Episodes
Glassjaw/Head Automatica frontman and Kojima Frequency Superfan Daryl Palumbo joins us to get off his chest what the Metal Gear series means to him. We also discuss getting pulled back into Fallout, potential directors for a Metal Gear adaptation and the now sold out MGSCON2. Recorded on April 18, 2024
Published 04/25/24
Published 04/25/24
Punished Maddie (othatsraspberry), joins us to look back on her highs and lows digging through the Metal Gear Solid series. We also talk planes, prepping for MGSCON 2, 10 years of fiddle remixes, planes, and working a booth at PAX East for Grasshopper Manufacture.
Published 04/08/24
Victor Lucas joins us on a stroll down memory lane as we discuss his twenty years of work on Electric Playground, what went into creating 'The Making of Metal Gear Solid 4', and the recent 'Connecting Worlds' documentary about Hideo Kojima's life and career. Recorded on March 6th, 2024.
Published 03/11/24
Death Stranding 2 trailer has us feeling many things. Xbox wishes it had Helldivers. And Kojima's new project isnt a movie? Whatever it is, it definitely PHYSINT Metal Gear. Recorded on February 21st 2024
Published 02/26/24
Kept you waiting, huh? The man, the myth, the legend: David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake, joins us to talk about playing through Metal Gear Solid V for the first time, the ins-and-outs of working in Hollywood, how to make a good steak, and drinking with Sir Patrick Stewart. Recorded on January 24, 2024.
Published 01/29/24
What better way to start 2024 than with our 100th episode? We celebrate with Washington Post reporter Gene Park as he professes his love for Kojima games and reflects on his hopes for the future of Metal Gear. Recorded on January 10, 2024.
Published 01/15/24
Another year, another round of The Keighleys! The gang wraps up the year with our thoughts on The Game Awards 2023, Hideo Kojima's reveal of OD, Solid Snake's inclusion in Fortnite, and the announcement of a Death Stranding film being produced by A24. Recorded on December 14, 2023.
Published 12/18/23
What a thrill! Cynthia Harrell, whose voice is known to fans worldwide from the titular theme in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, joins us to talk about the history behind the now legendary song, her musical career and renewed fame amidst Metal Gear's resurgence, and attending the Tokyo Game Show with Donna Burke. Recorded on November 29, 2023.
Published 12/04/23
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 is finally out, but is leaving fans with more questions than answers. We've spent hours digging through the games and listening to community feedback, and now we're ready to share our thoughts on how this rerelease stacks up. Recorded on November 2, 2023.
Published 11/08/23
It's the dawn of the final day before the release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, but facts are scarce, fiction is spreading like wildfire, and everyone is waiting to see if these new versions will live up to expectations. In the few hours remaining, the crew tries to set the record straight. Recorded on October 19, 2023.
Published 10/23/23
This tenday, the gang covers some of the ways Konami's trying to win you over, including the TGS display and the new Psycho Mantis memory card feature. We also explain why emulators aren't for everyone. Which games are you gonna pick when Psycho Mantis reads your "mind"? Recorded on September 27th, 2023 Support the show: https://patreon.com/KojimaFreq Listen everywhere: https://linktr.ee/kojimafreq Merch: https://redbubble.com/people/kojimafrequency
Published 10/02/23
What truly makes a game a "10 out of 10"? The ever-investigative Max Derrat joins us in search of the answer as we discuss the 25th Anniversary of Metal Gear Solid, the vices and virtues of Metal Gear Solid V, and... Kojima Productions branded stationary? Recorded on September 13, 2023.
Published 09/18/23
There's a ton of misinformation out there. The gang sets the record straight on why Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 isn't what you think. 60 frames per second? Cash grab? What's the catch with trying to go 4k? Let's dive into the details. Recorded on August 30th, 2023
Published 09/05/23
The gang is joined by the singer of "Rules of Nature", Jason Charles Miller to talk about Metal Gear Rising anthems, MGSCON, FFXIV, and rolling as a musician with great RNG. Recorded on August 16th, 2023.
Published 08/21/23
Debriefing after the incredible weekend in LA that was MGSCON with Tim Baksh and berserkbrandee
Published 08/08/23
Live from MGSCON, the gang meets in person for the first time and does their first panel! Definitely worth watching on YouTube as well since there's slides with graphics involved. The Kojima Frequency Delta. Different setting, same structure. Recorded on July 15th, 2023.
Published 07/24/23
The crew comes out of hiding to investigate the latest details about Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection from the Nintendo Direct. Does the surprise inclusion of Snake's Revenge hint at more unlikely ports (we're looking at you, MGS4), or are fans being caught up in wishful thinking? Recorded on June 21, 2023.
Published 06/26/23
It's finally happening! Metal Gear Solid 3 is being remade, and the original games are being re-released! Still, there are more questions than answers: How different will the MGS3 remake be? Will there be changes to the originals? Do game journalists deserve any credit despite spreading so many different rumors over the years? Recorded on May 24, 2023.
Published 05/30/23
The Kojima Frequency is back! Following a much needed rest, the crew returns to find themselves surrounded by nostalgic media, a swarm of Metal Gear rumor derivatives, and some suspiciously kitschy Silent Hill t-shirts. Recorded on May 10, 2023.
Published 05/17/23
What does it take to pull off a fan convention, especially one dedicated to Metal Gear Solid? This week, we learn some of the ins and outs of convention planning as we speak to ItsAmandaLemon on her recent success with the MGSCON Kickstarter and her plans for the upcoming event. We also discuss the Resident Evil 4 remake and what it could mean for the future of Resident Evil and the Metal Gear series. Recorded on March 29, 2023.
Published 04/03/23
This week, we spread our wings and fly into the world of Jim Piddock as he discusses his life as a writer and actor, what he remembers about voicing Major Zero, and getting "caught with his pants down." Recorded on March 15, 2023.
Published 03/22/23
As Metal Gear Rising celebrates its 10th Anniversary, the incredibly talented KittyRawr joins us to chat about beating Metal Gear Solid games on a Dance Dance Revolution pad, her experience meeting Hideo Kojima and Yoji Shinkawa, and why Snatcher is a cyberpunk masterpiece. Recorded on February 22, 2023.
Published 02/27/23
How do Metal Gear Solid games look and play so wonderfully? John Linneman, known for his work at Digital Foundry and Eurogamer, sits in with us to explore the finer details of graphics technology and the art of technical analysis. Recorded on February 5, 2023.
Published 02/14/23
What makes a good remaster? An expert on the topic, Stephen Frost, the Head of Production at Digital Eclipse, sits in with us to discuss the ins and outs of the process behind preserving classic games for future generations. Recorded on January 25, 2022.
Published 01/30/23