The Pitch 20: Poke-mon!
What do kids like? Poke-mon! So we figured we'd invent them!
2013-04-03 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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Those Damn Ross Kids 110: By the Light of a Barrel Fire
Kris and Kole talk about the geology of pornography, ethnic grocers, and odds.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS:
Foam Factory. Setting the hook. Porn map. Designer colostomy bags. The Ice Cream Bandit. Asian grocer story and five pounds of rice. Man shoots self, blames ninjas. Don't make a ...
2013-04-03 01:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostAbject Suffering 7: Home Improvement
Auuegh!? What we need now is more power. Wilson is across the fence, and we should mow him down with our Binford=Taylor Hedge Trimmers, because that's the only way to the truth about what happened in my tragic head injury. Also, something about men and women being different, and Jonathan Taylor T...
2013-04-03 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe Level 16: Blue Car on Fire Syndrome
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Duck Tales Remastered announcement, Little Inferno, and Tomb Raider. Welcome to the 16th level.
Sorry this episode is late! I was hit by a car! OW!
The Brief
- EA CEO John Riccitello resigns.
- Duck Tales Remastered a... 2013-04-01 20:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Dead Idea Valhalla 25. Sex and the Mud Duck
Thigh party and also a great sport!
It's the 25th Episode Spectacular! A bit about father's day, sex, and the awakening of sports appreciation in me.
Then a song from my Master Wrench record.
Finally, a return of the Dinobite, this time starring world famous comedian Gallagher 3...
2013-04-01 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostBonfireside Chat Appendix: Sen's Fortress
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Levi Curran read your thoughts and responses about Sen's Fortress.
Links of Note:
Watch Out for Fireballs! Extrasode: Resident Evil 2
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about Orson Welles, Transformers, we spoil the shit out of the Walking Dead, and say a little bit about Resident Evil 2.
LINKS OF NOTE:
- Resident Evil 0
- Resident Evil Novels
- Orson Welles Frozen Peas
- James Adomian Or... 2013-03-28 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The Pitch 19: Josh Groban Partnership Announcement
We are incredibly excited to announce our brand new partner, Josh Groban.
2013-03-27 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Dead Idea Valhalla 24. Skateboard for Legs!
Let's all revisit our favorite musical!
One of my favorites.
This first bit is all about drugs! Spoiler: I'm not that into them.
Then comes the title track from the 2nd Metroids album, My Fiction Suit. It's a little quiet in the mix, unfortunately, but it's all OK because...
... 2013-03-25 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostBonus Level 4: Hype to Quality Differential
Dennis, Ben, and David talk about expectations and disappointment.
Links of Note:
Bonfireside Chat 6: Sen's Fortress
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Levi Curran talk about Sen's Fortress.
If you're playing along, we cover everything from the Sen's Fortress gates up through the Iron Golem.
The next episode will cover all of Anor Londo and Alternate Anor Londo.
Please Note: Aft...
2013-03-22 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostWatch Out for Fireballs! 42: Resident Evil 2
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross experience an outbreak of positive opionions toward Resident Evil 2.
Thousands have died, but don't worry... they're back again. Raccoon City is overrun with zombies and the ultimate bioweapon is on the loose. We join a biker girl and a rookie cop as they unco...
2013-03-21 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostAbject Suffering 6: Shaq-Fu
Shaq is baq, and he's on the attaq! Sucked into the Second World and tasked with saving a little Japanese boy, it's sure to be a shoq to his system. However, us qanny gamers will know how to guide him to victory against voodoo priestesses and, Carnage? I guess.
2013-03-21 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe Pitch 18: Behendrehndhen Community Pool Sponsored and Brought to you by Pepsi
It's a fortnight of dealing with troubled youth! Now, with humans!
2013-03-20 13:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Those Damn Ross Kids 109: Parker Lewis Quits Booze
Kris and Kole talk about religious conspiracies, political affiliation, and personal doomsdays.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS:
Kole is out of his element. Parker Lewis Quits Booze. The child actor Christian conspiracy. Off to a bad start with an Indiana high school teacher. I'm sorry, Am...
2013-03-19 10:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostDead Idea Valhalla 23. Fragments
Handsome...aren't I?
First off, a thanks to Lou of Lou Reads the Internet for You! for his help with the intro! It's one of my favorite podcasts.
So, "The Slender-Rap is definitely a little embarassing. But yeah, I love the idea of abject evil being more annoying than anything.
...
2013-03-18 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe Level 15: Every Spider Looks Like a Nail
Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the God of War trophy debacle, the pricing on the Steam Box, and Sleeping Dogs.
The Brief
- God of War trophy fiasco.
- Torment kickstarter funded.
- Steam Box priced around $1000.
The Grind
- Kole: 2013-03-15 19:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Bonfireside Chat Appendix: Blighttown
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Nick Glauber continue their discussion of Blighttown by reading your responses on the matter. Also, errata and deleted scenes.
Links of Note:
- 2013-03-15 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch Out for Fireballs! Extrasode: Final Fantasy Tactics (Part 2)
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about kidnapping, David Fincher’s low points, poorly explained memes, and a little bit about the last half of Final Fantasy Tactics.
LINKS OF NOTE:
- HP Lovecraft Film Festival: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The Pitch 17: Gary Butterfield's Friendly Neighhhhhborhood Horse Course
It's so easy for horses to go bad these days. I set them good.
2013-03-13 13:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostThose Damn Ross Kids 108: Mid-Air Drunken Wiffle Ball Tournament
Kris and Kole talk about air travel, religion, and making your mark.
Suggested Talking Points:
Maynard G. Krebs. Your bad day? MY bad day! Wacky air travel stories. The Pope's Golden Years. Drink from this billboard. An exceptional latitude. Six degrees of Kevin Bacon committing inc...
2013-03-12 23:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostDead Idea Valhalla Neo Tokyo Ep.1
Where is the party gland?
I know it's bad form to end on a cliff hanger but consider this a sorbet between thrilling episodes of your regularly scheduled program. I've been threatening forever and here it is. New Dead Idea Valhalla. Will this trend continue? Maybe!
The first part is j...
2013-03-11 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe Level 14: Kill All Animals and Take Their Outsides
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Sim City woes, what "next gen" means, and we ask you who your favorite developers are.
The Brief
- Wreck It Ralph snubbed.
- X-COM: Enemy Unknown coming to Mac.
- SimCity woes.
The Grind
- Dennis:<... 2013-03-08 19:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Bonfireside Chat 5: Blighttown
Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Nick Glauber talk about Blighttown and the Valley of the Drakes.
If you're playing along, we cover everything from the Blighttown Gates through the Valley of the Drakes (leading to either Firelink or Darkroot Basin).
The next episode will cover all of ...
2013-03-08 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostWatch Out for Fireballs! 41: Final Fantasy Tactics (Part 2)
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross summon up the courage to talk about the last half of Final Fantasy Tactics.
Ramza is a heretic, and the political intrigue we once knew is being replaced slowly by demon possession. FFT is still an amazing game that we would recommend, but its back nine is dec...
2013-03-07 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostAbject Suffering 5: J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings Volume 1
I don't remember the part of Lord of the Rings where Frodo got a sword that would turn things into skeletons... let alone, I don't think he had it in Hobbitton. But that's the least of our worries, as we try and ignore the bitchin' tunes and talk about how weird this action RPG is.
2013-03-07 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe Pitch 16: The SlideMatic Slip Stream Gravity Clean Tapestry Concept
Always follow advice from Adonis'.
2013-03-06 20:06:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Those Damn Ross Kids 107: Brown Out
Kris and Kole talk about fundraisers, traumatic middleschool memories, and spontaneous combustion.
Suggested Talking Points:
The decision to shave your soul patch. Burger Gulag. Lottery winning meth explosion. A moment about the money room. Praise God, win sports. Who pooped the gym...
2013-03-05 05:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostDead Idea Valhalla 22. Emerald Wasps
Where's Waldo?
First up, I love this pair of episodes. This catchy little bit in the first part is improvised, one of the few times having a keybaord right next to me worked out. Watch out for hints in this first part as to what's going to happen!
So, other than hints, I have this lit...
2013-03-04 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostBonus Level 3: Decisions, Decisions
Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the toughest decisions in games.
2013-03-01 19:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post