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Silent Hill 2 — Episode 3 Oct 25, 2023

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller roll guestless to discuss the last third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover the end of the game. CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide.

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Silent Hill 2 — Episode 2 (ft. Super Eyepatch Wolf) Oct 18, 2023

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Super Eyepatch Wolf to discuss the middle third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover up through the Eddie boss fight (though will discuss spoilers for later events as well). CONTENT WARNING FOR: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide.

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Silent Hill 2 — Episode 1 (ft. Mike Drucker) Oct 11, 2023

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Mike Drucker to discuss the first third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover up through James finding a copper ring in the basement's basement (though will discuss spoilers for later events as well). CONTENT WARNING FOR: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide.

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Read Mike's book on Silent Hill 2: https://bossfightbooks.com/products/silent-hill-2-by-mike-drucker

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The Last of Us Part II — Season Finale Oct 04, 2023

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about The Last of Us Part II. Assume full spoilers!

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The Last of Us Part II — Episode 4 (ft. Cameron Kunzelman) Sep 20, 2023

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Cameron Kunzelman to discuss the finale of Naughty Dog's 2020 title, The Last of Us Part II. This episode contains spoilers for the entire game.

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The Last of Us Part II — Episode 3 (ft. Julie Muncy) Sep 13, 2023

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Julie Muncy to discuss the third quarter of Naughty Dog's 2020 title, The Last of Us Part II. This episode contains spoilers through Abby's day 2, though gestures at spoilers for the entire game.

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Read Julie's review of The Last of Us 2: https://www.wired.com/story/last-of-us-part-ii-review/

Read Julie's analysis of trans themes in The Last of Us 2: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/07/21/trans-narrative-last-us-part-ii-is-compelling-theres-so-much-more-be-done/

Read Julia Alexander's piece on using extreme violence to sell games: https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/30/16571230/last-of-us-part-2-trailer-violence-women

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The Last of Us Part II — Episode 2 (ft. Phillip Russell) Sep 06, 2023

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Phillip Russell to discuss the second quarter of Naughty Dog's 2020 title, The Last of Us Part II. This episode contains spoilers through the character switch, though gestures at spoilers for the entire game.

Read Phillip's article on The Last of Us and Blackness in Unwinnable: https://unwinnable.com/2020/09/22/last-of-us-blackness-131/

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The Last of Us Part II — Episode 1 (ft. Kenneth Shepard) Aug 30, 2023

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Kotaku's Kenneth Shepard to discuss the first quarter of Naughty Dog's 2020 title, The Last of Us Part II. This episode contains spoilers through the end of the museum with Joel, though gestures at spoilers for the entire game.

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The Last of Us Part I Retrospective (ft. Nicole Carpenter) Aug 23, 2023

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In advance of a series on The Last of Us Part II, Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Polygon's Nicole Carpenter to discuss the cultural legacy of the original Last of Us. This episode contains spoilers for the entire first game.

Read Nicole's review of The Last of Us Part 1: https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23329135/the-last-of-us-part-1-ps5-review-release-date-naughty-dog

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Killer7/No More Heroes — Season Finale Q&A Aug 16, 2023

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Killer7 and No More Heroes. Assume full spoilers for each game!

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