Podtoid

Episode 470 Dec 14, 2020

Well, here we are. Two and a half years ago, I got the crazy idea to bring back Podtoid after Steven Hansen left us to go join the Red Army. It would be a lot of work and I wasn't even sure it would be good or not. But I got Chris Moyse, Dan Roemer, and Occams to sign on, helping me revive the show nearly two years ago to the day. The first show wasn't so hot, but we got better, added Charlotte to the cast, and figured out a way to create some truly wonderful episodes in the weeks and months that followed.

As much as I've enjoyed the past two years, all good things must come to an end and today, this version of Podtoid takes its last bow before exiting stage right. On the show, the whole crew is here to look back at the great things from 2020 and some of the not-so-great things as well. We talk games, movies, books, and more as we say goodbye to this godforsaken year. Also, Moyse's Simpsons knowledge is put to the test with a trivia quiz. All that and more, on Podtoid Episode 470.

Episode 469 Dec 07, 2020

It is the first new episode of Podtoid for the month, and throughout 2020, that has meant opening the mailbag and answering your questions. In the past, we've got a handful of interesting inquiries, enough to make the Goddamn Mail a featured segment in the back-half of the show. But this week, the community came through with so many great questions that we had to super-size this episode of Podtoid to answer as many as we could. Want to know our thoughts on games from 2020, what we'll do when COVID is over, licensed titles, and more? Then sit back and chillax all cool with Podtoid Episode 469.

Episode 468 Nov 23, 2020

With so many popular video game franchises staying true to course, it's refreshing to see when a publisher lets a developer go wild with their ideas. The Yakuza series is long known for its brawler gameplay, but in Like a Dragon, it shifts things up with an RPG formula that really works well for the series.

That's just one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. Chris, CJ, Dan, and Occams gather around the proverbial fire to talk Yakuza, Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, the Game Award nominations, and IOI's 007 game. All that, plus a comedy of errors for one street racer, on Podtoid Episode 468.

Episode 467 Nov 16, 2020

With game prices going up in the new generation of consoles, it makes more sense than ever before to check out the various gaming subscription services available. Both Sony and Microsoft have their own, and no matter which one you choose, you're bound to find some games you'll love.

That's one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Charlotte, Dan, and Occams come together to talk game subscriptions, Microsoft studio acquisitions, Streets of Rage 4, renting movies on demand, and the Xbox Series S. All that, plus fast food isn't worth going to jail for, on Podtoid Episode 467.

Episode 466 Nov 09, 2020

We're on the cusp of a new generation of consoles, and Ubisoft has three(!) massive open-world games coming over the span of just a few weeks. And while the environments the developers there create just keep getting better, the same can't be said about the faces of the people who populate these places.

That's just one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Chris, Dan, and Charlotte come together to talk Watch Dogs: Legion, Bugsnax, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope, PS5 storage space, and Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. All that, plus adorable White House dogs, on Podtoid Episode 466.

Episode 465 Nov 02, 2020

There are many great autumn traditions we celebrate in this country. Pumpkin-spiced everything, Thanksgiving, radio stations playing Christmas music way too damn early, and new "Treehouse of Horror" episodes on The Simpsons. Are they are good as they used to be? Nah, but they're still usually better than the rest of the season.

That's just one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Chris, Occams, and Charlotte talk TV, No More Heroes, Duolingo, Silent Hill, and Cruel Jaws. All that, plus we answer some listener questions, on Podtoid Episode 465.

Episode 464 Oct 26, 2020

We're just weeks away from a new console generation and with it will come more beautifully imagined and realized worlds that will only be possible with better hardware. But as we've seen over the past few years, our current consoles are still powering some of the most jaw-dropping titles ever created. The PlayStation 4 in particular has been killing it with gorgeous games like The Last of Us: Part II, God of War, and Ghost of Tsushima, the latter of which just might be the most beautiful game found on the hardware.

That's just one of the topics of conversation for this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Chris, and Charlotte are on hand to talk open-world games, Just Dance, Street Fighter V, stupid ads in sports games, and measuring consoles in cats. All that, plus a huge announcement about a streaming deal, on Podtoid Episode 464.

Episode 463 Oct 19, 2020

It's no secret that Marvel's Avengers isn't in the best of places right now. Yes, it sold big in September, enough to top Super Mario 3D All-Stars as the month's top title on the NPD charts, but it's struggling, and with new consoles and several massive titles on the horizon, things are not going to get easier for Crystal Dynamics. But just because it's down now doesn't mean it's out. As we've seen with Fallout 76, developers can pull their games back from the brink.

That's just one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Charlotte, Occams, and Dan chat about Marvel's Avengers, Ring Fit Adventure, Dragon Quest Tact, and Spooky Encounters. All that, plus you shouldn't rap about real crimes, on Podtoid Episode 463.

Episode 462 Oct 12, 2020

The latest Mortal Kombat 11 update launching in November is being called "Ultimate," but is it really the final version of this game?

I guess if it's not, at least Mileena is finally being added so people on Twitter can shut up about her.

That's just one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Dan, Charlotte, and Chris come together to talk John Rambo, FIFA 21, Watch Dogs 2, the Monster Hunter movie, Resident Evil reboot, beaches full of drugs, and home baking. All that, plus Michelle Rodriguez's leather pants, on Podtoid Episode 462.

Episode 461 Oct 05, 2020

Is the song "Monster Mash" about a song called "Monster Mash" or a dance called "Monster Mash?" Or is it both? Or does it not matter because this is the type of argument you should only have if you're high?

That's one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Chris, Dan, and Occams come together to talk Genshin Impact, Super Mario 35, Inframan, granny getaway drivers, and Mafia: Definitive Edition. All that, plus we answer your listener questions, on Podtoid Episode 461.

Episode 460 Sep 28, 2020

While Podtoid is and will always be a podcast about gaming, sometimes the crew just likes to chat about movies. And when it's only Chris, Occams, and CJ on the show, you can be sure those movies will be from the '80s. On this week's show, the boys talk about the rise and fall of Cannon Films, horror flicks, Spellbreak, and the big Bethesda purchase. All that, plus pumpkin spice flavors where they don't belong, on Podtoid Episode 460.

Episode 459 Sep 21, 2020

Have you ever forgot how to play a video game? That's just one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Occams, Dan, and Charlotte talk forgetting games, WWE Battlegrounds, Final Fantasy X, 13 Sentinels, Pathfinder: Kingmaker, and the PlayStation 5 date and price reveal. All that, plus even the trees are out to get you in Australia, on Podtoid Episode 459.

Episode 458 Sep 14, 2020

CJ, Chris, Occams, and Charlotte are on hand to talk about skateboarding memories, Oxenfree, Super Punch Patrol, the Xbox Series S, and Microsoft's lack of significant launch titles. All that, plus just because you play a doctor in movies doesn't mean you are one, on Podtoid Episode 458.

Episode 457 Sep 07, 2020

We may still be waiting for next-gen console news, but we do know there is still so much to talk about with the industry and on this episode of Podtoid, CJ, Chris, Dan, and Charlotte get to chatting about Marvel's Avengers, Moon, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and speaking German. All that, plus we answer your questions, on Podtoid Episode 457.

Episode 456 Aug 24, 2020

Batgirl has come to save Gotham! Oh, also Robin, Red Hood, and Nightwing. That's just one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. Charlotte, Chris, Dan, CJ, and Occams are here to talk superhero games, The Batman, delicious snowfall, Bury Me, My Love, 13 Sentinels, and Fast & Furious: Crossroads. All that, plus CJ fails basic high school Spanish, in Podtoid Episode 456.

Episode 455 Aug 17, 2020

I imagine one of the most entertaining parts of building an epic video game is building up the world players will be exploring. There are many different ways to do this, and in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, you can find a lot of information about the inhabitants of this world the old-fashioned way: in a book. You can find out about the history of the land, as well as some saucier little details you might not expect.

That's just one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. Charlotte, Dan, Occams, and CJ talk Skyrim, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, IKEA furniture, Epic's lawsuits, Galaxy of Terror, and the Xbox Series X launch. All that, plus you shouldn't point a gun at your dick, on Podtoid Episode 455.

Episode 454 Aug 10, 2020

Years of rumors about what Rocksteady was working on came to an end last week with the reveal it was working on a Suicide Squad title. With the David Ayer film tainting the property for many people who'd never heard of it before, can Rocksteady be the studio to repair their image? If the Arkham series is any indication, yes they are.

That's just one of the topics covered on this episode of Podtoid. Occams, Charlotte, Dan, Chris, and CJ are on hand to talk Rocksteady, Fall Guys, how it's too damn hot, Lego NES, Street Fighter V, and more. All that, plus you need to stop feeding your friends to bears, on Podtoid Episode 454.

Episode 453 Aug 03, 2020

There's no getting around it: Grounded is a hit. More than a million people have downloaded the game that is definitely-not-but-totally-is Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and according to Podtoid's Dan Roemer, it's one damn-fine survival game.

That's just one of the topics covered in this episode of Podtoid. Charlotte, Occams, CJ, Dan, and Chris break down why we need more playable spiders in games, dangerous toys for kids, Atelier Ryza, The Thing, Thing, the Rambo film saga. All that, plus we answer listener questions, on Podtoid Episode 453.

Episode 452 Jul 27, 2020

Could leaks like the Nintendo asset dump and the gargantuan The Last of Us: Part II leak have a negative ripple effect for the people who work in and around the gaming industry?

That's just one of the topics discussed on this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Charlotte, and Occams are on hand to talk asset leaks, Ghost of Tsushima, Void Terrarium, Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, and our favorite titles from last week's Xbox Games Showcase. All that, plus the idea that games starring women don't sell is BS, on Podtoid Episode 452.

Episode 451 Jul 20, 2020

At the first Ubisoft Forward streaming event, Podtoid was left disappointed with the complete lack of Beyond Good & Evil 2.

That's just one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. On the show, Occams, Charlotte, Chris, and CJ talk Ubisoft, Knights & Bikes, Warhammer, theme park screams, and the difficulty facing Microsoft with its Xbox naming conventions. All that, plus CJ has had it with free-to-play mobile RPGs, on Podtoid Episode 451.

Episode 450 Jul 06, 2020

It's easy to be dismissive of the Grand Theft Auto franchise because it's the biggest fish in the pond and has been for quite some time. And as we prepare to take our adventures in San Andreas to the next generation, let's not forget one of the reasons why these games, particularly GTAV, are as beloved as they are: the stories they tell are actually quite good.

That's one of the topics CJ, Charlotte, Occams, and Chris cover on this episode of Podtoid. In addition to GTA, the crew recounts their favorite movie shootouts, the appeal of British sitcoms, Riki-Oh, next-gen game pricing, and movie musicals. All that, plus mac and cheese dispensers, on Podtoid Episode 450.

Episode 449 Jun 29, 2020

In this episode, CJ, Dan, Charlotte, and Chris talk Deadly Premonition, Danganronpa, Cyberpunk 2077, Top of the Pops circa-1989, and the ridiculous ways virtual reality renders our movements. All that, plus Charlotte details two great games you probably already own from the itch.io Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality, on Podtoid Episode 449.

Episode 448 Jun 22, 2020

Pokémon Sword & Shield are still of the two most divisive games to release over the past year. A lot of what it did right it did very right, such as new Pokémon designs and the scale of the adventure players were sent on. But everything it did wrong still hasn't improved, even with multiple updates and paid DLC.

That's just one of the topics of conversation on tap in this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Dan, Charlotte, Chris, and Occams sound off on Pokémon, point-and-click adventure games, kangaroo people, SpongeBob SquarePants, bad demos, and more. All that, plus sex dolls in soap operas, on Podtoid Episode 448.

Episode 447 Jun 15, 2020

There were many highlights during the PlayStation Future of Gaming presentation last week, but two of the games that really stuck out to the Podtoid crew were Resident Evil Village and Bugsnax. And while the two games couldn't be more different, when you think about it, isn't the idea of foods that are actually bugs far more frightening than any stupid werewolf we'll fight in the next RE game?

That's just one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. The team comes together to look back at their favorite announcements from the showcase, the trailers that didn't do anything for them, and what Xbox will need to do with its upcoming show. All that plus Command & Conquer and glory holes are both making a comeback on Podtoid Episode 447.

Episode 446 Jun 08, 2020

Porting an Xbox One/PS4 game to Switch is like trying to rock a rhyme that's right on time. It's tricky. There are plenty of studios that specialize in the process and some ports are downright amazing, but most players know no matter the pedigree of the team handling the project, concessions will be made. Some are small and barely noticeable. Others, like with Outer Worlds, are right out in the open.

That's just one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. Charlotte, Dan, Chris, CJ, and Occams come together to talk about Outer Worlds on Switch, Grand Theft Auto V, Fallout 76, and Maneater. All that, plus we answer listener questions, Chris introduces us to the amazing Undercover Cop mode from Kane & Lynch 2, and CJ butchers the word "foliage," on Podtoid Episode 446.

Episode 445 May 25, 2020

There have been a lot of fan petitions and outcries over the past several years, but none have been more annoying and apparently successful as the #ReleasetheSnyderCut campaign. After months of sporadic trending on Twitter, Warner Bros. finally caved and agreed to release all four hours of it on HBO Max.

That's just one of the topics covered in this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Charlotte, Dan, Occams, and Chris also touch on Mafia II: Definitive Edition, the Switch port of Bloodstained, Chopping Mall, and packs of wolves. All that, plus we fantasize about Jason Momoa and Chris Hemsworth, on Podtoid Episode 445.

Episode 444 May 18, 2020

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is coming back and the world is better for it. That's just one of the topics covered in this episode of Podtoid. On the show, CJ, Charlotte, Occams, Chris, and Dan talk the Hawk as well as Elder Scrolls: Blades, Detroit: Become Human, Huntdown, how to properly spend your COVID-19 checks, and Chuck Norris kicking ass. All that, plus dick masks, on Podtoid Episode 444.

Episode 443 May 11, 2020

One of the biggest pieces of news last week was the reveal of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, a new DLC expansion of the original game that will continue its story and introduce Robocop to the franchise. Not exactly a first-choice character when it comes to the fighting game genre, Alex Murphy should fit right in with a cast that has no shortage of guns at their disposal. From Jax to Joker, these fighters are so well-armed they make Stryker from Mortal Kombat 3 look like Paul Blart: Mall Cop.

That's just one of the topics of choice on this episode of Podtoid. Occams, Chris, Charlotte, and CJ talk about MK, Holmes and Yoyo, Yakuza 5, Celebrity Watch Party, Dr. Pimple Popper, and Satan's Toybox. All that, plus one unfortunate fart, on Podtoid Episode 443.

Episode 422 May 04, 2020

Is May too early to be talking about Game of the Year? Not if you've played Streets of Rage 4. The brawler is getting rave reviews all over the internet, including on this week's episode of Podtoid. On the show, Charlotte, Dan, Occams, CJ, and Chris talk SoR4, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Policenauts, cross-dressing martial artists, bidets, and more. All that, plus we're answering your listener questions, on Podtoid Episode 442.

Episode 441 Apr 27, 2020

Despite being called a "single-player," there are actually many one-player games out there that are just more fun when two or more people get in on the action. Mystery Case Files: The Malgrave Incident, for instance, was a hell of a lot more entertaining when I got a few friends over to speed run the hidden object games.

That's one of the topics discussed on this episode of Podtoid. Charlotte, Occams, CJ, and Chris come together once more to talk Sakura Wars, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Telling Lies, '80s movies you should watch, PAX West, and taking your pets outdoors. All that, plus the ridiculous things Hollywood thought you could do with a computer, on Podtoid Episode 441.

Episode 440 Apr 20, 2020

Final Fantasy VII Remake is finally here and my gosh did they make a lot of changes to the story. That's one of the topics of conversation on this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Chris, Dan, Charlotte, and Occams come together to overcome the COVID-blues as they talk PlayStation 5, Murder by Numbers, new characters in Animal Crossing, the ESRB, and more. All that, plus a special guest appearance from Dan's dog, in Podtoid Episode 440.

Podtoid 439 Apr 06, 2020

The Podtoid team is stuck inside this week, going through old games, new games, and hidden gems of movies. While Charlotte visits the world of Kingdom Hearts, Dan is exploring the streets of Raccoon City once more in Resident Evil 3 as Occams discovers an '80s Hong Kong film he's never seen before. Plus, Chris really wants everyone to pay attention to Bright Memory. All that, plus sex tape play-by-play and we answer your listener questions, on Podtoid Episode 439.

Episode 438 Mar 30, 2020

The world has been such a dark place as of late that it was nice to see something as nice and wholesome as a Nintendo Direct last week. It's a great way to take your mind off the troubles at hand and focus on all the games you'll be spending your "corona check" on this Spring.

That's just one of the topics on hand for this new episode of Podtoid. CJ, Chris, Dan, Occams, and Charlotte gather round to talk about Good Job!, Doom Eternal, El Capitan, Disney+, weed farms, safe sex practices, and pee napkins. All that, plus Dan sends a shiver down our spines as he recounts his encounter with Jeff in Half-Life Alyx, on Podtoid Episode 438.

Episode 437 Mar 16, 2020

Fun fact: did you know this is the longest wait we've seen in the west between the launch of a console and the debut of a new entry in the Animal Crossing franchise? It's true. Most of the other core games in the series hit their respective consoles within two years. With New Horizons, it's taken more than three years to finally show up. But you know what? It's worth the wait.

That's just one of the topics on hand for this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Charlotte, Dan, Chris, and Occams discuss it, Yakuza 4, the 100gb download that is Call of Duty Warzone, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and the coronavirus. All that, plus we name our favorite franchises that debuted in the sixth generation of consoles, on Podtoid Episode 437.

Episode 436 Mar 09, 2020

Is Final Fantasy VII Remake for long-time fans or those who'll be experiencing the world for the very first time?

That's one of the topics on this PlayStation-centric episode of Podtoid. On the show, CJ, Dan, Charlotte, Occams, and Chris talk Final Fantasy, The Last of Us, toilet paper rushes, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series, and the PlayStation 2. All that, plus one shitty fire, on Podtoid Episode 436.

Episode 435 Mar 02, 2020

Another Monday, another all-new episode of Podtoid. On this week's show, the gang's all here to talk Project G.G., Deadly Premonition, anus potatoes, Batman Returns, Bloodstained, and our go-to dishes at Chinese buffets. All that, plus Yakuza 3 and listener questions, on Podtoid Episode 435.

Episode 434 Feb 24, 2020

Batman: Arkham Asylum is one of the best games ever made and it's just one of the topics covered in this episode of Podtoid. I'm joined by Charlotte, Chris, and Occams as we talk about it, Animal Crossing troubles, Siege, steel drum music, sucking toes, speedrunning, and Dick Tracy. All that, plus a new installment of Crap Criminals, on Podtoid Episode 434.

Episode 433 Feb 17, 2020

Sonic the Hedgehog is, dare we say...good? In fact, it may be the best video game adaptation to date.

That's just one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Charlotte, Occams, and Dan talk about hostess bars in Yakuza 2 Kiwami, Journey to the Savage Planet, clown porn, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, and if the PlayStation 5 is worth $500. Then stick around after the show for an all-new Spoilsport covering Sonic the Hedgehog. All that, plus Charlotte says the word 'fluffer,' on Podtoid Episode 433.

Episode 432 Feb 10, 2020

With the EVO 2020 line-up announced, Mortal Kombat 11 will have to sit this year out. But could that be for the better?

That's just one of the topics CJ, Chris, Dan, and Charlotte talk about on this episode of Podtoid. In addition to the MK snub, the crew touches on Tales from the Borderlands, Code Shifter, and the shift in tone for Rainbow Six: Siege. All that, plus how not to give a fake name to cops, on Podtoid Episode 432.

Episode 431 Feb 03, 2020

On Sunday the world came together to watch the biggest game of the year and the Podtoid crew couldn't give any less of a shit about who beat who or who choked in the 4th. Instead, on this week's episode, CJ, Chris, Dan, Occams, and Charlotte talk Yakuza Kiwami, Fallout 76, Coffee Talk, Animal Crossing consoles, and more. All that, plus the team answers listener questions, on Podtoid Episode 431.

Episode 430 Jan 27, 2020

Broken video games are a sad part of this industry. Whether the developer has hundreds of people on staff or so few you can count them all on one hand, too often we see games in no shape to be played by the public hitting store shelves anyway. For those who buy these broken games, the question becomes how long do you stick with it before moving onto something else.

That's just one of the topics covered on this episode of Podtoid. CJ, Dan, Chris, and Occams talk broken games, Mortal Kombat movies, emotional support animals, Temtem, theme songs, and classic British cartoons. All that, plus some crap criminals, on Podtoid Episode 430.

Episode 429 Jan 20, 2020

One of the best franchises to emerge from the Wii/DS era was Trauma Center, Atlus's surgery sim franchise that featured strong writing, incredible characters, crushing difficulty, and clever use of motion and touch controls. A total of five games in the series were released between 2005 and 2010, but the series was only ever popular in North America, with the final two games, Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 and the brilliant Trauma Team, never making it over to Europe.

The franchise is just one of the topics of discussion on today's Podtoid. Chris, CJ, Charlotte, Dan, and Occams are on hand to talk surgery bombs, delayed games, at what age we'll all be miserable, Chad Lowe flicks, and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. All that, plus a Souls-like on iOS, on Podtoid Episode 429.

Episode 428 Jan 13, 2020

After a nice winter break, the Podtoid team is back with a fresh episode for 2020. CJ, Chris, Dan, Charlotte, and Occams are on hand to talk Alien: Isolation, Yakuza 0, expansion passes for Pokémon Sword & Shield, next-gen consoles, and surefire ways to get the winning lottery numbers. All that, plus Occams introduces the team to Chick tracts, on Podtoid Episode 428.

Episode XI: Spoilsport Dec 31, 2019

Podtoid is still on hiatus but this week, CJ and Occams are coming together to talk about the biggest movie of December 2019. No, not Cats, they're here talking about everything Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This episode of Podtoid is one big spoiler for the movie, so make sure you see it first before giving it a listen.

Podtoid 427 Dec 16, 2019

In just a few week's time, 2019 will be one of the history books, specifically in any chapters title "Well That Was a Crap Year." 2020 is on the horizon and before we get to an election year, and I mean the important election where you vote with your wallet for either Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5, the Podtoid team wanted to take a moment to look back what from 2019 they loved. All that, plus Resident Evil 3 is coming and The Game Awards needed some better reveals, on Podtoid Episode 427.

Podtoid 426 Dec 09, 2019

I felt very old this past week when I read the original PlayStation turned 25. My how time flies when you're playing Irritating Stick. For many people, the OG PSOne represented their first foray into gaming and it holds a special place in the hearts of millions.

That includes the Podtoid crew who this week talks about the PlayStation, Final Fantasy XV, terrible parent gamers, Horizon Zero Dawn, Krampus, where egg nog comes from, why people in marketing should have paid more attention in History 101. All that, plus we answer listener questions, on Podtoid Episode 426.

Podtoid 425 Dec 02, 2019

The entire internet may be talking about Baby Yoda, but there is something else on Disney+ people should be paying attention to. It has crazy doctors, talking moose heads, freakish gnomes, and a hallway of heads. I'm of course talking about Return to Oz, which is by all accounts a children's movie. On this episode of Podtoid, the crew talks Oz, the blissful Mutazione, Sindel's return to Mortal Kombat, and getting around on foot in Death Stranding. Plus, they share their favorite Christmas song's for the season and Zach Morris is evil, on Podtoid Episode 425.

Podtoid 424 Nov 25, 2019

Podtoid is back with an all-new episode and this week Dan and CJ are wrapping up their discussion of Pokémon Sword and Shield by diving into the post-game, online play, all the cute new creatures, and whether or not Hop is worth the effort to stan. Plus, Occams shares another great bad movie from the '90s you can watch on YouTube now and the whole crew talks about The Game Awards and Half-Life: Alyx. All that, plus your parents had sex and Satan, on Podtoid 424.

Episode 423 Nov 18, 2019

In this episode of Podtoid, CJ, Chris, Charlotte, and Occams talk Pokémon, Professor Layton, Xbox, LGBTQ presence, Jodie Foster pretending to like men, Sonic the Hedgehog the movie, and the new Terminator game. Plus, we have a very special edition of Spoilsport where CJ and Charlotte spoil the hell out of Parasite from Bong Joon-ho, the director of Snowpiercer and The Host. All that and more on Podtoid 423.

Podtoid 422 Nov 11, 2019

After an absence last week due to illness, Podtoid is back with an all-new show where we talk about Death Stranding without spoiling it, dive into the world of Outer Worlds, and dream about Capcom finally releasing Deep Down. Also, we got answers to listener questions that include lawnmower games and epic sword fights in terrible movies. All that, plus gender reveal parties need to stop, on Podtoid Episode 422.

Podtoid 421 Oct 28, 2019

Podtoid is back with an all-new episode and this week, the team is all here to talk Fallout 1st, Luigi's Mansion 3, zombie flicks, the best candy at Halloween and if Swery has maybe pulled one too many times from the Twin Peaks well. All that and more on Podtoid Episode 421.

Episode 420 Oct 21, 2019

It's finally arrived: the 420th episode of Podtoid and the crew is getting high...on slime. Also games, movies and everything they love to talk about on this show. This week, Dan is out at EGLX, so the rest of the team keeps busy with discussions on Overwatch, Ninja Saviors, Planescape Torment, bears, Spliffy apparel, and music from the '90s. All that, plus they give their hopes way up for a new Okami, on Podtoid 420. And be sure to stick around after the show for the return of Spoilsport. In this episode, Chris and CJ find out if they see eye-to-eye on Joker. And yes, they'll spoil everything about that film in their discussion.

Podtoid 419 Oct 14, 2019

Halloween will soon be here, which means there is no better time of year to enjoy some horror movies. Occams recommends watching the entire Friday the 13th saga, especially Part VII where you'll witness one of the greatest deaths in cinematic history. That's just one of the topics on this episode of Podtoid. The entire crew is here to talk Metal Gear Solid V, Doraemon Story of Seasons, PlayStation 5, Hit and Run, and D'Angelo music. All that, plus Christmas Con, on Podtoid Episode 419.

Podtoid 418 Oct 07, 2019

After keeping it in beta for way too long, Sony announced this week that cross-play is now out of beta. This opens up a world of possibilities for gamers and for extending the life of certain games.

That's just one of the topics on this week's pretty damn funny episode of Podtoid. Dan may be M.I.A. this week, but Chris, Charlotte, Occams, and CJ pick up the slack with conversations about David the Gnome, Final Fantasy XIII-2, Call of Duty: Mobile, AlphaDream, cheeseburgers, and new car shopping. In this episode, we also give our answers to some great listener questions. All that, plus that cat that bangs, on Podtoid Episode 418.

Podtoid 417 Sep 30, 2019

It's the end of one of the busiest Septembers for gaming in recent memory and the Podtoid team is ready to see what October has in store. On this week's show, Dan is out so the rest of the team gets on discussing Mario Kart Tour, Ad Astra, Borderlands 3, camel balls, and The Last of Us Part II. All that, plus our dream Henry Rollins video game, on Podtoid Episode 417.

Episode 416 Sep 23, 2019

Podtoid is back with an all-new episode and this week, the crew is getting weird. Chris explains how he'll eat anything with maple syrup on it, Occams is delving in the world of Borderlands 3, CJ is getting high scores in his favorite album of the year, Dan is now the vinyl man, and Charlotte has some kind words for some complete strangers. All that, plus we try and figure out if people eat pokemon, on Podtoid Episode 416.

Podtoid 415 Sep 16, 2019

The video game industry isn't a stranger to fast-food based games. I'm sure we all remember the Burger King Xbox 360 games from a decade ago, and before that chain restaurants like McDonald's and Dominoes got in on the complete-lack-of-fun with M.C. Kids and Yo! Noid for the NES. Last week, KFC threw its hat in the ring with the announcement of a Colonel Sanders dating sim, a real game that will release later this month. But do we really want to date the Colonel? First of all, KFC is awful. Second, why settle for a chicken man when I think we'd all rather have an Arby's dating sim. After all, Arby's has the meats!

On this week's episode, we cover fast food games, clowns, Daemon X Machina, FMV adventures, possessed women in the '80s, Metro DLC, and gamer girl teeth. All that, plus a rave in your ass, on Podtoid Episode 415.

Podtoid 414 Sep 09, 2019

The first week of September is usually a slow one in the industry, but Nintendo really sent a jolt through the industry last week when its latest Direct unveiled a slew of new games. Chief among them, Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition and the out-of-left-field Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise. It was truly a great Nintendo Direct for all different types of Switch owners.

We cover those games and more on this newest episode of Podtoid. In the show, Dan gives us the rundown on Control, Chris gushes over River City Girls, Charlotte talks about her experience with the original Persona, and Occams details his hatred of needlessly complicated skill trees. All that, plus listener questions, on Podtoid Episode 414.

Podtoid 413 Aug 26, 2019

Gamescom has come and gone and now the industry is turning its head towards the busiest season of the year. An onslaught of games is about to be unleashed on consumers, but on this week's episode of Podtoid, the crew would rather focus on terrible Rodney Dangerfield impressions. As Charlotte introduces us to a new board game, Dan discovers new planets in No Man's Sky, and Chris discusses the Call of Duty beta. All that, plus seagulls are stealing weed, on Podtoid Episode 413.

Episode 412 Aug 19, 2019

After much hullabaloo, Blizzard has finally added a much-requested role queue to its popular shooter Overwatch. As someone who has played the game for well over a year, the move was welcomed with open arms. But now that I've actually tested it out, I'm not quite sure it is everything I wanted it to be.

That's just one of the topics we cover on this episode of Podtoid. On today's show, Charlotte talks popping zits, Chris is diving back into Seige, Dan is (finally) almost done with Red Dead Redemption 2 and Occams revisits the unusual filmmaking techniques of Godfrey Ho. All that, plus bad Mortal Kombat voice acting, on Podtoid Episode 412.

Podtoid 411 Aug 12, 2019

The Podtoid team is back together once again, just in time to say goodbye to Ducktales. While Chris laments a game many people will never get a chance to play, the rest of the team recount Omega Labyrinth Life, Rage 2, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, Raw Force, and Psycho Kickboxer. They also try to guess what the new Resident Evil game is and figure out if recycling makes you gay. All that, plus some misguided attempts at Macho Man Randy Savage impressions, on Podtoid Episode 411.

Episode 410 Aug 05, 2019

Podtoid is back with an all-new episode, and while we're down exactly one Dan, the rest of the crew is ready to carry on with a particularly frisky show. CJ, Chris, Charlotte, and Occams are on hand to talk Omega Labyrinth Life, Salute Your Shorts, speedrunning, Street Fighter V, Evo, EA games on Switch, and the schlocky horror classic Tourist Trap. All that, plus we're answering listener questions, on Podtoid Episode 410.

Episode 409 Jul 29, 2019

Is there any situation that the presence of a clown improves? No, of course, there isn't. Be a birthday party, a circus, or a cruise ship full of drunk people, clowns unequivocally make every situation worse. And on this episode of the Podtoid, the team talks clowns, heatwaves, thunderstorms, Kill la Kill, and gruesome Italian horror films. All that, plus why you should really practice before doing a drive-by, on Podtoid Episode 409.

Episode 408 Jul 22, 2019

Comic-Con was over the weekend and if you are a comic book fan, or rather, a Marvel comic book fan, you were treated to some huge news out of Hall H. There is a new Blade film on the horizon, the Fantastic 4 are joining the MCU, and soon mutantkind will be too.

On today's Podtoid, the team takes a look at all the announcements out of Marvel panel, as well as check out games at ESA, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, and kill some Nazis in Wolfenstein. All that, plus it's too hot to do crime, on Podtoid Episode 408.

Episode 407 Jul 15, 2019

Podtoid is back and there is a whole mess of news to talk about this week. Game Girl Bath Water is taking over the internet, Nintendo is set to finally kill off the 3DS with its new Nintendo Switch Lite, and dogs are getting high in Colorado. On this week's episode, CJ, Chris, Dan, Charlotte, and Occams talk about all that, plus Super Mario Maker 2, Wonder Boy, Tennocon, David Cage games, and the masterpiece that is The Crow: Wicked Prayer. It's a particularly chatty show on Podtoid Episode 407.

Episode 406 Jul 01, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2 is out and it's showcasing the type of wild creativity you don't usually find in a standard 2D Mario games. That's just one of the topics on this week's episode of Podtoid. In addition to Mario Maker 2, we're covering Miles Edgeworth, Summer Games Done Quick, Wolfenstein in Germany, and trying to figure out just how much a television show based on Final Fantasy XIV will cost. All that, plus one crappy forest fire, on Podtoid Episode 406.

Episode 405 Jun 24, 2019

After two weeks off, Podtoid is back with an all-new episode and this week, the crew looks back at E3 2019. Chris, Occams, CJ, Charlotte, and Dan count off their favorite games of the show, what titles they wish would have appeared, plus CJ recounts the sights and smells from the game show and his run-in with Max Scoville, Brian Altano, and Mike Bithell. On top of that, CJ explains why influencer culture is fake garbage, Chris tells us how difficult the new Crash Team Racing game is, and Charlotte thinks men need to learn about bra sizes, on Podtoid Episode 405.

Episode 404 Jun 03, 2019

It's a busy week on Podtoid. E3 is right around the corner and the crew is (sorta) excited about the games that will be at the show, but some of them can't help but be more infatuated with Death Stranding. Chris, CJ, Charlotte, and Occams are on had to talk about both subjects, as well as when it's inappropriate to go to a strip club, fractured buttholes, Crystal Crisis, lazy Overwatch teammates, and Ghostbusters. All that, plus we horribly mangle the Captain Planet theme song and CJ and Occams host a new installment of Spoilsport on Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

Episode 403 May 27, 2019

Podtoid is back with an all-new episode, but it's a little shorthanded today. Dan and Chris are out, so CJ, Occams, and Charlotte pick up the slack chatting about Mario Kart Tour, Final Fantasy XIV, Overcooked, loot box legislation, and what PlayStation games they'd love to see turned into television shows. All that, plus the magical drug dispensing anus, on Podtoid Episode 403.

Episode 402 May 20, 2019

Back in the 1970s, one of the biggest video games around was Colossal Cave Adventure. This text-based adventure helped ignite the video game industry into its infancy, and while its legacy can be seen in almost any game with a story, most people today have never heard of it. Fame doesn't last forever, and the games we love today may be completely forgotten a century from now.

That prompted this week's Podtoid Question of the Week: What games would you put into a video game time capsule? CJ, Chris, Charlotte, Dan, and Occams are on hand to name the titles they'd put in, as well as talk Rage 2, Bubsy, Lapis x Labyrinth, Minecraft, sexy cows, and Team Sonic Racing. All that, plus those thirsty bitches at Square Enix, on Podtoid Episode 402.

Episode 401 May 13, 2019

It may not ever be #1 at the box office, but Detective Pikachu is certainly #1 in our hearts. The highly anticipated film pulled off what so...so...so...so many other films before it couldn't: properly adapt video game source material to the big screen. It's funny, it's adorable, and it's one of the topics of this week's episode of Podtoid.

We're shorthanded this week, but CJ, Dan, and Occams are on hand to talk games, Sony's State of Play, loot box legislation, what summons from Final Fantasy VII we can't wait to see in the remake, plus other old games that deserve the AAA-remake treatment. All that, plus Bigfoot's on the loose with an axe, on Podtoid Episode 401.

Episode 400 May 06, 2019

Another week means another all-new Podtoid, and on this week's show, things are going to get hot. CJ, Dan, Chris, Occams, and Charlotte are on hand to talk volcanoes in Sea of Thieves, gun sex, Phoenix Wright, Anthem, teen speak in Mortal Kombat 11, and PlatinumGames going solo. All that, plus CJ reviews Serenity and Charlotte introduces us to the Wanky Sh*t Demon, on Podtoid Episode 400.

Episode 399 Apr 29, 2019

This past week is bound to go down in history as one of the biggest in entertainment. After 11 years of world-building, Marvel's The Avengers: Endgame finally released to theaters where it grossed more than one billion dollars in its first five days. It's shattering records across the box office and is shattering records on Podtoid as the gang recorded their longest episode yet. CJ, Chris, Dan, Occams, and Charlotte break down some games including Mortal Kombat 11, Ape Escape, Fortnite: Avengers, and how much they'd love to see a new Viva Pinata. All that, plus why you shouldn't do meth, on Podtoid Episode 399. And be sure to stay tuned after the show for another installment of Spoilsport, where CJ and Chris break down anything and everything about Endgame.

Episode 398 Apr 22, 2019

Podtoid is back with an all-new episode and this week, CJ, Chris, Charlotte, and Occams get down and dirty talking about sex on TV, Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon, The Last of Us, why you shouldn't go to the gym, and how cool it would be to see more games follow in the footsteps of Wayforward Technologies and give us gender-flipped versions of our favorite games. All that, plus reasons why you should own a Dreamcast, even in 2019, on Podtoid Episode 398.

Episode 397 Apr 15, 2019

Podtoid is back and the crew is ornery as hell. As Occams takes a break to visit his family in Mississippi, CJ, Dan, Charlotte, and Chris get to talking about all the big news from last week, including everything Star Wars Celebration, Disney+, Rise of the Skywalker, Fallen Order, and new PlayStation IDs. All that, plus Dragon Marked for Death, Pony Island, and the two worst customers ever to step foot into a Walmart, all on Podtoid Episode 397.

Episode 396 Apr 08, 2019

After a week away, the Podtoid crew is back and ready to talk games, killer animals, British food, and everything wrong with EA. On this week's episode, Chris, CJ, Dan, Charlotte, and Occams cover Shazam, Battlefield V, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, Ni no Kuni 2, creepy stuff you find in the woods, and Mortal Kombat 11. All that, plus unexpected bags of blood on Podtoid Episode 396.

Episode 395 Mar 25, 2019

Podtoid is back for one final show in March. The team is sans Dan but CJ, Chris, Charlotte, and Occams have more than enough to talk about with Google Stadia, Disney buying 20th Century Fox, Nindies Direct, Cadence of Hyrule, Konami collections, Devil May Cry 5, and Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon. All that, plus a pancake crime and a murder mystery on Podtoid Episode 395.

Episode 394 Mar 18, 2019

It's GDC week and the big rumors swirling around the show are about Google and its Project Yeti. Will it introduce the future of video gaming? Does it have a comfortable controller? Is it all a ruse to get Jade Raymond under the Google umbrella? Who knows, but on this week's Podtoid, the crew gabs about Google's presentation, Hollow Knight, The Division 2, Princess Guide, and why you shouldn't eat food at movies. All that, plus how research into your poop could lead to the ultimate sushi dinner on Podtoid Episode 394.

Episode 393 Mar 11, 2019

The entire Podtoid team is back for a new episode and thanks to Skype, the audio quality is shittier than ever. If you can stand it, take a listen as the team talks Devil May Cry 5, Ape Escape, EA, when it's okay to choke somebody, and Sonic the Hedgehog. All that, plus CJ and Chris spoil the shit out of Captain Marvel, all on episode 393 of Podtoid.

Episode 392 Mar 04, 2019

Podtoid is back with an all-new episode and is missing most of its cast. Charlotte, Chris, and Dan are out for the week, so CJ and Occams have brought in Podtoid's sixth man: Wes Russow (it's pronounced "Smith"). Join them as they talk about ToeJam & Earl, Anthem, Axe Body Spray, YouPorn, condoms, and dirty dads. All that, plus CJ has sex with Occams's grandmother on Podtoid episode 392.

Episode 391 Feb 25, 2019

It's cold and flu season and this year, the Podtoid team has been hit hard. Despite their aching heads, runny noses, and coughs, the show must go on and this week, CJ, Dan, Charlotte, Chris and Occams gab about the big stories of the week, Tetris 99, Dead or Alive 6, future Xbox consoles and the worst way to go ass to mouth. All that and more on Podtoid 391.

Episode 390 Feb 18, 2019

On this week's episode of Podtoid, Chris is out sick so Charlotte, Dan, CJ, and Occams have to make due talking up Anthem, Activision layoffs, Tetris 99, Resident Evil 2, and The Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening. They also reveal what they'd buy with $100,000 and discuss the many places they've found porn. Those are just some of the bombs we're dropping on Podtoid episode 390!

Podtoid 389 Feb 11, 2019

The Podtoid crew is back for another week of games and crazy-ass people out of Florida. CJ, Chris, Dan, Charlotte, and Occams talk Apex Legends, The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince, and childhood fears while trying to figure out just why Persona 5 is so damn long. All that plus face lickers on Podtoid 389.

Episode 388 Feb 04, 2019

CJ, Chris, Dan, Charlotte, and Occams are back with a new episode where they talk about Seige, the Anthem demo, Dino Crisis and how to stop a criminal using just a banana. All that and more on this week's Podtoid!

Episode 387 Jan 28, 2019

This week on Podtoid, Charlotte Cutts joins CJ, Dan, Chris, and Occams as they discuss Resident Evil 2, whether Jason Momoa is hot or not, and what games they'd love to see as esports. Also, Metroid Prime 4 is delayed and Black Panther is on its way to potentially make Oscar history. This and more on Podtoid episode 387.

Episode 386 Jan 21, 2019

On today's episode of Podtoid, CJ introduces us to his future wife, Chris Moyse returns long enough to complain about Vane, Occams talks about his love of Ghostbusters, and Dan had microphone issues so he couldn't make the show. They also talk Mortal Kombat 11, Star Wars, and why it's a bad idea to inject semen directly into your arm.

Episode 385 Jan 14, 2019

On this episode of Podtoid: CJ, Dan, and Occams debate tank controls, talk about what they think is next for Bungie, and break an embargo on Metro: Exodus news.

Episode 384 Jan 07, 2019

Podtoid is back for 2019 and there is absolutely nothing to talk about. So Dan, Occams, and CJ discuss crapping yourself in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and taking a trip to Sex Island. This is allegedly a gaming podcast, but you wouldn't know it from this episode!

Podtoid 383 - The Return Dec 18, 2018

More than a year after it went off the air, Podtoid is back and boy does it suck now! The original guys are gone, replaced by what can only be considered inferior substitutes. Join Destructoid's CJ Andriessen, Dan Roemer, Chris Moyse, and a man they call Occams as they talk over each other while discussing games, the Sonic movie, and their GOTY picks. This is Podtoid episode 383: The Return!

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