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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Episodes
Remakes
January 23, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 45 MBIt seems like everything is a remake these days, and video games are no exception. With games like Resident Evil 2 and Warcraft 3: Reforged getting everyone psyched, the Vacant Gazing team decided to figure out which games of the past they'd like to see revitalized. They dig deep and pull out some Nintendo and Playstation classics that you've probably long forgot about! Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram. Don't forget to Subscribe and Leave a Review!
Simulator Video Games
January 16, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 45.1 MBVideo games are all about getting away from reality, but simulator games actually immerse you in elements of the real world you wouldn't get to normally do. Examples include, operating a tractor trailer...or being a goat. That's why the Vacant Crew came up with a host of games that let you prep meals, be a True Detective, or even play a day in the life of Matt! Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram
Smash Bros Characters
January 09, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 46.4 MBIllness won't stop the Vacant Gazing team this week! They spent their entire Christmas vacations playing Super Smash Bros Ultimate and now they want to add even more characters to the roster. But they're going beyond other video games and adding celebrity chefs, figures from history, and some 90's sitcom characters...because nostalgia! Come for the madness, stay for the terrible puns. And please follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram
Video Game Resolutions
January 02, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 37.8 MBHappy New Year from the Vacant Gazing Crew! Everyone has resolutions, and Chris, Matt, Ryan, Tim, and Apollo are no different! In this episode, they go through some of their resolutions that pertain specifically to video games. Some are more attainable than others, like tempering excitement for Kingdom Hearts 3 or buying a mech-suit. While others have absolutely no hope, like completing a Steam library. Listen in so the gang as some form of accountability. Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter a...
Video Game Awards
December 27, 2018 03:08 - 36 minutes - 42 MBIt's the end of the year, so it's time to give out some video game awards. But the Vacant Gang doesn't do the typical "Game of the Year" style. Yes, they're handing out awards to the big titles like God of War, Red Dead Redemption, and Fornite, but you'll have to listen to figure out what the awards are for! Also, Tim yells at clouds! Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram Don't forget to Subscribe, Download, and Leave a Review
Real Life DLC
December 19, 2018 05:21 - 42 minutes - 50.3 MBGood luck playing a new video game that doesn't have some kind of Downloadable Content. Every studio is putting some extra cosmetic feature or expanded story content in to the games they make. And that gave the Vacant Gazing crew the idea "What would be DLC for real life?". Well...Chris, Matt, and WJ interpreted that question in wildly different ways. Don't forget to Download, Subscribe, and Leave a Review And also follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram
Dungeons & Dragons
December 12, 2018 05:03 - 48 minutes - 55.2 MBThe Vacant Gazing crew loves games, and not just video games! They also love them a good tabletop RPGs, and none more than Dungeons & Dragons! They love it so much, that Chris, Matt, and Sarah Kimball get carried away assigning a D&D class to entire Vacant team based on their personalities. So who's going to be an elf bard? Or a gnome wizard? Who's going to roll a natural one and hurt someone else's feelings? Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram
Video Game Holiday
December 05, 2018 05:00 - 36 minutes - 42.4 MBHanukkah is pretty early this year, but the first week in December is usually a pretty boring lull between holidays. That's why the team at Vacant Gazing decided to put their festive noggins together and create a new, video game themed celebration! There's caroling with Rock Band, a Pokemon feast, and a family gathering to hunt outlaws... Red Dead Redemption-style. Join them in killing time before Christmas rolls around! Don't forget to follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram.
Video Game Vacations
November 28, 2018 05:00 - 40 minutes - 47.4 MBIt's starting to get pretty cold in Vacant Gazing country, so the crew decided that it's time for a vacation. This week, they figure out which video game would be the best setting to take a trip and relax. Assuming they aren't attacked by the Flood while riding dinosaurs at their Mario inspired Sandals resort, of course. Don't forget to follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram
Black Friday Shopping
November 21, 2018 05:24 - 40 minutes - 50.6 MBThe Vacant Gazing Gang will barely finish their Thanksgiving dinners, but they can't wait to get to those sweet, sweet Black Friday Deals. So Chris, Matt, Ryan, and Tim put together their shopping lists and got some video game gifts for each other. Like...actual items from games. There's robot buddies, introvert stealth augments, and a crap load of bees! It's all pretty wild, but it beats the crowds at Walmart! Don't forget to follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram and Twitter
Thanksgiving
November 14, 2018 05:00 - 40 minutes - 48.4 MBIt's almost Thanksgiving, so the Vacant Gazing crew decided to add a few more seats at the dinner table and invite some video game characters for a holiday feast. There's plenty of family drama, insane side dishes, and drugs at this gathering. It's not going to be the most traditional Thanksgiving ever. But at least there will be Pokemon naps. Don't forget to follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram
Video Game Breakfast Cereal
November 07, 2018 05:00 - 37 minutes - 42 MBBlizzard got creative with some cross-promotion for Overwatch by creating a Lucio-themed breakfast cereal. So this week, Vacant Gazing figures out some other brands that that can be repped by some video game characters. They get a cereal for Portal, Fallout Flakes, some Yoshi eggs, and a bunch of other things that don't quite fit into a balanced breakfast... like Castlevania meat and trash whiskey. Those sound delicious! Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram As always, Download, ...
Horror Movie Mario Party
October 31, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MBThe Vacant Gazing gang gets into the haunted spirit for Halloween this week by pitching some characters for a new Mario Party game. But these aren't from the usual Nintendo roster. They're pulling some villains from classic horror movies, and giving them some fun/creepy games to boot. They bring up some classic 80's hide-and-seek, some esoteric monster wack-a-mole, an evil car doing some Tokyo drifts, and a 90's POG battle. ...Waluigi also is there. Prepare to be delightfully scared. Follo...
Urban Legends
October 24, 2018 04:00 - 37 minutes - 45.2 MBThis week, Chris, Matt, and Ryan were inspired by Slender Man and dive into the creepy world of urban legends and creepy pastas to figure out which one would be a fun video game. They bust out horrifying stories of Hawaiian Pig Gods, Chupacabras, and something called a Skunk Ape. And because they're all from New Jersey, they HAVE to bring up a monster hunter style game about the Jersey Devil. Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram and Twitter Don't forget to Subscribe and Leave a Review
Podcasts
October 17, 2018 04:10 - 35 minutes - 43.8 MBThis week, Chris, Matt, and Tim break out their NPR voices, get super meta, and discuss which video game character should have their own podcast. Are you a fan of Serial or Nightvale? Well they have some Resident Evil-cast for you! How about a Ratchet and Clank conspiracy theory show? It's all there for your listening pleasure. Check out Tim on the Our Words Podcast And Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram and Twitter
Comic Video Games
October 11, 2018 02:17 - 36 minutes - 43.9 MBChris and Matt were just at New York Comic Con, and apparently they didn't get their fill of comic books. So with the help of Tim, they figure out which comics should be turned into video games. They have Assassin's Creed knock-offs, a violent Medieval mice RPG, and more Batman/Looney Tunes crossovers than you'll probably want. They even hate on pre-order bundles and brutal 1970's cartoons. Let us know which comic you'd like to play as a video game! Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and In...
Best Wingmen
October 03, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 46 MBWe say wingmen, but that term is too gender-specific, and we could just as well be talking about wingwomen this week. Or anything, honestly. Like a Pokemon. So really, we're just talking about having a buddy that always has your back. So Chris, Matt, Ryan, and their good friend Corey Easley, figure out which video game characters would be best to have in your corner. There's even some Luigi love! Check out Corey's Instagram and listen to him on The Trooth Syrum Podcast Also Follow Vacan...
Saturday Morning Cartoons
September 26, 2018 04:00 - 39 minutes - 48.5 MBWe all grew up watching our favorite Saturday morning cartoons, didn't we? We'd grab our favorite sugary cereal and plop in front of the TV for hours. Now imagine if your favorite video game was also a cartoon! That's what Chris, Matt, and Ryan ramble through this week. They pitch some adorable DOOM demons, a group of plucky freedom fighters from Midgar, and so much more. They also terrify themselves when remembering the Donkey Kong cartoon. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review F...
Video Game Biographies
September 19, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 43.4 MBChris, Matt, Ryan, and Tim bust out the high-minded literary references on this week's podcast. They decide to become authors and write biographies for some of the big names in video games. They explore the darkness of Kirby, award Pulitzer's for gritty retellings of escaped apes, and one roboticist's fear of success. Plus, death machines powered by critters. You can listen to more of Tim on the Our Words Podcast and submit a story of your own. Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram
Delicious 2nd Gen Pokemon
September 12, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 41.9 MBChris, Matt, Ryan, and Tim have tackled this topic before, but because they're old, and they stuck exclusively to the original 150 Pokemon. This time, they're expanding their culinary palates to the 2nd generation of Nintendo's beloved video game franchise. The Johto League has a host of delicious creatures to cook and eat. Check out more of Tim on the Our Words Podcast Don't forget to Download, Subscribe, and Leave a Review Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram
Virtual Reality
September 05, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 41 MBThis week, Chris, Matt, and Ryan take a break from the real world and decide to plug themselves into some virtual reality. They come up with a few games they'd like to play in VR, Ready Player One style. Fully immersive experiences fighting demons, throwing barrels, or simple (but secretly nefarious) farming. They learn a lot about themselves...and animal husbandry. Don't forget to download, subscribe, and leave a review! Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram
New Football Franchises
August 29, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 49.1 MBThe new NFL season is about to start and everyone is drafting their fantasy football teams. That gave Chris, Matt, and Ryan the idea of expanding the league. They figure out which video game city should get it's own football franchise. They talk stadiums, mascots, logos, and sweet mustaches. Let's hope no one takes an arrow to the knee. Check out Vacant Gazing on Twitter and Instagram Don't forget to Like, Download, and Leave a Review
Birthday Party
August 22, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 38.2 MBThis is a special week for the Vacant Podcast! It's Matt and Ryan's birthdays this week, so Chris and Tim decided to put together a video game themed birthday party. There's Twisted Metal Ice Cream, Mario Karts, Burger Time, Bouncy Houses, and tons of horrifying nightmares. They even Street Fighter a Honda. Don't forget to follow on Twitter and Instagram
Video Game Villains
August 15, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 37.7 MBThe darkness takes over this week, as Chris, Matt, Ryan, and Tim discuss which video game villain they'd want to become. They really show their truest selves as they pick from classic RPG bad guys, to hyper powerful immortal masterminds, to evil Mega Man robots. There's even a surprise slum lord from a game where Animals...Cross...things. There's a whole Legion of Doom by the end! Check out more at vacantgazing.com Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Don't forget to Download, Subscribe...
New Video Game Consoles
August 08, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week Chris, Matt, Ryan, and "Super Fan" Matthew WJ figure out some new players to add to the video game console wars. They pitch cookie makers, DIY game development, expensive vacuums, and Tesla! Also, there's a battle of rappers and a professional football quarterback, for some reason. Who has the best system? It's probably Jay Z. He has everything. Don't forget to Download, Subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes. Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram and Twitter. Find Matthew WJ on...
Wrestling League
August 01, 2018 10:23 - 39 minutes - 46.3 MBVacant Gazing invites special guest Matthew WJ to step into the ring, and create a wrestling league of video game characters. This definitely isn't your daddy's WWE! We've got characters from Mario, God of War, Kingdom Hearts, and more. Who wins the rumble? Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes and follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram and Twitter. You can follow Matt WJ on Instagram and get tickets to his sketch team here! Also, hire him to tech your show at [email protected]
Aliens
July 25, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 43.8 MBThey are among us on this week's episode! Chris, Matt, Ryan, and Tim discuss which video game they believe correctly predicted an alien species. There are so many to choose from, one of these games has to have gotten it right. Right? Also, Vacant Gazing will be guests on Comic Book Club Live in NYC on August 7th, at 8pm at The PIT Loft. Come check it out! More info at comicbookclublive.com Don't forget to Leave a Review on iTunes and follow us on Twitter and Instagram
Hogwarts Faculty
July 18, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 44 MBThis week gets magical! Chris, Matt, Ryan, and Sarah Kimball dive into the wizarding world of Harry Potter to figure out which video game characters would make the best instructors at Hogwarts. But what would they teach? Defense Against the Dark Arts? Definitely. Care of Magical Creatures? Probably. Algebra? ...Apparently not. Also, they decided that Pokemon are magic, so there's that. #darkarts As always, Download, Subscribe, Leave a Review. Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter, Instagram, a...
Skyrim Skills
July 11, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 40.6 MBChris, Matt, Ryan, and Sarah Kimball spent uncountable hours grinding out the points to max out a skill from Skyrim that they'd want for their real lives. Why does Matt want to be sneaky? How destructive is Ryan? Will Sarah make that Etsy page? Will Chris get a good price on a Sonata? They also digress into inappropriate conversations about cats and Dungeons and Dragons alignments. It'll make sense. Subscribe, Download, Leave a Review Find Vacant Gazing on Twitter, Instagram, and Faceb...
Declaration of Video Games
July 04, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 41.1 MBIt's the 4th of July! That means BBQs, fireworks, American Flags, and the Declaration of Independence. And to celebrate, Chris, Matt, Ryan, and Tim write their own declaration...a Declaration of Video Games. What gaming rules do they deem to be unalienable? Find out. Will they routinely confuse historical documents? Definitely. As always, Download, Subscribe, and Leave a Review Follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Assassin's Creed
June 27, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutes - 48.4 MBChris, Matt, Ryan, and Tim break out the history books again to discuss what time periods in history they'd like to see an Assassin's Creed game take place. Among other things, they talk about prohibition, saber tooth tigers, the space force, cocaine, and cabers. So many cabers... Don't forget to download, subscribe, and leave a review.
Favorite Gaming Memories
June 20, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week, the gang takes a stroll down memory lane, as they reminisce about they're favorite moments while playing video games. Join them as they relive old glories over the classic bosses vanquished, the hours lost, and the hoards of tokens pumped into arcade booths all in the name of nostalgia. As always, don't forget to Download, Subscribe, and Leave a Review. Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
BONUS: E3 2018 Recap
June 16, 2018 17:14 - 26 minutes - 30.9 MBE3 just wrapped this week and there's a lot to take in. Chris, Matt, and Ryan ramble through some of there favorite and least favorite parts. They cover Kingdom Hearts, Fallout 76, Anthem, Last of Us, Crackdown 3, Spiderman, and everything else from Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo! They even bring up that awkward Andrew W.K. appearance. Don't forget to Leave a Review, Download, and Subscribe. Follow Vacant Gazing on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Ocean's 8 Heist
June 13, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 56.4 MBChris, Matt, Ryan, and special guest Sarah Kimball are all fired up after watching Ocean's 8, so they've decided to put together a crew of video game characters for an old-fashion heist. What are they stealing? Royal Corgis! Or Matthew Broderick...the plan gets complicated. Anyway, don't forget to Download, Subscribe, and Leave a Review! You can find more of Sarah on Instagram (hehe!) or Youtube
Small Businesses
June 06, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 46.3 MBChris, Matt, Tim, and Apollo are hit with the entrepreneurial spirit this week when they pitch small business ideas to start with video game characters. They have zero business acumen, some of their plans are in no way legal, and they aren't making it on Shark Tank, but they're committed! Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Leave a review!
Fighting Games
May 30, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 44.7 MBChris, Matt, Ryan, and Apollo get a little full of themselves on this week's podcast when they try to figure out which fighting game would afford them the best chance of succeeding. Is it Street Fighter? Tekken? Soul Calibur? We all know the actual answer in "none of them", but let's not shatter their dreams of firing a Hadouken. Don't forget to Download, Subscribe, Leave a Review. All that good stuff!
Call of Duty
May 23, 2018 10:00 - 35 minutes - 60.9 MBWith another Call of Duty coming out, Chris, Matt, Tim, and Apollo take a lesson on some of the lesser known wars through history that Activision could use as source material for the next game. It turns out to be a surprisingly educational episode about some very dumb battles. Don't forget to Download, Subscribe, Leave a Review and whatnot.
Vacant Power Ups
May 16, 2018 10:00 - 35 minutes - 81.9 MBChris, Matt, Ryan, Tim and Frank got to thinkin', "What sort of powers would Megaman or Kirby get from us? But, like, exactly as we are now". Well this week, they dive into those answers and, yes, it probably get's a little too personal and exactly as self-deprecating as you'd expect. You can also hear Frank on The Trooth Syrum Podcast and follow him on Instagram @steak_griffin Like, Subscribe, Leave a Review, Whatnot.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
May 09, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutes - 90.8 MBWe all know Dwayne Johnson can carry a movie. Not only can he do action, he has comedy chops and he can sing! That isn't fair! So after coming off two big-budget, video game related movies, in Jumanji and Rampage, Chris, Matt, Ryan, Tim, and special guest Frank go through a litany of other big-screen adaptations of games that they think would be perfect starring the former wrestler known as The Rock. You can also hear Frank on The Trooth Syrum Podcast and follow him on Instagram @steak_gri...
It's Dangerous to Go Alone
May 02, 2018 10:00 - 35 minutes - 82.7 MBThis week, Chris, Matt, and Ryan encounter a wizard and are sent on a quest of destiny. But it's too dangerous to go unarmed, so the wizard gives them each a weapon from a video game that speaks to their very souls! Of course things immediately get out of hand, princesses are completely ignored, and the success conditions are negotiated. At least they completed the quest...sort of. #missionaccomplished Like, Share, Subscribe, Leave a Review, ect.
Video Game Netflix Series
April 25, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MBWho doesn't love binging Netflix? Of course we all do! So in this episode, Chris, Matt, and Ryan pitch a few ideas for video games that would make for some great additions to the streaming service monolith. From overly dramatic cooking to gritty action, they have a little something for any demographic. They might actually start writing some of these pilots.... Like, Download, Subscribe, Leave a Review! All that good stuff!
Video Game Avengers
April 18, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutes - 92.4 MBAvengers Assemble! ...But not the one's owned by Marvel. In this episode, Chris, Matt, Ryan, Tim, and new friend Apollo, work together to create their own franchise-spanning super-hero team consisting entirely of video game characters. They make some interesting comparisons, some cringe worthy realizations, and quickly lose track of all the characters in what will surely be a very crowded movie. #BearsGrill Like, Download, Subscribe!
Gods of War
April 11, 2018 10:00 - 40 minutes - 94.8 MBIn honor of the new God of War game, Chris, Matt, Ryan, and Tim decide which God would be the target of their personal fury! These can be Gods from any mythology, real or video game. Naturally, shenanigans and heresy ensue. They even come up with some ideas for interesting, new child-care products. #warpapoose Like, Follow, Subscribe to Vacant Gazing on most social media. More content at VacantGazing.com
Wacky Races
April 04, 2018 10:00 - 34 minutes - 79.6 MBIn this episode, Chris, Matt, Ryan, and Tim reference an old cartoon to put goofy racing teams together made up of pairs of unlikely video game characters. Who will win? Who will lose? Who will completely misunderstand the question? Listen and find out! Subscribe and Leave a Review! More content at VacantGazing.com
Check Point for Life
March 28, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MBIn a bit of an abstract episode, Chris, Matt, Ryan, and Tim talk about where they'd put a check point in their lives. A point they could go back to in case they really messed up. None of them can really grasp the consequences of manipulating time, so it gets pretty confusing. #teamryan or #teammatt. Subscribe, download, leave a review, ect! More stuff on vacantgazing.com!
Kingdom Hearts Worlds
March 21, 2018 10:00 - 33 minutes - 77.5 MBThe next Kingdom Hearts game is coming out soon, and Disney owns a lot of intellectual properties to add to it...but they could always buy more. In this episode, Chris, Matt, Ryan, and Tim talk about what movies or shows they'd like to see as playable worlds in the new Kingdom Hearts game. It gets really grim almost immediately. #ryandoilies As always, Please Like, Download, and Subscribe. More content at vacantgazing.com Don't forget to check out Ryan on the Trooth Serum Podcast And W...
Delicious Pokemon
March 14, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 87.8 MBOur inner-children are devastated as Chris, Matt, Ryan, and Tim talk about what Pokemon they think would be the most delicious, how they'd cook them, as well as the ethical (and physical) consequences. They also discuss some more...recreational uses for consuming Pokemon. #LegalizeOddish Check out Vacantgazing.com and follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more content.
Cheat Codes
March 07, 2018 18:46 - 38 minutes - 90.1 MBChris, Matt, and Ryan discuss what cheat codes would be useful in their real lives. Unsurprisingly, world-wide disaster would ensue and someone attempts to become a god. #ryantysonbff Check out Vacantgazing.com and follow Vacant Gazing on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook for more content.