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Tales from the Backlog114: Baldur's Gate 3 NON-SPOILER SECTION (with Jim Rodeman & Chris Rettig)Sometimes I try to write clever little descriptions about the games on the show, but this week's game doesn't feel like it needs it.** Baldur's Gate 3*, by **Larian Studios, excels in just about everything it sets out to do. It has impressive writing, almost unparalleled choice-based storytelling, memorable characters, a deep and engaging combat system, and tons of immersive sim elements that make each playthrough really feel like your own. It's one of the best games I've ever played, and I was joined by returning guests **Jim Rodeman* and Chris Rettig to discuss it!
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Intros...2024-04-242h 06Tales from the BacklogBaldur's Gate 3 SPOILER SECTION (with Jim Rodeman & Chris Rettig)Our Baldur's Gate 3 recording ran so long, I had to split it up into two episodes. This is the full-spoiler discussion, where we talk about the decisions we made, how we solved our quests, how things turned out in our games, and much more. In particular, Jim's evil and Dark Urge playthroughs brought about some wild results that you'll love to hear about! You can find the non-spoiler portion of this episode in Episode 114!
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Act 1 2:48
Act 2 26:22
Act 3 46:55
Late Game Bosses/Endings 1:14:43
Charity Streaming Event: We are doing a charity streaming...2024-04-242h 04Tales from the BacklogDiscovering Games Via Super Smash Bros. (with Kolby, Mikey Tabletop & Jim Rodeman)In this Break from the Backlog, I'm joined by Jim Rodeman, Mikey Tabletop (Big Drink Energy) and Kolby (Switch It Up) to discuss one of my favorite underrated things about the Super Smash Bros. series- how it has introduced me to so many of my favorite characters, games and game series throughout the years. We talk about how without Super Smash Bros, we may not have played series like Fire Emblem, Metroid, Kid Icarus, Ice Climbers, Bayonetta, Xenoblade Chronicles and so many more. You should check out Jim on several past episodes of Tales from the Backlog, Mikey on...2023-08-161h 32
You Might Know Her FromJen TullockJen speaks! We are here with actor and writer Jen Tullock. You Might Know Her From Perry Mason, Severance, Before You Know It, Spirited, 6 Balloons, and The L Word: Generation Q. Jen gave us the skinny on her banner year playing a period lesbian in the Perry Mason reboot and wearing a prosthetic pregnant belly while navigating the tone of genre dark-comedy Severance. We also talked about getting her indie Before You Know It made, bit work in the holiday film Spirited, and, of course, her iconic turn as Kimmy the wedding planner in the final episode (ever) of...2023-04-271h 00You Might Know Her FromMindy SterlingYeah baby! We’re closing out the year with none other than Groundling alum and fellow wig lover, Mindy Sterling. You Might Know Her From: The Goldbergs, Desperate Housewives, Drop Dead Gorgeous, iCarly, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, ConMan, and the Austin Powers trilogy. We go deep with Mindy on her iconic lesbian role, Frau Farbissina, but also dig into the lesbian subplot lurking beneath Ron Howard’s Grinch film. Plus: working with kids and dogs, her repartee with the late, great Leslie Jordan in the Alan Tudyk web series, ConMan, the surprising generosity of Teri Hatcher, and why Jim...2022-12-151h 06Tales from the BacklogElden Ring Bosses Tier List (with Jim Rodeman)Wrapping up Elden Ring month, as per tradition, Dave is joined by Jim Rodeman to tier-rank the Elden Ring bosses. TOGETHAAAAA we go through all of the bosses labelled as "Great Enemy" and above!
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Listen...2022-07-271h 53You Might Know Her FromStephanie D'AbruzzoStephanie D’Abruzzo is our first Muppeteer. You Might Know Her From Avenue Q, Sesame Street, Elmo’s World, Oobi, Scrubs, and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Stephanie talked to us about training herself to become a Muppeteer, joining the Broadway community (and scoring a Tony nom) for playing Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut in Avenue Q, inheriting the iconic role of Prairie Dawn on Sesame Street, and playing Virginia Woolf-level darkness as Kimmy’s backpack Jan S. Port on Kimmy Schmidt. Plus, performing on the floor while Patti Labelle wailed the “ABCs,” phasing Betty Lou out, carrying the musical ep...2022-03-101h 00Tales from the Backlog11: Hollow Knight (with Jim Rodeman)Dave is joined by anthropomorphic centipede Jim Rodeman to discuss Team Cherry's legendary metroidvania, Hollow Knight. Standing alone at the top of Metroidvania Mountain is a surprise indie hit, one that marries the lonely atmosphere of Dark Souls with best-in-class map design and fun, expressive combat.
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Hollow Knight 12:23, Spoiler Section 1:33:35
Game Maker's Toolkit- The World Design of Hollow Knight
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...2022-01-032h 13Tales from the Backlog4: Hades (with Aaron Angle and Jim Rodeman)Dave is joined by Aaron "The Minotaur" Angle and nectar enthusiast Jim Rodeman to discuss Supergiant's latest hit, Hades. Hades brings some things to the table that will bring in players who don't normally play roguelites or fall off of them quickly. Listen to find out if it it was enough for us.
TIMESTAMPS: (Intro 0:00, Hades 11:47, Spoiler Section 1:24:28)
NoClip documentary series chronicling the making and release of Hades
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A Top 3 PodcastTop 3 Media Letdowns (with Jim Rodeman)We're not immune to hype, and sometimes you just get let down. Dave, Aaron, Alan, Bloodbath and special guest Jim Rodeman discuss the movies, tv shows, video games, albums, etc that let us down.
This episode is sponsored by Barbell Brew Coffee Roasters, a local coffee roaster based in Troy, Ohio with nationwide shipping available. We're not immune to hype, and sometimes you just get let down. Dave, Aaron, Alan, Bloodbath and special guest Jim Rodeman discuss the movies, tv shows, video games, albums, etc that let us down.
Check out their website https://barbellbrew.com/ for 20% o...2021-09-012h 50You Might Know Her FromKate BurtonWe got Hollywood royalty on the show--this week Kate Burton is here! You Might Know Her From Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, Hedda Gabler, The Elephant Man, Company, and Big Trouble in Little China. Kate talked about how Shonda Rhimes and the soap world of Shondaland opened up doors for her career with a newfound zeitgeist-y fame. She brought us to tears talking about being on Broadway (in two shows) right after 9/11 and rallying with the theatre community to let the world know New York was still here. And she was super candid about her showbiz upbringing with actor parents: he...2021-02-2554 min
You Might Know Her FromMary Kay PlaceDamian and Anne are joined by Emmy-winner Mary Kay Place and we are just gagged. You Might Know Her From Diane, The Big Chill, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, Big Love, Lady Dynamite, The Rainmaker, It’s Complicated, and New York, New York. Mary Kay gave us all that sweet Hollywood talk from her start as a writer on Mary Tyler Moore and M*A*S*H, to her decades-long career which spans acting, writing, singing, voiceover (she dubbed a lesser actress in Terms of Endearment) to her first lead role in Diane. We are ready for the Oscar nom, fo...2019-10-0346 min
You Might Know Her FromJoanna GleasonWe are back after a few weeks of r&r with Tony winner Joanna Gleason. The brilliant actor and singer invited Anne and Damian to the Connecticut farm she shares with her Oscar nominated hubby, Chris Sarandon where we noshed on panzanella salad and on Joanna’s meaty oeuvre. You Might Know Her From Into The Woods, I Love My Wife, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Wedding Planner, Boogie Nights, Friends, Hannah and Her Sisters, Bette, Nick & Nora, The West Wing, and her cabaret show Out of the Eclipse. Joanna opens up about working with Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents, lo...2019-06-2751 min
You Might Know Her FromConstance ShulmanThis week our mic is graced by a vocal legend when Constance “Patti Mayonnaise” Shulman stops by. You Might Know Her From Orange is the New Black, Doug, Fried Green Tomatoes, Sweet and Lowdown, and Weekend at Bernie’s II. We dig deep into the “Southern Wave” that hit pop culture in the ‘90s and hear about how Dolly Parton handpicked Connie from the original Off-Broadway production of Steel Magnolias. We talk about Connie’s collaborations with her husband, Reed Birney, her years as the Kraft Mayonnaise lady, and the ups and downs of being back in the zeitgeist as Yoga Jones...2019-05-1656 min
You Might Know Her FromVicki LewisThis week we're backstage on Broadway with Vicki Lewis, the beltingest redhead Must-See TV ever did see. You Might Know Her From NewsRadio, Mouse Hunt, Finding Nemo, Pushing Tin, and the Broadway productions of Anastasia, Chicago, and Damn Yankees. We dish with Vicki about moving back to New York, losing Phil Hartman, holding Dixie Carter’s spit cup, and working with Matthew Broderick + a giant green screen on the blockbuster, Godzilla (she also delivers a pitch perfect impression of director, Roland Emmerich). Follow us on social media damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week ...2019-04-1154 min
You Might Know Her FromSamantha MathisDamian and Anne kick off their inaugural episode to talk to movie star Samantha Mathis. You Might Know Her From “Pump Up the Volume”, “This Is My Life,” “Ferngully,” “Super Mario Bros,” “The Thing Called Love,” “Little Women,” “How to Make an American Quilt,” “American Psycho,” “The Strain,” “Under the Dome,” and “The Clovehitch Killer." She’s also in the upcoming season of “Billions.” We talk to Samantha about rolling with the ‘90s version of The Factory that included REM frontman Michael Stipe and a young Liv Tyler, moving to New York to pursue more stage work, the death of River Phoenix, and repping for her union as an...2019-02-0354 min