The Bosscast: Recent Episodes
Rian Bittner
Welcome to the Bosscast, a place where all you wonderful listeners can indulge in gaming and other interesting topics! I'm your host Rian aka DaBoss and I'll see you on the Bosscast!
Anyone who plays video games as a hobby has undoubtedly played a few bad games that had no redeeming qualities. This episode is centered around this topic as I will be breaking down the top three worst video games I've ever played. From a game that attempted to shift an entire series to a new genre, a horrible movie licensed game, and the worst sequel ever created, there are some truly terrible ones I wanted to discuss with all of you guys. I hope you all enjoy this one and answer the question avaliable on Spotify to choose the next topic on the next episode!
I had the pleasure of being able to interview Voldi Way, the founder of the game studio known as WayForward. Wayforward are the company responsible for fantastic titles such as River City Girls and the Shantae series and this episode is dedicated to interviewing the person who has helped make it all happen! This interview with Voldi covers many interesting topics from game development, the backstory on the company and some of their titles, inspirations for the games they have created and so much more! I want to give a huge thank you to Voldi for appearing the show and to all of you for checking this one out! Check out WayForwards social medias to give then your support and be sure to follow the podcast for future episodes!WayForward Youtube: https://youtube.com/@WayForward?si=6sk8-1w05RvTgl1lWayForward Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WayForward?mibextid=eHce3hWayForward Twitter: https://twitter.com/WayForwardWayForward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayforwardtech/
Final Fantasy 9 has been acclaimed as one of the best in the series for returning to the series roots of medievil fantasy along with an emotional story and characters. This game also symbolized the end of Final Fantasy on the PS1 before the transition to newer consoles which marked a new era for the series. This review will establish my thoughts on whether Final Fantasy 9 is a legendary game to be remembered or a title that deserves to be left in the past. Thank you for checking out the episode everyone and follow the show on Spotify to keep up with future content!
Final Fantasy 8 has been described in the community as the "black sheep" in the Final Fantasy series for its gameplay decisions, story directions, and lackluster characters especially when compared to other titles. This episode here delves into my thoughts on the game to see if it's really as mediocre as some people believe. Thanks for checking out the episode guys and be sure to follow the show to get notified of future uploads!
The final episode of the Bosscast RPG Spotlight features the review of my favorite game of all time and one that positively impacted my life: Final Fantasy 7. This game changed the gaming industry forever upon its release in 1997 and elevated the Final Fantasy series to new heights, changing the lives of many gamers in the process. Joining me in this episode are two major fans of Final Fantasy 7 with Katia and VNV who are content creators and massive fans of this game that share their insights for this retrospective. Thanks for tuning in to the episode guys and follow the show on Spotify to get notified of future episodes!VNV Twitch: https://twitch.tv/victory_not_vengeanceVNVs YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@VictoryNotVengeance?si=ny7LrOBdUawDRrbAKatias Twitch: https://twitch.tv/honeybeeinnnpc
This episode of the RPG Spotlight features a remake of an RPG classic with Super Mario RPG Legend of the Seven Stars on the Nintendo Swtich. I played this game for the first time through the remake and I have quite a bit to say on the game that inspired future Mario series like Mario and Luigi along with Paper Mario! I hope you guys enjoy the review and be sure to follow the show on Spotify to catch up on future episodes!
This time on the Bosscast RPG Spotlight I take a look at a classic RPG known as Lunar Silver Star Story Complete on the PS1. This obscure RPG released back in 1996 and is the embodiment of what makes retro games so classic. To review this one I have my buddy Dennis from the Rulebooks Anonymous Podcast joining me to break down the essentials of this game. Hope you guys enjoy the episode and follow on Spotify to keep up with future episodes!Rulebooks Anonymous: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SZb0jvNIinZL44lfy8mjU?si=Qgpdb3DLSXy9eJI_FV1sqA
This episode of the RPG Spotlight features a review and breakdown of one of the most iconic games of all time: Chrono Trigger. This review not only delves into the quality of the game but how it stands the test of time with amazing visuals, an excellent soundtrack, and a time traveling story that will make you come back for more. I'm joined by a member of the Chrono Trigger community ST for this episode as a special guest and it was awesome having him on the show! Look out for more episodes on the RPG Spotlight and guest appearances from the gaming community!
This time on the Bosscast RPG Spotlight I'll be taking a look at Final Fantasy 6, an iconic RPG from 1994 that originally released on the Super Nintendo. This review will aim to look into this classic game to see why it's considered to be one of the best and how the characters of this timeless story provide a heartfelt impact on players. Thanks for checking out the episode and if you want follow the show on Spotify to get notified on future episodes!
Welcome everyone to the first episode of my RPG Spotlight series where each episode I review a different RPG and determine whether I can recommend it to you all! This episode is dedicated to the 2023 indie game hit Sea of Stars, developed by Sabotage Studios who also developed The Messenger! I'll be breaking down the history of Sea of Stars from its Kickstarter funding days to reviewing key elements of the game concerning story, gameplay, music and more! I hope you guys enjoy the episode and look forward to more in the future. Follow the show on Spotify to keep up to date with the series and I'll see you next time!
This special episode of the Bosscast features a good friend of mine from YouTube with Emilio (Smelly Cheese) and I discussing all sorts of topics with our YouTube history, collaborations, the Trash Talk Podcast, meeting up in real life and more! Big thanks to Emilio for coming on the show and be sure to check out his content!Smelly Cheese: https://youtube.com/@SmellyCheeseStudiosSC?si=hIdF-mh7kctxj1I5Smelly Cheese B: https://youtube.com/@smellycheeseb3319?si=d8lrLVGPunr8V1fYEmilios TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@estanki?lang=en&is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7243940657122723371
Hey there everyone it took a long time but finally here is the long awaited Season 1 Finale of the Bosscast. This episode covers many topics including where I've been, my MAT college internship experience, my first ever meet up with a good friend of mine on YouTube, and more! Thank you all for sticking with this podcast and I hope you guys look forward to future content that will come your way! Take care viewers I'll see you in Season 2!
As we approach our first season finale, we have yet another great guest with fellow content creator Micheal Colby. In this episode we discuss terrible video games, game franchises, certain game companies, and the mindset to always try new things! Jack Billings Presents: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hi3mFv6Cezcf0WsmsTsxl?si=R3csFDbgRcy9kUi4EKFCVA&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 The Reel Boys: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bt7LXKZbUua1G10JIKDEI?si=p2MgDc9pRU-h1YqZVaMVcQ&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1. I Love This Terrible Game: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zJtMVXK8TBUfYiEFMB7D7?si=VJx7HKpYT4Cru33LpbK9Mg&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1. No Time To Binge: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yCNMyLdhLNN3VKnKFGKMz?si=YSA_1bq7QWO-H9f7YJP9jQ&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1. Jack Billings Presents: Me And My Neighbor Micheal: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NZIAdjyQinkJDCXKN9IXE?si=AZtRvdsqRPapkVZodyxXXA&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1. Follow The Show On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ujPsKKOIi2oEk0xV6Xjo2?si=3TwOH6AKSjyh-32y497Ilg&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1
In this episode I'm joined by fellow content creator Ryan Shover where we discuss many different gaming topics. We go over the Kingdom Hearts series, other games like Resident Evil and Tony Hawk, and different parts of the gaming industry. Check out the show on Spotify and we'll see you next time. Ryans Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UChGZys4PG30C5tvaXzqy7KQ
As we approach the ending of the first season this episode is dedicated to discussing major inspirations from YouTube and other platforms that really drove our content. Alongside my buddy Goof Norton we discuss content creators from YouTube, influences of ours in the music industry, and perhaps the greatest inspiration for any content creator. Goofs YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/goofNorton Goofs Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rKypssTngOlwHgQkeXn87?si=XD8g0ShNRNe-sJBNOJKSFA&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1. Follow the Bosscast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ujPsKKOIi2oEk0xV6Xjo2?si=qBdD-9gGQnCtjmQOohYpfw&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1
In this episode of the Bosscast I delve into my favorite console of all time with the PS2. I discuss some history of the PS2, my own personal experiences, and great games I've played on the console! Follow the Podcast on Spotify to keep up to date and thanks for tuning in!
In this episode I team up with Dennis from Rulebooks Anonymous to discuss different fighting games we have chosen. We also cover RPGS, retro video gaming, different game series and more. Dennis's YouTube Channel Trailer: https://youtu.be/yq5b915stdQ. Rulebooks Anonymous: Rulebooksanonymous.com. Kupocast Episode: https://youtu.be/OiWbjAxPQc8
For this episode I invite my friend Mel on the show to talk about her artistry background and passion project. We delve into her artistic origins, a new comic she's working on, her great Kickstarter, and even a few notable games from the past. Mel's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/melmckenzieart/hooked-on-you-200-page-lgbt-boys-love-graphic-novel?ref=user_menu. Check out the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ujPsKKOIi2oEk0xV6Xjo2?si=rN-aemIMRKmIoXU5-xe8mA&utm_source=copy-link
For this episode I team up with fellow Resident Evil Fan Dalton to discuss the different parts of this franchise. We delve into many of the video games, possibilities of fighting game crossovers, the film series, and theories leading up to the release of Resident Evil 8. Be sure to check out the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ujPsKKOIi2oEk0xV6Xjo2?si=SrqcPOQ_TduzBLmTtskQ0A&utm_source=copy-link
For this episode we have another guest from YouTube in the form of Cfish0031. We cover Cfishs YouTube content, popular games we didn't enjoy, and our buying and reselling experiences online including best and worse scores. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to follow the show on Spotify as well! Cfishs Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCv1rfug2MUSC6_tYdG5WnJw
This episode features our first special guest from YouTube and Anchor Goof Norton. We talk about how we met, past collaborations, the subject of emulation, and what it means to have a positive influence on people. Goofs YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/goofNorton Goofs Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rKypssTngOlwHgQkeXn87?si=bC4xF8K7QNe4qVUj3FjRlw&utm_source=copy-link
This episode is dedicated to legendary indie games currently on the market where I recount my experiences with many of them including Hollow Knight, Shovel Knight, Celeste, and River City Girls! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ujPsKKOIi2oEk0xV6Xjo2?si=lA5sPn9RTZSq8eRbE5oTGA&utm_source=copy-link
For this first episode I delve into my origins on the internet and some YouTube experiences I've had with making very regrettable early videos. Thank you everyone who watches this and I hope you follow the podcast for future episodes!