Metal Gear Mondays — Tactical Podcast Action
250 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsMetal Gear Mondays is a deep-dive games-club podcast focused on covering the Metal Gear series and all of its permutations—featuring a revolving cast of guests and panelists.
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MGM:R #006 - MGS3 Pt. 6 - Snake Gets Had by Sad Ghost Dad's Dead Lads
September 22, 2020 01:00 - 2 hours - 103 MBOn this week's episode of Metal Gear Mondays: Revengeance, the gang takes a detour through an Alpine Ascent, battles a raging demon, and meets their super sad Ghost Dad in a river of death. Sounds like your typical Monday evening, right?
MGM:R #006 - Snake Gets Had by Sad Ghost Dad's Dead Lads
September 22, 2020 01:00 - 2 hours - 103 MBOn this week's episode of Metal Gear Mondays: Revengeance, the gang takes a detour through an Alpine Ascent, battles a raging demon, and meets their super sad Ghost Dad in a river of death. Sounds like your typical Monday evening, right? Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
MGM:R #006 - MGS3 Pt. 6 - Snake Gets Had by Sad Ghost Dad's Dead Lads
September 22, 2020 01:00 - 2 hours - 103 MBOn this week's episode of Metal Gear Mondays: Revengeance, the gang takes a detour through an Alpine Ascent, battles a raging demon, and meets their super sad Ghost Dad in a river of death. Sounds like your typical Monday evening, right? Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interacti...
MGM:R #005 - The Ancient Sniper
August 31, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn this week's episode, Warren and Tori meticulously make their way through shrouded forests, secret labs, and river beds while Chris stumbles his way to The End...ing of this episode. Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
MGM:R #005 - MGS3 Pt. 5 - The Ancient Sniper
August 31, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn this week's episode, Warren and Tori meticulously make their way through shrouded forests, secret labs, and river beds while Chris stumbles his way to The End...ing of this episode. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhide" put together for us. You c...
MGM:R #004 - The Fox Unit
August 18, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBIn this week's episode, Warren, Tori, and Chris conduct a character Analysis of Zero, Jack, Para-Medic, and Signet. Have bad dreams? No problem: we have just the bedtime story for you. Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
MGM:R #004 - MGS3 Pt. 4 - The Fox Unit
August 18, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBIn this week's episode, Warren, Tori, and Chris conduct a character Analysis of Zero, Jack, Para-Medic, and Signet. Have bad dreams? No problem: we have just the bedtime story for you. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhide" put together for us. You ...
MGM:R #003 - Snake and Ocelot at Bolshaya
August 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThis week, on the third installment of the Subsistence season, our trio picks up a new agent with his own supply drop in Metal Gear Solid 3 starting with Operation Snake Eater. Join us as we dive into a cave and slowly adjust our eyes to the gruesome (and surprisingly karate proficient) Cobra Unit member: The Pain. Also, just a reminder, it's BYO-Kenyan Mangrove Crab. Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
MGM:R #003 - MGS3 Pt. 3 - Snake and Ocelot at Bolshaya
August 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThis week, on the third installment of the Subsistence season, our trio picks up a new agent with his own supply drop in Metal Gear Solid 3 starting with Operation Snake Eater. Join us as we dive into a cave and slowly adjust our eyes to the gruesome (and surprisingly karate proficient) Cobra Unit member: The Pain. Also, just a reminder, it's BYO-Kenyan Mangrove Crab. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right th...
MGM:R #002.5 - An Apology feat. Ghost Dad
August 04, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBIn the episode...wait, we're not finished with the episode yet. Instead, we have some new updates for the show to share with a very special guest to make up for the delay. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhide" put together for us. You can search fo...
MGM:R #002 - MGS3 Pt. 2 - Virtual Mission?
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBCole, Tori, and Chris start our gameplay coverage of Metal Gear Solid 3 by taking the jump into Virtuous Mission. Are we sure this isn't a simulation? Hopefully our backpack will have the answers! Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhide" put together f...
MGM:R #002 - Virtual Mission?
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBCole, Tori, and Chris start our gameplay coverage of Metal Gear Solid 3 by taking the jump into Virtuous Mission. Are we sure this isn't a simulation? Hopefully our backpack will have the answers! Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
MGM:R #001 - MGS3 Pt. 1 - The Boss
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBIn our first episode of Metal Gear Mondays: Revengeance, our latest recruit, Tori Cortez, leads us through a character analysis of the lady who started it all, The Boss. Special thanks to Alessio Summerfield, our BOSS, for guiding us through the battlefield of podcasting. Is there such a thing as an absolute, timeless enemy? There is no such thing, and never has been. And the reason is that our enemies are human beings like us. They can only be our enemies in relative terms. The world mus...
MGM:R #001 - The Boss
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBIn our first episode of Metal Gear Mondays: Revengeance, our latest recruit, Tori Cortez, leads us through a character analysis of the lady who started it all, The Boss. Special thanks to Alessio Summerfield, our BOSS, for guiding us through the battlefield of podcasting. Is there such a thing as an absolute, timeless enemy? There is no such thing, and never has been. And the reason is that our enemies are human beings like us. They can only be our enemies in relative terms. The world mus...
MGM:R #000 - Let it rip, Jack!
June 23, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIntroducing Metal Gear Mondays: Revengeance Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
MGM:R #000 - Let it rip, Jack! MGM is back!
June 23, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIntroducing Metal Gear Mondays: Revengeance Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhide" put together for us. You can search for anything across every episode. Super cool! And, if you need to contact the show, feel free to do so using this link.
#00 - Let it rip, Jack!
June 23, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIntroducing Metal Gear Mondays: Revengeance Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
#120: >observer_ & Blade Runner Listener Response
June 08, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this week's episode, Sam and Zach say farewell while we talk through all things >observer_ and Blade Runner in a listener response. Thank you to all our Patreons and stay tuned for updates about the podcast in the coming weeks! Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Databa...
120: >observer_ & Blade Runner Listener Response
June 08, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this week's episode, Sam and Zach say farewell while we talk through all things >observer_ and Blade Runner in a listener response. Thank you to all our Patreons and stay tuned for updates about the podcast in the coming weeks! Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
The Long Goodbye Part Deux
June 06, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBTwo friends sit down together to give a salute and a toast to the memories. May Metal Gear Mondays flourish long after they are gone. Here's to you. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhide" put together for us. You can search for anything across every...
#119: >observer_ pt. 2
May 26, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBThis week, Cole makes a special, furry friend while Zach and Chris take a special trip through a trippy mind. Will Sam be able to guide The Boys through the final few paces of >observer_ before Cole loses his mind? Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhi...
119: >observer_ pt. 2
May 26, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBThis week, Cole makes a special, furry friend while Zach and Chris take a special trip through a trippy mind. Will Sam be able to guide The Boys through the final few paces of >observer_ before Cole looses his mind? Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
#118: >observer_ pt. 1
May 09, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 94.6 MBThis week, Zach shows us his special sleuthing skills as things get a little too spooky for Cole as the boys navigate the creepy cyberpunk corridors of >observer_. Special thanks to Warren for this episode! Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhide" put...
118: >observer_ pt. 1
May 09, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 94.6 MBThis week, Zach shows us his special sleuthing skills as things get a little too spooky for Cole as the boys navigate the creepy cyberpunk corridors of >observer_. Special thanks to Warren for this episode! Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
Our First Sponsor! - BakedWright Gourmet
May 08, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.46 MBDue to some mishaps and unpleasantness, we had a delay in the publishing of our next episode, but we wanted to make sure you got access to the code for our first sponsor. Please enjoy! Part 1 of Observer will be out soon! Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "D...
#117: What Do You Mean You've Never Seen Blade Runner?
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIn this episode, Sam watches Blade Runner for the first time as the gang explores one of Hideo Kojima's favorite movies. The band of bubbies compare this cyber-punk noir classic and early Kojima titles, Snatcher and Policenauts. Cole absolutely forbids any Final Fantasy VII Remake talk while Chris enhances our analysis...maybe a bit too much. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more ...
117: What Do You Mean You've Never Seen Blade Runner?
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIn this episode, Sam watches Blade Runner for the first time as the gang explores one of Hideo Kojima's favorite movies. The band of bubbies compare this cyber-punk noir classic and early Kojima titles, Snatcher and Policenauts. Cole absolutely forbids any Final Fantasy VII Remake talk while Chris enhances our analysis...maybe a bit too much. Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
MGM Patriot Club Preview: The Prelude to the Pop
April 06, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBDue to the absolute chaos happening with our various uploads and our schedules, the boys got weird and made another preview PC episode as a special treat. Suggested talking points: Surreal videos, 1920's announcer voices, the rationale of Tom Nook, gentrification, tree owned law offices, stronks and shterks, special live listeners, the ultimate pop, dream guests, favorite fast food burgers, the architectural and culinary abomination of The Cheesecake Factory, reminiscing about Zach James, t...
OUTER-OP #6: What About Metal Gear Solid 6?
March 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBWelcome to another Outer Op! The 6th, in fact! Inside, we read your letters and download about Death Stranding. We also talk about whether or not we'd want a Metal Gear Solid 6, making trips to eat delicious meats, and how much we hate Cole Duncan for being a narc. Enjoy! Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the ama...
SPECIAL UPDATE: Call for Responses - Outer Op #6
March 04, 2020 01:00 - 5 minutes - 4.17 MBHi! Good to see you. You look good. Anyway, wanted to drop a special update to let everyone know the following things: We will not be having an episode on March 9th We will be having an Outer Op episode on March 16th You have until 8AM Pacific on March 9th to send in your responses for the Outer Op This episode will tell you what we're looking for Hope you have a great rest of your week. We'll see you on the 16th <3 Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fel...
#116: State of the Podcast 2020
March 02, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBWe're taking a nontraditional jump away from regular programming to clear the fog away and talk to you all about our plans for the podcast going forward. We reflect on the last couple of months of our Death Stranding coverage with our three new hosts and present the ideas we have to keep the show running as far into the future as possible. And we want to hear from you. What topics/games/media do you want to hear that we didn't bring up on this episode? Let us know by emailing us at contact@...
#115: Death Stranding Character Roundup
February 24, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBWelcome to this, our final episode on Death Stranding (pending something crazy happening). In this episode, we take a look at all of the game's major characters and dissect them a bit. Review their journeys, talk about what we liked and disliked, and try and get a little background context. Please enjoy! Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree....
115: Death Stranding Character Roundup
February 24, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBWelcome to this, our final episode on Death Stranding (pending something crazy happening). In this episode, we take a look at all of the game's major characters and dissect them a bit. Review their journeys, talk about what we liked and disliked, and try and get a little background context. Please enjoy! Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
The Long Goodbye (Special Tuesday Bonus)
February 18, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBSam is joined by a special guest to discuss good times and what you may have already imagined was coming. Here's to you. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhide" put together for us. You can search for anything across every episode. Super cool! And, ...
MGM Patriot Club Preview: Metal Gear Moments
February 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBDue to some scheduling issues, we had to push our regularly scheduled programming back a week. So, without Sam, the boys forge ahead and record an episode in the style of the Patreon exclusive podcast "The Patriot Club" to let everyone out there know what they're missing. Chris writes a dissertation, Cole gets incredulous about beef, Zach channels his inner Kermit, and a war for the very soul of Tennessee wages. And somewhere in there, I think they talk about Metal Gear Moments. Support the...
#114: Metal Gear vs. Death Stranding
February 10, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 86.4 MBWe gave you an interview and now we give you another episode! I said we were back, and this week we're discussing the themes of Death Stranding compared to Metal Gear. It provides a kind of cathartic release for how we feel about both DS and MG. We hope you enjoy! Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Meta...
114: Metal Gear vs. Death Stranding
February 10, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 86.4 MBWe gave you an interview and now we give you another episode! I said we were back, and this week we're discussing the themes of Death Stranding compared to Metal Gear. It provides a kind of cathartic release for how we feel about both DS and MG. We hope you enjoy! Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
A Conversation with James Horan (Voice of Skull Face)
February 03, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBWe're back from vacation and we're back with another interview! James Horan, the voice of Skull Face in Ground Zeroes and MGSV, joins us to discuss his role in the Metal Gear series, his time working in theater, Star Trek, his break into voice acting, and so much more! Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing...
A Conversation with Tommie Earl Jenkins (Voice of Die-Hardman)
December 30, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBIn our first ever Death Stranding cast interview, Sam and Chris talk to Tommie Earl Jenkins, the man behind Die-Hardman. Tommie talks about his early days performing on stage, what it was like working with Hideo Kojima, what he thinks the meaning behind Death Stranding is, what it took to perform THAT scene, and more! Music provided by F1NG3RSMUSIC! Check out his work on YouTube at youtube.com/f1ng3rsmusic Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners o...
Tactical Holiday Action - MGM Holiday Special 2019
December 25, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBA special MGM gift exchange? Making Kojima characters Santa? Special listener responses? Sounds like the first ever MGM Holiday Special to me! Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhide" put together for us. You can search for anything across every episod...
OUTER-OP #5: Victory for Daddy Mads
December 23, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 92.9 MBWelcome to Outer Op #5 and Happy Holidays to all! This week, we're reading your suggested topics and responses to Death Stranding! The Video Game Awards, the future of Kojima Productions, games we're looking forward to, and a three cheers for our favorite Daddy all contained within! Music provided by F1NG3RSMUSIC! Check out his work on YouTube at youtube.com/f1ng3rsmusic Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right ...
#113: Death Stranding Part 5 - The Great Debate
December 16, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 83.8 MBThis is it! We're wrapping up our game coverage of Death Stranding as we beat Episodes 13 & 14 (and, in fact, the game). We get down once again about the idea of the "video game" construct, praise various acting performances, and get in a debate about intention so violent that one of us is dead and the others aren't friends anymore. Ok. That last part is a lie, but it was a good discussion. Enjoy! Music provided by F1NG3RSMUSIC! Check out his work on YouTube at youtube.com/f1ng3rsmusic Sup...
113: Death Stranding Part 5 - The Great Debate
December 16, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 83.8 MBThis is it! We're wrapping up our game coverage of Death Stranding as we beat Episodes 13 & 14 (and, in fact, the game). We get down once again about the idea of the "video game" construct, praise various acting performances, and get in a debate about intention so violent that one of us is dead and the others aren't friends anymore. Ok. That last part is a lie, but it was a good discussion. Enjoy! Music provided by F1NG3RSMUSIC! Check out his work on YouTube at youtube.com/f1ng3rsmusic Su...
MGM CALL TO ACTION: Death Stranding Listener Responses!
December 12, 2019 21:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBWe want to hear from YOU! Send in your responses surrounding your thoughts on Death Stranding by end of day December 15, 2019! We want to read all of them on the podcast! Do it! Do it now! Music provided by F1NG3RSMUSIC! Check out his work on YouTube at youtube.com/f1ng3rsmusic Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention t...
#112: Death Stranding Part 4 - ...And We're Walking
December 09, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 85.9 MBIt's time to tackle the next segment of Death Stranding. Many motivations are laid bare, the world is basically ending, there are issues in the jungle, and we're doing...just a lot of walking. The odyssey awaits in Episodes 10, 11, and 12! Music provided by F1NG3RSMUSIC! Check out his work on YouTube at youtube.com/f1ng3rsmusic Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and...
112: Death Stranding Part 4 - ...And We're Walking
December 09, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 86 MBIt's time to tackle the next segment of Death Stranding. Many motivations are laid bare, the world is basically ending, there are issues in the jungle, and we're doing...just a lot of walking. The odyssey awaits in Episodes 10, 11, and 12! Music provided by F1NG3RSMUSIC! Check out his work on YouTube at youtube.com/f1ng3rsmusic Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
111: Death Stranding Part 3 - Yeet That Boss!
December 02, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 95 MBThe boys move on to Episodes 8 and 9 of Death Stranding where they get down to matters of the heart, struggle with tar pits, and really get into yeeting bad bad boys with briefcases. It's a whole mood. Music provided by F1NG3RSMUSIC! Check out his work on YouTube at youtube.com/f1ng3rsmusic Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)
#111: Death Stranding Part 3 - Yeet That Boss!
December 02, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 95 MBThe boys move on to Episodes 8 and 9 of Death Stranding where they get down to matters of the heart, struggle with tar pits, and really get into yeeting bad bad boys with briefcases. It's a whole mood. Music provided by F1NG3RSMUSIC! Check out his work on YouTube at youtube.com/f1ng3rsmusic Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have...
#110: Death Stranding Part 2 - Damn the Mountain
November 25, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBWelcome back! This week, Sam, Cole, Chris, and Zach discuss episodes 5-7 of Death Stranding...and it is herein we discover that the M O U N T A I N makes men of us all. Music provided by F1NG3RSMUSIC! Check out his work on YouTube at youtube.com/f1ng3rsmusic Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gea...
110: Death Stranding Part 2 - Damn the Mountain
November 25, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBWelcome back! This week, Sam, Cole, Chris, and Zach discuss episodes 5-7 of Death Stranding...and it is herein we discover that the M O U N T A I N makes men of us all. Music provided by F1NG3RSMUSIC! Check out his work on YouTube at youtube.com/f1ng3rsmusic Support the show (http://patreon.com/metalgearmondays)