The Dorkiest Podcast

The end of The Infinity Saga is in our sights, Dorks! And with the first six films in Phase 3 of the MCU, we are eating like kings and queens in terms of movie quality! Today, Daniel and Mike continue their Definitive Dorkiest Distinguishment of the MCU by ranking the films starting with Captain America: Civil War to Black Panther. The discussions are really getting spicy, folks! So we hope you en...

Unfortunately, sometimes gaming franchises that we love come and go and are never heard from again. But every once in a while, dedicated fanbases are treated to surprising revivals of the games series they once loved. That’s what we’re wishing for in this episode of The Dorkiest! Daniel and Mike are sharing with one another three games that they would like to see brought back to life in one way or...

To celebrate Pride Month, Daniel and Mike share with one another some of their favorite LGBTQIA+ characters from gaming, film, television and fiction. If you or somebody you love needs access to resources or education, you can visit these useful links below. LGBTQ Resource List | GLAAD Resource Center - The Trevor Project The Trans Lifeline Asexual visibility and education network Games and media...

Almost like it was meant to be, the recent announcement of the full remake at Summer Game Fest has coincided with Daniel having recently finished his first playthrough of the PlayStation must-have, ‘The Last of Us’. The game has garnered quite the reputation over the past decade of being a masterclass in video-game storytelling and Mike and Daniel get together to discuss just that. How does the ga...

The MCU goodness never stops as Daniel and Mike continues ranking the MCU films. This time, we take a look back at the six films that make up Phase 2 starting with Iron Man 3 and ending with Ant-Man. Is THIS the episode that splits up the podcast after a shouting match?! Also discussed, we’ve been playing a good handful of games like The Last of Us, Far Cry 6, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Tellta...

On The Dorkiest Podcast this week, Daniel and Mike put on their executive producer / show-runner hats and pitch their take and their cast picks for the Mass Effect live action television series in the first edition of what we’re calling ‘The Dorky Devs’. Also, Mike and Erika talk about the game they’ve been playing together over the past few weeks, ‘It Takes Two’. Review begins 12:44 to 45:52 Mike...

After a brief break so two of the Dorks could get married, Daniel and Mike return to begin the arduous task of creating the Definitive Dorkiest Ranking of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. We start with the six films in Phase 1 and we will continue ranking the rest when the time comes! We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us. Also discussed, quite a bit of games have been played ov...

Over the past decade or so, the games industry seems to have strayed away from couch co-op experiences – something that used to be a staple of the living room in years past. On this episode of The Dorkiest, Daniel and Mike discuss why they think that is. From the ease of access of the internet, to the ever-evolving industry trends, and even the rise of internet streamers, it sometimes seems like t...

With February being the season for love, Daniel and Mike talk about some of their favorite video game romances and how the video gaming medium has handled love and relationships in general. Games and media discussed: #Cyberpunk2077 #FinalFantasyVII #GoneHome #Halo #ItTakesTwo #TheLastOfUsPart2 #LifeIsStange #MassEffect #PokemonLegendsArceus #Skyrim #Uncharted #Witcher3 Email us: TheDorkiestPodcast...

We all love Batman here at The Dorkiest! And with the release of the new film right around the corner, Daniel and Mike share with one another their all-time favorite versions of The Dark Knight throughout all of the different mediums that he’s been a part of! #Batman #BatmanBeyond #TheLongHalloween #BatmanTAS #LegoBatman #BvS #ZSJL Email us: TheDorkiestPodcast@gmail.com Tweet at us: http://twitter...

Zoey and Mike have been playing Pokémon Legends: Arceus over the weekend and have some thoughts on this game that they were fairly sure was going to be a tiny step forward for the franchise. Is it the Pokémon game that we always dreamed we'd get one day? Or is just another iteration on the formula but this time you can move the camera? Find out what we think of it so far in this First Impressions...

With Horizon: Forbidden West mere weeks away at the time of this recording, Daniel and Mike take this time to reminisce and have a long-form discussion about the game’s predecessor, Zero Dawn. We talk about the game’s very dense and fascinating backstory and lore, we discuss the game’s take on traversal and combat, and we even discuss some of the ways that we think the sequel can improve on an alr...

While there are game franchises out there that we love and cherish, one could argue that there is ALWAYS room for improvement. That’s what this episode is about in what is the first in a series we’re calling ‘How To “Fix” Our Favorite Franchises’. Daniel and Mike discuss with one another some of the changes we’d like to see, or some constructive criticisms made to some of our favorite game franchi...

The end of the year is a time for reflection and we here at The Dorkiest love reminiscing about some of our favorite stuff! On this final episode of 2021, Mike and Daniel talk about some of their favorite games that they played over the past year (some of which that didn’t release in the past year). Both Zoey and Erika show up for a cut-away segment as they talk about some of the best Dorky things...

For more than 10 years now, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has left a lasting impact on the gaming industry. Well, believe it or not, in all of those years, Mike actually hasn’t ever played the game! So this week, on this rendition of ‘Ask A Dork’, Mike asks resident Skyrim expert, Daniel, all about the game in an effort to learn more about it and maybe put to rest some of the reservations and linger...

We live in a privileged time as Dorks in that there is no shortage of great content and great art to keep us entertained and satisfied. And seeing as it is Thanksgiving week here in the US, this episode of The Dorkiest has Mike and Daniel sharing a handful of the dorky things in their lives that they are thankful for. From positive strides in the gaming industry, to great streaming services that h...

A lot of video games wouldn’t be much without the iconic villains that house them. Whether you’re trying to save the universe from them or simply rescue the princess, villains give a lot of games their purpose and give you, the player, the motivation to continue. So today, Daniel and Mike (with a special appearance from Erika) talk about some of their favorite and most memorable villains in video...

With the final character revealed and released for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate , Zoey and Mike reflect on the series and this game in particular to give thanks to one of the most ambitious games in our lifetime – and quite possibly, the last of its kind. The character roster ALONE is enough to amaze any video game fanatic, but that’s not all that Smash Ultimate has to offer its fans, and that’s wha...

The original Mass Effect trilogy has been long regarded for its vast, wonderous storytelling, its fascinating and complex characters, and its player agency. Well, now that both Mike and Daniel have revisited the games via the recent Legendary Edition, this episode will be dedicated to sharing our experiences with one another and the audience. We talk about Daniel’s first experience playing parts 2...

Thank you for joining us for this edition of The Dorkiest Podcast in which we introduce a new series that we’ll be calling ‘Ask A Dork About…’ where one of the co-hosts asks another about a series that they might not be familiar with. In this case, Daniel – who is unfamiliar with the Final Fantasy series – asks Mike – a Final Fantasy super-fan – about the games, what makes them special, and where...

In our first - of what I hope is many - edition of Deep Dive, Daniel and Mike discuss the game and interactive experience, Detroit: Become Human. We compare notes on how the weaving narrative changed for both of our playthroughs and we also debate on how the experience was from a gameplay perspective and what - if anything - could have been done differently. There are timecodes below if you wish t...

School is back in session for most kids in the US, so it's time to hit the books, zip up your backpacks, and grab your......controllers(?!) Yup! Much to our surprise, both Mike and Zoey sit down to discuss the ESPORTS elective class that she started taking in 8th grade this year. Zoey talks about what she still hopes to gain out of it by the end of the year and also just some of the fun games and...

The dreaded gaming backlog - something that a lot of dedicated gaming fans have to contend with. Whether you're a long time collector, jumping into a new console late in the game, or simply because you live a very busy personal life, video game backlogs can stack up FAST! On this episode, Mike and Daniel talk about their backlogs, how they got to the point they're currently at, and how they person...

As much as we love video games, the unfortunate reality is that a lot of the culture surrounding its fanbase is riddled with bullying, rampant bigotry and misogyny, and an overall sense of unease when it comes to being associated with people who perpetuate this type of behavior. So while it's not an easy topic to discuss, we still felt like it's important to at least talk about it, where we think...

We take a bit of break talking about video games on this episode to share with one another some of the most affecting and most memorable sad and bittersweet moments in film. Some of these moments snuck up on us when we first saw them and some of them are from movies that are purposely trying to tug at our heart-strings. But one thing that they all have in common is that they all meant a great deal...