Podcast Fresh Network
With more than 250 episodes, The Podcast Fresh Network is host to a variety of shows based around pop culture, covering movies, TV, video games, pro wrestling, music and everything in between. Join Ryan "Acapello" Melo, Chris Torres and Darren "The Spoiler" King, every week for brand new shows!Ā
Mario Bros. (Arcade) | The Gaming Asylum
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The Expresso Shot #22 - Best from The Torres & Acapello Show #103
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ON THIS SHOW:Ā In this Expresso Shot , we go back to the Torres & Acapello Show #103 (Cafe 103) and revisit the best parts!
***For the FULL show, please go into the archives - same place you found this show***
RELEASED: November 23, 2024.
Ā On this show:
-Cynthia Erivo melts
-Ryan puts out videos to go with the audio.Ā
-Chris and Ryan normalize man dates
-Darren likes Jay Cox
-179th Youtube subscriber
-Chris is...
Torres & Acapello Show #133 - PlayStation Turns Heel,
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Torres & Acapello Show #132 - GTA 6 Price, 007 First Light, Contra, Game of the Year, Resident Evil
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WTF IS THE TORRES AND ACAPELLO SHOW?
Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, movie and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Torres & Acapello Show! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! (Eddie, Eddie! Shorten this description).Ā
INTRO>
00:00 Welcome to the Torres & Acapello Show
01:00 Plugs!
GAMEFLOW>
DISCUSSION>
4:00 G...
Torres & Acapello Show #131 - Resident Evil Requiem, Project Hail Mary, GTA 6 Thoughts, Cyberpunk, Mouse PI For Hire Talk and Reviews
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WTF IS THE TORRES AND ACAPELLO SHOW?
Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, movie and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Cafe! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! (Eddie, Eddie! Shorten this description).Ā
INTRO>
00:00 Welcome to the Torres & Acapello Show
WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING>Ā
02:00 Euphoria S3(2026)
05:00 Project Hail Mary (2026)
...Torres & Acapello Show - World Cup 2026 Talk (Part 3)
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WTF IS THE TORRES & ACAPELLO SHOW? - [Comprised of Screenflow and The Gameflow]
Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, movie and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Torres & Acapello Show! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! (Eddie, Eddie! Shorten this description).Ā
In this show, we discuss the World Cup 2026 up until July 10!
Recorded Friday, July 10, 2026.
Torres & Acapello Show - World Cup 2026 Talk (Part 2)
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WTF IS THE TORRES & ACAPELLO SHOW? - [Comprised of Screenflow and The Gameflow]
Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, movie and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Torres & Acapello Show! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! (Eddie, Eddie! Shorten this description).Ā
In this show, we discuss the World Cup 2026 up until June 25!
Recorded Thursday, June 25, 2026
Torres & Acapello Show - World Cup 2026 Talk (Part 1)
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WTF IS THE TORRES & ACAPELLO SHOW? - [Comprised of Screenflow and The Gameflow]
Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, movie and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Torres & Acapello Show! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! (Eddie, Eddie! Shorten this description).Ā
In this show, we discuss the World Cup 2026 so far!Ā
Summer Games Fest 2026 Review | The Gaming Asylum
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Here's some highlights Ryan picked out from the latest SGF show. Was it good!? Well...yeah, yeah it was.
Torres & Acapello Show #130 - 007 First Light, Michael, Resident Evil Trailer, Star Fox 64, Fast and the Furious
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WTF IS THE PODCAST FRESH CAFE? - [Comprised of Screenflow and The Gameflow]
Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, movie and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Cafe! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! (Eddie, Eddie! Shorten this description).Ā
INTRO>
00:00 Welcome to the Torres & Acapello Show
TRAILER ROUND-UP>
02:00 Resident Evil (2026)
Sony State of Play Review | The Gaming Asylum
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Here's what Ryan & Chris thought about Sony's latest State of Play event held on June 2nd. Did it live up to the hype? Was it worthy? Here's our thoughts!Ā
A New Star Fox Was Just Announced! | The Gaming Asylum
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Holy crap! Do a barrel roll!
Podcast Fresh Cafe #129 - New Spider-Man, Moana, Chuck Norris, The World Cup, Resident Evil Requiem, Nvidia AI, Bugonia Review
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WTF IS THE PODCAST FRESH CAFE? - [Comprised of Screenflow and The Gameflow]
Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, movie and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Cafe! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! (Eddie, Eddie! Shorten this description).Ā
INTRO>
02:00 Toronto gets ready for the World Cup
04:00 Portugal Vs Colombia Will Feed FamiliesĀ
05:00 Pe...
Podcast Fresh Cafe #128 - Cyperpunk 2077, Blockbuster Comeback, X-Box against the ropes, Resident Evil Reigns Supreme
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WTF IS THE PODCAST FRESH CAFE? - [Comprised of Screenflow and The Gameflow]
Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, movie and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Cafe! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! (Eddie, Eddie! Shorten this description).Ā
INTRO>
02:00 Toronto gets ready for the World Cup
04:00 Portugal Vs Colombia Will Feed FamiliesĀ
05:00 Pe...
Podcast Fresh Cafe #127 - Marty Supreme, Paradise Records, Resident Evil Requiem, Metal Gear Collection, Spider-Noir, Michael
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WTF IS THE PODCAST FRESH CAFE? - [Comprised of Screenflow and The Gameflow]
Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, movie and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Cafe! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! (Eddie, Eddie! Shorten this description).Ā
SCREENFLOW>
TRAILER ROUND-UP>
01:00 Spider-Noir (2026)
12:00 Avengers: Doomsday canāt fail, RIGHT?Ā
18:40 Michael (2026)
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | The Gaming Asylum
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THE PODCAST FRESH NETWORK:
PODCAST FRESH CAFE - Chris and Ryan sit down to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news. We run a mailbag and answer listener e-mails. Never a dull moment on the Cafe, so grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! Drops Bi-Weekly
THE GAMING ASYLUM - Ryan gives us the lowdown on all things video games! Thoughts, opinions, and reviews on current games and industry topics can be found here. Be sure to...
Podcast Fresh Cafe #126 - Oscars Talk, Rock Snubbed, Metroid Prime 4 reviewed, RE4, Dunesday, GTA VI Physical + More!
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WTF IS THE PODCAST FRESH CAFE? - [Comprised of Screenflow and The Gaming Asylum]
Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, movie and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Cafe! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! (Eddie, Eddie! Shorten this description).Ā
SCREENFLOW>
TRAILER ROUND-UP>
4:00 Daredevil: Born Again season 2
6:00 The S...
Grand Theft Auto | The Gaming Asylum
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THE PODCAST FRESH NETWORK:
PODCAST FRESH CAFE - Chris and Ryan sit down to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news. We run a mailbag and answer listener e-mails. Never a dull moment on the Cafe, so grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! Drops Bi-Weekly
THE GAMING ASYLUM - Ryan gives us the lowdown on all things video games! Thoughts, opinions, and reviews on current games and industry topics can be found here. Be sure to...
My Favourite Games Of 2025 | The Gaming Asylum
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THE PODCAST FRESH NETWORK:
PODCAST FRESH CAFE - Chris and Ryan sit down to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news. We run a mailbag and answer listener e-mails. Never a dull moment on the Cafe, so grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! Drops Bi-Weekly
THE GAMING ASYLUM - Ryan gives us the lowdown on all things video games! Thoughts, opinions, and reviews on current games and industry topics can be found here. Be sure to...
Podcast Fresh Cafe #125 - The Smashing Machine, One Battle After Another reviews, Ghost of Yotei and Skate reviews, new Hunger Games, Steam Machine revealed
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ON THIS EPISODE - With the weather cooling down, it's time to warm up once again with the latest episode of THE CAFE!
It's the SCREENFLOW and THE GAMING ASYLUM all wrapped into one nice package = THE CAFE!Ā
TRAILER ROUND-UP>
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026)
SCREENFLOW>
The live-action R-rated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin movie has been canceled by Paramount, which has opted i...
The Expresso Shot #21 - Concert Pricing, Music Style Changes, and Deviated Septum Issues
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ON THIS SHOW:Ā In this Expresso Shot , we go back to the Torres & Acapello Show #1 as we discuss music! Concert prices, how bands' sounds change over time, the gift of live music and yes, we discuss deviated septums. Enjoy!Ā
Also on this show:
-Bad Bunny Ticket Prices!
-Ticket Prices in Recent Memory
-You Never Forget a Concert
-āGreen Eyesā by Coldplay
-Metallica and the backlash after āThe Black Albumā
-Acapelloās own identity conflicts
-Linkin Park and their change in styles
...
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 | The Gaming Asylum
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Welcome to my review of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4! We go over the many joys, sorrows and betrayals that this game delivers and talk a tad about the future of the Tony Hawk series.Ā
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THE PODCAST FRESH NETWORK:
PODCAST FRESH CAFE - Chris and Ryan sit down to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news. We run a mailbag and answer listener e-mails. Never a dull moment on the Cafe, so grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy!
The Gaming Asylum (from CAFE 124) - 007 First Light preview, Metal Gear Solid Delta thoughts, Company of Heroes and SteamWorld Dig 2 reviews
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THE GAMING ASYLUM (from the Podcast Fresh CAFE #124)
It's the return/debut of The Gaming Asylum! Same great show as before covering all things video games, now with a shiny new hood that's both familiar and fun, a PlayStation 1 installed in the front dash and enough NOS in there to blow ourselves up, period! In this episode we talk the new 007 First Light game that's being worked on. Are we excited or what? Chris reviews SteamWorld Dig 2 and Darren reviews Company of...
Screenflow (from CAFE 124) - Jaws: 50th Anniversary review, Skinny Rock discussion, The Terminal and Peacemaker reviews
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SCREENFLOW (from the Podcast Fresh CAFE #124)
Skinny Rock debuts in Hollywood. We talk about what this could mean. Also, this isn't the first time we've seen skinny Rock. Can he Rock Bottom his way to an Oscar? Chris went to the theater to watch Jaws: 50th Anniversary Edition and gives us his review! Does it hold up? John Cena and Peacemaker Season 1 has Ryan all googley-eyed. And finally, Darren gives us the scoop on The Terminal! All...
Podcast Fresh Cafe #124 - Jaws: 50th Anniversary review, 007 First Light, Metal Gear Solid Delta, The Terminal and Peacemaker reviews
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ON THIS EPISODE - Fall is here and the boys are back in town! The full squad is back with another episode of The Cafe!Ā
It's the SCREENFLOW and THE GAMING ASYLUM all wrapped into one nice package = THE CAFE!Ā
TRAILER ROUND-UP>
Tula King: Season 3
SCREENFLOW>
Skinny Rock debuts in Hollywood. We talk about what this could mean. Also, this isn't the first time we've seen skinny Ro...
The Expresso Shot #20 - Mortal Kombat 1 Kollection
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ON THIS SHOW:Ā In this Expresso Shot we have put together all of the Mortal Kombat 1 content. From the rumours of the name, previews and release, it's all in here. It's the Mortal Kombat 1 Kollection! Enjoy!Ā
WTF IS THE EXPRESSO SHOT? - Shorter and sweeter than Chris' ex. It's extra crap from the main shows packed into a smaller shot, an espresso shot if you will, The Expresso Shot! Discussing anything and everything, pulled from shows on the Podcast Fresh Network, both new and old!
Gameflow (from CAFE 123) - Roblox Safety Issues, DK Bananza, Mafia, Robocop reviews, MGS out now, COD7 disliked
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GAMEFLOW (from Podcast Fresh CAFE #123)
Roblox is in the news again. Ryan and Chris discuss the ongoing issues with their safety protocols. Peta wrote a letter to Nintendo. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater reviews are in! We'll let you know what the people are saying! Call of Duty 7 gets massively disliked on YouTube. And in a general discussion, how hard is it to avoid crossovers with other popular IPs? We'll wrap with a triple threat of reviews: ...
Screenflow (from CAFE 123) - Superhero Box Office Talk, Superman, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four reviews, Resident Evil Movie, Avengers: Doomsday Issues, Oscars on YouTube
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SCREENFLOW (from Podcast Fresh Cafe #123)
One Battle After Another hits theaters in a few weeks. We'll have our reaction to the latest trailer! We also have a discussion based around the biggest superhero movies that dropped this year. Who reigned supreme? Ryan's back from the movies in time to review Thunderbolts* and Fantastic Four! Chris wraps his list with Superman, and gives his review as well. We'll also take a look at the new Resident Evil movie and we'll...
Podcast Fresh Cafe #123 - Superhero Box Office Talk, Roblox Safety Issues, One Battle After Another trailer, DK Bananza and Mafia reviews, new Resident Evil movie
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ON THIS EPISODE - With summer's glow fading quickly, Ryan and Chris come together to discuss the biggest and the best topics in video games and movies! It's the SCREENFLOW and GAMEFLOW all wrapped into one nice package = THE CAFE!Ā
SCREENFLOW>
One Battle After Another hits theaters in a few weeks. We'll have our reaction to the latest trailer! We also have a discussion based around the biggest superhero movies that dropped this year. Who reigned supreme? R...
Podcast Fresh Cafe #122 - Summer Box Office, Ice Cube, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hideo Kojima, Mortal Kombat movies
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ON THIS EPISODE - Ryan and Chris are back in the Podcast Fresh Studios for a brand new episode of The Cafe!Ā
We'll talk the new Netflix movie, Jay Kelly with George Clooney and Adam Sandler, thoughts on the box office performance of The Fantastic Four: First Steps Vs Thunderbolts and Superman, and Chris sends us back to the past with reviews of Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.
Over on the Gameflow, Ryan shares h...
Podcast Fresh Cafe #121 - Fantastic Four review, THPS 3+4 review, Zelda actors confirmed, Happy Gilmore 2 review, Astro Bot, WWE Unreal
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ON THIS EPISODE - As Darren completes his 7-day suspension for Hooliganism in a Public Place, Ryan and Chris carry on with a brand new episode of The Cafe!Ā
MOVIES AND GAMES ALL IN ONE SHOW. ONE, DID YOU HEAR ME, YOU TREASURE TROLL? GO AND SUBSCRIBE, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR.Ā
Please give us a Sub, Review, or Rating and enjoy the show!
WTF IS THE PODCAST FRESH CAFE? - Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to di...
The Expresso Shot #19 - New Street Fighter Movie Discussion
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ON THIS SHOW:Ā In this Shot we talk about the upcoming Street Fighter movie! We go through the casting choices, discuss the 1994 adaptation and we give our thoughts on what would help the new movie succeed.Ā
WTF IS THE EXPRESSO SHOT? - Shorter and sweeter than Chris' ex. It's extra crap from the main shows packed into a smaller shot, an espresso shot if you will, The Expresso Shot! Discussing anything and everything, pulled from shows on the Podcast Fresh Network, both new and old!
Podcast Fresh Cafe #120 - Thunderbolts Review, Mortal Kombat II Trailer, James Gunn interview, Memories of Ozzy, Jota and Warner
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ON THIS EPISODE - Ryan is stuck at Customs so it's up to Chris and Darren to save the world from eternal damnation! Tonight! Live! Sold out! It's the CAFE #120!Ā
MOVIES AND GAMES ALL IN ONE SHOW. ONE, DID YOU HEAR ME, YOU CLOWN? GO AND SUBSCRIBE, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR.Ā
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On the Trailer Round-Up:
Mortal Kombat II Ā
On the Screenflow:
Fantastic 4: First Steps Reviews are in...
Podcast Fresh Cafe #119 - Sinners + Squid Game S3 Reviews, New Street Fighter movie, Microsoft Release 9000 Employees, Mario Bros. Wonder
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ON THIS EPISODE - School's out, Darren's not travelling and Chris' ankle bracelet has been deactivated just in time for Ryan to hit the "Record" button! It's the CAFE #119!Ā
MOVIES AND GAMES ALL IN ONE SHOW. ONE, DID YOU HEAR ME, YOU CLOWN? GO AND SUBSCRIBE, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR. Ā
Please give us a Sub, Review, or Rating and enjoy the show!
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Katana Zero | The Gaming Asylum
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Ā Katana Zero was the last game I played on the Nintendo Switch before the Switch 2 came into my hands. What did I think of this dystopian indie and was it a nice farewell to the Switch? Find out!
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THE PODCAST FRESH NETWORK:
TORRES & ACAPELLO SHOW - The brand new show from the two rambling, bumbling co-hosts sees Torres and Acapello in an open forum, talking whatever is on their mind. Opinions, rants, takes, Yo Mama Jokes and everything in between! It's the T...
Donkey Kong Bananza Looks Great! | The Gaming Asylum
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Here are my thoughts on the recent Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct. Obviously, I liked it.
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THE PODCAST FRESH NETWORK:
TORRES & ACAPELLO SHOW - The brand new show from the two rambling, bumbling co-hosts sees Torres and Acapello in an open forum, talking whatever is on their mind. Opinions, rants, takes, Yo Mama Jokes and everything in between! It's the Torres & Acapello Show, out weekly!Ā Drops Bi-Weekly
PODCAST FRESH CAFE - Chris and Ryan sit down t...
The Expresso Shot #18 - EB Games is Back! But Does It Matter?
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ON THIS SHOW:Ā In this Shot we talk about the return of EB Games to Canada. We discuss EB Games, video game stores and their challenges today, how far nostalgia goes, and the future of shopping for games.Ā
WTF IS THE EXPRESSO SHOT? - Shorter and sweeter than Chris' ex. It's extra crap from the main shows packed into a smaller shot, an espresso shot if you will, The Expresso Shot! Discussing anything and everything, pulled from shows on the Podcast Fresh Network, both new and old!
The Expresso Shot #17 - Portugal wins UEFA Nations, Yamal Vs Ronaldo, Italy's demise, Ronaldo and Rooney, Messi as young captain
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ON THIS SHOW:Ā We have a little soccer talk! Portugal wins the UEFA Nations League, Yamal Vs Ronaldo, the future of Portugal's national squad, Chris' take on Yamal's rise, Messi's rise to fill his role, Italy's demise, Rooney Vs Ronaldo as a rookie, and Argentines playing in England.Ā
WTF IS THE EXPRESSO SHOT? - Shorter and sweeter than Chris' ex. It's extra crap from the main shows packed into a smaller shot, an espresso shot if you will, The Expresso Shot! Discussing anything and everything, pulled from sh...
Mario Kart World | The Gaming Asylum
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This is my in-depth review of Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2. I've spent a decent amount of time with the game by now and I can finally answer the elephant in the room...is it worth the price?
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Podcast Fresh Cafe #118 - Final Destination + Snow White + Death Note reviews, Paradise Records + Iron Heart trailers, Fantastic Four discussion
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ON THIS EPISODE - The boys are back in town and ready to kick ass in the new CAFE #118!Ā
In the Trailer Round-Up, we take a look at the new trailers for Paradise Records and Iron Heart, both due out later this year. Chris reviews Final Destination Bloodlines and Snow White! Darren has arrived and finished MobLand at the same time. Tune in for his review. Ryan's watching Death Note! Yes, that Death Note anime t...
