GeniusCast with Scott and Mike

"Society Game," the new show from the production staff of The Genius, is here! Sort of! If you're in South Korea, it's here. If you're in the US, you're waiting for the subtitled versions.  No matter! Scott and Mike explain the rules and analyze the 22 players competing in "Society Game," which somehow feels like more than the 24 who began Australian Survivor.  And don't forget to follow us on Twitter: @scottdoesmagic and @michaelbotta. Fighting!

Shirin Oskooi joins Scott to talk about episode 6. Come for the Genius chatter, stay for the Survivor talk.

We're back! Can barely even remember what we used to write here.  Make sure you've seen episode 5 of season 1 before listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAPzDw_dPMY Then when you're done, watch episode 6 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I8L-wdHMgk Fighting!

Heyyyyyy, we're back! Sort of! Because filling in for Mike today is a bona fide first-time Genius viewer, reality TV producer Ryan Muldowney (@muldo). We break down the Zombie Game and talk some big-picture and behind-the-scene details of the show. Can Episode 5 be far behind? Make sure you've seen Episode 4 before listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxFJiejN8MM And once you're done listening, here's where you can find Episode 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAPzDw_dPMY

It's our spoiler-free recap of "Abundance and Famine," plus Mike got engaged, which is what we're blaming the delay between podcasts on. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: @whoisscottgreen and @michaelbottaIf you haven't yet, catch episode 3 here: http://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DzEew3UgmKAQ&t=M2JmNzIxZjMwYmEyOGJmNjJiODdiNDMzNzlhNmI2ZDBhZDc3YzdlNCxWQ25lWGRLVQ%3D%3DAnd once that's done, catch episode 4 here: http://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrxFJiejN8MM&t=OWZiMDU1ODY1NjNlYWFjYTI1YzI2MzgwZDc5MTExNTNlNDdmYWU5YSxWQ25lWGRLVQ%3D%3D

Spoiler-free and loving it! This is our recap of the Election Game from episode 2 of season 1 of The Genius. Follow us on Twitter to send in your questions for episode 3: @WhoIsScottGreen and @MichaelBottaBefore listening to this podcast, be sure you've seen episode 2 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6UwVbL6lrcAfter you finish listening, here's where you'll find episode 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-olYhk_08ck

We begin our spoiler-free recap of The Genius with the 1-2-3 Game. Follow us on Twitter @WhoIsScottGreen and @MichaelBotta and send in your questions for episode 2.Before you listen to this podcast, make sure you've watched episode 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpwIgWPfNvcAfter you finish listening, here's your link to watch episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6UwVbL6lrc

Hello Internet! You are about to embark on a magical journey through a South Korean celebrity reality game show called "The Genius." You've heard all about it from The Dom and Colin Podcast, the RHAP preview podcast with Myles Nye, or from some fantastic friend of yours who wants you to watch a great show and be happy. Your hosts (Scott and Mike) are tour guides on this series of spoiler free, episode-by-episode recaps. In this episode, we'll explain the basics of the show, provide some context on how to find and enjoy it, and give a brief rundown of the 13 contestants vying to be the Season 1 winner.A brief note: We covered Season 4 with weekly recaps as it aired. Those are in this podcast feed, but DO NOT listen to our Season 4 podcasts until you've watched up through those respective episodes. They contain massive spoilers for seasons 1, 2 and 3.Season 1 episode recap podcasts (of which this is the first one) will NOT contain ANY spoilers beyond the episode being recapped. As this is the preview podcast, it contains zero spoilers of any kind. Only listen to recaps for episodes you've seen and you'll be able to enjoy the show unspoiled. Don't forget to Tweet us your questions: @WhoIsScottGreen and @MichaelBotta. We'll address them on the podcast.When you're ready, your Genius journey begins with Episode 1 of Season 1, all of which is posted on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpwIgWPfNvc After you've watched it, be on the lookout for our Episode 1 recap, coming soon to this podcast feed.Two other helpful links: this cheat sheet with contestant photos from the great @AngieCaunce: http://www.purplerockpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/The-Genius-season-1-cast-cheat-sheet-by-Angie-Caunce.jpgEpisode-by-episode threads on The Genius subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGenius/

Youhyun (that's Dennis to you) chats with Scott about seasons three and four of The Genius and provides tons of new information. Whose fault was the Jury Game criminals mishap? Is Dongmin really THAT good? What really happened in Loyalists and Rebels? How did Jinho get production to not use footage he didn't want on the show? All that and so, so, so much more in an action-packed 72 minutes of podcasting gold, so says Geniuscast. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES: Search the iTunes store for "GeniusCast."SUBSCRIBE ELSEWHERE: Here's the RSS feed (or search for "GeniusCast" in your podcasting app of choice): http://geniuscast.podbean.com/feed/DOM AND COLIN: As Dennis and I discussed, there's another excellent Genius podcast out there: "The Dom and Colin Podcast." (They talk about Survivor and Big Brother, too.) If you haven't already, check them out at http://http://domandcolin.blogspot.com/DEDUCTION and RACING STRIPE: The Kickstarter was funded, so thanks to all the backers! If you'd still like to check out these great games inspired by Black & White and Monorail, head to http://mkt.com/gsg

BACK THE KICKSTARTER NOW - LAST CHANCE - don't miss out! It ends the evening of October 6. Deduction and Racing Stripe are at-home versions of Black & White and Monorail. Learn more (like how the Deduction cards are self-reading - you don't need Dealer Nuna's help to play) and get your games for only $25 via http://www.thegreatscott.com/gamesScott and Mike interview the man, the myth, the legend: Kim Kyunghoon. He takes us through the game from start (his first time watching the show) to finish (you know how it ended). There's not much more to say here that Kyunghoon didn't say during this supersized podcast, so what are you waiting for? Hit "play" now! (After you back the Kickstarter, of course.)SPOILER ALERT - This podcast contains spoilers for the first four seasons of The Genius. Listener beware.Tweet us @whoisscottgreen, @michaelbotta and @kykhkim; and subscribe to GeniusCast on iTunes or listen via http://geniuscast.podbean.com

TWO DAYS LEFT - go to http://www.thegreatscott.com/games NOW to back Deduction and Racing Stripe, Scott's Kickstarter versions of Monorail and the Black & White games from The Genius. $25 for both games. Myles Nye joins Scott to talk about all the main matches from season one, plus Food Chain in season two. How do the games stack up in the context of four seasons of the show? Which were absolute failures? And which would be great to play at home? 

Want to play Monorail and Black & White at home? Back Scott's Kickstarter today and get both games (called "Deduction" and "Racing Stripe") for $25. Don't wait - once the Kickstarter expires October 6, you may never be able to get these games again. Learn more and buy now via http://www.thegreatscott.com/gamesThere have been 23 distinct death matches in the history of The Genius, and Scott and special guest Ian Terry break them all down. What worked, what didn't, what's a winning strategy, and how can you play them at home? Plus we'll name the very worst and very best of all the death matches in the show's history.

SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES or via RSS: http://geniuscast.podbean.com/feed - you won't want to miss our next two episodes (and beyond, and yes, there'll be a beyond!). We'll be talking Genius games with Ian Terry and Myles Nye, and then we're expecting a conversation with a Genius player you'll be excited to hear from. ALSO: Support Scott's Kickstarter - the card games Racing Stripe and Deduction can be played like Monorail and Black & White, but with new twists that add strategic depth and increase replayability. Check them out (and find out Scott's trick for creating self-reading Black & White-style cards that don't require a Dealer Nuna) and back the Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/918748661/deduction-and-racing-stripe/commentsThis week Scott and Mike (and absolutely no one else, for a change) break down the season finale of the Grand Final season of The Genius. Why'd the snowglobes get distributed as they did? How does Stratego experience translate to Number Janggi success? And when it comes to more seasons, why does Bandage Hyung say "no" when our hearts say "yes"?

Scott misses hours 29 and 30 of his newborn daughter's life to join Mike and special guest Kos Kosdrosky to break down How Much. Why wasn't this a great final three main match? Where are the snowglobes going next week? Is pooing in school enough to make one a Korean comedy icon? PLUS: pledge Scott's Kickstarter for card games Deduction and Racing Stripe, which you can use to play the Black & White and Monorail death matches at home. The Deduction cards are specially designed to be self-reading, which means you don't need Dealer Nuna (although no harm if she wants to hang out with you). Learn all about it at thegreatscott.com/games

Mike is busy arranging matchsticks into regular triangles for work, so Angie Caunce joins Scott to break down Cooperative Hold'em. How can a poorly constructed main match lead to an exciting episode? Does anyone in production know what poker is? And where does Sandra Diaz-Twine fit into all of this?

Join Scott, Mike and special guest Shirin Oskooi as we talk all things Genius (and some things Survivor). Which horror race is the best horror race? Why did Jongbum have to leave after the credits? Who's taking care of Poong's fridge? And what does a certain Genius player have in common with the bad boys of Survivor 30? (Bad meaning literally bad.) All this and more, much, much more, in the tightest-produced two hour forty-five minute podcast you'll listen to all day, possibly.

Join Scott, Mike and special guest Ian Terry as we talk Minus Auction II. Scott and Ian have played the at-home version of this game. How does the Genius version compare? How does the Genius version compare to the Genius version that was on season 2 of The Genius? Would Checkers make as good a death match as 12 Janggi? How would Victoria from BB16 do at Tactical Yutnori? We'll give you the definitive answers because we know all.

Join Scott and Mike special guest Myles Nye as we figure out what the hell kind of poker Seed Poker is. Myles is a games guru - he's invented Survivor challenges and discovered The Genius before you did - so he's the perfect chinguya to break down a not-so-great main match and talk general Genius things. 

Join Scott and Mike as we break down Garnet Thief. How many spies does it take to win? Who's most likely to go the distance this season? Could we really have watched the episode, considering how little we seem to know about what happened? (Answers: two, exactly who you think, and, believe it or not, yes.)

Mike's back as Scott and Mike break down "Loyalists and Rebels." Why did Jungmoon share her knowledge of pi? Will Dongmin ever be wrong about anything? And how could the rebels have won the game, despite what seemed like an absurdly bad draw, even by Genius standards?

This week's episode came a day later than expected, and our podcasting schedule is a little worse for the wear. To tide you over, Scott gives his immediate reactions to Episode 4 of Season 4 so you Genius junkies (which would be every person who watches the show) can get a fix now, and our regular longer breakdown will be on its way soon. To that end, please tweet questions or thoughts about the episode to @WhoIsScottGreen and we'll address it all on the main podcast. Fighting!

Scott and Mike break down Episode 3 of Season 4 of The Genius. We'll give you the inside scoop on the "Today's Menu" game, the deathmatch, and break down the remaining players' chances of victory. Plus: all the things you want us to talk about that we can't put in the episode description so nobody gets spoiled. Fighting!

Scott and Mike break down episode 2 of season 4 of The Genius. Can the Horror Race game be won with trickery, or only good-ol' alliance-wranglin'? How can nobody have a winning strategy? What is a jiangshi? You've got so much to learn, hoobae.

Scott and Mike break down episode 1 of season 4 of The Genius. What more do you need to know? What, you're an English-speaking fan of The Genius and you're not going to devour every morsel of Genius-related content?