Hair of the Dogcast

Episode 28 - The 2017 Summer Games

The Dogcast is officially deep in the steamy bowels of Summer, and the games are hot and the beer is cold. Join Tom and Josh as they take a break from the heat, crack some cold brew, and have a lively discussion what (and what they're not) playing, what they're watching, what they're drinking, and possibly what kind of weird japanese bikini fetish-y games they may or may have not preordered. Oh, and Splatoon 2 makes an appearance. Visit our website: hairofthedogcast.com Email us at: hair...

The Dogcast 28 - The 2017 Summer Games

The Dogcast is officially deep in the steamy bowels of Summer, and the games are hot and the beer is cold. Join Tom and Josh as they take a break from the heat, crack some cold brew, and have a lively discussion what (and what they're not) playing, what they're watching, what they're drinking, and possibly what kind of weird japanese bikini fetish-y games they may or may have not preordered. Oh, and Splatoon 2 makes an appearance. Visit our website: hairofthedogcast.com Email us at: hair...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 27 - DOOM!

Grab that BFG, kids. This week we're talking DOOM! Yes, we must capitalize it--it's that important. We are joined with special guest, DOOM-fan, and musician-extrordainare Brian "Sonic Clang" Kline. Some of Brian's work includes re-recording the entire Doom soundtrack (who hasn't heard his version of E1M1?!) to great notoreity and accolades--including getting the attention and praise of id Software. We delve into a hodgepodge of DOOM history, anecdotes, memories, and it's impact on the gami...

The Dogcast 27 - DOOM!

Grab that BFG, kids. This week we're talking DOOM! Yes, we must capitalize it--it's that important. We are joined with special guest, DOOM-fan, and musician-extrordainare Brian "Sonic Clang" Kline. Some of Brian's work includes re-recording the entire Doom soundtrack (who hasn't heard his version of E1M1?!) to great notoreity and accolades--including getting the attention and praise of id Software. We delve into a hodgepodge of DOOM history, anecdotes, memories, and it's impact on the gami...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 26 - The Fat Princess Diaries

This week, the Dogcast is joined by special guest and actual, real-life game developer Alex Kleba! Alex is a card-carrying member of the game industry and worked on popular titles including the excellent Fat Princess franchise. We chat about what it's like to work in the industry, work on a popular franchise, crunch, and the hilarious story of how Alex got his job at Fun Bits, the developer of Fat Princess. You don't want to miss it! We also discuss all the hot scoops and breaking news rel...

The Dogcast 26 - The Fat Princess Diaries

This week, the Dogcast is joined by special guest and actual, real-life game developer Alex Kleba! Alex is a card-carrying member of the game industry and worked on popular titles including the excellent Fat Princess franchise. We chat about what it's like to work in the industry, work on a popular franchise, crunch, and the hilarious story of how Alex got his job at Fun Bits, the developer of Fat Princess. You don't want to miss it! We also discuss all the hot scoops and breaking news rel...

The Dogcast 25 - Nobody Plays Old Games?!

Hola Dogcast boys and girls! This week, Josh and Tom brace for E3 by discussing recent news while indulging in some delicious Micheladas. So, so good. Josh also talks about what it's like to hit every brewery in the state of Denver in a span of a few days.   Also answered in this episode: Does the thought of Seaman 2 have us clamoring for the old days when Dreamcast games verbally abused us mercilessly? And did we just have a Zelda relapse? Finally, we talk about a Sony executive's ...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 25 - Nobody Plays Old Games?!

Hola Dogcast boys and girls! This week, Josh and Tom brace for E3 by discussing recent news while indulging in some delicious Micheladas. So, so good. Josh also talks about what it's like to hit every brewery in the state of Denver in a span of a few days.   Also answered in this episode: Does the thought of Seaman 2 have us clamoring for the old days when Dreamcast games verbally abused us mercilessly? And did we just have a Zelda relapse? Finally, we talk about a Sony executive's ...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 24 - The Dogcast turns 1! (Superdrunk Trainwreck Edition).

Hey everyone! We're gonna keep this short since we think the podcast will speak/slur for itself. But here are the major talking points: 1) The Dogcast just turned 1 year old. Happy Anniversary everybody! 2) Josh and Tom reflect on the past year. The ups. The downs. The in-betweens.  They laugh, they cry 3) While engaging in the discussion mentioned in point #2, Josh and Tom drink way more beer than usual. In fact, they get absolutely hammered. 4) Hilarity (some may also say awkward...

The Dogcast 24 - The Dogcast turns 1! (Superdrunk Trainwreck Edition).

Hey everyone! We're gonna keep this short since we think the podcast will speak/slur for itself. But here are the major talking points: 1) The Dogcast just turned 1 year old. Happy Anniversary everybody! 2) Josh and Tom reflect on the past year. The ups. The downs. The in-betweens.  They laugh, they cry 3) While engaging in the discussion mentioned in point #2, Josh and Tom drink way more beer than usual. In fact, they get absolutely hammered. 4) Hilarity (some may also say awkward...

The Dogcast 23 - Hyrule Hangover

This week in Dogcast-land, some serious Post-Partem Depression has set in for one of our hosts. Did he recently give birth? Nah, he did something way more painful: He just slayed the evil Ganon in Zelda: Breath of the Wild and has been looking far and wide for the next game to take on. But what does one play when you've beaten arguably the best game of the year? Great question. Join us on a journey as Tom tries to forget about Zelda's pretty face and attempts to find love with a different ga...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 23 - Hyrule Hangover

This week in Dogcast-land, some serious Post-Partem Depression has set in for one of our hosts. Did he recently give birth? Nah, he did something way more painful: He just slayed the evil Ganon in Zelda: Breath of the Wild and has been looking far and wide for the next game to take on. But what does one play when you've beaten arguably the best game of the year? Great question. Join us on a journey as Tom tries to forget about Zelda's pretty face and attempts to find love with a different ga...

The Dogcast 22 - You Down with MGC? Yeah You Know Me.

Boom! The Dogcast closes the book on this year's Midwest Gaming Classic with this juicy episode LIVE from the show floor during the closing moments of MGC! This was our first convention ever, and hoo boy, was it HOT. In the best way possible. We laugh, we cry, we reflect on the awesome people we met, the games we played, and all the fun stuff we did (and the beer we drank)! Our game pick-ups too! Josh also may or may not show his Slimer. Oh, and we're joined by extra-special Dogcaster, g...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 22 - You Down with MGC? Yeah You Know Me.

Boom! The Dogcast closes the book on this year's Midwest Gaming Classic with this juicy episode LIVE from the show floor during the closing moments of MGC! This was our first convention ever, and hoo boy, was it HOT. In the best way possible. We laugh, we cry, we reflect on the awesome people we met, the games we played, and all the fun stuff we did (and the beer we drank)! Our game pick-ups too! Josh also may or may not show his Slimer. Oh, and we're joined by extra-special Dogcaster, g...

MGC 2017 - Talking Fighters with Chris Dammacco of WINDY GAMING

A New Challenger Approaches! Chris Dammacco of Chicago's most-excellent Windy Gaming stopped by the Dogcast on his way through this year's Midwest Gaming Classic--and hoo boy, what a chat it was! Chris gave us a sneak preview of his company's new "Fierce Stick", an ultra-professional-grade fighting stick soon to be unleashed upon the world. This thing packs a punch (literally!) and looks to be a must-buy for any casual or hardcore fans of fighting games. We also pour out (just a little b...

Talking Fighters with Chris Dammacco of WINDY GAMING - Live from MGC 2017!

A New Challenger Approaches! Chris Dammacco of Chicago's most-excellent Windy Gaming stopped by the Dogcast on his way through this year's Midwest Gaming Classic--and hoo boy, what a chat it was! Chris gave us a sneak preview of his company's new "Fierce Stick", an ultra-professional-grade fighting stick soon to be unleashed upon the world. This thing packs a punch (literally!) and looks to be a must-buy for any casual or hardcore fans of fighting games. We also pour out (just a little b...

NINTENDO PLAYSTATION interview with Terry and Dan Diebold - LIVE from MGC 2017!

Gather 'round Dogcast boys and girls, here's a little story. Once upon a time in the early 90's, Sony and Nintendo tried to make a CD system for the Super Nintendo called the Nintendo Playstation. Well, sometimes things fall through and the system was never released and all prototypes were thought to have been destroyed or lost to time. Through the years, it's legend grew and the Nintendo Playstation became THE Holy Grail of gaming: Should one be found, it would surely be the rarest piece ...

MGC 2017 - Nintendo Playstation interview with Terry and Dan Diebold

Gather 'round Dogcast boys and girls, here's a little story. Once upon a time in the early 90's, Sony and Nintendo tried to make a CD system for the Super Nintendo called the Nintendo Playstation. Well, sometimes things fall through and the system was never released and all prototypes were thought to have been destroyed or lost to time. Through the years, it's legend grew and the Nintendo Playstation became THE Holy Grail of gaming: Should one be found, it would surely be the rarest piece ...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 21 - Call of Duty: 58008.

***BREAKING NEWS***: Hair of the Dogcast will be at the 2017 Midwest Gaming Classic on April 8th and 9th in Brookfield, WI! We'll be livecasting, hanging out, playing games, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff, so stop by our booth and hang out with us!!! Join us in this very special episode in which the Dogcast boys discuss their history with the Call of Duty games, including the recently alleged leaks about the next game!  Are we excited?  Are we totally meh on the whole shebang?  Do we...

The Dogcast 21 - Call of Duty: 58008.

***BREAKING NEWS***: Hair of the Dogcast will be at the 2017 Midwest Gaming Classic on April 8th and 9th in Brookfield, WI! We'll be livecasting, hanging out, playing games, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff, so stop by our booth and hang out with us!!! Join us in this very special episode in which the Dogcast boys discuss their history with the Call of Duty games, including the recently alleged leaks about the next game!  Are we excited?  Are we totally meh on the whole shebang?  Do we...

The Dogcast 20 - Ale as Old as Time

***BREAKING NEWS***: Hair of the Dogcast will be at the 2017 Midwest Gaming Classic on April 8th and 9th in Brookfield, WI! We'll be livecasting, hanging out, playing games, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff, so stop by our booth and hang out with us!!!   Well, welcome back to Dogcast land!  It's finally Spring and things are definitely heating up!  Just kidding, this is Wisconsin and things are still cold and dumb. Anyway, this week is another doozy, filled with lots and lots of ta...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 20 - Ale as Old as Time

***BREAKING NEWS***: Hair of the Dogcast will be at the 2017 Midwest Gaming Classic on April 8th and 9th in Brookfield, WI! We'll be livecasting, hanging out, playing games, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff, so stop by our booth and hang out with us!!!   Well, welcome back to Dogcast land!  It's finally Spring and things are definitely heating up!  Just kidding, this is Wisconsin and things are still cold and dumb. Anyway, this week is another doozy, filled with lots and lots of ta...

The Dogcast 19 - The Nintendo Switch!

This episode is all about that new Nintendo Switch! The Dogcast got their game-and-beer-loving paws on a launch console and aren't afraid to give you their first-hand impressions. Is it good? Does it suck? Is it the next PS2, or is it the next Atari Jaguar? Just put us in your ears and find out! All is answered inside! And speaking of the Switch...how's that new Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game? Well, we played that thing. Does it give us happy tingles or sad tingles (Tingle, get i...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 19 - The Nintendo Switch!

This episode is all about that new Nintendo Switch! The Dogcast got their game-and-beer-loving paws on a launch console and aren't afraid to give you their first-hand impressions. Is it good? Does it suck? Is it the next PS2, or is it the next Atari Jaguar? Just put us in your ears and find out! All is answered inside! And speaking of the Switch...how's that new Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game? Well, we played that thing. Does it give us happy tingles or sad tingles (Tingle, get i...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 18 - Hallelujah, it's Raining Games (and Bodies?).

Well, hello there you sexy Dogcast listener, you. It's not Valentines Day anymore, but damn, you look good. Why don't you stay awhile. You know why? Because, this episode is so chock-full of Josh and Tom's favorite-ist games of the last few weeks, you're going to need another set of ears just to handle it all! Hear us talk about Sega's completely bonkers 80's Japanese gangster simulator: Yakuza 0. Find out if even just talking about a Marvel Vs. Capcom game is enough to induce seizures...

The Dogcast 18 - Hallelujah, it's Raining Games (and Bodies?)

Well, hello there you sexy Dogcast listener, you. It's not Valentines Day anymore, but damn, you look good. Why don't you stay awhile. You know why? Because, this episode is so chock-full of Josh and Tom's favorite-ist games of the last few weeks, you're going to need another set of ears just to handle it all! Hear us talk about Sega's completely bonkers 80's Japanese gangster simulator: Yakuza 0. Find out if even just talking about a Marvel Vs. Capcom game is enough to induce seizures...

The Dogcast 17 - Shakeweighting for Tonight, woah-oh.

Whew! I don't think the Dogcast has played this many games in, like, ever! It's been a busy couple of weeks and Josh and Tom are here to fill you in on all the goods, the bads, and the uglies of the games they've played--including the recently unleashed Resident Evil 7! Also, Nintendo's Kirby is probably Satan--or at least belongs in a David Fincher movie. Also also: Crocheting. MC Hammer. Glados vs. Gladius. Billy Corgan. A quince. Alright, enough jibber-jabber! Let's get to it, li'l ...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 17 - Shakeweighting for Tonight, woah-oh.

Whew! I don't think the Dogcast has played this many games in, like, ever! It's been a busy couple of weeks and Josh and Tom are here to fill you in on all the goods, the bads, and the uglies of the games they've played--including the recently unleashed Resident Evil 7! Also, Nintendo's Kirby is probably Satan--or at least belongs in a David Fincher movie. Also also: Crocheting. MC Hammer. Glados vs. Gladius. Billy Corgan. A quince. Alright, enough jibber-jabber! Let's get to it, li'l ...

The Dogcast 16 - The Power of Playstation Vol. 1

Quick, grab your Dualshock! A glorious episode of the Dogcast awaits! This week Josh and Tom talk about their favorite Playstation memories. And we're not talkin' PS4. Oh no. We're talkin' the grandaddy, the O.G., the ol' gray guy himself: The Playstation 1 (or PSX depending on who you talk to). What are our favorite games? What brought us into the land of Sony? Find out inside? Wait, that's not supposed to be a question. Find out inside!   We drink a new beer brewed by Josh!  We drink a b...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 16 - The Power of Playstation Vol. 1

Quick, grab your Dualshock! A glorious episode of the Dogcast awaits! This week Josh and Tom talk about their favorite Playstation memories. And we're not talkin' PS4. Oh no. We're talkin' the grandaddy, the O.G., the ol' gray guy himself: The Playstation 1 (or PSX depending on who you talk to). What are our favorite games? What brought us into the land of Sony? Find out inside? Wait, that's not supposed to be a question. Find out inside!   We drink a new beer brewed by Josh!  We drink a b...

The Dogcast 15 - Best of 2016 Awards!

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Dogcast's first annual best-of-the-year award ceremony. So move over Oscars and Emmys--it's time for the "Muglovees"! In this jam-packed episode we reflect back on the year that was 2016, and hand out these soon-to-be highly-coveted awards to some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) stuff that came out this year. All our favorite movies, music, tv shows--and, of course--games and beer. And so so so much more. So sit back, put us in your ears, and let's ...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 15 - Best of 2016 Awards!

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Dogcast's first annual best-of-the-year award ceremony. So move over Oscars and Emmys--it's time for the "Muglovees"! In this jam-packed episode we reflect back on the year that was 2016, and hand out these soon-to-be highly-coveted awards to some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) stuff that came out this year. All our favorite movies, music, tv shows--and, of course--games and beer. And so so so much more. So sit back, put us in your ears, and let's ...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 14 - And A Cartridge in a Pear Tree

Welcome to a totally festive episode of Hair of the Dogcast! The holidays are upon us and visions of beer and video games are dancing in our heads. In this episode, hunker down beside the fireplace and join Josh and Tom as they talk about their favorite gaming memories from Christmases past. We also discuss Star Wars: Rogue One and let our our opinions fly. Is it good? Does it suck? Does it matter (since everyone ever has probably already seen it)? Other topics making appearances in this epi...

The Dogcast 14 - And A Cartridge in a Pear Tree

Welcome to a totally festive episode of Hair of the Dogcast! The holidays are upon us and visions of beer and video games are dancing in our heads. In this episode, hunker down beside the fireplace and join Josh and Tom as they talk about their favorite gaming memories from Christmases past. We also discuss Star Wars: Rogue One and let our our opinions fly. Is it good? Does it suck? Does it matter (since everyone ever has probably already seen it)? Other topics making appearances in this epi...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 13 - WTF is a Chocobo?!

There once were two Dogcast hosts named Josh and Tom. Tom played Final Fantasy 15, the newest chapter in the long-running series. Josh did not. Josh hates role-playing games. This made Tom sad. Tom loves role-playing games. Josh callously laughed at Tom's sadness and continued to drink his beer as if everything was okay. This was not okay, no sir.  So Tom wiped away his tears and set out to find out why. Will Josh see the light? Can he be convinced that RPGs are the best? Listen and find out...

The Dogcast 13 - WTF is a Chocobo?!

There once were two Dogcast hosts named Josh and Tom. Tom played Final Fantasy 15, the newest chapter in the long-running series. Josh did not. Josh hates role-playing games. This made Tom sad. Tom loves role-playing games. Josh callously laughed at Tom's sadness and continued to drink his beer as if everything was okay. This was not okay, no sir.  So Tom wiped away his tears and set out to find out why. Will Josh see the light? Can he be convinced that RPGs are the best? Listen and find out...

The Dogcast 12 - Beers of War

The holidays are approaching fast and boy howdy, we here at the Dogcast have a lot to be thankful for!  Join us this week as Tom and Josh serve up a jam-packed slice of beer and video game deliciousness.  And when we say "delicious", we're not lyin'.  Thanks to the generous donations by some of our dear listeners, this episode features one of our surprisingly strongest beer line-ups yet.  You have to check them out!  And of course we talk games.  We're nearly at the end of our co-op play...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 12 - Beers of War

The holidays are approaching fast and boy howdy, we here at the Dogcast have a lot to be thankful for!  Join us this week as Tom and Josh serve up a jam-packed slice of beer and video game deliciousness.  And when we say "delicious", we're not lyin'.  Thanks to the generous donations by some of our dear listeners, this episode features one of our surprisingly strongest beer line-ups yet.  You have to check them out!  And of course we talk games.  We're nearly at the end of our co-op play...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 11 - It's Halloween. Now Gimme Candy!

Hello boys and ghouls! Nintendo announces their comeback and a Switch may have been needed. Are you ready for Red Dead 2? Boom! We started the new Gears of War 4 campaign and have Baird on the show to discuss our first thoughts. The Dogcast ain't afraid of no games, are you? Since it’s Halloween season, we talk about some of our favorite scary video games over the years. So whip out your candy and have a few beers while you listen to our best number 11 ever! Frag out. Twitter us: @HOTDog...

The Dogcast 11 - It's Halloween. Now Gimme Candy!

Hello boys and ghouls! Nintendo announces their comeback and a Switch may have been needed. Are you ready for Red Dead 2? Boom! We started the new Gears of War 4 campaign and have Baird on the show to discuss our first thoughts. The Dogcast ain't afraid of no games, are you? Since it’s Halloween season, we talk about some of our favorite scary video games over the years. So whip out your candy and have a few beers while you listen to our best number 11 ever! Frag out. Twitter us: @HOTDog...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 10 - Fall of the Dogcast

Dude, this episode's totally a 10!  Well, at least numerically speaking.  The Dogcast gents have officially made a full recovery since we last met and all headaches and hangovers have moved on.  Guess that means one thing: it's time to celebrate with more beer!  Woo hoo!   Since it's now officially Fall, this is the time of year where the gaming floodgates open and new games flood the landscape like a tsunami.  So. Many. Games.  So what does the Dogcast do about it?  Well, we do what we do...

The Dogcast 10 - Fall of the Dogcast

Dude, this episode's totally a 10!  Well, at least numerically speaking.  The Dogcast gents have officially made a full recovery since we last met and all headaches and hangovers have moved on.  Guess that means one thing: it's time to celebrate with more beer!  Woo hoo!   Since it's now officially Fall, this is the time of year where the gaming floodgates open and new games flood the landscape like a tsunami.  So. Many. Games.  So what does the Dogcast do about it?  Well, we do what we do...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 9 - Hair of the Dreamcast.

In this episode, we finally put the "hair of the dog" in Hair of the Dogcast. A little too much partying the night before has left our mild-mannered podcast heroes Josh and Tom feeling a little worse for wear. Thankfully, getting rid of hangovers is as second-nature to them as running over innocent pedestrians in Grand Theft Auto. What's their secret, you ask? Start drinking more beer of course! This is "Hair of the Dogcast", not "Hair of the I'm-Just-Gonna-Take-a-Napcast". Oh, and we also...

The Dogcast 09 - Hair of the Dreamcast

In this episode, we finally put the "hair of the dog" in Hair of the Dogcast. A little too much partying the night before has left our mild-mannered podcast heroes Josh and Tom feeling a little worse for wear. Thankfully, getting rid of hangovers is as second-nature to them as running over innocent pedestrians in Grand Theft Auto. What's their secret, you ask? Start drinking more beer of course! This is "Hair of the Dogcast", not "Hair of the I'm-Just-Gonna-Take-a-Napcast". Oh, and we also...

Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 8 - Happy Birthday Super Nintendo!

Well, whadaya know? Another week, another birthday. This time the Dogcast celebrates that lovable gray little rascal, the Super Nintendo! We crack a couple of delicious adult beverages and sit around the ol' campfire (actually just a couple of microphones on a table) and talk about our top 5 favorite SNES games. There's also a little dab of "Stranger Things" discussion, a smidgen of Street Fighter 5, a pinch of the new Deus Ex: Mankind Divided game, and a sprinkle of leaked PS4 Slim informat...

The Dogcast 08 - Happy Birthday Super Nintendo!

Well, whadaya know? Another week, another birthday. This time the Dogcast celebrates that lovable gray little rascal, the Super Nintendo! We crack a couple of delicious adult beverages and sit around the ol' campfire (actually just a couple of microphones on a table) and talk about our top 5 favorite SNES games. There's also a little dab of "Stranger Things" discussion, a smidgen of Street Fighter 5, a pinch of the new Deus Ex: Mankind Divided game, and a sprinkle of leaked PS4 Slim informat...

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Hair of the Dogcast - Episode 7 - Wise From Your Gwave!

We've made it to lucky number 7, Dogcast boys and gals! Your support has been completely awesome and we couldn't have done it without you!   This week, join Josh and an extremely hungover Tom as they have an impassioned discussion about forgotten video game franchises from days of old that need to come back, like, right NOW. Seriously, someone has to make these happen! We also reminisce about a recent Dogcast field trip to the excellent Port Huron brewery. There's also a generous sprinkl...

The Dogcast 07 - Wise From Your Gwave!

We've made it to lucky number 7, Dogcast boys and gals! Your support has been completely awesome and we couldn't have done it without you!   This week, join Josh and an extremely hungover Tom as they have an impassioned discussion about forgotten video game franchises from days of old that need to come back, like, right NOW. Seriously, someone has to make these happen! We also reminisce about a recent Dogcast field trip to the excellent Port Huron brewery. There's also a generous sprinkl...

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