Video Game Podtimism

Hey Podtimists, This week Chase plays two absolute bangers, one about being a ruler in a tower and another about beating the Biddy Blas over and over again. We also took a deeper look at 2022's Gameboy release The Machine. This was suggested to us by listener Sean. Thank you Sean! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:22) - What Chase has been playing (3:55) - Star Wars Galactic Racer (26:51) - So...

Hey Podtimists, This week David continues to hang with his boy Dylan and Chase takes his first dip into the wild world of the Ayn Thor. We also took a deeper look at the strange but very fun spinoff, Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy 7. This was suggested to us by listener Col, thanks Col! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:38) - What David has been playing (3:41) - Control Resonant (9:16) - Mina th...

Hey Podtimists, This week David checks out the newest release from Remedy games, and Chase flips both houses and sand worms. We also took a deeper look at the very first Persona game (albeit the re-release on PSP). This was suggested to us by listener Lyn, thanks Lyn! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:12) - What David has been playing (5:21) - Control Resonant (33:26) - Signalis (33:52) - Death St...

Hey Podtimists, This week David finishes his favorite Hollower based video game and Chase weaves a fortune. We also took a deeper look at 2002's Oni. This was suggested to us by listener Mars. Thanks for your suggestion Mars! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:15) - What David has been playing (4:34) - Mina the Hollower (16:14) - Signalis (23:50) - Slay the Spire (25:26) - What Chase has been p...

Hey Podtimists, This week David plays games on a plane and Chase cools slightly on his Mushi mood. We also took a deeper look at the FINAL Saturn Summer game of the year, Spot Goes to Hollywood. This was suggested to us by listener Silversunfrenzy, thanks for your suggestion! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:31) - What David has been playing (4:49) - Just One Boss (5:52) - Mina the Hollower (9:37...

Hey Podtimists, This week Chase has finally recovered and David remains as strong as an ox. As such, David checked out Mario Kart Wii and Chase is in an Onimusha mood. We also took a deeper look at the Saturn doom-like, Powerslave. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:20) - What David has been playing (7:14) - Metroid Prime 2 Echoes (7:48) - Mario Kart Wii (19:25) - What David has been playing (19:32...

Hey Podtimists, This week David plays a handful of bangers and Chase attempts to prop himself with Dayquil. It's a wild ride folks!

Hey Podtimists, This week we are joined by a very special guest: Trails through Trail's own, Matt (aka Ponk)! Together we spoke on things like, swimming in paint, red mages, Ico, and PGGC. We also took a deeper look at the strange but EXTREMELY playable Albert Odyssey for the Saturn. It's a good one! Thanks so much to Matt for coming on and hanging out! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:20...

Hey Podtimists, This week David and Chase hung out IN PERSON, but have very little to show for it other than a good time! Also Chase finally delivers on the tease of Digimon from last week. Agumon is finally here! We also took a deeper look at the magical girl adaptation, Magic Knight Rayearth. This was suggested to us by listener Guardian. Thank you! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:22) - What D...

Hey Podtimists, This week David plays both Gamecube AND Pico 8 games. Meanwhile, Chase plays the origin story of everyone's favorite Mi6 spy. Then we took a deeper look at 1995's Bug! This was suggested to us by listener Gatzby, thanks for suggesting Bug! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (8:24) - What David has been playing (8:30) - Mario Kart Double Dash (17:20) - Soul Calibur 2 (24:24) - S...

Hey Podtimists, This week David takes the train, but it's all cool and kind of like a skateboard. Meanwhile Chase delivers packages and plays the Reaper's Game. We also took a deeper look at Sega Rally Championship a game that I (Chase) wanted to play for the show. I like racing okay??? --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:49) - What David has been playing (5:02) - Mina the Hollower (8:33) -...

Hey Podtimists, This week David visits his old friend Nathan Drake, but this gentleman will never tell how he did it. Chase also played some video games, one of which is NOT pokemon. We also took a deeper look at the Sega Saturn FMV game, Double Switch. This was suggested to us by listener Cameron. Thanks Cameron! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (6:20) - What David has been playing (6:46) - UFO50 (...

Hey Podtimists, This week David is visited by his new friend the Ayn Odin 3 and speaks on the new world that is front of him. Then Chase steals some cars in a very grand way. We also took a look at Kenji Eno's Enemy Zero for the Sega Saturn. This game was suggested to us by listener Pepsiman. Thanks Pepsiman! Here is the link to the documentary mentioned in the show https://youtu.be/S-6dNPYltr0 --...

Hey Podtimists, This week we take a moment to reflect on what games have stood out to us so far in 2026. Consider this a little first preview of the end of the year discussion. We also took a deeper look at the wonderful Burning Rangers for (you guessed it) the Sega Saturn. This was suggested to us by listener Zeno, thanks Zeno! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:30) - It's the half year check-...

Hey Podtimists, This week David dug a REAL hole and Chase reflects on his good friend Slippy. We also took a deeper look at the wonderfully strange Nights into Dreams. This was suggested to us by listeners Silversunfrenzy and Tom. Thanks to you both! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:07) - What David has been playing (5:21) - Octopath Traveler 2 (6:17) - Diggin Holes (7:53) - What Chase has been p...

Hey Podtimists, This week David goes to the beach and Chase goes to the Square Enix parade (its also just video games). We also took a deeper look at the video game and NOT the band Dragonforce. This was suggested to us by listener Guardian, thanks for your suggestion! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:20) - What David has been playing (5:56) - Pokemon Ultra Sun (22:30) - Octopath Traveler 2 (28:5...

Hey Podtimists, This week David is on a well earned vacation and so we called in help from our dear friend AJ Fillari! AJ speaks on their experience with a number of fairly new games and Chase opens a meatball store. We also took a deeper look at the new space crafting game, appropriately named SpaceCraft! We were provided codes for this game, thanks to Shiro Games for that! Also thanks so much to...

Hey Podtimists, This week David gets to know his new friend Elliot just a little better and Chase revisits TWO old favs. We also took a deeper look at the best game ever made, Mr. Bones. This was suggested to us by listeners Cameron and V (although we didn't get V's suggestion until after we recorded the episode). Thanks to you both and happy Saturn Summer! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (...

Hey Podtimists, This week David takes a trip to Philabieldia and Chase learns what a Hollower is (a person who digs a hole it seems). We also took a deeper look at 1996's Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei. This was suggested to us by listener Spike. Thanks Spike! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:26) - Chase and David's Podtimistic thing of the week (10:16) - What David has been playing (10:24) - Fina...

Hey Podtimists, This week David beats a number of games and maybe they have a good story?? We'll see! Chase falls into a pit and finds himself in Ivalice too, so that's fun. We also took a deeper look at the PS1 cult hit Klonoa, which was suggested to us by listener Marcelo. Thanks Marcelo! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:28) - What David has been playing (5:35) - Replaced (11:44) - The...

Hey Podtimists, This week we propose some new names for a very specific whale. You know the one. We also took a deeper look at everyone's favorite pixar tie-in game, A Bugs Life. This was suggested to us by listener Oven. Thanks Oven! Also here's the video that Chase mentions in his Podtimistic thing of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0Euqst1D40 --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5...

Hey Podtimists, This week David mulches his yard and Chase manages a gas station and sails the high seas. We also took a deeper look at the PS2 Italian Job movie tie-in game. This was suggested to us by listener Amber. Thanks Amber! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:55) - What David has been playing (4:13) - Replaced (11:05) - Mulching (in real life) (14:54) - What Chase has been playing (14:59) -...

Hey Podtimists, This week David returns to a GBA classic to a mixed reaction and Chase gets back into a spooky timeloop. It's Golden Sun and Saros if you were guessing. We also took a deeper look at Tonic Trouble which was suggested to us by listener Ollie. Thanks Ollie! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:48) - What David has been playing (5:59) - Replaced (7:40) - Golden Sun (26:44) - What David h...

Hey Podtimists, This week there are simply so many games. So many in fact that we didn't even do a good games segment! That will return next week but for now enjoy a feature length discussion of some cool new (ish) video games. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:14) - What David has been playing (4:20) - The Room (18:49) - Replaced (35:29) - A little grab bag (37:06) - What Chase has been playi...

Hey Podtimists, This week David does a sick ass kickflip and follows it up with some life threatening gambling then Chase defends the gas station and meets Roy. We also took a deeper look at the PS2 game Herdy Gerdy. This was suggested to us by listener Gabby. Thanks Gabby! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (6:46) - What David has been playing (7:03) - Skate Story (16:05) - Thank Goodness You're...