Voluntary Viewing Podcast

In the 206th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we dig into the two biggest discourses affecting the world today; Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet! Also, Andrew go married and finished season 1 of Andor!  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, b...

In the 205th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we talk about the pretty surprising and uplifting results of the 2022 midterm elections! Also, our takes on the Game Awards nominations, an update on the real time destruction of Twitter, and a look at a promising upcoming show about what it's like to live under universal basic income.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing...

In the 204th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, Twitter is burning and we're all losing our minds. Also, Joe Biden is dominating Guilty Gear tournaments, Hunter X Hunter is back and as good as ever, and Baoynetta 3 is...a Sonic game. Oof.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sur...

In the 203rd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we drag the concept of the End of History and the United Kingdom...again! Also, there are some updates on the labor issues surrounding Bayonetta 3 and give what will hopefully be our final thoughts on Overwatch 2.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe...

In the 202nd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we spend a surprising amount of time reviewing and critiquing the first Call of Duty; Black Ops game! Also, we share some spoiler free insights into the latest House of the Dragon episodes, cover the labor issues and other concerns surrounding Bayonetta 3, and cover the latest Alex Jones verdict.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Volunt...

In the 201st episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we, like the rest of the world, devote too much time talking about Tom Brady. Also, there's a lot of anime happening, a new Mario movie trailer, and a lot of drama in the state of California! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to...

We've reached 200 episodes of the Voluntary Viewing podcast! An episode summary would usually go here, but we drank too much to remember what we talked about.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your questions, follow us on Twitter for updates, and support us on Patre...

In the 199th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we get into a surprisingly heated discussion about Don't Hug Me I'm Scared and gore/gratuitous imagery in art! Also Twitch is on fire, the new FIFA is fire, and there's no such thing as ethical fandom in the NFL. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for mo...

In the 198th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, Nintendo and Sony both had presentations for their upcoming titles...and one was much better than the other. Before that, though, we have almost two weeks of Football nonsense and hypotheticals to cover and then our full review of Nope! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rati...

In the 197th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, the Queen is dead and people are weird about that. Also Andrew's playing Elden Ring, the Emmy's are happening live, and a Nintendo Direct is waiting in the wings.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your questions...

In the 196th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we uncover the dark secret of Cirque du Soleil. Also, the new season of Rick and Morty is starting out strong and dig into some Yoko Taro conspiracies.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your questions, follow us...

In the 195th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we talk about Biden's...surprisingly decent student loan forgiveness plan? We know he promised this, but its still weird! Also, here's our full review of season 1 of Severance, our read on the surprise PlayStation 5 price increase, and a roast of Madden 23.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to...

In the 194th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, space presents an existential horror that's only rivaled by trying to understand the plot of Westworld season 4. Also, NBA players apparently like anime, which is great because Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero was technically number one at the box office last weekend! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember t...

In the 193rd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we cover the latest Pokemon news, the collapse of the streaming media landscape, and conservative figure heads getting their comeuppance. Also, Westworld season four, Live A Live, and Players? All pretty good! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more!...

In the 192nd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we talk about the end of the Roblox era, the future of the Grand Theft Auto series, and some of the biggest questions of our time and culture. Is Mario a Republican? What does the "B" in "Bussy" stand for? And, what Pokemon should be smashed, which should be passed, and why? Hear about all of this and more in this episode of the V2 podcast!&nb...

In the 191st episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we talk about how internet grifts are a much smaller market than the people working them realize. Also, we've seen the first two episodes of Severance and Andrew confronts a man whose care has been tormenting him for over a day.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating...

In the 190th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we debunk one of the most persistent myths surrounding the Civil War, review the Bob's Burgers movie, and navigate the bizarre history and social norms surrounding ahegao hoodies.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email...

In the 189th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, a lot's going on with Hideo Kojima, a new Nintendo Direct helped fill up a pretty sparse looking video game release calendar, and Elon Musk isn't buying Twitter anymore! Also, The Boys ended with a whimper, Players is starting strong, and the OG SpongeBob Movie holds up! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please reme...

In the 188th episode of the Voluntary Viewing Podcast, we finally share our full review of Everything Everywhere All At Once! We also get into our complicated feelings surrounding the Obi-Wan show as well as the broader Star Wars universe. Then there's the highly anticipated return of Lucas' quarterly Anime Corner!!! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to...

In the 187th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we cover all of the F3 video game announcements! So far at least! Then we share our feelings on season 3 of Barry, The Bob's Burgers movie, the first 5 episodes of season 3 of The Boys, and rip the Obi Wan show to shreds.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and s...

In the 186th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we go largely off script to talk about the Land Before Time franchise, local politicians wilding, and deck building. We also outline some Fantasy Football etiquette.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your questi...

In the 185th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, video games are dying, the best cards are Yu-Gi-Oh are reviving, and football coaches are wilding! Also, Triangle Strategy is a pretty good game and there's a lot of good TV right now.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to e...

In the 184t episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we talk about Activision-Blizzard-King's baffling and horrendous "Diversity Space Tool" and Master Chief finally losing his virginity. Also the LA Chargers are really into anime and crypto bros have taken a big L, so we're all winning.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a...

In the 183rd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we document the highs and lows of being a Bucks fan and how Activision-Blizzard has stepped in it once again. Also, our review of Chernobyl and our reaction to the latest Marvel movie meme.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure...

In the 182nd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we have a lot of hot takes about a lot of media! From the Bucks dominating win over the Celtics, to the disappointing The Incredible Weight of Massive Talent, the divisive The Northman, and some mixed feelings on Square Enix; we've got it all! Also, Barry continues to be a masterpiece of a TV show.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Volu...