Shows
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 97 - Amusingly AbsurdOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess invite special guest, Brandon Seward, to chat about the new HBO Velma series (2:37), discuss the first episode of the new Trigun anime (29:55), offer a spoiler filled review of Alice in Borderlands (50:10) and more. Enjoy!
2023-01-142h 03
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 96 - New Year, Who Dis?On this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess chat about the shows they watched during the holiday break (4:34), discuss Netflix's Alice in Borderlands series (15:18), share their best horror of 2022 list (37:49) and more. Enjoy!
2023-01-081h 06
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 95 - Ghibli ForeverOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess are joined with special guest, Insomniac's own Brittney Morris. They all chat briefly about recent happenings before discussing Studio Ghibli's Disney + short (24:33), Kevin Conroy's passing (41:12), Wakanda Forever - with zero spoilers (50:30) and more. Enjoy!
2022-11-181h 13
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 94 - LacklusterOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess share their thoughts on multiple shows. They give brief reviews on Netflix's Blockbuster series (04:28) and House of the Dragon (19:10), before discussing Henry Cavill's departure from the Witcher (41:25), Elon Musk's Twitter plans (54:09) and more. Enjoy!
2022-11-051h 14
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 93 - Mixed FeelingsOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess are joined with special guest, Andre Thomas, to talk about Bleach's return to anime (22:30), Nintendo Pictures/the Mario movie trailer (48:54), the latest Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer (1:06:42) and more. Enjoy!
2022-10-091h 29
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 92 - Bad LaceOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess talked about Coolio's passing (06:50), hurricane Ian (17:53), Hugh Jackman joining the MCU as Wolverine (30:56), bad hair/make up in film (43:58), and more. Enjoy!
2022-10-021h 17
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 91 - Black BalloonsOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess are joined with special guest, Scott Derrickson (director of Sinister, Dr. Strange, The Black Phone, etc.) to talk about various topics, including The Black Phone's success at the box office (05:24), what inspired Scott to get into filmmaking (08:45), why he gravitated towards horror (13:01), what lead to him directing Dr. Strange (28:04) and The Black Phone (38:27) and much more. Enjoy!
2022-09-131h 08
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 90 - Drama and DragonsOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess talk about Warner Bros. Discovery's recent layoffs (04:43) and House of the Dragon's first episode *mild spoilers* (17:48). Enjoy!
2022-08-2649 min
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 89 - We Don't Know AnythingOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess talk briefly about Warner Bros. Discovery's recent happenings, including the cancelation of Batgirl (06:35) and Ezra Miller's latest legal woes (26:38). Enjoy!
2022-08-1342 min
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 88 - All WhiteOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess return briefly to talk about two recently released trailers for Trigun Stampede (3:46) and Wakanda Forever (20:47). Enjoy!
2022-07-3037 min
HealthLinks: Live Long and Prosper57: Kenneth Orbeck, DO, Regenerative Medical Institute on Pain in Your Golden Years & AgingDon't lose your golden years of life to unwanted pain and other signs of aging. Host Torry Seward chats with Kenneth Orbeck, DO, Regenerative Medical Institute, Greenville, SC, in the latest edition of HealthLinks Podcast.
2022-07-2028 min
Messy TimesKenneth Høegh, Head of Greenland Representation to the USA & Canada Visits Messy TimesWe are delighted and honored to have Minister Høegh Kenneth Høeghvisit the Messy TimesMessy Times studios for a wide-ranging discussion. During a lively conversation, we cover current trade and investment policy for Greenland, the glorious tourism opportunities its natural and cultural wonders provide and of course, the topic near and dear to my heart, mining.
We even touch on a bit of the intertwined history between Greenland and the United States going back to US Secretary of State Seward. Tune in - you'll get a whole new appreciation for the massive island nation sitting right off...
2022-06-2750 min
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 87 - Imitation LifeOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess talked about the White Man Can't Jump reboot (24:00), Microsoft retiring Internet Explorer (33:35), Netflix's Squid Game reality show announcement (51:16) and more. Enjoy!
2022-06-181h 18
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 86 - With Great Power...On this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess are joined with special guest, Freelance Journalist Destiny Jackson. The group first shared their recent exploits before chatting about Morbius' return to theater (22:23), Super Nintendo World coming to the US (31:52), Love, Death & Robots Vol.3 (46:04) and more. Enjoy!
2022-06-101h 24
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 85 - Just Kicking it, AgainOn this episode of G.A.M.E, On this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess just kicked it, again. They briefly talked about Sony's State of Play, Stranger Things, an episode of Rotten - Netflix's docuseries about the food industry and more. Enjoy!
2022-06-051h 09
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 84 - Doing a RacismOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess talked about their week and the shows they've caught up on. They then shared their thoughts on Netflix's upcoming Love, Death + Robots Vol 3 (38:45), the Avatar: The Way of Water teaser (47:19), and the hate Leah Jeffries received for being cast in the new Disney + Percy Jackson series (1:04:02). Enjoy!
2022-05-141h 27
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 83 - Empty Fridge SyndromeOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess briefly talk about their week and the shows they've caught up on. They then discussed Netflix losing subscribers/Tudum layoffs (22:04), Elon Musk buying Twitter (53:55), Nintendo's contractor woes (1:02:22), and more. Enjoy!
2022-04-301h 31
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 82 - Broken PromisesOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess briefly talk about their week and the shows they've caught up on. They then reviewed/spoiled The Promised Neverland's final season (13:05). Enjoy!
2022-04-171h 37
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 81 - ...Or Not to SlapOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess briefly talk about Ranking of Kings, E3 being canceled (17:21), the new PlayStation Plus options (21:43) and more before diving into the Will Smith/Chris Rock controversy (25:11). Enjoy!
2022-04-041h 43
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 80 - Smasher of PoniesOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess got to chat with special guest, David F. Sandberg. We talked about David's start in animation (5:35), how Lights Out went from a short to a feature film (11:13), what led to Shazam (27:05), Shazam 2 being a part of the DCEU/release date change (34:04), filming amidst covid (35:46) and more. Enjoy!
2022-03-1356 min
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 79 - Return of XOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess talked about AMC increasing ticket prices for The Batman (17:04), the set of Netflix's Lupin getting robbed (29:02), and Patrick Stewart presence in Marvel's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (37:47). Enjoy!
2022-03-061h 02
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 78 - Yeah, NawOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess talked about Jordan Peele's Nope trailer (10:37), Amazon's Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Trailer ( 18:47), Erin Jackson being the first Black woman to win a Speedskating gold medal at the Winter Olympics (32:18) and the passing of Ivan Reitman (35:01) before talking about Peacemaker again (40:15). Enjoy!
2022-02-181h 11
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 77 - Black HobbitsOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess explain why they haven't recorded in two weeks. After that, they briefly talk about Peacemaker (27:58) and the Winter Olympics (42:46), before debating the merits of having a diverse cast Amazon's upcoming Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power show (49:25). Enjoy!
2022-02-061h 28
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 76 - LegacyOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess spoke on the legacy/passing of Betty White (21:38), Bob Saget (36:27), and Sidney Poitier (42:43). They also provided a spoiler filled review of Netflix's Don't Look Up (50:51). Enjoy!
2022-01-161h 21
SDGC - Super Deluxe GamesCastSDGC Live 1/6/22 ft Ken Seward and Grant Stoner - Not Another YearWe're joined by freelance journalists Kenneth Seward and Grant Stoner to talk about VR gaming and the changing landscape of press events. Also, we rag on NFTs a bit. But just a little bit.
2022-01-081h 30
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 75 - Year's End 2021On this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny & Tess discuss their holiday break - what games they played and shows/movies they watched - as well as share what content they are looking forward to checking out come 2022. Major points of interest: their spoiler filled reviews of The Matrix Resurrections (10:44) and Insecure's final episode (54:01). Enjoy!
2021-12-311h 39
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 74 - Powder KegOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny talks about his hands-on experience with the game Sifu (1:21) and catching up with Marvel's Hawkeye (4:33). After that, Tess details how her improved health allows her to play more games (11:20) before mentioning Cowboy Bebop's cancelation (17:47). Lastly, Kenny and Tess dive into/spoils Netflix's Arcane (34:51). Enjoy!
2021-12-191h 49
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 73 - Radical EdOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny and Tess chat about. They shared their thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home ticket scalping (5:13), gave a brief review of Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City (18:18), discussed being ok with not finishing games (22:09), and gave a complete/spoiler review of Netflix's Cowboy Bebop (42:04). Enjoy!
2021-12-061h 24
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 72 - FearlessOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny and Tess discuses several shows and movies. Kenny shares his thoughts on Ghostbusters: Aftermath and Hit Monkey (2:00), Tess gives a brief review of Riot Games' Arcane (11:13), and they both talk about Netflix's Cowboy Bebop (32:38). Enjoy!
2021-11-271h 29
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 71 - The Global MajorityOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny and Tess are joined with special guest Saniya Ahmed. The group talked about the pros/cons of social media during the pandemic (13:55) and Activision's continued woes (32:24), before finally giving their thoughts on Dune (21:37). Enjoy!
2021-11-131h 35
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 70 - "Spoiled, Okay?!"On this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny and Tess talk about Cowboy Bebop still holds up today in anticipation for the Netflix show (1:10) and how Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame isn't for children (15:07) , before jumping into/spoiling the first two episodes of Insecure's final season (19:21). Enjoy!
2021-11-061h 25
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 69 - The State of Things: Part DeuxOn this episode of G.A.M.E, Kenny and Tess decided to share how they've been feeling as of late, in relation to mental health. The cast starts with a brief "review" of Halloween Kills (1:53), followed by a health update (4:08). After that, Kenny and Tess talked about Activision's comical legal woes (21:17) and the passing of celebrated voice actor, Chris Ayres (34:52). Enjoy!
2021-10-2454 min
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 68 - MarblesOn this episode of G.A.M.E., Kenny and Tess shares their thoughts on Netflix's Squid Game (1:57) and HBO's Scenes from a Marriage (17:14), respectively. From there, they discuses/offer predictions based on Insecure's final season trailer (39:16) before mildly spoiling the season finale of Marvel's What If show (57:47). Enjoy!
2021-10-091h 17
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 67 - Grown Folk's BusinessOn this episode of G.A.M.E., Kenny shares his thoughts on ABC's new The Wonder Years show (2:53). From there, Tess and Kenny talk about the Emmys (13:21), the 6th episode of Marvel's What If show (45:13) and more. Enjoy!
2021-09-241h 04
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 66 - Hit's DifferentOn this episode of G.A.M.E., Kenny and Tess give a brief review of Shang-Chi, mourn Michael K. Williams' passing, and talk about the Matrix 4 trailer, before discussing the latest episode of Marvel's What If series. Enjoy!
2021-09-111h 08
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 65 - Art ExchangeOn this episode of G.A.M.E., Kenny gives a brief review of Candyman, while Tess shares her disproval of Marvel Anime: X-Men. They also talk about Ed Asner's passing/contributions to television and film, before discussing the controversy surrounding Steam's 2-hour refund policy. Enjoy!
2021-09-051h 14
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 64 - Star LordOn this episode of G.A.M.E., Kenny, Tess, and special guest Crys Hawkings talk about the negative effects of Covid - the lack of available beds in hospitals, anxiety associated with being near people, and more (3:17). They also discuss the controversy surrounding Awkwafina's "blaccent" (41:32), and how we felt hearing Chadwick Boseman in the 2nd episode of Marvel's What If show (59:49). Enjoy!
2021-08-291h 23
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 63 - Captain CarterOn this episode of G.A.M.E., Kenny and Tess recommend shows to watch - Odd Taxi might be Kenny's anime of the year - before diving into this week's topics: celebrating Idris Elba voicing Knuckles (19:55), brief reviews of both The Suicide Squad (31:22) and the first episode of Marvel's What If series (1:03:56). Enjoy!
2021-08-171h 33
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 62 - Separation AnxietyOn this episode of G.A.M.E., Kenny and Tess talk about Lumosity Brain Games - particularly how they've aided Tess's recovery efforts. Then then debated if it was possible to separate the artist from the art. Their conclusion: it's complicated. Enjoy!
2021-08-0856 min
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 61 - Frat HouseOn this episode of G.A.M.E., Kenny and Tess jump right into the mess surrounding Activision Blizzard and the gaming industry. After that, they explain why Gunpowder Milkshake is entertaining despite not being that great of a film. Enjoy!
2021-08-011h 06
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 60 - MeningesOn this episode of G.A.M.E., Kenny and Tess talk about the past week's exploits - Tess' recovery journey and random streamed content - before diving into the 2021 Emmy Nominations.
2021-07-161h 07
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 59 - Lü Who?On this episode of G.A.M.E., Kenny and Tess talk about her continued recovery and the movie Sweatheart before discussing Netflix's Dynasty Warriors film.
*Note, this is short episode. We wanted to make sure not to overwork Tess as she's still recovering*
2021-07-1154 min
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 58 - Karen WhiteThis episode of G.A.M.E. marks the return of Tess, the cast's beloved co-host. She and Kenny chop it up about her road to recovery - addressing concerns/sharing what life has been like for the past month - before jumping into this week's topic, namely the horrible looking "Karen" film. Enjoy!
*Note, this is short episode. We wanted to make sure not to overwork Tess as she's still recovering*
2021-06-2535 min
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 57 - Time VariantsOn this episode of G.A.M.E., Kenny and Jaime are back with more nerdy goodness. They first talk about Tess' recovery (she'll be back soon) before discussing the divisive PalWorld trailer and Summer Game Fest 2021. Lastly, they shared their thoughts/spoiled the first episode of Disney Plus' Loki. Enjoy!
2021-06-151h 35
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 56 - Recovery ModeOn episode on G.A.M.E., Tess came on briefly to explain why she won't be recording for a few weeks - she suffered a concussion and has been put on digital bed rest. After that, Kenny and Jaime spoke about Spiral: From the Book of Saw and the Borderlands movie silhouette photos before sharing their E3 2021 predictions. Enjoy!
2021-06-061h 37
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 55 - Love, Death & AlucardOn this week's episode of G.A.M.E., Kenny and Tess discussed IGN's Open Letter to Ziff Davis and the passing of Berserk creator, Kentaro Miura. They also chatted about Love, Death & Robots Season 2, before sharing their thoughts on Netflix's Castlevania. Enjoy!
2021-05-221h 36
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 54 - Throw it BackOn this week's episode, the main focus was representation. Kenny started with a statement about the Israeli atrocities committed against the Palestinian people. After that, Tess, Jaime, special guest Janet Garcia (Gameonysus), and Kenny recapped their week before chatting about the Gerald A. Lawson Endowment Fund for Black and Indigenous Students (20:35), discussing some unhealthy aspects of games journalism (33:04), and sharing their thoughts on the lack of representation/nonprogressive protagonists in gaming (1:03:27). Enjoy!
2021-05-141h 47
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 53 - Historically InaccurateOn this week's episode, Kenny and Tess spent time chatting about this past week activities (like getting their covid vaccines) before jumping into the main parts of the cast. That being: Marvel's MCU Phase 4 announcements (14:23), Warner Bros. search for a director to helm a Black Superman film (28:22), and a brief review of Netflix's Yasuke (50:00). Enjoy!
2021-05-091h 35
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 52 - DisapointalityThis week's episode focused mostly on the latest Mortal Kombat film. Kenny, Tess and returning special guest, Ayanna, start off with shows/films they recently watched - Invincible, My Neighbor Totoro, etc. - before talking about a few notable Oscar wins (19:49). After that, they gave their opinion of Mortal Kombat (35:26) and talked about Ayanna's art/creative endeavors on YouTube and why folks should keep an eye out for her work (1:00:50). Enjoy!
2021-05-011h 33
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 51 - F**K ThemThis week's episode focused mostly on Amazon Prime's latest horror anthology. Kenny and Tess start off with recent happenings - including Disney's legal battle over the Predator franchise - before spoiling/sharing their thoughts on the Black trauma showcased in the horror show "THEM" (22:19). After that, they briefly discuss the guilt that some experience after ascending the economic ladder (1:08:07). Enjoy!
2021-04-161h 27
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 50 - MilestonesThis week's episode not only a milestone episode, it also showcases our new intro/outro vids and arrival on other DSPs (iTunes, Spotify, etc.). Basically, we're moving on up! As for our discussions, we made mention of love struck cartoon characters (18:13), expressed our hope that DMX recovers (32:46), and laughed at a random "AITA" story (42:08). Enjoy!
2021-04-091h 02
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 49 - Flowers GivenOur second episode of the week, "Flowers Given", features another special guest. Charles Singletary Jr - of The Koalition/Evolve PR fame - hang with us as we shared how our week went (13:40), talked about Eddie Murphy being inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame (33:15), celebrated Jessica Walter's life (55:24), marveled at Netflix's streaming dominance (1:05:39) and more. Enjoy!
*This week of G.A.M.E. we changed things up. Because we had two special guests, we decided to record two separate episodes.*
2021-04-091h 34
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 48 - Foreign AlliesThis episode of G.A.M.E. is all about putting a proper perspective on the upcoming Six Days in Fallujah video game. Joined by our special guest Rami Ismail, we started the cast with his thoughts on the game. From there we spoke on the game's recent coverage and lack of Arab voices (16:50), the destructive results of the "US invasion" cycle (29:26), the probability of a biased point of view (34:11), real censorship (56:19), how our pain can lead to desperate/harmful acts (1:11:54) and more. Enjoy!
*This week of G.A.M.E. we changed things up. Because we had two special...
2021-04-091h 43
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 47 - Just-us LeagueThis episode of G.A.M.E. was an interesting one. So much so, that it was hard to place time stamps - all of our topics were interwoven with one another. That include recent events, Fortnite, racial issues/tension and more. That said, two topics we were able to time stamp are the Oscars (26:46) and Justice League: Snyder Cut (47:20). Enjoy!
2021-04-091h 09
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 46 - NexdoriaThis week of G.A.M.E., we focused on a few strong topics. We first question whether Meghan Markle's treatment by the royal family constitutes as Misogynoir (16:04), shared our thoughts on T.I and Tiny's sexual assault allegations (40:06), before giving our full review of Coming 2 America (55:33) Enjoy!
2021-04-091h 26
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 45 - Free TrialThis week of G.A.M.E., was all about movies and streaming services. We made mention of the Golden Globes (9:39), shared our thoughts on films like Tom and Jerry (24:55), trashed Married at First Sight (31:08), and talked briefly about Coming to America 2 (45:34) before giving a short review on Paramount + (57:57). Enjoy!
2021-04-091h 27
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 44 - Cassius XThis week of G.A.M.E., we talked about recent event's - the New Mortal Kombat trailer, Judas and the Black Messiah, the latest Nintendo Direct, etc. - before jumping into our two main topics, Microsoft's accessibility program update (24:06) and One Night in Miami (40:54). We made sure not to spoil the film completely. Enjoy!
2021-04-091h 18
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 43 - Hair Today, Gone TomorrowThis week on G.A.M.E., we again focused on current events. We made mention of the plight of Gorrila Glue Girl (9:30), address historical/racial issues surrounding Black women and their hair (22:20), all before diving into Disney shuttering Blue Sky and the various monopolies held by large companies (34:23). We also briefly talked about One Night in Miami (53:23). Enjoy!
2021-04-091h 06
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 42 - Private SettingsThis week on G.A.M.E., we focused on current events. This included EA announcing the return of their NCAA Football franchise (11:11) and the ills associated with the Silhouette Challenge (33:46). We also discussed the 2021 Golden Globe Nominees (1:02:32). Enjoy!
2021-04-091h 22
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 41 - Fanny PacksThis week on G.A.M.E., we focused on WandaVision and Attack on Titan. Things kicked off with current events - the passing of Cicely Tyson, the new Godzilla vs. King Kong trailer, GameStop's stock issues - before we shared our thoughts on the first 3 WandaVision episodes (19:44) and the problematic elements of Attack on Titan's final season (40:06). We also talked about our love/hate relationship with Fanny Packs. Enjoy!
2021-04-091h 30
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 40 - ConsuelaThis week's cast was split. We focused on recent happenings in the gaming world - which included talking about alleged abuse by GameXplain and how it's old hat in games journalism (00:56) and the recent "non apology" video from CD Projekt Red co-founder Marcin Iwiński (27:35) - before jumping into our feelings about Insecure's final season announcement (40:01) and giving HBO it's representation flowers (52:18). We also rambled quite a bit. Enjoy!
2021-04-091h 10
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 39 - Capitol OffenseWe're back! As our first podcast of 2021, we dived right into the thick of things. That included talking about the terrorist acts/white on white crime in the Capitol (6:00) before sharing our recent media woes caused by the pandemic (25:03), and the failed attempts at representation in Pixar's Soul (33:22) and Bridgerton (38:52). Enjoy!
2021-04-091h 15
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 38 - Iconic TitanWe have another awesome show for you this week. We started with recent events (which included a recommendation of the film, Love and Monsters), made mention of Pac-Man being inducted into Comic-Con Museum's Character Hall of Fame (8:50), shared some of our early gaming experiences (14:30), and finally dived into the first episode of Attack on Titan's final season (24:20). Enjoy!
2021-04-091h 16
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 37 - Aunt VivWe're Back! This week we finally got a chance to talk about the Fresh Prince Reunion. Things started with recent happenings - like the Game Awards and a recent Covid scare. Then we talked about major topics like Funimation purchasing Crunchyroll (6:31), Attack on Titan's Final Season (17:50), and finally the Fresh Prince Reunion (24:48). Enjoy!
2021-04-091h 06
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 36 - Let'em PlayOn this week's episode of G.A.M.E., we talked about hobbies and personal time. Like always, we started with sharing our week/thoughts on random topics - Kenny's review of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (0:00:42), why we try not to watch new movies with children (11:31), etc. - before going into our main topic about women "letting men play video games" (21:59). Tess also briefly explains why the strip club is a better look (finically) than going to a casino (46:57) while Kenny addresses the silliness associated with toxic fandom (1:04:06). Enjoy!
2021-04-091h 14
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 35 - Messy GodsOn this episode of G.A.M.E., we talked about life goals and Netflix's Blood of Zeus. After briefly talking about current events - the coming Xbox Series X/PS5 launch, the election, etc. - we chatted about what it means to have goals/not hating on successful people (6:57), Tess' recent bed purchase (20:00), and finally Blood of Zeus - we slightly spoil the first episode (27:58). Enjoy!
2021-04-0954 min
The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 34 - Old School DramaOn this episode of G.A.M.E., we spoke about some of our favorite TV Dramas. After discussing recent happenings, we talked about Grey's Anatomy (20:55), New York Undercover (36:12), The Wire (45:36), and more - including Monk, The Twilight Zone, In the Heat of The Night, etc. Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 33 - Sho' NuffOn this episode of G.A.M.E., we talked about our favorite movies. We started with recent happenings. That include a brief chat about zombie shows on Netflix, Shonda Rhimes' beef with Disney and Tess' reoccurring neck injury. After that, we spoke about our favorite films - The Last Dragon (28:08), Tropic Thunder (34:01), Legend (43:10), and The Labyrinth (57:06). We also talked about Zoolander, Anchorman, MirrorMask, The Dark Crystal and more. Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 32 - PodamaniacsOn this episode of G.A.M.E., we talked about cartoons. We first talked about current events - Twitter going down, ICE Cube's political snafus, Microsoft + GameStop, etc. - before diving into the Animaniacs reboot that's happening, san's the original creators (27:56). After that, we briefly talked about the animated shows we'd like to see rebooted (39:00). Lastly, we chatted about Attack on Titan finally ending this December (46:00). Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 31 - Our WomenThis week's cast dealt with some of the trails and tribulations of the Black Woman. After talking about recent happenings - like the president's battle with covid - Tess and Kenny spoke about the struggles associated with mediocre white men and the economic disparities between them and black women (21:57), the terrible treatment of Megan Thee Stallion (46:39), and how black men cape for horrible black men (53:08). Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 30 - RepresentThis week's cast dealt with representation - we talked about how we shouldn't have to make our own content in order to be properly represented (14:50), how it feels to see positive depictions of Black people (27:44), and how representation can curve our spending (34:55). We also expressed why the assumption that "white" equals normal is boring in media and problematic in real life (44:40). Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 29 - Mish-Mash BluesThis week's episode all about endings and new beginnings. Change if you will. After briefly speaking about Sony finally revealing the price/launch date of the PS5, we went into our main topic: Kenneth Seward Jr. stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of UFG and the current status of the website (12:20). Kenneth speaks on what led to this decision (13:56), how it effects his family life (26:27), how UFG started (30:00), how he has no regrets (36:50), and what newcomers can expect to face in this industry (45:53). Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 28 - Wakanda ForeverThis week's episode was tough to record. We started by talking about how we've been processing Chadwick Boseman's sudden death and how we've been grieving all of 2020. We also expressed our anger at people using his death to gain "likes" (16:27) and media outlets that posted tasteless articles (22:23), before discussing the possible reasons Chadwich decided to stay silent about his cancer (25:50).
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 27 - Letitia "Motherf***ing" LewisThis week's episode was all about Lovecraft Country. After talking updating readers on why we haven't posted game-related news in awhile, we went in on Lovecraft Country's first episode. Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 26 - Contextualized TraumaOn this week's episode of G.A.M.E. was mostly about HBO's I May Destroy You. Before that, we discussed current happenings that were thematically similar to show; we spoke about included Cuba Gooding Jr's foolish defense tactic (21:41) and Trey Songz most recent sexual assault allegations (30:55). After that, we broke down the first episode of I May Destroy You (38:48) and eventually spoke on the Netflix "Cuties" controversy (1:08:20).
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 25 - Turbulent EscapismOn this week's cast, we talked about Netflix's Anime Japan Sinks 2020. We made mention of recent events - Apple and Epic's pending legal battle - and personal happenings before talking about Japan Sinks' first episode. This included a discussion on the show's art style (22:14), how it's scored (26:21), it's ties to the novel of the same name/the show's synopsis (30:55). We then broke down the major events of the first episode with mild spoilers (33:28) and expressed why we enjoyed the series. There's also a bonus bit at the end where we talk about the upcoming Inuyasha sequel series. Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 24 - Lowkey SpoiledThis episode of G.A.M.E. marks our first spoiler cast. We start off with a brief wrap up of our week - there's a break in the dialogue due to recording error (our bad) - before speaking about HBO's Insecure. We make mention of the show's 8 Emmy nominations (9:43) and then break down Season 4; we talked about Lawrence's "situation" (12:33), Molly's issues (33:49), Derick and Chad's role on the show (55:32), Tiffany's mental state (1:00:34) and more. Enjoy!
*Again, this is a spoiler cast. If you haven't seen Insecure, go watch the show then come back.*
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 23 - The State of ThingsThis episode of the G.A.M.E. Cast was dedicated to mental health. Things started out like normal - we briefly talked about our week, made mention of Microsoft's recent game showcase, and more - before moving on to the main topic.
We first explained why 2020 has been a stressful year - especially for Black people (13:41). We gave personal accounts of anxiety, depression, and how these things could effect someone who's considering suicide as a means of escape *warning, possibly triggering content* (18:30). Afterwards, we discussed ways to heal/get help (45:34).
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 22 - Artificial WokenessThis week's episode of G.A.M.E. was all about trash celebrities and their asinine notions/deeds. We started by recapped our week - making mention of Ubisoft's recent presser, upcoming game releases and "new" anime. After that, we addressed the ass-backwardness of Terry Crews (17:30), explained why Lady Antebellum is trash (56:49), and laughed at the NFL's efforts to appease Black people (1:16:44). Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 21 - Olafemi and AdesimboOn this week's cast, we talked about our favorite Black sitcoms. After a brief introduction to the topic, we started with The Cosby Show (7:00), moved on to A Different World/The Fresh Prince (27:20) and Family Matters (39:33). We explained why we supported black shows (56:00) and what we watched growing up in a black household (1:03:10), before talking about Good Times (1:07:18). We also make mention of several other shows (from 227 to Living Single) throughout the cast. Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 20 - Get a ClueWe're back with another versus. This time, we took it to the tabletop.
After talking about recent happenings, we dove into some of our favorite board games. We started with Life vs Monopoly (9:59), then Mouse Trap vs. Hungry Hungry Hippo (18:27), Clue vs Guess Who (24:25), Connect Four vs. Tic-Tac-Toe (29:50), Checkers vs. Chinese Checkers (38:32), Chess vs. Go (45:30), and Sorry vs. Trouble (59:43), before talking about various Ghanaian board games (1:06:01). Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 19 - My Little GhostbusterOn this week's episode, we returned to our versus series - we talked about the toys from our childhood and how they stand up against one another.
First up was Transformers vs. Gobots (5:30), followed by LEGO vs. K'Nex (12:06), Silverhawks vs. He-Man (19:28), Skip It vs. Pogo Bal (23:50), Micro Machines vs. Hot Wheels (33:30), Simon vs. Rubik's Cube (38:54), Food Fighters vs. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (46:20), My Little Pony vs. Barbie (50:10), The Real Ghostbusters vs. Filmation's Ghostbusters (59:17), and Fisher Price's Cookie Counter vs. The Speak & Spell (1:04:37). Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 18 - Mammies in NeverlandIn this week's cast, we gave our perspective on several current events. Most of which surrounding the negative treatment/depiction of black people.
We shared our thoughts on Dave Chappelle's latest "stand-up" (4:44), delved into the portrayal of Sister Krone in The Promised Neverland (32:13), and addressed the Aunt Jemima "controversy" (55:53). Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 17 - No More F***S to GiveWe didn't talk about video games, anime, or movies this week. Instead, we focused on the current state of the world (from a Black perspective). There's no need for time stamps...
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 16 - Ticks and EarthwormsOn this episode of G.A.M.E., we continued our version of "vs". This time focusing on cartoons/anime. First up was Tiny Toons vs. Animaniacs (5:10), followed by Jem vs. Josie and the Pussycats(13:08), Ronin Warriors vs. Sailer Moon (19:57), The Tick vs. Freakazoid vs. Earthworm Jim (27:47), The Venture Bros. vs. Archer (34:24), The Simpsons vs. Family Guy (43:11), and X-Men vs. Justice League (50:37). Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 15 - Jurassic GooniesWe continued our "vs" series this week. This time it focused on movies. After talking about recent happenings in gaming - A New Paper Mario, Remastered Tony Hawk, the butchering of Ghost of Tsushmia's name - came the battles. First up was Parasite vs. Get Out (10.54), followed by X-Men vs. Suicide Squad (18:31), Jurassic Park vs. Honey I Shrunk the Kids (34:07), The Sandlot vs. The Big Green vs. Angels in the Outfield (39:40), Who Framed Rogger Rabbit vs. Cool World (45:43), and Monster Squad vs. The Goonies (54:03). Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 14 - I'd Buy That for a DollarOn this episode of G.A.M.E., we started our own "vs" series; essentially, we made mention of the epic battles we'd pay to see happen. After talking about recent happenings in the gaming industry - like Microsoft's Xbox Series X game reveal - our current watch list, and mobile gaming blues, we dove into the fights. They are as follows: RoboCop vs. The Terminator (26:23), Goku vs. Superman (31:38), Nigel Uno vs. Dexter (36:00), Thor vs. Raiden vs. Storm (38:12), Dumbledore vs. Gandalf (42:18), Sesshomaru vs. Dante (46:52), Yujiro Hanma vs. Akuma (53:07), Rogue vs. The Hulk (57:36), and Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya vs. Himura Kenshin (1:02:10). Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 13 - Fight ClubThis week's episode of G.A.M.E. is all about the fights. After briefly chatting about game related news - Assassin's Creed Valhalla reveal, The Last of Us Part II leak, ect. - we share some of our favorite anime fight scenes (22:50). After that, we briefly make mention of some of the toughest video game boss fights we've personally experienced (1:12:08). Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 12 - BlindspottingOn this week of G.A.M.E., we talked about perception. What people see first when looking at different media (like the movie Blindspotting). We started by talking about what term means *spoiler warning* (17:04), then shared our thoughts on differing views on shows like #BlackAF and Black-ish (29:12), before finally discussing our personal experiences dealing with this phenomenon (44:20). The last thing we did was ask...what's the first thing you'd do once Corona is no longer a threat; feel free to tell us in the comments.
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 11 - Retro VibesThis week on G.A.M.E., we talked mostly about video games. Highlights include our chats about the PS5 controller (22:46), EA's upcoming charity event (44:12), some of our favorite video games (54:22), and our appreciation of great television (1:31:27). Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 10 - Comic ReliefOn this episode of G.A.M.E., we had guests "call in" to chat about their experiences during the Corona pandemic. Things start out light; we talked with Jonas about his recent activities, which included test driving a sports car and giving away free hand sanitizer (16:00). We kept that same vibe when speaking with Jaime (37:11). The chat got serious when we delved into the current state of NYC (47:18), continuing with Sharon who gave a brief look into the lives of healthcare workers (54:19). Things got lighter/comical again with Ayanna, who talked about being home from college, venturing out to Walmart...
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 9 - Love at First WatchThis week on G.A.M.E., we talked about our favorite first episodes of hit TV shows/Anime. Special guest, Keriene (aka "K") shared childhood memories of classic shows like Tranzor Z and Robotech (7:46). From there, we chat about Attack on Titan's first episode (13:09), praise Cowboy Bebop (32:18), discuss Game of Thrones' first episode (1:10:06) and then rant about how bad its final season is (1:23:49). Good times!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: EP 8 - Straight Outta GhanaOn this week's cast, we had a special guest - musical artist X20. We talked about his journey onto the music scene, the importance of collaboration, and his plans for the future. We also talked about our favorite soundtracks (from games, movies and anime), shared our feelings about Chadwick Boseman's accent in Black Panther, debated the importance of knowing the historical aspects of a given field/craft and more. Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 7 - Anxiety-ville HorrorThis week on G.A.M.E., we talked about Anxiety and how it effects our ability to enjoy different types of media. That includes video games, anime, and movies - specifically, horror films. We also talked about other mental health issues and the various ways we've learned to deal with them. Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 6 - The N-WordThis episode of G.A.M.E focuses on the N-Word. We talk about who is or isn't allowed to use it, Freudian slips from professional gamers and more. We also talked about Speech (from Arrested Development) and his series, The N***a Factory and Hulu's Your Attention Please - a show that highlights black creatives. Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 5 - Just Kicking ItThis week on G.A.M.E, we decided to take it easy; we stayed away from major controversies and race related issues. Instead, we focused on personal struggles, talked about the movies we saw recently - Birds of Prey, Sonic, Dolittle, etc. - why the MCU is better than the DCEU, and more. Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 4 - Valid PerspectivesThis week on The G.A.M.E. Cast, we talked about the Oscars - focusing on Parasite and Hair Love. We also delved into the recent Galye King interview/ controversy and the conflicting nature of Kobe's legacy. Liz Bernstein, Co-owner and EIC of Nerd Much, joins us as a special guest!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 3 - MangakaThis week's cast is an interesting one. With this being Black History month, we decided to discuss the troubled history of Amos 'n' Andy, rebuke Barnes & Noble, share news about a black manga called Akai, and more. We also talked about Suicide Squad in lieu of a Birds of Pray review. Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 2 - Black Love and Fan ServiceThis week on The G.A.M.E. Cast, we talk about some interesting topics. We offered up some "beginner" anime for the folks who're on the fence about indulging and talked about the immature/sexual side of anime (namely, the nature of fan service). We also took time to talk about Black representation in video games and animation and how it has or hasn't changed over the years. Enjoy!
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The G.A.M.E. CastThe G.A.M.E. Cast: Ep 1 – Animated Titans
UFG is proud to present, The G.A.M.E Cast - a podcast that presents a blerd's view of geekdom, specifically centered around Games, Anime, Manga/Movies, and other (similar) Entertainment.
Co-hosted by Kenneth Seward Jr and Theresa Ankrah, this first episode offers an introduction, a brief chat about our current passions, and a lengthy conversation about our love/hate relationship with Attack on Titan. Enjoy!
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