Point of Insanity Network

Lou and Chad are joined by a special guest this wek...Scott Ahern. The three guys sit down at Gamehole Con V in Madison, WI. They sit down too late and/or too early one of the nights of the Con and talk Weird Al! The genius of prody, the merry maker of musical parody. Remember, he does originals as well! We talk beer, trivi, an Al Concert were going to next year and of course music! Grab a handful...

Al takes a look at the religious and mythological imagery in the game El Shaddai: Ascention of the Metatron. The video for this episode can be viewed on Point of Insanity Game Studio's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/kEu1KHRUZnc  

Al and son take their first look at Sonic Forces on the Nintendo Switch. The video for this episode can be viewed on Point of Insanity Game Studio's YouTube page at https://youtu.be/h9j1yFgF1-w

This week Lou and Chad talk songs with guys names in them. It only seemed fair after last weeks songs with girls names in them. We look at wide variety of songs and styles and of course artists. We had a blast doing this podcast not in our home studio, but, in a hotel room in middle America. Ever wonder what is behind a name in song? Well we alk about that in a lot fo these songs and oh yeah, most...

This week Lou and Chad talk songs with Girl Names in the title. We have songs for the finer half of the population. We have a lot of songs about girls, some fun, some sad, some just plain sad. Take a listen and let us know if you are musically challenged as well. We are now on Twitter, please follow us and get updates from Musically Challenged! @MCPodcast17 will find us. If you see the skeleton ro...

Scott and Chad sit down with Alexis Smolensk and Carl Olson and they talk about different ways to look at gaming as a hobby or a lifestyle or as whatever you want to call it. We talk about ways that Alexis and Carl look at the game as well as some of what Scott and Chad think as well. It's an in-depth discussion that no gamer of the fantasy realm should miss. So you want to hear something interest...

Al and Chad talk about the historical roots of the vampire as well as some different types of blood drinkers from around the world. Warning: this episode bites.

This week Lou and Chad take a look at music that will send a tingle up your spine. A chill over your body, a spook in your Halloween. That's right, with this being that time of year Musically Challenged is bringing you a Halloween themed episode. Time to grab your candy, your favorite superhero costume and see if you are musically challenged as well. We are now on Twitter, please follow us and get...

This is the first episode of Geekery in General to be recorded live at a convention! Al sat down with Ben and Zach from the New Jedi Archives podcast at Newgameapalooza in Oshkosh to talk about all things Star Wars-from toys to video games to fan theories and our first encounter with the events that happened a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

This week Lou and Chad look at more country music. This time we focus on music after 1985. Modern Country. Again, like the show we do our opinion is that country music started it change from classic to country about this time. We look at some very country, very modern standards of what is today called country music. Put on your Stetson, grab a cold mug and find out if you are musically challenged!...

Al does a retro review of one of his favorite AD&D second edition supplements: The Complete Ranger's Handbook.

Al discusses some alternate systems of magic based on folklore.

This week Lou and Chad talk about Chad's childhood. He grew up in a country household, along with some gospel. Such music makes Chad have those nostalgia feelings. Lou comes along for the ride and even says a thing or two that make sense. Come along on this ride and see if you are musically challenged too. New to us, we are now on Twitter, please follow us and get updates from Musically Challenged...

In this retro review Al discusses one of his all time favorite game supplements: Tales Tales of the Wee Folk. This product for Basic D&D was part of a series of supplements that gave players and game masters rules for how to use monsters as characters. So grab your shillelagh and stick a four leaf clover in your hat as we dive into the world of leprechauns, pixies, centaurs, and more! CORRECTION:...

Lou and Chad take a look at Family Music. Now before you get too excited all you mom and dad's out there, we are not talking about Disney or Pixar songs, we are talking songs performed by family members. So, sit back and grab a large soda, it's a long one folks, and find out if you are musically challenged too. New to us, we are now on Twitter, please follow us and get updates from Musically Chall...

This month Scott and Chad sit down and talk to Jason Oblivion about growing up Black in America. This is an interesting listen to say the least. Jason tells  us his experience growing up Black in America. Does he feel like being Black is any different than being white? Has he dealt with racism? Tune in and find out if this is interesting to you. Warning: This episode contains adult language and so...

We could tell you what this episode is about, but then we'd have to curse your dice so they always roll a 1.

Lou and Chad hit the beach this week as we take a look at surf music! You know 1960's music about surf, sand, women, and cars. We take you on a journey of the 60's and a bit into the 70's with music that ranges from definite surf music to are you sure that qualifies? It most likely does not qualify but who are we to decide, we have told you before that we are musically challenged...are you? Want t...

Al talks about trees, pillars, and the plane at the center of the D&D multiverse: the Concordant Opposition.

This week Lou and Chad take to the road...for the second time! We talk songs that fit wonderfully on to any mix CD for travelling or taking a road trip. We talk about what makes us feel like music that belongs on your mix for any road trip in your future. Put this along side episode 15 and you will have a great mix CD for your next road trip. So, Listen and see if you too are musically challenged....

Al does a retro-review and takes a look at the D&D Rules Cyclopedia from the days of BECMI.

Lou and Chad explore more word play in this weeks episode of Musically Challenged. Again, we look at songs with one word that is the same in every title. This week "white" is the word. In the past we have done other words and in the future we have more planned. So, from Michael Jackson's Black or White to Cream's White Room, let's find out if you are musically challenged as well.  Want to reach ou...

Al and Dan discuss ways to start a campaign. We cover topics like some ideas for getting the characters hooked into the adventure, keeping things on track, and some classic D&D adventures that we feel are good ways to introduce a campaign.

This week we dip back into the mail bag for the second week in a row. Who will be our next guest contributor? This week we look at 15 songs sent to us from Dawn Muskovitz. Lou and Chad had a blast dong this list and hope that at some point in the future Dawn will think about sending us another list of great songs. So listen up and see if you too are Musically Challenged. Want to reach out to us? T...

I am taking a break from WPIIA? to spend sometime being me. I have started back at school and will be unable to carry the load of 3 podcasts. I am putting this one on Hiatus until the new year at minimum. I will miss reaching out each week to a new guest and hearing about the person and their interests. Fear not, I will return! I will be back. Until then, feel free to re-listen to any of the earli...