Episode 248: Vampire Survivors Has So Many Lights And Colors
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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Vampire Survivors! We cover the game's delicious juice, whether it's a bullet hell or a musou, and why the game is so dang Italian! We also discuss the grey area between inspiration and plagiarism. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net
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Off the Deep End Episode 64: Star Ocean Til the End of Time
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Adam, Chris, and Braden are jumping off the deep end to discuss the most important question facing us right now: Is Star Ocean 3 the median PS2 JRPG? Alongside in-depth discussions over its mechanics and a summary of its bonkers story, the three manage to also find some time to discuss important concepts like animation cancels, whether an ending can ruin a game, and an important metric known as "The JRPG Dingus Quotient". Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at If...
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Ojisancast 07: FLCL- Free Sample
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It's time to get a little bit fooly and a little bit cooly as our resident Ojisans discuss the seminal 2000 anime FLCL. Does it live up to their memories? How obvious is the symbolism? If a pink haired woman hit you in the head with a guitar, would a suggestively shaped horn come out of your forehead? Because the anime is only six episodes, they also briefly go over all of FLCL's bad sequels that came out a decade and a half later. Also Braden and Chris' friendship origin story and bemoaning how Grantland used to be good. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion...
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Episode 247: Goof 'Em Ups (Lethal Company, R.E.P.O., and PEAK)
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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss some of the co-op games that are sweeping Twitch: Lethal Company, R.E.P.O., and PEAK! We cover the elements that define the Goof 'Em Up genre (can we get this genre name to stick?) and what makes each of these games distinct. We try to break down the funny emergent gameplay systems and steer folks to the better games in the genre. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at If you like our new art and want to commission some of...
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Chariots of the Pods: Episode 4
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Join Adam, Tyler, Jason, and Justin in their continuing misadventures through Stargate SG-1 as they cover the season one episodes, "The Torment or Tantalus", "Bloodlines", "Fire and Water", and "Hathor". Join them as they contend with a naked old guy, being a bad dad, a socially awkward fishman, and a bathtub full of gasoline. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net
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Ranking of Roguelite Deckbuilders: Episode 01
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Gino "ThatPinguino" Grieco and Braden "ArbitraryWater" REDACTED join forces to talk about the hottest genre to hit the indie scene in the last ten years. No, they're not talking about cozy farming games or boomer shooters, instead they're talking about deckbuilders! If you've ever played Slay the Spire and wanted to know what else was out there, don't worry, they've got you covered. Like, seriously. They've both played a lot of card games and if you want to hear two adult men get into the weeds about what makes a good "One of Those" you might get something out of this! Games...
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Chariots of the Pods: Episode 3
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Join Adam, Tyler, Jason, and Justin as they travel once again through the gate to cover their next batch of episodes from season one of Stargate SG-1, "Cold Lazarus", "The Nox", "Brief Candle", and "Thor's Hammer". Join them as they discuss the merits of traumatizing your ex-wife, space hippies, the planet that makes you old, and Thor: God of Thunder. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to...
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Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light: Part 1
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In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light! We discuss the game's great art and music, unique twist on classic combat, and the series that don't exist without this game. We also cover some of the early story and try to figure out where we stand on whether it's good or not. Check out the current ranking of Fantasies here: Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at If you like our new art and want to...
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Amateur Hour: 2026 Preseason Vibe Check
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The 2026/27 NFL season is upon us and Gino, Adam "Borgmaster" -REDACTED-, and Tyler "Grav" -REDACTED- are back to discuss another season of football! We cover all of the rule changes for the new season before vibe checking all 32 teams! Find out which team Adam has always been a fan of this year! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at
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Episode 246: You Have To Pay Us To Play More Death Stranding
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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding! We cover the game's porting mechanics and bridge building before unpacking the deep, deep symbolism of knots, strands, and beaches. We spend a good amount of time discussing whether a game that deliberately sets itself in America has any need to make the environment look or act like America and the many Kojima-isms at play in this game. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at If you like our...
info_outlineAdam "Borgmaster" [REDACTED] and Tyler "Grav" [REDACTED] are joined by Jeff Rud in a very special episode about the CFL! What is Canada? Why does it have Football? These questions and much, much more are answered in Amateur Hour's CFL Primer.
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