Gaming Street Irregulars Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/gaming-street-irregulars From the company that brought you Flower City Comic Con and the Monkey Business Podcast comes... something they didn't ask for, but got anyway. Krissi Harding and James Irish present Gaming Street Irregulars, an all-encompassing kaleidoscope of gaming experiences. Whether new or old, digital or tabletop, traditional or esoteric, if it's a game, you'll probably find it here! 2020 Mighty Monkey Corporation 6effa5c2-46e7-5f67-97c5-1f879d43207e no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:20 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:03:12 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/GtFpvcgBrmfLZ8yEelU2KOsS4nKH0g_dsk_GknsJsK8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2NzY0LzE2MjMy/ODYzNTgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Gaming Street Irregulars episodic James Irish and Krissi Harding From the company that brought you Flower City Comic Con and the Monkey Business Podcast comes... something they didn't ask for, but got anyway. Krissi Harding and James Irish present Gaming Street Irregulars, an all-encompassing kaleidoscope of gaming experiences. Whether new or old, digital or tabletop, traditional or esoteric, if it's a game, you'll probably find it here! From the company that brought you Flower City Comic Con and the Monkey Business Podcast comes... Games, Geek, Nerd Mighty Monkey Corporation No No Interview With Lost Tangent Outpost's Spada 57 57 Interview With Lost Tangent Outpost's Spada full 156a0b66-e3e8-4fe8-a332-aab2f0beceaf https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbe24aa3 We chat with the mastermind behind the popular Living Roster YouTube videos!

]]> We chat with the mastermind behind the popular Living Roster YouTube videos!

]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2022 22:36:52 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4357 The Living Roster LIVES! The Living Roster LIVES! Games, Geek, Nerd No Multiversus Dream Roster 56 56 Multiversus Dream Roster full e9eba8a9-1591-4a42-9b0e-a6a32cba5fe1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a13e10d We recorded this waaaaaaaaaaaaay back in November of last year, and things got... hairy for me, and this episode got pushed back... and pushed back some more. But it's here now! Linwood Knight and Justin Toner return to the podcast and we had a grand old time talking about our dreams of what this game could include way, way back in the days before the Alpha tests.

]]> We recorded this waaaaaaaaaaaaay back in November of last year, and things got... hairy for me, and this episode got pushed back... and pushed back some more. But it's here now! Linwood Knight and Justin Toner return to the podcast and we had a grand old time talking about our dreams of what this game could include way, way back in the days before the Alpha tests.

]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2022 22:32:59 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3315 This episode has been a long time in coming This episode has been a long time in coming Games, Geek, Nerd No The Disney Afternoon on the NES 55 55 The Disney Afternoon on the NES full f449b971-37b2-42e9-a958-207fa578f8a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c882421f While many licensed games were terrible dreck from the likes of LJN or Acclaim, Disney and Capcom bucked the trend with these brilliant releases based on their weekday syndicated cartoons. Ducktales, Rescue Rangers, TailSpin and Darkwing Duck hold a special place in the hearts of 80s and 90s kids, and these games (mostly) lived up to their series' reputation. So step right up and come on in, here's where the fun begins!

]]> While many licensed games were terrible dreck from the likes of LJN or Acclaim, Disney and Capcom bucked the trend with these brilliant releases based on their weekday syndicated cartoons. Ducktales, Rescue Rangers, TailSpin and Darkwing Duck hold a special place in the hearts of 80s and 90s kids, and these games (mostly) lived up to their series' reputation. So step right up and come on in, here's where the fun begins!

]]> Sat, 14 May 2022 23:11:24 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3031 Everybody's busy... just a little dizzy... Everybody's busy... just a little dizzy... Games, Geek, Nerd No King of Fighters: The Orochi Saga 54 54 King of Fighters: The Orochi Saga full 7b001a71-fd04-4a0e-bda1-d3f4c2cce66e https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbe74365 James and guest Tajy Venom dive into their memories and considerable affection for SNK's premier fighting game franchise. KoF is the first crossover fighter, probably the first team based fighter, and hosts some of the most vibrant stages and brilliant music in any fighting game series in the 1990s. We will return to this topic at some point, naturally, but after all, "It all began in 94"...

]]> James and guest Tajy Venom dive into their memories and considerable affection for SNK's premier fighting game franchise. KoF is the first crossover fighter, probably the first team based fighter, and hosts some of the most vibrant stages and brilliant music in any fighting game series in the 1990s. We will return to this topic at some point, naturally, but after all, "It all began in 94"...

]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2022 15:29:35 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 2599 AKA the games before you could ask "Are You Okay?" and MEAN IT! AKA the games before you could ask "Are You Okay?" and MEAN IT! Games, Geek, Nerd No Video Game Hall of Fame 2022 Nominees 53 53 Video Game Hall of Fame 2022 Nominees full fdf2b7a5-dc0f-4f82-ac4b-822d585fd067 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c55d776 Civilization! Ms Pac-Man! Dance Dance Revolution! Words with Friends?!?! These and 8 other games are on the ballot for the Video Game Hall of Fame at the Strong Museum for the Class of 2022. What do your hosts think of their chances? Tune in and find out!

]]> Civilization! Ms Pac-Man! Dance Dance Revolution! Words with Friends?!?! These and 8 other games are on the ballot for the Video Game Hall of Fame at the Strong Museum for the Class of 2022. What do your hosts think of their chances? Tune in and find out!

]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2022 23:42:42 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3139 12 games nominated, roughly 4 will get in 12 games nominated, roughly 4 will get in Games, Geek, Nerd No Steve Offeman of Flavor Packet Art (Lego Part 2) 52 52 Steve Offeman of Flavor Packet Art (Lego Part 2) full f1cc6d4d-f3de-4a54-bfe3-788d7dcdec0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d92c039 James and Krissi continue their Lego-themed journey talking to Steve Offeman, a Lego artist who specializes in recreating classic arcade cabinets using the toy bricks. We talk about his process, his own gaming memories, his take on current arcades, and much more! So join us, won't you?

]]> James and Krissi continue their Lego-themed journey talking to Steve Offeman, a Lego artist who specializes in recreating classic arcade cabinets using the toy bricks. We talk about his process, his own gaming memories, his take on current arcades, and much more! So join us, won't you?

]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2022 23:31:35 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 2616 Expressions of the memories of a Lego Artist Expressions of the memories of a Lego Artist Games, Geek, Nerd No Lego (Part 1 of Possibly Many) 51 51 Lego (Part 1 of Possibly Many) full c51fa1b9-daec-4685-bbd3-4873525966b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7d5400c James and Krissi put their bricks into place with guest Christopher Frank! It's the perfect podcast to listen to while building the latest set you've purchased at your local toy shop!

]]> James and Krissi put their bricks into place with guest Christopher Frank! It's the perfect podcast to listen to while building the latest set you've purchased at your local toy shop!

]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2022 23:37:07 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4041 *click* *click* Games, Geek, Nerd No Super Mario Bros 50 50 Super Mario Bros full 1cb41363-e0cf-40ab-8b7b-f7cd198cdac1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/305294f8 Yeah, this was supposed to go up a few weeks ago, but James' mental health went a little pear-shaped recently and he's been trying to get back into the rhythm of things. It is what it is, and Episode #50 is finally available to the masses! Enjoy as he and Krissi talk about what made the original Super Mario Bros game work, their memories of it, and the various other versions we did and didn't see!

]]> Yeah, this was supposed to go up a few weeks ago, but James' mental health went a little pear-shaped recently and he's been trying to get back into the rhythm of things. It is what it is, and Episode #50 is finally available to the masses! Enjoy as he and Krissi talk about what made the original Super Mario Bros game work, their memories of it, and the various other versions we did and didn't see!

]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:15:21 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 2980 Admit it, the overworld theme is stuck in your head, too. Admit it, the overworld theme is stuck in your head, too. Games, Geek, Nerd No Cosplay Roundtable 1 49 49 Cosplay Roundtable 1 full b2e0bcdf-cd53-48bf-b114-17202514c469 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd359d5a You've probably noticed we have SMZeldaRules and Hurricane Kitten (and her husband Dobbalicious) on a good bit. Well, that's because we think they're fun! And this time we talk about what got James' attention about them in the first place: cosplay. It's a nice, relaxed, funny conversation about the hobby and the games that inspire their costumes.

]]> You've probably noticed we have SMZeldaRules and Hurricane Kitten (and her husband Dobbalicious) on a good bit. Well, that's because we think they're fun! And this time we talk about what got James' attention about them in the first place: cosplay. It's a nice, relaxed, funny conversation about the hobby and the games that inspire their costumes.

]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:04:35 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3459 Talking to some of our favorite guests about playing dress up Talking to some of our favorite guests about playing dress up Games, Geek, Nerd No The Toy Hall of Fame's First Class, Part 2 48 48 The Toy Hall of Fame's First Class, Part 2 full 78783cb3-719a-4e7d-9854-d4e82328f809 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbd265f4 Krissi and James talk Monopoly, the View Master, Lincoln Logs, Lego, Erector Sets, Tinker Toys, Frisbee, Roller Skates and more! We think we got everything now from that first group of inductees.

]]> Krissi and James talk Monopoly, the View Master, Lincoln Logs, Lego, Erector Sets, Tinker Toys, Frisbee, Roller Skates and more! We think we got everything now from that first group of inductees.

]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:18:01 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3153 We promise we finish this time! We promise we finish this time! Games, Geek, Nerd No The Toy Hall of Fame's First Class, Part 1 47 47 The Toy Hall of Fame's First Class, Part 1 full 9dbb7b61-d01d-4e89-b04e-de3e8d0432fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/25d5000e The Strong Museum of Play is a point of local pride for James and Krissi, and we love talking about it and the Toy Hall of Fame. So we're starting a series on every inductee into the hall, starting with the massive first class. This episode features crayons, the Etch-a-Sketch, Play Doh, Barbie, the yo-yo and the Hula Hoop.

]]> The Strong Museum of Play is a point of local pride for James and Krissi, and we love talking about it and the Toy Hall of Fame. So we're starting a series on every inductee into the hall, starting with the massive first class. This episode features crayons, the Etch-a-Sketch, Play Doh, Barbie, the yo-yo and the Hula Hoop.

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:29:02 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3321 Play is important, and these are some of the finest tools of play. Play is important, and these are some of the finest tools of play. Games, Geek, Nerd No Frogger 46 46 Frogger full 1857c2e3-ebe4-47bb-b667-061bb1f75bbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/71f8e9aa Peacock recently began airing a Wipeout style game show based on Konami's 1981 breakout arcade hit, and our hosts take the opportunity to both talk about the show and the game that inspired it. Hop on in for a fun time, where we promise the frog puns from this description don't carry over at all! ... mostly. The ones that do are the game show's fault.

]]> Peacock recently began airing a Wipeout style game show based on Konami's 1981 breakout arcade hit, and our hosts take the opportunity to both talk about the show and the game that inspired it. Hop on in for a fun time, where we promise the frog puns from this description don't carry over at all! ... mostly. The ones that do are the game show's fault.

]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:40:32 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 2859 Just a hop, skip and a SPLAT! Just a hop, skip and a SPLAT! Games, Geek, Nerd No We're Back! (Not the Dinosaur movie) 45 45 We're Back! (Not the Dinosaur movie) full e6f0d376-a638-404d-87fd-d7bf0222e8a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/867f95a4 After our hiatus went a little longer than we expected due to, well, life, Krissi and James return to quickly take stock of the world of gaming and their own month or so of events, plus prepare for another year of podcast adventures into the world of all things gaming. We hope you'll come along for the ride!

]]> After our hiatus went a little longer than we expected due to, well, life, Krissi and James return to quickly take stock of the world of gaming and their own month or so of events, plus prepare for another year of podcast adventures into the world of all things gaming. We hope you'll come along for the ride!

]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 01:02:33 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3662 We've got some catching up to do, don't we? We've got some catching up to do, don't we? Games, Geek, Nerd No Earthbound 44 44 Earthbound full 16cfb8a3-d749-4d64-ae90-afd21a6a4348 https://share.transistor.fm/s/092a8ceb Boing! SMZeldaRules returns to the podcast to discuss the cult favorite SNES RPG, its prequel and sequel, and the numerous oddities surrounding it. Zombie making tents! Psychic powers! Blues Brothers homages! And the inscrutable Mr Saturn! It's all here, to tide you over while we all wait for this game to arrive on the Switch. Which is totally happening, right? ........... right??

]]> Boing! SMZeldaRules returns to the podcast to discuss the cult favorite SNES RPG, its prequel and sequel, and the numerous oddities surrounding it. Zombie making tents! Psychic powers! Blues Brothers homages! And the inscrutable Mr Saturn! It's all here, to tide you over while we all wait for this game to arrive on the Switch. Which is totally happening, right? ........... right??

]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:02:03 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3986 Gaming Street Irregulars does not recommend the consumption of fuzzy pickles. Gaming Street Irregulars does not recommend the consumption of fuzzy pickles. Games, Geek, Nerd No Weird Atari 2600 Games 43 43 Weird Atari 2600 Games full 245cbb88-e2e7-46df-b38e-ed6ad24a9810 https://share.transistor.fm/s/070a68af Tooth decay! Out of control luggage! Off Brand Hobbits! Rubik's Cube! All this and more as Krissi and James chat about the most unusual games to come from the era where game makers were still learning what worked and what didn't. Plus, listen as they awkwardly dance around the subject of one of the most notorious X-Rated games of all time in a PG-13 podcast!!!

]]> Tooth decay! Out of control luggage! Off Brand Hobbits! Rubik's Cube! All this and more as Krissi and James chat about the most unusual games to come from the era where game makers were still learning what worked and what didn't. Plus, listen as they awkwardly dance around the subject of one of the most notorious X-Rated games of all time in a PG-13 podcast!!!

]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:26:06 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 2061 Featuring the first (and possibly only) 3rd party Atari game made by a former IRS agent. Featuring the first (and possibly only) 3rd party Atari game made by a former IRS agent. Games, Geek, Nerd No Interview with Voice Actress Miranda Gauvin 42 42 Interview with Voice Actress Miranda Gauvin full e5e89ea2-90e1-4b1d-bb4b-4cedef1ab351 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1dcda4a6 Appearing in such games as Harthorn, Unavowed, Apotheon and Dust: An Elysian Tale, Amanda has been acting since 9 years old and is rising the ranks of independent voice artists. Krissi and her go way back, so she was more than happy to take some time to answer some questions about her roles and the business!

]]> Appearing in such games as Harthorn, Unavowed, Apotheon and Dust: An Elysian Tale, Amanda has been acting since 9 years old and is rising the ranks of independent voice artists. Krissi and her go way back, so she was more than happy to take some time to answer some questions about her roles and the business!

]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:15:57 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 2657 Independent voice performer extraordinaire! Independent voice performer extraordinaire! Games, Geek, Nerd No Toy Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees 41 41 Toy Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees full e4d817c3-4a18-47cd-b951-23eff1f4e438 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfebadc9 The Strong Museum of Play, in Rochester NY, is home to the Toy Hall of Fame, which every year inducts three to four notable, long lasting, influential toys, games and what not. This year the inductees are the board game Risk, the American Girls line of dolls, and sand. Krissi and James discuss the importance of all three and how they all have their unique ties to the hobby of gaming.

]]> The Strong Museum of Play, in Rochester NY, is home to the Toy Hall of Fame, which every year inducts three to four notable, long lasting, influential toys, games and what not. This year the inductees are the board game Risk, the American Girls line of dolls, and sand. Krissi and James discuss the importance of all three and how they all have their unique ties to the hobby of gaming.

]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:37:52 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 2121 And how they all relate to gaming! And how they all relate to gaming! Games, Geek, Nerd No Castlevania: The Many Versions of Simon Belmont's First Adventure 40 40 Castlevania: The Many Versions of Simon Belmont's First Adventure full 69264b6c-c254-4b39-9799-b9592f63eecb https://share.transistor.fm/s/c323932e Castlevania, released in 1986 in Japan and 1987 in the US, was a major turning point for Konami's home efforts, transitioning them from merely porting their arcade experiences to creating games with the home market in mind. The story of Simon Belmont battling Dracula in the latter's castle has been retold in five different games, each one with the same underpinnings but still very different based on what platform it appeared on. James and Krissi crack the whip on this landmark series for the first of many, many times to come.

]]> Castlevania, released in 1986 in Japan and 1987 in the US, was a major turning point for Konami's home efforts, transitioning them from merely porting their arcade experiences to creating games with the home market in mind. The story of Simon Belmont battling Dracula in the latter's castle has been retold in five different games, each one with the same underpinnings but still very different based on what platform it appeared on. James and Krissi crack the whip on this landmark series for the first of many, many times to come.

]]> Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3441 Not the same game, but certainly the same tale told many times over Not the same game, but certainly the same tale told many times over Games, Geek, Nerd No The Cheat Code of Cthulhu 39 39 The Cheat Code of Cthulhu full a3645a27-7f62-4f2f-8261-e45d9675beea https://share.transistor.fm/s/d121fb1c Krissi and guest Mike Cusey take James on a journey to Arkham, and we don't mean the place where Batman's baddies get locked up for a week or so. It's all about the influence of HP Lovecraft and his concepts on the creepier corners of gaming, including both tabletop experiences and video games. Will his sanity survive the experience? Will yours?! ... yes, yours will, but we're not sure about James.

]]> Krissi and guest Mike Cusey take James on a journey to Arkham, and we don't mean the place where Batman's baddies get locked up for a week or so. It's all about the influence of HP Lovecraft and his concepts on the creepier corners of gaming, including both tabletop experiences and video games. Will his sanity survive the experience? Will yours?! ... yes, yours will, but we're not sure about James.

]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3537 The stars hide secrets no podcaster can know and remain sane... The stars hide secrets no podcaster can know and remain sane... Games, Geek, Nerd No Resident Evil 1 38 38 Resident Evil 1 full 9cc509c9-3dc8-4356-a412-14991d9d7fb6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e9984b6 James' torture this month continues as Krissi takes him to a spooky mansion on the outskirts of Raccoon City, where agents of STARS came face to face with the first modern Survival Horror game. Resident Evil was Capcom's first truly massive breakthrough success on the PlayStation platform, and set the tone for multitudes of games from them in the future, in spite of voice acting that would make Tommy Wiseau sound more like Sir Lawrence Olivier by comparison.

]]> James' torture this month continues as Krissi takes him to a spooky mansion on the outskirts of Raccoon City, where agents of STARS came face to face with the first modern Survival Horror game. Resident Evil was Capcom's first truly massive breakthrough success on the PlayStation platform, and set the tone for multitudes of games from them in the future, in spite of voice acting that would make Tommy Wiseau sound more like Sir Lawrence Olivier by comparison.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3497 Sponsored by the STARS Commissary, where today there's a special on the Jill Sandwich! Sponsored by the STARS Commissary, where today there's a special on the Jill Sandwich! Games, Geek, Nerd No Silent Hill 1 & 2 37 37 Silent Hill 1 & 2 full b581f4bc-b031-4391-a5da-0dac03689216 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c616d784 Konami threw their hat into the survival horror genre in 1999 with the first Silent Hill game on the original Playstation. When it became a huge hit, they quickly greenlit a sequel for the then new Playstation 2. Now Krissi guides a reluctant James through the dense psychological terror of a little town in Maine where average people must face their darkest fears. 

]]> Konami threw their hat into the survival horror genre in 1999 with the first Silent Hill game on the original Playstation. When it became a huge hit, they quickly greenlit a sequel for the then new Playstation 2. Now Krissi guides a reluctant James through the dense psychological terror of a little town in Maine where average people must face their darkest fears. 

]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3736 The pyramid scheme comes to a head. ... ya get it? The pyramid scheme comes to a head. ... ya get it? Games, Geek, Nerd No Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2 36 36 Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2 full 653a3529-b313-474a-8c62-1fdb452a36af https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb106c7a The blue blur marked Sega's most effective attempt to become a major player in the console space, and for a few years in the 1990s the first entries in the series made the Genesis (or Mega Drive) a close competitor to Nintendo's home systems. James and Krissi are joined by KrunchyLex to chat about the hugely successful and highly influential first two games in the series. You don't gotta go fast to tune in, just so long as you do check this podcast out!

]]> The blue blur marked Sega's most effective attempt to become a major player in the console space, and for a few years in the 1990s the first entries in the series made the Genesis (or Mega Drive) a close competitor to Nintendo's home systems. James and Krissi are joined by KrunchyLex to chat about the hugely successful and highly influential first two games in the series. You don't gotta go fast to tune in, just so long as you do check this podcast out!

]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 06:29:51 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3987 Chili dogs optional for listening Chili dogs optional for listening Games, Geek, Nerd No Mini Consoles 35 35 Mini Consoles full b09eacaa-d167-4331-8641-e41d735f246a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ebabd62 Today we reflect on, amongst many others, Jakks Pacific's plug and play controller devices, the NES Classic, the myriad releases from the not always reliable AtGames, and much more. Come join us!

]]> Today we reflect on, amongst many others, Jakks Pacific's plug and play controller devices, the NES Classic, the myriad releases from the not always reliable AtGames, and much more. Come join us!

]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4339 They get any smaller they'll be as dangerous as LEGO... They get any smaller they'll be as dangerous as LEGO... Games, Geek, Nerd No A Casual Chat About Casual Games 34 34 A Casual Chat About Casual Games full 979b1e90-7bef-4990-9171-3e7a7ea7574f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebb29a64 Casual gaming is a... contentious subject at times, shall we say. A lot of hardcore gamers deride the people who play them, and far too many of them are mired in microtransactions coupled with other sneaky tricks. But there are some legitimate gems amidst the dross out there, and Krissi is going to share what she believes to be the cream of the crop while she and James get both get annoyed at EA and Konami for their ill effects on aspects of this business. Yes, again. We promise we'll try not to go off on that tangent too much after this episode.

]]> Casual gaming is a... contentious subject at times, shall we say. A lot of hardcore gamers deride the people who play them, and far too many of them are mired in microtransactions coupled with other sneaky tricks. But there are some legitimate gems amidst the dross out there, and Krissi is going to share what she believes to be the cream of the crop while she and James get both get annoyed at EA and Konami for their ill effects on aspects of this business. Yes, again. We promise we'll try not to go off on that tangent too much after this episode.

]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3313 Please do not match three of these podcasts together. Please do not match three of these podcasts together. Games, Geek, Nerd No Dynasty Warriors 33 33 Dynasty Warriors full 75e71a5c-f175-494b-9c97-5b3858be9865 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c004a192 Justin Toner pinch hits for Krissi Harding while she continues to sort out her internet matters, and he discusses Koei's long running spin-off of a game series based on a novel based on actual history. With intense hack and slash action and voice acting that's often straight out of a badly dubbed martial arts movie, Dynasty Warriors may be an acquired taste here in the West, but it's one that just keeps coming back for more, like so many waves of soldiers for you to mow down.

]]> Justin Toner pinch hits for Krissi Harding while she continues to sort out her internet matters, and he discusses Koei's long running spin-off of a game series based on a novel based on actual history. With intense hack and slash action and voice acting that's often straight out of a badly dubbed martial arts movie, Dynasty Warriors may be an acquired taste here in the West, but it's one that just keeps coming back for more, like so many waves of soldiers for you to mow down.

]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3271 Can anyone provide me with a decent podcast?! Can anyone provide me with a decent podcast?! Games, Geek, Nerd No My Time With... Gemcraft: Chasing Shadows My Time With... Gemcraft: Chasing Shadows bonus 8a383b5c-36b7-493e-af46-5030990dae51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39aa42ce With Krissi in the process of moving, James goes solo for a quick review of a tower defense game he's spent over 160 hours playing. Plus a couple other things!

Check out Flamecraft on Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3fPxD5c

]]> With Krissi in the process of moving, James goes solo for a quick review of a tower defense game he's spent over 160 hours playing. Plus a couple other things!

Check out Flamecraft on Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3fPxD5c

]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 386 A Quick Review of a Long, Long Game A Quick Review of a Long, Long Game Games, Geek, Nerd No The Vocabulary of Video Game Sound Effects 32 32 The Vocabulary of Video Game Sound Effects full c92e1e7b-c5c5-40dc-8864-fdd9228b3999 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b350e2a7 Eating a ghost in Pac-Man. Picking up a treasure in the Legend of Zelda. The smack of a fist in Street Fighter II. These sounds (which don't actually appear in the episode, but plenty more do!) have meaning attached to them, whether implied or informed by experience. James and Krissi look at some that work great, and some that don't, and have a grand old time doing it.

]]> Eating a ghost in Pac-Man. Picking up a treasure in the Legend of Zelda. The smack of a fist in Street Fighter II. These sounds (which don't actually appear in the episode, but plenty more do!) have meaning attached to them, whether implied or informed by experience. James and Krissi look at some that work great, and some that don't, and have a grand old time doing it.

]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 2940 Bleeps and bloops can have meaning afterall! Bleeps and bloops can have meaning afterall! Games, Geek, Nerd No Two Player Card Games 31 31 Two Player Card Games full 27cdb404-9e22-4feb-9b8b-90269f8e3bf5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/733d093f Can't get the whole gang together? Waiting for a delayed dungeon master? Don't pull out your cell phones, pull out a deck of cards and enjoy some of these games! Krissi shows James the ropes of a variety of standard 52 card deck games and regales us with stories of her youth playing these with friends and family. Come join us!

]]> Can't get the whole gang together? Waiting for a delayed dungeon master? Don't pull out your cell phones, pull out a deck of cards and enjoy some of these games! Krissi shows James the ropes of a variety of standard 52 card deck games and regales us with stories of her youth playing these with friends and family. Come join us!

]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:42:14 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 2624 Deal 'em out Deal 'em out Games, Geek, Nerd No Strider 30 30 Strider full 00fcf435-7c3a-48aa-9b28-92d45fa14171 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e539134 One of the most stylish arcade games, well, ever, gets the GSI treatment, which means lots of tangents, lots of awkward laughter, and lots of your hosts' making goofs of themselves! And joining them are the equally willing to be goofy Pembroke W Korgi, Kurricane Kitten and Dobbilicious! It's a dream team of Irregulars talking about one of the most visible ninjas in gaming, both figuratively and literally!

]]> One of the most stylish arcade games, well, ever, gets the GSI treatment, which means lots of tangents, lots of awkward laughter, and lots of your hosts' making goofs of themselves! And joining them are the equally willing to be goofy Pembroke W Korgi, Kurricane Kitten and Dobbilicious! It's a dream team of Irregulars talking about one of the most visible ninjas in gaming, both figuratively and literally!

]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4021 SCHING!! That's all you need to know. That sword sound. SCHING!! That's all you need to know. That sword sound. Games, Geek, Nerd No Know Your Irregulars: Justin Toner 29 29 Know Your Irregulars: Justin Toner full d82d6f84-1fe2-4f0a-84d5-88fedc1f7bba https://share.transistor.fm/s/b619fa62 James brings on one of his longest friendships, Justin Toner, for the second turn with him and Krissi picking the brains of our favorite guests from previous episodes. Find out what foul fate befell his early Atari systems! Discover the arcade game he spent $5 trying to defeat in college! Enjoy a relaxed conversation about our favorite pastime!

]]> James brings on one of his longest friendships, Justin Toner, for the second turn with him and Krissi picking the brains of our favorite guests from previous episodes. Find out what foul fate befell his early Atari systems! Discover the arcade game he spent $5 trying to defeat in college! Enjoy a relaxed conversation about our favorite pastime!

]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3004 A nice, chill conversation with a dear friend. A nice, chill conversation with a dear friend. Games, Geek, Nerd No The Many Variations of Your Favorite Board Games! 28 28 The Many Variations of Your Favorite Board Games! full 150adcf1-3fcf-4161-bccf-405f3f1c46ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/81592ea8 It seems in the quest to claim your leisure spending money, board game makers and media IP holders have found common ground by combining their ideas into variations of classic games you never knew you wanted, and in some cases never wanted in any way, shape or form! We're talking stuff ranging from misanthropic Monopoly editions to the baffling idea that is Space Invaders Jenga, all in this episode, folks!

]]> It seems in the quest to claim your leisure spending money, board game makers and media IP holders have found common ground by combining their ideas into variations of classic games you never knew you wanted, and in some cases never wanted in any way, shape or form! We're talking stuff ranging from misanthropic Monopoly editions to the baffling idea that is Space Invaders Jenga, all in this episode, folks!

]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3878 Scooby Doo Clue! Game of Thrones Risk! Heinz Monopoly?! Scooby Doo Clue! Game of Thrones Risk! Heinz Monopoly?! Games, Geek, Nerd No E3 2021 Round-Up 27 27 E3 2021 Round-Up full 4dfb97b1-f148-4ae9-a95c-de8db2622102 https://share.transistor.fm/s/670cb977 The Electronic Entertainment Expo has come and gone once again, and James and Krissi are picking up the pieces of what was feeling like only a semi-decent year until Nintendo put on their presentation. From old school Final Fantasy to all the new Game Pass offerings, from the non-bender Avatar to Metroid Despair, we cover as much as we can before we passed out on the night we recorded this. Enjoy!

]]> The Electronic Entertainment Expo has come and gone once again, and James and Krissi are picking up the pieces of what was feeling like only a semi-decent year until Nintendo put on their presentation. From old school Final Fantasy to all the new Game Pass offerings, from the non-bender Avatar to Metroid Despair, we cover as much as we can before we passed out on the night we recorded this. Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4606 The most games ever discussed in one episode! Hey, we're desperate for superlatives here... The most games ever discussed in one episode! Hey, we're desperate for superlatives here... Games, Geek, Nerd No Clue 26 26 Clue full dbd62c98-6066-4c95-8055-bc3bf642b59b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ead2503 Was it Col. Mustard in the Conservatory with the Rope? Perhaps Mrs. Peacock in the Library with the Wrench? (Or Spanner in the UK) Maybe it was Little Miss Muffet right on her tuffet with her curds and... okay now I'm just being silly. Clue is one of the most popular board games in the world, with a lot of spin offs, meaning a lot of ground to cover. So join Krissi and James as they explore Boddy Manor and try to figure out if communism is indeed a red herring.

]]> Was it Col. Mustard in the Conservatory with the Rope? Perhaps Mrs. Peacock in the Library with the Wrench? (Or Spanner in the UK) Maybe it was Little Miss Muffet right on her tuffet with her curds and... okay now I'm just being silly. Clue is one of the most popular board games in the world, with a lot of spin offs, meaning a lot of ground to cover. So join Krissi and James as they explore Boddy Manor and try to figure out if communism is indeed a red herring.

]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4372 Who-do Cluedo? We do! Who-do Cluedo? We do! Games, Geek, Nerd No Atari Trackball Games 25 25 Atari Trackball Games full b7b0da9a-ca50-455b-9bf3-10b716ad6552 https://share.transistor.fm/s/829c9953 The trackball is a piece of arcade hardware that is evocative of its time, and in particular a quartet of legendary games from Atari: Missile Command, Centipede, Millipede and Crystal Castles. James has so much fondness for these games, that Krissi indulged him by letting him devote an entire episode to them. Okay, she didn't need much convincing, as you'll no doubt hear when you join us on this monumental 25th episode of GSI! An occasion so minor we forgot to mention it ourselves. Oops.

]]> The trackball is a piece of arcade hardware that is evocative of its time, and in particular a quartet of legendary games from Atari: Missile Command, Centipede, Millipede and Crystal Castles. James has so much fondness for these games, that Krissi indulged him by letting him devote an entire episode to them. Okay, she didn't need much convincing, as you'll no doubt hear when you join us on this monumental 25th episode of GSI! An occasion so minor we forgot to mention it ourselves. Oops.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3730 And not a single dirty "balls" joke was told in association with this podcast... until now. And not a single dirty "balls" joke was told in association with this podcast... until now. Games, Geek, Nerd No Know Your Irregulars - Seth Coast 24 24 Know Your Irregulars - Seth Coast full 65c3db1e-c46d-45dc-8a51-bdc251c22035 https://share.transistor.fm/s/beb68100 We're hoping to make this a reoccurring episode format, because sometimes we want to cool down on the heavy research and just have a good time talking to a friend. Seth was gracious enough to join us and kick off the series, as we trade tales of tabletop RPG experiences, trying to remember arcade games of our youth, and more! Stay awhile and listen!

]]> We're hoping to make this a reoccurring episode format, because sometimes we want to cool down on the heavy research and just have a good time talking to a friend. Seth was gracious enough to join us and kick off the series, as we trade tales of tabletop RPG experiences, trying to remember arcade games of our youth, and more! Stay awhile and listen!

]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4190 Trading stories with a friend, nothing better than that! Trading stories with a friend, nothing better than that! Games, Geek, Nerd No World of Warcraft 23 23 World of Warcraft full f0e326dc-d076-4b88-88e9-d5b2a1646c44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84672fc9 The 800 pound gorilla of massive multiplayer on-line games comes to the Irregulars podcast! Christopher Frank and Tanya Metras, our Mighty Monkey compatriots, join us to talk about Blizzard's long running, ever changing game and its influence on their lives. If you've ever driven miles to visit someone who did guild raids with you, this podcast is for you!

]]> The 800 pound gorilla of massive multiplayer on-line games comes to the Irregulars podcast! Christopher Frank and Tanya Metras, our Mighty Monkey compatriots, join us to talk about Blizzard's long running, ever changing game and its influence on their lives. If you've ever driven miles to visit someone who did guild raids with you, this podcast is for you!

]]> Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4640 What's more addicting, this or LEGO? What's more addicting, this or LEGO? Games, Geek, Nerd No Mass Effect 22 22 Mass Effect full fd547e56-bb9b-48fd-a372-8fa4d49e963e https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf65b367 Jenn Acomb joins James and Krissi to dive into the first game in the Mass Effect trilogy. Jenn has a LOT to say, thankfully for James, as she guides this rookie through the basics of the franchise. The notorious controversy is also discussed, naturally. Come join us!

]]> Jenn Acomb joins James and Krissi to dive into the first game in the Mass Effect trilogy. Jenn has a LOT to say, thankfully for James, as she guides this rookie through the basics of the franchise. The notorious controversy is also discussed, naturally. Come join us!

]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4101 Deep sci-fi, deep storytelling, deep options Deep sci-fi, deep storytelling, deep options Games, Geek, Nerd No Myths and Urban Legends of Video Games 21 21 Myths and Urban Legends of Video Games full 37be9464-7314-444e-9987-67518cb65f4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6aadaba5 James, Krissi and Pembroke W Korgi embark on a journey through all the crazy rumors surrounding the digital past time. From land fills in New Mexico to blood codes on the SNES, from saving Aeris to finding Mew under a truck, we look back on the stuff we bragged about on the playground and gossiped about in study halls.

]]> James, Krissi and Pembroke W Korgi embark on a journey through all the crazy rumors surrounding the digital past time. From land fills in New Mexico to blood codes on the SNES, from saving Aeris to finding Mew under a truck, we look back on the stuff we bragged about on the playground and gossiped about in study halls.

]]> Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4248 The real Madden Curse is the normalization of annual sequels, am I right? The real Madden Curse is the normalization of annual sequels, am I right? Games, Geek, Nerd No Mega Man 1-3 20 20 Mega Man 1-3 full 64bc50e5-f6af-4054-9f35-a3f9b4121171 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70e7d126 From inauspicious beginnings to the height of the video game zeitgeist within a short span of a few years, Capcom's Blue Bomber was an institution in the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. Krissi and James explore the first three games in the series, and talk about the stuff that really matters, like why an entire line of enemy robots were surnamed "Joe"?

]]> From inauspicious beginnings to the height of the video game zeitgeist within a short span of a few years, Capcom's Blue Bomber was an institution in the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. Krissi and James explore the first three games in the series, and talk about the stuff that really matters, like why an entire line of enemy robots were surnamed "Joe"?

]]> Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4023 Receive Podcast Blast! Receive Podcast Blast! Games, Geek, Nerd No Games in Improv Comedy 19 19 Games in Improv Comedy full ab65c9fc-b27e-45db-915b-a61a8003ee7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c856e50a Games creep into the arts more often than we might think, and nowhere is this more evident than in improvisational comedy. Guest Sean Michael Smith guides James and Krissi (but mostly James; Krissi's done this before too!) through a few different games in this completely unrehearsed, unedited podcast! If you never laughed at our jokes before... well, maybe this time?

]]> Games creep into the arts more often than we might think, and nowhere is this more evident than in improvisational comedy. Guest Sean Michael Smith guides James and Krissi (but mostly James; Krissi's done this before too!) through a few different games in this completely unrehearsed, unedited podcast! If you never laughed at our jokes before... well, maybe this time?

]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4084 The podcast where everything is made up, and... wait... The podcast where everything is made up, and... wait... Games, Geek, Nerd No Zelda: Link to the Past and Link's Awakening 18 18 Zelda: Link to the Past and Link's Awakening full 30959c79-c6b6-4b81-a69f-bb85854e5ebb https://share.transistor.fm/s/c316cc95 As revered as the Zelda games on the NES are, these two titles introduced multitudes of new elements to the series, ranging from deeper storytelling to several techniques and items. They're two of the most fondly remembered games in the series. They're games one of our hosts hasn't played in forever!! In this episode, Krissi guides James through a series she has a tremendous passion for.

]]> As revered as the Zelda games on the NES are, these two titles introduced multitudes of new elements to the series, ranging from deeper storytelling to several techniques and items. They're two of the most fondly remembered games in the series. They're games one of our hosts hasn't played in forever!! In this episode, Krissi guides James through a series she has a tremendous passion for.

]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4373 More Links in an ever growing chain More Links in an ever growing chain Games, Geek, Nerd No Final Fantasy 9 17 17 Final Fantasy 9 full f893cfca-152b-4808-9f0f-9f271829f944 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fbe3383 Eight fantasies were not final enough, and thank goodness for that! This game is a loving tribute to so much of what the series was before the PlayStation era, introducing folks who became fans with the seventh game to concepts and designs and reinforcing their iconic nature. Also Vivi is cutest boy, fight me on this if you dare. Cosplayer and Twitch Streamer SMZeldaRules returns to the podcast for much fun and our DARK FANDOM CONFESSIONS!

]]> Eight fantasies were not final enough, and thank goodness for that! This game is a loving tribute to so much of what the series was before the PlayStation era, introducing folks who became fans with the seventh game to concepts and designs and reinforcing their iconic nature. Also Vivi is cutest boy, fight me on this if you dare. Cosplayer and Twitch Streamer SMZeldaRules returns to the podcast for much fun and our DARK FANDOM CONFESSIONS!

]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4640 The lesser known Steiner Math The lesser known Steiner Math Games, Geek, Nerd No Donkey Kong in the Arcade 16 16 Donkey Kong in the Arcade full d02ef932-d529-4a9f-9926-3e614ede9ee2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e72bff5 Krissi and James are joined by Monkey Business Podcast co-host Billy D'Ettorree to get down to some real monkeying around! Donkey Kong was the inflection point for numerous gaming firsts and standards, and we'll try and hit as many as we can. Plus a discussion on the King of Kong documentary!

]]> Krissi and James are joined by Monkey Business Podcast co-host Billy D'Ettorree to get down to some real monkeying around! Donkey Kong was the inflection point for numerous gaming firsts and standards, and we'll try and hit as many as we can. Plus a discussion on the King of Kong documentary!

]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3891 It's more fun than a barrel of... you know. It's more fun than a barrel of... you know. Games, Geek, Nerd No Marvel vs Capcom 15 15 Marvel vs Capcom full 85fc7c54-ee40-4bfe-b0ea-7526674b99a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/851e4d41 It's the New Age of Heroes! The crossover many never dreamed possible! Until Capcom decided it was a good way to get more money off of already created assets! I kid, I kid, Marvel vs. Capcom has a long, storied history both as a series and as a game in competitive tournament play. To explore both sides, Krissi and James recruit Dobbilicious and Hurricane Kitten, two mega fans of the franchise, to talk about all that and more. Not included: James' theory that the next boss in the series is Spragg the Living Hill...

]]> It's the New Age of Heroes! The crossover many never dreamed possible! Until Capcom decided it was a good way to get more money off of already created assets! I kid, I kid, Marvel vs. Capcom has a long, storied history both as a series and as a game in competitive tournament play. To explore both sides, Krissi and James recruit Dobbilicious and Hurricane Kitten, two mega fans of the franchise, to talk about all that and more. Not included: James' theory that the next boss in the series is Spragg the Living Hill...

]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3530 We're gonna take you for a ride... hopefully one more original than my reusing that lyric. We're gonna take you for a ride... hopefully one more original than my reusing that lyric. Games, Geek, Nerd No Bonus Episode: For More Information Bonus Episode: For More Information bonus 94bcfe75-9474-47cc-8ff5-fa539e6d9a55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5edb7a7f Krissi and James just did an appearance on the FC3 Monkey Business Podcast, this show's parent program, to discuss the Netflix documentary High Score. As a follow up to that, our intrepid hosts are here to offer up some suggestions for more watching if you want to go deeper into video game history. Check them out!

]]> Krissi and James just did an appearance on the FC3 Monkey Business Podcast, this show's parent program, to discuss the Netflix documentary High Score. As a follow up to that, our intrepid hosts are here to offer up some suggestions for more watching if you want to go deeper into video game history. Check them out!

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0400 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 808 Catch us on FC3 Monkey Business for your full dose of GSI lunacy! Catch us on FC3 Monkey Business for your full dose of GSI lunacy! Games, Geek, Nerd No Wrestling Digitally 14 14 Wrestling Digitally full a2b192fc-c7fe-4b63-b572-7cfb0789d6b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6881c1fc Couldn't get enough of James ranting about wrestling on the Monkey Business podcast? Neither could he! He and Krissi are joined by Justin Toner to talk about the cross section between wrestling and gaming, specifically favorites like No Mercy, SD v Raw 2006, Wrestlefest and more. Guaranteed to be less painful to listen to than a Giant Gonzalez match is to watch!

]]> Couldn't get enough of James ranting about wrestling on the Monkey Business podcast? Neither could he! He and Krissi are joined by Justin Toner to talk about the cross section between wrestling and gaming, specifically favorites like No Mercy, SD v Raw 2006, Wrestlefest and more. Guaranteed to be less painful to listen to than a Giant Gonzalez match is to watch!

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4632 Imagine a chairshot with one of those big gamer chairs they sell now... Imagine a chairshot with one of those big gamer chairs they sell now... Games, Geek, Nerd No Winter Blah Board Games 13 13 Winter Blah Board Games full c6448e68-ae2c-4f11-b218-fc6a09860ecc https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c6df443 Cold weather got you down? Tired of the same old Monopoly, Clue, Scrabble, etc? Krissi and James are joined by their buddy Mike Cusey to talk about some board games you might not have heard of that can freshen up your game nights! All this, and blatant Pepsi advertising, too! ... no, really, James isn't making a strange joke, that will actually happen in this episode.

]]> Cold weather got you down? Tired of the same old Monopoly, Clue, Scrabble, etc? Krissi and James are joined by their buddy Mike Cusey to talk about some board games you might not have heard of that can freshen up your game nights! All this, and blatant Pepsi advertising, too! ... no, really, James isn't making a strange joke, that will actually happen in this episode.

]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:27:35 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4168 You won't be "board" with these! ... okay, I'll leave. You won't be "board" with these! ... okay, I'll leave. Games, Geek, Nerd No Arcade Memories 12 12 Arcade Memories full d118932f-d03c-4d69-a805-6d2303b0a6b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b3247c2 Arcades are the foundation of many of the video game franchises we cherish today. Krissi and James are joined by Linwood Knight to look back at their memories of places like Time Out, Chuck E Cheese's, Chinatown Fair and many more. Sticky buttons and broken coin slots not included, thankfully!

]]> Arcades are the foundation of many of the video game franchises we cherish today. Krissi and James are joined by Linwood Knight to look back at their memories of places like Time Out, Chuck E Cheese's, Chinatown Fair and many more. Sticky buttons and broken coin slots not included, thankfully!

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 5033 We promise this one won't even cost a quarter. We promise this one won't even cost a quarter. Games, Geek, Nerd No 28 Days of Black Cosplay Roundtable 11 11 28 Days of Black Cosplay Roundtable full 5d5bf947-69f7-4431-bd69-e0ad54a64eda https://share.transistor.fm/s/5db195d3 In February, the cosplay community celebrates 28 Days of Black Cosplay, where Black creators in that space are celebrated and highlighted through the month. James had the honor of talking with three such creators about their experiences in cosplay: Galaxie the Mythical, Knightmage and the returning Akakioga.

Want to see their work? Check them out at the following links!
Akakioga: https://linktr.ee/Akakioga
Galaxie the Mythical: https://www.facebook.com/galaxiethemythical
Knightmage: https://www.facebook.com/Knightmage1

]]> In February, the cosplay community celebrates 28 Days of Black Cosplay, where Black creators in that space are celebrated and highlighted through the month. James had the honor of talking with three such creators about their experiences in cosplay: Galaxie the Mythical, Knightmage and the returning Akakioga.

Want to see their work? Check them out at the following links!
Akakioga: https://linktr.ee/Akakioga
Galaxie the Mythical: https://www.facebook.com/galaxiethemythical
Knightmage: https://www.facebook.com/Knightmage1

]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3013 Featuring Knightmage, Akakioga and Galaxie the Mythical! Featuring Knightmage, Akakioga and Galaxie the Mythical! Games, Geek, Nerd No Animal Crossing 10 10 Animal Crossing full 64d7e482-0211-4a5e-acf7-11edf29cd5c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a680472c Nintendo made a game featuring paying rent, pulling weeds and having awkward conversations with your neighbors. It became a runaway hit. As reductive as I'm making it sound, Animal Crossing's sense of community, modes of expression and collection aspects combined make it like few other games franchises. James and Krissi are joined this time by cosplayer Northern Belle Rogue to discuss the intricacies and oddities of this charming series.

]]> Nintendo made a game featuring paying rent, pulling weeds and having awkward conversations with your neighbors. It became a runaway hit. As reductive as I'm making it sound, Animal Crossing's sense of community, modes of expression and collection aspects combined make it like few other games franchises. James and Krissi are joined this time by cosplayer Northern Belle Rogue to discuss the intricacies and oddities of this charming series.

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3790 Nintendo's most fun and popular digital guilt trip. Nintendo's most fun and popular digital guilt trip. Games, Geek, Nerd No Mutant Football League 9 9 Mutant Football League full 0f99cee8-cee7-49b7-a49f-e83c2df9f644 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c53e1b21 Kyle Peffers, aka OlafSlayer86 the host of the Official Mutant Football League Podcast, joins James and Krissi to talk about the uproariously wild arcade-style football game where the hits are killer, the field goals reward bigger risks, and the Snuffalo Thrills Mafia are armed with tommy guns! It's a football game that even non-football fans like our hosts can enjoy!

]]> Kyle Peffers, aka OlafSlayer86 the host of the Official Mutant Football League Podcast, joins James and Krissi to talk about the uproariously wild arcade-style football game where the hits are killer, the field goals reward bigger risks, and the Snuffalo Thrills Mafia are armed with tommy guns! It's a football game that even non-football fans like our hosts can enjoy!

]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3192 For when a personal foul just isn't personal enough For when a personal foul just isn't personal enough Games, Geek, Nerd No RPG Player Characters 8 8 RPG Player Characters full 37f7c61a-9bd3-4f5b-a066-ff4f39457211 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b307ee3 Krissi and James welcome special guest Akakioga as they continue to dive into tabletop RPG basics with this look at player character archetypes and our own experiences with being on the business end of a dungeon master's machinations. It's more fun than you can shake a Long Sword +3 at!

Check out Akakioga's work here! https://www.linktr.ee/Akakioga

]]> Krissi and James welcome special guest Akakioga as they continue to dive into tabletop RPG basics with this look at player character archetypes and our own experiences with being on the business end of a dungeon master's machinations. It's more fun than you can shake a Long Sword +3 at!

Check out Akakioga's work here! https://www.linktr.ee/Akakioga

]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3619 Who we are once the dice start rolling. Who we are once the dice start rolling. Games, Geek, Nerd No Dungeon Master Roundtable Part 2 7 7 Dungeon Master Roundtable Part 2 full fb351179-02cd-4b47-be43-4ff1cff4fa21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7e96411 Part 2 with our guests Christopher Frank, Seth Coast, and Tanya & Randy Metras. So many fun stories, so many good questions, and lots of resources and ideas for the aspiring tabletop RPG game master, dungeon master, storyteller or whatever nomenclature you prefer.

]]> Part 2 with our guests Christopher Frank, Seth Coast, and Tanya & Randy Metras. So many fun stories, so many good questions, and lots of resources and ideas for the aspiring tabletop RPG game master, dungeon master, storyteller or whatever nomenclature you prefer.

]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3675 So many questions answered! And the infamous "Tanya's Dice" story! So many questions answered! And the infamous "Tanya's Dice" story! Games, Geek, Nerd No Dungeon Master Roundtable Part 1 6 6 Dungeon Master Roundtable Part 1 full 03c1a4c8-8ef2-460f-a11c-6fb1dfaeea0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5654c70 Roll for initiative! Krissi and James are joined by a quartet of D&D game masters: Christopher Frank, Seth Coast, Tanya Metras and Randy Metras, all in the name of helping any aspiring GMs out there get an idea of what they're getting themselves into. It's more fun than a barrel of d20s! Seriously, we had a blast recording these episodes, and we hope you like them, too.

]]> Roll for initiative! Krissi and James are joined by a quartet of D&D game masters: Christopher Frank, Seth Coast, Tanya Metras and Randy Metras, all in the name of helping any aspiring GMs out there get an idea of what they're getting themselves into. It's more fun than a barrel of d20s! Seriously, we had a blast recording these episodes, and we hope you like them, too.

]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 2785 Dungeons and Dragons Demystified... we hope! Dungeons and Dragons Demystified... we hope! Games, Geek, Nerd No Giving Games a (Second) First Chance 5 5 Giving Games a (Second) First Chance full 2c630088-1c49-43ae-b8a9-0f96d8c07058 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de7659d4 Krissi and James spent a gloomy January afternoon talking about the games they discovered or even rediscovered as adults that they didn't manage to connect with as kids. For Krissi that often meant the deeper RPG and Adventure experiences of the 90s. For James that was mainly arcade and 2600 games from when he was a toddler! Either way, there's lots of fun to be had!

]]> Krissi and James spent a gloomy January afternoon talking about the games they discovered or even rediscovered as adults that they didn't manage to connect with as kids. For Krissi that often meant the deeper RPG and Adventure experiences of the 90s. For James that was mainly arcade and 2600 games from when he was a toddler! Either way, there's lots of fun to be had!

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3939 Sometimes you need a decade or two to get a video game in its proper context. Sometimes you need a decade or two to get a video game in its proper context. Games, Geek, Nerd No Addressing the Political Climate Addressing the Political Climate bonus bcdd852a-c012-4b57-ab45-4f7791b17be0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16e15dc7 A short statement about the current political matters of the day, and where James and Krissi stand in relation to them. The proper Episode 5 will be up on Thursday as normal. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of Flower City Comicon or it's staff.

]]> A short statement about the current political matters of the day, and where James and Krissi stand in relation to them. The proper Episode 5 will be up on Thursday as normal. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of Flower City Comicon or it's staff.

]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 175 James and Krissi quickly get (mostly) serious. James and Krissi quickly get (mostly) serious. Games, Geek, Nerd No Myst 4 4 Myst full 857b616e-b1d5-48a6-9682-ff8df8127857 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab18bda1 James and Krissi are joined by Twitch streamer, cosplayer and friend of FC3 SMZeldaRules to discuss one of the first true smash hits of the CD-Rom format on PCs. Myst is heavy on the atmosphere and cerebral puzzle solving, with no arcade-y action or player deaths. It's also more accessible on various formats than ever now, with a new VR version just out, making the timing right to take a look at the Miller Brothers' opus.

]]> James and Krissi are joined by Twitch streamer, cosplayer and friend of FC3 SMZeldaRules to discuss one of the first true smash hits of the CD-Rom format on PCs. Myst is heavy on the atmosphere and cerebral puzzle solving, with no arcade-y action or player deaths. It's also more accessible on various formats than ever now, with a new VR version just out, making the timing right to take a look at the Miller Brothers' opus.

]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 3908 Talk about getting absorbed in your reading! Talk about getting absorbed in your reading! Games, Geek, Nerd No Zelda on the NES 3 3 Zelda on the NES full a3e396b1-d107-4858-ab00-1b70042d7f33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/433537fe Krissi and James set off on an adventure through the first games in the vaunted Legend of Zelda series. She breaks down why the two games are so different, he highlights some regional differences between the US and Japanese versions, and they both have a grand old time debating why bats in the game are called Keese. Join us, won't you?

]]> Krissi and James set off on an adventure through the first games in the vaunted Legend of Zelda series. She breaks down why the two games are so different, he highlights some regional differences between the US and Japanese versions, and they both have a grand old time debating why bats in the game are called Keese. Join us, won't you?

]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4108 This podcast episode is not a secret to everyone This podcast episode is not a secret to everyone Games, Geek, Legend of Zelda No Street Fighter and other musings 2 2 Street Fighter and other musings full c1c49584-bd76-4bcd-a2a4-a6cf2ed6f308 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49ee8b81 James and Krissi are joined by a man of many talents, Pembroke W Korgi, as they dive into the history of the venerable fighting game series from Capcom. Were those "pressure" buttons a wild dream? What's up with the names of the boss characters? How awesome is Dan Hibiki?! (Hint: He's awesomely funny) It's Round 1, FIGHT!

]]> James and Krissi are joined by a man of many talents, Pembroke W Korgi, as they dive into the history of the venerable fighting game series from Capcom. Were those "pressure" buttons a wild dream? What's up with the names of the boss characters? How awesome is Dan Hibiki?! (Hint: He's awesomely funny) It's Round 1, FIGHT!

]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4484 Hadoken! Shoryuken! Tatsumakise... sen... aw, you know. Hadoken! Shoryuken! Tatsumakise... sen... aw, you know. Games, Geek, Nerd No Our Gaming Firsts 1 1 Our Gaming Firsts full 51e3c476-0c39-41dc-9125-9dfe0fd44d46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84490e32 Your hosts, Krissi Harding and James Irish, discuss their formative moments as gamers. First video game consoles! Earliest tabletop RPG experiences! All this, and rabbit stew! Okay, maybe not that, but James wanted to work in a pun. Blame him.

]]> Your hosts, Krissi Harding and James Irish, discuss their formative moments as gamers. First video game consoles! Earliest tabletop RPG experiences! All this, and rabbit stew! Okay, maybe not that, but James wanted to work in a pun. Blame him.

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500 James Irish and Krissi Harding James Irish and Krissi Harding 4027 Your hosts, Krissi Harding and James Irish, discuss their formative moments as gamers. First video game consoles! Earliest tabletop RPG experiences! All this, and rabbit stew! Okay, maybe not that, but James wanted to work in a pun. Blame him. Your hosts, Krissi Harding and James Irish, discuss their formative moments as gamers. First video game consoles! Earliest tabletop RPG experiences! All this, and rabbit stew! Okay, maybe not that, but James wanted to work in a pun. Blame him. Games, Geek, Nerd No