Best The Bionic Show Podcasts (2025)

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Still Loading Mini #48: The Legend of Zelda Cartoon E7 56:51

4d ago56:51

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This month's mini episode involves underworld connections... Specifically of the Triforce variety. Dexter Morrill is back and we take a look at episode 7 of the Legend of Zelda cartoon, Underworld Connections. In this episode one of the Triforce pieces gets broken into 3 parts and Link and Zelda must track them down. We learn that the Triforce can …

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#518- Travis Stever of Coheed and Cambria, and Visiting the Devil Down in Georgia 1:40:45

4d ago1:40:45

1:40:45

So excited to bring this one to you today. For the second time, Travis Stever, guitarist of Coheed and Cambria and L.S. Dunes, joins us on the podcast. Travis is both hilarious and intelligent, and one hell of of guitar player. We dive deep into everything from balancing two bands, balancing personal and family life while touring, the creative proc…

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4Player Podcast #838 - The Melon Head Show (Dune: Awakening, Mario Kart World, Summer Game Fest Recap, and More!) 2:17:27

6d ago2:17:27

2:17:27

A lot has transpired in the world of gaming since our last recording. Summer Game Fest brought us a bundle of exciting announcements - including Resident Evil Requiem - and the Nintendo Switch 2 officially launched! We give some initial thoughts on the new hardware and Mario Kart World and do a quick recap of the SGF highlights. On top of that, Kri…

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#517- Lumberjack Matt Slingerland, Bionic Stooges Part 1, and the loss of Brian Wilson 1:51:02

10d ago1:51:02

1:51:02

Today, we have a lumberchat with Matt Slingerland, a competitive lumberjack and standout competitor at the STIHL Timbersports U.S. Championship. We dive into a whole lot with Matt, including growing up in a lumberjack legacy, the life of a competitive lumberjack, the future of the sport, preparing to compete, and what it's like to be on team USA. M…

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Still Loading #358: Final Fantasy Fantasy Draft 2025 2:20:08

11d ago2:20:08

2:20:08

In honor of the Magic the Gathering/Final Fantasy crossover I figured I should bump up this year's Final Fantasy Fantasy Draft a bit early! Four more guests enter the draft to try and craft the best Final Fantasy they can. This year we had a few first time guests and a few returning ones! As usual this was a TON of fun to record and some wild choic…

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#516- Monique Powell of Save Ferris, Church Chatter, and But Stuff 1:27:49

17d ago1:27:49

1:27:49

This week is sure to make you start skanking in your living room. In this vibrant episode, we chat with Monique Powell, the spirited frontwoman of ska-punk icons Save Ferris. Monique dives into the band’s journey from DIY roots to their ‘90s hit “Come On Eileen,” sharing tales of legal battles, their triumphant return with new singles like “Get Dan…

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Still Loading #357: Handheld Gaming with Tommy Keough 1:16:06

18d ago1:16:06

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In this episode we explore another broad-ish topic of game history. Last week was FPS games and this week its Handheld gaming! I'm joined by author Tommy Keough to talk about his recently released book from Pen & Sword Books, "The History of Handheld Game Consoles". We chat about why he specifically chose to write about handheld game consoles, his …

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4Player Podcast #837 - Gamer Hanukkah Returns (Summer Game Fest Predictions, Pipistrello and the Cursed YoYo, Deliver at all Costs, and More!) 2:08:27

20d ago2:08:27

2:08:27

With E3 a thing of the past, Brad officially dubs early June as "Gamer Hanukkah" (more commonly known as Summer Game Fest) - A week (or more) long celebration of the gaming industry that comes with a boat load of big gaming announcements and reveals! We devote the entire first segment to talking about our expectations and dreams for the event, incl…

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#515-Chris Thorn of Blind Melon, Full Frontal Football, and Buying Buckethead 1:32:01

24d ago1:32:01

1:32:01

People say that listening to our show is like watching bottles gather rain. But not today! Join us for an exclusive chat with Christopher Thorn, guitarist and co-founder of '90s alt-rock legends Blind Melon! We dive into the band’s rise with hits like “No Rain" and why it was a double edged sword, the creative process behind their iconic albums, an…

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Still Loading #356: Hurt Me Plenty: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 2003–2010 w/ Stuart Maine 1:39:16

25d ago1:39:16

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Looking at the evolution of a genre is one of my favorite parts of studying game history. I attempted my own version of this with my history of RTS series a few years back but my guest today does a much more thorough look into a different game genre. Joining me on this episode is game developer and author Stuart Maine. Stuart has a new book out fro…

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4Player Podcast #836 - The Illness Incubation Show (Monster Train 2, Labyrinth of the Demon King, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and More!) 1:45:29

27d ago1:45:29

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Brad's home has been invaded by Covid once again but not even that can stop Brad from digging into the hotly anticipated new deck-builder, Monster Train 2! Nick shovels more "Nick-slop" in the form of lo-fi indie horror game, Labyrinth of the Demon King and Chris Davis delves deeper into DOOM: The Dark Ages! We also talk Mission Impossible and try …

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Still Loading #355: Xanga, Breath of the Wild and voice acting w/ Sean Chiplock 1:53:53

1M ago1:53:53

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Sometimes a random online acqauintence from over a decade ago suddenly appears again. This week I am joined by a wonderful guest who is just that (for me at least). This week I am joined by voice actor Sean Chiplock to talk about his career, his approach to voice acting and most importantly, the glory days of Xanga. I had a wonderful time chatting …

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#514- Lord Buckethead, Nada Chair, and The Quest for Lordship 2:05:57

1M ago2:05:57

2:05:57

We are going out of this world this week as we sit down with Lord Buckethead, the galaxy’s favorite bucket-wearing political satirist! Out of retirement for our show, Lord Buckethead joins to chat about taking on UK prime ministers to viral fame, he shares cosmic wit, manifesto gems, and intergalactic takes on Earth’s chaos. David Hughes, writer an…

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4Player Podcast #835 - The Doom and Gloom Show (DOOM: The Dark Ages, Skin Deep, Blades of Fire, and More!) 1:50:24

1M ago1:50:24

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Don't let the episode title fool you, it's not all doom and gloom this week... DOOM: The Dark Ages is out and we dig into what it gets right and wrong; Regardless of it's faults, it's still great to see DOOM thriving in the year of our (dark) lord, 2025. Brad suspects that Mercury Steam may have lucked into creating a hidden gem with their latest I…

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#513-Paul Rappaport, The Shirtless Wood Boy, and Turtle Peanuts 1:41:21

1M ago1:41:21

1:41:21

We've never used a blimp to promote our show, but our guest certainly has used one to promote his. Only, his show featured Pink Floyd. Today, we are joined by the legendary, Paul Rappaport, aka "Rap". With over 30 years at Columbia Records, Paul has worked with everybody from Pink Floyd, to Bob Dylan, to Bruce Springsteen, to the Rolling Stones. We…

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Still Loading #354: InFamous w/ Bill Barber 2:26:37

1M ago2:26:37

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A little late but it's here! I'm joined by Bill from the Gaming and Collecting podcast, 3DO Experience and Geek Addicts to talk about the Sucker Punch Productions game InFamous! This was supposed to come out last month as it was a patron voted topic but due to Punch of Nazi month I pushed it back a bit. Anyway, InFamous rules and it was joy to repl…

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4Player Podcast #834 - What does Chris Davis Watch? (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Bionic Bay, Giant Bomb went Independent, and More!) 1:28:51

1M ago1:28:51

1:28:51

Next week is gonna be big but the calm before the storm comes in the form of more in-depth impressions of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33; An undeniably impressive RPG for the modern age that wears nostalgia on it's sleeve. Brad makes a strong case for playing Bionic Bay and Nick talks about the experience of replaying The Last of Us: Part II alongside…

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#512- Luke Marzec, The Refrigerator Dog, and Rocket McQueen the Sperm King 1:33:30

2M ago1:33:30

1:33:30

We love bringing on young, up and coming artists on the show, and this week, we do just that with England's own, Luke Marzec. Luke is a multitalented musician, who plays saxophone, violin, piano, and more, who also possesses the voice of an old soul. His music is both unique and familiar at the same time, and is sure to gain traction with new audie…

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Still Loading Mini #47: The Super Mario Bros. Super Show E7 56:03

2M ago56:03

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More Mario is never a bad thing. Dexter Morrill jumps back on the show to break down episode 7 of the Super Mario Bros. Super Show! In this episode we discuss the intricacies of the tax system in the mushroom kingdom, Mario being rude to a foreign exchange student, King Koopa turning into a giant and much more! Follow Dexter on social media! Instag…

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4Player Podcast #833 - The Brand Safety Show (The New Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer, the Games Media Culling of 2025, StarVaders, and More!) 1:55:49

2M ago1:55:49

1:55:49

On Brad's birthday episode, we talk about games journalism being culled in the name of "brand safety" - a concept completely foreign to us here at 4Player. We also dissect the shiny new trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, analyze some outrageous claims from Chris Davis that relate to our Game of the Year lists, and let Brad get his nerd on when talkin…

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#511-Ye Banished Privateers, Truth Balls, and Skippy the Squirrel 1:24:31

2M ago1:24:31

1:24:31

Arrr you ready for another wild week? This week, we are joined by Björn "Bellows" Malmos, a founding member of the Swedish pirate themed band, Ye Banished Privateers. Björn does just about everything from vocals to accordion, to harmonica, to various percussion. The band has transformed their live show into an amazing display of pirate songs, histo…

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Still Loading #353: Bionic Commando w/ Diamond Feit and Chris Baines 1:57:47

2M ago1:57:47

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The finale of Punch a Nazi month is here! Helping close out this series are two friends of the show, Diamond Feit from Retronauts and Chris Baines from the YouTube channel Rewind Arcade! We dive into the classic NES Bionic Commando! We talk about the game's history, talk about the mechanics of arm swinging, the sheer amount of violence in this game…

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4Player Podcast #832 - The Tax Evasion Show (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, Marathon Alpha, and More!) 1:49:34

2M ago1:49:34

1:49:34

This Week on the Show: Discussion - Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Chaos (4:05) Impressions - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (15:15) Impressions - Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (56:50) Impressions - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (1:09:50) Impressions - Marathon Alpha (1:23:20) 4Player Minute (1:34:30)By 4Player Network

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#510-The Great Throwdini, Pope Pajamas, and the Defense of Ye' 1:26:23

2M ago1:26:23

1:26:23

Would you wear Jeffrey Dahmer's glasses? Could you throw knives and not hit a spinning, moving human target? Well, we know a guy can do both. Dr. David Adamovich was a professor of physiology, and at the age of 50, decided to change his career. He became the Great Throwdini, a knife thrower with over 40 world records to his name. We find out about …

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Still Loading #352: Medal of Honor Underground w/ Dave Pietrangelo 2:10:01

2M ago2:10:01

2:10:01

We started off Punch a N*zi month by taking on Mecha Hitler and now we are continuing the series with some resistance. I'm joined by Dave Pietrangelo from the Remember 64 podcast to talk about the second installment in the Medal of Honor series, Medal of Honor: Underground. This game approached WW2 from a different direction than the first game. In…

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#509-The Bomb Chica, Sun Ham, and Space-Hab 1:41:48

2M ago1:41:48

1:41:48

Shenanigans are really swell, stupid banter and a big story to tell (Side effects of Shenanigans include questioning the choices in your life). This week’s show gives the sweet and talented Deanna Colón. This singer and entertainer has performed with and for Diana Ross and Patti Labelle, been on America’s Got Talent & Masterchef, and been in commer…

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Still Loading #351: Wolfenstein 3D w/ Ashton Ruby and Aidan Moher 1:53:33

2M ago1:53:33

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Punch a N*zi month is here! Helping me kick (punch) it off I am joined by Ashton Ruby from the Retro Hangover Podcast and author Aidan Moher to talk about the granddaddy of boomer shooters, Wolfenstein 3D! We talk about how this game set the course for an entire genre of games, how so much of gaming history has traveled in and out of it's orbit and…

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4Player Podcast #831 - The Hustle Button Show (South of Midnight, Blue Prince, The Last of Us Season 2, and More!) 2:06:06

2M ago2:06:06

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This week's discussion topics: First Thoughts - The Last of Us Season 2 (7:55) Impressions - Nubby's Number Factory (15:40) Impressions - South of Midnight (27:20) News - Nintendo Switch 2 price expected to rise due to tariffs (46:50) Impressions - Blue Prince (53:52) Fantasy Critic Updates (1:25:40) 4Player Minute (1:43:00)…

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#508- Cazzy Louis Cereghino, Tiny Strippers, and VerbaMania 2:44:02

2M ago2:44:02

2:44:02

Slam, Dah Duh Duh, Dah Duh Duh! The podcast is revving up for WrestleMania this week and in honor of this we are joined by Cazzey Louis Cereghino. Along with his writing, music, and stunt work, Cazzey who played Bruiser Brody in the Iron Claw. We chat on his multifaceted career, doing wrestling work in the movie, and what is was like have Danny Dev…

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Still Loading Mini #46: The Super Mario Bros. Super Show E6 45:44

2M ago45:44

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The Mario Super Show is back! Mario Month may have ended but that doesn't mean we are done talking Mario. Dexter Morrill returns to help me dissect episode 6 of the Super Mario Bros Super Show. We learn about orphan mushrooms, that Koopa is named after a few of the months and lions with a sophisticated pallet. Follow Dexter on social media! Instagr…

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#507- Nothing More, Garage Hot Tubs, and "Beautiful Tariffs" 1:30:57

3M ago1:30:57

1:30:57

Listeners are always saying there is "nothing more" irritating then the Verbal Shenanigans Podcast. However, today, Daniel Oliver, bassist of Nothing More, joins us on the show. We delve into the DIY history of the band, the growth of Nothing More, the band's current tour with Disturbed, what it's like to build insane stage contraptions, and the ba…

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Still Loading #350: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver w/ Kade Call 1:56:17

3M ago1:56:17

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There are game's that have cult followings that while I understand why they do, the game just doesnt hit for me. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver falls squarely into the "This was probably good back in the day" camp for me. I see it's merits as a game from 1999 but man is it hard to play now. Joining me on this episode, from the Gaming Memories Podcast,…

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4Player Podcast #830 - The Overglazed Show (Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Details and Lineup, Atomfall, Monster Hunter Talk, and More!) 1:51:34

3M ago1:51:34

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News - Nintendo Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware and Launch Details (4:15) News - Nintendo Announces Mario Kart World & Donkey Kong Bananza (27:45) Impressions - Atomfall (58:00) Impressions - Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (1:19:45) 4Player Minute (1:26:50)By 4Player Network

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4Player Podcast #829 - The Farmers Market Show (Assassin's Creed Shadows, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, Dragon's Dogma 2, and More!) 2:09:36

3M ago2:09:36

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After an unplanned two week haitus from recording, we return to the studio to talk through our early impressions of Assassin's Creed Shadows! Despite the series rocky history, Nick (and much of the general audience) is finding the game to be surprisingly satisfying! Brad is taking a break from Monster Hunter Wilds to play... Monster Hunter Generati…

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#506- Jonathan Schultz, The Shady Tax Man, and Robot P. Coltrane 1:45:59

3M ago1:45:59

1:45:59

You might listen to our interviews for big names, fun moments, and inspirational stories…today, it's just about robots beating the crap out of each other. Battlebots builder and engineer, Jonathan Schultz, talks about team Huge. We chat about the work and design of his machine, the ups and downs of battle, and the competition of killing another rob…

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Still Loading #349: Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time w/ Bill from Gaming and Collecting Podcast 2:33:11

3M ago2:33:11

2:33:11

Another Mario Month comes to a close. Helping me round out Mario Month this year is Bill from the Gaming and Collecting Podcast to discuss the second game in the Mario & Luigi series, Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. This game is a prime example of a sequel, meaning it's the most sequel I've ever seen a sequel sequel. What did any of that mean? It'…

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#505- Bryan Seely, Monroe Meat, and The Religious Screen Door 1:44:51

3M ago1:44:51

1:44:51

You ever think about wiretapping the United States Secret Service and the FBI? No? Well, this week's guest did just that, and went on to be successful because of it. Bryan Seely is a world famous ethical hacker, former marine, author, and key note speaker who has helped numerous companies fix cyber security issues. Bryan is hilarious, engaging, and…

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Still Loading #348: Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door w/ Try from My Life in Gaming and Jared from Play Along Podcast 2:40:02

3M ago2:40:02

2:40:02

Practicing origami once was not enough for Mario Month this year! I am joined by Try from My Life in Gaming and Jared from the Play Along Podcast to talk about Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. In this giant episode of the podcast we discuss why this game may be one of the darkest Mario games? We talk about how the game updated the Paper Mario f…

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#504 - Jojo Garza, Heaven's Waiting Room, and Guinea Pig Cuisine 1:44:51

3M ago1:44:51

1:44:51

How far is heaven you ask? Feels pretty far when you are working with Mike for 12 years. However, today, we bring another Grammy award winner on the show. Jojo Garza, singer and bassist, of the Los Lonely Boys, joins us for a fantastic interview where we break down his early years playing with his father, the huge success of "Heaven", winning a Gra…

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Still Loading #347: Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga w/ Andre from Fine Time and Aaron from SuperPod Saga 2:01:49

3M ago2:01:49

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We are gonna have a fine time on this super episode of a podcast. In this episode I am joined by Andre from the Fine Time podcast and Aaron from the SuperPod Saga podcast to talk about Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga! This game was not what I expected at all, both in good ways and bad ways (but mostly good). It was by far one of the bigger swings I've…

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4Player Podcast #828 - The B-Minus Show (Split Fiction, Monster Hunter Wilds, Death Stranding 2 Trailer + Release Date, and More!) 1:56:06

3M ago1:56:06

1:56:06

Things in 2025 are starting to heat up and it's getting hard to keep up. This week, we delve into Split Fiction, a game that expands upon the strengths of it's predecessor (2021's hit, It Takes Two) in some really fun and interesting ways. We also deliver our reactions to the batshit insane trailer for Death Stranding 2 and discuss the release date…

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#503- Sandy Johnson, Mama's Bras, and Bad Advice 1:39:30

4M ago1:39:30

1:39:30

I met this kid, with this blank, pale, emotionless face, and the blackest eyes… the devil’s eyes. But enough about Scott, let’s talk about our guest. Today, we chat with actress Sandy Johnson ,who played the sister and first victim of Michael Myers, Judith Myers. We get into her modeling career and the Playboy mansion, her time on set of Halloween,…

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Still Loading #346: Paper Mario w/ Nerdbomber and Techtic 1:43:04

4M ago1:43:04

1:43:04

Looks like it's time to dust off my origami skills because this week's episode is all about Paper Mario, specifically the first Paper Mario game for the N64. Joining me to make some paper airplanes are returning friends to the show Nerdbomber and Techtic from the Online Warriors Podcast. For all of us, this was our first experience with the Paper M…

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4Player Podcast #827 - The Whale Vendetta Show (Monster Hunter Wilds, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and More!) 2:06:03

4M ago2:06:03

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The time has come. The long awaited sequel, Monster Hunter Wilds, is out in the... wild! Brad and Krispy take our first (of many) deep dives into the game's new systems and mechanics and assess where it stands in relation to the series other critically acclaimed games. Chris Davis has finished our Game of the Year videos so he kicked his year off w…

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Still Loading #345: Super Mario RPG w/ Matt Storm and Eric Gess 2:28:54

4M ago2:28:54

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MARIO MONTH IS BACK! This year's theme is all RPGs! For the next 5 weeks I will be diving into a different Mario RPG game and of course I had to start off the the original Mario RPG game, Super Mario RPG: The Legend of the Seven Stars. Joining me to explore Mario's first foray into the RPG genre are friends of the show Matt Storm from Fun and Games…

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4Player Podcast #826 - The Homie Discount Show (Avowed, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and More!) 1:46:21

4M ago1:46:21

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Between dramatic dips in internet, discord instability, and Nick's unprecedented noobism when it comes to podcast production, this week's live recording was about as messy as it gets... but the show must go on! Regardless, we've got some big games to talk about including the long awaited release of Avowed from Obsidian and the obligatory Yakuza rel…

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#502- The Florida Man Games, Bathroom Mishaps, and The Tinfoil Tournament 1:45:30

4M ago1:45:30

1:45:30

Have you ever watched the Olympics and said “I just wish these athletes had a criminal record and were much drunker?” Well, our next guest has resolved your issue. Pete Melfi is the creator and organizer of The Florida Man games. After the initial year received global media coverage, they are returning for their second round on March 1st in Elkton,…

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Still Loading #344: Portal w/ Andrew Kinsey and Pilisa Mackey 1:52:38

4M ago1:52:38

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Portal is a triumph of a game and many a note has been written on it's huge success. Ok enough of that. We are here this week to talk about Portal! The legendary first person puzzle game from Valve. I'm joined by returning guest to the show Andrew Kinsey from The EXP Point but we are ALSO joined by Pilisa Mackey, another EXP Point member and it is …

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Still Loading #343: Beloved Rapture w/ Storm Beagle 2:17:17

4M ago2:17:17

2:17:17

16 bit JRPGs are a bit of a nostalgia spot for me. I would actually classify it as more of misplaced nostalgia in that I didn't play a lot of them growing up but playing them now makes me feel nostalgic anyway. This week on the show I was lucky enough to get a review copy of a recently released indie game that takes inspiration from the 16 bit JRPG…

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#501-BJ McLeod, Steak Chunks, and Tent Sex 1:48:59

4M ago1:48:59

1:48:59

We just completed 500, and our guest this week hopes to do the same. Owner/Driver of the number 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet, BJ McLeod, comes onto the show before attempting to qualify for the Daytona 500. We chat about racing as early as 3 years old, the finances and decisions of running a Cup team, the desire to run fast, and gargoyles. Ch…

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