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Otaku BrothersEpisode 166: Our Favorite Games of 2024In the 166th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryanreturn after a year-long hiatus! Rusty shares about life as a dad and his trip to New Zealand, and Ryan shares about his renewed (continued?) love for RuneScape. The guys are back in full swing. Games Recently Played include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Dragon Age: The Veilgard, and Final Fantasy XVI. Finally, the Gents share their Top 10 Games of 2024. Enjoy!Time Stamps:0:00 – Opening Remarks4:07 – Life as a Dad14:00 – Games Ryan’s Been Playing19:42 – Meeting Veronica Taylor24:15 – More Games Ryan's Been...2025-02-082h 28Otaku BrothersEpisode 164: Our Favorite Games of 2023In the historically long 164th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty welcomes Ryan back to the show for the annual Game of the Year Special! After an hour of the Gents catching up, debriefing the Game Awards, and a short ‘Games They’re Playing’ segment, it’s all GOTY talk. Stats, Honorable Mentions, a heated Trophy vs. RuneScape discussion, and their Top 10 Games of the Year! It’s a wild ride, so buckle up and please enjoy!
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0:00 – 6:30 – Opening Remarks
6:31 – 28:46 – Ryan Bought a Series X + GamePass Talk
28:47 – 1:05:04 – Game Awards Debrief
1:05:05 – 1:14:49 –...2023-12-244h 38
PrewettPestJourneyEP 40: feat. Ryan Tate, Business Partner at Limevisor, LLCRyan Tate has been in the pest control industry for 18 years and currently serves as Business Partner at Limevisor, LLC, a bookkeeping, accounting, and financial services provider exclusively for pest control companies. Prior to his role at Limevisor, Ryan served as Vice President of Operations at Wayne’s. If there is one word to describe Ryan Tate it would be PASSIONATE. Ryan has become well versed in several aspects of the pest control industry and in today’s episode he shares his personal journey and experiences through various leadership roles. Rusty and Ryan also discuss the importance of keeping your...2023-05-1951 minOtaku BrothersEpisode 157: Pokémon's Back on the Menu, BoysIn the 157th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan have a lot to ramble on about. From Rusty’s new band obsession to Ryan’s return to collecting Shiny Pokémon, this is the Otaku Bros at their finest! Games Played Recently includes Far Cry New Dawn, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Tchia, PGA Tour 2K23, and Pokémon Scarlet. The Gents also hype up their next episode, which will be a celebration of all things Nintendo 3DS. Enjoy!
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0:00 – 11:54 – Opening Remarks + Rusty’s Birthday Party Recap
11:55 - 20:49 - Rusty's New Music Obsession
20:50...2023-04-012h 03Otaku BrothersEpisode 155: A Clever Sausage Knows BestIn the 155th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan open the show discussing their excitement for Hogwarts Legacy. Games Played Recently includes Hot Wheels Unleased, New Super Lucky’s Tale, Final Fantasy XII, Unpacking and more. Lastly, the Gents return to Chuck Klosterman’s Supertheticals (questions for strange conversations). Things get weird, the truth about Elvis is discovered, and quite a bit more. Enjoy!
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0:00 – 23:07 – Opening Remarks
23:08 – 1:11:30 – Games They’ve Been Playing Recently
1:11:31 – 1:36:14 – SuperTheticals (Strange Questions for Insane Conversations)
1:36:15 – 1:42:44 – Closing Remarks
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Discord – https://di...2023-02-041h 42Otaku BrothersEpisode 153: Community Favorite Games of 2022In the 153rd episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan opens the show discussing his recent experience selling a car and baking giant sandwiches! Rusty has been rediscovering just how wholesome and cheesy Disney Original movies are. Games Played Recently includes Bioshock, Frogun, Final Fantasy XII, The Last of Us Part II, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Finally, the Gents read 11 lengthy listener emails to close out the 2022 GOTY season. Enjoy!
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0:00 – 14:28 – Opening Remarks
14:29 – 49:25 – Games They’ve Been Playing Recently
49:26 – 2:21:06 – Community GOTY Emails
2:21:07 – 2:26:01 – Closing Remarks
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Disc...2023-01-112h 26Otaku BrothersEpisode 147: A Short Hike Down Backlog LaneIn the 147th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty welcomes his wife Lauren to the show! Lauren shares about all of her recent traveling adventures, while Rusty chats about his return to making videos on YouTube. Games Recently Played includes A Short Hike, Dragon Quest Builders 2, Nerved, and Disney Dreamlight Valley. Finally, they share 3-5 Nintendo Switch and PS4 games from their backlogs that they hope to play soon. Enjoy!
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0:00 – 23:54 – Opening Remarks
23:55 – 1:09:20 – Games They’ve Been Playing Recently
1:09:21 – 1:27:34 – Nintendo Switch Backlog Discussion
1:27:35 – 1:50:15 – PlayStation 4 Backlog Discussion
1:50:16 – 1:58:09 – Closing Remarks
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 135: The Siblings Strike BackIn the 135th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty steps out and his wife Lauren fills his seat behind the mic for a Sibling Special with Ryan! Lauren shares her thoughts about To the Moon and Horizon Zero Dawn, while Ryan speaks highly about the Uncharted 4 Remaster. Later, the siblings chat about 5 of their favorite games played while growing up, and close out the show with some unexpected questions from Rusty. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 9:59 – Usual Life Happenings
10:00 – 32:14 – What She’s Playing – Lauren
32:15 – 51:23 – What He’s Playing – Ryan
51:24 – 1:52:30 – Sibling Top 5 Games Growing Up2022-02-122h 42Otaku BrothersEpisode 134: Our Most Anticipated Games of 2022In the 134th episode of Otaku Brothers, the Gents open the show talking about their holiday breaks, which mostly involved Minecraft, Assassin's Creed Valhalla and screwing up sleep schedules. Rusty also has some interesting news to share that could impact the near-term future of the show, but fear not, Otaku Bros shall continue. Finally, in the back half of the show, Rusty and Ryan share their Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2022, some gaming resolutions, and much more. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 7:51 – Usual Life Happenings
7:52 – 14:08 – What He’s Playing – Ryan
14:09 – 30:52 – What He’s Playing – R...2022-01-152h 01Otaku BrothersEpisode 132: Our Favorite Games of 2021In the 132nd episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty opens the show talking about his recent trip to Pittsburgh, while Ryan shares a story about nearly breaking his thumb! Later, the Gents talk about the games they have been playing recently, including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Minecraft, and a 3D platformer starring a giraffe named George. Finally, Rusty and Ryan share their Top 10 Games of the Year, the Otaku Bros Community GotY Submissions, and close out the show with a 30-minute medley of the best gaming tunes of 2021. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 16:42 – Usual Life Happenings
...2021-12-254h 07Otaku BrothersEpisode 129: Crono's Final Haiku FantasyIn the 129th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty opens the show sharing about his recent trip to the Caribbean and how he’s hopeful about playing the game of Survivor. Later, Ryan has lots of thoughts, specifically about Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’s lack of challenge. To close out the show, the Gents answer some great listener questions, including one about our dream video game concerts. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 13:07 – Usual Life Happenings
13:08 – 24:01 – Rusty’s Plans to Play Survivor
24:02 – 1:07:45 – What He’s Playing – Ryan
1:07:46 – 1:26:25 – What He’s Playing – Rusty
2021-11-211h 57Otaku BrothersEpisode 127: Celebrating 20 Years of the GameCubeIn the 127th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty opens the show gushing about Sora coming to Smash Bros., and Ryan shares an interesting story. Later, Ryan has impressions about the latest Netflix hit, Squid Game, while Rusty shares his initial thoughts about Far Cry 6. Finally, in the back half of the show, the Gents return to the Destiny Island segment. It’s a packed show dedicated to the Nintendo GameCube. Fun facts, early 2000's advertisements, top 5 games, a TON of listener top 5 games, and so much more. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 22:39 – Unusual Life Happenings
...2021-10-172h 51Otaku BrothersEpisode 123: Flintstoning Through The Gigantosaurus MountainsIn the 123rd episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty kicks off the show with excitement about playing lots of co-op games with his wife! Then, the Gents share all the wild and interesting stories coming away from their trip to Colorado…including ghosts wandering around an old mining town? You don’t want to miss it! Finally, Ryan shares a much-anticipated update on his Animal Crossing island, while Rusty plays more jank 3D platformers. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 18:36 – Usual Life Happenings
18:37 – 1:21:09 – Adventures in Colorado
1:21:10 – 1:27:46 – What He’s Playing – Ryan
1:27:47 – 1:47:39 – What He’s Playing – Rust...2021-08-221h 54Otaku BrothersEpisode 121: Unforgiveable Incompetence With Animal CrossingIn the 121st episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan are back to share lots of random life updates, including a traumatic experience involving Scooby and earrings. Later, the Gents share the plethora of games they have been playing and movies they have been watching. From Ryan’s return to Animal Crossing to Rusty’s recent co-op experience playing Operation Tango, there is no shortage of great games discussed. They also talk a LOT about the Last Dance documentary. Finally, they do a mid-year check-in about the games they have beaten so far, games they plan to play/buy befo...2021-07-252h 37Otaku BrothersEpisode 114: Surviving the Dyatlov Pass IncidentIn the 114th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty kicks off the show opening a late birthday present from Ryan! Ryan talks more Runescape, but has also been watching some interesting murder mystery documentaries on YouTube. On a similar note, Rusty finishes Resident Evil Village and shares his final impressions of the game. Finally, at the tail end of the show, the Gents talk through a ton of conspiracy theories, including the Dyatlov Pass Incident, whether Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen, and so much more. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 15:29 – Usual Life Happenings
15:30 – 29:56 – What He’s Pla...2021-05-151h 54Otaku BrothersEpisode 113: Life as a Time Traveling OtterIn the 113th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty kicks off the show sharing how his week off work went. He played a lot of video games and little else. Ryan talks at length about Monster Hunter Rise (surprise!) and makes a pitch for an M-rated Pokémon game. Rusty played a lot this week and shares about it all, including Roundguard, Indivisible, New Pokémon Snap, and in-depth spoiler-free impressions of Resident Evil Village. Lastly, the Gents answer some great listener questions. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 21:31 – Usual Life Happenings
21:32 – 36:53 – What He’s Playing – Ry...2021-05-082h 02Otaku BrothersEpisode 111: Serenading Monsters With His HornIn the 111th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan are back after a brief hiatus! The Gents kick things off by finishing the March Madness Bracket, but not in the way you might expect. Later, Ryan plays Runescape for 300 hours and Rusty plays 17 3D platformers. All IS well in the world. Finally, Rusty and Ryan answer some great listener questions. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 12:27 – Usual Life Happenings
12:28 – 30:31 – March Madness Otaku Bros. Bracket (FINALE!)
30:32 – 52:50 – What He’s Playing – Ryan
52:51 – 1:30:22 – What He’s Playing – Rusty
1:30:23 – 2:03:56 – The Question Block
2:03:57 – 2:09...2021-04-242h 09Otaku BrothersEpisode 110: Blinx Gets Drilled by Big DaddyIn the 110th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick things off talking about the games they have been playing recently. Ryan is playing the hotly anticipated Monster Hunter Rise and has nothing but good things to say. Rusty is playing the (not as?) anticipated Balan Wonderworld. He thinks it’s just okay! In the back half of the show, the Gents continue the Otaku Brothers March Madness Bracket, completing the second quadrant with all Xbox characters. It’s even more chaotic, brutal, and once again, only two characters come out of it all alive. Enjoy the episode!
2021-03-281h 45Otaku BrothersEpisode 109: Ratchet Took an Arrow to the KneeIn the 109th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick things off talking about the games they have been playing recently. Ryan is playing more RuneScape and a mobile game called Forge of Empires, while Rusty puts FFXII on pause in exchange for Mario Tennis Aces. In the back half of the show, the Gents begin the Otaku Brothers March Madness Bracket, completing the first quadrant with all PlayStation characters. It’s chaotic, it’s brutal, and only two characters come out of it all alive. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 11:08 – Usual Life Happenings
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0:00 – 14:26 – Usual Life Happenings
14:27 – 24:14 – Upcoming Otaku Bros. Community Events
24:15 – 41:10 – PlayStation S...2021-02-281h 09Otaku BrothersEpisode 105: Nintendo's Back, BabyIn the 105th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty opens the show with a story of continued PlayStation 5 searching, but this time he was on the hunt for someone else. This leads Rusty and Ryan to discuss the best PlayStation 4/5 game starter-pack for kids. The Gents both talk about the games they have been playing recently, including Nioh 2, Aragorn’s Quest, and…Lizard Lady vs. the Cats? Yes, that is a real game and one everyone should be playing. Finally, Rusty and Ryan share their thoughts about the recent Nintendo Direct. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 15:08 – Usual Li...2021-02-201h 31Otaku BrothersEpisode 104: Monster Truck Rallies with "Stone Cold" Steve AustinIn the 104th episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan opens the show sharing his new strategy for life. Then, the Gents both talk a lot more Survivor, including Rusty’s 3 hopes and dreams if he is ever a contestant. Later, Rusty chats about a whole host of games he’s playing, including Bioshock Infinite, Telltale’s Batman, and Aragorn’s Quest. Ryan hates Final Fantasy in favor of Sora and friends, so he talks at length about Re:Chain of Memories. Finally, Rusty and Ryan tackle 5 more of Chuck Klosterman’s Supertheticals. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 8...2021-02-141h 30Otaku BrothersEpisode 103: Nobody Truly Quits RuneScapeIn the 103rd episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan open the show discussing the hit reality TV show Survivor. Ryan shares his thoughts on the first season, while Rusty discusses his fascination with island life and plans to apply for the show. Later, the Gents talk about the games they have been playing recently. Ryan has gone back to his childhood addiction in RuneScape. There is no helping him at this point. Rusty shares his impressions on the Balan Wonderworld demo, Fast & the Furious Crossroads (yes, THAT game), and Jak X: Combat Racing. Enjoy the episode!
...2021-01-3151 minOtaku BrothersEpisode 102: Friendship in Exchange for TrophiesIn the 102nd episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan open the show discussing Ryan’s newfound love of the Fast and the Furious films. Later, the Gents talk about the games they have been playing recently. Ryan has found a great RPG in Final Fantasy X to sink his teeth into, while Rusty continues his hunt of Platinum Trophies. At the tail end of the show, Rusty and Ryan begin Chuck Klosterman’s follow-up to ‘Hypertheticals’ and answer 5 unique and wacky ‘Superthetical’ questions. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 6:46 – Usual Life Happenings
6:47 – 14:47 – Ryan’s Thoughts on F&F
...2021-01-241h 26Otaku BrothersEpisode 101: Our Most Anticipated Games of 2021In the 101st episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan open the show discussing early 2000’s music, questionable hairstyles, and odd fashion choices. They sing the praises of Sackboy: A Big Adventure, talk more Dark Souls, and share impressions about The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan. In the back half of the show, the Gents share the games they hope to play and finish in the New Year, as well as their Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2021. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 11:15 – Usual Life Happenings
11:16 – 15:59 – What He’s Playing – Ryan
16:00 – 27:53 – What He’s Playing – Rus...2021-01-171h 55Otaku BrothersEpisode 100: Our Favorite Games of 2020In the milestone one-hundredth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan ring in the New Year to discuss their favorite games of 2020. First, they kick things off talking about the games they have been playing recently, including more Dark Souls for Ryan, and some comfort food gaming in Jak & Daxter for Rusty. In the main topic of the show, Rusty and Ryan discuss their Top 10 Games of the Year, share the Otaku Brothers’ Community favorite games, and take a listen to some of the best music in gaming for the year. Enjoy the episode!
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...2021-01-032h 45Otaku BrothersAn Otaku Brothers Highlight Reel (The First 100)Whether you are a long-time listener of the Otaku Brothers podcast, recently found the show, or this is your first ever exposure to the podcast, Rusty and Ryan wanted to create a highlight reel memorializing the first 99 episodes. This clip is a chance to poke fun at the goofy, humble beginnings, reminisce at some of the more memorable moments, and celebrate all the guests that have joined the show to-date. Hopefully everyone that listens gets a good laugh, becomes a regular listener, and/or considers joining our Discord (link below) and becoming a member of the Otaku Brothers Community...2020-12-2729 minOtaku BrothersEpisode 99: A Very Merry Otaku Brothers Christmas (2020)In the ninety-ninth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick things off exchanging gifts for their annual holiday special. Later, Rusty shares a gift for the listeners, which is 99 episodes in the making – a nearly 30-minute clip highlighting some of the most memorable and entertaining moments of Otaku Brothers to-date. You do not want to miss it! At the tail end of the show, Ryan shares his impressions of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, while Rusty talks about a whole slew of games, including Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Xenoblade Chronicles, and Adam’s Venture: Origins. Enjoy the episode!
Time...2020-12-241h 39Otaku BrothersEpisode 98: The Moral Ambiguity of Home OwnershipIn the ninety-eighth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty kicks things off talking about a home ownership scare, which prompts him to ask Ryan a morally ambiguous question about Christmas cookies. Later, Ryan talks about his Platinum trophy progress for the Dark Souls games, while Rusty continues to speak highly about Life is Strange and Ghost of Tsushima. Finally, the Gents share their spoiler FREE and spoiler FILLED thoughts about Season 2 of the Mandalorian. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 12:15 – Life Updates
12:16 – 16:21 – What He’s Playing – Ryan
16:22 – 31:08 – What He’s Playing – Rusty
31:09 – 42:28 – Ma...2020-12-191h 39Otaku BrothersEpisode 97: Operation Queen SlayerIn the ninety-seventh episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty kicks off the show discussing the audio woes they ran into last episode, and the fort-building, temporary solution moving forward. The Gents of course discuss the games they have been playing recently, which includes Platinum Trophy hunting for Ryan in the Souls games, while Rusty enjoys a Souls-like experience in Code Vein, as well as Life is Strange. The main topic of the show has Rusty and Ryan discussing the Game Award winners, favorite game announcements, and debating the future of Bioware. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 18:54 – Life...2020-12-131h 47Otaku BrothersEpisode 96: Predicting the 2020 Game AwardsIn the ninety-sixth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick things off talking about new PC builds and discovering hidden monoliths around the globe. Later, the Gents announce details about the Otaku Brothers Community Game of the Year Awards. Finally, for the main topic of the show, Rusty and Ryan predict the award winners for the 2020 Game Awards, in addition to making some bold predictions about what might be announced. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 13:40 – Life Updates
13:41 – 29:46 – What He’s Playing – Ryan
29:47 – 52:51 – What He’s Playing – Rusty
52:52 – 58:32 – Otaku Brothers Community GOTY...2020-12-072h 09Otaku BrothersEpisode 94: Driving Through MordorIn the ninety-fourth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show sharing about their recent vacationing to a cabin in the woods, where they watched a ton of horror movies. Later, the Gents discuss a number of more recent news stories, including the PS5 teardown, the restructuring of PlayStation trophies, and is Microsoft buying GameStop? Rusty also shares his excitement for a unique 3D platformer currently in development. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 9:43 – Vacationing in the Upper Peninsula
9:44 – 57:44 – Horror Movie Recommendations
57:45 – 1:09:20 – The PlayStation 5 Has Been Torn Apart
1:09:21 –...2020-10-111h 44Otaku BrothersEpisode 93: None More BlueIn the ninety-third episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan returns to the show and kicks things off by sharing his thoughts about the recent PS5 conference. Later, the Gents spend a great deal of time discussing console pre-orders, Microsoft acquiring Bethesda, and whether or not Sony needs to also begin acquiring more companies. Lastly, as always, Rusty and Ryan discuss the games they have been playing recently. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 3:56 – Life Updates
3:57 – 12:00 – PlayStation 5 Conference – Ryan’s Thoughts
12:01 – 23:19 – The Xbox Series X/S Pre-order Situation
23:20 – 34:45 – Rusty’s Game Room Construction Plans...2020-09-271h 38Otaku BrothersEpisode 91: Rusty’s Furniture Shopping WoesIn the ninety-first episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan record a shorter episode following last week’s 3-hr show. Rusty kicks off the show discussing his love/hate relationship with furnishing a new home, while Ryan finds a new love in Spider Solitaire. Later, the guys discuss the recent reveal of price and release date for the Xbox Series X and S, and also make predictions for the upcoming PS5 conference. Rusty caps off the show discussing a whole smattering of games he’s been playing recently. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 20:42 – Life Updates, Rusty’s...2020-09-131h 23Otaku BrothersEpisode 90: PSA Graded Gem Blink TenIn the ninetieth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan welcome friend of the show, Blink! Blink shares his earliest memories playing games, and even tells a fun story about getting his Sega Genesis as a kid. Later, the Gents discuss a whole smattering of topics. From the recent Mario Direct, Game Collecting, PSA Graded Pokemon Cards, and even a trivia battle for the ages. You don’t want to miss this one. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 44:19 – Welcoming Special Guest – Blink
44:20 – 55:30 – PSA Graded Gem Mint 10!!!
55:31 – 1:19:48 – Nintendo's Mario 35th Anniversary Direct
1:19:49 –...2020-09-073h 02Otaku BrothersEpisode 88: The Mona Lisa of Video GamesIn the eighty-eighth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan take some time at the beginning of the show to discuss mental health and how they are doing. Later, Ryan gives his spoiler-free final thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima, while Rusty gushes about Thatgamecompany’s Journey for FAR longer than he should have. The Gents also discuss the delay of Halo Infinite, theorize when Sony will give a release date and price for PS5, and cap off the show with some excellent listener questions. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 19:02 – Life Updates, The Importance of Mental Health...2020-08-152h 08Otaku BrothersEpisode 87: Play Me Like A PlaystationIn the eighty-seventh episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show with a brief discussion about the current state of COVID-19 and its effect on their jobs. Then, the Gents continue to discuss their thoughts about Ghost of Tsushima. Spoiler alert, they love. Finally, Rusty and Ryan share their thoughts about the Xbox Games Showcase, whether it lived up to their expectations, and if they still plan to buy an Xbox One. PLEASE NOTE: The guys ran into some audio technical difficulties. Rusty's mic has an echo, but this will be fixed for future recordings. Enjoy...2020-07-251h 53Otaku BrothersEpisode 86: Predicting the Xbox Games ShowcaseIn the eighty-sixth episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan kicks off the show sharing how his new dog is acclimating to her new home. Then, the Gents discuss their special plans for milestone episode 100! Rusty and Ryan are going all out for this one, so do not miss the sneak-peek details. Ryan plays more Dark Souls, while Rusty shares his brief first-impressions about Ghost of Tsushima. Finally, the Gents make realistic and many pipedream predictions in anticipation of the Xbox Series X Games Showcase. Banjo Kazooie is mentioned 64x. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 5:58 – Real Life Upda...2020-07-181h 41Otaku BrothersEpisode 84: Remembering Our College YearsIn the eighty-fourth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty opens the show discussing his plans to stream on Twitch in the near future. Ryan shares his concluding (spoiler-free) thoughts about The Last of Us Part II, while Rusty adds another Platinum trophy to his imaginary shelf after finishing Spongebob Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated. The guys begin a new news segment for the podcast, this week discussing a new Kingdom Hearts game announcement, Mixer shutting down, among other interesting things. Finally, thanks to a listener’s suggestion, Rusty and Ryan talk at great length about their many wild experiences in coll...2020-06-292h 21Otaku BrothersEpisode 83: Wake Me When You Need MeIn the eighty-third episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty opens the show by surprising Ryan with his birthday present. Rusty asked one of his old friends to record a birthday message for Ryan, and the reaction is priceless. Then, the guys talk at great length about their first impressions of The Last of Us Part II. There are no spoilers, but if you want to go into this game completely blind, skip this portion of the show until you play the game. Finally, the guys briefly share their thoughts about the future of Pokémon games. Enjoy the episode!
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 77: Nostalgia is the Best MedicineIn the seventy-seventh episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan are joined by special guest and friend of the show, Nolan from the Young Nostalgia podcast. The Gents pick Nolan’s brain about his early memories playing video games and his obsession with Bruce Willis in both film and video game form. Later in the episode the Gents discuss the indefinite delay of Last of Us Part II, but balance the negativity with news about possible 3D Mario Remasters. Rusty gushes for days about Final Fantasy XV, while Nolan and Ryan continue to share their thoughts about Animal Crossing. At th...2020-04-042h 43
Otaku BrothersEpisode 76: Gyroids Disrupting Our WorldviewIn the seventy-sixth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan are joined by special guest and friend of the show, Zach Archer from the Tarqaron YouTube channel. The Gents pick Zach’s brain about his early memories playing video games, love of the GameCube, and why he misses licensed games. Later in the show, everyone discusses their thoughts about and how their coping with COVID-19. At the tail end of the show, the guys do a deep dive on all things Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 28:46 – Welcoming Special Guest - Zach
28:47 – 34:45 – A Shared Love of Licensed Games
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 75: Animal Crossing is LifeIn the seventy-fifth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan are back to discuss how they are adapting to a life in quarantine. They’re watching a lot of Lost and playing a helluva lot of Animal Crossing. Also, Rusty receives a very odd gift from a friend! Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 14:18 – Life in Quarantine
14:19 – 31:14 – Thoughts from Discord
31:15 – 33:49 – The Animal Crossing Anthem
33:50 – 52:45 – Games We’ve Been Playing Recently + LOST
52:46 – 1:32:28 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons First Impressions
Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it h...2020-03-221h 32
Otaku BrothersEpisode 73: Power to the PlayersIn the seventy-third episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan are joined by special guest and friend of the show, Logan! The guys ask him questions about his earliest memories playing games, his experiences playing Super Smash Bros. Melee competitively, and even about his time working at GameStop. Later in the show, the Gents discuss the latest Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct, and Rusty shares great news. Finally, Rusty hosts video game trivia. Ryan and Logan are pit against one another in what turns out to be an exciting battle to the finish. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 24:18 – Welcoming Special Guest - Lo...2020-02-221h 53
Otaku BrothersEpisode 72: The Million Dollar QuestionIn the seventy-second episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show sharing their rather uneventful Valentine’s Day plans. A lot of food and video games were involved. Later in the show, the guys cover news stories including the Nintendo-PlayStation protype auction, PS5 price rumors, and the fact that the Sonic movie is actually decent. In the back half of the show, the Gents discuss games they’ve been playing, their favorite films of 2019, and even share details about the next March Madness Otaku Brother’s Bracket Challenge. Enjoy the episode!
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0:00 – 11:58 – Valentines Day Shenanigans
11:59 – 35:10 – Video Games News
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Otaku BrothersOtaku Brothers Review: Parasite (2019)In this new review segment of the show, Rusty and Ryan selected the recent, Oscar-nominated film, Parasite. Directed by Bong Joon-Ho, the guys went into the film with zero expectations and were completely blown away. Tune in to hear their (mostly) non-spoiler thoughts. Some of the over-arching story points were discussed, but not in great detail. Enjoy!
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 70: Everybody Wants to Be a MasterIn the seventieth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show discussing their unforgettable experience joining Cronolink and Zach on the Tarqaron podcast for a Secret Santa unboxing. It involved a lot of sand and pictures of Rose Tico. Later in the show, the Gents cover a few recent news stories and talk at great length about the games they’ve been playing recently. Finally, Rusty asks Ryan a series of wacky, random questions, because reasons. Enjoy the episode!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 11:55 – Real Life Stuff + Tarqaron Podcast Shoutout
11:56 – 18:44 – Star Wars News
18:45 – 24:51 – Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Frustrations
24:52 – 27:28 – We’re (not) Sponsored Now
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 68: Our Favorite Games of 2019In the sixty-eighth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show talking about terrible fad diets, including Tide pods and meatless meals. Later, the guys discuss the top 10 games they played this year. Lauren even shares her top 3! In the back half of the show, Executive Producer of the show, Travis, takes a hot steamy crap on all things Rise of Skywalker, causing Rusty and Ryan to force choke his opinions into mere nothingness. Enjoy the episode!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 6:03 – Fad Diets
6:04 – 13:09 – GOTY Honorable Mentions
13:10 – 1:53:50 – Our Top 10 Games of the Year
1:53:51 – 2:09:47 – Listener Emails (i.e. Travis spawning another Last Jedi debate...2019-12-242h 32
Otaku BrothersEpisode 67: One Last Look At Our FriendsIn the sixty-seventh episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan discuss their thoughts about Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. As noted in the time stamps below, there is both a non-spoiler and spoiler-filled review of the film. Perhaps to both of their surprise, they thoroughly enjoyed it. Enjoy the episode!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 29:29 – Rise of Skywalker Review (NO SPOILERS)
29:30 – 1:11:32 – Rise of Skywalker Review (SPOILERS)
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 66: Now This is PodcastingIn the sixty-sixth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show by discussing the game’s they’ve been playing recently. Then, a brief breakdown of the rather underwhelming 2019 Game Awards. Rusty’s still salty about no HD Banjo Kazooie announcement. Later in the show, the guys discuss all things Star Wars. From more Rise of Skywalker theories, to even ranking their favorite Star Wars movies, there’s a lot to unpack. Finally, Sr. Executive Producer of the show, Travis, wrote in with several fun questions that make for some wild discussion. Enjoy the episode!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 14:50 – Game’s We’ve...2019-12-142h 27
Otaku BrothersEpisode 65: A Very Merry Otaku Brothers Christmas (2019)In the sixty-fifth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan return for their annual Christmas Special. They kick off the episode exchanging gifts with one another, and even take a few Christmas-related listener questions about Egg Nog and Fruit Cake. In the back half of the show the guys debate whether Pokémon Sword & Shield is a worthy successor to its handheld counterparts, before trying to make sense of the new Kingdom Hearts 3 DLC trailer. Oh, and of course, more Game’s Played Recently. Enjoy the episode!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 40:15 – Christmas Gift Exchange and Listener Questions
40:16 – 58:49 – Debating the quality of Pokémon Sword...2019-12-071h 32
Otaku BrothersEpisode 64: A Nintendo 64 RetrospectiveIn the sixty-fourth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show discussing their Thanksgiving holiday. It involved a lot of food, buying shoes, and watching Harry Potter. Rusty’s been enjoying his time with Medievil on PS4, while Ryan continues his Pokémon quest to be the very best. The back half of the show is dedicated to the Nintendo 64 console. The guys discuss the hype leading up to launch, interesting facts, their favorite games, and so much more. Enjoy the episode!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 12:06 – Thanksgiving Shenanigans and Black Friday Shopping
12:07 – 33:52 – Games We’ve Been Playing Recently
33:53 – 49:56 – Listener Questions
49:57 –...2019-12-022h 11
Otaku BrothersEpisode 63: This is the WayIn the sixty-third episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show explaining why they took a two-week break. Later, they dissect new news around not only the supposed Rise of Skywalker Test Screenings, but also another script “leak”. At some point, the guys discuss the possibility of aliens existing and consider a Naruto run on Area 51 to raise money for charity. In the back half of the show, The Mandalorian is discussed at great length, as is Pokémon Sword & Shield and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Enjoy the episode!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 27:14 – Where we’ve been for 2 weeks
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 62: The Games of Our YouthIn the sixty-second episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan kicks off the show in an unusual, cold-opening fashion, breaking down his final theories for Star Wars Episode 9: Rise of Skywalker. These will legit Force Melt your mind. Later, the guys discuss the games they’re playing to tie them over until Pokemon Sword/Shield arrive. Finally, Ryan and Rusty discuss the 10 games that defined their childhood. Enjoy the episode!
Time Stamps:
Star Wars Chat: 0:00 – 28:24
Everything else! 28:24 – 2:56:30
Rusty was a guest on the Tarquon podcast. You all should definitely check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi9QKNTt4U9Gr951QJ2UxA...2019-11-042h 56
Otaku BrothersEpisode 61: Rose Tico for PresidentIn the sixty-first episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan and Rusty discuss their crazy Halloween experience. It was mostly spent talking about how awesome Bloodborne is with random dudes. Later, Ryan continues to share about his quest to be the best hunter of monster’s in Monster Hunter: Iceborne. He also throws shade at people who read books, while Rusty buys more crap on eBay he probably won’t play. The guys close out the episode breaking down the final Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker trailer, create wild theories, and pitch the reality where Rose Tico is the face of our coun...2019-10-261h 33
Otaku BrothersEpisode 60: Recording and Watching Our DreamsIn the sixtieth episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan stuns listeners everywhere with more news of his quest for Shiny Pokémon. Rusty explains why everyone should be playing Dragon’s Dogma and listening to the 'Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair' soundtrack. Then, the guys tackle segments for days: More Hypertheticals, Back of the Box Trivia, and yes, even (finally) Rusty’s Retro Recommendation. Enjoy the episode!
Rusty was a guest on the Tarquon podcast. You all should definitely check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi9QKNTt4U9Gr951QJ2UxAQ
Want to get in on the discussion of th...2019-10-202h 34
Otaku BrothersEpisode 59: A History of Launch TitlesIn the fifty-ninth episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan and Rusty open the show discussing their thoughts about a few recently watched movies, namely Midsommar and El Camino. One of them is worth watch. Later, Rusty talks at great length about the newly released Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, while Ryan shares more about his Shiny Pokemon collecting journey. Later in the show, the guys take tons of listener questions, before discussing the PlayStation 5, a history of launch titles, and the games they would have selected for each console at launch. Enjoy the episode!
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 58: Let's Get PersonalIn the fifty-eighth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty opens the show explaining the new direction of the podcast. Later, Ryan continues to gush about Pokemon shiny collecting and his many adventures in Monster Hunter, while Rusty discusses his time with Resident Evil 7 at great length. The guys take plenty of listener questions, tell lots of deeply personal stories, before getting to a few more Hypertheticals. Enjoy the episode!
Rusty was a guest on the Tarquon podcast. You all should definitely check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi9QKNTt4U9Gr951QJ2UxAQ
Want to get in on...2019-10-052h 48
Otaku BrothersEpisode 57: Blood Doping at Borders BookstoreIn the fifty-seventh episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan opens the show with his glowing review of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. Rusty also shares his thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake for Switch, but it’s Rise of the Tomb Raider that’s taking up the bulk of his time. Later in the show, Rusty unboxes random eBay purchases, the guys discuss their favorite video game characters, and even debate whether Trump will be impeached. It’s a spicy one. Enjoy the episode!
Rusty was a guest on the Tarquon podcast. You all should definitely check it out here...2019-09-281h 47
Otaku BrothersEpisode 56: Shaquille in the ShowerIn the fifty-sixth episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan opens the show by sharing a detailed account of his trip to Chicago. He got very lost. Later, the guys discuss the games they’ve been playing recently. Rusty’s still enjoying Lord of the Rings: Online, while Ryan embarks on an epic, and admittedly stupid, quest to play Pokemon Sapphire with the first 6 Pokémon he encounters. Finally, Rusty and Ryan talk through 10 more of Chuck Klosterman’s Hypertheticals, and the discussions quickly become ludicrous. Enjoy the episode!
Rusty was a guest on the Tarquon podcast. You all should definitely check it out...2019-09-212h 18
Otaku BrothersEpisode 55: Paw Patrolling the Spanish InquisitionIn the fifty-fifth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty opens the show sharing about his vacation in the Caribbean. He spent most of his time baking on the beach while reading Lord of the Rings. Later in the show, the guys take plenty of listener questions, which results in some of the most ridiculous stories told on air yet, including Ryan creating a beard club in high school. Finally, Rusty started playing (and is already addicted to) an MMO, so he talks at great length about his experience thus far. Ryan also casually bought a car and a gaming PC last...2019-09-142h 32
Otaku BrothersEpisode 54: The Northeast Foothills of Death MountainIn the fifty-fourth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show taking tons listen questions, and even take an audio question! Later in the show, Rusty shares his love/hate relationship with Diddy Kong Racing, specifically the seemingly impossible boss races. Ryan’s been enjoying Tales of Vesperia, and reports on the current status of his Shiny Pokemon collection. In the back-half of the show, the guys share their most interested games coming away from the Nintendo Indie Showcase, and of course, dissect the most recent Star Wars Episode IX: Rise of Skywalker news and make more pr...2019-08-252h 24
Otaku BrothersEpisode 53: The First Criteria of SuckingIn the fifty-third episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty kicks off the show explaining how Disney+ is going to change the TV/Movie streaming market. Ewan McGregor is also talked about at great lengths. Later in the show, Ryan laments his purchase of and time with Shadow of the Colossus, because he sucks, while Rusty continues to persevere and defeat the Barthandelus boss in Final Fantasy XIII. Finally, the guys end the show with a gargantuan discussion about Role Playing Games. Enjoy the episode!
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 52: The Pilgrimage to Sexual ClayIn the fifty-second episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty explains how he got a new PC, and by association, is using new recording software. Apologies in advance if the editing of this episode is utter garbage. Rusty’s been enjoying classic PC titles like Putt Putt Goes to the Moon and Empire Earth, and also started a new file on Final Fantasy XIII. Speaking of RPG’s, Ryan is playing Chrono Trigger for the first time on the DS! Later in the show, the guys take listener questions and do 10 more Hypertheticals…Ryan takes things to a whole new level with some o...2019-08-111h 58
Otaku BrothersEpisode 51: In Tune With Our EmotionsIn the fifty-first episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan are (kinda) getting back into enjoying video games. Ryan revisits Kingdom Hearts 3, while Rusty enjoys another playthrough of Sly Cooper & the Thievius Raccoonus, this time on his Vita. Later in the show, the guys take a listener question, Ryan explains the good and the bad about adult life, and Rusty asks Ryan 22 random, rapid-fire questions. Because reasons, right? Enjoy the episode!
Rusty was a guest on the Tarquon podcast. You all should definitely check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi9QKNTt4U9Gr951QJ2UxAQ
Want to g...2019-07-271h 57
Otaku BrothersEpisode 50: Sir Sticky PadsIn the milestone FIFTIETH episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan are finally back to share all about their adventures in Alaska. From seeing all kinds of wildlife, to watching Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse on the deck of a cruise ship, and even knighting a grasshopper, the guys did it all. Later in the show they take a few listener questions, share their impressions about Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4, and cap off the show discussing their thoughts on Disney’s most recent live action adaptation, The Lion King. Enjoy the episode!
Rusty was a guest on the Tarquon podcast. You...2019-07-211h 59
Otaku BrothersEpisode 49: Words Are HardIn the forty-ninth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show with a ton of listener questions. Questions ranged from go-to late night snacks to our thoughts on Rob Zombie. Definitely a diverse group of listeners. Later on, Rusty shares his return to Arkham Asylum on PS4, while Ryan discusses his experience playing RuneScape on his phone. Because, yeah, that’s a thing? Finally, the guys take on 10 more of Chuck Klosterman’s 50 "Hypertheticals", and close out the show with some spoiler-FREE thoughts on Toy Story 4. Enjoy the episode!
Rusty was a guest on the Tarqaron podcast. You...2019-06-231h 48
Otaku BrothersEpisode 48: Murder Me With LightningIn the forty-eighth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show briefly sharing their thoughts on E3 2019, all while drinking Keto Coffee? Yeah, that’s a thing. They mostly just applaud the beautiful man that is Keanu Reeves. Later on, the guys discuss the games they’ve been playing recently. Ryan’s back to playing clicky games on his iPhone, while Rusty collects lots of coins in Mario Kart 8. Finally, the guys talk through 10 of Chuck Klosterman’s 50 "Hypertheticals", which makes for some rather bizarre conversation. Certainly, conversation not to be missed. Enjoy the episode!
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 47: Way to Turn the Other Cheek, DadIn the forty-seventh episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan kicks off the show by opening his birthday gift, graciously given to him by his handsome brother-in-law, Rusty. The guys discuss a slew of pre-E3 leaks, Rusty salivates over a new Yooka-Laylee game, and Ryan is crazy for Pokémon. Later in the show, thanks to Executive Producer of the show, Travis, Rusty felt inspired to share his Top 10 Games from his childhood. He tells some rather person stories. Buckle up, folks. Finally, Ryan asks Rusty a series of rapid-fire questions that make for some interesting discussion. Enjoy the episode!
Rusty was a...2019-06-081h 57
Otaku BrothersEpisode 46: Bold E3 2019 PredictionsIn the forty-sixth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan return after two weeks to share the games they’ve been playing. Rusty enjoys a Minecraft-inspired game called Portal Knights, finishes Yoshi’s Crafted World, and falls in love with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare all over again. Ryan delves back into Minecraft, and also had his Runescape sobriety coin revoked because, well, he’s back in the business of choppin’ trees and collecting capes. Later on, the guys share their realistic and bold E3 2019 predictions. Finally, friend and listener of the show wrote in with some Back-of-the-box trivia. Rusty and Ryan...2019-06-031h 59
Otaku BrothersEpisode 45: Long Jammer SpeedosIn the forty-fifth episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan kicks off the show sharing his spoiler-free impressions of John Wick 3. Rusty was down in the dumps this week, so he played a ton of Yoshi’s Crafted World. He’s much happier now. Later in the show we take listener questions that involve sharing our most unsettling life experiences. Ryan shares a rather wild story, as listeners have probably come to expect at this point. Finally, Ryan asks Rusty some incredibly challenging Back-of-the-box Trivia. Enjoy the episode!
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 42: The Taste of VictoryIn the forty-second episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan and Rusty are finally joined by Executive Producer of the show, the beautiful bearded man in all his glory, Travis. The guys pick Travis’ brain about his favorite movies and video games, to how well he can fix a toilet without YouTube tutorial videos. Later in the show, the two gentlemen + Ryan go into all sorts of crazy territory with “Would You Rather” style questions. Always makes for weird fun. Finally, all 3 of the guys break down their fresh and raw reactions seeing the much-anticipated Avengers: Endgame. Fear not, Rusty makes it striki...2019-04-272h 08
Otaku BrothersEpisode 41: Making Memories in AtlantaIn the forty-first episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan kicks off the episode with some crazy Star Wars Episode 9 theories. Rusty proceeds to share some wild stories about his trip to Atlanta, most of which are not suitable for younger audiences. Later in the show, the guys take plenty of listener questions, Rusty debuts his new segment, and lastly, Rusty and Ryan share their thoughts about the Game of Thrones Season 8 premiere. Enjoy the episode!
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 39: Winter Has ComeIn the thirty-ninth episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan and Rusty share their predictions for Season 8 of Game of Thrones. They go through each of the currently living, prominent characters and debate whether each will live, die, or become a White Walker. Ryan also shares the importance of the Azor Ahai prophecy, while Rusty sincerely struggles to imagine a world without Emilia Clarke…ahem, Daenerys Targaryen. Like Jon Snow, Ryan and Rusty know nothing. Enjoy the episode!
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 38: Spring Has SprungIn the thirty-eighth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan do a complete breakdown of each season of Game of Thrones in preparation for the Season 8 premiere on Sunday, April 12th. They of course kick off the show with the games they’ve been playing recently. Rusty finishes Telltale Games The Walking Dead series, revisits Banjo Kazooie, and falls in love with Dark Souls 3. Ryan continues his journey with Sekiro, and balances the many deaths with a little game called Yoshi’s Crafted World. Travis also writes into the show because he’s contractually obligated to do so. Enjoy the episod...2019-04-072h 23
Otaku BrothersEpisode 37: They Signed Me Up Because I Had a BeardIn the thirty-seventh episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty opens the show sharing his negative views of Fantastic Beasts. Ryan convinces him to give Newt Scamander a second chance after casting a quick Obliviate spell. Rusty also plays The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the first time. Spoiler alert: He loves it. The guys also gush over their early impressions of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Finally, Rusty and Ryan finish their discussion of the Otaku Brothers March Madness Bracket, but not before Rusty explains why Diddy Kong Racing is objectively better than Mario Kart 64, only to be interrupted...2019-03-241h 58
Otaku BrothersEpisode 36: Mount Olympus is the LimitIn the thirty-sixth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty opens the show recounting his terrifying encounter with the lovechild of Aragog and Shelob. Ryan and Rusty go on to talk about spiders for far too long. Later, they of course debate the right side of the Otaku Brothers March Madness bracket. Like Game of Thrones characters, don’t get too attached to your favorite games. Ryan and Rusty are not afraid to axe some of the greats. Enjoy the episode!
Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast, easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the...2019-03-173h 41
Otaku BrothersEpisode 35: Super Bros. Beats BattlefrontIn the thirty-fifth episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan opens the show sharing his not so favorable Captain Marvel impressions. Thankfully, he has overwhelmingly positive words to share about his experiences with Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom. After the break, the guys duke it out over the March Madness, Video Game Edition bracket. Rusty convinces Ryan to get a PS2, while Ryan severely struggles to pronounce game names. Enjoy the episode!
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Otaku BrothersEpisode 34: Another Average Hot Fudge SundaeIn the thirty-fourth episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan and Rusty are back to their normal schedule. They open the show with their first hot take impressions about the newest generation of Pokemon. They discuss the graphical style, the return of random encounters, and how weird it is to see Bugs (Scor)Bunny make his debut into the great world of Pokemon. Later in the show Rusty convinces Ryan to buy Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, before Ryan steps in and shares the fan fiction Kingdom Hearts 3 Secret Ending Part 358/2.9 Days + Re:2Chainz of Memories. You don’t want to mi...2019-03-031h 32
Otaku BrothersEpisode 30: That's the Power of the KeybladeIn the thirtieth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan take on the arduous task of explaining and making sense of the entirety of Kingdom Hearts’ story. Before that, they scoff at the seemingly plausible leaked Smash Ultimate DLC characters, and of course discuss the games they’ve been playing recently.
Finally, the guys take a Gummi Ship straight into the Twilight Zone (Town), with no signs of returning. They first rank all of the Kingdom Hearts games, then explain the story for each game in the series, and finally discuss their hopes and dreams for the soon to be relea...2019-01-202h 11
Otaku BrothersEpisode 29: Milk Thistle is My New Best FriendIn the twenty-ninth episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan takes a back seat and rests before his trip to Japan. Instead, Rusty is joined by long-time friend of the show, Rusty’s wife and Ryan’s sister, Lauren! The two talk Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Party, and a little game called Poi.
Rusty also suggests 5 games for Lauren to play throughout the 2019 year, all of which come from different consoles. After that, the two dive into listener questions, discuss recent gaming news…and even have a little fun, embarrassing segment while Ryan is away. Enjoy the episode!
Want to get in on t...2019-01-141h 51
Otaku BrothersEpisode 28: Our Most Anticipated Games of 2019In the twenty-eighth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan of course kick off the show sharing the games they have been playing recently. Rusty has lost himself in the world of Dark Souls. Ryan has clearly corrupted him. However, not so much that he didn’t still collect a few more gold bananas in Donkey Kong 64. Like creamy peanut butter, Ryan never changes. Just more Dark Souls for him.
After the games they’ve been playing recently, Rusty and Ryan break down not their top 10 games of 2018, but their most anticipated games of 2019! Because somehow the New Year just came...2019-01-051h 37
Otaku BrothersEpisode 27: Our Favorite Games of 2018In the twenty-seventh episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show sharing the games they have been playing recently. It may be difficult to believe, but Ryan is playing Dark Souls 3. Again. New character build, though, so apparently it’s big news. Rusty is growing tired of current generation consoles and chooses to revisit an old nostalgic favorite. The N64 is forever the best.
After the games they’ve been playing recently, Rusty and Ryan break down not only their Top 10 Films of the Year, but more importantly, their Top 10 Video Games of the Year. Lots of surp...2018-12-302h 17
Otaku BrothersEpisode 26: A Very Merry Otaku Brothers ChristmasIn the twenty-sixth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan share their fondest Christmas memories from the past. From surprise Phat PS2’s to the Platinum Gamecube, there’s no shortage of interesting, and factually questionable tales. The guys also exchange gifts, take lots of listener questions, and ponder why they’re the only two adults that still believe in Santa.
After all of the Christmas cheer, Rusty and Ryan share their recent experiences revisiting the world of Skyrim. Let’s just say that Ryan takes things a step too far. Enjoy the show and a have VERY Merry Christmas and Happy...2018-12-251h 41
Otaku BrothersEpisode 25: Settle it in SmashIn the milestone twenty-fifth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan sign up for more than what they’re capable of. While they had great intentions of returning to the 90’s, listener questions came in like a wrecking ball. SO, listener questions take priority, and the guys will revisit the 90’s at a later date. You can thank Executive Producer of the podcast, Travis, for that delay.
After listener questions, Rusty and Ryan talk ALL things Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Without spoiling the discussion, they love it. Tune in and enjoy, friends. The guys couldn’t be more appreciative of the suppo...2018-12-172h 06
Otaku BrothersEpisode 24: All About Those Oak TreesIn the twenty-fourth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan get absolutely wild. Seriously, this episode borders explicit territory. Before getting intensely swifty, Rusty discusses his journey through Kanto and road to the Elite Four, while Ryan continues playing Dark Souls 3. They are also mildly excited for Smash Brothers Ultimate.
The guys got some great listener questions, which, per usual, lead to some interesting tangents. After listener questions things get absolutely bonkers. As Ryan and Rusty did in a previous episode, they return to asking each other “Would You Rather” questions. These are the Would You Rather type scenarios you’d only...2018-12-031h 54
Otaku BrothersEpisode 23: Switch-givingIn the twenty-third episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan share their Thanksgiving experiences. Rusty’s wife (Lauren) got a super secret gift for Rusty…tune in to find out what it was! Speaking of Thanksgiving, the listeners wrote in with some excellent Thanksgiving themed questions.
After listener questions, Rusty and Ryan both have been completely engrossed (addicted? send help…) in the world of Pokemon. Revisiting Kanto in Nintendo’s recent Pokemon: Let’s Go has never been so fun. The guys share their thoughts and experience playing the game, what they love, what they hate, and why potassium supplements are always...2018-11-251h 40
Otaku BrothersEpisode 18: A Friend Named WilsonIn the eighteenth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty finally delves into Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of the Elusive Age. Ryan and Rusty proceed to talk about the game without spoilers for nearly 45 minutes. Ryan also sneakily buys a game for PS4 and shares his opinion. HINT: It’s a new release and a series both Rusty and Ryan haven’t played in years. After Game’s They’ve Been Playing Recently, the gentlemen get plenty of listener questions. From favorite TV Shows, Best Dressed Characters, to hostile work environments, things get as wild as they usually do. Perhaps even more than usu...2018-10-162h 13
Otaku BrothersEpisode 15: Between Platforms 9 and 10In the fifteenth episode of Otaku Brothers Rusty and Ryan of course talk about the games they’ve been playing recently. Rusty has greatly been enjoying the SNES Classic while Ryan…Well, as Rusty types the show notes he really can’t recall what Ryan played. Let’s go with Final Fantasy XIII? One of Ryan’s personal favorites. Per usual, listener mail derails the Hogwarts Express to the 9 ¾ degree. They’re sorry but not sorry.
After that they take a trip to Diagonally. Ryan and Rusty rank each of the Harry Potter movies from favorite to least favorite, debate which Hogwart...2018-09-041h 53
Otaku BrothersEpisode 14: Growing up in the 90's (Part 1)In the fourteenth episode of Otaku Brothers Rusty and Ryan of course talk about the games they’ve been playing recently, but not before they share some of the recent happenings in gaming news! They tried to stay on track with listener questions this week, but as most Otaku Brothers trains go, they derail real fast. Ryan plays a new game on Switch called Dead Cells, while Rusty talks to the great minority (majority) of humans that (don’t) care about PlayStation Vita games and how great a system it is.
After that they take a time machine back to the...2018-08-262h 31
Otaku BrothersEpisode 13: When PlayStation Went PortableIn the thirteenth episode of Otaku Brothers Rusty and Ryan of course talk about the games they’ve been playing recently, and got on even MORE (can you believe it?) wild tangents during the listener mail segment. Rusty also talks about his plan to watch 100 movies over the course of the next year, calling it his “Quest for 100”. Just when you thought he couldn’t get more weird.
In the main topic of the episode, they dove deep into all things Playstation Portable (PSP). They cover a brief history of the console, courtesy of their good friends over at Wikipedia, and then...2018-08-192h 27
Otaku BrothersEpisode 11: Too Many RPGsIn the eleventh episode of Otaku Brothers Rusty and Ryan of course talk about the games they’ve been playing. Ryan is still playing click games on his iPhone but also started a new game on PS4 called Nioh. Rusty continues to dig through his backlog of PS2 games with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, but spent the bulk of his time in piecing back the world of Dark Cloud. Definitely want to tune in to hear their thoughts.
Later on they dig into some fun listener questions where they get on all sorts of tangents. Completely unrelated to...2018-07-301h 58
Otaku BrothersEpisode 9: Opening Pandorra's BoxThe ninth episode of Otaku Brothers is something quite special, and one Rusty in particular is proud to share. Pete Dorr joins Rusty and Ryan as a guest to cover a slew of topics. Pete kicks off the episode sharing how he first starting playing video games, his time on YouTube, podcasting, and more recently Twitch.tv (see all links below!) We then of course get into the games we’ve all been playing recently and listener questions.
Later on things get real interesting, covering things like Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) addictions, the state of game collecting (best practices, eBay bu...2018-07-092h 21
Otaku BrothersEpisode 7: Schools Out For SummerIn the seventh episode of Otaku Brothers Ryan and Rusty of course kick it off as always with the games they’ve been playing recently. Ryan delves further into the pits of Blight Town with Dark Souls Remastered and also turns to Darkest of Dark sides by downloading the eBay app on his phone. Big spending is in his future. In traditional fashion Rusty plays too many games. From Peggle 2 to one of the most unique, 2D, beautifully hand drawn animation platformers called Sir Eatsalot on Vita, you could say Rusty mixed it up this week. He also wrapped up Ja...2018-06-221h 58
Otaku BrothersEpisode 6: When Batman Goes to Amish CountryIn the sixth episode of Otaku Brothers Ryan and Rusty of course kick it off as always with the games they’ve been playing recently. Ryan got too caught up in RL business this week so his time was limited to just a bit of MineCraft. Rusty in traditional fashion played a smorgasbord of things. From raging due to little 12 year olds in Rainbow Six Siege to taking a trip to 10,000 B.C. in Far Cry Primal. He also finished Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and played the glorified Kingdom Hearts 3 demo, Kingdom Hearts .02 Birth by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage. We w...2018-06-171h 42
Otaku BrothersEpisode 5: There and Back AgainIn the fifth episode of Otaku Brothers Ryan and Rusty of course kick off the episode with the games they’ve been playing recently. Ryan continues to punch down them trees in Minecraft, but also returns to Kanto in Pokemon Yellow Version. Rusty has a whole slew of games to talk about from N64 classics, to Rainbow Six Siege and Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below.
Then, we go through a ton of listener mail before diving into our Top 5 Movies of all time. Some surprising picks from both…particularly Rusty (don’t judge the poor...2018-06-112h 31
Otaku BrothersEpisode 4: Borne to Fat RollIn the fourth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the episode as usual talking about the games they’ve been playing recently. Ryan continues the Minecraft train, punching trees and building the New World. Following up on Yooka-Laylee, Rusty played what some would consider a PS2 Classic with Naughty Dog’s Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. After that he talks about what he would argue is one of the most emotionally impactful games he’s played in years, that being Old Man’s Journey. You definitely don’t want to miss his impressions on this one! We also do E3...2018-06-042h 06
Otaku BrothersEpisode 3: For the Love of PokemonIn the third episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the episode as usual talking about the games they’ve been playing recently. Ryan plays more of the same with Minecraft and Bloodborne, while Rusty went off the deep end. Not only did he collect too many Pagies in Yooka-Laylee, but he also played the legendary train wreck that is Life of Black Tiger. You don’t want to miss hearing about the latter.
Later on we dive deep into all things Pokemon: first experiences playing the games, favorite main-line game in the series and spinoff, the team of 6...2018-05-281h 55
Otaku BrothersEpisode 2: The Force is Strong With This OneIn the second episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the episode discussing games they’ve been playing recently. Rusty tries to convince the audience to play a gem of a platformer, Yooka-Laylee, while Ryan enjoys the scenic and family friendly Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3. Later on we dive deep into all things Star Wars – First experiences watching the movies, ranking all of the films, favorite Star Wars Video games, a complete breakdown and review of the Last Jedi (WITH SPOILERS), and so much more. Enjoy the show!
I also wanted to personally thank Jason Heine for creating the...2018-05-222h 01
Otaku BrothersEpisode 1: Our Humble Gaming BeginningsIn this debut episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan discuss how they first got into playing videos. They then go through each of their Top 10 Video Games of all time. Enjoy the show!
I also wanted to personally thank Jason Heine for creating the intro to the show. He's creating excellent stuff over on YouTube, and has his own podcast on iTunes called Music, Games, and Gear. PLEASE check out his content and show him some support!
Jason's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheEMUreview
Also wanted to thank my good friend Mark for doing the fantastic logo for t...2018-05-181h 50