No Cartridge Audio
477 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsCritical but casual approaches to current, past, and future video games six times a week. In addition, guests will periodically share their own aesthetic and personal experiences with games in conversation! Subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/hegelbon if you'd like to hear special patron-only bonus episodes!
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GGNRR 4: Zone One and Left4Dead 2!
September 22, 2020 00:08 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBLiv and I (and the dang podcast) are back! And we finally have a book we don't really care for very much. The good news it's by one of my favorite ever authors...no wait that's bad news. Anyway we also talk zombies and Left4Dead 2 and so so much more in one of our most fun and ranging episodes left. Join us...won't you? Production by the lovely talented and immortal (?) Julian. Art is David Brinley for the Boston Globe. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/don...
No Cartridge 169: Highlight Reel is Back! With Chris Person
September 17, 2020 00:05 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBWe welcome back returning guest Chris @papapishu Person to talk about the return of Highlight Reel on his own terms, apart from Kotaku! Listen to Chris discuss the highs, lows, and passions for the project, and find out more about the new stuff he's putting out -- patreon.com/highlightreel for more! Thanks to @thirdsecond for laser accurate quick production, no glitches suffered! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://re...
BONUS: Free release of Surplus Value Episode 3
September 14, 2020 02:09 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBBONUS! Since it's been a weird week thanks to Labor Day, I thought I'd throw in a bonus release and put out the free version of the last patreon episode as a thank you for being wonderful listeners. The next episode of Surplus Value is dropping early this week, so if you like this, consider subscribing at patreon.com/nocartridge! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Wallscroll Kaiji S2 Episodes 10-14
September 12, 2020 02:52 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBWe're back with No Wallscroll! Piss and I watch Kaiji as he takes on the bog and tries desperately to win against all odds and secure his freedom. Will he bet on the ponies? No, come on, of course not! Production by Julian! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Kapital Vol 1 Recap - Episode 4
September 10, 2020 18:18 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWe move on in the newly released-to-the-public Book Club episodes of No Cartridge, as we cover Marx's understanding of the money form. Why is money so valuable, what's the deal with that? And what does it mean to the general state of exchange that it is? Find out here! And remember, I'm doing new Marx episodes on Patreon! patreon.com/nocartridge will get you in the door! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...
Patch Notes 2.6: DC Comix Patch Notes
September 06, 2020 20:18 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBYes we talk games, but oh the comics. Jon and I get on one about Batman, and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Cartridge 168 - Pig Farmers Vs the Mob with Doc Squiddy!
September 04, 2020 14:49 - 2 hours - 140 MBWe welcome Doc Squiddy, known for his work on Paratopic, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and more to the show to talk about disability, writing, his new game, movies, art, and more! A long one, but a gripping one you won't want to miss! Production by Julian, so you know it'll sound as good as it should. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Wallscroll - Kaiji S2 5-9
September 01, 2020 23:35 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBWe return to Kaiji Season 2 -- The Backslide Arc! Piss and I watch enraptured to see if Kaiji can pull one over on the dastardly Ōtsuki. The stakes couldn't be higher and the satisfaction could not be sweeter. Production by Julian! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Patch Notes 2.5: The One During the DNC
August 26, 2020 17:32 - 57 minutes - 53 MBBad news everyone, we're back! Ok wait that came out wrong -- we're back and it was the DNC when we returned. Pale, oatmeal like affirmations of decency and videogame news: Strunk and Bernhardt have it for you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Cartridge After Dark FREE - Liv and Trev Q&A
August 25, 2020 20:51 - 55 minutes - 51 MBWelcome to a free NCAD thanks to a patron who sent me a note saying it brightened their quarantined day to hear two friends talking and having fun. I like to think it definitely does that! So please enjoy. Production by Julian! Q&A by the community! Answers by Liv! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Wallscroll - Kaiji S2, Episodes 1-4
August 22, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBWelcome back to Kaiji chat! Piss and I have returned to talk about the next, truly deranged and stressful chapter of our hero, Kaiji's, life. It's not happy, I'm sorry to report! But you knew that already. Production by Julian, because who would...gamble...with that! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Capital Vol 1 Recap - Episode 3
August 17, 2020 17:44 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWelcome back to the recap before the storm, as I release the No Cartridge Leftist Bookclub backlog in preparation of our new exploration into Marx's massively important and also massive work. These episodes are free, but for the new ones, you'll have to head to patreon.com/nocartridge -- thank you! Oh and production by Julian -- but your ears already knew that. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Cartridge 167 - Shin Megami Tensei IV's Social Answer
August 15, 2020 19:58 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIn the first of a recurring feature, I'm covering a game I was asked to play by a patron, the lovely @jeanlucpeakhard asked me to play Shin Megami Tensei IV! It was a pleasure and it gave me a good chance to think about apocalypse, sociality after society, and what exactly is so difficult about the SMT appeal for an American audience. Thanks again to @jeanlucpeakhard for the suggestion, and I encourage any and all of you to pledge at patreon.com/nocartridge and throw me some more ideas. Ob...
Capital Vol 1 Recap: The First Two
August 11, 2020 00:16 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBWelcome to a retrospective of my much requested and soon-to-be-fulfilled series on Capital volume 1! These are old episodes that were originally patreon exclusive, and while new eps will be too, this is a primer for anyone who is new to the concept. Enjoy! Remastering by tha god Julian Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Indie Review: Signs of the Sojourner
August 08, 2020 04:14 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBLiv and I are back with another review! This time it's friend of the show Kevin Snow's Signs of the Sojourner, and it is one of the only times that Liv and have very different played experiences on a game. Very much worth a play as a game and also a listen as a podcast! (Very natural plug, I know). Come for the review, stay for the banter I kept in after the ad break! Thanks to Julian for production! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising ...
No Cartridge 166 - A Seemingly Futile Gesture with Craig!
August 04, 2020 23:47 - 2 hours - 129 MBWe welcome Craig @bideojames on the show to talk about the often interesting, always frustrating, and never dull world of videogame production and design! How did he get there, what did he do, and why did he leave? A fascinating look inside a lately controversial industry. Production by Julian Crocamo! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Patch Notes 2.4
August 02, 2020 19:19 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBMild content warning for discussion of sexual assault on this one. Jon and I return with another Patch Notes- covering awful news from Ubisoft to The Team Soon to be Formerly Known as the Washington Football Team and some other assorted bummers! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Cartridge 165 - Sa Ga Ga Ga Ga with A. Degen
July 28, 2020 22:59 - 2 hours - 132 MBVeteran guest Alex Degen returns to idly chat for an hour followed by rather more focused chat for another hour! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Cartridge After Dark - Spoilers for First Grade
July 25, 2020 03:42 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBTrevvv and Livvv continue their undersung indie game recommendation journey Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Wallscroll - Kaiji 16-22
July 24, 2020 16:50 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBWe return to Kaiji! Piss and I discuss the aftermath of the bridge debacle, and embrace the world of e-card. What will happen to Kaiji! Why does his head look bloody in every famous pic of him? And is this show Marxist or something it seems like maybe it is -- this and more with production by Julian Crocamo! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Cartridge 164 - Reading, Writing, Gundam with Em and Jackson
July 22, 2020 12:02 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBWe welcome Em and Jackson of the Great Gundam Project and Abnormal Mapping to the show to discuss their incredibly ambitious project of watching and analyzing all of Gundam; their understanding of analysis and reading, particularly when it comes to videogames; and the answer to the question on everyone's mind: where is the robot? Production by the impressively prolific Julian Crocamo! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https...
No Cartridge After Dark: Happy Birthday Liv!
July 18, 2020 01:57 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOlivia is back on the classic After Dark podcast to talk about, well, everything with me as we catch up over the pandemic and life in general. Oh and we note that today begins Liv's birthday month, so please, act accordingly! Production by Julian! Expect nothing less! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Wallscroll - Kaiji 10-15
July 17, 2020 02:10 - 1 hour - 81 MBWe're back with our second chunk of Kaiji as Piss, Sean, and I continue on our journey through the best damn gamblin' anime ever. Enjoy the rampant anti-capitalism and the extremely dark turn of this week's bunch of episodes! Will Kaiji actually repay his debt? Hah, well, uh, there are a bunch of episodes left so uh. Hm. Production by Julian Crocamo, da god. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Patch Notes 2.3
July 15, 2020 21:06 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBTrigger Warning on this whole one as it's about rampant sexual abuse, grooming, and misconduct all throughout gaming, from gamers to executives. The part of the news we hate to cover, but we do anyway -- Jon and I do our best to scratch the surface here. As always, we believe survivors. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Wallscroll - Kaiji 1-9
July 03, 2020 12:58 - 2 hours - 112 MBWelcome to the next chapter! It's the incredible Kaiji, which I'll be talking through with the inimitable Piss and longtime friend of the show Sean "nochorus on twitter" McTiernan! Gambling, loss, stress, and capitalism...what's better than this? Thank you to Julian for production duties! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Patch Notes 2.2: The Last of Us One
July 01, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBWelcome back to Patch Notes! Jon and I are here (belatedly because of uh...me...) to talk about TLOU2, RE8, and other non-sequel news! Much of the past few weeks isn't here bc this was recorded on the 20th, but uh, we'll get to that in today's recording. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Wallscroll - Mob Psycho S2 Episodes 10-12
June 28, 2020 17:25 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBWe're back baby! Mob Psycho Season 2 is getting to the boiling point as the action starts to heat up (no pun intended) with Shigeo's house destroyed, Claw trying to destroy the city and the world, and all our fav psychics joining forces. But we all know, as Piss will remind us, that the emotional stuff is the real star. And check in on the patreon right after you're done to listen to the conclusion of our Mob series! Production by the patient kind hands of...Julian. Support this podcast at...
No Cartridge 163 - Dia Plays the Hits With Dia Lacina!
June 25, 2020 00:09 - 2 hours - 142 MBWe welcome, long overdue, the wonderful Dia Lacina on the podcast! She talks about her massive undertaking as she takes on a Let's Play of all of the Megaten games, and then we veer off into talking about her experience in games writing honestly and unvarnished. Definitely our most hard hitting episode in quite a while, and frankly a ton of fun at that. Must listen. Julian as always, brings you the sound, as he only can. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/do...
GGNRR 3 - Calvino and Stanley Walk Into A Bar
June 17, 2020 18:48 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBWe're back with GG No ReRead! Liv and I delve into our most thematically complex episode yet, considering Italo Calvino's If on a winter's night a traveler and the modern classic, The Stanley Parable. One of our most engaging episodes yet, and sure to thrill readers and gamers alike! Production by...me! Haha, no it's Julian don't worry. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Wallscroll - Mob Psycho S2, 7-9
June 15, 2020 23:46 - 1 hour - 108 MBFinally, it's the return of the mack as Piss and I are back to talk Mob Psycho 100, in perhaps the most emotionally resonant bit of anime we've seen yet! Not to be missed, though keep in mind we delayed through much of the last few weeks due to it feeling out of place in the midst of direct action, so please forgive any political datedness. Thank u to Julian, the god, for production! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https:...
No Cartridge 162 - Sharkbite with Scott Benson
June 10, 2020 00:31 - 2 hours - 150 MBWe welcome back everyone's favorite recurring guest, Scott @bombsfall Benson! We spend one hour talking about politics, police, and ACAB philosophy, and then two MORE hours talking about the most fun I've had with a game in months -- MANEATER. Sharks baby awoooo. Enjoy! Production by Julian, accept NO substitutes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Cartridge 161 - Everything is Political
June 05, 2020 23:32 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBSo this one is a bit old, and doesn't mention the current police brutality because I recorded it a relatively long time ago and didn't have the heart to release anything at all for a while! But it's a very good episode as Bryan Quimby of Street Fight Radio and I talk politics, games, pandemic, and more. A way to get back into content for us both perhaps, listener, and I hope you are doing okay. Production by the Great Julian! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-aud...
Patch Notes: The Slow Burn
May 29, 2020 20:11 - 1 hour - 68 MBHi all! Jon and I are still at it but you may have noticed that 1) there has been very little video game news and 2) there has been a LOT of real life news. So we've had little and less to record on. That said, this is an episode we recorded a week or two ago, and should still be relevant to today. News and views that aren't exactly relevant to the current situation in America? Well, can't say I'm not consistent. Production by Julian! Production by Julian! Production by Julian!! Support t...
No Cartridge 160 - Frontier with Matt Margini
May 26, 2020 11:48 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBWe welcome Matt Margini, author of Red Dead Redemption from Boss Fight Books, to discuss his fantastic reading of the frontier, the genre of the western, the nature of the videogame as a piece of media, and what exactly happened between Red Dead and its sequel to disappoint him a bit in the latter. Absolutely fun and breezy conversation with a really smart and compelling author! if you think of it, also go support his kickstarter -- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gabedurham/boss-fight-...
No Wallscroll - Mob Psycho S2 4-6
May 25, 2020 13:56 - 1 hour - 102 MBWe're back with more Mob, and this time there's some emotional turmoil as Mob start to...assert himself?! Join me as I try to grapple with this along with everyone's current fav Piss. Production by Julian (tm). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Wallscroll - Mob Psycho S2 1-3
May 19, 2020 11:56 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBWe're back with new material in...season 2 of Mob Psycho! Andrew and I cover the first amazing 3 episodes of this new season, with more money, more emotions, and more Mob -- enjoy, and thank you for your patience! Thanks to Julian for the incredible production Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Patch Notes 2.2-.3: Overloaded
May 12, 2020 16:50 - 2 hours - 145 MBDouble Patch Notes! This and last week's news are here for you in a truly novel format -- two episodes smashed together. Jon Bernhardt and I talk about...god so much stuff. 3 hours! Take a walk with us! And bless Julian for producing this goliath. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Episode 159: Syndicate Primal and RP Community in Final Fantasy 14 with Jocelyn Monahan
May 06, 2020 01:47 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWe welcome Jocelyn Monahan back onto the podcast to talk about her wonderfully unique and specific role playing group in Final Fantasy XIV, Syndicate Primal! I'll do a horrible job explaining it because it's soooo much more complicated and strange to me than I am able to explain, so let's let her get to it! And if you're compelled to join up, check out their twitter at twitter.com/syndicateprimal! Thanks also to Julian for the wonderful production! Support this podcast at — https://redcirc...
No Wallscroll - Mob Psycho 7-9
April 30, 2020 23:41 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBI return with Andrew to talk about the second to last chunk of the first season of Mob Psycho, and this might be the best bunch of episodes yet! The stakes get raised as Mob, his brother, and Teru among others get involved in a shady group of psychics. And Dimple is there too. Thanks so much for the great production, to Julian! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Episode 158 - Let's Lynch the Landlord with Marc Normandin
April 29, 2020 11:19 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWe welcome back Marc Normandin to talk about Animal Crossing: New Horizons as well as everyone's favorite bete noir, Tom Nook! Is the tanooki simply misunderstood? Or is he history's greatest monster? Time to hash it out, in a rare NC debate! Thank you as always to King Julian for the production help! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Patch Notes 2.1: The Return
April 27, 2020 11:40 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBWe're back! Our first Patch Notes in forever, and a bit later than we'd like, but Jon and I are back with explanations and news! FF7R, pandemic updates in the industry, and more! Thanks to Julian for the wonderful production as always! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Wallscroll - Mob Psycho 4-6
April 23, 2020 23:50 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBWe're back with more Mob! More Reigen! More Taru! More Ritsu! And more Dimple! It's fun, just press play cmon! Thanks again to Julian for the amazing production! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
GGNRR 2: Firewatch and A Constant Hum!
April 22, 2020 11:27 - 1 hour - 91 MBLiv and I are back in one of No Cartridge's most ambitious series, as we cover Campo Santo's classic Firewatch and put it in conversation with the absolutely gorgeous and moving A Constant Hum, the debut novel/collection by Australian author Alice Bishop! Learn about the history of Australian bush fire, find out if the book is more somber than the game or vice versa, and enter a wonderful discussion that -- I think -- elevates both pieces. Thanks again to Julian for the production work!!! ...
No Wallscroll - Mob Psycho 100 1-3
April 16, 2020 20:55 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBWe're back with a NEW SERIES and what a series it is. I delve into Mob Psycho 100 with Piss and am instantly charmed by this wonderfully strange and excellent anime. Join us, won't you? Thanks also to Julian for the production help! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Episode 157: Chillin With Degen
April 15, 2020 11:51 - 1 hour - 110 MBWe welcome back Alex Degen to the podcast to talk about gaming, abstraction in gaming, and man, just like everything. The best kind of conversation to make you feel like you got some friends visiting, just a blast. Thanks again to Julian for the production!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
After Dark: Stayin Inside to Design
April 13, 2020 11:26 - 53 minutes - 49 MBLiv and I are back in Quarantine Mode as we talk about games that let you show your creativity! A more free-form and therefore illuminating episode you cannot ask for -- enjoy! Thanks to Julian for the wonderful production! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
No Wallscroll - The Night is Short, Walk on Girl
April 11, 2020 14:31 - 1 hour - 108 MBPiss and I return to discuss the...well, Tatami Galaxy adjacent film The Night is Short, Walk on Girl. Thrill as we talk through our very first movie, and I think do a heck of a job! Thanks as always to Julian for the incredible production! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
After Dark: Stayin Inside to Cook
April 09, 2020 11:23 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBLiv and I are here to talk about that ol elephant in the room -- the quarantine! This is an older episode, but I wanted to put it on the free feed, and there'll be a new one tomorrow on patreon; I think this is a nice therapeutic approach to the pandemic, though, as we talk cooking in gaming and how it serves as a way to help ourselves and our friends cope! Thanks, as always, to J. Ulian for the wonderful production! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donati...
Episode 156: In Defense of Fluff
April 07, 2020 20:53 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIt's just me this week, in a really short burst on Arknights, Animal Crossing, and why it's ok to do something for yourself that has no "intellectual merit," especially now! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Episode 155: Last Reports from PAX-East with Tony Palumbi
April 03, 2020 19:04 - 1 hour - 80 MBWe welcome back Tony Palumbi who has some news on the recent games to be released (or, well, we hope) in the near future! He played them at the Last Industry Event Before The Plague, PAX-East, and we chat about the upcoming crop. Good content to ease the plague mind! Thank you to Julian for the amazing production! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands