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I'm Soapbox Jay. I have opinions on some stuff. Mostly talk about Video Games, Comic Book Movies / Shows, and I rant... A lot.

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    • Mar 27, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    S3E7: Fade To Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 37:21


    The Final Solo Podcast from Soapbox Jay on this platform.  A conversation with myself and Manny speaking about the blind loyalty these companies receive and why we don't owe them a thing. I'm officially a member of THE 'EFFIN NERDCAST (on YouTube) from this moment forward! EXCITEMENT! Digital Soapbox content will continue there, and I will also be talking about tv shows & movies! See ya there: https://youtube.com/channel/UCpv91EsS50eugdpiFSwp3BA

    S3E6: It's All About Elden Rang!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 48:21


    I'm joined by Griffin of Past. Present. Future. Comics We Love. to talk about Elden Ring, how we feel about it, why you should or shouldn't consider picking it up, and if we actually dream about it or not. Also, I give my prediction of where this game will stand by the end of the year.

    S3E5: Horizon Kanye West

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 54:03


    I'm joined by Reese of Gaming Buzz, and we talk all thing Horizon: Forbidden West! The plenty of good, the little bit of bad including Twitter controversies, it's impact in the Console Wars, and the looming shadow of a game I will not mention until next episode. Stay tuned for more on that!

    S3E4: You Should Steal From Nintendo (After March Of 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 38:13


    Soapbox Jay woke up and chose violence... I bring up Nintendo's removing the Wii U/3DS eShops come March of 2023, Sony overreaching censorship of a smaller studio's game, and Microsoft's lack of transparency involving the Activision/Blizzard acquisition.

    S3E3: Soapbox Jay's Top 10 Video Games of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 36:21


    Quick! Before any more acquisitions happen! My fashionably late top 10 video games of 2021. It was hard to make this, but I feel like i have a good mixture of Indie & AAA video games on this list.

    S3E2: It's Sony's Destiny...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 49:54


    A very causal sit down with Chris of the Real Effin' Nerdcast talking about the Sony acquisition of Bungie, as well as small talk about Sony, the Steam Deck, and Sony's confusing movie division.

    S3E1: Holy Shit! Microsoft Just Bought Activision/Blizzard For $68.7 Billion!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 50:06


    1st episode of 2022, and what a way to start it! I'm joined by Griffin of Past.Present.Future. Comics We Love, and series regular Manny, to talk about the massive acquisition of Activision/Blizzard by Microsoft! We speak about the pros & cons of this whole thing and the impact it will have in gaming.

    S2E13: The Year End Wrap Up For 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 91:22


    LAST EPISODE OF THE YEAR! I wrap up 2021 with Manny and talk about the ongoing video game industry drama, but also talk about games Im looking forward to in 2022, Predictions for 2022, and more!

    S2E12: Bobby Kotick Shouldn't Be Fired... He Should Be Arrested

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 56:39


    Soapbox Jay is joined by Chris & Griff (of Past.Present.Future. Comics We Love)! We talk about the Halo Infinite Beta, Elder Scroll 6 being a XBOX/PC exclusive, Loop Hero coming to the Nintendo Switch, and yet again, some more disturbing details surrounding CEO of Activision/Blizzard, Bobby Kotick. Also, some insight to why exactly Jay is on his Soapbox. Lastly, some conversations revolving around Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic's recently released remaster and upcoming remake.

    S2E11: For The Love Of Everything Good In The World, Stop Pre-Ordering Shit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 43:39


    Soapbox Jay is back on his soapbox, and joined by my Investigative Reporter, Manny. We talk about the poor emulation of the N64 on the Nintendo Online Expansion Pack, the new updates for The Binding of Isaac & World of Horror, Elden Ring's Gameplay/Network Test Footage, GTA Trilogy's terrible launch, and a reminder to stop pre-ordering digital video games!

    S2E10: The Mandatory Spooky Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 64:36


    Soapbox Jay is joined by our horror expert, Nicole, as well as survival horror fan, Chris, and we list some of our favorite horror themed games, including some games from the Resident Evil and Silent Hill series, as well as a few surprises.

    S2E9: A Love Letter To Celeste

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 19:25


    My first installment of "Influential Video Games & Why We Love Them" featuring an essay about Celeste.

    S2E8: #ThankYouSakurai

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 63:09


    Soapbox Jay & Abel of the Stay Nerdy Podcast talk video games and tech with topics like Marvel's Avengers getting worse, more Activision/Blizzard drama, the Facebook Blackout/Whistleblower, 1st impressions of Metriod Dread, and we take a moment to thank Masahiro Sakurai for his amazing job on Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and adding Sora in the end.

    S2E7: Chris Pratt is Mario, Ice Cube is Yoshi, & Zendaya is Meechee!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 70:31


    Soapbox Jay & Twitch Streamer Karma talk about some video game related topics such as: The ridiculous "blacklash" God of War received due to a new character being a black woman, the CEO of Activision/Blizzard, Bobby Kotick being subpoenaed, and we run down our opinions of the recent Nintendo Direct, including Bayonetta 3 and the Internet Fever Dream that is Super Mario movie's casting. Ice Cube's being Yoshi is such great fit! Follow Karma on Twitch: Watch KarmaKinesis with me on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/karmakinesis?sr=a

    Season 2, Episode 6: The Playstation Showcase Was DOPE AF!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 63:31


    I'm joined by Chris and we talk about the Horizon Forbidden West Cross Gen upgrade debacle, Paradox Interactive ushers in a "culture of silence" in gender discrimination, Tripwire's ex-CEO fucks around and finds out, as well as the Sony Playstation Showcase and how great it was.

    Season 2, Episode 5: The Cowboy Formerly Known As McCree

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 57:39


    Soapbox Jay is joined by Chris & Griffin, and we talk video games. We discuss some games that excited us during GamesCon, the Skyrim Anniversary Edition, MLK Jr. in Fortnite, McCree's name change in Overwatch, and Activision/Blizzard destroying evidence in the lawsuit againt California.

    Season 2, Episode 4: We Ain't Ever Getting Grand Theft Auto 6 Y'all... And I Mean Never!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 29:03


    On this weeks episode, Soapbox Jay speaks about Street of Rage 4's Mr. X Nightmare and what a dream it is to play. A handful of recently announced & released Nintendo Indies (Including a spotlight on Boyfriend Dungeon), changing McCree's name in Overwatch (who I accidentally renamed MacReady in this episode), and why Grand Theft Auto 6 is never happening.

    Season 2, Episode 3: Street Whiter 5 - Super Turbo Blond Hair Blue Eyed Edition EX+ Alpha HD

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 42:12


    On this weeks episode, Soapbox Jay speaks about the Dead Space Remake, how EA did the development team at Visceral Games dirty, and future project from most of the original team called The Calisto Protocol. Also, Street Fighter 5 releases a trailer about it's last character, which is the 14th blond hair/blue eyed fighter, the predatory nature of Pokemon Unite, Pokemon Go no longer supporting it's social distancing measures, and more on the Activision/Blizzard story with J. Allen Brack stepping down. Fran Townsend & Bobby Kotick should follow.

    Season 2, Episode 2: When We Eat The Rich, Can I Have Seconds of Activision/Blizzard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 48:10


    I'm joined by my Comrade Manny, to talk about some newly released indie and another dropping soon, before getting into the thick of it with Activision/Blizzard again. Appreciate the love & support, so please hit me on Twitter: @onasoapbox

    Season 2, Episode 1: Blizzard/Activision Treats Women Like Shit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 60:44


    I'm joined by Chris and Griffin from The Honestly Nerds to talk about: The Steam Deck, EA's FIFA 2021 Outrageous Next Gen Update Price Tag, Should Profanity Be Accepted In Gaming Journalism? And lastly The Blizzard/Activision lawsuit. New Show Format! Please leave feedback on Twitter @onasoapbox

    Episode 38 - Enter The Wu Kang! - Loki Episode 6 Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 60:59


    I'm joined by J & Abel of the Stay Nerdy Podcast to talk about the season finale of Loki, the ramifications that the ending will have on the MCU (Kang!), and the review the season as a whole, along with the recently released Black Widow.

    Episode 37 - The Nintendo Switch NO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 25:32


    Soapbox Jay on his solo video game soapbox once again. I talk about the Nintendo Switch Pro... I mean the OLED model, the Deathloop focused Sony State of Play, Sony charging $10 for there equivalent to Smart Delivery for Ghost of Tsushima's Director's Cut, and I apologize for all the shade I've been throwing at Monster Hunter Stories 2, because I love it!

    Episode 36 - Loki's Gonna Loki - Loki Episode 5 Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 71:20


    I'm joined with Janice of the Stay Nerdy Podcast to talk about the "What If" trailer from Marvel. We also breakdown the latest episode of Loki - Journey In To Mystery, and I give my non spoiler review of the Black Widow movie. Spoiler review coming next weekend.

    Episode 35 - Lokigator Is My Spirit Animal - Loki Episode 4 Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 71:36


    I'm joined by J & Abel of the Stay Nerdy Podcast to talk a few Marvel tidbits (WandaVision post credit scene being changed and action figures from Spider-Man: No Way Home) and the latest offering from Loki - The Nexus Event. We answer the tough questions, like "Who is the superior Loki, and why is it Lokigator?"

    Episode 34 - The Dumpster Fire That Is e3 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 33:34


    Soapbox Jay talks about e3 2021 and why it was hot garbage, then reads out the e3 2021 Report Card... ::facepalm::

    Episode 33 - LokiPunk 2077 - Loki Episode 3 Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 45:30


    Soapbox Jay & Mykey Fresh of Otaku American talk about the latest trailer of Shang Chi (Dragons and Abominations and Wong! Oh my...) and the last episode of Loki - Lamentis. Was it Loki at his greatest or was it, dare I say, low key filler? 

    Episode 32 - The Low Key Loki - Loki Episode 2 Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 54:36


    I'm joined by Janice of the Stay Nerdy Podcast to talk about the second episode of Loki - The Variant. Speculation, breakdown, and references to Marvel Comics to help give a clue of what might be going on. Yes, we mention Mephisto too...

    Episode 31 - A Very Mid e3 Mid e3...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 68:51


    Soapbox Jay and Twitch Streamer Karma talk about e3 so far. We cover Elden Ring (Great), the Microsoft/Bethesda show (Surprisingly Solid) as well as the awful performances of the Ubisoft & Square Enix shit shows.

    Episode 30 - "What's A Fish?"-Loki Episode 1 Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 44:09


    Soapbox Jay and Mykey Fresh of Otaku American talk about the first mind bending episode of Loki and we tackle the questions that nobody wants to ask... When is Mephisto coming? Will he have Nightmare with him? Why is Gamora?! What's a fish?!

    Episode 29 - Sandman: The Controversy of Good Casting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 31:16


    I'm joined by the Honestly Nerds extended family, Jamie & Nicole, to talk about our appreciation for the Neil Gaiman classic, Sandman. We talk about the impact it had on us, our feelings about the Netflix adaptation coming in 2022, our take on the "controversial" casting, and responding to the unwarranted backlash behind it all.

    Episode 28 - Brace Yourself... e3 is coming!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 30:30


    Soapbox Jay braces himself for the onslaught on new gaming news that will be engulfing our eye holes in a couple weeks. Talks of Horizon: Forbidden West and the Resident Evil Chapter coming to Dead By Daylight, as well as the bad form displayed by Ubisoft on multiple fronts and more Sony anti-customer practices with Borderlands 3's cross-play (Spoiler alert: It's not happening).

    Episode 27 - The Resident Evil Village Roundtable Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 77:55


    I'm joined by Chris of the Honestly Nerds & Twitch Streamer J. Bizzle (shoryu_cannon on Twitch) and we talk about being chased by a 9 foot tall woman and how much we enjoyed it... We also talk about Resident Evil Village! 

    Episode 26 - Geek Culture Buffet... But First CZARFACE & MF DOOM!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 53:27


    After taking a brief moment off, I have so much to talk about! I made a list 1) Czarface/MF DOOM-Super What?! 2) Ed Boon's Marvel Tweets 3) Sweet Tooth trailer on Netflix 4) Marvel's Phase 4 5) Black Superman 6)Sony/Epic agreement 7) Video Game Journalist  8) Legend of Keepers 9) Blizzard/Activision Lose Player Base It's good to be back!

    Episode 25 - Should We Pay Full Price For Busted Games?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 23:57


    On the solo video game soapbox, Soapbox Jay talks about Overwatch 2 losing it's director, and how that might hurt the final product, plus Microsoft and Sony doing some surprisingly good things! Also, should we be paying full price for a broken and incomplete game simply to support game developers?

    Episode 24 - FALCON PUNCH!!! - Falcon & Winter Solider Ep 6 Talk and Series Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 76:22


    I'm joined by J and Abel of The Stay Nerdy Podcast to talk about the season finale of Falcon & Winter Solider. We throw a nice number on the series as we review what we think of the series as a whole. We also talk about the highly debated subject of the Flagsmashers... Are they the worst antagonist in the MCU?

    Episode 23 - SONY! WTF?! AGAIN?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 42:49


    Soapbox Jay once again get on Sony's case about some really weak anti-consumer practices, and a rumor that involves Hideo Kojima and Sony that I hope isn't true. I also speak on the latest Resident Evil 8: Village Showcase and Nintendo's Indie World Presentation.

    Episode 22 - The Rise of Captain Falcon! - Falcon & Winter Solider Ep. 5 Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 66:59


    Soapbox Jay and Mykey Fresh of Otaku American talk about episode 5 of Falcon & Winter Solider and the surprisingly incredible stride the show has hit as of lately.

    Episode 21 - Dear Sony: WHAT THE F#@K!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 31:10


    Soapbox Jay isn't happy with Sony at the moment...

    Episode 20 - John Just Had A Bad Day - Falcon & Winter Solider Ep. 4 Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 70:28


    Join us on an extra long episode with my extra special guest - Janice & Abel of Stay Nerdy! We talk a bit about new Loki trailer, take a deep dive into the latest episode of Falcon & Winter Solider, and speculate on who the BIG cameo is for episodes 5, and why it's Mephisto! 

    Episode 19 - Sex, Drugs, & Video Games (Without Sex & Drugs)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 55:24


    Soapbox Jay speaks about little about Loop Hero (Yes, again...), Monster Train's "The Last Divinity" DLC, MLB The Show '21 going to Game Pass (WHAT!?), Outriders, Disco Elysium, R-Type Final 2, Resident Evil 8 Playstation 4 Pro's footage, and Monster Hunter Rise ( After a week of play). I also speak about the new trailers for The Suicide Squad and Black Widow. Also, is $30 too much to spend for Early Access to a movie at home?

    Episode 18 - Is Marvel Whitewashing Racism? Falcon & Winter Solider Ep. 3 Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 59:09


    Soapbox Jay and Mykey Fresh of Otaku American talk about episode 3 of Falcon & Winter Solider. We also bring up the troubling possibility that Marvel could be hitting racial issues with kid's gloves, and not taking them as seriously as they should be.

    Episode 17 - GEEK OVERLOAD! Falcon & Winter Solider Episode 2 Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 52:39


    Soapbox Jay and Janice from Two Wild & Nerdy Girls deal with the complete overload of great content released on March 26th 2021. We speak a little about Invincible on Amazon Prime, Marvel's new movie slate for 2021, Monster Hunter Rise, The Suicide Squad trailer (and James Gunn's classic, Super), before taking a deep dive into the second episode of Falcon & Winter Solider.

    Episode 16 - I Enjoyed The Snyder Cut?! And Video Games...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 26:27


    Soapbox Jay talks about actually enjoying the Snyder Cut?! In what universe?! Also, I speak on Sony buying fighting game tournament EVO, some Tekken 7 news, and my opinion of the Square/Enix Presentation in early 2021. And... enjoying the Snyder Cut?! REALLY!?

    Episode 15 - #NOTMYCAP - Falcon & Winter Solider Ep. 1 Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 52:22


    Soapbox Jay and Mykey Fresh from Otaku American talk about the first episode of Falcon & Winter Solider - New World Order. We breakdown this episode, give our theories, opinions, talk about when Mephisto will show up!

    Episode 14 - No WandaVision? Back To Video Games!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 33:23


    Soapbox Jay talks about EA Gate, reviews Loop Hero on PC, and also speaks about Microsoft/Bethesda acquisition. Throw a little Monster Hunter Rise into the mix, and we have today's podcast!

    Episode 13 - Liked WandaVision? Watch Legion!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 20:56


    Soapbox Jay is on his solo soapbox to make the case for watching Legion if you are a WandaVision fan (Or hater). I also speak on the disservice Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany might have done, and I predict the reception of Falcon & Winter Solider. 

    Episode 12 - "Okey Dokey, Artichokee!" WandaVision Finale Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 52:12


    SoapBox Jay and Mel of NerdGang talk a bit about the finale of WandaVision, Artichokees, and Soapboxes.

    Episode 11 - POST MALONE IS A POKEMON!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 36:42


    Weekly video game talk from Soapbox Jay. On the solo Soapbox, I review "Curse of the Dead Gods". I also speak about Sony's late February State of Play, along with Pokemon's 25th year anniversary announcements, including the new rare Pokemon, Post Malone. EXCITEMENT!

    Episode 10 - A Rabbit Eats A Bird/Bug (WandaVision Episode 8 Talk)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 57:32


    Soapbox Jay & Mykey Fresh of Otaku American talk about the second to last episode of WandaVision, a little Spider-Man theory, and soapboxes.

    Episode 9 - Nintendo Direct/Tekken 7's New Fighter/Blizzcon Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 41:29


    Soapbox Jay's honest opinions of February 17th's Nintendo Direct, the small teaser for Tekken 7's possible last DLC character and stage, mixed in with some Diablo & Overwatch 2 news.

    Episode 8 - "I Actually Bit A Kid Once"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 46:51


    Soapbox Jay and Janice from Two Wild & Nerdy Girls talk about the events of WandaVision Epiosde 7, biting kids, and soapboxes.

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