Hair of the Dogcast

Everyone agrees that Way of the Warrior for the 3DO won the battle for best intro for a video game in the 5th generation, but what was the console that won the war?   The Raw Dogs definitively and once and for all decide what console is better; the Nintendo 64, the Sony Playstation, or the Atari Jaguar?  Dom and Josh are in the studio once again and the beers are flowing! Hair of the Dogcast is a...

There was an era where everything was extreme. The counterculture flourished with the rise of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Badass soundtracks, Bam Margera, and sticking it to the man. In this episode, we discuss our favorite extreme sports video games from Tony Hawk to BMX XXX, from Snowboard Kids to Jet Set Radio Future, join as we gush about the good games and cringe when we think about scooting up t...

The fallen leaves tell a story. Gideon, the Dung Eater, and Boc are back and we are starting our journey into the Lands Between.  We start this episode with an introduction to the lore where we cover some core concepts to understanding the world of Elden Ring. Next, we discuss Limgrave in detail.  We scour the map and discuss our favorite NPCs, items you want, and the nature of demi-humans. Hair o...

The Dogcast is taking a small break from talking about video games this week to have an episode completely about beer! Pabst Blue Ribbon is one of the most famous beers to come out of Milwaukee, but did you know that the ribbon was actually tied around the beers back in the day? or that Pabst made cheese prohibition?  And that hipsters literally saved PBR from the brink of destruction?! Hair of th...

Welcome to our new series, Elden Dogs. Elden Ring is a revelation and we at Hair of the Dogcast are beyond excited to talk about this game! Our first episode acts as an introduction and an overview. We discuss the creative process and development before we move into a rigorous discussion on gameplay mechanics and what to expect when entering the Lands Between. This series will last for a while and...

Everybody remembers Punch-Out!! for the NES.  Not many people remember actually beating Mike Tyson however.   I am proud to say 300 save states later, I am now the champion. This series has roots in the arcade and has many colorful and controversial fighters throughout history.  Also, Bald Bull has a secret disguise for arm wrestling?  And yes, there is a boxer named Pizza Pasta. Hair of the Dogca...

Life is like a Box of Pandora... you never know what you're gonna get. Slow-witted Kratos (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive father (Zeus), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on Olympus as a college football star, fighting in Hades or captaining a shrimp boat, Kratos inspires people with his childlike optimism.  In this...

There's no place like Home!  It is exhausting exploring post-apocalyptic wastelands and you need a rest after uniting a divided country to fight your father's army.  Sometimes, you just want to go home. Well, in today's episode, we discuss our favorite homes & bases in gaming.  That little comfortable place where you can talk to your favorite Krogan and upgrades your armor.  Maybe, you just want t...

As Robert Pattinson redefines again what it means to be Batman, we thought it would be good to take another look at the Arkham Series of games. Nobody would dispute Arkham Asylum is a beautiful game. After that game, people start to have a lot of different opinions.   In this episode, we discuss the merits of every entry from combat and stealth to batmobiles and the villains. We love the Mad Hatte...

Hi, my name is Tom.  This is my last episode of The Dogcast.  This is also the first (and hopefully last) time we've ever attempted a true Power Hour on the 'cast.  Oh boy.  Do not attempt this at home.  Or do.  But please be responsible.   Anyway, I hope you enjoy it.  And Thank You all for everything through the years and for supporting Hair of the Dogcast.  See you down the road.  Cheers!  Cont...

The Playstation 2 sold more units than any other video game console. Not only could you play your DVD copy of Avatar, but you could play Metal Gear Solid 2 on this bad boy!   Join the Raw Dogs as we go over the creation, controversies, and complete legacy of this joyous monolith. Over 3800 titles, katana controllers, memory card famines, and David Lynch commercials are covered in this episode!   H...

Hey Cool Kids of DogcastLand, Tom here.  As some of you may know, I will be taking a hiatus from this carnival of craziness we call The Dogcast in a couple weeks.  The world is both large and filled with beer and I must seek it all.    And while I'm not one for too much reminiscing,  the rest of the Doggies were nice enough to let me release this special mash-up episode of two of my favorite "Moun...

Hello Good Hunters and welcome to pt. 2 of our Bloodborne discussion. Dylan and Brad get all the way to the Moon Presence and talk about Lovecraft and fishing villages as well.  Fear the Old Blood. This episode was originally released 2 years ago on our Patreon.  For early access and bonus content, check out www. Patreon.com/hairofthedogcast Contact us: Twitter: @HOTDogcast Facebook: https://www.f...

Welcome to a brand new thrilling (and quite titillating) episode of The Dogcast!   This week:  Big companies were bought by bigger companies.  Microsoft tries to put a ring on Activision.  Sony buys a Bungie.  Josh actually played a #@!$ing video game.  A lower ABV% Hazy IPA that punches above it's weight.  We now know what a Wordle is.  The end of an era for Sega. All this AND TONS MORE!!! Contac...

Mega Manuary X marches on as we discuss the beautiful and deep lore of the X series. Are reploids evil? Is Dr. Cain an idiot? And is anyone as interesting as Grenade Man? Contact us: Twitter: @HOTDogcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hairofthedogcast Email us: hairofthedogcast@gmail.com Instagram: hairofthedogcast To see how you can support The Dogcast and access a bunch of cool, exclusive pe...

Extra!  Extra!  Get your brand new edition of The Dogcast here!   Hey, remember when Take-Two buying Zynga was the biggest business deal in video game history?  Well that was, like, soooo Monday...when we recorded this episode.  But fear not!  We've got plenty of Microsoft/Activision acquisition hot-takes coming soon! In this episode we talk games, beer, PSVR2, sock puppets, The Death of E3, famil...

Mega Man X is one of the greatest SNES games of all time. Most people have a lot of strong feelings for that game, but are unfamiliar with the rest of the series. In this retrospective, we explore every X Game from the Gameboy Color adventures to the 3D adventures of X7 and we even discuss a turn-based RPG? Contact us: Twitter: @HOTDogcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hairofthedogcast Email...

The Dogcast is back in session!  Happy New Year from our family to you!  As the gang gathers for our first podcast of 2022, we take a look back on our favorite things of 2021--spanning over 11 categories.  Including our game(s) of the year!   C'mon in and help us kick off 2022 in style!  And let us know your favorite things of last year. Contact us: Twitter: @HOTDogcast Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Surprise Bonus Episode for all you good girls and boys! This part 2 of our FF8 series was previously a Patreon exclusive, but it is available to everyone now. We dive into the world mythology and deep-dive the story of FF8 and it was indeed a very fun ride!  We might even get a little silly and sentimental ;) Contact us: Twitter: @HOTDogcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hairofthedogcast Emai...

Kazama Kiryu keeps getting into the same situations.  He retires and has to fix the Yakuza.  He retires and has to raise a child.  In this part 2 we discuss all of the main entries in the series and how they deviated and evolved over time. Happy Holidays to everyone out there!   Contact us: Twitter: @HOTDogcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hairofthedogcast Email us: hairofthedogcast@gmail.co...

Kazama Kiryu is accidentally left home alone after taking the murder charge for his older brother Nishikiyama. The OMI alliance  are a bunch of bad guys who want to steal Kiryu's VCR. Who will win?!   Part 1 covers the first game in great detail from behind the scenes to the gameplay systems. Hope everyone has a very happy holidays!

It's the most wonderful time to drink beer!  As the holidays draw closer, we figured it was a great time to discuss some of our favorite video games featuring the Christmas setting.   We also cover the hot news topics of Playstation's Spartacus, Bioware, Take-Two Interactive, and KFC?! Contact us: Twitter: @HOTDogcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hairofthedogcast Email us: hairofthedogcast@g...

In 2001, a team of monkeys jumped into some balls and rolled into our hearts.  This was Sega's first video game ever on a Nintendo console!   Join the Raw Dogs as we discuss the very strange trajectory of the Monkey Ball franchise.  Some of the highest of highs and also Wii Balance Board games.  Contact us: Twitter: @HOTDogcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hairofthedogcast Email us: hairofth...

We love traditions at Hair of the Dogcast, and our new favorite is the Hangover Special at Midwest Gaming Classic! We are joined by Daniel Pesina (Johnny Cage, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Foot Soldier), Anthony Marquez (Kung Lao, Leonardo, Kung Fu Rockstar), Phillip Ahn (Shang Tsung, Author, and Doctor), and Demitri Daniels (Martial Artist and Actor). Reasons to watch 1. Daniel Pesina and Anthony Marquez...

BATSU! Have you ever wanted to have ninjas sneak you sake while watching comedians destroy their fingers in mouse traps while eating sushi off a hairy man covered in soy sauce? Of course you have! Batsu is a gameshow experience in New York and Chicago as well as a new card game to play at home! Join us and learn its history and its future! Video Link - https://youtu.be/GfbjD7bvjEU This episode was...