Focus Target Podcast

In this episode, the guys start off by previewing the upcoming NHL season and discuss what they are most excited about for their teams. Then they jump into a deeper discussion about "bussing" in video games, what it is, and how they feel about it. The conversation deals largely with Lost Ark, but is applicable to other games as well. Be sure to check it out! P.S. The guys announced that due to life circumstances they will be going on hiatus again. There is not pre-determined return date for the podcast as of yet, but they'll be back. You can be sure of that.

In this episode the guys start off by discussing the QotD, what would they like to see in future Star Wars licensed films or shows. Then there is a bonus section on what the wives of the hosts think of them starting new games over completing current ones. Then the guys round out the episode by discussing what they have been playing lately. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off with the usual Question of the Day. This episode's question: If you could pick an exact amount of years to live, what would it be? (see last episode's conversation on immortality) The rest of the episode is spent discussing Disney Plus's recent miniseries, Obi-Wan. Be sure to check it out!

In this short and sweet BONUS EPISODE, the guys talk about the recently concluded 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing which video game locale they would want to spend a vacation in. Then they jump into a conversation regarding immortality and their thoughts on the concept. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing the question "what are there more of in the world, wheels or doors?" Then they jump into an extended conversation about reincarnation. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by sharing which sports jersey they will be purchasing for themselves next. The rest of the episode is the guys sharing what games they have been spending their time playing over the past few months. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode the guys start off by discussing what they would want to see from another Matrix film. Then they dive into an extended conversation about how the NHL season went this year with some brief thoughts about the current playoff picture. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by sharing what upcoming games they are most looking forward to. Then they FINALLY get into a discussion about their thoughts on the 4th Matrix film, Matrix Resurrections. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing who would win in a fight to the death, among them. Then they jump into a varied discussion (i.e. "potpourri") about the current happenings in the NHL and what games they are playing and looking forward to. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode the guys start off by discussing who would win in a fight, The Mandalorian or Boba Fett. Then they jump into an extended conversation about the new MMORPG that they have been playing, Lost Ark. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off with a "quote of the day" instead of the normal "question of the day" where they give some of their favorite quotes from "The Interview". Then they jump into a conversation about the recently completed "Book of Boba Fett" series on Disney Plus. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by talking about what future games they fear won't live up to their expectations. Then they talk at length about the movie "The Interview". What they like and don't like about it, and some of the controversies that surrounded it upon release. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing what games they would like to experience again for the first time. Then they jump into a wide-ranging set of topics including sports and video games. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode the guys start off by discussing their initial impressions of the upcoming Batman film. Then they get into what games they have been playing recently. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode the guys start off by discussing the current state of the NHL with the Christmas shutdown. What does this look like long-term? Then they dive into the wrap-up of their extended conversation on the Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy which started last episode. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off with the question of the day; if the FFXI Eden server shutdown tomorrow, would they regret their time spent? Then they jump into an extended conversation about the Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy. This week they only cover the first two movies, so be sure to check it out and then tune in next episode for the wrap-up!

In this episode the guys start off by discussing whether they will ever read Ready Player Two. Then they get into a conversation about what they have been up to in FFXI and what they are looking forward to doing in the future. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys come back from an extended break and start off by talking about what they have been up to for the past two months (Spoiler: Smiley had a baby). Then they jump into an extended update on how the 2021-2022 NHL Season has started out. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing different topics that they would like to see covered by the podcast in the next 100 episodes. Then they continue the conversation from last episode on Ready Player One, both the book and the movie. Be sure to check it out! *The podcast will be taking a break for several weeks after this episode due to life circumstances. Please keep an eye out for when we return.

In this episode, the guys start of by reviewing and reminiscing on their past 99 episodes. Then they start a conversation on the book "Ready Player One" that will be continued in the next episode. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys invite guest Zeax back for another episode. The guys start off by discussing whether or not a war with AI is inevitable in the future. Then they get into what they have all been doing in FFXI lately on the Eden server, and what they are looking forward to in the future. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing whether they would take the red pill or the blue pill if offered them. Then they jump into an extended conversation of Matrix Revolutions and wrap up the remaining loose threads in the Matrix trilogy. Be sure to check it out!

After taking a few weeks off due to personal reasons, in this episode the guys start off by talking about what makes them nostalgic. Then they jump into an extended episode discussing the second part of the Matrix trilogy, The Matrix Reloaded. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by recapping what has been going on in Eden (the private FFXI server) over the past week. Then they jump into an extended conversation about nostalgia, what it means, and how they have experienced it. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys talk about some of their most memorable July 4th memories (in light of the recent holiday weekend). Then they revisit a top that is beloved to them all, the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI. They talk about the game in general and more specifically about a private server that Smiley and Van have been testing out. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing game sequels they were most disappointed in. Then they dive into an extended conversation about time travel and it's many problems and possibilities. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing which game they would most like to see a sequel released for. Then they jump into a discussion of what they have been up to recently, starting off with a discussion of the D&D shenanigans they are getting up to. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by talking about their hopes and expectations for the current Montreal vs. Las Vegas Stanley Cup Semifinals. The rest of the episode is spent discussing game announcements at the recent E3 event. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by sharing their favorite movies dealing with time travel, free will, etc. Then they spend the rest of the episode having a beginner's hockey AMA with our resident hockey guru, Smiley. If you're new to hockey as well, be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by talking about their favorite bands. The rest of the episode is dedicated to a wide-ranging discussion of free will vs. determinism. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by talking about Netflix shows they would recommend to each other (and you the viewer). Then they spend some time sharing what they have been playing or spending their time doing recently. Be sure to check it out!

In this "Out of Focus" episode, Smiley and Shy talk about Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series, specifically Books 4 & 5. There are spoilers related to the entire series as well as the first Mistborn arc, and Warbreaker, so consider yourselves forewarned. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode the guys start off by talking about gaming memories where they either felt especially skilled or unskilled. Then they jump into an extended conversation about sports, mainly focused on the NFL and NHL. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode the guys start off by talking about the games that they have put the most time into that they have never actually finished. Then they jump into an extended conversation on what defines "skill" in gaming, and how we as players perceive it. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by talking about which Final Fantasy entries they would like to see receive a remake treatment like Final Fantasy 7 Remake. For the rest of the episode they talk about what games and activities they have been spending their time on recently. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing which FF7 character they want to see in part two of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Then they spend the rest of the episode wrapping up their thoughts on part 1. There's a few minutes at the end where they tease what they've been spending their time doing, but look forward to an extended conversation on that next week. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by talking about their favorite classes in Deep Rock Galactic. The spend the rest of the episode talking about the Final Fantasy 7 remake and their general impressions of it. Be sure to check it out, and look forward to part 2 next time!

In this episode, the guys welcome special guest Zeax to the show. If you are watching the video podcast you'll see them all playing Deep Rock Galactic together while they interview Zeax and talk about some favorite memories together. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guy start off by discussing which game in the past they could have streamed (assuming the technology was there). Then they jump into a lengthy discussion on their history with the breadth of Nintendo consoles over the years. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode the guys start off by talking about which animal they would reincarnate their fellow hosts as (if they had a choice). Then they jump into an episode talking about their recent foray into streaming, and how it has potentially affected their personal gaming habits. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode the guys start off by discussing the games that they have spent the most time playing (outside of MMOs or mobile games). Then they jump into an extended discussion on the meaning of life and what they think awaits us after death. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by talking about what features they would most want to see in the rumored "Super Nintendo Switch." Then they spend the rest of the episode talking about what games they have been playing and what they have been up to. There is even some show and tell for our video viewers. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off light by telling each other their favorite Matrix quotes. Then they dive into a little heavier topic this week, cancel culture. Having just covered the end of Mandalorian Season 2, and with the news of the Gina Carano cancellation, the guys wanted to talk about what's going on. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode, the guys start off by talking about who their favorite (non-primary) character from the Mandalorian is. Then they jump into the second twin film episode that they have done. This time they are comparing The Matrix and Dark City, two dystopian films that came out right about the same time. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode the guys start off by talking about a memory of shopping in a brick and mortar games store that wasn't Gamestop. Then they jump into a conversation about the last 4 episodes of The Mandalorian season 2. Be sure to check it out!

In this video, the guys start off by talking about their upcoming soup or bowl predictions. Then they jump into an extended conversation about the recent happenings on Wall Street involving Gamestop stocks. They finish the episode up by talking about what games they have been playing recently. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode the guys start off by talking about niche sports that they like to follow. Then they jump into a conversation where they talk about various topics related to video games. Their discussion ranges from discussing the gaps between PC, mobile, and console games to what upcoming games they are most excited for. Be sure to check it out!

In this episode the guys start off by talking a bit about their recent experiences playing Deep Rock Galactic. Then they jump into an entire episode dedicated to sports! Be sure to check it out!

In this episode the guys start off by reflecting on their "best of 2021" games picks. Then they go into what they've been doing to start off the new year. Be sure to check it out!

In this, the final episode of 2020, the guys start off by talking about whether they think there is real "magic" in the world. Then they jump into a discussion about what they've been up to lately and also a bit about a certain major game release that has launched a bit broken. Be sure to check it out!