Something Rotten

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller read listener emails about God of War in this season finale.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Sniper Shirts: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snipershirts/Dog and Aunt by Show Me Something Wrong: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2x73GrVfBRkOWEiyoGRni6?si=k35AsN22Sv2spl-v6VDCVASend thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Blake's better half, AJ Moser, to discuss the back half of God of War III. Assume full spoilers!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow AJ on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/andmoser.bsky.socialFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by GamesRadar's Ashley Bardhan to discuss the first half of God of War III. We're playing up through the death of Hermes.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Ashley on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleybardhan.bsky.socialFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester go it alone to discuss the back half of God of War II. Assume full spoilers!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/SNIPER SHIRTS: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF)Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber Hamish Black (aka Writing on Games) to discuss the first half of Sony Santa Monica's 2007 game God of War II. We're playing up through the Euryale boss fight.Sniper Shirts: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snipershirts/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Hamish on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/writingongames.bsky.socialWriting on Games: http://youtube.com/writingongamesFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BUY NEW SR MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Polygon's Toussaint Egan to discuss the entirety of God of War (2005). Assume full spoilers!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Toussaint on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesaintoftous.bsky.socialFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSummarySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BUY NEW SR MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Polygon's Matt Leone to discuss the first half of Sony Santa Monica's 2005 epic, God of War. We're playing up through tearing off the Architect's second son's head.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Matt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattleone.bsky.socialFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester receive feedback and answer questions about the book season!!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comListener-made playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1scr1zCyItVwG7nL104DFi?si=8b97ed6b90e5453fFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber Lily Alexandre to read the second half of David Sodergren's novel, "The Haar." This podcast discusses the entirety of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Lily on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lilyalexandre.bsky.socialFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialOpening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts.MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester read the first half of David Sodergren's novel, "The Haar." This podcast discusses the first 17 chapters of the book. Content warning for gory violence and brief discussion of self-harm.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialOpening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts.MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenJohn Lennon Crowd Kill: https://x.com/BestofHxC/status/1741150170065113264/video/1See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by video game designer and consultant Julie Muncy to read the second half of Ryu Murakami's novel, "In the Miso Soup." This podcast discusses the entirety of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Julie on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/julie.radiantarray.ioFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialOpening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts.MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester read the first half of Ryu Murakami's novel, "In the Miso Soup." This podcast discusses the first two "days" of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialOpening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts.MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller hear listener feedback and answer questions in this season finale.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by video essayist Chris Franklin ("Errant Signal") to finish discussing the 2012 game Spec Ops: The Line. In this episode, we're playing Chapter 9 to the end.Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Chris on Twitter: https://x.com/CampsterFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by podcaster and writer Mike Rugnetta to begin discussing the 2012 game Spec Ops: The Line. In this episode, we're playing up through Chapter 8.Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Mike on Twitter: https://x.com/mikerugnettaFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber and Jacob's thumbnail artist hotcyder to discuss the second half of Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops. Assume full spoilers!Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Matthew Gault on Twitter: https://x.com/mjgaultFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by journalist Matthew Gault to discuss the first half of Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops. This episode plays through the end of the mission "Numbers." Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Matthew Gault on Twitter: https://x.com/mjgaultFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions about Indika and Hellblade 2.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber Shannon Strucci to discuss the indie horror games Exit 8 and Platform 8. Assume full spoilers!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comShannon Strucci on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/struccimoviesFollow Shannon on Twitter: https://x.com/plentyofalcovesFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BUY BLAKE'S BOOK: https://vol.co/collections/guitar-hero"The Oral History of Guitar Hero": https://www.vice.com/en/article/wx8bey/the-oral-history-of-guitar-heroJacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Kat (aka Pixel A Day) to discuss the entirety of the game Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comPixel A Day on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRmZM0WpKzSu_27unPuyEZA Follow Kat on Twitter: https://x.com/pixel_a_dayFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BUY BLAKE'S BOOK: https://vol.co/collections/guitar-heroJacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Aftermath writer Riley MacLeod to discuss Odd Meter's 2024 title, Indika.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comRead Riley's review of Indika: https://aftermath.site/indika-reviewFollow Riley Macleod on Twitter: https://x.com/rcmacleodFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions about Max Payne 1 and 2.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenFrom The Void: https://www.fromthevoid.co/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester roll solo while discussing the second half of Remedy's 2003 game, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber Timmm to discuss the first half of Remedy's 2003 game, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. We're playing up to the character switch.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Timmm on Twitter: https://x.com/timmmtvCheck out Timmm's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timmm1Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Haley MacLean to discuss the second half of Remedy's 2001 game, Max Payne.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Haley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/haleyfaxFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Leo Vader to discuss the first half of Remedy's 2001 game, Max Payne. This episode discusses plot events through the mission "The Baseball Bat."Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Leo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeoVaderFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Disco Elysium. Assume full spoilers!MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradFrom The Void: https://www.fromthevoid.co/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by writer Renata Price to finish ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses everything in the game post-shootout, and contains spoilers for the entire story.PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelivesSomething Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comRead Renata's writing on Disco Elysium: https://kotaku.com/a-year-later-i-still-cant-stop-thinking-about-disco-el-1847585413Follow Renata on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renorravenFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by writers Maddi Chilton and Josh Calixto to play through the third section of ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses day 4 up through the confrontation in the courtyard.PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelivesSomething Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comReferenced fanart of Kim: https://twitter.com/Sykine_R/status/1497270891432247297Follow Maddi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/allpalacesFollow Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HiThereJoshFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTube essayist Leadhead to play through the second section of ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses days 2 and 3 of the game.PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelivesSomething Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Leadhead on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadheadFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTube essayist Razbuten to play through the first section of ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses the first in-game day of the game.PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comPeople Make Game's video on Disco Elysium's development: https://youtu.be/JGIGA8taN-M?si=qZwOA5H6iG1l5ajEFollow Razbuten on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@razbutenFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Metal Gear Solid 1 and 2. Assume full spoilers!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by former Kotaku journalist and current Double Fine community manager Harper Jay to play through the final third of Konami's 2001 title, Metal Gear Solid 2. This episode plays from after the sniping section with Emma all the way to the finale.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comMetal Gear Solid 2 Retrospective by Harper Jay: https://kotaku.com/metal-gear-solid-2-retrospective-be-careful-what-you-w-1842714771A Formal Analysis of Metal Gear Solid 2, by James Clinton Howell: https://www.deltaheadtranslation.com/MGS2/DOTM1.htmFollow Harper Jay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/transgamerthinkFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber ThorHighHeels to play through the middle third of Konami's 2001 title, Metal Gear Solid 2. This episode plays up through the sniping section with Emma. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comInterview with Agness Kaku: https://web.archive.org/web/20120125211117/http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/metalgear/agnesskaku.htmFollow ThorHighHeels on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thorhighheelsFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Patrick Willems to play through the first third of Konami's 2001 title, Metal Gear Solid 2. This episode plays up until Raiden meets Peter Stillman.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Patrick on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@patrickhwillems/videosFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Reid McCarter and Ed Smith to play through the second half of Konami's 1998 title, Metal Gear Solid.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Read Ed and Reid's Metal Gear Solid book: https://bulletpoints.itch.io/okayheroSend thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by George Weidman ("Super Bunnyhop") to discuss the first half of Konami's 1998 title, Metal Gear Solid. This episode plays up through Snake's escape from prison.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow George: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyhopshowFollow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradFollow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller revisit the very first episode of Something Rotten — and the start of the series on Max Payne 3 —in the wake of voice actor James McCaffrey's death.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradFollow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Autumn Wright to discuss the 2016 indie title Iron Lung.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Autumn: https://twitter.com/TheAutumnWrightFollow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradFollow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Referenced game transcript: https://www.tumblr.com/whereismywizardhat/187649375672/anatomy-kittyhorrorshow-transcriptReferenced episode of "Cool Ghosts:" https://youtu.be/j92V4RqnoIY?si=-DGfg6MzJ7NEtPCbSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller celebrate the 50th episode of Something Rotten by ranking their favorite games covered thus far, discussing behind-the-scenes details, and making some big announcements. MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSomething Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradFollow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Bijan Stephen to discuss the 2022 indie title Iron Lung. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Bijan: https://twitter.com/bijanstephenFollow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradFollow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Referenced in this episode: https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/10/13/inside-the-rise-of-boomer-shootersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Silent Hill 2 and 3. Assume full spoilers!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTube's EuroThug4000 to discuss the second half of Konami's 2003 video game, Silent Hill 3. Content warning for: discussions of sexual abuse, abortion, and suicide.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to EuroThug4000's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@eurothug4000Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradFollow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTube TangoMushi to discuss the first half of Konami's 2003 video game, Silent Hill 3. This episode will cover up through Heather departing her apartment (after the boss fight). Content warning for: Discussions of sexual abuse, abortion, and suicide.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to TangoMushi's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tangomushiFollow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradFollow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller roll guestless to discuss the last third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover the end of the game. CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradFollow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Super Eyepatch Wolf to discuss the middle third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover up through the Eddie boss fight (though will discuss spoilers for later events as well). CONTENT WARNING FOR: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comWatch Eyepatch Wolf on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@supereyepatchwolf3007Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradFollow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Mike Drucker to discuss the first third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover up through James finding a copper ring in the basement's basement (though will discuss spoilers for later events as well). CONTENT WARNING FOR: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comRead Mike's book on Silent Hill 2: https://bossfightbooks.com/products/silent-hill-2-by-mike-druckerFollow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeDruckerFollow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradFollow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about The Last of Us Part II. Assume full spoilers!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Cameron Kunzelman to discuss the finale of Naughty Dog's 2020 title, The Last of Us Part II. This episode contains spoilers for the entire game. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Cameron: https://twitter.com/ckunzelmanFollow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradFollow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Julie Muncy to discuss the third quarter of Naughty Dog's 2020 title, The Last of Us Part II. This episode contains spoilers through Abby's day 2, though gestures at spoilers for the entire game.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Read Julie's review of The Last of Us 2: https://www.wired.com/story/last-of-us-part-ii-review/Read Julie's analysis of trans themes in The Last of Us 2: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/07/21/trans-narrative-last-us-part-ii-is-compelling-theres-so-much-more-be-done/Read Julia Alexander's piece on using extreme violence to sell games: https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/30/16571230/last-of-us-part-2-trailer-violence-womenSend thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Julie: https://twitter.com/juliemuncy23Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradFollow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.