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Jala-chan's PlaceAce Attorney (Movie) [Remastered]Jala is joined by Kole Ross (Duckfeed.tv) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 2012 live-action Ace Attorney movie, based on the first installment in Capcom's popular visual novel video game series Phoenix Wright.
Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!
Don't...2025-03-2159 minJala-chan's PlaceBramayugam: The Age of Madness [Movie]Jala is joined by Kole Ross (Duckfeed.tv) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 2024 horror suspense film, Bramayugam: The Age of Madness.
Links:
Trailer - turn on Closed Captions
Score
SonyLIV (official streaming site)
Sloppy Second Sales Bramayugam Limited Edition Region-Free Blu-ray
Films Recommended During Episode:
Vikram Vedha (free with Amazon Prime) - A neo-noir action thriller and one of Jala & Dave's favorite movies.
Kalki 2898 AD (free with Amazon Prime) - A sci-fi action epic with tones of Bladerunner, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Cyberpunk 2077.
Related episodes:
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The Baseball Forward PodcastEp. 27 | Kole Strayhorn (Part 2), Former MiLB RHPJoin hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.
Today’s guest conversation features a former Dodger's teammate and RHP, Kole Strayhorn (Part 2). Here’s Episode 27 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.
For more episodes and content, visit https://baseballforward.com.
This episode is presented by Southpaw Hat Co. For more information and to shop their latest, visit https://southpawhatco.com. Enter code BALLFWD at checkout for 10% off your order.
2024-12-0358 min
The Baseball Forward PodcastEp. 5 | Kole Strayhorn, Former MiLB RHPJoin hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. In this episode, Ross talks with an old teammate and friend, former MiLB RHP Kole Strayhorn.
Episode Highlights:
02:15 Ross and Kole catch up.
05:40 Kole discusses his love for the game, early in life.
09:05 Kole talks about the pressure of being a high round draft pick.
15:15 What does Kole wish he would've known then, what he knows now.
19:45 Kole talks about failure in baseball.
23:30 Kole's message to younger players and how to handle failure.
33:00 Kole gives his advice to young...2024-08-1550 min
The Lazarus AffectThe Condor Approach feat. Kole WhittyIn this episode, Kole Whitty, co-creator of the Condor Approach joins me as we discuss what the Condor Approach. We throw down on how it supports people in their journey of integrating, big learning moments, psychedelic experiences and bringing it all together in a cohesive way that works for them so they can create lives filled with ease, flow and fulfillment. We also discuss Condor Approach LIVE coming up next week and how you can join us in person or virtually. https://www.condorcoach.com/?r... Connect with me at:...2023-09-0731 min
Lightning Strikes ThriceFinal Fantasy VIII - Intro through Dollet MissionKole Ross returns as we kick off Final Fantasy VIII with school work, romantic dreams, inappropriate teachers, and a boss that Jon Peters would love. Put on your dancing shoes and let's hit the PAAH-TAY!
Support Us On Patreon to hear Chris and Ryan's FF14 podcast and the Boku No Stop Premium anime podcast!
Visit Hellscaper to find out what Sibyl does with her life.
Check out Chris, Matt, and Sibyl discussing anime on Boku No Stop!
Listen to Ryan's band at Cannon & DeVaron and their solo work as Catastrophizer.
Read Matt's yuri manga reviews on Okazu
Head...2022-08-282h 24
The LevelEpisode 423: Kole Gets Sick Mode
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Overwhelm, Zombie Army 4, Stray, and much more!
The Grind:
Dennis: Overwhelm. Snowrunner.
Kole: Trackmania Turbo.
David: Destiny 2. Zombie Army 4.
Ben: Stray.
The Multiplayer:
What animal deserves its own video game?
The End Boss:
The University of Toronto establishes a huge video game library.
Stray mods bring real life (and fictional) cats into Stray.
There’s an Elden Ring Name Generator.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake derailed.
2022-07-301h 27Jala-chan's PlaceAce Attorney [Movie]Jala is joined by Kole Ross (Duckfeed.tv) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the 2012 live-action Ace Attorney movie, based on the first installment in Capcom's popular visual novel video game series Phoenix Wright.
Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!
Don't...2022-05-0958 min
Monster Dear MonsterJust Call Her Heather [Resident Evil]Dave is joined by returning guest Jala, and new guest Kole, to discuss Resident Evil Village.
Links of Note:
The Duckfeed Network
The Level Podcast
Contact:
www.monsterdear.monster
@Drfaustisdead
@night_twitten
@sentionaut_plusSpecial Guests: Jala Prendes and Kole Ross.2021-07-031h 49
Lightning Strikes ThriceShadow Hearts: Covenant - Intro through ParisGet your stud cards ready! Kole Ross joins us as we begin the strange tale of Shadow Hearts: Covenant.
Shadow Hearts: Covenent Intro Cutscene
Graveyard of the Soul Intro
Paris Minecart Scene
Duckfeed Network Patreon
Riceball Network TwitterSpecial Guest: Kole Ross.Support Lightning Strikes Thrice2020-04-201h 20Lightning Strikes ThriceLightning Returns Day 2 in the WildlandsLightning goes wild! Kole Ross joins us as we spend Day 2 searching for a Very Special Bird in the Wildlands of Lightning Returns. Also, stay tuned for Chris' new show Leave It to Reaver (to Screw Up Your Day).
The Best Pabst Blue Ribbon Commercial
The Final Fantasy X Chocobo Eater
The Lightning Returns Chocobo Eater
Duckfeed.tv
Hex Crank Horror Games BlogSpecial Guest: Kole Ross.Support Lightning Strikes Thrice2019-01-021h 15
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 125: Dark Souls Revisited
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and John Hurst take one final look at Dark Souls.
Please stick around for the next episode, which will be the proper conclusion to Bonfireside Chat as a whole.
2017-08-132h 43
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAfter Dark: Demon's Souls
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Mitch Benes read your questions, prompts, and thoughts about Souls in general.
2017-08-061h 05
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 124: Demon's Souls Revisited
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Mitch Benes look back at Demon's Souls and offer their final summation.
2017-07-312h 42
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAfter Dark: Dark Souls II
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Randy Walker read your responses, prompts, and other musings on the Souls series.Links:Dark Souls Ambient Sounds - Tomb of The Giants (Caverns) - YouTubeTerraMantis - YouTubeIron Pineapple - YouTubeMoonlightButterfly - YouTubeHow to Beat: The Bosses of Dark Souls 2 - MY LIFE IN GAMING - YouTubeyung maestro - YouTubeIn Defense of Dark Souls 2 - YouTubeDark Souls 2 Critique - YouTubeDark Souls 2 - Series Strengths and Sequel Changes - YouTube
2017-07-231h 05
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 123: Dark Souls II Revisited
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Randy Walker return to Drangleic to say goodbye to Dark Souls II.Links:Randy (@rivaldi22) | TwitterIron Pineapple - YouTube
2017-07-162h 44
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAfter Dark: Bloodborne
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Stewart McGowan read your thoughts and prompts about Bloodborne and the Souls series in general.
2017-07-091h 04
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 122: Bloodborne Revisited
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Stewart McGowan remember and say goodbye to Bloodborne.
This is the first entry in our "Victory Lap" season, a period of two months when we look back at the Souls series and talk about what worked, what didn't, and why these games were special enough to cover for all of these years.
2017-07-022h 22
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Hollow Knight
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Hollow Knight.
2017-06-2523 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 121: Hollow Knight (Part 2)
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Nick Daniel continue their discussion of Hollow Knight.Links:Cities: Skylines - Release Trailer - YouTube(2) Paul Simon - Cars Are Cars - YouTube
2017-06-181h 53
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 120: Hollow Knight (Part 1)
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Nick Daniel talk about Hollow Knight, up through the first visit to the City of Tears.
Seriously, buy and play this game.Links:Latchkey KingdomNick's Hollow Knight Stuff(2) Dust: An Elysian Tail - Steam Announce Trailer - YouTube(2) Thimbleweed Park - Launch Trailer - YouTubePete Ellison
2017-06-112h 03
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Nioh
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Nioh.
2017-06-0425 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 119: Nioh
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Mai Sinclair whirl through the broad strokes of Nioh.
This is a very cursory glance at a very huge and complicated game. We extend a great deal of thanks to Mai for letting us borrow her expertise!Links:Funzo - YouTubeAtlus USA Trailer: Disgaea: Hour of Darkness - YouTubeThomas Derrick - Wikipedia
2017-05-282h 50
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Let It Die
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Let It Die.
2017-05-2132 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 118: Let It Die
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Brad Gallaway do a whistle stop tour of Let It Die.
This is the first of a pair of episodes that will take a cursory look at some notable Big Deal Soulslikes. We extend a huge thanks to Brad for letting us borrow some of his expertise.Links:Brad Gallaway (@bradgallaway) | TwitterGameCritics.com – Games. Culture. Criticism.Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory Sony PSP Gameplay - - YouTubeKefka's Tower | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom powered by WikiaTotal Recall Johnny Cab - YouTubeBrief thoughts on Let it Die. "Free-till-Paywall." - YouTubeThe great qu...2017-05-142h 14
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: The Ringed City
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Ringed City DLC, and discuss the future of Bonfireside Chat.
2017-05-081h 30
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 117: The Ringed City (Part 2)
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Richard Pillbeam talk about the Ringed City portion of Dark Souls III's final DLC.
Please tune in to the Appendix next week for important announcements about the future of the show.Links:Candidate - YouTubeTevis Thompson/Patrick Klepek podcastRose Madder (novel) - WikipediaParagonDS - YouTubeDark Souls 3’s Newest DLC Has The Best Boss Fight In the SeriesStar Wars: The Force Unleashed Trailer - YouTube
2017-04-302h 48
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 116: The Ringed City (Part 1)
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Richard Pillbeam talk about the Dreg Heap... the first part of the Ringed City DLC.
Here we are, the beginning of the end. Next week will be an extra-long episode about the Ringed City proper.Links:In Defense of Dark Souls 2 - YouTubeJerks Sans Frontieres - YouTubeThe End of Evangelion - Wikipedia
2017-04-231h 44
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: DarkMaus
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to DarkMaus... but there weren't any, so this is a listener mail grab bag.
2017-04-0947 min
Radio Free Mid-WorldEpisode 11: The Drawing of the Three, "The Pusher (Part 1)"Threads of fate converge as Roland enters the mind of Jack Mort, the wildcard.
This week, Kole Ross is joined by Autumn Greer and Paddy Smith to get into the head of Roland's third, his "Death, but not for you." After struggling up the beach with Detta and reaching the ends of their ropes, Roland passes through the third door and finds himself in New York City in the 1970s, inhabiting the body of a truly loathsome man. As he gets his bearings, a weary Eddie gets caught off guard by Detta.Links:Curtis...2017-04-041h 11
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 115: Darkmaus
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the 2016 indie soulslike DarkMaus.
DarkMaus is available on steam, and you should really play it with a controller. Also, please understand that this is an extremely difficult and unforgiving game.Links:Top-Down Souls ► Dark Maus - YouTubeNoah's Arcade - Gelatinous cube eats warriors in a medieval village - YouTubeBIG Movie ZOLTAR - YouTube
2017-04-021h 17
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Salt & Sanctuary
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Salt & Sanctuary.Links:Zombie Smashers X - First Play - YouTube
2017-03-2646 min
Radio Free Mid-WorldEpisode 10: The Drawing of the Three, "The Lady of Shadows (Part 2)"Detta proves to be much more difficult to deal with than her nicer half, as Roland pushes her (and himself) to the very edge.
This week, Kole Ross is joined by Autumn Greer, Chase Greenlee, and Paddy Smith to take a long look at how Roland and Eddie cope with their second drawn friend. Whenever she falls asleep, there's no telling which one will wake up... The amiable but frightened Odetta Holmes, or the poisonous and violent Detta Walker. The trek up the beach is complicated by her physical disability and complete lack of cooperation, as Roland...2017-03-211h 09
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 114: Salt & Sanctuary (Part 3)
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross conclude their discussion of Salt & Sanctuary.
This episode runs from the Dome of the Forgotten to the very end of the game.Links:Doom Patrol - WikipediaRight Hand of Doom | Hellboy Wiki | Fandom powered by WikiaCrypt Keeper Pun Time (1) - YouTubeOpen Water (2003) Official Trailer #1 - Thriller Movie - YouTube
2017-03-191h 54
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 113: Salt & Sanctuary (Part 2)
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross continue their discussion of Salt & Sanctuary, covering everything up through the Mire of Stench.Links:Fearless 1993 Trailer - YouTube
2017-03-121h 18
Radio Free Mid-WorldEpisode 9: The Drawing of the Three, "The Lady of Shadows Part 1"The march up the beach only gets worse when the second of the Three turns out to be real trouble.
This week, Kole Ross is joined by Chase Greenlee, Evan Jones Thorne, and Paddy Smith to introduce the second of The Three... an unassuming woman from the Civil Rights era who has a twisted hidden half. Let's learn about Odetta Holmes, the Lady of Shadows. And when things get uncomfortable, we can return to the Boyz on the Beach!2017-03-071h 17
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 112: Salt & Sanctuary (Part 1)
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the generalities and first couple areas of Salt & Sanctuary.
We don't get very far in this episode, just up through the Village of Smiles. Next week, we go through the Mire of Stench. The third and final episode will cover the rest of the game.Links:The Drowned Tome - A Salt and Sanctuary Lore Analysis : saltandsanctuaryKids Magazines - Children's Magazines & Books | HighlightsLady of Pain - Wikipedia
2017-03-061h 46
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 111: Dark Souls: The Breath of Andolus
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the first volume of the 2016 Dark Souls comic.
2017-02-261h 29
Radio Free Mid-WorldEpisode 8: The Drawing of the Three: "The Prisoner (Part 2)"Roland brings a little firepower to our side of the door, and learns to appreciate Pepsi Cola and popkins.
This week, Kole Ross is joined by Autumn Greer and Evan Jones Thorne to continue the story of Eddie Dean, the heroin addicted drug mule that fate paired with our Gunslinger. Fresh out of a nail-biting jam with customs, Eddie must now figure out what happened to his brother and deal with Enrico Balazar, all while keeping Roland alive.2017-02-211h 12
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Hyper Light Drifter
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Hyper Light Drifter.Links:Fireside - ToolsCastle In The Darkness (PC) Easy Mode - YouTubeAlternate Drifter | Hyper Light Drifter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
2017-02-1929 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 110: Hyper Light Drifter (Part 2)
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the remainder of Hyper Light Drifter.Links:FFVII - Midgar Zolom - Earliest/Lowest Level Beta - YouTubePee-Wee the loner rebel - YouTubeThe Joker- Steve Miller Band - YouTubeThe Thermals - Never Listen to Me - YouTubeIn Depth: Hyper Light Drifter Lore and Story Analysis - YouTube
2017-02-121h 22
Watch Out for Fireballs!Extrasode: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.Support Watch Out for Fireballs!Links:Nocturne in the Moonlight: Cursed Prison Theme - YouTubeThe Critic - Ross Perot - Not the right clip, but also good. Godspeed Boots clip
2017-02-0937 min
Radio Free Mid-WorldEpisode 7: The Drawing of the Three: "The Prisoner (Part 1)"Let's find out what's next for Roland, and meet the first of many new friends.
This week, Kole Ross is joined by Evan Jones Thorne, Jeremy Greer, and Stephen Veilleux to kick off season 2 of the show, "The Drawing of the Three". We rejoin Roland as he sits on the beach, dreaming in a daze about the words of the Man in Black as a Lobstrosity bites his fingers off. And that's just the start of Roland's no good very bad day, as he sets out to find his door into the mind of Eddie Dean, one...2017-02-071h 19
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 109: Hyper Light Drifter (Part 1)
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the generalities and Northern area of Hyper Light Drifter.
The next episode will cover the remaining three areas and the end-game.Links:Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery Steam Launch Trailer [HD] - YouTubeEnter The Gungeon - Gameplay Trailer - YouTube‘Hyper Light Drifter’ - Inside the Video Game Inspired by a Life-Threatening Illness - YouTubeOwlboy Trailer - Release NOV 1st 2016 - YouTubeAttack On Titan: Trailer - YouTubeX-Men vs Cable - YouTubePlanetary: Making a Masterpiece - YouTubeShow Me What You Got | Rick and Morty | Adult Swim - YouTubeMichael Jackson - Bill...2017-02-051h 30
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastSpecial: Bottom Ten Bosses
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross buy some time for the offseason by talking about their least favorite bosses from the entire Souls series. Don't throw rocks at us!
2017-01-291h 03
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight.
LINKS OF NOTE:
The Order 1886
Neon Struct
Ladykiller in a Bind
2017-01-2220 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 108: Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, a 2016 indie game with lots of Souls DNA.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Cave Story
Previous Entries
Dragonfall
Half Coordinated's Speedrun
Sylvia Plath
Tinker Knight
Doom Patrol
Tomie
2017-01-151h 59
The Level180: Tar Pit Polo
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Vermintide, the Scalebound cancelation, and we ask you for your 2017 video game predictions.
The Brief
Cuba is developing its own indie game.
Scalebound is canceled without fanfare.
The most toxic League of Legends player.
Elite: Dangerous players find aliens.
Multiplayer
What are your 2017 video game predictions?
The Grind
Jala: Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. Steins;Gate. Dracula X Chronicles. Dishonored 2.
Kole: Dishonored 2.
Ben: GDC videos. DOOM.
Dennis: Vermintide. Mini Metro.
Links:Cubans Create First Independent Video Game To Come From Isolated Country : All Tech...2017-01-131h 55
Radio Free Mid-WorldEpisode 5: The Gunslinger, Chapter 5: "The Gunslinger and the Man in Black"It's time to meet the Man in Black. But how many of his answers are lies?
This week, Kole Ross is joined by Evan Jones Thorne, Jeremy Greer, and Murph Murphy to talk about the final chapter of The Gunslinger, where Roland finally gets what he bargained Jake's life for. In a Golgotha that faces the sea, over a night that lasts for years, we get a taste of the tower, and a sense for what a son-of-a-bitch Walter is.
Thank you so much for listening to this season of the show. After a small...2017-01-101h 40
Metal Gear Mondays — Tactical Podcast Action#32: Metal Gear Solid 3 (2004) Pt. 1 Listener Responses (feat. Kole Ross)We continue down the MGS3 season with the side-op for part 1 w/ Kole Ross! Support the showPlease consider leaving our show a review. The engagement helps us grow more than you might think! Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhide" put together for us. You can search for anything across every episode. Super cool!And, if you need to contact the show, feel free to do so using this link. 2017-01-0859 minMetal Gear Mondays — Tactical Podcast Action#31: Metal Gear Solid 3 (2004) Pt. 1 (feat. Kole Ross of Watch Out For Fireballs)Metal Gear Mondays is celebrating six months of being a show! To celebrate, we have one of our favorite podcast hosts, Kole Ross from The Duckfeed.tv Network, and we're starting our Metal Gear Solid 3 season! Support the showPlease consider leaving our show a review. The engagement helps us grow more than you might think! Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhide" put together for us. You can search for anything across ev...2017-01-072h 19
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Dark Souls III Endgame
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the final moments of Dark Souls III.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Arabic Text in DS3
Greatwolf fight
Ben's Son's jam
Wings Challenge
Dark Insight
Bill and Ted versus Death
2017-01-0133 min
Radio Free Mid-WorldEpisode 4: The Gunslinger, Chapter 4: "The Slow Mutants"Follow us through these dark tunnels, where we learn of betrayals both past and present.
This week, Kole Ross is joined by Brayton Cameron, Bryan May, and Stephen Veilleux to talk about the fourth chapter of The Gunslinger, where Roland and Jake follow the Man in Black into the tunnels beneath the mountains. What waits for them is weeks of darkness, rusted remnants of the world that was, and a railroad push-car that just won't shut up. Oh, also a look into Roland's past, and the climax of this very book.Links:Amazon.com...2016-12-271h 25
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 107: Dark Souls III Endgame
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the final moments of Dark Souls III, and offer up some concluding thoughts on the game as a whole.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Skink
Dr. Strange
Swiss Army Man
Bioshock boss
2016-12-251h 35
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Ashes of Ariandel
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Ashes of Ariandel DLC.
2016-12-1843 min
Radio Free Mid-WorldEpisode 3: The Gunslinger, Chapter 3: "The Oracle and the Mountains"Roland and Jake climb higher, and the weight of prophecy starts to become kind of a drag.
This week, Kole Ross is joined by Autumn Greer, Murph Murphy, and Stephen Veilleux to talk about chapter 3 of The Gunslinger, which details Roland and Jake's rise out of the desert and into the mountains. There, in the decadent greenery, we see Jake and Roland get closer, but we also see the beginning of the cracks in their partnership... as Roland learns from a succubus oracle that Jake's sacrifice is his key to the Tower.
Thank you so...2016-12-131h 18
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 106: Ashes of Ariandel (Part 2)
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Dave Riley talk about the remainder of the Ashes of Ariandel DLC.Links:Fast Karate for the GentlemanThe Dead-Side GirlGame of Thrones S03E10 - Reek is born - YouTubeDing Dong, It's Me (The weird man) - The Big Bopper - YouTubeBlade of the Immortal - Trailer - YouTube
2016-12-112h 11
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 105: Ashes of Ariandel (Part 1)
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Dave Riley talk about the Ashes of Ariandel DLC for Dark Souls III, and we cover everything up through the Depths of the Painting.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Fast Karate for the Gentleman
Deadside Girl
Pico Bundle
Dave's Review
Balto
Silent Hill 3 thing referenced. Spoilers
Silvia Rivera Law Project
2016-12-041h 43
Radio Free Mid-WorldEpisode 2: The Gunslinger, Chapter 2: "The Way Station"Delirious and on the edge of death, the Gunslinger meets a boy who has already died.
This week, Kole Ross is joined by Autumn Greer, Chase Greenlee, and Paddy Smith to discuss the second chapter of The Gunslinger, where we are introduced to Jake Chambers, a young boy from New York. We're also acquainted with some of the more mysterious aspects of Roland's world... both the mystical speaking demon in a basement, and the technologically advanced atomic water pump.
As always, please consider using our Amazon links to buy the books if you are following...2016-11-291h 03
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Archdragon Peak
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Archdragon Peak.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Coming soon.
2016-11-2730 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 104: Archdragon Peak
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Aegon of Astora talk about Archdragon Peak.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Coming Soon.
2016-11-202h 37
Radio Free Mid-WorldEpisode 1: The Gunslinger, Chapter 1: "The Gunslinger"Hear this and hear it well: the man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.
This inaugural episode covers the first chapter of the first Dark Tower book, both of which are called "The Gunslinger". Kole Ross, Jeremy Greer, Evan Jones Thorne, and Murph Murphy, talk about our introduction to Roland Deschain of Gilead and the Man in Black, and the destructive battle in the town of Tull at the edge of the Mohaine desert.
Each episode of the first season will cover one chapter of the first book. After that...2016-11-161h 27
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: The Grand Archives
Gary Butterifeld and Kole Ross read your responses to the Grand Archives.
Links of Note:
Lore idea from appendix
Hagia Sophia
Fantastic Art of Beksinski
2016-11-1432 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 103: The Grand Archives
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Joshua Garrity talk about the Grand Archives.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Cane and Rinse
Sound of Play
Josh on Twitter
Don't Take the Boy
2016-11-062h 14
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Lothric Castle
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer read your responses to Lothric Castle.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Gymkata
2016-10-3031 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 102: Lothric Castle
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer talk about Lothric Castle.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Don't Give Up Skeleton
Dark Souls Haters
Rob Liefeld
Anchorman Fight
I don't want to give Alex Jones clicks. Suffice it to say he's a pus of man
Dumbo's Feather
Triple Play
2016-10-231h 43
Don't Give Up Skeleton: A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 28: Kole Ross
That’s right, skeletons! This week is yet another TWOFER week on Don’t Give Up, Skeleton. The first episode is my interview with Kole Ross, who definitely doesn’t need an introduction. You all know who he is: Watch Out For Fireballs, Bonfireside Chat, Duckfeed.TV. Kole was nice enough to sit down with me and talk about his journey through the Souls series, and some other lesser known FROM Software games. Enjoy the episode, and Watch Out For Another Episode Soon.
Kole’s twitter: https://twitter.com/koleross
Hexcrank: http://www.hexcrank.com/
Duckfeed...2016-10-1757 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Consumed King's Garden / Untended Graves
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Consumed King's Garden and the Untended Graves.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Brandon Bird
Uncle Deadly
Our buddy Illusory Wall spawning vagrants
2016-10-1643 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 101: Untended Graves / Consumed King's Garden
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Vaati talk about the Consumed King's Garden and the Untended Graves.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Vaatividya
Portamento
Cut Oceiros sounds. Very hard to listen to, be warned
Seether
Elaine Dance
2016-10-092h 08
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Irithyll Dungeon / The Profaned Capital
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Irithyll Dungeon and the Profaned Capital.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Pig Masks
Old Boy Corridor Fight
Try This
Million Dollar Baby as a verb
2016-10-0242 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 100: Irithyll Dungeon / The Profaned Capital
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and James Carter talk about Irithyll Dungeon and the Profaned Capital.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Cane and Rinse
Retrofit
Big Red Potion
Richard's Excellent Youtube Series
Midnight Resistance
Patrick Moore...omg
Storm King
Not mentioned in the show, but here's another take on Seig that Gary likes but disagrees with
The post where Sean references Seig a lot
Gary's essay on DS3 NPCs
King Under the Mountain
2016-09-252h 59
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastSpecial: Dark Souls 3 PVP Stories
In this special special appendix, Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your PVP stories from Dark Souls III.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Puzzletheory
Action Half Life
2016-09-1840 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastSpecial: Dark Souls 3 PVP
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Peeve Peeverson talk about the state of PVP play in Dark Souls III.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Peeve on Twitch
Oro and Peeve
No End In Sight
Scot Jund, a very good pvp guy and source of good guides
Hells Angels
Dark Souls Haters
2016-09-111h 32
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Smouldering Lake
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Smouldering Lake.
LINKS OF NOTE:
New Boss, Same as the Old Boss. Poise
DLC Trailer
Popular
Aldia Connection?
Nick Capozzoli DS3 Review
2016-09-051h 02
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 99: Smouldering Lake
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Sean Wagoner talk about the Smouldering Lake.
LINKS OF NOTE:
The Lorehunter
Angkor Wat
Time for Crab Parries
Old Demon King
Haunted Aqua Teens
2016-08-281h 31
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Irithyll of the Boreal Valley (Part 2)
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the latter portion of Irithyll of the Boreal Valley.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Beast of Darkness
Wildcard
2016-08-2238 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 98: Irithyll of the Boreal Valley (Part 2)
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Richard Pilbeam talk about the second portion of Irithyll of the Boreal Valley, up through Aldrich Saint of the Deep.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Richard's Youtube Channel
Backyard Wrestling
Super Metroid First Level
Bad Endings of Myst 5
DCL Video
Tetsuooooooo
2016-08-142h 10
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Irithyll of the Boreal Valley (Part 1)
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Irithyll of the Boreal Valley.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Reveal Trailer
Naked Gun
2016-08-0743 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 97: Irithyll of the Boreal Valley (Part 1)
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Bob Mackey talk about the first portion of Irithyll of the Boreal Valley, up through Pontiff Sulyvahn.
We're full bore on spoilers now. Listen at your own risk.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Retronauts
La Maluna
Bob's Tweet
Dennis Dyack isn't best
2016-07-311h 30
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Catacombs of Carthus
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Catacombs of Carthus.
Remember, all bets are off re: spoilers next week. You are forewarned.
LINKS OF NOTE:
None
2016-07-2533 min
Creative CombatEXTRASODE: Kole Ross (Anxiety is my engine.)We interview the venerable Kole Ross and chat about his many podcast projects and how he stays focussed and efficient with so much going on. Kole’s “spark” was allowing himself to believe that he could do the things that he enjoyed consuming. Keep doing it. The motivation isn’t the fear of disappointing people. When you finish one thing, you can’t be sad, you can’t rest, because the next on is coming up. Check out his and (his creative ally) Gary’s work at http://duckfeed.tv
Watch Out For Fireballs (our favorite of Kole’s podcasts): https://soundclo...2016-05-0400 min
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 89: Dark Souls III First Impressions
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross share their first impressions of Dark Souls III... spoiler-free!
If this is your first time joining us, we're Bonfireside Chat. Think of us as a travel companion for the lands of the Souls games. Every two weeks we take an area of the game, in order, and dissect it along with a guest. Our next episode will cover the generalities of the game, and the tutorial area. Then we're off to the races. We're happy to have you here!
LINKS OF NOTE:
Duckfeed.tv is a podcast...2016-04-1748 minBonfireside Chat: A Dark Souls and Elden Ring PodcastEpisode 89: Dark Souls III First ImpressionsGary Butterfield and Kole Ross share their first impressions of Dark Souls III... spoiler-free!
If this is your first time joining us, we're Bonfireside Chat. Think of us as a travel companion for the lands of the Souls games. Every two weeks we take an area of the game, in order, and dissect it along with a guest. Our next episode will cover the generalities of the game, and the tutorial area. Then we're off to the races. We're happy to have you here!
LINKS OF NOTE:
Duckfeed.tv is a podcast...2016-04-1748 min
The Level140: Kole Shoulder
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about SUPERHOT, Infiniscene, and we ask you if you've ever taken a break from gaming.
The Brief:
Infiniscene is cloud-based streaming.
Uncharted 4 is getting a network stress test beta.
Pokemon Sun and Gold announced.
Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow remakes announced.
Multiplayer:
Have you ever fallen out of the habit of playing games?
The Grind:
Jala: Sniper Elite 3. Dream Revenant.
Dennis: The Magic Circle. Helldivers.
Ben: Pony Island. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Rocket League. The Witness.
Kole: Super Hot.
2016-03-041h 51
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 80: 80: Bloodborne Endgame
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the ending of the main portion of Bloodborne. The next mainline episodes will be about the DLC.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Mego Toys
Air Jordan Murders
That birth thing Kole was talking about
The Boss
Behelit
Tragedy of the Commons
I've seen spinals
Helios Merger
2015-12-271h 32Bonfireside Chat: A Dark Souls and Elden Ring PodcastEpisode 80: 80: Bloodborne EndgameGary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the ending of the main portion of Bloodborne. The next mainline episodes will be about the DLC.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Mego Toys
Air Jordan Murders
That birth thing Kole was talking about
The Boss
Behelit
Tragedy of the Commons
I've seen spinals
Helios Merger
2015-12-271h 32The Level110: Ol' Kanary Kole
Kole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about Batman: Arkham Knight, and we do a free-play multiplayer.
The Brief:
Fallout 4 character added to Fallout Shelter.
Batman: Arkham Knight PC port debacle.
Saudi prince develops mobile game with female protagonists.
Multiplayer:
Free Play.
The Grind:
Ben: Batman: Arkham Knight.
Kole: Batman: Arkham Knight. Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure.
Jala: Castlevania Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate. Hatoful Boyfriend.
David: Luftrausers. Shadowrun Returns. UnEpic.
Links of Note:
Early Frost Warning
2015-07-032h 13
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Central Yharnam (Part 2)
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, C.J., and Paddy read your responses to the second portion of Central Yharnam.
LINKS OF NOTE:
The Lore Hunter
Littlest Hobo
Big Coffin Hunters
Hello
I can't find that demo song website but here's Venus
99 Insight Test on Door
Nashville
Deadwood is still one of the best shows of all time and now Kole is watching it
2015-05-1759 minBonfireside Chat: A Dark Souls and Elden Ring PodcastAppendix: Central Yharnam (Part 2)Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, C.J., and Paddy read your responses to the second portion of Central Yharnam.
LINKS OF NOTE:
The Lore Hunter
Littlest Hobo
Big Coffin Hunters
Hello
I can't find that demo song website but here's Venus
99 Insight Test on Door
Nashville
Deadwood is still one of the best shows of all time and now Kole is watching it
2015-05-1759 minThe Level84: Shanktified
Kole Ross, Ben Merkel, and David Moneysmith talk about Thimbleweed Park, Shadow of Mordor, and we ask you if you've Kickstarted any games.
The Brief:
Thimbleweed Park.
Little Big Fantasy VII.
Batman Arkham City Calendar Man easter egg.
Multiplayer:
Have you Kickstarted any games?
The Grind:
David: BroForce. Far Cry 2.
Ben: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.
Kole: Morrowind. Dragon Age Keep.
2014-11-221h 44The Level58: Barely Legal Pad
Kole Ross, Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, and David Moneysmith talk about Rocksmith 2014, The Elder Scrolls: Online, and we ask you about your favorite mini-games.
The Brief
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth announced.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 confirmed to still exist.
Homeworld will be in 4k.
Darth Maul game was in development, cancelled.
Multiplayer
Favorite or least favorite mini games?
The Grind
Kole: Rocksmith 2014.
Dennis: Poker Night at the Inventory 2. Stealth, Inc.
David: Elder Scrolls Online.
Ben: NOTHING!
2014-04-191h 54
Bonfireside Chat: A Dark Souls and Elden Ring PodcastEpisode 31: King's Field IV: The Ancient City (Part 2)Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the Forest Folk and Earth Folk areas of King's Field IV: The Ancient City.
When will they get to the Ancient City? Why, in this very episode. By this point we're acclimated to the controls and pace of the game, and we get into the strange realms of the Forest and Earth Folk... and end on a high note of killing a Fire Demon.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Vagrants
Kung Fu
Sword and the Stone
This is How Kole Grew Up
Animorphs M and M
2014-02-2259 minBonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 31: King's Field IV: The Ancient City (Part 2)
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the Forest Folk and Earth Folk areas of King's Field IV: The Ancient City.
When will they get to the Ancient City? Why, in this very episode. By this point we're acclimated to the controls and pace of the game, and we get into the strange realms of the Forest and Earth Folk... and end on a high note of killing a Fire Demon.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Vagrants
Kung Fu
Sword and the Stone
This is How Kole Grew Up
Animorphs M and M
2014-02-2259 minThe Level46: Popov's Dog
Ben Merkel, Kole Ross, David Moneysmith, and Dennis Furia talk about PlayStation Now, X-COM: Enemy Within, and how incapacitated Kole is.
The Brief
PlayStation Now offers game streaming.
Steam Machine Specs Released.
Half Life 3 perfectly rendered environment.
Final Fantasy XIII
The Grind
Kole: Starbound.
David: Starbound.
Ben: X-COM: Enemy Within.
Dennis: Gravity Rush. Starbound.
2014-01-101h 01The Level45: Very Thirsty
Kole Ross, Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, and David Moneysmith talk about the games we played over break, we ask you how you did on your 2013 gaming resolutions, and encourage you to stick around after the credits for a discussion about Dishonored.
The Brief
Sphere Chess
To the Moon minisode and Mac port.
Batman: Arkham Origins Mr. Freeze content.
The Grind
Dennis: Castle Crashers. Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward. Gravity Rush. The Stanley Parable. Starbound.
Kole: Starbound.
David: Castle Crashers. Starbound.
Ben: Beyond: Two Souls.
Mulitplayer
How did you do on your 2013 gaming...2014-01-032h 06
Bonfireside Chat - A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastAppendix: Worlds 2-2 and 2-3
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and CoffeeJezus read your responses about Worlds 2-2 and 2-3 of Demon's Souls. Also, stay tuned at the end for a blast from the past, from when Kole didn't like Dark Souls.
LINKS OF NOTE:
ENB Dark Souls 2
Sif Statue
Lacrima Mortis
Stuff you should know
Cars
Dio
Muppets
State of Decay
DTR Episode 131
2013-09-281h 18Bonfireside Chat: A Dark Souls and Elden Ring PodcastAppendix: Worlds 2-2 and 2-3Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and CoffeeJezus read your responses about Worlds 2-2 and 2-3 of Demon's Souls. Also, stay tuned at the end for a blast from the past, from when Kole didn't like Dark Souls.
LINKS OF NOTE:
ENB Dark Souls 2
Sif Statue
Lacrima Mortis
Stuff you should know
Cars
Dio
Muppets
State of Decay
DTR Episode 131
2013-09-281h 18The Level8: One Wrestle DVD
Kole Ross, Dennis Furia, and Tyler Crumrine talk about the Pokemon X and Y announcement, Far Cry 3, and speedrunning against cancer.
THE BRIEF
Tyler: Pokemon X and Y announced. Animaniguchi announced their second full length album "Endless Fantasy".
Kole: Steam box officially announced, detailed.
Dennis: Don't burn games.
THE GRIND
Tyler: Dark Souls. Far Cry 3. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor: Overclocked.
Kole: Binding of Isaac. Elude. Cart Life.
Dennis: Bit.Trip Runner. Anomaly: Warzone Earth.
THE MULTIPLAYER
Favorite game of all time? Impactful games? Best/Worst game retail experiences?
THE END BOSS2013-01-112h 09
Those Damn Ross KidsEpisode 97: Kole's Lonely Christmas
Kris and Kole talk about childhood theft, film, and how to protect against fraud.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Kole's Lonely Christmas, continued. The Chipotle Conspiracy. A struggle to comprehend. Chemo doll. This is my padlock flail and I'm going home. Octopussy. The cat lady. Exploding head syndrome (Part 2). Twelve days of expensive. How to tell if your online girlfriend is a scam. TDRK Digest.
2012-12-1244 minThose Damn Ross KidsEpisode 72: No No, Kole, Don't Talk
Wherein those damn Ross kids talk about matricide, conditions, and the surrogate Kole.
Kole was incredibly inebriated for this episode. Forgiveness please.
Suggested Talking Points:
Pirates on deck. Keep that sex offender away from my grandma. Robots, Men, and Sex Tourism. I’ve got your daughter’s ashes, and I’m gonna snort them. Helicopter Women. The Aztec prison code. Racism Museum. A Tea Parody. Trig. Immaculate chicken conception. The death of Engrish. 50 Year Old Great Grandma and the 5th of Beam. The Science Zone: Brain Freeze. Pee in this cup.
2012-05-0246 min