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$Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum Into the Labyrinth: The Mything Exhibit Pt. 8Marcus enters the Minotaur’s labyrinth, where only sound can guide him through its dangerous paths...Join our Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share your theories on our Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a silly shirt on our merch store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2025-08-2340 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum Sunken Evidence: The Mything Exhibit Pt. 7Marcus reports a tragedy to Selene, nearly makes a terrible mistake (again), and learns that this mystery goes deeper than a mere disappearance.Join our Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share your theories on our Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a silly shirt on our merch store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2025-08-1730 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum Puzzle of the Petrified: The Mything Exhibit Pt. 6Marcus solves the riddle of the roof.Join our Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share your theories on our Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a silly shirt on our merch store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2025-08-0631 min

Level With Us 100th Episode Finale! | Switch 2, DK Bananza, & Name That Tune!It's official: This is our 100th episode! Join us for impressions of the Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Marcus FINALLY having his revenge on Jared with a special Name That Tune!Thank you for listening to and supporting our show. We've had such a good run, and we hope you'll keep an eye out for some of our future projects, maybe even including a Level With Us episode now and then!To contact us, you can reach us at LevelWithUsPodcast[AT]gmail.comTimestamps:

2025-08-0159 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Diminotaur: The Mything Exhibit Pt. 5Marcus speaks with The Minotaur and nearly kills Pocket Watson-- again.Join our Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share your theories on our Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a silly shirt on our merch store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2025-07-2732 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum Poolside with Achilles: The Mything Exhibit Pt. 4Marcus's search for Euryale continues. He chats with Achilles, who turns out to be quite the heel.Join our Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share your theories on our Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a silly shirt on our merch store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2025-07-2132 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum Meet Heracles: The Mything Exhibit Part 3Gathering more information in his quest to find Euryale, Marcus chats with THE Heracles. The man. The myth. The legend.Join our Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share your theories on our Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a silly shirt on our merch store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2025-07-1427 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum Perseus's Alibi: The Mything Exhibit Part 2Marcus begins his search for the missing reveler, Euryale. He investigates her quarters and interviews his first Greek legend, Perseus.Join our Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share your theories on our Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a silly shirt on our merch store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2025-07-0327 min

Level With Us The Legend of Zelda: Name That Tune MASTER QUEST!Connor from the ZU podcast joins Jared this week for an ultra-hard gauntlet of obscure Zelda music! Can you correctly identify these 15 tracks from across the mainline titles, spin-offs, and Japanese exclusives? Let us know how you do!Check out the ZU podcast HERE: https://zeldauniverse.net/media/podcasts/And Connor’s other platforms:Bluesky) @conterez.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/conterez.bsky.socialTwitch) twitch.tv/conterezYoutube) youtube.com/conterezIf you have upcoming indie game recommendations, or j...

2025-03-0240 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Lighthouse Exhibit Pt. 6Marcus chats with Arcadia Quinn, local occult specialist.Join our Patreon to support the show:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share your theories on our Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a silly shirt on our merch store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2025-02-1232 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Lighthouse Exhibit Pt. 5Marcus chats with a sweet old lady, discovers puzzle components, and starts to spiral. Join our Patreon to support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your theories on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a silly shirt on our merch store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2025-02-0526 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Lighthouse Exhibit Pt. 4Marcus chats with Emoline, inquires about nightmares, and makes his first accusation. Join our Patreon to support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your theories on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a silly shirt on our merch store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2025-01-2924 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Lighthouse Exhibit Pt. 3Marcus explores the lighthouse, meets the owner of Fort Wichita, and learns about snakes. Join our Patreon to support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your theories on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a silly shirt on our merch store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2025-01-2232 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Lighthouse Exhibit Pt. 2In this episode, Marcus falls out of a lighthouse... twice. Join our Patreon to support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your theories on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a silly shirt on our merch store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2025-01-1526 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Lighthouse Exhibit Pt. 1Marcus wakes up with gashes, bruises, and burns... but otherwise he's fine. Welcome to the Lighthouse Exhibit. Join our Patreon to support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your theories on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a silly shirt on our merch store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2025-01-0827 min

Level With Us Name That Tune - 2024 Games Edition!It is our OTHER yearly tradition to surprise Marcus with a “Name That Tune” featuring themes from 2024’s biggest video game releases! Can you beat Marcus? Let us know how well you score! Most of all, happy new year! We look forward to hearing from you in 2025! YouTube Version (with cheat sheet): https://youtu.be/_yzM_9pdELc If you have upcoming indie game recommendations, or just want to reach out, feel free to contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! W...

2024-12-3126 min

Level With Us Our Top Games of the Year - 2024It is our yearly tradition to discuss our top games this year, and boy was 2024 STACKED! Sit back, relax, and enjoy as we talk about our top 5 games and way, way too many honorable mentions. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:16 - How is the Backlog is coming along? 4:50 - Marcus’s #5 6:32 - Jared’s #5 9:26 - Marcus’s #4 13:49 - Quick Tangent 14:31 - Marcus’s #3 16:53 - Jared’s #3 19:33 - Marcus’s #2 22:48 - Jared’s #2 24:32 - Marcus’s #1 26:1...

2024-12-2436 min

Level With Us The Rise of the Golden Idol | Developer Interview (+FREE GAME GIVEAWAY!)Marcus has been working on a new detective video game with his creative partner Nathan, and today we’re going to dive into what that was like! Join us as we discuss what makes for a good murder mystery scenario, some behind-the-scenes development stories, and find out whether this game truly is the “soulslike” of detective video games.If you’re interested in winning a free copy of the game, find out at the end of this episode. Then, visit the YouTube version of this interview: https://youtu.be/8mzwqaMtNz0Purcha...

2024-11-1129 min

Level With Us Murder Trivia Challenge! [Podcast Plug]I guested on Marcus's podcast this week to try and stump him and his co-host Nathan with a trivia challenge! It was a lot of fun, and even if you haven't listened to their show, I recommend checking it out! Link below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vhMLSn3txDw3YvpTluvVe?si=t9zLCtw2Rhyaw2CgIPwv_Q

2024-10-0303 min

Level With Us SteamWorld Heist II | REVIEW (+Free Game Giveaway!)The SteamWorld series has ALWAYS been excellent, but how does this new sea-faring sea-quel hold up? Marcus re-joins us this week to discuss it! And stay tuned to the end to find out how you can win a FREE COPY of SteamWorld Heist II! YouTube version: https://youtu.be/a9QzL7qu5dQ If you have upcoming indie game recommendations, or just want to reach out, feel free to contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! Timestamps: Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:53...

2024-08-1826 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Betrayal Exhibit Pt. 6It's time to discover who killed Sumter Hope and to begin Lord Weitzel's ritual. In this episode, Marcus has many of his theories confirmed... to his dismay. Support our show by joining our new Patreon, where you'll get access to the write-up for The Summer Camp Exhibit, and more. Most of all, you'll have the warm, cozy feeling that comes from supporting something you enjoy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy our ridiculous(ly cool) merch here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all our fri...

2024-03-2746 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Betrayal Exhibit Pt. 5In this exciting episode, Marcus introduces two sidekicks to each other, solves a handful of puzzles, and plays hide-and-seek with a painting. Support our show by joining our new Patreon, where you'll get access to the write-up for The Summer Camp Exhibit, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy our ridiculous(ly cool) merch here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2024-03-2047 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Betrayal Exhibit Pt. 4Marcus uncovers more of the perplexing puzzles in Weitzel Manor. Support our show by joining our new Patreon, where you'll get access to the write-up for The Summer Camp Exhibit, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy our ridiculous(ly cool) merch here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2024-03-1331 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Betrayal Exhibit Pt. 3Who could've foreseen this? Death in a haunted house?? In this episode, Marcus meets a Dreamer, finds Chekhov's Gun, and realizes the central truth of this twisted game... Support our show by joining our new Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy our ridiculous(ly cool) merch here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2024-03-0754 min

Level With Us Penny's Big Breakaway | Review (+FREE GAME GIVEAWAY!)The Sonic Mania team returns - and so does Ray Hargreaves! Today we discuss Penny’s Big Breakway, a skill-based 3D Platformer (with an emphasis on the skill) by the former developers of Sonic Mania. We hope you enjoy our thoughts, Jared being awarded his very first quick jab, as well as a free game giveaway! To find out how you can win a free copy of Penny’s Big Breakaway on Nintendo Switch, CLICK HERE: https://sweepwidget.com/c/78364-tonp0jsd If you have upcoming indie game recommendations, or ju...

2024-03-0630 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Betrayal Exhibit Pt. 2Marcus finally gets to ask Genevieve what her whole deal is. In this episode, we meet the idiosyncratic individuals invited to Weitzel Manor... it would be such a shame if one of them was to get murdered... Support our show by joining our new Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠⁠ Say hi on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠⁠ Buy our ridiculous merch here: ⁠⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2024-02-2931 min

Level With Us Nostalgic Trivia Battle!Today we reminisce about the good ol’ days of subpar Gameboy platformers, candy-themed web games, and driving each other crazy, with a nostalgic trivia battle! One advantage of us co-hosts being brothers is we know exactly what games each other has played, so we hope you enjoy 40+ minutes of us trying to stump each other, and going on plenty of nostalgic tangents along the way! “Maybe Village” arrangement by Aivi and Surasshu: https://aivisura.bandcamp.com/album/the-black-box We don’t know when the next episode will be, but if you h...

2024-02-2744 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Betrayal Exhibit Pt. 1It's the start of a BRAND NEW exhibit, and hooo boy, this one's going to be a wild ride. But first, we tackle a mini mystery with Marcus' Dad! Support our show by joining our new Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108696384⁠⁠ Our Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/JB7YnAHJXj⁠⁠ Our merch store: ⁠⁠https://murdermuseumpod.threadless.com/⁠⁠ Thank you to all our friends who have donated, reviewed, or shared our podcast! We couldn't do this without you

2024-02-2126 min

Level With Us Name That Tune - 2023 Games Edition!Surprise!! We’re back with one last little episode before the new year starts. It’s become a yearly tradition for Jared to spring a “Name That Tune” challenge on Marcus with absolutely no warning! Will you best him at it? Let us know! Image Source: https://www.polygon.com/23648669/best-video-games-2023 We’ll be taking a break for a while, but if you have indie recommendations, or just want to reach out, feel free to contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! We are on all...

2023-12-2133 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Crossword ConundrumThis mini episode features everyone's favorite noir guy, Mack Hardscrabble, played the fabulously talented Jared Richardson! Join our new Patreon for exclusive perks! Check out our new merch!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our brand-new Discord!!! Thank you all for listening to the show! CREDITS Voiced by Jared Richardson Music and Editing by Marcus Richardson Music in this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://motionarray.com/browse/royalty-free-music/⁠⁠⁠⁠

2023-12-1805 min

Level With Us Our Top Games of the Year - 2023It’s that time of year again, where we sit back and reflect on the frankly INSANE amount of games released in the past 12 months. These are each of our top 5 games of 2023 - and Jared’s #2 may SHOCK you! Also, listen for a surprise reveal at the end… Wishlist Rise of the Golden Idol HERE: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2716400/The_Rise_of_the_Golden_Idol/ We’ll be taking a break for a while, but if you have indie recommendations, or just want to reach out, feel free to...

2023-12-1330 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Hardboiled Exhibit Pt. 2Nathan's got the suave demeanor of a hardboiled detective, but does he have the smarts to trace this nameless body back to his murderer? In this episode, Nathan tours Detropolis, takes lots of pictures, and listens to a singing Vole. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⁠⁠ko-fi.com/murdermuseum⁠⁠ WE HAVE MERCH: murdermuseumpod.threadless.com Donate or review for a chance to have a character named after you!! (Like Huan Yu, or Sam, or Claire!!) WE WROTE A RIDDLE BOOK: ⁠⁠⁠aureliuswhitlock.gumroad.com⁠⁠⁠ CREDITS Hosts: Marcus Richardson and Nathan Hicken ...

2023-11-0758 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Hardboiled Exhibit Pt. 1Grab your revolver and dust off your fedora - the Murder Museum is goin' NOIR. Thanks to our friend Jared Langford for joining us for our mini murder! You can check out his awesome YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@jaredlangford SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⁠ko-fi.com/murdermuseum⁠ WE HAVE MERCH: murdermuseumpod.threadless.com Donate or review for a chance to have a character named after you!! (Like Frank! Thanks, Frank!!) WE WROTE A RIDDLE BOOK: ⁠⁠aureliuswhitlock.gumroad.com⁠⁠ CREDITS Hosts: Marcu...

2023-11-0742 min

Level With Us Super Mario TRIVIA CHALLENGE (& thoughts on Super Mario Wonder!)Mamma Mia! Mario Wonder just came out, which means it’s time to flex our knowledge of the series with a little trivia challenge! Stick around to the end to hear our thoughts on Wonder, as well as a… semi-decent Mario impression. Check out Jared’s GG profile HERE: https://ggapp.io/jkrgamer If you have indie recommendations, or just want to reach out, feel free to contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:11 - Power-up Quiz 4:14...

2023-10-2635 min

Level With Us Playdate | Indie CONSOLE SpotlightWe’re back! So much has happened since we last got together, so this episode we’ll be catching up on Marcus’s new life developments, indie recommendations from our listeners, and a very cool handheld indie console: The Playdate! Also, we may or may not have worked on a video game - listen to find out more! Reelistic Fishing: https://toadleyundercontrol.itch.io/reelisticfishing (also eventually available on Playdate’s Catalog!) Reelistic Fishing OST: https://youtu.be/gcbFKVno8HU?si=ViwXROgP867z6-jO If you have indie recommendations, or are i...

2023-09-2018 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Moonshine Exhibit Pt. 2A man is dead in the cargo hold, and he's not happy about it. In this episode, Marcus meets the passengers aboard the Moonshine Express, including an adorable parrot. Hope y'all enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed recording it! SUPPORT THE SHOW: ko-fi.com/murdermuseum Donate or review for a chance to have a character named after you!! (Thanks, Henry!) WE WROTE A RIDDLE BOOK: ⁠aureliuswhitlock.gumroad.com⁠ CREDITS Hosts: Marcus Richardson and Nathan Hicken Additi...

2023-09-0446 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Moonshine Exhibit Pt. 1The highly-anticipated next exhibit is here! Listen as Nathan begins weaving a twisted tale above the clouds... Special thanks to our first guest solver on the show, Jared Richardson! You can find more of him (and Marcus) here: Level With Us: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelwithus Here's the episode we mention, "Fake Fan Fantasy II": podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelwithus/episodes/Fake-Fan-Fantasy-II-e266jds/a-aa2a7ik SUPPORT THE SHOW: ko-fi.com/murdermuseum Donate or review for a cha...

2023-08-2848 min

Level With Us Let's! Revolution!, Ixion, & Thronefall | Indie Game SpotlightsMarcus is now hitched, so it’s up to Jared to fill the new void in his life with some excellent indie recommendations! This week we’ve got a minimalist RTS, an insanely detailed city-builder, and a… minesweeper-like?! Purchase these excellent titles HERE: Let’s! Revolution! - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2111090/Lets_Revolution/ Ixion - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1113120/IXION/ Thronefall - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2239150/Thronefall/ Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! We are on all major podcasting platforms: https://anchor.fm/levelwithus Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - Let’s! Revolution! 4:27 - Ixion 7:31 - Thronefall 10:39 - Outro

2023-08-1711 min

Level With Us Pikmin 4 | ReviewPart cozy game, part terrifyingly weird experience - we cannot get enough of Pikmin 4! This week Mariah joins Jared once again to discuss this new entry in the acclaimed yet lesser known Nintendo franchise. And a hearty congrats to the winner of our free game giveaway! Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:06 - Our History with the Pikmin Series 2:38 - Pikmin 4 General Thoughts 6:40 - ⭒Star Pieces 10:36 - Oatchi! 11:45 - Quick Jabs ...

2023-07-3123 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The VHS Exhibit Pt. 3Working at VHS is an Automa-TON of fun!! In this last part of the VHS Exhibit, unrest is a-brewin' outside... and Detective Nathan goes to the bathroom. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ko-fi.com/murdermuseum Donate or review for a chance to have a character named after you!! WE WROTE A RIDDLE BOOK: ⁠aureliuswhitlock.gumroad.com⁠ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @murdermuseumpod Thank you for listening! CREDITS Hosts: Marcus Richardson and Nathan Hicken Additio...

2023-07-1855 min

Level With Us Fake Fan Fantasy IIVideo game trivia with a splash of roleplaying: Welcome to Fake Fan Fantasy II! In this exciting second installment, Jared plays Game Master while Marcus has to identify attractive Zelda characters, UI sound effects, and Pokémon he’s never heard of. Will he gain enough clue coins? Or is he truly the fakest fan? Play along and let us know YOUR high score by contacting us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs Timestamps: 0:00 - I...

2023-06-261h 14

Level With Us Toodee and Topdee (& Other Puzzle Indie Games Too)Oops! All Marcus! Jared is gone this week, so Marcus finally took some initiative and made his own episode! In this short review, Marcus gives his thoughts on Toodee and Topdee, a charming puzzle platformer. Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com!You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs

2023-06-1307 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Gala Exhibit Pt. 4The body count is rising in this time-looping murder mystery. In this episode, Marcus forms theories, hides in a foam pit, and changes the very essence of the time loop with a literal twist. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @murdermuseumpod Thank you for listening! CREDITS Hosts: Marcus Richardson and Nathan Hicken Message from the Curator by Jared Richardson Music and Editing by Marcus Richardson Additional music in this episode: String Quartet No.17 in B-flat major, K.458 b...

2023-05-2230 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Gala Exhibit Pt. 3It's the third time loop, and Marcus is determined to make things go differently. In this episode, he orchestrates a fateful "swap", finally takes a stand against fire hazards, and scolds Nathan for leaving bodies laying around. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @murdermuseumpod Thank you for listening! CREDITS Hosts: Marcus Richardson and Nathan Hicken Message from the Curator by Jared Richardson Music and Editing by Marcus Richardson Additional music in this episode: Echoes of Time v2 b...

2023-05-1628 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Gala Exhibit Pt. 2It's time for round two of this time-looping murder mystery! In this loop, Marcus explores the museum-within-a-museum, chats with the deceased, and does nothing to help extinguish a fire. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @murdermuseumpod Thank you for listening! CREDITS Hosts: Marcus Richardson and Nathan Hicken Message from the Curator by Jared Richardson Music and Editing by Marcus Richardson Additional music in this episode: Echoes of Time v2 by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By A...

2023-05-0733 min

Level With Us Fake Fan Fantasy | pt. 2Beardo’s journey continues as he tries to solve the final video game trivia challenges of “Levelwithandia!” Will he succeed and save his failing business? Or will he be dumb and call Mr. Game & Watch an anime character? Find out in this final chapter! Marcus guested on “Escape This Podcast!” - Check it out: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-imt4k-1b0e86 …and be sure to also check out Marcus’s murder mystery podcast as well! https://open.spotify.com/show/30R5REvknCBprrCrlAYDTW Contact us at LevelWit...

2023-05-0228 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Gala Exhibit Pt. 1We begin Nathan's newest murder mystery, The Gala Exhibit! Marcus finds himself in the Museum of Exploration and Discovery, a museum-inside-the-museum full of mysterious characters and secrets... This Exhibit was a blast to record and we're excited to share it with you! You'll want to stick around for the full mystery; there are plenty of twists and turns! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @murdermuseumpod Thank you for listening! CREDITS Hosts: Marcus Richardson and Nathan Hicken Message from the Curator by J...

2023-04-2947 min

Level With Us Fake Fan Fantasy | pt. 1Marcus challenged Jared to an all-out video game trivia battle - with a roleplaying twist! Grab your favorite beverage and settle in as these two bicker about different video game currencies, deckbuilding jargon, and knock-off names of video games. And be sure to stay tuned because pt. 2 will be posted next week! Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:47 - Backstory 4:36 - Video Game Knock-off Titles 11:43 - Deckbuilder Key Words 17:45 - Zelda Game "Firsts" 22:11 - Video Game Currencies 28:58 - Outro

2023-04-2530 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Summer Camp Exhibit Pt. 4In the conclusion of this monstrous mystery, Marcus finds damning evidence, confronts the killer, and, most importantly, gets his hands on that trash can. Thank you for listening to The Summer Camp Exhibit! What did you think? Let us know by leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps us out! We've already recorded our next mystery and we're excited to share it with you! It'll be called The Gala Exhibit, and it's another Nathan original! Follow us on Instagram...

2023-04-1335 min $Aurelius Whitlock\'s Murder Museum$

Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum The Summer Camp Exhibit Pt. 3In this penultimate part of the Summer Camp Exhibit, Marcus learns more about monster diets, makes some questionable puns, and tries really hard to steal a trash can. Sorry for the brief hiatus; we'll be releasing on a more regular schedule from this point on. Thank you for your patience! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @murdermuseumpod Thank you for listening! CREDITS Hosts: Marcus Richardson and Nathan Hicken Message from the Curator by Jared Richardson Music a...

2023-03-2437 min

Level With Us God of War Ragnarök | SPOILERS DiscussionRagnarok may have come and gone a few months ago… but it’s never too late to revisit the Nine Realms! Today Jared is joined by Dan from Octopus Deathpunch for an extended deep dive into God of War: Ragnarok’s story and gameplay choices, and what we thought of them! MAJOR spoilers ahead; feel free to skip this episode if you want to experience the game fresh for yourself. Check out Dan’s website HERE: https://octopusdeathpunch.com/ …and his podcast HERE: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/octopus-death-punch “God of War” themed lo-fi provided by © Audio Studio - Free Copyright...

2023-03-1743 min

Level With Us Let's Make a Layton Game (feat. DearestHershel!)The Professor Layton series isn’t dead!! With the announcement of “Professor Layton and the New World of Steam,” we thought it would be fun to not only speculate on what it could be like - but pitch our OWN ideas for what would make for a good franchise revival! Joining us once again is the impeccable Bob from DearestHershel to discuss ideas for the Story, Gameplay, and Setting of this new hypothetical game. I wonder how many predictions we’ll get right…? See more of DearestHershel’s content HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@DearestHershel To learn about DearestHershel’s “Lost City” Layto...

2023-03-0432 min

Level With Us Wavetale | Indie Game SpotlightWe were delighted to get to try Wavetale this week, an indie game where the player gets to glide along the ocean using a superb movement system. Listen to us gush about the overall presentation, get our star pieces and quick jabs mixed up, and plug a new podcast Marcus has been working on! You can purchase Wavetale on the Switch eShop! https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/wavetale-switch/ (Also available on other platforms.) Check out Marcus’s podcast “Aurelius Whitlock’s Murder Museum” HERE! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aurelius...

2023-01-2821 min

Level With Us Name That Tune - 2022 Games Edition!In this bonus episode, Marcus plays “Name That Tune” for some of the biggest games of 2022 - and so can you! Keep track of which music tracks you guess correctly, and see if you scored higher at the end of the episode! For a little cheat sheet as you play, check out the video version of our episode!: https://youtu.be/-jAAftB_ljQ Tell us your score by e-mailing us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs Timestamps: 0:00 - The Rule...

2023-01-1532 min

Level With Us Our Favorite Games of the Year - 2022We played a LOT of games in 2022 and these are our absolute favorites! Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Honorable Mentions 4:52 - Jared’s #5 5:44 - Marcus’s #5 6:13 - Marcus’s #4 8:25 - Jared’s #4 9:59 - Jared’s #3 10:51 - Marcus’s #3 12:00 - Marcus’s #2 13:41 - Jared’s #2 14:42 - Marcus’s #1 17:04 - Jared’s #1 19:03 - Most Anticipated Games in 2023 20:07 - Outro

2023-01-0922 min

Level With Us Lil Gator Game & Soccer Story | Indie Games SpotlightThis week we play with the format a bit as we each cover our own assigned indie game, then report back on it! Lil Gator Game and Soccer Story have a lot going for them, especially since they are heavily inspired by two of our favorite indie games: A Short Hike and Golf Story. But do they live up to those excellent classics? Join us for a cozy discussion, and quite possibly Jared's longest "quick jab" rant ever. You can purchase the games on the Switch eShop! Lil Gator Game: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/lil-gator-game-switch/ Soccer Story: https...

2022-12-2334 min

Level With Us Ooblets (feat. Cozy Louise!) | Indie Game SpotlightSplenda! This week we are talking about the cutesy Farm-Sim-Meets-Pokemon indie game, Ooblets! Joining Jared today is cozy streamer “Cozy Louise,” who is here to lend her expertise on the game’s farming elements, dance battles, and weird names like “Frunbuns!” You can find Louise’s content HERE: Twitter: twitter.com/cozylouise72 Twitch: twitch.tv/cozylouise Youtube: youtube.com/@cozylouise Instagram: instagram.com/cozylouise/ You can wishlist or purchase Ooblets HERE: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/ooblets-switch/ (And on other platforms as well!) Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlW...

2022-12-1715 min

Level With Us 50th Episode Special!Today we celebrate making it to 50 episodes! We’re so grateful to have come this far, and look forward to even more episodes in the future! Join us for a little chat about our lives, our visions for the future of Level With Us, and even some Fake Fan questions! Also, the winner of our free game giveaway will be announced today! Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - What’s Happening...in our lives? 6:14 - Fa...

2022-11-2827 min

Level With Us C.A.R.L. | ReviewAs fans of Andrew Kenady (Nintendrew), we’re ecstatic that he’s released his own indie title called C.A.R.L.! And after playing through this action-platformer, we can indeed confirm that the game is G.R.E.A.T. (a Good, Really Exceptional, Amazing Time!). Listen to hear our full thoughts, and some more acronyms! Special thanks to Andrew for the pre-release review code! C.A.R.L. is available on all major platforms! Steam http://bit.ly/carlsteam Nintendo Switch http://bit.ly/carlswitch Xbox http://bit.ly/carlxbox PS4/5 http...

2022-10-0322 min

Level With Us REDSHOT | Indie Game SpotlightFast-paced gameplay! Bullet-time action! Metroidvania! These words describe recent indie release REDSHOT! For this week’s episode, we give our impressions of the game (and listen to some rad NES tunes as we do!). Check out REDSHOT on Steam! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1745520/REDSHOT/ Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs Jared’s GG Profile: https://ggapp.io/jkrgamer Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Main Discussion 6:30 - ⭒Star Pieces...

2022-09-2317 min

Level With Us Lost in Play | ReviewThis week we are reviewing “Lost in Play” by Happy Juice Games! This is a point-and-click adventure without any pointing or clicking, and its art style reminds us of our favorite children’s cartoons we grew up with, like Gravity Falls, Hilda, and Over the Garden Wall! Join us as we discuss the game, debate whether fart jokes are tasteful, and make weird celery noises with our mouths! Check out Lost In Play on Steam and the Nintendo shop! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328840/Lost_in_Play/ eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/lost-in-play-switch/ Jared’s GG Profile: https...

2022-09-1729 min

Level With Us The Signal State | Indie Game SpotlightThis week we turn to the more niche and eclectic indie games as we discuss “The Signal State” on Steam! This game is all about solving interesting programming-esque puzzles themed around modular synthesis! What is that, you ask? Listen to find out! And even if you’re not into modular synth, skip towards the end to hear some of Marcus’s synthesizer compositions, created on a Nintendo DS! Check out The Signal State on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1577620/The_Signal_State/ More of Marcus’s DS Music: https://soundcloud.com/pseudosemantics-1 Zachtronics...

2022-09-1020 min

Level With Us The Room Two | First ImpressionsCheck out the video HERE: https://youtu.be/RWGzuw0WcUA This week Marcus and I got together in-person to take a look at The Room Two on Switch! Marcus here is a resident escape room expert, so let's see what he thinks as he tries out the first couple levels blind! Special thanks to Fireproof Games for the review code! Purchase The Room Two HERE: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/the-room-two-switch/ Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs

2022-08-2702 min

Level With Us Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince | Review*Special thanks to Playtonic Friends for the review code!* This week we are review-discussing Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince on Nintendo Switch! This action-adventure indie title brings back nostalgic memories for us of classic 2D Zelda titles, but does it do enough on its own to stand out? Take a listen, and stick around to the end to hear about Marcus’s adventures in Seoul! Purchase Blossom Tales II here: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/blossom-tales-ii-the-minotaur-prince-switch/ Most of the music in this episode is from Blossom Tales and Blossom Tales II and was co...

2022-08-1623 min

Level With Us Horizon: Forbidden West | General ThoughtsAfter finally finishing Horizon: Forbidden West, I find myself feeling just a bit torn on it. Join me, Jared, this week for my general thoughts on the game, as well as the existential crisis I now find myself in. MUSIC: Horizon Forbidden West - Official Soundtrack Purchase or listen to it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tFZ7JRXgQpyT1Rgl1JGrD If you want your comments read on the show, you can message us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com...

2022-08-0810 min

Level With Us Guest Podcast! - The First Player TokenWe're taking a break this week, but Jared was recently on another really excellent podcast - the First Player Token! It's a great short-form podcast about board games to play with family and friends, hosted by Derek Bruff. Jared was on the most recent episode all about Takenoko, which we share a sample today, but you can check out the full episode HERE: https://derekbruff.org/blogs/firstplayertoken/episode-27-takenoko/ The First Player Token podcast is also on all major podcasting platforms. You can follow Derek Bruff on twitter as well: https://twitter.com...

2022-07-2403 min

Level With Us Neon White | Indie Game SpotlightNeon White is a new indie game with a focus on speedrunning and a story that exudes teen edginess… and it works! This is Jared's review of this blast of a title on Steam and Nintendo Switch. If you want your comments read on the show, you can message us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs -- Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - The Gameplay 4:20 - The Graphics 5:12 - The Story 8:27 - Fi...

2022-07-1810 min

Level With Us The Outbound Ghost | Gameplay PREVIEWWhile Marcus is out and abroad, Jared is here to share his thoughts on an early press demo for "The Outbound Ghost," an indie RPG coming out later this year! With some Paper Mario inspirations here and there, this game looks to be a more classic RPG than one might first expect. Special thanks to Conradical Games for sending us the demo code. You can wishlist the Outbound Ghost HERE: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1276810/The_Outbound_Ghost/ And if you want to follow its development, be sure to subscribe to Conradical Games: https://www.youtube...

2022-07-1112 min

Level With Us TMNT: Shredder's Revenge | Indie Game SpotlightCOWABUNGA! Jared’s been a lifelong TMNT fan, so after hearing the heaps of praise “Shredder’s Revenge” has been getting, we decided to cover it on the show! Does this old-school beat-em-up freshen the formula enough to win our hearts? Or is it just a bit too archaic to appeal to us? Also included this episode: Marcus writes turtle-themed rap lyrics! Send us questions and comments that you want read on the show at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs The music you heard in...

2022-07-0128 min

Level With Us Video Game Summer Vacation Challenge!Grab some shades and a fruity drink because it's summertime! This week It's Jared's turn to be stumped as Marcus quizzes him on various tropical video game locations! How many can you guess correctly? Send us questions and comments that you want read on the show at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / The Rules 1:44 - Vacation Review #1 2:44 - Vacation Review #2 4:19 - Vacation Review #3 5:48 - Vacation Review #4 7:07 - Vacation Review #5 8:37 - New...

2022-06-1317 min

Level With Us Tunic | Indie Game SpotlightPart Zelda-like, part Souls-like, Tunic is a game where you play as an adorable Fox on an adventure full of secrets and difficult combat scenarios! Perhaps the most unique thing about this game is the in-game guide you unlock over time, which we talk about at length in today’s episode! Join us for a cozy discussion about this cozy little game, and listen to Jared’s voice slowly deteriorate throughout it! A very special thank you to OctopusDeathPunch.com for sponsoring today’s episode! Tunic is available on Xbox, Xbox GamePass, and Steam. Purchase here...

2022-06-0622 min

Level With Us Shovelware - Real vs. Fake!Jared's at it again, trying to make Marcus question his sanity with some difficult quiz questions! This week, in honor of the Steam Deck's release, we read some of the descriptions from "shovelware" titles on the Steam store, just to see how ridiculous lesser-known titles on the platform can get. But! Some of the descriptions are deliberately fake ones made up by Jared. Can you tell which ones are real and which ones are fake? And can you do it better than Marcus did? Let us know! Send us questions and comments that you want read on the show at...

2022-05-3015 min

Level With Us Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | RETROSPECTIVEPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is an incredibly beloved game to so many people. We’ve reached out to some of its biggest fans to talk about the game and share their favorite chapters with us! Check out the YouTube version of our retrospective HERE: https://youtu.be/5vZrLdaxXSE ...and if you've already seen it, you can skip ahead to our post-show commentary at 13:17! Thanks to all our Participants! Nintendrew: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nintendrew RogersBase: https://www.youtube.com/c/RogersBase/ Genow (Bug Fables Dev): https://bugfables.dangenentertainment.com/...

2022-05-1423 min

Level With Us Elden Ring | Name that Character!YouTube Version HERE: https://youtu.be/O3e5xAqcYQs Jared pulls a fast one on Marcus this episode and tries to get him to name certain characters in Elden Ring - AND guess their backstories! Despite having never played or looked up the game, how well do you think Marcus will do? Will you fare any better? Play along and let us know! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Challenge Revealed 1:14 - The Rules 2:41 - Character #1 4:05 - Backstory #1 6:35 - Character #2 7:26 - Backstory #2 9:35 - Character #3 11:30 - Backstory #3 13:00 - C...

2022-05-0322 min

Level With Us The Legend of Zelda | Name That Tune!We're back for another round, this time to see who's the fakest fan of the Zelda series! This time we're playing "Name That Tune," and you can play along! Both of us will play 10 music tracks from 10 different mainline Zelda games; you score 1 point for guessing the game correctly, and an additional point if you can also name where in the game that track plays. Will you score higher than either of us? Let us know! Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs

2022-04-1128 min

Level With Us GDC 2022 - Interview w/ MarcusIn this mini-sode, Marcus regales us with tales from his time in San Francisco at GDC 2022! Join us as we listen discuss what it was like to network with people in the games industry, nab free swag at the expo, play video games using ketchup and mustard bottles, and even meet someone we've discussed in a previous episode! Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs

2022-03-3013 min

Level With Us Who's the Fake Fan? - Special Episode!It's our show, but this time we only included the best segment! This episode Jared and Marcus are going toe-to-toe to see who's the fake fan this week. Expect all sorts of trivia questions, bad puns, and even a "Name That Sound Effect" challenge! The stakes are high - will their friendship survive? It's time to find out... Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs ---- "Um, Actually..." YouTube channel (language warning): https://www.youtube.com/c/umactually Timestamps:

2022-03-2142 min

Level With Us Risk of Rain 2, Games for Ukraine, & More!We've got a slew of things to discuss this week, beginning with Jared taking first place in the Mina the Hollower art competition! It was such a honor to participate! After that we're spotlighting a charity games bundle, the sales of which will assist the victims of the conflict in Ukraine. Then, we've got some stray thoughts on Risk of Rain 2. As always, thanks for Leveling With Us! Mina the Hollower Art Contest Results: https://www.yachtclubgames.com/blog/mina-the-hollower-art-contest-results itch.io's Bundle for Ukraine: https://itch.io/b/1316/bundle-for-ukraine Contact us at LevelWithUsPodcast...

2022-03-1420 min

Level With Us Mina The Hollower | Audio Play PREVIEWWe don't have a regular episode today, mainly because Jared... did a thing! And he wants your feedback on it! This week we're sharing a short preview of an audio play he produced for the "Mina The Hollower" Art Contest (with music by Marcus!). If you want to hear the full version of Jared's art contest submission, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/Na7mnjfhb4o We'll be back next week with an extra-long episode, so until then, we'll Level With You next time!

2022-02-2803 min

Level With Us It Takes Two | Discussion (w/ a special guest!)Happy Valentine's Day! In a day all about celebrating our relationships with people close to us, what better game to check out than the award-winning It Takes Two? And, once again, this week we've got another special guest host! Join Jared and his wife Mariah as they discuss how brutally tearing apart stuffed animals can actually maybe make you grow closer as a couple? Send us questions and comments that you want read on the show at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs --

2022-02-1420 min

Level With Us Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Q&A w/ a Pokémon VeteranWe may be enjoying Pokémon Legends: Arceus, but what about a verified Pokémon veteran? Well, let's ask one!! This week Jared interviews special guest (and game developer!) Hyrum about his thoughts on Arceus's new battle system, what Nuzlockes could potentially look like, and a brand new kickstarter that was just revealed! If you want your comments read on the show, you can message us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs -- Mina the Hollower Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/pr...

2022-02-0720 min

Level With Us Pokémon Legends: Arceus | First ImpressionsWe're back! Everyone seems to be loving Pokémon Legends: Arceus, but does it resonate with us? Join us for a cozy chat about our first impressions of the game, the sound Kricketune makes, and maybe even a tangent about Jared's favorite fast food restaurant. If you want your comments read on the show, you can message us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs -- Marcus's Radio Drama "Reverse Speak": https://anchor.fm/thefirelightproject/episodes/Reverse-Speak-Audio-Drama-by-Marcus-Richardson-e1dieiq Timestamps: 0:00...

2022-01-3123 min

The Firelight Project Reverse Speak: Audio Drama by Marcus RichardsonA pair of forest rangers struggle to make sense of things when their supervisor delivers some unsettling news...Written, Produced, and Directed by Marcus Richardson.Performances by Andrew Walker, Adam Woodall, and Sydney Olsen.Audio Engineering by Maren Del Rio, and Music by Marcus Richardson and Nathan Hicken.Special thanks to Jared Richardson, Nathan Young, and to you for listening!

2022-01-2813 min

Creative Process | Showcasing Experiences and Advice about the Creative Industry #19 - GETTING INTERNSHIPS & CHERISHING CONNECTIONS w/ Marcus RichardsonWELCOME TO Episode 19 of Creative Process! Want to reach out and say a very grateful THANK YOU to the amazing special guest we had on today, Marcus Richardson! Make sure to follow and connect with Marcus down below! CONNECT WITH MARCUS HERE: https://twitter.com/MarcPRich Portfolio: https://t.co/pNtoNBeMmH Make sure, if you liked the episode or retained some useful information, to REVIEW the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as Subscribing to the YouTube Channel and Liking the Video! Thank you...

2021-12-2237 min

Level With Us Our Favorite Games of the Year - 2021Curl up by the fire and enjoy some holiday cheer as we reflect on the games that made 2021 so great! While not every game on our list may have come out this year, these are the ones that we experienced for the first time - and left a lasting impression on us. Let us know what your favorite games of the year were by writing us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com! Stay safe and happy holidays! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs -- Timestamps: 0:00...

2021-12-2028 min

Level With Us Professor Layton | RETROSPECTIVE (feat. DearestHershel)Professor, this reminds me of a puzzle! Welcome to our retrospective of the Professor Layton series - our biggest episode yet! Featuring special guest Bob from DearestHershel, a venerable Professor Layton expert, join us as we discuss the series' high points, low points, and every game and spin-off in-between! DearestHershel's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/dearesthershel If you have thoughts you'd like featured in our regular discussions, just e-mail us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:13...

2021-12-1356 min

Level With Us Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl | First Impressions...Marcus? MARCUS?! Oh, that's right, he's on break! This week, Jared's flying solo to discuss the new Pokemon remakes. Are they a welcome blast of nostalgia? Or should they even exist? Let's talk about it, and while we're at it, let's also discuss a very similar game: 2018's God of War. If you want your comments read on the show, you can message us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs -- Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - TLDR 1:15 - General...

2021-12-0612 min

Level With Us Deponia | First ImpressionsAre point-and-clicks still a thing? Apparently! This week we're discussing our impressions of Deponia, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the adventure game genre. You'll also be treated to Marcus trying to stump Jared with a bunch of gibberish words, and a short story about a voice actor Jared worked with recently. If you want your comments read on the show, you can message us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LvlWithUs -- Chris Ramsey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube...

2021-11-2922 min

Level With Us The Future of Level With Us (w/ Lo-fi Beats)Before our next episode releases next week, we thought it'd be helpful to know what games are on the horizon for Level With Us! So, here is a sneak preview, accompanied by some excellent lo-fi beats composed by Marcus himself. Happy listening! As always, if you have thoughts you'd like to have read on the show, reach out to us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com!

2021-11-2204 min

Level With Us Demon Turf | Indie Game SpotlightIt's time to discuss Demon Turf - a new 3D platformer which uses 2D sprites for its characters. While we were left a little divided on it overall, we've got plenty to say about its great movement and rad music! Be sure to stick around till the end for a special musical number from Marcus to all our listeners (but especially the ones that reviewed our podcast!). ;) If you have thoughts you'd like featured in our regular discussions, just e-mail us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com! You can also reach us on Twitter: https://twitter.com...

2021-11-1527 min

Level With Us A Short Hike | Indie Game SpotlightWe FINALLY get to talk about one of our favorite games of all time! A Short Hike is amazing, enough that we would recommend it to just about anyone. Still not convinced? Take a listen as we discuss the game design, struggle to come up with 'Quick Jabs,' and maybe even get a bit emotional about it. Oh! And as a special bonus, stick around for our 'Rabbit Holes' segment to hear a psuedo-Japanese-EDM track Marcus composed! If you want to have YOUR NAME sung by Marcus in a future episode, leave a review on Apple...

2021-11-0824 min

Level With Us Slay the Spire, Dicey Dungeons, & Griftlands | Triple-Decker Deck-Builder Deluxe Discussion!3 games in one episode?! This time, we are covering three of the best indie games that have "deck-building," a board game mechanic Jared just can't get enough of: Slay the Spire, Dicey Dungeons, & Griftlands! You can expect less segments this time, but fear not, we've still got a couple quick jabs to get off our chests. Plus, stay tuned after the credits for a special educational lesson from Marcus! If you have thoughts you'd like featured in our regular discussions, just e-mail us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com! Music Credits: All original music in...

2021-11-0126 min

Level With Us Metroid Dread | SPOILERS DiscussionFeaturing our special guest/Metroid veteran Dallin, join us for a very spoiler-heavy discussion of Metroid Dread! Today we'll be talking about the ending, debating exactly how much foreign DNA Samus has, and trying very hard not to keep mentioning Hollow Knight. If you have thoughts you'd like featured in our regular discussions, just e-mail us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com! Dallin's Music: https://soundcloud.com/dallinfrank Marcus's Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WtF1SWhU6IzZaKWRI3yAL Celestial Horizons: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGNAMDqanKd_q9TOvVvWc1Q/featured --- Music Credits: The excellent remixes of Metroid music you h...

2021-10-1837 min

Level With Us Metroid Dread | First ImpressionsThe Dreaded day has arrived…and we’re here to talk about it! This week we’ll be going over our first impressions of Metroid Dread (minor spoilers for the first two bosses/areas in the game), and next week we’ll do a full-on spoiler discussion as well! Listen to us gush about the animation in the game, share a quiz question for our listeners, and offer a sincere, heartfelt plea from Marcus. If you have thoughts you'd like featured in our regular discussions, just e-mail us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com! "Twinetroid": https://www.metroid-database.com/wp-content/uploads/Metroid...

2021-10-1126 min

Level With Us TOEM | Indie Game SpotlightIt's time to get cozy and take some pictures with the new indie game TOEM! Relax as Marcus serenades Jared with a live melodica performance, Jared talks about his love of squishy sock sound effects, and a special surprise at the 10 minute mark! If you have thoughts you'd like featured in our regular discussions, just e-mail us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com! Music Credits: Some of the music you heard here is from the soundtrack of TOEM and was used with permission from developers 'Something We Made,' as well as composers Launchable...

2021-09-2725 min

Level With Us WarioWare: Get It Together! | ReviewGrab your friends, grab some garlic, and get it together with Jared & Marcus as we discuss Nintendo's newest party game! Join us as we discuss our favorite characters from the game, some gripes with the unlockable content, and most importantly: air-fryer-made pancakes. If you have thoughts you'd like featured in our regular discussions, just e-mail us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com! Music Credits: Some of the music you heard here can also be heard in the game “WarioWare: Get It Together!” and qualifies as fair use: "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act...

2021-09-2026 min

Level With Us Overboard! | Indie Game SpotlightJoin us for a short discussion on a little "reverse-detective" indie title called Overboard! In this episode you'll hear how Jared completely flubbed his first run, Marcus gets educated on gambling laws, and also a pretty decent motorcycle impersonation. If you have thoughts you'd like featured in our regular discussions, just e-mail us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com! Music Credits: Some of the music you heard here can also be heard in the game “Overboard” and exists in the public domain. This includes 'Main Stem,' 'Kelli’s Number,' Stardust,' and 'Bayou...

2021-09-1323 min

Level With Us NEO: The World Ends With You - Week 3 DiscussionWe've reached the end of Neo! Join us for one last discussion about the game's ending, how we felt about the game overall, and because we couldn't fit ALL of Jared's complaints, stay tuned after the credits for some BONUS quick jabs! If you have thoughts you'd like featured in our regular discussions, just e-mail us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com! Music Credits: “Calling” cover by LegendAV Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNmP0nnM-xM&ab_channel=Legendav ‘ZigZag’ by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons...

2021-09-0933 min

Level With Us NEO: The World Ends With You - Week 2 DiscussionWe are now on Week 2! Join us as we discuss the arguably biggest reveal of the game, Motoi's terrible "words of wisdom," and... knitting? If you have thoughts you'd like featured in our regular discussions, just e-mail us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com! Music Credits: “Calling” cover by LegendAV Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNmP0nnM-xM&ab_channel=Legendav ‘ZigZag’ by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ All other original...

2021-08-3133 min

Level With Us NEO: The World Ends With You - Week 1 DiscussionWelcome to the very first episode of Level With Us! This is a cozy video game discussion podcast where we play a game section-by-section with our listeners, then meet together to discuss it (think of it like a book club!). If you have thoughts you'd like featured in our regular discussions, just e-mail us at LevelWithUsPodcast [at] gmail.com! This week we are covering Week 1 of ‘NEO: The World Ends With You’. Spoilers ahead! Music Credits: “Calling” cover by LegendAV Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNmP0nnM-xM&ab_chann...

2021-08-2332 min