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This Podcast Contains SpoilersThe TPCS Halloween SpectacularThis Podcast Contains Spoilers is back with a scary-sized tribute to Halloween, the only fun holiday. James DeRosa returns to listen patiently while Evan goes through the complete list of spooky movies he's watched this month, and then they join forces to decide once and for all what the ultimate horror movie monster is.
2017-10-312h 39
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS Presents: Saw VIEvan's back to talk over another movie. This time, it's the penultimate installment of the original run of the trap-laden horror series. This audio commentary accompanies the unrated version of Saw VI. Play along with the world's most dangerous drinking game and listen as Evan demands to know where the key goes.
2017-10-291h 27
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS Presents: Saw VEvan passes the halfway point in this series of audio commentaries for the trap-happy horror series with Saw V. The movie isn't great. But he likes some things about it, and you can listen along while he points them out. Find out everything you need to know about Jigsaw's newly revealed partner and how he was strangely ahead of his time. And get your list of things Jigsaw buys in bulk handy because it gets an extra entry or two.
2017-10-111h 35
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS Presents: Saw IVThe Jigsaw Killer is dead, but we still have four movies left in this series so far, so ... what's going on there? Evan's here to help you through this confusing time with an audio commentary track for the unrated version of Saw IV. Add to the growing list of things John Kramer surely bought in bulk, navigate the potentially disastrous moral and social lessons, and learn along with your host as he uncovers new details from a movie he has seen several times and should have noticed already.
2017-10-021h 33
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS Presents: Saw IIIIt's the end of an era as John Kramer makes his exit as Jigsaw in Saw III, the longest installment (and one of the best). As is his habit, Evan talks over it in this audio commentary for the theatrical version of the movie. Listen and watch along to learn about cut scenes, a key that does nothing, and entirely too much talk about Hoarders.
2017-09-231h 54
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS Presents: Saw IIJigsaw is back in Saw II ... and Evan returns to talk over it. This audio commentary track lets you watch along with director Darren Lynn Bousman's first of three films in the horror franchise. It's like Evan is sitting next to you, and he won't shut up. He'll walk you through all the traps and possible shortcuts, and he'll try to keep track of all the things Jigsaw clearly bought in bulk.
2017-09-161h 31
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS Presents: SawEvan's revisiting one of his favorite movie series in the lead-up to the latest installment, Jigsaw, with an audio commentary for the unrated version of the 2004 original -- although Evan says it's the theatrical version, and they're very similar, so don't worry too much about it. You'll learn what happens when a movie's blanks budget exceeds its squibs budget and discover the horrors that await every time Evan tries to get his recycling ready.
2017-09-091h 41This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS Bonus Episode 2: Turbo KidJust in time for this year's Extra Life charity gaming marathon comes the second bonus episode Evan promised to record after last year's event. James DeRosa returns to the second chair, and the two of them discuss the '80s-loving, post-apocalyptic comedy Turbo Kid. Topics include robot wars, practical effects, and a heartfelt goodbye to a very special friend.
If you want more episodes, Evan will do another for every $250 he raises for his hospital this year. Donate at his Extra Life page.
2015-11-0548 min
The Short Game64: Life is Strange Wrap-up (Episodes 3-5)In this special episode of The Short Game we are recapping the final acts of Life is Strange, a game we started covering when its first episodic chapter released early this year. If you are new to Life is Strange, start by playing the game or with our first episode on it, but if you’ve completed the game, listen in for some in-depth discussion of the triumphs and frustrations of this important game.
Links for this episode
The Short Game | 39: Life is Strange – Chapter 1 (Chrysalis)
The Short Game | Life is Strange Book Club: Epis...
2015-11-041h 38This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS Bonus Episode 1: NightcrawlerJames DeRosa returns for the first of two bonus episodes coming thanks to some very generous donations to Evan's 2014 Extra Life campaign. They discuss Nightcrawler, which is just a light, fluffy, cheerful movie.
Except the exact opposite of that.
2015-05-3155 min
Gamers on the GoEpisode 7: Professor LaytonHost of This Podcast Contains Spoilers and Gamesbeat Staff Writer Evan Killham sits down to reflect over the whole of the Professor Layton series (at least, the ones that are out and in English.) Learn what Professor Layton and Indiana Jones have in common, hear Evan’s incredible plausible theory on hint coins and come to find out that the blanket answer to everything is “they were tripping balls.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2012-09-251h 50
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: The Final EpisodeIt's just Evan, his inbox, and questionable sound quality as he closes out the show with listeners' favorite and less favorite final episodes.
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2012-07-162h 12
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Remakes, Reboots, Sequels, and PrequelsSophist Radio's James DeRosa joins Evan yet again, and they talk about their favorite (and not-favorite) things based off of or immediately following/preceding other things. Topics include science fiction, video games, and the pitfalls of using numbers instead of letters.
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2012-07-021h 21
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: PrometheusGamesBeat's Jeff Grubb joins Evan to discuss Ridley Scott's Alien prequel(-ish) Prometheus. Topics include stupid deaths, unanswered questions, and Space Jesus.
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2012-06-171h 03
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Max Payne 3Josh and Jay's Excellent Video Game Show co-host Jay Pullman joins Evan to discuss Rockstar Games' Max Payne 3. Topics include noir, action heroes, and horrible attempts at disguise.
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2012-06-031h 11
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: SpacedBrian Taylor joins Evan to discuss the referential British TV comedy Spaced. Topics include romance, raves, and the proper term for canine actors.
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2012-05-2054 min
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: FezSophist Radio's James DeRosa joins Evan to discuss Phil Fish's mind-bending puzzle game, Fez. Topics include hidden messages, homemade decoders, and House moments.
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2012-05-0648 min
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Kolchak: The Night StalkerHadrian Flyte joins Evan to discuss the cult 1974 TV series Kolchak: The Night Stalker. Topics include top-notch journalism, deadly moss, and cosplay that will never happen, so don't even ask. Contact the show: Twitter: @ThisPodcast facebook.com/ThisPodcast e-mail: containsspoilers@gmail.com
2012-04-221h 01
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Betrayal at House on the Hill (PAX East 2012 Special)Join Evan, Bunnypirates.com's Meghan Stratman, and Sophist Radio's Aaron Rivers and Harold Burnett at PAX East 2012 as they gather around a table in a hotel room and play the cult classic board game Betrayal at House on the Hill. What horrors await them in the house on the hill? Who will survive, and what will be left of them? How strong can a 13-year-old boy be, anyway?
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2012-04-101h 09
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: JourneyBunnypirates.com's Meghan Stratman joins Evan to discuss Journey, thatgamecompany's artful PlayStation Network exclusive. Topics include multiplayer buddies, minimalist design, and glorious scarves.
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2012-03-2543 min
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: The Apocalypse in MediaEvan and CarnyCast's Claire Laffar discuss the end of the world as entertainment. Topics include bacon, extreme sadness, and awesome dogs.
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2012-03-121h 04
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: DriveEvan and Sophist Radio's James DeRosa discuss Nicolas Winding Refn's vaguely car-focused film Drive. Topics include frivolous lawsuits, 80's nostalgia, and Oscar Fever.
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2012-02-281h 06
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: BulletstormHadrian Flyte and Natalie Pershall join Evan to discuss People Can Fly's crazy arcade shooter Bulletstorm. Topics include "the lowbrow Renaissance," misguided PR, and robot pals. Contact the show: Twitter: @ThisPodcast facebook.com/thispodcast e-mail: containsspoilers@gmail.com
2012-02-1355 min
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordThe Exploding Barrel Podcast's A.J. Minotti returns to discuss the latest Zelda sequel in a sequel to his last appearance on the show (which was also about a sequel). Topics include the future of Nintendo, end-of-game fetch quests, and kiwi penguins.
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2012-01-281h 19
This Podcast Contains SpoilersThe TPCS Fan Fiction SpecialEvan goes it alone to talk about three kinds of fan fiction. It gets pretty dark.
THIS EPISODE IS ABSOLUTELY NSFW.
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2012-01-1650 min
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Star Trek: The Next GenerationDiamond Feit joins Evan (FROM THE FUTURE) to discuss Star Trek: The Next Generation. Topics include Original Series baggage, listeners' favorite episodes, and ghost sex. Contact the show: twitter.com/ThisPodcast facebook.com/ThisPodcast containsspoilers@gmail.com
2012-01-031h 32
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: InsidiousEvan and The Duck of Death Podcast's Jade Kraus discuss James Wan and Leigh Whannell's Insidious. Topics include horror logic, happy-ending allergies, and fog.
Lots of fog.
2011-12-191h 09
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Uncharted 3Evan and The Exploding Barrel Podcast's Mike Minotti discuss Uncharted 3. Topics include puzzles, blue rays, and being the only sober person at the party.
2011-12-051h 14
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Bubba Ho-TepSophist Radio's James DeRosa is back yet again; he and Evan discuss the epic battle between cultural/political icons and the walking dead in Don Coscarelli's dramatic horror-comedy Bubba Ho-Tep. Topics include hero walks, the elderly, and when exactly it is appropriate to make a dick joke.
2011-11-221h 00
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Silent Hill 2Brian Taylor joins Evan to discuss Silent Hill 2 reasonably close to its 10th birthday and well in time for its HD re-release. They talk about video game maps, deep psychological problems, that puckish Shiba Inu, and more.
2011-11-061h 25
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: The Thing (2011)The World 8 Podcast's Chase Koeneke returns to discuss The Thing, the prequel to John Carpenter's film, The Thing. Topics include prequelitis, CGI, and the internal monologues of shapeshifting aliens.
2011-10-231h 14
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Shadows of the DamnedNatalie Pershall returns to discuss another crazy Japanese horror game with Evan; this time it's Grasshopper Manufacture's Shadows of the Damned, an excellent game that nobody bought. They talk about rapping skulls, crazy exploitation, and try to figure out why they love this game but hate Duke Nukem Forever despite the fact that they both rely so heavily on poop and dick jokes. Follow the show on Twitter: @ThisPodcast Like it on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThisPodcast E-mail: containsspoilers@gmail.com
2011-10-091h 05
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Deus Ex: Human RevolutionEvan and Sophist Radio's Aaron Rivers discuss Deus Ex: Human Revolution. They talk about open-ended gameplay and horrible boss fights, and then bust their brains to examine the moral and philosophical ramifications of human augmentation.
Shit's deep.
2011-09-241h 27
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Alan WakeEvan and The Twin Peaks Podcast's Matt Humphrey talk about Alan Wake, a game that was in development for five years but still managed to be really good. They dive into series lore, discuss which Log Lady is best, and then Evan shares a plot theory so crazy that it breaks Matt's brain.
Bring aspirin.
2011-09-111h 30
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Comic Book MoviesEvan and Bitmob staff writer Jeff Grubb talk about movies based on comic books and graphic novels. They love on their favorites, hate on their least favorites, and then Jeff spoils stuff from a movie that isn't even out yet when he talks about his experiences as an extra on the set of The Dark Knight Rises.
[EDIT: As it turns out, that Orson Welles Batman movie was a hoax, perpetrated by Mark Millar. MILLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!!!]
2011-08-291h 19
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Sherlock Jr.Evan and Mark Whitney discuss Buster Keaton's 1924 silent comedy Sherlock Jr (this mostly means poor attempts to describe gags from the movie). They also talk about artistic rivalry, ancient special effects, and have some Old Man Moments.
These kids today don't know what they're missing.
2011-08-1555 min
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Infamous 2To celebrate the show's 25th episode, Evan forgets to introduce himself properly. Then he and Sophist Radio co-co-host Harold Burnett talk about Sucker Punch's Infamous 2. Evan takes issue with the "Evil" campaign, Harold talks about time-punching, and then it's time for cake and ice cream.
2011-07-311h 11
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Duke Nukem Forever Evan and Midnight Channel News' Hadrian Flyte talk about Duke Nukem Forever, "gaming's greatest punchline." They manage to start positive before hatred overcomes them and they talk about bad levels, awkward pop culture references, and two ways to fix Duke Nukem. One of them involves balls.
2011-07-191h 14
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Her Smoke Rose Up ForeverEvan and James DeRosa discuss ten stories from James Tiptree, Jr.'s collection Her Smoke Rose Up Forever. It takes a while.
2011-07-051h 50
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Scott Pilgrim vs. the WorldEvan and Chris Whittington discuss Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Ant-Man, Samuel L. Jackson, evil exes, actual X's, video games, Michael Cera, and self-respect. Then Evan wraps it all up with a crazy story from a scrappier time.
2011-06-201h 16
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: L.A. NoireEvan and Tom Heistuman discuss Team Bondi's L.A. Noire. They talk about hype, the subtle (but important) difference between "Doubt" and "Lie," and descend into horrible Southern madness.
2011-06-071h 28
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: The BaxterBrian Taylor joins Evan to discuss Michael Showalter's The Baxter, the "Howard Zinn romantic comedy." Evan uses it as an opportunity to hate on Sleepless in Seattle a lot, and Brian expresses his undying admiration of Paul Rudd. They also talk about dubious film descriptions on Netflix and IMDb, and take a quick trip into the semiotics rabbit hole.
(Evan says "heuristics." But he means semiotics.)
2011-05-231h 08
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Portal 2The Exploding Barrel Podcast's A.J. Minotti joins Evan to talk about Portal 2. They have a Character Throwdown, get all wishy-washy on the possibility of Portal 3, and trade hilarious co-op stories, all while quoting the game more often than is probably necessary.
2011-05-091h 25
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Quentin TarantinoLong-time e-mailer Matt Giguere joins Evan to discuss the films of Quentin Tarantino in the longest episode yet (it's still shorter than the average Tarantino movie, but still). Matt talks about kung-fu movies, Evan gets really upset about a Robert Frost poem, and they both get grossed out by feet. With special guest star Tom Heistuman.
2011-04-251h 44
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Cowboy BebopEvan and CouchBound's Derek Lavigne discuss Cowboy Bebop, Evan's choice for Most Accessible Anime Ever. They argue about heavy metal, struggle to select their favorite episodes, and try not to succumb to rage over live-action casting rumors.
You're gonna carry that weight.
2011-04-121h 33
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: InceptionEvan and Sophist Radio's James DeRosa embark upon a tri-level discussion of Christopher Nolan's Inception. As they sink farther into the depths of the podcast, they talk about dream imagery both good and bad, the heist formula, and that f@¢#ing Top Scene.
They also say "BWAAAH" a few more times than is necessary.
2011-03-211h 36
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Assassin's Creed BrotherhoodBitmob staff writer Jeff Grubb joins Evan to discuss Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. After a brief obsession with the word "badass," they get back on point and talk about parachutes, the franchise's strong family theme, and their hopes for future installments.
Also, pope punching.
2011-03-091h 05
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Mass EffectEvan and Bitmob co-founder Dan Hsu discuss Bioware's Mass Effect, a game so good they had to wait three years before they were sufficiently prepared to finish it. They also talk a little bit about their quarantined backlogs, and way too much about virtual sex with aliens.
2011-02-201h 17
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: The SaboteurEvan and Tom Heistuman talk about Pandemic's swan song The Saboteur, including the necessity of fast travel, the importance of good video game music, and what exactly constitutes "too Irish."
2011-02-081h 24
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Digital (A Love Story)Evan and Bitmob Editor/Sophist Radio co-host James DeRosa discuss Christine Love's downloadable mystery romance Digital: A Love Story. They also read listener e-mails, get into the finer points of video game narrative, and make some really awful puns. Actually, Evan makes all the puns. But James laughs at some of them, so he's going to have to share the blame.
Play the game: http://www.scoutshonour.com/digital
Music:
"The Stars Come Out" by Brother Android (www.myspace.com/brotherandroid)
"Future, and It Doesn't Work" by Starscream (http://www.8bitpeoples.c...
2011-01-171h 14
This Podcast Contains SpoilersThe TPCS Special Holiday Specials SpecialIn an especially festive episode, Evan and Bitmob Managing Editor Brett Bates talk about their favorite (and least favorite) holiday specials and movies. They also read some listener e-mails, explain why Elf is the Ultimate Christmas Movie, and subject themselves to the worst holiday special of all time.
Happy Wishmas.
2010-12-311h 18
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: SawIn the longest, least safe-for-work episode yet, Evan and Frank Anderson take it upon themselves to try to explain why the Saw movies are worth watching, despite what marketing has led you to believe. They also come up with some game ideas, discuss the past and current state of horror films, and expose Twilight's single most nefarious contribution to culture.
2010-12-151h 30
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Dead Space ExtractionEvan and Brian Taylor discuss Dead Space: Extraction, one of their choices for "best games that nobody played." On the way, they fall victim to the fanboy siren song of Dead Space's extended universe, discuss the relative merits of bum fights, and sit in awe of what may be the epitome of Wii motion controls.
Special thanks to Bob Ball for the intro.
2010-11-281h 17
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: John Carpenter's The ThingWorld 8 Podcast co-host Chase Koeneke joins Evan to talk about John Carpenter's 1982 gross-out alien movie. After the worst intro in the history of the show, they pull it together and discuss the film, its disappointing video game "sequel," their own ideas for what to do with the license, and the upcoming prequel of the same name.
2010-10-301h 10
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Extra Life 2010In a special episode, Evan chronicles the 24 hours he spent participating in Extra Life, Sarcastic Gamer's charity marathon benefitting the Children's Miracle Network. Things get pretty grim. He also talks to his fundraising teammates Mitch Dyer, Ken Wesley, and Brian Taylor about their marathons, and why this event is so important.
Stay tuned till the end for something...special, maybe? Sure, why not.
2010-10-2142 min
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Time Travel in MediaIn a slight break from normality, Evan and Bitmob Editor/Sophist Radio co-host James DeRosa join forces to talk about time travel in media. They cover so much ground it's not even funny. But then they talk some shit about time travel movies they hate, and that's kind of funny.
2010-10-201h 24
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: The Room[Sorry about the audio issues on this one.]
Evan and geekCasual's Mark Whitney do their best to discuss Tommy Wiseau's eccentric melodrama The Room. Eventually they give up and read listener e-mails about some of the (other) worst movies ever made.
2010-10-011h 06
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Twin PeaksEvan and Bitmob staff writer Hadrian Flyte activate their nerd powers to pick apart David Lynch and Mark Frost's cult classic TV series Twin Peaks, as well as the games that "borrowed" from it and the scariest porno ever made (according to Evan). Music: Intro: "Falling" (Twin Peaks Theme) by Angelo Badalamenti Outro: "Twin Peaks" by MC Chris
2010-09-221h 21
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: BioShock 2Evan and his brother Owen discuss BioShock 2, "The Sequel No One Wanted." They actually enjoyed it quite a bit.
Music:
Intro - "Beyond the Sea" by Bobby Darin
Outro - "Eleanor's Lullaby" by Garry Schyman
2010-09-0158 min
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: Deadly PremonitionEvan and Natalie Pershall discuss Swery65's B-movie-tastic game Deadly Premonition. In doing so they also address the depictions of homosexual video game characters and the bizarre public decency of John Shaft. Music (by Ryou Kinugasa, Takuya Kobayashi, and Hiromi Mizutani): Intro: "Life is Beautiful" Outro: "The Woods and the Goddess"
2010-08-181h 04
This Podcast Contains SpoilersTPCS: FlowerEvan and Cerebral Pop's Alex Cronk-Young discuss thatgamecompany's PSN title Flower. Talk turns inevitably to Superman.
Music (by Vincent Diamante):
Intro: "Life as a Flower"
Outro: "Purification of the City"
2010-08-0643 min