Bits and Flicks

BITS #147: Starfield

October 03, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

For this episode, we highlight some of the games that caught our eye during the latest Nintendo Direct such as Princess Peach: Showtime and the latest F-Zero title; then we talk about the long-delayed Final Fantasy 7 remake second part along with some other random titles from the Sony State of Play presentation. Then I talk about some of my Halloween-time titles I am playing such as House of Ashes and Gylt, while Madcap takes us on a deep dive of everything Starfield as he covers the good, t...

FLICKS #146: Evil Dead Rise | Renfield

September 16, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

For this episode, as Hollywood continues to be shut down and nobody notices, we are here talk about some things we have seen recently including Evil Dead Rise, Renfield and Jake's reaction to the latest Dungeons and Dragons movie!

BITS #146: Diablo 4 and Starfield prep

September 15, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

For this episode, we talk about the lead up to Starfield's release, my initial experiences with Diablo 4 and Blizzard finally coming to Steam. All that and more on this episode of Bits!

BITS #145: Nintendo Direct

August 17, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

For this episode, we cover the latest Nintendo Direct which was filled to the brim with new Super Mario titles (much to the despair of Madcap) and discuss some of the games we have been playing with more Zelda Tears of the Kingdom talk along with my take the 1990's adventure title Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, and the new "feelings" genre that is taking hold of the industry with the title Lost Words: Beyond the Page. All that and more on this episode of Bits!

FLICKS #145: Barbie | Indiana Jones 5 | Sound of Freedom

August 17, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

For this episode, we discuss the current writer and actor strike that has hit Hollywood and it's impact on the industry and then dive into some reviews for the new Indiana Jones movie, Sound of Freedom and movie sweeping the nation, Barbie!

FLICKS #144: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

July 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

For this episode, we discuss my intentions to abandon all entertainment news outlets due to a number of factors that have only gotten worse over the years and a large discussion on AI and it's impact on entertainment as a whole. Then we have a lot of movies to talk about including Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Dungeons & Dragons, Antman Quantamania and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3!

BITS #144: Sunset Overdrive, Maneater, and more Zelda!

July 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

For this episode, we talk about the recent decision by Blizzard to cut their long-awaited Single Player content and the reaction from the fanbase, a new Sonic 2D game and we try to unravel the new Sony PS5 Project Q by figuring out what exactly it is. Then I dig into some new games I started with Sunset Overdrive and Maneater while Madcap reveals that his worst fears have been realized with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom...but it's not all bad. All that and more on this episode of Bits!

FLICKS #143: The current state of Star Wars

June 23, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

For this episode, we discuss the Mandalorian season 3 along with the current state of the Star Wars franchise along with our outlook on its future and a host of other things if we get the time!

BITS #143: Zelda - Tears of the Kingdom

May 26, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

For this episode, we discuss the remnants of E3, my transitioning to a PC gamer, Amercian McGee leaving the Alice franchise behind and a live reaction to a viewing of the new Resident Evil animated movie Death Island. Plus Madcap talks about his initial impressions of the new Zelda game while I dive into nostalgia with my replay of Super Mario Sunshine and then we both give a some additional thoughts on the Super Mario Movie. All that and more on this episode of Bits!

FLICKS #142: The Super Mario Bros Movie

May 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

For this episode, we talk about Harry Potter going to TV, more Star Wars movies, John Wick Chapter 4, Scream 6 and the biggest movie of all time (maybe)…the Super Mario Bros movie! All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!

BITS #142: E3 cancelled...again

May 01, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

For this episode, we discuss the life and death cycles of E3 as it is cancelled yet again, Counterstrike 2 being announced, Dead Island 2 finally getting released and the Nintendo 3DS and WiiU stores finally closing. All that and more on this episode of Bits!

FLICKS #141: The fall of the movie star

March 29, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

For this episode, we talk about Black Panther Wakanda Forever, the Walking Dead series finale, Jake’s first 4DX experience and we finally discuss the fall of the movie star and its impact on the film industry as a whole.

BITS #141: Hogwarts Legacy | Goldeneye 64

March 07, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 68 MB

For this episode, we talk about Goldeneye 64 on Switch, the serenity of farming rice in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin and Madcap's enrollment in Hogwart's Legacy where he breaks down whether it is a wizard's dream come true or just a false prophecy. All that and more on this episode of Bits!

FLICKS #140: Avatar 2 | Wednesday

February 25, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

For this episode, we talk about Avatar 2, the latest Knives Out mystery Glass Onion, the Scream 6 trailer and the Netflix series Wednesday.

BITS #140: Pokemon Violet

January 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

For this episode, how Deathstranding 2 was rewritten due to Covid, how third party publisher platforms continue to fail and Madcap's impressions of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. I talk about some games I finished over the holidays such as Huntdown, Forgotton Anne and the sad console port of Cloudpunk while Madcap digs into Pokemon Violet and all the controversy surrounding it's poor condition. All that and more on this episode of Bits!

FLICKS #139: The Menu | Hollywood agenda revealed

December 23, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB

For this episode, we discuss the Writers Guild of America’s Zoom media invitation leak where Hollywood’s true agenda is revealed, my thoughts on why Hollywood can’t stop living in the 80’s and why the director of Wonder Woman quit the franchise. We also talk about some stuff we have watched recently such as the new thriller the Menu and the Guardian’s of the Galaxy Holiday special!

BITS #139: Stray | Golf Story

December 03, 2022 04:30 - 1 hour - 55 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we go over the upcoming release of Playstation's PSVR 2 headset with it's official launch date, launch titles and price point set, a slew of new Silent Hill titles, the Sims 5 and the announcement of Control 2. I tap into my inner feline with the new game Stray while Madcap tees off with the RPG Golf Story. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #138: Hocus Pocus 2 | Smile | Andor

November 18, 2022 22:56 - 1 hour - 141 MB

For this episode, we have quite a few news stories to cover including news on the return of Saw franchise, James Gunn taking over DC Films and actors selling their digital rights away. We also have some movies to talk about such as Hocus Pocus 2, Smile and Halloween Ends!

BITS #137: Tower Fantasy | Tokyo Dark

October 06, 2022 18:43 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss the PS5 price hike, the emminent release of Dead Island 2, split-screen co-op being cut from Halo Infinite and our ideas on how to handle disruptive players in multiplayer games. We also find time to talk about games we have been playing with me giving my final thoughts on The Evil Within and the kickstarter title Tokyo Dark while Madcap takes us on a journey to find his next Genshin fix with the game Tower Fantasy. All that and more on this episode o...

FLICKS #137: Nope | Prey

September 29, 2022 22:43 - 1 hour - 51 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we have a few of movies to cover including Jake’s reaction to the animated film Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse and my reviews for the recent Jordan Peele film Nope, the latest entry in Predator franchise with the Hulu exclusive Prey and a handful of Netflix movies. All that and more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #136: What are your top 10 games?

September 03, 2022 23:48 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, Madcap poses a simple question, \"What are your top 10 games?\" which turns out to not be so simple but also fairly revealing when it comes to what we consider to be titles that best represent the industry. We discuss the upcoming Resident Evil Village DLC, Valve clamping down on how games are marketed and whatever happened to the Atari VCS along with my thoughts on a few games I've been playing including The Evil Within and another Dark Pictures Anthology entry...

FLICKS #136: The Terminal List | The Orville New Horizons

September 03, 2022 17:59 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we have some tv shows and movies to talk about, such as the new Amazon series The Terminal List, the return of the Orville and season 3 of The boys along with some older movies like the Elvis biopic and the Sony/marvel vampire flick Morbius. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

FLICKS #135: Obi-wan Kenobi | Stranger Things 4

August 05, 2022 01:57 - 2 hours - 83.4 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we have a lot of stuff to dig into with heavy hitters such as the Obi-wan series conclusion, Stranger Things S4, Jurassic World Dominion and Thor: Love and Thunder among many other things. Hopefully this won’t be end up being 3 hours long, but we will see."]]

BITS #135: Starfield Gameplay

July 30, 2022 00:54 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we go over the remnants of what used to be the big E3 announcements such as the Xbox and Bethesday showcase where the big reveal for the highly anticipated Starfield occurred. We also go over a range of other random topics including Overwatch 2's unique approach for replacing Overwatch 1, Super Mario heading to Hollywood and the inevitable Resident Evil 4 remake that nobody asked for (but I will still play). All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #134: Top Gun Maverick

June 30, 2022 17:19 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we are gonna talk about Top Gun Maverick, the new Doctor Strange movie, tv shows, trailers and whatever else might come up, so stick around and see what surprises await you. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #134: Phone games are a lie

June 18, 2022 00:05 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we talk about some games we are playing including Assassin's Creed Origins and Madcap's exploration of the classic Elder Scrolls title Morrowind along with a few others. We also cover some additional hot topics such as Starfield getting delayed, our personal feelings on phone games and EA no longer using the Fifa license (as well as exploring what the heck Fifa is). All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #133: Streaming crash in our future?

June 03, 2022 01:45 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we are changing things up a little bit and taking a que from our sister podcast Bits by adopting a more free flowing format instead of keeping everything regimented. We cover a range of topics from updates on Scream 6, the Obi-wan series, Netflix hitting some rough times and what that means for other streaming services. We talk about some movies we have seen such as The Lost City and a blast from the past with Big Hero 6. Hopefully you like this new format and i...

BITS #133: Remakes versus Remasters

May 24, 2022 19:25 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we dig into our feelings on remakes versus remasters, when \"new gen\" consoles will start to see exclusives, a new supermassive horror game coming out in June and why the heck the original Plants Vs Zombies has ads in it. I express my discontent with a whole batch of new bugs found in Dying Light 2 after finishing it and Madcap touches upon his early experiences with the new Lego Star Wars: Skywalker Saga release. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #132: The Batman | The Adam Project

May 01, 2022 18:55 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news we are keeping it lean with two topics, Netflix kicking freeloaders to the curb and then a discussion on the Slap heard around the world! Then in what we’ve been watching Jake and I will be talking about a lot of movies, tv shows and whatever else comes to mind, and then I for reals, promise, cross my heart and hope to die, will give you my review for...The Batman. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #132: Bugs, Disappointments and Moving On

April 19, 2022 18:06 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we respond to a listener comment and question (stayed tuned until the end of the episode for that), talk about that new Harry Potter game and why Madcap is calling it quits with No Man's Sky. We also talk about what we have been playing including Madcap's final days of Plants Vs. Zombies 2 and my many many problems with Dying Light 2. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #131: Scream (2022)

April 04, 2022 21:58 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news AMC Theaters and Disney+ look for ways to have you pay more while Russia looks for ways to not pay at all. Then in what we’ve been watching Jake and I discuss the latest Scream in great detail and how it fits into the overall legacy of the franchise. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!\n\nNote: While I mention my review for “The Batman” would be in this episode it eventually did not happen, so stay tuned for the next episode for that review...

BITS #131: Dying Light 2

March 18, 2022 01:40 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we touch upon the latest Nintendo Direct but then spend a significant amount of time discussing Dying Light 2 and more updates on Madcap's adventures in No Man's Sky. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #130: Catching up on 2021

March 05, 2022 23:16 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Disney fights off pirates, Blockbuster video might be coming back and then we ask ourselves, how far is too far when it comes to fandom? Then in what we’ve been watching Jake opens the Book of Boba Fett while I give a rundown on all the movies I have seen over the past few months including my long awaited review for Spider-man: No Way Home. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #130: Microsft buys Activision

February 16, 2022 02:52 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we dig into what we have been playing recently where Madcap outlines his strategy for finishing Plants Versus Zombies 2 without paying a cent before taking some time to condemn the atrocity that is Plants V Zombies 3 while I talk about my new games including the Unstoppable Gorg and Assassin's Creed Origins. Then we take a deep breath when diving into the murky waters of Microsoft buying Activision, Sony buying Bungie and what this all means for the gaming indus...

FLICKS #129: 2021 Retrospective

January 26, 2022 02:14 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, as we wrap up 2021 and move into 2022 it is time to look at the state of film, theaters, and the home movie market by examining the pros, cons and what needs to be done to make all this madness and chaos viable as the world continues to struggle to find its footing again. And if you stick around until the end, I will give my favorite and not so favorite films of 2021."]]

BITS #129: State of Gaming 2021

January 23, 2022 08:33 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we reflect on the world of gaming for the year of 2021, it's highlights, pitfalls and what it all means moving forward. We also dip our toes a little into things coming on the horizon and what we would like to get out of 2022. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

Now Showing - Matrix Resurrections

December 30, 2021 20:58 - 1 hour - 52 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode I review the new film Matrix Resurrections! Along with examining the film itself, it's failures and successes I also dig a bit into the history and legacy of the Matrix franchise and how all that relates to this new film and it's themes. Take the red pill and join me on this adventure into an in-depth peek into my feelings on the film and the franchise as a whole."]]

FLICKS #128: Ghostbusters Afterlife

December 27, 2021 00:10 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the WICKED stage-to-film adaptation gets handicapped, the new West Side Story isn’t welcome on the East Side and Marvel has a plan to keep the press from leaking spoilers about their new Spider-man movie. Then in what we've been watching Jake gets a bit…strange, and then I have some thoughts on that live action Cowboy Bebop Netflix series along with a review the long-awaited new installment in the Ghostbusters franchise, Ghostbusters Afterlife. All that ...

BITS #128: Holiday shortages and Joystiq awards

December 19, 2021 20:39 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, reveal the Jostiq awards winners (and how accurate our votes were), Microsoft ending it's support for new backwards compatible games and the holiday hardware shortages impacting the country. Then I wrap up my feelings on Star Wars Squadrons while Madcap touts the indie title Groove Coaster and teases future thoughts on the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl remakes. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #127: No Time To Die | Dune

November 24, 2021 21:25 - 2 hours - 87.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news actors abandon films on moral grounds, live action Cowboy Bebop is a real thing and tragedy shakes the film industry on the set of Alec Baldwin’s film Rust. Then in what we've been watching Jake has some spooky stuff to talk about and then I have some reviews for quite a few heavy hitters including my deep dives into both the Dune reboot and the end of an era with Daniel Craig’s final Bond film, No Time To Die. All that and much much more in this episode...

BITS #127: Star Wars Squadrons

November 20, 2021 20:32 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we dig into the sad line up of games coming out this holiday season, the new Resident Evil movie trailer and then cap everything off with our live voting for the Joystiq Game Awards. Then I give my impressions on Star Wars Squadrons while Madcap highlights the benefits of the new Nintendo Switch OLED console upgrade. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

BITS #126: Red Dead Redemption 2 final thoughts

October 25, 2021 19:48 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss the poor showings at both the Sony Showcase and the Nintendo Direct, the Switch getting an N64 controller and the 20th anniversary of the Nintendo Gamecube system. Then I give my final thoughts on Red Dead Redemption 2 after my long journey towards finishing the epic journey while Madcap has some things to say about the new Warioware for the Switch. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #126: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

October 15, 2021 16:52 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the Fantastic Beasts part 3 gets a title, Disney+ plans an entertainment event for their service and Marvel fights for the rights to some of their most beloved characters. Then in what we've been watching Jake talks some Anime and then I have reviews for the first film in Marvel’s phase 4 plans Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings along with my thoughts on The Suicide Squad and the psychological horror film The Night House. All that and much more on...

BITS #125: No Co-op in Halo Infinite

September 28, 2021 21:53 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss how Halo Infinite is being released without it's signature Co-op or Forge modes and how No Man's Sky has beaten the odds by finally achieving a \"Good\" rating on Steam after its 5 year long journey to redemption. Then I talk about a few games I have completed recently including Doom 64, Deadlight and the Dark Pictures Anthology title Man of Medan while Madcap enlightens us with his adventures in the Switch title Garden Story. All that and more on thi...

FLICKS #125: Free Guy | Jungle Cruise

September 23, 2021 19:23 - 1 hour - 62 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news South Park creators get a huge pay day, the Rocketeer flies again and Disney offers up what is promised to be the definitive Star Wars experience. Then in what we've been watching Jake talks some more Bad Batch and then I have reviews for Free Guy, Jungle Cruise, and Don’t Breathe 2. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #124: Valve Steam Deck

August 21, 2021 06:36 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss Valve's entry into the console market with their handheld/laptop/PC hybrid machine call the Steam Deck and do a deep dive into exactly what that is and what it does. Then I give some brief updates on my continued journey with Red Dead Redemption 2 and the free new DLC that just came out for New Pokemon Snap while Madcap tries out Halo Reach for the first time with mostly mixed results as well as his return to Skyward Sword for the Switch. All that and...

FLICKS #124: Old | Fear Street Part 2 & 3

August 15, 2021 09:25 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Netflix tries to catch’em all, Doctor Who is in need of a new doctor and Scarlett Johansson isn’t happy with Disney. Then in what we've been watching Jake has got some stuff to talk about and then I give my reviews for a quite a few new movies including the concluding chapters in the Fear Street Trilogy and M. Night Shyamalan’s new thriller, Old. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #123: New Pokemon Snap

July 25, 2021 18:27 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we discuss the absurdity of raising prices on older games, the likelihood of Breath of the Wild 2 heading to a next gen Nintendo console and the complete letdown that is known as Sony's State of Play. Then I give my thoughts on the Bandai/Namco developed New Pokemon Snap and the metroidvania underwater title Song of the Deep while Madcap prepares for the onslaught of new content coming to Genshin Impact. All that and more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #123: The Tomorrow War | F9

July 16, 2021 23:54 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news can the fast and furious franchise carry a tune?, Disney continues its attacks on the legacy of Star Wars and Steven Spielberg gives in to the darkside. Then in what we've been watching Jake has at least one thing to talk about (stay tuned) about and then I give my reviews for The Tomorrow War and Fast and the Furious 9. All that and much much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

Now Showing - Army of the Dead

June 28, 2021 01:06 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode I am joining by a very special guest, Miguel Vega. Not only is he a lifelong friend but he is also the individual who began this podcasting venture with me over a decade ago. Together we combine our powers to dissect the beautiful mess that is known as Zach Snyder's Army of the Dead. How much of a mess you ask? You will have to tune in and find out but I promise it will be worth your while."]]

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