The Magic Hour Show: Recent Episodes
Eugene Huo
Welcome to The Magic Hour Show, the gaming podcast for parents. How do we game with kids in the mix? Covering news, games we've been playing, and topics from a parent's perspective. Join hosts Eugene Huo, Ryan Thompson, and Mikey Rollins along with other guests as we take a look at how we're doing as gamer parents.
Hosts Eugene Huo and Kevin Pooley look forward to the summer and games they've been playing, as well as some current events! (26:08/24MB)
Eugene and Ryan get together to talk about games and systems, Lego and mice, and a whole bunch of other stuff.(52:17/41.9MB)
Eugene and Mikey come out of our hole in the ground and don't see their shadow, but do a podcast! (1:07:33/46.4MB)
Welcome Back! Eugene and Kevin talk turkey. Actually not. Just what we've been playing, surveying the new console landscape, and more! (42:12/29MB)
Eugene, Ryan and Dee get together to talk games, parenting and schooling, and some Lower Decks talk. (1:01/55.5MB)
Did we take the summer off? Nevermind that, we’re back now for Season 2! Eugene, Ryan and Mikey get together to talk games, and Google Stadia, and so much more. (1:07:03/61MB)
Eugene, Mikey and Ryan get together after a long enough break to talk Animal Crossing, the Unreal Engine 5 demo, and tips and advice on working from home. With kids. (1:11:37/64.1MB)
Listen as Mikey, Ryan and Kevin discuss quarantine happenings and Animal Crossing, plus picks of the week and more! (1:10:03/48.2MB)
Eugene, Mikey and Kevin talk about their experiences with streaming games using GeForce Now and xCloud, and games they've been playing. All this and picks of the week! Join us! (51:40/36.6MB)
Ryan is joined by Kevin and Eugene to talk about the new year, things Star related, and nerd parties! (1:04:17/42.4MB)
Eugene and Ryan (and special guest) get together to talk about the Game Awards, thoughts on Game of the Year, and more! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! (1:01/41.3MB)
Eugene, Mikey and Kevin are back with another show, talking about the new Disney+ streaming service and The Mandalorian. Spoilers ahead! (1:01/54.6MB)
Mikey's deep into his Apple Arcade Trial, Ryan is deep in Slay the Spire and life updates. (1:10:33/93.3MB)
Eugene and Ryan talk about the oncoming subscription everything world, games we've been playing, and our picks! (45:32/36.5MB)
Eugene, Mikey and Kevin get together to discuss the September 2019 Nintendo Direct in this special little Magic Hour Show! (31:06/36.2MB)
Eugene and Ryan talk about what they've been playing, the new Picard trailer, and games with places in them. Real places. (43:20/34.7MB)
Kevin and Ryan chat about Kevin's MAX LEVEL Star Wars Destiny tournament play, how Jurassic World Evolution is NOT one big pile of poo, and reflect on our parenting behaviors. (46:57/51MB)
In a GamerParent Magic Hour Show first, Don Boose joins Ryan and Mikey to highlight his tales of being an Indie Game Dev parent. (79MB/1:12:45)
Joined by the developers of Where Shadows Slumber, the gang talks game dev, E3, and things in between. Catch our picks of the week at the tail end of the show! (71.8MB/1:29:43)
Ryan is joined by friend Chris Cesarano to chat about the psychological reasons for his podcast absences, and falling back into comfort games, and positive convention experiences. (101.6MB/1:36:07)
Eugene and Mikey chat about the NBA, Kaizo Mario, Smash Bros, and the upcoming Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Expansion in all its various forms in a compact show this week. (33:26/26.8MB)
Eugene and guest host Stephen Black talk about Stadia vs Apple Arcade, games we've been playing, and a couple of things worth watching! (31.6MB/39:28)
Eugene, Mikey, Kevin and special guest Stephen Black sit down to talk games and happenings, including the Vita's swan song, Nintendo Labo VR, and the new Pokemon on Switch! (60.8MB/1:13:15)
Eugene, Ryan, Mikey and Dee get together to make predictions about 2019 and also talk games, news and picks! Happy New Year! (1:17:08/50.8MB)
Happy Holidays! Join Eugene, Ryan, Kevin and Serena as they recap their favourite games and memorable events in 2018. (44:20/41MB)
Ryan, Eugene and guest Kobi Nistel, developer of Star Singularity, talk games, design, and AI in a wide ranging talk about game development. (45.9MB/50:09)
Mikey, Ryan, Kevin and guest Steve Kostas from the Eh, Steve! Podcast joins us to chat behaviours, backlogs, and prog Rock! (1:23:27/76.3MB)
Eugene and Ryan talk about Extra Life 2018, games we played, trailers we watched, and when we know we're done with a game. All this plus picks of the week! (41:30/28.5MB)
Eugene and Ryan talk Halloween, Starlink, Extra Life 2018 plans, plus picks of the week you won’t want to miss! (24.4MB/35:29)
Discussing the completion of passion projects, time management, fun over $$$ when engaging with hobbies.
Eugene, Mikey, Dee and Ryan talk games, whales, Nintendo Direct, and Online. (1:01:59/42.6MB)
Eugene and Ryan take on Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate on the Switch and try to record a show at the same time!
The title says it all, Ryan and Dee get together to talk games, the changes to Twitch Prime, and more!
Ryan, Eugene, Kevin and guest Greg Decker talk about the games we've been playing, our questionable parenting, and we make a monster decision... (1:08:15/46.9MB)
Mikey, Eugene and Ryan talk the games we've been playing, upcoming releases, and our favourite... paint? All that and more in this week's show! (40:03/27.6MB)
Mikey and Ryan talk Xenoblade 2, we're looking forward to being space ninjas, and the struggle to set wake-up time boundaries with toddlers. (29:50/32.3MB)
Mikey Rollins and Ryan Thompson discuss the coffee they’re brewing, the food they’re cooking. Pancakes, Coffee Socks, and a Cheeseburger Casserole. Dietary Considerations for vegetarians and vegans provided by Mikey. (32:20/34.5MB)
Eugene, Ryan and returning guest Chris Cessarano talk E3 predictions and give their thoughts on the new Pokemon announcements! (51.6MB/1:10:41)
Hard to believe but we made it to 100 shows! A lot has happened over the years and we take some time to reflect on some highlights! All that plus games we've been playing, picks of the week, and more! (1:04:32/47.1MB)
Eugene, Ryan and Dee got together to talk about games, ostensibly, but we spent many minutes talking about the first Star Trek movie. Enjoy! (34MB/48:25)
This week Eugene and Ryan talk Fortnite and other mobile games, and recap the Nintendo Direct and Indie games Direct. All this in a tight under 35. (34:55/31.7MB)
Eugene is joined by bros Ryan, Mikey and Kevin to talk about Monster Hunter World, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and even... Naruto? That and picks of the week and more!(50:44/69.6MB)
Eugene, Ryan, Kevin and Serena gather 'round the old microphone to talk video games, the ones we've been playing, and the ones we play together with our significant others. (1:06:52/61.8MB)
Eugene, Ryan and Dee get together to discuss the Nintendo Direct Mini, and to share the games we've been playing while mostly awake. (43.2MB/47:29)
Ryan and Dee sit down, sleep deprived and with holiday colds creeping in, to catch up and talk Xenoblade and Doki Doki Literature Club. (43:00/44.7MB)
Join Eugene, Mikey, Kevin and Serena as they talk about the new Xenoblade Chronicles 2, the new Monster Hunter World Beta, and Animal Crossing Pocket Camp. Plus all the new news worth mentioning from the Game Awards and elsewhere! (1:01:37/56.3MB)
Eugene, a long lost Ryan, and Mikey get talking about Extra Life 2017, Overwatch, Destiny 2, FIFA18, and Super Mario Odyssey. (50:19/46MB)
Eugene, Mikey and Dee take minute to share SNES buying stories and talk about the games we've been playing. (42.2MB/46:11)
A gamerparent Special! Ryan, Chris Cesarano and Eleima Stargazer discuss their history with Star Trek! (56:50/43.5MB)
Mikey sits down with Kevin and Serena to talk about games they've been playing, and their experience getting the SNES Classic Mini console. (36.7MB/40:11)
Just you, just me. Eugene hosts a short quarter hour of catching up with Sonic Mania, Super Mario Odyssey, the Nintendo Nindie Direct, and more! (17:22/15.9MB)
With guest Jake Painter (@FixYourNES), Ryan, Dee, and Kevin talk about easy modes and Jake's kid has a cool job! (59:54/46.9MB)
Ryan (@Zoso1701) and Chris Cesarano (@ccesarano) sit down and discuss their in-person testing and use of the Nintendo Switch Voice Chat App. And, Splatoon2. There is lots of Splatoon2 talk. (37:35/29.4MB)
This week it's Mikey, Ryan, Dee, Kevin and Serena talking about the In-Game Homes that they love, along with more Zelda and Final Fantasy stuff! That plus picks and more! (59:09/54.1MB)
Ryan and Eugene talk about Breath of the Wild, ARMS, SNES Classic Edition, and Firewatch. And a bunch of other stuff! (31:54/29.1MB)
It's a full house as Eugene, Ryan, Mikey, Dee, Serena and Kevin all get together to talk about their highlights from E3 2017! We talk Monster Hunter, Mario + Rabbids, and more!
Mikey and Ryan get together for a fireside chat over fiber internet, to talk about games and E3 hopes and predictions! (1:06:20/60.6MB)
A short catch up show with Eugene and Dee, mostly talking about the Switch and Zelda Breath of the Wild, and some E3 hopes! (25:22/23.2MB)
We've got a show for all the ages this week, as guest John DeWeese joins Eugene, Mikey, Ryan and Dee to talk about video games, being parents, and getting older! (64.4MB/1:10:27)
Join us as Eugene, Mikey and Dee talk to our guest Ashton Morris about game music, sound design, and music with and for kids! Oh, and some games too! (1:10:52/64.8)
Eugene and Ryan talk about Zelda, Splatoon 2, the HD remake of Starcraft, and fun card games! (41.5MB/0:45:20)
Ryan, Mikey and Dee are joined by Kevin and Serena of The Nintendo Super Couple Super Show to talk all things Nintendo Switch. After the show Eugene and Ryan do a Zelda spoiler section, so stick around! (83.3MB/1:32:15)
This week Eugene, Ryan and special guest Wesley Livesay from the History of the Great War Podcast sit down to talk about life with newborns, video games, and other stuff too. (1:29:40/82MB)
Ryan and Mikey chat about Fire Emblem Heroes, Lifeline: Whiteout, Valentine's Day and the NES Mini. There's some food talk in there, too. (52:15/63MB)
Eugene, Ryan and Mikey talk about games we've been playing, and Eugene recounts his hands on time with the Nintendo Switch! All this plus picks of the week! (1:14:49/66.9MB)
Special Guests Greg and Sharon Decker join Eugene, Ryan, Dee and Mikey for a special post Switch reveal show! Half-Life 2, Diablo, Shower with Dad, Final Fanatasy XV and more! (01:36:06/87.8MB)
Special live edition of the show! Eugene, Dee and Ryan get together to watch the Nintendo Switch Event LIVE and give our reactions to the presentation in real time! (1:39:18/90.8MB)
It's time to put our predicting skills to the test! Eugene, Ryan and Dee talk about last year's predictions and see how off base they really were! (43:00/39.2MB)
Eugene, Ryan and Dee get together for the last time in 2016 to talk how not buying games went, and what we learned. Also we decry the decriers on Super Mario Run, and more! (1:03:59/58.5MB)
Eugene, Ryan and Mikey talk about Playstation Experience 2016, games we've been playing, and building a PC! (62.7MB/1:08:33)
A quick catch up with Eugene, Mikey and Dee this Thanksgiving week. Skyrim, Pokemon Moon, and picks, oh my! (31.6MB/34:31)
Eugene and Ryan talk about their Extra Life marathon experience, as well as the new consoles from Sony and Nintendo! (38:48/35.5MB)
Ryan and Dee get together to talk games, Halloween costumes, and solar power in this week's show! (42:40/39MB)
This week Eugene, Ryan and Mikey sit down to talk about games we've been playing, our thoughts on Red Dead Redemption 2, PSVR and Driveclub, Eugene's report on Circle with Disney, and a hot take at the end of the show on the Nintendo Switch (NX)! Stick around! (1:31:07/83.3MB)
Jeremy Alessi of Midnight Status joins Ryan and Mikey to talk about Swap Fire, an upcoming FPS with a twist, for the Wii U. (1:35:57/84.5MB)
This week Eugene and Ryan sit down to chat about life, games, and press conferences from Apple and Sony, with Nintendo making a surprise appearance! (40:37/37.2MB)
Streetpass makes a come back, and Eugene, Ryan and Dee talk about the games we've been playing! (34:34/31.6MB)
Eugene and Ryan talk about gaming on an extreme budget, the SNES's 25th anniversary, and much more! (52.8MB/57:47)
During this Magic Hour, Ryan, Mikey, and Dee discuss No Man's Sky, AM2R, YouTube cover songs and Mikey's journey to be a Pokémon master. (43:37/40MB)
Eugene, Dee and Ryan get together to discuss Monster Hunter, Xenoblade X, Pokemon GO, and those new NX rumours. (58MB / 1:03:24)
Join Eugene and Ryan as they talk about Monster Hunter Generations, Pokemon Go, and their impressions and wishes for the NES Mini and its ilk. (33.6MB/00:36:42)
Picks of the week
Ryan - "Stranger Things" on Netflix
Eugene - Monster Hunter Generations
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Time to talk Pokemon Go with Ryan and Dee in another short Coffee Talk episode. (24.2MB/0:26:29)
This week Eugene, Mikey, Ryan and Dee talk about what sides they would choose as we bid farewell to Splatfests. (1:07:53/62.1MB)
Picks of the Week:
Ryan - Coffee
Dee - NASA w/r/t the naming of the Juno probe
Eugene - Star Trek Next Generation
Mikey - Teeny Titans
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Mikey and Dee have a mid week chat and catch up on what they've been playing, mostly Tokyo Mirage Sessions! (24:56/22.8MB)
Ryan sits down with Chris Cesarano in the first of a semi-regular special recording. Ryan talks with Chris about the experiences of the evening. Starfox Zero, Starfox Guard, Boss Monsters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (48.2MB/52:44)
We're back with what we think are the most important announcements from E3 2016. Eugene, Ryan, Mikey and special guest Chris Cesarano discuss their highlights from the E3 conference. (1:14:53/68.5MB)
Join Ryan, Mikey, Dee and special guest Andy Niggles as they talk about games and what it means when you give up games. (55:27/50.7MB)
This week Eugene and Ryan sit down for a talk about Miitomo, a little NX teaser, and game delays, which leads to a discussion about parenting and behaviour in general. Also TV shows! (57:05/52.2MB)
Join Eugene, Ryan and Mikey as they discuss the things that they have or have not bought this week, the news and what we've been playing. Check it! (1:09:03/63.3MB)
Eugene and Ryan play Diablo III while trying to hold a semi-intelligent conversation about games as products or service; what we've been playing and news, as well as picks of the week! (38:46/35.5MB)
This week Mikey and Ryan talk about how not buying games for 2016 has impacted them. Also Mikey mentions the PocketCHIP, Ryan mentions motorcycles, and the games they've been playing. (39:00/35.7MB)
Ryan hosts, Mikey leaves without a pick, and Eugene is tired for this little Show! We've played Miitomo, Stardew Valley, and some betas! Plus the news! (44.7MB/48:51)
Eugene, Ryan and Dee talk about Stardew Valley some more, Miitomo, and things we're looking forward to this year! Also giving away Hyper Light Drifter! (1:04:50/59.3MB)
It's The Mommy Gamers! Marcia Morgan and Desirai Labrada join Eugene and Dee to talk Neko Atsume, Stardew Valley, IKEA VR and more! (1:06:20/60.6MB)
Eugene, Dee, and special guest Matt Desind get together and talk about Miitomo, Nintendo mobile, and the Final Fantasy XV reveal. (1:08:43/62.8MB)
Special guest Josh Bentley @voiceofthebigjb joins Ryan and Eugene to talk about All Things Blizzard! Also Portal 2, Sony VR announcement, and Overwatch talk!
What's your favourite vista in a video game? We name ours, plus talk about the Nintendo Direct, and games we've been playing, all on the latest Magic Hour Show! (53:07/48.6MB)
Literalization? This week Eugene, Ryan, Mikey and Dee take a look at some of the drama surrounding the latest Fire Emblem, and more! (1:19:38/73MB)
Games we've played: XCOM, Hell Yeah! Monster Hunter 4U, Fire Emblem Fates, Final Fantasy Explorers
Picks of the week:
Ryan: Fuller House on Netflix
Dee: Legends of the Hidden Temple movie version
Mikey: Tomb of the Mask for iOS
Eugene: The Martian
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