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- 1 weeks ago2h 54m
Episode 100: Disassociating to the Lights
It’s a milestone! 100 episodes! Well, more like 110ish if you count game of the year and specials. And, okay, more like 160ish if you’re a Patron. But hey, it’s a milestone! Addie and Sixty join us for some good old shenanigans and gaming talk. Here’s to 100 more!00:00 Burger without a bun, A perfectly normal show15:52 Getting to know Sixty X Celph36:31 5 Questions for Sixty48:17 123 hours in Vampire Survivors, Vampire Crawlers01:18:23 Revisiting the Gears of War series01:28:31 Addie’s game round-up (Clover Pit, Raccoin, Silent Hill 2 remake, a deep-dive on Expedition 33)02:09:33 The Stairwell, Final Sentence, Kingdom of Night02:18:04 Movie round-up (Hokum, Transiberian, The Drama, Scream 7, Heart Eyes)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 2024-2026 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
- 1 weeks ago3h 2m
Episode 099: I Do Love a Sad Robot
Hey, we had quite a bit to talk about this week! Or at least the runtime would indicate that. Anyway, episode 100 is next. Be excite!00:00 Worst concert sets, “The MOTHER”09:00 Quick announcements12:57 Final thoughts on Pragmata (no spoilers)29:09 Vampire Crawlers: Justin’s first thoughts and Julian’s later game thoughts50:54 First thoughts on Saros01:04:29 Will We Cringe?01:26:12 Movie round-up (Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, the Resident Evil trailer, Dark Game, 2:22, The Box, Undertone, They Will Kill You, Mortal Kombat 2021)02:30:58 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 2024-2026 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
- 2 weeks ago1h 48m
Episode 098: Blurry and Incomprehensible
Shortest episode of The Stage Select ever? Probably!00:00 Upcoming game releases, being vague11:48 Brief Pragmata update, Vampire Crawlers28:49 The Genesis Order36:59 Justin Hamm: family mann049:06 Justin’s movie round-up (Novocaine, Deep Cover, Roleplay, Manodrome)01:09:53 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.com
- 3 weeks ago2h 26m
Episode 097: The Henry Hatsworth of Shooters
We’ve got musings on video game difficulty, first thoughts on Pragmata and that Street Fighter movie trailer, and more this week. Also, a very important announcement that may affect the future of The Stage Select. We watched so many movies that start with THE (IYKYK)!00:00 Scott Steiner, flip phones14:08 Important announcement24:28 Bloodborne and the perception of “hard”42:38 Backloggd, Street Fighter movie trailer59:01 Ghost Hunting Journal01:08:37 Pragmata first thoughts, Treasure of Nadia01:33:19 Movie round-up (Mercy, The Drama, Totally Killer, Civil War, The Road, The Game, The Loft)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.com
- Apr 15, 20262h 35m
Episode 096: Did I Do Anything That Was Quirky and Stupid?
Hi, I am once again apologizing for us not having much to talk about, and yet the show continues to be long. Sorry. Or you’re welcome. The motto of 2026?00:00 Introduction05:05 Crimson Desert (Justin’s first impressions)48:36 Becoming Wolverine in Elden Ring01:03:13 Bloodborne01:15:05 Final thoughts on Life is Strange: Reunion (SPOILERS!)01:30:54 Julian vs the American Healthcare System part 201:45:15 Break, Will We Cringe?01:52:50 Justin’s movie round-up (Dream Scenario, The Good Neighbor, Totally Killer)02:13:58 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.com
- Apr 8, 20262h 20m
Episode 095: I Didn’t Realize that Jesus’ Life Had So Much Platforming
At some point we’ll have a lot of stuff to talk about, but that time is not now. But somehow the show is still over two hours? Make it make sense. 00:00 Introduction, some show stats26:21 Justin becoming a family man 40:56 Legacy of Kain: Ascendance57:28 Life is Strange: Reunion01:42:28 Julian’s movie round-up (They Will Kill You, Ready or Not 2, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, Super Mario Galaxy)02:07:36 Pretty Lethal, AbigailListen to Julian talk about Street Fighter III on Games My Mom Found: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-txixb-1a85b4bTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.com
- Apr 1, 20262h 24m
Episode 094: Tokyo Horse Drift
It’s another slow week around The Stage Select auditorium, but hopefully still a good time for y’all. The main attraction is some deeper thoughts about the very divisive Crimson Desert, and various tangents. 2026 is weird so far!00:00 Introduction, the dead squirrel saga11:32 Thoughts on the story mode in WWE 2K2620:33 A deeper look at Crimson Desert59:57 Julian vs the American healthcare system, securing the future of The Stage Select01:26:39 The Marvel Maximum Collection, Justin’s move round-up (Neon Demon, Sweetness, Sew Torn, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Send Help)02:00:11 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.com
- Mar 25, 20262h 24m
Episode 093: 75 Percent Less Juice
As the title implies, we got nothin’ this week. How did that turn into over 2 hours of a show? I have no idea. But we have some odds and ends, first impressions of Crimson Desert, and Richard Harden is finally back on the beat!00:00 Introduction07:10 We really got nothin’16:04 Julian grasping for something to play, Romeo is a Dead Man34:26 Crimson Desert, other odds and ends01:36:56 Justin’s movie round-up (I Saw the TV Glow, Mother!, Black Bag, Heel, The Tax Collector)02:04:31 Julian’s movie round-up (Hoppers, Baby Assassins 2 and 3)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.com
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