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Episode 167: Indie Showcase: The Rise of the Golden Idol Review
Justin, Joe, and Cody are back to look at the second game in the Golden Idol series. They looked at part one back in Episode 105, and now there is a sequel to review. Is it worth your time? Did the series get better, worse, or stay the same as the 7.5 rating they gave the first entry in the series?
KEYWORDS: Rise Of The Golden Idol, Golden Idol, Indie Gaming, Color Gray Games, Nintendo Switch, PC Gaming, PlayStation, Mystery
Episode 166: The Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal
Cody and Justin talk about all things Nintendo Switch 2! Price, games, controllers, graphics, marketing, and more. A lot of experience and a lot of life shared in this one! Cody has owned every Nintendo console ever put out (unless you count the Virtual Boy!) and Justin has owned most of them, but also has had PlayStations and is primarily a PC gamer.
KEYWORDS: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, Switch 2
Episode 165: Captain America: Brave New World Review
The Marvel geeks reunite as Cody, Dave, and Dan go back to discuss the Marvel movie they missed to review, Captain America: Brave New World. This movie has been slammed by critics and some audiences as well, but is it truly a misfire for the MCU? The hosts talk about plot, performances, behind the scenes, CGI and more. They also talk about larger implications for the MCU and preview the Thunderbolts* as well. It's a Marvel bonanza!
KEYWORDS: Captain America, Captain America Brave New World, Sam Wilson, Falcon, Joaquin Torres, Thaddeus Ross, Red Hulk, Celestial Island, Samuel Sterns, The Leader, Ruth Bat Seraph, Marvel, Comics, Marvel Comics
Episode 164: The Electric State Review
It's THE MOST DIVISIVE MOVIE in America, The Electric State on Netflix! Cody is joined by Brett, Justin, and Dan to talk about the controversy behind the Russo Brothers' big budget film adapted from the visual novel of the same name by Simon Stalenhag. The hosts go over performances, memorable scenes, favorite robots, production values, criticisms, and finally Cody does a comparison with the book that inspired the film--which is very different than the movie!
KEYWORDS: The Electric State, Netflix, Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Simon Stalenhag, Book Adaptation, Controversy, Anthony Mackie, Stanley Tucci, Ke Huy Quan, Woody Harrelson, Giancarlo Esposito
Episode 163: Friends Occasionally Navigating Dungeons: Eat the Reich, Part Two
The hosts continue their game of Eat the Reich! As they close in on the Eiffel Tower, Hitler is almost in their grasp. But what surprises await them as they head toward a mysterious, decrepit amusement park on the way there? Find out if they can end WW2 early! Or if they will be just another casualty of war! Join Justin, Cody, Joe, Brett, and special guest host Jess as they press on! It's the conclusion of Friends Occasionally Navigating Dungeons!
KEYWORDS: Tabletop RPG, Tabletop, Eat The Reich, Vampires, Stop Hitler, Timely Campaign, Down With Fascism, Friends Occasionally Navigating Dungeons
Episode 162: Daredevil: Born Again Premiere Review
Cody is joined by Brett, a returning Dave, and a new guest host, Dan to review the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+. While Dave, Dan, and Cody were fans of the old Netflix show, Brett provides a fresh perspective as someone who hadn't seen the old show. They review the first two premiere episodes in their talk, including cinematography, plot, characters, hand-to-hand fight scenes, and, yes, THAT scene. A lot of speculation on what the season may bring and some hopeful intertwining of some characters.
KEYWORDS: Daredevil Born Again, Disney+, Matt Murdock, #muse, #foggynelson, #karenpage, #wilsonfisk, #kingpin, #punisher, #newyorkcity, #marvel, #comics, #marvelcomics, #netflix, #daredevil
Episode 161.5: Positively AEW Presents AEW Revolution 2025!
Positively AEW joins Friends Occasionally Not Disagreeing to preview AEW Revolution 2025.
Cody breaks down the match card, his predictions for who wins each match, and how the wins and losses will affect future storylines in AEW!
KEYWORDS: AEW, AEW Revolution, AEW Dynamite, AEW Collision, Positively AEW, All Elite Wrestling
Episode 161: Friends Occasionally Navigating Dungeons: Eat the Reich, Part One
Justin is back with a recurring segment where he runs a tabletop RPG. This time he brings the hosts Eat the Reich! Set in Paris in 1943 at the height of WW2, Adolph Hitler has a zeppelin atop the Eiffel Tower. Cody plays Cosgrave, a New Orleans vampire necromancer on the run. Joe joins as Chuck, a vampire gunslinger with a taste for flesh. Brett plays giant man-bat, Flint, a being with indescribable power. And Jess returns as a special guest host playing Iryna, a sophisticated lady vampire with a penchant to distract. Their team must get though occupied Paris to the Eiffel Tower and find Hitler to stop him! It's going to get crazy as Friends Occasionally Navigating Dungeons returns in part one of a two-part series!
KEYWORDS: Tabletop RPG, Tabletop, Eat The Reich, Vampires, Stop Hitler, Timely Campaign, Down With Fascism, Friends Occasionally Navigating Dungeons
Episode 160: Top Ten Video Game Soundtracks
The crew was not planning another top ten list so soon after their Most Anticipated Video Game countdown, but here we are! The idea for best video game soundtracks got everyone riled up and an episode was made! Cody is joined by Justin, and the returning Matt and Blu to throw down their picks for the best soundtracks of all-time! Did your favorite make the list?
KEYWORDS: Video Games, Soundtracks, Video Game Soundtracks, Sonic the Hedgehog, Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros, Streets of Rage, Hollow Knight, Nostalgia, Feel Good Vibes
Episode 159: Valentine's Day True Crime Stories
Cody and Brett take a look at two not-so-famous true crime Valentine's Day stories. A day that should be about love is sometimes about unsolved murders! They examine the case of Antonio Saldivar and the case of Jesse McBane and Patricia Mann.
KEYWORDS: True Crime, Jesse McBane, Patricia Mann, Valentine's Day, Murder, Unsolved Murders, Unsolved
Episode 158: 2025's Most Anticipated Video Games
Cody, Justin, Brett, and Latvia's favorite podcast host, Joe, countdown their most anticipated video games of 2025. We have games for the Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, XBox Series X, Series S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and mobile! Whew! It looks like a good crop of games this year, as we're giving you almost four completely different lists of games! So many good things coming out this year!
KEYWORDS: 2025, Most Anticipated Video Games, Video Games, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Mobile Gaming, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo
Episode 157: 2025's Most Anticipated Movies
Joe, Brett, and Cody bring their picks for the annual Most Anticipated Movies of the year episode! What are the big movies for the year? Find out! This looks like a banner year for the big screen (and little?)!
KEYWORDS: 2025, Most Anticipated Movies, 2025 Movies, MCU, Jurassic World, Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts
Joe and special guest host Alexis take a look at Robert Eggers latest film, Nosferatu. We know Joe is a huge fan of other Eggers works, including The Witch and the The Lighthouse. Did Nosferatu live up to the legacy for them?
KEYWORDS: Nosferatu, Robert Eggers, Vampyre, Vampire, Period Piece, Movie Reviews
Episode 155: Skeleton Crew Review
Cody, Justin, Brett, and Blu go over the many, many highlights from Skeleton Crew on Disney+. Spoiler: they really liked it. Yar, strap in Fondlers and Fondlings!
KEYWORDS: Disney+, Disney, Star Wars, Skeleton Crew, Jude Law, At Attin, Pirates, 80s Feels, Space Adventure, Kids Adventure, Highly Rated
Episode 154: What If? Season 3 Review
Cody and Brett take a look at the final season of What If? on Disney+. Topics include: comic origins, seasons 1 & 2, animation style, voice actors, episode summaries and thoughts, overall impressions, and if this is the correct time to end the show.
KEYWORDS: What If?, Disney+, Disney, MCU, Marvel, The Watcher, Captain Carter, I Was Made For Loving You, Comics, Animation, Cartoon, Jeffrey Wright, Uatu
Episode 153: Secret Level Season Review
Brett, Justin, and Cody take a look at the remaining 11 episodes of Secret Level on Amazon. Lots of discussion about the properties chosen, the storytelling of the episodes, and the overall impressions the series left with the hosts. They conclude by mentioning some properties they would like to get the "Secret Level" treatment.
KEYWORDS: Secret Level, Amazon, Amazon Prime, Pac-Man, Mega Man, Warhammer, Outer Wilds
Episode 152: The 2024 FONDies!
Cody, Joe, and Justin host this year's best-of awards, the FONDies! It's the only awardd show that really matters, people. Best video game, best fiction book, best television show, best concert, and a whole lot more, incuding a Who Said It? game featuring quotes from Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the dystopian novel Brave New World. 2025 is going to be great...just great. Oh well, come along, FONDlings and FONDlers, its the annual FONDies!
KEYWORDS: FONDies, Best Of, 2024 Awards, Best Podcast, Best Television Show, Best Movie, Best Video Game
What is fandangled new game everyone is talking about? Balatro! Joe, Jusin, and Brett discuss the game that's popping up on many best of the year lists online. What is the DEAL with a roguelike deck builder, anyway? Tune in, Dear Fondlings and Fondlers! And stay tuned next week for the annual FONDIES! What were our favorites of the year? What were our top episodes? Find out!
KEYWORDS: Balatro, PC Gaming, Nintendo Switch, sony PlayStation, Mobile Gaming, Roguelike, Deckbuilding, Poker, LocalThunk
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