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Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out TeachersDiscovering Authentic Value Everywhere | Teacher Career Transition Lessons from DaveSend us Fan MailWhat if one of the best career lessons for teachers came from a 1993 comedy?In this Moviesode, we're looking at Dave, starring Kevin Kline—not as a political movie, but as a modern fairy tale about leadership, service, and remembering that every job is temporary.As Dave unexpectedly steps into one of the most powerful roles in the world, he doesn't rely on political experience. He succeeds because he listens, notices people, asks good questions, and surrounds himself with people whose expertise complements his own.Sound familiar?...
2026-07-0118 min
Tales from the Backlog220: Pyre (with AJ Fillari)Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
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Join Dave and special guest AJ Fillari as they discuss Pyre (Supergiant Games, 2017). As your crew makes their way through their underworld hellprison, you take part in competitive rites with the goal of earning your freedom. The game explores the rhythms of sport and competition, win or lose, as well as political allusions, what it means to return home, and much more. Dave and AJ also discuss Supergiant's continuity as a studio and how it helps them consistently put...
2026-06-242h 33Tales from the Backlog215: Kingdom Hearts (with Leah Haydu)Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
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Join Dave and special guest Leah Haydu (Cane and Rinse, Character Issues) as they discuss Kingdom Hearts (Square Enix, 2001). Leah is a longtime fan and Dave just played for the first time, and that led to a great conversation about the infamous story, the Disney and Final Fantasy tie-ins, the action-RPG combat, and the simplicity at the "heart" of it all. Listen in for more, and as always, no spoilers for a while.
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2026-05-202h 31Tales from the Backlog212: The Séance of Blake Manor (with Brian Edwards - Cane and Rinse, Character Issues)Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
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Join Dave and special guest Brian Edwards as they dive into one of 2025's most acclaimed games, The Séance of Blake Manor (Spooky Doorway, Raw Fury, 2025). It's a captivating mystery set in an Irish countryside manor-turned-hotel, full of both literal and figurative ghosts, culminating in a grand séance. It's full of memorable characters, fantastic voice performances, Irish folklore and mythology, and always manages to keep you guessing. Check out the podcast for more.
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2026-04-292h 13Tales from the Backlog209: Chants of Sennaar (with Travis Colenutt - Left Behind Game Club)Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
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Join Dave and guest Travis Colenutt on their language-learning journey up the tower in Chants of Sennaar (Rundisc, Focus Entertainment, 2023). What do our languages say about our culture, and how can learning another language change the way we see the world? All of this and more in the discussion!
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2026-04-012h 24Tales from the Backlog203: Pokémon Legends: Z-A (with Kenneth Shepard)Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
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The Pokémon franchise got a long-awaited shakeup with 2022's Legends: Arceus, changing the game structure, catching and battling mechanics and setting. But now that Legends has become its own subseries with 2025's Legends: Z-A, all eyes were on its own innovations and changes, such as the new real-time battle system and one-city setting. Check out the discussion for our thoughts on all of it!
Guest info: Kenneth Shepard (he/him)
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2026-02-181h 51Tales from the Backlog2025 In Review/Games of the YearSupport my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
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It's that time! End of the year time! Games of the year time! This year I polled Discord and Patreon members on their favorites of the year, tallied them up, and here are the results! Then, I close out the show with my own top 10 and some other thoughts as we bring...
2025-12-311h 23Tales from the Backlog196: Sword of the Sea (with AndresPlays)Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
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There is a certain type of atmospheric (usually) indie game that gets praised for its tone, vibes and emotional impact, but sometimes criticized for underbaked or limited gameplay mechanics. Walking sims used to get the brunt of this, but the same could also be said for games like Sword of the Sea director Matt Nava's most famous works, Journey and Abzu. Sword of...
2025-12-171h 52Tales from the Backlog195: Legend of Grimrock 2 (with Shane Selterre - Retro Hangover)Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
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One of the best things about the thriving indie game scene is that dead genres come back to life, and nothing exemplifies that more than the return of the blobber/first-person dungeon crawler with Almost Human's Legend of Grimrock series. Combining the thrill of exploration in those old school games with modern sensibilities, Legend of Grimrock 2 is one of the best RPGs I've...
2025-12-102h 19Tales from the Backlog194: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (with Michael Berger - Bits of Time)Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
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What could Nintendo possibly do to follow up the game that "saved gaming" for me? Well, they simply iterated on and evolved everything about Breath of the Wild to make one of the most creativity and freedom-focused games ever. It's simple, really- why don't more people think of this? Sarcasm aside, Tears of the Kingdom is an absolute wonder, and we're lucky to have it. Hope you enjoy the discussion!
Guest info: Michael Berger (he/him)
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2025-12-032h 28Tales from the Backlog191: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (with Kate & Emily - No Small Games)Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
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Modern Pokémon games are divisive, but rarely due to technical performance. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (Game Freak, 2022) released in an embarrassing state, and are hoping for a comeback with their recent Switch 2 editions. So now that the bugs are squashed and the framerate is stable, what kind of game was lurking under all of those issues? Listen in to find out....
2025-11-122h 44
Ask the Podcast CoachNo Engagement? Maybe You Should Check Your WebsiteSend us feedback/questions via TextEver wonder if daily podcasting helps or hurts? We break down how to use November-style challenges to build reps without burning yourself out, and why the best consistency is consistently delivering value. From there, we get real about “reality” podcasts: celebrity banter can skate by on fame, but most shows need a promise listeners can feel—make them laugh, teach them something, or save them time. If your friends love hanging out, great. If strangers stick around, you’ve got a show.We also dive deep into AI as a workfl...
2025-11-011h 29Tales from the Backlog188: Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye (with Rick Firestone)Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
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As I said way back in The Outer Wilds episode, I respect the hell out of that game and think it's a miracle, but I didn't love it as much as others, and I kind of wish I could Eternal Sunshine that game out of my mind and try again. But as it turns out, the Echoes of the Eye expansion gave me...
2025-10-222h 10Tales from the Backlog170: Lunacid (with Dave Cox)Support my work on Patreon
I was admittedly very late to the King's Field and Shadow Tower bandwagons, energized by my love for FromSoftware's modern titles and a desire to dig into their history some more. However, I didn't anticipate loving those games so much that I wanted more like them, and that's where Kira LLC's Lunacid (2023) entered the fray. Lunacid is a fantastic game, leaning more on the exploration and vibes of those FromSoftware dungeon crawlers than the opaque RPG mechanics, capturing the spirit in a modern way. A true indie success- listen in to find...
2025-06-182h 36
Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New ReadE544 - Derrick Jackson - Shadow One - Air Force Office of Special Investigations, world of criminal investigations and counterintelligenceEpisode 544 - Derrick Jackson - Shadow One - Air Force Office of Special Investigations, world of criminal investigations and counterintelligenceAbout the authorDerrick Jackson joined the U.S. Air Force and served as a jet engine specialist on the F-15 Eagle, C-5 Galaxy, C-141 Stratofortress and C-17 Globemaster. After 10 years of service, he was recruited to become a Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. His first assignments were as a criminal investigator at Tyndall AFB and Osan Airbase, Republic of Korea. He then volunteered to join...
2025-05-2850 minTales from the Backlog164: Monster Hunter Wilds (with Brad Gallaway)Support my work on Patreon
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Monster Hunter has been around for a long time, but has only recently fully broken into the mainstream. And with mainstream success comes grumbling from longtime fans. Is the game actually too streamlined? Does quality of life take away from quality of game? And what about the new focus on the story? All that and more in this lengthy discussion.
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2025-05-072h 17Tales from the Backlog162: Prey (2006) (with Asa GreenRiver)No, this isn't the Arkane Studios Prey, this is the one that Arkane was forced to name their game after for no good reason. In fact, that's what got me interested in Human Head Studios' Prey (2006) in the first place, even before I learned what the game is about. So what did we think of this shooter caught between two eras, with seemingly 10 different puzzle mechanics? How did we find a rare AAA attempt at indigenous representation? Listen in and find out!
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2025-04-232h 01Tales from the Backlog160: Sifu (with Ryan Juengling - List Off)From the first trailer, I knew that Sifu (Sloclap, 2022) looked like a game I wanted to play. There was just one small thing- it released two weeks before Elden Ring, and I was clearing the decks in a big way. No mental bandwidth to get stuck in a demanding action game. And so I waited. And waited. And forgot about it. And waited some more. And now, in 2025, after Elden Ring is (maybe) finished, it was time to revisit Sifu. And boy...it was worth the wait.
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2025-04-091h 44
Culture & Christianity: The Allen Jackson PodcastThe ONE Habit That Will Change Your Life [Featuring Dave Embry]What happens when you begin to read the Bible every day? Pastor Allen sat down with his good friend, Dave Embry, to discuss how daily Bible reading significantly altered his life. While it may seem like reading about the historic wars, battles, and personal conflicts in Scripture has no significance to how we live out our faith today, Embry explains how it increases your understanding of God and His purposes for you. “Jesus says, 'If my words abide in you, then you are my true disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.' Wh...
2025-01-2549 minCulture & Christianity: The Allen Jackson PodcastThe ONE Habit That Will Change Your Life [Featuring Dave Embry]What happens when you begin to read the Bible every day? Pastor Allen sat down with his good friend, Dave Embry, to discuss how daily Bible reading significantly altered his life. While it may seem like reading about the historic wars, battles, and personal conflicts in Scripture has no significance to how we live out our faith today, Embry explains how it increases your understanding of God and His purposes for you. “Jesus says, 'If my words abide in you, then you are my true disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.' Wh...
2025-01-2549 min
The Future of PodcastingFuture of Podcasting: Daniel and Dave's 2025 WishlistDave and Daniel share their biggest wishes for the future of podcasting in 2025, highlighting the need for cross-app comments as a critical feature to enhance audience engagement. They discuss the potential benefits this could bring to both listeners and podcasters, fostering a sense of community and interaction that is often lacking in the current landscape.They also examine the complexities of implementing such features, considering various technical approaches and the importance of making it easy for users to participate.The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of podcast monetization, particularly the desire for streamlined...
2025-01-2249 minTales from the Backlog2024 In Review/Games of the YearDave recaps his favorite games that released in 2024 and discusses the year in podcasting, gaming and more. Catch Dave's favorite games from other years that he played for the first time in 2024 on Patreon, available to all paid patrons!
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Intros/Reminiscing 0:18
Honorable Mentions 5:40
#10 13:44
#9 18:01
#8 21:15
#7 26:38
#6 32:01
#5 36:34
#4 41:17
#3 46:40
#2 52:26
#1 and thank yous 59:23
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2025-01-011h 12
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastFly Fishing Southwest Washington with Jackson Golik - Cowlitz River, Coho Salmon, SteelheadShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/689 Presented by: On DeMark Lodge, TroutRoutes, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Togiak River Lodge Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In this episode, we journey to fly fishing southwest Washington with expert guide Jackson Golik. Known for its impressive steelhead and salmon populations, this region offers anglers a unique experience that rivals the more renowned rivers along the West Coast. Jackson takes us on an exploration of the famous steelhead rivers such as the Kalama, Cowlitz, and Lewis. Discover the charm of these waters and learn how to...
2024-12-061h 07Tales from the Backlog140: Decarnation (with Jala Prendes - Jala-chan's Place, The Level & Dave Cox - Monster Dear Monster)Have you ever thought to yourself, "how scary could this pixel art horror game be? It's just pixels!". If so, you and I are the same. And granted, Decarnation (Atelier QDB, 2023) isn't an in-your-face type of horror. It's more of a psychological, empathetic horror and dread for what your character is going through. And it's very, very effective! This is a really unique horror game with fantastic pixel art, sound design and music- highly recommended!
Guest info: Jala Prendes of Jala-chan's Place and The Level podcasts & Dave Cox of Monster Dear Monster podcast.
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2024-10-302h 44Tales from the Backlog130: Dave the Diver (with Dave Cox - Monster Dear Monster)Dave the Diver, despite clearly having a great character name, is not my kind of game. Mintrocket's dive-collect-sell-upgrade-dive loop is one that I'm not very motivated by, but Dave the Diver got such unanimous acclaim that I had to take note. And apparently the patrons of the show wanted me to play it as well, because it won one of the montly polls. And this was an interesting episode to make, because I absolutely despise this game. Part of a critic's challenge is articulating why something hits or misses, and usually I'm on the other side of that challenge...
2024-08-212h 10
School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your PodcastDave Jackson’s Journey from Basic Gear to Professional PodcastingI had two people ask me about the "Behind the Scenes" operations of the School of Podcasting. I was nervous about doing this episode. If you're new to the show, I normally don't talk about myself for 47 minutes. As I had two people ask similar questions, I thought I'd share information about:Where I Started (start ugly - great book)My first podcast setupMy first "business office"Why and how I upgraded (and why you probably don't need to).What I'm using now for the podcast and the...
2024-07-2249 min
Podcast Website Tips: Growing Your Podcast via the WebWhy Every Podcaster Needs a Website: Insights from Dave JacksonIn this episode of "Your Podcast Website," host Dave Jackson emphasizes the importance of having a dedicated website for podcasters. He argues that relying solely on social media platforms can be precarious, as they are subject to changes and shutdowns that could disconnect creators from their audiences. Using examples like MP3.com, Friendster, and MySpace, Dave illustrates the risks of building a presence on platforms that podcasters don't own. He advocates for a personal website to centralize all activities and ensure control over content and audience interaction. The episode is packed with practical advice on website creation, optimizing for...
2024-04-1913 min
KnolShare with Dr. DaveE122: Our Guest today is Ronnie Cyrus-Jackson. Getting to Your Mountaintop Series.Summary of Dr. Dave A. Cornelius and Ronnie Cyrus-Jackson COnversation. Summary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech and Black History Month. 0:07 Dr. Dave quotes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Mountaintop" speech, discussing pursuing the promised land for social innovators and entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship, healing, and coaching with Ronnie Cyrus-Jackson. 1:55 Ronnie Cyrus-Jackson shares how…
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2024-02-0300 min
The Kingstonian PodcastChristopher Jackson – “Eyes on the Prize”Send us Fan MailAfter three decades, multiple bands, and countless stages, Christopher Jackson’s passion became his lifeline - the evolution from band member to solo artist marks a pivotal turn in his music career.Four years back, a new chapter emerged as Christopher ventured into songwriting. A metamorphosis ignited by an innate creative urge blossomed into a collection of melodies and tales, gradually shaping his inaugural solo album, released in the spring of 2023.In the fall 2023, he and I talked about the variety of influences, the creative process, and th...
2023-12-1936 minThe Kingstonian PodcastChristopher Jackson – “Eyes on the Prize”Send us Fan MailAfter three decades, multiple bands, and countless stages, Christopher Jackson’s passion became his lifeline - the evolution from band member to solo artist marks a pivotal turn in his music career.Four years back, a new chapter emerged as Christopher ventured into songwriting. A metamorphosis ignited by an innate creative urge blossomed into a collection of melodies and tales, gradually shaping his inaugural solo album, released in the spring of 2023.In the fall 2023, he and I talked about the variety of influences, the creative process, and th...
2023-12-1936 minTales from the Backlog95: F-Zero X (with Dave Pietrangelo - Remember 64)To my knowledge, this is the only podcast ever recorded at over 1000 km/h. F-Zero X, by Nintendo EAD for the Nintendo 64 features hyperspeed racing, buttery smooth gameplay and an absolutely incredible shredding speed metal soundtrack. Joining me on this high-speed podcast is Dave Pietrangelo of Remember 64, Back in My Day, Creature Cast and Console Creatures. You can find everything Dave is doing by following this link!
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Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 1:57
Story Setup/Character Backstories 19:27
Soundtrack/Visuals 39:43
Gameplay 53:52
Gameplay, continued/Closing Thoughts 1:15:32
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2023-11-151h 38Tales from the BacklogWhat Makes a Good Remake? (with Dylan & Dave - Offshore Gamecast)Remakes are so hot these days. From 20+ year old influental titles like Metroid to games that were still available on modern platforms like The Last of Us, love em or hate em, remakes here to stay. So in this episode, Dave & Dylan from Offshore Gamescast join me to discuss when remakes are wanted, why some succeed and what we'd like to see in the future. You can find all things Offshore Gamescast at their website!
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2023-07-191h 35
Welcome to CloudlandiaEp098:The Intersection of Da Vinci's Genius and the Digital AgeIn today’s episode of Welcome to Cloundlandia, we discuss the intersection points of Da Vinci's genius and the current digital age as we explore the origins of technology and its impact on society.
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Have you heard of psychological geometry? It's a way to understand the rules that govern our psychological world, like everything is made up, no one is in charge, and life isn't always fair.
By understanding these rules, we can stay calm and cool and seize opportunities to lead in our niche or community. It's all abo...
2023-06-1655 min
The Dave Crenshaw Success ShowThe Inspiring Prison Hustler, John JacksonLearn how John Jackson transformed from an incarcerated gang leader to an inspiring prisoner reform coach with Hustle 2.0. John’s determination to succeed and natural leadership gift paved the way to a better life. In this episode, you’ll learn about the power of making the right choices. John talks about his rough upbringing, which led to him joining a gang. He also shares what motivated him to make a pivotal yet dangerous decision while incarcerated in a supermax prison. Listen to his incredible story of courage and transformation. Then, choose one action below to instill some of John’s inva...
2023-04-1253 min
Collabcast by IAOA with Captain Dave JacksonCollabcast by IAOA with Captain Dave Jackson TrailerCollabcast by IAOA with Captain Dave Jackson is a weekly podcast for independent insurance agency owners. We provide the guests who move our industry with selfless collaboration and innovation.
2023-04-0400 min
Your Podcast Consultant: Podcast Tips To Avoid Podcasting MistakesDave Jackson: The Honest Podcast ConsultantPodcasting is an exciting way to share your ideas and passions with the world. But if you’re looking to monetize your podcast, then you need to have an audience. Unfortunately, many aspiring podcasters think that just by podcasting for a certain amount of time, they will be able to make money. This is not the case. As Dave Jackson, the honest podcast consultant, explains, you can’t monetize dust. To make money from your podcast, you need to have a sizable audience. While there are some rare occasions where you can make money with a small audi...
2023-03-1507 min
This Week in RetroMichael Jackson Sega Footage Found - This Week In Retro 104For the last (proper) episode of 2022 we have a special guest joining us to talk about some old photos depicting arcades of the past, how some people have been collecting computers before it was the thing it is now and about the recently found (high quality) footage of Michael Jackson for the SEGA game Scramble Training.
All this and the reveal of the three wrapped retro gifts.
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2022-12-241h 27Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New ReadE52 - Ely Jackson - Actor and Now Author of The Aegean Series - Snake of the NileEPISODE 52 - Author E.A. Jackson, pen name of Ely Jackson, is a Greek-Australian actress best known for her work in The Grand Unified Theory, The Switch, Alone on Christmas, and The Dragon Prince on Netflix. Jackson is also trained in mounted combat, archery, firearms, and swordplay, studied musical theatre in university, dance for eight years, and singing for five in addition to her work in film and television.E.A. Jackson’s first book entitledSnake of the Nile was re...
2022-09-1037 min
Mutual Aberration Society10 - Cat Sick Blues (ft. Dave Jackson)On episode 10 I talk with Dave Jackson about his transgressive debut film Cat Sick Blues. We also talk about Dave being Australian but living in Japan, his podcast Show Me Something Wrong, the assassination of Shinzo Abe, filmmaker influences, and we give some movie recommendations.
2022-08-251h 47Tales from the Backlog38: Vampire Survivors (with Chris Rettig)Vampire Survivors is a special game. There are no complicated mechanics to learn, no story to keep track of, no lore to uncover, no enemy attack patterns to learn, no crafting systems, and no loot tables, and despite this, we can't stop playing it. It is pure video game, and it is a breath of fresh air in an era where video games keep getting bigger and more complex. Dave is joined by good friend and milk resale extraordinaire Chris Rettig to discuss Vampire Survivors. Please note, as this was in **Early Access* at the time of recording, we...
2022-08-101h 57Tales from the BacklogElden Ring Bosses Tier List (with Jim Rodeman)Wrapping up Elden Ring month, as per tradition, Dave is joined by Jim Rodeman to tier-rank the Elden Ring bosses. TOGETHAAAAA we go through all of the bosses labelled as "Great Enemy" and above!
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2022-07-271h 53Tales from the BacklogElden Ring for the FromSoftware Newbie (with Aaron Angle and Ryan Arrington)During the pre-release marketing cycle for Elden Ring, the game's director and FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki made comments to the effect that "Elden Ring will be the most accessible FromSoftware game to date, and that we think that more people will finish Elden Ring than any of the previous games". Dave is joined by Aaron Angle and Ryan Arrington to discuss one simple question- why is Elden Ring the most approachable FromSoftware game for new players? We also read some listener responses from first-time players!
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Personal Histories with FromSoftware, Why Elden Ring? 0:37
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2022-07-201h 26Tales from the BacklogFromSoftware and the Open World (with Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers)Elden Ring Month continues! FromSoftware certainly didn't invent the open world, and they didn't really invent any of the open world design decisions that helped make Elden Ring a success. So what makes a good open world? In this Break from the Backlog, Dave is joined by Andrew and Dylan from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers to discuss open-world games as a whole, as well as how FromSoftware learned from the best to make Elden Ring.
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Intro, Personal Histories, Good Open Worlds 0:33
Checkboxes and Map Markers- Eeevillll(?) 44:17
Demerits 56:20
Elden Ring 1:14:25
Going Forward 1:51:28
2022-07-132h 11Tales from the Backlog36: Elden Ring (with Ryan Juengling- List Off!)Elden Ring Month has begun on Tales from the Backlog! Up first, Dave is joined by Ryan Juengling from List Off! to discuss FromSoftware's game of the generation candidate, Elden Ring. With the elevator pitch of simply "Open-world Dark Souls" and wild expectations from fans, Elden Ring had a higher bar to clear than many new releases. Did it meet or even exceed expectations, or did it fall short? Listen in to find out!
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Intros, Personal Histories, Opening Thoughts 00:46
First Impressions, Approachability 13:20
Open World, Exploration 51:19
Platforming, Crafting 1:19:12
Story, Boss Fights 1:38:41
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2022-07-063h 22Tales from the Backlog34: Yakuza: Like a Dragon (with Rick Firestone - Pixel Project Radio)Dave is joined by Rick Firestone from Pixel Project Radio to discuss Ryu Ga Gotoku's refresh of the Yakuza franchise. Yakuza: Like a Dragon brings a new protagonist and turn-based combat into the franchise, so tune in to find out how Rick and Dave feel about it.
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Intro, Personal Histories and Opening Thoughts 0:26
Story Setup 13:34
Combat 47:37
Side Content and Final Thoughts 1:19:28
Spoiler Wall 1:41:15
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2022-06-222h 43
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastJackson Hole Fly Company with Greg EpsteinShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/331 Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Greg Epstein, owner of Jackson Hole Fly Company, tells the story of how he acquired a 40-year-old fly shop in Jackson, Wyoming. We find out what they have going at the shop – how they produce around 1000 types of flies, outsource materials, and create basic fly fishing packages that are easy on the pocket but great in quality. We hear some pretty crazy stories from Greg including one when he got caught in an avalanche while sk...
2022-06-161h 00Tales from the Backlog33: Unsighted (with Nave - Gaming Together Podcast)Dave is joined by Nave from the Gaming Together Podcast to discuss Studio Pixel Punk's inventive action game, Unsighted. Unsighted merges a little bit of Zelda, a little bit of metroidvania, a little bit of Souls and a unique time mechanic- listen in to find out what we thought!
*I experienced some recording issues that caused a sound quality drop in this episode- technology is a real pain sometimes! Thanks for understanding!
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Intro, Personal Histories and Opening Thoughts 0:52
Story Setup, Time Mechanic and Map/Metroidvania 11:45
Combat, Bosses, Crafting and Side Quests 49:12
2022-06-152h 08Tales from the Backlog32: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (with Alan Nichols - A Top 3 Podcast)Dave is joined by Alan Nichols to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. What was once little brother to the much more popular Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask has begun to resonate with many of us who grew up with the N64 during our childhoods. Add in some things that hit a bit closer to home since the pandemic started, and we have a game worth revisiting. But did the gameplay hold up? Listen to find out what we think.
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2022-06-082h 34Tales from the Backlog31: Shadow of the Colossus (with Adam Bucceri)Dave is joined by tabletop RPG developer Adam Bucceri to discuss Shadow of the Colossus. Originally released on the PS2 back in 2005, Shadow of the Colossus stands today as a truly unique experience in gaming, one that has yet to be replicated. Find out what we thought, plus a discussion on the merits of game remakes!
TIMESTAMPS:
Intro/Personal Histories 0:42
Story and Presentation 18:12
Gameplay 40:20
Soundtrack, Remakes, and Final Thoughts 1:09:43
Spoiler Wall 1:41:30
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2022-06-012h 46Tales from the BacklogDark Souls 3 Bosses Tier List (FULL SPOILERS) (with Jake Anderson)(Full spoilers!) Dave is joined by returning guest Jake Anderson to tier-rank the bosses in Dark Souls 3. This is a game with some boss fights that are among the best in the whole series, and some that are straight up Not Fun. Find out where we're ranking bosses like Abyss Watchers, Dancer of the Boreal Valley, Slave Knight Gael and Sister Friede.
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2022-05-251h 43Tales from the Backlog30: Dark Souls 3 (with Adam Rivera)Dave is joined once again by Adam Rivera to discuss the finale (for now) in the Dark Souls series. Dark Souls 3 combined the faster gameplay of Bloodborne with the usual Dark Souls gameplay, but was it a happy marriage? And what's going on with all the fan service? Find out how we feel in this episode!
*Both Adam and I had some technical issues in this recording that affected the audio quality, but the conversation is worth it, I promise! Sorry!
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Story and gameplay changes pt 1 12:52
Gameplay changes pt 2 42:22
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2022-05-182h 39Tales from the Backlog29: Pokemon Legends: Arceus (with Jared Moss - Play Along Podcast)Dave is joined by Jared Moss from Play Along Podcast to discuss Game Freak's 2022 hit, Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Representing a major shakeup to the established Pokemon formula, Legends makes changes to nearly every core mechanic that we've all come to know as "how Pokemon works". Was it really the game that fans have been asking for for decades? Listen in to find out what Dave and Jared thought.
TIMESTAMPS:
Personal histories 8:42
Story, gameplay, catching Pokemon 34:13
Battles 1:19:00
Final thoughts 1:40:58
Spoiler Wall 1:50:42
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2022-05-112h 27Tales from the Backlog28: It Takes Two (with Aaron Angle - A Top 3 Podcast)Dave is joined by the author of the Book of Love, Aaron Angle, to discuss Hazelight Studio's 2021 Game of the Year winner, It Takes Two. This game has garnered a lot of attention, and Dave and Aaron agree that some parts of the game really deserve all of the accolades. The other parts, on the other hand? Listen in to find out.
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Sound design, music and final thoughts 59:50
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2022-05-042h 03Tales from the Backlog27: Returnal (with Ryan Delaney)Dave is joined by Ryan Delaney to talk about Housemarque's 2021 action roguelike hit, Returnal. Returnal brings bullet hell to 3D and adds an intriguing sci-fi story on the roguelike structure. Did this work for us on all fronts? Find out in the episode.
*The Returnal: Ascension DLC was announced and release after this episode was recorded. I added a small section at the end about my story theories, but Ryan and I did not discuss it. It's fun though, you should try it!
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2022-04-272h 19Tales from the Backlog26: Earthbound (with Keith Gasper - The Main Quest)Dave is joined by Keith from the wonderful The Main Quest podcast to talk about 1994's cult classic JRPG, Earthbound.
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2022-04-203h 17Tales from the BacklogBloodborne Bosses Tier List (FULL SPOILERS) (with Andrew & Dylan - Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers)Dave is joined by Andrew Kimball and Dylan Wren from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers to tier rank the Bloodborne bosses. This episode contains full spoilers for Bloodborne!
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2022-04-132h 51Tales from the Backlog25: Bloodborne (with Moonborne & Jake Anderson)Dave is joined by Moonborne and Jake Anderson to take on FromSoftware's incredible gothic/Lovecraftian horror classic, Bloodborne. FromSoftware took a big swing with Bloodborne, a game marketed as a werewolf slaying game but with a decidedly cosmic twist. Did that big swing connect? Check out the episode to find out.
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2022-04-063h 26Tales from the Backlog24: Metroid Dread (with Eric Gess - The Unlockables & Sidequesting Podcast)Dave is joined by the wonderful Eric Gess to discuss Nintendo & MercurySteam's long-awaited entry in the beloved Metroid franchise, Metroid Dread. After a long wait, Metroid Dread released with smooth and snappy controls, upgraded combat, and a new gameplay challenge with the EMMI zones. Listen in to hear what we thought of everything!
TIMESTAMPS OF NOTE: Spoiler Wall 1:48:30
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2022-03-302h 13Tales from the Backlog23: Persona 5 (with Aaron Angle and Ryan Arrington)Dave is joined by Aaron Angle and Ryan Arrington to discuss both Persona 5 and its expansion, Persona 5 Royal, the latest in the long-running series by Atlus. Hailed as a modern JRPG classic, Persona 5 brings addictive life sim mechanics, snappy turn-based combat, stylish visual design and one hell of a soundtrack. Is there anything it can't do? Listen in to find out!
TIMESTAMPS: Persona 5 11:52,
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2022-03-232h 39
Humans of EmailDave Stys on Space, Sports & the Future of EmailOn Episode 6 of Humans of Email, we're bringing in Dave Stys, Senior Technical Product Manager at AWeber, for a conversation that's out of this world! From his career start in astronomy to his work on bringing more AMP to the world of email, Dave talks about his unlikely path to becoming an email geek, his life at home, and whether or not Pluto is a planet.
Plus, Jen and Natalie are back on the conference circuit! See below for links to our upcoming speaking engagements.
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2022-03-211h 05Tales from the Backlog22: Before Your Eyes (with Brian Edwards - Cane & Rinse)Dave is joined by Brian Edwards from Cane & Rinse to discuss GoodbyeWorld Games' wonderful experiment with interactivity, Before Your Eyes.
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Before Your Eyes 10:55, Spoiler Wall and Content Warning, 1:00:41
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2022-03-162h 08Tales from the Backlog21: King's Field: The Ancient City (with mysticreferee)Dave is joined by mysticreferee to discuss part of FromSoftware's past, King's Field IV aka King's Field: The Ancient City. For everybody who has jumped on the FromSoftware train in recent years, whether it was back on the PS3 with Demon's Souls or even Elden Ring, here is a game from an older version of FromSoftware, but it still shows a lot of the world building, atmosphere and even early versions of some of the mechanics that we now strongly associate with From.
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2022-03-092h 59Tales from the Backlog20: Blasphemous (with Chris Nelson)Dave is joined by the ultimate penitent one, Chris Nelson, to discuss The Game Kitchen's 2019 metroidvania, Blasphemous. Blasphemous is much more on the "vania" side of the metroidvania genre, and it brings some truly stellar imagery and pixel art, as well as some simple but fun combat to the table. Find out how we feel in detail in the episode!
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Blasphemous 8:14, Spoiler Section 1:31:30
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2022-03-022h 07Tales from the Backlog19: Darkest Dungeon (with Andrew Tavin - TV Nopes and House of House)Dave is joined by Andrew Tavin, host of the TV Nopes and House of House podcasts to discuss Red Hook Studio's 2016 dungeon crawler, Darkest Dungeon. Darkest Dungeon brings pantheon-level turn-based combat, as well as heavy Lovecraft influence and some interesting mechanical ideas to the dungeon crawler genre. Find out how we feel in this thorough breakdown of the game!
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Darkest Dungeon 25:38, Spoiler Section 2:19:50
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2022-02-233h 00Tales from the Backlog18: Death's Door (with Brian and Ryan - List Off!)Dave is joined by both of the hosts of the List Off! podcast to discuss Acid Nerve's 2021 indie darling, Death's Door. Death's Door was a surprise hit in 2021, bursting on the scene with a great art direction and soundtrack, and paying homage to 2D Zelda games of the past. But was it all as cool as a crow wielding a bright red lightsaber? Listen in to find out!
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Death's Door 12:39, Spoiler Section 1:18:18
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2022-02-161h 52Tales from the BacklogDark Souls Bosses Tier Rankings (with Jack Allen)The Furtive Pygmy Jack Allen returns, as we put every boss in Dark Souls into a tier list. Do the tier list yourself and share it with Dave on the podcast socials! Let's compare!
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2022-02-141h 36
Disturbingly Pragmatic with Dave and PaulPaul's Tipsy Thoughts About the Trucker Convoy, Woman Can't Find Wedding Venue To Marry Her Ghost Groom, and Dave Takes An 80s Pop Culture Quiz!Send us a textThis Episode has EVERYTHING!It's got:Drunken Paul!Long Toilet Flushes!Trucker Convoys in Windsor Ontario!Paul's Righteous Anger!Janet Jackson Seems Sad!Paul's Drinking is Problematic!15 Inch Sausages!Did Hollywood Crime Scene Mention Us?!(Dave Said "Mention Me" - He Meant Mention US! DUMB DUMB DAVE STRIKES AGAIN!)!Drunken Inhalations!Paul's Drinking Reminds Dave of Dean Martin's Appearance on the Jerry Lewis Telethon!Tanya Titties Takes a 15 Inch Log And Wins An Award!Janet Jackson Again!Spoopy Cassie Suggested An HILARIOUSLY INSANE Article!Ghost Groomzilla...
2022-02-1257 minTales from the Backlog17: Dark Souls (with Jack Allen)Dave is joined by Jack Allen to talk about the perfect Valentine's Day game- Dark Souls. Don't give up, skeleton! Dark Souls is a game that changed the way many people, your host included, look at video games, and specifically the way people look at difficulty in video games. Find out why we think this is truly worthy of that Game of the Decade title.
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Dark Souls 10:50, Spoiler Section 2:21:47
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2022-02-093h 11Tales from the Backlog16: A Short Hike (with Ryan Delaney)In the fourth edition of the Lazy Sunday Series focusing on short indie games, Dave is joined by Ryan Delaney to discuss Adam Robinson-Yu's charming hiking game, A Short Hike. In a gaming landscape full of punishing action games, blockbuster AAA titles and promises of hundred of hours of content, sometimes all your soul needs is a short hike with some cute animal characters.
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, A Short Hike 12:30, Spoiler Section 45:00
The making of A Short Hike GDC talk
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2022-02-0756 minTales from the Backlog15: Hitman 2 (with Scott Danielson)Dave is joined by Scott Danielson for part 2 of their own personal Hitman World of Long Podcasts Trilogy. Did you enjoy Hitman (2016)? You'll probably enjoy this game. Did you enjoy our episode about Hitman 1? Don't answer that, but you'll enjoy this episode as we dive deep into what makes this game, and this series, so good.
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Hitman 2 14:50, Spoiler Section 1:45:43
Hitman Speedrun Explained- Tomatoanus
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2022-01-313h 48Tales from the Backlog14: The Messenger (with Alfredo - The Dukes of Gaming)Dave is joined by the Duke of Education himself, Alfredo Takori of the Dukes of Gaming podcast to discuss Sabotage Studio's 2018 retreaux action platformer, The Messenger. This is a game that excels in its presentation and basic Ninja Gaiden-esque gameplay, but has a few big tricks up its sleeve. Does it pull them off? Listen in to find out.
TIMESTAMPS: (0:00 intro, 15:09 The Messenger discussion, 1:35:47 spoiler wall)
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2022-01-242h 18Tales from the Backlog13: Disco Elysium (with Rick Firestone - Pixel Project Radio)Dave is joined by Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio to discuss ZA/UM's 2019 classic, Disco Elysium. Disco Elysium was a popular pick for 2019 Game of the Year, and Rick and Dave not only agree with that status, but would both put this game in their personal all-time pantheon of must-play games. Listen in to find out why!
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Disco Elysium 12:40, Spoiler Section 2:10:00
Noah Caldwell-Gervais on Disco Elysium
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2022-01-173h 44Tales from the Backlog12: Florence (with Heather Siddiqui and Nick Greenberg)In the 3rd edition of the Lazy Sunday series focusing on short indie games, Dave is joined by Heather Siddiqui and Nick Greenberg to discuss the 2018 interactive visual novel by Mountains, Florence. Florence is a very short game that packs a huge emotional punch, brilliantly conveying emotions via color, music and simple gameplay mechanics.
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Florence 10:50, Spoiler Section 41:50
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2022-01-102h 10Tales from the Backlog11: Hollow Knight (with Jim Rodeman)Dave is joined by anthropomorphic centipede Jim Rodeman to discuss Team Cherry's legendary metroidvania, Hollow Knight. Standing alone at the top of Metroidvania Mountain is a surprise indie hit, one that marries the lonely atmosphere of Dark Souls with best-in-class map design and fun, expressive combat.
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Hollow Knight 12:23, Spoiler Section 1:33:35
Game Maker's Toolkit- The World Design of Hollow Knight
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2022-01-032h 13Tales from the Backlog2021 In ReviewDave discusses his year in gaming, including the top games he played for the first time in 2021, each game he played that was actually released in 2021, and eventually naming his top 3 games from 2021 in the process. Thank you all for listening as the show has gotten off the ground, and I look forward to continuing to grow and improve in 2022.
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2021-12-311h 14Tales from the Backlog10: Silent Hill 2 (with Adelaide Lohkamp)Dave is joined by Adelaide Lohkamp (she/her), who emerged from the endless fog to discuss Konami's pillar of the survival horror genre, Silent Hill 2.
Dave is NOT a horror game fan, and also has trouble playing older games with very outdated gameplay and/or mechanics....so what is it that automatically vaulted Silent Hill 2 onto his "must-play" list? Listen in to find out, and keep that radio handy.
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2021-12-272h 13Tales from the Backlog9: Gone Home (with Jake Anderson)[Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon!](patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi!
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2021-12-201h 53Tales from the Backlog8: Death's Gambit: Afterlife (with Moonborne)Dave is joined by stylish combat enthusiast Moonborne to discuss White Rabbit's incredible entry into the 2D soulslike genre, Death's Gambit. Death's Gambit, with its Afterlife expansion, is more than worthy of a seat at the table of the best 2D soulslikes, and a fun metroidvania to boot. Throw in a story that takes some interesting turns, and some cool lore ideas, and this is one that's an easy recommendation for fans of soulslikes and/or metroidvanias.
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Death's Gambit 8:27, Spoiler Secton 1:46:50
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2021-12-132h 51Tales from the Backlog7: Dragon's Dogma (with Adam Rivera)Dave is joined by professional griffin rider Adam Rivera to discuss Capcom's uncanny western RPG, Dragon's Dogma. This is a game where the combat shines, and the story goes in some really weird places with some of gaming's strangest pacing. And did you know that wolves hunt in packs?
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Dragon's Dogma 8:15, 1:29:15
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2021-12-062h 06Tales from the BacklogHappy 20th Smash Melee + GameCube Games Tier ListIn a very special bonus episode, Dave talks about good memories playing Smash Melee and then tier ranks 42 other GameCube games. Do the tier list yourself!
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2021-12-0349 minTales from the Backlog6: SOMA (with Ryan Delaney)Dave is joined by Ryan Delaney to discuss Frictional Games' existential horror classic, SOMA. This is a game with an absolutely top-level story that simply has to be experienced, but does the simplistic gameplay drag down the overall experience? Listen to find out what we think.
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, SOMA 9:40, Spoiler Section 41:50
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2021-11-292h 02Tales from the Backlog5: Firewatch (with Jake Anderson)In the first in the Lazy Sunday series focusing on short indie games, Dave is joined by climbing safety enthusiast Jake Anderson to discuss Campo Santo's hit walking sim, Firewatch. Firewatch is at the same time critically acclaimed and a bit of a lightning rod for criticism. Find out what Dave and Jake think in the episode.
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Firewatch 12:15, Spoiler Section 44:47
GDC Talk on making the world of Firewatch
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2021-11-221h 42Tales from the Backlog4: Hades (with Aaron Angle and Jim Rodeman)Dave is joined by Aaron "The Minotaur" Angle and nectar enthusiast Jim Rodeman to discuss Supergiant's latest hit, Hades. Hades brings some things to the table that will bring in players who don't normally play roguelites or fall off of them quickly. Listen to find out if it it was enough for us.
TIMESTAMPS: (Intro 0:00, Hades 11:47, Spoiler Section 1:24:28)
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2021-11-152h 15Tales from the Backlog3: Hitman (2016) (with Scott Danielson)Dave is joined by Helmut Kruger enthusiast Scott Danielson to discuss the 2016 reboot of the Hitman series. This is the first game in the truly wonderful World of Assassination Trilogy. Join us as we go in detail about what makes this game work, and our favorite memories of each level in the spoiler section.
TIMESTAMPS: (Intro 0:00, Hitman 11:30, Spoiler Section 1:17:44)
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2021-11-082h 29Tales from the Backlog2: Ghost of Tsushima (with Aaron Angle and Ryan Delaney)Dave is joined by Aaron Angle and Ryan Delaney to discuss Sucker Punch Productions' 2020 hit, Ghost of Tsushima. This is a stunningly beautiful open world game that does not quite transcend genre tropes, but does a great job to hide them and build immersion. Throw in a few fun new mechanics and some great story moments, and you've got a recipe for a damn good game.
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Ghost of Tsushima 15:05, Spoiler Section 1:27:20
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2021-11-012h 01Tales from the Backlog1: Rocket League (with Aaron Angle and Ryan Arrington)Dave is joined by Aaron Angle and Ryan Arrington to discuss Rocket League, one of the best modern sports games available. For this game to be the topic of the first episode of this show, you know it's a special one. Smooth controls, kinetic action, and all of the highs and lows that you get playing real sports- it's all here.
TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Rocket League 14:26, no spoiler section)
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2021-10-251h 20
PandemyShow.com55- "Lost Souls" a Residential School Truth Song on the Path to Reconciliation. Tom Jackson. Canada, North America. 09/28/21We recognize and celebrate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with this special edition of the Pandemy Show. Dave transcends time and space to speak with Goodwill Ambassador, Tom Jackson, and listen to "Lost Souls," a song about residential school victims. Tom was in Glasgow, Scotland when international reports started circulating of 215 remains of children located at a residential school site in Kamloops, British Columbia in June, 2020. The number of remains found at residential schools sites continues to climb as of September 30, 2021. Tom speaks about the importance of ending the silence around residential schools. It is imp...
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