Casual Sweats

We're sidequesting in dark alleys, handing out gateway games, this week. We also visited XBOX to see what crazy things they're up to, we review some celebrity podcasts, and took a look at some old issues of EGM, Game Informer, and Nintendo Power! Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story Check out our Extra Life fundraiser page here: h...

We're sidequesting in the past, this week! Before that, though, we're talking about Stop Making Sense (the Talking Heads concert film), the FAA's strategy to hire gamers, and your opportunity to be in a PlayStation game! Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story Check out our Extra Life fundraiser page here: https://dd.extra-life.o...

We're sidequesting in nightmare territory, this week. Before we get there, though, we're taking a look at Bungie's odd request to game reviewers, DLSS5's graphical "improvements", The Last of Us season 3 news, and mini-games! Also, stick around to the end to find out what Grimace is. It's worth it. Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story Get...

This week we're sidequesting in the digital apocalypse as Facebook patents an AI that can post for dead people. We also swung by XBOX HQ to check in on Phil Spencer's retirement, the apparent internal hate for the "This is an XBOX" ad campaign, and... the new CEO's very strange (and incorrectly informed) obsession with birth rates. We also chatted about some Stardew Valley news because of course w...

This week we're sidequesting into potential NFL careers as kickers. Also covered, does Nintendo hate penises, what if Nathan Drake started podcasting at you, and Stardew Valley still has some secrets... Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story Get some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casuals...

This week we're sidequesting in the burned out, wasteland rubble of the Metaverse. We also talked about what's make Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sad, a new Luigi Lego set, Ubisoft's "innovative" new corporate structure, and we drafted our 2026 Metacritic lineup. And Rob is definitely not a hostage, ok? Why do you keep asking if he's a hostage? HE'S FINE! Answers to sound effect quiz, if you're inte...

Our sidequest this week brought us to PlayStation HQ, where they told us they want to play our games for us. We said no thanks. Also discussed: resolutions, Steam Awards winners, new PS5 colors, and non-holiday holiday movies and video games. The Empire Strikes Back is a holiday movie. I don't know why, it just is. Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an In...

It's what you've been waiting for, the Game of the Year extravaganza! We discussed and ranked our favorite games of the year, awarded them various awards, and determined the absolute best of the best. To be nominated is an honor. Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story Get some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you...

This week we ventured over to Geoff Keighley's neck of the woods to see what The Game Awards thought of 2025's best games. We also talked about a new Star Wars racing game that was announced, humanity's weird death drive and why people like roller coasters, and announced our Game of the Year Categories. Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram stor...

Our sidequest this week took us down (recent) memory lane to recap Extra Life 2025 and all the insanity, hilarity, and pain we experienced. We set a new fundraising record this year and we're so grateful to everyone that helped by participating and/or donating! Also Sharknado is getting a prequel movie, thank god. Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Ins...

Our sidequest this week took us to the world of corporate mergers and acquisitions to talk about the terrible news that EA is being bought by Saudi Arabia. We also discussed XBox increasing Game Pass prices, some games to actually look forward to, and games we did a complete 180 on. It's not ALL bad news. Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram st...

Our sidequest this week took us to the afterlife where Kojima wants to cast a ghost in his next game. We also chatted about Borderlands 4's performance issues (there may be a pill for that), and games that are good for some podcast or audiobook parings. Enjoy responsibly. Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story support our Extra Life Fundrai...

Our sidequest this week took us to PlayStation land to check out some PS6 handheld rumor, celebrate PlayStation's 30th anniversary, and look at some of the most popular PlayStation games of all time. We also talked about Nintendo's top ranked franchises, what skills we could take back to the medieval times in order to survive, and the difference between escapism and dissociation. Talk at us www.ca...

Our sidequest this week had us riding dinosaurs (with their permission of course). We also dug into the benefits of binge-gaming, failing cheaply, whether or not we own digital goods, and the surprising ages of video game characters. Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story support our Extra Life stream on 11/8/25! Donate here: https://www.ex...

Our sidequest this week found us sitting in a dark bathroom. We also got into some Nintendo Switch pricing news, some possible PlayStation 6 info, and how video games (and art) are inherently political. Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story support our Extra Life stream on 11/8/25! Donate here: https://www.extra-life.org/participants/joban...

Our sidequest this week led us to Ivalice to talk about the new Final Fantasy Tactics Remake. Also discussed - farts in your blood, separating the art from the artist, and, exactly what you were waiting for, BIBLE TRIVIA. Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story support our Extra Life stream on 11/8/25! Donate here: https://www.extra-life.org...

Our sidequest this week took us to Metropolis to observe some weird Superman abilities. We also discussed some layoffs at Microsoft, we clowned on Fortnite some more, and we talked about how we explain video games to non-gamers. Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story support our Extra Life stream on 11/8/25! Donate here: https://www.extra-l...

Let's chat about Extra Life, how we can do some good together, and all the fun stuff we have planned! Please consider donating $10 or $20 or whatever you can and share the link with your friends to get the word out! Support our Extra Life stream on 11/8/25! Donate here: https://www.extra-life.org/participants/joban Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our sidequest this week took us to outer space to talk about real-life Xenomorphs, racoon city to discuss the new Resident Evil Game, and across the pond to talk about the idea of Tom Holland as Bond. Or Tom Bondland? Tom Hollbond? We also checked in on some Duke Nukem news and talked about how stupid and useless LLMs are. Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh...

Our sidequest this week took us to improv class! We also took a stroll through Concerned Ape's game factory to get an update on Haunted Chocolatier, stopped by PlayStation HQ to find out what's up with the PS Plus price hike, and journeyed to Ivalice to talk about the new Final Fantasy Tactics Remake! Unrelated, putting furniture together is the worst, yeah? Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casu...

Our sidequest took us to Fortnite island (that's what it's called, right?) where we encountered racist, pottymouth Darth Vader. Then we ventured over to PAX East for some fantastic news about GiantBomb.com. Finally, we headed out to Wyoming to talk about Joel, Ellie, and The Last of Us. (spoiler alert, we love these games) Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh...

We took our sidequest to a galaxy far, far away this week to talk about robot curse words and George Lucas' descent into filmmaking madness. Then we turned our attention to some dark news regarding game cancellations, the Russian government seizure of a game developer, and some game coverage outlet layoffs (and individuals to support), but then we picked ourselves up with some fun hot takes and, o...

We sidequested the heck out of this episode. From TMNT to WWJD, next-gen consoles to current gen pricing woes, sad tofu to the Gobbledy Gooker, we did it all. Just listen, it'll all make sense. Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story visit www.facebook.com/casualsweatspod Get some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem y...

Our sidequest this week took us to the mystical depths of the ocean where we discovered the true meaning of life and the ultimate aspiration of evolution; the jellyfish. In other, less eternally fateful news, we also discussed Split Fiction's secret challenge that earned two players a trip to Stockholm to see Hazelight's next project, GameInformer's auspicious return, some news about the live-acti...

Our sidequest this week took us to the land of neckbeards. No, not the modern cultural pejorative, but actual, literal neckbeards. Topics also on offer include pricing for the Switch 2, rumblings of a Xbox handheld, Copilot for gaming, and things we've learned from video games. Did you know we need air to survive?? Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an In...