for NASCAR moving forward. Plus, we analyze the current fav…

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EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix | COTA | Mash The Gas Podcast 35:00

2M ago35:00

35:00

Welcome back to Mash the Gas! Sky, Kevin, and Jeff are back to break down all the action from Circuit of the Americas, where Christopher Bell went back-to-back this season, holding off the road course ringers. We also dive into Brad Keselowski's post-race heat exhaustion, the challenges of road course racing, and the ever-changing landscape of spon…

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8-4 Play 2/28/2025: THE STUFF OF NIRGENDS 1:05:22

2M ago1:05:22

1:05:22

Enjoy the final pod before we go Wild on the new Monster Hunter with…well, MHW review talk! Also solid chatter on some older and / or semi-obscure Japanese gems because, hey, it’s us. Time — Topic Discussed 01:00 — Nicknames 10:08 — Monster Hunter Wilds Review Recap 23:25 — Resident Evil Remastered 32:05 — Grandia 37:24 — Stray Children 44:00 — New…

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Ambetter Health 400 | Atlanta | Mash The Gas Podcast 34:04

2M ago34:04

34:04

Welcome to another episode of Mash the Gas! This week, Jeff, Kevin, and Sky break down all the action from the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Christopher Bell only led one lap—but it was the one that mattered. We dive into the controversial last-lap caution that froze the field, Carson Hocevar’s overly aggressive driving, and all th…

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Daytona 500 | Mash The Gas Podcast 33:14

3M ago33:14

33:14

Welcome back to Mash the Gas, your premier source for NASCAR Cup Series racing! Jeff Davis, Kevin Batstone, and NASCARSky are here to break down all the action from the 67th running of the Daytona 500. From President Donald Trump’s pre-race appearance to rain delays and on-track chaos, this year’s Great American Race had it all. We dive into Willia…

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8-4 Play 2/14/2025: STATE OF YAY 55:40

3M ago55:40

55:40

The gang runs down PlayStation’s latest State of Play showcase, including Housemarque’s Saros, Monster Hunter Wilds, Shinobi, Sonic Racing, and (dramatic music)…Digimon? Time — Topic Discussed 01:07 – Nicknames 02:40 – Sony State of Play (and News) 41:24 – Ender Lilies 45:53 – The Legend of Dragoon 49:38 – Cyberpunk 2077 50:54 – Pikmin 4…

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Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium | Mash The Gas Podcast 38:15

3M ago38:15

38:15

Welcome back, race fans! In our first episode of 2025, NASCARSky, Kevin Batstone, and Jeff Davis dive headfirst into the action-packed Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, kicking off the NASCAR Cup Series season. The trio breaks down Chase Elliott’s impressive performance, where he led 171 of the 200 laps to secure victory. From new rules and ri…

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8-4 Play 1/31/2025: IS MONSTER HUNTER OUT YET? 59:15

3M ago59:15

59:15

You'll jump outta yo seat for the Dynasty Warriors: Origins impressions and Ninja Gaiden 2 Black / 4 news, but sit back down and buckle the f up for live - that's right, LIVE - (and already outdated) Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket pack openings. 00:51 – Nicknames 12:11 – Dynasty Warriors: Origins 19:56 – Pokémon TCG Pocket 22:59 – The Legend of Z…

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8-4 Play 1/17/2025: SWITCH, TOO 59:21

4M ago59:21

59:21

We did it We finally outsmarted Nintendo And all it cost us was…everything Time — Topic Discussed 02:20 – Switch 2!!

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8-4 Play 1/3/2025: NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' Q&A SPECIAL 56:44

4M ago56:44

56:44

We've barely recovered from our New Year's hangovers, but we're already back and hard at work for you, dear listener, with a brand new ep, recorded live and in person in the year of our lord 202—what’s that? We're out of space? Uh...special Q&A ep—enjoy! Time — Topic Discussed 03:36 – Listener Questions…

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8-4 Play 12/20/2024: OH HO HO HOLI-DAZE 1:28:54

5M ago1:28:54

1:28:54

'Tis the season for a loosey-goosey-boozy run-down of all the announcements and winners and everything from The Game Awards, including the-one-with-the-guy-who-climbs-on-the-robot-then-the-head-flies-off. Happy holidays!! Time — Topic Discussed 01:27 – Nicknames 15:16 – Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake 21:10 – DQ3 SPOILERS START! 23:42 – DQ3 SPOILERS …

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8-4 Play 12/6/2024: PODCAST DE GOZARRE 1:03:32

5M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Lunar 2: Eternal Blue (localization CONTROVERSY!), PC Engine obscurities (the BEST game you NEVER HEARD OF!!), and checking in on Dragon Quest III HD-2D (Gabe's take will SHOCK you!!!) #smashlike #subscribe #hitthebell Time — Topic Discussed 00:55 – Nicknames 14:57 – PC-FX Talk 22:35 – Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake 27:56 – Lunar 2: Eternal Blue 35:…

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8-4 Play 11/22/2024: PARAGON QUEST 1:18:52

5M ago1:18:52

1:18:52

Join us as we journey to Aliahan (DQ3 HD-2D Remake), the Soviet Union (Tetris Forever), Hokkaido (To the North), Geoff Keighley’s basement (Game Awards Nominations), and deep Kyoto for more tales from the Nintendo Museum! Time — Topic Discussed 01:15 – Nicknames 15:26 – Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake 38:00 – Tetris Forever 55:27 – News: FF14 mobile …

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NASCAR Championship | Phoenix | Mash The Gas Podcast w/ special guest Sky 34:56

6M ago34:56

34:56

Welcome to the season finale of Mash the Gas! Join hosts Jeff Davis and Kevin Batstone, along with special guest and soon-to-be permanent co-host, Sky—aka NASCARSky—as they wrap up an unforgettable 2024 NASCAR season. This episode is packed with highlights, including an in-depth breakdown of Joey Logano’s thrilling victory in the NASCAR Cup champio…

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8-4 Play 11/8/2024: BREADTH OF THE WILDS 1:12:13

6M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

All killa no filla: Metaphor, Monster Hunter Wilds, Nintendo Music app, Vampire Survivors' Castlevania DLC, Pokémon TCG Pocket, Switch 2 news and more! 00:57 – Nicknames 04:32 – Pokémon TCG Pocket 17:56 – Monster Hunter Wilds 44:38 – Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania 49:58 – Metaphor: ReFantazio 56:10 – News: Switch 2 backwards compatibility, X…

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Xfinity 500 | Martinsville | Mash The Gas Podcast 34:09

6M ago34:09

34:09

Welcome back to another episode of Mash the Gas, your go-to podcast for everything NASCAR Cup Series racing! In this action-packed episode, we're breaking down the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, the high-stakes cutoff race that set the stage for the NASCAR championship. Ryan Blaney managed to pull off another Martinsville miracle, punching h…

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Straight Talk Wireless 400 | Homstead-Maimi | Mash The Gas Podcast 34:15

6M ago34:15

34:15

Welcome back to another thrilling episode of the Mash The Gas podcast, your ultimate destination for all things NASCAR! Join Kevin and Jeff as they dive into the heart-pounding action of the Street Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. In this episode, we relive Tyler Reddick's stunning last-lap pass on Ryan Blaney, securing his spot in th…

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8-4 Play 10/25/2024: RING THE ALARMO 1:51:20

6M ago1:51:20

1:51:20

Rise and shine, kids—Halloween’s on the way, but not before we dabble in first impressions of Silent Hill 2, last (?) impressions of Echoes of Wisdom, and the start of our ongoing coverage of Nintendo’s hot new hardware! (Alarmo, duh.) Time — Topic Discussed 01:06 – Nicknames 14:46 – Silent Hill 2 remake 24:12 – The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdo…

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South Point 400 | Las Vegas | Mash The Gas Podcast 32:03

7M ago32:03

32:03

Welcome back to the Mash the Gas podcast! Join Jeff and Kevin as they dive into the thrilling action from the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In this episode, we discuss how Joey Logano silenced his critics with a decisive victory, thanks to strategic fuel mileage and brilliant calls from crew chief Paul Wolfe. We’ll explore Logano's r…

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Bank of America 400 | Charlotte Roval | Mash The Gas w/ Special Guest Sky 36:27

7M ago36:27

36:27

Welcome back to another episode of the Mash The Gas Podcast, your ultimate source for everything NASCAR Cup Series! This week, we’re thrilled to have Sky back as a guest analyst—an avid Joey Logano fan with some refreshingly unbiased insights. Join Jeff, Kevin, and Sky as they break down the thrilling action from the Bank of America 400 Roval at Ch…

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8-4 Play 10/11/2024: ECHOES OF SCIENCE 1:05:17

7M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

The TGS dust has settled and it's back to normal over here—normal as in, Nintendo announcing stuff mere hours after we record. We'll have to hit snooze on the alarm clock chatter, but we can try and keep you awake with thoughts on Echoes of Wisdom, Until Dawn, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and some news instead?? Time — Topic Discussed 00:52 — Nicknames 12…

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YellaWood 500 | Talladega | Mash The Gas Podcast 36:39

7M ago36:39

36:39

In this episode, Jeff & Kevin break down the wild Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, where a record-breaking 28 cars were involved in wrecks, making it the most chaotic race in Cup Series history! Ricky Stenhouse Jr. narrowly edged out Brad Keselowski by just 0.006 seconds, securing the third closest finish of the season. Join us as we dive …

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Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN Bet | Kansas | Mash The Gas Podcast 36:30

7M ago36:30

36:30

Welcome back to Mash the Gas, hosts Kevin Batstone and Jeff Davis dive into the thrilling action from the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. With Ross Chastain snagging his first win of the year despite not being playoff eligible, there's plenty to unpack! The guys break down all the highlights, including Kyle Busch's spin, Denny Hamlin's pit…

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