The Worst Community Report
The Worst Garbage is a wonderful online community that has grown up around the Worst Garbage Online podcast network. There's so many events and goings on that we decided it might be fun to make a show about it.
Dude, it's a good time to be a Gamer (Feat. Rob)
This week Rob and Jared chat about teaching Caves of Qud, Zero Escape, and... Survivor?
Games Mentioned:
Street Fighter 6HearthstoneLeague of LegendsSuper Smash Bros. UltimateSplatoon 3Mario KartCaves of Qud13 Sentinels: Aegis RimAI: The Somnium Files (Series)The Hundred Line: Last Defense AcademyZero Escape (Series)Danganronpa (Series)The Tetris EffectApotrisRecommendations:
Rob: Tetris!Jared: The Zac Brown Survivor segmentChapters:
Paranormasight The Mermaid's Curse Spectacular (Feat. Lex, Rob, and Andy)
This week we're talking about Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse!
Read Lex's review here!
Listen to Season 3 of Trails Through Trails!
Read TK's review here!
Read the article Bluzo mentioned!
Read the RPGSite Interview with the developers!
Recommendations:
Bluzo: Get you some floor cushions!Andy: Watch Frieren: Beyond Journey's End!Rob & Lex: Watch the Professional Women's Hockey League on YouTube!TK: Save old electronics from the e-waste bin and repair them instead!Chapters:
Come on Down to the Server Slam
The crew comes back together to talk about what we've been up to these last few weeks!
Games Mentioned:
Recommendations:
Bluzo: Take it easy!Jared: Spice your rice!TK: PurelyMail!Chapters:
Shout out to FireWire (Feat. Mike, Brendon, and Dawn)
This week we're talking all about making media with Mike, Brendon, and Dawn!
Tools and Gear:
Mike:
Brendon:
Audio Editor: Ableton LiveVideo Editor: Final Cut ProCamera: iPhoneMics:Samson Q9USamson Q2UInterface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2Dawn:
Editor: REAPERMics:Â Audio-Technica AT2020Shure SM47TK:
Editor: REAPERMics:Â Behringer Bigfoot (TK)Blue Yeti (Jared)Macbook built-in microphone array (Bluzo)Links:
Listen to Mike's work on Cthulhu Con and BeQuestListen to Brendon on Into the Aether and WavelengthsListen to Da...The Pooping Channel (I gotta stop calling it that)(Feat. Mike and AJ)
This week is all about the Hot Drink! That's right, we're joined by coffee connoisseurs Mike and AJ to talk all things coffee and coffee accessories!
Links:
AeroprecipeYunnan Sourcing (International)Yunnan Sourcing (US)Ippodo TeaCometeerBlind Tiger Coffee RoastersTK's Crash Course in TeaRecommendations:
Mike:
AJ:
Burn a CDCiniCrossJared:
Overthinking with the OverbysTK:
PicotronChapters:
The 5 most recent games I've played because I cannot remember anything else (feat. Kit & Peter)
This week we're talking to Kit and Peter all about the TWG Low Key Game Club!
Games Mentioned:
Yakuza 0Resident Evil 2BugsnaxDuskNeon WhiteSektoriBomb Rush CyberfunkIn Stars and TimeHeaven's VaultOther Game Clubs:
The Secret Lives of GamesThe Slow Game ClubAbnormal MappingRecommendations:
Peter:Â Kit:TK:
Chapters:
For the Love of Murder
This week we're straight chillin' on the pod with some updates on what we've been up to!
Channel Highlight: That One Game > Dragon Quest
Games Mentioned:
Recommendations:
Bluzo: The PittJared: ProtoPrintLab Handheld Grips on EtsyTK: BingoChapters:
The Worst Game Jam 4 Spectacular
This week we're discussing the entries into the Worst Game Jam 4! You can play all of these wonderful games on the Jam's submissions page.
Games Mentioned:
Lost Stars by BluzoLost Stars by TKReboot: Lost Stars by TubbyCustard/CroppedCirclesLost Morning Star by PeterNeedaMormon and MarsGigadyne Voltraid by BibulousLightgate by WillLost Stars by Tankless GooseI Warned You About Stars, Bro! by Jackie/AmbrolenRecommendations:
Bluzo: Kobo Libra 2Jared: Heated RivalryTK: Mobile Suit Gundam Endless WaltzChapters:
The Worst Game Jam 4 Roundtable (Feat. Jackie and Louis)
This week we're talking to Jackie and Louis all about their experiences with this year's Worst Game Jam!
Play Jackie's submission, I warned you about the stars, bro!
Play Louis's submission, Reboot: Lost Stars
Play TK's submission, Lost Stars
Play Bluzo's submission, Lost Stars
Play the rest of the submissions here!
(00:00) - Intro (01:49) - Channel Highlight: Games Events > The Worst Game Jam 4 (02:09) - Game jam discussion (02:28) - What engines are we working with? (06:17) - Did you do any coding before making games? (08:36) - What was your...Let it be known that I have a strong arm as well
This week, Jared is joined by Katie for the biggest Tierlist of 2007: Gilmore Girls characters!
Recommendations:
Kaite: Get yourself some lamps! And change the lampshades!Jared: Take the joycons off of your switch!(00:00) - Intro (02:21) - Community Updates! (05:46) - Channel highlight: TV? Do we even have a TV channel? (06:04) - There is! Television-General in the Film and TV forum in It's Media! (06:57) - Let's set the scene (07:53) - To the List! (08:08) - The Tone Setters (09:18) - Dean (13:44) - Jess (17:57) - Logan (21:06) - Rory (25:07) - Lorelai (28:23) - Emily (32:56) - Richard (35:58) - Luke (41:00) - Sookie (44:24...You have to activate the Evil system to do tactics (Feat. Rob)
This week we're Just Communicating about Mobile Suit Gundam Wing with Rob!
Recommendations:
Rob: Digimon Story: Time StrangerBluzo: The Doll and Kigu JamTK: Pico-8(00:00) - Intro (00:53) - Community Updates (01:19) - Peer Pressure (01:34) - Sneaki Peeki (03:23) - Channel Highlight: It's Media! > Anime and Manga (04:26) - Gundam Wing: Non-spoilers (04:44) - What is Gundam, anyway? (10:00) - Our experiences with Gundam, starting with Bluzo (11:06) - Rob's Gundam History (14:27) - TK's Dark History (16:48) - Gundam Wing Impressions (19:02) - Gundam Wing hits different (19:26) - Super robot show vs real robot show (23:14) - SPOILERS AHEAD! (23:42) - s Counterattack spoilers! (25:58) - There's...The year that was and the year that will be
We know you''re drowning in GOTY content from last week and this week, so we've got a short and sweet episode for you this week looking back on 2025 and forward to 2026!
Recommendations:
Bluzo: Innioasis Y1 MP3 PlayerJared: Q-Up! WorkoutTK: Download and learn tools early for the game jam!Game of the Year Spectacular (Feat. Listeners Like You!)
Thank you so much for joining us for a wonderful 2025. We appreciate each and every one of you.
Guest appearances by:
GooseGJPhilZenoRobJordanTubbycustardMattScoutMikeRinoaKitAJZettoKatieChaseAmetBrendonOur Top 15 Games:
Bluzo:
Jared:
Game 5Game 4Game 3Game 2Game of the YearTK
Doom Mod of the YearKei Truck of the YearOveranimation of the YearMusical Moment of the YearGame of the Year(00:00) - Intro (07:10) - GJ: Top 5 Actual Play Podcasts (09:47) - Phil Bothun: Top 5 Things in 2025 (13:41) - Goose: Top 5 Media experiences of 2025 (17:09) - Zeno: Top 5 Birds...A Little Eurobeat Will Do Wonders (Feat. Ashley and Bibulous)
This week is all about developing games! We are joined by Ashley, who is making a cool JRPG Roguelike called Last Gasp and Bibulous who is making his third Sky Ballet game. You can play His first two on Itch! Of course you can play Bluzo's first games as well, Along an Extremity and Hana's Light which were made with collaborators. The full credits for each are on the itch pages. Also keep an eye out for her work with Broken Rotten!
Please make sure you get your Top 5 for the year in! You can email us...
Get Me Out of This Sausage (Feat. GJ and Mike)
PLEASE send us your Top 5 for 2025! This can be stuff released in 2025 or things that are new to you this year. Send us audio files to hi@twcr-radio.online or via Discord DM and make sure to include your name!
This week we have GJ and Mike on to talk Actual Play podcasts! Listen to Mike's podcast, Cthulhu Con!
Recommendations:
Jared:
The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson BennettGJ:
Follow a cast member from an Actual Play you like.Worlds Beyond Number: A County AffairAmerican Vandal and PlayersMike:<...
It's Fun to Lose (Feat. Zetto and Bibulous)
This week is a special episode all about Sky Ballet games!
Games Mentioned: Just check out the wonderful TWG Shmup Google Doc
Recommendations:
Bluzo: Watch Gundam, Any Gundam
TK: Use your PSP as a media player
Bibulous: Miles in Transit on YouTube
Zetto: TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III, Dispatch, The Filmography of Akira Kurosawa
It Always Goes Back to Gundam
This week we're just chilling and talking games! Bluzo has visual novels, Jared's been hunting monsters with Thor, and TK has been punching people back to health in between high stakes slot car races!
Games Mentioned:
The Hundred Line Last Defense AcademyDrive HomeCarimaraMonster Hunter 4 UltimateYakuza KiwamiYakuza 0Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals TIme
Recommendations:
I Am a Robots Person
This week is a week of catching up and revisiting old topics. Bluzo brings in Hundred Line, Butterfly Aeffect and Gundam Wing, while TK checks back in with Alan Wake II, Twin Peaks the Return, and House of Leaves!
Have a segment or show idea? Want to come on and chat with us about something? Shoot us a DM or message on Discord or send us an email from our contact page at https://twcr-radio.online/contact
Games Mentioned:
Hundred Line Last Defense AcademyFire Emblem Three HousesAlan Wake IIControlRecommendations:
Bluzo: Visual...No one Knows What Gravy Fed Baby Looks Like (Feat. Chase, Jordan and Tony)
This week, Jared is joined by guests Chase, Jordan, and Tony to talk about being parents while trying to maintain the video game hobby!
Please get in touch with us! You can browse the website, use our Contact form, or send us messages or DMs on Discord!
Games Mentioned:
Fire Emblem Three HousesPokemon Legends ZAThe Legends of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomKirbyâs Return to DreamlandMario Kart 8 DeluxePokemon X VersionPokemon Black & White VersionPaw Patrol: On a RollPaw Patrol: Save Adventure BayPaw Patrol: WorldUntitled Goose GameMetaphor: ReFantazioSuper Mario WonderPaw Patrol RacingSonic X Shadow GenerationsUntitled Goose GameThe Le...I'm Sorry, He's a Chandler (Feat. KitWitch)
This week Jared.Boo and The Killer have KitWitch on to talk horror games for our Halloween Spooktacular!
Games Mentioned:
Recommendations:
Kit: Read (or write) a spooky short story!Jared: The Analog Den on YouTube (Don't worry, the channel changed its name between recording and release)TK: The Ooh DirectoryChapters:
Sexual Maturity Combined With Superhuman Strength Makes Mike a Sub
This week, TK and Wubble are talking Twin Peaks!
CONTENT WARNING: Twin Peaks is a mature show/movie and contains the following:
MurderDomestic ViolenceAssaultSexual AssaultRapeSex Work (stripping, prostitution)Consentual Drug UseNon-Consentual Drug UseUnderage Alcohol UseInfidelityRelationships between high school students and adults, including sexual relationshipsRecommendations:
WubbleButt: Puuung1 on InstagramTK: Symfonium for AndroidPlugs:
emilyjaazaniahphotography on Instagramtk-web.top(00:00) - Intro (01:37) - Community Updates (02:20) - Channel Highlight: The Red Room (02:59) - Structure and Content Warnings (05:02) - Wubble's history with Twin Peaks (07:55) - TK's background with Twin Peaks (11:46) - What made us want...Takumi-kun needs to pay for his sins a little bit (Feat. Rob, Lex, and Matt)
This week is our big bad Hundred Line spoilercast! Join us as we talk about a game that has it all. By all, we mean 100 endings!
Read Lex's write-up of her Tarot pairings here!
Read Heiro de Lima's write-up for Unwinnable on the Romance Route here!
Recommendations:
Bluzo: The Shortbox Comics FairRob: Fantastic Four (comic runs by Mark Waid and Jonathan Hickman)Matt: Angela: Asgard's Assassin and Angela: Queen of Hel by Gillen, Bennett, Hans, Jimenez, and JacintoLex: Live Theater(00:00) - Intro (02:39) - Community Updates (06:09) - Spoiler Free Overview (23:54...The Princess is This Cloistered, Magical Wizard (Feat. Amet and Zeno)
This week we're talking the Shortbox Comics Fair with Zeno and Amet!
Comics Discussed
Ladies of the Living Princess, by Theo StultzGirl Yaoi, by Ana TwoLaura, by Marty Tina G.Leftovers, by luckycavityLisa and Cerise, by Marie DerambureInjest, by MapurlDead Horses, by Freya JNSyringe, by NozmoRecommendations:
Zeno: When I Arrived At The Castle, by E.M. CarrollAmet: Shortbox Red Carpet by BennizoneBluzo: Avarice is my Darling's Vice, by Nozmo(00:00) - Housekeeping (00:35) - Intro (02:06) - Community Updates (03:49) - Channel Highlight: Manga and Anime, Comics, and In Sequence (04:50) - An...Assassinâs Creed: Barnyard (Feat. Rinoa)
This week we're challenging you to complete one of these tiny platformers while we yap!
The Platformers:
Toree SaturnSuper Kiwi 64Twig's AdventureGwen The Hen 64Recommendations:
Rinoa: Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FEBluzo: Bowl of Lentils: The History of Chunsoft Sound NovelsJared: Felix from Fire Emblem: Three HousesTK: BloodthiefGames Mentioned
Banjo TooieRefunctToree SaturnGwen The HenPilfer the Guardian of LightTwigâs AdventureSuper Kiwi 64Trails in the Sky FCHollow Knight SilksongSuper Mario 64Banjo KazooieYooka-LayleeSuper Mario OdysseyMario SunshineMario Sunshine SunburnAssassinâs CreedBloodthiefFire Emblem Three HousesTokyo Mirage Sessions #FE(00:00) - Intro (00:48) - Community Updates (02:14) - Channel High...We're on Autumn Break!
I mean you probably got it from the title, right? This week we're on break since it's been a very busy autumn for all of us.
Please tune in next week for Tiny 3D Platformers with Rinoa and the following week for the oft-threatened Hundred Line spoilercast the following week!
The LeBron of Shipwrecks (Feat. Rob and Notrock)
This week is all about Ys, the Action RPG series developed by Falcom!
Games Mentioned:
Atelier Ryza 2Disco ElysiumFinal Fantasy XOctopath TravellerScarlet HollowThank Goodness You're HereTriangle StrategyVa-11-Hall-AYs OriginYs 1Ys 2Ys The Oath in FelghanaYs Memories of CelcetaYs VI: The Ark of NapishtimYs SevenYs OriginYs VIII: Lacrimosa of DanaYs IX: Monstrum NoxYs X: NordicsRecommendations:
Notrock: Stories from Sol: The GundogRob: Draw Steel!Jared: Grow Vegetables and Share them with Neighbors.TK: Moondrop Chu IIMusic in this episode:
Genesis Beyond the Beginning - Ys OriginSunshine Coastline - Ys VIII Lacrimosa of...Honk At Me, Babe (Feat. Kitty)
This week we're talking about the Summer Games Challenge introduced to us by Matt Horton!
Games Mentioned:
Summer Game Challenge:
Matt's Games:Â
DespaloteYakuza 0 Director's CutThe Stanley Parable Ultra DeluxeHome Safety HotlineFretless: The Wrath of RiffsonKitty's Challenge List:
Metal Gear SolidMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterMetal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the PatriotsMetal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom PainBlue PrinceThe Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningResident Evil 4The Outer WildsKitty's Completed List
Opus: The Day We Found EarthOpus: Rocket of WhispersRocket of Whispers: PrologueControlMonument ValleyMonument Valley 2M...Convening the Yuri Corner (Feat. Zeno & Amet)
Women lovers and Monster lovers shake hands in this episode as we discuss some very excellent Monster Yuri manga!
Manga discussed:
Zenoâs pick: Alcohol and Ogre-Girls, vol 1 (ch 1-6)Ametâs pick: I See You, Aizawa-san! (Vol 1, ch 1-6)Emilyâs pick: This Monster Wants to Eat Me, vol. 1Other manga mentioned
She Loves to Cook, She Loves to Eat by Sakaomi YuzakiOur Dreams at Dusk by Yuhki KamatanThe Summer Hikaru Died by MokumokurenMy Love Mix-Up by Wataru Hinekure and ArukoThe Guy She Was Interested In Wasnât a Guy At All by Sumiko A...Get the Beefy Thor (Feat. Lex and Rinoa)
This week, we're chatting with Lex and Rinoa about what we've been up to, the Best Hemisphere [Citation Needed], tinkering, and even some video games!
Games Mentioned:
Jet LancerPacific DriveGuilty Gear STRIVEHollow Knight SilksongLegend of Heroes Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake DemoToree SaturnApril Grove20 Small MazesStrange JigsawsCurse Crackers: For Whom the Belle TollsSuper Kiwi 64Pru the PidgeonGwen the Hen 64OblivionConfiguring Oblivion modsCustomizing LinuxRunning a home serverButter by Asako Yuzuki (a Book)Oliver VII by Antal Szerb (a Book)Japanese Role-Playing Games: Genre, Representation, and Liminality in the JRPG by by Fanny Barnabé, Nökkvi Ja...Oh No I'm The Old Man Again (Feat. Cassie, Joel, and Cameron)
This week we're joined by Cassie, Joel and Cameron to talk about blogging, the indie web, and SpaceJam.com?
Please check out Cassie, Joel, and Cameron's blogs! (and maybe TK's too)
Games Mentioned:
Super 10-PinRocket BowlingThrillvilleRollercoaster TycoonJet LancerAbiotic FactorFields of MistriaStardew ValleyPersona 5 Royal: Rose & VioletTools & Resources
BearblogPika.pageHugoJekyllEleventyGiteaRecommendations:
Cassie:
Fields of MistriaI Love My Computer by NinajirachiJoel:
BlaugustWolf 359Jet LancerCameron:
Abiotic FactorAEWHomemade BiscuitsDexter ResurrectionTK:
70% CompletePersona 5 Royal: Rose & VioletChapters:
Ep. 259: But Now, I Like It
Hey Podtimists,
This week Jared asks an innocent question and gets dragged into Monster Hunter while TK is playing a new version of Persona 5 Royal.
We also took a deeper look into the GBA game, Gekido Advance. This was suggested to us by The Worst ROM Set. Thank you for your suggestion!
Games mentioned:
Monster Hunter Freedom UniteNoitaPersona 5 Royal: Rose & VioletGekido AdvanceChapters:
The Sisterhood of the Travelling 3DS
This week we've held our ghouls close, rescued a yellow hat, and had dental surgery just for you!
Games Mentioned:
Ghost & FoundGhoul DiggerI Just Want My Cat BackGhoulish FarmingAlong an ExtremityKeep Your GhoulsHold Your Ghouls CloseConnect the DotsTen Metre TideLoco MotiveHalf Minute HeroHere's the Jam Submissions!
Keep putting pressure on payment processors!
Check out Toxic Yuri games! WIlla Rowe has some recommendations!
Check out Wavelengths 2.0
Check out In Sequence!
Chapters:
Why donât you come to the podcastarium? (Feat. Rinoa)
Why donât you come to the podcastarium?
   The beautiful sound of eternity that will never fade, no matter what.
     All the bits in the sky are waiting for you.
This week we're joined by Rinoa to talk about where visual novels came from, which ones are good for starters, annd... which one can do a kickflip? It's a ride.
Games Mentioned:
Visual Novel History:Â
PortopiaKamaitachi No Yoru (PSX recommend, Banshee's last cry on iOS no longer supported)Yu-No A Girl who chants love at the bound of th...The Code isn't Good Enough (Feat. Paul, Vinny, and Amet!)
This week we're talking to some Game Jammers about their experiences making games for The Worst Game Jam 3.
Due to the current situation with payment processors exerting illegal limitations of free speech on platforms such as Itch.io and Steam, we are encouraging you to call and email Visa and Mastercard to tell them what a harmful move this is. If you're unfamiliar with the situation, Robin from Girl Mode has written a piece about the current situation with itch.io. When this was happening to Steam, she wrote a piece about that too.
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A quick update
A quick update about this week's episode
Hold Your Ghouls Close (Feat. Rob K.)
This week we're recording our entry in The Worst Game Jam 3 with special guest Rob K!
Games Mentioned:
Uma Musume: Pretty DerbyThe Hundred Line: Last Defense AcademyFire Emblem: Three HousesRecommendations:
Rob: Nature Valley Wafer BarsEmily: Physical media, especially comicsJared: Ask for Fire Emblem advice in DiscordTK: Fancy sparkling lemonades, like Fever Tree's Sicilian lemonade or Sanpelegrino's LimonataChapters:
I live under the Chicago Bean and have never eaten food (Feat. Listeners like you)
This week we are opening the mailbag to see what's in there. Video games? Without a doubt. Aspirations? Quite possibly. Beans? Uh, sure I guess?
Games Mentioned
The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimDark Cloud 2Animal Crossing: Wild WorldDragon QuestDragon Ruins II (Art by ăšă怫 on Pixiv)Soul Hackers 2 (Silence Mimi in Dungeons mod)Chapters:
Women Can Do Anything (Feat. Zeno)
Today we're talking with Zeno about the Spring and Summer anime seasons!
CW: Brief discussion of a robot having the ability to commit suicide (During Apocalypse Hotel Spoilers)
Anime Discussed
Apocalypse HotelA Ninja and an Assassin Under One RoofMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXMaebashi WitchesCity the AnimationDanDaDan Season 2The Summer Hikaru DiedThere's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover Unless...Introduction to Mineralogy: Ruri Rocks!Let's Go Karaoke!Games Mentioned
Mushroom MusumeSoul Hackers 2Recommendations:
Zeno: Hakumei & MikochiEmily: Noble comics circle (noblecomix on Twitter)TK: Yokohama Shopping Trip Log...
Dope me up so I can save Japan (Feat. AJ)
We're excited to have AJ on this week to talk with us about getting into games as an adult and more!
Games Mentioned:
Super Mario WorldYoshi's IslandThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildStardew ValleyElden RingUndertaleMetal Gear Rising: RevengeanceUnbeatable DemoThe Hundred Line: Last Defense AcademyShutdownSuper Mario Maker 2Backyard Baseball 97Blue PrinceFinal ProfitRecommendations:
AJ: The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le GuinEmily: Kalechips on Itch and BlueskyJared: Trader Joe's Gluten Free Toaster WafflesTK: Naps
Chapters:
Philosopher Dog?!
Today we explore Steam Next Fest!
Games Mentioned
The Hundred Line: Last Defense AcademyCast n ChillBall X PitMina The HollowerBloodrush: Undying WishBloodthiefHeaven Will Be MinePokemon OdysseyBaldur's Gate 3Recommendations:
Emily: Mango flavored food and drinkJared: Nvidia GeForce Now, now on Steam DeckTK: The Pinecil soldering ironChapters:
