Replay the Glory Days

Grab a mimosa and ignite your lightsaber! This week, Tanner and Kyle are joined by a special guest and self-proclaimed Star Wars nerd, Chris, for a classic gaming dive. Before stepping into a galaxy far, far away, the trio touches on the golden era of Sierra Games and the sheer shock value of Leisure Suit Larry . Then, it's all mimosas and Force powers as they jump headfirst into the iconic R...

Turn down the lights and keep the doors locked it’s Halloween, and Tanner and Kyle are clocking in for a terror filled night shift. Join Tanner and Kyle as they warm up around the campfire with two titanic gaming discussions: the clash between Zelda and GTA 6 for Game of the Year, followed by a breakdown of the terrifying new Resident Evil film. Then, darkness falls. The guys dive headfirst into t...

Hic ... excuse us! On this episode, Kyle is fighting a severe case of the hiccups, while Tanner is waging a full-blown war against proper pronunciation. We're diving deep into gaming history to compare two heavyweights from vastly different eras: 1978’s arcade phenomenon Space Invaders and modern gaming titan Balatro . How much has the gaming landscape transformed over nearly five decades? Ca...

This week, Tanner and Kyle fire up the Morph Ball and dive headfirst into Metroid Prime for the very first time! Is the 2002 GameCube classic as legendary as everyone says, or did we just get hopelessly lost in the Chozo Ruins? Before strapping on the Power Suit, we kick things off with some gaming news: Sony’s controversial decision to officially sunset physical game discs, and what an all-digita...

Get ready for pure, chaotic nostalgia! This week, Tanner and Kyle are joined by special guest Cailee as they take a deep dive into the classic 2001 neighborhood that started it all: The Sims . After geeking out over the unexpectedly deep lore of Sim history, the crew jumps headfirst into Live Mode to build the household of their dreams—a wild family of five that takes a sudden, tragic turn. Let’s...

For only the second time in podcast history, Tanner and Kyle complete a game on the show as they glide through the breathtaking sands of Journey . Join us as we re-experience this masterpiece, marvel at its visual storytelling, and dive into a debate on game pricing: how much should a short, artistic indie title like this actually cost? Plus, stick around until the very end to find out what game w...

In this episode, Tanner and Kyle finally jump into the legendary world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , but first, they have some catching up to do. Kyle kicks things off with a recap of his recent mountain climbing adventures in Colorado before the guys dive into a discussion on Steam Machine price points and the massive anticipation surrounding GTA 6 . After Tanner sets the stage with the essential...

Tanner and Kyle are back on the PS5, taking on Halo: Campaign Evolved in Remix Mode! We’re revisiting the very first episode that started it all in Season 1 of Replay the Glory Days . Expect nostalgia, total chaos, and an embarrassing number of respawns.  Send your game recommendations here! Include the game title and your name so we can give you a shoutout!

This week, Tanner and Kyle are breaking into Mordor, but the real villain isn't Sauron—it's corporate copyright law. We’re revisiting Shadow of Mordor and asking the tough questions: Why haven't other games stolen the Nemesis System yet? Oh right, because Warner Bros. literally patented it. This gets us into a massive therapy session about the state of gaming: the differences betwee...

We were supposed to be playing The Sims today, but instead, we got trapped in an underground bunker. Welcome to our Fallout 3 episode! Join Tanner and Kyle as Kyle experiences the Capital Wasteland for the absolute first time. We’re holding it up against our gold standard Skyrim to see how Bethesda's formula translates to guns and radiation. Plus, we dive deep into the absolute absurdity of t...

Hit pause on the early 2000s video games because today, we are traveling to a galaxy far, far away! In this special bonus episode, Tanner drags Kyle away from the controller and forces him onto the couch for an epic, back-to-back movie marathon of Star Wars: Episodes I, II, and III . But here’s the real kicker: This is Kyle’s first time ever watching these movies. That’s right. Kyle has somehow ma...

 In this episode, Kyle and Tanner brave the cordyceps-infested world of The Last of Us , but surviving the apocalypse is only half the battle. What starts as a deep dive into Joel and Ellie’s traumatic journey quickly spirals into a series of legendary tangents that only this duo could pull off. Between dodging Clickers and debating gameplay mechanics, the guys find themselves deconstructing the e...

To celebrate a whole year of retro trips down memory lane, Tanner and Kyle are throwing out the usual playbook and doing something completely new. For our massive one-year anniversary episode, we are joined by the legendary Scott —who is here to guide us through our very first foray into the multiverse of Magic: The Gathering! In this super-sized, extra-long celebration, we are diving headfirst in...

Tanner and Kyle finally cross "The Forbidden Lands" off their bucket list as they experience the 2005 Team Ico masterpiece for the very first time. From the breathtaking scale of the first Colossus to the moral weight of Wander’s quest, we’re breaking down our initial impressions. Is the horse control actually charming or just chaotic? Does the minimalist storytelling still hold up in 20...

 In this episode, Tanner and Kyle scale the heights of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves , diving deep into Nathan Drake’s most cinematic adventure while veering into some hilarious tangents. Between the gunfights and betrayals, Kyle shares his experience finally playing his very first roguelike , which sparks a debate on the reckless mechanics of base jumping. From museum heists to questionable survival...

Join Tanner and Kyle in the trenches as they rev up their chainsaw bayonets to fight off relentless hordes of Locusts in Gears of War ! On this episode, the guys dive into the vanishing art of couch co-op and debate the merits of modern console exclusives. They also tackle a terrifying "what if": would you actually pay real money for a DLC just to be able to sprint? Whether you’re here f...

We’re back! To kick off the third season of the show, Tanner and Kyle are diving into the 2001 masterpiece that defined the open-world genre: Grand Theft Auto III. From the moody atmosphere of Staunton Island to the "silent but deadly" nature of our lead character, we’re breaking it all down. Plus, we settle the long-standing debate: Does the protagonist's name actually sucks? Tanne...

Season 2 is in the books! We’re recapping every game we played, but the celebration turns into an interrogation when Kyle puts Tanner’s "Gaming Guru" status to the test. Is Tanner the real deal, or has he been winging it? Between a chaotic round of Two Truths and a Lie,  Kyle’s shocking worst to best rankings, and a confusing discussion about how years work, the vibes are getting tense....

Tanner and Kyle finally enter the Aperture Science Enrichment Center! On this episode, we celebrate a podcast milestone: Portal is the very first game we’ve beaten from start to finish on the show. We discuss our quest to knock out the entire Valve library. From Valve’s legendary design to a catastrophic recording fail , this episode has it all. STAY TUNED: At the end, we drop details on our massi...

Tanner and Kyle finally saddle up for the original Red Dead Redemption ! On this episode, the frontier gets weird as Tanner rants about the series' nonsensical naming conventions and explains why open-world game design is just a high-stakes magic trick. We also dive into the history of New Game Plus —since we couldn't remember where it started, we found the answer for you. Plus, Kyle hit...

Dust off your blasters and grab your jetpacks! This week, Tanner and Kyle are heading back to 2004 to revisit the absolute classic that started it all: the original Star Wars Battlefront . But before we secure the command posts, we’re taking a detour down memory lane to talk about... Vines ?  Watch as Kyle and Tanner battle it out on planets they can barely pronounce. Is it Kashyyyk ? Kash-hick ?...

Tanner and Kyle are quite literally jumping out of their chairs this week as they board the USG Ishimura! Join the boys for a terrifying deep dive into Dead Space , where they break down its heavy Alien cinematic DNA and debate the biggest changes in the 2023 Remake. From the gore to the atmosphere, we’re covering it all—including a look into the tragic fate of Isaac’s lover, Nicole. Is she the ke...

Tanner and Kyle are making history in today’s episode with a score so unexpected we’ve never given it out before. We’re dissecting the 2006 Godfather game to see if it actually lives up to the cinematic masterpiece that inspired it. Plus, we’re kicking off the year on a personal note with stories from our New Year’s Day celebrations with friends and family. From high-stakes hits to holiday highlig...

The Season Finale is here, and we’re making you an offer you can't refuse! For our final bonus episode of the season, we’re flipping the script and doing things a little differently. Join us for a special role-reversal deep dive as Tanner (our novice watcher) views Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather for the very first time under the guidance of our resident film expert, Kyle . Together, the...

The safe room door is open, and the horde is coming. 🧟‍♂️ Join Tanner and Kyle as they revisit the legendary co-op shooter that changed everything: Left 4 Dead . This week, we aren't just talking about the Hunters and Smokers you know—we’re digging into the Valve archives to analyze the Special Infected that didn't make it. From the terrifying Screamer in his straitjacket to the gross-o...