The Backlog Busters

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 4. Mathman and Hootz have a great discussion about playing games co-op with Monster Hunter: Rise. They also talk about how freeing it is to trash 12-year-old documents and participate in trivia-based fundraisers. Oh, they also played some games. Please enjoy! Hootz - Kirby and the Forgotten Lands, Hi-Fi Rush, Gris, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Monster...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 3. Mathman, BlazeKnight, and SkinnyMatt get together to discuss snow days, heater issues (and fixes), and Nintendo's Alarmo! We also talk about the Xbox Developer's Direct (give us all the South of Midnight and Expedition 33 please) and our hopes and desires for the Switch 3 (you read that correctly). Mike - Jedi Fallen Order, Fire Emblem:...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 2. Mathman, Hootz, and BlazeKnight are joined by Marty Estes from the Nintendo Dads. We discuss awesome Transformer-themed controllers, year-old gingerbread houses, doggie DNA results, and finishing books. We dived into the Switch 2 reveal trailer and even had time to talk about what we'd been playing. Marty - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, P...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 1. Mathman, Hootz, and BlazeKnight discuss cruises, staycations, and board games. Our main topic was our New Year resolutions, hopes, and hypes. And then we played games... Hootz - Xenoblad Chronicles 3, Cocoon, Nine Sols, Chants of Senarr, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Glyphica Typing Survival BlazeKnight - Marvel's Midnight Suns, Mega Man V, M...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 34 . This is the last episode of 2024, and we make it count. We have a huge panel consisting of Mathman, BlazeKnight, BlazeKnight's offspring, Libby, Hootz, Grrouchie, and SkinnyMatt. There was a ton of discussion about Christmas presents, an awesome Venom hoodie, an itty bitty Mountain Dew fridge, and a beer review (so oakey!). We then jumped int...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 33. Mathman and BlazeKnight discuss finishing grading for the semester and sneakily getting time off to coincide with the holiday to create a five-day break! Our main topic was our end of the year wraps from Spotify, Xbox, etc. And then we played games... Mike - Marvels Midnight Suns, A Hat in Time, Cuphead, Baldur's Gate 3 Ryan - Shapez2, Dungeon...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 32. Mathman, Hootz, and BlazeKnight found time to discuss cool coffee cups, guesting on the Nintendo Dads podcast, and children having birthdays. We talked about the good, the bad, and the ugly from the 2024 Game Awards. We also played some games. Mike - Marvel Rivals, Marvels Midnight Suns Hootz - Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Halo 2, Diablo IV, Tetris...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 31. The gang's mostly here! Mathman, BlazeKnight, SkinnyMatt, and Hootz discuss video game deals, spoiled surprises, Kentucky Derby pie, and wearing sweaters. We also played some games. Mike - Star Wars Episode I: Pod Racer, Spyro, Marvel's Midnight Sun Hootz - Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Smash Bros., Mario Wonder SkinnyMatt - Front Mission First, Xen...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 30. The gang's mostly here! Mathman, BlazeKnight, SkinnyMatt, Hootz, and Grrouchie discuss video game-based Thanksgiving dishes, catapults, unfettered internet access for four-year-olds, cleaning house, family D&D, and the end of soccer season. We also played some games. Mike - Skyrim, Stardew Valley, Star Wars Episode I: Pod Racer Hootz - Pre...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 29. BlazeKnight, Hootz, and Mathman discuss 100-year-old grandmothers, winning giveaways, and finding (really small) bluetooth keyboards. We also played some games. Mike - Baldur's Gate 3, Resident Evil I Hootz - Monster Hunter Wilds (Beta), Brotato, Balatro, Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon, Prey Ryan - Hades If you would like to have more of the Ba...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 28. BlazeKnight, SkinnyMatt, and Mathman discuss shots, cleaning gutters, and recording podcasts with significant others. We also played some games. Mike - Baldur's Gate 3 Matt - Like a Dragon (complete), South Park: Stick of Truth, Boomerang Fu Ryan - Wario Ware, Inc., Picross 6 and 7 If you would like to have more of the Backlog Busters in your...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 27. Hootz and Mathman convene for the first Backlog Buddies episode in which they discuss the game SteamWorld Quest. They both agreed to knock this one off the old backlog, and thus it was done. If you would like to have more of the Backlog Busters in your life, head on over to Twitter and follow these fine folks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠G...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 26. Mike, Hootz, and Mathman discuss horror movies and Halloween costumes. Mathman - Hatch Tales, Picross 7 Mike - Finished BG3 Hootz - Death's Door, Vampire Survivors, Mario+Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Prey If you would like to have more of the Backlog Busters in your life, head on over to Twitter and follow these fine folks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 25. SkinnyMatt and Hootz join Mathman, but BlazeKnight has some technical issues and gets Thanos snapped early on. We discuss fresh math textbooks, a trip to Florida, getting a recall fixed, and Mike recording a new episode for the first time in a month. Mathman - SteamWorld Quest (finished), Picross 7, Hatch Tales, Jackbox Matt - Mario Party, Kin...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 24. Mathman made some delicious brownies but didn't save any for you, and Mike showed off his new pair of jeans and t-shirt. They also discuss games they plan to play in the future, and what a long list it is! Game we played: BlazeKnight - BG3 Mathman - BG3 and SteamWorld Quest Games we will (?) play in the future: BlazeKnight - Mana games on Xbox...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 23. Mike is missing because he was too caught up playing Baldur's Gate 3, and really, can you blame him? We discuss tearing down a pergola and getting to see a Ford GT40. Hootz - SteamWorld Quest, Titanfall 2, Pokemon Mathman - BG3 and Marvel Dice Throne (table top game) If you would like to have more of the Backlog Busters in your life, head on o...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 22. It's another episode of herding cats as a rare Grrouchie sighting attempts to derail Mathman, BlazeKnight, and Hootz. It seems that everyone (well, almost everyone) has a birthday in September. We also take shots (of water or peanut butter whiskey) every time Mike mentions Baldur's Gate 3. BlazeKnight - Baldur's Gate 3 Hootz - SteamWorld Quest...

BlazeKnight and special guest talk about Mario Odyssey.

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 21. We start off the episode by celebrating Mike's birthday with some off-key singing. Then we discuss the top three items we'd be willing to donate. Mathman, Mike, and Hootz also discuss the great podcast called "Saturday Night In," playing a D&D one shot, and watching children play Pokemon. BlazeKnight - Baldur's Gate 3 (up to 116 hours) Hoo...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 20. Mathman, Mike, and Hootz discuss how good new socks are, the joys of continuing education, and the sadness of farewell tours. We also answer the second part of TrashTurkey's questions. BlazeKnight - Baldur's Gate 3 Hootz - Splatoon 3, Fire Emblem: Engage Mathman - SteamWorld Quest, Baldur's Gate 3, EA Sports College Football, Balat...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 19. Mathman, Mike, and Hootz are joined by the ultra rare SkinnyMatt and Grrouchie to discuss games, the new Backlog Buddies game, Balatro on mobile, and the first part of the answers to TrashTurkey's questions. BlazeKnight - Baldur's Gate 3 Matt - Baldur's Gate 3, Lovers in a Dangerous Space Time, Peglin Hootz - SteamWorld Quest, Shov...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 18. Mathman and Hootz waited every so patiently for BlazeKnight to show up. I guess Baldur's Gate 3 was too enthralling. We discuss Nintendo's recent combined direct, what we've been playing, and a special code for a retro game. Hootz - Balatro, Pokemon Home, Cadence of Hyrule Mathman - Card Shark, SteamWorld Quest If you would like to...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 17. Mathman, BlazeKnight, and Hootz gather to discuss what's good and what they've been playing. BlazeKnight - Fashion Police Squad Hootz - Dave the Diver, SteamWorld Quest Mathman - Card Shark, EA College Football If you would like to have more of the Backlog Busters in your life, head on over to Twitter and follow these fine folks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 7 - Episode 16. Mathman, BlazeKnight, and Hootz gather to discuss what's good and what they've been playing. BlazeKnight - Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy and working on pixel art Hootz - Dave the Diver, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Stadium 2, and working through the Splatfest Mathman - SteamWorld Dig 1 & 2, EA College Football If you would like to hav...

The Backlog Busters officially welcome Hootz as the newest member to the podcast. Hootz has been a solid contributor to the show and the Discord channel for quite some time, and he finally got called up to the big leagues! He's just in time to help us create events for Video Game Olympics. BlazeKnight - Final Fantasy Tactics on the PSP, Pokemon Arceus, and Mega Man X4 Hootz - Pokemon Scarlet I...