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The Dorkiest PodcastThe State of the Gaming Industry in 2025Has the gaming industry gotten too big to sustain itself? Daniel and Mike seem to think so. On this episode, we have a spirited discussion about all of the internal and external issues that are plaguing the industry as whole. From corporate greed, to trend chasing, and even players turning their attention to other non-gaming things, it seems like there are so many factors in place leading the industry to an inevitable crash. But could there be hope on the horizon? Join us as we unpack the State of the Gaming Industry in 2025.Games and media discussed...
2025-11-041h 30
The Dorkiest PodcastGaming Franchises That Should STAY DEADOne thing the games industry is terrible at is letting things go. Sometimes, franchises LONG outstay their welcome and that almost always means that players are worse off for it. On today’s episode, we talk about franchises that should either hibernate or go away - possibly forever.Games and media discussed: #AssassinsCreed #Battlefield #BeforeYourEyes #GearsOfWar #GhostOfTsushima #HalfLife #Halo #HollowKnight #KingdomHearts #MetalGearSolid #RedDeadRedemption2 #Silksong----------------------------------Whachagotthere?Mike’s: Alive with Steve Burns PodcastDaniel’s: The LIcanius Trilogy Series by James Islington----------------------------------Email us: TheDor...
2025-10-211h 44
The Dorkiest PodcastDaniel's Top 100 AlbumsThis is a special cross-over episode with Mike's other podcast, The Skinny with Mike and Adam. Consider checking it out if you're a fan of emo, post-hardcore, the music scene, and beyond!On the road to 500, we've invited a very special guest; someone who's been such a big part of this podcast for many years with his comments, letters, feedback, interactions, and suggestions, friend of the show - and joining us from The Dorkiest Podcast - Daniel, is back to share his TOP 100 ALBUMS!We hope you enjoy having another massive list of albums to...
2025-09-154h 04
The Dorkiest PodcastPublisher Scorecards - Nintendo, Sony, & MicrosoftThe games industry is all over the place right now. With layoffs, bloated budgets, and high-profile cancellations, are there any publishers out there doing it right?! On this episode, Daniel and Mike take a look at the past year’s output from the big three first party publishers, as well as what they’ve got planed a year from now, and give them a letter grade based on their performance and presentation.Games and media discussed: #BaldursGate3 #Dishonored2 #Nintendo #RedDeadRedemption2 #ShadowOfTheColossus #SIE #Uncharted #Xbox----------------------------------Whachagotthere?Mike’s: Shohei Ohtani lines into a...
2025-08-261h 40
The Dorkiest PodcastThe Dorkiest’s Top 5 SupermenWith the recent release of DC Studios’ Superman film, Daniel and Mike share their favorite Superman stories spanning film, television, animation, and comics!Games and media discussed: #AllStarSuperman #BaldursGate 3 #ChristopherReeve #DavidCorenswet #DeathOfSuperman #Dishonored2 #Fantasian #JusticeLeagueUnlimited #ManOfSteel #MetaphorRefantasio #Superman #TinyTinasWonderlands----------------------------------Whachagotthere?Mike’s: Mike recommends Together starring Alison Brie and Dave FrancoDaniel’s: What’s up with people hating on the band PRESIDENT?!----------------------------------Email us: TheDorkiestPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thedorkiestpodcast.bsky.socialTalk to...
2025-08-051h 34
The Dorkiest PodcastOur Favorite Sci-Fi StoriesOne of our favorite subgenres on this show is sci-fi! Much of what we discuss is often in that realm or at least touches upon sci-fi elements. But what are Daniel and Mike’s favorite sci-fi stories? On this episode, they share with one another the series that they hold most dear to their hearts across movies, television, books, and video games!Games and media discussed: #Arrival #ChristopherPaolini #Dune #MassEffect #TheMatrix #MetalGearSolid #PlanetOfTheApes #Severance----------------------------------Whachagotthere?Mike’s: The impossible (true) stories behind the making of Clair Obscur Expedition 33Dani...
2025-07-221h 54
The Dorkiest Podcast2025 Movies Review In-Progress - Part IErika returns with Mike to review all 45 films they've seen so far in this first half of the year. These are movies released from January to June 2025 which include...Companion, Love Me, Love Hurts, I Love You Forever, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, Captain America: Brave New World, Paddington in Peru, The Monkey, Last Breath, My Dead Friend Zoe, Mickey 17, In the Lost Lands, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, Queen of the Ring, Rule Breakers, Novocaine, Black Bag, Opus, Borderline, The Assessment, Locked, The Woman in the Yard, Death of a Unicorn, The Amateur, Sacramento, Sinners...
2025-07-012h 39The Dorkiest PodcastThe Dorkiest Fantasy Critic Draft 2025 - Pt. 2Daniel and Mike update their draft picks with games recently featured during the Summer Games Fest presentation - thanks to FantasyCritic.gamesCatch up with us and find out who will build the ultimate team of the best critically reviewed games of this year and what the “punishments” will be for the co-host with the lowest score!Follow our League on FantasyCritic.games - The Dorkiest Podcast - 2025 Better Co-Host Contest - Fantasy CriticGames and media discussed: #BaldursGate3 #ACourtOfMistAndFury #Doom #FantasyCritic #IronGold #TheLastOfUs #TheLifeOfChuck #9YearsOfShadow #VisionsOfMana----------------------------------Whachagotthere?
2025-06-171h 18
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive - HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2The second season of the acclaimed Emmy nominated The Last of Us has wrapped and Daniel and Mike have……thoughts. Please join us as we attempt to dissect this adaptation of one of our favorite games and how the show handled its complex themes.Games and media discussed: #ClairObscur #Doom #Friendship #TheLastOfUs #TheLastOfUsPartII #TaintedGrail #TheFallOfAvalon----------------------------------Whachagotthere?Mike’s: Friendship starring Tim Robinson and Paul RuddDaniel’s: Mistborn: The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson----------------------------------Email us: TheDorkiestPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Bl...
2025-05-271h 42
The Dorkiest PodcastDo Graphics Matter Anymore?Graphics have been part of the gaming discourse since the 80s and 90s and, arguably, was the main fuel source for the console wars of that era. But in recent memory, have graphics really been that important for fans and gamers? We discuss our thoughts on the theory that gaming graphics have essentially plateaued and the industry’s continued chase for higher resolutions is unhealthy for the industry at large and we should shift our focus on other, more important aspects of development.Later in the episode, Daniel and Mike discuss their initial thoughts on the highly an...
2025-05-131h 24
The Dorkiest PodcastTackling the Never Ending Backlog - Part 2We’re circling back to the never-ending topic of backlogs. How have we been managing our backlogs since we last tackled this discussion back in 2021? Have we developed new methodologies or tactics on how we choose what to play next? And how do we actually cope with how large our backlog lists get? Join us in what we think is a very productive roundtable dialogue about a topic that forever looms over us.Games and media discussed: #AILimit #Castlevania #Cuphead #Hellblade #Kona #Mortius #Sinners #StarFox64 #TheUglyStepsister #YakuzaLikeADragon----------------------------------Whachagotthere?Mike’s: Sinn...
2025-04-221h 30
The Dorkiest PodcastVideo Games 101Video games as an art form is something we discuss a lot here at The Dorkiest. So much so that we decided to present our ideas for a college level course we’d love to teach. Sign up for Professor Daniel and Professor Mike’s courses on this episode before the classes fill up!Games and media discussed: #Adolescence #AILimit #Greedfall #Hellbladel #Kona #Maquia #UntilDawn #YakuzaLikeADragon----------------------------------Whachagotthere?Mike’s: Netflix’s AdolescenceDaniel’s: Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms----------------------------------Email us: TheDorkiestPodcast@gmail.com
2025-04-081h 31
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive - Final Fantasy VII (1997)After scoring the least points in last year’s Fantasy Critic Draft, Daniel was tasked with playing and finishing the original Final Fantasy VII (Mike’s favorite game) with the goal of getting together and recording an episode of The Dorkiest Podcast’s Deep Dive of the game! That time is here and we deconstruct the game from the perspective of someone who’s played it dozens of times and loved it for almost 30 years and someone who’s finished it for the first time in 2025.FULL SPOILERS for Final Fantasy VII and minor plot SPOILERS fo...
2025-03-111h 37
The Dorkiest PodcastDorky Devs: The Live Action Mass Effect Series (Season 2)With the recent news on N7 day that Amazon/MGM will be moving forward with a live action Mass Effect series, Daniel and Mike follow-up on their previous Dorky Devs discussion on the adaptation of Mass Effect and try to merge the two and talk about a potential Season 2. Of course, they discuss the most fun part of these - the casting! Games and media discussed: #MassEffect #AppleCiderVinegar #FinalFantasyVII #Indika #Semler #SuperMarioRPG #ThePluckySquire----------------------------------Whachagotthere?Mike’s: Apple Cider Vinegar on NetflixDaniel’s: Revival In My Mind by Semle...
2025-02-251h 38
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive - Arcane Seasons 1 & 2On this episode Daniel and Mike are joined by Erika to review and have an overall roundtable discussion about Arcane: League of Legends; particularly, how one of us isn't as acclaimed on it as the general consensus would lead you to believe! It's a great, spirited discussion and we hope you enjoy listening to it.
Full spoilers for Arcane seasons 1 & 2
Games and media discussed: #Arcane #FinalFantasyVII #Humanity #OuterWilds #SuperMarioRPG
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Mike’s: I Love You. You Hate Me
Daniel’s: Looking For Alaska by John Green
2025-01-282h 00The Dorkiest PodcastThe Dorkiest Fantasy Critic Draft 2025Daniel and Mike compete in our second annual Dorkiest Fantasy Draft - thanks to FantasyCritic.games
Find out who will build the ultimate team of the best critically reviewed games of this year and what the “punishments” will be for the co-host with the lowest score!
Follow our League on FantasyCritic.games - The Dorkiest Podcast - 2025 Better Co-Host Contest - Fantasy Critic
Games discussed: #BaldersGate3 #Darksiders #LifeIsStrangeDoubleExposure #MarvelRivals #PepperGrinder #TrialsOfMana
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Mike’s: The best runs from AGDQ 2025 - The Verge
Daniel’s: Wind and...
2025-01-141h 24
The Dorkiest PodcastMike & Erika's Favorite Games and Movies of 2024In this super-sized final episode of the year, Erika and Mike talk about both their favorite games that they've played this past year and have a lengthy discussion about all of the 2024 movies they had the pleasure of seeing both in theaters and on VOD.
Happy New Years and we hope this coming year is filled with joy and peace for you all!
Erika's Favorite Games - 2:20
Mike's Favorite Games - 28:41
24 Films of 2024 - 1:12:53
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2024-12-312h 54
The Dorkiest PodcastDaniel’s Favorite Games of 2024Kicking off our end of the year discussions, Daniel shares his Top 5 Favorite Games he played this past year!
Daniel’s Other Favorites of the Year:
Favorite film
Favorite series - Part 1, Part 2
Favorite album
Games and media discussed - #BaldursGate3 #Cyberpunk2077 #PhantomLiberty #EldenRing #LegoStarWars #SuperMarioOdyssey
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Mike’s: Sony’s 30th Anniversary PlayStation video
Daniel’s: Danny Motta reacting to The Owl House
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2024-12-031h 51
The Dorkiest PodcastThe First Annual GG AwardsThe Dorkiest Podcast is proud to present the first annual GG Awards! Daniel and Mike give out prestigious awards to all of the dorky games, movies, music and books in our lives this past year!
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Mike’s: Coca Cola’s new AI ad is soulless and awful!
Daniel’s: EPIC the Musical
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2024-11-191h 46
The Dorkiest PodcastThe Dorkiest Reviews ReviewsWe love reviewing stuff here at The Dorkiest. You could argue that the whole reason this channel - along with countless others - exists solely just to review stuff. But in this episode, we’re going to discuss the “why” of it all. What is the point of consuming reviews? What is the point of sharing them? And what does it mean to be a “professional” reviewer? It gets a little meta, but we hope that you find this discussion to be valuable as you seek out your next review.
Games and media discussed - #AlanWake2 #Balatro #BaldursGat...
2024-11-051h 23
The Dorkiest PodcastDaniel and Mike’s Worst Horror FilmsHalloween is a time for horror and spooky vibes! But what happens when a horror movie DOESN’T hit you in the way that’s intended? On this episode, Daniel and Mike share their 5 Worst Horrors Films!
Games and media discussed - #BaldursGate3 #NeonWhite #BayonettaOrigins #SilentHill2 #ResidentEvilApocalypse #SawIV #ParanormalActivity3 #Greta #Hostel #Identity #HalloweenII #Antichrist #Devil #BlackChristmas
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Mike’s: Fuzzy Fantasy VII by Fuzz Pixels - releasing 10/25/2024
Daniel’s: Lifeblood by Brand of Sacrifice, The Valley by Whitechapel, Kin by Whitechapel, and Primordial by Shadow of Intent
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2024-10-221h 56
The Dorkiest PodcastAsk A Dork About: Resident Evil & Resident EvilThe Resident Evil franchise has been around for almost 30 years and has had a long successful history of games, spin-offs, films, and TV shows. On this episode, Mike shares his knowledge and history of the games while Daniel shares his knowledge and history of the film series!
Games and media discussed - #ResidentEvil #BaldursGate3 #FinalFantasyXIII #FinalFantasyXV #FinalFantasyXVI #MossVR #NeonWhite
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Mike’s: 'Octagonal' sword from Bronze Age burial in Germany is so well preserved, it shines | Live Science
Daniel’s: Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse & Your Blood My Bone...
2024-09-241h 42
The Dorkiest PodcastGuns In Video GamesContent Warning: This episode discusses gun violence and the pattern of shootings in the US in recent years. Listener discretion is highly advised.
Today, Mike and Daniel have a serious discussion about the nature of guns in video games and whether or not we feel like they are contributing to the culture of gun violence in the United States.
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Mike’s: Descent - The Hunt For Eel City (Episode 1)
Daniel’s: Red Rising (Red Rising Saga, #1) by Pierce Brown | Goodreads
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2024-09-101h 09
The Dorkiest PodcastDorky Devs: Grand Theft Auto Live Action Film SeriesIt’s inevitable that one day we’ll get a live action adaptation of the Grand Theft Auto series. Today, Daniel and Mike put on their executive producer hats and build the foundation of what will undoubtedly be a very popular and successful series of films!.
Games and media discussed - #BeatSaber #EldenRing #FinalFantasyXIII #HorizonCallOfTheMountain #PSVR2 #SuperMarioOdyssey
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Mike’s: The band Sleep Token is releasing a graphic novel titled “The Teeth of God”
Daniel’s: The Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence and the 20 Years of Tears Festival...
2024-08-201h 38
The Dorkiest PodcastLogan Review & Marvel’s SDCC NewsWith the excitement of Deadpool & Wolverine releasing this past weekend, we thought it would be fun to go back and review the last film that featured Wolverine - 2017’s ‘Logan’.
Additionally, Daniel and Mike discuss the recent big news from Marvel’s SDCC presentation. And Mike also shares his brief spoiler-free thoughts on DP&W.
Games and media discussed - #Logan #LegoStarWars #FinalFantasyX #FinalFantasyXII #DeadpoolAndWolverine #RDJ
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Mike’s: Read Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples’ Saga Issue #1
Daniel’s: The Proposal
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2024-07-3052 minThe Dorkiest PodcastJudging A Book By Its CoverYou often hear the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover”. And that’s generally speaking good advice to live your life off of. But have you ever judged a book, a movie, a game, or an album by its cover, thinking it was going to be great…and then it actually was?! On this episode, we talk about some of those times where all we knew was the cover and it was absolutely correct!
Games and media discussed - #EldenRing #BaldursGate3 #FinalFantasyX #HiFiRush #HellbladeII
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2024-07-161h 53The Dorkiest PodcastThe Dorkiest Fantasy Critic Draft 2024 - Pt. 2Daniel and Mike update their draft picks with games recently featured during the Summer Games Fest presentations - thanks to FantasyCritic.games
Catch up with us and find out who will build the ultimate team of the best critically reviewed games of this year and what the “punishments” will be for the co-host with the lowest score!
Follow our League on FantasyCritic.games - The Dorkiest Podcast - 2024 Better Co-Host Contest - Fantasy Critic
Games and media discussed - #EldenRing #Returnal #Forspoken #PaperMario #HellbladeII #LifeIsStrange #AstroBot #TheLegendOfZelda #AssassinsCreedShadows #BlackOps6 #LegoHorizonAdventure
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2024-06-251h 31
The Dorkiest PodcastGaming HOT TAKES pt. 1As much as we love the gaming industry, there are still things about it that we just don’t like or don’t agree with. While we like to remain positive on this show, we’re gonna get a little spicy this time around! Here are our HOT TAKES on gaming!
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Mike’s: Melanie Martinez - The Trilogy Tour
Daniel’s: Spanish Love Songs currently on tour
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2024-05-211h 42
The Dorkiest PodcastOur Favorite Disney/Pixar FilmsI think it’s safe to say that we all grew up watching and loving Disney’s animated films. So it’s only natural to discuss our all time favorites and how that list has changed and evolved over the years as we’ve gotten older and our perspectives have changed.
On this episode, Daniel and Mike share their favorite Disney & Pixar Animated films
Games and media discussed - #EldenRing #GodOfWarRagnarok #SeaOfStars #TheLionKing #InsideOut #BeautyAndTheBeast #FindingNemo #Coco #TurningRed #ToyStory3 #ThePrincessAndTheFrog #Aladdin #Tangled #Tarzan #Encanto #TreasurePlanet #Moana #Frozen2 #Ratatoullie
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2024-04-302h 08
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive - Final Fantasy VII: RebirthMike and Erika have completed their second playthrough of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth! Together, they discuss the overall experience, share some of their favorite stand out moments, and theory craft some of the new elements introduced in the Remake Trilogy! This discussion is intended for those who have completed the game and would like to hear potential spoilers for future plot elements of Part 3 and the other titles in the Complilation of Final Fantasy VII series.
Full spoilers for Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Final Fantasy VII: Remake, the original Final Fantasy VII, and the movie sequel Final...
2024-04-161h 34The Dorkiest PodcastMORE Dead Franchises We Want To ReturnWe’ve got another batch of game serieses that have been long dormant and NEED to come back! #DinoCrisis please!!
Games and media discussed - #Castlevania #Crysis #EarthwormJim #EldenRing #FinalFantasyVIIRebirth #LegacyOfKain #Onimusha #Prototype #SleepingDogs #Turok
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Mike’s - Carol & The End of the World
Daniel’s - The Stormlight Archive - Wikipedia
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2024-04-021h 34The Dorkiest PodcastDorky Childhood CrushesIn the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Daniel and Mike share their childhood crushes from games, comics, movies, and anime. ♥
Zoey's childhood crushes - 18:55
Daniel and Mike's childhood crushes - 57:03
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Daniel’s - https://youtu.be/nsJxyUvkB_E?si=0W1pmT3P2N23wjzk
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2024-02-131h 53
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive - Zack Snyder’s Justice League (#ZSJL Review Part 3)With the final film in Zack Snyder’s DC Trilogy now under our utility belts, it’s now time for Mike and Daniel to share their thoughts on a film that we’d never thought would ever see the light of day! Did Mike’s incessant begging for Daniel to watch this movie finally pay off?! Is Daniel now fully engrossed just like Mike is? Check out the final part in our Deep Dive in our Zack Snyder’s Justice League review!
Full Spoilers for Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League (2017), and Zack Snyde...
2024-01-301h 39The Dorkiest PodcastThe Dorkiest Fantasy Critic Draft 2024
Daniel and Mike compete in our first ever Dorkiest Fantasy Draft - thanks to FantasyCritic.games
Find out who will build the ultimate team of the best critically reviewed games of this year and what the “punishments” will be for the co-host with the lowest score!
Follow our League on FantasyCritic.games -
The Dorkiest Podcast - 2024 Better Co-Host Contest - Fantasy Critic
Mike’s whatchagothere? - https://youtu.be/Al4LYwOKsxw?si=MXzbsI_ZAFs-kexx
Games discussed: #SuperMarioOdyssey #EldenRing #Cyberpunk2077 #StarWarsJediSurvivor #VernalEdge #Borderlands2
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2024-01-161h 39
The Dorkiest PodcastMike’s Favorite Games of 2023Our final episode of The Dorkiest for 2023 and it’s our part 3 of our three-part end of the year discussion! Mike sits down with his wife, Erika, to chat about all of the games that he played this past year as well as the games that they played together.
Thanks so much for spending some time with our show this past year! It means a lot to us that you chose to listen to our discussions, our lists, our Deep-Dives, and all of the other fun and interesting topics that we shared! We hope that you’ll stil...
2023-12-262h 30
The Dorkiest PodcastDaniel’s Favorite Games of 2023In part 2 of our end of the year discussion, Daniel shares his Top 9 Favorite Games He Played in 2023!
Daniel’s Other Favorites of the Year:
Favorite film
Favorite series
Favorite album
Favorite piece of art
Games and media discussed: #Bioshock #Cyberpunk2077 #Deathloop #DragonAgeInquisition #ItTakesTwo #HorizonZeroDawn #NewSuperMarioBrosU #SpiderManMilesMorales #StarWarsJediFallenOrder
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2023-12-191h 22
The Dorkiest PodcastErika’s Favorite Games of 2023
In our first part of our year-end games discussion, Mike sits down with his wife, Erika, to chat about all of the games that she played this past year. Erika is a self-described backseat gamer and has only recently been dabbling in certain games that catch her eye here and there. We love getting the gaming perspective from people of all skill levels and experiences, so chatting with Erika about these games - some of which are pretty high-profile - from her point of view is quite refreshing!
Games and media discussed: #AnimalCrossing #AssassinsCreedValhala #Blanc...
2023-12-121h 39
The Dorkiest PodcastDCEU In-Memoriam: 2013 - 2023R.I.P. to the DCEU. We hardly knew ye. On this episode, Daniel and Mike discuss the last ten years of the DC Extended Universe and what went wrong with this experiment. On the cusp of production starting for Superman: Legacy - the first film in the newly established DC Universe helmed by James Gunn - Daniel and Mike discuss the last ten years of the DC Extended Universe and what went very right and what went very, very, very, VERY wrong with this experiment.
Media and games discussed: #DCEU #Superman #ZSJL #FinalFantasyPixelRemaster #MarvelsSpiderMan2 #CultOfTheLamb #JediFallenOrder
2023-11-141h 14
The Dorkiest PodcastTop 5 Favorite Horror GamesProduction note: Due to the nature of the games we’ll be discussing, this episode will be labeled explicit.
To celebrate the release of this episode on Halloween day, Daniel and Mike share their Top 5 Favorite Horror Games
Media and games discussed: #F.E.A.R. #TheLastOfUs #Outlast #ResidentEvil #SilentHill #UntilDawn
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2023-10-301h 53
The Dorkiest PodcastTop 5 Favorite Horror FilmsProduction note: Due to the nature of the films we’ll be discussing, this episode will be labeled explicit.
We’re all spooky, all the time this month as Daniel and Mike share with each other their Top 5 Favorite Horror Films! No major spoilers for any of the films discussed today.
Media and games discussed: #Alien #DeadSpace #FinalFantasyPixelRemaster #GetOut #Hereditary #Oculus #ParanormalActivity #ReadyOrNot #Saw #SilenceOfTheLambs
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2023-10-171h 42
The Dorkiest PodcastRanking The MCU - Phase 4 (D+ Series)
We’re back tackling the beginning of the Multiverse Saga with the last of the Phase 4 projects - the Disney+ television series! Coming out of the Infinity Saga, the MCU had to find a way to mix it up with new ways to tell their stories and engage the audience. This led to the release of the 8 initial made-for-streaming D+ shows that became required viewing in order to continue enjoying the MCU. How successful was this venture into television? Join us while Daniel and Mike discuss their favorites and least favorites now that they’re both all caug...
2023-10-031h 34
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive - Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Ultimate Edition (#ZSJL Review Part 2)We’re back from our time off and diving back into the Zack Snyder Superman trilogy with the VERY contentious film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Ultimate Edition. This one might get spicy, so strap in and listen to both Daniel and Mike debate the film’s merits and its faults.
Full Spoilers for Man of Steel & Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
We also talk briefly about some of the games that we’ve played over the last few months while we were away; games like Bioshock, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Spider-Man: Miles Morale...
2023-09-191h 45
The Dorkiest PodcastHiatus AnnouncementThe Dorkiest Podcast will be going on hiatus for health-related reasons until further notice. Please stay subscribed to the channel wherever you find our show! We thank you for your patience and your understanding during this time.
Try out The Skinny with Mike and Adam Podcast! (explicit language) - http://anchor.fm/theskinnywithmikeandadam
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2023-06-2604 min
The Dorkiest PodcastRanking The Star Wars FilmsHello there! In our first Star Wars centric episode, Daniel and Mike rank all of the live-action theatrical films in order from their least favorite to the ones they personally feel are the best in the series! The two of them definitely have some differing opinions on the franchise as a whole these days, but hopefully they can set aside their differences and just have a fun time ranking some nostalgic films together……we hope!
Media and games discussed: #StarWars #MassEffect2 #TearsOfTheKingdom #Afterimage #FinalFantasyXVI
Daniel’s Whatchagothere? : The History of Rom...
2023-06-132h 12
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive - Horizon: Forbidden WestA little over a year after the release of Horizon: Forbidden West, Daniel and Mike share their thoughts on the sequel to one of their favorite games - and subject of a recent Deep Dive episode - Horizon: Forbidden West! How does the sequel compare to their experience playing the first game? And where could the narrative possibly go after all of the revelations and plot-twists of the first game? And the most important question of all, what the heck is going on in this game?!?! Join the guys as they try to make sense of this dense game...
2023-05-301h 30
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive - Man of Steel (#ZSJL Review Part 1)It’s beginning! After what seems like months of passive aggressive begging, Mike is finally getting what he’s been asking for…someone to discuss the Zack Snyder Superman trilogy with! On this episode, Daniel and Mike discuss the highs and the lows of Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel from 2013. Often still debated amongst both superhero fans and movie fans on its validity and whether or not there’s more to it under the surface than meets the eye. Join us on our Deep Dive of Man of Steel - hopefully the first part in our lead up to Zack Sn...
2023-04-181h 42
The Dorkiest PodcastRanking the MCU - Phase 4 (films)
Here in the middle of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga, Daniel and Mike are almost all caught up in their Definitive Dorky Ranking of the MCU. In this episode, we tackle just the films of Phase 4 and will rank the Disney+ episodic series at a later time. So please join us and listen along as we discuss in real time where the films of Phase 4 sit in the now 30 movie saga!
Mike’s Watchagothere?: https://youtu.be/Wsi1IbjPAkM
Games and media discussed: #MCU #Phase4 #BlackWidow #ShangChi #Eternals #SpiderManNoWayHome #DoctorStrange #Thor #WakandaForever #ResidentEvil4 #BotW...
2023-04-042h 05
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive - HBO’s The Last of UsWe here at The Dorkiest LOVE The Last of Us franchise. So now that HBO has successfully adapted one of our favorite gaming franchises into a hit TV series, how do we think it fared overall? How did the cast fare? How did we like the changes that were made? And most importantly, who was this adaptation really made for?
Thanks so much for hanging out with us for yet another Deep Dive episode and we hope you’ll stick around for more Deep Dives and more Dorky topics going forward! We really appreciate you!
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2023-03-211h 36
The Dorkiest PodcastBONUS: Erika Reviews Hogwarts LegacyThis is a bonus episode that was originally intended to be a brief segment! Erika and Mike sit down and have an in-depth (mostly spoiler free) discussion and review on her time playing Hogwarts Legacy over the course of the last few weeks. Erika is a HUGE Wizarding World fan, so getting to hear about the game from her perspective was quite a treat. And she gives some insights on the game to players who might not be overly familiar with the franchise as well.
We hope you enjoy this extra helping of Dorky today! Thanks so...
2023-03-071h 04
The Dorkiest PodcastAsk A Dork About: HaloOn The Dorkiest Podcast this week, we’re back with another installment of ‘Ask A Dork About’ and this time Mike chats with our resident Halo expert, Daniel. We discuss the franchise’s legacy, what it was like to be a part of the Halo hype-cycle when it was at its peak, and whether or not the games are worth checking out for newcomers today. We’ve got that and more in this episode! Thanks so much for spending some time with us today!
Games and media discussed: #Halo #Signalis #MetroidPrime #Cyberpunk2077 #Deathloop #TheWhale #Arcane
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2023-03-071h 38
The Dorkiest PodcastDorky Devs: The Live Action Horizon Zero Dawn SeriesOn The Dorkiest Podcast this week, Daniel and Mike put on their executive producer / show-runner hats and pitch their take and their cast picks for their version of the Horizon: Zero Dawn live action television series in a new edition of ‘The Dorky Devs’. We hope you enjoy!
Games and media discussed: #Blanc #HogwartsLegacy #HorizonZeroDawn #NeilGaiman #Returnal #You
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2023-02-211h 50
The Dorkiest PodcastRanking the MCU – Phase 3 (Part 2)Now that Daniel and Mike are back from their 2022 break, they can get back to the important things in life - RANKING MCU MOVIES!! When last we left off, we had created a Dorkiest Ranking for all of the MCU films from Iron Man (2008) to Black Panther (2018). Now, we are here to finish what we started and find out where films like Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel, Endgame, and Spider-Man: Far From Home stand when compared to the 18 films preceding it! Please enjoy!
Daniel’s Whatchagotthere? : Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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2023-02-071h 28
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive - The Last of Us Part IIIt’s Last of Us fever here at the beginning of 2023! The new HBO show is getting critical acclaim a couple of episodes in, game sales of the recent Part I re-release have been blowing up, and Daniel just recently finished the critically acclaimed sequel, The Last of Us Part II. There’s A LOT to get through as this game is filled to the brim with incredible narrative moments, so both Mike and Daniel take the time to discuss some of the most impactful scenes and gameplay instances that TLOU2 has to offer. Full spoilers for both The Last...
2023-01-242h 09
The Dorkiest PodcastDaniel’s Favorite Games of 2022Ya boi Daniel is back! After three months away to do A WHOLE LOT OF LIVING, Daniel returns to The Dorkiest Podcast to share with Mike, not only all of the events that have happened in his life as of late, but also his Favorite Games He Played In 2022! Please stay subscribed to the show as we’ve got a lot of great games to discuss in the coming year as well as Deep Dives and more fun topics!
Games and media discussed: #FarCry6 #GhostOfTsushima #HouseOfTheDragon #ImmortalsFenixRising #TheLastOfUs #TLOU2 #LifeIsStrange #TheMenu #Overcooked #UntilDawn #TheWalkingDead
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2023-01-101h 40
The Dorkiest PodcastMike’s Favorite Games of 2022Our final episode of The Dorkiest for 2022 and it’s our part 3 of our three-part end of the year discussion! Mike sits down with his wife, Erika, to chat about all of the games that he played this past year as well as the games that they played together.
Thanks so much for spending some time with our show this past year! It means a lot to us that you chose to listen to our discussions, our lists, our Deep-Dives, and all of the other fun and interesting topics that we shared! We hope that you’ll stil...
2022-12-132h 11
The Dorkiest PodcastErika’s Favorite Games of 2022In our second part of our year-end games discussion, Mike sits down with his wife, Erika, to chat about all of the games that she played this past year. Erika is a self-described backseat gamer and has only recently been dabbling in certain games that catch her eye here and there. We love getting the gaming perspective from people of all skill levels and experiences, so chatting with Erika about these games - some of which are pretty high-profile - from her point of view is quite refreshing!
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2022-12-072h 10
The Dorkiest PodcastZoey's Favorite Games of 2022We’re right about at the end of the gaming year of 2022 and you all know what that means: LISTS!! We here at The Dorkiest love lists and year-end lists are some of the best because we’ve all got them! In this first part of our end-of-the-year discussion, we’re splitting them up into highlighting the favorite games from some of our co-hosts. This episode is Zoey - our resident teenaged cool girl - sitting down with her dad, Mike, just chatting and reminiscing about all her favorites.
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2022-11-291h 41
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive - StrayEver since its first trailer debut at the PlayStation 5 reveal event, Stray captivated players everywhere with its unique and mysterious premise. The game has since been a highly anticipated title for everyone here at The Dorkiest. So now that some of us have gotten to play it, Mike and Erika have a chat together about the game and unpack everything from the mystifying narrative, to the interesting perspectives on platforming, and even the trophy hunting aspect.
Grab a bag of catnip and hang out with us while we dork out about all things Stray!
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2022-11-081h 21
The Dorkiest PodcastAsk A Dork About: Doki Doki Literature ClubThis meeting of the DORKY DORKY LITERATURE CLUB is now in session!
Welcome back to The Dorkiest Podcast! We’re happy that you’re spending time with us today. On this episode, we’re doing another session of ‘Ask A Dork About...’ and this time, Zoey chats with Mike about the surprise viral hit, ‘Doki Doki Literature Club’. A game that released quietly and under-the-radar back in 2018 on Steam and then word started to spread about its true nature and what lies underneath its cutesey, innocent exterior. #JustMonika
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2022-10-181h 02
The Dorkiest Podcast"Mike, What Is It That You Are Playing Over There?"While our homeboy, Daniel, is out and enjoying his matrimonial leave of absence, Mike has been busy playing a good handful of games that he's been wanting to recommend to you all! So for this solo-podcast, Mike shares with the audience his experiences with the following games.
Click on the game titles below to check out their trailers! We hope that you have a blast checking any of these unique games out!
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3
- Stray
- River City Girls
- Record of Lodoss War: Deelit In Wonder L...
2022-10-0649 min
The Dorkiest PodcastGamescom 2022 Games We Can’t Wait To Play!Gamescom 2022 was a couple of weeks ago and it revealed and reintroduced us to some great looking games; some bizarre, some over-the-top, and some that just look plain ol’ fun! Daniel and Mike share with one another some the games that they can’t wait to get their hands on and will keep a close eye on until it eventually comes out!
Games and media discussed: #Overcooked #MassEffect3 #TheLastOfUsPartII #SayonaraWildHearts #XenobladeChronicles3 #TheExpanse #TheLordsOfTheFallen #MovingOut2 #AtlasFallen #Wyrdsong #LiesOfP #TheDevilInMe #WhereWindsMeet #FriendsVsFriends #TheCallistoProtocol #HouseOfTheDragon #RingsOfPower #Dune
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2022-09-061h 21The Dorkiest PodcastDaniel and Mike's Gaming BlindspotsNo matter how hard we try or how many games we play, the vast majority of us will still have blindspots when it comes to certain franchises or genres or series. On today's episode, Daniel and Mike share with one another the blindspots they have and whether or not they feel like there will ever be a good time to jump into any of them at this point.
Spoilers for the ending of Ghost of Tsushima: 6:25 to 9:02
Games and media discussed: #D&D #CallOfDuty #Fornite #GTAV #HouseOfTheDragon #TheLastOfUsPartII #MLG...
2022-08-231h 23The Dorkiest PodcastThe State of the MCUnion: Post Infinity SagaWe here at The Dorkiest Podcast LOVE the MCU! Why wouldn't we? There's nothing else like it! However, even we are starting to get concerned at both the level of quality of what's been put out post-Avengers: Endgame, as well as the sheer magnitude of upcoming projects coming out in just the next 2 years! So today, Daniel and Mike talk about everything after Phase 3 as well as the break-down of the MCU's most recent Comic-Con panel. Does the updated timeline get us excited for more to come? Or is this becoming a case of quantity over quality.
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2022-08-091h 18
The Dorkiest PodcastRanking the MCU – Phase 3 (Part 1)The end of The Infinity Saga is in our sights, Dorks! And with the first six films in Phase 3 of the MCU, we are eating like kings and queens in terms of movie quality! Today, Daniel and Mike continue their Definitive Dorkiest Distinguishment of the MCU by ranking the films starting with Captain America: Civil War to Black Panther. The discussions are really getting spicy, folks! So we hope you enjoy it!
Games and media discussed: #MCU #CaptainAmerica #DoctorStrange #GotG #SpiderMan #Thor #BlackPanther #GhostOfTsushima #Eastward #ThePathless #BetterCallSaul
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2022-07-261h 47
The Dorkiest PodcastDead Franchises We Want To ReturnUnfortunately, sometimes gaming franchises that we love come and go and are never heard from again. But every once in a while, dedicated fanbases are treated to surprising revivals of the games series they once loved. That’s what we’re wishing for in this episode of The Dorkiest! Daniel and Mike are sharing with one another three games that they would like to see brought back to life in one way or another!
Games and media discussed: #BloodRayne #BraveFencerMusashi #DeathsDoor #DeuxEx #DinoCrisis #Eastward #FearEffect #Haven #GhostOfTsushima #MassEffect2 #MedalOfHonor #TheOuterWorlds #SplinterCell
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2022-07-121h 30
The Dorkiest PodcastThe Dorkiest’s Favorite LGBTQIA+ CharactersTo celebrate Pride Month, Daniel and Mike share with one another some of their favorite LGBTQIA+ characters from gaming, film, television and fiction.
If you or somebody you love needs access to resources or education, you can visit these useful links below.
LGBTQ Resource List | GLAAD
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The Trans Lifeline
Asexual visibility and education network
Games and media discussed: #BladeRunner2049 #BojackHorseman #Catherine #GamesDoneQuick #GoneHome #TheLastOfUsPartII #NierReplicant #TheOuterWorlds #Shadowrunners #UmbrellaAcademy
2022-06-281h 43
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive – The Last of UsAlmost like it was meant to be, the recent announcement of the full remake at Summer Game Fest has coincided with Daniel having recently finished his first playthrough of the PlayStation must-have, ‘The Last of Us’.
The game has garnered quite the reputation over the past decade of being a masterclass in video-game storytelling and Mike and Daniel get together to discuss just that. How does the game’s narrative weave through to the gameplay moments and the environmental storytelling? And how are some of the game’s most memorable moments told through the lens of video game med...
2022-06-141h 46
The Dorkiest PodcastRanking the MCU – Phase 2The MCU goodness never stops as Daniel and Mike continues ranking the MCU films. This time, we take a look back at the six films that make up Phase 2 starting with Iron Man 3 and ending with Ant-Man. Is THIS the episode that splits up the podcast after a shouting match?!
Also discussed, we’ve been playing a good handful of games like The Last of Us, Far Cry 6, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Telltale’s The Walking Dead, Tales of Arise, and Stardew Valley.
Games and media discussed: #MCU #TheAvengers #AgeOfUltron #TheLastOfUs #FarCry6 #MassEffect #TheWalkingDead #TalesOfArise #Star...
2022-05-311h 46
The Dorkiest PodcastDorky Devs: The Live Action Mass Effect SeriesOn The Dorkiest Podcast this week, Daniel and Mike put on their executive producer / show-runner hats and pitch their take and their cast picks for the Mass Effect live action television series in the first edition of what we’re calling ‘The Dorky Devs’.
Also, Mike and Erika talk about the game they’ve been playing together over the past few weeks, ‘It Takes Two’. Review begins 12:44 to 45:52
Mike’s Whatcha Got There: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2bTQK6vbKI
Daniel’s Whatcha Got There: Star Wars: Clone Wars (TV Series 2003–2005) - IMDb
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2022-05-102h 32
The Dorkiest PodcastRanking the MCU – Phase 1After a brief break so two of the Dorks could get married, Daniel and Mike return to begin the arduous task of creating the Definitive Dorkiest Ranking of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. We start with the six films in Phase 1 and we will continue ranking the rest when the time comes! We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us.
Also discussed, quite a bit of games have been played over the past few weeks and we talk about Immortals: Fenix Rising, Far Cry 6, Horizon: Forbidden West, Gone Home, Dragon Quest XI, It Takes...
2022-04-261h 35
The Dorkiest PodcastThe Decline of Couch Co-OpOver the past decade or so, the games industry seems to have strayed away from couch co-op experiences – something that used to be a staple of the living room in years past. On this episode of The Dorkiest, Daniel and Mike discuss why they think that is. From the ease of access of the internet, to the ever-evolving industry trends, and even the rise of internet streamers, it sometimes seems like there isn’t any room these days for games that focus solely on a side-by-side couch co-op experiences and we want to get to the bottom of why that...
2022-03-081h 23
The Dorkiest PodcastOur Favorite Video Game RomancesWith February being the season for love, Daniel and Mike talk about some of their favorite video game romances and how the video gaming medium has handled love and relationships in general.
Games and media discussed: #Cyberpunk2077 #FinalFantasyVII #GoneHome #Halo #ItTakesTwo #TheLastOfUsPart2 #LifeIsStange #MassEffect #PokemonLegendsArceus #Skyrim #Uncharted #Witcher3
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2022-02-221h 29
The Dorkiest PodcastThe Dorkiest’s Top 5 BatmenWe all love Batman here at The Dorkiest! And with the release of the new film right around the corner, Daniel and Mike share with one another their all-time favorite versions of The Dark Knight throughout all of the different mediums that he’s been a part of!
#Batman #BatmanBeyond #TheLongHalloween #BatmanTAS #LegoBatman #BvS #ZSJL
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2022-02-081h 37
The Dorkiest PodcastPokémon Legends: Arceus - Review In ProgressZoey and Mike have been playing Pokémon Legends: Arceus over the weekend and have some thoughts on this game that they were fairly sure was going to be a tiny step forward for the franchise. Is it the Pokémon game that we always dreamed we'd get one day? Or is just another iteration on the formula but this time you can move the camera? Find out what we think of it so far in this First Impressions Review of Legends: Arceus!
#Pokemon #Arceus
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2022-02-0232 min
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive – Horizon: Zero DawnWith Horizon: Forbidden West mere weeks away at the time of this recording, Daniel and Mike take this time to reminisce and have a long-form discussion about the game’s predecessor, Zero Dawn. We talk about the game’s very dense and fascinating backstory and lore, we discuss the game’s take on traversal and combat, and we even discuss some of the ways that we think the sequel can improve on an already really impressive modern classic.
Praise be to the All-Mother, this is our Deep Dive on Horizon: Zero Dawn
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2022-01-241h 46
The Dorkiest PodcastHow To “Fix” Our Favorite FranchisesWhile there are game franchises out there that we love and cherish, one could argue that there is ALWAYS room for improvement. That’s what this episode is about in what is the first in a series we’re calling ‘How To “Fix” Our Favorite Franchises’. Daniel and Mike discuss with one another some of the changes we’d like to see, or some constructive criticisms made to some of our favorite game franchises to help us to love them that much more.
Games and media discussed: #AssassinsCreed #AstrosPlayroom #AuntyDonna #BreathOfTheWild #TheElderScrolls #Fallout #FarCry #FinalFantasy #HorizonZeroDawn #ImmortalsFenixRising #LifeIsStrange...
2022-01-111h 48The Dorkiest PodcastThe Dorkiest's Best Games We Played in 2021 & Most Anticipated Games of 2022The end of the year is a time for reflection and we here at The Dorkiest love reminiscing about some of our favorite stuff! On this final episode of 2021, Mike and Daniel talk about some of their favorite games that they played over the past year (some of which that didn’t release in the past year). Both Zoey and Erika show up for a cut-away segment as they talk about some of the best Dorky things that they had the pleasure of consuming as well.
But that’s not all, Mike and Daniel also look forward to t...
2021-12-212h 22
The Dorkiest PodcastAsk A Dork About: The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimFor more than 10 years now, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has left a lasting impact on the gaming industry. Well, believe it or not, in all of those years, Mike actually hasn’t ever played the game! So this week, on this rendition of ‘Ask A Dork’, Mike asks resident Skyrim expert, Daniel, all about the game in an effort to learn more about it and maybe put to rest some of the reservations and lingering criticisms that he might have before he eventually plays it!
Games and media discussed: #Skyrim #TheElderScrolls #NintendoSwitch #MarioKart8 #SuperMarioBros3 #Spiritfarer #KenaBridgeOfSpirits #TheSto...
2021-12-071h 16
The Dorkiest PodcastThe Dorky Things We’re Thankful ForWe live in a privileged time as Dorks in that there is no shortage of great content and great art to keep us entertained and satisfied. And seeing as it is Thanksgiving week here in the US, this episode of The Dorkiest has Mike and Daniel sharing a handful of the dorky things in their lives that they are thankful for. From positive strides in the gaming industry, to great streaming services that has given us some of our favorite films and series of the year, to some of our favorite music, and even a special shout-out to bread...
2021-11-231h 46
The Dorkiest PodcastThe Dorkiest's Favorite Video Game VillainsA lot of video games wouldn’t be much without the iconic villains that house them. Whether you’re trying to save the universe from them or simply rescue the princess, villains give a lot of games their purpose and give you, the player, the motivation to continue. So today, Daniel and Mike (with a special appearance from Erika) talk about some of their favorite and most memorable villains in video games!
Please see the hashtags below as we will be talking about story segments of the following games. Thank you for your understanding.
#Borderlands2 #Cath...
2021-11-092h 20
The Dorkiest PodcastZoey and Mike Give Thanks For Super Smash Bros. UltimateWith the final character revealed and released for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Zoey and Mike reflect on the series and this game in particular to give thanks to one of the most ambitious games in our lifetime – and quite possibly, the last of its kind. The character roster ALONE is enough to amaze any video game fanatic, but that’s not all that Smash Ultimate has to offer its fans, and that’s what Zoey and Mike talk about and discuss on this episode of The Dorkiest. Thanks so much for joining us! We hope you have a great time l...
2021-10-2549 min
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive - The Mass Effect TrilogyThe original Mass Effect trilogy has been long regarded for its vast, wonderous storytelling, its fascinating and complex characters, and its player agency. Well, now that both Mike and Daniel have revisited the games via the recent Legendary Edition, this episode will be dedicated to sharing our experiences with one another and the audience. We talk about Daniel’s first experience playing parts 2 and 3 for himself, some of our favorite moments, side missions, loyalty missions, and moments, how we think the series holds up today as video games, and whether or not either of the latter two games have ov...
2021-10-121h 46
The Dorkiest PodcastAsk A Dork About: Final FantasyThank you for joining us for this edition of The Dorkiest Podcast in which we introduce a new series that we’ll be calling ‘Ask A Dork About…’ where one of the co-hosts asks another about a series that they might not be familiar with. In this case, Daniel – who is unfamiliar with the Final Fantasy series – asks Mike – a Final Fantasy super-fan – about the games, what makes them special, and where the best place to jump in might be.
Games and media discussed: #FinalFantasy #FFIV #FFVII #FFX #FinalFantasyTheSpiritsWithin #SquareEnix #TonyHawksProSkater #DOAXtremeBeachVollyball #Arrival #DenisVilleneuve #Dune
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2021-09-281h 08
The Dorkiest PodcastDeep Dive - Detroit: Become HumanIn our first - of what I hope is many - edition of Deep Dive, Daniel and Mike discuss the game and interactive experience, Detroit: Become Human. We compare notes on how the weaving narrative changed for both of our playthroughs and we also debate on how the experience was from a gameplay perspective and what - if anything - could have been done differently. There are timecodes below if you wish to skip around the spoiler talk, but we hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we did putting it together!
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2021-09-142h 19The Dorkiest PodcastPlaying Video Games In SchoolSchool is back in session for most kids in the US, so it's time to hit the books, zip up your backpacks, and grab your......controllers(?!) Yup! Much to our surprise, both Mike and Zoey sit down to discuss the ESPORTS elective class that she started taking in 8th grade this year. Zoey talks about what she still hopes to gain out of it by the end of the year and also just some of the fun games and activities that she and her class have been doing in that class so far in the first few weeks.
2021-09-0653 min
The Dorkiest PodcastGet This Backlog Off My Back!The dreaded gaming backlog - something that a lot of dedicated gaming fans have to contend with. Whether you're a long time collector, jumping into a new console late in the game, or simply because you live a very busy personal life, video game backlogs can stack up FAST! On this episode, Mike and Daniel talk about their backlogs, how they got to the point they're currently at, and how they personally deal with chipping away at them.
Games and media discussed: #MassEffect2 #LegendaryEdition #DetroitBecomeHuman #DarkSouls #TheWorldEndsWithYou #HereToSlay #DelaireTheLiar #LoveOnTheSpectrum
2021-08-311h 16
The Dorkiest PodcastThe Toxicity of Gaming Culture and How To Deal With ItAs much as we love video games, the unfortunate reality is that a lot of the culture surrounding its fanbase is riddled with bullying, rampant bigotry and misogyny, and an overall sense of unease when it comes to being associated with people who perpetuate this type of behavior. So while it's not an easy topic to discuss, we still felt like it's important to at least talk about it, where we think it stems from, how we personally cope with it, and what - if anything - can be done to mediate it.
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2021-08-171h 27
The Dorkiest PodcastTop 5 Saddest Movie MomentsWe take a bit of break talking about video games on this episode to share with one another some of the most affecting and most memorable sad and bittersweet moments in film. Some of these moments snuck up on us when we first saw them and some of them are from movies that are purposely trying to tug at our heart-strings. But one thing that they all have in common is that they all meant a great deal to us in our hearts. So snuggle up with Daniel and Mike on this episode and listen to us reminisce about...
2021-08-031h 54
The Dorkiest PodcastWhy Aren't Video Game Movies As Great As They Should Be?We here at The Dorkiest LOVE video games - obviously. But we also love movies as well! So it should be a no-brainer that if you combine video games and movies then you should get a solid-gold winning formula, right?! Well, unfortunately, history has shown that's not always the case.
On this episode, Daniel and Mike discuss films based on video games and what it is about them that just can't quite seem to crack the code.
Some of the movies we talk about in detail are Super Mario Bros, Mortal Kombat (both 1995 and 2021), Street F...
2021-07-201h 24
The Dorkiest PodcastTop 5 Saddest Moments In Games That We LoveThe episode title explains it all! We share with the audience and with one another a list that was difficult for us to even put together without crying and welling up. But we hope that you'll enjoy this episode's topic about our Top 5 Saddest Moments In Games That We Love; a show topic that was suggested by Daniel! Be ready to listen to the episode, try not to cry, and then cry a lot! 😭
MAJOR PLOT SPOILERS for the following games: #AWayOut #BrothersATaleOfTwoSons #FinalFantasyVII #HaloReach #HellbladeSenuasSacrifice #TheLastOfUs #ModernWarfare3 #SpiderMan #TelltalesTheWalkingDead #TelltalesTheWalkingDeadSeason2
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2021-07-121h 57
The Dorkiest PodcastI Don't Want To Play With You Anymore feat. Adam from The Skinny with Mike and AdamOn this special episode, Mike's best dear friend and co-host of The Skinny with Mike and Adam, Adam, talks about what it was like for him growing up loving video games and then eventually fading away from it. This was an eye-opening episode to record because as the philosophy of this show is getting the perspective of gaming as an artistic medium and as an industry from people of different experience levels and different viewpoints, it was great getting to know the story of someone who left gaming behind in his teen years and has since only dabbled in...
2021-07-051h 28
The Skinny with Mike and AdamThe Dorkiest Podcast - I Don't Want To Play With You Anymore feat. AdamThis is a special cross-uploaded episode in which Adam was nice enough to guest on Mike's new video game podcast, The Dorkiest. If you enjoy this and you'd like to hear more, please subscribe anywhere that you like to listen to great podcasts! We will return to your regularly scheduled Skinny very soon! Thank you for taking the time to listen.
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2021-07-051h 30The Dorkiest PodcastWho Controls The Controllers? - A Controller RetrospectiveWe love games here at The Dorkiest Podcast. But without the controllers that play them, there would be no experience. On this episode, Zoey, Erika, and Mike do our first retrospective on the controllers themselves. We were even lucky enough to have a good number of them with us to hold and pass around during the discussion too! And with the age gaps and differing levels of experience in gaming, getting the differing perspectives on this topic was a fun thing to behold!
We hope you enjoy our first of many retrospective episodes!
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2021-06-301h 54
The Dorkiest PodcastTop 5 Favorite E3 / Summer Game Fest AnnouncementsNow that we're a week out from E3 and the Summer Game Fest Kickoff, Daniel and Mike talk about their favorite takeaways from the press-conferences and showcases that were presented! Thankfully, all of the games on our lists will be coming out relatively soon (🤞), so we won't be sitting on all this hype for too long.
Games discussed: #EldenRing #FarCry6 #MetroidDread #Redfall #Replaced #Somerville #Starfield #StrangerOfParadise #TinyTinasWonderlands
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2021-06-221h 28The Dorkiest PodcastNintendo's E3 Direct - Nintend-OHs and Ninten-DON'TsZoey and Mike talk about the Nintendo E3 Direct for 2021 and discuss the games that got them excited as well as the game announcements that were noticeably absent from the presentation.
Games discussed: #MetroidDread #Danganrompa #BreathOfTheWildSequel
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2021-06-191h 00The Dorkiest PodcastDaniel's Top 5 Favorite GamesThank you for checking out The Dorkiest Podcast! This episode introduces one of our hosts, Daniel, and in order to get to know him and his tastes a little better, we talk about his Top 5 Favorite Games list. A lot of great memories and nostalgic vibes for the games discussed here, especially for those of us who spent our formative years both on Xbox 360 and Xbox Live! We can't wait to continue doing more episodes of The Dorkiest with you all as well as introduce more episodes with more of our hosts! Thanks for joining us on this new...
2021-06-081h 29The Dorkiest PodcastPilot Episode - Mike and Zoey Talk About Zoey's Favorite Game of All TimeWelcome to the pilot episode of The Dorkiest Podcast! This video game centric podcast will focus on analysis of stories, immersion, and the artistry of the medium. On this inaugural episode, host Mike talks with his 13-year-old daughter, Zoey, about what her favorite game of all time is and she discusses her Top 3!
Please continue to join us as we evolve the show, talk with more co-hosts, and discuss more topics about this medium and industry that we love so much!
Games discussed and potential SPOILER warning for: The Last of Us, The Last of U...
2021-06-051h 15
DorkFest: The PodcastDorkFest: The Podcast: Holiday FlicksIt's the most Dorkiest time of the year! In the latest installment, the Dorks exchange the Millennium Falcon for a sleigh and their Starfleet dress uniforms for a Santa suit as they get into the spirit of the season by chatting holiday flicks. What are some of their tried and true holiday classics, and what's a holiday movie they've come to in recent years that's quickly becoming a favorite? Plus, the Dorks unveil the 3 holiday movies they're each taking with them to DorkFest Island. Merry DorkFest everyone!
2020-12-141h 10
Major Spoilers Comic Book PodcastMajor Spoilers Podcast #790: God CountryThis week, on the Major Spoilers Podcast we visit God Country, which may or may not be in Texas. We also talk the end of the Simpsons Comics, review Pizzasaurus Rex, Leviathan #1, Bubba Ho-Tep and the Cosmic Blood-Suckers #2, and X-Men Grand Design Second Genesis #1. Plus, Teen Titans Go!?
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Bongo Comics to end with issue #245
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2018-08-011h 12
The Star Wars Collectors Archive PodcastThe Star Wars Collectors Archive Podcast 42: Snowtroopers in JulyThis month’s upbeat ‘Chive Cast features interviews with Snowtrooper expert Michael Mensinger and the benevolent grump of the hobby, John Alvarez. Steve says the dorkiest thing he has ever said, Skye opens up and rambles on and we get positively sacrilegious at one point.
We talk celebrations and collector clubs, mini-rig mock ups, 30,000 dollar 12 backs and R2 and 3P0 offer to help you with your hygiene and tell you how to stay away from bad habits. You will learn about YPS and why Blue Stars has yellow eyes. All this plus a bonus Skye-Ku on this month’s Chive Cast!
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