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The DMGT Podcast covers trending news and topics in the digital space about music, gaming, & tech from Danny's perspective and guests.
This week, Danny and Spencer talk precious metals, almost start a cult over the new Linkin Park, dive into two wildly different indie games (Blue Prince and Schedule 1), and go full film bro over Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.” Plus, early reactions to The Last of Us Season 2’s emotional gut-punch and whether we’re emotionally ready to re-enter that world. It’s movies, music, games, and general DMGT chaos.
In this week’s episode, we break our usual no-sports rule to talk about the internet-breaking Luka Doncic trade and somehow end up comparing it to Avatar: The Way of Water. Then, we dive into the increasingly cursed Jurassic Park franchise with a pitch involving talking dogs, because why not. We also unpack the Fantastic Four trailer, practical effects vs CGI, our medieval gaming kicks, and why more games need a scream button. Oh, and yes—Danny still loves his iPad Mini.
Tune in for chaotic vibes, questionable NBA metaphors, and whatever the hell a m’lord is.
In this episode of the DMGT Podcast, Danny and Spencer start 2025 discussing technology, gaming, and the internet's influence on life. They evaluate CES, where excitement often overshadows practicality, and talk about AI's significant effects, mixing worry with curiosity. The hosts critique the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, joke about struggling Chicago sports teams, and examine a funny conspiracy theory about raisins in cookies. The episode provides thoughtful insights and light-hearted conversations for both tech fans and casual listeners.
In this final DMGT podcast episode of the year, Danny and Spencer reflect on 2024’s biggest moments in gaming, music, and tech. They break down Game of the Year debates, share some sleeper hits that flew under the radar, and get into some hilariously passionate discussions about holiday movies (yes, Die Hard comes up). Plus, a look ahead at what’s coming in 2025 for both the industry and the DMGT. It’s the perfect wrap-up for the year—don’t miss it!
Danny rides SOLO for this pre-turkey day edition of the pod.
The Game Awards announced their 2024 nominees and people have lost their minds over Shadow of the Erdtree, an Elden Ring DLC, being nominated for Game of the Year.
New surprise Kendrick, new Linkin Park - therefore Danny is having a great month on the music front.
Also some black friday stuff.
Spencer & Danny talk new Tyler, The Creator, the PlayStation 5 Pro, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and more Baldur’s Gate 3.
Spencer & Danny return from an unintentional hiatus to discuss iPad Mini 7, When We Were Young Fest, Emo vs Pop Punk.
Nintendo released an alarm clock for single people (true).
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This episode covers the release of Astro Bot, a game gaining attention for its gameplay and visuals. We discuss the features of iOS 18, Apple's latest update, and its future implications. Finally, we celebrate Linkin Park's reunion, exploring their journey and the excitement for their new tour and album. Join us as we explore these developments in technology, gaming, and music.
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In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the high price point of the anticipated PS5 Pro, examining factors that may influence its cost and what it means for consumers in the current economic climate. Additionally, we discuss the recent announcement of the iPhone 16, exploring its new features and how it compares to its predecessors in both functionality and price. The episode provides insights into the implications of these launches for gamers and tech enthusiasts alike, offering a balanced perspective on the value and market trends surrounding these flagship products.
Danny learns how to read.
Spencer makes a bold early Game of the Year prediction. Black Myth Wukong breaks records. Gamescom has games.
Danny wants to play Civilization 7. Spencer wants to play Dune Awakening.
Spencer & Danny return from summer vacation to discuss more nerd shit.
In this episode, TVs from CES (Spencer bought one), Hades 2, Shadow of the Erdtree, & our best beat switch songs.
Spencer & Danny discuss their favorite video games & albums of the year so far.
The 2024 PlayStation State of Play may have put Spencer to sleep.
Spencer and Danny talk new Billie Eilish plus some games we're playing.
Hype for Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
IGN makes a weird tweet about Kai Cenat beating Elden Ring, potentially using ChatGPT?
Spencer gives ChatGPT pointers.
Spencer & Danny talk Xbox shutting down more studios, Hades 2, & Prince of Persia.
Reactions to the fallout from the Drake v Kendrick beef getting ugly over the weekend.
Spencer & Danny mini rant about The Tortured Poets Department.
Drake drops back to back Kendrick diss tracks, using AI Tupac & Snoop in Taylor Made Freestyle.
We review Fallout on Prime after completing the season.
Spencer and Danny wildly speculate about Silksong with Australia officially giving the game a rating. Release day imminent?
We talk (slight spoilers) first 4 episodes of Fallout on Amazon Prime. How does it stack up to other video game adaptations?
Humane AI and tech twitter go nuclear (get it?) over MKBHD’s bad review of the device. Distasteful & unethical? Some tech dweeb with a blue check mark says so, so it must be true.
Spencer & Danny talk Star Wars Outlaws story trailer and our relatively low expectations from Ubisoft.
J Cole drops Might Delete Later, and responds to Kendrick on 7 Minute Drill. Mid diss track, but then he apologizes. We’re disappointed in this weak rap “beef”.
Also Apple allowing game emulators on the App Store.
Beyonce drops her much anticipated country inspired album, Cowboy Carter. Spencer & Danny talk about genre fluidity and our impressions of it.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is janky but fun. Our impressions so far roughly 20-30 hours in respectively.
Apple finds itself in an anti-trust lawsuit agains the US government, why it’s probably a good thing for consumers.
Spencer & Danny go full send on Dune Part 2 (MAJOR SPOILERS). The philosophies of the story, Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation, cinematography , Danny goes full glaze, as the kids call it.
More gaming industry layoffs, Spencer & Danny talk about big budget media being unsustainable & could mid-budget AA games save industry jobs.
Tiktok & Universal continue their very public beef over music rights & proper artist compensation, but who’s right? Are either of them right?
Wendy’s being dumb and trying AI price surging, it’s going to fail. We get fired up about it lol
And lastly, Danny tries to convince Spencer to play Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
The boys talk about our time with Helldivers 2, the seeming cooldown of Palworld, & what makes good live service games (0:00)
What’s with Sony’s inconsistency as a brand, Madam Web met very negatively, the same big studio responsible for the Spider-Verse movies, maybe a new PlayStation handheld different from the Portal, seemingly no clear direction. (37:04)
Spencer & Danny discuss Xbox waving the white flag in the console wars (allegedly), what that means for the future of Xbox & the gaming space as a whole.
Discussing Grounded 2 (Making of The Last of Us Part 2) documentary, and why the PS5 may be slow on games this generation.
Spencer & Danny kick things off with terrible dad jokes (0:00), Palworld’s rise and subsequent AI controversies, what Nintendo could learn, and can it sustain it’s popularity (16:03). Rumors of the Nintendo Switch 2 are picking up steam, is “only” PS4 power a problem or enough, no OLED a dealbreaker? (35:02) Apple Vision Pro, Apple enters the VR/AR space with “spatial computing” but impressions don’t seem worth the price tag, what it could mean for the XR space (46:00).
Spencer & Danny are back from CES, but first Danny makes Spencer play the “pick 1” game with Coheed & Cambria albums.
Which thing from CES 2024 we want the most.
Predicting 2024 Game of the Year and figuring out how to set up a fantasy video games league. Ubisoft maybe turning it around with Prince of Persia?
T-Pain “leaks” that he’s in and working with Rockstar for GTA 6. Who else would we like to see in GTA 6?
The DMGT boys take the podcast on the go, we’re in Las Vegas for CES 2024. First time, it’s overwhelming, but so cool. LG transparent OLED TVs, MicroLED, AI, Robots, all the tech things.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is coming. But first, we talk about our favorite games of the year, not The Game Awards related.
Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur's Gate 3, Diablo 4, Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Armored Core 6, Street Fighter 6, Sea of Stars, Tchia, Telltale Games: The Expanse, and that JUST scratches the surface of the insane year of gaming.
Spencer & Danny are joined by Pat Kane, local man who plays bass, not hockey, to talk best music of 2023.
Punk rock! Pop punk! Hip Hop! Pop! Emo! R&B!
Listen to some of our highlights in the spotify playlist here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6dmtBH6dotrz123jbhW4Ae?si=9e27b25593ff4972
Spencer & Danny break down all the nominees at the 2023 Game Awards, winner predictions, personal choices, snubs, & more.
It’s a very competitive year so lots of thoughts and opinions. Who do you think will be winners?
Spencer & Danny fan cast Ganondorf, Link, & Zelda with the announcement of a live action Legend of Zelda movie in the works.
YouTube cracking down on adblockers.
Microsoft’s ill timed AI partnership for Xbox.
Spencer returns this week to talk snow, gaming on iPhone 15 Pro.
Apple announces new M3 chips (M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max).
France adopting 4K HDR over the air broadcasts.
Biden’s AI Executive order discussed.
Danny flies solo this week to deep dive into Spider-Man 2: gameplay, mechanics, combat, traversal, story, & some critiques of the game. Too short? Too repetitive? Too GOOD? Is this really a GOTY contender?
Also talking some Blink-182, new album One More Time…
Spencer & Danny talk about FALL.
Switch 2 rumors, can Nintendo’s next console live up to the Switch, and is a performance bump to PS4/XBONE enough?
Xbox Series S is looking to have a short life span as developers (Alan Wake 2, Baldur’s Gate 3) start cutting features from their games on that console. We think it might be holding Xbox back.
Sony is directionless. Multiple gaming earbuds at the same price point, the weird Portal, and Sony Pictures Core? PlayStation’s gaming market lead appears to be hurting them…again.
Spencer and Danny talk about gaming industry layoffs, does this mean Factions 2 is dead? Either way, be nice to developers and people that happen to work at game studios.
Elon continues to make very good decisions for Twitter (we refuse to call it the other thing), suggesting he will charge a fee to use Twitter next.
Spencer returns to talk iPhone 15 Pro Max impressions, the first round of issues including the back glass breaking easily, running hot, and other bad things when you do bad things to a phone.
Hollywood strikes seem to be coming to an end, but is a video game strike about to start? What it means for YOU.
Sony is allegedly hacked. Again. But is it? Strange situation and Sony’s statement doesn’t exactly tell us anything. What you should do.
No Spencer this week so Danny goes unhinged talking about the Unity Engine pricing backlash, they are kind of backtracking.
The BIG news is the massive Microsoft/Xbox leaks detailing their plans for Xbox Series X, Bethesda, & perhaps most interestingly, emails from Phil Spencer talking a Nintendo and/or Valve acquisition. What this means and why we can’t take Phil’s & Xbox’s word at face value.
Spencer asks Danny for updated Starfield thoughts. Danny loves Bethesda games, but it’s not a game of the year.
Lots of Apple event talk, new Apple Watch, new iPhone 15. Apple loves talking about their carbon footprint but Spencer doesn’t buy it. Generally a middling iPhone event, but Danny (and probably Spencer) will buy it.
The DMGT Podcast returns from a month break to really gear up for the final quarter of the year. Spencer loves Armored Core 6, Danny loves Baldur’s Gate 3, & our impressions on Starfield reviews. A victim of it’s own hype?
And, a looming SAG-AFTRA strike against major video game publishers, what that means for gaming (and us as content creators oh no).
Your moms favorite game & tech & music podcast.
Spencer is doing weird science on his grass. Danny loves pumpkin spice.
PlayStation Cloud streaming service is currently in beta for select PS5 users, and this could make the Project Q interesting if they make that available without the need for a PS5.
Danny tries to pitch Spencer on turn based combat as Baldur’s Gate 3 has taken over the gaming internet.
Spencer & Danny do a brief dive into WiFi 7 and what improvements it’s bringing. The rise of AR glasses highlights how Google Glass was ahead of its’ time. Spencer gushes about The Expanse from Telltale Games, and some back to school tips and suggestions.
0:00 Spencer went to Beyonce in Chicago, then joined Danny the next day at Pitchfork to see Soul Glo, JPEGMAFIA, Killer Mike, Bon Iver ,and complain about not being able to mosh anymore.
20:05 Armored Core 6 looks really cool, FromSoftware might be at it again. Could this be a sneaky game of the year contender?
34:03 Which games we think are the current 6 Game of the Year nominees, plus who might get added/bumped out as we enter the 2nd half of the year.
45:16 Breaking down the leaks for the upcoming PlayStation handheld, dubbed Project Q, as well as the state of handheld gaming.
Spencer & Danny offer a small breakdown of the Hollywood actors and writers strike and why you should care. Worker solidarity is cool, people.
Also, we break down nuclear war albums in Linkin Park's A Thousand Suns & The Lonely Forest's Nuclear Winter. A lot more similar than we each expected.
Microsoft wins injunction against the FTC regarding the ActivisionBlizzard acquisition and we think that will kick off a wave of acquisitions in the industry. Acquisition Wars, if you will.
Spencer & Danny also hand out some midyear awards for best albums and games so far. Also, some Fast X talk at the end.
Spencer and Danny break down iOS 17 Developer Beta, Kick throwing money at streamers, & Spotify allegedly adding a HiFi tier. When do YOU care about hifi, if at all?
Spencer and Danny break down their thoughts on the Reddit API changes and subreddit blackouts, what this could mean for Reddit & the internet. Some more Diablo 4 conversation, Summer Game Fest, and Xbox putting all their eggs in the Starfield basket.
Diablo talk doesn't happen until the last 7 minutes, sorry.
Lots of WWDC recap, iOS, iPad, & MacOS things. Lots of talk about the Apple Vision Pro, who it's for, why it exists, how do other VR headsets stack up, particularly the Meta Quest and PSVR 2.
Spencer & Danny have a pure vibes episode just talking about some things from the last week. Burger King, please sponsor us we actually love you.
NVIDIA ACE NPC AI, PlayStation Showcase was just ok, new music from Kendrick Lamar & Baby Keem, & some Succession Finale talk.
For the finale of 2022, Spencer and Danny talk about this year of gaming, the nominees for Game of the Year from The Game Awards, and get into the real debate it'll come down to:
Elden Ring vs God of War Ragnarok
The DMGT Podcast will return in January
Spencer and Danny return for the penultimate episode of the year to talk some Black Friday, best tech of 2022, headphones, kitchen gear, TV tech, all the things. Also, shouting out some of the creators we enjoyed most or discovered this year as well.
A long but not all inclusive conversation of Spencer & Danny's favorite albums of the year. Music from Beyonce, Bad Bunny, Coheed & Cambria, The Weeknd, Post Malone, Phantom Bay & more. An extensive list will be posted to thedmgt.com/blog
What do House of the Dragon, Modern Warfare 2, Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen, & Arctic Monkeys all have in common? They all get discussed in this long edition of the podcast. Spencer & Danny share their impressions after sharing some sporatic thoughts on football.
Spencer ranks and goes off on Chicago's live music venue scene. They're good recommendations but Thalia Hall is still the absolute best. Rings of Power overall review, Spencer hates The Hobbit, but thinks this is good. Also he caved on Battlefront 2042.
Prime Day is upon us and the boys believe it's the first time there's actually some deals of note. They each share some of their favorites if you're in the hunt (and this time we don't go on a huge labor rant!). Overwatch 2 is just Overwatch, and how long do you think Tom Delonge's 2nd return to Blink-182 will last? The tour and album announcement has people reeling, but we don't think it's a match made for longevity.
NVIDIA Announced their next gen GPUs, and you only have to sell an arm and leg to get one. Big price increase, lower price to performance? Too soon to tell, but we don't have to be happy about it. MW2 Beta weekend thoughts (Danny likes it), and Fantano officially loves The DMGT (true story)
Spencer & Danny talk iOS 16 & Spencer goes full conspiracy mode.
Nintendo Direct delivered farm simulators, Pikman 4, and a release date for Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. PlayStation studios indulge in feudal Japan era games, & fresh God of War: Ragnarok footage.
Spencer & Danny break down the September 7th Apple Event that announced new Apple Watch, AirPods Pro, & iPhone 14. But first Spencer makes fun of Tim Cook's wardrobe.
Spencer & Danny discuss TLOU remake and Spencer goes on a mini rant. Can Logitech successfully enter the handheld gaming market? What's with all these handheld devices? Spencer briefly reviews Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow.
Spencer and Danny talk about the Kendrick Lamar & The Big Steppers Tour show in Chicago last week. GamesCom PlayStation news, a release window for PS VR 2, & a new "Pro" controller - DualSense Edge.
Spencer tries to convince Danny to read The Expanse series as TellTale is working on a game for them set for 2023.
Spencer takes the week off for Vegas recovery but Danny has the dog in him so we are back. Goku & Vegeta highlight DBZ in Fortnite. A resurfaced clip of Prince saying he doesn't like samples in hip hop is making the rounds, being taken out of context. On Beyonce's Internet? In this age? How could this happen. Nintendo of America is the latest to be hit with sexual harassment via 3rd party staffing firm, but still happening while under Nintendo contracts.
Also some Vegas live music highlights on Silk Sonic.
Spencer and Danny discuss - The Bear, Power Washing Simulator, Lawn Mower Simulator, Stray, chill games, and a potential Cyberpunk 2077 revival.
Danny is alive after getting the RONA, Spencer shares a fun story about his dog (Ripple) reacting to Stray. Danny loves Stray very much. We also talk about the new Joey Bada$$ album and our reactions.
So Spencer has informed Danny that he is relieved of his duties but also somehow still has to be the one to edit and post this episode.
I quick edited the intro outro but am not listening until it's live so who knows what this man talked about. I think some iOS and Prime Day stuff? Who knows, find out!
Danny allows Spencer to gush about the new Coheed & Cambria album for his return. Impressions on Vaxis – Act II: A Window of the Waking Mind. More PlayStation Plus tiers impressions and Spencer predicts the Fall Guys fad will die in 3 weeks, book it.
Summer Game Fest wraps up and there are a TON of gaming stuff to discuss, from a game by the creator of Rick & Morty, to games about cats, to the much anticipated Starfield. Plus, the new PlayStation Plus tiers are live so here's a breakdown.
Google suspended an engineer who claimed their LaMDA AI has gone sentient, a look into the transcript that triggered the claim and how automation is changing things again.
Where are the summer bangers?
While Spencer is on indefinite hiatus, Danny breaks down his impressions on PlayStation's State of Play, Apple's WWDC, and the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 remake.
Spencer & Danny share their thoughts on the summer blockbuster, Top Gun: Maverick (spoiler free). Live concert impressions: we saw Ariel & The Culture, and Adan Diaz, two up and coming Latino artists that are making great music.
Itching for a new shootyboi video game, and rumor has it, Naughty Dog is working on a "The Division meets Escape from Tarkov" live service game that was originally supposed to be the Factions 2 multiplayer from The Last of Us 2.
Spencer and Danny discuss Spencer's final thoughts on Elden Ring after he finally beats it himself, some complaints but still regarded as great.
Kendrick Lamar drops his first full length studio LP in 5 years, and it's not what any of us expected. Spencer and Danny explore some of the heavy & personal topics Kendrick explores, how that introspection impacted our own listening experiences.
Spencer sings a song about Danny becoming Elden Lord, Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga brings a nice change of gaming pace after Elden Ring. Spencer talks about his Kindle hack, and some Grammy's reactions.
Spencer finds out his old mac mini is terminal, Danny has a weird thing for glossy monitors. But first, thoughts on the new PlayStation Plus tiers, do they compete with GamePass?
Spencer and Danny talk Elden Ring mid/end game experience, new TV tech options for your home theater and how it's the best time to experience older remastered films. Also, some diving into the anatomy of a festival lineup, nostalgia bating, and Spencer loves Charli XCX.
Spencer and Danny discuss the influence internet media has and how to balance what we consume to stay informed but avoid emotional manipulation.
Also, 7 years of To Pimp A Butterfly (33:00)
Spencer returns, and we got The Batman takes, Kanye being bad but how celebrities manipulate their social status, but mostly why Elden Ring is one of the greatest video games of all time.
Elden Ring highlights the flaws in Horizon Forbidden West, even with accessibility issues. Experience will depend on setting the right expectations, explaining Danny's 5 point ranking system for games, and precautions you should take with your cybersecurity as threats of cyber attacks from Russia are on the rise.
What's the deal with food tiktoks? Horizon Forbidden West is good but maybe overhyped? Elden Ring getting insane reviews and the boys talk about diving in to their first soulsbourne game. Also, a batman calzony pizza
LG and Epson released new projectors and Spencer breaks them down for home theater heads. And finally, Spencer shares his thoughts on why he thinks the Last of Us 2 is a better story than The Last of Us 1. Danny disagrees but still loves The Last of Us 2.
Rusty hardware and crossfit. If you read this, leave a reply saying "Spencer farts" on IG, Twitter, or Tiktok. Anywhere really. It'll be fun - Danny.
Spencer and Danny talk about the attention Spotify has gotten regarding Joe Rogan's problematic past, and how we can refocus on local efforts for more impactful, although less appealing, actions. Danny talks about Pokemon Legends: Arceus, some Oscar nomination talk, and Super Bowl predictions.
Spencer & Danny give add on to Sony acquiring Bungie and the busy month January 2022 turned out to be for gaming.
Trepidation on Horizon Forbidden West potentially being overhyped, looking forward to Elden Ring, & Danny's hot takes on Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Microsoft purchasing Activision Blizzard in a deal worth nearly $69b (nice) that rivals the Disney & Fox merger ($71.3b) sends shockwaves through the gaming and media world. Danny shares his reactions sans Spencer bcuz he's a lil sick boi as to what this potentially means for GamePass, Xbox, Nintendo, PlayStation, and most importantly, gamers.
Spencer and Danny close out on a high note, talking about our picks for best albums, best video game, favorite tech, and favorite movies. We thank everyone for listening this year! We're just getting started.
Part 1 of a 2 part end of year podcast, and we're starting off with the bad news. Spotify Wrapped (is it juiced?), terrible games, travel woes, Bezos takes down the internet.
Gen Zer Josue makes an argument in favor of Call of Duty: Vanguard, talking how good Halo Infinite Multiplayer has been for a week, and some black friday/cyber monday tips.
Danny talks about how Jake Gyllenhaal should just return the scarf mentioned in Taylor Swift's rerelease of Red, but mostly about how Silk Sonic needs more love because Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak crushed it.
Also, a 2nd half rant about how Returnal was snubbed for Game of the Year nomination. At least Halo Infinite multiplayer is fun.
Danny breaks down his thoughts on the tragedy at the Travis Scott Astroworld Festival in Houston, why Travis should be held accountable (00:00).
As a palate cleanser, Danny shares his rebuttal to the voices saying gaming has gotten dull or boring (32:40).
Spencer returns before a month long hiatus to discuss ghosts in cell phones (00:00), why we think the idea of a virtual world is cool, but not if it's coming from Facebook (19:00), and some early Black Friday shopping tips (40:00).
Spencer ran away because Danny beat him at fantasy football this week, so it's a solo Danny episode. The problems with Nintendo Switch Online besides the price, why you should emulate instead, & how cool it is that Apple silicon is working out with the new 14 & 16 inch MacBook Pros.
This week Danny & Spencer discuss Metroid Dread & Back 4 Blood as new games they're enjoying. The big tech news this week is the return of actual Pro grade MacBooks from Apple, why Danny is excited by the prospect of M1 Pro and M1 Max Apple silicon. Music this week by Pink Pantheress, and some NBA jibber jabber.
Spencer tries to console Danny about the White Sox, the lackluster Battlefield 2042 beta, & what we can learn from the Twitch hack that revealed payouts to top streamers over the past 2 years.
Spencer and Danny discuss the Facebook outage and their predictions as to what went down. Was it an unexpected external cause? Or a calculated distraction from the recent news? Also, learning in various forms of technology is the old adage of learn by doing and how that applies to other aspects of work and life. Songs of the week by Wage War & Shad.
The boys are back to discuss some of our favorite games of the year so far, but does Deathloop really deserve a 10/10? Danny doesn't think so, but it leads to a bigger question as to games, do they have to be "fun"? How is that defined, how does a game like The Last of Us 2 find success despite it's very dark subject matters.
First day of Fall, first episode of season 5. Spencer and Danny discuss some albums that are likely to be on their best of 2021 list, and how the upcoming Kendrick album will change the playing field. In this episode: Baby Keem, Laura Mvula, Adjy, IDK, Leon Bridges, & Bo Burnham.
For the Season 4 finale, Danny goes solo to talk about the positives of Pokemon Unite as a fresh take on the tired MOBA formula, Humankind hype, and Death's Door. Also, his thoughts on the music making process and music snobs.
Jay Quiles from The Yay Network (NB-Yay, Eat Yay Love) joins the boys this week to talk about how the NBA has leveraged technology to change it's landscape and what queues the other major US leagues can take from them. Also, the ever controversial Kanye West has delayed the much anticipated album, Dona, yet again, and why we think this could be a return to form for Mr. West.
This week, the boys talk about the PS5 beta finally unlocking the expansion storage slot for upgrades coming soon. Pokemon Unite is pay to play but maybe it takes off. Also, Molson Coors is discontinuing niche beers, but there's a big loss in there.
Spencer and Danny talk about how men should hold each other accountable in toxic gaming cultures and how that connects to the lawsuit at Activision Blizzard.
Danny goes on a rant about Nintendo and the new OLED Switch. Spencer raves about Chivalry 2. First impressions of Cyberpunk 2077 after CD Projekt Red releases their final patch for stability. Also we give a little 2021 NBA Finals prediction.
The boys talk about their favorite moments in the Fast & Furious franchise with the release of F9, new music from Meet Me @ The Altar, & breaking down Tyler, The Creator's impact on millennials with the drop of CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.
DISCLAIMER: Spencer is paranoid so I am writing that this is solely our opinion and does not reflect our thoughts on any existing or previous employers.
Studies have come out and around 50% of the work force is looking for a job change. Spencer and Danny discuss their thoughts on what could be causing this as people who work in the tech space.
Spencer abandons Danny this week, talking about the return to form of E3, Xbox & Bethesda. Is exclusivity anti-consumer? Danny says kind of but it's not just on Microsoft. Metroid Dread, Farcry 6, BotW 2, Halo:Infinite and Back 4 Blood are Danny's personal highlights. Also more Returnal and Ratchet & Clank impressions.
Spencer and Danny reluctantly briefly talk about some WWDC updates from Apple. Spencer talks about his home entertainment journey, and how aggressive niche online communities can be. Also, Videogamedunkey has our song of the week.
The boys return with a plan for Season 4 of the podcast, thoughts on the return of summer festivals. Reactions to the J. Cole album (The Offseason), Returnal, Chivalry 2, and $GME is back to rippin.
Spencer and Danny talk about our Taco Bell orders as a 4/20 meal, thoughts on the iMac, iPad, TV, & AirTags from the 4/20 Apple Event. Music from Shad and Girl Ultra.
Spencer & Danny give unsolicited updates to our fitness journeys, Spirit of the Beehive review, Destroyer by Of Monsters & Men, Apple event on 4/20 is blazing it. PS5 update finally allows for additional game storage, and somehow we're still thinking about GameStop.
Spencer and Danny discuss Danny's alleged tiktok fame, new music from Brockhampton, slightly older music by Polyphia. Sony likely skips E3 and Danny is changing his tune. Spencer talks about his excitement to return to the movie theater.
COUNT ON ME - BROCKHAMPTON G.O.A.T. - Polyphia
Spencer and Danny talk about food, the Cyberpunk 2077 patch and how much longer for us to dive in. Danny is back on a Skyrim run, and how relevant that game still is. Microsoft, Bang & Olufsen release $500 gaming headset and we blame apple. Music of the week by Tune Yards & Royal Blood.
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Spencer and Danny talk about how Disney+ is taking over streaming by going back to old TV schedule methods in weekly episode drops to create hype. Also introducing a new segment, our songs of the week, where each of us picks a song and we break it down. Also a little Battlefield 6 talk.
Church Girl by Laura Mvula DAYWALKER! by Machine Gun Kelly & CORPSE
Spencer and Danny return after a skipped week to pulse check the PS5 and our new joystick drift experience. How crypto and NFTs may evolve and what it potentially means for Tidal and beyond.
Spencer and Danny discuss Spotify bringing HiFi, and socially conscious music consumption, how streaming impacts and if there's a "right" service to use. Also we nerd out about Pokemon at the end.
Spencer and Danny struggle to stay on topic this week but mostly talk about Daft Punks retirement, Nintendo having a boring Direct after owning the space for so long, and the upcoming PS VR2.
The boys talk about what their not man cave entertainment room would look like, and Spencer wants to throw hands over snow. We also lie about talking about crypto.
This week we intro with some thoughts on comedian's podcasts, and talk about how the office and home office have changed forever, how to prepare for post COVID life. The CDPR hack, gaming trophies, & supporting your favorite artists.
Spencer and Danny dissect the social implications of the $GME situation and its place in internet history. Also, OLED & QLED TVs, record players & vinyl.
The boys are back with reactions to "leak" culture along with rumors about new MacBook Pros without touchbar, magsafe, & displays, and what a new Warzone map would mean. Also, continued fallout to the Cyberpunk 2077 situation.
Spencer & Danny talk about some technology resolutions for 2021, our takes on President Trump being banned from all social media & what that potentially means, and 1st half of CES 2021 highlights.
For the last episode of 2020, Danny goes on a preachy rant for 10 minutes, then finally gets to his favorite albums of the year, favorite games of the year, and favorite pieces of tech of the year. DMGT, get it? The podcast returns in January.
The boys give their early take on the AirPods Max, and who they're for. Can they actually meet hifi audiophile expectations? Too much for a consumer? Also, our 1 month review of the PlayStation 5, and if you're missing out on anything yet.
Spencer's good childhood friend, Kyle, joins the podcast to talk some anime starting to go mainstream, how it provides insight to Japanese culture. Our favorite games of 2020 along with some spicy opinions.
The boys discuss kitchen tech around Thanksgiving, Black Friday deals and things to look out for, & some standout albums of 2020 and how they stack up to the GRAMMY nominees. Also some audio nerding out.
The bois talk about the mess of PS5 pre-orders, early impressions after a weekend of gaming. Should you get a new TV, and when should you buy it. Quick thoughts on the iPhone 12 Pro Max, & how a Biden administration impacts renewable energy stocks in the form of electric vehicle companies like Tesla.
Spencer & Danny discuss podcast cold opens, best generational launch libraries and how the Xbox Series X & PS5 stack up. Plus, What the new M1 chip means for Apple, Intel, AMD, and the future of laptops.
Emo Spencer & Danny talk about starting a band. This week we discuss the viability of cloud gaming, what would need to happen for gamers to adopt it over traditional consoles. How collaborations & exclusives could contribute to that, and our general thoughts on the rise of collaboration marketing & culture. Also buy our gear at thedmgt.com.
Tim Gorski & Cody Lindley join Danny this weeks to discuss the Cyberpunk 2077 delay, could more delays be on the way & is that a concern for the PS5 launch. We also discuss the return of video game movie adaptations, and the new wave of video game TV shows. Also Cody's underwear.
Spencer & Danny discuss the vicious cycle of social media posting during an election cycle, misinformation, how music reflects the voices of generations. Plus, PlayStation 5 & iPhone news.
Spencer and Danny go in on Among Us, Call of Duty, & NBA 2k, as well as our takes on the Apple Event delivering too many iPhones. Also why the hell don't they allow Spotify Siri integration?
The DMGT Season 2 kicks off with a new voice in Spencer. Takes some shots at Joe Rogan, Apple, Amazon, Music, Games, all of it, the hot takes are here to stay.
For the Season 1 finale, Danny brings in a friend in Tim Gorski to talk about the future of gaming, and what the compelling arguments are for Xbox and Playstation respectively.
The Podcast will return in October.
OK so Danny doesn't really think you'll be back to school but you'll be learning or doing new stuff in the fall so there's some different gadgets for that, and what content creation has been like as a new creator.
Danny tells you to stop being so gullible on the internet, why you should pay a little more attention to your electronic devices, and how a global pandemic and console generation transition year was a perfect storm for missing video games.
Danny goes Spanglish for this episode to talk about la musica latina, como fui criado, and my experience in developing my taste in music, and a little bit about car tech in the new Audi A4.
Danny says SPOILER WARNING if you haven't beat The Last of Us Part 2. Spoiler, it's a great game despite some flaws.
This week Danny talks about how he feels about sports returning, Apple is just a consumer electronics company, and why video game streaming is king of media.
Danny breaks down the J.Cole & Noname drama, some Apple WWDC predictions, which console should you get next, and some guitar info
Black Lives Matter. Why Danny finds it necessary to be an ally as a Latino. Some stuff about the PlayStation 5 and upcoming games, but mostly addressing racism and bigotry and anyone not in support of anti-racism can go away. There are F bombs. Not for virgin ears.
This week Danny talks about his feelings on John Krasinski selling Some Good News, PlayStation's State of Play and what that means for the future of video game conferences, why it makes sense to invest in a high quality office chair....and a Pablo Escobar phone?
Danny explains how listening to music on vinyl is better for music than streaming, what we can expect from the rumored PlayStation 5 event, and with 10th gen Intel chips, now is as good a time as any to get that new PC.
Danny goes on for the longest episode to date, talking about the latest laptop updates and why you probably don't need that MacBook. What Unreal Engine 5 means for next gen and why expectations should be tempered. Danny thinks Animal Crossing & Final Fantasy 7 Remake are actually not that good.
Danny doesn't really talk about headphones for murder hornets, but he does talk about headphones, and mentions murder hornets. Updates to the Naughty Dog allegations, The Last of Us Part 2, and why Apple does the crazy stuff sometimes (spoiler: it's free real estate. Marketing. I meant marketing).
Updates to Support Chicago Bars, Danny talks about why Linkin Park's A Thousand Suns is one of the greatest rock albums of all time, & the complex feelings of The Last of Us 2 leaks and Naughty Dog working condition allegations.
In this weeks episode, Danny gives an update on #supportchicagobars, differences in large tech purchases, user design as it relates to new video gamers, and the importance of distractions.
In The DMGT Podcast, Danny talks music, gaming, tech, all the things in between, the stories and communities in digital lifestyle, and sometimes Danny goes off the rip.
Oh no it's another social rant from Danny halfway through, Apple's "budget" smartphone device, & gameplay pet peeves.
Danny goes on a little bit of a political rant, build bridges, digital privacy practices
Danny is disappointing with the delay of The Last of Us Pt 2, tech recommendations for remote workers, building a brand and reading This is Not a T-Shirt.
Jay Quiles from the Yay Network joins Danny to introduce him to The Tiger King, commiserate about the lack of sports, and our favorite sports game soundtracks.
Danny's talking about the PS5 technical details video conference, finding some hobbies to manage downtime, Tik Tok creators.
Danny introduces the DMGT podcast and refers to himself in the 3rd person in this description. Mostly an introduction to the DMGT, tech, gaming, music, all the things that are on Danny's mind at any given moment. Also some pandemic reactions.