Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Plante

Bazinga. Discussed: Brendon is back!, the Switch 2, this post on bsky,  Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Elden Ring Nightreign, The Summer Game Fest Problem by Brendon for Wavelengths, We're Really Just Going Through With All This, Aren't We by Luke Plunkett for Aftermath, Consume Me, The award that changes the lives of its winners by Chris Plante for Post Games, Mina the Hollower, Silksong is not out yet, video game "Free Bird", Galak-z, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.online Produced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social --- Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/ Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/ --- Timecodes: ~~TIMES MAY BE OFF DUE TO DYNAMIC AD PLACEMENTS~~ (00:00) - Brendon is back! (01:41) - The Switch 2 | The juice is worth the sqWiiz (08:37) - Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time | Brought to you by Japanese Wi-fi (38:31) - Break (38:33) - Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (01:10:16) - Break (01:10:18) - The state of SGF, briefly (01:13:21) -

Jeff Grubb is joined by Chris Plante to chat about Elden Ring: Nightreign reviews, a Pokemon Presents is announced for July, Apple is launching a dedicated video game app, GameStop just bought half a billion worth of bitcoin, and even more stories!Check out Chris Plante's new podcast Post Games: post.games

We're goin down down in an earlier Elder Scrolls. Discussed: The plan, Assassin's Creed Shadows, stealth in video games, Assassin's Creed Shadows is a slasher movie — and you're the killer by Chris Plante for Polygon, the AssCreed marketplace and launcher, Oblivion Remake Will Shadowdrop "At Any Moment This Month" - Report by Eddie Makuch for Gamespot, Blue Prince, Jason Schreier's Bluesky post, Warrior's Abyss, Hades II, Silksong, the tinfoil bracelet, Mark Twain on the Enterprise, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Brendon and Stephen talking about TNG on Can't Let It Go with Matt and AC, Into the Past, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, Yakuza 0, P$P --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.online Produced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social --- Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/ Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/ --- Timecodes: (00:00) - Intro (02:24) - The situation coming up (04:15) - Assassin's Creed Shadows | Brendon's been playing video games??? (01:00:34) - Break (01:00:36) - Some important Obivion news! (01:14:15) - Games we actually have been playing and a warning (01:15:52) - Warrior's Abyss | Stephen's catching up (01:28:49) - Into the Past (01:30:26) - The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles | GOTOY 1911 (01:44:54) - Yakuza 0 | A little update (01:57:23) - Wrapping up --- Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members: Zachary D IanfaceMcGee Matt H Clayton M Chris Y w0nderbrad Shawn L Cody R Zach R Federico V Logan H Alan R Slink mattjanzz  Deacon Grok Corey Z Directional Joy Susan H Olivia K Dan S Isaac S Will C Jim W Evan B David H min2 Aaron G V Erik M Brady H Joshua J Tony L Danny K Seth M Adam B Justin K Andy H Demo Parker E Maxwell L Spiritofthunder Jason W Jason T Corey T Minnow Eats Whale Caleb W fingerbelly Jesse W Mike T Codes Wesley Erik B mebezac Sergio L ninjadeathdog Rory B A42PoundMoose Andrew Justin M Peter Stellar.Bees Brendan K Scott R wreckx Noah O Michael G Arcturus Chris R hepahe Cory F Chase A LoveDies Nick Q Wes K Chris M RB Michaela W Adam F Scott H Alexander SP Therese K jgprinters Jessica B Murray David P Jason K Bede R Kamrin H Kyle S Philip  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey smarties! We're on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can't do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep independent journalism going strong into 2025 and beyond. Give now to support “Make Me Smart.” Thank you so much for your generosity, happy holidays and we'll see you in the new year. Anime seems to be just about everywhere these days: film, music videos, the NFL and big streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. “Anime is colossal. In terms of raw revenue, anime and the NLF are tied at about $20 billion in [annual global] revenue,” said Chris Plante, editor in chief and co-founder of Polygon at Vox Media. “When you think of anime, it can be seen as niche, but the reality is that couldn’t be further from the truth.” On the show today, Plante explains anime economics, what's behind the rise of anime in the United States and some of the problematic aspects of the medium. Later, we'll discuss how climate change is impacting cherry blossom season and why the commercial real estate crisis could be a big problem for regional banks. Later, one listener calls in on a landline about landlines. And, this week's answer to the Make Me Smart question comes from a digital illustrator based in Long Beach, California. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Who watches anime? Polygon surveyed more than 4,000 people to find out” from Polygon “Anime Market to Reach USD 62.7 Billion by 2032” from Yahoo Finance “Anime Is Booming. So Why Are Animators Living in Poverty?” from The New York Times “Sony Jacks Up Prices for Crunchyroll and Kills Funimation” from Gizmodo “From Niche To Mainstream: The Unstoppable Global Popularity Of Anime And How It Happened” from BuzzFeed “Streaming and covid-19 have entrenched anime's global popularity” from The Economist “Naruto Movie in the Works With Destin Daniel Cretton” from The Hollywood Reporter “Cherry blossom forecast: We predict peak bloom in D.C. around March 21” from The Washington Post “Early jacaranda bloom sparks debate about climate change in Mexico” from Reuters “Commercial Real Estate Market Plunge Has Lenders Facing a Brutal Reality” from Bloomberg “Comic: Tienes economic anxiety? Artist Julio Salgado reflects on changes in creative industries” from the Los Angeles Times Are you a fan of anime? Tell us about your favorite anime series! Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Hey smarties! We're on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can't do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep independent journalism going strong into 2025 and beyond. Give now to support “Make Me Smart.” Thank you so much for your generosity, happy holidays and we'll see you in the new year. Anime seems to be just about everywhere these days: film, music videos, the NFL and big streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. “Anime is colossal. In terms of raw revenue, anime and the NLF are tied at about $20 billion in [annual global] revenue,” said Chris Plante, editor in chief and co-founder of Polygon at Vox Media. “When you think of anime, it can be seen as niche, but the reality is that couldn’t be further from the truth.” On the show today, Plante explains anime economics, what's behind the rise of anime in the United States and some of the problematic aspects of the medium. Later, we'll discuss how climate change is impacting cherry blossom season and why the commercial real estate crisis could be a big problem for regional banks. Later, one listener calls in on a landline about landlines. And, this week's answer to the Make Me Smart question comes from a digital illustrator based in Long Beach, California. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Who watches anime? Polygon surveyed more than 4,000 people to find out” from Polygon “Anime Market to Reach USD 62.7 Billion by 2032” from Yahoo Finance “Anime Is Booming. So Why Are Animators Living in Poverty?” from The New York Times “Sony Jacks Up Prices for Crunchyroll and Kills Funimation” from Gizmodo “From Niche To Mainstream: The Unstoppable Global Popularity Of Anime And How It Happened” from BuzzFeed “Streaming and covid-19 have entrenched anime's global popularity” from The Economist “Naruto Movie in the Works With Destin Daniel Cretton” from The Hollywood Reporter “Cherry blossom forecast: We predict peak bloom in D.C. around March 21” from The Washington Post “Early jacaranda bloom sparks debate about climate change in Mexico” from Reuters “Commercial Real Estate Market Plunge Has Lenders Facing a Brutal Reality” from Bloomberg “Comic: Tienes economic anxiety? Artist Julio Salgado reflects on changes in creative industries” from the Los Angeles Times Are you a fan of anime? Tell us about your favorite anime series! Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Hey smarties! We're on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can't do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep independent journalism going strong into 2025 and beyond. Give now to support “Make Me Smart.” Thank you so much for your generosity, happy holidays and we'll see you in the new year. Anime seems to be just about everywhere these days: film, music videos, the NFL and big streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. “Anime is colossal. In terms of raw revenue, anime and the NLF are tied at about $20 billion in [annual global] revenue,” said Chris Plante, editor in chief and co-founder of Polygon at Vox Media. “When you think of anime, it can be seen as niche, but the reality is that couldn’t be further from the truth.” On the show today, Plante explains anime economics, what's behind the rise of anime in the United States and some of the problematic aspects of the medium. Later, we'll discuss how climate change is impacting cherry blossom season and why the commercial real estate crisis could be a big problem for regional banks. Later, one listener calls in on a landline about landlines. And, this week's answer to the Make Me Smart question comes from a digital illustrator based in Long Beach, California. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Who watches anime? Polygon surveyed more than 4,000 people to find out” from Polygon “Anime Market to Reach USD 62.7 Billion by 2032” from Yahoo Finance “Anime Is Booming. So Why Are Animators Living in Poverty?” from The New York Times “Sony Jacks Up Prices for Crunchyroll and Kills Funimation” from Gizmodo “From Niche To Mainstream: The Unstoppable Global Popularity Of Anime And How It Happened” from BuzzFeed “Streaming and covid-19 have entrenched anime's global popularity” from The Economist “Naruto Movie in the Works With Destin Daniel Cretton” from The Hollywood Reporter “Cherry blossom forecast: We predict peak bloom in D.C. around March 21” from The Washington Post “Early jacaranda bloom sparks debate about climate change in Mexico” from Reuters “Commercial Real Estate Market Plunge Has Lenders Facing a Brutal Reality” from Bloomberg “Comic: Tienes economic anxiety? Artist Julio Salgado reflects on changes in creative industries” from the Los Angeles Times Are you a fan of anime? Tell us about your favorite anime series! Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

In hour 1, Chris is back from a two week vacation AND it's JANUARY 6th, the day democrats spend all year waiting for, as Kamala today will preside over her own election loss... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour 3, Guest host Mike Opelka takes you through some of the most fun stories of the year, along with the news of the day! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday  To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: [1:07] -President Biden addressed the nation on Hurricane Helene relief efforts from the White House. [Newsmax Breaking] [2:36] -Former president Donald Trump is on the ground in hurricane ravaged Georgia. [Newsmax Breaking] [6:43] -Newsmax's Chris Plante says the Biden administration is clueless about port workers strike. [Chris Plante & the Right Squad] [10:23] -FL Rep. Byron Donalds: “Prices will go up massively with port strike; where are Joe Biden and Kamala Harris?” [Newsmax 2] [16:05] -MN Rep. Tom Emmers discusses how he helped JD Vance prepare for tonight's debate against Gov. Tim Walz. [American Agenda] Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter/X: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: [0:50] -Donald Trump has a rally tonight in Las Vegas on Newsmax, Harris heads back to Pennsylvania, without a fracking clue. [4:18] -Newsmax host Rob Schmitt: Harris is “spinning a moderate agenda and giving Americans zero specifics.” [Rob Schmitt Tonight] [8:29] -Alan Dershowitz: “I joined the democrats when I was 13 and I'm done. Voting for Trump is a possibility.” [National Report] [13:38] -New York City voters are not being fooled by Kamala Harris. [National Report] [16:14] -Irony Alert: Newsmax's Chris Plante on AG Garland's promise that the DoJ won't be political. [Chris Plante & the Right Squad] [21:15] -More than 30,000 Boeing workers are on strike. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter/X: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: [1:08] -The House Foreign Affairs Committee subpoenaed Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the Biden administration's failed exit from Afghanistan. [2:17] -White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre on Kamala's fake accent “I have no idea what you're talking about.” [Newsmax Breaking] [6:22] -Newsmax's Chris Plante: “Kamala Harris' campaign is pushing fake Trump stories, because they have nothing else to push.” [Chris Plante & The Right Squad] [15:21] -Newsmax host Bob Brooks says armed migrant gangs have taken over Aurora, CO and could be coming to your town soon. [American Agenda] [19:36] -IDF spokesperson says Hamas remaining in power is a complete victory for them. [The Record with Greta Van Susteren] Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter/X: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: [0:59] -The top story around the world is the unprecedented conversation heard around the world, as well as the efforts to stop it from happening. [8:44] -Mike Huckabee: “Somehow an open interview isn't fair, let Kamala go.” [Wake Up America] [11:29] -Newsmax's Greg Kelly blasts the Harris-Walz ticket. [Greg Kelly Reports] [14:39] -Rock star and patriot Ted Nugent: “People that hate Trump know they were better off four years ago.” [Chris Plante & The Right Squad] [19:22] -Sebastian Gorka: “If Kamala is stealing Trump's policies, that's not winning.” [Newsline] [22:17] -Kamala Harris supporters can't name a single policy she stands for. [Newsmax Breaking] Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter/X: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: [0:43] - President Biden had several major gaffes in press conference designed to show he is up for the job. [2:27] - Newsmax host Greg Kelly: “It's not a slip of the tongue, it's a slip of the brain.” [Greg Kelly Reports] [6:34] - Sebastian Gorka discusses last night's gaffe-fest “This guy's brain is fried.” [Chris Plante & The Right Squad] [10:59] - Former White House staffer Mercedes Schlapp says Democrats are fed up with Biden. [Chris Plante & The Right Squad] [18:56] - NY Rep. Nicole Malliotakis discusses the House vote on the SAVE Act. [National Report] [23:29] - Houston area is still struggling from the aftermath of hurricane Beryl earlier this week. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: [1:53] -In Washington D.C., the annual NATO summit begins, marking its 75th anniversary. [3:55] -James Comer says there are links from President Biden's doctor to the Biden influence peddling scheme. [Rob Schmitt Tonight] [8:05] -Newsmax host Greg Kelly: “Joe is on the damage control tour.” [Greg Kelly Reports] [12:46] -Hogan Gidley: “Joe Biden doesn't have the ability to lead.” [Newsline] [15:41] -Matthew Foldi of The Spectator: “This is only happening because the White House press corps needs to protect itself.” [Chris Plante & The Right Squad] [18:23] -The involuntary manslaughter trial of actor Alec Baldwin is underway. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Missouri Attorney General set to sue New York over Trump prosecutions. -Fellow Newsmax host and funny guy Chris Plante joins Rob to discuss the latest headlines and the upcoming Presidential Debate. The Rob Carson Show on Newsmax Radio is sponsored by The Wellness Company. Rest assured knowing that you have emergency antibiotics, antivirals and anti-parasitics on hand to help keep you and your family safe! Go to http://twc.health/Carson and use promo code CARSON to save 10% on your emergency medical kit! Today's podcast sponsored by Priority Gold : Fortify your savings with physical gold & silver. Call 1-800-405-GOLD or visit http://prioritygold.com for a free information guide. To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: [2:14] -Donald Trump raises big bucks in California and rallies in Las Vegas. [Newsmax Breaking] [7:26] - Newsmax host Joe Pinion - Bidens decline crippling America. [Prime News] [11:24] -Tal Heinrich, spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: “Israel is committed to leaving nobody behind.” [America Right Now] [17:00] -TX Sen. Ted Cruz: “U.S. should unshakably have Israel's back” [Newsmax Breaking] [20:43] - Newsmax host Chris Plante thinks First Lady Jill Biden left France to intimidate the jury in Hunter's gun trial. [Chris Plante The Right Squad] [22:33] -Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo will answer questions on Capitol Hill about why he returned covid patients to nursing homes, leading to the deaths of thousands of elderly New Yorkers. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: [2:11] - Former President Donald Trump speaks as jury deliberations begin in NY. [Newsmax Breaking] [10:01] - Lara Trump: “Prosecutors have no evidence on Trump, he's still standing strong.” [Greg Kelly Reports] [12:13] - Newsmax's Rob Schmitt: “Trump's persecution is earning him more fans and voters.” [Rob Schmitt Tonight] [15:53] - President Biden delivers same stale message on race and division in Philadelphia. [16:25] - Chris Plante and the Right Squad discuss the Trump case. [Chris Plante & The Right Squad] [19:51] - Greta Van Susteren previews Hunter Biden's gun trial. [Carl Higbie Frontline] Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: [1:49] -Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump. [3:04] -Newsmax reporters Mike Carter and Cara Castronova are in the Bronx, NY ahead of Donald Trump's rally today. [Newsmax Breaking] [5:50] -Trump senior campaign adviser Jason Miller: “Trump has turned GOP into the party of the working class.” [Newsline] [8:58] -Greg Kelly sounds off on stunning FBI revelation of unconstitutional Mar-a-Lago raid. [Greg Kelly Reports] [14:19] -Sen. Ted Cruz calls out secretary of state Anthony Blinken for his response to the death of Iran's President. [Rob Schmitt Tonight] [17:55] -Oklahoma Senator Jim Lankford on revised border bill vote “It's a democrat stunt.” [Wake Up America] [20:50] -Newsmax host Chris Plante breaks down Hunter Biden's multiple lies to Congress. [Chris Plante The Right Squad] Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec, and Leah welcome Polygon's Editor-in-Chief and co-host of The Besties podcast Chris Plante to dissect findings from “The Anime Opportunity,” a study that revealed the actual numbers behind what we already knew: Anime is everywhere. First, the table had to discuss the latest Final Fantasy projects, their favorite reveals from Pokémon Day, and which side of Missouri is the “right” side? All that and more, only on The Anime Effect. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Tower of God Season 2 Reveals First Look at New Animation True Beauty Anime Reveals First Clip from Upcoming Series One Piece English Dub Reveals First Look at Luffy's Gear Five Transformation Crunchyroll Explores Rise of Solo Leveling in 2-Part Documentary The End Of Evangelion Anime Film Gets US Theatrical Screenings In March Pokémon Returns to Kalos in Pokémon Legends: Z-A in 2025 Highlights from Polygon's 'The Anime Opportunity' Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anime seems to be just about everywhere these days: film, music videos, the NFL and big streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. “Anime is colossal. In terms of raw revenue, anime and the NLF are tied at about $20 billion in [annual global] revenue,” said Chris Plante, editor in chief and co-founder of Polygon at Vox Media. “When you think of anime, it can be seen as niche, but the reality is that couldn’t be further from the truth.” On the show today, Plante explains anime economics, what's behind the rise of anime in the United States and some of the problematic aspects of the medium. Later, we'll discuss how climate change is impacting cherry blossom season and why the commercial real estate crisis could be a big problem for regional banks. Later, one listener calls in on a landline about landlines. And, this week's answer to the Make Me Smart question comes from a digital illustrator based in Long Beach, California. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Who watches anime? Polygon surveyed more than 4,000 people to find out” from Polygon “Anime Market to Reach USD 62.7 Billion by 2032” from Yahoo Finance “Anime Is Booming. So Why Are Animators Living in Poverty?” from The New York Times “Sony Jacks Up Prices for Crunchyroll and Kills Funimation” from Gizmodo “From Niche To Mainstream: The Unstoppable Global Popularity Of Anime And How It Happened” from BuzzFeed “Streaming and covid-19 have entrenched anime's global popularity” from The Economist “Naruto Movie in the Works With Destin Daniel Cretton” from The Hollywood Reporter “Cherry blossom forecast: We predict peak bloom in D.C. around March 21” from The Washington Post “Early jacaranda bloom sparks debate about climate change in Mexico” from Reuters “Commercial Real Estate Market Plunge Has Lenders Facing a Brutal Reality” from Bloomberg “Comic: Tienes economic anxiety? Artist Julio Salgado reflects on changes in creative industries” from the Los Angeles Times Are you a fan of anime? Tell us about your favorite anime series! Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Anime seems to be just about everywhere these days: film, music videos, the NFL and big streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. “Anime is colossal. In terms of raw revenue, anime and the NLF are tied at about $20 billion in [annual global] revenue,” said Chris Plante, editor in chief and co-founder of Polygon at Vox Media. “When you think of anime, it can be seen as niche, but the reality is that couldn’t be further from the truth.” On the show today, Plante explains anime economics, what's behind the rise of anime in the United States and some of the problematic aspects of the medium. Later, we'll discuss how climate change is impacting cherry blossom season and why the commercial real estate crisis could be a big problem for regional banks. Later, one listener calls in on a landline about landlines. And, this week's answer to the Make Me Smart question comes from a digital illustrator based in Long Beach, California. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Who watches anime? Polygon surveyed more than 4,000 people to find out” from Polygon “Anime Market to Reach USD 62.7 Billion by 2032” from Yahoo Finance “Anime Is Booming. So Why Are Animators Living in Poverty?” from The New York Times “Sony Jacks Up Prices for Crunchyroll and Kills Funimation” from Gizmodo “From Niche To Mainstream: The Unstoppable Global Popularity Of Anime And How It Happened” from BuzzFeed “Streaming and covid-19 have entrenched anime's global popularity” from The Economist “Naruto Movie in the Works With Destin Daniel Cretton” from The Hollywood Reporter “Cherry blossom forecast: We predict peak bloom in D.C. around March 21” from The Washington Post “Early jacaranda bloom sparks debate about climate change in Mexico” from Reuters “Commercial Real Estate Market Plunge Has Lenders Facing a Brutal Reality” from Bloomberg “Comic: Tienes economic anxiety? Artist Julio Salgado reflects on changes in creative industries” from the Los Angeles Times Are you a fan of anime? Tell us about your favorite anime series! Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Anime seems to be just about everywhere these days: film, music videos, the NFL and big streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. “Anime is colossal. In terms of raw revenue, anime and the NLF are tied at about $20 billion in [annual global] revenue,” said Chris Plante, editor in chief and co-founder of Polygon at Vox Media. “When you think of anime, it can be seen as niche, but the reality is that couldn’t be further from the truth.” On the show today, Plante explains anime economics, what's behind the rise of anime in the United States and some of the problematic aspects of the medium. Later, we'll discuss how climate change is impacting cherry blossom season and why the commercial real estate crisis could be a big problem for regional banks. Later, one listener calls in on a landline about landlines. And, this week's answer to the Make Me Smart question comes from a digital illustrator based in Long Beach, California. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Who watches anime? Polygon surveyed more than 4,000 people to find out” from Polygon “Anime Market to Reach USD 62.7 Billion by 2032” from Yahoo Finance “Anime Is Booming. So Why Are Animators Living in Poverty?” from The New York Times “Sony Jacks Up Prices for Crunchyroll and Kills Funimation” from Gizmodo “From Niche To Mainstream: The Unstoppable Global Popularity Of Anime And How It Happened” from BuzzFeed “Streaming and covid-19 have entrenched anime's global popularity” from The Economist “Naruto Movie in the Works With Destin Daniel Cretton” from The Hollywood Reporter “Cherry blossom forecast: We predict peak bloom in D.C. around March 21” from The Washington Post “Early jacaranda bloom sparks debate about climate change in Mexico” from Reuters “Commercial Real Estate Market Plunge Has Lenders Facing a Brutal Reality” from Bloomberg “Comic: Tienes economic anxiety? Artist Julio Salgado reflects on changes in creative industries” from the Los Angeles Times Are you a fan of anime? Tell us about your favorite anime series! Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Chris Plante, Editor-in-chief of Polygon and co-host of The Besties podcast, chronicles his journey into games journalism, his fondness for "7/10 (rated)" video games, and what makes video games different (and the same!) as other mediums.------Polygon: Gaming and Entertainment News, Reviews, and MorePolygon.comThe Besties (podcast)themcelroy.family/bestiesThe Besties (newsletter)thebesties.substack.comGameDiscoverCo (Simon Carless's awesome newsletter)gamediscover.co1994 Fisher Price Magna Mover TownYoutube ------SocialHost: Kyle StarrThreads | Instagram | MastodonShow: Y-ButtonThreads | Instagram | Mastodon

In hour 1, Chris talks about the middle east, and he woke up this morning with a bold plan for peace. Take a listen! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday  To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode three of our video game miniseries, The Verge's David Pierce and Polygon's Russ Frushtick and Chris Plante discuss the state of the industry's blockbuster games like Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty, Overwatch, Fortnite, and others — and what they signal for the future of gaming. Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode two of our gaming mini series, The Verge's David Pierce chats with Polygon's Russ Frushtick and Chris Plante about the obstacles around both preserving and emulating video games from discontinued hardware. Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of our series about the future of gaming, The Verge's David Pierce chats with Polygon's Chris Plante and Russ Frushtick about handheld game consoles. Is this portable, all-in-one form factor where all of gaming is headed?  Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour 2, Chris talks to a caller with a familiar experience, he USED to be a Democrat, but he came to his senses - Just like Chris Plante did after voting for Jimmy Carter! (Yes you're allowed to mock him for this, he is older and wiser now but it leaves a stink forever) For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday  To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: -President Biden heads to Hawaii to assess fire damage while his administration is reportedly negotiating plea deals with 9-11 terrorists. [American Agenda] -Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz and Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert discuss the push to impeach Biden. [Rob Schmitt Tonight] -Former Florida AG Pam Bondi on Georgia indictments and President Biden's aliases. [Saturday Report] -GOP Presidential candidate Perry Johnson speaks with Newsmax after qualifying for the upcoming GOP Primary debate. [Wake Up America] -Can two tarnished brands work together? NFL's Washington Commanders partner with Bud Light. [Chris Plante the Right Squad] Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at www.Newsmax.com/listen Download the free NEWSMAX app at www.newsmaxtv.com/app or go to www.NewsmaxTV.com to watch the real news!  Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: -President Trump releases a statement on the latest indictment and promises more to come. [National Report] -Florida congressman Byron Donalds says Trump will never quit. [American Agenda] -Newsmax's Chris Plante looks at some of the most outlandish charges in the Georgia indictment. [The Right Squad] -Former NYC mayor, Trump attorney and also indicted Rudy Giuliani on the RICO charges. [Eric Bolling The Balance] -News from the left: Harvard tells grad students to go on food stamps. [Rob Schmitt Tonight] Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at www.Newsmax.com/listen Download the free NEWSMAX app at www.newsmaxtv.com/app or go to www.NewsmaxTV.com to watch the real news!  Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! This episode was originally posted to our Patreon in April of 2023 as a way to kick off our journey into the Sega Dreamcast catalogue. We're one week away from the release of our console retrospective, and felt a lot of the information our friend Chris Plante of Polygon and The Besties brought to this episode would in turn make next week's premiere even more interesting! So here's his walkthrough of everything you need to know about the Sega Dreamcast.See you next week!---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecastFollow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/Follow Brendon Bigley: https://theaether.space/@bbProduced by AJ Fillari: https://theaether.space/@aj---Season 5 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/---Timecodes: (00:00) - Whoa, an episode?! (05:50) - Intro: Dreamcast Primer feat. Chris Plante! (11:02) - THE Ten Things to Know Before Your Dreamcast Journey (17:05) - Number 10 (21:15) - Number 9 (39:20) - Number 8 (45:21) - Stay off the lightspeed! (45:48) - A check-in (51:15) - Explaining the VMU (55:42) - Number 7 (58:35) - Talking about The Games (01:04:12) - Codename: Dreamcast (01:06:14) - Number 6 (01:11:05) - Number 5 (01:19:53) - Number 4 (01:22:07) - The sports guys are thinking (01:22:35) - Number Three-o (01:23:20) - Question about TVs (01:28:08) - Xbox sequels? (01:29:15) - Number Threem (01:35:14) - A video gagagame (01:40:21) - Number 2 (01:42:13) - Number 1 (01:48:26) - The Final Games (02:00:29) - Credits and Works Cited (02:03:07) - That's the end of The Document (02:06:24) - Wrapping up ---Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members: | Olivia K | Dan S | Zach D | Dominick N | Brett S | Evan B  | Robert L | min2 | Aaron G | Matthew S | Erik M | Brady H  | Joshua J | Tony L | Danny K | Shanna P | Seth MC | Adam B | Andy H | Demo | Maxwell L | Spiritofthunder | Jason W | Jason T | Corey T | Minnow Eats Whale | Caleb W | Jesse W | Mike T | Codes | Wesley | Erik B | Butterfly B | Gabe O | Lasse B | Jeff N | Sergio L | ninjadeathdog | Rory B | A42PoundMoose | Mr Andrew S | Peter | Stellar.Bees | Brendan K | Scott R | wreckx | Noah OR | Michael G | Arcturus  | Chris R | hepahe | Chase A | Anna | Nick Q | Chris M | RB | Karen H | Michaela W | Adam F | Scott H | Lauren H | Ben G | Therese K | jgprinters  | Matt H | Murray | Trevor B | David P | Jason K | Bede R | Kamrin H | Andrew D | Kyle S | Philip N ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week, the Resties dive deep into the waters of Ridiculous Fishing EX, an exceptional update of the brilliant decade-old mobile game. They also take a tour of Remnant 2, the sequel to "Dark Souls with guns." For the full list of games and much more, subscribe to the Besties/Resties newsletter at besties.fan!

Today on the flagship podcast of transformers (both the movie and the AI thing):  03:46 - The Verge's Victoria Song, Chris Welch, Allison Johnson, and David Pierce discuss using the new features and tools in beta versions of Apple's watchOS 10, tvOS 17, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17.  28:36 - The Verge's James Vincent joins the show to discuss how we should think about using the popular vocabulary terms in AI like GPT, LLM, transformers, hallucinations, etc. Are we using them the right way? Does it matter how we use them?  54:20 - David is joined by The Verge's Ash Parrish and Polygon's Chris Plante to share the video games they are most excited about after a string of announcements from Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Summer Game Fest, and others.  1:25:46 - We answer a question from the Vergecast Hotline Email us at vergecast@theverge.com, or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on games, schedule, merch, and egg steam pics:https://thebesties.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-besties-newsletterBattleBit Remastered plays like Battlefield, looks like Robolox, and is one of the most technically impressive indie games of all time. Frushtick and Plante do their best to survive the virtual war ground while explaining how this little miracle came to be. In the back half, the pair pick six Switch games you should try after Tears of the Kingdom. Games discussed: 13 Sentinels, Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey, Tinykin, Cadence of Hyrule, Immortals, Fenix Rising, Tunic, Final Fantasy 16, Laya's Horizon, Mars First Logistics, and BattleBit Remastered. Frushtick also talks about his time with the Razer Moray IEMs.

In hour 1, Chris talks about some real crime numbers and how the media spins or lies about them. Also, a young man quoting Candace Owens who is quoting Chris Plante on gun deaths... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday  To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's Mailbag, Chris talks about what he learned from his parents, almost interviewing a loon, household chores and more! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday  To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Resties Required Reading List is back, baby! Our goal is to curate a "must-play" list of 25 games released between 1980 to 2020. Think of it like Video Games 101. This week, we've selected games from 2000-2004. Join us as we revisit our high school and college days of video games! Previous picks -- 1985-89: Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, SimCity. 1995-99: Super Mario 64, Pokemon Red and Blue, Final Fantasy 7, Starcraft. 2005-09: Resident Evil 4, Wii Sports, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare; 2010-14: Minecraft, Spelunky HD, Hearthstone.

In hour 2, Chris talks about attending the White House Correspondent's dinner, what and who he saw, and plays audio of Biden and the 'entertainment' for the night, Daily Show comedian Roy Wood Jr, attacking Fox News and Tucker and more. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday  To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dredge is one of 2023's best surprises, a fishing adventure mixed with Lovecraftian horror. Don't worry though: it's not too scary. In fact, Dredge's much more interested in the fishing aspect than you might expect from a game marketed around cosmic terror. Plus, Plante has become obsessed with Octopath Traveler 2. How does someone who dislikes turn-based combat fall in love with this sort of game? And is it recommended for everyone or just people who love RPGs? All that and more on this week's Resties!

A few weeks ago, game developer Double Fine surprise-dropped a 22-hour documentary about the seven-year creation of Psychnoauts 2. At least that's the premise on paper. In reality, the stunning TV-length doc is a fearless look inside the day-to-day life of a video game studio -- warts and all. The documentarians, employed by Double Fine, have unprecedented access to practically every person and room . Frush and Plante talk about the series, called Double Fine PsychOdyssey, along with The Last of Us TV adaptation. Plus, a delightful new retro gaming book is a perfect gift for video game newcomers.

In today's listener Mailbag, Chris talks about syndication, elevator survival and the first female president... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Super Mario Bros. Movie hits theaters next month, but before you see Chris Pratt's rendition of the plumber, why not revisit the original Mario movie? Yes, it's time to watch the all-but-lost 1993 cult classic, starring Bob Hoskins as Mario Mario, John Leguizamo as Luigi Mario, and Dennis Hopper as Bowser. Considering the difficulty of finding a copy of Nintendo's wild first foray into film, our recap and breakdown may be the closest you come to a trip to Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel's Blade Runner-inspired version of the Mushroom Kingdom.

Sometimes, in our hour of greatest need, a hero comes down like a shining beam of light from the heavens to save us. Sometimes, that hero is pink and round, and eats like a million owls and rabbits and stuff, like Kirby does in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.Also discussed: Pokemon Sleep, Destiny 2: Lightfall, Bloody Hell, Paranormasight

In this week's Mailbag, Chris answers questions about where he'd like to live, Who he'd drink a beer with, and if there's more coming with Newsmax! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour 3, Chris answers more listener questions, about CNN, Living as Chris Plante and more. Also, the head of the EPA drinks East Palestine Ohio tap water, or at least pretends to, and says the administration will force the rail company to pay out. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A day late but just as good! in this week's mailbag, Chris talks about his brothers, his last meal, Reagan and more! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Comedians to Mike the Lib to Reagan, See if Chris answers YOUR question! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are being bombarded by awesome games. This week, we brought two must-try adventures. The first, Somerville, is the spiritual sequel to indie mega-hits Limbo and Inside. The second is Dave the Diver, a game we hadn't heard about until scuba fishing/sushi serving/business management sim skyrocketed up the Steam Charts. The quirky cocktail is one of the most memorable roleplaying experiences in a long, long time. This episode's lineup may be the closest we've come to "you will find something to love, guaranteed." Hope y'all enjoy!

The Resties grab their axes, string their bows, and open their hearts to sad dads in this special, spoiler-free preview of the first 4-6 hours of God of War Ragnarok. Does Kratos' latest adventure recreate the magic of the original or take any big risks? Frush also has an update on Mewgenics, the long-in-development project from the creator of Binding of Isaac. Plus, some post-Halloween horror movie treats to watch while you feast on candy. Also discussed: Nightmare Before Christmas, Paranorman, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Children of the Corn, Slumber Party Massacre, Halloween, Blair Witch Project, The Strangers, Psycho, Bride of Frankenstein, Young Frankenstein, House of Wax, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Ginger Snaps, and Ghoulies.

This week, we're discussing the latest Sam Barlow FMV game, Immortality. It's all about the history of cinema and auteur theory and, tragically, Chris Plante isn't here to explain what all of that means. Also, what other FMV performances have stolen our hearts? Also discussed: Dark Souls 2, Dark Cloud 2, Alan Wake, Simulacra, Diveki Games, Jetpack Joyride 2