Episodes

Watch Out for Fireballs! Extrasode: Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins 05.01.2012 8:03

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross McRibs, Fatal1ty, and bus monsters. Support Watch Out for Fireballs!

Those Damn Ross Kids 58: My Basement Princess! 03.01.2012 45:43

Wherein those damn Ross kids talk about pronunciation, coffee, and martians. Suggested Talking Points: Dark and windy. Francis Frostman. Ungyun. Banished words 2011. Smurf Town. New Year’s Bird Panic. Gay Coffee. The Grand Target Nurse-In. Rashomon, and the American Hero. SCIENCE ZONE: 2011 Ig Nobel Prizes, and useless antidepressants. Barack Obama: The Original Martian. Powerball Price Hike. Face...

Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This 140: Trivial 30.12.2011 1:20:03

Kole, Ben, and David talk about the lasting appeal of 2D platformers, Rayman Origins, and vicariously playing Super Paper Mario. What’cha Been Playin’? Dennis : Donkey Kong Country Returns. Rayman Origins. Dark Cloud. Sly Cooper HD Collection. Super Paper Mario. Buzz! Battlefield 3. David : DC Universe Online. Dark Souls. Uncharted 3. Kole : Dark Souls.

Watch Out for Fireballs! 9: Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins 29.12.2011 1:10:10

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross float to the moon to talk about Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. Mario has returned to his kingdom, only to find his throne usurped by the devious Wario. He must now venture forth and gather the six golden coins to unlock his castle and kick Wario out. Links of Note Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins - Wikipedia SML2 Glitched - YouTube Super Mario Land 2 Commercia...

Those Damn Ross Kids 57: Don't Stop in Murderville 27.12.2011 44:22

Wherein those damn Ross kids talk about swimming pools, elitism, and public safety. Suggested Talking Points: I’m not on the microphone. “Public Swimming Pool. Whites Only”. A long time ago, in a parking lot far, far away. Scent of a Woman With Gonorrhea. Muggers only want iPhones. Designer vaginas. Highway to Rapeton. Here, have these spiders. Runaway implant. Tebowing is illegal. Dance Floor Dan...

Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This 139: Peripheral 23.12.2011 1:09:20

Kole, Ben, and David talk about the Humble Indie Bundle 4, ICO, and Dark Souls. Apologies for the static on Kole’s track. What’cha Been Playin’? Dennis : Uncharted 3. Battlefield 3. Buzz! David : Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth. Kingdom of Loathing. Shank. Cave Story+. Ben : Night Sky HD. Super Meat Boy. Kole : ICO. Dark Souls. Links of Note Humble Indie Bundle 4

Watch Out for Fireballs! Extrasode: The Longest Journey 22.12.2011 12:34

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross narrative, hypocrisy, and foreign lands. Support Watch Out for Fireballs!

Those Damn Ross Kids 56: Snooker and the Reconciliation 20.12.2011 46:16

Wherein those damn Ross kids talk about assault, Christmas memories, and possession. Suggested Talking Points: Ridin’ the fadaz. Are you okay? God was a hard act to follow. Give me Bieber or DIE. A sad story about people attempting to make light of rape. Kole’s frat experience. Bear-y the Cable Guy. Make-A-Meth. A Call From Karlo, and Christmas Memories. Get poked and prodded for profit! SCIENCE Z...

Watch Out for Fireballs! 8: The Longest Journey 15.12.2011 1:43:20

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross go on at length about The Longest Journey. The worlds are in peril, and it’s up to April Ryan to fulfill the prophecies and team up with a talking bird to maintain the Balance. The Longest Journey is the magnum opus (emphasis on magnum) of the adventure genre, and we talk about every last minute of it. Links of Note: The Longest Journey - Wikipedia Dreamfall: The Lon...

Those Damn Ross Kids 55: Why is There an Eye in My Stool? 13.12.2011 46:20

Wherein those damn Ross kids talk about spontaneous combustion, parasites, and swearing. Suggested Talking Points: Pungee spikes and a Hollywood Education. Burst into flames for no apparent reason. A tragic misunderstanding with a gun and AIDS. Voicemail: Chiggers? The butt hi-jinks threat mishap. SCIENCE ZONE: Photoshop sensor, and curses as painkillers. CNN Health Roulette. Gimme a bloody ice cr...

Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This 138: Notation 09.12.2011 55:15

Kole, Ben, and David talk about GamePro’s demise, Valve’s recent teases, and Dark Souls (again). Quick Hits South Park RPG. Fumito Ueda leaves Sony. GamePro closes. Portrait of Shame Half-Life 3 shirts. What’cha Been Playin’? Kole: Dark Souls. David: Brink. Ben: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Uncharted 3. Links of Note Half Life 3 shirt. You Lose! Good day, sir! Dark Souls Trailer Bell Gargoyle f...

Watch Out for Fireballs! Extrasode: Shadowrun 08.12.2011 10:16

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross past experiences with Shadowrun, pen and paper RPGs, and try out weird accents. Support Watch Out for Fireballs!

Those Damn Ross Kids 54: Where Are They Getting This Acid? 06.12.2011 41:12

Wherein those damn Ross kids talk about misguided holiday cheer, atheism, and cellular hygiene. Suggested Talking Points: Pure Imagination. Ombudsmen. Frosty attacks! Michael Keaton is the Sean Connery of Batman. Snakes alive! Where are they getting this acid? Homeless library porn. K-Mart panty scandal. Birdseed santeria spell. Atheists found to be less trustworthy than rapists. Jesus: Don’t take...

Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This 137: Streaky 02.12.2011 46:14

Kole, Ben, and David talk about Modern Warfare 3, Halo Anniversary, and more Skyrim adventures. What’cha Been Playin’? Kole: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. League of Evil. Ben: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. David: World of Warcraft. Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth. Links of Note Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth - WOFF!

Watch Out for Fireballs! 7: Shadowrun 01.12.2011 1:36:31

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross plug in and talk about Shadowrun for the Sega Genesis. It’s a dystopian cyberpunk future, and your brother is dead. By committing contract crimes and hacking into computers, you get to the bottom of the mystery and save the world. This game was very ahead of its time, being an open world RPG on a 16-bit system. Shadowrun (Sega Genesis Game) - Wikipedia "I Want Candy"...

Those Damn Ross Kids 53: The Wordplay Light 29.11.2011 41:48

Wherein those damn Ross kids talk about emotional needs, anthropology, and air travel. Suggested Talking Points: Story roll call. Vodka gummy bears. Teacher abuses special needs student. Millionaire janitor fired. Santa fired. Sleep texting. First cousin snubbed, stabbed. Black Friday Mercenaries. Man kills, eats, bobcat. In-flight porn. Science Zone: Bestiality linked to penis cancer, and colored...

Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This 136: Moxy 25.11.2011 1:22:09

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Skyrim, Legend of Zelda: The Skyward Sword, and more Uncharted 3. What’cha Been Playin’? Ben: Uncharted 3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Kole: Legend of Zelda: The Skyward Sword. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Dennis: Uncharted 3. David: Battlefield 3. World of Warcraft. Links of Note Felicia Day

Those Damn Ross Kids 52: Do the Ninja 22.11.2011 43:43

Wherein those damn Ross kids talk about discipline, body disposal, and ad hoc cosmetic surgery. Suggested Talking Points: WhyDaddyDrinks.info. No Greater Joy Than Hitting Your Kids. Katana Alert: Spurned Love. Werewolf sex. Emily Post for the modern age. The Science Zone: Big Birds and Mighty Mice. Apparently we don’t believe in colored poster board anymore. Spanish Graveyard Magic. Atlas Recalled...

Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This 135: Rote 18.11.2011 1:24:32

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Uncharted 3, Skyrim, and Battlefield 3. What’cha Been Playin’? Dennis: Uncharted 3 David: Fallout: New Vegas. World of Warcraft. Battlefield 3. Kole: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Links of Note Baby Cakes - Cat People The Swedish Chef Ben’s most recent toot

Watch Out for Fireballs! 6: Zombies Ate My Neighbors 17.11.2011 1:31:39

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross quaff the heady potion that is Zombies Ate My Neighbors. Dr. Tongue is wreaking havoc on suburbia, as creatures of the night spill forth from the soil and devour the innocent. It’s up to you to grab a friend and save your neighbor’s lives. This is possibly the most difficult game we’ve covered thus far. Links of Note: Mr. Show - "Monster Parties: Fact or Fiction?" (Y...

Those Damn Ross Kids 51: Et tu, Inkjet? 15.11.2011 44:48

Wherein those damn Ross kids talk about inappropriate jokes, failed technologies, and their academic struggles. Suggested Talking Points: Sound collage. Reinfecting our tongues. Offensive joke. Juggalo story. Psi ops against an arabic used car dealer in Virginia. Pizza wars. Telepathic Sister Wives. Science Zone: Are alien encounters manufactured by the human mind? Dream talk into Nick at Nite. Se...

Those Damn Ross Kids 50: Larp King's Lap Cat 08.11.2011 39:09

Wherein those damn Ross kids talk about gangs, population control, and revenge. Suggested Talking Points: Running for mayor. We’re sick. The Corduroy Savior. Juggalos classified as a gang. The LARP King’s Lap Cat. Man sues to have photographer recreate his failed wedding. Buzz saws, Fastball, and Heathcliff. Man murders wife for destroying Star Wars collection. Quiz: Spot the Fake Hunting Term. Ac...

Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This 134: Chasm 04.11.2011 1:10:27

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Grand Theft Auto 5 trailer, Uncharted 3, and Kole sets the record straight about Dark Souls. Quick Hits PS Vita gets launch date. Study: 51% of HD console gamers buy DLC. Rumor: Grand Theft Auto V to be set in Los Angeles. What’cha Been Playin’? Kole: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Dark Souls. David: Fallout: New Vegas. Ben: Batman: Arkham City....

Watch Out for Fireballs! 5: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 03.11.2011 1:34:40

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross shine some daylight on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. Being a vampire is tough. You’re doomed to an eternity of walking the Earth as a cursed living corpse, and most of those millennia will be spent running errands for your social betters. Bloodlines is a rare game in a rare genre, notorious for its troubled development and lauded for its great writing. Does i...

Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This 133: Arkham 28.10.2011 50:46

Kole and Ben spoil the crap out of Batman: Arkham City. You’ve been warned.