The Stage Select

After the chaos of last week's show, Julian and Justin get together to talk about a ton of Steam Next Fest demos, recap the Xbox Showcase, and reveal our favorite games of Not E3. Yeah!00:00 Introduction, (not) sponsored by Chef Man23:47 Julian's Next Fest demo round up (Dispatch, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Kingdom Cum: Deep Entrance, Superhero Simulator, Dead as Disco, Empire of Lust, Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream)01:00:36 The Midnight Walk, Silent Hill 2 Remake, Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering Arena01:33:44 Live reacts: looking for a Detlef Schrempf card in a pack of Final Fantasy Magic01:48:09 Recapping the Xbox Showcase02:51:16 Our Top 5 games shown at Not E3Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Hello again! Keigh Geoffley here, host of the E Summer Games Awards Fest, back with another amazing showcase of games! I almost didn't get The Stage Select auditorium this year, because things snuck up on Julian and it took him a long time to return my calls. But don't worry: ESGAF3 2025 is here, and it's our biggest show to date!Ahem. It's Julian. Yeah, we're doing this bit again for Not E3 season. Please note that we recorded this on the night that Summer Game Fest Opening Night Live happened, so this episode covers that, plus the Unreal presentation and the Sony State of Play. We'll tackle the Xbox Direct and anything we may have missed next week. It's a jam-packed episode regardless, so please enjoy!00:00 Introduction, respect for Chef Man07:02 Unreal Engine showcase33:00 Sony State of Play01:38:40 Summer Game Fest Opening Night LiveTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

It's a shorter, sleepier show this week, because we recorded a 2 hour Patreon episode before this…AND IT SHOWS. We…may need to record those on different nights. We'll see. Anyway, Julian finished some games, Justin gets out of his comfort zone, and strange things are afoot at The Stage Select studio. So, the usual.00:00 Introduction, hear Justin out15:11 When Justin Hamm and Mike Fallek collide19:36 Monster Train 2, playing Silent Hill 2 remake for an audience37:01 Final thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 3352:52 Until Dawn, the movie01:01:27 Final thoughts on Lost Records: Bloom & Rage01:08:25 The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy01:24:47 Neon Inferno, the Final Fantasy edition of Magic feels like it's been coming for 3 years01:36:37 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Listen to Julian on Soft Lock (and Justin's episode comingsoon): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/big-weasel-lil-weasel/episodes/Episode-6-Julian-is-one-of-the-best-podcasters--A-good-friend--And-knows-how-to-listen-to-me-while-understanding-i-am-brilliant-but-genuinely-in-a-not-funny-way-insane--Julian-of-The-Stage-Select-e33fr7s/a-abvgr1pTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

It's a big week for The Stage Select, because we booked our biggest guest to date! Come in and meet Stephanie Michelle. She's a cosplayer, internet personality, YouTuber, adult content creator, and most of all, EXTREMELY geeky! We have a great getting to know you section with Stephanie and then get into processing grief with video games, the absurdity of the 90s TV show Night Man, and much more!00:00 Introduction: How many sandwiches are too many; announcements06:04 Getting to know Stephanie: Let's start at the beginning23:59 5 Questions for Stephanie Michelle33:15 Julian has yet another plan, learning about Stephanie's transformation01:11:28 Playing video games to deal with grief01:21:18 Battlestar Galactica, Night Man01:43:56 Julian's confusing movie experience01:51:54 Final Destination: Bloodlines, Wanderstop, Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall02:07:52 A quick update on The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy02:13:19 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Follow Stephanie Michelle! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omystephaniemichelle/Twitter: https://x.com/omystephanieirl?lang=enListen to Julian talk The Suicide Squad on Games My MomFound: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pb9yb-18b1168Listen to Justin get real nerdy about Skyrim on The Monarch'sTribunal: https://youtu.be/lV7Lxnxkoeo?si=auXIPayMO64s6cBeTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

This week's episode of The Stage Select was so out of pocket that I was surprised when I was editing it, and I was there when we recorded! Enjoy some new game talk, some fun discussions, and a strangely long talk about the WWE Forceable Entry album, for some reason.00:00 Giant Bomb made us liars19:08 Julian has another plan23:04 Justin is mad at WWE 2K25, Wanderstop, Wreckfest 243:59 The Precinct01:05:17 Item Hoarders Anonymous01:33:18 The Midnight Walk, where did the Switch 2 hype go?01:54:37 Doom: The Dark Ages, Expedition 3302:16:40 What's going on with all the MIA superhero games?02:33:33 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

We were light on games this week, mainly because Justin's been busy and Julian hasn't been able to put Expedition 33 down. BUT THAT'S OKAY. We had the new GTA VI trailer, the seemingly end of Polygon and Giant Bomb, and a lot of listener questions to help us along!00:00 Introduction, people who text a lot11:58 Julian has a plan17:23 More Expedition 33, even though Julian has more problems with it the deeper he gets, Justin's video game ennui45:28 Metal Eden, Nintendo being a dick55:21 That new GTA VI trailer looks HOT01:07:35 Julian has another plan01:28:13 The news about Polygon and Giant Bomb02:03:45 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Check out Julian on the Street Fighter Alpha (series)episode of Games My Mom Found: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-r6knk-189c769Also listen to Julian talk about the Thunderbolts movie onepisode 635 of The Comic Conspiracy podcast: https://comicconspiracypodcast.com/If you're in New York around June you can check out John Gholsonin the horror film Man Finds Tape: https://www.tribecafilm.com/films/man-finds-tape-2025Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

After a month packed with incredible guests it's time for Julian and Justin to take a breather and have a normal episode. Well, whatever “normal” equates to around The Stage Select studio, anyway. 00:00 Introduction09:40 We have deeper thoughts on Expedition 3354:34 The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, Persona 4 Golden01:05:29 Tennis Angels EX01:12:57 Thunderbolts01:26:57 What the Xbox price increases mean for the future of gaming01:46:12 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

We conclude this month-long block of guests for The Stage Select with Westen from Big Nerd Gaming! The last time we spoke with him was during the final week of Game of the Year deliberations, and we wanted to make sure there wasn't any leftover beef from that contentious list. Plenty of games in this week's episode, so let's jump right in!00:00 Introduction, muzak06:23 Making sure Westen is okay after Game of the Year14:06 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy29:05 Blue Prince, Promise Mascot Agency50:54 Split/Fiction, an intervention for Westen01:01:29 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered01:40:52 Clair Obscure: Expedition 3302:21:01 Justin's had a week, Westen's Steam Deck thoughts02:40:00 Closing thoughts on South of Midnight, and how Sinners is a great companion piece02:49:59 Hololive graduations of Mumei and GuraFollow Westen's blog, Big Nerd Gaming: https://bignerdgaming.com/If you only watch one piece of Hololive content let it beAsh Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twUFbqyul_MTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

We're happy to finally have Eric Peacock from The Soundtracker podcast joining us! We last talked to him years ago when we were still doing Nerds Without Pants, so it was great to catch up with him after all this time. We hope you enjoy, and please check out Soundtracker!00:00 Introduction, George Thoroughgood 13:18 Introducing Eric Peacock and Soundtracker for new listeners29:32 5 Questions with Eric Peacock43:19 Eric got a PS5 and has been catching up oncurrent gen in a big way (including Alone in the Dark, God of War Ragnarok,Blue Prince, and more)01:09:18 Unbeatable demo01:20:19 Julian's week outside of gaming01:40:00 Suikoden II, an update on South of Midnight01:52:31 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Subscribe to the free feed of Soundtracker, and check themout on Patreon too! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1840875Listen to Julian on A Gamer Looks At 40! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/episodes/16947386Also check out Julian on The Monarch's Tribunal! https://youtu.be/MPvrldQRptU?si=ReVF5zHIDGgYjlibTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Unhinged. That's probably a good way to describe this episode. Such will happen when James and JJ from RetroFits guest on the show. But things get even sillier when they get introduced to some of the more colorful members of The Stage Select staff. Enjoy!00:00 Introduction, Nelly Furtado13:00 RetroFits is back on the air!22:03 Going deep on Suikoden HD Remaster01:16:25 Space01:44:33 South of Midnight, video game difficulty02:11:55 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth02:22:53 Item Hoarders Anonymous02:37:31 Justin's short week, Star Wars OutlawsSubscribe to RetroFits! https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroFitsShowListen to Julian on Games My Mom Found! https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zc9e7-18727b0Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Wow, it's hard to believe that this is already the 50th episode of The Stage Select! It snuck up on us a bit, but we still went the extra mile for this milestone, including bringing fan favorite guest Mike Fallek back. We also had a ton to say about the Switch 2 presentation, and this episode has some surprises for you, as well! Next stop: episode 100!00:00 Introduction, Ohio pizza10:56 Random comic book talk out of nowhere23:51 Ask Mike anything about Avowed51:45 A little bit on Persona 3 Reload and Persona 4 Golden01:11:37 Item Hoarders Anonymous01:21:08 So, that Switch 2 Nintendo Direct sure happened…03:26:34 Psychonauts 2Check out Mike Fallek here: https://bigweasellilweasel.club/Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Welcome back! We've got some hot new games this week, such as Inzoi and Mullett Madjack, plus Justin overshares for once! We also have some of your questions, and more, so GET INTO IT. Or don't. That was a bit aggressive, sorry.00:00 Introduction, trash food11:13 A talk where we have about sports17:38 Julian's emulation journey26:35 Myriad Death32:45 Justin had a weird week50:48 Inzoi01:22:23 Assassin's Creed Shadows, Mullett Madjack01:38:26 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Welcome back! After a couple low energy shows, this edition of The Stage Select feels normal. And by “normal” I mean “the kind of chaos you've come to expect”. We've got new games, updates on old games, movies, and more!00:00 Introduction, celebrating a year of The Stage Select11:33 Wanderstop34:36 Closing thoughts on Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Tape 1)48:00 Assassin's Creed Shadows01:18:33 Return to space01:31:29 Julian's day at the movies (Mickey 17, Monkey, Black Bag)01:59:40 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Hello. It's a pretty short (for us) show this week. Even shorter if you're tired of hearing Julian talk about Persona 3. But it's an episode. You can listen to it with your ears.00:00 Introduction, WWE music, announcement11:40 Julian beat Balatro, and you all suck at video games, Suikoden HD Remaster30:42 Julian's week (feel free to skip to the next bit)52:55 Justin has turned the corner on WWE 2K2501:31:33 Julian's final thoughts on Persona 3 Reload, FINALLY.Check out Justin on A Gamer Looks at 40! https://agamerlooksatforty.buzzsprout.com/1426576/episodes/16722479-ep-127-final-fantasy-7-part-9-the-birth-of-a-fandom-w-justin-hammTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Hello again. This week we only have a few games to talk about, but we had a lot to say about them. 00:00 Introduction, remembering Michelle Trachtenberg, big announcements29:36 Lost Records: Bloom and Rage (Tape 1)01:12:12 WWE 2K2502:05:07 Balatro02:20:01 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

At last! You hear him announce our hosts each and every week, but finally, friend of the show John Gholson sits down to talk to us about…all sorts of things! You never know what you're going to expect with The Stage Select, and this episode has everything from the woes of becoming a full-time actor, cold poutine, and Justin's incredible restraint when it comes to the Shasta McNasty button!00:00 Introduction, announcements08:07 Getting to know John Gholson30:45 What John's been playing (Avowed, Star Trek Legends, Balatro, Vampire: The Masquerade visual novels)01:03:55 Julian's crazy week, remembering retail hell01:38:33 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii01:52:33 5 questions with John Gholson02:10:39 The closing of Monolith02:38:21 CQC: Comments, Questions, ConcernsGo check out Soundtracker on Patreon and support them if youcan! https://www.patreon.com/c/soundtracker/postsTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

It's a shorter show again this week, as life really got in the way for one of our hosts, and SOMEone can't stop modding Skyrim! The show's gonna be a little weird(er) for a few weeks, so please bear with us!00:00 Introduction, announcements, big life change for Julian21:55 EVEN MORE (but not that much) Skyrim modding, Avowed57:38 Evaluating the Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering set01:13:02 Trails in the Sky and Falcom's approach to development, Julian's condemnation of Persona 3's cast01:39:11 An update on Julian's Berserk journey01:45:37 Comments, Questions, Concerns (CQC)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

I'm not gonna lie…this episode was almost a little over an hour. Thankfully, Sony had a State of Play this week, so we had plenty to talk about with that! Man, I can't wait for some big games to drop…00:00 When the internet goes out, obscure anime, shelving Banishers, Persona 3 Reload, Dragon Quest III HD30:09 Justin's Skyrim modding addiction persists01:05:45 At least we have the Sony State of Play to talk about!02:11:42 Comments, Questions, Concerns (CQC)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Well, we like to say that you never know what to expect each week on The Stage Select, because sometimes not even we know what to expect! This week, we mostly catch up on the games we played during the season break, and wrap up by answering some of your questions that built up while we were gone. Enjoy this very loose show!00:00 Introduction17:16 What Justin got up to over the break: Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur's Gate 3, modding Skyrim01:25:32 What Julian got up to over the break: Sexbot, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden01:51:17 Dynasty Warriors Origins, The Sims Legacy Collection, Berserk, Paradise02:23:51 CQC: Comments, Questions, ConcernsTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

SEASON PREMIERE! It's been six weeks since Julian and Justin got together to record The Stage Select, and we thought there was no better way to kick things off than to talk about our personal top ten lists from 2024. Sure, our game of the year deliberations had us put together a communal list, but our individual ones look quite different. It's also time to check in on the staff at The Stage Select studio to see how they've been getting on during the break. It's great to be back!00:00 Introduction, NANOMACHINES, SON, announcements12:44 Personal Top 10s: 10-7, checking in on Abramo01:15:46 Personal Top 10s: 6-4, thanking patrons01:56:30 Personal Top 10s: 3-2, checking in on Richard Harden, Private Detective02:28:00 Honorable mentions03:10:09 Checking in on Bing Bing, God of the Loom, revealing our number 1sA Gamer Looks at 40 is back, with their Final Fantasy VIIseries: https://agamerlooksatforty.buzzsprout.com/Please check out the new RetroFits YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroFitsShowTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Hey there, folks. Well, it was a good run, but Julian and Justin have gone their separate ways, and it's time for something new. Julian is striking out on his own with a one man show.This surely won't be a terrible idea at all.

Now that the dust has settled on the 2024 game of the year deliberations, Julian thought it would be fun to take a look back at the silly bits and skits that ran during the first season of The Stage Select. Consider this a kind of behind the scenes look at how some of these dumb things were created. You may start to understand the workings of Julian's addled brain!Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

And lo, the final seal was broken, and it was time to reveal the top ten games of 2024, as decreed by The Stage Select and their special guests: Westen from Big Nerd Gaming and Xavier Kreiger! But not before we spend hours deliberating on said list!00:00 Introduction, game of the year nominations11:21 Beginning the cutting process01:51:49 Cutting the final 6 games to get to a list of 1002:59:11 Ordering the top 10, and crowning the 2024 Game of the YearCheck out Westen's blog, Big Nerd Gaming: https://bignerdgaming.com/Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

It's week 2 of The Stage Select's Game of the Year deliberations! This week, James and JJ from RetroFits return to talk about some of the dumbest categories we have this year, as well as a massive talk about the best new characters of the year!00:00 Introduction, what happened to RetroFits27:20 Best New Character02:39:47 The Character That Impresses Shania Twain Much Award03:45:01 The Owen Wilson AwardBe sure to check out RetroFits at their new channel! https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroFitsShowTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Welcome to the first week of The Stage Select's Game of the Year extravaganza! This week, we're joined by friend and frequent guest Mike Fallek to go through a few categories, including one you're not likely to see in the other video game podcasts you listen to. Enjoy!00:00 Introduction (if you can call it that)14:47 Best Game Not Released in 202401:29:26 We Played it For the Story (aka Best Porn Game)03:04:58 Best Looking GameCheck out Mike's new comedy project, Tents: https://linktr.ee/BigWeaselTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

It's the final episode of The Stage Select's first season! It's been a wild ride so far, so we wanted to close things out by taking a look back at the year in gaming, the status of the show, and what you can expect while we take a much-needed break, as well as next season. Enjoy, and thank you for being here!00:00 Introduction, tires06:51 Looking back at a catastrophic year for the video game industry42:00 The failure of Concord, and the blame left at its feet.55:58 Despite all the woes in the industry, it continues to be an incredible time for gaming, looking towards next gen01:48:42 Looking forward to gaming in 202502:13:17 Looking at the state of The Stage Select: year one02:37:46 What to expect between seasons, wrapping upTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Our penultimate episode of our first season has our final guest for the year, and it's a big one! We've got Jeff Eckman from No One Can Know About This, Julian's favorite podcast (and a must-listen for RPG fans). Join us as we catch up with Jeff, talk about The Game Awards, and much more!00:00 Introduction, catching up with Jeff Eckman18:05 The state of the TV industry, Telltale Games39:02 Five questions46:55 Recapping The Game Awards01:29:19 Taking Jeff Eckman to space01:57:38 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Marvel Rivals02:05:22 Fields of Mystria, Closer the DistanceCheck out Mike Fallek's new project, Tents: https://linktr.ee/BigWeaselTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Hey there! Justin and Julian watch The Game Awards together every year, and we decided to record ourselves. What we have here is our isolated, clean audio tracks. Executive Producer tier Patrons have access to the video version, and other Patrons got the version with the audio from The Game Awards included, but this is just us talking, with me calling out where you can sync up to the presentation on YouTube if you like. We talk so much that it's probably fine, though, I'm not gonna lie.

As we get dangerously close to the end of the first season of The Stage Select (and our Game of the Year episodes), it's time to have some final thoughts on a couple games, such as Life is Strange: Double Exposure and 1000xRESIST.00:00 Introduction, beverages, announcements09:17 Final thoughts on Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (PS5)23:49 Hitman: World of Assassination, getting into Hitman speedrunning47:37 Neva01:02:16 Julian started Dragon Age: The Veilguard01:41:05 Marvel Rivals02:10:42 Hololive news is bumming Julian out02:32:14 Final thoughts on 1000xRESIST (NOTE: Spoilers throughout!)Listen to Julian talk about God Hand on Games My Mom Foundepisode 308: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-e94nu-17580c7Check out the Hitman speedrun channel Justin mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/@AspecticorTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

After back to back monster-sized episodes it was high time for a smaller show. This is just us having some closing thoughts on a couple games, sharing what we bought on sale, and making some predictions for The Game Awards. Enjoy!00:00 Introduction, announcements07:12 Final thoughts on Metaphor: ReFantazio, Star Wars Outlaws43:24 Sale pickups, Pockedate01:11:35 Life is Strange: Double Exposure, 1000xRESIST01:38:24 Predictions for The Game Awards (because we ran out of stuff)02:22:58 Comments, Questions, ConcernsTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Mike Fallek returns to talk about the Mass Effect series in depth. BECAUSE YOU (some of you) DEMANDED IT. We also talk about a few other things before that. But 75% of this episode is Mass Effect, spoilers and all. You have been warned.00:00 Introduction, what IS a Shasta McNasty, anyway?08:22 Announcements20:12 Undisputed, NBA 2K2534:10 Berserk43:30 Final thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard01:14:14 Mike Fallek has questions for us about Mass Effect. Buckle up.RetroFits is BACK! For Real! Go give them a sub! https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroFitsShowTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Welcome to either a super lengthy episode of The Stage Select, or a super short one, depending on how much you care about us talking about Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth! Julian finally finished it, and he has THOUGHTS. But we save the spoilers for the end, so if you don't want those you can bounce early. Enjoy!00:00 Introduction, movies shown at school, meet The Stage Select's new Head of Security17:17 Final thoughts on Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth44:23 A small Dragon Age update, falling back into Magic: The Gathering Arena01:02:24 Storage Hunter Simulator, even MORE Magic01:19:51 Thank Goodness You're Here, planning what games to play before Game of the Year01:42:15 Metaphor: ReFantazio02:02:37 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)02:18:32 Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth mini spoilercastTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Welcome back to The Stage Select! This week we're joined by Addie. She and Julian have been internet friends for a long time, and she's a former podcaster and current OnlyFans creator. Enjoy getting to know her as we talk about her love of video games, get way too in the weeds with Magic: the Gathering, and much, much more!00:00 A surprise pick-me-up from Abramo04:03 Introduction, 5 Questions17:42 Getting to know Addie38:12 “Let's talk about coin flipping for 30 minutes”, being deep into World of Warcraft in the 40-man days52:31 Becoming an OnlyFans creator, embracing sexuality and aging01:18:00 TCG Card Shop Simulator01:35:45 Balatro, Pokemon TCG, getting back into Magic02:00:52 Vampire Survivors and its DLC, UFO 50, Shadows of Doubt, This Bed We Made02:32:38 Persona 4 Golden, Crime Scene Cleaner02:44:25 Becoming a professional PlayStation 5 player, Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered03:07:37 Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Ask Sherwin WilliamsFollow Addie! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Addiemantium Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/addiemantium.bsky.socialTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

It's a somber episode of The Stage Select this week.00:00 Introduction, a sad week at The Stage Select17:25 While We Wait Here, NBA 2K2550:56 Dragon Age: The Veilguard01:32:19 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Life is Strange: Double Exposure01:51:06 Buttknight, Retrorealms: Ash vs The Evil Dead02:19:57 Julian's horror movie roundup (Mr. Crockett, Late Night With the Devil, Barbarian), Dan Da Dan, Dragon Ball Daima02:42:33 Questions, Comments, ConcernsTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Welcome to a spooky, scary edition of The Stage Select! That's because we have award-winning horror author Rob Ottone on the show! Julian and Rob go way, way back, and he was a co-founder of the previous podcast, Nerds Without Pants. He joins us to talk about getting back into video games, a lot of nitty-gritty info about Silent Hill, and much, much more.00:00 Introduction, show announcements16:41 Rob switching from Xbox to PlayStation. Silent Hill: The Short Message, PT27:24 Silent Hill 2 Remake57:24 Five Questions, video game remakes01:16:48 Empire of Sin, RoboCop: Rogue City, movie talk02:01:30 Moving Houses, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 02:23:22 Justin's Steam Next Fest round up (Streets of Rogue 2, Fast Food Simulator, Keep Driving, The Precinct, Rift of the Necrodancer), Phoenix Springs02:46:25 Creatures of AvaFind all of Rob's books here! https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-P.-Ottone/author/B07Y5FGHQK?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

It's a super-special edition of The Stage Select this week! You hear Megan McDuffee's amazing voice every week on this podcast, and this weekNwe sit down with her to talk about her work in the games industry, her newMalbum, her music process, and much, much more!00:00 Introduction03:43 Interview with Megan McDuffee!01:01:44 Warhammer 40k: Space Marine II, some things to check out01:21:45 Star Com final thoughts, giving up on FF VII Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio02:07:31 Star Trek: Resurgence final thoughts, is Justin Star Trek curious?02:31:37 Terrifier 3, Smile 2, movie theaters are too desperate 03:09:52 Comic book round up with Berserk and X-Men: InfernoCheck out the Nerds Abroadcast podcast: https://nerdsabroadcast.podbean.com/Interested in the EGM Compendium? Here's the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/egmbook/egmcompendiumTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

After two weeks away, The Stage Select returns! It's a massive episode that covers a ton of ground, so I won't waste your time with this preamble. Enjoy!00:00 Jewel, show announcements07:20 Julian's vacation, the perils of modern gaming as seen through a casual player25:40 Final thoughts on Star Wars Outlaws, Metaphor: ReFantazio01:04:25 1000xRESIST01:21:41 Transformers One, Berserk01:46:08 Silent Hill 2 remake02:12:02 Space02:29:08 Sony's State of Play (September 2024)02:59:45 Julian was WRONG (and so is Square Enix), Summer Eternal's announcement03:26:18 Questions, comments, concernsTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Well hi there! This is Jacob Washington. You know those good ol' boys over at The Stage Select are still off this week, but they were nice enough to give their normal time slot to me and my best friend Craig. Who are we? Well, we're Sweet Tea Games, and we're making that there 22 Rifles Game. But we also like to shoot the breeze about this and that, and that's what the Sweet Tea Games Podcast is for!We hope y'all like this. The Stage Select will be back next week!

Hello there! We're off this week, but we didn't want to leave you with nothing, so please enjoy this unlock of the first cutting room floor special from Patreon! Patrons got the second episode of this series this week, so if you liked this and want more you know what to do!Original notes: Heya! Here's a little something we threw together. Enjoy some of the stuff we get up to before and after recording the show. This one is going out to all Patreon tiers as a special thank you to everyone that has supported us!

Okay, listen up. We have noted spoilsport Westen from Big Nerd Gaming on this week, so there's no time for shenanigans. No bits, no skits, no funny run-ins with the staff. This week we're all about very serious conversations about video games. Got it? Good!00:00 Introduction, show announcements, PIRATE YAKUZA15:32 UFO 5027:40 Crypt Custodian, Warhammer Space Marine II54:26 Star Trek: Resurgence, Star Com: Unknown Space01:11:24 Star Wars Outlaws01:33:07 Astro Bot01:57:34 Starstruck: Hands of Time02:10:47 Talking about video game reviews02:59:25 What is going on with Sony??Keep up with Westen at his blog, Big Nerd Gaming: https://bignerdgaming.com Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast…Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select! Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

We've got a LOT of ground to cover this week on The Stage Select, with closing thoughts on Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Astro Bot, meeting our new intern, aardvark facts, and also that PS5 Pro announcement. Enjoy!00:00 Things you can buy at a farmer's market, the next game selected for The Suffer Select05:36 Justin's closing thoughts on Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth09:36 Yars Rising, changing of gaming nostalgia31:08 Street Fighter comic book lore53:16 Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection01:09:40 Learning new things is fun!01:21:29 Astro Bot01:51:07 Julian realizes he tends to hyperfixate, trying to explain ENigmatic Recollection to Justin02:19:08 About that PS5 Pro…Curious about Hololive ENigmatic Recollection? Check out thevideo Julian mentioned here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIbQ-tcNWDwTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Well hello there! This week on The Stage Select we have a coupleof the biggest game releases of the month, take a trip to space, check in withSherwin Williams, and more. Enjoy!00:00 Introduction, remembering Mason Diddy09:52 Brief check in on Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Persona 3 Reload28:33 My Little Riding Champion, Star Wars Outlaws01:01:35 Space01:31:10 AstroBot (well, first the death of Concord, THEN AstroBot)01:47:10 The heck is going on over at Sony?!02:09:35 Ask Sherwin WilliamsListen to Julian on Games My Mom Found: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cnn2b-16be90aCheck out A Gamer Looks At 40: https://agamerlooksatforty.buzzsprout.com/Join RetroFits on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RetroFits/postsSeason 2 of Perfect Storm Gaming airing now: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePerfectStormGamingGamelogica is back: https://www.youtube.com/@GamelogicaYTIf Soundtracker gets taken off of Apple Podcasts, followthem on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundtracker/postsTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

The Phantom of the Stage Select strikes again, but he willnot deter us from talking about…*checks notes*…two games for a total of twohours? I guess that's what we did!00:00 Introduction, We still know that you know whatwe did two summers ago10:52 Justin's week, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth(spoilers for Lost Judgment from 01:07:08-01:09:03)01:14:17 Ranking Chinese dating sims, figuring outJustin's Hololive oshi01:28:52 Julian's Dream Journal01:36:26 A quick Persona 3 check in, SaGa Emerald Beyond02:07:51 Questions, Comments, ConcernsPurchase Curse of the Cob Man by Rob Ottone: https://www.amazon.com/Curse-Cob-Man-Robert-Ottone/dp/1957121610Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Welcome back! We cover a lot of ground this week on TheStage Select, with an eclectic mix of games, more football talk than you'dexpect, and we close with some Gamescom stuff. We hope you enjoy it!00:00 Introduction, announcements11:45 Final thoughts on Darksiders26:20 Crime Scene Cleaner49:38 EA Sports Madden 25™01:11:15 Project Tower, Inzoi01:50:28 Doom I + II02:04:11 Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess02:13:54 Dustborn, Thank Goodness You're Here02:38:30 Gamescom/Opening Night Live highlightsCheck out Bill Tucker on the Still Loading Podcast's FinalFantasy Draft: https://stillloading.libsyn.com/still-loading-322-final-fantasy-fantasy-draft-2024Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Well hello there! Not to brag, but I think this may be thebest episode of The Stage Select so far. Plenty of fun, free-form discussionsthat flow into one another so well it was a little difficult to slot the musicbreaks in. We've got quite a few games, get mind broken by a Chinese datingsim, meet sexy Martin van Buren, and oh-so much more!00:00 Introduction, life stuff14:56 Julian's final thoughts on Until Then and ThisBed We Made26:24 Justin's final thoughts on Minds Beneath Us,planning our next game pickups58:23 Superscout01:25:33 Julian's Dream Journal, introducing Martinvan Buren01:48:09 Borderlands (the movie)02:17:11 Darksiders, Visions of Mana02:38:01 Mom Hid My Game02:50:30 Questions, Comments, ConcernsTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

It''s a trim episode of The Stage Select this week. We have a couple new games, a couple old games, and check in with some characters, old and new. Enjoy!00:00 Introduction, we need to talk to Abramo14:35 The Sims 4, The Minds Beneath Us46:46 The Olympics are lame, Shadowgate, This Bed We Made1:10:28 Introducing Colt Mangum1:28:12 The Birthday Robot1:33:54 Questions, Comments, ConcernsSifl and Olly game reviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNC4qXwzhzg&list=PLhvXlsle52RfDMEMMDBcyfHXGlBERZS27&index=47Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast…Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!

It's a looser, more personal episode of The Stage Select thisweek. 2023 is a weird year, right? We have just a few games to talk about thisweek, but we also spend some time discussing the closing of Game Informer andthe death of video game magazines. Enjoy!00:00 Introduction, Julian wants to know…28:41 Until Then, 8-Bit Adventure Anthology Volume 153:40 Our strange apathy towards a banner year for videogames, upcoming releases01:14:47 Superscout, The Sims 401:46:19 Game Informer shuts down after 33 years02:08:49 Ask Sherwin Williams, Questions, Comments,ConcernsTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonConsider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show ordonating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Well, Justin has invoked his contractual clause that giveshim a show off each season, but thankfully we're joined by friend of the showand super supporter Xavier Kreiger, as well as a secret replacement that Justinbooked super last minute. This episode sure is something. Never let it be saidthat The Stage Select is not fully committed to the bit!00:00 Introduction, announcements16:07 Foretales, Flintlock: Siege of Dawn59:03 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, DuckTalesRemastered01:16:39 Until Then (Julian's playthrough)01:30:29 X-COM 2: War of the Chosen, I Am Part-timeWorker!!, Persona 3 Reload02:00:36 A non-spoiler discussion of Deadpool &Wolverine02:24:00 Questions, comments, concernsTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonConsider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show ordonating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

This week on The Stage Select we're joined by one-half ofthe RetroFits YouTube channel. James Chin is here to talk about committing tothe bit, Lego Star Wars, and internet history, among other things. Enjoy!00:00 Introduction, RetroFits vs Quest 64, navigatinggames discussion33:47 Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga55:04 Loop Hero. Julian's Dream Journal01:21:16 Parenting with video games01:41:16 Until Then closing thoughts02:11:57 RetroFits History Storytime Corner™ (Articlecited)- https://www.cracked.com/blog/the-7-biggest-dick-moves-in-history-online-gaming02:46:21 Longlegs02:57:52 Questions, Comments, ConcernsCheck out RetroFits! https://www.youtube.com/@retrofits7618Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonConsider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show ordonating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

It's an oddly short edition of The Stage Select this week,as it's been quite the ordeal for both Julian and Justin since the last episode.We're light on shenanigans this week, but we have plenty of games to talkabout.00:00 Introduction, Julian's quest to find somethingto play (Hellblade 2, The First Descendent, Zenless Zone Zero)36:04 Convincing Justin to play I Am Part-Time Worker,Until Then, Miitopia, the sad state of the arcade scene01:23:03 V Rising, Final Fantasy XIV01:58:07 Questions, Comments, ConcernsIf you're a patron, be sure to go to the Patreon page andvote for the next Suffer Select game!Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonConsider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show ordonating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

After a week away (sorry!) The Stage Select is back, and wehave a lot to catch up on, including Justin's week of streaming, the Elden RingDLC difficulty debate, and Julian finally rolling credits on Final Fantasy XIV:Endwalker. All that, and so much more this week!00:00 Introduction, where were we last week?10:03 The Week Extreme for Justin: F1 24, FinalFantasy VII Rebirth, Lumberjack Dynasty, Bus Simulator 21, Fire Fighter Simulator,Beauties! They're All After Me41:33 Hololive Justice debuts01:05:18 Shadow of the Erdtree final thoughts01:38:07 Space (it's a secret to everybody)02:00:26 Still Wakes the Deep02:13:50 Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker (LIGHT SPOILERS)02:27:02 Questions, comments, concernsListen to Justin on A Gamer Looks at 40: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/15277226Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonConsider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show ordonating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions