Maximum Utcast is the official podcast of Maximum Utmost, a video game website. It is hosted by Zoey Handley and Jonathan Holmes, with bonus shows featuring Jonathan's son Daniel, the show's producer, and various guests. Episodes are updated weekly and cover games and related topics in the site's distinctive style.
Episodes
Talking to My Boy about Videogames - 29 - The Legend of Cats: Aura of Dumpling
A new Zelda game might be a chance for Jonathan and Ryan to bond, if it didn't have so many dang words to read. Ryan is more interested in cats and spiders on this one, but Jonathan tries several times to keep things moving along. Can he do it? Along the way, we get some thoughts about Wild Blue Skies, Naruto, Binding of Isaac Repentance+, Blood Dungeon, Faith: The Unholy Trinity, and more!0:0
Maximum Utcast - 34 - Living Up to Expectations
Expectations are a tricky thing. Sometimes you meet them, sometimes you exceed them, and other times, you get them set so high they're impossible to achieve. This week on the Utcast, we're talking about offensive poetry, managing expectations, and the end of videogames. We learn about an update to World of Horror, get Jonathan's thoughts on Wild Blue Skies, and discuss Titanium Court.
Currently Playing - 29 - Return of the Obra Dinn with Euan
Returning guest Euan from the Spin-Off Doctors Spin-Off Podcast stops by Currently Playing this month to talk about the games Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire and Return of the Obra Dinn. While we briefly touch on the isometric role playing game Pillars of Eternity, the bulk of the show is spent with the Obra Dinn and it's monochromatic mystery. Later we spend about 20 minutes gabbing about Sta
Maximum Utcast - 33 - Spurgles 2 - The Spurgles C*m Back
This week the Utcast invents the hottest new IP that will sweep the nation in the summer of 2027, so run, don't walk, to your nearest theater and demand a ticket to "Spurgles 2: The Spurgles Cum Back." Later we talk at length about Castlevania, both with regards to the new one and more broadly about what makes a Castlevania a Castlevania as opposed to a Metroidvania. Then Jonathan is
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 28 - Homemade Creations
Jonathan and Ryan are back talking about Pokemon and Minecraft like usual, but this month they make stops in the Katamari world, Transformers land, and Melon Sandbox dimension. What will Ryan do with the rest of his life? And what happens when you have a heart on your pants? Who is responsible for all of the world's pollution? All of these questions and more are answered on this month's Ta
Maximum Utcast - 32 - Loving Castlevania, Loathing Minefields, and Learning About Pinblast Neon
With the new Castlevania game (Belmont's Curse) right around the corner, what does Jonathan think of the demo? Can he scream about it with his working mouth or will he just politely chat? And how much overlap is there in the interests of our hosts? We go in depth on Castlevania discussions before hopping around to the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Rule of Rose, Hotel Barcelona, and more. L
Currently Playing - 28 - BlazBlue Entropy Effect X with Elsa
This month, Elsa Returns. We're talking hot dogs and anime titties on Currently Playing where Elsa points out some of the absurd character designs and recounts some of the lore of the BlazBlue series where she's been focusing on the latest spin-off in the franchse, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X. From its humble beginnings as a roguelite action phone game to it's X-panded console port, Entr
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 27 - The Windmills Are Coming For Me
Jonathan and Ryan are professional podcasters on this episode of Talking to My Boy About Videogames where there is a coherent outline of topics and they actually stick to that outline (with a few divergences). Along with hearing about games like Blood Dungeon, Pokemon: Legends Z-A, and Tetris Effect, we hear an idea for a new Pac-Man game from Ryan, learn about the natural cycle of water, and hear
Maximum Utcast - 31 - She Chibi-in' on My Robo til I O-carina
It's two weeks of back to back Utcasts as we mix things up to go goofy-mode on your asses. We're talking about the Ocarina of Time Remake, Torneko's Mystery Dungeon, Chibi Robo, Mega Man, and more. Later, CurtDogg stops by to reminisce about old times with Destructoid live events plus tell us a bit about his own live events and also talk about his new kickstarter for rollercoaster acce
Maximum Utcast - 30 - It's OK to Be Weird
This episode, we're carrying forward things that you're thinking about, which is to say we're talking about a bunch of old weird stuff. Remember when the rights to Dick Tracy were the hottest topic of the day? How about when Final Fantasy became a gacha phone game but then removed all of that stuff? We also reminisce about when video games were allowed to be weird with Seth Sturgill (v
Currently Playing - 27 - Monster Train 2 with Carson Anderson
It's the 2nd anniversary of Currently Playing and this month, Daniel talks to Carson Anderson, a software engineer who gives talks about the technical aspects of coding on YouTube. Today he's telling us about his "monogame" which is Monster Train 2, a roguelike deck-builder in the vein of Slay the Spire. We get into the weeds about what makes Monster Train 2 unique and how it dis
Maximum Utcast - 29 - The Purple Episode
On this most Maximum of Utted-casts, Jonathan takes us on a grand tour of random pop culture before opening the discussion to a case of covering up potential bigotry in the video game world. Is the purple Pikmin racist or beloved? Later, our friend Lily Valeen stops by to talk about how her identity informs her work on her games Boss Game, Bright Red Song of Love, and Touhou: Lonely Lovely Bonfire
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 26 - Don't You Ever Feel Different?
Differences in people are what make us all unique. Race, gender, ability, and more get explored on this episode where Jonathan (or is it Jon?) and Ryan talk about a recently acquired Pokemon book, Splatoon Raiders, Poppy Playtime, My Friendly Neighborhood, Rust, To a T, and more. Later, the boys give their opinions on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Is this the worst episode of this show? Who's to
Maximum Utcast - 28 - We Love Indie Games, Spider-Man, and Germs
How many ways can you die in a mechanic simulator? What year did the Wii and PS3 actually come out? And what's the best way to deal with fascism? These questions and many more might be answered on this jam packed episode of the Maximum Utcast! Later, Jonathan is joined by Sean Velasco, Alec Faulkner, and Nick Wozniak of Yacht Club Games to talk about what might be in store for their company no
Currently Playing - 26 - Resident Evil Series with Liz
Daniel welcomes his friend Liz from their local Dungeons and Dragons game to talk about videogames and what being goth is. From there they switch over to talking about horror games through the lens of the Resident Evil series. We learn how Liz got into Resident Evil and what she takes away from them by experiencing their stories first hand. Daniel, a famous scaredy cat when it comes to games and m
Maximum Utcast - 27 - The Maximum Utcast Anniversary Spectacular
We've been at it a year and somehow it feels like we've only just begun! On this special episode of the Maximum Utcast, we learn about Friendslop, meatslop, and maybe some non-stoppable rhythm? John-Charles Holmes of Nintendo Force and The Yetee stops by to talk about the history of the Rhythm Heaven series and how the new game, Rhythm Heaven Groove fits in (you can watch that as a video h
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 25 - Existential Dread
Ryan guides us through his experience with getting Pokemon Fire Red on the Switch before explaining a bit about what's going on with Rhythm Heaven Groove and the latest update to Minecraft. Later Jonathan hypes up a Mina the Hollower exclusive and tells a story about when Ryan was a baby. All of this while an existential elephant lurks in the shadows!0:00:00 - Nihilism Feast0:01:32 - Welcome t
Maximum Utcast - 26 - Normalize the Rod
On today's Utcast, we discover the bulge that's blocking men in 2026 before releasing the green slime origin on everybody. Later Zoey talks to the newest Maximum Utmost writer and furry expert Zalno about the complicated relationships that the StarFox fan community has with the series (watch the interview as a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=602h0jOBCd8 ). Along the way, we rem
Currently Playing - 25 - Mina the Hollower and StarFox '26 with Fox and Marcy of FYHOD
I headed to a sleepy coastal town on Lake Michigan to hang out with some of the crew from the Fix Your Heart or Die podcast and along the way we figured we might as well get some content on the books. For the first time ever, 2 guests in-studio gathered together to talk Mina the Hollower and StarFox '26 (along with some guesses regarding the future release of Ocarina of Time '26). The most
Maximum Utcast - 25 - A Zoo For Kittens, Horses, Lynx, Foxes, and Dragons
Take a walk on the wild side with the Maximum Utcast as we tour through the menagerie of exotic beasts. We talk mildly about GTA6 and wildly about Red Dead Redemption 2's horse ball physics before opening the floor to a great debate about the N64 vs. the PS1. Later, the state of the Atari Lynx is discussed and we go deep on Mega Man. Sarah Carapace visits the show to discuss some of the identi
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 24 - Father Knows Best
On this episode which was recorded on Father's Day, Jonathan and Ryan switch places (sorta). They get to the videogame chat eventually after talking about how the Amazing Digital Circus is kind of like a videogame. Ryan is convinced he needs to spoil the Amazing Digital Circus and Jonathan is not convinced the things Ryan says are spoilers, but if you haven't seen the show yet, you may wan
Surviving and Thriving in Beatdown City Survivors with Shawn Alexander Allen
In this special bonus experimental episode we're trying out posting our video content directly to the podcast feed. Maybe it'll mess it all up! But you can watch the interview segment from today's podcast here, or check it out on our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/NEq9dH9hflwDescription from YouTube: Shawn Alexander Allen stops by to talk about the launch of his new game set in the uni
Maximum Utcast - 24 - We Can't Even Give Them Away
Somedays you just can't get rid of a gentleman, but today, we just might get rid of their shirts. After Jonathan outlines another plan for after being elected President of the United States of America, we spend a moment talking about James Bond in both movie and video game form, focusing on the GameCube era game "Everything or Nothing" starring Willem Dafoe (for real). Later, Jonatha
Currently Playing - 24 - Baldur's Gate 3 with Aysha Farah
Aysha Farah (writer of Life is Strange, Pathologic, Hiveswap and so much more) and podcaster with Workers' Lit and All My Maidens stopped by to talk about exactly how deep down the rabbit hole she's gone with Baldur's Gate 3. From her first run to her recent completion (?) of the For Honor Mode, we get into a game that both she and Daniel love and how it could be improved because not everything is
Maximum Utcast - 23 - Crab Meat is a Tasty Treat
Crab Meat is a Tasty TreatWhat is the most iconic sound of summer? And what sort of Crab Meat do you want to eat? We know you come to Maximum Utcast for only the most serious discussions, so we address those topics and more head on. Jonathan pitches some article ideas for hot Mina the Hollower content. Meanwhile, Zoey checks in with Smashing Drive, a kusoge about driving a cab in New York and then
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 23 - Helicopter Parents
Talking to My Boy About Videogames (and Sometimes Movies) is back with a review of the hottest new kids movie of the summer, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. Following that, Jonathan gets us back on track with a bit of chat about the newest game in the Yoshi series, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book that takes players back to Yoshi's Island. This episode has minor spoilers for the Mandalorian
Maximum Utcast - 22 - Cosmic Stakes vs. Bloody Death Fights
What is real? Are the memories you make attending a summer camp real or are they implanted in your mind by a Hollywood movie? Did you write the news or did the news write you? Have you ever been in a fight, only to find out that you were alone in your Batcave? Is a light gun a joystick, or was it the Mandela Effect all along? These questions and more will be answered as answers will be questioned
Currently Playing - 23 - Pragmata with Xzyliac
Forum fixture Xyliac joins Daniel to talk about video games and Texas and where the two intersect. From forming community podcasts to starting online disinformation campaigns, Xzyliac has been woven into the fabric of the internet and has her pulse on the beating heart of video game news for some time now. We get into Pragmata, but only after really getting to know her passion for space and explor
Maximum Utcast - 21 - Is the Weirdness Gone?
On this freeform episode of the Maximum Utcast, our hosts are joined by no guests but we weave through run and gun games like Metal Slug, beat 'em ups like Double Dragon, and driving games like Cool Riders. Along the way, we get whispers of games like Absolum, Kunio-kun, Anthology of the Killer, and Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World. The Power Team also stops by to help us deal wit
Talking to My Boy about Videogames - 22 - A Super Hero and Sidekick Podcast Team
The dynamic duo are back to talk all things videogames (and a few movies). We learn what Jonathan really thinks about Supergiant Games and what Ryan thinks of the latest pretender to their throne, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. Along the way Ryan gives us his two cents on Anaconda (2025) and Jaws, plus makes up impromptu lyrics to a song about Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. The pai
Maximum Utcast - 20 - Weird Freaks, Plenty of Leaks, Edmund McMillen Speaks
It's the longest episode of Maximum Utcast ever! Zoey regales us with tales of spooky video games that enrapture dogs before we talk about Mewgenics. Then one of the developers of Mewgenics, Edmund McMillen, stops by to catch up with his pal Jonathan about his career in the games industry working on games like Super Meat Boy, the Binding of Isaac, the End is Nigh, and more recently Mewgenics.
Currently Playing - 22 - Not Playing Much with Dr. Glen Hood
Currently Playing is back with the first ever returning guest, Dr. Glen Hood (environmental biologist, professional bug counter) who has been living with Daniel for the last 4 months. It's another rare in-person chat where we get into why Glen hasn't been playing very many video games lately. The bulk of the episode is devoted to discussing the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a film neither Glen
Maximum Utcast - 19 - The Objectifying, Vectifying, 'Dead Man'-ifying, Street Fighting Special!
On this thrilling! (is it love?) episode of the Maximum Utcast, Zoey performs a cunning stunt in the form of a live videogame unboxing before Jonathan regales us with tales of being bombarded with requests for pics despite no one understanding his cosplay. We go deep on Street Fighter lore because something's up with Alex. Later, Jonathan chats with Cherrybombrs and Bbbbbbeatle about their exp
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 21 - It Was the Best of PAX, It Was the Worst of PAX
Jonathan and Ryan return from PAX East 2026 with mostly positive opinions about the show. They talk about some of the games they demoed, the merch they got, the people they met, and the cosplay they saw (and participated in!). Later, they talk a bit about Tomodachi Life, Pokopia, cats, and Food Related Entertainment Intelligent Non-Dorky Super good guys.0:00:00 - Ryan and Jonathan Returning from P
Maximum Utcast - 18 - The Sommeliers of Video Games
The Maximum Utcast is back with the hottest Vectorman and Shinobi news available! In a show that's too hot for Canada, we learn about a pushy sommelier, Jonathan's thoughts on Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, and what the heck is going on with AI upscaling filters. Later, our old pal Tanya stops by to tell us about her new favorite game Mini Motorways and there's a tiny bit of Res
Currently Playing - 21 - Weather Factory Games (Cultist Simulator and Book of Hours) with Matt
Currently, Currently Playing is joined by Matt who's been playing games from Weather Factory, notably in the form of Cultist Simulator and Book of Hours, both of which are incomprehensible to Daniel. Matt tries his best to explain rule discovery puzzle crafting card games with their emergent and dynamic gameplay. You simply must see the game in action to get a grasp of what is going on, so che
Maximum Utcast - 17 - Lovish-ing the Journey to the West
On this jam packed episode of Maximum Utcast we're digging into the kusoge Ganso Saiyūki: Super Monkey Daibōken, a Famicom game based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West that is sometimes known as the ultimate crappy game. Along the way we discover secret vaginas and penises that have infiltrated games for dozens of years. Later, Jonathan talks with Matt Kap (Castle in the Darknes
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 20 - What If a Zombie Dabs?
Jonathan and Ryan recount the highlights of the recent Pokemon Presents which marked the 30th anniversary of the series, including the announcement of the newest mainline games, Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves. Are they about how the wind makes the waves, or is there more to them? Only time will tell! Elsewhere, Jonathan gives his thoughts on Resident Evil 9 and indie games Lovish and Love Eternal
Maximum Utcast - 16 - Love is in the Air
The Utcast Gang gets serious about the business of love on today's episode where we learn to stop worrying and love eternally. There's some shake ups happening at Microsoft, we re-discover the Wii U through the lens of NapNok Games, and revisit our old pals Bimmy and Jimmy Lee. Later, Jonathan talks with Toby Alden of brlka about their new game Love Eternal and the indie games that inspire
Currently Playing - 20 - Endless Space 2 with Zach from Old Man Gaming
Zach from Axiom Games LLC and Old Man Gaming stops by to chat about being a TTRPG designer and video game reviewer among the many other hats he wears as a dad with a full time job who still makes time for having fun with family and friends both locally and online. After getting introduced to his sprawling work in the TTRPG space we talk about both his love of wrestling games and of 4X games like E
Maximum Utcast - 15 - Abiding, Correcting, and Disclosing
It took 15 episodes but we finally know how to make the perfect podcast! We're abiding by the rules, correcting our past mistakes, and disclosing any potential conflicts of interest which means no one can say we're doing it wrong! Jonathan talked with game developer Talha Kaya of Talha & Jack Co. about their new game ABIDE which brings a unique art style to the first person horror game
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 19 - Something is Rotten in the State of Roblox
On this mildly belated episode of Talking to My Boy about Videogames, Jonathan and Ryan discuss the virtues of keeping your cool while trying to snap pictures of Pokemon. From there, they dig into the subtleties of Italian Brainrot and what it means for kids to like it. A scattershot approach is taken in the back third of the episode where they cover Yakuza Kiwami 3, Resident Evil, Sonic Racing, C
Maximum Utcast - 14 - In The Land of the Babes, the Riot Grrrls Are Queens
We're keeping warm this winter by talking about videogames so pour a cup of cocoa and hear a bunch of thoughts on strategies for staying alive! Zoey also gives us another Duke Nukem Report, this time about "Land of the Babes", the blocky Duke Nukem game for PS1 from the far flung future year of 2000! Sarah Carapace comes back to finish up her chat about "Lost Records: Bloom and
Currently Playing - 19 - Mario Kart World with Kelsey Powers
This month's Currently Playing sees Daniel joined in his home studio by Kelsey Powers, a film and TV producer who has worked on Fear the Walking Dead as well as several projects for her production company Cosmic Frozen Pizza like 2024's award winning short film "Picture Car." Daniel and Kelsey talk quite a bit about Mario Kart World and how it compares to prior entries in the ser
Maximum Utcast - 13 - Sexy Adventure Games and GOTY '25
Maximum Utcast returns to talk about everyone's favorite character Mike Haggar! Then Zoey and Jonathan share their game of the year picks for 2025 before diving into the deep end of point and click adventure games with illustrator Sarah Carapace. After the show wraps we have a few extra bonus features as always so stay tuned for some of the least hinged content this show has ever put out!0:00:
Talking to My Boy about Videogames -18 - We Hate A.I. But Love Robots
On this unhinged episode of Talking to My Boy about Videogames, Ryan accuses Jonathan of being famous and therefore knowing how to get good graphics in video games, AI is mocked at the Wendy's drivethrough, and as always, cats abound. The Boys talk about Dead Cells, Hello Neighbor, Kirby Air Riders, Megaman, and Terminator 2: No Fate, along with a few brief stops at Minecraft and Animal Crossi
Maximum Utcast - 12 - Are Hades 2 and Fire Emblem Bootylicious Enough for Duke Nukem?
Happy New Year! And what better way to celebrate the dawn of a new future by opening up the floodgates to time that could have been? We've got a deep dive into the lost entry in the Duke Nukem franchise, Duke Nukem: D-Day, the canceled game that nearly was and never will be. Zoey becomes an interactive Duke-ipedia of information as we dig deep into the connective tissue of the games industry,
Currently Playing - 18 - Sektori and Logic Bombs with Declan
Declan joins us to talk about gaming with ADHD and how that can impact their hobby in unique and interesting ways. While they aren't maintaining their video gaming profile all that much, they have discovered Sektori and Logic Bombs which both work overtime to keep Declan's attention in two completely different ways. Later, we say farewell to the Backlog section by hearing Daniel's thou
Maximum Utcast - 11 - Horny Past, Personality-Free Present, Grim Future
On a freewheeling episode of the Maximum Utcast we're talking about The Game Awards! The Industry! Puberty! Sexy Tingle! And so much more! Abram Buehner of Lost In Cult hangs out with Jonathan to talk about the role of physical media in an increasingly digital world, plus we get plenty of stray thoughts about Batman, Metroid Prime 4, Spy Hunter, Bradley the Badger, and a ton more stuff as we b
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 17 - Changing the Game
Do you want more of the same or things to be vastly different? It's the question central to today's episode of Talking to My Boy About Videogames where Jonathan and Ryan look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Blippo+, two games set on alien worlds that introduce the audience to their setting through exploration and perception. Elsewhere in the episode, Ryan gives us his monthly Minecraft Repo
Maximum Utcast - 10 - Crossing Into Alternate Worlds
We're stepping into an alternate reality on this episode of the Maximum Utcast where Jonathan Holmes talks to John-Charles Holmes about the game Blippo+ where you watch TV from another dimension. But before that, Zoey tells us about finally beating the professional beetles in Beetle Adventure Racing. Then we debut our new permanent segment on the show, The Duke Nukem Report. Later in the show
Currently Playing - 17 - Marvel Rivals with Aisling
Currently Playing returns with Aisling (pronounced Ash-lyn) to talk about her time spent rivaling in the Marvel-verse in Marvel Rivals. We go deep on the roster of this hero shooter and learn about the thigh physics keeping this game afloat. Plus: what's the deal with Wolverine? How many sisters does Thor have? And what happens to Gambit's package? We also get to hear Daniel's thoughts
Maximum Utcast - 09 - Rolling Up Rock Man
On this Mega episode of the Maximum Utcast, we're talking all things Mega Man with our resident Mega Man expert, Tony Ponce. But first, a quick stop off to the world of Katamari for Once Upon a Katamari in our new segment "Good Feels." We also learn a bit of behind the scenes drama with regards to the official Destructoid Top Megaman Games list, and we hear Jonathan's idea for a
Talking to My Boy about Videogames - 16 - We Should Get All of Them Except Kirby
On a relatively focused episode of Talking to My Boy about Videogames, Jonathan and Ryan discuss Kirby Air Riders and the accompanying wave of Amiibo toys. We get an update on Ryan's thoughts of the latest chapters of Poppy Playtime, learn about games like Stray Children and Kero Blaster, and Ryan outlines his concept of the universe.0:00:00 - Wet Fish0:01:14 - Kirby's Washing Machine Ride
Maximum Utcast - 08 - Is It "Time To Kill" Grand Theft Auto 6?
This week we're talking about the bad boys and girls of videogames with Grand Theft Auto 6, a game that's too big to fail, or so says our guest Rose. But first we get into a forgotten corner of the Duke Nukem universe on PS1 when Duke tried to be Lara Croft? Are the pig cops supposed to be cops or aliens? Who knows?!? Later, Jonathan and Zoey try to find out why they play videogames and ma
Currently Playing - 16 - Baldur's Gate 3 with Jonathan
This month on Currently Playing, Daniel is joined by Jonathan (not that one) to talk about the intersectionality of video games and table top role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Penumbra City, Blades in the Dark, Vampire the Masquerade and more. And what better way to frame this TTRPG discussion than by discussing the video game Baldur's Gate 3 which uses Dungeons and Dragons 5th
Maximum Utcast - 07 - Shantae Advances the WayForward into Our Hearts and Minds
On this thicc episode of the Maximum Utcast, Jonathan interviews Matt Bozon and Michael Stragey of WayForward about their game Shantae Advance that originally began development over 20 years ago as a GBA game only to be shelved indefinitely before being revived this year. Shantae Advance finally got released this year on actual GBA cartridges through Limited Run Games or available digitally just a
Talking to My Boy about Videogames - 15 - UFO 50, A Game of Games
Jonathan and Ryan dive deep into the world of UFO 50, but only after a few stops along the way to talk about Among Us, cats, and Iron Mike Sharpe. Later, Ryan thinks he might be nerdy for hoarding some Minecraft soda. But what makes something nerdy? Can videogames be helpful at teaching life lessons? And did I mention the cat?0:00:00 - Unpredictable Jonathan0:01:39 - You Gotta Introduce the Show0:
Maximum Utcast - 06 - This Podcast is Educational
What does it mean to be you in a world of false memories? This episode of the Maximum Utcast sees Zoey become the Segue Police, Jonathan sings good but does a bad Schwarzenegger impression, and Daniel updates us on the bathroom situation in Germany. We talk extensively about the kusoge Total Recall on the NES, then Jonathan interviews Tanya (former host of Talking to Women about Videogames) to lea
Currently Playing - 15 – World of Warcraft with Evan Hilliard
Daniel is joined this month by Evan, an old pal from college and a recent father who has found his time for gaming evaporate, but he's still able to find some time to participate in the genre defining MMO World of Warcraft, which he's been playing consistently since launch, now in it's 21st year. They discuss what it's like for Evan to be married to a popular Twitch streamer. Evan
Maximum Utcast - 05 - Modern Love
Love is in the air on this episode of the Maximum Utcast. We find out what criteria would be needed to smooch everyone on the show before Zoey whisks us away to the magical realm of Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde...who just is trying to get to the dang church on time! Later, Jonathan chats with his pal Elsa about Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, Final Fantasy, and Donkey Kong...plus she has an exciting annou
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 14 - Are Toys More Exciting than Videogames?
Jonathan and Ryan react to the latest Nintendo Direct which had a lot of Pokemon news, a lot of Amiibo news, and strangely enough, a lot of Virtual Boy news. Despite the newness of the news though, Jonathan seems to think it was mostly old stuff that's not new or exciting, but still kinda cool. Jonathan is also incapable of saying the names of the games Pokopia and Popucom, which are tricky an
Maximum Utcast - 04 - Flat Butts, Borderlands Struts, and Malibu is Cut
If you're tired of magazines, you might be suffering from debilitating Mix-a-Lot-ism, a newly discovered illness affecting adults aged 18-65 all across the world! And this Maximum Utcast might be the thing to cure what ails you. Zoey and Jonathan are haunted by a few ghosts on this episode as they discuss American Gladiators on the NES before getting to the bottom of swinging mechanics in vide
Currently Playing - 14 - The Warriors with Beith
Currently Playing returns with guest Beith talking about the classic PS2-era game The Warriors from Rockstar, a videogame retelling of the classic 1979 film and 1965 book of the same name. Beith goes deep on his research, finding it to be a missing link between Rockstar's GTA series and their next big game, Bully. There is a lot of spoiler filled discussion of the film and how it contrasts wit
Maximum Utcast - 03 - Crazy Artificial Dreams of Donkey Kong and Mina the Hollower
We pre-taped this episode so Daniel could skip town for a few days which meant we did one entirely without Jonathan--but fear not! We have an overstuffed episode with representatives from all parts of the animal kingdom, from the mighty Crazy Frog to the lowly Solid Snake as well as the tricky Donkey Kong and the strange Earthworm Jim. We maybe get to the bottom of who killed the Noid, and also ta
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 13 - Bubsy is the New B Word
On this energetic episode, Jonathan and Ryan watched the Kirby Air Riders Direct and the trailers from Gamescom and broke things down to their respective mans: Batman, He-Man, Kirby Man, or Bubsy Man, and decided which one is best...or did they? Will we ever know for sure? Only time can tell, but Ryan's favorite is clearly Rufus the cat. This episode contains spoilers for Donkey Kong Bananza (
Maximum Utcast - 02 - Slamming Summer with the Sapphic Gals and Hollywood Hogan
On a jam-packed episode of Maximum Utcast, we're talking all about wrestling, from the passing of Hulk Hogan to his star making role in the TV show Thunder in Paradise (that coincidentally was adapted into a kusoge, Thunder in Paradise Interactive). Later, Jonathan talks to Sarah Carapace about her time spent heavily customizing the game WWE 2K19 to make it a full of ladies and extremely lesbi
Currently Playing - 13 - Christine from Outside of the Box - Two Point Museum
We're talking about all the robots that are fit for combat on this month's Currently Playing where Daniel is joined by Christine of Outside of the Box to talk about how she's playing Two Point Museum (and Two Point Campus). It's a game series that scratches the itch of hyperfixation while providing a cozy take on resource management and might even teach you a bit about financial li
Maximum Utcast - 01 - Stranded on Censorship Island
It's the bombastic first episode of the Maximum Utcast! Starring Zoey Handley and Jonathan Holmes with a special appearance by Coco Hendershott! Getting into the hottest news of the day about 2 different kinds of censorship, one of which involves Lollipop Chainsaw, and the other involves basically every indie game on the entire internet. Which one is real? Listen and find out! Later, the gang
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 12 - Is Donkey Kong Bananza Just Minecraft, But Good?
Jonathan and Ryan dig deep on Donkey Kong Bananza to uncover what's great and what's maybe not so great about it, getting into some interesting theories about characters and contrasting DK with CK (Clark Kent, AKA Superman). Has Nintendo basically been making "good" Minecraft over and over with all their games from the last few years? Do people Ryan's age care about the Switc
TTWAV Ep 111 - Talking to the Maximum Women About the Utmost Videogames
On the eleventy first and final episode of Talking to Women about Videogames (main show! the feed lives on!) Jonathan and Tanya lament the state of the videogames world while looking forward to new horizons. Jonathan interviews Zoey Handley of Maximum Utmost, a once and future collaborator where they talk about "kusoge" or "crap games" and lament about how the enthusiast press
Currently Playing - 12 - Dad Mode (Lollipop Chainsaw, Mario Kart World, et al) with Jonathan Holmes
We're talking with one of the hosts of Talking to Women about Videogames on this episode of Currently Playing, Jonathan Holmes, writer for Nintendo Force Magazine, MTV reality star, illustrator, video producer, musician, and all-around Rennaisance man. Due to the unique nature of his personal and work life, he's currently playing a little bit of everything and a whole lot of nothing. We ge
Yeah! - 12 - Usher - Yeah!
In the finale (for now?!?!) of Yeah! our Yeah-nalyists finally dance with the one who brung them in the form of digging deep on Usher's "Yeah!" We touch on the connections to Jonathan's alter ego Freaky Constantina, dissect Usher's status as a sex symbol, get into a case of Crunk Juice, and try to put a button on the ubiquity of "Yeah!" as a lyric. While the show ma
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 11 - The Game Plays You
It's the Sweaty Summer Edition of Talking to My Boy about Videogames where Jonathan and Ryan hit all the highlights (Space Balls, Donkey Kong Bananza, Looney Toons) and we get updates on the latest wheeling and dealing of kids, the dangers of gacha mechanics in video games, the longevity of interest in Mario Kart World, and so much more. Does Ryan even like videogames any more? And what's
Currently Playing - 11 - Cozy Games (Palia, Fields of Mistria, Kabuto Park) with Kai
Currently Playing is back with an old friend in the form of Kai, a frequent main show guest who's been busy with her school work but is happy to drop by and talk her recent faves in the cozy games space. She's been playing the farming MMORPG Palia, the fantasy farming sim Fields of Mistria, and the bug catching card battler Kabuto Park. Daniel mistakenly calls these "Animal Crossing-l
TTWAV 110 - Switch 2 and Romeo is a Dead Man Excitement Intensifies
We're talking about the Switch 2 and the trailer for the latest game from Suda51, "Romeo is a Dead Man" shown off on this week's Sony State of Play on this white hot, electric episode of Talking to Women about Videogames. Or is it a "Talking to My Boy about Videogames" stealth episode? You'll have to listen to find out! Even baby Charles makes a guest appearance so
Yeah! - 11 - Black Sabbath - Fairies Wear Boots
Did "Yeah!" just become a metal podcast? Did this song even appear in a videogame? What the heck is even going on? Who knows?!?! But on this episode we learn that Fairies Wear Boots, Ozzy wants to go to the doctor, Toni Iommi is missing some body parts, and Jonathan loved listening to this song as a kid with his brother. Later we learned that Black Sabbath was one of Daniel's first c
Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 10 - Donkey Kong's Dirty Bananas
After an exciting visit to PAX, Jonathan and Ryan talk about some of the cool stuff they saw and people they met before switching things up to discuss some of Ryan's game ideas. We learn about Kaiju Big Battel, Pac-Man Museum, "Kirby and the Robot", and Hershey chocolate.0:00:00 - An Existential Crisis0:03:56 - Ryan Crashed PAX0:06:27 - A Better Life for Nico0:08:02 - Snubbed at the
Currently Playing - 10 - Metaphor: ReFantazio with Shy Fox
We're talking about Metaphor: ReFantazio on this month's Currently Playing with guest Shy Fox of the Fix Your Heart or Die Podcast. Fox has been exploring connections between the work of David Lynch and other media for the last few months on his podcast and while Metaphor doesn't really fit that mold, we're happy to chat about it here. Daniel is completely unfamiliar with the Perso
TTWAV Ep 109 - The PAX/Gex 2 For 1 Power Episode
Reporting (almost) LIVE! from the PAX show floor, Jonathan and Tanya recap Tanya's first PAX experience before jumping over to an interview with the #1 fan of Gex, the Gecco from the 90s, Izzy Kestrel. They dig deep into forgotten and abandoned Gex games and we learn a lot about Dana Gould. Talking to Women about Videogames is the Cure for what ails ya!0:00:00 - The Pressure's On0:02:03 -
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