One Big Topic with MarioNotBros
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Every week, host Mario Piacquadio picks one big topic, and one person perfect to discuss that topic with, video games, movies, entertainment, you name it!
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THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE GOOD - One Big Topic #56
May 19, 2021 23:22 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBCAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! THE KNICKS ARE HEADED TO THE PLAYOFFS AS THE 4TH SEED. LISTEN TO ME NERD OUT FOR 23 MINUTES
A Small Lesson in Apex Legends Lore (ft. ParallaxStella) - One Big Topic #55
May 05, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBWith Apex Legacy just arriving, I wanted to get some further context into the story behind it all, so I invited IGN's ParallaxStella to tell me all about it!
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Review (ft. Kaitlyn Red Wing) - One Big Topic #54
April 28, 2021 11:18 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBSam's journey from The Falcon to Captain America is one of my favorite things I've seen in superhero media recently, and I couldn't be happier to have Kaitlyn on the show to break down the highs and lows of Marvel's Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Networking & Giving Back in the Games Industry (ft. Riana Manuel) - One Big Topic #53
April 21, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBG4's own Riana Manuel joins me to talk about some of her experiences in the gaming industry, and how Mentorship, networking, and giving back play huge roles in making it big,
Going Through My Gaming Backlog - One Big Topic #52
April 15, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWe've all been there, our games backlog has gotten so big it feels impossible to clear... well, I'm gonna try my best to fins an order to do so.
It Takes Two Review (ft. Jimena Lozada) - One Big Topic #51
April 07, 2021 22:07 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBMy partner Jimena, who doesn't play games, joins the show to talk about our thoughts of It Takes Two, as we have been playing through the game.
Invincible Episodes 1-3 Impressions - One Big Topic #50
March 31, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 700 MBAs someone who read only the first few volumes of Invincible, watching the show has made me wanna jump right back in, here's my impressions of Amazon's Invincible.
Getting Into Hip Hop For The First Time (ft. Emmett Watkins Jr.) - One Big Topic #49
March 23, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBAs someone who didn't grow up speaking English, it was really tough for me to love hip hop, recently I started fixing my mistakes, and who better to talk about that with than Emmett Watkins, my close friend and a certified hip-hop-head.
What Games We've Been Playing (ft. Little Arcanine) - One Big Topic #48
March 16, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBFrom 400 hours of Final Fantasy XIV to Manifold Garden, Little Arcanine joins me to talk some games we're vibing with right now!
WandaVision Review - One Big Topic #47
March 11, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThe first foray into TV for Marvel Studios was a pop-culture phenomenon, and it happens to be one of my favorite things in the MCU.
The Future of Nintendo Directs (ft. Simply Sassy) - One Big Topic #46
March 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThe Simply Sassy crew joins me to discuss the most recent Nintendo Direct and what it can possibly mean for the future branding of the show.
Every Batman Arkham Game Ranked - One Big Topic #45
February 23, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBtitle pretty much says it all, tbh
Ray Tracing vs 60fps; Which Is More "Next Gen"? - One Big Topic #44
February 16, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBWith new consoles being powerful enough to have ray-tracing, but not powerful enough to run ray-traced games at high frame rates, which of the two is more next gen?
Video Game Remakes (ft. Jarrett Green) - One Big Topic #43
February 09, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBGames like Resident Evil 2 and Final Fantasy VII Remake have shifted the way the industry sees remakes from more than just a cash-grab to GOTY-worthy titles, we discuss.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe - One Big Topic #42
February 02, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 1.26 GBOne of the biggest cinematic achievements ever, as I'm rewatching it, I can't believe how dope the MCU is.
Being An Immigrant in the USA (ft. Monti Velez) - One Big Topic #41
January 26, 2021 06:05 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBA process that is long, complex, and convoluted, and one that often affects lives permanently before ever being completed, Monti and I break down life as an immigrant in the US.
Socialism (ft. Michael Higham & Ben Bellevue) - One Big Topic #40
January 19, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBIn thins PACKED episode, we slightly open the Pandora's box that is the conversation between capitalism vs socialism.
Discussing EVERY 2021 Game Release - One Big Topic #39
January 12, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBFrom Halo Infinite to Horizon Forbidden West, 2021 is sure looking like another unbelievable year for games, let's look at what's coming!
Call of Duty (ft. Jordan Town) - One Big Topic #38
January 05, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBWe all know and love Call of Duty, but Jordan and I wanted to dive a little bit deeper into what makes the IP so good and our history with it.
Cyberpunk 2077's Terrible Launch - One Big Topic #37
December 22, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBhave you heard about this cyberpunk thing... it's not great
I Forgot I Love to Play Video Games - One Big Topic #36
December 15, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 1.61 GBEven though they're my favorite hobby, I often go months without playing many video games, and downright forgetting how much I love to play them, I try and break down this phenomenon.
Top 5 Games of the Year 2020 (ft. Emmett Watkins) - One Big Topic #35
December 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBIt's that time of year! What are the best games of the hell that has been 2020? I invited Emmett to come on once again to give our lists.
Diversifying the Games Industry (ft. Kahlief Adams) - One Big Topic #34
December 01, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBGeoff Keighly recently announced the Future Class, a list of diverse voices in the industry to be highlighted, so I invited SpawnOnMe's Kahlief Adams on the show to discuss what this can mean for future content creators, and how to keep this momentum going to further diversify the industry.
Joe Biden Is Elected President (ft. Youssef Maguid) - OBT #33
November 24, 2020 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBDonald Trump was synonymous with a lot of bad things for a lot of people, specially for minorities, and so I had Youssef Maguid from Ubisoft on the show, to cathartically let out everything bad that man represented to us, and how happy we are that Joe Biden will be president, although he's not perfect.
Early PS5 Impressions - One Big Topic #32
November 17, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBThe PlayStation 5 is finally here, and after playing with it for its first weekend, I sit down and give you my thoughts on it so far.
Best TV Shows of All Time (ft. Teddy Chinaris) - One Big Topic #31
November 10, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBFrom sitcoms to dramas to animated shows, there's a lot of ground to cover when talking about the best TV shows ever made, Teddy and I go through our favorites.
Cyberpunk 2077 & Crunch - One Big Topic #30
November 03, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBCrunch is an issue that's plagued the video game industry for a long time, and CD Projekt Red is no exception to that, even though their management stated they wouldn't crunch. I dive into this topic and talk about my grievances.
The Best Games of This Generation (ft. Mario Rivera) - One Big Topic #29
October 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBMy friend Mario Rivera and I realized this console generation is over, and so we made a list for our favorite games of this incredible generation.
Podcasting (ft. Stormageddon) - One Big Topic #28
October 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThe host of many podcasts, Stormageddon, joins me to talk about -- well; podcasting...
The Boys S2 Review - One Big Topic #27
October 13, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBMan, how about that? Let's talk The Boys!
Breaking Into The Games Industry (ft. Trevor Starkey) - One Big Topic #26
October 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB"The dream" can be seemingly unachievable to many, and both That Nerdy Site's Trebor Starkey and I have wanted to achieve that dream, and have had changes of heart. So, is it possible to break in?
Who's Winning The World Series in 2020? + Yankees Thoughts (ft. Lex King) - One Big Topic #25
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBIT'S OCTOBER BASEBALL, BABY. My friend Lex joins me to nerd out about baseball in this big podcast. GO YANKEES
PS5 Event + Pre-Order Breakdown (ft. Emmett Watkins) - One Big Topic #24
September 22, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 2 GBHad any luck getting a PS5? Well, after the event my friend Emmett joins me as we break down everything that happened during and after the most resent PS5 Showcase.
My History With Sports - One Big Topic #23
September 15, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 2 GBSports have always been one of the biggest passions in my life, and one of the things that I've always shared with my dad, here's how my story and his connects when it comes to sports.
The Most Exciting Upcoming Games (ft. ZombaeKillz) - One Big Topic #22
September 08, 2020 11:59 - 1 hour - 2 GBThe Most Exciting Upcoming Games (ft. ZombaeKillz) - One Big Topic #22 by Mario Piacquadio
DC Fandome Analysis (ft. Corey Cudney) - One Big Topic #21
September 02, 2020 00:50 - 1 hour - 2 GBDC Fandome Analysis (ft. Corey Cudney) - One Big Topic #21 by Mario Piacquadio
The NBA Bubble + Playoff Predictions (ft. Jono Pech) - One Big Topic #20
August 25, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 2 GBThe NBA Bubble + Playoff Predictions (ft. Jono Pech) - One Big Topic #20 by Mario Piacquadio
Criticism (ft. Jessica Howard) - One Big Topic #19
August 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 2 GBMy friend Jessica joins me to talk abut a passion of hers, and why it's so crucial to the games industry, and the world -- criticism.
Are Console Exclusives Outdated? (ft. Kahlief Adams) - One Big Topic #18
August 11, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 2 GBKahlief Adams from SpawnOnMe comes on to talk some future-of-the-industry stuff, and why Marvel's Avengers opens the door to a bigger discussion in gaming.
Top Next-Gen Games We Want To Happen (ft. PleaseBexcited) - One Big Topic #17
August 04, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBTop Next-Gen Games We Want To Happen (ft. PleaseBexcited) - One Big Topic #17 by Mario Piacquadio
Xbox Games Showcase Analysis (ft. SnowBikeMike) - One Big Topic #16
July 28, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 2 GBTHE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND, Mike Howard AKA SnowBikeMike brings the hype as always as we have an amazing discussion about the future of Xbox.
The Best Moments from Last Gen (ft. Josh Silverman) - One Big Topic #15
July 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBJosh Silverman from Bearpunch joins me as we reminisce our favorite memories from this generation of games, as next-gen is incoming.
Ubisoft Forward 2020 Reactions (ft. Alex O'Neill) - One Big Topic #14
July 14, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBMy good friend and Irrational Passions' own Alex O'Neill joins me as we break down and discuss everything that was shown on this week's Ubisoft Forward.
Horror is the BEST (ft. Prince Jackson) - One Big Topic #13
July 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBPrince Jackson of Bloody Disgusting's GoodKnight podcast joins me to talk about his biggest passion; horror, and why it's underrated as a genre.
The Best Manga You Should Read (ft. Kate Sanchez) - One Big Topic #12
June 30, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBKate Sanchez from But Why Tho joins me to sell me on why I should read manga, and gives everyone some recommendations on where to start!
PlayStation 5 Reveal Analysis (ft. Kyle Stephenson) - One Big Topic #11
June 23, 2020 19:24 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBMy good friend Kyle joins me to breakdown everything we saw on last week's PS5 Reveal event.
How The Last Of Us Part II Is Changing Gaming (ft. Steve Saylor) - One Big Topic #10
June 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBSteve Saylor AKA The Blind Gamer comes and tells me why The Last Of Us Part II is a game-changer for accessibility, and how his experience as an accessibility consultant has been.
Black Lives Matter - One Big Topic #9
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThings must change.
Sex, Relationships, and Catching Up with Nick Scarpino - One Big Topic #8
June 02, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBKinda Funny's own Nick Scarpino talks to me about making that sweet sweet frap... and if you have no idea what that means; be warned.
The Last Dance (ft. Jono Pech) - One Big Topic with MarioNotBros #7
May 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBMy good friend and host of Puttin' In Work, Jono Pech, joins me as we talk about one of our shared passions; basketball, and why The Last Dance might be one of the best documentaries ever.