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Man, can you believe we haven't had Xavier Kreiger on since last year's Game of the Year Deliberations? It's been far too long, so we enjoy catching up with him and a ton of games. Plus, back by “popular” demand: Judge My Mix!00:00 Ouija: The New Beginning, announcements19:52 Catching up with Xavier, Digimon Story: Time Stranger47:44 Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Dark Deity 259:27 Donkey Kong Bananza, Lost Soul Aside, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy01:16:45 Hades II01:41:07 Judge My Mix01:55:38 Julian's final thoughts on Wanderstop, Hell is Us, Plague, Inc.02:15:25 Demon Slayer, thanking Patrons, The Void02:27:47 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Pre-order The Well Red Mage's SNES RPG book from BitmapBooks! https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-definitive-book-of-snes-rpgs-vol-1Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Welcome back! It's a new hockey season and a new season of Neutral Zone Hotel. It's still the preseason, so this week the crew talks about some new features of the NHL CBA, the Kaprill Kaprizov signing, and Benjamin walks SJ through the biggest marketing failure in the history of major professional sports, the NHL Guardian Project.0:00 Benjamin welcomes John, Trevor, SJ, and new host Emily for their shifts.2:27 Several provisions in the new NHL CBA, starting next year, change various aspects of the preseason, including a ban on fitness testing by teams. The crew discusses the change.7:14 Karill Kaprizov has signed the new largest contract in NHL history. The crew discusses how this is likely the future of NHL contracts.19:22 The crew talks about the ban on team dress codes under the new CBA.34:27 Benjamin presents a Very Special Segment on the NHL Guardian ProjectLinks:A playlist of all 30 Guardian Project team intros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Py0gFpFfEw&list=PLCB0D50D83ED1A34FTelevision broadcast of the Guardian Project at the 2011 All-Star Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2TebuA4EAwIn-arena video of the 2011 ASG reveal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbZ6p2wjx0o&t=60sNeutral 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

Are you afraid of the dark?? We know a video game couple who is! And one of them looooves writing about it! Join us as we wade through the shadows and talk about our experience with Alan Wake Remastered, a 2021 psychological action thriller. But before that, we check in on what we've been reading, watching, and thinking about lately.ReadingMagic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man‘Everything She Does is Magic' by Bridget MorrisseyWatchingCrowd Control (Dropout)Pew Pew Bang (MinnMax)Thinking AboutCensorshipFind us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

Welcome back! After only having a couple games to talk about last week we have quite a bit this week, including the new Silent Hill, Hades II, and catching up on recent presentations by Sony, Nintendo, RGG, and more!00:00 Mad Max, Dorito flavor10:42 Final thoughts on Chrono Gear: Warden of Time, Wanderstop27:14 Gothic Remake, LISC43:55 Cyberpunk is real fun, isn't it? Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (Justin's turn)52:09 Hades II, Final Fantasy Tactics remaster woes01:18:37 The Void, Hell is Us, Silent Hill f01:40:51 Justin's move round up (Jacob's Ladder, every Mad Max movie)02:09:33 Catching up on recent gaming events (007: First Light, Nintendo Direct, Sony State of Play, TGS)02:42:14 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.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

Somehow we only had two games to talk about but the show is still over 2 hours long. Listen, our yap game is strong; never underestimate it!00:00 They're in a cube09:06 Judge my mix CD28:37 Final thoughts on Shinobi: Art of Vengeance39:04 Borderlands 401:14:29 Let Julian cook01:18:51 Abramo said he fixed it…01:46:20 Thanking patrons, The Long Walk, Dangerous Animals, From Dusk ‘til DawnListen to Julian talk about Chaos Legion on Games My Mom Found: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7vjqg-1965335Theme 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

Pirate and sirens and dragons, oh my! It's a sequel book club episode! This month we read Maggie Tokuda-Hall's 'The Siren, the Song, and the Spy'! Conversation begins around 27:50. Of course, before we do that, we check in on some stuff we've been playing, watching, and thinking about.PlayingThe Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA on NSO)Hollow Knight (Switch)WatchingListers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching (YouTube)Twisted Metal (Peacock)The Paper (Peacock)Thinking AboutNintendo Direct... before it happenedFinding old artworkFind us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

Neutral Zone Hotel will back for a third season starting in early October. While you're waiting, check out this preview of the new season featuring all seven hosts. Seven? That's right. Seven. 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

This week we're joined once again by Westen from Big Nerd Gaming! Since the last time he was on he has debuted his own podcast, and you should check it out! We also had a lot of games to talk about, and a surprisingly large amount of movies, as well. But per Westen's request: NO FUN.00:00 Introduction, The Big Nerd Gaming Podcast18:36 Hollowknight: Silksong36:41 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream58:34 Quartet, Heading Out, closing thoughts on MGS Delta, Is This Seat Taken?01:27:50 Chrono Gear: Warden of Time01:42:45 Movie roundup (Ready or Not, Ghost Stories, Oddity, Late Night With the Devil, Prisoners, Weapons, The Crow 2024)02:05:08 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Be sure to listen to the first episode of the Big Nerd Gaming Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXdPwHXoCLoThen go to the Big Nerd Gaming blog for more! https://bignerdgaming.com/ Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

The Starfinder 2E GM Core is out! Sam and Stephen are having field days. This week they discuss the victory point subsystem introduced in the GM Core and how it has a big history in another favorite RPG of theirs: Star Wars Saga Edition. Don't forget! There's still time to enter our Rock The Stars Build Bounty! The new due date is NOW Tuesday, September 23rd at 12:00am PST. Please submit your Level 10 Starfinder Build w/ Bard Free Archetypes to our email below!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.

TEXT US, YOU WON'TIt's time to discuss Mitch's favorite metalcore album of all time - Bring Me The Horizon's SempiternalTIMESTAMPS(00:00) Introduction(19:45) Can You Feel My Heart(28:00) House of Wolves(40:00) Sleepwalking(50:30) Shadow Moses(01:04:00) Anti-Vist(01:21:00) Hospital For Souls(01:36:00) [After Outro] New Keurig DayJOIN OUR DISCORD!Hit us up! -- Instagram // Email: bangeralertpodcast@gmail.comLogo and Art by Mitch WeirCONTENT ADVISORY: Explicit language, mature lyrical themesThe Banger Alert Podcast is Joe Tantalo and Mitch Weir

Welcome back! After last week's…debacle, we had a ton of games to talk about. So strap in for lots of different titles, candy bar taste-testing, and much, much more!00:00 Bananas, hot dogs, gas station sushi16:43 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater46:33 Trails of the Sky 1st Chapter Remake, Gears of War Reloaded01:04:46 Julian has a plan01:19:01 Justin's final thoughts on Promise Mascot Agency, Expedition 33 check in01:31:45 Zagnut taste test, bad chips01:40:00 Fine, we'll talk about the big Metroidvania game everyone's been waiting for01:57:53 The Adventures of Elliott: The Millennium Tales, Quartet02:13:35 Justin's movie roundup02:36:59 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

You ever just wanna get in a car, attach a little trailer, decorate it, fill it with books, drive around town, and recommend picks to people who ask? Us too, so that's exactly what we did by playing and talking about 2025's Tiny Bookshop! Of course, before we get into it, we catch up on some stuff we've been reading, watching, and playing.ReadingThe Monsters We Defy by L. PenelopeBad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John CarreyrouGo-Man: Champion of Earth by Hamish SteeleWatchingSuper Mario Moment (Glitterjaw/YouTube)Project Runway 2025 (Disney+)KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix)Talk To Me In Korean - “K-pop Demon Hunters explained by a Korean teacher” (YouTube)PlayingNintendo Switch 2 — Mario Kart World, Pokemon Scarlet, Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Chibi-Robo on NSO, Paper Mario on NSO, etc.Find us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew checks in on the off-season and plays a rousing game of Jeopardy.Benjamin welcomes Trevor, SJ, and special guest Kyle to the Neutral Zone Hotel07:37 The crew goes around the table to discuss some off-season news.34:34 We play Hockey Jeopardy!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: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

Welcome to...well, quite honestly, an episode I'm not too proud of. That reason will become apparent when you get there, but before that it's a fun ride, and we salvage it as best we can to give the show some kind of resolution. We'll do better. 00:00 Introduction, Ohio festivals28:15 Edinburgh Fringe Fest49:33 Food in Scotland, sightseeing01:06:07 Promise Mascot Agency, final thoughts on Last Time I Saw You01:43:01 Intermission, what the hell happened?Everyone please watch The Lawn Con twice to let Mike know how much you appreciates him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SSeu4r8uXwTheme 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

Unfortunately, this episode was recorded before the release of the Starfinder 2E GM Core. Tune in this week to hear about Exploration Mode in the Paizo ecosystem! Also this week, using the magic of forum posts, Sam and Stephen talk about narrative starship encounters! Don't forget! Our Rock The Stars Build Bounty is due September 9th at 12:00am PST. Please submit your Level 10 Starfinder Build w/ Bard Free Archetypes to our email below!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 another jam-packed edition of The Stage Select thisMweek with life updates, lots of video games and movies, Gamescom, and much, much more! 00:00 House hunting, The Stage Select Socialist Minute™, home maintenance 23:09 Julian hates PC gaming35:27 Some behind the scenes about making a podcast, finding something to play (The Alters, Last I Saw You, Wanderstop)48:35 Promise Mascot Agency01:01:39 Sword of the Sea01:14:24 Justin watched a ton of movies01:44:28 Gamescom and related events02:40:37 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

Been a while since we've read some poetry and been a while since we've read something spooky, so why not both? This month we checked out Robin Gow's 2023 book 'Dear Mothman: A Novel in Verse'. Conversation begins around 41:48. Of course, before we do that, we check in on some stuff we've been playing, watching, and thinking about.PlayingTales of the Shire (Steam)Is This Seat Taken? (Switch)Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)WatchingWeapons (in theaters)KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix)Project Runway (Hulu/Disney+)Thinking AboutCommunity sketchbooksNintendo Indie Showcase (Undusted, Herdling, Winter Burrow, Tiny Bookshop)Find us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

This week we actually finished some video games! We also have Korean corndogs, rants about the movie pre-roll, and…can a god of all creation get depressed? Tune in and find out!00:00 Television, announcements20:18 H Mart, The Working Man36:02 Closing thoughts on Mafia: The Old Country01:05:48 Closing thoughts on Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound01:24:24 Madden Football 2601:56:19 Super Robot Wars Y02:04:12 Hell is Us02:15:50 Weapons02:27:51 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Please consider donating to our Ko-Fi or taking advantageof our Patreon sale to help us get an ad on Giant Bomb! https://www.patreon.com/TheStageSelectPodcast https://ko-fi.com/thestageselectTheme 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

Congrats to our Operative Build Bounty Winners Jack C and Marshall H! This week, Sam and Stephen talk about two current 1st edition exclusive Starfinder features and how they'd adapt them to 2nd Edition. Don't forget! Our Rock The Stars Build Bounty is due September 9th at 12:00am PST. Please submit your Level 10 Starfinder Build w/ Bard Free Archetypes to our email below!"Everything They Don't Teach You At Abdarcorp University", Contemplative Witchwarper by Lone Star StarfinderFollow 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.

Jay talks with Tara Dodge about the benfits of Reiki for animals - particuarly horses and dogs. Check out Tara at: http://Eponaheals.comLogo was manifested by branding sherpa: Juan Carlos Morales: https://www.facebook.com/FabrikaStudioPhot...Opening beat produced by J. Ferra Music: https://www.instagram.com/jferramusic/Intro edits & snippets weaved by https://www.jayfoss.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/raising-your-inner-voice-with-jay-foss--5671409/support.

Welcome back! This week's episode is what I like to call a potpourri show, because we've got a little bit of everything. Some old games, some new games. Old movies, new movies. Nacho Fries. Mattress toppers. You know, the things you expect from a video game variety show.00:00 Introduction, eating22:59 The Fantastic Four, Point Break32:23 Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Starmaker Story50:38 Man of Medan, EA College Football 26, Expedition 3301:05:21 Mafia: The Old Country01:23:27 Heretic/Hexen collection01:36:32 The Naked Gun, Together01:49:32 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

Do you love farming, getting to know characters, and clearing trash? Then you should play Coral Island! We did and we're talking about it! Conversation about this farming sim game starts around 33:50. Before then we talk about what we've been reading, watching, and thinking about lately.Reading:‘Frog and Toad' by Arnold LobelNew 52 Era Green Lantern Comics (DC Comics)‘Officer Clemmons' by Dr. Francois ClemmonsWatching:Outlander (Starz)RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 (MTV)King of Drag (Revry) ⁠Click here to watch!⁠A Crown of Candy (Dropout)Thinking About:Tales of the Shire (2025 Video Game)Go See Art!Find us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

You'll probably be wondering where the title of this week's episode came from. Fortunately we had AddieXD back on for a lesson in delayed gratification. Enjoy!00:00 Today's Special, time to kill all Jedi14:18 Julian's new hobby(?), general ennui18:52 Power Chord, Steam wishlists27:23 Catching up with Addie35:58 Persona 4 Golden, Dead Take49:58 Final thoughts on House of Ashes, Death Stranding 201:08:02 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Alan Wake II and Remedy01:40:42 Cheese01:47:02 Game night, catching up on movies02:03:13 Addie's great game round up02:48:12 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Follow Addie! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Addiemantium Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/addiemantium.bsky.socialTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

The Starfinder 2nd Edition Player Core is finally here! This week, Sam and Stephen cover the traditionalist Kasatha. What's your favorite part of the Player Core so far? Don't forget to join our Patreon to vote on our Operative Build Bounty by Monday, August 11th, at 11:59pm. Our listener submitted builds are available at the link below.Galactic Operative BuildsFollow 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 a good thing we created The Stage Select as a variety show, because somehow this episode is almost 4 hours long and we barely talked about video games. But it's still a Fantastic episode. See what I did there?00:00 Introduction, Paw Patrol17:59 Saying goodbye to Ozzy Osborne and good riddance to Hulk Hogan41:01 Fancy sandwich48:48 House of Ashes01:03:23 Justin's initial Death Stranding 2 thoughts01:31:59 Last Time I Saw You, Kingshot, Last War: Survival01:43:59 EA College Football 2602:02:14 Julian's new hyperfixation02:19:50 Eddington02:44:19 Fantastic Four: First Steps02:53:27 Superman (spoiler discussion!)Watch Mike Fallek's new documentary, The Lawn Con! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SSeu4r8uXw&t=66sTheme 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

Special thanks to all the folks who submitted Galactic Operatives for our first ever Starfinder 2nd Edition Build Bounty! Join Sam and Stephen as they bite into these meaty builds and show you their juicy bits. Check out their submissions below and vote on our Patreon!Galactic Operative BuildsFollow 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 showFollow 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.

Our first nonfiction book! We read the 2024 book 'Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment' by Jason Schreier. Conversation starts around 43:50. Before then, we talk about the things we've been playing and watching... but mostly we talk a looooooot about the Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2.PlayingThe Star Named Eos (PS5)Coral Island (Steam)WatchingSuperman (2025 Movie)Ultimatum Queer Love Season 2 (Netflix)Find us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

It's one of those weird weeks where we didn't really do much, and yet we filled three hours of a podcast. I don't know how that happens, but there ya go.00:00 Justin had a weird dream, apologies for last week14:08 Julian has A Plan33:32 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+401:05:14 Targeting adult content on Steam could have far-reaching ramifications for gaming01:18:14 Celebrity Hunter, a brief bit of Death Stranding 201:28:46 Superman, Killers of the Flower Moon01:51:55 Microsoft lays off over 9000 workers, including big cuts at Xbox02:31:21 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.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Look, I'm gonna level with you, this episode is almost 4 hours long and I've been in a bad headspace, so I didn't actually edit it beyond putting the music bits where they needed to go. So I don't remember everything we talked about, and don't have timestamps for you. Fortunately, we have Friend of the Show John Gholson to talk about life on the red carpet, tons of video games, some movies, and more. It's a very fun episode from what I can remember. 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

Jay has a fun discussion with Dolores Hirschmann from Masters in Clarity about mastering your own clarity and living out your life's purpose. To find out more about Dolores, check out: https://mastersinclarity.comLogo was manifested by branding sherpa: Juan Carlos Morales: https://www.facebook.com/FabrikaStudioPhot...Opening beat produced by J. Ferra Music: https://www.instagram.com/jferramusic/Intro edits & snippets weaved by https://www.jayfoss.com  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/raising-your-inner-voice-with-jay-foss--5671409/support.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to date your dining room table? What about your coffee maker? Surely you've thought about dating your bed, right? Well, we played the game where you no longer have to wonder: Date Everything! But before we talk all about dating the objects in our home, we check in on some stuff we've been reading, watching, and thinking about lately.Reading:Packing for Mars by Mary RoachMood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist by Liz PellyWatching:The Ultimatum: Queer Love, Season 2 (Netflix)Are You the One?, Season 8 (Paramount+)Dimension 20: Mentopolis (Dropout)Ironheart (Disney+)Thinking About:Curating music recommendations for each other and supporting music artists directlyFind us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

It's a different format show this week, as we weren't “live” in the studio. Fear not though, as we've got some musings on story pacing, revisiting the 1984 Transformers comic book, deciding on the Garth Brooks of video games, and more!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

Thanks Sarradi for providing an excellent post to talk about this week! Sam and Stephen talk about the why's and how's of hand-waving narrative logic for Starfinder 2nd Edition. Don't forget, our Smooth Operative builds are NOW due by July 15th 12am PST. These must have 1 level in Operative, be level 4, and contain either an Ancestry, Archetype, Background, or Faction from the newly released Galaxy Guide. Please send a PDF with a brief description of your build to thedarktimespod@gmail.com.Sarradi's Original PostFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSEWant 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 wraps up the last week in the NHL with the new CBA, entry draft, and free agency. This is the last regular episode of the season. Stay tuned for a few special episodes during the summer. We will return to weekly episodes in October.Alex welcomes Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel03:30 The crew discusses the new NHL CBA set to go into effect in the 2026-2027 season.22:01 They chat about the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.43:05 Finally, they cover the first day of NHL free agency and some notable trades.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: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

Buckle up, y'all, because this is probably the longest it takes us to get from the introduction to talking about video games, and that includes our previous podcast that ran for 11 years. If you guessed the reason for that is Mike Fallek, congratulations, you know the show too well and should go touch grass. Enjoy!00:00 Introduction, Boston coffee21:50 Mike's heading to Scotland!41:04 Julian has a plan01:20:41 Explaining where we were last week01:42:12 Final Fantasy XV02:43:21 The Nintendo Switch 2™03:15:00 The AltersCheck out Soft Lock: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soft-lock/id1815560642Julian was on the Onimusha Blade Warriors episode of GamesMy Mom Found. It's not out yet, but you can find the show here: https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

It's an all PWHL episode this week as we cover the Awards and Entry Draft.SJ welcomes Benjamin and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel03:28 The crew discusses the 2024-2025 PWHL Awards.They recap the 2025 PWHL Entry Draft:10:15 Broadcast and in-person experience24:23 Admiring the fits27:16 First round selections and New York trades Ella Shelton for 3rd overall32:25 What is Mike Hirshfeld doing?43:56 Kristen Campbell traded to Vancouver48:41 Abby Roque and Kristin O'Neill are traded and Danièle Sauvageau is voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame51:24 Analyzing the moves Pascal Daoust made for the New York SirensNeutral 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: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

We didn't read a book this month! Instead we read a whole lot of comics. For Pride Month, we decided to read the Marvel's Voices Pride anthology series from 2021 through 2024, which means dozens of stories about several dozens of characters! It's a lot to keep track of, but we highlight our favorites. And as always, before that, we check in on some stuff we've been playing, watching, and thinking about.Playing:Ori and the Blind ForestFortnite Chapter 6, Season 3: SuperWatching:North of North (Netflix)Materialists (in theaters)Dimension 20: Cloudward, Ho! (Dropout)Thinking about:Why does PlayStation have so fewer streaming applications than other consoles?!Find us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

This week it's the Stanley Cup Final, the New York Rangers offseason, and PWHL free agency. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel1:46 The crew discusses the Stanley Cup Finals as the puck drops on game 6.15:35 The crew gives their thoughts on the New York Rangers.30:50 The crew recaps and discusses the start of the PWHL free agency period.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:Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

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

It's a big week in the PWHL offseason. The crew recaps the expansion signing period and expansion draft. Also, NHL awards and something called the Stanley Cup Final.0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.1:26 The crew briefly discusses the NHL and AHL finals.6:13 The crew gives a quick update on NHL awards.12:37 The PWHL signing period is over. The crew talks about the signings for Seattle and Vancouver. 30:15 Next up is the PWHL expansion draft. The crew recaps the draft and discusses each pick.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:Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

We played Dream Daddy, a 2017 dad dating game! Before we discuss this sweet and punny visual novel (convo starts at 29:00) , we check in on what we're reading, watching, and thinking about lately.Reading​'Morphenomenal' by Joshua Moore​'The Backyard Bird Chronicles' by Amy Tan'Go-Man: Champion of Earth' by Hamish SteeleWatching​Survivor (CBS)Scavengers Reign (Max)Thinking About​Playstation State of Play June 2025Find us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

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

This week it's PWHL expansion, the Stanley Cup Final, and more NHL coach and GM hires. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Leif to the Neutral Zone Hotel.2:37 The crew discusses the PWHL expansion draft, starting with the teams' protected lists.21:17 The PWHL players have voted to make their salaries public. The crew discusses the decision and what it means for the next CBA negotiation. 33:49 The crew gives their takes on the latest coach and general manager hires around the NHL. 50:51 The crew previews the Stanley Cup Final.You can find the PWHL player protection lists here: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2025/june/03/pwhl-announces-player-protection-lists-for-2025-expansion-roster-building-processNeutral 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:Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

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

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew simulates the PWHL Expansion Draft for your listening pleasure. Tell us how we did!Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.02:32 The crew discusses the PWHL Finals and takes a quick detour into Goalie Number Lore.11:16 Trevor and SJ simulate the PWHL Expansion draft, acting as GMs of Seattle and Vancouver, with help from several loyal listeners who have created protection lists for their favorite teams.12:18 Protection lists are announced.23:24 We spin the wheel to see who gets to start signing players first in our totally true-to-life exclusive signing window process!37:45 Having completed the signing window, we move on to the actual (mock) expansion draft!Huge thanks to Kyle Cushman for maintaining the PWHL Master Spreadsheet, which made this mock draft possible. You can find it at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Yd2UnTm4fqr6-nrlZ6UrF54ky5s92fFjX_Da9BWM0fE/edit?usp=sharingNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel TeamYou can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily MowbrayYou can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social

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

Trevor and Alex catch up on the PWHL and NHL playoffs then open up the mailbag to our beloved discord!0:00 Trevor welcomes Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel1:10 The crew chats about the PWHL's Walter Cup Finals between the Minnesota Frost and the Ottawa Charge.7:50 They discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs matchups in the Eastern and Western Conferences. 19:27 It's mailbag time at the Neutral Zone Hotel!The Jarome Iginla hockey card referenced in the mailbag: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NUUAAOSws4hjvekT/s-l1200.jpgNeutral 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:Instagram: @neutralzonehotelBluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

We've got a vision coming in about this episode! *~We're going to talk about 'The Teller of Small Fortunes' by Julie Leong~* Before we discuss the 2024 book (convo starts at 22:10) , we check in on what we're playing, talking, and thinking about lately.Playing​The Witness (PS5)​Moonstone Island (Steam)Watching​RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 (Paramount+)​Survival of the Thickest (Netflix)Thinking About​King of Drag (Revry)Find us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

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

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