Mostly Normal Gamers Podcast

Chis is back at the helm! Guiding Jon through the perils of Hades the crew talks about seeing inside the PS5, their favorite memories surrounding console launches, and a little Star Wars Squadrons as well. Check it out!  Featuring the voices of: Chris Stern @vgoccasion Jon Swanson @JonnySamsonite Our website has been updated! Come visit and sign up for our Newsletter, "Mostly Normal Monthly"...

The next generation of consoles has arrived! We have a full crew here this week to discuss the mess of messaging surrounding the next gen preorder problems and see if we can make things a little less murky. Spoilers, it's clear as milk. Have a listen!  Featuring the voices of: Chris Stern  @vgoccasion AJ Eide @AJ_Eide Jon Swanson @JonnySamsonite  Visit our website MostlyNormalGamers...

It's a shorty this week as the crew sits down to discuss everything Mario 64 from the 3D Allstars collection.  Featuring the voices of: Chris Stern  @vgoccasion AJ Eide  @AJ_Eide Visit our website MostlyNormalGamers.com!!! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at Podcast@MostlyNormalGamers.com , sign up for our newsletter,  "Mostly Normal Monthy" or find us on Twitter! @MN...

Sony crushes the PS5 Showcase and the crew are here to talk you through it.  Also, a bit of Nintendo news, Rocket League Announcements and Gabe Fall stops by for a guest spot to tell us about ExtraGamepad. His new interview style podcast that you can find info on here https://twitter.com/ExtraGamepad  Featuring the voices of: Chris Stern  @vgoccasion AJ Eide  @AJ_Eide and speci...

This week the crew talks all about the exciting new announcement of Microsoft's new Xbox Series S console, including release dates for both it and Series X, and, PLEASE BE EXCITED! There is some really cool new stuff Nintendo is trying including... an RC car controlled by your switch?!?  Featuring the voices of: Chris Stern @vgoccasion Jon Swanson @JonnySamsonite Our website has been updated!...

Chris and Jon take us on a ride we won't soon forget. Where we talk about video games. And the things no one have played before.   Featuring the voices of: Chris Stern @vgoccasion Jon Swanson @JonnySamsonite Visit our website MostlyNormalGamers.com!!! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at Podcast@MostlyNormalGamers.com or find us on Twitter! @MNGamersPodcast While you are there, follo...

Chris takes the helm during his first time hosting as he brings us through the precarious position of Gamescon predictions, DC Fandome, and a new Nintendo Switch sku!?! Featuring the voices of: Chris Stern @vgoccasion Jon Swanson @JonnySamsonite Visit our website MostlyNormalGamers.com!!! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at Podcast@MostlyNormalGamers.com or find us on Twitter! @MNGamersP...

This week Jon and AJ discuss how EPIC MAKES A STAND!, the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, and of course Tony Hawk Pro Skater/Xgames in Minneapolis, Featuring the voices of: AJ Eide @AJ_Eide Jon Swanson @JonnySamsonite Visit our website MostlyNormalGamers.com!!! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at Podcast@MostlyNormalGamers.com or find us on Twitter! @MNGamersPodcast While you are there, f...

This Side Hustle Series brings us very special guest Ladybuggy (also known as Jess). Ladybuggy joins us this episode to talk a bit about JRPGs, her history with videos games, and (of course) the inspiration behind all of the hilarious voices she uses when reading dialogue on her live stream. Make sure to take a moment to go check out her stream! Link listed below...    Featuring the voic...

Head Coach of VERSION1 (the newest Rocket League Esports team) Fireburner joins the podcast with Brett Diamond from Wise Venture Esports as they sit down with AJ to talk about the announcement of Version1's inception.  BUT WAIT, THERE'S' MORE! Brett gives us an update on the Minnesota @Rokkr's upcoming playoff run starting Thursday Aug, 20, 2020. THEN! The crew goes deep into how the delay of...

This week the crew takes on anti-consumerism.  Featuring the voices of: Chris Stern @vgoccasion AJ Eide @AJ_Eide Visit our website MostlyNormalGamers.com!!! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at Podcast@MostlyNormalGamers.com or find us on Twitter! @MNGamersPodcast While you are there, follow us for news and fun content! Listen to more episodes at MostlyNormalGamers.com or wherever yo...

Jon got eaten so AJ hosts this week. Listen to Chris and AJ discuss the implications of EA'splan to put actual commercial breaks into the newest UFC fighting game, details surrounding the Nintedo Giga Leak, and Eohipppus.   Featuring the voices of: Chris Stern @vgoccasion AJ Eide @AJ_Eide Visit our website MostlyNormalGamers.com!!! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at Podcast@MostlyN...

This episode of the Side Hustle Series brings us a very special guest. North Hennepin Community College President, Dr. Roland Garcia joins the show to talk video games and give potential college students some advice on how to acquire the education you may need to break into the competitive video game industry.  Featuring the Voices of: President of NHCC, Dr. Rolando Garcia: Find his bio here...

@Nic_Spit joins the crew this week to talk about her love of building desks. Then we all react to the Xbox Games Showcase and the Halo Infinite game play debut.  Featuring the voices of:  Chris Stern @vgoccasion AJ Eide @AJ_Eide Jon Swanson @JonnySamsonite Special Guest: @Nic_Spit                   ...

AJ and Jon take a deep dive into The Last of Us Part 2 covering what they did and didn't like about the latest game from the talented team at Naughty Dog.  We also briefly talk about The Last of Us Part 1, the Left Behind DLC and the American Dreams comic series.  

This week the crew gives their impressions on the Ubisoft forward event. AJ fails at Monster Hunter, while Chis learns how to converse.  Featuring the voices of: Chris Stern @@vgoccasion AJ Eide @AJ_Eide Jon Swanson @JonnySamsonite Visit our website MostlyNormalGamers.com!!! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at Podcast@MostlyNormalGamers.com or find us on Twitter! @MNGamersPodcast Wh...

This week Jon and Chris get together to discuss the "softs" (Microsoft and Ubisoft) announcement announcement and what they hope to come from it. Their three biggest fears... and more!!!  Featuring the voices of: Chris Stern @@vgoccasion Jon Swanson @JonnySamsonite Visit our website MostlyNormalGamers.com!!! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at Podcast@MostlyNormalGamers.com or find...

In this very special episode of the Side Hustle Series Austin and Colton Stock from Rarebird Interactive stop by to talk about their love of video games, TLOUP2 reactions, and their "Built in Dreams" Seinfeld Horror/Comedy game "Sinfeld Chronicles."   To help them remake this game in Unreal Engine and make another awesome game called "New York Simulator 1994 Edition" support their kick s...

This week Chris Stern makes his first appearance on the podcast while the crew talks about The Last Of Us Part 2, solidarity with survivors, Donald Trump getting suspended from twitter, and what our favorite game that came out the year we were 12 is. Open your ears!  Featuring the voices of: Chris Stern @@vgoccasion AJ Eide @AJ_Eide Jon Swanson @JonnySamsonite Visit our website MostlyNormalGa...

This week,  Jon and AJ are joined by very special guest Gary Whitta. Known for writing movies like Book of Eli and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story most recently you can find Gary hosting the wonderful talk show "Animal Talking" from his channel at twitch.tv/garywhitta. Featuring the voices of: AJ Eide @AJ_Eide Jon Swanson @JonnySamsonite Gary Whitta @garywhitta Visit our website MostlyNormalGame...

Dillon Pomeroy, Marketing Coordinator for the Minnesota Rokkr joins Jon and AJ for the Mostly Normal 1 year anniversary episode.  In this episode we talk all about the TLOUP2 reviews, the impending return of the beloved Pokemon Snap after a 20 year break, the future of story telling in video games, and of course, we have a little chat about smoking meats. Featuring the voices of: AJ Eide @AJ_...

This week, Jon and AJ go deep into the details surrounding the reveal of Sony's PlayStation 5 console, the games surrounding it and for some reason AJ won't stop talking about Xbox. Featuring the voices of: AJ Eide @AJ_Eide Jon Swanson @JonnySamsonite Visit our website MostlyNormalGamers.com!!! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at Podcast@MostlyNormalGamers.com or find us on Twitter! @MNG...

This week, Jon and AJ talk some about what they've been playing but it seems less than trivial when the world is fighting for #BlackLivesMatter and against systemic racism. We start our news section off with this very difficult topic and if you are looking to help the cause you can find a place to donate from this link.   https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ab_mn There are many great charities...

We've got a twosome for you this week as Jon Swanson himself sits down with AJ to wax nostalgic about Metal Gear Solid. Discuss how we hope to get a PS5 preordered ASAP. And some shady ass game codes acquired by nefarious means. Enjoy!! Featuring the voices of: AJ Eide @AJ_Eide Jon Swanson @JonnySamsonite Visit our website MostlyNormalGamers.com!!! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at Pod...

This collaboration episode with Heist podcast comes with perfect timing as Epic games store recently gave away GTAV for FREE! This weeks episode is a little different. The crew breaks down a video game heist in the style of Heist Podcast with Matt and Simon themselves. Incredible thanks to those two. Make sure to check out @heistpodcast on twitter and find your way to https://www.heistpodcast.com/...