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THiRD SHiFT

513 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings

Join Eric & Matt Fridays for THiRD SHiFT, our weekly Gearbox and gaming podcast!

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TS - Episode #137 - Guns, Guns, Guns [Borderlands 3]

April 12, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Looking for the latest down-low on Borderlands 3? You've come to the right place. From murals and statues to controversy and weapons, we've got what you need to curb your BL3 cravings! Topics of Interest This Week: SHiFT Codes Borderlands 3 Mural on London Bar Thingery making the Calypso Twins statue Become a Borderlands VIP First Vault Hunter Morse code found on Twitch Troy Baker Wants to be Rhys/Gearbox Asked Him to Be Rhys Rage Over Borderlands 3's Epic Games' Store Exclusivity Is...

TS - Episode #136 - Happy May Day [We Happy Few/Borderlands 3]

April 05, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MB

We deep dive into more details on the drops from PAX East, including the release announcement for Borderlands 3 and version bonuses. 

IG2G - Episode #50 - Out of Hand [Katamari Damacy/Dead Space 4/Thronebreaker DLC/FCOGS]

April 02, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

Do you like mysterious tidbits, dead things in space, and the Government?  This is the episode for you. Today's Topic:  Federal Commission on Gaming Services (FCOGS) This week's releases: Katamari Damacy REROLL: Eternal Dead Space sequel Thronebreaker DLC 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 #135 - BORDERLANDS 3!

March 29, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

PAX East happened... and so did the announcement for Borderlands 3!

TS - Episode #134 - Git 'Cited [PAX East/Borderlands 3/Gearbox/Brothers in Arms/Bulletstorm]

March 22, 2019 14:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MB

We conjecture about PAX East rumors and teasers.

IG2G - Episode #49 - THiRD SHiFT is You [Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn/BaBa is You/Hypnospace Outlaw/The Division 2/Beat Cop/Google]

March 19, 2019 15:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB

Do you like a little bit of this, a little bit of that, cops, the '90s, or a weird magical animal?  This is the episode for you. Today's Topic: Google at GDC Prediction This week's releases: Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn BaBa is You Hypnospace Outlaw Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Beat Cop 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-t...

TS - Episode #133 - I Screwed Up the Intro [Borderlands 3/PAX East]

March 15, 2019 15:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MB

We are excite because something happened.

TS - Episode #132 - Strictly Business [Blind Squirrel/Judgement/Square Enix]

March 08, 2019 15:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MB

Don't make a Blind Judgment on this Mixtape.

IG2G - Episode #48 - I'm Reloading [Ape Out/Anthem/NieR: Automata/Division 2/Stellaris/Torchlight Frontiers]

March 05, 2019 15:00 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MB

This week on The Imposter's Guide to Gaming: Do you like apes, space, robots, looting, and/or shooting?  This is the episode for you. Today's Topic: Torchlight Frontiers This week's releases:   Ape Out Anthem NieR: Automata - Game of the YoRHa Edition Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Stellaris: Console Edition 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 gam...

TS - Episode #131 - Can't Breathe [PAX East/Borderlands 3/Project 1v1]

March 01, 2019 15:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB

Gearbox is going to PAX East.  Let's conjecture!

TS - Episode #130 - Never Trust a Bald Man [Borderlands 3/Kingdom Hearts 3]

February 22, 2019 15:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MB

If a company takes more than five years to release a sequel game, is it too late?

IG2G - Episode #47 - Prophecy [Yo-Kai Watch/Metro Exodus/Steins;Gate Elite/Far Cry New Dawn/Crackdown 3/Nintendo Direct]

February 19, 2019 17:11 - 44 minutes - 61 MB

This week on The Imposter's Guide to Gaming: Do you like little tiny monsters, big monsters, psychopaths, Terry Crews, Russian, or scientists?  This is the episode for you. Today's Topic: Nintendo Direct This week's releases: Yo-Kai Watch Metro Exodus Steins;Gate Elite Far Cry New Dawn Crackdown 3 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 ...

TS - Episode #129 - Saturday Morning

February 15, 2019 16:10 - 39 minutes - 45.7 MB

Lay-offs and Saturday morning cartoons. Now featuring a wicked sick remixed ending from the #EditingKing himself!

TS - Episode #128 - Farewell, My Friend [Ape Out/Katana Zero/The Division 2 Private Beta]

February 08, 2019 15:54 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB

2K has an earnings call, we go indie and mainstream at the same time, and we wish the incomparable Joe King luck after his departure from Gearbox. Topics of Interest This Week: SHiFT Codes The Hunt 2019 Matt's Indie Game Showcase Ape Out Katana Zero The Division 2 Private Beta Current Games/News: Gearbox Software Gearbox Loot Borderlands Homeworld Gearbox Publishing Fortnite We Happy Few Earthfall Burnstar Subnautica Banner Saga All Else Gearbox Software/Publishing: Gear...

IG2G - Episode #46 - How Do We Fix It? [Sunless Skies/Resident Evil 2/Etrian Odyssey Nexus/Kingdom Hearts 3/Wargroove]

February 05, 2019 16:42 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MB

We don't know what episode is, but we've got some games to discuss! Today's Topic:  Too many big games??? This week's releases: Sunless Skies Resident Evil 2 Etrian Odyssey Nexus Kingdom Hearts III Wargroovep 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 video-game-loving friends!

TS - Episode #127 - One-Man Show Redux [Borderlands 2: The Hunt 2019/Anthem]

February 01, 2019 15:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

The Hunt is almost here, a VFX masterclass from Gearbox's Ash Lyons, and first thoughts on Anthem's VIP demo/beta.

TS - Episode #126 - One-Man Show [GaaS/The Division/Anthem/Destiny/Borderlands 3]

January 25, 2019 16:42 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

Prepare yourself... for games as a service.

IG2G - Episode #45 - Dark Zone [The Division 2/Tales of Vesperia/Mario & Luigi/Ace Combat 7]

January 22, 2019 15:45 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

Do you like weird, random stuff related to video games and The Division?  This is the episode for you! Today's Topic: Tom Clancy's The Division 2 - The Dark Zone This week's releases: Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr's Journey Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown 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 gam...

IG2G - Episode #45 - Dark Zone [The Division 2/Tales of Vesperia/Mario & Luigi/Ace Combat 7]

January 22, 2019 15:45 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

Do you like weird, random stuff related to video games and The Division?  This is the episode for you! Today's Topic: Tom Clancy's The Division 2 - The Dark Zone This week's releases: Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr's Journey Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown 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 gam...

TS - Episode #125 - All Hearsay [Gearbox Software/Randy Pitchford/Borderlands 3/We Happy Few]

January 18, 2019 16:21 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

In an age where it's guilty until proven innocent, we talk about what we think about the most recent legal chaos at Gearbox.

TS - Episode #124 - Conjecture Land 2019 [Gearbox Software/Borderlands]

January 11, 2019 17:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

The guys run into the Dream Killer on the island and talk about what they see for Gearbox in 2019.

IG2G - Episode #44 - Grease, Greece, Gris [Below/Book of Demons/Ashen/GRIS]

January 08, 2019 16:33 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

Do you enjoy visually interesting but maybe not great gameplay?  How about dungeon crawlers, hacking, slashing, and battling?  If so, then this is the show for you! Today's Topic:  Most anticipated games of 2019. This week's releases: Below IGN Review Book of Demons Ashen GRIS 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-da...

TS - Episode #123 - 2019 Resolutions

January 04, 2019 16:08 - 50 minutes - 70 MB

It's the first show of 2019, so it's time to make those resolutions! Come find out what the crew has in store for the year, and don't hesitate to tell us yours! 

TS - Episode #122 - Fireside Resolution Recap

December 28, 2018 14:00 - 17 minutes - 19.6 MB

Happy Holidays from THiRD SHiFT!

December 25, 2018 15:30 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MB

We wish you a Happy [insert holiday] and a Happy New Year!   Songs Weird Al Yankovic - Christmas at Ground Zero Greg Atkinson - Losers on a Christmas Eve The Impossebulls - Do You Know...? Simon Panrucker - Leave My Nuts Alone

TS - Episode #121 - 2018 Games of the Year

December 21, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

The crew goes over the games they've played this year and announce their favorite games of 2018!

TS - Episode #120 - Voice Children [w/ voice actor extraordinaire Jim Foronda]

December 14, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 193 MB

We talk to Gearbox voice-over alum, Jim Foronda!

IG2G - Episode #43 - Frog Cry [Thronebreaker/Gwent/Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom/Persona 3/Persona 5/Super Smash Bros. Ultimate/Earth Defense Force 5]

December 11, 2018 15:00 - 42 minutes - 97 MB

This week on The Imposter's Guide to Gaming:  Do you like card games?  Do you like bugs?  Do you like monsters?  Do you want to dance?  Do you want to grab an ax and fight with your friends?  This is the episode for you. Today's Topic:  The Game Awards This week's releases: Witcher 2-pack Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales Gwent: The Witcher Card Game Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Dancing 3-pack Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight Persona 4: Dancing All Night Persona 5: Dancing in S...

TS - Episode #119 - To the Moon [Borderlands 3/The Game Awards]

December 07, 2018 14:00 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MB

We talk about Borderlands 3 rumors (including details about gameplay and release date) and conjecture about The Game Awards. #babiesinjars Topics of Interest This Week: SHiFT Codes Exclusive Borderlands 3 Details By The Know via MentalMars.com Subnautica Now Available on Xbox & PS4 The Game Awards 2018 Winner Predictions (out of 21) - Matt 26%/Eric 43% Game of the Year God of War Best Game Direction God of War Best Ongoing Game Fortnite Best Narrative Red Dead Redemption 2 Bes...

TS - Episode #118 - Woke [Gearbox Loot/PSVR Borderlands/Beat Saber/Nicky Case Games/Battlefield V]

November 30, 2018 16:40 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

Was the Walmart Canada leak totally legit?  Should the Gearbox community get excited about The Game Awards?  Do you want to be woke?  Did Battlefield V miss its mark?  #SauceTheBoss #Woke Topics of Interest This Week: SHiFT Codes Gearbox Loot - new collection in PSVR Borderlands/Beat Saber Bundle Nicky Case Games - We Become What We Behold Battlefield V Current Games/News: Gearbox Software Gearbox Loot Borderlands Homeworld Gearbox Publishing Fortnite We Happy Few Earthfall B...

IG2G - Episode #42 - Team Pikachu or Team Eevee? [Spider-Man/Darksiders III/Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!/Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics/Fallout 76/Telltale Games]

November 27, 2018 16:57 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MB

We embrace the darkness, address who the better Pokémon is, Fallout with a guest reporter, and look into the ever-developing situation on the Telltale front. This week's topics: Marvel's Spider-Man: Turf Wars Darksiders III Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics Fallout 76 Telltale's Aftermath 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 topic...

TS - Thanksgiving Special

November 23, 2018 13:46 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MB

We tell you all the things we're thankful for as we celebrate Thanksgiving!

TS - Episode #117 - Wagyū [Borderlands/Earthfall/Fortnite/The Game Awards]

November 16, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 180 MB

Something's going down in the Borderlands Universe, conspiracy theories, some updates in the Gearbox Family, and we tell you our predictions for The Game Awards. Topics of Interest This Week: SHiFT Codes - 10 (5&5) Golden Keys in Borderlands 2 Supmatto's YouTube Channel - Borderland rumors and whatnot. Earthfall has a free weekend Fortnite gets an overhaul The Game Awards 2018 (Nominees) - Matt/Eric Game of the Year - God of War Best Game Direction - A Way Out Best Ongoing Game - De...

IG2G - Episode #41 - Excelsior [The Shapeshifting Detective/Diablo III/11-11/Moonlighter/Death Mark/Stan Lee]

November 14, 2018 01:07 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MB

We introduce what IG2G was always meant to be by talking about devils, demons, ghosts, death, shop-keeping, dungeons, and a tribute to a legend. This week's topics: The Shapeshifting Detective Diablo III: Eternal Collection (Switch) 11-11: Memories Retold Moonlighter (Switch) Death Mark Farewell, Stan Lee 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 gam...

TS - Episode #116 - The Struggle is Real [Borderlands 3/Gearbox Loot/Fortnite/Red Dead Redemption 2/BlizzCon]

November 09, 2018 16:48 - 1 hour - 158 MB

It's a new milestone for us and we're changing the show up a bit. We discuss GearboxLoot.com and its livestream debut, Fortnite partners with the NFL, Matt discusses his experience with Red Dead Redemption 2, and Eric discusses the highlights from BlizzCon 2018. Topics of Interest This Week: SHiFT Codes - 10 (5&5) Golden Keys in Borderlands: The Presequel Gearbox Loot Twitch Stream Gearbox Loot Fortnite Teams Up with the NFL Red Dead Redemption 2 BlizzCon 2018 Warcraft New Overwatch...

TS - Episode #115 - Frasier [THiRD SHiFT]

November 02, 2018 16:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MB

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IG2G - Episode #40 - The Kids Would Love It [Marvel's Spider-Man/Thronebreaker/No Man's Sky/Warriors Orochi 4/Soulcalibur VI/Red Dead Redemption 2/PlayStation Classic]

October 30, 2018 18:27 - 45 minutes - 105 MB

This week on The Imposter's Guide to Gaming:  Do you like cowboys?  Do you like investigating shipwrecks?  Do you like breaking thrones?  This is the show for you. This week's topics: Top 5 Releases: Castlevania Reqium Return of the Obra Dinn Marvel's Spider-Man: The Heist Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales No Man's Sky - The Abyss Warriors Orochi 4 Soulcalibur VI Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales Red Dead Redemption 2 PlayStation Classic Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the t...

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October 26, 2018 16:46 - 30 minutes - 69.4 MB

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TS - Episode #113 - Common Sense Podcast [Battleborn/Fortnite]

October 19, 2018 15:44 - 54 minutes - 124 MB

We get an interdimensional message from one of our favorite defenders of Solas, wonder where Gearbox Publishing's blog has gone and hope to hear something soon, Fortnite introduces its Beta Storm feature (coming soon), and more! Hey, you.  Yes, you.  It is time that we steer the ship in a new direction and we need to get our heading.  Where would you like us to go?

IG2G - Episode #39 - Never Did Do [My Memory of Us/Call of Duty: Black Ops 4/Disgaea 1/The World Ends with You/WWE 2K19/Super Mario Party/Telltale/Mega Man 11/Fist of the North Star/Control]

October 16, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Do you want to go into old buildings and do weird, wacky things? Do you want to punch people with your North Star fist?  Do you like having parties?  Do you like doing all sorts of other fun, wacky things?  Guess what?  We're going to talk about all of it. This week's topics: Top 5 Releases: My Memory of Us Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Disgaea 1 Complete The World Ends with You WWE 2K19 Super Mario Party Mailbag - Where can I get a Telltale-like fix? Life Is Strange Universe Until Da...

Episode #112 - Too Much [Borderlands 2 VR/Earthfall/Fortnite]

October 12, 2018 15:45 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Borderlands 2 VR is on the horizon, Earthfall teams up with Formosa Group, and Fortnite throws down on the disco floor. Hey, you.  Yes, you.  It is time that we steer the ship in a new direction and we need to get our heading.  Where would you like us to go?

TS - Episode #111 - I Want To Believe [Randy Pitchford/Borderlands 3/Fortnite]

October 05, 2018 12:05 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

We start out with a sneaky assistant, follow-up with some rumors about Borderlands 3, Funko!POP wants to take all our money, and Fortnite chills. Hey, you. Yes, you. It is time that we steer the ship in a new direction and we need to get our heading. Where would you like us to go?

IG2G - Episode #38 - Rocky Road [Capcom/Timespinner/Scribblenauts/Valkyria Chronicles 4/Think of the Children/Wandersong/Telltale Games]

October 02, 2018 16:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MB

It's Quarter End, so put a smile on your face and prepare yourself as anything can happen... This week's topics: Top 3 Releases: Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle Timespinner Scribblenauts Mega Pack Valkyria Chronicles 4 Matt's Indie Game Showcase Think of the Children Wandersong Telltale Games 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 ...

TS - Episode #110 - I Like Boobs [Battleborn/Earthfall/We Happy Few/Fortnite]

September 28, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 189 MB

We plead to unleash all of the Battleborn characters in the world and learn about a hero that was never fully imagined; patches for Earthfall and We Happy Few; Fortnite accidentally loosens the bra on the feminine model, truly starting Season 6 off with a bang; Sony FINALLY enables crossplay; and we answer Joe King's question for his dev/pub panel.

TS - Episode #109 - Welcome to 109 [Battleborn/Fortnite/Borderlands]

September 21, 2018 15:32 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

The news dwindles a bit more, so we learn about mice, new champion skins in Battleborn, what's happening in Fortnite this week, and which Borderlands characters the guys identify with the most.

IG2G - Episode #37 - That {Censored} Thing [Spider-Man/Lamplight City/Catherine: Full Body/STAY/Nintendo Direct/Nintendo Switch Online]

September 18, 2018 22:13 - 1 hour - 147 MB

We'll be talking about a dungeon crawler, Spider-Man, narrative adventures, Nintendo Direct, and more. This week's topics: Top 5 Releases: STAY Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk Frozen Synapse 2 Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna The Golden Country 428: Shibuya Scramble Spider-Man Lamplight City Catherine: Full Body STAY Nintendo Direct Animal Crossing Luigi's Mansion 3 Nintendo Switch Online Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every othe...

TS - Episode #108 - Co-op Mission [Fortnite/Gearbox]

September 14, 2018 15:41 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

Eric joins the show via televideo and Matt downgrades to his 8-bit camera in order to spend hours on Catherine: Full Body, talk about Gearbox's Homecoming and job openings that spark some conjecture, call out the Burger King to return to Arby's- and Wendy's-level tweets, report on Fortnite's latest patch, and just go off the rails after that...

TS - Episode #107 - Food Lion [Fortnite/Food Lion]

September 07, 2018 15:47 - 59 minutes - 135 MB

#FoodLion

IG2G - Episode #36 - Golden Goose [Dragon Quest XI/The Walking Dead/Monster Hunter/Yakuza Kiwami 2/PAX West/Untitled Goose Game]

September 04, 2018 15:54 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

A months' worth of games to catch up on and one of the biggest conventions of the year.  What could go wrong? This week's topics: Top 5 Releases: Wailing Heights Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Phantom Doctrine Into the Breach (IG2G #24) The Walking Dead: The Final Season Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Matt's Indie Games Showcase Donut County Sunless Sea + Zubmariner (Fallen London) The Messenger Why the 28th Was Great for Matt Fire Pro Wrestling World Yakuza K...

TS - Episode #106 - Live on the Fives [Fortnite/We Happy Few/Earthfall] (Live)

August 31, 2018 16:03 - 1 hour - 145 MB

We're live on Twitch this week as we discuss We Happy Few's postcard contest winners and talk about Fortnite's latest patch.  And welcome, Cullen Sweet, to the Gearbox Community! (We're sorry Eric mispronounced your name.  He does that to everyone...) Catch the VOD on https://www.twitch.tv/thirdshiftme/.

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