Sigma Duocast

In Part 2 of my conversation with @RetroGamingNomad, we dive headfirst into the world of  Twisted Metal . I give a quick breakdown of the Peacock series—seasons one and two—and how it connects to the games, while Retro shares some history on the franchise and a funny story about meeting co-creator David Jaffe. We swap memories about our favorite entries, characters, and what we’d love to see in a...

In Part 1 of my conversation with RetroGamingNomad, we kick things off with our weekly NFL picks and dive into the chaos of Week 1—from injuries shaking up the league to thoughts on my Broncos, the 49ers, and the Rams. Along the way, we talk about the origins of our fandom, including how I became a Broncos fan and how Retro found his way to the Rams. We even drag Rudy a bit since he’s not here to...

In this special episode of  Sigma Duocast , host  Rick  dives into Netflix’s bold and surreal mythological series  Kaos . Back in October 2024, Rick sat down with actress  Shila Ommi , who plays  Pasiphae (Pas)  in the series, for an interview originally recorded for the podcast  UncleDad Talks . That interview was never released — until now. Together, we explore the twisted world of  Kaos , a dar...

In the first-ever  Sigma Duocast: Dokusou Edition , Rick teams up with Greggory Harris, founder of Terrashock Entertainment, for a deep dive into the Nintendo Switch 2—two weeks after launch. From the chaotic release day to hands-on impressions of the hardware and launch games, they break down what works, what doesn’t, and what they hope to see in the future. With candid opinions, surprising facts...

Rick is joined by special guest Lore as they dive into Universal Studios Hollywood’s first-ever  Fan Fest Nights ! From immersive attractions like  Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley  and  Star Trek: Red Alert , to anime experiences with  Jujutsu Kaisen  and  One Piece , the duo share their firsthand experiences attending on different nights. They break down the themed food, exclusive mer...

In this episode, Rick and Rudy kick things off with a quick look at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, including highlights from Marvel Studios and recent comments by Kevin Feige about the future of the MCU. The duo dives into the bombshell news of a post–Secret Wars reboot, a streamlined timeline, and the rumored recasting of major heroes like Iron Man and Captain America—will it save the franchise...

In this episode of  Sigma Duocast , Rick and Rudy suit up to share their thoughts on James Gunn’s  Superman (2025)  — and the capes don’t quite align. Rick gives the film a 4/10, while Rudy scores it a solid 6.5/10, sparking an honest, deep-dive discussion filled with sharp insight, bold opinions, and signature banter. Rick offers a fair and open-minded perspective as he contrasts Gunn’s hopeful,...

We discuss Social Media and its effects on mental health. How Social Media creates and nurtures anxiety, depression and peer to peer validation. Are you addicted to Social Media? Before we get to Social Media I do go on a quick rant about our explicit content. Enjoy the show. (*This episode has been edited due to the removal of copyright music. Any sudden changes of conversation are due to that.)

In this episode of  Sigma Duocast , Rick and Rudy plug into the digital frontier to break down everything we know so far about  Tron: Ares —what it is, what it isn’t, and why Jared Leto’s casting is stirring up the Grid. They also react to Marvel’s massive cast reveal for  Avengers: Doomsday , including returning legends, new faces, and the surprising choice for Doctor Doom. Off the screen and int...

In this episode of  Sigma Duocast , Rick is joined by guest co-host Greggory (Terrashock Entertainment) as they dive deep into the highly anticipated reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2. The duo breaks down everything from the latest Nintendo Direct showcase and confirmed console details to pricing strategies and how international tariffs may impact what we pay at launch. Rick and Greg share their unf...

In this episode of  Sigma Duocast , Rick catches up with returning guest Fran, with Salina stepping in for Rudy. They dive into Fran’s inspiring weight loss journey and his experience using Ozempic, followed by a discussion on his passion for making music. Fran also shares his deep love for Lady Gaga and our thoughts on the Joker  sequel. To spice things up, Rick throws a few hot take questions Fr...

In this episode of  Sigma Duocast , Rick is joined by special guest Greggory Harris, founder and owner of Terrashock Gaming—a community-focused organization bringing gamers together through events and tournaments, with a spotlight on  Super Smash Bros. Ultimate . Together, they discuss Gregg’s journey in building Terrashock, the challenges and triumphs of fostering a thriving gaming community, and...

In this episode of  Sigma Duocast , we kick things off with a brief discussion about the recent Los Angeles fires and their impact. Rudy shares highlights from his trip to the stunning Castello di Amorosa winery in Napa Valley, diving into its rich atmosphere and wine offerings. Then, it’s all about football as we recap the NFL divisional games and make our bold predictions for the NFC and AFC cha...

In this episode of  Sigma Duocast , Rick and Rudy dive into the sense of urgency around text messages and explore an "Ins and Outs" list for 2025 compared to traditional New Year’s resolutions. They discuss the growing role of AI, highlighting the benefits of tools like ChatGPT in the new year. The duo then recaps the final results of their NFL weekly picks for the season, breaking down the Wild C...

In this special episode, I join Uncle Dad from  Uncle Dad Talks  to sit down with award-winning filmmakers Jordan Bryon and Monica Villamizar to discuss their groundbreaking documentary  Transition . The film takes an unflinching look at Bryon’s journey of coming out as transgender while living in Afghanistan, a country on the brink of upheaval during the Taliban's 2021 offensive.  Transition  cap...

Presented by UncleDad Talks Lets take a trip down memory lane on a collaboration when Rick was asked by UncleDad to review five short films and a featured length film from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February of 2024 The short films reviewed are: • Nun or Never • Les Patins (The Skates) • Savi The Cat • Someone's Trying to Get In • Taking Back the Groove Lastly the feature fil...

It’s that time of year again—Rick’s Birthday Special! For the fifth annual celebration, Rick and Rudy are joined by guests Nate and Phil in an unfiltered, unplanned, and unpredictable episode. Things get a little chaotic at first as we kick things off amidst a mini party, but the spontaneous energy makes for some hilarious and genuine moments. With no prep work and plenty of surprises, this is one...

In this episode of  Sigma Duocast , Rick shares a personal life update, sparking a candid discussion on loyalty and navigating haters in the workplace. Rudy lightens the mood by talking about his upcoming trip to Las Vegas and what he’s looking forward to most. We wrap things up with a conversation about the Los Angeles Dodgers, highlighting the team’s performance and the leadership that drives th...

Continuing our 4 Year Anniversary and our 100th Episode. Part 2 is Here. Rudy and Rick are joined by Legacy Host Nate and guests RetroGamingNomad, JL, and Daniel. We talk about Playstation's 30th Anniversary, Alien Romulus, LL Cool J's New Album and much more. We finally close out paying homage to our first Episode by talking about Batman Day and ranking our top live action Batman Actors. Enjoy! a...

It is our 4 Year Anniversary and our 100th Episode! This episode is so packed we had to break it into two parts. Here is part one. Rick and Rudy are joined by Legacy Host Nate and guests Daniel and Enrique. We catch up on Daniel's latest music and then discuss our getting fit journey with Enrique as well as the experience of being a new dad. Be sure to listen to Part 2 of episode 100 with guests R...

In this pre-season finale episode Rudy and Rick discuss: Our recent weekend adventures and Rudy tells a wonderful story on how you should be an experience salesman before going into a furniture store, oh wait. We also cover the LA Dodgers Yamamoto's return, Ohtani's quest for 50/50. Recent NFL incidents with Tyreek Hill and Ricky Pearsal. Finally we give a sneak preview of our Season Finale episod...

Welcome to a weekly series of Rudy and Rick recapping every week of the NFL. This is a recap of Week 1. Enjoy!

Rudy and Rick are back in person and discuss a few things. From social media to trying to patch up our age identifiers. Rudy shares his experience of seeing Deadpool at Disney California Adventure. Rick shares his concert experience at watching Twenty One Pilots. Finally they both talk about baseball, specifically the Los Angeles Dodgers and the (so far) amazing season Shohei Ohtani is having, plu...

Brought to you by and courtesy of Uncle Dad Talks podcast. UncleDad asks Rick to join him in an interviewing director/writer Asif Akbar and writer/co-star Vincent E. McDaniel aka Vin. E.Mc from Liongate's film Boneyard. Starring Mel Gibson ,Curtis"50 Cent" Jackson and Brian Van Holt. An FBI agent and the Chief of Police in Albuquerque are on the hunt for a serial killer known as The Bone Collector...

In this episode we are joined by special guest Donix. He is a long time friend of Rudy's and we talk to him about his self motivated endeavors. From his side profession of being a videographer and photographer to creating a mobile bartending business. We also talk about his experience of living in Hawaii. Lastly we introduce and play Sigma Duocast's first game "Sigma Sync".