Direct Upgrade

Today we probe into the deep dark caverns of Mak's past. Where was Mak born? Where did he grow up? Is he 4 racoons in a trench coat? Who knows! Find out on another episode of Direct Upgrade. 

In this episode the boys review our favorite scenes from movies, books, etc. This was fun to edit......

Join us as we decide if we would rather do one (cool or awful) thing or another (cool or awful) thing. Wrong answers get berated by the others. Pick wisely, listener, or we shall berate you too.

The boys relive some college experiences. What would you do in the scenarios we were in? 

In this pop culture episode we talk about Brandon Sanderson, Sci-fi, Shrinking, The Bear Season 3, and ... phobias? 

You didn't ask for it, you may not even want it, but here we are to finish off our review of the 2012 film Dredd in part 2 of We Are the Law.

Join us as we take a (not so) deep dive into the cinematic world of Judge Dredd by going scene-by-scene, discussing our favorite moments of the 2012 modern cult classic film Dredd in this 2 part series.

This week we do a 180 from the comedy bits and focus on mental health. I asked the boys to open up about some of their mental health struggles to help normalize men talking about their mental health. 

It's time for a live-play podcast! Twiddly and his orc master return to...seduce a cave of goblins? We use the mini-rpg system Roll for Shoes to play our first TTRPG! https://rollforshoes.com/

The boys do improv for the first time...live.

In this weeks episode the gang talks about special birthday presents and some hilarious recent brain farts. Come enjoy the the goofballs on another episode of Direct Upgrade.

Do you have a "not memorable" memory? Some random thing you remember vividly? We sure do! Join us while we talk about this and the most expensive thing we've ever held, and for some reason berate the people who bought Mak's house?!? 

Our Olympics post mortem episode! If you had to draft your Olympics with only your favorite sports, which ones would you choose? Join us as we try to do just that!

What this space needs is more finance podcasts. We fill the need by discussing some of the best and worst financial advice we've ever received. 

Welcome to the brainrot free zone! Get educated with special guests Randi and Chris as we discuss literature education in schools, learning theory, buses, mechanics...and minions? They ate. 

We let our creative nerd flags fly as we create our OWN hard magic systems! Would you read fantasy books based on these magic systems?

In this guest episode we take a deep dive with special guest Elissa into the world of HEMA - Historical European martial arts. What other hobbies can you hit people with swords?

Ooh it's getting controversial now. How do you feel about massages, Snoop Dogg, ramen in broth, NY style pizza, no-smoking commercials, MMA fighting, and cemeteries? Because WE DON'T LIKE 'EM! 

It's back baby! We've got more super petty things that annoy us - grammar mistakes, TSA line etiquette, computer chairs, and ... allergy tests? Do you relate or are we just too petty?

Let's get practical! Sort of. In this episode we discuss how to merge lanes, how to get rid of furniture, and a memes we've hated but came around to.

It's a variety episode! There is singing, intolerable accents, car accident scenarios, summer camp stories, discussion of the hit reality show Jury Duty, songs stuck in your head, and what the heck is frisson?    SCP Foundation - https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/  

In this cultured episode, we each start the episode with a performance of some sort - and let us say they're quite different! We also go over some of our favorite YouTube channels.    Nardwuar - https://www.youtube.com/@nardwuar  

Have you ever thought - "this book would be a great movie?" Join us while we chat about some of our favorite IPs that would be great in other mediums! What's on your adaptation wish list?

r/Grimdank is descending into Femboy Madness. And we're here for it! Join us for a detailed look into how a historically exclusive tabletop hobby community is undergoing a cultural renaissance! Grimdank - https://www.reddit.com/r/Grimdank/   u/Sweet_older-Sister - https://www.reddit.com/user/Sweet_older-Sister/submitted/   r/PrimarchGFs - https://www.reddit.com/r/PrimarchGFs/  

In this guest episode, we talk about some particularly memorable song lyrics, as well as some of our guest's GEAR GRINDERS.    Links Petey - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4TeKBLCqmYXzvcgYX4t4YA   Rae Sremmurd - No Type - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzMrK-aGCug   I trust you'll be able to find Kanye, Shakira, and Bruce Springsteen music on your own....