Podcasts about Nicco

NINTENDO SWITCH 2 HIDDEN GEMS??? Is the hook, but we also wanted to talk about effectively recommending games and actually listening when games are recommended to us. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESBlue Fire:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220150/Blue_Fire/https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/blue-fire-switch/Nine Sols:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1809540/Nine_Sols/https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nine-sols-switch/Demon Turf:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1325900/Demon_Turf_Queens_Edition/https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/demon-turf-switch/Pseudoregalia:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2365810/Pseudoregalia/https://rittzler.itch.io/pseudoregaliaPresto!:https://store.steampowered.com/app/4312200/Presto/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 Have you heard of Bloodborne?05:44 On how we should try to talk about things we like12:04 How Brody got infected by Demon Turf24:26 The Blue Prince dilemma31:56 The origin of Nicco's gamer journey (Majora's Mask)34:44 On seeing recs through other's perspective42:32 Two sides of Tunic, and getting stuck in games51:30 Bad things can be a good thing1:00:16 The Pick 3 situation is still crazy1:03:13 Presto! (Old TV)1:11:54 How much character customization is too much? (Atraske) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's a potpourri episode this week, as we combined our "what we've been playing" session with some casual chat we had on air during last stream's recording. So, it's a good mix of game impressions, movie talk, and answering a great question about what we want to see developers of beloved series try to do next.  MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESCat Mail Co.https://store.steampowered.com/app/4380490/Cat_Mail_Co/Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon (game provided by the publisher)https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466060/Tainted_Grail_The_Fall_of_Avalon/Desktop Explorer (code provided by the publisher)https://store.steampowered.com/app/2527160/Desktop_Explorer/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Time warped...01:00 Covering the new Doom DLC is very weird15:22 Anyway, Cat Mail Co.! It's cute!20:06 Tainted Grail is basically nuOblivion27:09 Nicco and Moriarty at the festival30:00 Cass played Symphony of the Night!35:22 Chris' early impression of Desktop Explorers41:14 What is going on with Mission Impossible movies...?52:13 IMAX sounds like hell to shoot on59:55 We talk about Marvel and Doomsday (sorry)1:15:06 Regretfully, we've been touching grass lately1:19:45 Which developers do we want to see do new things? (TKHubworld)1:25:31 How pedigree is breaking down for us lately ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

EP 698 CHAOS & CONTROVERSY: Wajackoyah vs. Bishop, Nicco Driver Scandal & Wild Weekend Vibes!

We're grown adults, and podcasts are basically therapy, so we wanted to talk about things in games that used to scare us...and the things that still scare us. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESShoutout to MelodyNosurname:https://www.youtube.com/MelodyNosurnameTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Viewer beware, you're in for a scare04:34 77 paintballs (insect talk)13:19 What is Cass afraid of?19:22 Finding out about 9/11 years later26:37 Deep water, no thank you!!!33:15 When you were 5, fears hit different40:40 The Buckets Challenge, and our cynicism of gaming corpos 49:30 Returning back to childhood comforts55:26 How we'd fish at the next Crubchella (TheCrazyEven)59:07 Sean was a licensed minister, here's how ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We wanted to shout out some cool games we've been playing lately, like Mythmatch and Teeto. Plus, Brody played Donkey Kong Bananza! And we're among 0.001% of the population who has thought about Monday Night Combat in 2026. And now you have too!MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESMythmatch:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1778050/Mythmatch/Teeto:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2783370/Teeto/Monday Night Combat:https://store.steampowered.com/app/63200/Monday_Night_Combat/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Mythmatch review08:28 Brody just wrapped Donkey Kong Bananza21:35 Kevin's time with Teeto (the first Platinum trophy earner)23:31 We saved Monday Night Combat (clickbait) (but not) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Every day, every week, gaming headlines seem to hit us with yet another gut punch of terrible news. So...what should we do instead of spending our energy angry and sad while constantly taking in those headlines?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESEthan Kairoshttps://timehollow.fandom.com/wiki/Ethan_KairosChris finally released a new video, talking about Yakuza and Kamurocho as a location. Go watch!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9OTTzTaEzATODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 Come in, the water is fine08:15 The water is also...fine with TCGs! Probably!11:04 If you haven't been playing indies...what the heck!21:29 So many games already exist, so many27:13 On the walled garden console experience32:51 Don't hate us, but other hobbies also exist41:00 Don't forget to actively pursue some creativity too51:23 In short, you don't gotta be a doomer58:51 We're sorry for bullying you Xbox, but,1:03:30 How far does Watto get in our last played game? (Urkman1) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Lauren Brown gets goosebumps. A lot. Sometimes several times a day. When her partner, writer Carmen Maria Machado, noticed it...she couldn't stop thinking about it. Why does she get them in so many different situations? What's happening in her body and what does it mean? We take that question and run with it. We face chilly winds, sudden frights, and moments when the world seem to shift under your feet to figure out what the little bumps on our skin might be trying to tell us.   Special thanks to Rachel Gross, Gregory RupikEPISODE CREDITS: Reported by Maria Paz Gutierrez Produced by Maria Paz Gutierrez, Sindhu Gnanasambandan Fact-checking by Angely Mercado EPISODE CITATIONS: Website -  Institute for Advanced Consciousnehttp://www.advancedconsciousness.orgss Studies (advancedconsciousness.org) - If you want to check out more of the work Felix and Nicco are conducting. Software - Rewire website (https://rewire.bio) - Check out Felix and Nicco's Holy Shiver generator and signup for early access to their app. Videos -  Hallelujah (https://zpr.io/6ak2f), performed by Rufus Wainwright, accompanied by 1500 singers De Ushuaia a La Quiaca (https://zpr.io/PcYbN) Alysa Liu wins the Olympic gold medal for the United States (https://zpr.io/Q7pPNkYSTGVd) Books - Her Body and Other Parties, by Carmen Maria Machado On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters,  by Bonnie Tsui (https://www.bonnietsui.com/) Sign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org. Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In enthusiast spaces, video game leaks are as common as water. Why do people leak things? When is it okay, when is it not? Why do people follow it so fervently and get so emotionally invested in how they pan out?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's us playing The Spell Brigade, as mentioned at the end of the episode:https://www.patreon.com/crub/posts/checking-out-157909409TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Scoop, new episode starts now08:20 On the lack of transparency in the industry12:00 Preservation (and accessibility of content) within gaming18:18 Why IS there so much secrecy in gaming?25:02 How companies react to leaks32:56 Does the leak inform a consumer decision?37:19 The culture of overly invested audiences51:55 What is our favorite genre of game? (PaigeingCy) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What happens in the brain and body when we experience awe, deep meditation, chills, insight, or profound moments of connection? In this episode Dr. Lorne Brown sits down with cognitive neuroscientist, UCLA lecturer, and Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies co-founder Dr. Nicco Regente to explore the science behind non-ordinary states of consciousness.Together, they discuss meditation, heart-brain dynamics, immersive technologies, psychedelic-inspired experiences, belief change, interoception, and the fascinating neuroscience of “chills” — those goosebump-inducing moments that may signal meaningful shifts in perception and understanding. Nicco shares how emerging research is helping scientists measure transformative states and why openness, curiosity, and awe may play a crucial role in human flourishing.Key Takeaways:Non-ordinary states may help reduce internal noise and support meaningful belief change.Stroboscopic light technology may produce rapid state changes similar to longer meditation sessions.Repeated experiences alone do not guarantee transformation; integration is essential.Chills and goosebumps may reflect moments of deep learning and worldview updating.Openness, curiosity, and engagement with art can help cultivate greater flourishing and self-transcendence.Where to find Nicco Reggente:Website: https://advancedconsciousness.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iacslab/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/advancedconsciousnessYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@iacslabNicco Reggente's Bio:Dr. Nicco Reggente is a neuroscientist, UCLA lecturer, and co-founder of the Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies, where he serves as Research Director and Principal Investigator. His research explores consciousness, meditation, immersive technologies, neurofeedback, and human flourishing, with a focus on developing personalized neurotechnology that helps people access beneficial states of awareness and well-being.He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA, and dual bachelor's degrees in Philosophy and Psychology from NYU.

With 007 First Light releasing to rave reviews, and with us not having played it...we decided to weather the Summer Game Fest storm and do what we do best. Show up without an actual plan for an episode and wing it. However, we have a compelling case for why IO Interactive should ditch Amazon and instead make an Austin Powers game next. We also solve the decades-long question...what should Austin Powers 4 be about? We also finally discuss Grand Theft Auto 6 in this episode, so we are a topical gaming podcast finally.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Yeah baby, yeah! YEAH!!!13:14 Cass' shockingly good Muppets impressions14:46 We solve what Austin Powers 4 should be21:02 "MCU" writing in video games...in 2026...26:31 Why M can't be excited for GTA 633:31 M turns over a new leaf36:39 What would our Kojima-esque names be?46:20 The pettiest reason we haven't played a game? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For some reason we decided to talk about 2026's remaining games that we're excited for...a month before Summer Games Fest season. Also, Cass can't get past the Deku Tree. Are there any tips for doing that?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThe weird 007 PC specs from January are weird to find, but here is an article with them:https://www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/gaming-pcs/007-first-light-system-requirements-and-recommended-specs/Chris spoke about a game that was "basically Curse of the Moon 3", he was misremembering and thinking of this game instead. It's basically Inti Creates making another Castlevania-like, just not an NES-styled one:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2081400/Gal_Guardians_Demon_Purge/?curator_clanid=35091775TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 WE CAN'T WAIT FOR NEW MEDIA!07:41 We're more curious about GTA 6 than excited for it14:16 Batman Begin. Starred Fox. Deku Tree.23:16 Circling back to Ocarina of Time Remake from our earlier episode32:23 We ain't hypmaxxin' as much as we should be36:24 Should Cass start the Yakuza series?45:56 Our favorite non-Zelda Zelda game? (PaigeingCy) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Thanks to Yacht Club Games for the early review code! Kevin got to play all of Mina the Hollower, and is able to give an early preview of his thoughts before his final review in a few weeks. We know you've been very curious to hear how this game is turning out, so tune in for his impressions! Also, we apologize for what we do to the word "composer" at the end of this episode.Check out the game here: https://www.yachtclubgames.com/games/mina-the-hollowerMORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere is the Bloomberg article that we reference:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-02/creator-of-hit-game-shovel-knight-is-at-make-or-break-momentTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUg ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Much like how everything is crab, everything in games seems to increasingly be 'Pick 3'...well, not EVERYTHING, but it sure is becoming prevalent. You level up, 3 options appear, you pick 1, and then play for another minute until you have to pick 3 again. When it's great, it's fantastic, but as it becomes more pervasive will the charm wear off?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's a free post on our Patreon of us checking out The Spell Brigade, an online co-op Survivors game:https://www.patreon.com/posts/checking-out-157909409Some of the games mentioned...The Pick 3 Slop Website:https://pick3slop.com/Gambonanza (they sent us a code, but just linking this because it's a weird name to blind-Google):https://store.steampowered.com/app/3509230/Gambonanza/Dungeon Clawler (also sent us a code, for disclosure):https://store.steampowered.com/app/2356780/Dungeon_Clawler/HUNTERxHUNTER NEWxSURVIVOR:https://hunterhunter-ns.bushimo.jp/en/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 Discord Nitro 3 month is pick 305:19 The morphing of the roguelite genre14:27 Slay the Spire 2, too much game, not enough card22:01 "Throw it against the wall and hope it sticks" design29:14 Chris realizes that this entire subgenre is all just Hades35:13 The synergies absolve all 47:34 Should there be a "try all the cool stuff" room?55:46 Favorite scene from a bad piece of media? (Urkman1) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An enemy having a surprise second health bar IS like being gifted a plant...right?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 The Vampire Crawlers Situation Is Crazy10:24 The George Saros check-in17:57 The struggle when a sequel is just slightly too different25:19 Nicco equates surprise health bars to being gifted a plant (gone right?) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Have a little bonus "what we've been playing" from the other week, since you've been such good crub listeners lately. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESMOUSE: P.I. For Hirehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2416450/MOUSE_PI_For_Hire/Voidling Bound:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2004680/Voidling_Bound/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Mouse piss08:56 Mouse of pi12:01 Voidling Bound to be the "oh yeah, that game" game18:49 Nicco's Tomodachi Life24:23 Sean has been playing like 37 games28:40 Bloodborne movie finally acknowledged32:21 One of us read something that isn't video game text ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Thanks to Xsolla for supporting this episode, learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriartyOur sexy Crubbers are back to talk about the hottest new releases, Slay the Spire 2, Nine Sols, Pokopia, and...Nintendogs + Cats. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESSlay the Spire 2:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2868840/Slay_the_Spire_2/RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelite:https://store.steampowered.com/app/3784030/RACCOIN_Coin_Pusher_Roguelike/Nine Sols:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1809540/Nine_Sols/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 They made a second Slay The Spire?05:38 A brief mention of Coin Pusher Balatro, Raccoin08:18 A glowing endorsement of Nine Sols (Nicco played it right after)19:28 Chris has been chipping away at Pokopia (slow)23:15 Of mice and Nintendogs This episode brought to you by Xsolla, who just wants game devs to know that you don't have to pay 30% to platform holders; alternatives exist. Learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriarty ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Some of us finally watched The Minecraft Movie recently, and it had us thinking. If there were still bad video game tie-ins for movies and shows, what are the worst ones we could think of? Unfortunately, we still wanted to play most of what we came up with. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESYou can play The Room video game here:https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/547307Here's the interview on that pricing talk we had:https://www.gamefile.news/p/peak-interviewTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Flint, and steel05:23 Should there have been a Crank video game? Maybe, actually...13:45 Open world The Office (US)19:47 Shawshank Redemption: The Official Video Game25:01 My Dinner With Andrew 4K First Trailer 60 FPS X360/PS3/PSP33:11 Telltale's Marty Supreme37:37 Ready Player One: The Dating Sim42:57 Apple's Severance, The Innie/Outie Game49:20 Chris finally thinks55:48 When are you trying too hard at video games? (The1TrueBlue) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Some games have hours of lore for you to sift and read through. Some choose to offload it to other materials, like books, short films, or websites. An ARG isn't out of the question now and then...but we have to ask, when is it too much? When does it actually matter? If it isn't part of the main experience, is it adding that much?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESGo here for Elora content:https://spyro.fandom.com/wiki/EloraTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Nicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 WAZZZZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAP05:02 Why we need "BEGINNING EXPLAINED" videos10:06 Balan Wonderworld's lore book mentioned13:23 Brody's Delfino Blaze Filibuster19:04 Games randomly deciding to pick back up their lore decades later24:24 Persona and Kingdom Hearts fans...we're sorry33:43 Game of Thrones gets mentioned, we're sorry again37:12 When fan theories get canonized and an inch becomes a mile44:40 So WHAT makes lore matter then49:22 The true terror, games that assume you know the lore and don't explain basics51:29 Feel-good moments in fandoms? (Chef Kilo) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're sick of game trailers that don't tell us anything about the game. We can fix your game trailers. Hire us to fix them.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThe Day Before, in case you forgot:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_BeforeSelaco (which Trav edited a trailer for):https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592280/Selaco/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 The Perfect Trailer ?!05:09 On trailers that pretend to show gameplay14:09 At least give us the identity in the trailer24:29 Favorite game trailers?34:54 GTA 6 mentioned!38:06 If you died in 2 hours, what would you game? (BekahSims) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

MORIARTY AND TRAV ARE BACK!!! And they've both been playing plenty to tell you about. Plus, the legend of Nicco has been spreading...MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESCassette Beasts:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1321440/Cassette_Beasts/Tainted Grail:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466060/Tainted_Grail_The_Fall_of_Avalon/Definitely Not Fried Chicken:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1036240/Definitely_Not_Fried_Chicken/The Séance of Blake Manor:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/The_Sance_of_Blake_Manor/BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IThttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3191050/BRAZILIAN_DRUG_DEALER_3_I_OPENED_A_PORTAL_TO_HELL_IN_THE_FAVELA_TRYING_TO_REVIVE_MIT_AIA_I_NEED_TO_CLOSE_IT/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 So...Highguard, huh?04:14 Moriarty played Cassette Beasts!!! And hasn't played Tainted Grail12:22 Cyberschlong 7714:48 Definitely Not Fried Chicken17:40 Geoff Keighley blowback?19:31 Nicco elaborates on Blake Manor23:27 WHAT has Trav been doing26:43 The tale of Nicco spreads ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sean came to us with a simple torture routine. Metal band, or Soulslike? Can one musician and two people who have never heard music in their life get any of these right...?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@wolfkaosaun ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nicco has been playing some Blake Manor...however, Sean has also been a marriage fairy. Meanwhile, Brody has some deep dive impressions on Big Hops and Date Everything. Mad Catz, dawg. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThe Séance of Blake Manor:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/The_Sance_of_Blake_Manor/Big Hops:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/Big_Hops/Loop Hero:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282730/Loop_Hero/Date Everything:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2201320/Date_Everything/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Scrum says hello, Sean is the Ohio Marriage Fairy08:45 Modern Family and the new A$AP Rocky10:21 Brody has been playing Big Hops14:53 Sean's been playing Loop Hero and trying to beat 100 games20:03 The Mad Catz Memory Card24:19 Brody Dated Everything32:28 A walk down dating sim memory lane ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

If you can believe it, it's been nearly 2 years since the last time we did this! Sean has brought another slew of Steam reviews for us to parse and guess at, the winner takes...well, they take all. But there isn't really an "all" to take home. We just get sadness. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@wolfkaosaun ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Finally, in our trilogy of yearly predictions, we gather to tell you exactly what to expect this year. Accept no subtitutes. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere is the crub recipe:https://comfortdujour.com/2024/10/17/crub-my-norwegian-family-tradition/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Get ready to tell us we're right in a year03:38 Digital sales, and...Highguard...?09:51 Pokemon Fire Red Fire Red Version and Tomodachi Life's Sway16:46 Mobile gaming falling off in 2026?22:04 A NINTH Crubber and High School Musical's 20th anniversary27:23 FRED DURST ACCOUSTIC ALBUM30:25 On Sony Interactive Entertainment's 2026 output...39:20 Geoff Keighley's dark side emerges44:36 We discovered Norwegian Crub46:53 The effects of AI trailers and Fortnite's Falloff51:53 Magic the Gathering's continued crossover bonanza ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

You all sent in dozens of predictions for 2026...we're here to give our scientific stamp of approval to some and push back on others. Please enjoy being able to buy tech while you can.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's that Killzone video we talked about:https://youtu.be/2gq4gRVqQVIThis is Vexx (we are not linking the condom, it's real):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VexxTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Sorry Nicco00:15 Introducing ourselves, hello02:33 On Switch 2 and Steam Machine prices in 2026...10:08 Is the DC (Movie) Universe already primed to fall off?16:50 Classic PlayStation remaster? More first party titles than expected?21:22 Remember Marathon? Remember Splitgate...?27:19 Will Level-5 survive 2026?32:26 Sonic Season Pass and PlayStation Battle Royale 2 (spiritual)36:55 The rise of PS2 platformer inspired indies43:57 We will still be waiting on major Switch 2 releases in 202648:01 Doug Bowser IN the Mario Galaxy Movie TM?49:18 Naughty Dog will go off their rocker53:33 SPYRO 4!!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us a textWe hit up Jennifer Lopez' new show at Caesars Palace on opening night. You should go see it in March if you can! Malibu Barbie Cafe opens at Area 15. We check it out. Plus, Bad Bunny poses for photos at a Vegas resort as part of a big magazine fashion shoot... and Timothée Chalamet stands on top of the Sphere to promote his new movie. We also tell you about a popular Vietnamese coffee shop in Las Vegas, an Indian restaurant refresh, soda tip at Allegiant Stadium, a visit to Nicco's at Durango... and we have stories from the holiday break! VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

We pretty much nailed 2025. You're welcome for the advance warning we gave you. Soon we'll predict 2026, as well as review YOUR 2026 predictions in future episodes!MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESAs promised, here's one of the TikTok videos that Sean and Chris are familiar with (go team):https://www.tiktok.com/@wockyslushholsteinheifer/video/7592029912018554167TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@Wolfkaosaun ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Is Nintendo DOOMED? Um, guys? Has anyone else noticed that Nintendo has been KIND OF OFF lately???MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESChris made a review/talky boi about the Legends ZA Mega Dimension DLC, click in if you want to know more about it:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns3-lsnr8TQTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Nintendoomers08:52 All time low FOMO16:06 Are we out of touch? No...it must be the others...19:01 What could get us excited in 2026?29:57 "This is gonna be ragebait for sure"37:41 PlayStation is also missing that "hearts and minds" sentimentality, in fairness53:57 No one is prepared for the Valve downfall...1:02:35 Achievements, do people still like em? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We really had good intentions for this episode. We promise.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESWe're sorry.The "Christmas"-y music is Diamond Dust Zone Act 1 from Sonic 3D Blast (Saturn), if you are curious.TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 Pledge to our Patreon to buy Brody Red Bull06:32 Brody breaks a leg to game more12:00 This was originally a "Favorite gaming snacks" episode...20:22 Brody's steroid sandwich shop story (real, not clickbait, why)26:47 We finally had to edit an episode33:04 Seriously though, what's up with our surveillance state41:57 A literary analysis of girlrotting, bedrotting, failmaxxing, etc.45:55 nicco's new word52:28 If our most recently played game had Sonic in it, would it be harder? (MickJaeger) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Do you remember not knowing every single game that was coming out years in advance? Or the first time you connected a game console to the internet? Are you...even old enough to remember a time before that was just a commonly accepted thing? We're old! And we're tired of acting like we're happy about it!!!!!MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThis week only, get 20% off of a month of our Patreon!Our ULTIMATE holiday gift guide for Gamers | PatreonTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Remember the first time you took a console online?07:53 Invoking Spank The Monkey for the first time in 202511:33 CHAIN E-MAILS!!!13:00 Sean's shortest relationship, ever18:57 We miss the old YouTube algorithm, and classic gaming rumors29:00 Did anyone ever have a good day with PictoChat?33:56 When you didn't know that video games could "end"38:33 Chris misses feeling scared by games41:55 He also misses not knowing what games are coming out44:30 Screw it, we wet Nicco's whistle47:03 Which non-human Zelda species would we romance? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Listen in expecting to get spoiled! We don't have much of a preamble on this one before getting right into it, so make sure you're familiar with the game already before you listen. If you haven't played yet but think you might want to, save this until you have. Trust us. We just really needed to talk about this game now that we've finished it.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@Wolfkaosaun ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Inspired by Silent Hill f's "optional" ending that requires 4 playthroughs, we decided to dig in on what "optional" really even means. To the point that, actually, we're not sure we even know! MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 We promise you will be confused too07:31 We begin to talk ABOUT optional content instead of the term itself12:34 On the utility of "secret" (missable) endings in games20:00 Bringing it back on track to what "optional" means27:06 Is the apex of challenge the point in Dark Souls? Or are the credits the point?34:34 To put it another way, if the hardest challenge is up front, what's he point in the rest of it?41:22 We just need better terms, perhaps48:32 Power Stars versus Far Cry waypoints51:33 Who would win, Crub or the 1994 Birmingham Barons? (Chef Kilo) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

God of War! Hollow Knight! Souls! Megabonk! Digimon? Y-yeah...Digimon...MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESSome of the public lore on God of War Jersey Mike's:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LQqZjtdge0Here is the Band Nicco was talking about:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Ass_TruckTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Trav has been playing God of War (2018)!04:43 Sean's Hollow Knight challenge (2025)!12:23 Sean's also been playing Pokemon Legends ZAZA15:08 Sean checks in with Chris about Digimon Story Time Stranger20:26 Chris has also been affected by the Megabonk plague25:10 Nicco's Expedition 33 check-in28:15 Nicco talks about Big Ass Truck (enjoyed) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We were meant to play timely games, but only Nicco really understood the assignment. However, Brody REALLY enjoyed Pentiment and you may have forgotten it exists. Chris' only timely contributions this week were Sonic Rumble, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, and the first two episodes of Pluribus. Only one of those three brought him joy. Lastly, Nicco is eating crow on turn-based RPGs. The day has finally come.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's some links to games we mention to save you from Googling:Toki Tori 2:https://store.steampowered.com/app/201420/Toki_Tori_2/Parcel Corps:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2015960/Parcel_Corps/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 Brody's been Pentimentin04:58 Toki Tori 2 and Parcel Corps mentioned08:30 Sonic Rumble made Chris sad, but Ichiban is in Crossworlds now17:10 Listen to Chris badly explain Pluribus21:28 Nicco admits it, some turn-based RPGS are good (Expedition 33 edition)29:43 What other games came out this year? Roberto's Garden...? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the Crubcast we wanted to do something a bit more experimental. We gathered our finest minds to tackle an ethereal question...what would our ideal video game's soundtrack be like? What we incorporate "egg" as an instrument? (Yes, that comes up.) MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESNone. Treat yourself to a sodie pop.TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Creating our ideal enemy03:25 What is sorely lacking from most video game soundtracks?09:55 Being a stickler for artistic intent18:09 On leitmotifs and licensed music's place27:07 How are we tying in the music to the gameplay?34:39 Numetal has a fan in 202535:59 What emotions are we hoping to elicit?44:16 An incredibly niche but understandable take on Doom Eternal's soundtrack47:35 What unusual elements would we want to incorporate?50:35 What is our funniest AVGN gamer rage moment? (TheCrazyEven) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We all have that one game series that seems like it'd be pretty cool to enjoy, but it's just far too daunting to actually take the time to experience. The Witcher, Yakuza, Kingdom Hearts, Fortnite...yeah, Fortnite. Which one is objectively the most difficult though? MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESMoriarty's Kojima hot takes that are mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1izPM5aebYThe video discussing the first Pokemon movie:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4DUvX_lBeQTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 What's a long running game podcast that you are getting into05:50 yakuza mentioned10:31 Surprise, Bioshock also mentioned15:02 Fortnite? Technically a spinoff. Technically.21:20 Franchises where the spin-offs feel kind of required (Marvel movies)24:02 Remember that Metal Gear remake? 32:35 Your grandparents talk about Kingdom Hearts (they're right)42:59 Which fans to actually listen to when getting into something45:12 What is the objectively hardest series to get into? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week we're checking in on Battlefield 6, Justin (not) playing Genshin Impact's new Roblox mode, and Nicco playing Outer Wilds without spoiling it. Also, RIP Limp Bizkit guy?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThis is the band Nicco mentions at the end:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Callous_DaoboysTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolNicco: https://www.youtube.com/@allhailbucketsCHAPTERS00:00 How's Battlefield 6 been?19:10 A very quick Pokemon Legends Z-A check-in21:19 Justin's played Genshin, but not the new content26:43 And a quick anime check-in29:15 Nicco talks about his first Outer Wilds playthrough, no spoilers just vibes36:07 "So I started listening to the entire Limp Bizkit discography..." ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kevin hates us. So, he devised this gaming "trivia" quiz, where our seasoned gaming veterans must listen carefully and pedantically point to the incorrect part of each "fact". It is excruciating. Back to the Future is in here, too. And Sean Combs. yeahMORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESShoutout to Um, Actually, who does kind of what we did here:https://watch.dropout.tv/um-actuallyTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:18 Welcome to the hell that Kevin has prepared for us02:24 Something incorrect about Pokemon X/Y07:54 Two incorrect things about Sonic the Hedgehog (technically)14:03 The most important thing15:46 Who is Doc Brown's dog?!18:27 CONCORD MENTIONED!!!! 21:56 From Concord...to Halo (same thing) (real)23:20 Sean Combs mentioned!!!125:46 Point recap and most pedantic Borderlands trivia ever28:37 Nicco sends us to hell (Doom)32:45 Fort knight.35:49 Honkai Star Rail, aka torture40:53 Smash Ultimate's character count is for the birds45:03 THE FINAL ROUND!!! (Final Fantasy X spoiler warning)58:24 Come here to skip the spoilers ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

With WVU quarterback Nicco Marchiol now officially out for the remainder of the 2025 season, some fans are speculating whether or not he will return to the Mountaineers in 2026. In this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show, Couz and Jonathan will discuss just that. The guys will also look ahead to this Saturday's game at UCF. They will discuss their keys to victory for WVU, key position battles as well as a key performer West Virginia is counting on for the Mountaineers to defeat the Knights in Orlando. The guys will also give their score predictions for the game. Finally, the guys will dive into the Big 12 basketball schedule for the WVU Men's basketball team. #wvufootball #wvumountaineers #wvu Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

As seen in FortniteMORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHeavy spoilers for Peacemaker (both seasons), lighter spoilers for both Superman and Creature CommandosTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyNicco: https://www.youtube.com/@allhailbucketsCHAPTERS0:00 All of it ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mike Asti, covers West Virginia for WVSportsNow, joins the program to preview the West Virginia Mountaineers ahead of a week 6 match up against BYU on Friday night.

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Written by Alex⭐Check out our new sister podcast! ⭐Super Silly Stories for KidsHi! Welcome to Super Silly Stories For Kids!I'm Billy, and I'll turn your wacky ideas into a story and read it on my show! The more madcap, the better!You can find us here and all podcast platforms!APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/super-silly-stories-for-kids/id1813628878SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/500ATWI2FgtksZnxItd4Hx?si=kldBrFUJR9-H6yvtIsvtJAI upload a new story every Tuesday and Friday! If you want a silly story, leave your ideas in the Apple Review section or email me at supersillystories4kids@gmail.comOkay. Here we go! :)Come and follow more adventures on our animated TV show on Youtube!

Nicco's audio had consistent crackling throughout this episode. We think we made it listenable. We apologize if we didn't. On the bright side, you can pretend that we stuck him in a microwave for this episode, much like Clank, Bentley, and the actual human child from Persona 4. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTES37 minutes-ish, this is Sean's "himbo OC" from Zenless Zone Zero:https://zenless-zone-zero.fandom.com/wiki/Komano_ManatoTell Justin why he's Joseph Gribble canonically in the comments. Nicco said it, we don't really get it, but he might be right?TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Nicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 We aren't googling "sporkle" either, don't worry07:40 Moogle hate crime15:40 Fat Princess mentioned for first time in 202523:17 Nicco wants turtle soup30:23 What does ink do in a microwave...? (Another child is microwaved)40:49 Just putting another human being in called "Ghost"43:21 We begin to tally the results (yes, there can be a "winner")47:14 The top 10 begins58:19 How well do you replace the protag in the last game you played? (Urkman1) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Part 2: Chills vs. Pills: The Future of Mental Health | Prof Nicco Reggente. Show Notes What if a simple shiver down your spine could heal depression, rewire belief, and even rival psychedelics in transforming the mind? In Part 2 of my conversation with Professor Nicco Reggente, we dive into the most disruptive neuroscience you've probably never heard of: the power of aesthetic chills. These goosebump-inducing moments, triggered by music, film, or human connection, aren't just emotional fireworks. Nicco's groundbreaking research shows they can: Restore the capacity for pleasure in patients where drugs fail Dissolve ego and unlock self-transcendence in ways that rival psychedelics Rewire maladaptive beliefs and reduce depression below clinical thresholds—sometimes in a single session Shape political extremes and social belonging, for better and for worse . This is not just about goosebumps. It's about discovering whether chills are the most democratic and accessible tool for human flourishing—and the dangerous ways they can also be weaponized in cults, polarization, and extremist movements. . If you lead at the highest level, you cannot ignore what this means: the same nervous system mechanism that can heal can also manipulate. Understanding it may be the next frontier in leadership, influence, and human performance. In this episode, Professor Nicco Reggente and I explore: Why concerts, stadiums, and shared rituals dissolve ego into collective transcendence The dark side: how chills can fuel extremism, brainwashing, and polarization New research shows liberals and conservatives experience chills differently How AI-driven “schema surgery” videos create one-shot breakthroughs in depression Why chills may restore hedonic tone (pleasure) in anhedonic patients where pharmaceuticals fail How chills mirror psychedelic therapies—without the risks or stigma Why leaders who understand chills can harness empathy, belonging, and transformation at scale     About Professor Nicco Reggente Research Director, Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies Specialist in non-ordinary states, belief updating, and applied neuroscience Innovator in AI-driven, personalized therapeutic interventions Author of breakthrough studies linking chills to depression, politics, and empathy Website https://advancedconsciousness.org/ https://advancedconsciousness.org/member/nicco-reggente/ Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/nreggente/     https://x.com/mobiuscydonia

Part 1:  The Science of Chills: Unlocking Human Flourishing. | Prof Nicco Reggente. Why "The Matrix" became a cultural “chills” moment Show Notes What if the secret to rewiring your leadership and your life wasn't another strategy or habit—but the moment that sends chills down your spine? . Professor Nicco Reggente is pioneering one of the most radical frontiers in neuroscience: decoding non-ordinary states of consciousness to unlock human flourishing, upgrade belief systems, and rewire identity itself. . This isn't theory; it's the cutting edge of science meeting leadership. Professor Nicco Reggente is the Research Director at the Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies, where his work blends meditation, VR, neurofeedback, and machine learning to reveal how we can break free from the trance of the ordinary and step into states of clarity, empathy, and transformation. . In this first part of our two-part conversation, we dismantle the myths about resilience, expose why humans cling to toxic familiarity, and explore why aesthetic chills- those shivers you can't ignore, might be the nervous system's hidden code for transformation. . If you've ever felt a piece of music, film, or moment strike you so profoundly that it rearranged your inner world, this episode will show you why that reaction isn't random. It's your body telling you the truth your mind can't yet speak. In this episode, you'll discover: Why most leaders misunderstand resilience—and what it really demands How non-ordinary states of consciousness can accelerate human flourishing The hidden cost of clinging to the familiar, even when it destroys us Why maladaptive beliefs are actually survival codes—and how to evolve them The neuroscience of chills as a diagnostic tool for belief and identity How insight moments are physical, not just mental—and why that matters for power and decision-making Why The Matrix became a cultural “chills” moment—and what that reveals about consensus reality About Professor Nicco Reggente Research Director, Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies Leading the global research on belief updating and identity through neuroscience Former UCLA lecturer in functional neuroimaging Innovator in personalized neuroscience, VR, and machine learning for human transformation Website https://advancedconsciousness.org/ https://advancedconsciousness.org/member/nicco-reggente/ Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/nreggente/     https://x.com/mobiuscydonia  

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week the gambling tax battle continued as the new rules were passed and lawmakers are trying to reverse the decision. What changes are needed in the gambling sphere and will the recent tax deduction changes be reversed plus what else should Congress "fix" about gambling rules? In other #news Bellagio announced a new flagship restaurant to replace Picasso. It comes from a familiar name but will also feature a new boat dock and 33 foot yacht out on the fountains! We also discuss: 80s Wet N Wild, scooters on the Strip, Circus Circus 50% off offers, 4 Queen social media at it again, Nicco's insane 18 layer chocolate cake and how MGM may soon be automating baggage services. Episode Guide 0:00 Scooters return to the Vegas Strip 0:28 Bellagio's new yacht and iconic restaurant 2:59 Wet 'N Wild was so 80s good 4:16 Haunted Luxor ride? 5:22 Circus Circus 50% off offers 7:36 Aviators incredible new Nevada hat 9:18 4 Queens / Binion's social media does it again 10:48 Groupon Vegas City Pass deal - Is it worth doing? 12:45 Nicco's insane 18 layer chocolate cake - Only $12? 14:02 More robots? Automated baggage coming to Vegas Strip 16:02 Fair Bet Act trying to reverse new tax rules 17:30 Raising the gambling handpay threshold? 18:45 Credit cards and casinos don't mix  Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!