THiRD SHiFT

TS - Episode #46 - We Hate Those Two!

June 09, 2017 15:17 - 58 minutes - 67.5 MB

It's been a dark week here at THiRD SHiFT, but Gearbox has brought all kinds of stuff to Battleborn to brighten your day! This week's discussion touches on F2P, the highs and lows of the recent Summer Update, a bit of Gearbox's recent stream, and everything else from Battleplan #50! Then grab your Haterade, slip into that sequined robe, and take a ride on Space Mountain as we talk about Flair! Woooooooo!

TS - Episode #45 - Amish Eric

June 02, 2017 15:01 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MB

This week, we finally got a few details on Gearbox's upcoming Battleborn stream, and we have a whole list of things we're hoping and dreaming for in the meantime! Then we've got a bit of VR chatter, some talk about our best Battlefriends, a bit of Bulletstorm, and...has THiRD SHiFT sold out?!?!?!

IG2G - Episode #7 - $90 on James

May 30, 2017 12:46 - 56 minutes - 64.9 MB

This week Eric's talking RPGs, Matt flips the table on Gwent, and we question reality before our Destiny is revealed! Topics discussed: Dragon Quest X and XI, Arc Symphony, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, Destiny 2 Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the world of gaming, so you can stay up-to-date and hold real conversations...

TS - Episode #44 - Potato Fools

May 26, 2017 12:41 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MB

Gearbox sure knows how to keep us guessing! Not long after they threw us a curveball and put them out to pasture, a wild Battleplan appeared to brighten our week! We'll break down the info we got, speculate about the info we didn't, recap some sales on Gearbox games, and just maybe get a little loopy by the end of the show! Get out of the back lines and into the latest episode of THiRD SHiFT!

TS - Episode #43 - Tase for Days (wsg @10KBeers!) [Clean Audio]

May 19, 2017 17:49 - 1 hour - 98.4 MB

This week we welcome our second ever guest to the show - Shawn Hegarty, @10KBeers, one of our fans since day one! Together we'll speculate a bit on E3 and the future of Battleborn before rolling into a Deep Dive on Kleese, one of Shawn's favorite characters! Check out Shawn Hegarty... On Twitter: @10KBeers On Instagram: @10KBeers On Parlipod Episode #35: https://soundcloud.com/parlipod/diggle-my-jock This is Version 2.0 of this episode, with cleaned-up audio! Thanks, Editing King!...

TS - Episode #43 - Tase for Days (wsg @10KBeers!)

May 19, 2017 16:49 - 1 hour - 98.4 MB

This week we welcome our second ever guest to the show - Shawn Hegarty, @10KBeers, one of our fans since day one! Together we'll speculate a bit on E3 and the future of Battleborn before rolling into a Deep Dive on Kleese, one of Shawn's favorite characters! Check out Shawn Hegarty... On Twitter: @10KBeers On Instagram: @10KBeers On Parlipod Episode #35: https://soundcloud.com/parlipod/diggle-my-jock This is Version 2.0 of this episode, with cleaned-up audio! Thanks, Editing King!...

IG2G - Episode #6 - Take Your Time, Have A Good Time

May 16, 2017 13:42 - 47 minutes - 54.8 MB

This week we say goodbye to an old friend, break down an industry breakup, and find out just how much you can get done in two seconds! Topics discussed: Prey, Persona 5, STRAFE, Mikado's Street Fighter Carnival, Alan Wake, Square Enix and IO Interactive Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the world of gaming, so you can stay up-to-date and hold real convers...

TS - Episode #42 - How Many Tacos Can A Dog Eat?

May 12, 2017 07:55 - 30 minutes - 35.4 MB

Danie's off this week after having her baby (tweet congratulations to @Usakoi84), so Matt takes over the editing duties to bring you guys a very special early morning edition of THiRD SHiFT! This week we've got a bit of VR talk as Gearbox corrals some Mustangs, we very Humbly inform you guys about a sale that's going on, and we break out the most overused sports analogy in history as Gearbox throws a big curveball our way! Put your dog in the car, grab your GoPro, and head to Taco Bell to he...

TS - Episode #41 - Doc_Funky & Mahaga

May 05, 2017 14:33 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Battleborn's first anniversary was this week and, to celebrate, we've got some shout-outs to our favorite content creators, our favorite diehard fans, and our (least) favorite married couple. We also give some love to our favorite versus modes and some of our favorite characters! Don't forget to keep your eyes on our Twitter feed this weekend for some big news!

IG2G - Episode #5 - Goofy, Weird Things

May 02, 2017 16:51 - 48 minutes - 110 MB

Matt takes you back to the past for both of his topics, Eric talks death and go-karts, and we debate the merits of Nintendo's "latest" handheld! Check over your shoulder, fire up your 28.8k modem and get ready to jack in to the latest episode of IG2G! This week’s topics: You Must Be 18 or Older to Enter, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Call of Duty WWII, What Remains of Edith Finch, and Nintendo 2DS XL. Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, w...

TS - Episode #40 - ToKYo DRiFT

April 28, 2017 14:09 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

We're cranking along like a Diesel engine, so Buckle Up and join us for another Ludacris episode! The inVincible duo of Matt and Eric really Rock at Bulletstorm's Anarchy mode, but did they sCar one of their listeners by inviting him to join the Family on Borderlands Night?! We'll also give you a Fast recap of Battleplan #48, and get a little Furious with this week's Mailbag question! It's an episode that's 2 good 2 miss!

TS - Episode #39 - Head Pops

April 21, 2017 14:30 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

There's no Battleplan this week, but we've got a huge Bulletstorm show for you! We're breaking down our favorite weapons, the Duke Nukem DLC, and the highs and lows of the campaign mode! Grab your bubblegum and join us for the longest, most ridiculous spoilercast we've ever done!

IG2G - Episode #4 - Maybe Some Pro Tips

April 18, 2017 14:56 - 44 minutes - 103 MB

Matt gets Romantic, Eric gets Direct, and we both get SUPER Personal about our new favorite game! This week’s topics: Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII, Star Wars: Battlefront II, The Sexy Brutale, Nintendo Direct (summary), and Persona 5. Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the world of gaming, so you can stay up-to-date and hold real conversations with your vi...

TS - Episode #38 – Matt’s Revenge

April 14, 2017 13:16 - 37 minutes - 85.3 MB

Prepare your earholes because it’s Matt’s first time editing the show! We’ve got some Bulletstorm chatter, the details of Battleplan #47, even more Supercharge discussion in the Mailbag, and a question for YOU about the future of THiRD SHiFT!

TS - Episode #37 - #supercharged

April 07, 2017 14:46 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Quarter End is finally over, Bulletstorm is out in the wild, and THiRD SHiFT is back in your earholes in a big way! We've got some Gravity Rumble chatter, a shoutout to one of our awesome fans in Battleplan 46, we #getthecanoe in the Mailbag, and will someone please teach Eric the difference between Shepherd and Sentry bots?! Strap in tight for another one of our signature late-night recordings! Things are about to get nuts!

IG2G - Episode #3 - Personally Designed

April 04, 2017 15:08 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MB

Eric discovers his Destiny, Matt gushes about his favorite game series, and we get together to discuss the new hotness from Atlus! This week’s topics: Mass Effect Andromeda, Thimbleweed Park, Destiny 2, Zero Escape: The Nonary Games, and Persona 5. Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the world of gaming, so you can stay up-to-date and hold real conversations with ...

TS - Episode #36 - #turnt

March 31, 2017 14:38 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Matt and Eric are gearing up for their Quarter End overtime bonanza, but grab your puke bucket and join us for Episode #36! We've got Story Time with the guys, some Orendi chatter and Could-It-Be Catfish hunting in Battleplan #45, a very Twitchy edition of the Mailbag...and will either of these idiots just sign up for Discord already?!

TS - Episode #35 - 75 Heads

March 24, 2017 14:30 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

It's been a weird, wild week for us here at THiRD SHiFT, but we've still got plenty of news and discussion for you! Today's episode features a recap of Gearbox's latest Bulletstorm stream, details on the upcoming Helix Gamers League Battleborn tournaments, and some thoughts on...a Borderlands movie?! We've also got good news for our favorite married couple in Battleplan #44, and two of our listeners totally save our bacon in the Mailbag!

IG2G - Episode #2 - Having A Good Time

March 21, 2017 16:10 - 30 minutes - 68.8 MB

This week on The Imposter's Guide to Gaming: Matt's got an indie game grab bag. Eric talks sales numbers, and we try to figure out what the heck is going on with the new Mass Effect! This week's topics: Mr. Shifty, Cosmic Star Heroine, Hand of Fate 2, Nintendo Switch, Rocket League, HORiZON ZERO DΛWN, and Mass Effect Andromeda. Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from...

TS - Episode #34 - Call, Drop, Dance

March 17, 2017 15:19 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

We've got two guest hosts in to handle the podcast as the guys are out celebrating St. Patrick's Day! Patty and the Cap'n have a breakdown of Gearbox's PAX East panel, a rundown of Battleplan #43, and a question of etiquette in this week's Mailbag! Have a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day, everyone!

TS - Episode #33.5 - Alani - Getting Your Feet Wet

March 14, 2017 20:53 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

THiRD SHiFT presents a special deep dive episode on Battleborn's Alani!

TS - Episode #33 - Where's Gearbox?

March 10, 2017 19:58 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Gale force winds blew Battleplan #42 to us a day early and knocked out power all over Michigan, but we're still here with a full-sized episode for you! We've got discussions on the aforementioned Battleplan, the Choctaw Festival of Gaming, PAX East, future possibilities for Gearbox and the Nintendo Switch, and tales of heroes and villains from Borderlands Night! We've even got one very old, very dusty question from the very bottom of the Mailbag!

IG2G - Episode # 1 - Switching Things Up

March 07, 2017 20:03 - 35 minutes - 82 MB

Welcome to the first episode of The Imposter's Guide to Gaming, the latest podcast from the crew at THiRD SHiFT! This week on IG2G: HORiZON ZERO DΛWN, Night in the Woods, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Yakuza 0, and the Nintendo Switch. Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the world of gaming, so you can stay up-to-date and hold real conversations with y...

TS - Episode #32 - Hi

March 03, 2017 21:14 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Things get crazy as we welcome our very first guest to the show! We've got a breakdown of Battleplan #41, the reveal of the Borderlands 3 Easter Eggs, a spoiler-y discussion on the Heart of Ekkunar story op, and all kinds of speculation on everything PAX East to Battleborn to Borderlands 3!

TS - Episode #31 - Aside Day

February 24, 2017 20:12 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

The guys finally wrap up Montana and the Demon Bear, just in time to catch Battleborn Day 2.0 and celebrate the release of the final (maybe?) story op: Phoebe and the Heart of Ekkunar! We've also got major hints from Randy Varnell about the Borderlands Easter eggs, some speculation about the forgotten PAX East, Battleplan #40, and a tale of two Erics in the Mailbag. Join us for Episode #31, and be sure to check back next week as we welcome our very first guest to the show!

TS - Episode #30 - Remember This Episode

February 17, 2017 20:42 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MB

It's a week of firsts! Not only did Gearbox give a first look at Phoebe and the Heart of Ekkunar in their reveal stream, but the guys managed to pull off two things for the first time, ever, in their run-through of the Moxxi DLC for Borderlands 2. We've also got the first Mailbag question that has us doing some serious research, and the first episode of Kid Ultra's new show in Battleplan #39. Join us, won't you? Even if it's not for the first time??

TS - Episode #29 - Hug It Out

February 10, 2017 20:36 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

The guys talk about their experiences with the new queues/modes, a little prediction about the release of the new Ops Mission, thoughts on Hot Fixes and the Community Badasses in Battleplan #38, and we gush about how awesome our fans are in the Mailbag!

TS - Episode #28 - I Would Buy It

February 03, 2017 20:51 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

We're camping out in the woods to get prepped for the release of the Montana and the Demon Bear story op! We've got a ghost story regarding Borderlands skins from the recent AMA, a tall tale from days gone by in the Mailbag, and tales of doom and gloom in the Hot Fixes of Battleplan #37! Join us for another jam-packed episode!

TS - Episode #27 - Guys and Girls

January 27, 2017 19:20 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

We've barely scratched the surface of all the new Battleborn content we got last week, and Gearbox already has another story op on the way! Join us for a recap of the Montana and the Demon Bear reveal stream, a discussion about versus queues featuring leavers and quitters, and impending doom for Matt and Eric! We've also got Battleplan #36, and we mix Battleborn and Borderlands in an extended edition of the Mailbag!

TS - 2017 Conjecture Land

January 24, 2017 03:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

It's finally here! THiRD SHiFT proudly presents our 2017 Conjecture Land episode! What's on the horizon for Gearbox Software and THiRD SHiFT? Grab your oars, hop in the canoe, and join us on our first ever feature-length trip Conjecture Land episode!

TS - Episode #26 - Small, Incredible One

January 20, 2017 21:05 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

The guys dig into the patch notes of Battleborn's recently-released Winter Update to bring you the top three changes they're most excited about! Also, an overview of the Bulletstorm stream, Matt goes on a rant during the breakdown of Battleplan #35, and one of our fans goes full Howard in the Mailbag! Join us for another huge show!

TS - Episode #25 - Seek Medical Attention

January 13, 2017 20:19 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Eric's back for our first full episode of the new year, and it's a good thing, too! Gearbox is kicking off 2017 in a big way! We get our first look at Beatrix and Oscar Mike v The Battle School in two big streams, Battleplan #34, a question from the Mailbag, and we finally get the release date for the Winter Update!

TS - Episode #24.5 - Bloopers

January 06, 2017 22:04 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

It's the episode that was never supposed to happen! Work has hit all three of us pretty hard lately, but we've still got Battleplan #33 and a special collection of our outtakes and bloopers for your listening pleasure! We'll be back next week for our next full episode!

TS - Episode #24 - Perfect Moment in Time

December 30, 2016 20:32 - 1 hour - 67 MB

We're closing out the year with a 2016 recap! Grab your beer and join us at the table as we take you back to the origins of the podcast, break down our favorite games of the year, and share our favorite gaming memories from 2016! We'd also like to say thank you to all the fans who've supported us this year and that we're looking forward to bringing you even bigger and better things in 2017!

TS - Episode #23.5 - El Dragón - Size Doesn't Always Matter

December 28, 2016 18:19 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

THiRD SHiFT presents a special deep dive episode on El Dragón!

TS - Episode #23 - Alternate Timeline

December 23, 2016 20:23 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

It's Christmas time here at THiRD SHiFT and we've got our wish lists ready for Santa! Matt's got a slew of requests regarding the Friendship Raid, but, more importantly, will Eric EVER spin-to-win?! We've also got a recap of the last Battleplan of the year, and there's a Christmas miracle in the Mailbag!

TS - Episode #22 - Jennerit Action

December 16, 2016 20:26 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

With things quieting down at Gearbox in the wake of the Winter Update announcement, the guys take a trip to Conjecture Land with the 30th Battleborn, Beatrix! What secrets could the Twitch stream screencap hold? Then we learn a few more details on the upcoming Battleborn training modes before closing it out with a question from the Mailbag!

TS - Episode #21 - Snowman Hunt

December 09, 2016 20:23 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

In this extended episode, the guys have the latest from Gearbox's Battleborn Winter Update stream, including news on the new economy, Character and Command Rank increases, TWO different draft mode, and much more! All that, plus some Bulletstorm chatter and a question from the Mailbag!

TS - Episode #20 - Conjecture Land

December 02, 2016 20:27 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

The guys are back in a big way! The show starts off with a flashback to your childhood writing assignments as the guys recap their adventures over the Thanksgiving break! Then grab your canoe as we take a trip down Speculation River on not one, but TWO trips to Conjecture Land! All that, plus Battleplan #29 and strategies galore in the Mailbag!

TS - Episode #19.5 - Ghalt - Fire Shells

November 23, 2016 20:12 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

THiRD SHiFT presents a special deep dive episode on Ghalt!

TS - Episode #19 - Never Trust An Eric

November 18, 2016 19:42 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

With the Thanksgiving break looming on the horizon, the guys look back on their time with Battleborn Day and Toby's Friendship Raid. Eric finds a missed opportunity, Matt won't stop circle-strafing, and the One Team, One Dream strategy pays dividends (partially)! Then a bit of lore in the Battleplan sends the guys brainstorming about the future! All that, plus a question (and the first ever request) from the Mailbag!

TS - Episode #18.5 - Ambra - You're Not Ambra-ing Right

November 14, 2016 19:55 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

THiRD SHiFT presents a special deep dive episode on Ambra!

TS - Episode #18 - Can't Help Myself

November 11, 2016 20:24 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

Gearbox flips all the switches in support of Battleborn Day, and the guys have a breakdown of all the bonuses you can expect to see this weekend! But first, it's story time and the guys get Cranky as they revise their opinion of Kid Ultra! Then it's time to take flight in search of secrets in Toby's Friendship Raid and play favorites with a question from the Mailbag. Buckle up and hold on to your butts for one of the craziest episodes in THiRD SHiFT history!

TS - Episode #17 - Wonderful Penguin Hat

November 04, 2016 18:21 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MB

The guys give their initial impressions of Kid Ultra as he officially launches into Battleborn! Then it's a look into the future with the reveal stream for Toby's Friendship Raid. All that, plus Battleplan #26 and a question from the Mailbag!

TS - Episode #16 - Always the Goat

October 28, 2016 18:07 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

The demons come out to play in our first ever Halloween episode, but Kid Ultra has landed via Early Access to save the day! In addition to the Mailbag and Battleplan #25, both of the guys have problems spinning and winning, Matt finds a glitch with Sister Aria, and Eric shares a tale of terror from his youth. Lock the doors and keep the lights on for this extra-spooooooky episode!

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