Matt and Nick tackle the truly important cultural debates — like whether a trip to Frankie & Benny’s can ever stack up to the chaotic carb paradise of Olive Garden — before pouring one out for the closure of Highguard. On the gaming front, there’s unexpected love for Pokémon Pokopia, questions as to our time with World of Warcraft as of late, and early thoughts on Bungie’s extraction shooter revival, Marathon. It’s comfort food, comfort games, and a little existential MMO fatigue — all in one tidy chat.
25 Feb 2026
"Men Don’t Often Wear Loungeflys" (feat Bluepoint Games and Xbox Leadership talk)
It's our biggest and weirdest yet! This week, Nick and Matt discuss the state of the industry, covering Xbox's recent leadership scuffle, Sony's mismanagement of Bluepoint Games and, crucially, Disney Lorcana. Because Nick.
18 Feb 2026
From Books to Blizzard: A Long Journey
After a short break, Matt and Nick return to talk books, Blizzard, and the ever-shifting state of gaming. From romance novels and tabletop RPGs to Diablo IV on Steam Deck and Overwatch 2’s big shake-up, the duo dive into FOMO, subscriptions, raiding with friends, and why the worth of a game is always personal. It’s an honest chat about playing what you love — and knowing when to step away.
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