Keifer Lirette - Podcast Details

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Select and StartMarvel vs. Capcom 2 with Jeff StormerHere comes a new podcast! Award-winning podcaster, author, and game designer Jeff Stormer stops by to talk about why the crossover fighting game Marvel vs. Capcom 2 means so much to him! We also talk about Jeff’s love of Dan Hibiki and the biggest losers in video games, Akira Toriyama's impact on the video game medium, how RPGs got Jeff into tabletop games, the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, and more! Other games discussed in this episode: Dragon Quest III, Chrono Trigger, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Balatro, Kingdom Hearts, Freedom Force and Freedom Force vs. The Thi...2025-02-282h 02

Select and StartGuilty Gear Xrd with IdolismJKeep on rocking! YouTuber and fighting game aficionado IdolismJ drops in to talk about Guilty Gear Xrd and how it changed his life! We also talk about the fighting game community, what makes a good fighting game, the delightful vision of Daisuke Ishiwatari, eroge games, and more! 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Introducing IdolismJ 13:36 - The Huniepop Talk 18:18 - Fighting games 34:10 - Introducing Guilty Gear Xrd 1:06:38 - No Country for Old Games 1:15:54 - Xrd Give It to Ya 2:11:15 - Recommendations and Outro Other games discussed in this episode: Dead Rising, Skies of Arcadia, Jet Set Radio, Dragon...2025-02-142h 19

Select and StartHalf-Life 2 with Anthony BarbaraAbout that podcast I owe ya! Select and Start is back to talk with artist Anthony Barbara about Half-Life 2, its impact on the game industry, the world, and himself. We also talk about video games on field trips, the far-reaching impact of the Source engine and Steam, and more! Other games discussed in this episode: The Portal series, The Halo series, Super Mario World, Mario Party 5, Team Fortress 2, Portal, Portal 2, Garry's Mod, Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, Skyrim, Ico, and more! 0:00 - Introducing Anthony 6:32 - Anthony's gaming background 21:32 - Machinima 30:58 - Achievement Hunting 36:15...2025-01-292h 14

Select and StartZelda Randomizers with Petra from Hello HyruleHey! Watch out! I break from format a bit and bring on Petra, co-host of the wonderful Hello Hyrule podcast, to talk about our experiences with Zelda randomizers! We talk about how randomizers alter our perception and relationship with the games, their appeal, and the myriad of games with their own randomizers! Other games discussed in this episode: The Zelda series, the Pokemon series, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, Okami, Mario & Luigi, Metroid Prime, Super Metroid, Donkey Kong Country, Lost Kingdoms, Nightmare Ned, Battle Chef Brigade, Sea of Stars, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, Outer Wilds, Battle f...2024-12-301h 57

Select and StartThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time with momopatchiHey! Listen closely as Keifer brings on animator and illustrator momopatchi to talk about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and the monumental impact it left on both of their lives. We also talk about the ways Ocarina of Time impacted the video game industry, its status as the "best game of all time", whether or not it's showing its age as Time marches on, the real-life lessons it taught us, and more! Other games discussed in this episode: Blue Dragon, The Pokémon series, the Kirby series, Katamari Damacy, Plants vs Zombies, Drawn t...2024-12-133h 02

Select and StartDead Rising with Roman FruehanI've hosted podcasts, you know. Happy Halloween! Filmmaker and co-showrunner of the Savannah-Pooler Indie Comics Expo Roman Fruehan returns to the show! No, not as a member of the undead, but as a guest to talk about Dead Rising and the impact it made on his life! Since it's a horror episode we also get into all things spooky! We talk about our favorite horror games and our favorite horror films, particularly the influential works of George Romero, and why his films are so difficult to find! Other games discussed in this episode include: The...2024-10-312h 48

Select and StartShadow of the Colossus with Indie Dev Nate PurkeypileIndependent video game developer Nate Purkeypile comes on the show to talk about how Shadow of the Colossus changed his life and influenced his new video game: The Axis Unseen! We also talk about his storied career with video game companies like Terminal Reality, Retro Studios, and Bethesda, and what prompted him to go independent and develop and publish his own games. Other games discussed in this episode: Ico, The Last Guardian, the Fallout series, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Bloodrayne 2, Metroid Prime 3, Starfield, Subnautica, Half-Life, The Last of Us, The Legend of Zelda series...2024-10-162h 02

Select and StartRez with Andrew ElmoreOPEN YOUR SENSES! Andrew Elmore, video game composer and visual designer stops by to talk about the musical rail shooter Rez and why it's his favorite work of art. We also talk about his experience with being laid off at Bungie, and the ways the video game industry have shifted over the years. We also reflect on the overlooked Sega Saturn and Dreamcast, talk about the unique composers of the video game industry, talk about Rez's various ports, and more! Other games discussed in this episode include: The Panzer Dragoon series, Space Channel 5, Jet Set R...2024-10-012h 45

Select and StartSuper Mario Galaxy with Dre from Fine TimeWahoo! It is the 50th episode of Select and Start! Dre drops by to talk about Super Mario Galaxy and the impact it made on his universe. We also try to pitch our own Mario spin-off games and talk about the past, present, and future of 3D Mario! Other games discussed in this episode: The Super Mario franchise, the Mega Man series, Capcom Fighting Collection, Astro's Playroom, Octopath Traveler 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic 2006, Celeste 64, Penny's Big Breakaway, and more! 0:00 - Catching up with Dre 13:09 - Mario spinoffs 28:10 - Mario Hot T...2024-09-173h 03

Select and StartX-Men Origins: Wolverine with Avry Robin OttListen here, bub. Avry Robin Ott returns to the show to discuss another Raven Software's video game adaptation of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. It gets very silly. We also talk about the appeal of the X-Men, the best comics to read, and talk about our relationship with the various films and cartoons. Other games discussed in this episode: Batman: Arkham Asylum (a lot), Hulk Ultimate Destruction, Spider-Man, X-Men Legends, Marvel Snap, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and more! Intro - 0:00 X-Men comics talk - 7:25 Wolverine talk - 21:30 X-Men media talk - 31:25 Pitching our own...2024-09-042h 20

Select and StartOctodad: Dadliest Catch with Emma from Unnatural SelectionI take orders from the Octodad. Emma, a fellow Moonshot creator (Unnatural Selection, Dead Teen House Party) drops by to talk about Young Horses' Octodad: Dadliest Catch and why it means so much to them! We also talk about how they grew up in a no video game household, the Nintendo DS that changed everything, the mystery game genre, book-to-game adaptations, and more! Other games mentioned in this episode include: Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Killer Frequency, Yuppie Psycho, Immortality, Ace Attorney, Professor Layton, Oxenfree, Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, Don’t Starve Together, QWOP, Getting Over It...2024-08-201h 46

Unnatural SelectionTrue Grit feat. Keifer LiretteGear up for a romp through unincorporated Arkansas territory to talk about the 2010 adaptation of Charles Portis’ 1968 novel True Grit. Listen to Emma and Keifer recount their days as U.S. Marshalls and Texas Rangers to break down what makes Mattie such a good character, Matt Damon’s nincompoop era, the Coen brother’s special little bear man, and much more. Content warnings for True Grit include: violence, gunfights, stabbings, sexism, some racism, confederates, claustrophobia, animal death, some child abuse, and a little girl’s threat of a lawyer on several occasions. The articles Emma references in this episode can be found h...2024-08-151h 25

Select and StartTony Hawk's Underground with Jacqueline SwampertFellow Moonshot creator Jacqueline Swampert (co-host of Unwise Girls and Dead Teen House Party) rolls by to talk about Neversoft's Tony Hawk's Underground and the impact it made on her life! We also talk about the visual novel-to-lesbian pipeline, the plight of being a Mega Man fan, and try to come up with a new Percy Jackson video game! Other games discussed in this episode: AI: The Somnia Files, Ace Attorney, Umineko, Higurashi: When They Cry, Zero Escape, Journey of Wrestling, Hulk Ultimate Destruction, Moonlit Farewell, Pokémon Conquest, Last Days of Friendship Valley, Crypt o...2024-08-072h 27

Select and StartPrince of Persia (1989) with Jesse FuchsDesigner, developer, and educator at the NYU Game Center Jesse Fuchs drops by to talk about the 1989 computer game Prince of Persia! We also talk about Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner and the illuminating, detailed notes he wrote during the game's development! We also talk about Prince of Persia's legacy and influence, 80s computer games, Broderbund as a company, and more! Other games discussed in this episode: Shadow of the Colossus, Ico, Dark Souls, Balatro, Adventure, Uncharted, Tomb Raider, Myst, Carmen Sandiego, Karateka, Loderunner, Hex, M.U.LE., Phantasmagoria, Animal Well, and more! 2024-07-032h 40

Select and StartPokémon Red and Blue with Flashback 64Two guests! Two games! Gooey and McKenna, co-hosts of Flashback 64, a chronological Nintendo 64 podcast, stop by to talk about Pokémon Red and Blue (and Yellow) and the impact they left on their lives. We also talk about the Nintendo 64, how Flashback 64 came to be, their relationship with Pokemon as a franchise, and more! Other games discussed in this episode: The Legend of Zelda franchise, Mario Kart 64, WinBack, Wave Race 64, Celeste, Celeste 64, and more! Intro - 0:00 Introducing Gooey and mcKenna - 6:20 About Flashback 64 - 25:00 The Pokémon Franchise - 45:30 Introducing Pokémon Red and Blue - 1...2024-06-192h 47

SoundtrackerEpisode 109: The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie, and season 4 premiere! With Keifer Lirette, of the Select and Start podcastWho lives in a pineapple under the sea? Soundtracker Podcast. Well, today at least. Hi! Welcome back! It's good to be back. And today I'm talking about an insanely good soundtrack for an incredibly fun movie, THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE. It features Wilco, The Shins, Ween, The Flaming Lips, and Motorhead. It's on all streaming services, and you should definitely check it out. But first! Listen to this episode, where Select and Start's (@selectpodstart) Keifer Lirette (@DannyVegito) comes back to the show to talk about why SpongeBob is so fun, our favorite characters, Ren & Stimpy, the incredible voice actors...2024-06-141h 38

Select and StartNight in the Woods with Alex KaneGREGG RULZ OK! Writer Alex Kane stops by to talk about the incredible 2017 indie sidescrolling adventure game Night in the Woods and the impact it made on his life. We also talk about Alex's career as a writer. Getting into video game journalism, the rust belt, deindustrialization, community, the rot of capitalism, and more! Other games discussed in this episode: Destiny, Destiny 2, Halo, Minecraft, Friday the 13th: The Game, Morrowind, Knights of the Old Republic, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Super Mario 64, Dead By Daylight, Canabalt Select and Start is a video game podcast...2024-06-062h 16

Select and StartMetroid Dread with AlzandahThe last podcast is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace. Digital artist Alzandah stops by to talk about the impact Metroid Dread left on his life! We also talk about Alzandah's artistic inspirations, labor conditions in the video game industry, and put Alzandah's favorite games in a March Madness bracket. Other games discussed in this episode: Elden Ring, The Legend of Zelda series, Dragon's Dogma 2, Abzu, The Sims 4, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Strikers, Doom 2016, Bloodborne, Demon's Souls, Armored Core, Sekiro, Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, SSX...2024-04-092h 21

Select and StartRock Band 2 with Will LepperAre you ready to Rock (Band 2)? Streamer and comedian Will Lepper returns to the show to talk about the beloved Harmonix hit, Rock Band 2. We also talk about the peripheral-based rhythm game phenomenon of the 2000s, the rise and fall and survival of Harmonix, our taste in music, and more! Other games discussed in this episode: Balatro, Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto V, the Guitar Hero franchise, Hi-Fi Rush, Peggle, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and more! Catching up with Will - 0:00 Music taste and music in video games - 11:21 Segment: Jukebox Hero - 33:40 Introducing Rock Band 2...2024-03-262h 27

Select and StartSuper Mario RPG with Alex Kazanas from the One Piece PodcastI wish for a great podcast episode! Alex Kazanas (Artist, One Piece Podcast co-host, Weeb Simpsons creator, and more!) comes on the show to talk about why Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars means so much to him! We also talk about One Piece video games and anime-to-game adaptations, localization, importing Japan-exclusive titles, other Mario RPGs, and more! Other games discussed in this episode include: Super Mario World, EarthBound, Shining Force 2, Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy VII, Chrono Trigger, Katamari Damacy, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Super Smash Bros, Pikmin 4, Return of the O...2024-03-122h 06

Select and StartBreath of Fire with Chelsea ConnorWildlife biologist, artist, and co-host of the PokeScience Podcast, Chelsea Connor, stops by to talk about why Capcom's first RPG, Breath of Fire, means so much to her. We also talk about the challenges of accessing video games on the island country of Dominica, the science and biology behind dragons and Pokémon, the challenges of localization, lizards, magical girls, and more! Other games discussed in this episode: Pokémon, Professor Layton, Klonoa, Tekken, Street Fighter, Dino Crisis, Super Mario RPG, Secret of Mana, Kirby, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Metroid Fusion, Chrono Trigger, and mor...2024-02-272h 11

Select and StartPortal 2 with Bailey MeyersThis is the pod where he casts you. Bailey Meyers (Writer for Honest Game Trailers) comes on the show to talk about Valve's incredible Portal 2 and why it means so much to her! We also talk about Nancy Drew games, Alan Wake, getting emails from your dad about Baldur's Gate 3, and JK Simmons' rich acting career. Other games covered in this episode include: Threads of Fate, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Mario Party, Gollum, Skull Island: Rise of Kong, Dave the Diver, Baldur's Gate 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Tetris, Disco Elysium, Alan Wake 2, Hades...2024-02-132h 23

Select and StartThe Correct and Smart Video Game AwardsKeifer tries his best to host his version of a video game awards show after offering his critiques of The Game Awards in the last episode. What categories will there be? What are his favorite games of 2023? Why is Alan Wake so determined to be a part of it? On a not unrelated note I've recently learned there is mold in my walls. Sorry if that shows in the final product. Alan Wake Intro - 0:00 Opening Ceremony and Acknowledgements - 2:10 Gex Returns - 5:45 Most Anticipated Game of 2023 - 10:15 A Writer Appears - 12:45 The GOOTY - 17:00 I'm Not...2024-01-301h 25

Select and Start2023: A Year In Review2023 was one of the best years for video games, but it was one of the worst for the video game industry. In the first episode of 2024, Keifer takes an episode to reflect on the year by analyzing The Game Awards 2023, and explaining how it's symptomatic of the issues plaguing the industry. Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network. 0:00 - Intro and Housekeeping 6:22 - The Game Awards 2023 17:02 - Geoff...2024-01-161h 02

Select and StartMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty with ManuclearBombKept you waiting, huh? Manu (aka ManuclearBomb) from the NotACast Pod-Cast and My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast, returns to the show to talk about Metal Gear Solid 2 and the impact it made on his life! We also talk about this game's legacy, its influences, its controversies, and its prescient themes. Not only that, we also give our thoughts on the recently announced live-action Zelda film, discuss the future of the Metal Gear franchise, the recent Master Collection, and what other pieces of media give us "Big Boss Baby vibes." Other games discussed in this...2023-11-213h 11

Select and StartMarvel's Spider-Man with Avry Robin OttWith great podcasts there must also come great responsibility. With okay ones you can get a little silly with it though. Avry Robin Ott, Keifer's best friend and the person who provides this show's artwork, returns to the show to talk about what Spider-Man, the character and the 2018 video game, means to him! We also talk about our favorite superheroes, superheroes in interactive media, the legacy of Spider-Man, the ideology behind the character and his creators, and more! We also come up with ideas for more superhero video games in a brand new segment: I Need A...2023-11-073h 06

Select and StartPhantasmagoria with Lauren Badillo MiliciCONTENT WARNING: Phantasmagoria contains a scene depicting sexual assault. This aspect of the game, as well as the controversy it caused around the time of its release, is discussed in this episode. It is discussed during the No Country For Old Games segment starting at the 57 minute and 45 second mark and is brought up again periodically throughout the episode. Please listen at your own discretion. Episode Description: Lauren Badillo Milici, writer, poet, and author of Sad Sexy Catholic, stops by to talk about why the uniquely bizarre Sierra point-and-click horror FMV game Phantasmagoria means so much to he...2023-10-242h 21

Select and StartInscryption with Andrew ShermanHappy Halloween, super ghouls 'n gamers! Andrew Sherman, head of the Moonshot Podcast Network and host of ARGonauts and The Podcast Mines: There But For the Grace of Pod Go We, stops by to talk about the roguelike deck-building game Inscryption and the impact it made on his life! Also, Keifer got Covid and he's _pissed. _ We also talk about our history with card games and deck-builders, Nintendo DS modding and repair, the best games to play during the Fall season, and more! Other games discussed in this episode: The Pokémon franchise, the...2023-10-102h 49

Select and StartPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney with Kev Koeser from Talking Trek to YouHOLD IT! Kev Koeser, co-host of Talking Trek To You, stops by to talk about Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and why the series means so much to them. We also talk about the uniquely great Nintendo DS library, the visual novel genre, adventure games, and more! Also Keifer nearly drives himself insane with his longest intro yet. We also talk about AI: The Somnium Files, Ghost Trick, Hotel Dusk, Oxenfree, Kentucky Route Zero, Metroid Prime, Tales from the Borderlands, Tears of the Kingdom, Xenoblade, Zelda Wind Waker, Zero Escape, and more! ...2023-09-262h 23

Select and StartFinal Fantasy VII with Mike PettryMike Pettry, a musician and composer for TV, video games, theatre, and this podcast, comes on the show to talk about the groundbreaking Final Fantasy VII and the meteor-sized impact it made on his life! We also talk about video game music, how Mike composed the show's awesome theme song, the Final Fantasy franchise, the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, and more! Other games discussed in this episode include: Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Chrono Trigger, Super Metroid, Tears of the Kingdom, Myst, The Journeymen Project, Mass Effect, Stardew Valley, Octopath Traveler, Persona 5, Pokém...2023-09-122h 41

Select and StartThe Warriors with Roman FruehanCan you dig it? Filmmaker and close friend Roman Fruehan comes out to play AND discuss the Rockstar's 2005 beat-em-up, The Warriors. We talk about the game AND the 1979 Walter Hill film it's based on and why they both mean so much to Roman and how they changed his life. We also talk movies, video game adaptations of films, make Roman rank them in yet another segment of Rank and Cinephile, and talk about Roman's biggest gaming blind spots. Other games discussed in this episode: The Bouncer, Bomberman Fantasy Race, Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, Eternal Darkness...2023-08-292h 24

Select and StartPortal with AdequateEmilyFilmmaker and YouTube creator AdequateEmily stops by to talk about why Portal is her favorite game of all time! We also talk about being suspended on Twitter, making our dads violently ill through video games, prejudice in video games, licensed games, and more! Other games discussed in the episode include: The Half-Life series, Team Fortress 2, Portal 2, the Persona series, Nickelodeon video games, The Godfather, Scarface, The Warriors, and more! Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, interviews his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. Cave...2023-08-152h 20

Select and StartThe Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask with Jamiesen BorakKooloo-Limpah! Writer Jameisen Borak comes on to talk about his and Keifer's favorite video game of all time: The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask. Jamiesen talks about why the game means so much to him, and how it affected his life and influenced him as a writer. Also, The show gets a new theme song and Keifer gets stuck in a time loop. We also talk about the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, loneliness, how we find peace and happiness in the face of dread, and video games! Other topics covered in this...2023-08-012h 58

Select and StartSpiritfarer with Eric from SoundtrackerAhoy! Eric Peacock, host of the motion-picture soundtrack podcast Soundtracker, returns to the show to talk about the cozy management game about dying: Spiritfarer! We also talk about death, video game preservation, remakes, music covers, the new John Carpenter game, and indie games! Other games discussed in this episode: Resident Evil 4 Remake, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2, The Warriors, Dead Cells, the Hitman series, Dodgeball Academia, Hades, Disco Elysium, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks, Night in the Woods, What Remains of Edith Finch, Life is Strange, and more! Select and Start is a v...2023-07-182h 00

Select and StartOuter Wilds with Jay from Additional Postage RequiredHappy Indie-pendence Day gamers! Moonshot Network's own Jay (creator of Additional Postage Required and co-host of Champs in the Making) stops by to talk about the indie time loop exploration game "Outer Wilds" and why it means so much to them! They also talk about Pokémon, how it got them into video games, and more! Other topics covered in this episode: games journalism, Indie games, time loop stories, and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their mo...2023-07-042h 23

Select and StartTears of the Kingdom ThoughtsYahaha! It's the 25th episode of Select and Start and Keifer decided to do a quick solo episode! He talks about the new Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, his favorite media of 2023 so far, and reflects on the first year of the show! Thank you so much for listening to the show. Time Stamps: Intro and Housekeeping: 0:00 - 8:30 Tears of the Kingdom Thoughts: 8:30 - 41:20 2023 So Far: 42:40 - 56:46 Celebrating 25 Episodes: 56:46 - 1:01:40 My guest appearances on other podcasts! Listen to me talk about the Spider-Man 2 movie game on Play Comics! https://playcomics.com...2023-06-201h 01

Force FiveTop 5 Bad Dads w/ Keifer Lirette from the Select and Start PodcastThis week’s guest is Kiefer Lirette, host of the Select and Start Podcast.This episode features a review for the female-led crime film Set It Off (1996).The timely topic Kiefer chose was Top 5 Bad Dads, just in time for Father’s Day.Helpful Links:To follow Kiefer on Twitter, click here.To follow Select and Start, click here.To listen to Select and Start, click here.If you want more of the Force Five Podcast:For everything Force Five, head to: https://www...2023-06-191h 27

Select and StartSonic Adventure 2 with Riley HopkinsHappy Pride, gamers! Riley Hopkins from the Moonshot Network joins me to talk about the one-of-a-kind Sonic Adventure 2 and why it's their favorite game of all time! We also talk about Sonic as a franchise, quiz Riley on their Sonic knowledge, reminisce on the GameCube, and more! Other topics covered in this episode include: The SEGA Dreamcast, The Sonic movie, Hi-Fi Rush, The Fast and Furious franchise, and more! Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.2023-06-062h 43

Play ComicsSpider-Man 2 (2004) with Keifer Lirette (Select and Start)It all comes back to Spider-Man doesn’t it? The cultural saturation of the character in a lot of English speaking societies. The relatable nature of the character (and to be perfectly honest, most of the Spider people characters). The fact that the first Spider-Man trilogy was the first thing since the 90s Batman movies to really hit such a mainstream audience is no coincidence. So how do we get a look at what Spider-Man means to people? Oh, I don’t know, maybe get a guest like Keifer from Select and Start to come and give us a...2023-05-3055 min

Select and StartKirby's Dream Land with Chris Osborne from Play ComicsPoyo! Chris Osborne (host of play comics Play Comics and co-host of Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.) stops by to talk about Kirby's Dream Land, and why it means so much to him! We also talk about the legacy of the Game Boy, platformers, Zelda: Link's Awakening, and more! Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. Support Chris and his projects: https://playcomics.com/ https://twitter.com/playcomicscast https://www.podbean...2023-05-231h 43

Select and StartThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker with Hamish SteeleAhoy! Eisner award-winner Hamish Steele, creator of the webcomic Deadendia as well as its Netflix adaptation Dead End: Paranormal Park, stops by to talk about The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and why it means so much to them! We also talk about other video games important to Hamish, such as Persona 5 and Earthbound, get into our opinions on the Zelda series as a whole, gauge our hype levels for Tears of the Kingdom, and more! Other games discussed in this episode: Chrono Trigger, Super Mario RPG, the Mega Man series, the Final Fantasy...2023-05-092h 28

Select and StartGoldenEye 007 with Jason Kleeberg from Force FiveThe name's Bond. Games Bond. Jason from Force Five stops by to talk about the monumentally influential GoldenEye 007 and the impact it made on his life! We also talk about Rare's legacy as a developer, the GoldenEye film, rank some movie-to-game adaptations, and more! Other topics covered on this episode include: Sports video games, Nintendo 64 wrestling games, favorite Bond films, Project Gotham Racing, first-person shooters, and couch and online multiplayer. Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game...2023-04-251h 47

Select and StartFinal Fantasy VIII with Chloe from Girls Gone CanonIt's the show's 20th episode! Chloe (co-host of the Girls Gone Canon Cast and @liesandarbor on Twitter) stops by to talk about why Final Fantasy VIII means so much to her. Meanwhile, Keifer tries his best to stop calling Squall "Leon." We also talk about the Final Fantasy franchise in general, talk about our favorite games in the series, why VIII stands out as a black sheep among them while also discussing Kingdom Hearts, share convention stories, and more! Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his...2023-04-112h 03

Select and StartThe Last of Us with Stephanie PaxsonStephanie Paxson (@spaxcadet on twitter, spaxson on Instagram and TikTok) stops by to talk about Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic The Last of Us and why it means so much to her! We also discuss how the HBO series fares as an adaptation. We also discuss apocalyptic fiction, the Fallout series, getting into video games as an adult, video game adaptations, and more! Other games discussed in this episode include: Fallout 3, Fallout 4, LA Noire, Resident Evil 4, Road 96, The Stanley Parable, Uncharted, What Remains of Edith Finch, and more! Select and Start is a video game...2023-03-282h 07

Select and StartStar Wars: Battlefront II (2005) with Caroline from How Have You Not Seen?We return to a Galaxy Far Far Away with Caroline Thompson (co-host of "How Have You Not Seen?") as we discuss Pandemic Studios' Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005). We talk about how a game about capturing command posts captured our hearts, Star Wars video games in general, movie-to-video game adaptations, and introduce a brand new segment to the show! Other topics discussed in this episode include: The Resident Evil franchise, The Last of Us, the Star Wars films, the Star Wars streaming shows, and more! Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host...2023-03-142h 26

Select and StartMetroid Prime with Marc NormandinDATA RECEIVED! Marc Normandin stops by to talk about the legendary Metroid Prime, and why it means so much to him. We also discuss the Metroid series holistically, his Substack series Retro XP, and determine what the best Nintendo console is. Other topics covered in this episode include: The Alien franchise, Gears of War 2, the Fire Emblem series, Metroid Prime 4, Metroid Prime Remastered, and more! Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. Follow Marc and support his projects: ht...2023-02-282h 24

Select and StartHorizon Zero Dawn with Michael from 5-4Michael, history's most successful legal podcaster (and also known as the co-host of the 5-4 Pod, ALAB Series, and @_FleerUltra on Twitter) drops by to talk about why Guerrilla Games' open-world blockbuster Horizon Zero Dawn means so much to him! We also discuss his history with video games, falling in love with them again, why being a lawyer sucks, and more! Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.Support Michael and his projects:https...2023-02-141h 49 $America\'s Next Top Podcast Co-Host$ America's Next Top Podcast Co-HostExpert Gamer Co-Host Keifer (@DannyVegito)This one's for the geeks and gamers out there. One of the top gamers in the world, Keifer Lirette of the Select And Start podcast (@SelectPodStart), joins Host Scott and Assistant Maija to talk games, geekdom, and all things nerd culture. Also, a brand new contest is introduced. You can follow the show on Twitter @ANTPCHpod. You can follow our guest Kiefer at @DannyVegito, Scott at @FKAsocks, and Maija at @ActualDoctor. Subscribe to us on Patreon at patreon.com/antpch to get episodes early, as well as our special premium episodes Episode 0: The Interview and Episode 0-2...2023-02-0657 min

Select and StartTekken 2 with Jane AltoidsGood morning! Jane Altoids from The Pacino Pod stops by to talk about why the 1996 fighting game Tekken 2 means so much to her! We also talk about Bob Dylan, how important the Playstation 1 was, classic RPGs, Al Pacino's gaming history, and more! Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. Support Jane and her projects: https://twitter.com/staticbluebathttps://twitter.com/pacino_podhttps://www.patreon.com/pacinopod?fan_landing=truehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pacino-pod/id1525577722 Follow Keifer and support the...2023-01-312h 11

Select and StartHades with SuzalCheers, mate! Select and Start comes back swinging with Twitch streamer Suzal talking about why the indie darling Hades means so much to her. We also talk about the joy and stress of Twitch streaming, the nature of parasocial relationships, indie game development, and what makes video games such a unique storytelling medium.Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.Support Suz and her projects:https://www.twitch.tv/suzalhttps://twitter...2023-01-171h 39

Select and StartKnights of the Old Republic with Luke from We’re Not So DifferentThey say podcasts can do terrible things to a mind. Luke (co-host of We're Not So Different and A People's History of the Old Republic) stops by to talk about why Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic means so much to him. We also talk about FromSoftware games, gaming habits when you have a kid, Star Wars as a franchise, and more!Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.Support Luke and and...2022-12-062h 00

Select and StartPokémon Emerald with Avry Robin OttI like podcasts! They're comfy and easy to listen to! Avry Robin Ott (Artist, creator of the show's logo, Keifer's best friend of over a decade) stops by to talk about toys, comics, character designs, and one of his personal favorite video games: Pokémon Emerald.Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.Follow our guest and artist Avry Robin Ott:https://linktr.ee/HotSodaDesignsFollow Keifer and support the s...2022-11-222h 00

Select and StartJet Set Radio with Trevor Strunk from No CartridgeFunky rhythm comin' at ya! Trevor Strunk, host of the podcast No Cartridge and the author of Story Mode, stops by to talk about his favorite video game: The stylish SEGA Dreamcast game Jet Grind Radio, known internationally at Jet Set Radio.Other topics discussed in this episode: Remakes, revisiting older games, the death of the console wars, and the answer to the ultimate question: Are video games good?Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and...2022-11-081h 41

Select and StartResident Evil 4 with Eric Peacock from SoundtrackerGot somethin' that might interest ya! Eric Peacock (host of the Soundtracker podcast) stops by to talk about his favorite video game of all time, Resident Evil 4, on a spooktacular episode of Select and Start. He also tries to rank the games of the Resident Evil franchise, gushes over his favorite director John Carpenter, and more!Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.Follow Eric and listen to the Soundtracker podcast:https...2022-10-252h 14

Select and StartBreath of the Wild with Emily from My Brother, My Captain, My PodcastIt’s dangerous to go alone, listen to this! Emily (@JRRTweetien), a Tolkien scholar and the co-host of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast, comes on to talk about the massive hit that altered the trajectory of video games: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Other topics discussed in this episode: The Zelda series as a whole, The recent Nintendo direct, Tears of the Kingdom, The Lord of the Rings and its video games adaptations, Percy Bysshe Shelley, James Cameron, Jean-Luc Godard, Ingmar Bergman, Scottish independence, the death of the Queen and more! Se...2022-09-292h 41

SoundtrackerEpisode 55: The Royal Tenenbaums (with Keifer Lirette of Select and Start podcast)Today on Soundtracker I'm returning to Wes Anderson with THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, and I'm joined by the host of Select and Start Podcast, Keifer Lirette (@DannyVegito). In this episode, we discuss Hackman's difficulty on set, his great performance as Royal, the dynamics of the characters, how this movie above all others nails the "Wes Anderson feel", our conflicted feelings on the use of Needle in the Hay, the very Wes Anderson soundtrack and General Custer. Spoiler: everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this episode presupposes is...maybe he didn't.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON HERE...2022-09-162h 06

Select and StartMy Favorite Games From Each YearAfter a quiet August, Select and Start returns with a solo episode. Keifer apologizes for the brief hiatus and challenges himself to talk about his favorite video game from each year, starting from 1996. Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.Follow Keifer and support the show:https://www.patreon.com/KeifersCornerhttps://linktr.ee/KeiferLArtwork provided by Avry Ott:https://linktr.ee/HotSodaDesigns 2022-09-1354 min

Select and StartSuper Mario Bros. 3 with Dre from Fine TimePick a podcast. Its contents will help you on your way. Dre from the Fine Time podcast comes on to talk about why Super Mario Bros. 3 means so much to him! We also talk about Super Mario Maker 2, Mario as a cultural icon, what the second best platforming series might be, and the 1989 film The Wizard.Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.Support Dre and the Fine Time podcast:https://linktr...2022-07-262h 08

Select and StartEarthBound with Jared (@HamSandCastle)Mother ships! Motherhood! Mother earth! Mother by John Lennon! Jared (aka HamSandCastle on Twitter) comes on the show to talk about Shigesato Itoi's bizarre JRPG Earthbound (also known as Mother 2). Other topics covered in this episode include: Online gaming, roguelikes, nostalgia, Final Fantasy VII, Nier: Automata family, rock music, localization, and Nintendo's commitment to ignoring the fans.Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.Follow Jared on Twitter:https://twitter...2022-07-172h 30

Select and StartAn Exhaustive Review of the New Playstation PlusIn a special solo episode of Select and Start, Keifer takes a deep dive into the new Playstation Plus relaunch, analyzes its features and offerings, puts it up against Gamepass, and determines if it's worth the listed price. He also takes a look at the classics games library and recommends his favorite games on the service.Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.Topics covered: Video game preservation, The console wars, Sony's history in the game...2022-07-041h 10

The Mental Health Break PodcastThe Mental Health Break Podcast, Episode 8: Keifer LiretteThis week’s episode of the podcast begins with a serious monologue about the state of judicial activism at highest levels. After this, Keifer Lirette of the Select Start Podcast joins the show. We start off talking about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Shredder’s Revenge, the game sweeping the nation. We remark about the franchise’s staying power, beat ‘em-up games in general, and the age gap defining where Casey Jones stands as a series regular. We move into talking about everyone’s favorite sci-fi content mill, Star Wars. Keifer mentions how Obi-Wan Kenobi is another example of Disney bui...2022-06-301h 12

Select and StartMass Effect 2 with Maddie KayYour favorite podcast in the Citadel returns after a week off! Twitch streamer and cosplayer Maddie Kay comes on the show to talk about why Mass Effect 2 is her favorite game of all time! She also talks about her favorite companions, the Dragon Age series, her favorite video game adaptation, and the time she pretended Garrus Vakarian was her long-distance boyfriend. Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. Topics covered in this episode include: a Patreon announcement, JRPGs, action RPGs, video...2022-06-162h 34

Select and StartThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past with Tom HolzermanHey! Listen as Tom Holzerman, creator of The Mental Health Break, joins us to talk about the game that means the most to him: Football. He also loves The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. We talk about Pokémon, JRPGs, Inside the NBA, the official Zelda timeline, Tony Scott films, the collapse of society, and why we think Vince McMahon is history's greatest monster. Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, has personal, informal discussions with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.2022-05-272h 19

Select and StartFallout: New Vegas with Will LepperListening to a video game podcast almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter. Internet comedian Will Lepper comes on the show to talk about how much Fallout New Vegas means to him, his favorite mod, LGBTQ+ representation in video games, and the time he owned a Playstation 3 for 3 hours. Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, has personal, informal discussions with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.Topics covered in this episode include: Worker's rights, LGBTQ+ representation, mental illness, public transportation, art preservation...2022-05-132h 10

Select and StartMetal Gear Solid 3 - Snake Eater with ManuclearBombWe begin our virtuous mission discussing the legendary Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater with Manu (ManuclearBomb), host of Metal Gear series "Podcast Sans Frontiéres" and the Lord of the Rings series "My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast"Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, has personal, informal discussions with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.Topics covered in this episode: Auteur theory, the French New Wave, media discourse, console architecture, video games as art, art preservation and bees. Support Manu and h...2022-04-282h 06