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A Novel ConsoleEpisode 167: The Backlog of Doom Pt. 11This week on A Novel Console, Chris talks about Dragon Ball Z Xenoverse 2 and how fun it is to explore the What If stories in the game. He brings up Nekomajin one of Akira Toriyama's last creations. Afterwards, Karradyne and Chris bring in the Backlog of Doom sacrifices. Karradyne picks two physical books, two digital books and two audio books to sacrifice, while Chris picks three games and let's the ANC Discord pick the other three games to be sacrificed. You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsole2024-04-0853 minA Novel ConsoleEpisode 166: A Deadly Star OceanThis week on A Novel Console, Chris talks about finishing the original Dragon Quest, Karradyne goes into her latest hyperfixation - Hazbin Hotel, and Chris horrifies her twice, with both youtuber Verbalase and The Head. Karradyne then recalls Patron-chosen A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik after Chris deleted her original audio file, and Chris shoots off into the deceptively named Patron-chosen Star Ocean: The Second Story R. They end the show with an amazing fried chicken lunch from Carters in Americus, GA, followed by a slew of Peachy drinks from Kung Fu Tea. You can contact us a...2024-04-011h 15A Novel ConsoleEpisode 162:A Prayer for Pokemon ScarletThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne try out a new recording style. Karradyne brags about going on a cruise for free and Chris talks about how he requested recs for must-play indie and regular games from his mutuals on Twitter. Afterwards, Karradyne is slightly disapointed in her tea monk and robot friends when she reads A Prayer for the Crown-Shy, and Chris gets bored and doesn't catch them all when he plays Pokemon Scarlet. They end the show with the best food in all of Dawson, GA.You can contact us at:anovelconsole...2024-01-1552 minA Novel ConsoleEpisode 154: Shantae’s Sisters of Sword and SongThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne finally announce their Discord anniversary giveaway! Karradyne covers her Backlog of Doom, pt. 9 - Patron-chosen Sisters of Sword and Song, about which she feels rather uncertain. Chris then whips his hair back and forth with his Backlog of Doom, pt. 9 winner - Shantae: Risky's Revenge. At the end of the episode, Karradyne gushes about Lore Olympus and Chris rants about his hopes for Assassin's Creed Mirage.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon...2023-10-0643 minA Novel ConsoleEpisode 148: A Class On: A Psalm for the Wild-BuiltThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne are back with after a two-week break with a surprisingly fine taste test and their thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Karradyne watches her first AMV while Chris feels like he's going insane remembering cookies from his childhood. Afterwards, Karradyne travels with a tea monk and a robot when she gives Chris a class on A Psalm for the Wild-Built. They end the show with an uncomfortable, yet better than expected, lunch from Hooters.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsole2023-07-171h 05A Novel ConsoleGames and Stuff: To The Moon with Pixel Project RadioThis week on on A Novel Console, Chris nad Karradyne take the week off to celebrate Chris's birthday and the 4th of July! On this special Games and Stuff preview, Chris is joined by Rick from Pixel Project Radio to discuss the very unique game, To the Moon. They talk about end-of-life care, altering memories, and real world products in the game. Afterwards, they discuss series blind spots, must-play games, and JRPGs they absolutely adore. If you take anything away from this episode, it is going to be that you must listen to Pixel Project Radio, ASAP!...2023-07-031h 19A Novel ConsoleEpisode 138: Asura's CompassThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne are joined by their third ANC Honorary Member, Thrak. They talk books they're reading (even Chris) and games they're playing (even Karradyne). Then Chris loses it over the Gobblers when Thrak and Karradyne dissect The Golden Compass. Afterwards, Karradyne is appalled by scrotum monkeys when Chris and Thrak punch god in the face while playing Asura's Wrath.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsoleOther Streaming Platforms:anovelconsole...2023-04-241h 12A Novel ConsoleEpisode 135: RNP: Hello Stranger & Atomic HeartThis week on A Novel Console, Chris tells Karradyne about a not-so-upsetting Kirby fact, and they taste test energy drinks and a chocolate bar that have been sitting on Chris's desk for two years. Then, Karradyne gets annoyed at Chris while she talks about Legends & Lattes, Us Against You , and Hello Stranger. Chris talks about Fire Emblem Engage, Wanted: Dead, and Atomic Heart.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsoleOther Streaming Platforms:anovelconsole.carrd.co2023-04-0357 minA Novel ConsoleEpisode 134: A Class On: Shadow of WarOn this year's final Middle-earth March episode, Chris and Karradyne run a short Read-n-Plays during the intro. Chris talks about how much he enjoyed The Callisto Protocol and how perfect Resident Evil 4 Remake is compared to its predecessor. Then, Karradyne talks about Covid facts in The Quarantine Princess Diaries and vampire sexy time from King of Battle and Blood. Afterwards, Chris gives Karradyne a class on Shadow of War and how crazy it gets as the story progresses.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram...2023-03-2751 minA Novel ConsoleEpisode 132: The Backlog of the RingsThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne are joined by Dave Jackson from Tales from the Backlog! They talk amazing Korean eats, Bloodborne and the amount of patience needed to read a Stephen King book. Then, Chris, Karradyne, and Dave jump into a discussion about Lord of the Rings. Dave brings up some very spicy hot takes and Karradyne suffers, while Chris holds his precious and makes jokes the entire time! You can listen to Tales from the Backlog here:https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/aboutYou can listen to A Top 3 Podcast h...2023-03-061h 18A Novel ConsoleEpisode 128: B.J. Novak & Three Hopes Enjoy Capital TacosThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne talk being sick, a trip to New York, and videos Chris made for YouTube. Karradyne then calls B.J. Novak pretentious when she reads Patron-chosen One More Thing, and Chris joins teenagers playing the Game of Thrones when he plays Patron-chosen Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. They end the show with a nacho-overload from Capital Tacos.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsoleOther Streaming Platforms:anovelconsole.carrd...2023-02-061h 08A Novel ConsoleEpisode 122: RnP: High on Life & Darling GirlThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne ask the listeners to share their top five games and books of the year for a future episode. Karradyne surprises Chris when she asks him to watch Dragon Ball Z Abridged. The two then talk about the recent games and books they have been enjoying over the past week. These include Darling Girl, City of Ruin, Fairy Tale, and Kingdom of the Feared for Karradyne and Vampire Survivors, High on Life, Crisis Core Reunion, and River City Girls 2 for Chris!You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail...2022-12-191h 02A Novel ConsoleEpisode 118: Kit Webb and The Last of Us Remake Enjoy AthensThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne remember Kevin Conroy, and Chris talks about his knees following laser tag with little kids. Karradyne finds out about a 100-person brawl in a restaurant in Japan, and the two share some candy for a terrible taste-test. Karradyne finally reviews The Queer Principles of Kit Webb and gives it an unexpected score. Afterwards, Chris talks about his time with The Last of Us Part 1, which also has an unexpected rating. They finish off the episode with a Gorbage Explosion from their recent trip to Athens, Georgia.You can...2022-11-141h 11A Novel ConsoleEpisode 116: Burgerchamp, Gyo and Aria of SorrowThis week on A Novel Console, Chirs and Karradyne are joined once again by the mythical Burgerchamp! He recommends some books and games he's been enjoying and they make fun of Chris's aversion to the library. Then Chris, Karradyne and Burgerchamp get chased by fish with legs when they read Junji Ito's Gyo. Afterwards Chris and Burgerchamp inherit Dracula's power of dominion when they finish Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsoleOther S...2022-10-311h 25A Novel ConsoleEpisode 114: The Liminal Zone and Circle of the Moon Enjoy Las CazuelasThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne discuss the season finales of The Rings of Power and She-Hulk, and Chris explains why he DNF'd Valkyrie Elysium. Karradyne then leads Chris through an anthology of creepy stories when they read The Liminal Zone. Afterwards, Chris whips Dracula in the face when he finishes Castlevania: Circle of the Moon. They end the episode with a nice Mexican lunch from Taqueria Las Cazuelas.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsole2022-10-171h 03A Novel ConsoleEpisode 109: The Backlog of Doom Pt. 6This week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne freak out over a satellite launch, and Chris talks about his new manga obsession, How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? They read a fun listener email, and then Karradyne shows that she hasn’t learned her lesson in going into books blind. Chris is in a similar boat when he picks games he knows he might not like for the next Backlog of Doom. They end the episode with a Mini-Gorbage from Domino's Pizza.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsole2022-09-121h 11A Novel ConsoleEpisode 108: The Awakening and Pikmin Eat Twisted Root BurgerThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne celebrate their 2nd year of A Novel Console! They reminisce over the features guests and all the changes that came to the show. Karradyne confesses she got emotional over Bob's Burgers, and Chris shares his enthusiasm over twerking She-Hulk. Karradyne then forfeits all of her magic when she reads The Awakening, Zodiac Academy 1 by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. Afterwards, Chris looses his Pikmin when he finishes Pikmin for the Nintendo Wii. They finish the show with a sub-par meal from Twisted Root Burger.anovelconsole@gmail.com...2022-09-051h 03A Novel ConsoleEpisode 107: RnP: Neon Gods & Soul Hackers 2This week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne discuss Rowan Atkinson's latest Netflix series, Man vs. Bee. Karradyne then surprises Chris with a corn dildo. Afterwards, Karradyne finally starts reading Love on the Brain and tears apart Thank You for Listening and Neon Gods. Chris then updates listeners on how much he's enjoying Saints Row. He talks about about enjoying Dusk Diver 2, which releases on August 30th, and how great Soul Hackers 2 is. They end the show with another terrible meal from Denny’s.anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsole2022-08-2959 minA Novel ConsoleEpisode 104: RnP: The Silmarillion & StrayThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne announce the winners of the Backlog of Doom as voted by Patrons! Karradyne brings a strange sex toy to the show, courtesy of Motorhead. She then gives an update on reading The Silmarillion, and Chris avoids the Blue Shell when he talks about his experience with the Mario Kart 8 DLC. Chris then talks about his doubts about a cat being helpful in Stray, and Karradyne finally unleashes her Midas touch as she finishes Gild. They end the episode with rants about how Karradyne hasn't been able to enjoy her favorite...2022-08-0857 minA Novel ConsoleEpisode 102: RnP: To Kill A Mockingbird & PowerWash SimulatorThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne talk about new jobs, a hellish few days, and they finally bring back Sex Toy of the Week! Karradyne gives an update on last week’s books, and Chris shares updates on Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Karradyne gets into a whole discussion of the To Kill a Mocking Bird graphic novel, and Chris shares the many joys of his time playing PowerWash Simulator. They end the show with a visit to a cool, Orlando coffee shop, Qreate Coffee + Studio.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFa...2022-07-251h 08A Novel ConsoleEpisode 101: RnP: Valhalla & GildThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne announce some changes coming to the podcast, along with a brand new format called Reads and Plays! They then talk about Chris's birthday gift and a terrible movie adaptation Karradyne watched over the weekend. Chris gives an update on his Dragon Quest 8 play-through and viking adventures in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Karradyne finds herself in a reading slump that may or may not be prolonged by The Astonishing Color of After and Gild.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com...2022-07-1848 minA Novel ConsoleEpisode 100: Postscripting & Dragon Questing 8 with ThrakThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne are joined once again by their friend, Thrak. They talk about being itchy, the Bible, and are entertained by an impromptu Mrs. Doubtfire impersonation by Karradyne. Then Karradyne, Thrak, and Chris help terminal people with turning death into a “sentimental scavenger hunt” when they read Cecelia Ahern's Postscript and watch PS. I Love You. Chris and Thrak then help lift a curse that takes forever when they play Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsole...2022-07-111h 25A Novel ConsoleEpisode 96: Books and Games We Can’t Wait to ExperienceThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne talk about Jurassic World Dominion and Pocky and Rocky Reshrined. Karradyne manages to mortify Chris with the Sex Toy of the Week, and they list 5 books and 5 games they hope to experience soon.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsoleOther Streaming Platforms:anovelconsole.carrd.coOur art was done by:Instagram: @metamorphikeiSupport the show2022-06-131h 03A Novel ConsoleEpisode 95: Rebel Angels and The Forgotten LandThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne are joined once again by their friend, Carmen! They catch up by talking about She-Hulk, Pendulum, and new promotional material from The Rings of Power. For the first time ever, Karradyne is in charge of the Sex Toy of the Week! Carmen and Karradyne are then dismissed for holiday break when they read Rebel Angels by Libba Bray. Afterwards, Carmen and Chris go into Mouthful Mode when they play Kirby and the Forgotten Land.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsole...2022-06-061h 23A Novel ConsoleEpisode 93: Old Friends and The MandalorianThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne are joined by one of Chris's closest friends, Mariela. They have a full discussion about what they love about two Disney+ series, The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. The show then somewhat turns into a full-blown conversation about how Clone Wars makes most things in the Star Wars Universe make sense.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsoleOther Streaming Platforms:anovelconsole.carrd.co...2022-05-231h 34A Novel ConsoleEpisode 92:Darth Vader and The Knights of the Old Republic Enjoy El CilantrilloThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne talk about Grace and Frankie and some recent happenings in their lives. Karradyne then searches for Padme when she reads Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1 & 2, and Chris joins the Jedi Order when he finishes Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Then, they enjoy a nice Puerto Rican dinner from El Cilantrillo.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsoleOther Streaming Platforms:anovelconsole.carrd.coOur...2022-05-161h 16A Novel ConsoleEpisode 91: Lost Stars in The Skywalker SagaThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne are joined by their friends, Jenn and Logan! They try to convince Karradyne to defect from the Empire when they read Lost Stars, and they help Chris build his Legos when they play Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga! Then, they run through some of their favorite vegan restaurants and those with vegan-friendly options in the first ever segment of Gorbage You Should Know!You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsole2022-05-091h 38A Novel ConsoleEpisode 89: A Novel Console Enjoys Puerto RicoThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne reveal the winners of the Backlog of Doom Pt. 4, and Chris talks about how annoying some Dragon Ball fans are. Chris and Karradyne then talk about everything they did and loved doing while visiting Chris’s home island of Puerto Rico. Many funny moments were had and the Gorbage was overflowing!You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsoleOther Streaming Platforms:anovelconsole.carrd.coOur art wa...2022-04-251h 26A Novel ConsoleEpisode 88: Namekians Eat Soupa 3This week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne talk about some cool new LOTR pins and Stranger of Paradise. Karradyne then finally achieves the legendary status of Super Saiyan when she reads the Frieza Saga and Chris collects the Dragon Balls when he finishes Dragon Ball Advanced Adventure. They then have one of the worst meals of their lives when they eat at Soupa 3!You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsoleOther Streaming Platforms:anovelconsole.carrd...2022-04-1850 minA Novel ConsoleEpisode 87: The Backlog of Doom Pt. 4This week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne talk about a recent hospital visit, the uncertain future of Gorbage, and the fantastic Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie. Chris stuns Karradyne with a strange conspiracy theory and visit to an odd website from 2005. Then, they choose five books and five Dragon Quest games from their backlog for their Patreon supporters to choose from to be reviewed on a future episode of A Novel Console.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsole2022-04-111h 10A Novel ConsoleEpisode 86: The Bellinger Sisters and Cyberpunk 2077 Enjoy Mellow MushroomThis week on A Novel Console, Karradyne talks about an advance screening of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, and Chris shares his thoughts on Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Karradyne then goes king crab fishing when she reviews It Happened One Summer & Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey, and Chris enhances his body when he reviews Cyberpunk 2077. They end the show with a couple of pies from Mellow Mushroom.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsole2022-04-041h 08A Novel ConsoleEpisode 85: The Fall of Gondolin and The Return of the King GBA Enjoy JAM Hot ChickenThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne talk a little about The Lost City and Kirby and the Forgotten Land. They also feature a mini-Gorbage segment for Choulala French Pastries. Karradyne then tries to build the world of Middle-erth when she reads The Fall of Gondolin, and Chris barely helps the peoples of Middle-earth when he plays The Return of the King on the GBA. They end the episode with a great Nashville-style chicken lunch from JAM Hot Chicken.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com...2022-03-2854 minA Novel ConsoleEpisode 84: The Hobbit and The Two Towers GBA Enjoy Chicken GuyThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne talk about books and games they are currently experiencing and some they want to experience soon. They then dive head-first into the first of two Middle-earth March episodes. Karradyne goes on an adventure when she reads The Hobbit, and Chris slays all the orcs when he plays The Two Towers on Gameboy Advance. They end the episode with a visit to the house of their Lord and Savior, Guy Fieri's chicken restaurant, Chicken Guy!You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsole...2022-03-211h 16A Novel ConsoleEpisode 83: Carmen, Gemma Doyle, and Donkey Kong Eat SonicThis week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne are joined by Karradyne's long-time friend, Carmen (@pride_and_pages on Instagram). They talk about Carmen's interests in Books, Games, and Food, and the three discuss the new Pixar film,Turning Red and some not-so-pleasant church-going experiences. Karradyne and Carmen then find out if their high school reviews hold up when they review A Great and Terrible Beauty, and Chris and Carmen collect and eat all the bananas when they review Donkey Kong Country. They finish the episode with a not-so-great visit to Sonic Drive-In.You...2022-03-142h 09