Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

TALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone

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TALK THIS! is a biweekly podcast about video games hosted by Emma and Madelyn Paquette. Every show, they talk about two games- one old (pre-2007) and one new (within the last year or two). At the end of each show, Madelyn and Emma take the best elements from each game and mash them together into a brand new game idea.

Author

Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.talkthispodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 146. Mario the Striker Lad 04.09.2022

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Arc The Lad and Mario Strikers: Battle League and discuss the merits of the crotch chop. Also featuring Arc rhymes, high stakes political games, and premium pricing.

Side-Quest 142. The Number Go Up 28.08.2022

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss their last six weeks in gaming and why Three Houses is such a good game for job hunting. Also featuring the malice of cats, old phones, and the grand acquisition of a PS5.

Episode 145. Radiant Blood 21.08.2022

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Radiant Historia and Back 4 Blood and bemoan the lack of combo co-op. Also featuring middle-aged men, irrelevant cards, and zombie sounds behind you.

Side-Quest 141. Games Too Long??? 14.08.2022

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss the all-important, eternal question: are games too long? Also featuring how economics work, the inability to edit, and refund policies.

Episode 144. Stalker of the Runes 07.08.2022

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and Rune Factory 5, and struggle to pronounce the word "shadow" of all things. Also featuring some downers, the monopoly of the farming sim, and strange tourism.

Side-Quest 140. The Video Game Getaway 31.07.2022

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about ideal summer vacation locations in video games and realize most places are just too dangerous. Also featuring favorite vegetables, parasailing, and summery monkeys.

Episode 143. Lego Stormtrooper Raving Rabbids 24.07.2022

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Rayman and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and poor Rayman doesn't even make the title of his own episode. Also featuring Metacritic vibes, what makes a vegetable, and TikTok trends.

Side-Quest 139. My Friend, Satan 17.07.2022

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks in gaming and the dual frustrations of the Daily Grind. Also featuring a pun about the number two, mediocrity, and how much murder is acceptable. Forgive the clinking noises, it's Emma's dog.

Episode 142. 13 Mecha Batmen 10.07.2022

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Batman: Arkham Asylum and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and get lost in the Batman mythos. Also featuring normal teenage things, the Robin evolutionary chain, and the Batmen through time.

Side-Quest 138. Many Frames Per Second 03.07.2022

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about all the fun technical terminology of video games that they've never understood before. They're very dumb. Also featuring low-poly birds, pet peeves, and circular pixels. Very funny that this is the episode with a few audio problems.

Episode 141. Deathloop of an Earthworm 26.06.2022

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Earthworm Jim and Deathloop and wonder what's with the high amount of worms with guns content in games. Also featuring weird twists, bad impressions, and what a seal-person looks like.

Side-Quest 137. We Are All Dads 19.06.2022

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about video game dads in celebration of Father's Day. Also featuring a few moms, last naming conventions, and the virtues of It Takes Two. Contains spoilers for The Witcher 3 and The Last of Us

Episode 140. Bastion of Sifu 12.06.2022

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Bastion and Sifu and the two kinds of dads. Also featuring Jackie Chan movies, the indie game scene, and a cool DJ.

Side-Quest 136. Mobile Adventures 05.06.2022

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last seven(!) weeks in gaming and sling around clickbait insults and compliments. Also featuring imminent Rean, Shakepearean car combat, and the rise of mobile gaming.

Episode 139. Pokemon Defense Force 29.05.2022

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Earth Defense Force and Pokemon Legends Arceus and evaluate aliens on the humanoid scale. Also featuring Alpha Snorlax, colonialism, and how much stuff can go on your screen.

Side-Quest 135. Nice Weather We're Having 22.05.2022

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about weather in video games and theorize about why water is sad. Also featuring allergy seasons, the appeal of pixel rain, and whether sand is a kind of weather.

Episode 138. Layton Returns 15.05.2022

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Professor Layton and Returnal and make the most terrifying SAT study game. Also featuring saving your game, claw hands, and why Luke ran away in the night.

Side-Quest 134. Brought to You By... 08.05.2022

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk product placement in video games and resist the urge to get into energy drinks. Also featuring Cup Noodle, Zoom microphones, and Taco Bell. This podcast is not sponsored.

Special Episode: Just PAX 2022 Things 01.05.2022

In this special episode, Madelyn and Emma go over their PAX East 2022 experience and reveal their confusion with Xbox controllers. Also featuring the blue boy, no robot photos, and expensive soda.

Episode 137. Twisted Elden Ring 24.04.2022

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Twisted Metal and Elden Ring and talk about bugs vs features. Also featuring intense difficulty, pause buttons, and the Peacock streaming service.

Side-Quest 133. Fine Piece of Rat 17.04.2022

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk their last six weeks in gaming and try not to imagine human forms of Donald and Goofy. Also featuring misunderstood questions, Reggie from customer support, and plenty of CHAOS.

Episode 136. Alice, Way More Than Twelve Minutes 10.04.2022

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss American Mcgee's Alice and Twelve Minutes and literally can't shut up. Also featuring The Great Gatsby, flattened rabbits, and Willem Dafoe.  Content Warning: discussions of violence, abuse, sexual assault, and questionable depictions of mental health conditions.

Side-Quest 132. Valuable Platinum 03.04.2022

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about game achievements and trophies and how to write game guides. Also featuring PS4 breakage, getting all the fish, and iron-on patches.

Episode 135. OlliOlli to the Trauma Center 27.03.2022

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Trauma Center and OlliOlli World and wonder if anyone has ever landed an ollie in real life. Also featuring skateboard nurse, the dearth of medical drama games, and rad vibes.

Side-Quest 131. So Nice, Play It Twice 20.03.2022

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about what makes a game replayable and the secrets of mahjong. Also featuring getting your money's worth, childhood impulses, and the need to be productive.    

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