Nerds Without Pants

Welcome back to a Nerds Without Pants, edited on the fly! Julian cut this together between moving, so if it’s a little rough around the edges we apologize. We have a great show in store for you though, so let’s get to it! 00:00-03:52: Intro 04:08-1:29:00: STAGE SELECT: Games that you didn’t like, but came around on 1:30:20-2:07:15: CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Resident Evil VII, Veronica, Black Panther, Borderlands 2, game loot, Tekken, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 2:08:07-2:39:20: PAK WATCH: Dishonored (2012) 2:39:20-2:42:27: Outro NEXT EPISODE STAGE SELECT: What game or games (limit 3) that have NEVER had a sequel would you like to see get one? PAK WATCH: Metal Gear Solid 2 SUBMIT YOUR STAGE SELECT AND/OR PAK WATCH COMMENTS BY 7:30 CENTRAL ON APRIL 5! FEATURED MUSIC Ramin Djawadi- Pacific Rim Theme Lost Years- West Side Lane (Kung Fury soundtrack) The Pretty Reckless- House on a Hill Suikoden II- La Mia Tristezza Scandroid- Neo Tokyo Dance With the Dead      

Welcome back to another jam-packed edition of Nerds Without Pants! Technical difficulties can’t keep us down, and we’ve got a lot of fun shenanigans all set up for you, including the introduction of the Mega Buster of Destiny ™, some of Patrick’s worst jokes ever, and more! 00:00-04:08: Introduction 04:22-45:29: STAGE SELECT: What piece of video game related art would you like to own? 46:36-1:32:28: CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Super Mario Odyssey, Life is Strange: Before the Storm bonus episode, “Farewell”, Mortal Kombat XL, fighting game animation, Sugar Punch Design Works, Final Fantasy XIV 1:33:03-2:09:30: PAK WATCH: Megaman 4 2:09:45-2:13:54: Outro NEXT EPISODE STAGE SELECT: What games did you initially not like, but eventually came around on? PAK WATCH: Give us your comments, memories, and anecdotes for Dishonored (2012) SUBMIT YOUR STAGE SELECT AND/OR PAK WATCH COMMENTS BY 7:30 CENTRAL ON MARCH 22! FEATURED MUSIC Castlevania: Symphony of the Night- Wood Carved Partita Secre

Welcome back to Nerds Without Pants! We are very excited to bring you the first show of our new format for 2018, including the debut of our latest closing segment: Pak Watch! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do, and let us know in the comments or on twitter what you think of the new segment. Comments and criticisms are always welcome! 00:00-01:25: Intro 01:39-1:06:02: STAGE SELECT: Top 3 favorite gaming Easter eggs 1:07:08-1:59:19: CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Skyforce Anniversary, external drives for consoles, comic book roundup, VGA art gallery, Formula D, Star Wars: Rebellion, Hand of Fate, Yakuza 0, Julian’s Final Fantasy collection 2:00:45-2:30:35:  PAK WATCH: Metroid (1987) 2:30:36-2:37:13: Outro and outtakes NEXT EPISODE: STAGE SELECT: Describe your ideal piece of video game related artwork that you’d like to see on your wall. PAK WATCH: Give us your thoughts and memories on Mega Man 4 (1992) SUBMIT YOUR STAGE SELECT AND/OR PAK WATCH COMMENTS BY 8:30 CENTRAL TIME ON MARCH 8! FEATURED MUSIC

Welcome back to Nerds Without Pants! We’re a nerd down, but that doesn’t stop Julian and Angelo from getting together to talk some Consumption Junction stuff. So join us for a meandering and random edition that’s…quite a lot of fun, actually! 00:00-28:11- Introduction, the next Stage Select topic, Angelo’s Christmas haul, Nier: Automata hot takes, Monster Hunter World, Dragon Ball FighterZ, the fighting game aptitude wall, Altered Carbon 29:03-56:21- Stranger Things 2 (MILD SPOILERS), the original Ninja Turtles movie for some reason, Julian’s Black Friday haul, Gears of War 3, story feels 57:11-1:28:40- Star Wars: The Last Jedi (MILD SPOILERS?), Snopes versus Snoak, THAT scene, Clank In Space, Julian’s crippling social anxiety, What Do You Meme, young people slang, Dragon Quest  1:29:17-2:05:09- Ticket to Ride, Warhammer Quest, the correct pronunciation of Ys, Ys I and II, Japanese PC games and soundtracks, the very first Pak Watch subject, outro and outtakes NE

The Nerds Without Pants are back and starting 2018 off strong! We are joined by Ryan Higgins from The Geekbox and The Comic Conspiracy to talk about our top 5 games we played in 2017, and we’re pretty sure you’re going to be surprised at the selections, so let’s get started! From hat possession to Nazi killing to angry teenage girls, our lists run the gamut for what was a monumental year for video games. Let us know in the comments or on twitter what you thought of our choices, and be sure to give The Geekbox and The Comic Conspiracy a listen if you haven’t already. But, like, you probably have. They’re, like, way, way bigger than us. But still! Check ‘em out and tell ‘em the Pantsless Ones sent you. Next episode, we finally get together to talk some much-needed Consumption Junction items, but after that we will return to our normal show format: Stage Select, Consumption Junction, and the debut of our new segment, The Pak Watch! Please look forward to it! FEATURED MUS

Welcome, lovely listeners! The Nerds Without Pants are taking a break to play some more of the excellent games released in 2017, but that doesn't mean we are leaving you in the lurch. Far from it! Before break we each recorded a little something to highlight some of our favorite music from the year in games. So sit back and enjoy an eclectic mix of gaming tunes as unique as our three hosts.  We'll be back with our top games of the year discussion at the end of the month. Cheers!

Welcome, welcome, welcome, to the final Nerds Without Pants of 2017! We’re coming at you a bit late, but hopefully early enough for us to accompany you on any holiday traveling you’re about to do. So grab some nog and take your pants off, because it’s time for our annual look at the state of the gaming generation! We kick things off by talking about our feelings on the generation as a whole, before delving into discussions on Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. Fear not, we get derailed often, as we chat about lower difficulty settings, the sweet spot for shooters, and various asides on current games we’re playing. Next, we go deep on some of the big stories of this year in gaming, namely the loot box controversy and the predicted “death” of single player games. We will be taking a hiatus from recording until the end of next month, but we will have some goodies for you while we catch up on some gaming. The next numbered episode will see us talking about our favorite games of the

Welcome to a quick and dirty special edition of Nerds Without Pants! Episode 125 was going long, so this bonus episode contains the true ending to that episode, plus another 40-50 minutes of cutting room floor stuff. We talk mostly about Nier: Automata, but there is plenty of other stuff in there, as well. Hope you enjoy! Send your hate mail for Julian to twitter. FEATURED MUSIC Pikotaro- Pen Pineapple Apple Pen The Gregory Brothers- Chicken Attack (feat. Takeo Ischi) Pikotaro- I Like OJ

Welcome to the final standard format episode of Nerds Without Pants of the year! Angelo has the Stage Select, and Julian forgot to write show notes, so let's just get into it! STAGE SELECT: Top video game shopping themes CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Black Friday deals, Steam sale, board games, other stuff? FEATURED MUSIC "Weird" Al Yankovic- eBay The Beatles- Hey Jude He-Man, Beast Man, and Skeletor- What's Goin' On

Welcome, one and all, to the end of the line. For Chrono Crossing, that is. Yes, it’s the final installment of Nerds Without Pants’ first listener interactive segment, and what a ride it’s been! Join us for a look back across thirty years of gaming, and a look forward for the next year of NWP. We kick things off with a lengthy discussion on the Chrono Crossing picks that have come before. Interesting patterns emerge once you see every selection side by side, and the Pantsless Ones can’t help but get sidetracked…almost constantly. After that, we are Chrono Crossing for the last time, all the way to 1985. While the game selections won’t shock you, it’s still a fun discussion with some big revelations. Be sure to stick around after the TARDIS takes off to find out about the new segment that will be replacing Chrono Crossing in 2018. Enjoy! FEATURED MUSIC: Bowling for Soup- 1985 Wham!- Careless Whisper Starship- We Built This City Ah-Ha- Take on Me Simple Minds- Don&rsqu

After a monumentally long episode of Nerds Without Pants, the Pantsless Ones bring things down to normal show length. Which is to say, still pretty damn long. Maybe Julian should host up and reign these guys in, eh? 00:00-02:44: Intro 02:56-38:19: STAGE SELECT- What video game characters would you eat, and what would they taste like? 39:20-1:53:16: CONSUMPTION JUNCTION- IDW’s Transformers comics, Funko Pops, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island, Donkey Kong Country, Elder Sign, Khemet, Patrick’s hackathon, cryptocurrency 1:53:38-2:26:32: CHRONO CROSSING- 1986 2:26:43-2:29:58: Outro NEXT EPISODE: We wrap up Chrono Crossing! Send us your favorite game of 1985, and any comments or thoughts you have on the end of this, the first interactive segment of NWP. SUBMIT THOSE COMMENTS BY 8:30 CENTRAL ON NOVEMBER 2. FEATURED MUSIC: “Weird” Al Yankovic- Eat It Starbomb- Kirby’s Adventure in Reamland “Weird” Al Yankovic- Livin’ in the Fridge Andrew G

Egad, hope you’re ready for this hellacious edition of Nerds Without Pants: Halloween Havoc style! We are joined by Blake to talk about characters that spook us, movies that chill us, and podcast lengths that make us quake with fear. If you all get to the end of this, well…you’ll see.   00:00-05:03- Intro 05:19-1:43:48- STAGE SELECT: Top 3 Most Terrifying Video Game Characters 1:44:40-2:53:56- CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: The Evil Within 2, Capcom, Martyrs, Inside, Last Shift, The Void, Stranger Things: The Game, Lights Out, They Look Like People, It, Bravely Default, Metroid: Samus Returns, DinoGenics, SNES Mini hot takes 2:53:29-3:20:57- CHRONO CROSSING: 1987 3:21:11-3:27:08- Outro and outtakes NEXT EPISODE: STAGE SELECT: Patrick wants to know what video game characters you would eat, and what you think they taste like. CHRONO CROSSING: What is your favorite game of 1986? Be sure to double check those release dates. SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES FOR STAGE SELECT AND/OR CHRONO CROSSING BY 8:30 CENTRAL

Welcome, welcome, to the biggest episode of Nerds Without Pants…EVER. No, really, we have all three of the guys from the Digital and Dice podcast, resulting in chaos, hilarity, and tons of conversation derailments as we talk about the most overrated games of all time. Look forward to Angelo’s number one…it’s a doozy! In Chrono Crossing, we go back to 1988 for an eclectic set of picks. 00:00-05:42: Introduction 06:02-2:11:19: STAGE SELECT: Top 3 Most Overrated Games 2:13:52-2:35:09: CHRONO CROSSING: 1988 2:35:24-2:41:31: Outro and outtakes NEXT EPISODE: STAGE SELECT: What are the top three video game characters that terrify you? (Doesn’t have to be a horror title) CHRONO CROSSING: What is your favorite game released in the US in 1987? SUBMIT YOUR STAGE SELECT AND/OR CHRONO CROSSING PICKS BY 8:30 CENTRAL ON OCTOBER 19! FEATURED MUSIC: Nightwish- Yours is an Empty Hope TWRP- Groove Crusaders Super Metroid- Brinstar Overgrown Sonata Arctica- Shitload of Money Smooth Mcgroove- Super

Angelo and Julian felt bad about being gone so long, so they got together to talk about a bunch of stuff that wouldn’t have fit into episode 120. Enjoy this bite-sized (I guess??) episode of Nerds Without Pants! This episode includes: Lamenting the lack of pinball machines in the wild, newfangled Galaga, classic Galaga, Battle on the Big Bridge, Final Fantasy V, an update on Final Fantasy XIV, the weird new policy of triple A games from Square Enix, Dad of Light, Angelo’s board game corner (Great Western Trail, Lords of Waterdeep), wishing we could play D&D, fat chocobos, Metroid: Samus Returns, Dragon’s Crown, and a couple listener questions! If you would like to buy Hammersong, the comic that Julian edited, please check out its Big Cartel shop! FEATURED MUSIC: Månegarm- Hemfärd Thunder Zone- Leave it to Me Metroid- Norfair theme

After an unintended break, The Nerds Without Pants return! We were gone almost a month, and we’ve been dying to talk about your excellent Stage Select and Chrono Crossing picks, so let’s get right to it, shall we? 00:00-03:15  Intro 03:33-1:04:18  STAGE SELECT: Who would be on video gaming’s Mount Rushmore? 1:05:06-2:18:55  CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Julian’s video game hardware addiction, Nintendo Switch impressions, Dragon Quest IV, Super Mario 3D World, Patrick v Julian: Emulation, Cross platform play, AM2R, thoughts on fan remakes, Doom (again!), Hearthstone league 2:19:18-2:45:09  CHRONO CROSSING: 1989 2:45:26-2:48:10  Outro   NEXT EPISODE: STAGE SELECT: What are the top 3 games you feel are overrated, and why? CHRONO CROSSING: What is your favorite game from 1988? SUBMIT YOUR SELECTIONS BY 8:30 CENTRAL TIME ON OCTOBER 5! FEATURED MUSIC TWRP feat. Ninja Sex Party- The No Pants Dance Super Mario Bros. 3- Grass Lands Dragon Quest IV- Battle Theme Metroid- Ti

Welcome to a beefy episode of Nerds Without Pants! This episode is chock full of anime games, references, and silliness. So, grab your waifu, your adorable animal companion, and perhaps senpai will notice you. Ikuzo! 00:00-01:44: Intro 02:00-1:31:34: STAGE SELECT- Top 3 anime style games 1:33:05-2:24:31: CONSUMPTION JUNCTION- Fortnite, Hearthstone, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Horizon: Zero Dawn, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Warframe 2:24:53-2:54:35: CHRONO CROSSING- 1990 2:56:45-3:01:37: Outro and outtakes   NEXT EPISODE: STAGE SELECT: What four people would you put on gaming’s Mt. Rushmore? CHRONO CROSSING: What is your favorite game of 1989? SUBMIT YOUR STAGE SELECT AND CHRONO CROSSING PICKS BY 8:30 CENTRAL TIME ON AUGUST 31! FEATURED MUSIC: Naruto- Seishun Kyosokyoku Ranma ½ OAV- Red Shoe Sunday The Slayers Next- Give a Reason for Life Rurouni Kenshin- It’s Gonna Rain! Cowboy Bebop- The Real Folk Blues    

Welcome to an epic episode of Nerds Without Pants that’s sure to hit you square in the feels. Seriously, this one gets heavy, but thankfully there is plenty of fantastic music to see us through thanks to you, our lovely listeners! 00:00- 03:29: Intro 03:45-2:06:22: STAGE SELECT: What are your top 3 sad video game songs? 2:07:13-2:28:16: CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Final Fantasy XIV, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Clank 2:28:40-2:45:56: CHRONO CROSSING: 1991 2:46:15-2:53:50: Outro and bonus track NEXT EPISODE: STAGE SELECT: What are your top 3 “Anime” style games? CHRONO CROSSING: What is your favorite game of 1990? SUBMIT YOUR STAGE SELECT AND/OR CHRONO CROSSING PICKS BY 8:30 CENTRAL ON AUGUST 17! FEATURED MUSIC: Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons- Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You The Foundations- Build Me Up Buttercup Jay & the Americans- Come a Little Bit Closer Bobby Darin- Beyond the Sea Dean Martin- Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime BONUS TRACK: Final Fantasy XIV- A Light in the Storm

Welcome back to a traditional episode of Nerds Without Pants…FINALLY! We’re back at it this week, with all your favorite segments: Stage Select, Consumption Junction, and Chrono Crossing. We even have all three Pantsless Ones on this show, so let’s get into it, shall we? 00:00-07:12 Intro 07:27-53:06- STAGE SELECT: What video game characters are on your novelty toilet paper? 54:11-1:53:47- CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Angelo visits Pandora (the planet, not the stripper), Terraforming Mars, We Didn’t Playtest This at All, Crimzon Clover, Mega Man 2, the correct order for taking on bosses, Final Fantasy XII 1:54:11-2:23:23- CHRONO CROSSING: 1992 2:23:39-2:26:13- Outro NEXT EPISODE: STAGE SELECT: Angelo wants your top three sad and tragic music from video games. Make him cry! CHRONO CROSSING: What is your favorite game of 1991? SUBMIT YOUR STAGE SELECT AND/OR CHRONO CROSSING PICKS BY 8:30 CENTRAL TIME ON AUGUST 3! FEATURED MUSIC: South Park: Mr. Hankey Final Fight- Abigail Theme Abstract Hope-

And we’re back! The E3 schedule has really thrown off the Nerds Without Pants, and this isn’t a normal show format. No, this is an all Consumption Junction edition of the podcast. We’re a man (bot?) down, since Angelo isn’t here, so Julian and Patrick get together to talk about…a lot of old games, actually. No, really. We’re talking about games that we’ve been talking about for years. Rocksmith. Final Fantasy XIV. Hearthstone. Oh, Julian did play the latest Fire Emblem game, so there’s that. But then we talk about Diablo III, so IDK. We end things with some talk on the futility of learning how to play fighting games, and Patrick’s workout corner. Next time, we return to our classic show format! You still have time to submit your picks for Stage Select and Chrono Crossing if you haven’t already. If you have, no need to resubmit. STAGE SELECT: What character (or characters) would you want on a novelty roll of toilet paper? CHRONO CROSSING: What is you

Hey, it’s a Nerds Without Pants spoiler cast! We’ve only done two of these before (for The Last of Us and Batman: Arkham Knight if you’re wondering), but The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild is certainly deserving of its own episode. So that’s what we did. This is less a story spoiler podcast and more just Julian, Angelo, and special guest Casey sitting around telling fun stories of discovery, triumph, and, in some cases, frustration. So if you haven’t played the game or are on the fence about it, this episode may sway you into trying it out. But if you’re planning on playing Breath of the Wild and don’t want to know anything about secrets, strategy, or story elements, pass this episode up and wait until you’ve played the game. We hope you enjoy this Zelda special. Check out Casey’s review if you haven’t read it already, and tell us your favorite Breath of the Wild stories and discoveries in the comments section. FEATURED MUSIC: Selections fro