Select and Start

They say podcasts can do terrible things to a mind. Luke (co-host of We're Not So Different and A People's History of the Old Republic) stops by to talk about why Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic means so much to him. We also talk about FromSoftware games, gaming habits when you have a kid, Star Wars as a franchise, and more! Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Li...

I like podcasts! They're comfy and easy to listen to! Avry Robin Ott (Artist, creator of the show's logo, Keifer's best friend of over a decade) stops by to talk about toys, comics, character designs, and one of his personal favorite video games: Pokémon Emerald. Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable...

Funky rhythm comin' at ya! Trevor Strunk, host of the podcast No Cartridge and the author of Story Mode, stops by to talk about his favorite video game: The stylish SEGA Dreamcast game Jet Grind Radio, known internationally at Jet Set Radio. Other topics discussed in this episode: Remakes, revisiting older games, the death of the console wars, and the answer to the ultimate question: Are video gam...

Got somethin' that might interest ya! Eric Peacock (host of the Soundtracker podcast) stops by to talk about his favorite video game of all time, Resident Evil 4, on a spooktacular episode of Select and Start. He also tries to rank the games of the Resident Evil franchise, gushes over his favorite director John Carpenter, and more! Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Li...

It’s dangerous to go alone, listen to this! Emily (@JRRTweetien), a Tolkien scholar and the co-host of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast, comes on to talk about the massive hit that altered the trajectory of video games: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Other topics discussed in this episode: The Zelda series as a whole, The recent Nintendo direct, Tears of the Kingdom, The Lord of the Ri...

After a quiet August, Select and Start returns with a solo episode. Keifer apologizes for the brief hiatus and challenges himself to talk about his favorite video game from each year, starting from 1996. Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. Follow Keifer and support the show:...

Pick a podcast. Its contents will help you on your way. Dre from the Fine Time podcast comes on to talk about why Super Mario Bros. 3 means so much to him! We also talk about Super Mario Maker 2, Mario as a cultural icon, what the second best platforming series might be, and the 1989 film The Wizard. Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests abo...

Mother ships! Motherhood! Mother earth! Mother by John Lennon! Jared (aka HamSandCastle on Twitter) comes on the show to talk about Shigesato Itoi's bizarre JRPG Earthbound (also known as Mother 2). Other topics covered in this episode include: Online gaming, roguelikes, nostalgia, Final Fantasy VII, Nier: Automata family, rock music, localization, and Nintendo's commitment to ignoring the fans. S...

In a special solo episode of Select and Start, Keifer takes a deep dive into the new Playstation Plus relaunch, analyzes its features and offerings, puts it up against Gamepass, and determines if it's worth the listed price. He also takes a look at the classics games library and recommends his favorite games on the service. Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, t...

Your favorite podcast in the Citadel returns after a week off! Twitch streamer and cosplayer Maddie Kay comes on the show to talk about why Mass Effect 2 is her favorite game of all time! She also talks about her favorite companions, the Dragon Age series, her favorite video game adaptation, and the time she pretended Garrus Vakarian was her long-distance boyfriend. Select and Start is a video gam...

Hey! Listen as Tom Holzerman, creator of The Mental Health Break, joins us to talk about the game that means the most to him: Football. He also loves The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. We talk about Pokémon, JRPGs, Inside the NBA, the official Zelda timeline, Tony Scott films, the collapse of society, and why we think Vince McMahon is history's greatest monster. Select and Start is a video g...

Listening to a video game podcast almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter. Internet comedian Will Lepper comes on the show to talk about how much Fallout New Vegas means to him, his favorite mod, LGBTQ+ representation in video games, and the time he owned a Playstation 3 for 3 hours. Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, has personal, informal discussions with...

We begin our virtuous mission discussing the legendary Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater with Manu (ManuclearBomb), host of Metal Gear series "Podcast Sans Frontiéres" and the Lord of the Rings series "My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast" Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, has personal, informal discussions with his guests about their most meaningful and memorabl...