Video Game Podtimism

Hey Podtimists,

This week Chase has finally recovered and David remains as strong as an ox. As such, David checked out Mario Kart Wii and Chase is in an Onimusha mood.

We also took a deeper look at the Saturn doom-like, Powerslave.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:20) - What David has been playing

(7:14) - Metroid Prime 2 Echoes

(7:48) - Mario Kart Wii

(19:25) - What David has been playing

(19:32) - Sludgineers

(26:03) - Selaco

(31:40) - Onimusha Way of the...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David plays a handful of bangers and Chase attempts to prop himself with Dayquil. It's a wild ride folks!

Hey Podtimists,

This week we are joined by a very special guest: Trails through Trail's own, Matt (aka Ponk)! Together we spoke on things like, swimming in paint, red mages, Ico, and PGGC.

We also took a deeper look at the strange but EXTREMELY playable Albert Odyssey for the Saturn. It's a good one!

Thanks so much to Matt for coming on and hanging out!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:20) - Who is Matt?

(8:04) - What Matt has been playing

(8:41) - Splatoon...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David and Chase hung out IN PERSON, but have very little to show for it other than a good time!

Also Chase finally delivers on the tease of Digimon from last week. Agumon is finally here!

We also took a deeper look at the magical girl adaptation, Magic Knight Rayearth. This was suggested to us by listener Guardian. Thank you!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:22) - What David has been playing

(7:24) - Ico

(15:03) - Just One Boss

Hey Podtimists,

This week David plays both Gamecube AND Pico 8 games. Meanwhile, Chase plays the origin story of everyone's favorite Mi6 spy.

Then we took a deeper look at 1995's Bug! This was suggested to us by listener Gatzby, thanks for suggesting Bug!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(8:24) - What David has been playing

(8:30) - Mario Kart Double Dash

(17:20) - Soul Calibur 2

(24:24) - Spider-Man 2

(29:21) - Just One Boss

(33:39) - What Chase has been playing

(34:25) - 007 First...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David takes the train, but it's all cool and kind of like a skateboard. Meanwhile Chase delivers packages and plays the Reaper's Game.

We also took a deeper look at Sega Rally Championship a game that I (Chase) wanted to play for the show. I like racing okay???

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:49) - What David has been playing

(5:02) - Mina the Hollower

(8:33) - Ico

(9:49) - Denshattack!

(16:16) - A lil grab bag

Hey Podtimists,

This week David visits his old friend Nathan Drake, but this gentleman will never tell how he did it. Chase also played some video games, one of which is NOT pokemon.

We also took a deeper look at the Sega Saturn FMV game, Double Switch. This was suggested to us by listener Cameron. Thanks Cameron!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(6:20) - What David has been playing

(6:46) - UFO50

(15:58) - Mina the Hollower

(24:21) - Ico

(30:59) - Uncharted: The Golden...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David is visited by his new friend the Ayn Odin 3 and speaks on the new world that is front of him. Then Chase steals some cars in a very grand way.

We also took a look at Kenji Eno's Enemy Zero for the Sega Saturn. This game was suggested to us by listener Pepsiman. Thanks Pepsiman!

Here is the link to the documentary mentioned in the show https://youtu.be/S-6dNPYltr0

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:52) - What David has been...

Hey Podtimists,

This week we take a moment to reflect on what games have stood out to us so far in 2026. Consider this a little first preview of the end of the year discussion.

We also took a deeper look at the wonderful Burning Rangers for (you guessed it) the Sega Saturn. This was suggested to us by listener Zeno, thanks Zeno!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:30) - It's the half year check-in!

(4:00) - Themes and Through lines

(9:47) - Some games that we've been...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David dug a REAL hole and Chase reflects on his good friend Slippy.

We also took a deeper look at the wonderfully strange Nights into Dreams. This was suggested to us by listeners Silversunfrenzy and Tom. Thanks to you both!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:07) - What David has been playing

(5:21) - Octopath Traveler 2

(6:17) - Diggin Holes

(7:53) - What Chase has been playing

(7:59) - Starfox

(27:31) - Runescape Dragonwilds

(36:19) - Orb of Creation<...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David goes to the beach and Chase goes to the Square Enix parade (its also just video games).

We also took a deeper look at the video game and NOT the band Dragonforce. This was suggested to us by listener Guardian, thanks for your suggestion!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:20) - What David has been playing

(5:56) - Pokemon Ultra Sun

(22:30) - Octopath Traveler 2

(28:53) - Donkey Kong Bananza

(32:36) - Starfox Demo

(41:03) - Quick smash or...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David is on a well earned vacation and so we called in help from our dear friend AJ Fillari! AJ speaks on their experience with a number of fairly new games and Chase opens a meatball store.

We also took a deeper look at the new space crafting game, appropriately named SpaceCraft! We were provided codes for this game, thanks to Shiro Games for that! Also thanks so much to AJ for coming on and talking about video games!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:40...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David gets to know his new friend Elliot just a little better and Chase revisits TWO old favs.

We also took a deeper look at the best game ever made, Mr. Bones. This was suggested to us by listeners Cameron and V (although we didn't get V's suggestion until after we recorded the episode). Thanks to you both and happy Saturn Summer!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:06) - What is Saturn Summer?

(4:00) - What David has been playing

(4:06) - The...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David takes a trip to Philabieldia and Chase learns what a Hollower is (a person who digs a hole it seems).

We also took a deeper look at 1996's Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei. This was suggested to us by listener Spike. Thanks Spike!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(1:26) - Chase and David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(10:16) - What David has been playing

(10:24) - Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

(17:29) - Lil grab bag

(22:36) - The Adventures of Elliot...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David beats a number of games and maybe they have a good story?? We'll see! Chase falls into a pit and finds himself in Ivalice too, so that's fun.

We also took a deeper look at the PS1 cult hit Klonoa, which was suggested to us by listener Marcelo. Thanks Marcelo!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:28) - What David has been playing

(5:35) - Replaced

(11:44) - The Room

(16:36) - Blue Prince

(24:28) - Lords of the Fallen

Hey Podtimists,

This week we propose some new names for a very specific whale. You know the one.

We also took a deeper look at everyone's favorite pixar tie-in game, A Bugs Life. This was suggested to us by listener Oven. Thanks Oven!

Also here's the video that Chase mentions in his Podtimistic thing of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0Euqst1D40

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:33) - What David has been playing

(5:46) - Replaced

(13:30) - The Magnus...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David mulches his yard and Chase manages a gas station and sails the high seas.

We also took a deeper look at the PS2 Italian Job movie tie-in game. This was suggested to us by listener Amber. Thanks Amber!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:55) - What David has been playing

(4:13) - Replaced

(11:05) - Mulching (in real life)

(14:54) - What Chase has been playing

(14:59) - Slay the Spire 2

(20:24) - The Last Gas Station

(37:33...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David returns to a GBA classic to a mixed reaction and Chase gets back into a spooky timeloop. It's Golden Sun and Saros if you were guessing.

We also took a deeper look at Tonic Trouble which was suggested to us by listener Ollie. Thanks Ollie!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:48) - What David has been playing

(5:59) - Replaced

(7:40) - Golden Sun

(26:44) - What David has been playing

(26:55) - Shapez 2

(28:28) - Saros

(52:26...

Hey Podtimists,

This week there are simply so many games. So many in fact that we didn't even do a good games segment! That will return next week but for now enjoy a feature length discussion of some cool new (ish) video games.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:14) - What David has been playing

(4:20) - The Room

(18:49) - Replaced

(35:29) - A little grab bag

(37:06) - What Chase has been playing

(37:24) - Gato Roboto

(47:16) - Vampire Crawlers

(1:03:09...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David does a sick ass kickflip and follows it up with some life threatening gambling then Chase defends the gas station and meets Roy.

We also took a deeper look at the PS2 game Herdy Gerdy. This was suggested to us by listener Gabby. Thanks Gabby!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(6:46) - What David has been playing

(7:03) - Skate Story

(16:05) - Thank Goodness You're Here!

(26:26) - A Game About Digging A Hole

(29:00) - Cloverpit

(40:37...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David digs a hole and Chase builds a machine.

We also took a deeper look at the strange PS2 era FPS game, Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter. It was a hoot!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:50) - What David has been playing

(5:26) - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredders Revenge

(14:48) - Baldur's Gate 3

(22:54) - A Game About Digging A Hole

(32:29) - What Chase has been playing

(32:46) - Metal Max 2 Reloaded

(42:41) - Modulus Factory Automation<...

This week we embrace our heritage. Enjoy.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:31) - Family Guy Another Freakin' Mobile Game

(17:26) - Family Guy Video Game!

(28:44) - Family Guy The Quest for Stuff

(36:45) - Family Guy Back to the Multiverse

(46:29) - Outro

(46:37) - Post game analysis

(54:27) - Lawn Mowing Simulator

(1:07:35) - Slay the Spire 2

(1:10:01) - Okay the actual outro

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Games mentioned:

Family Guy Another Freakin' Mobile Game

Family Guy...

Hey Podtimists,

This week we spoil Resident Evil 9, talk about demolition, and buy some scratchers. PS this is also a dayquil episode.

We also took a deeper look at Spark the Electric Jester 3, a sonic-like suggested to us by Michael. Thanks for the suggestion Michael!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:10) - What David has been playing

(2:15) - Resident Evil Requiem with SPOILERS

(28:08) - What Chase has been playing

(28:12) - Slay the Spire 2

(33:22) - Pokemon Pokopia

(35:40) - Deconstruction Simulator<...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David continues to love his time in a zombie filled wasteland and Chase begins to love his time in a pokemon filled wasteland.

We also took a deeper look at the PS1 game Croc Legend of the Gobbos. This was a game suggested to us by listener Pepsiman, thank you Pepsiman!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:55) - What David is playing

(5:58) - Resident Evil Requiem

(15:56) - What Chase has been playing

(16:01) - Slay the Spire 2

(23:45...

Hey Podtimists,

This week we reunite with our old friend Leon and our new friend Grace. It's Resident Evil week everybody.

We also took a deeper look the GBA's Legacy of Goku 2. The Legacy of Goku was suggested to us by listener Donny. Thanks Donny!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:11) - What David has been playing

(2:25) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

(9:49) - Ace Combat 7 Skies Unknown

(11:23) - Resident Evil Requiem

(40:02) - What Chase has been playing

(40:17) - Crime Scene...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David somehow continues his journey in the sky and Chase catches a fever.

Then we took a deeper look at the absolute banger of a Wii game, Little King's Story. This was suggested to us by listener Clover (the Goose). Thanks Clover!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:32) - What David has been playing

(3:35) - Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

(7:57) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

(19:12) - Cascadia

(23:11) - What Chase has been playing

(23:14) - Hundred Line Defense...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David takes to the skies and Chase imagines a life with Deadlock.

We also took a deeper look at the bizarre PS1 game, Silhouette Mirage. This was suggested to us by an anonymous listener, so thank you wherever you are!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(7:16) - What David has been playing

(7:22) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

(18:33) - Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

(28:21) - What Chase has been playing

(28:32) - Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

(36:52) - The Hundred Line...

Hey Podtimists,

This week Chase goes all in tactics and David goes all in on Bohemia.

We also took a deeper look at one of the stranger Resident Evil spinoffs, Resident Evil Gaiden. This was suggested to us by listener Cameron. Thanks Cameron!

This weeks episode DOES have a post credits scene.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:28) - What David has been playing

(4:33) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

(17:15) - What Chase has been playing

(17:28) - Mewgenics

(33:24) - Fire Emblem...

Hey Podtimists,

This week Chase wades in the on-going slop discourse, and David takes a little rest.

We also take a deeper look at the strange but charming PS1, Jackie Chan Stuntmaster. This was suggested to us by listener Zack. Thanks Zack!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:08) - What David has been playing

(5:23) - Arc Nova

(9:32) - Blue Prince

(13:23) - What Chase has been playing

(13:55) - Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn

(24:56) - Palworld

(43:51) - Car Mechanic Simulator 2021<...

Hey Podtimists,

This week David finishes one of the wilder games he's played in some time and Chase goes from one Fire Emblem game to the next.

We also dug into the movie tie in GBA game for The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers. This game was suggested to us by listener Jared. Thanks Jared!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:32) - Alan Wake 2 (with spoilers!!)

(18:56) - Fire Emblem Path of Radiance

(25:58) - Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn

(42:36) - Blue Prince

Hey Podtimists,

This week Chase succumbs to his basest urges and plays a factory game and a cleaning simulator.

Then we took a look at what appears to be a true hidden gem, Banjo Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge. This was suggested to us by listener Mack. Thank you Mack!

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Games mentioned:

Mine Mogul

Powerwashing Simulator 2

Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge

Alan Wake 2

Lumines Arise

Moonlighter 2 The Endless Vault

Hey Podtimists,

Welcome to Pod Chamber number 4. David is setup in his new space and we're back to it with the video games. Chase explores the mind of Fire Emblem's biggest himbo and David concludes his Silksong journey.

Then we took a deeper look at the Ocarina of Time-like, Starfox Adventures. This was suggested to us by listener Isaac, thanks Isaac!

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(0:00) - Intro

(4:18) - Silksong (spoilers!!)

(15:49) - Fire Emblem Path of Radiance

(36:52) - Alan Wake 2

(44:55) - Little Rocket Lab

(54:43...

Hey Podtimists,

This week we ONLY talk about the video games we've been playing. It was a busy holiday season so we've got a good handful of really amazing games to yap about.

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(0:00) - Intro

(4:19) - Hades II

(18:41) - Megabonk

(31:56) - Marvel Cosmic Invasion

(41:03) - The Last Caretaker

(53:18) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Hades 2

Megabonk

Marvel Cosmic Invasion

The Last Caretaker

Hey Podtimists,

This week it's game of the year again!! You know what this is so we'll spare you the details but a quick thank you to everyone who has made this year what it was. We both deeply appreciate you checking in from week to week and allowing us to continue talking about these freaking video games. Enjoy this episode and we'll see you in the new year!

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(0:00) - Intro

(2:01) - How do we do GOTY?

(3:38) - Was there a theme to 2025?

(7:22) - Chase's #10

Hey Podtimists,

This week Chase plays 3 whole games! Wow that's more than normal.

We also took a deeper look at the strange PS1 fighting game Ehrgeiz which was suggested to us by listener Matt. Thanks Matt!

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(0:00) - Intro

(4:43) - What David has been playing

(5:06) - David's standard rotation

(8:38) - What Chase has been playing

(8:56) - Trails in the Sky SC

(25:13) - Whisper of the House

(40:10) - Octopath Traveler 0

(52:21) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

Hey Podtimists,

This week we suffer through a total of ZERO technical difficulties so we've got a full blown episode for you. David takes a trip into the pit and Chase goes to space.

We also took a deeper look at 2009's The Saboteur. This game was suggested to us by listener Evan. Thanks Evan!

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(0:00) - Intro

(4:28) - What David has been playing

(4:34) - A little mystery

(7:18) - Ball X Pit

(19:37) - Pokemon Sun and Moon

(20:43) - Donkey Kong Bananza<...

Hey Podtimists,

This week we have cursed ourselves. The monkey's paw curled last week when we said we would not have technical difficulties. We didn't in that episode, but we did in this one. Anyway, we hope you enjoy a tiny little episode that Chase put together to hold you over until next week. Take care!

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Games mentioned:

Demonschool

Trails in the Sky

Pokemon Odyssey

Hey Podtimists,

This week David proposes a mystery and Chase attempts to solve it despite the answer being right in front of him the whole time. Also Chase plays the newest game about Zelda and what she's been up to.

Then we take a deeper look ANOTHER Warriors spinoff called Samurai Warriors. This game was suggested to us by listener Rob i. Thanks Rob i!

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(0:00) - Intro

(5:59) - What David has been playing

(6:08) - Silksong

(9:54) - What Chase has been playing

(10:07...

Hey Podtimists,

This week we try to get our Brid level up. It ain't easy man! David and Chase also struggle to NOT make the easiest joke they can see. Also not easy.

We also took a deeper look at the weirdly ahead of it's time Azure Dreams. It's a pretty good game!

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(0:00) - Intro

(2:23) - What David has been playing

(2:28) - Silksong

(4:54) - GOTY Talk

(10:06) - What Chase has been playing

(10:16) - Ambrosia Sky Part 1

(24:05) - Ball...

Hey Podtimists,

This week we have entered our 4th era of podchambers and with it another era of technical difficulties. The audio sounds great but you WILL hear David and Chase experiencing dropped discord calls. We make a bit out of it, it's fun.

We also talked about the Dreamcast game Elemental Gimmick Gear or EGG. This was suggested to us by listener Samuel Sparks. Thanks Samuel!

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(0:00) - Intro

(2:50) - What David has been playing

(2:55) - Castlevania Symphony of the Night

(9:29) - Alan Wake 2<...