The Checkpoint

Cj and Matty are back for a shorter (if you think 90 minutes is short) podcast. Topics include: Marathon’s impressive start to Season 2 The cycle of playing things for content and the constant stream of negativity online. Destiny 2, if you can believe it Socials: Mattty: @ questlog.bsky.social Cj: @ cynicalceezy.bsky.social Read Cj’s writing: https://medium.com/@salcedo.cj Read Matty’s writing: ht...

"Yours, until the last flame dies and all words have been spoken." — Shin Malphur to you, as you journey forth into the unknown https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/he-sees https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/ghost-fragment-the-golden-age https://medium.com/quest-log/lettinggo-2f899c60dbaa https://linktr.ee/thecheckpointpod Guardian Song by C Paul Johnson, MARTIN O’DONNELL, and Michael Sa...

The Checkpoint returns! Cj is joined by his good friend, Justin, as the two talk about their shared love of FPS games and other genres. Topics Covered: How important a good setup is when it comes to gaming Why curiosity is so vital to the larger conversation Why we tend to stick to certain game genres Socials: Justin: @ roboplato.bsky.social Cj: @ cynicalceezy.bsky.social Read Cj’s writing: https:...

Cody returns as he and Cj talk all about how little time they have to play games or read books. Cj talks a lot of Star Wars as Cody actually shares some interesting and insightful commentary on the latest games he’s playing. Follow Cody on X: @TiredObsidian Read his writing: The Tired Obsidian Check out his family's gaming content: HHC Gaming Follow Cj on Bluesky: @ cynicalceezy.bsky.social Intro/...

Cj is joined by his friend John and the two dig into some Star Wars talk (as Cj does every week) and discuss their various fandoms. There are also plenty of references to games, Shane Black movies and rap music. Stick around for this very eventful 12th episode! Follow Cj on Bluesky: @ cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow John on Bluesky:@ johnnybegoode.bsky.social Follow John's Twitch: https://www.twit...

Cj and Matty dig into the deepest depths of Wookiepedia to deliver another episode of the Checkpoint! On the 11th episode, the two talk about Destiny 2 for over an hour before they get into the actual topics they prepared. Follow Cj on Bluesky: @ cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Matty on Bluesky: @ questlog.bsky.social Read Matty’s writing: https://medium.com/quest-log/marathon-may-challenge-runner...

On episode ten of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined by good friend, journalist and sci-fi sicko Samuel Tolbert. The two catch up to talk about reviewing games and reading sci-fi books. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Star Wars Legends and Canon novels -Burnout in the face of creating content -Marathon, Marathon, Marathon Follow Cj on Bluesky: @ cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Sam on Bl...

On episode nine of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined by friend, writer and fellow Florida man, Kyle Foley. The two catch up to talk sports and start a podcast. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Reading regularly -Why positivity is so important now -The importance of passion in content creation Follow Cj on Bluesky: @ cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Kyle on Bluesky: @ kylefoleywrites.com...

On episode eight of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined by his good friend Carlos Rodela. The two catch up and talk about their many projects. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Content creation -Loot! -Where and how they met Follow Cj on Bluesky: @ cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Carlos on Bluesky: @ onawa.bsky.social Check out GttG: https://www.tiktok.com/@glitchthroughtheground https://w...

On episode seven of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined once again by his good friend Matty. The two discuss game writing and lore. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Destiny 2 memories -Marathon -More sci-fi reads Follow Cj on Bluesky: @ cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Matty on Bluesky: @ questlog.bsky.social Read Matty’s writing: https://medium.com/quest-log/marathon-may-challenge-runners...

On episode six of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined once again by his good friend Cody. The two discuss hardware upgrades and their ever-growing book backlogs. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Live-service games meshing with their backlogs -The need to work on projects consistently -Good sci-fi reads Grind Survivors, Devil Jam and Royal Revolt Survivors codes were all provided by publis...

NOTE: There were some issues with the audio including bizarre echoes, audio not aligning and a few other things. Rather than waste a great conversation, I tried to salvage this as best I could. -Cj On episode five of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined by his good friend and writer, Justin (aka Rorenado). The two discuss emulation, first-person shooters and the joys of writing. They dive into a wide rang...

On episode four of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined by his good friend and YouTuber/podcaster, Jose (aka TheSethRokage). The two discuss their history of playing online shooters and what it's like playing a bit of everything. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Differences between enjoying console, handheld and PC gaming -Returning to old shooters -How hard podcasting can be Check out The...

On episode three of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined by his good friend and writer, Esteban. The two catch up and talk film, politics and the joys of writing. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Aliens -The current political climate -The joys of reading versus watching films Follow Esteban's writing: https://www.estebannoel.com Follow Cj on Bluesky: @ cynicalceezy.bsky.social Read Save St...

On episode two of The Checkcpoint, Cj is joined by his good friend and fellow lore-head, Matty. The two catch up and talk games, books and the joys of working in a library. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Star Wars books -How returning to games over time can be comforting -Why reading up on game lore is so rewarding Follow Matty on Bluesky: @ questlog.bsky.social Follow Cj on Blue...

On the very first episode of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined by his good friend and fellow podcaster, Cody Bolster. The two catch up on what it means to record another podcast after being away from the mic for ages, as well as the challenges that present themselves when trying to create content. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Science fiction books -How burnout can affect the way we...