Something Rotten

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Metal Gear Solid 2 — Episode 1 (ft. Patrick Willems) Jan 17, 2024

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Patrick Willems to play through the first third of Konami's 2001 title, Metal Gear Solid 2. This episode plays up until Raiden meets Peter Stillman.

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Metal Gear Solid — Episode 2 (ft. Reid McCarter and Ed Smith) Jan 10, 2024

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Reid McCarter and Ed Smith to play through the second half of Konami's 1998 title, Metal Gear Solid.

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Metal Gear Solid — Episode 1 (ft. Super Bunnyhop) Jan 03, 2024

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by George Weidman ("Super Bunnyhop") to discuss the first half of Konami's 1998 title, Metal Gear Solid. This episode plays up through Snake's escape from prison.

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Max Payne 3 — Episode 1 [REBROADCAST] Dec 20, 2023

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller revisit the very first episode of Something Rotten — and the start of the series on Max Payne 3 —in the wake of voice actor James McCaffrey's death.

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Anatomy (ft. Autumn Wright) Dec 13, 2023

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Autumn Wright to discuss the 2016 indie title Anatomy.

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Referenced game transcript: https://www.tumblr.com/whereismywizardhat/187649375672/anatomy-kittyhorrorshow-transcript

Referenced episode of "Cool Ghosts:" https://youtu.be/j92V4RqnoIY?si=-DGfg6MzJ7NEtPCb

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50th Episode Special Dec 06, 2023

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller celebrate the 50th episode of Something Rotten by ranking their favorite games covered thus far, discussing behind-the-scenes details, and making some big announcements.

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Iron Lung (ft. Bijan Stephen) Nov 29, 2023

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Bijan Stephen to discuss the 2022 indie title Iron Lung.

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Referenced in this episode: https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/10/13/inside-the-rise-of-boomer-shooters

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Silent Hill 2 and 3 — Season Finale Nov 22, 2023

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Silent Hill 2 and 3. Assume full spoilers!

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Silent Hill 3 — Episode 2 (ft. Eurothug4000) Nov 08, 2023

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTube's EuroThug4000 to discuss the second half of Konami's 2003 video game, Silent Hill 3. Content warning for: discussions of sexual abuse, abortion, and suicide.

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Silent Hill 3 — Episode 1 (ft. Tangomushi) Nov 01, 2023

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTube TangoMushi to discuss the first half of Konami's 2003 video game, Silent Hill 3. This episode will cover up through Heather departing her apartment (after the boss fight). Content warning for: Discussions of sexual abuse, abortion, and suicide.

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