The GameCola Podcast

We got it all this month! Pokémon, Escape Rooms, Ghost Bears and Associated Bear Puns! Yep, that's all the things I incorporated into the title. But rest assured, Joseph Martin, Anna Bryniarski, and Blu Ryder have much more to talk to you about, like such as: - Joe and Blu give their thoughts on Legends: A-R-C-E-U-S - Spain and Portugal rejoice at being the setting inspiration of Pokémon Scarlet a...

A bit of an eclectic one this month. In an effort to break our topic rut, Joseph Martin, Anna Bryniarski, Alex Jedrasczcak, John Rizzi, and Blue Ryder bounce around wild and wide variety of topics vaguely and or tangently related to videogames. We end up at pinball for quite a while. It's a time. Here's a sampling of what you're in for! - The Elder Scrolls 6: Skyrim 2 - Anna has Pinball to Talk Ab...

Could there possibly be a better metaphor for the state of Pokémon? Probably. Nevertheless! Join Joseph Martin, Alex Jedraszczak, and Blu Ryder as they discuss RPGs both great and small and give you all the insider details on why the Pokémon franchise Is The Way That It Is. Such relatably related topics include: - Why is Pokémon changing now, instead of earlier? - Jeddy gives a great motorcycle me...

What's spookier than chocolate? Perhaps us finally getting our come-uppance for our running gag about indie game developers without follow-ups. Join Joseph Martin, Blu Ryder, and Alex Jedraszczak in this post-Halloween dissection of games both spookly and spookless. This includes such topics as... - ConcernedApe's Haunted Chocolatier is here to follow up Stardew Valley - Blu gives us the scoop on...

HAHAHAHA! It is I, Martin Joeseph, here to take over hashtag the G-C-P-C in Joseph Martin's absence! While you plebeians try to listen about your "videos game," I will be bringing some actual CULTURE to this program. Ignore Alex Jedraszczak, Matt Breslau, and Blu Ryder and pay attention to ME. Oh, and I'm contractually obligated to inform you that those weirdoes talked about these topics on this e...

I mean, look at what number episode it is. We had to talk about all the new Pokémon news! But if you like other videogames, Joseph Martin, Blu Ryder, John Rizzi, and Anna Bryniarski have a diversity of gaming news and discussion to talk to you about this month, including like such as the following voila here it is: - Our hopes and concerns for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and the P...

Coming to you partially from "across the pond" (as everyone keeps telling me to say), the GameCola Podcast celebrates its 150th episode with Host and Podcast Commander Joseph Martin relocating to jolly ol' London. Will this affect videogames? Probably not much! But 150 also brings us new beginnings in the form of new staff member Blu Ryder to share his thoughts on both videos and games! And if you...

This month on the GCPC, we're looking at games that seek to improve themselves, whether it be by adding basic functionality years after release or continuing to update at the expense of newer games. Join Joseph Martin, Anna Bryniarski, and Alex Jedraszczak as they discuss these games and more, including such topics as... - Multiplayer Super Mario Party, but two years too late - Indie games that ke...

On this very somber episode of The GameCola Podcast, we mourn the loss of a gaming icon. Join Joseph Martin, Alex Jedraszczak, John Rizzi, and James Pelster as they reflect on Mario's passing and how it came to be. Also, some less depressing stuff too. Can't all be bummers. - The death of Mario "Jumpman" Mario - What makes a videogame expensive in the resale market? - What do we think about the Po...

Maybe it's not the best marketing strategy to imply that anyone who listens to our podcast will go directly to The Underworld, but sacrifices must be made for relevant podcast titles. Join Joseph Martin, Anna Bryniarski, and Alex Jedraszczak on this month's edition of the GameCola Podcast as they discuss such relevant topics as: - Names are hard - Joe recaps some highlights of the most recent Nint...

Where else but the GameCola would you turn to for sound financial advice? Probably litterally anywhere else. Nevertheless, join Joseph Martin, Anna Bryniarski, and John Rizzi as they discuss the best options for your financial future and the following topics: - What's up with all this GameStop stock stuff? - Anna couldn't buy the new Animal Crossing makeup - Joe talks about his time with the Mega...

Hacks'n'Slash is back! And what better way to kick off Season 3 than a 100% OC self-insert fanfic for a 20-year-old MMORPG? That's right, we have not one—but two—fanfics for Ragnarok Online. There's laughter. There's tears (mostly from laughter). There's game mechanics included as plot points. And there's not a single canon character in over 10,000 words. Join Anna Bryniarski, James Pelster, John...

We all truly live in a dystopian future, where the only videogames for miles have open world designs. In order to survive this untameable landscape, you'll have to rely on the sage advice of Anna Bryniarski, Diana Gray, James Pelster, and Joseph Martin. Join them as they discuss the grim future involving such topics as: - When are the actual next gen games going to come out? - The multiplicitous n...

About as modern a podcast as you can get, this month we have Anna Bryniarski, Matt Breslau, John Rizzi, Alex Jedraszczak, and Joseph Martin to talk about NEW VIDEOGAME CONSOLES! And... how almost none of us have them. Luckily we have plenty of other things to talk about, such as... - Did anyone even buy one of these newfangled consoles? - Some thoughts about the Nintendo Switch's past and future -...

After a bit of a break, #theGCPC is back with an episode recorded back in July finally available for your listening ears! As we get back on the podcast saddle so-to-speak, you can enjoy listening to Joseph Martin, Anna Bryniarski, and Alex Jedraszczak speak on such topics as: - 1994's Prima Unofficial Strategy Guide the Complete Final Fantasy III Forbidden Game Secrets - Jeddy's Favorite Videogame...

Hey there GameCola faithful! After a little hiatus, it's time to Assemble for this very special edition of the GameCola Podcast! Join John Rizzi as he brings together two of GameCola's Superfans, Blu Ryder and Chris Centofanti, to discuss the recently released Marvel's Avengers for PS4, Xbox One, Google Stadia, PC and soon to be released for next-gen consoles. Tune in to listen to in-depth analysi...

Remember all that stuff that Sage Luka and Jema said back in like, I don't know, Episodes 2 through 6? Don't worry, our heroes don't either. Finally, after ten-something episode of sidequests and filler world building and character development, the party arrives at the Lofty Mountains in search of Sage Joch! Alex Jedraszczak guides James "Valor" Pelster, Anna "Harper" Bryniarski, and Joseph "Sprit...

I'll be honest folks, while this wonderful podcast features the stellar lineup of James Pelster, John Rizzi, Anna Bryniarski, Alex Jedraszczak, and Joseph Martin, there isn't really much of a coherent through-line when it comes to topics of discussion for me to pontificate on in a humorous manner as is the norm for these episode descriptions. Nevertheless! Join the GameCola crew as they address vi...

Now that Flammie is just a drumbeat away, the party can go anywhere! Which is why they decide to take a break from the canon storyline and visit a remote goblin village, where they're welcomed to be part of a grand feast—but not everything is as it seems... Listen in as Alex "The DM" Jedraszczak guides James "Valor" Pelster, Anna "Harper" Bryniarski, and Joseph "Sprite" Martin on this fun break fr...

Why are these animals so cross? Is it because people keep time traveling? Is it because of their personalities? Or maybe it's become someone keeps stealing all their videogames. Whatever the case, the Anna Bryniarski, Matt Breslau, and Joseph Martin are here to give you the scoop on Nintendo's latest gaming success. Such topics of discussion include: - What even is Animal Crossing: New Horizons? -...

FLAMMIE IS BACK. Oh, sorry—I mean, GameCola's Secret of Mana RPGCast is back, and FLAMMIE IS IN IT. Our boy is back! Oh, and so are Alex "The Master RPGCaster" Jedraszczak, James "Valor" Pelster, Anna "Harper" Bryniarski, and Joseph "Sprite" Martin...who are all very excited to ride around on Flammie! There are some other things that happen in the episode as well, including but not limited to: - T...

Oh boy, it's time for opinions about videogames! This month on the GameCola Podcast, we're here to talk about the newest threat to the Pokémon franchise since...itself a few months ago. Joseph is irrationally upset, Jeddy struggles with being a strong, independent woman, and Anna finds her newest, truest love. A full list of topics include... - Temtem is a new MMORPG attempting to challenge Pokémo...

After hanging around in the Northtown ruins for seven months, the party is finally heading back to the Resistance base to report their battle with Thanatos. There's no time for that, though, because the Emperor has called a truce and invites the Resistance leaders—including the players—to a banquet at the imperial palace! Join Alex "The DM" Jedraszczak as he guides James "Valor" Pelster, Anna "Har...

It's a new year, and even a new decade! To celebrate, a bunch of the GameCola staff and even the GameCola Faithful have come together to have a podcast packed with people talking about their personal favorite games of the decade! Thanks for sticking with us for 11 years, and here's to many more words about videogames in the 2020s! [Podcast Intro/Outro "5 is Average" by Meteo Xaivier]

After an extended hiatus, the Secret of Mana RPGCast is coming back! To get everyone excited about the upcoming return, Alex "The DM Or Whatever" Jedraszczak got together with James "Valor" Pelster, Anna "Harper" Bryniarski, and Joseph "Sprite" Martin to talk about what they thought the show was going to be like going into it, and how that all went horribly, horribly wrong. They also talk about: -...