Mike's Hard Game Cast

Ice Cream, Murder & Inflation

June 20, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Is milk the appropriate beverage to drink with ice cream? a) Yes. b) No. c) #$@!% no you insane person! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @mikeshgc! Tickle that “Like” button. This podcast is sponsored by GetaThreads.com! Unlike Mike, I remember the promo code… Use MHGC25 for 25% off your order today!

lo-fi brock to relax/study to

June 06, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you that we don’t have a lot of money. But what we do have are a very particular set of skills. We’ll put your thang down, flip it and reverse it. Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gnaht rouy tup. Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gnaht rouy tup. As always, this episode is sponsored by our beloved GetaThreads.com. Thank you GetaThreads for putting up with this nonsense, bi-weekly.

Old on the Internet

May 23, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Are we too old to like things now? Is that why Brock is so bad at gaming? Does Chris even play games at all? We certainly know Lu does… Find out how late he was up the night before we recorded this…the answer will shock you! Stay comfy pulling all-nighters in underwear from our sponsor GetaThreads.com! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @mikeshgc!

Duolingo Diamond League

May 09, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Today we talk about cheating at games & cheating on tests, Microsoft vs. Sony, Bing vs. Google, Brock vs. Chris! Are you ready to rumble? Suit up for combat with our sponsor GetaThreads.com. Use promo code MGHC25 for 25% off your order!

No Shirt, No Shoes, No More McCree

April 25, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

Prepare for the feistiest episode of Mike’s Hard Game Cast ever! Everybody is riled up, and we actually talk about video games, nerd shows & manga… Say what?! Get comfy in your ideal temperature over at GetaThreads.com. Thanks to GetaThreads for sponsoring this episode!

Totes McGoats

April 11, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

This episode has everything - a special guest appearance, discussion about appearances, PPV beard ASMR, dessert subscription services, topical conversation… We even talk about video games! Lu may want to make you miserable, but GetaThreads.com wants to make you comfortable! Thanks as always to GetaThreads for sponsoring this episode!

My Big Humongous Brownie-Eating Body

March 29, 2022 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Is that Brock’s dog snoring, or his wife? Hear Chris’s dog neighbors in the background! Find out what special device Lu has for Simba! Even with all that dog talk, we actually talk about so many other things! What, exactly? I dunno! Listen! I can’t do everything for you. Celebrate Easter and find some eggs at GetaThreads.com! Please ignore our terrible “promo codes”… or… should you… maybe… try one?

Oh Ship!

March 14, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Happy Pi Day all you FFs! We hope you celebrate with a slice, be it savory or sweet. Maybe you pie someone in the face, spend some time reciting π, or just get math-happy in general! Today, for once, we don’t talk about pie… but we do talk about games! What does Brock’s family think of Lu? Who is a bigger jerk, Chris or Batman? Find out in 3.14159 minutes! (Give or take…) Today’s episode is sponsored by GetaThreads.com! Use code “MHGC25” at checkout for 25% off your order!

Oh Ship!

March 14, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Happy Pi Day all you FFs! We hope you celebrate with a slice, be it savory or sweet. Maybe you pie someone in the face, spend some time reciting π, or just get math-happy in general! Today, for once, we don’t talk about pie… but we do talk about games! What does Brock’s family think of Lu? Who is a bigger jerk, Chris or Batman? Find out in 3.14159 minutes! (Give or take…) Today’s episode is sponsored by GetaThreads.com! Use code “MHGC25” at checkout for 25% off your order!

A Month of Nuts

February 28, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

What’s up all you FFs! Today we talk about mentorship, music, macadamia nuts and mistakes. We also share some controversial opinions… On that note, is it pecan, pecan or pecan? I guess that question doesn’t really make sense when you read it. Support this podcast and your bits by visiting our sponsor GetaThreads.com! Use code “MHGC25” at checkout for 25% off your next order!

Palentine's Day

February 14, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Cheers all you FFs! Today we spread the love the only way we know how - talking about dogs, snacks and farts! So, pretty much a normal episode... BUT WAIT! Stay tuned because we’re actually nice to each other in this episode… Say what?! Get your Valentine something special at GetaThreads.com!

The Great British Brock Off

January 31, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

What’s the plan? Today we talk about Lu’s lack of pop culture knowledge, Shaq’s advertising empire, long cons, King Cake & pie-faces. Yup, this is the second episode in a row where we talk about cake. #fatfucks Plus, listen in for a brand new promo code for our wonderful sponsor GetaThreads.com!

The Cake is Fine

January 17, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Hey there all you FFs! Join Abrock, Pelota and The Slapman as we recap our New Year’s Resolutions, debate desserts, talk about tipping and discuss dress pant disasters! Please help support this podcast (and your bits) by visiting our sponsor GetaThreads.com!

Hugh Manatee & The News

January 03, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

It’s the first podcast of 2022! Listen to us talk to you from the past! Technically every recording is from the past... just like how every picture is of you when you were younger. #mitchhedberg Help support your bits and this podcast by visiting GetaThreads.com! And shoutouts to our wonderful editor! He may have edited out our effusive praise from the podcast, but he can’t edit these episode descriptions!

The Oof

December 20, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

It’s the last podcast of 2021! Consider this our winter-y, holiday episode. Full of peace & goodwill. Nah, that’s not right at all. Today we use excessive hand gestures and talk about judgmental baristas and snail mail click-bait. Plus, we learn that Chris’ internet is SLOW AF. At least compared to everyone else's’... Help support your bits and this podcast by visiting GetaThreads.com! Shoutouts to our wonderful editor for the holiday intro music!

Delicious Packaged Nostalgia

December 06, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Ho ho hold the fuck up! Even though this episode is being released in December, today we talk all things gratitude and gravy. Thanksgiving food is pretty similar to Christmas food, right? Or is it?! Discuss. We certainly do! We’re grateful that this episode is sponsored by GetaThreads! Make sure you order your holiday gifts ASAP!

Bringing Dogs To The Zoo

November 22, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

Today we talk about Jackbox without Brock, fancy desk chairs, Commander Ken, Simba's FOMO & ask a million questions of our good friend Chris. #itsfuckingkismet Shoutouts to our sponsor GetaThreads! #whatsyourdogsname

Angle of Inclination

November 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

Today we talk about awkward interactions in basement tunnels… and no, that’s not a euphemism for farts, though farts are involved. May your steak be dank! #earlylatethirties As always, this podcast is sponsored by Getathreads.com! Use code “MHGC25” for 25% off your next order.

Classic MHGC Re-Release: Episode 32 “One Year Anniversary - Dopplebanger”

October 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

Just a little past the MHGC 2.0 1-year anniversary, here’s a special re-release of the MHGC 1.0 1-year anniversary episode! Aside from our references (we talk about D&D 4e, Windows XP & the Twelfth Doctor reveal!), this podcast from over 8 years ago sounds like it could have just been recorded. I guess our banter hasn’t really changed in 17 years. TBH I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not… Original Episode Description 8/8/13 Join us for our 1-year anniversary celebration! Where we tal...

There's No "Mike" In Team

October 11, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

Did you know that Lu has no object permanence? Did you know that Brock is just a regular fat guy? Did you know that Chris’ arms are obscenely long? Did you know that the song “Back That Ass Up” is about dogs? #scratchthattail #toweloffthatlikebutton This episode is sponsored by GetaThreads. Try to figure out the promo code yourself you mooch!

Simba Is Now A Salazar

September 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

It’s been nearly 1 year since the re-launch of Mike’s Hard Game Cast, and to celebrate we talk about games! Well, one particular game. Mike even tries it out LIVE. Live? Live at the time. Whatever. This episode is sponsored by GetaThreads. This time there is not one, BUT TWO special limited time promo codes!

I May Have Liked Brock Better In The Red Room

September 13, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Greetings HardCasters! We’re trying something, what do you think? No? It’s a better fandom nickname than the other suggestions we came up with... or at least less inappropriate. Whatever, we’ll workshop it. Tune in to today’s episode with your hosts Taylor Swift, Nostra Dahmer & ol’ Louis Saladbar. #clearthatwipe #wipethatclear #theorderbox #toweloffthatlikebutton This episode is sponsored by GetaThreads. Listen closely for a special, limited time promo code!

Inside Internally

August 30, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Today we reference all kinds of things from our “lost” episode… making jokes that only we understand. So business as usual. Also, just like always we shit on each other, shit on each other's ideas & opinions, and someone may or may not have shit their pants… #podcastrumors #philledin #wipeyourclear #thisisboosheet #doubleeagle #classicmhgc #theworstpodcast This shit talk is sponsored by GetaThreads! Use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

Classic MHGC Re-Release - Episode 22 "WTF is Sved?"

August 16, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

We have a special surprise for you this week: a re-release of a classic MHGC episode! Totally something we planned to do and not the result of Chris having corrupted audio files and being on tour so we couldn’t re-record… Enjoy this dated glimpse into the past! Original Episode Description 1/28/13 Whatup loyal listeners!!! Sorry about the one week delay! Though we got together to record, our schedules were so chaotic that Mike wasn’t able to edit and Chris had to pick up his slack! Jeez! L...

Non Stop Side Quests

August 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

This episode is the most tangential one yet! Today we talk about dogs, fitness, fatness, and gruesome ways to die. Don’t get impaled on the entrance pole! #toweloffthatlikebutton As always, this podcast is sponsored by GetaThreads! Use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

The Sh*t Apparatus

July 19, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

This episode, like all of the episodes, is rated “E” for Explicit - not "E" for everyone. Definitely not for everyone... Remember when video games had content ratings? Is that still at thing? Nice short episode today. Don’t worry, it’s more about quality than quantity! Who am I kidding? It’s DEFINITELY not about quality. This sh*t talk is sponsored by GetaThreads! Use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

The Order Box

July 05, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Today we rant & rave about life, the universe and everything. Well, mostly technical difficulties & Lu. Come to think of it, the episode should have just been called “Technical Difficulties & Lu.” Ah well. These rants are sponsored by GetaThreads! Use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

Always Carry A Towel

June 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Tune into today’s episode with marble-mouthed Mark “Aborkcalypse” Brock. Find out why Lu’s workplace was in the news! Plus we talk about Willrow Hood, the British Royal Family, little ships and have a pretty extensive discussion about towels - because #earlymidthirties. #toweloffthatlikebutton As always, this episode is sponsored by GetaThreads! Use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

Something Very PG

June 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

Does anyone even read these descriptions? How much do the titles actually reflect the content of the episode…? How much do they influence download numbers? Hmmm. Today we talk about split pants, split friendships, and split destinies! I'm having wordnesia about the word "split" right now. This episode is sponsored by GetaThreads! Use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

The Luris

May 24, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Are you playing the “Mike stumbles over his words” Mike’s Hard Game Cast drinking game yet? We advise that you take sips vs. shots, for your own well being. In today’s episode we actually talk about games! Plus weird laws, love languages and stomach troubles! Use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order! Plus, the super-secret 50% off promo code may or may not still be active...

Diosidencias

May 10, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Today we actually follow up on topics we've discussed in previous podcasts! Say whaaaaat? Find out who among us is a Good Samaritan… the answer might surprise you! Use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order! And listen for a special limited time promo code in today’s episode!

3 Idiots and a Bag of Cash

April 26, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Welcome to MH_C! The “G” is definitely vestigial at this point. Today we talk phone calls, facial hair and finances. It’s not about what you make, it’s what you save! #earlymidthirties #ticklethatlikebutton Don’t be like your forgetful Uncle Brock! Use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

3 Idiots and a Bag of Cash

April 26, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Welcome to MH_C! The “G” is definitely vestigial at this point. Today we talk phone calls, facial hair and finances. It’s not about what you make, it’s what you save! #earlymidthirties #ticklethatlikebutton Don’t be like your forgetful Uncle Brock! Use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

Mike's Mom the Spy

April 12, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

We really have to start doing video podcasts… Until then, listen to us attempt to explain different ways of counting on your fingers, and react to Brock’s big ass donut. What? Also, Brock’s mom is probably a deactivated spy. Don’t forget to tickle that “Like” button! Use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

Today? Todae? Bidet?

March 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

This episode is unofficially sponsored by Hart’s General Store & Creamery in Cedar Rock, NC. Shoutouts to them for being cool. Today we debate anything & everything, except games. Find out how many bags of brownies Lu has eaten now, and don’t forget to tickle that “Like” button! As always, use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

Brain Chip Brownies

March 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Would you let Elon Musk put a chip in your brain? Cause it’s gonna be the future soon, and we won’t always be this way. Soon the things that make us weak and strange will get engineered away... Anywho, we talk about that for a while, and then we actually talk about games! Well, World of Warcraft at least. Obvi. Don’t forget, use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

Lu’s Inevitable Betrayal

March 01, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

Brock sounds terrible. Even more so than usual. Apologies, he recorded his part on his RadioShack cassette player. #earlymidthirties Today we talk fast, we talk over each other and we talk BlizzConline and the Texas blizzard! Don’t forget, use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

Uncle Brock's Financial Advice

February 15, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

Mike would like to RAGE! Time to rant about some real life shit. Listen as we talk about finance. Yup, you read that right. Car buying. Stocks. This is why you listen to our podcast, right? Don’t worry, it’s bookended with absolute nonsense. Don’t forget, use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

Longa Chumanga

February 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Join us as Lu makes it crude in record time, Brock can’t figure out how to search for things on the internet (we found out later it’s because he uses Bing…) and Chris rants about “real jobs” and low pay. Plus, the WOW heads go in-depth talking about the Arena World Championships, finally living up to the “Game” in our name! Don’t forget, use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

Follow the Krakenfoof

January 18, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

In today’s episode we head down memory lane and chat about nostalgic TV shows… before we skip ahead to modern movies, and Mike & Chris go full-on Star Wars nerd while discussing Season 2 of the Mandalorian (spoiler warning & time skip included). We even talk about video games! Don’t forget, use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

Least Best Man

January 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

Happy New Year! Today we’re in rare form, getting angry at each other right away… guess Mike must be feeling better! Well, mostly. Out of the frying pan and into the fire? Don’t forget, use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

Mike’s Broken Tooth

December 21, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

It’s almost the new year, and guess who’s turning over a new leaf? Today we dive right into video game talk! WHAT?! Aaaand guess who’s upset? #classicMikeBrock Don’t worry, we soon derail into other exciting topics like dental insurance, court appointed attorneys & corporate lobbies! Use code “MHGC25” on www.getathreads.com for 25% off your order!

Picnic Basket Dress

December 07, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

We dive right in with the TMI talk… remember when we used to be a video game podcast…? Don’t worry, Brock & Lu still nerd out on WOW. Plus, listen to us reminisce about watching public access porn at our Catholic college, dish the deets about Brock’s wedding, and find out why the editor owes Lu 40 punches in the face! ...and after you’re done, go watch NORAZO’s (노라조) music video for Bread(빵)!

Catfish Hurricane

November 23, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

Get ready for Lu’s Soft Game Cast! Hear about the fire, floods & hurricanes that marked Brock’s birthday. What was the surprise gift Chris & Lu sent him? WHAT’S IN THE BOX?! Also, an update on Lu’s Online Dating experience! Hint: there’s a clue in the episode title… T_T RACHEL!!! Aaaaaand we talk about video games. For <10 minutes. Soz.

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