Constantly Calibrating Podcast (Gaming & Geek Culture)
311 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsConstantly Calibrating is a weekly topical podcast that focuses on the wide world of nerd/geek culture; Delving into both recent news stories, as well as discussions, debates and interviews related to what's happening in our assorted fields (Gaming/Tech/Life).
A little bit of things, a fair amount of words, and a whole lot of stuff!
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Episodes
Calibrating Mixtopher & Making Moves in Streaming
April 20, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOur journey to Mixer series of podcasts is reaching its end, as we now talk to another Arizona-local Mixer Partner, Mixtopher. Mixtopher comes to us to discuss the future of streaming, the culture of streaming, controversies, and what it takes to marathon a gaming series.
Calibrating Michael Clayton & Stand-Up Comedy
April 06, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBFor a long time members of the Constantly Calibrating team have pitched the idea of having comedian Michael Clayton on the show. Well, finally at the start of April of 2018 we have Michael Clayton on the show. Michael joins us this week to discuss his roots in stand-up comedy, his thoughts on the comedy scene, and even the nature of what is funny.
Calibrating Jason Hitchcock & Bebo
March 30, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBWhen it comes to streaming there traditionally have been two options for streaming software: Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) & XSplit. Others have come along, but none that have gained the same following or traction. That is until Bebo. This week our team talked to Jason Hitchcock, co-founder of Bebo, about the streaming software, its history, and the future of streaming content.
Calibrating Bytes N' Brews
March 23, 2018 21:35 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBOur guests this week, Tony & Rob of Bytes N' Brews, pair beers with games in an effort to create unique let's play experiences. What happens with we pair Bytes N' Brews with Constantly Calibrating? Well, we most certainly don't end up forgetting to ask our guests questions for 45 minutes; how could you possibly think that would happen? This week's topics include: What are we drinking? The makings of a good beer? Is craft beer just for snobs? What is Bytes N' Brews? Making a good L...
Calibrating Alix Wilton Regan
March 16, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBSix years ago, at the dawn of Constantly Calibrating, Co-Founders Josh & Steven put together a list of "maybe someday guests". On that list there was an array of people from all walks of life, but in at least one case there was a character name, not a person: "Samantha Traynor". The beloved Comm Specialist, unbeknownst to Josh & Steven at the time, was voiced by Alix Wilton Regan. The list was set, and someday the duo would get her on a show. It's now 'someday', as we welcomed Alix Wilton ...
Calibrating Ranking the Marvel Cinematic Universe
March 09, 2018 17:18 - 2 hours - 110 MBAfter 18 (currently released) films, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a colossal juggernaut, to say the least. As such, Constantly Calibrating has decided to take it upon ourselves to rank the Marvel Cinematic Universe according to our own whims. Come and listen as Brad, Josh, Justin, Blake, and newest hire Kaleb put their own little lists together. Also, a lot of yelling; like, so much yelling and disagreement. Topics include: Brad's Arby's vendetta. Our Marvel Cinematic Universe Ranki...
Calibrating Games PR & Media with Vanessa Marie
March 02, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBAnd now for something we think you're going to enjoy: On this week's Constantly Calibrating Podcast the full team returns, and they brought a friend & guest. That's right, after years of thinking about it, Josh finally brought Vanessa Marie, CEO & Founder of Gamer Assault Weekly on the podcast. Vanessa has been around the gaming industry for many years, starting as a Frag Doll (after leaving a fashion blogging career) and then moving onto gaming journalism and now PR. Yes, Josh gets to tal...
Calibrating Dreadnought with Kyle Stephenson
February 23, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBLet's get a note out of the way first: Yes, there are some minor audio issues with Josh's track this week. We've figured out what caused the issue, but sadly can't fix it for this week. As noted at the top of the show, this is the Constantly Calibrating Podcast where [stuff] goes awry. That being said, this week Josh & Justin sat down for a lengthy chat with Kyle Stephenson, Streamer Relations Specialist for Dreadnought. Topics this week included: What is Dreadnought? What type of p...
Calibrating Moving to Mixer with Sithos
February 09, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBWe're back! That's right, the Constantly Calibrating Podcast is back on the airwaves after a six week hiatus. On this, our Mixer debut episode we talked with Mixer Partner Sithos. Topics included, but were not limited to: Our decision to move to Mixer for livestreaming. Changes to the Constantly Calibrating Podcast. Our plans for our YouTube. Sithos' one-year journey on Mixer. Making it as a streamer in the current climate/market. Rants, rambling, and insanity. (We've changed and ...
Calibrating Going on Hiatus
December 23, 2017 02:00 - 59 minutes - 64.3 MBThis is it, the last Constantly Calibrating Podcast of 2017. On this special episode Josh, Justin, & Ryan are joined by Chris Hernandez to look at their year in review. From there they look to the future to figure out what their most anticipated entertainment in 2018 is likely to be. Josh is also informed that Nick Scarpino made fun of him (justifiably) at RTX Austin 2017 and he is subsequently broken emotionally.
Calibrating 2017 Awards Show Spectacular
December 16, 2017 03:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB2017 is coming to an end, which means it's time for the Constantly Calibrating Awards Show Spectacular. This episode features our Game of the Year, Film of the Year, Gaming Experience of the Year, and Gaming Blunder of the Year. Join hosts Brad, Josh, & Justin alongside Constantly Calibrating Featured Personality Superblake as they pick their best experiences of 2017. Also listen as Brad and Blake fight extensively about Nintendo's place on many of our lists.
Ramble Jam #0
December 09, 2017 03:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBAnd now for something we think you'll really enjoy. Recently Brad, Justin, & Ryan all had to call out on a podcast appearance. Left with no option except to cancel another Constantly Calibrating Podcast, Josh reached out to Mr. Casting for Two himself, Chris Hernandez. Josh and Chris had been chatting for the previous few weeks about launching a duo podcast, so why not run a tester and see what happens. What ended up happening was magic, the kind you find in a jar. Perhaps a jar of jam. ...
Calibrating Black Friday 2017
December 02, 2017 02:00 - 51 minutes - 55.3 MBBrad is away at Disneyland, which means it's time for Josh, Justin, & Ryan to explore the wide world of Black Friday 2017. The trio talks what they bought, wish they bought, and regret buying, while also digging into Thanksgiving memories. Oh, and did we mention that there was some planning for our award show, happening later in December? Yeah, that happened too, alongside Ryan hosting his very first podcast.
Calibrating Blizzcon 2017
November 25, 2017 02:30 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year...to be a Blizzard fan. That's right, Blizzcon 2017 has come and gone and our team is talking all about the big reveals: Battle for Azeroth Classic World of Warcraft is happening New stuff for Overwatch Starcraft II is free to play Much, much more! Oh, and some of the controversy around Battlefront 2 & maybe some quick thoughts on Thor Ragnarok and/or Justice League.
Calibrating Dean Razavi
November 17, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBBrad and Josh had the time of their life chatting with Dean Razavi, creator of Vidar & the upcoming From Rust TCG. Our duo and guest explored what led to the creation of Vidar, the game development scene in New York City, building a community, and the world of modern indie game development.
Calibrating Paris Games Week
November 03, 2017 22:00 - 50 minutes - 41.4 MBDue to an exhausted Josh after a few weeks of family deaths & a sick Ryan, Brad & Justin are reduced to a duo cast this week. Join them as they explore the recent news out of Paris Games Week & hype up our upcoming Extra Life event alongside Stream Arizona.
Calibrating TwitchCon 2017
October 28, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBJosh had a lovely time at TwitchCon 2017, in that he finally got to enjoy a convention for himself, while still working. The rest of the team is here to talk about games as a service, continuing last week's conversation about loot boxes. Things are heating up, so stick around.
Calibrating Middle Earth: Shadow of Loot Boxes
October 20, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBLet's keep this week's description simple, as our writer, Josh, hasn't slept in a few days & just got to TwitchCon. This week's episode features Brad, Josh, Justin, and Constantly Calibrating Featured Personality Blake, and it's a good one. (Of course it is with Superblake on the show!)
Calibrating Red Dead Super Nintendo Classic 64
October 06, 2017 21:52 - 54 minutes - 65.9 MBSometimes having a last minute guest cancellation works to one's advantage. With Rockstar Games dropping a trailer for next year's Red Dead Redemption II, the team decided to do a bit of trailer analysis, meets wishful thinking. Oh, and there was also some talk of this new thing called an SNES Classic. Not to mention a look at Nintendo 64's anniversary, which completely derailed into talks of a potential N64 Classic or Gameboy Classic. Yeah, it's a pretty Nintendo heavy show, but with some...
Calibrating Dropleaf.io with Vikram Rangraj
September 29, 2017 23:03 - 1 hour - 64 MBThe nature of gaming and game purchasing is changing. There are many factors to this, but one is that there are just too many titles available, but not enough time to play or know what you like. This, in part, is where Dropleaf comes in: Dropleaf is a subscription program giving you unlimited access to a growing library of indie PC games. Their software will also learn your habits and interests through time played, giving you a better recommendation list for the future. Frankly, it's pretty ...
Calibrating The King's Guild
September 22, 2017 23:47 - 29 minutes - 29 MBOn this week's show Brad & Josh sit down with Matthew Austin, creator of The King's Guild to discuss the pits & perils of a Kickstarter campaign, making a comeback, and explore the world of tabletop game design. There's also plenty of talk about the incredibly successful campaign for The King's Guild, which as of completion has raised over $80k. It's a short episode, so strap in and relax. And for you video users, our sincere apologies on the video quality this week. Both our primary and b...
Calibrating Destiny 2's Desert Plants
September 15, 2017 23:43 - 58 minutes - 71.7 MBthis episode of the Constantly Calibrating Podcast? It was recorded live, it featured talk of Destiny 2, there was discussion of gardening in a desert climate, and an explanation of gaming grudges. Give it a watch or listen, you may learn something*. * You will likely not learn anything, nor do we endorse the possibility of anyone learning anything from our show.
Calibrating PAX West 2017
September 08, 2017 22:19 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBDear listener: Has it really been one, five, ten, or fifteen years since we last attended PAX West? If not, please disregard this and get back to work. Distribute token of appreciation and applaud. That's right, it's PAX West 2017 time! Woo! Let's celebrate the fun-filled show while half the United States is underwater (imminently or actually) and the other half is on fire! *cough* OK, so it's a bit of a massive downer week, but we still have an awesome show for you, featuring our original...
Calibrating GameStop Expo 2017
September 01, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB"To Las Vegas!" Josh shouted this as he and Justin went off into the wilderness of the Arizona desert; their destination an oddly small gaming convention: The GameStop Expo 2017. Their path laid out before them, they explored a wonderland of E3-like magnificence from the ever-so slightly chilly Sands Expo Hall at the Venetian. The games they played were numerous, as were the Greg Miller-based hugs. Join us for this week's Constantly Calibrating as we welcome back Ryan, while delving into...
Calibrating Mass Effect Andromeda's Demise?
August 25, 2017 23:44 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBThis is a solemn week at the old Constantly Calibrating Factory, as the previous weekend we received word that Mass Effect was done for. The long-running series, soon to be celebrating a decade, was put out to pasture by Electronic Arts last weekend. This hit the team very hard, as Mass Effect is a large portion of why our company exists. On top of that, we really, really love Mass Effect Andromeda. So join us in bidding farewell to a great video game series. You know, even though it's n...
Calibrating GameOn Expo 2017 & Classic Gaming Reboots
August 18, 2017 23:20 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBAnother week, another podcast; this week we brought back Cutwright to talk about our experiences at GameOn Expo 2017! Cutwright, and Stream Arizona, invited Constantly Calibrating to work with them at the event, and it was one awesome experience. Join our team and guest as they go into the experience that was GameOn Expo 2017. From there this heroic team-up explores whether Fortnite is still a viable game three weeks after its early access release. And from there it's onto the main topic, ...
Calibrating Spider-Man Homecoming
August 11, 2017 23:40 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBHow does one encapsulate an entire podcast, especially after a two week hiatus? Usually a description is a good place to start, so let's see what we have here. On this week's episode, we have Brad, Josh, and Justin reviewing & spoiling the most recent Marvel Cinematic Universe outing: Spider-Man Homecoming. Yes, to be clear, there are fairly heavy spoilers for the film and the franchise's future here, so be warned. This talk is preceded by talks of where we've been the last few weeks, and ...
Calibrating SDCC 2017
July 28, 2017 23:23 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBA wave of bees and a quest to become a thunder god, that's what waylaid two hosts of the Constantly Calibrating Podcast this week. Never fear, for Josh & Justin stepped up to put on a duo show the likes of which we've never seen. Join our team as they haphazardly dive into San Diego Comic Con 2017 (SDCC 2017) and the news held within. From well made posters to brilliant trailers for Justice League and Thor Ragnarok, our team had many opinions. They also slip and slide around some Spider-Ma...
Calibrating Pre-RTX Austin 2017
July 08, 2017 00:00 - 53 minutes - 65 MBAs 2017 reaches its mid-point our team parts ways, for RTX Austin is upon us. Yes, RTX Austin, that event with which we consider home -- despite no one living anywhere near Texas -- is here again. Join our team as they discuss some loose plans for the event. Additionally, hear stories from Brad who once again can't join the rest of the crew, for he is taking his family to Disney World. That, plus an assortment of news, theories, discussions, and condemnation of Josh for missing the show. A...
#232 - Calibrating Chris Avellone II (Pathfinder: Kingmaker)
July 01, 2017 00:05 - 1 hour - 119 MBOnce, long ago, our team of hosts had an experience that nearly changed the very nature of their existence: They interviewed Chris Avellone. Without much in the way of hyperbole, our team was revitalized through a 40 minute interview that turned into a near 2-hour podcasting experience. Chris Avellone, a writing legend of modern times and Josh's youth, has once again returned to impart wisdom and knowledge. The whole group also makes a large amount of dick & fart jokes, and Chris helps pr...
Calibrating E3 2017 - Part Two: Anthem Ruined Andromeda?
June 23, 2017 22:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBE3 2017 is officially over, which, as stated on this week's episode, is absolutely glorious! The week-long event is a cornerstone event of the gaming industry, but an exhausting one to say the least. Even sitting at home and "simply" co-streaming the show and podcasting is draining on the soul and the haunches. But never fear, as this week's episode is full of pep, energy, and insight into the event, and a bit of stirring up controversy with Anthem, but more on that in a minute. From a bur...
Calibrating E3 2017 - Part One: The Looks Pretty Awards
June 16, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBE3 2017 has come and gone, and with it we have been left somehow with more questions than previous years: What does the future of multiplatform look like? When is Kingdom Hearts 3 releasing? Who greenlit that EA Play event? Why does Sony insist on focusing on a bored crowd, versus the actual games they're displaying? No, Seriously, when is Kingdom Hearts 3 going to relase? These are the questions we intended on asking this week, or among the ones at least. That was until some last minute ill...
Calibrating Kinda Funny Live 3 & Pre-E3 Predictions w/ Superblake
June 09, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBE3 is upon us. Starting this coming weekend the gaming industry will sweep over Los Angeles like a plague; those left in its wake will be either destroyed or majority investors in an up-and-coming indie game on Kickstarter. But never fear! As our team of Brad & Josh are joined by the magnificent; the wonderful; the hero from somewhere in Texas or Twitch or wherever; that's right, we're talking about Superblake! The man known as Superblake has come to our aid in our time of need to figure out...
Calibrating Phoenix Comicon 2017
June 02, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBThe time of Phoenix Comicon 2017 and possibly Phoenix Comicon as a whole has come to an end. OK, the last part is a bit of hyperbole, but after all of the drama and controversies of the last few months collided in a fireball of heat and even more controversies, it's hard not to think that for a moment. No, Phoenix Comicon will continue on, but perhaps this year will be the change that brings it back to greatness again. Or it'll be just another wet fart on the roadmap that is convention seaso...
Calibrating The Destiny 2 Appeasement Special with DietColaFTW
May 26, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBFor months Brad has been shouting in the Constantly Calibrating Slack, demanding our team take another look at Destiny. Destiny, the game that once, twice, or even thrice burned out members. We all (we being Josh & Ryan) decided to just ignore him and eventually the "Brad Overhyper 3000" would cool off and let us go back to work. He didn't. He only got louder. So loud in fact, that he contacted a friend of his, Destiny uber-fan DietColaFTW. He and Brad hatched a plan to smother Josh & Ry...
Calibrating Lauren Walsh Art
May 19, 2017 22:50 - 54 minutes - 63.4 MBAfter many years and countless eons of discussion, finally the time hath come for us to have Lauren Walsh, druid artist from the stars, on the Constantly Calibrating Podcast. Our team has known Lauren for arguably longer than there has been a podcast, but the timing of appearances was just never right. We also forgot to actually ask her at any point, which may have been a major deciding factor. But never fear, for Lauren Walsh made her triumphant appearance from within her glorious, and oddl...
Calibrating Therapeutic D&D
May 12, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBWith Justin still sidelined from the podcast, the team was in search of someone to help out on the show. Then, as if the Internet just knew, Cutwright was deposited before them. The man of legend and recent Twitch Affiliate messaged Josh one night with a proposal, a simple proposal: "Hey, when am I coming on the podcast again?" This is that podcast, and this is that episode.An episode wherein the team mostly just carried over leftover topics from the week before. Of course, this worked ...
Calibrating Embarrassing Gaming Moments
May 05, 2017 22:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBWe've all had those embarrassing gaming moments. You're playing a game for hours on end, and suddenly you do something really stupid, then boom, embarrassment. Or maybe, just maybe something out of the ordinary happens without your input. Perhaps you inexplicably pop an erection while playing Rampage World Tour on the N64 when you're 12 years old. Hey, we've all be there, and it's nothing to be ashamed about; you were young and your body was confused due to hormones. There's nothing to be ...
Calibrating The Last Jedi & Star Wars Theories w/ Casting for Two
April 28, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBOn Constantly Calibrating we abide by a simple rule: keep the show going, no matter what. So, when Josh's toddler decides to go nuclear on his diaper 30 seconds after the stream goes live, we keep going. When said child wanders into the room with thoughts on the current political climate, we keep going. When secret businesses are uncovered related to our guests, we...well you see how this works. So, don't be surprised if in this Star Wars fueled episode it takes a fair bit to get to that won...
Calibrating VR & Cruiserweights with Justine Colla
April 21, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWith April drawing to a middle, we have reached the end of this month's not-so-series of interviews. Last week we brought you the fun-filled look at Yacht Club Games, and the making of Shovel Knight. On this week's edition, we're bringing you a look at the world of VR and a brief gander at Australian game development, as we're talking to Justine Colla. Our topics for the night included what got her into gaming, the growth and progress of VR, and whether that platform is niche or here to stay...
Calibrating Yacht Club Games
April 14, 2017 22:00 - 55 minutes - 59.6 MBTwo years ago at PAX East 2015 Justin was wandering the slightly less frigid wasteland of the Boston Convention Center, in search of game developers to talk to. He was not of the media pass holder type of attendee for this event, so easy conversations and networking were beyond his hopes. Then, from across the expo hall he spotted a booth. It was a booth not unlike the others, but what he saw was a knight...and a shovel. He ventured closer, daring to see if these fine people had a game of...
Calibrating Second First Impressions - Mass Effect Andromeda
March 31, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBMass Effect Andromeda. You, our loyal fans and new people discovering us must have known that the back-half of March was going to be Mass Effect heavy. With a name like Constantly Calibrating, and a history of going on emotional tirades whenever BioWare's space opera is mentioned should have made this obvious. If it wasn't, then you're in for a treat for this, the last episode of March 2017. On this week's show we delve into the aforementioned Mass Effect Andromeda. Spoilers are kept to a ...
Calibrating Gamer Entitlement
March 25, 2017 19:07 - 54 minutes - 48.9 MBThis week's edition of the Constantly Calibrating Podcast may be a day late, but that doesn't make it any less awesome. First off, our apologies on the delay in release, but between a toddler on spring break and a major 48 hour Internet outage, there was limited means by which to be prepared. Unless you're expecting us to have content prepped days ahead of time, cause that would be silly... Anyways, onto gamer entitlement... Yes, gamer entitlement has become a growing concern in the video ...
Calibrating Justin's PAX East 2017 Boogaloo
March 17, 2017 22:00 - 55 minutes - 56.9 MBFor this week's adventure in podcasting our team sent intrepid individual, and Constantly Calibrating Creative Director, Justin Stanley to the surprisingly frigid hellscape* of Boston, Massachusetts. Why would we do such a thing, you may be asking? Well, because last weekend it was PAX East 2017! That's right, Justin went to the land of Quincy Market to explore the wonders of Penny Arcade's annual eastern-based gaming experience to acquire tales to delight and tantalize you. From games lik...
Calibrating Our 5th Anniversary & Breath of the Wild Impressions
March 10, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBHow does one summarize 5 years of running a podcast? No, seriously, tell me how, because I've been sitting in front of this keyboard for a month trying to write something profound about the experience; something that most likely only 10 people will read at any point in time. Instead, words have betrayed me, as I'm utterly speechless about the amount of time that has gone by. Well, not utterly speechless since I'm still capable of rambling like this. I could simply ignore the anniversary and ...
Calibrating DLC; It's Not a Bad Thing
March 03, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBSince the dawn of Horse Armor, the gaming landscape has been plagued by downloadable content. Once thought to be an added, paid bonus for games, DLC has gone from good to bad to worse in the intervening decade. Then the unthinkable happened: Nintendo announced a poorly explained Season Pass for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and the ground fell out beneath us all. That is, it would've if not for the fact that at Constantly Calibrating the team has always stuck to a simple fact: DLC...
Calibrating Dark Soles: A Barefoot Romp Through the "Git Gud" Genre
February 24, 2017 20:27 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBJourney with us to a land of misbegotten thoughts, as our team is joined by special guest Cutwright for a romp in the "Git Gud" or "Why can't I say alive" genre of gaming. Our panel of exhausted and sometimes humiliated hosts explore this genre from humble beginnings as Demon Souls, all the way up to recent release NiOH, and beyond to find out why people keep playing them. Co-host Josh also tries to read fan/audience submissions at the most inopportune of times. Before getting to the meat ...
Calibrating Emotional Gaming Music
February 17, 2017 23:30 - 54 minutes - 50 MBDo you hear that? Hopefully you do, because on this episode the ConCal Crew digs deep into music and sound design. They’ve also dug up a great guest co-host in the amazing Chris Hernandez from the Casting for Two podcast. We all touch on the music from games that make us feel things. Yes! Real human emotions like we’re supposed to feel! We also take the time to discuss how sound design in general has made us better players (and people). Plus, we spread some hot some steamy love towar...
Calibrating Ghost Recon Wildlands Beta
February 11, 2017 00:44 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThe crew once again is reduced to two, as illness runs rampant in the Constantly Calibrating virtual office. This of course means that for possibly the first time ever, Josh and Justin have the show to themselves! Watch and listen as our two-man team dishes out their thoughts on the Ghost Recon Wildlands Beta, offers thoughts on Resident Evil 7 (possibly the second time), and generally derail each other for just under an hour. This is a podcast that there is at least a 42% chance that you ...
Calibrating Regrettable Gaming Achievements
February 04, 2017 01:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBWe take a moment to go over those regrettable moments, like the ones your mom shares to your new girlfriend but with games. Also, Han Solo Cup and "Clara, I need to stick these ... way up in there."