Almost Better Than Silence
420 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsAn explicit comedy/video games podcast with guest interviews, conversation games, and more! New episodes air every Monday on all podcast platforms!
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Episodes
ABTS-220: Kung Fu Kangaroos
February 05, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Mark are joined by guests Tracy (Paper News Out Loud) and Whitney (Historical Hotties)! They discuss their respective podcasts, the various games they've been playing, play some Game Or No Game, and give some opinions on Nintendo's Labo.
ABTS-219: All Logic Is Out The Window
January 29, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Matt discuss the games they've been playing, how it's a make or break year for VR, plus they answer some fresh Stumpers!
ABTS-218: Golf Needs More Drama
January 22, 2018 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Matt discuss the games they've been playing, some gaming news topics, as well as play a quick Game Or No Game!
ABTS-217: Life Is Spoiled: Before The Storm
January 19, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and returning guest Judge Greg discuss the game Life is Strange: Before the Storm. Disclaimer: This episode contains spoilers for the game (hence the title). The hosts discuss the various references to the original game, theories and thoughts on some of the decisions and outcomes, as well as answer fan submited questions from Twitter!
ABTS-216: Nick Wiger Interview
January 15, 2018 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug interviews Nick Wiger of the Doughboys podcast! We learn about Nick's background in the video game industry, how he changed careers to comedy writing, plus he answers listener submited questions before a game of What's That Sound!
ABTS-215: I Love Kingdom Hearts... I Think?
January 08, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren discuss the following games: South Park: The Fractured But Whole, Enter the Gungeon, Drug Lord 2, and Kingdom Hearts. They also discuss how Paladins is getting a Battlegrounds mode, and why Doug might be switching from Netflix to Hulu this year.
ABTS-214: Off To A Terrible Start
January 01, 2018 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Matt bring in the new year by discussing their recently played games, plus they play Game Or No Game and Stumpers!
ABTS-213: Video Games On Drugs
December 29, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren discuss what they got for Christmas, the games they've been playing, how certain Christmas songs are the worst, and end the year with their top 3 games of 2017.
ABTS-212: Bastaclaus Is Broke
December 25, 2017 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Matt are visisted by Bastaclaus and celebrate Christmas by discussing the games they've been playing, a variety of news topics, as well as a Christmas themed I Was The Walrus!
ABTS-211: Best of Stumpers Vol. IV
December 22, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren give commentary on the final volume of this year's best of Stumpers. Look forward to our Christmas special on Monday as well as our last episode of the year on Friday!
ABTS-210: Cocaine Bear
December 18, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Matt discuss the games they've been playing, the repeal of net neutrality, plus they play some trashy Stumpers!
ABTS-209: Best of Stumpers Vol. III
December 15, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Matt give commentary on more memorable moments from the bizarre segment that is Stumpers.
ABTS-208: No Time For Time Travel Interview
December 11, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Matt interview Tony and Quoc from the No Time For Time Travel podcast! They discuss the games they've been playing, how Steam is dropping bitcoin, as well as play Game Or No Game.
ABTS-207: Best of Stumpers Vol. II
December 08, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Mark seize the opportunity to reflect on some early Stumpers and give their commentary.
ABTS-206: Underwater Golfing
December 04, 2017 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Matt discuss the games they've been playing, how net neutrality ending is a bad thing, plus they get to play Game Or No Game!
ABTS-205: Best of Stumpers Vol. I
December 01, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren reflect on the inception of the conversation game Stumpers and give their commentary on some of the best moments.
ABTS-204: Idealogies Fighting Each Other
November 27, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren have returning guest Judge Greg from Enthusiacs.com! They discuss what they've been playing, how sexual predators are impacting the gaming industry, play a game of What's That Sound, as well as answer a fan submitted Stumper!
ABTS-203: Better With Birds
November 20, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Matt discuss the games they've been playing, determine why certain games are better with birds, as well as answer some ridiculous Stumpers!
ABTS-202: The Matrix Is Sushi Recipes
November 13, 2017 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren discuss the games they've been playing, some interesting games that are on the horizon, as well as whether or not loot crates should be considered gambling.
ABTS-201: Patrick Hickey Jr. Interview
November 06, 2017 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Matt interview Patrick Hickey Jr. author of "The Minds Behind the Games: Interviews With Cult and Classic Video Game Developers" as well as lead voice actor for the upcoming indie game The Padre!
ABTS-200: The Best Game For Years
October 30, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIn this 200th episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Matt discuss the games they've been playing, play a special round of Stumpers with Mark, and then conclude the episode with congratulations from fans and guests alike. A special thank you to all of our previous guests as well as anyone who has ever listened to our content and shared with a friend!
ABTS-199: Parkour On The Pyramids
October 23, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIn this episode of ABTS, all four hosts Doug, Bren, Matt, and Mark discuss the games they've been playing, go off on tangents about Tomb Raider and VR, as well as wrap up with some Nerdy News!
ABTS-198: The Ginyu Force Invented Dabbing
October 16, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren are joined by returning guests and network friends Cory and Amanda from One Track Gamers! They all discuss the games they've been playing, derail the show with a Batman tangent, give a listener some much needed advice, as well as play some Game Or No Game!
ABTS-197: A Trolley Full of Cats
October 09, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Matt all discuss the games they've been playing, sex robots, and then play Stumpers before some nerdy news!
ABTS-196: The Attack Strikes Back
October 02, 2017 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug is joined by Alex Corea and Rob Fee of The Attack! They discuss the current hiatus, the TV deal with Disney, and they get a chance to play a few games of I Was The Walrus.
ABTS-195: Déjà Vu
September 25, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren continue to reiterate whatever was said on previous episodes, discuss a variety of gaming and technology news, plus they play a game of What's That Sound!
ABTS-194: The Meme Hipster
September 18, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Mark discuss the games they've been playing, how Mark has been investing in cryptocurrencies, plus they revive a neglected conversation game: I Was The Walrus!
ABTS-193: Sausage And Wine
September 11, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren discuss the games they've been playing, various nerd culture news, as well as play Game Or No Game!
ABTS-192: Demos You Have To Pay For
September 04, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Matt discuss the various games they've been playing, continue to rant about early access games, as well as conclude the episode with a variety of news topics.
ABTS-191: Reggie Watts Interview
August 28, 2017 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug interviews the multi-talented Reggie Watts (formerly on Comedy Bang! Bang! and currently the bandleader of The Late Late Show with James Corden)! Reggie answers questions about his background in music, comedy, and video games and then plays a few rounds of What's That Sound!
ABTS-190: Horribly Awkward Podcast Interview
August 21, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren interview Shawn Fuller host of the Horribly Awkward Podcast! They discuss his background in podcasting, gaming, play What's That Sound, as well as do an improv scene!
ABTS-189: Post Quality Universe
August 14, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Matt discuss the games they've been playing, showcase a mid-episode Pinecast ad, plus they play some controversial Stumpers!
ABTS-188: A Slow Derail
August 07, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Matt briefly discuss the games they've been playing, plus Bren stops by just in time for some gaming news and a themed game of Stumpers!
ABTS-187: Jeff Cannata Interview
July 31, 2017 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug interviews Jeff Cannata from DLC, We Have Concerns, and much more! They discuss Jeff's background in gaming and podcasting, as well as his most recent show Newest Latest Best, plus they play some What's That Sound!
ABTS-186: Can Someone Help Me Get My Corpse?
July 24, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren are joined by returning guests and network friends Adam and Brittany from Press Continue Podcast! They all discuss the games they've been playing, news, and play both Game Or No Game and What's That Sound!
ABTS-185: Judge Greg Interview
July 17, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren interview the managing editor of Enthusiacs.com and host of The Real Hero Talk podcast, Judge Greg! They discuss how Greg got into podcasting, as well as give an in-depth review of the new Castlevania series on Netflix. Plus they play a game of What's That Sound!
ABTS-184: Mark_Choi_On_Instagram
July 10, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, Mark, and Matt all discuss the games they've been playing, nerdy news, as well as play Game Or No Game and Stumpers!
ABTS-183: Realism Sucks
July 03, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren are joined by returning guest and network friend Kenny Rotter of the Dumbbells & Dragons podcast! They discuss the games they've been playing, Doug gives us his feedback on Too Many Games 2017, and they all play a game of What's That Sound! Support Almost Better Than Silence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/abts Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abts/2c2447ac-7773-4d68-9a32-3d68223a309b This po...
ABTS-182: Subset Games Interview
June 26, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren interview Justin Ma co-founder of Subset Games to discuss FTL: Faster Than Light, as well as their upcoming game Into The Breach!
ABTS-181: E3 2017 Info Dump
June 19, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren give their impressions on the games announced at this year's E3! Which conference do you think did the best? Tweet at us! @ABTSilence
ABTS-180: Fred Durst Is The Best
June 12, 2017 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, Matt, and Mark all discuss the games they've been playing, plus Rutherford S. Crawford(son?) stops by during some Stumpers!
ABTS-179: From The Other Side of The Pond
June 05, 2017 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug is joined by guest co-host Nick Jenkins of the Gamers Without Borders podcast! They discuss the games they've been playing, a couple of side tangents about podcasting, and then play Game Or No Game!
ABTS-178: PS I'll Miss You XOXO
May 29, 2017 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug is joined by guest host Kenny Rotter of the Dumbbells & Dragons podcast! They discuss the games they've been playing, stories behind some prized possessions, plus there is a surprise guest appearance from Katie of the Tea Time with Katie & Chelsea podcast, who shows up just in time for What's That Sound and Game Or No Game! Support Almost Better Than Silence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/abts Send us your feedback online: http...
ABTS-177: Bonecharms & Bloodflies
May 22, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Matt discuss the games they've been playing, Bren reviews Dishonored 2, plus they play a game of What's That Sound!
ABTS-176: There's No Real Life Platinum
May 15, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug, Matt, and Mark all discuss the games they've been playing, what Rock Star Story was supposed to be, plus they get to give advice for some aged Stumpers!
ABTS-175: No Such Thing As Ice Castles
May 08, 2017 07:00 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Matt discuss the games they've been playing, how a new email worm is going around, plus they chew on some gummy Stumpers!
ABTS-174: Bubble Tea Cult
May 01, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren discuss the games they've been playing, how some video game soundtracks are becoming available on vinyl, plus they play Game Or No Game!
ABTS-173: Speed Reading For Your Ears
April 24, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBIn this episode of ABTS, The Melting Pat himself, Pat Johnston, stops by to join Doug, Bren, and Mark for the usual discussion of what games they've been playing, plus they all get to play Game Or No Game!
ABTS-172: Juggalo Strike Force
April 17, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren discuss the games they've been playing, how polarizing the reviews are for Yooka-Laylee have been, plus they play Game Or No Game!
ABTS-171: Dumbbells And Dragons Interview
April 10, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren interview fellow podcaster and fitness enthusiast Kenny Rotter from the Dumbbells and Dragons podcast. Together they discuss Kenny's fitness and gaming background, Doug explains a strange haircut story, and they play a game of I Was The Walrus!