RXP Podcast: Recent Episodes
RXP Podcast
Welcome to Recommended Experiences (RXP): A podcast where 3 working professionals (Alex, Matt, & Tiffany) talk about their love for gaming, movies, and TV shows. We talk about the experiences we enjoy most in our spare time.
We all saw Spiderman Brand New Day and now we want to talk about it!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:15) SPOILER WARNING
(02:16) Deep dive
(48:10) Final recommendation
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Matt, Yasser, and Tiffany discuss Christopher Nolan's newest blockbuster: The Odyssey!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:15) SPOILER WARNING
(01:53) What was our hype leading up to release
(04:30) Deep dive
(01:06:07) Final recommendation
Music: Grandmaster Doug
The crew discusses Sony's decision to go digital only starting 2028 and how that will affect our future in gaming. We also discuss other digital only lifestyles!
Disclaimer: Tiffany had audio struggles this episode. Apologies in advanced.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:00) Sony's PlayStation decision to end physical disc printing
(17:35) Yasser's been prepared for this
(22:04) Where will prices land?
(25:55) Books have had digital for awhile
(32:52) Does the physical availability make a difference?
(46:22) The sentimental value
(01:04:00) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Check in on our 2026 goals!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:35) Alex
(14:30) Yasser
(30:35) Matt
(52:37) Tiffany
(01:01:50) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We talk about what we have been doing the last few weeks!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:20) Tiffany and Alex visited South Korea
(40:04) Yasser attends the Seattle International Film Festival
(01:00:20) Matt's big surprise
(01:14:50) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
The boys take the wheel and talk about their recent multiplayer high jinks.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:40) Forza Horizon 5 still HITS
(09:40) Matt and the Eliminator
(19:00) Nioh 3 shenanigans
(48:35) When will all four of us coop?
(54:00) The BEEF Zone
(57:00) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Matt, Alex, and Tiffany talk about The Super Mario Galaxy movie!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:45) SPOILER WARNING
(03:25) Deep dive
(46:00) Final recommendation
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We discuss all things Project Hail Mary!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:15) SPOILER WARNING
(01:33) Deep dive
(50:20) Final recommendation
Music: Grandmaster Doug
The crew discuss movies in this week's episode. We react to Oscar winners, and talk about the movies we are looking forward to this year.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:50) Oscars 2026 reacts
(18:10) HOPPERS
(25:10) Foreign Films and Friday the 13th
(31:30) Project Hail Mary - amaze, amaze, amaze, IMAX
(39:52) Super Mario Galaxy
(41:55) Spiderman, Doomsday, Dune, and Disclosure Day
(01:04:00) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Another Pokemon episode!!! HAPPY 30 YEARS!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:25) Overview of the Pokémon Presents
(02:55) Pokémon WiWa
(23:15) Pokopia
(33:40) Where are the Happy cards?
(34:45) The Great Food War of 2026
(38:00) Yasser's reincarnation
(51:30) Pokémon Music Gameboy
(58:00) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Another episode talking about what we have been playing and watching recently!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:00) "Wuthering Heights" and Bridgerton
(22:50) Fallout Season 2
(31:00) Yasser's comfort food and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
(43:30) Wonder Man and games are long
(52:00) Yakuza and Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
What are we excited for this year?! Let us tell you what we are looking forward to most!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:00) First round
(26:50) Second round
(41:15) Final round
(57:00) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
It's that time of year again! The crew talks about what they would like to accomplish this year.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:10) Review of 2025 Goals
(25:50) 2026 Goals
(01:15:00) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Follow our league at: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/7b4195fd-abda-4baf-ac96-24c4a53cf343/2026
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:38) Brief overview of Fantasy Critic and 2025 Draft results
(09:00) Beginning of 2026 Draft
(01:07:05) Draft summary
(01:16:00) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Matt and Yasser discover the series finale of Stranger Things.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro and first thoughts
(01:35) Spoiler free talk
(08:55) SPOILER WARNING
(09:10) Deep dive
(51:00) Closing thoughts
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Matt, Yasser, and Tiffany discuss their top 3 movies that they've seen this year!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:00) The year in review
(05:40) Number 3
(24:50) Number 2
(47:00) Number 1
(01:14:20) Honorable mentions
(01:29:13) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
It's that time of year again! The four of us talk shop about our top 2025 games of the year!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:15) Housekeeping
(06:00) Number 3
(51:20) Number 2
(01:35:00) Number 1
(02:04:30) Honorable mentions
(02:10:50) Outro
Music: Grand Master Doug
The title says it all! In this episode, we discuss what we recommend in 2025!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:00) Number 3
(36:50) Number 2
(01:05:05) Number 1
(01:40:41) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We come together to discuss some recommendations for the winter time! Stay cozy with these recommendations.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro and vibes
(02:45) Couch coop games! TMNT and Power Rangers
(09:30) Sci-fi
(14:30) You've Got Mail
(18:50) Sons of the Forest
(22:15) Cozy reads
(25:30) Single player difficult games
(30:30) Open worlds
(38:50) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Matt and Yasser showcase the Virginia Film Festival!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro and vibes
(07:10) Sentimental Value
(13:00) The Plague
(20:05) Frankenstein
(28:50) Sinners
(36:04) Train Dreams
(45:00) Hamnet
(51:10) Festival Superlatives
(01:10:45) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
It's the autumn season and we got some recommendations for you!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro 02:30 Hades II
(15:00) Wayward on Netflix
(21:15) Alice in Borderland on Netflix
(27:30) Alien: Earth on FX and It: Welcome to Derry on HBO
(39:10) Long stories including One Piece and Alchemised by SenLinYu
(51:48) Alan Wake
(57:40) Bloodborne
(01:01:35) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
The crew talks about their individual histories with the Pokemon gaming franchise and share if they are looking forward to Pokemon Legends Z-A!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(04:05) Gen I
(06:50) Matt's confession
(28:42) Gen II
(39:45) Gen III
(53:40) Gen IV
(01:00:50) Gen V
(01:13:41) Gen VI
(01:17:30) Pokémon Go
(01:23:23) Gen VII
(01:27:44) Gen VIII
(01:34:02) Gen IX
(01:43:55) Pokémon Legends Z-A
(01:54:05) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Welcome to a fireside chat, where Yasser and Tiffany have a one on one conversation Adam Kay's book "This is going to hurt."
Music: Grandmaster Doug
How long did we have to wait? Was it worth the wait? Listen to our discussions about Hollow Knight Silksong and more!
Time stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:30) KINGDOM HEARTS
(13:09) Hollow Knight Silksong
(22:28) Metroid Prime 4
(30:00) Winds of Winter and the Kingkiller Chronicles
(44:03) Stranger Things Season 5 and Spiderman Beyond the Spiderverse
(50:00) James Cameron's Avatar
(54:55) Lost Soul Aside
(01:03:30) Game segment: How long was the wait?
(01:14:20) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Alex asked for 3 recommendations, one from each of the co-hosts, to get to this year and we are having a whole crew review on all of them. Did he strike gold or is there a split jury on these bloody recs? Found out in this special episode of the RXP Podcast!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro & spoiler warning
(02:40) KPop Demon Hunters by Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix
(27:30) Severance Seasons 1 and 2 by Ben Stiller on Apple TV+
(01:01:20) Sinners by Ryan Coogler
(01:32:42) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
What are we looking for in our hobbies nowadays?
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:00) What are we currently playing
(17:20) What is motivating us to play games these days?
(26:15) Labubu
(28:10) Do we need a hook to keep us in the game?
(38:00) Book club style gaming
(43:40) Increasingly accessible games via subscriptions
(59:50) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We watched the The Fantastic Four: First Steps and wanted to discuss!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Introduction and first thoughts
(06:50) SPOILER WARNING
(07:10) Start of deep dive
(53:30) What are the next steps?
(01:07:43) Final recommendation
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We made goals for the year in January, and in this episode we discuss our progress!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:45) Alex
(20:35) Tiffany
(30:30) Yasser
(51:15) Matt
(01:06:50) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We discuss James Gunn’s new Superman movie!
Time stamps:
(00:00) Introduction and SPOILER WARNING
(02:06) Start of deep dive
(41:42) What’s next for the DCU?
(51:36) Final recommendation
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Yasser interviews the rest of the crew about their Switch 2 experience!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:50) How we got our Switch 2s
(11:10) How it feels to use it
(20:00) The GAMES, featuring Mario Kart World and Hello Kitty Island Adventure
(45:14) Mario Kart's open highways
(01:01:45) The first year outlook
(01:07:00) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Let's talk Fantasy Critic! Follow along here!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(05:30) Alex's strategy
(06:45) Yasser's experience so far
(08:25) Tiffany's counterpickings
(12:24) Matt's complete team
(16:18) All team updates
(58:30) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Are we hyped or not? All gas, no brakes for which of these topics?
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:20) Explaining gas or pass
(04:40) GTA VI
(07:40) Donkey Kong Bananza
(16:09) Pokémon Legends Z-A
(31:40) Kingdom Hearts 4
(41:50) Fallout Season 2
(46:35) HBO's The Last of Us
(59:08) Avengers Doomsday
(01:12:25) Death Stranding 2 and the movie adaptation
(01:32:00) Stitch vs Cruise
(01:36:00) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:00) The Residence
(09:13) Severance Season 2
(13:53) Solo Leveling
(23:40) Sinners
(38:00) Perfect Days
(48:20) Oblivion and Blue Prince
(01:21:30) Trails in the Sky and South of Midnight
(01:28:26) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Welcome to a fireside chat, where Yasser and Matt have a one on one conversation about gaming.
Music: Grandmaster Doug
RXP talks about the Nintendo Switch 2!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:50) We finally know what the C button does
(12:50) Mouse functionality, point and click adventure
(20:40) Mario Kart WORLD
(32:10) Was the launch year lineup convincing enough to buy in?
(42:20) Switch 2 game release highlights
(52:49) Are we buying?
(01:06:30) Any other desires?
(01:11:00) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Same same or different? Do you love to play the same video game again and again? Or do you need something new and fresh each time? Are predictable comfort reads your favorite kind of reading experience? Or do you need to be constantly surprised to be engaged? The group discusses their opinions!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:40) The Hunger Games, but before
(07:40) Powerwashing together
(10:40) Releasing often allows for risks
(21:30) Monster hunting for decades
(28:50) Nintendo's track record
(43:25) Games have it easier than other media to innovate
(54:20) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We discuss generative A.I.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:30) Generally speaking, what is AI?
(04:30) What are our initial impressions of generative AI
(14:40) Some examples of AI generated assets in entertainment already out there
(27:27) The question of how to gather data for these models to train on is not for this podcast
(30:55) Examples of games using generative AI
(57:23) Is there a niche for generative AI to trailblaze?
(01:12:45) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
The team reviews their 2024 goals, and look to the future with goals for 2025.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:14) How far did we get with our 2024 goals
(42:18) What are we planning to do for 2025
(01:09:13) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
This episode is about what we are looking forward to in 2025!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(04:00) Beginning of our most anticipated
(01:24:00) Outro
Find us on X: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Fantasy Critic is back again baby! Here's to a new year!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:30) Explaining Fantasy Critic and 2024 results
(09:30) Introducing our team names
(17:10) Beginning of draft
(55:15) Quick draft review and counterpicks
(01:07:12) Initial draft teams and losing stakes
(01:17:00) Outro
Find us on X: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We discuss our top 3 video games of 2024! GO PLAY THESE GAMES!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:20) How was 2024?
(05:30) Number 3
(33:50) Number 2
(58:17) Number 1
(01:38:32) Honorable mentions
(01:48:55) Outro
Find us on X: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
The crew is sharing their top 3 recommended experiences of 2024!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:00) How was 2024?
(06:35) Number 3
(48:13) Number 2
(01:19:50) Number 1
(02:02:30) Honorable mentions
(02:08:30) Outro
Find us on X: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We made some goals in 2024, but we may have found ourselves working on some side quests instead. What surprise activities have we been doing throughout the year? Tiffany can't wait to tell you about her time with Pokemon TCG Pocket.
Time stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:20) We are getting sidetracked
(02:20) Bloodborne
(12:12) Pokémon TCG Pocket
(43:35) Back to the movies
(50:25) Vanillaware
(01:03:35) Trying thriller novels
(01:08:43) Outro
Find us on X: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Alex and Tiffany discuss the final 3 episodes of Netflix's Arcane Season 2!
Time stamps:
(00:00) Intro and SPOILER WARNING
(01:26) Start of deep dive
(36:13) What's next for League TV?
(52:00) Final recommendation
Find us on X: @rxp_podcast
Alex and Tiffany discuss the first six episodes of Netflix's Arcane Season 2!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:10) SPOILER WARNING and our history with League of Legends
(06:36) Start of deep dive
(51:00) Looking a bit into the future
Find us on X: @rxp_podcast
Bring these properties back to the main stream!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(06:55) Intellectual properties we want to see make a return
(15:00) Get jiggy with it
(20:45) Don't tilt
(28:13) See him in the streets
(33:50) Behind the wheel
(38:25) Run and jump
(46:00) Out of time
(53:00) Outro
Find us on X: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Alex asked for 3 recommendations, one from each of the co-hosts, to get to this year and to have one-on-one talks to go over his experience with each experience. He never experienced any of these recommendations before so how will he react? Are these solid recommendations or old news? Found out in this special episode of the RXP Podcast!
Episode 88: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gk2dt-1560293
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Introduction including spoiler warning
(00:45) Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
(35:46) Virginia developed by Variable State
(01:18:53) The Prestige directed by Christopher Nolan
(01:57:27) Outro
Find us on X: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We've seen quite a number of successful video game adaptations in the last couple years. Can Hollywood keep it going? Or are we in for a few duds? We discuss which movies and shows have promise in this episode!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:26) What's slated to come and how we make our picks
(05:03) The Good
(34:35) The Bad
(56:00) The Missing
(01:10:30) Outro
Find us on X @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Yasser asked for a recommendation from Alex this year, which was Helldivers 2! This episode is their discussion about it!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:53) SPOILER WARNING
(03:10) The basis for Alex's recommendation
(05:30) Start of deep dive
(38:01) Final recommendation
Find us on X @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We talk about good introductory games! What's a great intro platformer or board game? Here are some of our recommendations to get into new hobbies!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:10) Astrobot
(07:13) Does Astrobot usurp Odyssey as the best platformer?
(10:25) What's a good starting point for platformers?
(22:00) There are more board games than Monopoly!
(37:10) The Metroidvania Renaissance
(43:30) One Piece live action is the best way to get into it
(53:43) Final segment: What's a great spooky recommendation?
(57:20) Final segment: What's a great cozy recommendation?
(01:00:50) Final segment: What's a great family recommendation?
(01:03:56) Outro
Find us on X @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
WELCOME TO OUR 100TH EPISODE! We each came to the table with our own mini-topics. Please enjoy our variety episode.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:40) A brief look back at recording the podcast
(11:26) Yasser's segment: Revisiting Episode 1
(26:24) Alex's segment: What was received better?
(01:00:50) Matt's segment: How will we continue to consume media as we get older?
(01:17:22) Tiffany's segment: Crafting moments of joy
(01:31:12) Outro
Find us on X @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Have our tastes changed from years past? Have they stayed the same? Do we laugh at the same comedy movies? Let's discuss!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:30) Deadpool revisited
(06:00) Comedy central
(22:10) Aging out of the target demographic
(34:30) Improving past games with remasters/remakes
(44:40) Sly Sickos
(51:30) Final segment: a Timeless recommendation!
(01:02:55) Outro
Find us on Twitter: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
How far have we made it into our 2024 year goals?
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:40) Books Galore, including Just for the Summer
(10:20) Books on tape, I mean on the phone including First Lie Wins
(21:30) Seattle to Portland pre-race
(28:11) Alex has made ZERO progress
(35:00) Struggling with the writing process
(44:00) Matt's game rec process
(51:30) Tiffany's Switch gaming, Super Mario Wonder-less?
(01:00:35) Yasser's gaming genre journey
(01:15:58) Matt's new movies
(01:22:05) Outro
Find us on Twitter: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
How predictable is TOO predictable? Do you let the story take you on a journey? Or is your mind working a mile a minute trying to figure out what happens next? Let's talk about that!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:00) Do we try to predict the ending before we get there?
(06:00) I saw it coming a mile away... and it wasn't great
(13:30) - (14:50) SPOILERS for Bioshock
(14:51) The Detective solves the case
(19:00) Horrorble closure
(24:00) The Good Guys always prevail...
(25:40) It goes so wrong, but feels so right
(26:10) - (28:20) SPOILERS for La La Land
(32:25) FINAL Fantasy 7
(38:10) Outro
Find us on Twitter: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
The crew discusses the 2024 Summer Games Fest news! What were we excited about? What was meh? Tune in to find out.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:05) ASTROBOT
(14:40) Clair Obscur Expedition 33
(19:00) LEGO Horizon
(23:00) Power Rangers Rita's Rewind
(29:30) Alan Wake Up!
(34:00) Yasser's Greatest hits
(53:40) Ass Creed Shadows
(57:40) Where's Nintendo?
(01:07:03) Outro
Music: Grandmaster Doug
How do you like to enjoy media? Is the movie theater even worth it anymore? Do you prefer reading books or listening to audiobooks? Listen to this episode to hear how we like to watch, read, and listen.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:10) Joy in Furiosa
(04:55) Resonance in the theater-going experience
(12:40) Horror-ble time at the theater?
(25:45) Enjoying things on the phone
(35:20) This lets me enjoy anywhere
(51:20) I can get books read to me?! Thanks audiobooks!
(01:06:26) Brief recommendations of the episode
(01:13:38 ) Outro
Find us on Twitter: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We all watched the Amazon Prime show "Fallout" and this episode is where we talk about it!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:38-02:00) SPOILER WARNING
(02:00) Our prior knowledge of Fallout
(05:14) Start of deep dive
(01:05:45) Final recommendation
Find us on Twitter: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
In this episode, we discuss our opinions on multi-POV storytelling. Do we enjoy different character perspectives? When does it work for us and when does it not?
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:40) More than one main character, yes please
(04:15-05:00) There may be spoilers warning
(05:00) Mentor/mentee
(08:10) Perspective shifting, romance, Reservoir Dogs, Vantage Point
(16:00) Sitcoms (18:14) Matt will mention The Prestige when possible
(23:03) Game of Thrones
(31:50) The weakest link of the MCs
(38:15) Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
(48:15) Spidermen
(50:30) God of War, BOY
(55:08) Fallout
(01:00:45) Outro
Find us on Twitter: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We discuss how we juggle our hobbies!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:50) How do we ride the wave of content
(29:00) Picking up where you left off
(35:00) When does the regret set in
(47:00) Our year-long goals check-in
(01:14:33) Outro
Find us on Twitter: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Listen to our most unhinged episode yet! We take pieces of well established video games to design our own dream games. Some might call them frankengames. Listen in to find out!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:27) Round 1 picks
(16:30) Round 2 picks
(26:00) Round 3 picks
(33:25) Round 4 picks
(41:00) Round 5 picks
(50:00) Round 6 picks
(57:30) Round 7 picks
(01:06:25) Game summaries
(01:20:00) Outro
Find us on Twitter: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
What is the minimum requirement to experience any of these giant properties?
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:30) Final Fantasy
(17:25) The Witcher
(21:40) Kingdom Hearts
(37:45) Pokémon
(50:20) Harry Potter
(01:00:38) Game of Thrones
(01:13:30) Stranger Things
(01:22:14) Yakuza
(01:30:10) Outro
Find us on Twitter: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
What does Nintendo have to do in order for us to buy the next Nintendo console? Listen in to find out!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:55) Matt camping out for the Wii
(07:46) The Switch 2 anticipation
(20:20) Alex and Yasser waited to get the Switch
(24:00) Release Pokémon and Yasser will come
(31:35) The big multiplayer games
(35:41) The killer apps to get us in
(55:20) Outro
Find us on Twitter: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
Matt and Yasser discuss The Last of Us 2024.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:30) High level thoughts
(39:10) SPOILER WARNING and spoiler-free recommendation
(39:40) Start of deep dive
(01:22:15) Outro
Find us on Twitter: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
In this episode, we talk about the exclusivity of some video games. Should all games be multiplatform at launch? Or would they benefit from sticking to one platform?
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:55) Should new games launch as an exclusive?
(18:20) Platform exclusive content?
(29:20) Multiplayer survives on multiplatform
(38:45) Free the phone games
(48:25) Ride or die in the release wave
(59:15) Glossary of terms
(01:02:00) Outro
Find us on Twitter: @rxp_podcast
Music: Grandmaster Doug
We reflect on 2023 and look forward to 2024! We have new entertainment goals this year and can't wait to talk about them.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:20) Reviewing our 2023 goals
(36:00) Setting our sights on 2024 goals
(43:15) Matt interrupts to call out Alex
(01:30:00) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Welcome to a beefy episode where we discuss what we are hype for in 2024!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:55) Number 6
(25:50) Number 5
(44:40) Number 4
(01:07:50) Number 3
(01:21:53) Number 2
(01:45:25) Number 1
(02:14:36) Honorable Mentions
(02:21:15) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
The crew closes out their Fantasy Critic 2023 and discusses the new games for 2024. Follow along at fantasycritic.games under the name RXP Podcast!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:00) Recapping 2023 performance
(09:00) New Year, New Publisher Names
(20:00) Running through our initial drafts
(52:06) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Welcome to our talk of the top 6 gaming experiences of 2023! Did any of our favorites match up with yours? Let us know!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:50) Honorable Mentions
(14:30) Number 6
(27:25) Number 5
(41:05) Number 4
(54:50) Number 3
(01:04:45) Number 2
(01:20:20) Number 1
(01:34:30) Follow-up talk
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
We talk about our favorite non-video game experiences of 2023!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:05) Number 6
(21:48) Number 5
(48:35) Number 4
(01:05:00) Number 3
(01:20:44) Number 2
(01:29:26) Number 1
(01:44:46) Honorable Mentions
(01:47:45) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
We talk about the nominations for the 2023 Game Awards! Will our predictions come true?!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:20) The Game Awards reveals?
(07:27) Most Anticipated Game
(14:20) Best Adaptation
(21:48) Best RPG
(30:10) Best Action Adventure
(38:28) Best Action
(42:40) Best Independent
(48:45) Best Art Direction
(52:49) Best Narrative
(58:48) Best Game Direction
(01:05:20) Game of the Year
(01:15:00) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
We talk about what we've been up to, and what we are looking forward to for the rest of the year!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:00) Barbenheimer Contains SPOILERS
(12:48) Pixar's Elemental Contains SPOILERS
(19:16) Matt's final semester in Persona 5 Royal
(22:22) The end of FF16 and Rebirth of FF7
(26:16) Alex's journey across the Sea of Stars
(33:35) Tiffany finally understands the meaning of nakama via Netflix's One Piece Contains SPOILERS
(55:26) Our top 3 games to get DONE this fall (and beyond)
(01:16:08) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Our thoughts and opinions about the latest entry in the Final Fantasy series. This episode is filled with SPOILERS.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:37) SPOILER WARNING
(01:06) Our Final Fantasy credentials
(04:06) Thoughts
(47:20) Final recommendation
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
We all saw Spiderman Across the Spiderverse and we wanted to talk about it!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:30) SPOILER WARNING
(01:54) Thoughts
(49:40) Final recommendation
(52:29) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
We discuss the games showcases of summer 2023!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:40) Playstation "Showcase," including Alan Wake 2 & Spiderman 2
(23:45) Keigh3ly, Summer Game Fest, including Mortal Kombat 1 & Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
(47:08) Xbox puts on a show, including Persona & Starfield
(01:06:08) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Midyear touch base with the crew - what are they still looking forward to in 2023?
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:10) Racing into theaters
(05:25) The unlikely duo: nukes and hitting the beach
(08:00) Marvel in their might
(12:04) Holding back the tears
(14:44) We are Spiderman
(19:50) What is halting the hype train?
(29:20) Outro
What have we been up to lately? Listen to this episode to find out!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:30) Ohhhh snap, Tiffany and Alex reach for infinity
(14:50) Tiffany thinks Pedro Pascal is first, not last
(23:43) Matt's journey through the minds behind Psychonauts 2
(34:00) Alex is checking off the watchlist
(40:58) Chernobyl is depressing yet beautiful, White Lotus is a love/hate relationship, theme song slaps tho
(44:00) Matt is getting through Succession
(47:45) Tiffany wants to re-engage with Fire Emblem and go back to class at Hogwarts
(49:10) We need to get to business before these games come out
(59:40) Alex continuing to get through some old games and traveling on 8 journeys at once
(01:09:43) Shadow and Bone and entering the Quantum Realm
(01:17:08) Some book talk
(01:24:00) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Our opinions about a review score and more!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:47) How effective is the review score?
(13:50) Should there be a standardization to scores?
(17:28) Alex thinks you should use the whole review scale
(22:00) Matt requires you to finish the experience to give a holistic perspective
(24:44) Alex's rallying tirade against TV episode review scores
(30:29) Tiffany explaining actually how Rotten Tomatoes works
(33:35) More audience scores
(37:16) Yay Steam user reviews
(43:20) Reviewing the Metacritic scores of 4 games: Forspoken
(53:07) Pokemon Scarlet/Violet
(59:13) Hogwarts Legacy
(01:10:45) Elden Ring
(01:22:45) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
We are back with another Peer Review episode! This time we discuss our thoughts and feelings about Marvel Snap!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:30) Quiz block - How well do we know Snap?
(16:50) Thoughts
(59:45) Predicting future updates
(01:04:22) Final recommendation
(01:06:43) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Happy new year! The RXP crew comes together to discuss their 2023 goals. Do you think they can do it?
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:30) Matt on movies
(08:15) Tiffany on movies
(14:50) What is on Alex's watchlist
(40:05) Tiffany and the reading rainbow
(45:44) Matt also trying to find the lucky charms
(51:22) Tiffany is reaching for the stars
(57:52) Alex appreciating the indies
(01:04:56) Tiffany will roll credits on these games
(01:07:15) We didn't see it coming, Matt is committed
(01:14:48) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Welcome to the episode about our top anticipated experiences of 2023! Come join the HYPE train!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(05:47) Number 6
(22:10) Number 5
(30:47) Number 4
(37:48) Number 3
(53:46) Number 2
(01:01:37) Number 1
(01:13:38) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Tiffany, Alex, and Matt crown the second annual champion of our Fantasy Critic competition. We also discuss our 2023 draft, which you can find in the following link: RXP Podcast Fantasy Critic
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:33) 2022 Draft Results
(08:30) 2023 Initial Draft Recap
(34:45) The Game Awards 2022 Predictions Review
(41:41) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Welcome to our final recorded episode of 2022 - Alex, Matt, and Tiffany discuss their top 6 games of 2022 along with a few honorable mentions!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:18) Number 6
(23:54) Number 5
(38:30) Number 4
(54:30) Number 3
(01:11:18) Number 2
(01:28:25) Honorable Mentions
(01:40:16) Number 1
(02:10:16) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Matt, Tiffany, and Alex discuss their top 6 non-gaming experiences of 2022! Listen to them reflect on the year and recommend TV shows, movies, books, and more!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:10) Honorable Mentions
(14:17) Number 6
(30:08) Number 5
(43:03) Number 4
(01:00:02) Number 3
(01:17:33) Number 2
(01:40:09) Number 1
(02:06:42) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Alex, Tiffany, and Matt discuss the game God of War Ragnarok, which won 5 categories at the Game Awards 2022! Listen to our spoiler discussion of this magnificent game!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:44) Spoiler Warning!!!
(01:18) Thoughts
(47:55) Final recommendation
(50:40) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Stranger Things Season 4 Part 2 discussion with Matt and Yasser!
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:40) Spoiler Warning
(01:59) Thoughts
(18:15) Looking to the future
(33:35) Duffer brothers
(34:55) Ranking the seasons
(39:51) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
The 2022 Game Awards are coming up! The crew discusses which games will win in their categories.
(00:00) Intro
(04:00) Best Adaptation
(14:19) Most Anticipated Game
(22:42) Best Family Game
(29:33) Best Role Playing Game
(33:15) Best Action/Adventure Game
(37:48) Best Action Game
(42:53) Best Debut Indie Game
(46:17) Best Indie Game
(52:56) Best Art Direction
(59:07) Best Narrative
(01:03:42) Best Game Direction
(01:03:42) Game of the Year
(01:17:04) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
WE'RE BACK!
(00:00) Intro
(04:24) The highlights and lowlights of the past 6 months
(01:01:03) What is on the horizon over the next 3 months?
(01:13:20) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Stranger Things Season 4 Part 1 discussion with Matt and Yasser!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:37) Thoughts
(06:11) SPOILER Warning
(06:20) Thoughts continued
(30:52) Looking to the future
(35:14) Predicted death draft
(44:59) Stay tuned for Part 2
(45:19) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
We talk about which subscription services we can't live without!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:50) VGS - 20 Questions
(20:08) Enrolling in subscription services
(30:16) Cost is key, but where does the value lie?
(41:20) Flexibility in the monthly cost
(47:40) Is a lower cost, ad-filled subscription tier the cure-all?
(56:22) User interface is important
(01:03:27) What subscription service do we recommend?
(01:08:44) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
The crew discusses the hobbies they have jumped back into. Nice!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:05) For Tiffany, reading is her new best friend again
(20:28) Alex flip-flopping from console to mobile to console
(25:05) Matt's ebb and flow on TV and the Tina resurgence
(28:48) What's waiting in the wings for us to jump back in
(40:50) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
We talk about what we have been playing and watching lately!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:13) VGS - 20 Questions
(15:42) Matt returns to Returnal
(18:11) Tiffany thinks Kirby is better forgotten until a sale
(21:33) Alex thinks Ghostwire Tokyo looks good but might be better ghosted
(28:38) Matt and Alex traversing the Wonderlands
(34:24) Tiffany thinks Fantastic Beasts should stay secret
(42:14) The King's Man and Batman were not for Tiffany
(46:34) Matt has slain the spire... many times
(52:15) Alex goes fast to the movies and sees everything
(01:00:30) Tiffany on Project Hail Mary
(01:03:50) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
We talk about when we gave up on video games, TV shows, and movies. Times when we just had to stop and throw down the towel.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:48) VGS: How long did Alex play this for?
(16:12) Tiffany Quit Stranger Things
(23:20) Alex did not believe in Inception
(25:22) Matt cannot believe what he is hearing
(33:21) Matt drops shows like it's hot
(36:08) Tiffany struggles leaving games behind
(39:10) Alex could not bear Witness the end
(42:45) Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered is NOT good
(44:24) Alex follows his heart
(50:32) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
The age old debate: physical versus digital. Everyone has a preference. The crew talks about who collects physical video games, bluray movies, and digital downloads.
Time Stamps
(00:00) Intro
(01:16) Tiffany's Switch Struggles
(05:46) Matt's Switch Shares
(08:47) SPECIAL EDITIONS?!
(24:00) Will physical fade?
(39:20) E-books?
(46:35) Shows on disc?
(48:19 ) Hardcopy comics
(50:50) Music a la carte
(54:17) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Listen to our thoughts about the new Playstation subscription service!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:43) VGS: You know the one
(03:57) Brief Tangent: Ghostwire Tokyo
(07:20) Game start
(15:06) Playstation Plus Tiers
(24:20) Are we going to change tiers?
(33:02) Will the cloud work?
(37:17) Family friendly Playstation
(41:18) April 2022 Playstation Plus Games
(49:17) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Alex moderates the discussion surrounding role playing games. We discuss Western and Japanese RPGs. Listen to how we define RPG and which are our favorites!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:02) Variety Game Segment: What's the level cap?
(10:30) What types of RPGs do we like?
(29:55) How do we define a RPG?
(34:30) RPG mechanics we enjoy
(47:40) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Tiffany asks Matt and Alex to describe the March Playstation State of Play to her! Listen to our reactions!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:25) Our Playstation State of Play March reactions
(23:08) Presentation Grade?
(25:45) Alex driving fast and getting a platinum (Elden) Ring
(30:15) Matt getting lost in the Lands Between
(34:35) Tiffany Switch'n it up and tries to solve a murder during the After Party
(41:23) Matt takes a trip to Murderville
(46:00) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Matt hosts the episode where we discuss our status on our assigned challenges. Tiffany had to finish FFXV. Alex had to platinum Guacamelee 2. Matt had to finish It Takes Two. Listen to this episode where we discuss how far along we came!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:25) Revisiting our challenges
(02:20) Alex: Guacamelee 2
(06:12) Tiffany: Final Fantasy XV
(09:17) Tiffany & Legends: Arceus
(18:00) Matt: It Takes Two
(26:50) Matt & Sifu + Detroit Become Human
(39:23) Alex & SnowRunner + Horizon Forbidden West
(50:55) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Matt and Yasser discuss THE BATMAN! This is a SPOILER-FILLED discussion.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:08) SPOILER WARNING
(01:32) End of spoiler warning
(01:33) Opinions!
(48:33) Into the Future
(57:38) Final Recommendation
(57:50) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Alex hosts the discussion of our reactions to the Nintendo Direct that happened on 2/9/22!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:10) Feelin' HOT!
(20:39) Tepid feels
(45:14) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Have you ever felt lost after completing a video game or show? Tiffany moderates the discussion regarding media slumps. How do you jump from one video game to the next? Do you ever feel the slump incoming?
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:00) Matt and the time after a great experience
(08:01) Tiffany's turmoil in between games
(12:27) Can we feel a slump incoming?
(17:41) Does Alex experience slumps?
(20:35) When was Matt's last slump?
(25:47) Slump coping mechanisms
(33:13) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Alex moderates the discussion on whether or not star power affects your interest in a media title. Are you drawn to particular actors? Do you care if a famous celebrity is added to a video game series?
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:05) Variety Game Segment - Who's the Star?
(21:00) What do we think about movie/TV actors in video games?
(36:12) What are some actors we actually remember in games?
(44:47) Any actors we want to see in games?
(49:10) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Matt hosts the episode where we discuss our most anticipated games, TV shows, and movies of 2022. Most have release dates, but we are hoping to manifest some experiences this year.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:03) Number 6
(13:51) Number 5
(24:08) Number 4
(35:55) Number 3
(47:05) SPOILER WARNING
(47:56) End of SPOILER
(52:09) Number 2
(01:04:50) Number 1
(01:19:49) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Welcome to our Fantasy Critic 2021 Recap and start of our Fantasy Critic 2022 League! Follow along here: RXP Fantasy Critic
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:54) Recapping 2021 Fantasy Critic
(12:28) Alex's initial 2022 draft
(26:04) Matt's initial 2022 draft
(35:30) Tiffany's initial 2022 draft
(44:10) COUNTERPICKS!
(54:40) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Here are our Top 6 recommended experiences of 2021! No video games will be mentioned in this episode. Please check out Episode 55 if you would like to hear about our Top 6 video games of 2021.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:49) Number 6
(16:08) Number 5
(33:48) Number 4
(43:24) Number 3
(51:23) Number 2
(01:00:26) Number 1
(01:09:43) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
The crew discusses their personal Top 6 video games that they played in 2021!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:32) Number 6
(18:56) Number 5
(31:08) Number 4
(40:05) Number 3
(48:21) Number 2
(58:55) Honorable mentions
(01:08:40) Number 1
(01:20:09) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Tiffany and Alex discuss League of Legends Arcane on Netflix. This episode is filled with SPOILERS. Both are very familiar with the League of Legends Universe since they have played the game and several spin offs since 2011.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:57) SPOILER WARNING
(01:33) Thoughts
(34:45) Looking to future season(s)
(51:30) Final recommendation
(54:05) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Matt brings back the Specifix format to dissect and discuss time loop in media! We discuss Looper, Deathloop, The Forgotten City and more!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(03:50) - (05:14) Spoiler warning
(05:15) Time Loop Examples
(12:11) The beginning
(29:22) The middle
(36:13) The end
(44:07) Do we want to continue the loop?
(50:53) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Tiffany hosts the crew's discussion on the Game Awards 2021. We cast our votes on a handful of categories including Best Family Game, Best Indie Game, Game of the Year, and more!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:23) Best Debut Indie Game
(09:34) Best Family Game
(14:31) Best Action Adventure Game
(21:42) Best Role Playing Game
(31:15) Best Action Game
(36:17) Best Indie game
(43:30) Best Score and Music
(49:13) Best Art Direction
(57:33) Best Narrative
(01:04:40) Game of the Year
(01:12:15) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Alex moderates the episode discussing our movie, TV, and game traditions/habits. Do we need a snack with every movie? Do we watch credits? Do we
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:03) Game - "How long are the credits?"
(13:07) How do we go about playing games?
(29:02) How do we watch movies?
(53:23) How do we watch TV shows?
(01:15:00) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
The crew takes a look at their respective video game, TV, and movie backlog. We discuss what we have decided to leave behind and what we hope to resume.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:27) Game - Unfinished Business
(12:11) What's on Alex's gaming backlog?
(17:52) What's on Tiffany's backlog?
(19:45) What's on Matt's backlog?
(22:16) How does Alex manage his backlog?
(29:12) Matt's TV backlog
(31:21) Tiffany's TV backlog
(35:46) Alex's TV backlog
(39:30) One Piece discussion
(42:42) Does a TV show release style impact watch-ability?
(45:44) Do we have movie backlogs?
(53:35) RXP Backlog Challenge
(01:08:14) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Matt and Tiffany discuss the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Eternals! Please listen to this episode after you have seen the movie because this is a SPOILER-FILLED discussion.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:03) Spoiler warning
(01:25) Positive thoughts
(23:45) Negative takeaways
(33:35) Looking to the future
(43:30) Final recommendation
(48:07) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
The crew talks about what they have been watching and playing in the last few weeks!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(05:00) Tiffany and Netflix's "No One Gets Out Alive"
(07:58) SPOILER WARNING for "No One Gets Out Alive"
(10:42) END of SPOILERS for "No One Gets Out Alive"
(10:45) Should horror movies show the monster?
(17:15) Tiffany and Dune
(19:33) SPOILER WARNING for Dune
(20:00) END of SPOILERS for Dune
(22:57) Alex and YouTuber Harry Mack
(28:53) Matt and Midnight Mass
(31:21) Matt and Dead by Daylight
(39:06) Tiffany and The Forgotten City
(41:08) Tiffany and Mario Party Superstars
(52:32) Alex and Death's Door
(01:01:37) SPOILER WARNING for Death's Door
(01:03:09) END of SPOILERS for Death's Door
(01:03:10) Alex and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
(01:09:00) Matt and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
(01:13:53) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
The main topic of this episode is about the "zeitgeist!" Do you join the bandwagon or the participate in the latest trend? The crew discusses which zeitgeists they have joined such as Squid Game, Forgotten City, Animal Crossing, Dungeons and Dragons, Far Cry 6, and more!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:00) Variety Game Segment: Multimillionaires
(08:18) What is the "zeitgeist"?
(10:15) How do we feel about the zeitgeists?
(22:15) When has something not lived up to the hype?
(33:53) The effect of marketing on boosting the hype
(38:52) What Alex has avoided?
(49:14) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
The crew visits the DC FANDOME that premiered in October 2021. Topic discussions include The Batman, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Gotham Knights, Shazam 2 and more!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:47) Variety Game Segment - RXP Retrospective
(10:13) Positives from the Dome
(20:18) Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League & Gotham Knights
(23:45) Are we going to dive into these games?
(31:18) Reveals that didn't deliver
(37:40) The Batman Tangent
(40:40) Alex wasn't interested
(46:00) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
SORA IS IN SUPER SMASH BROTHERS ULTIMATE! And we discuss other Super Smash Brothers topics.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:40) Game - Stage Spotlight
(14:00) SORA?!
(22:00) Retrospective on Smash Ultimate
(32:02) Which new Ultimate fighters we liked the most
(41:08) Smash character reveals!
(45:20) Our mains
(51:44) Favorite Final Smashes
(54:38) How we enjoyed the solo content (Spirit board and World of Light)
(59:01) Final thoughts on Smash Ultimate
(01:04:02) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Matt and a brand new special guest discuss their experience with the show currently taking the world by storm: Squid Game! Listen to the this SPOILER-FILLED discussion and check it out on Netflix.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(06:09) Spoiler Warning
(06:47) Squid Game story synopsis
(08:48) Thoughts
(29:54) Final Recommendation
(34:48) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Alex, Matt, and Tiffany discuss what they have been playing and watching recently!
(00:00) Intro
(02:03) Game - I'd Plat That
(13:35) Alex talks about Tales of Arise. Is it his GOTY?
(24:15) Tiffany on Apple TV's Mythic Quest
(30:27) Tiffany on Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
(31:55) The crew's thoughts on Kena: Bridge of Spirits
(42:17) - (44:14) SPOILERS for Kena: Bridge of Spirits
(51:54) Matt discusses Deathloop
(01:02:58) Netflix's Squid Game rising popularity
(01:12:15) Outro
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
The RxP Crew has been podcasting for one year! We learn about some fun podcast statistics, we play a new game, and we discuss each others recommendations over the last year!
To all our listeners, thank you so much for listening! We have had a great time recording and sharing our recommendations for movies, games, and TV shows over the last year!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:48) "Interesting" show stats
(17:36) Shoutout to Toadstool
(22:21) Variety Game Segment - Year Recap and "Lost in Translation"
(34:08) Recommendation Retrospective
(54:46) Recommendations that did not vibe with us
(59:43) Outro, shoutout to Grandmaster Doug for our new theme music
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Music: Grandmaster Doug
Another Peer Review episode of a MCU film! Listen to Alex, Matt, and Tiffany discuss what they love about Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:40) Spoiler Warning
(01:11) General feelings of the film
(03:32) What we loved!
(24:29) What could have been better!
(34:58) Character appearances
(40:30) Personal MCU Ranking
(47:12) Final verdict
(51:10) Outro
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
All aboard the hype train for the rest of the year! Alex, Tiffany, and Matt discuss which games, movies, and TV shows they are excited for that are releasing in the last three months of the year! We also discuss things we aren't so sure about. Discussion includes The Witcher Season 2, Guardians of the Galaxy, Mario Party Superstars and more!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:38) Game - Release me!
(20:39) Topic of the show: What are we hype about releasing in Q4 2021?
(42:23) What are we cautiously optimistic of in Q4 2021?
(01:05:15) Outro
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Tiffany hosts a variety game bonanza! This episode is dedicated to three games from episodes past: Plot Points, Portmanteaus, and Classified. Listen in and see if you can score more points than Matt or Alex!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:35) Show explanation
(02:19) Game 1/3 - Plot Points Summer Edition
(17:53) Game 2/3 - Portmanteaus Romance Edition
(26:19) Game 3/3 - Classified Upcoming Games Edition
(44:56) Outro
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
In this episode, Matt moderates the discussion of the revitalization of game, movie and TV properties. Hear what else we would love to see get a reboot or rebranding. We also discuss those reboots that should stop now. We discuss Mad Max Fury Road, Sherlock, Star Trek and more!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:30) Game: Better, Worse, or Same
(13:52) Alex's reboot shout outs
(18:08) Matt's reboot shout outs
(20:00) Tiffany's reboot shout outs
(26:37) Another shout out from Matt
(29:30) Another few shouts out from Tiffany
(37:48) Alex - the reboot(s) that failed
(44:36) Tiffany - the reboot(s) that failed
(46:43) Matt - the reboot (s) that failed
(48:24) Alex - another failed reboot
(53:42) What would we like to revive with un(limited) resources
(01:11:50) Outro
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
The squad talks about their favorite IPs - the movies, games and TV shows we are all in on. We also discuss the IPs that have disappointed us and we are wary of jumping back into.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:55) Game: Alternative titles
(15:06) Tiffany's favorite IP/franchises
(21:26) Matt's favorites
(25:42) Alex's favorites
(29:05) Alex's plea to Bandai Namco
(31:30) Caution towards these IPs
(41:45) IPs no longer on our radar
(51:15) Outro
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Tiffany, Alex, and Matt update each other on their Fantasy Critic Leagues!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:08) Na Na Na Na Mattman
(10:30) JINTENDO
(12:15) Redline Entertainment
(14:40) Score updates for released games
(33:12) Current experiences
(51:20) Outro
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Matt, Alex, and Tiffany are joined by a special guest to discuss the Steam Deck, and whether or not brand competition is necessary for product development.
Please forgive our technical difficulties in this episode! Matt experienced a couple power outages during time of recording.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:23) Game: Someone's trash is another person's treasure.
(25:52) Main topic - Competition and the Steam Deck
(26:52) Alex's take on Steam Deck
(28:32) Matt's take on Steam Deck
(30:07) Guest's take on Steam Deck
(32:36) Tiffany's insights on mobile gaming in Japan
(35:49) Alex's insights on Switch v Steam software libraries
(40:50) Are we all aboard the Steam Deck?
(44:38) What is the state of the console war?
(56:19) Outro
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
The group talks about game, movie, and TV show trailers. How early should a trailer debut? Do you even watch trailers? Do you rewatch trailers? Welcome to the trailers!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:14) Spoiler warning! All topics are free game.
(03:07) Game: Trailer Transcription
(19:20) When should a trailer first release?
(23:53) Discussing Kingdom Hearts 3
(26:37) Alex's shoutout to Capcom
(34:15) Alex's thoughts movie trailer
(35:37) Matt's takes on The Batman
(38:15) Tiffany's trailer opinions
(39:47) Do you still watch trailers if you know you are interested?
(46:30) Are end of episode previews considered trailers?
(52:08) Tiffany's shout-outs to tricky trailers
(56:00) Alex's shout-outs of disdain
(01:01:15) Tiffany's interest in Pokemon Legends
(01:03:20) Indie Game Abandoned trailer app and DualSense collaboration
(01:09:34) Outro
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
IT'S HERE! DISNEY PLUS MARVEL LOKI PEER REVIEW! Filled with spoilers!
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:20) Spoiler warning
(01:45) Pre-show expectations
(05:20) Favorite moments
(17:44) What the show was missing
(32:34) Finale thoughts
(38:45) Final recommendation and looking towards the future of the MCU
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
The team discusses Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) and the July Sony State of Play. They also talk about what they have been playing and watching.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:00) Game: Plot Points
(12:20) Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
(20:26) Sony State of Play (July 8) Opinions
(35:25) What we've been xperiencing recently
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
In honor of the release of Black Widow, Tiffany hosts this episode where the crew discuss what other MCU prequel stories they would love to see!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Listen to the crew discuss their favorite pair of characters! Discussion of dynamic duos includes Jak and Daxter, Batman and Robin, Sora and Riku, Buzz and Woody, Kratos and Atreus, and more!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
The crew gets together and discusses the happenings from the Summer Game Fest Live, Ubisoft Forward, Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, Square Enix Showcase, and Nintendo Direct!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Episode 31 was our Summer Games Fest and E3 Predictions episode, but this episode, number 33, contains our wishes and dreams for games announcements over the next few months. Alex, Tiffany, and Matt are hoping to will some of these games into existence.
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Alex and Matt finished playing Returnal, and in this episode, they came together to discuss their thoughts and feelings about the Housemarque game.
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
In this episode, we discuss sequels! What constitutes a sequel? Which sequels do we enjoy or could live without? Mentioned in this episode: Final Fantasy X-2, Banjo-Tooie, Pixar movies, and more!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
We discuss our predictions, hopes, and dreams for E3 and Summer Game Fest 2021. Levels of spice include soy sauce to Thai spice. Predictions include new Super Smash Brothers Ultimate character, release dates, and trailer reveals.
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Listen to us discuss what we have been watching and playing! Tiffany wants everyone to watch Shadow and Bone. Alex thinks everyone should play Wreckfest and Matt has glowing reviews for Returnal.
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Alex hosts this episode where we talk about music and songs that stick with us from games, movies, and TV shows. We discuss why the music in these scenes were memorable to us. Songs from Gran Turismo 4, Final Fantasy, Fallout, and more were discussed in this episode
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
The Academy Awards aired last week, and Matt and Tiffany wanted to discuss their favorite movies from the last decade (2010 - 2020). We discuss our Top 6: Best original music, Best adaptation, Best animated movie, Worst best picture (overrated), Best worst picture (give it a chance!), and Best picture.
We also are joined by our first GUEST panelist!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
RXP Podcast provides an update to their 2021 Fantasy Critic League! Find out who is winning so far and what they have drafted since the creation episode. This episode was recorded in April. Follow the league! Click here: RXP PODCAST League @ Fantasy Critic
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
In this Peer Review, Matt and Tiffany have a SPOILER-FILLED discussion about The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
We talk about media crossovers! Listen to us discuss Super Smash Brothers, Final Fantasy Dissidia, Kingdom Hearts, and more!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Which games have set aside for a rainy day? Which games have we finally got a chance to finish? Which games did we revisit after stopping for whatever reason? Listen to our discussion this episode!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
We talk about going after Playstation trophies and Microsoft achievements. Why doesn't Nintendo have goals for us to strive towards? Do these digital badges even mean anything? Come listen to the discussion about why some of us love them!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
We talk about the last 4 months with the Playstation 5! Is the dual sense blowing our minds? Was it worth the pre-order? Should you get one? Can you even get one? Shout out to @Wario64!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Matt wanted to know which franchises the crew wanted to revisit. Hear discussions about Star Craft II, Pokemon, The Wolf Among Us and more!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Tiffany and Matt discuss WandaVision. The very first MCU Disney+ show really grabbed our attention! The first 3 minutes have no spoilers, but listen to the rest of the SPOILER-FILLED episode after you have watched the entire show!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Do you love replaying a specific game? Do you love rewatching movies and TV shows? Or have you never played or watched anything more than once? Come listen to the crew talk about their opinions on replaying games and rewatching TV and movies!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Alex hosts this episode where he introduces Specifix, a segment where we take a deep dive into creative properties - we talk about what makes it great and what could be "fixed" for future installments. The first ever Specifix is about Pokemon! Happy Pokemon Day! Note: our discussion was recorded prior to the debut of the Pokemon Presents 2.26.21 video.
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
We finally get a proper Nintendo Direct on Feb 17, 2021. The crew reacts to the announcements from the showcase. This is also the premiere of the game "Confidence Auction." Listen to find out what that's about!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
The crew reviews a few TV and movie trailers from Super Bowl LV and talk about what they have been playing and watching for the last month!
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Are some games too long? Are some TV shows too long? Alex hosts the discussion: does length of the experience play into your willingness to give it a try or is it a barrier to entry? Listen to find out what the crew thinks!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
The group talks about their 2021 Fantasy Critic League! Don't know what that is? Basically Fantasy Football, but with video games. Join them as they create a game publishing team and draft video games to their team to earn points. Follow the league! Click here: RXP PODCAST League @ Fantasy Critic
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Alex and Matt discuss their Cyberpunk 2077 playthrough on Playstation 5. We both obtained the Platinum trophy and have a lot of thoughts so join us in our SPOILER-FILLED discussion!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
New year, new experiences! In this episode, we discuss what we are most excited for this year. We hope that all of these games, movies, and TV shows release in 2021!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
We are excited to share our first episode of 2021, where we each share our Top 6 recommended experiences of 2020! Highlights include TV shows, movies, games, and even pre-pandemic vacation spots!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Welcome to our last episode of 2020! Join us as we reflect briefly on The Game Awards and the boys discuss their introductory thoughts on Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay!
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In this episode of Peer Review, three of us discuss The Queen's Gambit. We have a SPOILER-FILLED discussion; join us after you have watched the show on Netflix!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Everyone is back to talk about the rest of Mandalorian Season 2. Listen to this episode after you have watched Chapters 1-16 of the Mandalorian because it is full of SPOILERS!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Alex hosts the discussion about experiences we have changed our minds about from the last decade. We thought we didn't like them at first, but now we recommend them! Or we thought we would initially recommend them, but now we don't! Hear our thoughts about Kingdom Hearts, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Overwatch, Pokemon, and more!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Tiffany excitedly moderates the conversation about the panel's favorite and least favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe films. We are all patiently waiting for Phase 4 to begin, so hear our thoughts about which movies we recommend in the mean time!
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We talk about our first Playstation 5 experiences!
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The whole crew is here for Peer Review 2. We have a SPOLIER-FILLED discussion about The Mandalorian Season 1 and the first half of Season 2.
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Alex hosts this episode where we discuss recommended experiences from this past decade!
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Tiffany leads the discussion about the Cyberpunk 2077 delay and concept of unboxing videos. Topic of the show was a SPOILER-FILLED discussion for the following movies/shows: The Witcher (2019), Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), Pokemon Detective Pikachu (2019), Assassin's Creed (2016), and Ready Player One (2018).
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Welcome to our first episode of Peer Review where we take deep dive on a specific topic! This inaugural episode is a SPOILER-FILLED conversation about The Boys Season 2.
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Matt leads the discussion about what we've been playing, watching, and our gaming plans for the next generation.
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Alex moderates this episode where we discuss the PlayStation 5 teardown video, Xbox backwards compatibility and online saves, and the minigames we love and hate.
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Tiffany leads the discussion about Super Smash Brothers Ultimate DLC fighter announcement, Fall Guys Season 2, Ghost of Tsushima Legends, and Spider-Man's visual update.
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Matt moderates our discussion about Amazon Luna, the Microsoft and Bethesda deal, and console exclusivity. Get ready for our longest episode yet!
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Alex hosts this episode hot off the heels of the Playstation 5 Showcase. Hear our thoughts about the Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo offerings this fall.
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Matt hosts our discussion on the news from DC FanDome. Hear our thoughts about the new games, Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, as well as, the movies, Wonder Woman 1984 and The Batman. Recorded before the news regarding another release delay for WW84.
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Welcome to Recommended Experiences (RXP): A podcast where 3 Pharmacists and an Engineer talk about their love for gaming, movies, and TV shows. Here is our first episode where we introduce ourselves and talk about how we got into gaming!
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Music: HappyNES by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/