Episodes
286
Sept. 6, 2022
Ep. 286: Elden Ring Review | The Story Explained Part 1 of 2
Elden Ring review! Nick joins the discussion to one of the best games of the year and we had so much to say that we split the review into 2 parts! Part 1, which you see here, focuses on the Elden Ring lore, the fallout from The Shattering, the relationships of the Elden Ring demigods, the purpose of the Tarnished, and more as we stitch together the clues and pieces of information strewn throughout The Lands Between in From Software’s latest epic open world adventure, Elden Ring. After listening ...
285
Aug. 30, 2022
Ep. 285: She-Hulk Season 1 Impressions
In Marvel Studios’ “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany)—an attorney specializing in superhuman-oriented legal cases—must navigate the complicated life of a single, 30-something who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk. The nine-episode comedy series welcomes a host of MCU vets, including Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk, Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky/Abomination, and Benedict Wong as Wong, as well as Jameela Jamil, Josh Segarra, Ginger Gonzaga, Jon Ba...
284
Aug. 23, 2022
Ep. 284: Embracer Group Buys Lord Of The Rings & The Hobbit
Embracer group has acquired the rights to Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit! Video games, movies, merchandise and more will all be receiving an original interpretation based off of the iconic J.R.R. Tolkien masterpieces. We explore the possibilities of this mega deal and how it stacks up to Peter Jackson’s previous efforts. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you th...
283
Aug. 16, 2022
Ep. 283: Obi-wan Kenobi Season 1 Review
Obi-wan Kenobi Disney Plus Season 1 Review! Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi has to save young Leia after she is kidnapped, all the while being pursued by Imperial Inquisitors and his former Padawan, now known as Darth Vader. We analyze the positives and negatives of what the show had to offer. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you thought of the show. After listening ...
282
Aug. 9, 2022
Ep. 282: Bullet Train Movie Review
Bullet Train movie review! Brad Pitt stars as one of five assassins aboard a fast moving bullet train find out their missions have something in common. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you thought of the show. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:11 – Greetings! 01:18 – Russ PSA 05:17 – High level spoiler free thoughts of the film 07:49 – Stepping into the Spoiler...
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Aug. 2, 2022
Ep. 281: SDCC 2022 Reactions
SDCC 2022 reactions! San Diego Comic Con finally makes its return after a 2 year hiatus. Both Marvel and DC had a number of announcements and we even got a John Wick 4 trailer! After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you thought of the show. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:11 – Greetings! 02:27 – SDCC returns after being shutdown for 2 year due to COVID 05:16 – Marve...
280
July 27, 2022
Ep. 280: Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels
Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels! Game developer Playground Games brings back the popular Hot Wheels DLC from Forza Horizon 3, only this time, it gets the next gen, raytracing, HDR, treatment. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you thought of the show. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:11 – Greetings! 02:44 – UI/UX dlc progression is confusing, impacting fun factor 08:1...
279
July 20, 2022
Ep. 279: Tokyo Vice Review
Tokyo Vice Season 1 review! Based on a true story, a Western journalist working for a publication in Tokyo takes on one of the city’s most powerful crime bosses in Yakuza. We dissect what makes this show so memorable and unique! After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you thought of the show. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:11 – Greetings! 01:15 – Lord Of The Rings VS...
278
July 12, 2022
Ep. 278: Cuphead The Delicious Last Course DLC
Cuphead The Delicious Last Course DLC is available now and what a snappy return to form it is! We forgot just how fun and unique this world is that Studio MDHR cooked up for us. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you thought of the show. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:11 – Greetings! 01:25 – Fireworks 07:18 – Elden Ring progress 12:50 – Microsoft Flight Simula...
277
June 28, 2022
Ep. 277: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder’s Revenge
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder’s Revenge is finally here! Dotemu and Tribute Games bring us the latest incarnation of the TMNT side scroller beat ’em up game that is a...
276
June 22, 2022
Ep. 276: Not E3, But E3 2022 Reactions
So, the “Not E3, But E3” showcases came and went, leaving the gaming community with some solid announcements, but ultimately a feeling of being underwhelmed has settled in, with the...
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June 14, 2022
Ep. 275: Star Wars Celebration 2022
Star Wars Celebration 2022 had a number of exciting announcements and sneak peeks that we dive into, including Ian McDiarmid, Andor, Lego BD-1, Respawn Entertainment’s Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Skeleton Crew, Mandalorian Season 3, Willow 2, Indiana Jones 5, and more. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you thought of the show. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:11 – Gre...
274
June 8, 2022
Ep. 274: Top Gun Maverick Review
Top Gun Maverick review! Finally, after waiting for 36 years, the sequel to the best dogfighting movie in the world is here and we feel the need, THE NEED FOR SPEED! So take off your shirts, put Kenny Loggins into your boom box, and play some volleyball while occasionally flexing as we deep dive into one of the best films of the year. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on...
273
May 31, 2022
Ep. 273: Obi-wan Kenobi Disney Plus Impressions
Obi-wan Kenobi Disney Plus impressions! Ewan McGregor once again steps into his Jedi cloak as the fan favorite Jedi Master in the latest Disney Plus show. We share our thoughts, both positive and negative about how Disney is presenting what many have geeked out about regarding how Obi-wan lived during the timeline between Episode 3 and Episode 4. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us...
272
May 17, 2022
Ep. 272: Elden Ring Progress & Halo Infinite Season 2 Lone Wolves Impressions
Halo Infinite Season 2 Lone Wolves impressions! We chat about the new maps, Last Spartan Standing, and new game modes in our Topic Of The Day segment. Also, we share our Elden Ring progress, before digressing into a mashup of Tokyo Vice, Inception, and The Beatles. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you thought of the show. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:11 – Gree...
271
May 10, 2022
Ep. 271: Obiwan, Thor Love And Thunder, Outer Range, and Tokyo Vice Trailer Reactions
Movie trailer bonanza! We take a look at Obiwan Disney Plus, Thor: Love and Thunder, The Outer Range, and Tokyo Vice. PLUS – Joygasm – a video game & movie podcast turns 5 YEARS OLD! We reflect on our podcasting origins, how far we’ve come, and what we look forward to in the next 5 years. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you thought of the show. TIMESTAMPS: 00:...
270
April 27, 2022
Ep. 270: Moon Knight Disney Plus Impressions
Moon Knight impressions! Disney Plus launched the latest Marvel Studios show on its streaming platform starring Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke. Steven Grant discovers he’s been granted the powers of an Egyptian moon god. But he soon finds out that these newfound powers can be both a blessing and a curse to his troubled life. With only two episodes left in season 1, we share our thoughts on this unique hero, what it means for the MCU, and what we hope to see in the future! After listening to the epi...
269
April 19, 2022
Ep. 269: Elden Ring Impressions
Elden Ring impressions! The dynamic duo share their war stories in From Software’s latest epic open world adventure, Elden Ring. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from...
268
April 12, 2022
Ep. 268: Sonic 2 Movie Review
Sonic 2 movie review! When the manic Dr. Robotnik returns to Earth with a new ally, Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic and his new friend Tails are all that stand in their way. The first film was a success, accumulating over $319 million at the global box office and Russ is a BIG Sonic fan, so how was it?! Tune in and find out. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you thou...
267
April 5, 2022
Ep. 267: Morbius Movie Review
Morbius movie review! Jared Leto stars in Sony’s launch of Morbius. Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder, and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts...
266
March 29, 2022
Ep. 266: Halo Show Reactions
Halo TV Show episode 1 reactions! Paramount Plus released the very first episode of Halo, which you can watch for free if you have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. We spend an hour analyzing the show and sharing the good, the bad, and the déjà vu. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you thought of the show. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:11 – Greetings! 01:28 – High level...
265
March 22, 2022
Ep. 265: Tunic Game Impressions
Tunic game impressions! Tunic is an action-adventure game developed by Canadian indie developer Andrew Shouldice and published by Finji. We share our initial thoughts on the game after playing thru the first 3-4 hours. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you thought of the show. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:11 – Greetings! 01:00 – Our St. Patrick’s Day fail 03:...
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March 15, 2022
Ep. 264: The Batman Movie Review
The Batman movie is upon us! When the Riddler, a sadistic serial killer, begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city’s hidden corruption and question his family’s involvement. We share our spoiler filled thoughts on this new take of the caped crusader. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comments below detailing your experiences with the topic listed above or leave us feedback on what you thought of the show. TIMES...
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March 2, 2022
Ep. 263: Horizon Forbidden West Reactions
Horizon Forbidden West is HERE! We could not be more excited to check out all of the hard work Guerilla Games has put into this sequel featuring Aloy as her journey continues. In Joygasm episode 263, we share our initial reactions after playing for a few hours, offering commentary on where the narrative is going, the level of detail in the graphics fidelity, the soundtrack, improvements over the original game and more. After listening to the episode, we’d love to hear from you! Post your comment...