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MC Gamescast

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -

Your co-hosts Mitchell Behrendt and Charlie Zarsuela have been friends for almost twenty years. We don't always see eye to eye, but a main thing we do have in common is talking (and joking) about life, raising kids, personal hobbies, current events, and VIDEO GAMES!

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Episodes

Episode 33 - Insert 25 Cents to Continue

April 08, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

This be an EXTRA EXTRA short one today, as Charlie exhales from work. Go play some Broforce, I BEG you! Hey Bill Winters, how do you feel about Sunshine, huh??

Episode 32 - Opening Day

March 31, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Charlie continues the flight of MCGamescast into uncharted solo territory. And he's talking about baseball?? What in the name of the Great Bambino is going on here!?? What is his favorite baseball video G.O.A.T? Let's have a stadium dog, and listen!

Episode 31 - Welcome To The Sans Comedy Hour!

March 25, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

OUR ZANIEST EPISODE YET! Charlie hits the bunker for an actual tornado warning (he's safe), leaving Mitch to run solo. How did he fare in this player 1 venture? Also, the introduction of a new segment, the Games Pass Game of the Week! State of Emergency, indeed... Listen in! Come check out the podcast SWAG! https://merch.streamelements.com/teamllamasquad Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twitch.tv/teamllamasquad We even got a YouTube channel, too!  Search "MC Gamesca...

Episode 30 - Blue Quills and Chili Dogs

March 18, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

The MC Gamescast crew celebrates the feast of St Patty's by giving their two cents on the 2020 film, Sonic the Hedgehog! What grade to we give the stalker of the donut lord? Give it a listen and find out! Come check out the podcast SWAG! https://merch.streamelements.com/teamllamasquad Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twitch.tv/teamllamasquad We even got a YouTube channel, too!  Search "MC Gamescast" (space between C and G).  Like and Subscribe!  AND Smash on that ...

Episode 29 - I'm Gonna Be An Astronaut When I Grow Up

March 11, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

Gamescasters rejoice as we (believe) we are out of the frigid winter and gaming our way into spring! Work cannot stop our progress on the podcast. We talk open world games and being a soccer dad. Never mind the audio hiccup in the middle of this thing: just your standard glitch in the matrix. Come check out the podcast SWAG! https://merch.streamelements.com/teamllamasquad Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twitch.tv/teamllamasquad We even got a YouTube channel, too!  ...

Episode 28 - Awaken from Hibernation

March 05, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 108 MB

The MC Gamescast team has awoken from their winter storm lumber, and there is MUCH TO DO about video games. Mitch continues on the tried and true paths of Minecraft and Rocket League, while Charlie dabbles in just about everything from wasteland wackiness to dinosaur theme parks. We also rehash on the recent Nintendo Treehouse and Sony State of Play showcases.  Come check out our SWAG! https://merch.streamelements.com/teamllamasquad Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 t...

Episode 27 - Will You Be Mine...Craft?

February 12, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Happy Valentines week to all you gamers out there. The Cast sends out their love, while sharing thoughts and feelings of games they loved from now and yesteryear. Mitch mines a crafty tale, while Charlie gets twisted!  Come check out our SWAG! https://merch.streamelements.com/teamllamasquad Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twitch.tv/teamllamasquad We even got a YouTube channel, too!  Search "MC Gamescast" (space between C and G).  Like and Subscribe!  AND Smash on...

Episode 26 - Test Your Might

February 04, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 110 MB

GET OVER HERE, cozy up, and get TOASTY! with this week's episode, that showcases a special focus on Mortal Kombat: The Movie! In a light news week, we go heavy to remember some Mortal Kombat games of the 90s. Charlie puts Mitch through the quiz grinder yet again, testing his MK knowledge in this week's Fatality Finale. Flawless Victory. Come check out our SWAG! https://merch.streamelements.com/teamllamasquad Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twitch.tv/teamllamasquad W...

Episode 25 - Where the Hell is Nick??

January 28, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 102 MB

The crew is happy to celebrate its silver anniversary episode with a flurry of video game news and activity. Charlie is under the gun this week, whether it be from losing his companion, to a slaughtering by Deathclaws, Sentrybots, Ghouls... or a quickdraw "dis or dat" session, Resident Evil-style. We also dive into some awesome games we remember, as Mitch introduces us to the importance of astrophysics. Come check out our SWAG! https://merch.streamelements.com/teamllamasquad Check out our...

Episode 24 - We Are (we are) The Youth of the 360 Nation

January 21, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 94.9 MB

While the MCGamecast crew tussles with audio configuration in-fighting, Charlie challenges Mitch in a trivia to end all trivias! We go in the not too far back machine for a couple of 360 era greats. Also, we have entered the MERCH stage! Low profit margins to feed this MC Gamescast machine. Dolla dolla dolla billz yall! Come check out our SWAG! https://merch.streamelements.com/teamllamasquad Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twitch.tv/teamllamasquad We even got a You...

Episode 23 - Why Yes! Stadia Does Still Exist!

January 14, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 89.8 MB

Heaven help us, 2021 is off to a rip roaring start. Mitch has been unearthed, and he's brought Stadia with him. As Charlie "dusts" off some jokes from yester-decade, our simplified format knows no time governor. The MCGamescast gabs on about Baulder's Gate and Tiger Woods Golf 2005. Times were so much simpler back then. TAKE A BITE OUTTA CRIME! Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twitch.tv/teamllamasquad We even got a YouTube channel, too!  Search "MC Gamescast" (space ...

Episode 22 - We're Baaaaack

January 07, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 86.4 MB

Season 2 begins with a back fire and a BANG! With one half of the Mega Powers out, Joshizzle2323 guest hosts and is every bit an ultimate warrior. The brothers put their two cents on Cyberpunk 2077, give a brief eulogy for their favorite NFL team, and butt heads over off brand colas. Also, a brand new segment is unveiled: the Trivia Quiz Quiz Video Game Quiz Show!   Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twitch.tv/joshizzle2323 We even got a YouTube channel, too!  Search "...

Episode X - Mount Crushmore

December 27, 2020 20:00 - 3 hours - 150 MB

We have made it to the end of 2020! Hallelujah, holy sh**! Where's the Tylenol...? The MC Gamescast crew has crunched the numbers and have come up with their own Games of the Year awards. A unique list unlike any other, we talk about our games and experiences from both present and past, culminating in our inaugural inductions into the podcasts Mount Crushmore of 2020. Come sit in and listen to us gab about greatness. Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twitch.tv/teamllam...

Episode 21 - Marty, We Must Get Back to the Future!

December 17, 2020 03:00 - 2 hours - 99.8 MB

The MC GamesCrew gazes and ponders about future possibilities and timelines in the final standard podcast of 2020. The dudes try to ring in the new year as fast as humanly possible by going over the Games Awards announced games for 2021. Also, we discuss looking at Christmas lights, looking SUS, and looking into rapid fire answers with the rapid fire Mailbag Q's. Podcasts...it never changes. Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twitch.tv/teamllamasquad We even got a YouTu...

Episode 20 - Cyberpunk 2077 Will Bring Us Salvation

December 11, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 92.5 MB

Happy Cyberpunk Day! With that, the boys get back in the business of bantering on video games! Mitch gears up for the newest season of Rocket League, while Charlie has the "we need to talk" letter with Sony. Hell hath no fury than a gamer scorned. The mailbag also presents some "blink out of existence" choices. Oh, the humanity. Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twitch.tv/teamllamasquad We even got a YouTube channel, too!  Search "MC Gamescast" (space between C and G)...

Episode 19 - Mailing It In

December 03, 2020 03:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

The MC Gamescast crew returns from a long turkey holiday, and uncovers a treasure trove of questions in our mailbag. Charlie smashes his way through his JoyCon frustration with a few games of kings and queens. Mitch performs a little acapella while staunchly defending Chinese food buffet french fries. Have a listen on one of the more zany shows to date. Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twitch.tv/teamllamasquad We even got a YouTube channel, too!  Search "MC Gamescast...

Episode 18 - Being Thankful for Streaming

November 25, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 115 MB

Charlie and Mitch celebrate this weeks Thanksgiving Day festivities by having a guest on who doesn't even celebrate the holiday. Twitch streamer Smiffy Fingers speaks to us from across the pond, and shares his take on our delectable Video Games of Our Lives survey. Let us be thankful that Mrs. Fingers allows our streaming brother time away with HSOs on Red Dead: Redemption 2, the current state of XBox, and how to properly prepare a cuppa. May your holiday, whether you celebrate it or not, be...

Episode 17 - Does Whatever a Miles Morales Can

November 19, 2020 15:00 - 2 hours - 101 MB

Swing by this podcast, MCGamescasters talk early impressions around the newest Spider-Man game...on the previous generation console. Eventually those new consoles will be back on the shelves. Also, we lament on Mitch's Extra Life weekend (THANK YOU ALL FOR THE SUPPORT!!!), DMCA talk, buying your way into Twitch Affiliate, and jumping the shark when it comes to video game jokes. Sit a spell!  Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twitch.tv/teamllamasquad We even got a YouT...

Episode 16 - THEY'RE HEEEEEERE!!!

November 12, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 85.1 MB

Hey NOW! It's the pre-Extra-Life cast! Join us in helping the kids!*** It's a brand new day folks! New podcast! New government regime! But, most importantly, we have stepped into a world with the newest generation of console gaming! We perform our version of "unboxing" as Mitch has his first impressions of the XBox Series S (are they all good?). It's also an All-Smiffy Mailbag this week, as we answer life's most important questions. Why the heck CAN'T you just die, Duck Hunt dog!?!!??  Chec...

Episode 15 - The Calm Before The Storm

November 06, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 87.6 MB

IMPORTANT EXTRA LIFE STREAM NEWS! The dynamic duo hunkers down in their bunkers as we prepare for the end of one world...and the beginning of a new one! That's right, the penultimate week before the new consoles are distributed amongst the rabid masses. But before we take the plunge, back into the way, way back pool, as we "Do the Mario" while chit-chatting over the Super Mario Super Show. So how many electoral college votes does Bowser need in order to defeat Mark Twain and win Linguini Lan...

Episode 14 - Three's Company

October 29, 2020 02:00 - 2 hours - 98.8 MB

Oh man! So we stumbled a little out of the starting gates this week... listen, that Cyberpunk news hit us so hard, we nearly glossed over it! Charlie rocks the ship (and audio levels), Mitch plays more than just Rocket League, and lookie-lookie who we got here? Special guest Twitch and YouTube streamer Josh Henderson (@joshizzle2323) swings by to take our Games of Our Life Survey! We take games and life's most important question: which Little Debbie treat truly reigns supreme? It is most cer...

Episode 13 - Rocket League Is The <REDACTED> Game Ever!!!!!!

October 22, 2020 01:00 - 2 hours - 91.7 MB

Holy moly, Mitch is back and badder than...well, badder than last time! Fresh off his guitar injury, he reforms the dynamic duo just in time to experience an odyssey... a Super Mario Odyssey! Chomp down on some 'member berries cuz we pluck some goodies out of the ole We Remember Some Games grab bag! Damn that centaur be lookin' fiiiine... oops did I say that out loud??? Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twich.tv/teamllamasquad We even got a YouTube channel, too!  Sea...

Episode 12 - Solo Run

October 15, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Charlie man's the plane without a co-pilot this week, and discovers the nostalgia behind the Nintendo Switch! Also, he goes all Dr. Phil with a little top 5/bottom 5 Why Video Games are Good/Bad for You. We are half way to Halloween folks, hopefully this podcast is more treat than trick! Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twich.tv/teamllamasquad We even got a YouTube channel, too!  Search "MC Gamescast" (space between C and G).  Like and Subscribe!  AND Smash on tha...

Episode 11 - 35 Marios Drop Onto a Deserted Island….

October 07, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 91.7 MB

Well, we had a good run, didn't we? It took 11 episodes, but now we show our humanity in this cacophony of production, verbal, and referential errors in this one. Mitch is triggered by the masses while Charlie tongue stumbles over fanboy-ing on differentiating the two Spider-Men. Sit a spell as we talk some video games coming up in the 2020 year, and close it all up with a spooky review of Silent Hill...the movie? Wait I thought this was a video games podcast...? Check out our video games s...

Episode 10 - The First Member Of The D-K Crew

October 02, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Less games played, less news.... what could drive us to talk through Remembering Some Games, a dumbed down version of Scattershooting, ordering TP through Alexa, and monkey games from the 90s, for a record setting time? Seriously, the time governor was removed and shucked into the bin this week, as we divulge some gaming addictions, weird ways to play a bass guitar, and whether it is worth it to wait on a new console. YEET! Check out our video games streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twich.tv/te...

Episode 9 - Where We’re Going, We Won’t Need Disk Drives

September 24, 2020 01:00 - 2 hours - 101 MB

We turn our podcast on its head this week, as we look the the future! Next generation consoles are within our grasp...we just gotta avoid the pratfalls of PRE-ORDERING...wait what do you mean "sorry your cart is empty"...?!!!? While most of us picks up the pieces (save one of our hosts at time marker 01:48:36), we play games of the future... of the past in Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and Resident Evil 2 Remake. Man, the industry has really run out of ideas, haven't we? Screw it, time to feel t...

Episode 8 - Doing Benihanas, Pretending I’m A Superman

September 16, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 95.2 MB

Experiencing a little deja vu? You might be, because the MC Gamescast crew is nostalgic over Stanley Cups, good Tony Hawk games, the games we played TOGETHER, and the last time our flatulence arrived with unexpected passengers. But hey, don't worry about that mess. We talk video games, the impending PS5 details, and taking a slap shot in the tenders. Back to our normal routine of... scattershooting deja vu? No more podcasting on meds, if we can help it. VE ARE NOT GOING HHHOMMME!!!! Check o...

Episode 7 - Delfino Island Resort And Casino

September 10, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

Early birds may catch the worms, but this late cat got some video game news for you folks this week! Nintendo news.... YUP! XBox news....YUP! Marvel Avengers news... YUP! Listen in because Among Us, there is a murderer, who's prey is primarily breakfast tacos! Enjoy that with some pico and a side of 'member berries, cuz we call back to more games from our childhood. Check out our streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twich.tv/teamllamasquad We got a YouTube channel too!  Search "MC Gamescast" (sp...

Episode 6 - My Name Is Ryan, But You Can Call Me Bogey

September 03, 2020 01:00 - 2 hours - 106 MB

While we scrape out our brain matter for other ideas to fill in some discussions time, we drag in one of our old buddies Ryan to answer questions about beer, video games, and the foosball game that kicks off the fall season, NFL2K5.... whoops, I mean Madden 21. Strap in for an inquisition of epic proportions, as we wonder all the while, why the heck we should buy ANOTHER one of these installments. Also, we regurgitate on the digital Gamescom show from last week, along the way discussing 24 h...

Episode 5 - Digging Up the Past in Alamogordo

August 27, 2020 02:00 - 2 hours - 103 MB

Dig in listener, as school is in session! We discover that early access has come quite a long way since Minecraft in 2009. But bump that: I said CLASS HAS STARTED. We jump into the way back machine and blow dust out of... this is called a cartridge? Yeah, games used to be in these cheap plastic coasters you'd cram into a deck and voila... video games! Hey, quiet! Professor Behr Behr is talking. Capture cards are making our streaming pants (and setups) go crazy, but if we are good enough, we ...

Episode 4 - Get Off My Plane! Seriously, It Hasn’t Rendered Yet!

August 19, 2020 21:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Holy moly! A new Flight Simulator Game! It looks... real goo...d! I can pr....actically fe....el the w.....ind on m.....y face. While our computer populates the landing strip, we refocus and see that rogue likes are back in vogue(yay!), as are game delays(nay!). But never fear: we reflect on some games of yester-year, yester-decade, and yester-century. Here's the first (and probably only) discussion about the Noid! in 2020. Check out our streams! twitch.tv/charzar81 twich.tv/teamllamasquad...

Episode 3 - Wrex’s Storytime Ramblings

August 12, 2020 20:00 - 2 hours - 123 MB

MC Gamescast continues on its torrid pace. Not only are we finishing up our Games of Our Lives Survey, we crack open a new BR, filibuster on State of Play, and pray the Fall Guys servers work. So make sure those life alerts have fresh batteries, this is a marathon of a show!

Episode 2 - Crafting 1000 Iron Daggers In Whiterun

August 05, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 108 MB

MC Gamescast carries the momentum from last week's inaugural debut by falling head over heels for Fall Guys. We discuss thrills (Oxenfree), chills (battle royales), and spills (pizza?). Also, it is the 2nd of a three-part feature: these are the Video Games of Our Lives. Careful: we start to peel the onion back in this one. Layers, lots of layers.

Episode 1 - Mushroom Kingdom’s Toad Burlesque House

July 29, 2020 21:00 - 2 hours - 96.5 MB

Helloooo World! We're here errweek to talk some video games from yester-year, and today! No football, no problem! Call of Duty is great, especially when its free! Here the first installment of the MC Gamescast video games survey, as well as a scattershooting musing of "What Ever Happened to..." Feel the hate flow within you! twitch.tv/teamllamagames twitch.tv/charzar81 Send us questions! [email protected] Watch us on YouTube! Follow, Like, Subscribe!

Episode 1 - Work in Progress

July 29, 2020 21:00 - 2 hours - 96.5 MB

Helloooo World! We're here errweek to talk some video games from yester-year, and today! No football, no problem! Call of Duty is great, especially when its free! Here the first installment of the MC Gamescast video games survey, as well as a scattershooting musing of "What Ever Happened to..." Feel the hate flow within you! twitch.tv/teamllamagames twitch.tv/charzar81 Send us questions! [email protected] Watch us on YouTube! Follow, Like, Subscribe!

Episode 0 - Work in Progress

July 29, 2020 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

“The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing.”  –Walt Disney, Co-Founder, Disney A couple of long time friends are turning our casual walks and talks in the building atrium into a podcast! We lay the ground work here; please be gentle, it's our first time. Looking to have fun talking video games and the whatnot....