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A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesTheme Song Detectives It's been nearly a month with lots of things happening, under our hosts' control and not, but they check back in this week with some overview of life stuff as well as nerdy and geeky stuff. WEEKS IN GEEK: Andrew finds a lot to like in the recent MCU-Disney+ show, Daredevil: Born Again, continuing the series from its run on Netflix. He also returns to survival gaming with Far From Home's Forever Skies. D. Bethel dips into new old sci-fi with the well-regarded series, The Expanse, but has been occupying his gaming time...2025-05-0247 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesDot Nyet WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew finishes up Cobra Kai, while D. Bethel finds a wonderful world to explore in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. BRAVE NEW CAPTAIN: D. Bethel rounds out the episode discussing his (mostly spoiler-free) thoughts of Captain America: Brave New World. On the whole, he liked it! TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - February's over, suddenly! (01:45) Andrew's WiG: The end of Cobra Kai (31:51) D. Bethel's WiG: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (45:20) Outro - D.'s thoughts of Captain Ame...2025-02-2853 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesDeep Discount WEEK IN GEEK: It's a new year and––guess what?––our hosts are still geeks that have weeks; with that in mind, our hosts share the open-world character action games that have been occupying their time lately: Andrew dives into the conspiracy of Assassin's Creed: Origins while D. Bethel uses the force in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - Teacher talk. (02:48) Andrew's Week in Geek: Assassin's Creed: Origins (14:39) D.'s Week in Geek: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (27:01) D.'s Extra Week in Geek: Starting Agatha All Along2025-01-1738 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesSplashing in the Shallow End 2024's THINGS OF THE YEAR: Reflecting on the 2024 that was, our hosts pick what defined the year for them. For Andrew, it's how Star Trek: Lower Decks brought its excellent run to a close while D. Bethel can't stop thinking about Amazon Prime's Tales from the Loop (though it originally dropped in 2020). Andrew also talks a bit about the series finale to the Disney+ MCU animated series, What If...? TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - It's a new year! (02:29) Andrew's 2024 Thing of the Year: The ending of Star Trek: Lower Decks (12:51) D. B...2025-01-0329 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesThe Miyagi Initiative WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew watches the multifaceted musical/comedy documentary, Yacht Rock: The Dockumentary, while D. Bethel finds a new holiday-staple film in the esoteric but endearing animated film, Tokyo Godfathers, directed by the late Satoshi Kon. KARATE KID AND THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS: Our hosts wrap up the episode by discussing the trailer and premise for the very bizarre upcoming film, Karate Kid: Legends, a film promising to stitch together the dominant realities that exist within the The Karate Kid franchise. TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - Introducing The Middle-Aged...2024-12-2036 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesAwesome Barbecue. Awesome Pool. LAST WEEK, PART 2: This week, our hosts return to what they rambled about last week. After watching the Netflix show, Heartstopper, Andrew checked out the original comics and was surprised at how closely the show sticks to them. D. Bethel checks out episodes 2 and 3 of Adult Swim's Uzumaki and develops theories as to the significant shifts in animation quality throughout the episode. Then, Andrew returns to talk about something new: the Backerkit campaign for the classic tabletop RPG, Ars Magica, and how it's promising to release this new edition in the Creative Commons. ...2024-10-1836 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesMeander in Geek Amblin' Entertainment: Our hosts glide through various pieces of news and entertainment that caught their attention this last week. Andrew finds himself lost amid some very strange controversy around the game engine, Godot, while also quite enjoying Netflix's queer teenage dramedy, Heartstopper. D. Bethel admits he's a fan of the famed horror manga creator, Junji Ito, and found a lot to like in the first episode of the Adult Swim animated adaptation of his acclaimed work, Uzumaki, though it sounds like episode 2 may not quite live up to the expectations established by the premiere. 2024-10-1146 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Wave of Tires WEEK IN GEEK: D. Bethel has fallen ill, so our hosts decide to take it easy and share their respective weeks in geek. This week, Andrew watches a very unique television show based on a video game, Knuckles on Paramount+. D. Bethel, meanwhile, checks out some video games, the punishing but intriguing Pacific Drive, and the stylistically retro JRPG, Octopath Traveler. WEEK IN GEEK: D. Bethel has fallen ill, so our hosts decide to take it easy and share their respective weeks in geek. This week, Andrew watches a very unique television show based on...2024-09-0637 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesPuddle GamesWEEK IN GEEK: After a week away for travel, our hosts return to talk about what has occupied their nerdy time. Andrew dives all in on season 2 of Star Trek: Prodigy on Netflix while D. Bethel starts to play the unique puzzle game, Arranger (while also fitting in a screening of Deadpool & Wolverine; NO SPOILERS). TOPICS: (00:00) Intro (01:30) Andrew's Week in Geek: Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 2 (16:54) New Star Trek tv show announced and the trailer for Star Trek: Section 31 (26:13) D. Bethel's Week in Geek #1: Arranger (37:30) D. Bethel's Week in Geek #2: Deadpool & Wolverine (NO SPOI...2024-08-0246 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesFury Walk and Talk WEEK IN GEEK: This week, Andrew discusses (SPOILER ALERT) the series finale of Star Trek: Discovery, while D. Bethel has thoughts about Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. TOPICS: (00:00) Intro (02:02) Andrew's thoughts on the Star Trek: Discovery's finale (19:10) D.'s thoughts on Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (36:18) Outro - a little discussion about Doctor Who (37:06) Outtakes RELEVANT LINKS: Bernstein, Abbie. The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road. Titan Books, 2015. Buchanan, Kyle. Blood, Sweat, and Chrome: The Wild and True...2024-06-0738 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesTeniversary THE DMV PERSISTS: Andrew shares a particularly arduous, hilarious, and somewhat sad quest he experienced in Fallout 76, which leads also to a short discussion about the Amazon Prime show, Fallout. DISCOVERY ENDS: With the release of the season and series finale of Star Trek: Discovery (which was not released at the time of this recording), Andrew reflects on the arc––and legacy––of this show. SCAVENGERS REREIGN: D. Bethel uses his WiG time to discuss the debut of the former HBO animated series, Scavengers Reign, from Max to Netflix and how...2024-05-3136 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesThe 2-Body Solution WEEK IN GEEK: Our hosts jump right into it as Andrew gets sucked back into the world of Stardew Valley with their most recent update and D. Bethel taps into the zeitgeist and plays the roguelike, deckbuilding, poker-themed (?!) game, Balatro. THE SEASON OF REGENERATION: With the release of the trailer for the new series of Doctor Who, it contains all that fans could hope for––action, humor, adventure, drama...and it's "season 1"? TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - Andrew got too distracted to podcast... (01:37) ...because he got suck...2024-03-2932 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesAttachment PointWEEK IN SICK: Andrew's back after being ill and he has some stuff to share! This week, he talks about watching five seasons of the CBS reboot of Magnum, P.I. and how it not only connects with the original show, but how it connects to all of CBS' reboot shows (Hawaii Five-O, and Macgyver). D. Bethel, who was not sick, talks briefly about starting the throwback JRPG, Sea of Stars, by Sabotage Studio. (Thank you to Kyrun Silva for helping out at the beginning of the episode!) TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - Andrew returns and...2024-02-0941 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesSausageria INSANE IN THE MEMBRANE: Andrew delights us with his tales of sausage-stuffing. 2023's THING OF THE YEAR: Our hosts reflect on what they believe would define 2023 for them. Andrew reflects on the many trials that faced Dungeons & Dragons while D. Bethel gets sentimental with Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny. TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - Andrew's sausage party (05:51) Andrew's 2023 TotY: The Ongoing Trials of Dungeons & Dragons (11:56) D. Bethel's 2023 TotY: Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny (19:11) Outro - More evidence of Willow era...2023-12-2922 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesSmoke Time WEEK IN GEEK: Our hosts try to keep it short but, instead, keep it real as they talk about their respective Weeks in Geek. D. Bethel starts by talking about Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny before Andrew shares his thoughts about the first two episodes of the new Disney+ Star Wars show, Ahsoka. D. Bethel wraps it up with quick thoughts about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - Andrew's Birthday (04:45) D. Bethel really likes Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (13:44) Andrew brings a lo...2023-08-2541 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesThree-Part Trilogy EVENTUAL CONTACT DAY: Our hosts cover some recent Star Trek news, including the announcement of a Section 31 movie and the teaser for season 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. WEEK IN GEEK: In a bout of recently released video game-based movies, Andrew talks about AppleTV+'s docudrama (emphasis on the drama), Tetris, while D. Bethel joins the rest of the world in seeing The Super Mario Bros. Movie. TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - Star Trek news (07:47) Andrew watches AppleTV+'s Tetris (26:24) D. Bethel watches The Super Mario Bros...2023-04-2151 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesKamen Themes A YEAR IN REVIEW: Since this is the last episode of the year, our hosts decide to look back at the 2022 that was, diving into the controversies, the rabbit holes, and the individual favorites that defined the year for our hosts. TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - Dan recovers from COVID (03:09) Controversy in 2022 (12:32) Our 2022 Rabbit Holes: Super Sentai & Star Trek (27:42) Andrew's Year in Geek: Andor (33:00) D. Bethel's Year in Geek: Stray (39:22) Outro - 2022's Podcast Co-Host of the Year Award (40:46) Outtakes 2022-12-3041 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Jar of Soup BLOOMING WILLOW: D. Bethel takes a minute to share his excitement for the new Willow show on Disney+ WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew gets surprised by the dark remake/sequel of Kamen Rider Black Sun while D. Bethel rides the ups and owns of Netflix's Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. IN REMEMBRANCE: Our hosts take a moment to honor the sad and surprising deaths of Kevin Conroy––the inimitable voice of Bruce Wayne and Batman in Batman: The Animated Series and many works afterwards––and Jason David Frank, most well kno...2022-12-0256 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesPatient Zero WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew gets caught up in the new ARG run by Paizo for its upcoming Pathfinder book, even getting involved in deciphering the obtuse and mystrious clues; D. Bethel, on the other hand, delights in the incredibly faithful (yet different!) adaptation of The Sandman on Netflix. TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - Andrew check-up (01:40) Andrew's dive into Paizo ARG conspiracies (12:38) D. Bethel talks about Netflix's adaptation of The Sandman. (35:17) Outro - She-Hulk (37:32) Outtakes RELEVANT LINKS: -The image Andrew...2022-08-2638 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesHobbit Seasons WEEK IN GEEK: A lot of video games were played this week, some new, some old. Andrew plays the new hotness that is Cellar Door Games' Rogue Legacy 2 and finds it engrossing. D. Bethel plays two video games, first working his way through the Metroidvania classic, Ori and the Blind Forest, and the new arcade beat 'em up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. RELEVANT EPISODES: "Super Sleep Mode" (28 November 2014): Where Andrew first discusses his time with the first Rogue Legacy. "With Space Hands" (12 June 2015): Where D. Bethel...2022-06-2450 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesZeldavania A MISERABLE PILE OF SECRETS: Our hosts spend a bit of time reminiscing on the 25th anniversary of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night––the video game that put the "-vania" in "Metroidvania." WEEK IN GEEK: After a week off, our hosts have been busy being nerdy! Andrew finally caught up with all the Spider-Man movies while D. Bethel dipped another toe into deck-building video games with the very popular Slay the Spire, developed by MegaCrit. RELEVANT EPISODES: "Nerd Business" (31 July 2014): Where Andrew and D. Bethel first disc...2022-04-0147 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesAn Accident of Flavor DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim turned 10 years old this week, celebrated with yet another re-release of the game across all gaming platforms. Andrew and D. Bethel talk about this milestone for a brief bit. PLEASE STOP: NFTs continue to rear their ugly heads as major gaming publishers announce their interest in integrating blockchain weirdness into their games. After an explanation of the whole mess, D. Bethel and Andrew discuss NFTs' possible impact on video games. RIP DEAN STOCKWELL: After a long and storied career, actor and writer Dean...2021-11-1246 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesGhost Games BETTER DREAD THAN DEAD: D. Bethel shares some initial thoughts on the newest 2D Metroid game, Metroid 5 aka Metroid Dread. EMULATE YOU WANT IT, THAT'S THE WAY YOU NEED IT: Kotaku got in a bit of heat when they reported a story about how people were able to get Metroid Dread up and running on emulators in a smooth 60 frames per second at 4K resolution. The problem is that, in the original story, readers felt that Kotaku was, in fact, recommending people pirate Dread instead of buying it because of the emulator's stronger...2021-10-1539 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesBeware the Harp Ladies HAPPY STAR TREK DAY: This week, 8 September to be specific, the world celebrated Star Trek Day. With one of our hosts being an avowed and public Star Trek fan, our hosts discuss the ways they decided to celebrate: Andrew watched all the exciting announcements and trailers from the Paramount+ Star Trek Day Celebration event while D. Bethel coincidentally started watching Star Trek: The Next Generation not more than a week ago and is enjoying every minute of it so far. RELEVANT LINKS: The trailer for season 2 of Picard. The "Meet...2021-09-1050 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesIn the Reward Zone WEEK IN GEEK: This week, Andrew plays the first few games in Square Enix's nostalgia-trip, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, while D. Bethel dives into nostalgia and music theory reading the newest book from Boss Fight Books, Final Fantasy VI by Sebastian Deken. RELEVANT EPISODES: "Premature Clapulation" (19 June 2014): In Episode 4, D. Bethel and Andrew discuss the positive qualities of Final Fantasy VI. "Answer Sandwich" (24 October 2014): Where Andrew and D. Bethel discuss the work of Final Fantasy composer, Nobuo Uematsu. "BTAS" (7 August 2015): Nearly exactly six years ago, D. Bethel and Andrew talk...2021-08-0657 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesPanic Then Escape WHAT A NERD WANTS: With the Disney + original, Loki, coming to a close this week, it got our hosts thinking about nerd media universes, and the works that push those meta narratives forward. What's better––a standalone series showcasing the nuances of a single character? or a show that pushes that cinematic universe into the next stage of its overall narrative? Andrew and D. Bethel put on their thinking caps and engage with these surprisingly nuanced questions. RELEVANT LINKS: Fahey, Mike. "Werewolves Within Is One of the Highest-Rated Video Game Movi...2021-07-1649 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesFilms in Quarries WEEK IN GEEK: This week, Andrew dives into the strange patchwork origin of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers while D. Bethel is pleasantly surprised by the Netflix series, Sweet Tooth, an adaptation of Dan's favorite recent comic series by Jeff Lemire. RELEVANT EPISODES: "The Space Dog and Bacchus Show" (21 August 2014): Where Andrew interviews indie game developer, Kai Cambra. "It's Not Crude, It's Savage" (08 January 2016): Where Andrew and D. Bethel confront the famous sub vs. dub debate. "Starfleet First" (31 January 2020): Where Andrew shares his thoughts on the first episode of the Paramount+...2021-06-1850 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesZombie Brooms ROUGH TEXTURES: Capcom gets sued for allegedly using textures from a reference book––Judy A. Juracek's Surfaces––for many of its games in the early 2000s and the evidence is pretty compelling. Without dispensing professional legal advice, Andrew guides D. Bethel through the nuances and complexities of this interesting case. RELEVANT LINKS: Carpenter, Nicole. "Artist Says Capcom Stole Her Photos for Resident Evil, Devil May Cry Games in Lawsuit." Polygon, Vox Media, 04 June 2021. RELEVANT EPISODES: "Don't Stop Recording" (03 July 2015): Where D. Bethel and Andrew talk abo...2021-06-1142 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesThe Call Boss THE TAYLOR CUT: With the Snyder cut of Justice League now upon us, co-host Andrew and friend-of-the-show, Taylor Katcher, approached the 4-hour opus with hesitation and excitement, respectively. With the Snyderverse fully complete (at this point), Andrew, D. Bethel, and Taylor gather 'round the microphones to talk about Zack Snyder's Justice League and all the fervor around it. Prepare for hot takes! RELEVANT EPISODES: "Episode 149 - We Are Not Here" (08 December 2017): Where D. Bethel talked about his experiencing watching Joss Whedon's version of Justice League. "Episode 152 - My Own Finger" (05...2021-04-021h 22A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesThe Nature of the Gutter TAYLORVISION: [SPOILER WARNING] With the divisive (but generally well-received) season of the Disney+ original, WandaVision, all wrapped up, D. Bethel brings friend-of-the-show and on-the-ground DC correspondent, Taylor Katcher, on to talk with Andrew about the twists and turns of this wonderfully unique entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Spoilers about WandaVision are talked about consistently and thoroughly throughout the episode. You have been warned. RELEVANT LINKS: Jacala, Omni. "What Every WandaVision Theme Song Has in Common." YouTube, uploaded by Artsy Omni, 22 February 2021. Katcher, Taylor. "Spotlight: The Marvel Minimum - The...2021-03-121h 20A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesPrime Time Crime WEEK IN GEEK: This week, Andrew watches the Queen Latifah-starring CBS reboot of the classic crime drama, The Equalizer, while D. Bethel finds a powerful, personal, and moving story about depression and self-acceptance in the 2018 retro-styled puzzle platformer, Celeste. RELEVANT LINKS: The MyHeritage AI-generated vivification of Vigo the Carpathian (via Twitter user, Mark Richardson). However, it also generates nightmares like this (via Hi-Fructose Magazine on Instagram). RELEVANT EPISODES: "Episode 36 - Dan & Andy's Quality Audio" (13 February 2015): Where Andrew made D. Bethel watch the pilot to...2021-03-0549 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesFor Great JusticeA BAD IDEA AGAIN: More than a decade after Konami cancelled its controversial tactical military first-person shooter, Six Days in Fallujah, the game seems to have been revived by Highwire Games who have taken to the media asserting that they want to tell––with their tactical military FPS––a nuanced, thoughtful, and impactful story of the incident. This news caused D. Bethel and Andrew to wonder if certain stories are simply better suited for certain genres of games? RELEVANT LINKS: Hall, Charlie. "Six Days in Fallujah 'Not Trying to Make a Political Commenta...2021-02-1945 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesFull Release WEEK IN GEEK: As a buffer between episodes about the The Karate Kid movies and talking about Cobra Kai, Andrew and D. Bethel talk about what other nerdy stuff has been occupying their attentions. Andrew talks about the early access release of the Subnautica sequel with Subnautica: Below Zero while D. Bethel is pretty sure he's playing Rebel Galaxy Outlaw incorrectly as he delivers goods across different solar systems. RELEVANT LINKS: Hernandez, Patricia. "The Fallout From GameStop's Wild Wednesday Has Been Ugly." Polygon. Vox Media, 28 January 2021. A quick––but comprehensive––explanat...2021-01-2954 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesFirst-Person Whip RECYCLING OF THE DALEKS: This year's Doctor Who New Year's special, "Revolution of the Daleks", continues the cliffhanger ending of series 12 and says goodbye to some companions while welcoming back Captain Jack Harkness to the show. Andrew and D. Bethel discuss the special while also discuss some of the important changes made to the series lore at the end of series 12. RELEVANT LINKS: Hansford, Amelia. "The End of Flash: What Legacy Will It Leave Behind?" GamesIndustry.biz. Gamer Network Limited, 11 January 2021. A Wikipedia rundown of "The Cartmel Masterplan" to make...2021-01-151h 03A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesMagic Rock Machina WAIT, WHAT 1984: Wonder Woman 1984, the hotly anticipated sequel to 2017's good DC movie (one of a few), Wonder Woman, was released to theaters and HBO Max on Christmas Day to a lot of...discourse. RELEVANT LINKS: Goldberg, Matt. "The Derided Ending of Wonder Woman Was Demanded by WB, Says Patty Jenkins." Collider. 23 December 2020. As mentioned by Andrew, here is the Genesis video for, "Jesus He Knows Me," a single off of their 1992 album, We Can't Dance. RELEVANT EPISODES: "Episode 137 - Atomic Karate" (09 June 2017): When...2021-01-011h 05A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesWeekend Ramboing WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew befriends dogs and murders zealots in Far Cry 5 while D. Bethel finally gathers his thoughts (now that he's seen it both at the drive-in and now at home) on the final X-based release from 20th Century Fox (albeit after Disney's purchase), The New Mutants, directed by Josh Boone. RELEVANT LINKS: Bethel, D. "Spotlight: 'Masterpieces' Are Better With Flaws." A Website [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes. 04 April 2018. Where D. Bethel writes about games that try to say something and fail are better than games that do otherwise...2020-12-041h 05A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesThe Unnaturals WONDER WOMAN TO THE MAX: It was announced, in an unprecedented move by a streaming service, to release Wonder Woman 1984 on Christmas Day to both theaters and HBO Max subscribers simultaneously. Unlike Disney+ with Mulan, Wonder Woman 1984 will be available to all HBO Max subscribers at no additional cost for a month. Andrew and D. Bethel discuss this move and how it relates to how Disney has been doing business, as well as what it means for movie in the future. RELEVANT LINKS: Alexander, Julia. "Wonder Woman 1984 Will Be Released...2020-11-2035 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesLady Plot Device LOVECRAFT COUNTRY: Now that the premiere season is complete, Andrew and D. Bethel discuss the multitude of facets of HBO's adaptation of Lovecraft Country. RELEVANT EPISODES: "Episode 11 - Anemic Clap" (07 August 2014): Where Andrew and D. Bethel discuss the influential H. P. Lovecraft story, "The Dunwich Horror." "Episode 31 - Post-Op Dan" (09 Jan. 2015): Where D. Bethel discusses, briefly, his dental woes. "Episode 89 - High-Five Forever" (25 March 2016): Where D. Bethel discusses another revisionist Lovecraftian novella, Victor LaValle's The Ballad of Black Tom. "Starting By Starting" (03 January 2020): Where D. Bethel discusses a video game-based...2020-10-2347 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesNews Bruise I'LL MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT OUT OF YOU: The live action version of the '90s animated classic, Mulan, was released to Disney+ subscribers (for the cost of an extra $29.99) and, with it, came a lot of controversy––from Chinese reviewers not being too keen on it to human rights issues, D. Bethel and Andrew run through the discourse of this interesting, troubled film. ANOTHER DUNE: The first trailer for Dennis Villaneuve's new adaptation of the Frank Herbert sci-fi philosophical classic, Dune. Andrew and D. Bethel muse on the potential this new film has...2020-09-1141 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesPandemic Birthday DC DECONSTRUCTED: News of a major restructuring of DC Comics by WarnerMedia last week set the comics world ablaze with speculation and worry. D. Bethel and Andrew try to parse the information and speculate on what it could mean not only for DC Comics but for comics in general. LOWER THE SHIELD: Over seven seasons, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. comes to a close. Our hosts' appreciation for the show––especially this final season––has not been a secret. Now that is has ended, they finally––finally––talk about the final season...2020-08-2157 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesNews Cruise ANY PORT IN A NERD STORM: Rather than blasting the news, Andrew and D. Bethel blur the distinction between nerdy news and Weeks in Geek with Andrew expressing his excitement for Star Trek: Lower Decks on CBS All Access, Dan's strange sense of place after watching the HBO true crime documentary mini-series, I'll Be Gone in the Dark, before they discuss the news of the upcoming live-action Mulan remake getting a simultaneous (albeit for $29.99) release on Disney+ and in theaters. RELEVANT LINKS: Bethel, D. "News Blast: Three X-Films Announced for 2018."...2020-08-071h 00A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesThe Baggage of Expectation A NEW BAT IN THE BELFRY: With Ruby Rose's sudden departure as the lead in CW's Batwoman after the conclusion of its first season, the studio had a lot of interesting choices to make. This week, it was announced that Javicia Leslie would be taking over as the lead––not as Kate Kane, but as a brand new, original character, Ryan Wilder. Andrew & D. Bethel discuss the casting, legacy characters, and how a show can survive––and thrive––even when their lead actor has been replaced. RELEVANT LINKS: Joel, William. "The Far Side...2020-07-1058 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesNature's Velcro WEEK IN GEEK: This week, Andrew finds half of a game to enjoy in Owlcat Games' Pathfinder: Kingmaker while D. Bethel expands his artistic repertoire by investing in an iPad Pro and finds a lot to like in it. Here's a recent post on D. Bethel's Long John website about using the iPad to draw (including the video showing the drawing getting drawn). RELEVANT EPISODES: "Episode 78 - It's Not Crude, It's Savage" (08 January 2016): Where D. Bethel and Andrew discuss the qualities of watching foreign entertainment with...2020-07-031h 02A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesThe Innervator PEOPLE ARE STILL TERRIBLE: The last few weeks have been heavy with news of important people in the various nerd industries––video games, tabletop, comics, etc.––getting called out as sexual predators who, for years, were protected by the companies they worked for. Andrew and D. Bethel don't dive into specific cases as much as why these people's predatory behavior had been "open secrets" for years and hadn't suffered for it. Schrodinger's Coulson: To end on more fun news, Andrew and D. Bethel discuss the first few episodes of the new, final season of Marve...2020-06-2653 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesArcabar #CAPITALISM: With Disney taking ownership of the 4th of May, Andrew and D. Bethel talk about the role of ownership in public discourse for a bit. MUNDANE FANTASY: Looking at where the world is now, and with the meteoric landing of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, D. Bethel and Andrew wonder––why do we love playing games about working...and love them? RELEVANT LINKS: Lee, Giacomo. "Is Inktober in Peril?" DigitalArts. IDG Communications, 20 Dec. 2019. Robertson, Adi. "Disney Isn't Trying to Steal Your Star Wars Tweets." The Verge. Vox...2020-05-0138 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesFeed the Fish God WEEK IN GEEK: This week, after giving a brief update on the announcement of IMDb TV's revival of Leverage, Andrew talks about his experience playing Coldwild Games' delightful trading simulation game, Merchant of the Skies while D. Bethel finally got around to watching Netflix's The Witcher. RELEVANT EPISODES: Episode 31 - "Post-Op Dan" (09 Jan. 2015): Where Andrew discusses his impressions of John Rogers' post-Leverage show, The Librarians. Episode 36 - "Dan & Andy's Quality Audio" (13 Feb. 2015): Where Andrew and D. Bethel talk about the pilot episode for Leverage. "Dicksisms" (06 Sept. 2019): Where Andrew reflects on...2020-04-2451 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesMakes A Taste CORONA, I HARDLY KNEW YA: The coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the nerd world with––since the last episode––the postponement of Emerald City Comic Con, the cancellation of this year's E3 and other cultural events like SXSW. Andrew & D. Bethel cover the COVID-19-related news since the last episode. WEEK IN GEEK: This week, Andrew falls in love with Scratchpad Publishing's new RPG, Spectaculars, while D. Bethel is intrigued by the demo for Final Fantasy VII Remake on Playstation 4. RELEVANT LINKS: Klepek, Patrick. "Gaming's Biggest...2020-03-131h 01A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes#SaveGrifter CRISIS ON INFINITE TAYLORS: With another, even bigger crossover of the DC/CW shows, we had to have friend-of-the-show and Senior Optimist Reporter, Taylor Katcher, come onto the show to talk with Andrew and D. Bethel about the glorious mess that was "Crisis on Infinite Earths" that saw Arrow, The Flash, Batwoman, Supergirl, and DC's Legends of Tomorrow fight to save the multiverse. RELEVANT LINKS: Katcher, Taylor and Taylor Cassell. "2019: Nerd Endings." A Website [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes. 13 January 2020. Where the Taylors wrote about watching all of the nerd...2020-02-1457 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesThe Badger AbidesTHE PROBLEM WITH LOVECRAFT: A lot of controversy was had (mostly on Twitter) over the last few weeks with the release of Evil Hat Productions' Fate of Cthulhu, a new table-top RPG integrating the systems of Evil Hat's Fate Core and the Lovecraft mythos. Evil Hat proudly declared that it was bucking tropes of other Lovecraft-inspired games––mainly how it addresses Lovecraft's prejudices head-on and it doesn't include sanity meters for its players––and that, for some reason, made a lot of people upset. Andrew talks about the subsequent furor while D. Bethel shows up as our resident Lovecraft scholar...2020-02-0758 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesThat was a Spodcast IS THE FORCE STILL WITH US?: This week, Andrew and D. Bethel talk not about Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (although there are things that amount to SPOILERS for both The Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian in this episode, so be warned). Instead, they talk about what comes next. An article from NME, it was reported that the next Star Wars saga will be set during the "High Republic" era of the canon, predating all nine numbered movies by 400 years. Andrew and D. Bethel talk about this development––and about Star Wars in gene...2020-01-1039 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesStarting By Starting WEEK IN GEEK: This week, Andrew and D. Bethel start the new year with some things they have only light knowledge of and experience with. Andrew starts watching Netflix's The Witcher and only briefly plays Haemimont Games' Surviving Mars. D. Bethel has fun playing detective in the disgusting Lovecraftian world of Frogwares' The Sunking City. RELEVANT LINKS: Bethel, D. "2019: Eulogy for the X-Men." A Website [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes. 30 Dec. 2019. Comtois, James. "The Mandalorian Dethrones Stranger Things Most-Watched Streaming Series." SyFy. 25 Nov. 2019. Dzurillay, Julia. "Are Fans Really Cancelling Disney+...2020-01-0337 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesNothing But Feet WEEK IN GEEK (kind of): It turned out to be an accidental Week in Geek episode as D. Bethel talks about his disappointment with Valve Corporation's sidelining of Campo Santo's Firewatch followup, In the Valley of Gods. On the opposite side of breaking news, Andrew finally gets around to watching Star Trek: Discovery and kind of unabashedly loves it. RELEVANT LINKS: Bethel, D. "Week In Geek: Sacramento Indie Arcade Expo 2017." A Website [ , ] For All intents and Purposes. 12 Apr. 2017. McWhertor, Michael. "Firewatch Team's Next Game 'On Hold' As It Works on...2019-12-1341 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesComa Chameleon HAPPY GEEKSGIVING: Disguising a perfectly good Week in Geek episode, our hosts discuss the recent nerdy things in their lives that, like American Thanksgiving, seem to be all about bringing people together––directly or indirectly. Andrew relates his time with Hideo Kojima's recent game, Death Stranding while D. Bethel has spent the last half-year taking up the challenge of finding out whether he's actually a fan of the band Queen or not. What nerdy and geeky things have brought you through the beginning of this winter holiday season? Let us know! 2019-11-2957 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesMath That Works WEEK IN GEEK: Taking a break from the news, Andrew and D. Bethel talk about the things that have been interesting to them over the last week or so. First, Andrew goes back to finish Unknown Worlds Entertainment's Subnautica. Then D. Bethel finds much to appreciate––and much to make him uncomfortable––in the recent film, Joker. Then, to round things out, Andrew also gets underwhelmed but intrigued by the possibility found in Lazy Bear Games' Graveyard Keeper. RELEVANT LINKS: Bethel, D. "The Week - 18 October 2019." Long John. Where D. Bethel w...2019-10-2552 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesTummy Drums NOT FAR FROM HOME: It was announced that Sony and Disney/Marvel had once again struck a deal that will keep Tom Holland's Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, much to the joy of fans and to the benefit of both companies' bank accounts. Having discussed the initial breakup back when it happened in August, Andrew and D. Bethel have a surprisingly heated discussion of this generally happy news. THE STRANGEST HANDSHAKE: British tabletop company, Games Workshop, announced that it will be licensing one of its beloved properties––Warhammer 40,000––to American comic book giant, M...2019-10-0456 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesNew Dangers A WHOLE [KIND OF] NEW WORLD: After waiting well past when the rest of the world saw it, our hosts decide to watch and discuss the 2019 live-action adaptation of the animated Disney classic, Aladdin. RELEVANT LINKS: Hoffer, Christian. "How Dungeons & Dragons Got Wrapped Up in a Wrestling Storyline." Comic Book. Pop Culture Media, 18 Sept. 2019. Bethel, D. "Sketch Fridays #48 - The Beast." Long John. *A drawing Dan did after watching the live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Will Smith's Instagram video declaring Aladdin the best grossing movie of his...2019-09-2058 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesDicksisms LAST OF THE TIME LORDS: At the end of August 2019, the world lost a writer who is probably the most important figure to the BBC hit, Doctor Who, in Terrance Dicks. A prominent writer for the show in the late sixties through the eighties, he also served as the script editor (what we would call now a showrunner) for six years (1969-1974), supervising the transitioning in of the Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and revitalizing the show's popularity as it transitioned from black and white into color. In addition introducing things like the Time...2019-09-0651 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesGhost Highway ANDREW IS OLDER: We start by celebrating Andrew's birthday a little bit. So, what did he do? He watched Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan again and also went to see Weird Al Yankovic in concert during his "Strings Attached" tour where Yankovic and his band toured with a 41-piece orchestra. FARTHER FROM HOME: The news this week was kind of bad for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans as Sony and Disney apparently stepped away from the deal that brought them together in the first place. What this means (as it currently stands...2019-08-2350 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesStart With Doom CAN YOU SDCC ME NOW?: Though San Diego Comic Con is ostensibly about comic books, the biggest announcements that seem to come out of the show revolve around cinematic and televised properties. Andrew and D. Bethel focus on the announcements that not only ignited their excitement but also triggered their critical processes, from the Cats trailer to the next big DC/CW "Arrowverse" crossover event to the new Star Trek show to Marvel's Phase 4 lineup. RELEVANT LINKS: Here's the Star Trek: The Next Generation/X-Men crossover that Dan was thinking...2019-07-2657 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesBiker EarthquakeWEEK IN GEEK: Andrew takes a step further into Image & Form Games' Steamworld, uh, world with their newest entry, Steamworld Quest. D. Bethel dusts off his bushido and patience as he's both impressed and slightly confused by SNK's reboot of their classic franchise, Samurai Shodown [sic]. RELEVANT EPISODES: Episode 127 - Dying Without an Error (17 March 2017): Where D. Bethel is horrified by Samurai Shodown VI. Shortcast 31 - The Secret Was the Clap (29 Sep. 2017): Where Andrew covers his time with Steamworld Heist. Shortcast 44 - The Game of Life (23 Feb. 2018): Where D. Bethel plays his...2019-07-0553 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesGood Gamefeel A RITUAL CIRCLE OF ARIAS OF THE NIGHT MOON: Mentioned last week, both Andrew and D. Bethel have put some time into the newest Igavania game––meaning a Metroidvania game specifically made by Koji Igarashi––Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and they are enjoying the presence of both nostalgic throwback and interesting choices that move the genre forward. RELEVANT LINKS: Diaz, Ana. "EA Calls Its Loot Boxes 'Surprise Mechanics,' Says They're Used Ethically." Polygon. Vox Media, 21 June 2019. The amazing Igarashi video where he introduces the graphics overhaul made to Bloodsta...2019-06-2847 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesWe Still Don't Know $#!&FINAL FARCRY: Spurred on by his playthrough of Farcry Primal––a survival first-person shooter with "RPG Elements"––Andrew and D. Bethel examine what this phrase means and what it says about the ever-evolving definition of Role-Playing Games. RELEVANT LINKS:  Asplund, Andrew, and D. Bethel. "Five Years [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes." A Website [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes. 29 May 2019. Holkins, Jerry, and Mike Krahulik. "A Fabulous Invention." Penny Arcade. Penny Arcade, Inc., 30 July 2007. Maher, Jimmy. "Defining the CRPG." The Digital Antiquarian. 14 Aug. 2011. Pepe, Felipe. "1982-1987 - The Birth of Japanese RPGs, re-told in 15 Games." Gamasutra. UBM Technolog...2019-05-3155 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesReverent Irrevence WEEK IN GEEK: With all that's been going on in the nerd world, our hosts take some time out for themselves this week. For Andrew, he attended the theatrical premiere of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine documentary, What We Left Behind. D. Bethel stayed home to explore the digital recreation of classical Egypt while playing Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Origins. RELEVANT EPISODES: Episode 84 - Your Cursor Is My Prisoner (19 February 2016): Andrew plays the final entry in the Assassin's Creed Chronicles trilogy. (Previous episodes of Assassin's Creed Chronicles are Episode 82 and...2019-05-1751 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesTickle ItTHE NAME OF THE GAME: The first trailer for the upcoming live-action cinematic adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog has––as can be expected––drawn a lot of conversation and criticism...including on your favorite nerdy-geeky podcast. Andrew and D. Bethel have a lot to say about the trailer and, in a larger scope, movie adaptations of video games and what works and what doesn't. But first, the trailer. RELEVANT LINKS: Ben Schwartz's––Sonic's voice actor––bizarre interview with Larry King. Rosenberg, Adam. "The Internet is Obsessed with Sonic the Hedgehog's Muscular, Sculpted Sex Legs." Mashable. 10 Dec. 2018. Gravity Falls' c...2019-05-0358 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesAvengers Pre-GameAVENGERS CODA: With the release Avengers: Endgame this week (this is SPOILER FREE since neither have seen the film yet), Andrew and D. Bethel decide to examine a few aspects of the MCU and, especially, what and how Avengers: Infinity War set up this big finale. They discuss an analysis of Thanos as a sympathetic villain, what they're looking forward to after this movie's release, and briefly discuss Andrew's attempted rewatch of 11 years of MCU entries. RELEVANT LINKS: Singer, Mara. "Making Sympathetic Antagonist (And Why Thanos Wasn't One)." Mythcreants. 25 Jan. 2019. Andrew's live-tweeting of his Iron Man...2019-04-2644 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesGoogle Saccharin CONSOLE WARS II: THE NEW CHALLENGERS: Things got shaken up in the world of video games––maybe––as Google announced its streaming-forward gaming platform––maybe––called Stadia while Apple announced its gaming-focused subscription platform––maybe––called Apple Arcade. Andrew and D. Bethel discuss the merits of these announcements and how they either apply, predict, or completely misread the gaming landscape. RELEVANT EPISODES: Episode 16 - Of Underwear Models & Wayward Sons: When D. Bethel and Andrew first talked about the hit CW show, Supernatural. Episode 27 - Super Sleep Mode: D. Bethel talks about starting to read B...2019-04-1254 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesPlants Having SexWEEK IN GEEK: Andrew dives into the storied No Man's Sky and kind-of-fights with Dan about games media coverage while D. Bethel relates his experience speaking about comics––and his webcomic, Long John, to a college graphic novels as literature class. RELEVANT LINKS: D. Bethel's webcomic, Long John. Start Chapter 1 here. Kuchera, Ben. "The Second Coming of No Man's Sky." Polygon. Vox Media, 25 Jul. 2019. Mitú. "Shazam." RELEVANT EPISODES:   Episode 121 - Almost an Andrew Sandwich: Where D. Bethel discusses watching Suicide Squad. Episode 122 - It's a Fake: Where Andrew talks...2019-04-0555 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesCrutch TalkA MARVEL OF A MOVIE: Albeit a few weeks late, both Andrew and D. Bethel have finally seen Marvel Studios' newest entry into their cinematic universe with Captain Marvel, and they have a lot to say about it. This conversation does discuss SPOILERS for the film, so be wary of listening if you have not yet seen the film. RELEVANT EPISODES:   Shortcast 46 - Wakandan Skip Fires: Where D. Bethel and Andrew discuss Black Panther. Shortcast 54 - Cameo Train: Where Andrew and D. Bethel talk about Avengers: Infinity War. INFO:   Visit ou...2019-03-2956 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesE.A.A.: Everything's An AcronymMARVELLOUS DEBUT: A quick check-in with the toxic male comics fandom to start the show. A few weeks ago, Andrew and D. Bethel talked about how proponents for ComicsGate and their robot army were trying to tank Captain Marvel well before it released into theaters with negative scores on Rotten Tomatoes. The hosts just wanted to recognize that Marvel Studios' newest movie debuted to record-breaking ticket sales, thoroughly debunking and neutering the latest efforts by those who try to gatekeep and, honestly, destroy comics fandom and its associated medium. A LOT OF GREY AREA: A new trailer...2019-03-1553 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesBusiness Is About to Happen WEEK IN GEEK: This week, Andrew goes back to the wasteland for the first time as he plays Fantasy Flight's board game version of Fallout, while D. Bethel does a postmortem on the X-Men-based Fox television show, The Gifted, after its second (and final?) season finale [SPOILER ALERT]. RELEVANT EPISODES: Episode 143 - This Is A Family Show: Where Andrew and D. Bethel discuss the announcement of Fantasy Flight's board game adaptation of Fallout. Episode 147 - Whatever We Bring, We Bring It: Where D. Bethel talks about the pilot episode of...2019-03-0846 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes22 February 2019 - 21st Century MouseWEEK IN GEEK: Both Andrew and D. went to see new movies over the last few weeks, so they can enter the incredibly potent world of hot takes as Andrew discusses how The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part delivers on the promise of the first one and D. tries to figure out what he thinks of Alita: Battle Angel and if he can separate nostalgia and snobbery from cinematic compromise. RELEVANT LINKS: Bethel, D. "News Blast: Alita - Battle Angel." A Website [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes. 8 Dec. 2019. Where D. Bethel discusses reaction to the trailer...2019-02-2251 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes15 February 2019 - The Actual Clips EpisodeTHE CLIPS EPISODE: Due to a distortion of the space-time continuum, Andrew ended up on his own to record an episode. Instead of 50 minutes of dead air, he decided to throw together a clips episode featuring past segments on Star Trek! RELEVANT EPISODES: Episode 25 - Unnecessary Tassels: Where Andrew and D. Bethel talk about I, Mudd from the second season of the Original Series. Episode 26 - The Effect of Randomosity: Excited about the Original Series, D. Bethel and Andrew discuss the classic "alternate reality" episode Mirror, Mirror. Episode 53 - With Space Hands: Taking a plunge into T...2019-02-1552 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes18 January 2019 - Sandwich PoetsNERD LAW, 2019: Two unrelated but intriguingly similar trademark cases have made the rounds in the news this last week. Chooseco, the owner of the Choose Your Own Adventure franchise has brought a lawsuit to Netflix over Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and the tenuous if not honorific connections that movie has to the classic children's book series. In the world of video games, the Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations has sued Take Two––owners of Rockstar Games––for the apparent vilification of the company in the developer's highly successful late-2018 release, Red Dead Redemption 2. Andrew and D. Bethel sound the Nerd Law alarm and disc...2019-01-1845 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes11 January 2019 - Close the LoopWEEK IN GEEK: Andrew...watches? plays?...the Black Mirror interactive movie, Bandersnatch, while D. Bethel gets sentimental about Transformers again after watching Bumblebee. RELEVANT EPISODES: Episode 06 - Heart Law, Article 9 (03 July 2014): Where D. Bethel relays his thoughts on the fourth Transformers movie, Transformers: The Age of Extinction. Shortcast 26 - It's Fun to Do Less (07 July 2017): Where D. Bethel discussed his thoughts of the previous Transformers movie, Transformers: The Last Knight. Shortcast 57 - Fair Point, Dude (01 June 2018): Where Andrew steps into modern coding by taking a Udemy course. End-Of-Year-Cast 001 - #WIN (28 Dec. 2018): Where Andrew talks about...2019-01-1141 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes04 January 2019 - Increasingly Without a DifferenceLOOKING FORWARD: With 2018 behind them, Andrew and D. Bethel discuss what they're looking forward to in 2019. Andrew is interested in the upcoming premium Disney streaming service, Disney+, as well as to Bethesda Game Studios adding more content to Fallout 76, while D. Bethel can't wait for It, Chapter 2 to hit theaters as well as playing the new game from Firewatch's Campo Santo, In the Valley of the Gods. What are you looking forward to in 2019? Let us know in the comments! RELEVANT EPISODES: Episode 84 - Your Cursor is My Prisoner (19 Feb. 2016): Where D. Bethel discussed...2019-01-0445 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesEnd-of-the-Year Cast 001 - #WINTHE YEAR THAT WAS: With the final week of the year barreling toward us, Andrew and D. Bethel decide to throw format out the window and just talk. Guided by the question, "What does 2018 make you think of?", they veer all over the place from Fallout (of course) and learning how to code to the many-tiered beast that was ComicsGate and the panacea to that garbage with things like the new Halloween and She-Ra. What do you think of when you think of the 2018 that was? How would you summarize this year? Let us know! ...2018-12-2852 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 78 - Pat RiotWEEK IN GEEK: D. Bethel gets inspired by Tintin and Alph-Art, the final Tintin book started by creator Hergé before his death. The book is a collection of his layouts and notes and remains unfinished but showcases the process of one of the world's best comic book storytellers. After nearly a year, Andrew finally dives into Star Trek: Discovery (originally released on CBS All Access) and gives you a SPOILER-FILLED rundown and response to the newest Star Trek series. RELEVANT EPISODES: Episode 26 - The Effect of Randomosity (21 Nov. 2014): Where Andrew and D. talked about the Star T...2018-12-2146 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 75 - Llamas on the BeachWEEK IN GEEK: Andrew plays Charterstone by Stonemeier Games, a new take on the "legacy" board game style while D. Bethel is moved by the new Halloween. Below is the image D. Bethel mentioned in the episode where Jamie Lee Curtis comforts her character from the new Halloween: RELEVANT EPISODES: Episode 87 - Thunder and Lighting (11 Mar. 2016): Where Andrew first discussed the "legacy" game style when talking with Jesse Megagames about Pandemic Legacy. Shortcast 43 - The # Age (16 Feb. 2018): Where Andrew discusses the "legacy"-styled game, Gloomhaven. Shortcast 47 - The Finest in Lottery Scratcher...2018-11-2339 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 74 - Texas the RabbitPOST-APOCALYPSE NOW: After D. Bethel talks a bit about the California fires (he's safe albeit drenched in smoke from the Camp Fire), Andrew discusses his hour or so playing Fallout 76. #IRONSHITES: Richard Meyer and the ComicsGate controversy has been covered many times before on the show, and the latest installment has Richard Meyer aka "Comics & Diversity" putting his money where his mouth is. His 120-page graphic novel, Iron Sights, (written by Meyer, art by Ibai Canales) has been released (it cost $20 for a copy of the book if you contributed to its Indiegogo campaign) was summarily criticized...2018-11-1644 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 72 - Little Paper PeopleWEEK IN GEEK: This week, Andrew starts things off by falling in love with the crafty goodness of using paper mini-figures for tabletop gaming. D. Bethel dives back into consuming the written word (about video games) with Boss Fight Books' Shovel Knight by David L. Craddock. Andrew wraps back around to dish a little about Stardew Valley on iOS and how its able to manage saves between platforms. RELEVANT EPISODES: Episode 27 - Super Sleep Mode: Where D. Bethel mentioned starting to read the book, Console Wars (originally posted in 2014). Episode 117 - Five Minutes to Funny...2018-11-0246 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesEpisode 160 - Business ExemptWEEK IN GEEK: This week, it's a dive into the Fall tv shows that both our hosts were excited to see as Andrew watches the first episode of Alton Brown's Good Eats: Reloaded while D. Bethel reacts to the first three episodes of the second season of The Gifted. GAMES WORKERS UNITE: In the wake of massive layoffs by developers like Telltale Games and Riot Games, The Vulture published an article under the auspice of being a "behind the scenes" look at Red Dead Redemption 2's development at Rockstar Games. The article sparked a lot of controversy...2018-10-1949 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesEpisode 159 - Toxic Delivery MechanismHALLOWED HALLOWEEN: The Spookytober topic for this week is the forty-years later direct sequel to John Carpenter's breakthrough––and culturally important––hit, Halloween. This new movie, Halloween, sees the return of Jamie Lee Curtis to her role as Laurie Strode but instead of being the prey of Michael Meyers, it is he who becomes the hunted. Andrew and D. Bethel discuss the series and what they're expecting/hoping from this new movie. WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew gets his Metroidvania on with Chucklefish's Timespinner and how eerily Castlevania: Symphony of the Night it seems to be at times while D...2018-10-1258 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesEpisode 158 - Bluster and ImpotenceMEYERED IN CONTROVERSY: Richard Meyer and his "Diversity and Comics" YouTube Channel have been no stranger on this podcast with his leading the charge of the abhorrent ComicsGate dissention among comic book fandom. After gaining notoriety with his "Dark Roast" YouTube video (since deleted) that accused various popular industry creatives of committing sexual, devious, and illegal acts to get their way to the top, Mark Waid––among others––reached out to Antarctic Press to voice concerns with their decision to publish Meyer's comic, JAWBREAKERS. After hearing those concerns, Antarctic Press terminated their contract with Meyer and went to the internet...2018-10-0547 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 71 - Someone Was AloneWEEK IN GEEK: It's a week of adventure as Andrew literally leaves the state while D. Bethel brings a journey to a close. Along the way, Andrew talks about playing Final Fantasy V on iOS while also dipping his toe into the meta-craziness that is The Stanley Parable while D. Bethel is actually having fun (?!) with season 2 of Netflix & Marvel's Jessica Jones. RELEVANT LINKS: The final page of Chapter 3 of Long John. Or, start from the beginning of Chapter 3. Or from the beginning of the comic! RELEVANT EPISODES: Episode 02 - The Clap: Where D. Bet...2018-09-2847 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 70 - Mr. MoustacheFALL (TV IS) BACK: With the summer doldrums of tv coming to a close, Andrew and D. Bethel discuss the Fall tv they're looking forward to, including the debut of a new Doctor (and production team) with series 11 of Doctor Who, Andrew's circumspect approach to the reboot Magnum and quizzical anticipation for Alton Brown's Good Eats Reloaded, D. Bethel's blind eagerness for the new season of The Gifted and Outlander, and both hosts' skepticism of the new Riggs-less third season Lethal Weapon. It's nerdy Fall tv front to back. RELEVANT LINKS: D. Bethel's post on Long...2018-09-2156 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesCon Artists #02 - StocktonCon, pt. 2With the first day of StocktonCon completed, Kyrun and D. Bethel begin the second day by getting in the car and driving down the 99 to Stockton. It's early, they're tired, they're going wherever the conversation takes them. While this morning conversation doesn't touch on conventions or marketing strategies, they dive deep into a major aspect of comics culture: continuity. It's at the heart of a lot of stories and in the hearts of a lot of fans, often to the point of taking despicable actions when a creative team makes changes that they don't like. ...2018-09-1837 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 67 - BaguettevaniaWEEK IN GEEK: It's an indie game kind of week as Andrew reports on the Zelda-like shop sim, Moonlighter, by Digital Sun while D. Bethel starts a conversation about everybody's current favorite rogue-like platformer (kind of a Metroidvania, kind of not; definitely not a "roguevania"), Dead Cells, by Motion Twin. RELATED EPISODES: Episode 27 - Super Sleep Mode: Where Andrew first discussed Rogue Legacy. Episode 53 - With Space Hands, Episode 54 - Noun the Adjective, and Shortcast 10 - Roll for Dark Meat: Chronicling D. Bethel's time with Rogue Legacy. Shortcast 62 - Not the Episode Title: Where D. Bethel...2018-08-2444 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 66 - Trusty RustyWEEK IN GEEK: Andrew finally plays Asmadi's One Deck Dungeon by playing Handelabra's One Deck Dungeon, a rogue-like solo/co-op card game that has been adapted into a video game version while D. Bethel follows Laura Kinney's continuing post-Wolverine adventures in X-23 by Mariko Tamaki and Juann Cabal. RELATED EPISODES: Episode 94 - The Garbleflangers: Where Andrew and D. previously discussed board games that had since been adapted into video game versions. Shortcast 47 - The Finest in Lottery Scratcher Technology: Where D. Bethel talked about Laura Kinney's last solo series, All-New Wolverine. RELEVANT LINKS: Asplund...2018-08-1037 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 60 - Turn Up This HotnessWEEK IN GEEK: Andrew sees the latest Star Wars Story, Solo, while D. Bethel gushes about the recent God of War reboot. RELATED EPISODES: Episode 96 - Applejacks. Hot Dogs. Thursday. Fire Truck.: Where D. Bethel throws some shade on Jurassic World. Episode 120 - Where the Hands Touch: Where Andrew and D. Bethel talk about the last Star Wars Story, Rogue One. Episode 131 - A Magical Failure: Where D. Bethel talks about playing God of War III, and some of the troubles that came from streaming that game. RELEVANT LINKS: God of War's Kratos...2018-06-221h 00A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 52 - Double RhymesWEEK IN GEEK: With D. Bethel back in the saddle, our hosts settle back into routine. Andrew discusses playing the forgotten entry in the Assassin's Creed oeuvre, Assassin's Creed Rogue, and its strange and bold narrative through-line through more than a few other AC games. D. Bethel snuck in some mobile gaming while he was supposed to be grading and fell in love with the vocational routine of the giant robo sim, Last Colossus by Game Stew. What was your Week in Geek like this week? (Avengers: Infinity War, probably.) RELATED EPISODES: Episode 77 - T...2018-04-2737 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 47 - The Finest in Lottery Scratcher TechnologyWEEK IN GEEK: After weeks away, Andrew and D. Bethel return to talking about the geeky stuff they've done in the last week. Andrew plays Pandemic Legacy: Season 2 and is much surprised considering his views on the first game. D. Bethel dives into a different kind of legacy by looking at the first volume of All-New Wolverine as Laura Kinney (formerly X-23) takes the mantle of "Wolverine" from her (at the time) deceased...uh...father? Brother? Twin? Whatever. #comics Also––a News Blast breaking story about All-New Wolverine and its cancellation announcement made this week. RELA...2018-03-1637 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesEpisode 151 - The Coca-Cola of Science FictionWEEK IN GEEK: Both Andrew and D. Bethel saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi so–– THE LAST HOT TAKE: They bring in original Star Wars fan and friend of the show, Jason Tudor, to talk about Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the talk around the movie, and what it means for the franchise SPOILER ALERT––SIGNIFICANT PLOT POINTS ARE DISCUSSED; BE SURE TO WATCH THE MOVIE BEFORE LISTENING. RELATED EPISODES: Episode 29 - Guitar Mode: Where Jason Tudor first appeared on the show to talk about military science fiction. Episode 45 - Cuss Bomb: Where Jason Tudor di...2017-12-2959 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 36 - Caca FatsTHE STATE OF SUPERHERO CINEMA (AND TV): With so much superheroic media out there right now, and with Marvel, DC, and Fox swinging wildly on both the large and small screens, Andrew and D. Bethel take a look at how things are sorting out, how they've changed over the last year or so, and where things might go. RELATED EPISODES: Episode 27 - "Super Sleep Mode": The first Thanksgiving episode where Andrew and D. Bethel discuss post-apocalyptic fiction. Shortcast 10 - "Roll for Dark Meat": The second Thanksgiving episode wherein a Shortcast was recorded. Shortcast 19 - "What Was...2017-11-1743 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 35 - Legislative CaptureWEEK IN GEEK: Andrew gets through the first episode of season 2 of Netflix's Stranger Things and has LOTS of opinions––not about the show, but about streaming in general. Dan succumbs to weakness and plays the Deadpool video game (while simultaneously playing the much better––but much more intense––Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus). RELATED EPISODES: Episode 85 - "I Hardly Even Knew Me": Where D. Bethel discusses the Deadpool movie. Shortcast 12 - "Punch the Microphone": Where Andrew discusses the Deadpool movie. Episode 102 - "An Existential Poem": Where Andrew and D. discuss season 1 of Stranger Things. Episode 139 - "A Warm He...2017-11-1030 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 32 - This Is the TakeSTRIKE WHILE THE IRON'S HOT: After almost an entire year on strike, SAG AFTRA and the studios it named in its grievance have come to a tentative deal, thusly ending the video game voice actors' strike. But what was agreed to? What does this mean for the future of voice actors and game development going forward? Andrew and D. Bethel talk it out. RELATED EPISODES & Links: Episode 112 - "God King Teddy Roosevelt" - in which D. Bethel and Andrew discuss the breaking voice actors' strike. Worth A Look #11 - Where D. Bethel links to an article f...2017-10-0630 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesEpisode 121 - Almost an Andrew SandwichWEEK IN GEEK: Andrew watches Netflix's Travelers while Dan watches Warner Bros.' Suicide Squad. GAME OVER ALL OVER AGAIN: This week, Dan and Andrew discuss not only the built-in replayability of games but also examine why we replay games. Simply among the two hosts, the reasons for replaying games differs vastly, which caused us to ask the following: Why do you replay games and what games (or kinds of games) those would be (tell us in the comments)? SPOTLIGHT - RESIDENT EVIL: With the release this week of Resident Evil VII: Biohazard (or for t...2017-01-2758 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesGoodbye, 2016, GoodbyeA special interruption to help properly end 2016 and bring in the new year. Please enjoy. Click here to download the song, "Goodbye 2016," by itself. Happy New Year! That has been a song for all intents and purposes. LYRICS (I guess?): Goodbye, 2016, Goodbye, Your day is done, it's time to fly And revel in your win You made us all give in With your special brand of torturin' The scars will always show Why did you have to hurt me so?...2016-12-3102 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 18 - Magic IncarnateDue to technical difficulties, only a Shortcast can be brought to you this week, but D. Bethel and Andrew Asplund have packed as much content into a single serving as humanly possible with a Week in Geek! Check out Andrew's stream of Star Trek Online at A YouTube Channel [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes. WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew plays the remaster/reboot/sequel to the classic PC Civ-in-Space game, Master of Orion, while Dan sets his nostalgia aside and watches with great skepticism Starz's Ash vs. Evil Dead. If you have any thoughts abo...2016-09-1624 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesEpisode 100, Part 2 - Action Noir TheaterThings are out of sorts. People are lost to time. But Andrew and D. Bethel will do their damnedest to get another episode to you on time (in time?). Nick Springer & the Fremont Horror: Witness the first installment of a long-in-development (pre-podcast!) audio drama ripped from the minds of Andrew and Dan. I Ain't Afraid: Andrew and Dan dig into the new Ghostbusters and love every ounce of it. Nick Springer and the Fremont Horror Credits: Nick Springer: Andrew Asplund Kasey O'Shea: Kyle Smith Karen Waite: Elisa Parrett He...2016-07-2958 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesEpisode 06 - Heart Law, Article 9The guys are back and push it to 11!  Because Dan lives in Sacramento, and it is summer, you'll hear his floor fan humming along throughout the episode––you've been warned! In a very energetic episode, Andrew and Dan discuss the following: Week in Geek: Andrew continues to play X-Com, but not before also playing some 13th Age.  Dan plays the demo for Valiant Hearts and nearly cries while doing so. Andrew Objects: Breaking into our regularly scheduled Boasts of Bethel, Andrew addresses the idea that your role-playing game is better (or worse) than anybody elses...and why...2014-07-0355 min