Episodes
Firmware updates.
Published 12/17/21
Firmware updates.
Published 12/17/21
We got your news! We got your Dan News! We got Box office numbers! But we have little to no good Spider-man info until next episode! Hosted by: Keith Ruckus Co-host: Dan Richardson Venmo: @KeithRuckus - Give us a buck and we'll tell someone "F*ck You"
Published 12/15/21
Merlin's Best of 2021™ kicks off with the return of "Cool Things I Learned This Week."
Published 12/14/21
Jeff and Christian welcome freelance art director Aaron Morales to the show this week to discuss the Game Awards, including all of the most exciting reveals and biggest awards. Also, the union efforts at Activision-Blizzard, and Bungie's culture problems. The Playlist: Halo Infinite, The Matrix Awakens, Fortnite Chapter 3, Marvel’s Avengers Spider-Man Parting Gifts!
Published 12/13/21
We're light on news and HEAVY on cheer this week! Spiderman news, Matrix theories, and Meryl is THE G.O.A.T not A Goat. PLUS a rad review of us from Hippie H8er. Hosted by: Keith Ruckus Co-host: Dan Richardson Venmo: @KeithRuckus - Give us a buck and we'll tell someone "F*ck You"
Published 12/09/21
A classic odds and sods episode covering: Rush lyrics; personal pronoun tips; Fitness+ meditation; more melees with various voice assistant ecosystems; a big shout-out to the iconic Listener Rachel A.; and Merlin's newfound love of Keyboard Maestro.
Published 12/07/21
Jeff and Christian welcome Wil Harris from the New Scientist podcast to the show this week to discuss Sony combining PS Plus and PS Now... just like Jeff predicted! Also, a big shakeup at the Battlefield franchise, and the FTC steps in with Nvidia and ARM. The Playlist: Forza Horizon 5, FIFA 22, PGA 2k21, Rocket Lead Sideswipe, LEGO Star Wars: Castaways, Solar Ash, Townscaper, Century: Age of Ashes Parting Gifts!
Published 12/06/21
The Boys are back, and they're not sure how big this thing gets.
Published 12/03/21
We're back with the news you love and crave! LOTS of information coming out of Sony for "Spider-man's" future, Keith doesn't want Drago movies but DOES want Drogo "Crow". Dan doesn't get cut off as much by Keith this week, but does get cut off by tasty f*****g licks. Hosted by: Keith Ruckus Co-host: Dan Richardson Venmo: @KeithRuckus - Give us a buck and we'll tell someone "F*ck You"
Published 12/01/21
Jeff and Christian welcome Shane Baily from Game On Cancer to the show this week to discuss a potential Mass Effect TV show at Amazon, Kojima Productions moving into other media, Harmonix making content for Fortnite, and more! The Playlist: Halo Infinite MP, The Artful Escape, Guardians of the Galaxy, Ruined King, Chezzle Parting Gifts!
Published 11/29/21
Just a little note from the boys wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! Dan's visiting family, and Keith is at home inhaling his partner's oatmeal cookies. See you next week! Hosted by: Keith Ruckus Co-host: Dan Richardson Venmo: @KeithRuckus - Give us a buck and we'll tell someone "F*ck You"
Published 11/25/21
Jeff and Christian welcome Phillipe Bosher, actor in the new Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One video game, to the show this week to discuss more terrible information about Activision CEO Bobby Kotick, Rockstar's make-good on the PC version of GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition, The Game Awards nominees, and more! The Playlist: Halo Infinite MP, Forza Horizon 5, Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, Stonefly VR Talk: Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall Parting Gifts!
Published 11/22/21
The trifecta.
Published 11/20/21
We sit back and bask in the new Spider-man trailer, call Keith's favorite spidey a liar, and dan wants more Under Siege. PLUS: Sly Stallone is back in Guardians of The Galaxy, and everyone at Miramax is a piece of shit. Hosted by: Keith Ruckus Co-host: Dan Richardson Venmo: @KeithRuckus - Give us a buck and we'll tell someone "F*ck You"
Published 11/18/21
DISCUSSED: Dad stuff; flying too close to the smart home sun; appreciating the magic of Wes Anderson; the virtues of UPS battery backup; and, finally, Merlin starts tentatively sketching a unified field theory for rethinking how we think about and use space.
Published 11/16/21
Jeff and Christian welcome Mario Rivera from the Point in Progress podcast to the show this week to discuss the PC version of GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition being pulled, Steam Deck's delay, a new Steamworld game announced, and more! The Playlist: Unpacking, GTA San Andreas, Forza Horizon 5, Guardians of the Galaxy, Battlefield 2042 Parting Gifts!
Published 11/15/21
It's been there for decades.
Published 11/13/21
This week we talk Spiderman: No Way Home, Edgar Wright and Ridley Scott sequels, and what Goop candles would smell like if it was Chris Evans instead of Gwyneth Paltrow running the scam. PLUS Jaro corrects us on the correct Lizard King name, and loves Dan. And more! Hosted by: Keith Ruckus Co-host: Dan Richardson Venmo: @KeithRuckus - Give us a buck and we'll tell someone "F*ck You"
Published 11/10/21
DISCUSSED: please stop changing the clocks; our kids are not us; the people of England have spoiled or corrupted several very good words; The Ellis Island Bit; surnames mean things; getting pelted with rocks and garbage; a Michael Penn playlist for 1 to 3.5 of you jackals; some Mad Max talk; it's always two things with Kevin Kelly; and, finally, some Marvel talk.
Published 11/09/21
Jeff and Christian welcome Tom Blair from the Robot Radio Network to the show this week to discuss the Skyrim Anniversary Edition pricing, more game delays, Netflix's first launch of games, the future of NFTs in gaming, and more! The Playlist: Back 4 Blood, ESO: Deadlands, Hunt: Showdown, Metroid Dread; Forza Horizon 5, Age of Empires 4, Inscryption Parting Gifts!
Published 11/08/21
Falling out the side door.
Published 11/05/21
This week has a ton of news and trailers! Keith loves "House Of Gucci's" trailer, Dan loves "Lightyear". We don't want a "Boondock Saints III" - We do need Gal Gadot. Plus Keith doesn't know what NFT's REALLY are. Hosted by: Keith Ruckus Co-host: Dan Richardson Venmo: @KeithRuckus - Give us a buck and we'll tell someone "F*ck You"
Published 11/04/21
This is what happens when Merlin stays up til 2 a.m. watching a movie and then has to record a podcast at 9 a.m. Because, your day is a continuum.
Published 11/02/21
Jeff and Christian welcome Cory Banks from Nvidia back to the show to discuss the Geforce NOW streaming service, as well as all the biggest news. Facebook turns into Meta and kills Oculus as a brand, Bobby Kotick takes the minimum salary, Sony has a State of Play, Halo Infinite's campaign trailer looks good, and more! The Playlist: Guardians of the Galaxy, Metroid Dread, Trials of Fire, Jupiter Hell Parting Gifts!
Published 11/01/21