PlaySound Podcast

This is a deep-dive into Persona 5 Royal. As newcomers to the game, Chris and Joe discuss spoilers for Kamoshida's Palace, initial impressions, and the systems that make this game the masterpiece it is, including: - Confidants - Dungeon Crawling - Battle System - Time Management - Skill Building - SP Management ... and much, much more. Join us in discovering the game many people consider the BEST modern JRPG ever created.

We're back for our first episode of 2021! This week, we discuss the PS5, including Spider Man and Demon's Souls. We also delve into some thoughts on the Persona Series, the release of Super Mario 3D World on the Switch, Hades, and more. Jimmy Eat World has been doing some online shows, and this week they're streaming Clarity. We review the shows so far, then examine the other artists we've been listening to, including A Day to Remember, Weezer, Hayley Williams, and Foo Fighters. Recommendations: Chris: Spiderman, Haryley Quinn animated series on HBO Max, Tiger Woods documentary Joe: Copeland - "In Motion", nightly - "night, love you", Persona 4 Golden, and literally every Marvel Movie in canonical order

August 29th, 2020 This week on Playsound-- RIP Chadwick Boseman GAMES - Fall Guys - Animal Crossing - Persona - The Last of Us Part 2 - Final Fantasy 7 Remake - PGA2K12 - Fire Emblem Three Houses - Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory - Xbox Series X/S vs. PS5 MUSIC - The Killers - Imploding the Mirage - The Front Bottoms - In sickness and in flames - Jeff Rosenstock - no dream - Taylor Swift - Folklore - The Midnight - Monsters - Misterwives - Superbloom - Young Jesus - Welcome to Conceptual Beach Joe Recs: - Pass Through Frequencies Podcast - You’re Wrong About Podcast - High Score Documentary - Netflix - Jeff Rosenstock - NO DREAM - Bill and Ted 1 &2 Chris Recs: - Ted Lasso - Crazy Ex Girlfriend - Misterwives - Young Jesus - Ganser

October 7th, 2019 IT'S A PLAYSOUNDPOCALYPSE!! This week on Playsound-- MUSIC - Austin City Limits 2019 - The Menzingers - Hello Exile - Blink 182 - NINE - HELLA MEGA Tour - Simple Creatures - All Time Low - Nothing Personal Anniversary Shows - MUNA - Saves the World - Angels and Airwaves - Jimmy Eat World GAMES - Fire Emblem - Three Houses - The Legend of Zelda - Link's Awakening - Pokemon Sword & Pokemon Shield HYPE - Mario Kart Tour - Death Stranding - PS+ Free Games - MLB The Show 19, The Last of Us - Untitled Goose Game OTHER JUNK - Rick and Morty Season 4 Chris Recs: - Angel Olson - All Mirrors - MUNA - See them live!!! - The Good Place - Booksmart - John Wick Joe Recs: - ODESZA- A Moment Apart - The Band CAMINO - tryhard EP (album????) - Amarionette - Sturgill Simpson - Sound & Fury - New Girl

We've been doing this thing for 4 years, so we decided... we're skipping some episode numbers! Welcome to season 4, where we answer questions like: Why is it so hot in Dallas? What are the strawberries on new Pokemon Alcremie's head supposed to represent? How is Joe's copy of Circa Survive's Violent Waves on vinyl worth $140?! We talk about video games, including Kingdom Hearts 3 and the best announcements of E3 (Cyberpunk, anyone?), music news, like Lil' Wayne threatening to quit the blink-182 tour, and we discuss the top albums of 2019, so far. Joe Recommends: - Stranger Things - Armada - The Band CAMINO - In Her Own Words - Steady Glow Chris Recommends: - Kingdom Hearts - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure - La Bouquet - Sad People Dancing

We came to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and we're all outta gum. For the first episode of 2019, we recap our trip to SXSW in Austin, Texas, including the Halo Championship Series and seeing sets from Charlie Bliss and Potty Mouth. We also talk about the latest gaming news, from Apex Legends to Stadia to the Halo Master Chief Collection coming to PC. We then dive into all the music news we miss, including Warped Tour (...yes, we're going), Anberlin, Forever the Sickest Kids, Weezer, and The Japanese House. Rounding us out, we spitfire through the latest movie news, including the Toy Story 4 trailer, James Gunn getting re-hired to Guardians 3, and Will Smith being a dope genie in the Aladdin re-make. Chris Recs: Crashing (TV) Catastrophe (TV) Kingdom Hearts (PS4/XB) The Japanese House (Music) Joe Recs: Sad Summer Fest (Music) Emarosa- Peach Club (Music) Pete Holmes- Dirty Clean (Stand-up) Masked Intruder- III (Music) Fildar - Almost Free (Music) Dead Cells (Switch/PS4/PC/XB)

This week, we're coming at you earholes with our GINOURMOUS E3 predictions! We cover all the big publishers, including: Bethesda EA Ubisoft Square Enix Rockstar Microsoft Sony AAAND Nintendo We also dive into some news, including Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee, Destiny Year 2, and new music from The 1975, Smallpools, Kanye, and Father John Misty. Chris Recs: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Father John Misty Cherry Pools Joe Recs: Moss (PSVR) The 1975- Give Yourself a Try

Our intro this week was done by Keegan Calmes of Vinyl Theatre! Huge episode INCOMING! In it, we talk about new albums from bands like Middle Kids, Arctic Monkeys, Worlds Greatest Dad, Beach House, and Die Lie. There were a ton of single releases we touch on too, including songs from Childish Gambino, Jimmy Eat World, Wild Pink, Meg Myers, Late Bloomer, and Andrew McMahan. On the gaming side of things, Joe buys more games he doesn't need (like Rock Band, Mass Effect Andromeda, and The Witcher 3), we talk about Switch Online, The Walmart E3 leak, Metroid, Pokemon, Bayonetta, Destiny's Warmind expansion, Golf Story, Stardew Valley, and Minecraft. Our recommendations for this week are: Joe- Handmade's Tale, Nice for What by Drake, Dead and Gone by State Champs, and the Planet Money Podcast from NPR. Chris- Middle Kids, Dragon Ball Z, and Brooklyn Nine Nine

The Wonder Years drop a new album, God of War is reviewed highly, Cardi B is overrated, and MORE on Playsound this week. (Recorded 4/18/18)

This week, the Playsound boiz talk about Star Wars: IX, Spyro's remaster, Fortnite Mobile, Pokemon Go, The Weeknd, Chvrches, and WAY more.

SUPER SMASH BROS FOR SWITCH?! Unreal. We're excited. We talk about that, a lot. We also talk about the entire Nintendo Direct, Capcom's best selling game of all time, Fortnite Mobile, Andrew WK, Soccer Mommy, Camp Cope, The Neighborhood, The Wonder Years, Joe knowing Marshmallow, and way more. Tune in and tune the rest out!

In this JAM-PACKED episode of the Playsound Podcast, we get introduced by the one and only founder of Vans Warped Tour, Kevin Lyman. Such a cool dude and we're honored he recorded this for the podcast. We also dive into... - The Avengers: Infinity War - Breadsticks - Twenty One Pilots - Matt Skiba (Blink 182/Alkaline Trio) accidentally slitting his own throat - Underoath's new song - Fall Out Boy - Kacey Musgraves - Chvrches - The Wonder Years - Speedy Ortiz - Justin Timberlake - Pianos Become The Teeth - Playstation VR - PS+ Free Games Ratchet and Clank - Overwatch - Bayonetta - Kirby Star Allies - Celeste - Shadow of the Colossus Joe's Recommendations- Game of Thrones, Public Access TV "Street Safari", and the movie When We First Met Chris' Recommendations- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Kacey Musgraves "Space Cowboy.

On this week's playsound, we thank Andrew W.K. for tweeting at us, and we mostly talk about Fall Out Boy and The Dangerous Summer. We also get into Nintendo's announcement of Lab-O, Hop Along, Travis Barker's Documentary, Bioware delaying Anthem, and Nier: Automata. Recommendations - Joe- Troye Sivan - The Good Side (song) Of Mice and Men - Defy Fall out Boy - Mania Over It- Step Outside Yourself Wedding Crashers Chris Blade Runner 2049 The dangerous summer Tokyo police force- forcefield The good place

(Recorded 1.15.18) This week, we dive into the Nintendo Direct Mini, including news about Dark Souls Remastered, Mario Tennis Aces, and Super Mario Odyssey DLC. We also talk about new music releases, including Tonight Alive's Underworld, the Dangerous Summer's new song, Fall Out Boy's single Wilson (Expensive Mistakes), and so, so much more.

It's 2018 and we're BACK! This year we're going to make an episode every 2 weeks and we couldn't be more excited to spend time with you all. This week, we do our top 20 albums list and dissect Star Wars: The Last Jedi (hint- we liked it). We also talk about the games we played this year and our most anticipated albums of 2018. Enjoy!

This is the big 'un. We talk about literally everything. EVERYTHING. It was recorded in the beginning of September, before we were completely aware we'd waste an entire month of our lives on Destiny 2, but we touch on Until Dawn, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Modern Baseball, and the National's new album, "Sleep Well Beast". Enjoy!

This week, we talk about how Brand New released their new album Science Fiction out of Nowhere, Manchester Orchestra's stellar new album "A Black Mile to the Surface", Fall Out Boy pushing their album back (thank god), and Weezer's new single and album announcement. We also talk about Pokemon Go, Gold, and Silver, about the Xbox One X, Sonic Mania, Splatoon's Splatfest, Rocket League on the Switch, and more. It's a PACKED podcast, so tune in and let's hang!

This week, we discuss the season finales of The Flash and Arrow on The CW, Splatoon 2, Zelda (of course), The National, and Kingdom Hearts. We also get into R Kelly hiding people in his cult. GET INTO IT. Recs: Chris: The Inbetweeners, Haim- Something to Tell You Joe- Puyo Puyo Tetris, Iceland, Amiibo, The Rocket Summer- Gone Too Long

We wrap up our E3 coverage by talking about our favorite announcements from the show, ranging from Metroid to Pokemon to Spider Man. We also talk about our biggest surprises, including Uncharted's next outing being a full game and Mario + Rabbids not looking like S*&!

This week, we talk about the NBA and Stanley Cup finals, new records from Bleachers and All Time Low, and a potential My Chemical Romance reunion (again? Haven't we done this like 5 times?). We also get into Nintendo's online structure for the Switch, the Pokemon Direct from last week, and finally our expectations for E3 2017 (HYPE!). Chris Recommendations: The Leftovers Jerry Seinfeld not huggin' Kesha Zelda Breath of the Wild Joe Recommendations: A Day To Remember - Bad Vibrations New Found Glory - Makes me Sick TED Radio Hour Podcast

This week, we talk about the Destiny 2 reveal event, Paramore's new album "After Laughter", Blink-182's California (Deluxe), Pokemon Go, Persona 5, Fire Emblem Echoes

This episode we talk about Third Eye Blind's 20th anniversary, The Maine's "Lovely Little Lonely", Spoon's "Hot Thoughts", The Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Lorde, and Kendrick Lamar. Our big topic for the week is ranking Blink-182 albums. Joe Recs: With Confidence - Better Weather Backwards Dancer - Airy Deaf Havana Chris Recs: Spoon - Hot Thoughts More Life The Leftovers

*RECORDED 3/2/17* We talk about our Switch Predictions, Zelda Ratings, Horizon: Zero Dawn, The Menzingers "After the Party", and Acceptance "Colliding by Design". We also change the format a bit by adding an introduction and a new intro theme song. Welcome to the new Playsound!

We talk about Groundhog Day, Future Island, Coheed and Cambria, the Nintendo Switch, and more in this week's Playsound!

In the first episode recorded in 2017, the Playsound crew talk about New Years resolutions, Pokemon Go, Sun, and Moon, Kingdom Hearts, Disc Golf, Adventure Zone, SeanVsWild, and our most anticipated music of 2017. Our big topics are our Nintendo Switch reveal reactions and a list of the top 10 songs for each of us last year. Top Songs Playlist (Spotify) : https://open.spotify.com/user/xchubanx/playlist/0FIYwuRGJXdVo3OOCPV3la

Chris and Joe rank, from number 20 to number 1, each of their top 20 albums of the year. We discuss in-depth the methodology behind the lists, and find some surprises along the way. If you're looking for the best of the best, this is it!

In this week's SECOND Playsound Podcast, we talk about Chris' UPS Girl, our favorite Christmas movies, and, of course, beer. We also get into what our biggest 2016 disappointments were, hate all over Steve Aoki, and dive into being able to download our favorite Netflix shows. Chris Recs Childish Gambino Pete Holmes Faces and Sounds Penn State Football Joe Recs Bad Rabbits Childish Gambino Arctic Monkeys- AM AFI, AS IT IS, You Me At Six, Andrew McMahon singles Zach Recs Burl Ives Hip coffee shops Binge shopping Bob’s burgers Netflix cooking shows

Which holiday do Chris and Joe like better- Thanksgiving or Christmas? This week, we talk about that, the Xbox One, Thursday Night Football, Pokemon Sun and Moon, The Weeknd, Kanye West, and more! Chris’s Tentative 10: Pinegrove- Cardinal Weezer- Weezer (White Album) Jimmy Eat World - Integrity Blue How To Dress Well - Care Frank Ocean - Blonde Bon Iver - 22, A Million Car Seat Headrest - Teens of Denial DNE - These Semi Feelings, They Are Everywhere Jeff Rosenstock- WORRY The 1975 - I Like it When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It Joe's Tentative 10(ish) - Jimmy Eat World - Integrity Blues The 1975 - I Like it When You Sleep Every Time I Die - Low Teens Thrice - To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere Blink-182 - California The Hotelier - Goodness Jeff Rosenstock - Worry. Masked Intruder- Love and Other Crimes Direct Hit - Wasted Mind Bon Iver - 22, A Million Taking Back Sunday - Title Wave Nothing But Thieves - Self Titled

In this episode, we talk about national sandwich day, the world series, and alcohol prices. We also go into some old bands doing new things (AFI, Japandroids), and get into the "Console Vs. PC" war with special guest Zach Bauer. Chris Recs Tony Hawk dressed as Larry David Drakes Take Care is the greatest emo album of all time- Noisey The Hold Steady The Office (Season 7) Joe Recs Public Access TV- “Never Enough”- Song End of an Era As It Is- Never Happy, Ever After Rocksmith 2014 Natives- Indoor War (Again) Great Lakes Christmas Ale Not Joe Buck Zach Recs Stretching Shameless Black Mirror Gorillaz Integrity Blues http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-blade-stealth

This week, we talk about our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Generations, Brand New, and the new Jimmy Eat World Album. The big topic for the day is vinyl selection-- how do we pick which records we're going to buy? Chris Recommends: Jimmy Eat World- Integrity Blues Having a Facebook Compressed Air on things Joe Recommends: Jimmy Eat World- Integrity Blues Pokemon Sun/Moon Demo The Cosmos Jeff Rosenstock- WORRY.

2016 albums OUT NOW! Touche Amore How to Dress Well Against Me! Banks Yellowcard Cymbals Eat Guitars Every Time I Die Bad Suns Bon Iver Taking Back Sunday Why you gotta play me like that, Brand New? PSVR Reviews not so great HD Receiver Still needed Rock Chris like a Hurricane 43 Days until Pokemon Sun/Moon! ...An more!!!

NOTE: Recorded 9/14/16 In this episode of Playsound... -Chris doesn't reheat food -Justin Timberlake and the Tennessee Kids -2016 albums coming soon, including... --Jimmy Eat World --Touche Amore --How to Dress Well --Bon Iver --Against Me --Banks --Yellowcard --Taking Back Sunday --Cymbals Eat Guitars --Acceptance --Brand New (YES we know it's not happening) --Every Time I Die --Ryan Adams --Bad Suns --American Football --Sum 41 --Green Day -iPhone 7 -Netflix War on Data Caps -Pokemon Generations -Playstation Pro -Chris Recommendations- The Lobster amy schumer new book Supergirl -Joe Recommendations- Arkells- Morning Report Carly Rae Jepson Emotion B-sides Butch Walker - Stay Gold Masked Intruder- Love and Other Crimes A Day to Remember - Bad Vibrations

RIGHT BACK AT YA, IN THE FACE, with- -Joe Moving (Again) -HOT COFFEE -HOT TAKES (about "Reviews in Progress") -HOT PEPPERS -Playstation Neo in September -Final Fantasy XV Delayed -The Menzingers -Bon Iver -Green Day and, of course, recommendations! Chris: Dinosaur Jr, Fire Emblem: Awakening, Veep, Pop Star Joe: House of Cards Season 3, Anberlin "The Ultimate Playlist", Padmapper (not mentioned in the podcast because, OMG HOT)

We're spazzin' out again with EPISODE 7! Included in this tightly-wrapped package of information: -Windows 10 NOT SUCKING -Condiments on burgers -My Chemical Romance -The Killers Sam's Town repressing -Green Day's "Bang Bang" -The Descendants -Brand New, Modern Baseball, and The Front Bottoms tour -Last.fm -Instagram vs. Snapchat stories -Pokemon Go -Nike Running

We're back! This week, we talk about... -Pokemon GO -Blink-182 -Amazon -Mt. Dew -Amazon Prime Day -Moving! ... and more!

We talk about: Rainy in Richmond Fish going crazy T25 What are you drinking? BUILT THIS POOL. Blink Pre-Order - http://kingsroadmerch.com/blink-182/ Bored to Death Modern Baseball Call of Duty Uncharted 4 Drake Pierce the Veil Disney Infinity Assassins Creed Trailer I AM A GOD. The Flash - Speed Force New Starter Pokemon - Rowlet the Owl, Litten the cat (YES!), Pipplio the seal (awful) Overwatch Uncharted OST LP

We bring in the reinforcements, and... -Playstation Neo (4.5) Star Fox Zero -Dark Souls III -The Flash -Prince (RIP) -Record Store Day -Jake and Conventions -Ironman in the Spiderman movie

Would you REALLY pay $6 for a 12 pack of Dew? And... - Losing HBO - Apartment Bugs - Nintendo NX Rumors - Pokken Tournament - Hyrule Warriors Legends - Playstation VR - The Hotelier - Warped Tour Lineup - Star Wars: BattleFront Season Pass -- Greedo Shot First! - Foo Fighters Retraction - Recommendations -- Brie Larson (Room, Film), Scott Pigram Vs. The World, Community, Tweetbot (MacOS, iOS), Happy Endings, Sound City, Sonic Highways, Spinal Tap

On This Episode... -Hotelier Album Art -Foo Fighters Breaking Up? -Transit breaking Up -Death Cab / Chvrches Tour -Hop Along / Speedy Ortiz Tour -AFI New Album -The Wonder Years - Stained Glass Ceilings Video -New Saosin album DONE -The 1975 Projected #1 in US/UK -Super Tuesday -Favorite Beer of 2016 -Left my fridge open -Celebi this month’s mystery pokemon -Nintendo NX Rumors -Twilight Princess HD -What are you playing? -Recommendations

In this episode, we talk about... - An Introduction to PlaySound - Chris driving in Pittsburgh - Yellowcard re-signing to Hopeless - Kanye in Debt - Modern Baseball and the Hotelier - The 1975 - The allure of vinyl - Uncharted 4 - Fire Emblem, Pokemon on the Virtual Console - Mark Hoppus follow Chris!