Vacant Podcast
148 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsJoin the folks at Vacant Gazing as they dive into some hilarious, and pretty ridiculous, video game related hypotheticals. Visit vacantgazing.com for more articles, reviews, videos, and a heap of other non-sense.
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2020 Gaming Trends
January 08, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 45.7 MBIt's a new year, so that means it's time for the Vacant Gazing Trendsetters to come up with the next big trend in gaming. They go the extra mile with augmented reality, have Keanu Reeves in literally everything, and shout a bunch! Trust us, it's different from last year. Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our Patreon Page!
Smash Bros DLC Pack 2
January 02, 2020 00:58 - 44 minutes - 50.1 MBIt's the new year, so the Vacant Gazing Revelers are adding a new set of characters to the Smash Bros. franchise! In this DLC pack, they'll add famous authors, comic book characters that aren't super heroes, and a few terrifying mascots! Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our Patreon Page!
A Christmas Carol
December 25, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 47.9 MBHappy Holidays from the Vacant Gazing Krampuses. To get in the holiday spirit, the team decided to recast a classic Christmas movie with video game characters. How will The Walking Dead, Mario, and God of War play as Tiny Tim, Scrooge, and the Ghost of Christmas Past? Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our Patreon Page!
Video Game Awards for the Decade
December 19, 2019 03:04 - 42 minutes - 49.1 MBThe decade is coming to a close, so the Vacant Gazing Awards Committee has decided to give out awards for outstanding achievements (or massive disappointments) in video games over the last 10 years! Even the Popeye's Chicken Sandwich gets a nod. Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our Patreon Page!
Starting a Cult
December 11, 2019 05:19 - 49 minutes - 55.2 MBThis week, the Vacant Gazing...um...Secret Society delves into the world of cults and dark organizations. But instead of worshiping eldritch horrors or giving all your possessions to a charismatic con-man, they create cults related to video games! Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our Patreon Page!
Jeff Goldblum
December 04, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 46.3 MBThis week, the Vacant Gazing team..ah...finds a way to transport Jeff Goldblum from his Disney show into a bunch of different video games and have him give his bizarre perspective on what he sees. Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Thanksgiving Dinner
November 27, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 50.1 MBThe Vacant Gazing Family needs to prep another Thanksgiving dinner, and this week, they decided to pull some food from a number of video games to fill the table. There's some arguing, dubious meats, and a whole lot of talk on parades! Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Disney+
November 20, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 54.9 MBThe Vacant Gazing Imagineers have come up with another round of video games that should be optioned into TV shows on a streaming service, but this time, they're going with Disney Plus. Move over Star Wars, Marvel, and Jeff Goldblum, there are some classic games that need to be streamed! Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Delicious Pokemon Gen 4
November 13, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutes - 65.6 MBJust in time for Pokemon Sword & Shield, the Vacant Gazing Gourmands revisit one their favorite topics and decide on more Pokemon would be the most delicious! And they're moving on to Gen 4. They even brought in they're friend, and a Pokemon expert, Audrey to help out. Follow Audrey @aud_is_oddd Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Making Money
November 09, 2019 16:20 - 38 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week, the Vacant Gazing Entrepreneurs are trying to make that money! But what video game has the best path to make a billion...dollars? Zenny? Gold? Whatever the currency, they're introducing Las Vegas, reality bending grinds, and banking to these games! Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Trick or Treating
October 30, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 54 MBIt's Halloween, and the Vacant Gazing Costume Party is going trick or treating. But what video game world are they going through?!? Does an underwater dystopia have the best candy? Or does Gotham provide some other kind of evening fun? Either way, just make sure you don't get touched in the wrong way! Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our Patreon Page!
Stopping Hitler
October 16, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MBTaika Waititi made a dramedy about Hitler, so that prompted the Vacant Gazing Allied Forces to ask the age-old question: If you could go back in time, how would you kill Hitler? There are some classic action movie heroes, some Vaudeville cartoons, and a whole lot of chickens! Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
The Four Horsemen
October 09, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 59 MBThis week, the Vacant Gazing Riders get ready for the end times and figure out who the four horsemen of the video game would be and what kind of trouble they're bringing. If the war and famine don't get you, the long loading times and repetitive tutorials will! Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
New York Comic Con Special
October 02, 2019 11:31 - 34 minutes - 38.2 MBIn a slightly different style of the podcast, the Vacant Gazing Heroes are in an unfamiliar studio to talk about their hope, expectations, and worst nightmares for this year's New York Comic Con. How many Deadpools will Chris see before he looses it? Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
DIY Tri-Force
September 25, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MBIn honor of Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening coming out for the Nintendo Switch, the Vacant Gazing Chosen Heroes have decided to create their own Tri-Forces. As these things tend to go, they've all interpreted this week's topic in wildly different fashions! Who's getting cerebral? Who wants a quiet day in? Who wants garlic bread? Listen and find out! Check out our YouTube Channel! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Dating Sims
September 19, 2019 01:31 - 38 minutes - 46.7 MBBecause the Vacant Gazing Romantics have been putting up a dating sim on Youtube, they decided to keep the love going and figure out what other games should be turned into dating sims. On a side note, no one is proud of the choices they made when recording this one. Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
YouTube Channels
September 11, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 50.2 MBEveryone has a favorite YouTube Channel. Some people like Slow Motion explosions, others like Minecraft play-throughs, most of you watch cat videos, and so on. That's why the Vacant Gazing Videographers figured out which video game character should have their own YouTube channel, and what should be on it! Don't forget to check out Vacant Gazing's Let's Play this Friday on YouTube Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Back to School
September 04, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 43.3 MBSince the Summer is over, and it's time for all the kids to go back to school, the Vacant Gazing Educational Staff decided to create their curricula for a video game elementary school! Be they player or character, they're going to learn the basics. Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Fantasy Football
August 28, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 49.2 MBIt's that time of the year where dudes pretend they aren't gigantic dorks and start playing fantasy football! But the Vacant Gazing Sportsmen know what they're about and are going a step further. They decided to draft a fantasy team made entirely of video game characters. An Apex Legend is playing RB, there's a Dark Souls survivor at QB, and so many damn kickers! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Kingdom Hearts 2
August 21, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 51.4 MBWith Disney's D23 Expo coming up, the Vacant Gazing Acquisitions Team decided it was time to revisit one of their first topics, and come up with a few more worlds that can be added to the Kingdom Hearts franchise. There are plenty of good vibes, some fierce looks, and an inordinate amount of nostalgia to be added to this video game! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Amusement Park
August 14, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 46.6 MBAmusement parks are classic summer past-time. Waiting in line for roller coasters. Over paying for terrible food. Taking pictures with creepy mascots. They have it all! That's why the Vacant Gazing Fun Club decided to create their own video game theme park to rival Disney! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Soap Operas
August 08, 2019 02:19 - 40 minutes - 46.6 MBThe Vacant Gazing Daytime Players dive deep into the melodramatic tropes commonly used in the world of soap operas. Which character has amnesia? Who has an evil, long-lost twin? And what commercials that we only remember from being home sick from school will play? Tune in and find out! *que dramatic pipe organ music* Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Hobbies
July 31, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 45.1 MBEveryone needs a hobby. Something to help pass the time or unwind when you aren't at work. And characters from video games need that too! That's why the Vacant Gazing Scrap-booking Club tried to figure out what past times iconic characters had. Botany? World War II re-enactments? How about raising show pets? Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Tarot Reading
July 24, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MBThe Vacant Gazing Coven is dipping its toe into the world of the occult this week and getting a Tarot Card reading from special guest Kate Moran. Will the cards foretell future success? Or will they spell something overly vague and cryptic that has a tinge of negativity? It really depends on if believe in that crap or not. Listen to Kate on The Witchcast Podcast and follow their Instagram Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Nerd Culture
July 17, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 52.2 MBThis week, the Vacant Gazing Nerds invite special guest Kevin Gilligan from Geeks OUT to figure out which figured from nerdy culture should be added to Mario Kart! Follow @geeksout and Kevin @Gilligan_McJew And Check out Flame Con @flamecon and @intaflamecon Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Big Game Hunting
July 10, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, the Vacant Gazing Expedition decided to turn the tables on the big, scary monsters that hunt and terrorize the lowly video game player. They track down and take on the biggest and most elusive creatures from some of your favorite games! There's even some game show music and a HORSE! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
America The Video Game
July 03, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 43.1 MBIn honor of the 4th of July, the Vacant Gazing Patriots decided to create an indie game based around America! But only the best parts, like fried foods, fireworks, and Winnebagos! So light up the grill, find the world's largest non-edible pistachio, and celebrate freedom in video game form. Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Serial Killers
June 26, 2019 04:18 - 36 minutes - 39.4 MBEveryone loves a good true-crime podcast, so the Vacant Gazing Experts decided to analyze the behavior of some potential maniacs and decided which video game characters might be serial killers. This one definitely digs into darkest parts of human nature, but it's fun because video games! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Top 10 Video Game Movies
June 20, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 53.7 MBEveryone has a favorite video game. Everyone also has a favorite movie. But does everyone have a favorite video game movie? Well they should! and in case you don't, the Vacant Gazing Gazette has listed the Top 10 Video Game Movies of all time. (In their opinions, at least). Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
E3 2019 Bonus!
June 16, 2019 18:07 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBOn this bonus episode (bonusode?) recorded from a live stream on Twitch, Matt hosts a recap of E3 2019. What did the Vacant Gazing Critics love? What did they hate? What were they undramatically ambivalent towards? Listen to their long winded ramblings to find out! And you can watch the whole thing, plus a little bit more, by going to Twitch.tv/Vacant_Gazing Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram and Twitter And check out our new Patreon Page!
Video Game Presidency
June 12, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 53.8 MBThe Vacant Gazing Party have decided to run for President! But not for America or any other real country. No! They've decided to run for president of a video game. What are their policies on space economic, mushroom monarchies, and Big Daddies? Listen and find out. Also, check out Corey (and Ryan) on The Trooth Syrum Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
E3 2019 Predictions
June 05, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 52.9 MBE3 is coming up, everyone is excitedly predicting what will be announced, and the Vacant Gazing Armada is no different! They cast their predictions over what will be new to the world of video games. There's lots of Nintendo hype, some potential for Destiny, and a mind-altering experience with Death Stranding. This one get's to a new level of insane! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Podcast Video Games
May 29, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MBThe Vacant Gazing Coalition is getting super meta, and talking about podcasts once again! But this time, they're flipping the questions around and figuring out which podcast should have it's own video game. They completely forget to rate these games, but you shouldn't. And if you have any podcast recommendations, tweet at us! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Video Game House Party
May 22, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 40.4 MBChris is away this week, so the rest of the Vacant Gazing Hooligans decided to throw the ultimate house party! But who are they inviting? Some serious debauchery takes place when they start licking Toads, casting Sandstorm, and chasing a dragon. Thankfully no one will drive drunk. Also, Ryan gets 99 lives! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Delicious 3rd Gen Pokemon
May 15, 2019 03:40 - 46 minutes - 52.7 MBWith all the trailers for Detective Pikachu coming out, the Vacant Gazing squad got hungry once again! So they're going back to the Pokedex to find more delicious Pokemon, from the 3rd generation! There's plenty of down-home cooking, some delicious teriyaki, and some refreshing cocktails. Also, a few celebrities might want to be wary of Ryan! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Mother's Day
May 08, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 40.5 MBIt's Mother's Day this Sunday, so the Vacant Gazing team wanted to give a shout out to which video game characters they think would be the best mothers. Who would be the great at tucking you in to bed, teaching you important life lessons, or giving you the skills needed to survive in the desert wastelands? All the hallmarks of a great mom! And don't worry, this one definitely doesn't get weird. Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Game of Thrones
May 01, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 45.1 MBGame of Thrones is coming to an end, and everyone wants to know who lives and who dies. But with all of the characters in all of the different houses,who can keep track? That's why the Vacant Gazing cohort wanted to add to the confusion by putting a bunch of video game characters into the different noble houses. Who's a Lannister and who's a Stark? Regardless, remember to fill out your dead pool...FOR THE SUN! Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new P...
Avengers Endgame
April 24, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 44 MBIt's time for the most anticipated movie...EVER...to be released! And the Vacant Gazing team that survived "The Snap" from Thanos is ready to suit up again. Like last time, they cast a new team of video game Avengers. They make sure to fill out the roster with all the new heroes, especially with everyone's favorite...Hawkeye. Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Loot Drops
April 17, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 57.4 MBSome video games have amazing mechanics, or enthralling stories, or engaging puzzles that keep you playing for hours. But everyone knows that the real reason we grind away is for the amazing loot drops. That's why the Vacant Gazing team wanted to figure out what they would drop if they were beaten like a boss fight! It get's pretty specific and hopefully isn't too mean. Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch And check out our new Patreon Page!
Scary Things
April 10, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 46.3 MBSometime...things in life can be a scarier than expected. One way to deal with the things that frighten us is to turn it into a fun game. That's why the Vacant Gazing cohort decided to tackle the things in life that scare them by turn those nightmares into fun video games! Dating, finances, breakfast cereal ...it's all there. Check out special guest Dave on the Calling All Creeps Podcast And Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch
Trading Places
April 03, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 38 MBIsn't the grass always greener? The Vacant Gazing crew definitely thinks so. That's why Tim, Matt, and Chris go through the comic book characters with whom they'd want to swap lives. Maybe someone Superman adjacent? What about a disfigured emperor? How about a buff and pervy holy man? There's no way any of this could go wrong. Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch
Kid's Books
March 27, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 48.7 MBEveryone remembers having to read those Scholastic books for school, right? Well imagine if you could instead play them as video games! That's what the team at Vacant Gazing did! And that's why they called in help from their good buddy, Dave! Check out Dave on the Calling all Creeps podcast Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch
March Madness Basketball
March 20, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 42.6 MBIt's time for the biggest event in college sports. March Madness is upon us, so the Vacant Gazing squad wanted to field a team made entirely of video game characters. Who needs super stars when you have Kirby (with the abilities of LeBron James), Mario, ...and Batman. Our team is going to crush the brackets! Don't forget to Subscribe and Leave a Review. Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch
Video Game Road Trip
March 13, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 44.9 MBSpring Break is upon us, and that means that it's time to start planning some awesome road trips. So the Vacant Gazing squad decided to figure out which video game characters they would bring on a most epic journey. Are they bringing a murderous ice cream clown? A stoic badass from Red Dead Redemption? Or maybe a...murderous robot from the Star Wars universe? Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch
Vacant Podcast Live!
March 06, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 67.1 MBIt's been a full year of the Vacant Podcast, so we celebrated with a live show at The PIT Loft in New York City on February 25th, 2019. It was crazy and so much fun and we can't wait to do another one. We talked about Broadway musicals, Pokemon, a Marvel shared universe, and a ton of David Tennant. Thank you to Langston Belton for coming on and being hilarious. Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram
Video Game Directors
February 27, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 45.3 MBAfter talking about movies last week, the Vacant Gazing team decided to take things a step further. So this week, they're deciding which film directors they would love to see take on a video game. Maybe a classic master of cinema to deliver a suspenseful horror came? How about someone skilled in big-time action? Either way, we'd pay to see...we mean play...that! Catch Vacant Gazing on Twitch Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram and Twitter
Action Movie Mario
February 21, 2019 03:35 - 42 minutes - 47.8 MBWho loves action movies? Everyone, that's who. But what would make them better? A chubby Italian plumber from a video game! And in order to forget about the terrible 90's Mario movie, the Vacant Gazing crew recast some of their favorite action movies Super Mario, with hilarious consequences. So imagine the best Stallone, Schwarzenegger, or Nickolas Cage movies. But with more jumping on turtles...and the Pope. Get tickets to our live show here. Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagra...
Video Games in 50 Years
February 13, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 49.4 MBIt's the 50th episode of the Vacant Podcast, so the Vacant team is looking into the future of video games. What will gaming be like in the year 2069? Basically, Matt and Tim will be running a utopian society. Greece will be using World of Warcraft currency. Chris predicts a bleak gamified life. And Ryan...gets into a bunker. Get tickets for the live show here. Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram and Twitter
ESport Leagues
February 06, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 55.6 MBWith the Super Bowl is done, so the Vacant Gazing team needs new teams to root for in the off season. Luckily the Overwatch League is starting up again, which made them wonder what other games should have an e-sport league. They want to commission leagues for classic racing games, Pokemon, Star Wars Battlefront, and home renovation. Come to the live show! Get tickets here. Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram
Bill Murray
January 30, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 46.1 MBEveryone's favorite holiday is coming up. That's right, Groundhog Day! But the Vacant Gazing crew doesn't care about a rodent's shadow, no, they care about...Bill Murray! The team decides to pitch some video games that should be made into movies starring Bill F'ing Murray. He's been in just about every kind of movie, so why not a movie for Persona 5, Last of Us, Mega Man, or many others. There's even some cameos from Jeff Goldblum and Willem Dafoe! Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Insta...