In this episode we talk about rhythm-based music games and whether or not they are still fun at this point in time during *CURRENT YEAR*! Do they hold up? Are they still enjoyable? All of these answers and more are inside this episode. We also talk a little bit about the Coen brothers and the new Cloverfield sequel that came out of left field: 10 Cloverfield Lane.

This week we are pleased to announce that we are taking part in the keep 2016 #EpicWithAndre campaign by Andre California Champagne! WE keep this show epic and you should, too!

We are also unofficially sponsored by Fender guitars and Vic Firth drumsticks.

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In this week’s episode we break new ground as we have our first guest on the show. Kyle’s good friend Nathan joins us to review Episode 7: The Force Awakens. Opening talk moves around from how Kyle and Nathan met to the racial implications of not including Ernie Hudson in the original Ghostbusters video games. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed talking about it. If you’re still reading this and you somehow haven’t seen The Force Awakens yet, what the hell are you doing?

This episode is sponsored by Andre California Champagne and Exhaust Ports R Us where you can find all the best exhaust ports the galaxy has to offer!

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We have finally reached the first of the #1’s, with Kyle’s #1 favorite movie, “Punch Drunk Love”. In this episode we talk about first heartbreaks, the emotional effect of this movie, and why doesn’t Adam Sandler do more serious roles because he is great in this movie. Things also get a little heavy and a little emotional and maybe some tears are shed during this episode. Be sure to NOT miss this episode; it’s one of the most honest and open episodes to date.

We are sponsored as always by Andre California Champagne which will leave you with a “punch drunk” feeling and crisp clean refreshment.

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In this special Side Quest episode, Kyle and Ryan break down their favorite movies and games from 2015. These were all the ones that left a lasting impression on them and gave them something to enjoy or loathe in 2015. Did you see or play any of these last year?

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In this episode we discuss Kyle’s #2 ranked game and talk about all of the pros and cons within. Is this game art? Does it move you on an emotional level, or is it just an annoying falling down simulator? We break all of those questions down and more, all while rambling a bit about how we feel on life.

This episode is sponsored by hope, love, despair, and Tott’s  Champagne.

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Not much to say about this episode. It contains the results of the wagers that were made during the hype episode. Be warned – it is full of spoilers!

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Episode 11 has come into the room swinging a Hanzo sword and is cutting the heads off of everyone in a glorious rip-roaring spectacle of blood and guts! We are of course talking about Quentin Tarantino’s magnum opus, “Kill Bill”. We spend a lot of this episode pretty much breaking it down scene by scene and gushing over it (SPOILERS: WE LOVE THIS MOVIE!)

We also talk about the second Batman V Superman trailer (which had just released when we recorded this episode) and all of the things wrong with it.

This episode sponsored by Red Apple Cigarettes and, as always, Andre California Champagne!

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Greetings, everybody! We are back to your regularly scheduled podcast episodes after the madness that was “Star Wars” week. Now we’re ready to start walking mass erect for Mass Effect and talk about all the good and bad qualities of EA’s monster galaxy sprawling sequel. We also spend a fair amount of time talking about pornography in the beginning of the episode and take you on a history lesson of porn through the ages.

This episode is sponsored by Andre California Champagne, the best champagne on the citadel, and by Beta Max adult videos.

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In this very special bonus episode we postulate about what could possibly be happening in Episode VII.  This entire episode is full of guesses and wagers and what we think or hope will happen. We will follow up after the movie to see if we were correct or incorrect in our predictions.

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We previously suffered through the awfulness that was the prequel trilogy so we could enjoy these in all of their glory – the original trilogy: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi.  I won’t say much here because we say everything we want in the episode – enjoy!

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Greetings all, and welcome to this universe a long, long time ago in a galaxy far away! This is the first of a 2.5 part series based on the Star Wars universe. This podcast will cover the terrible Star Wars episodes (i.e. The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith). Heads up: we went into this really trying to look for the silver linings of these films since they are so universally loathed. I regret to inform you that we didn’t find any.

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Hey, everyone! Join us this week as we take the red pill to fall down the rabbit hole and see how far it goes. We discuss board games, Fallout 4, regional sayings, and really break down what a monster-massive movie The Matrix was when it was released.  We will see if it still holds up today, and also discuss whether or not the AniMatrix was a good addition to the Matrix universe or just needless fluff. So swallow that red pill, Coppertop, and follow the white rabbit cause we ain’t in Kansas anymore!

This episode is sponsored by Andre California Champagne, as always, and also Tasty Wheat.

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Don’t listen to the drunken ramblings of the two co-hosts who claim that this is episode 9m because it is clearly episode 8. There was some confusion on our end and so this happened.

We are starting a new shift in the way we present episodes. We are breaking away from the two subjects-per-episode format and will now be focusing on one subject at a time.

In this episode we get down and dirty with one of the greatest 2D platformers of all time and find out why this game coined the term “Metroidvania.” It’s a marvelous marriage of platformer, RPG, and exploration. Ryan also discovers that this game, much like a transformer, has more than meets the eye.

Sponsors this week are Andre California Champagne, Belmont Family Whips, and Sculptures by Floating Medusa Heads.

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Episode 6 has been released upon the masses! In this episode we spend a lot of time talking about Metal Gear Solid (and wishing we could talk about it even more) and then quickly running through Megaman 3. The main thing we need to stress here is that we just wish we had more time to talk about Metal Gear Solid…

This episode sponsored by Andre California Champagne.

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In this episode we discuss our previous careers in the film/entertainment business (NOT that glamorous) and we talk about whether or not Ryan Gosling has Autism, Asperger’s, or just Bad Assness. We also talk about why “The Incredibles” is the greatest Fantastic Four movie ever made and pretty much one of the greatest superhero films, in general. In addition, this episode includes some general ramblings about things we pretend to know a lot more about than we actually do.

This episode is sponsored by Andre California Champagne & oral sex next to dumpsters.

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Greetings, faithful listeners – all 4 of you! This episode is the first of the video games list where Kyle complains about “The Walking Dead” and Ryan laments about “Halo 1.” This episode really starts to get into what we like and don’t like in our different choices of entertainment and why we feel the way we do about certain aspects of media. It should also go without saying, but HEAVY SPOILER WARNINGS!

This episode is sponsored by Taco Bell’s Fourth Meal and Burnt Gas Station Coffee.

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So here is the first “official” episode based on our top five favorite movies (previously discussed). For this series we are starting at the bottom of our respective lists, so these are the fifth ranked movies from both of us. Ryan selected “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang” and Kyle selected “Pan’s Labyrinth”. We discuss both of these films in detail and try to explain what we liked and didn’t like, while trying to figure out why they made it to our list of favorites. It should be stated here as well: HEAVY SPOILERS! We also ramble about unrelated things (probably too much), which will most likely become a theme for this podcast. There is some bonus discussion about our favorite horror movies since Halloween is approaching.

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Here is the continuation of episode one where we discuss our favorite movies and try in vain to form them into some sort of list. We also ramble on about each movie for a bit and try not to get too in depth, We do follow a couple of different tangents that don’t really have anything to do with the list; I’m not saying alcohol was a factor in that but I’m not saying it wasn’t either.

For the sake of suspense, it should be mentioned that the entire list of favorite movies is not represented here. Neither of us knew the other’s choices before this was recorded, so we want you to listen to the podcast and discover for yourself along with us!

On the next episode, we will start with discussing our #5 movie choices. Those will be relevant here, so take notes and pay attention!

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