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Welcome back! This week we have a handful of games, an armful of movies, and some fun and interesting discussion on the general state of video games. Also this podcast would be dead without Kara's help. This last part was not written by Kara. Kara did not hijack the show notes behind Julian's back.00:00 Statues, deep wrestling cuts11:58 Post big game doldrums, Kirby and the Forgotten Land35:15 Will We Cringe?46:14 Vital Shell55:57 What games are Justin looking forward to?01:10:01 High level fighting game matches are BORING01:23:59 The Dark Rites of Arkham, Relooted01:45:58 We talk about that Xbox stuff for a bit02:15:48 Julian's movie round-up (Cold Storage, Send Help, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die)02:27:44: Justin's move round-up (Star Trek TNG, Good Boy, Primate, Compliance, The Housemaid, Companion)02:50:21 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.com

The crew discusses the Olympics, a new PWHL documentary, and more on Alan Eagleson.Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel05:03 Olympic women's hockey tournament14:07 Olympic men's hockey tournament20:19 Critiquing the Olympic hockey broadcasts29:19 The inaugural season of the PWHL is covered on The Rise, a docu-series on the growth of women's sports37:22 Episode 2 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan EaglesonNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

Pixelated protagonist looking for a co-op partner. You interested? Well, swipe right and join us as we create video game character dating profiles and play a lovely game! The fun starts at 26:50. Before then, we chat about what we've been reading, watching, and thinking about lately.Reading?'Escape' by Stephen Fishbach‘Sick' by Porochista KhakpourWatching?Iron Lung (2026 Film)Titanic (1997 Film)Apollo 11 (2019 Film)Thinking About?⁠⁠Dancing like ElaineFind us on Twitter & Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

Welcome back! It's been about 2 months since we got to talk about what we've been up to, so this is a jam-packed episode full of games, movies, and weird tangents. So many weird tangents.00:00 Introduction, door to door salesmen16:24 Remembering James Van Der Beek24:17 The new focus for The Stage Select32:52 Octopath Traveller 059:30 Quartet01:21:09 Electric snow shovels, final thoughts on Unbeatable01:45:48 198X, Resident Evil VII: Biohazard02:15:19 Silent Hill f (FULL SPOILERS!)02:40:40 Return to Silent Hill (FULL SPOILERS!)03:09:01 The search for Richard Harden, Private Detective03:14:57 Justin's mega movie roundup (The Menu, Witchboard, One Battle After Another, Black Phone 2, Bone Tomahawk, The Running Man 2025, Drop, Children of the Corn, The Amityville Horror, Roofman, The Substance, The Naked Gun 2025)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.com

0:00 - Benjamin welcomes Emily and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.2:15 - Trevor leads a discussion of the recently passed Jim Robson.5:54 - USA thumps Team Canada 5-0 in Women's Olympic Round Robin action.14:44 - Artemi Panarin is traded to LA for spare parts and a few extra pucks.19:21 - Emily leads Olympic Mans Hockey Time for Canada and the USA.32:46 - Benjamin talks about Teams Czechia, Finland, and Sweden.40:00 - Trevor talks about Slovakia, Switzerland and Germany.50:15 - Episode 1 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan EaglesonNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

SEASON PREMIERE! Welcome back for season THREE of The Stage Select! This week we have our personal top ten lists for 2025, employee performance reviews, an introduction to our new AI assistant, and so much more! It's great to be back in the saddle!00:00 Introductions, a special message, and some announcements18:28 Kicking off our personal top 10 lists for 202556:20 Getting into the top 5 (after some shenanigans)01:58:22 Honorable mentions and our personal game of the year picks02:35:52 A very special CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Listen to Julian on the Game of the Year episode of Games My Mom Found: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-h88y5-1a31258Theme 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 2024-2026 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Stephen and Sam are back with more Starfinder Deities. Sam pulls off the impossible: Creating an entire session's worth of adventure themed around a single Hazard! Don't forget, our Disciples of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty is due Monday, March 2nd at 11:59PM. Submissions must be a Level 10 Solarian, must have some deep connection to Antiquitius-1. Can have an archetype if you'd like. Please include an outline of what makes your Solarian unique, as well as the event in their life that led them to become one of Antiquitius-1's students.Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - Benjamin welcomes today's guests to the Neutral Zone Hotel2:32 - Swayman and Vasilevskiy tee off at the Winter Classic and a discussion of career Gordie Howe Hat Tricks for goaltenders10:12 - Benjamin walks us through the recent history of international women's hockey30:26 - Emily takes us through Team Canada and Team USA47:43 - SJ brings us through a discussion of medal longshots Czechia, Finland, and SwedenNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

How could climate change and a plague impact how humans love and grieve? Sequoia Nagamatsu's 'How High We Go in the Dark' explores this question through interconnected sci-fi short stories that really leave us thinking. Conversation starts around 29:15. Before we grapple with some existential questions, let's check in on some of the things we've been playing, watching, and thinking about lately.Playing?Breath of the Wild (Switch 2)Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PS5)Watching?Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (2025 Film)Pop Culture Jeopardy! (Amazon Prime)Thinking About?⁠Mothership⁠ (Gaming Website)Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azure

The crew discusses USA Hockey's transgender participation ban, transphobic PWHL player Britta Curl-Salemme, and a special guest joins to discuss her own perspective as a transgender hockey player. At the end, we pivot to a discussion on the impact of Heated Rivalry across the pro hockey world.Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and special guest Heather to the Neutral Zone Hotel02:47 The crew discusses USA Hockey's new transgender participation ban.21:51 The PWHL still lacks a gender inclusion policy and Britta Curl-Salemme is sponsored by a vocally anti-trans organization.40:49 Special guest Heather joins to talk about her own journey as a trans hockey player and fan and the personal impact of the ban.1:08:17 The impact of Heated Rivalry on real life hockey.Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

We're still on break, but we're keeping your feed packed with shows as we rest up for season 3! As I did last season, this is a look back at most of the bits and skits that ran on The Stage Select during season 2. Think of this as your behind the scenes/director's commentary on how things went down, and the thought process behind some of the ads as well as the storylines for some of the characters. See you live, very soon!Special thanks to Mike Fallek: https://bigweasellilweasel.club/Special thanks to John Gholson: https://www.instagram.com/mistergholson/Special thanks to Giant Bomb: https://www.youtube.com/@GiantBombTheme 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

Sam and Stephen get a little biblical this week, discussing a couple distinct deities from Starfinder 2nd Edition! Also, Sam brings a friend of nature and offers ways to use them in your Starfinder games! Don't forget, our Disciples of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty are due Monday, March 2nd at 11:59PM. Submissions must be a Level 10 Solarian, must have some deep connection to Antiquitius-1. Can have an archetype if you'd like. Please include an outline of what makes your Solarian unique, as well as the event in their life that led them to become one of Antiquitius-1's students.Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we find out how Gary Bettman learned of Heated Rivalry and have a little chat about the failing New York Rangers. Discussion of two trades in two leagues and the most recent PWHL Takeover game round out the episode.0:00 Episode 691 of As the Puck Spins.9:10 Benjamin welcomes Trevor, Emily, and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel.10:14 The gang discuss the most recent letter to NY Rangers fans from the GM, where the last Rangers retool went wrong, and guess whether or not the new retool will work.37:09 Discussion of the Kiefer Sherwood NHL trade as well as the six player swap in the PWHL.55:02 A brief discussion of Takeover DC that morphs into Takeover Denver talk.Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

We are joined this month by Tommy from Distant Echoes: A Star Wars Podcast and Lee Carvallo's Podding Challenge: A Simpsons Gaming Podcast to kickoff the return of the Backlog Challenge! But before we dig through our respective bins of games purchased but not played, let's check in on some of the things we've been reading, watching, and thinking about lately.ReadingMr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play by Anne WashburnReaper Man by Terry PratchettBrigands and Breadknives by Travis BaldreeOzma of Oz by L. Frank BaumWatching?Taskmaster Series 19 (YouTube)Golden Girls (Hulu)The Traitors US, Season 4 (Peacock)Thinking About?Taking action and being intentional about addressing and coping with the horrors of the worldFind us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

It's the final week of The Stage Select's 2025 game of the year deliberations, and we continue by pairing a returning champion with a first-timer! Westen from Big Nerd Gaming is back to even the score now that he understands the game, and star of stage and screen John Gholson joins us for his first deliberations. This week there's only one objective: create an ordered list of ten games and crown the 2025 game of the year for The Stage Select. Things get passionate! It's a doozy! See you later in 2026 for season three!00:00 Introduction03:55 Nominations and first cuts42:46 Cutting continues!02:01:12 Final elimination to get ten games02:20:27 Ranking our top ten list and crowning The Stage Select's 2025 game of the year!Be sure to check out Big Nerd Gaming for more of Westen! https://bignerdgaming.com/Watch Man Finds Tape, starring John Gholson, available now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VexyLStKQAQTheme 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

This week, the minor leagues get fresh new CBAs, Benjamin travels to Halifax to see the PWHL, and the Columbus Blue Jackets have a new coach. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes Madison and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.3:13 It's new CBA time for the minor leagues, as both the AHL and ECHL have new labor deals.32:24 Benjamin went to Halifax for the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Ottawa Charge and Boston Fleet.47:37 The Dean Evason Experiment is over in Columbus. The crew talks about the hiring of Rick Bowness, then examines the hot seats of NHL coaches.Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

Welcome back, Dark Timers! This episode, we digest some tasty Starfinder 2E errata while we get back into the swing of things in 2026. Don't forget, your Luminous Solarian Build Bounty is due Monday, February 9th by 11:59PM. Your Solarian must be level 10 and a member of Antiquitius-1's Luminous Order.Starfinder 2025 Winter ErrataAntiquitius-1, The Late Founder of the Luminous Order Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to week two of The Stage Select's game of the year deliberations for 2025! We once again paired a veteran to the deliberations with a first-timer, as Xavier Kreiger joins Sixty X Celph to discuss the best returning game, crown the best ninja, and determine the best character in a completely reworked category. Enjoy!00:00 Introduction03:38 Best Returning Game47:27 Best Ninja01:02:00 The Ichiban Kasuga Award For Best CharacterTheme 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

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew discusses the 2026 NHL Winter Classic outdoor game in Miami, the results, gameplay and attendance of the World Junior Championship that recently concluded in Minnesota, and then they celebrate their 100th episode by playing a hockey trivia game centered around the number 100.Benjamin welcomes Madison, Trevor, John, and special guest Liz to the Neutral Zone Hotel02:49 2026 Winter Classic33:35 World Junior Championship in Minnesota46:05 100th episode trivia!Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

We're starting the new year off with an unprecedented book club: the fourth entry in a series! This month we read Mirage City, the latest Evander Mills novel by Lev A. C. Rosen… But before we ride our motorcycles into the dark depths of a new mystery, let's check in on some of the things we've been playing, watching, and thinking about lately.Playing?Super Mariomon (ROM hack)Cast n Chill (Switch 2)Listening to?Into the Aether (podcast)Watching?In Your Dreams (Netflix)Find us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

Welcome to week one of The Stage Select's Game of the Year Deliberations for 2025! We're joined by returning champion Mike Fallek as well as first-time deliberator Addie to go over the best game not released this year, the best porn game, and the best-looking game. Let's go!00:00 Introduction04:05 Best Game Not Released in 202501:35:26 We Played it For the Story (Best Porn Game)02:17:58 Best Looking GameKeep up on Mike's latest projects 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

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew talks about the World Junior Championship and wraps up their thoughts on hit TV show Heated Rivalry.Benjamin welcomes Emily, SJ, and special guest Ben Krall to the Neutral Zone Hotel04:16 World Juniors in Minnesota35:57 Heated Rivalry wrap-up discussionMake Canada sad by checking out the full World Juniors goal song for Sweden at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=durg2CHyADoNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

And that's a wrap, folks! Well, after this season finale it is. Listen to us talk about the year in gaming that was 2025, a look towards next gen (whether we want it or not), and get into the nitty gritty about the state of the podcast. We're off for six weeks but don't fret; episodes will be releasing every week that we're gone. See you in 2026, a totally real year that's about to happen!00:00 Recording the end of season stuff is wild03:51 Xbox making every wrong move imaginable in 202535:35 Another phenomenal year if you play video games, another terrible year if you make or cover them53:17 Combating the doomsaying in video games01:17:35 AI is EVERYWHERE now, and we hate it01:41:44 Looking towards next gen: what we want vs what we expect02:07:41 The state of The Stage SelectTheme 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

Merry Christmas! We got you 3 questions as a gift! And we even answered them! To unwrap your gift, go directly to 24:34 (where that convo starts). Before then, we check in on what we've been reading, watching, and thinking about lately.Reading:‘Song of Spider-Man' by Glen Berger‘Kiss Her Once for Me' by Alison CochrunWatching:Very Important People Season 3 (Dropout)Avatar Movies (James Cameron)Oh. What. Fun. (Prime)Thinking About:Gladlands (Dropout)Find us on Bluesky & Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux Additional Music: 'Christmas Jazz - Christmas Holiday' by Tunetank

Our penultimate episode of the season is a short one but a good one. We recorded this the day before recording the big final Game of the Year episode, so this week is light on games as we were focused on last minute prep and also had other things to record this week. Join us next week for our year in review as we bring season 2 to a close!00:00 Being a target for Agent 4715:52 Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Silksong27:08 Unbeatable40:51 Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection58:34 Julian's last-minute game of the year prep (Ghost of Yotei, revisiting Expedition 33)01:20:10 Justin's movie roundup (Man Finds Tape, Die Hard, Fatal Attraction, Basic Instinct, The Resident, Die, My Love)01:42:44 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

This week Sam and Stephen dive back into the Alien Core to look at Kyokor! The Kaiju that inhabit Daimalko are represented in Starfinder 2nd Edition through a variety of Hazards as opposed to fully fleshed out statblocks. Also, Sam and Stephen talk about their adventure through the playtest scenario "Shards of the Glass Planet".Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Christmas Week and the crew is off. But they have saved up and pre-recorded some bits for your enjoyment. This year, there are outtakes, bloopers, and a game. 0:00 John welcomes himself to the Neutral Zone Hotel1:22 The crew says hello to Craig5:05 A discussion about arena names, Marguerite Norris, and the people the awards are named after12:55 The Popcorn Report16:09 The Third Annual Neutral Zone Hotel blooper reel28:29 A Winter Classic preview game. Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew focuses in on the top NHL news items of the week.Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel01:39 Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner are traded for each other10:46 Quinn Hughes is traded to Minnesota and Trevor is very sad28:12 The Canucks roster is a disaster40:30 The Buffalo Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams and hire Jarmo KekäläinenNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

It's a big week, as we're joined by Friend of the Show (and star of Man Finds Tape!) John Gholson to talk about his new movie, being a hungry actor, and The Game Awards. Also other things!00:00 Musical theater11:08 John talks about the response to Man Finds Tape and the struggle of full-time acting40:57 Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair52:45 Catching up with John's recent gaming, Dispatch01:09:44 Marvel Cosmic Invasion01:29:48 Final thoughts on Death Stranding 201:49:24 Ghost of Yotei02:02:55 Blade Runner, becoming a home owner02:14:33 Recapping The Game Awards 2025Please support John's next project, Terms and Conditions if you can! https://seedandspark.com/fund/terms-conditions#storyTheme 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 Butt Week at Neutral Zone Hotel. The crew talks the Boston Fleet, Olympic ice sizes, and fictional hockey teams including the ones on HBO's Heated Rivalry. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes Emily and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel4:49 The Boston Fleet are the last undefeated team in the PWHL. Were Courtney Kessel and Hilary Knight holding them back? THe crew attempts to get to the bottom of this. 14:38 The crew discusses the finer points of Olympic ice rink sizes.21:28 Benjamin presents a game based on fictional hockey teams. 26:47 The crew discusses the hit HBO Max show Heated Rivalry.Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

We're almost at the end of 2025! That means it's time to look back on the year and talk about the video games, books, and other things that are making our favorites list. Conversation starts at 27:15. Before then, we talk about what we've been reading, watching, and playing these last couple weeks.Reading or Playing:‘All Better Now' by Neal ShustermanSouth of Midnight (Steam)Watching:Alien & Predator Films (1979 - 2025)Wake Up Dead Man (2025 Film)Find us on Bluesky & Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

Content warning for this episode: The Civusdaemon covered in this episode uses cyberbullying and cyberstalking to push its victims to suicide, this is mentioned but not extrapolated upon in its coverage.This episode, Sam and Stephen are casually late to the game coverage, finally getting their grubby little paws on a copy of the Alien Core! Also this episode, learn how to use adjustments to cater your statblocks to your party's needs.Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A spirited discussion from the Neutral Zone Hotel crew about the PWHL and the upcoming 2026 Olympics, followed by important safety tips.SJ welcomes Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel.1:18 Olympic ice sheet debacle(s)22:03 PWHL season 3 in flight and a discussion of the Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent40:08 SJ and Emily agree they are out of topics40:21 The crew speculate on whether or not Alexey Toropchenko burned himself frying a turkey and then SJ talks about turkey frying for several minutesNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

Today's story is called Ingredients, and is about being yourself.Next month's story is due on the Stay Home Moon, the 3rd of January, or for patrons today. Be careful in the cafés - you are what you eat.Episode transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142523126/If you like Modem Prometheus and would like bonus episodes, extra podcasts and other perks, please support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/modemprometheus▶️ FOLLOW US HERE ▶️Mastodon https://namtao.com/@modemprometheusTumblr https://modem-prometheus.tumblr.com▶️ STUDIO EQUIPMENT ▶️Mic: Røde NT1v5 (USB in f32)DAW: REAPER on Linux▶️ CREDITS ▶️Written by Neil Murton, @nigethehatPerformed by Gina SneesbyMusic & Production: Tris Oaten, @tris@namtao.com, http://namtao.comLogo by Carl Huber, http://carlh.comTHANKS SO MUCH TO OUR PATRONS!

As we begin to wind down the second season (and the holidays are upon us) we have fewer games to talk about. But this is still a fun episode, I think. Maybe. I don't even know anymore. I'm tired, y'all.00:00 Thanksgiving14:41 Julian returns to Death Stranding 234:50 Justin returns to Cyberpunk 2077, Julian is done with Ball x Pit01:00:35 Judge My Mix01:41:44 Julian's trek for mall Chinese food, Zootopia 202:02:08 Lord of the Rings and what it means to Julian02:11:16 Justin also watched movies (High Tension, The Others, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, The Roses)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

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew reminisces on PWHL opening weekend games, then talks a major suspension in the OHL and labor issues in the minors leagues. Then Madison and Emily take a victory lap over the Colorado Avalanche's incredible season so far, and finish off with a little crack-a-pack!Trevor welcomes Emily and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel01:32 PWHL opening night17:13 OHL suspends Luke Dragusica for the rest of the season27:19 Labor issues in the AHL & ECHL42:39 Are the Avs good?59:33 Crack-A-Pack!Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

Hello. This is Morgun, the stage manager for The Stage Select. Julian told me to write the show notes for this week's episode, but I am not allowed on stage during the show, so I am not aware what they discussed. However, I would like to say that I am okay after they landed their spaceship on me. I am not sure how long I was unconscious, but Abramo told me that he didn't get around to moving the ship until three days after they landed. Which makes me a little sad, but at least it's better than living in the poison swamps…00:00 The McRib is BACK29:28 Julian's final thoughts on Bloodlines 2, Dispatch01:11:06 Justin's final thoughts on Dark Deity II01:40:54 Justin's adventures in home searching01:50:34 The decisions made for Black Ops 7 are the worst possible; Demonschool02:13:59 Movie roundup (Keeper, Bugonia, Final Destination series, The Usual Suspects)02:31:26 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

Using what we learned last episode, Sam and Stephen design a horror-themed one shot that will leave you shaking in your gelatin mold!Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Madison's debut as a regular host, the crew breaks down the PWHL preseason, gives more updates on Lansdowne 2.0, has an extended discussion on the Toronto Maple Leafs, and wraps up the show remembering some freak non-hockey injuries in honor of Jack Hughes cutting his hand open on a glass at team dinner. They also take a minute to deliver the PWHL season preview limericks!Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel01:56 PWHL preseason, Lansdowne 2.0, and more PWHL logo talk27:51 PWHL season preview limericks29:54 Toronto Maple Leafs47:34 Freak non-hockey injuriesNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

More living ships, more forbidden love, and more tentacles! This month we read ‘Escaping Exodus: Symbiosis' by Nicky Drayden, the sequel to last month's book, ‘Escaping Exodus'. Before talking about this 2021 sci-fi sequel, we check in on what we're playing, watching, and thinking about lately.PlayingDeliver Us the Moon (Steam)Ball x Pit (PS5)WatchingNobody Wants This (Netflix)Lost & Found in Cleveland (currently in theaters)Bugonia (currently in theaters)Thinking AboutParticipating in community support effortsNew Robyn album imminent?Find us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

It's another one of those weeks where we didn't do much, but we go deep on Bloodlines 2, get into it about the increasingly terrible user experience of Xbox, AI art in Black Ops 7, and more!00:00 Going to bed at a decent hour for once, proving your identity15:06 Bloodlines 2 has sunk its fangs into Julian54:17 Dark Deity II, Justin's final thoughts on Dispatch01:25:51 Justin's big adult adventure01:40:01 The enshittification of Xbox continues; Julian's theory on AI art used in Black Ops 702:06:24 Let's go to space02:32:13 Justin's movie roundup (Scream franchise, Final Destination franchise)02:45:21 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)See John Gholson as Carl in the play Noise/Complaint on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP1ynRInd34&t=5sTheme 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

This week, Benjamin, SJ, and Trevor discuss all the sites for the PWHL Takeover Tour and try out a new game featuring Wikipedia. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel4:39 In PWHL Corner, the Vancouver team has a new name and logo, the takeover tour dates have been announced. The crew has takes.41:50 It's time for a new game, Hockey Stuff By the Third Line of their Wikipedia PageNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

We've been slacking when it comes to addressing your comments, questions, and concerns, so we thought we'd kick this episode off with those. Then we have some closing thoughts on some games, some initial thoughts on some others, and quite a few movies to talk about!00:00 Doordash advice, what is wrong with Julian?10:36 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)01:05:09 Final thoughts on Keeper, Ball x Pit is a PROBLEM01:18:07 Justin's final thoughts on Ghost of Yotei01:45:49 Justin's initial thoughts on Dark Deity II02:13:47 Julian's tale of woe in The Outer Worlds 2, first thoughts on Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 202:44:27 Julian's movie roundup (Fuck My Son!, Talk to Me, Prey, Psycho Goreman)03:04:20 Justin's movie roundup (finishing off Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th, Scream series)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

Sam and Stephen talk about the 4 pillars of making/running an excellent one shot!Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew gets very passionate about urban infrastructure planning. They then talk about the new Seattle Torrent PWHL team name and rank the bobbleheads that have been announced for the season.Benjamin welcomes Trevor and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel06:14 Ottawa arena situation and Lansdowne 2.0 redux discussion27:45 Seattle Torrent39:11 Ranking the bobbleheadsNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

Honey, we shrunk the Hero of Hyrule! We played The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, a 2004 Game Boy Advance entry in the Zelda series where you get to shrink to the size of a mouse and make magical clones of yourself! Discussion starts ~31:00. But before we get into that, we check in on some stuff we've been reading, playing, watching, and thinking about.ReadingThe Life Impossible by Matt HaigPlayingPokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2)WatchingPortrait Artist of the Year (YouTube)I Know What You Did Last Summer ‘97 (Netflix)I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (Netflix)Thinking AboutThe Science of ScareQueens of the Dead (Shudder)Junk journalingFind us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

After the craziness of last week it was nice to return to normal. Or, whatever passes for “normal” at The Stage Select. Don't worry, we'll catch the Phantom of The Stage Select one day. Richard Harden, Private Detective, is on the case! Still!00:00 Friday the 13th is a weird franchise, announcements15:38 Justin's final thoughts on Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 225:49 The Outer Worlds 257:34 Judge My Mix01:36:35 Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Ghost of Yotei, Dispatch02:02:28 Julian's final thoughts on Dark Deity 2, Ball x Pit02:23:18 Thanking Patrons, movie roundup (The Crow 2024, Sinners in IMAX, Better Off Dead)See the trailer for Man Finds Tape, starring John Gholson! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN9gk6zpf7U&t=2sTheme 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 already planned to have a good deal of nunsense this week, but things got out of hand in a big way. The Phantom of The Stage Select struck back in a big way, and he's having nun of our shenanigans. Nuntheless, we persisted, with a good handful of games and movies to talk about. You'll also want to be sure to listen to the very end, but keep it under your hat. Nun's the word!00:00 Haunted dog, it's weird living in a place for a long time41:15 Video games are weird, Justin's final thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 3301:08:02 Ledgerbound01:16:06 Vampire: the Masquerade Bloodlines 201:50:09 Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 402:04:44 Julian's movie roundup (Good Boy, Good Fortune, Black Phone 2)02:17:21 Justin's movie roundup (Jaws 2-4, Friday the 13th series, Nightmare on Elm Street series) 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

On this haunted episode of The Dark Times: A Sci-Fi RPG Podcast, Sam and Stephen talk about how to bring the pillars of horror in to support your Starfinder 2nd Edition games... Not without borrowing some help from the TOMBS cycle from Mothership, another great horror TTRPG. Don't forget, patrons can vote for one of the build in our Rock The Stars Build Boutny on our Patreon until 12am November 1st, 2025.Mothership, from Tuesday Knight GamesFollow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.