Maximum Utcast

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  Currently Playing - 29 - Return of the Obra Dinn with Euan 27.10.2026 1h 5m

  Returning guest Euan from the Spin-Off Doctors Spin-Off Podcast stops by Currently Playing this month to talk about the games Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire and Return of the Obra Dinn. While we briefly touch on the isometric role playing game Pillars of Eternity, the bulk of the show is spent with the Obra Dinn and it's monochromatic mystery. Later we spend about 20 minutes gabbing about Star Trek with some minor spoilers for the middle of season 1 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.0:00:00 - Welcome Back to the Show, Euan!0:10:52 - What Are You Playing? Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire0:15:00 - What Are You Playing? Return of the Obra Dinn0:42:09 - Top 3 Star Trek Characters1:00:40 - Wrap Up/PlugsThe Spin-Off Doctors Spin-Off Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/51LqP4LfRIzhet54EhbpwqMicroplastics on Bandcamp: https://thesanford.bandcamp.com/album/microplasticsMicroplastics on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/44zgi8AVjCej9U2hIzfLnB
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  Maximum Utcast - 33 - Spurgles 2 - The Spurgles C*m Back 20.10.2026 1h 49m

  This week the Utcast invents the hottest new IP that will sweep the nation in the summer of 2027, so run, don't walk, to your nearest theater and demand a ticket to "Spurgles 2: The Spurgles Cum Back." Later we talk at length about Castlevania, both with regards to the new one and more broadly about what makes a Castlevania a Castlevania as opposed to a Metroidvania. Then Jonathan is joined by the #1 Travis Touchdown fan artist beatle to talk about Grasshopper Manufacture, No More Heroes, Lollipop Chainsaw, Romeo is a Dead Man and more (you can watch the video of that interview here: https://youtu.be/Urc9a1RGoTA?si=zKSzxXJjWzDbpEsF ) After the guest segment we round out the show with some chatting about the new game Penguin Colony and Jonathan wonders how Zoey can get paid if she ends up working on a fan mod of Morrowind.0:00:00 - If Munchie Can Do It, So Can We0:17:24 - Have You Eaten an Apple?0:18:30 - Castlevania Belmont's Curse is a Generic Metroidvania0:22:20 - What is the Essence of Castlevania?0:30:45 - The Belmonts and the Non-Belmont Whip Guys0:37:01 - A Totally Normal Conversation with beatle1:18:08 - Are You Worried About Grasshopper Manufacture?1:26:58 - Is Penguin Colony Lovecraftian Enough For Ya?1:31:49 - Tamriel Rebuilt and Jonathan's Capitalism Compulsion1:33:31 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!/????1:45:51 - Dick Explosion1:48:42 - They're Immaterial!beatle's fan merch shop: https://bbbbbeatle.acggoods.com/beatle on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bbbbbeatle.bsky.socialJonathan on Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.social⁠Zoey on Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.social⁠The show on Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.social⁠Daniel on Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.social⁠Support Zoey’s Ko-Fi: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/adzuken⁠Get Nintendo Force Magazine: ⁠https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/⁠Support the show on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/ttwav⁠Stream or buy Daniel's new album of computer dance music Microplastics: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/44zgi8AVjCej9U2hIzfLnB⁠⁠https://thesanford.bandcamp.com/album/microplasticsFollow us on Tiktok or Instagram or YouTube or all three!
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  Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 28 - Homemade Creations 13.10.2026 39m

  Jonathan and Ryan are back talking about Pokemon and Minecraft like usual, but this month they make stops in the Katamari world, Transformers land, and Melon Sandbox dimension. What will Ryan do with the rest of his life? And what happens when you have a heart on your pants? Who is responsible for all of the world's pollution? All of these questions and more are answered on this month's Talking to My Boy About Videogames.0:00:00 - All You Care About is Pokemon0:01:50 - Wearing Your Heart On Your Pants0:04:21 - "...My Boy" Number Something, I Don't Know0:05:03 - Minecraft Everything0:11:12 - An Update to Once Upon a Katamari!0:13:17 - Transformers Are Like Collectible Rubik's Cubes0:20:38 - A Perfect Memory0:21:37 - What is Melon Sandbox?0:27:14 - Why Would You Want Wobbly Life?0:28:25 - ShirTober Update0:32:00 - "Homemade Creations"0:36:52 - What's Your Favorite Type of Pokemon?0:37:59 - Wrap Up?/Plugs?Follow Jonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialFollow the Show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialRead Jonathan’s articles in Nintendo Force Magazine: https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ttwav
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  Maximum Utcast - 32 - Loving Castlevania, Loathing Minefields, and Learning About Pinblast Neon 06.10.2026 1h 48m

  With the new Castlevania game (Belmont's Curse) right around the corner, what does Jonathan think of the demo? Can he scream about it with his working mouth or will he just politely chat? And how much overlap is there in the interests of our hosts? We go in depth on Castlevania discussions before hopping around to the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Rule of Rose, Hotel Barcelona, and more. Later, Jonathan talks with returning guest Lyn about her new game Pinblast Neon (you can watch the video of that interview here: https://youtu.be/JcOkM28ORd4 ) and throughout the show, in ways that only Jonathan can, we get comparisons to the creative process that are reminiscent of defecation. It's another classic Utcast for the ages.0:00:00 - I Have a Mouth and I Should Scream, But Don't0:08:23 - Navigating the Minefields0:13:27 - Getting Creative with Poop0:16:23 - How Does Belmont's Curse Fit in with the Castlevania Series?0:32:05 - Castlevania Thoughts All Day0:37:32 - Did Ocarina of Time Borrow from Castlevania?0:41:02 - How Much Overlap Do Zoey and Jonathan Have?0:43:05 - The Aura of the Ass in Rule of Rose0:49:45 - Came Out Shitily But It's Good Now0:52:35 - Putting a Twist on Pinball in Pinblast Neon with Lyn Tanner1:26:56 - Resident Evil Movie Review1:33:27 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!1:45:48 - You Can't Help But Think About My Butt1:47:37 - I Dream of John CenaGet Pinblast Neon on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5216470/Pinblast_NEON/Get Pinblast Neon on Itch.io: https://cookieinferno.itch.io/pinblastneonLyn on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lyn-aka-blpry.bsky.socialJonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialZoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.socialThe show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialDaniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialSupport Zoey’s Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzukenGet Nintendo Force Magazine: https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ttwavStream or buy Daniel's new album of computer dance music Microplastics: https://open.spotify.com/album/44zgi8AVjCej9U2hIzfLnBhttps://thesanford.bandcamp.com/album/microplastics
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  Currently Playing - 28 - BlazBlue Entropy Effect X with Elsa 29.09.2026 52m

  This month, Elsa Returns. We're talking hot dogs and anime titties on Currently Playing where Elsa points out some of the absurd character designs and recounts some of the lore of the BlazBlue series where she's been focusing on the latest spin-off in the franchse, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X. From its humble beginnings as a roguelite action phone game to it's X-panded console port, Entropy Effect's gameplay has gotten its teeth into Elsa despite their strange choices for character design and writing. Can a jacket and t-shirt contain impossibly large breasts? Listen and find out!Elsa's Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/agwhaanElsa's PayPal: https://paypal.me/titusworldslideSANFORD - Microplastics on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/44zgi8AVjCej9U2hIzfLnB?si=60F9w50eQFmhgMCGTS5qYASANFORD - Microplastics on Bandcamp: https://thesanford.bandcamp.com/album/microplasticsSANFORD - Microplastics on Subvert: https://www.subvert.fm/sanford/microplastics
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  Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 27 - The Windmills Are Coming For Me 22.09.2026 47m

  Jonathan and Ryan are professional podcasters on this episode of Talking to My Boy About Videogames where there is a coherent outline of topics and they actually stick to that outline (with a few divergences). Along with hearing about games like Blood Dungeon, Pokemon: Legends Z-A, and Tetris Effect, we hear an idea for a new Pac-Man game from Ryan, learn about the natural cycle of water, and hear Jonathan's opinions about GTA6. Ryan also has some interesting ideas with how $1 billion could have been spent rather than making a murder simulator, and we hear a little bit about Poppy Playtime: Escape from Playtime and the way co-op can work in a horror game.0:00:00 - Professional Podcast0:01:28 - Videogame Talk Human and Human Talk0:03:28 - Let's Get to That (Videogames)0:04:44 - 1st Topic, Blood Dungeon0:09:57 - The 2 Pac-Man Problem0:12:07 - Can We Review Blood Dungeon Yet?0:18:04 - The Natural Water Cycle0:20:14 - 2nd Topic, Pokemon Legends Z-A0:25:52 - GTA6 Perpetuates the Cycle of Hate0:33:20 - Escape from Playtime Lets You Play Together0:39:03 - 3rd Topic, Tetris Effect0:44:45 - Look How Far We've ComeFollow Jonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialFollow the Show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialRead Jonathan’s articles in Nintendo Force Magazine: https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/Support the show on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/ttwav
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  Maximum Utcast - 31 - She Chibi-in' on My Robo til I O-carina 15.09.2026 1h 28m

  It's two weeks of back to back Utcasts as we mix things up to go goofy-mode on your asses. We're talking about the Ocarina of Time Remake, Torneko's Mystery Dungeon, Chibi Robo, Mega Man, and more. Later, CurtDogg stops by to reminisce about old times with Destructoid live events plus tell us a bit about his own live events and also talk about his new kickstarter for rollercoaster accessibility review videos (which you can support here: http://kickstarter.curt.dog/ ) (and also the CurtDogg section is available as a video on our YouTube channel with a lot of relevant visual b-roll: https://youtu.be/o2cfat6-YO4 ). Rounding things out, we air some dirty Maximum Utmost laundry as Jonathan and Zoey try to get to the heart of how and why you should (or shouldn't?) support franchises. Whoever wins, we lose. Plus Zoey raps. 0:00:00 - Careful with That Button!0:07:14 - The Confabulated Great Lakes Avengers0:11:34 - What's the Deal with Frame Rates?0:17:27 - You Can Just Be a Guy in Torneko's Mystery Dungeon0:21:02 - Weighing in on the Ocarina of Time Remake0:25:24 - It Might Get Weird0:29:56 - Punching the Accessibility Ticket to Rides with CurtDogg1:04:47 - Wading Into the Muck of Supporting Franchises1:22:04 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!CurtDogg's Kickstarter: http://kickstarter.curt.dog/CurtDogg on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CurtDoggCurtDogg on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/curt.dogJonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialZoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.socialThe show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialDaniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialSupport Zoey's Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzukenSupport the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ttwavGet Nintendo Force Magazine: https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/
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  Maximum Utcast - 30 - It's OK to Be Weird 08.09.2026 1h 33m

  This episode, we're carrying forward things that you're thinking about, which is to say we're talking about a bunch of old weird stuff. Remember when the rights to Dick Tracy were the hottest topic of the day? How about when Final Fantasy became a gacha phone game but then removed all of that stuff? We also reminisce about when video games were allowed to be weird with Seth Sturgill (video of that chat here: https://youtu.be/eYhBTVfwQ9I )...or maybe they still can be weird? Later, Zoey treats us to a deep delve into the lore of the Elder Scrolls as a way to illustrate that games have sanded off all their rough edges in favor of appealing to more people...to their detriment. 0:00:00 - Now That's What I Call Nips0:07:31 - The Dick Tracy Rights Battle Saga0:12:30 - Final Fantasy Resonance by Way of Earthbound0:24:46 - The Queen of Mean0:28:08 - Are Games Allowed to be Weird Any More? w/ Seth Sturgill1:05:31 - Have Games Been Dumbed Down for Some Bonehead Mass Audience? (AKA Zoey's Elder Scrolls Corner)1:13:34 - Is Jonathan Too Snobbish to Play Elder Scrolls 6 or GTA6?1:25:38 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!1:31:25 - Scissors of the BodyNintendo Drive Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZQMDIbANc5tTDC8Tpit1SBit Harmony Videogame Music Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ba8qb4cWkblzH51nsvZNfSeth's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@UCVZSmT3TA60Y8wsvBA9oulA Seth on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/twodollarhero.comFollow Jonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialFollow Zoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialFollow the podcast on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialFollow Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialPre-order Daniel's new techno album "Microplastics" here: https://thesanford.bandcamp.com/album/microplasticsSupport Zoey’s Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzukenSupport the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ttwav
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  Currently Playing - 27 - Monster Train 2 with Carson Anderson 01.09.2026 53m

  It's the 2nd anniversary of Currently Playing and this month, Daniel talks to Carson Anderson, a software engineer who gives talks about the technical aspects of coding on YouTube. Today he's telling us about his "monogame" which is Monster Train 2, a roguelike deck-builder in the vein of Slay the Spire. We get into the weeds about what makes Monster Train 2 unique and how it distinguishes itself from the first game in the series. If you're anything like Carson, you might find yourself spending hundreds of hours in there, so come on ride the train!0:00:00 - Welcome to the Show, Carson!0:04:07 - What Are You Playing? Monster Train 20:46:24 - Top 3 Monsters (All Types)0:49:52 - Wrap Up/PlugsCarson on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carsonoid.bsky.socialFollow Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialFollow the show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialSupport the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ttwav
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  Maximum Utcast - 29 - The Purple Episode 25.08.2026 1h 43m

  On this most Maximum of Utted-casts, Jonathan takes us on a grand tour of random pop culture before opening the discussion to a case of covering up potential bigotry in the video game world. Is the purple Pikmin racist or beloved? Later, our friend Lily Valeen stops by to talk about how her identity informs her work on her games Boss Game, Bright Red Song of Love, and Touhou: Lonely Lovely Bonfire, plus a whole lot mor (you can view the entire interview as a video here: https://youtu.be/sqsas6xxQQA ). Spider-Man, E. Honda, Yngwie Malmsteen, and more make guest appearances, and we get some surprise last minute thoughts on games like Door Door, Mouthwashing, and Wiping.0:00:00 - Jonathan's Pop Culture Quiz0:11:58 - The Torment Zone0:14:20 - Is It Bigotry or Not?0:20:58 - The Color Purple Pikmin0:35:58 - Making Games You Love That Feel Just Right with Lily Valeen1:12:52 - Vacuum Cleaner Vore1:15:04 - Perfect Peter Parker1:16:40 - The Great Edmond Honda Debate1:20:33 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!/Door Door/Mouthwashing/Wiping1:37:05 - I Love Your Ass1:38:45 - Basically ClayfaceLearn more about the games, artwork, and music made by Lily Valeen on her website: https://itsmelilyv.com/Follow Lily on BlueskySubscribe to the print magazine Nintendo Force: https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/Read the written website of this show: https://maxutmost.com/Follow Jonathan on BlueskyFollow Zoey on BlueskyFollow the podcast on BlueskyFollow Daniel on BlueskySupport Zoey’s Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzukenSupport the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ttwav
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  Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 26 - Don't You Ever Feel Different? 18.08.2026 45m

  Differences in people are what make us all unique. Race, gender, ability, and more get explored on this episode where Jonathan (or is it Jon?) and Ryan talk about a recently acquired Pokemon book, Splatoon Raiders, Poppy Playtime, My Friendly Neighborhood, Rust, To a T, and more. Later, the boys give their opinions on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Is this the worst episode of this show? Who's to say. Ya got that vibeology, that V-I-B-Eology, your body is pumped next to me, ya got that sensuality.0:00:00 - Workin' Hard or Hardly Workin'?0:01:07 - My Father...Jon!0:02:56 - The Beginning of Getting Spoiled0:03:33 - That P-O-K-E-ology0:06:10 - Scared to Play Splatoon Raiders0:08:17 - Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Fascination0:17:18 - My Friendly Neighborhood Explained0:18:48 - Memes Are the Problem0:20:09 - More about Splatoon Raiders0:28:14 - This is Maybe Our Worst Episode of the Show0:29:38 - Thoughts on To a T0:34:13 - Sometimes You Can Fly When This Movie Feels Like a Dream0:35:00 - Fast Reviews0:40:43 - YouTube is Like a Swamp0:44:11 - Focus on the FlowersFollow Jonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialFollow the Show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialRead Jonathan’s articles in Nintendo Force Magazine: https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/Support the show on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/ttwav
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  Maximum Utcast - 28 - We Love Indie Games, Spider-Man, and Germs 11.08.2026 1h 33m

  How many ways can you die in a mechanic simulator? What year did the Wii and PS3 actually come out? And what's the best way to deal with fascism? These questions and many more might be answered on this jam packed episode of the Maximum Utcast! Later, Jonathan is joined by Sean Velasco, Alec Faulkner, and Nick Wozniak of Yacht Club Games to talk about what might be in store for their company now that Mina the Hollower has released (you can watch the video for that here: https://youtu.be/IalSAVwXsn0 ). And then somehow we conclude our videogames show with ~20 mins of comic book chat, mostly centered around Spider-Man and his newest movie (extremely minimal spoilers for the Spider-Man: Brand New Day film, but maximum spoilers for like 30 or 40 years of Spider-Man comics).0:00:00 - The Many Ways to Die of Intense Relaxation in My Summer Car0:09:13 - 2017, the Year of the Wii and PS30:12:55 - For the Record, We're Anti-Master-D0:25:22 - Devolver's Going Indie (Again)0:33:09 - What's Next for Yacht Club Games After Mina the Hollower?0:54:57 - Germs On the Mind1:03:50 - Game Devs Really Took Chances with the PS11:06:43 - Spider-Man 4eva1:10:27 - Spider-Man Free Play Chat1:16:15 - I Feel So Much for Henchmen1:19:48 - The Tick was Great1:25:11 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!Learn about Yacht Club Games on their website: https://www.yachtclubgames.com/Read the longer interview with Yacht Club Games eventually in an upcoming issue of Lock On: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/lockonSubscribe to the print magazine Nintendo Force: https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/Read the written website of this show: https://maxutmost.com/Follow Jonathan Holmes on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialFollow Zoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialFollow the podcast on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialFollow Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialSupport Zoey’s Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzukenSupport the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ttwav
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  Currently Playing - 26 - Resident Evil Series with Liz 04.08.2026 52m

  Daniel welcomes his friend Liz from their local Dungeons and Dragons game to talk about videogames and what being goth is. From there they switch over to talking about horror games through the lens of the Resident Evil series. We learn how Liz got into Resident Evil and what she takes away from them by experiencing their stories first hand. Daniel, a famous scaredy cat when it comes to games and movies, has other opinions.0:00:00 - Welcome to the Show, Liz!0:10:16 - What Are You Playing? Resident Evil Series0:44:40 - Top 3 D&D Characters You Haven't Had a Chance to Play0:48:00 - Wrap Up/PlugsFollow Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialFollow the show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialDuel Bastards Season 2 TTRPG Actual Play featuring Daniel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPcfz5jvSL8&list=PLEjebeWTiDAY&index=3Daniel’s music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4L6eQUJ07JMsKBnQ5btGAj?si=c624s1Q0Qv6HSQYmbdBxEw
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  Maximum Utcast - 27 - The Maximum Utcast Anniversary Spectacular 27.07.2026 1h 43m

  We've been at it a year and somehow it feels like we've only just begun! On this special episode of the Maximum Utcast, we learn about Friendslop, meatslop, and maybe some non-stoppable rhythm? John-Charles Holmes of Nintendo Force and The Yetee stops by to talk about the history of the Rhythm Heaven series and how the new game, Rhythm Heaven Groove fits in (you can watch that as a video here: https://youtu.be/vkQV5hTBcv0 ). Elsewhere, Jonathan wonders if the kids these days will be alright as he goes on a multi-store adventure looking for Splatoon Raiders. And we talk a lot about Taco Bell.0:00:00 - Dystopia at the Taco Bell0:09:55 - Celebrating One Year of Maximum Utcast0:16:42 - What is Friendslop?0:24:32 - How Rhythm Heaven Got Its Groove Back with John-Charles Holmes1:06:18 - Rhythm Heaven and the Flow State1:12:27 - Jonathan's Quest to Acquire Splatoon Raiders1:18:00 - Exploring Insecurities and Singing Sitcom Themes1:24:30 - Get These Games While You Can1:27:32 - No Other Show Like This...?1:28:56 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!1:36:21 - Food is Poop Now1:38:14 - Is Being a Dad Cool?Subscribe to the print magazine Nintendo Force with content from both Jon(athan)s Holmes: https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/Get some t-shirts for your bod over at https://theyetee.com/Download Rhythm Zinegoku here: https://sonic9jct.gumroad.com/l/tUMgrRead the written website of this show: https://maxutmost.com/Follow John-Charles Holmes on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonic9jct.jctholmes.comFollow Jonathan Holmes on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialFollow Zoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialFollow the podcast on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialFollow Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialSupport Zoey’s Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzukenSupport the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ttwav
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  Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 25 - Existential Dread 21.07.2026 31m

  Ryan guides us through his experience with getting Pokemon Fire Red on the Switch before explaining a bit about what's going on with Rhythm Heaven Groove and the latest update to Minecraft. Later Jonathan hypes up a Mina the Hollower exclusive and tells a story about when Ryan was a baby. All of this while an existential elephant lurks in the shadows!0:00:00 - Nihilism Feast0:01:32 - Welcome to Another Thingy0:02:50 - Save Scumming to Relieve the Pressure of Pokemon Fire Red0:07:48 - The Many Concepts of Rhythm Heaven0:10:05 - I Just Remembered There's a New Minecraft Update0:12:29 - The Great Cute Debate0:14:55 - A Strong Memory for Pokemon0:17:35 - A Mina the Hollower Exclusive0:20:17 - What's Artdink and Who's Mr. Domino?0:23:01 - Interesting Choices in Mina the Hollower0:24:48 - Devil May Cry 5, the Laugh Riot of the Summer0:28:54 - Addressing the Existential Elephant in the RoomFollow Jonathan on BlueskyFollow the Show on BlueskyRead Jonathan’s articles in Nintendo Force Magazine: https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/
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  Maximum Utcast - 26 - Normalize the Rod 14.07.2026 1h 37m

  On today's Utcast, we discover the bulge that's blocking men in 2026 before releasing the green slime origin on everybody. Later Zoey talks to the newest Maximum Utmost writer and furry expert Zalno about the complicated relationships that the StarFox fan community has with the series (watch the interview as a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=602h0jOBCd8 ). Along the way, we reminisce about the N64, learn about Rhythm Heaven Groove, and uncover the mysteries at the heart of Sony's ceasing disc manufacturing. All this and a squad of rods.0:00:00 - Bring Back Rod0:10:23 - The Green Slime Origin0:16:25 - Cramming So Many Rods into the Maximum Utcast Comic0:19:35 - Steve Rogers' Package in Marvel Rivals0:20:57 - Gay as a Service Suppressed on Steam0:23:16 - Majora's Mask is a Chulip-like0:25:51 - Rhythm Heaven Groove's Sneezy Moon0:29:55 - Complicated Relationships w/ the StarFox Series in the Fan Community (w/ Zalno)1:15:21 - The Golden Days of N64 Cheats1:18:15 - RIP to Sony Discs1:21:22 - Should We Even Have Endless Sequels?1:23:55 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!1:36:03 - We Need to Talk RodZalno's Website: https://zalno.net/Zalno on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/zalno.netZalno's articles on Maximum Utmost: https://maxutmost.com/author/zalno/Zoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.socialJonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialThe show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialDaniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialBackyard Baseball on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3935020/Backyard_Baseball/Nintendo Force Magazine: https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/TTRPG Actual Play "Duel Bastards": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2jzuu6C8Aw&list=PLgF9JoRNz05JJ37z3gppDp7pjc7vID2dz&index=7Daniel & Friends talking about the film Exit 8: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5YQVKCrCaBq1AtqQdBwHra?si=c636c26a4e3b4c06Maximum Utmost: https://maxutmost.com/
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  Currently Playing - 25 - Mina the Hollower and StarFox '26 with Fox and Marcy of FYHOD 07.07.2026 1h 13m

  I headed to a sleepy coastal town on Lake Michigan to hang out with some of the crew from the Fix Your Heart or Die podcast and along the way we figured we might as well get some content on the books. For the first time ever, 2 guests in-studio gathered together to talk Mina the Hollower and StarFox '26 (along with some guesses regarding the future release of Ocarina of Time '26). The mostly free form chat is a sort of "warts and all" podcast with a few disruptions from Waldo the cat, and plenty of technical glitches you only get from recording locally, but it was cool to get face to face on the topic of video games. After this chat, I got the chance to play StarFox '26 and my thoughts are "this sure is StarFox 64 with a coat of paint!" But for more in depth analysis, you'll have to listen to this episode.0:00:00 - Welcome Back to the Show, Shy Fox and Marcy0:05:40 - What Are You Playing? Mina the Hollower0:39:11 - What Are You Playing? StarFox '261:04:10 - Top 3 - David Lynch Movies1:07:09 - Wrap Up/PlugsFix Your Heart or Die podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5stt5kNgqOKhlPs4jh7UoU?si=d4b2b09d20b24bbeRapid Moon Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4gTF4zYZKBIOZ2iAtpOr0zFollow FYHOD on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fixyourheartpod.bsky.socialFollow Marcy's music page on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oshinai.bsky.socialFollow Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialFollow the show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialDaniel’s music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4L6eQUJ07JMsKBnQ5btGAj?si=c624s1Q0Qv6HSQYmbdBxEw
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  Maximum Utcast - 25 - A Zoo For Kittens, Horses, Lynx, Foxes, and Dragons 30.06.2026 1h 42m

  Take a walk on the wild side with the Maximum Utcast as we tour through the menagerie of exotic beasts. We talk mildly about GTA6 and wildly about Red Dead Redemption 2's horse ball physics before opening the floor to a great debate about the N64 vs. the PS1. Later, the state of the Atari Lynx is discussed and we go deep on Mega Man. Sarah Carapace visits the show to discuss some of the identity crisis facing the Double Dragon series, while focusing on the game Double Dragon Advance (read more about that at the link below). Sweary 65 gets invoked and then we try to find the connections between Chibi Robo, Toy Story, and Small Soldiers.0:00:00 - Kittens Always Drink Plenty of Klim0:07:51 - A New Horror Maven for Our Time0:11:48 - Shrinking Horse Balls (Again)0:16:28 - The Friction of the N64 vs. the Subterfuge of the PS10:23:08 - The Challenges Facing the Atari Lynx0:29:10 - How Jonathan Single-Handedly Saved the Ruby-Spears Mega Man0:30:50 - Was the Past Better Than Now?0:34:50 - What Was Going On with the DOS Version of Mega Man 3?0:36:44 - Advancing Through the History of Double Dragon with Sarah Carapace1:12:15 - Sweary's Really Been Around the Block1:18:01 - Is Chibi Robo a Good Toy Story?1:22:43 - Small Soldiers and Toy Story Might Be Similar1:24:01 - Jonathan's Supergirl Review1:24:37 - This is a Small Soldiers Cast Now1:26:52 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!1:37:59 - Balls Shrinking1:39:32 - I Don't Know If You've Ever Done Any DJingRead more about Double Dragon Advance here: https://doubledragon.kontek.net/features/ddacommentary.htmlFollow Sarah Carapace: https://bsky.app/profile/sarahcarapace.bsky.socialJonathan's Paltro Shirt: https://www.bonfire.com/play-your-cards-right-2/Zoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.socialJonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialThe podcast’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialDaniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialWritten articles at: https://maxutmost.com/Support Zoey’s Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzukenSupport the show’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ttwav
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  Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 24 - Father Knows Best 23.06.2026 37m

  On this episode which was recorded on Father's Day, Jonathan and Ryan switch places (sorta). They get to the videogame chat eventually after talking about how the Amazing Digital Circus is kind of like a videogame. Ryan is convinced he needs to spoil the Amazing Digital Circus and Jonathan is not convinced the things Ryan says are spoilers, but if you haven't seen the show yet, you may want to watch it before hearing what Ryan has to say. Later the pair are joined by Jonathan's other son Charles to talk about Mina the Hollower and along the way, we stop over in Star Fox and Minecraft Dungeons 2 country. Rounding things out, Jonathan gives us his personal predictions for Avengers: Doomsday.0:00:00 - You're The Little Guy0:01:10 - The True Way to Be a Prankster0:03:31 - Ryan Dad, Jonathan Boy0:04:43 - Amazing Digital Circus is Kind of a Videogame?0:06:18 - A New Brand of Nerd0:07:49 - You Do Realize You're Explaining Digital Circus0:09:58 - Beatbox Battle: Dork vs. Cool Guy0:10:52 - Spoilers for the Amazing Digital Circus...Sorta0:13:33 - End Spoilers for the Amazing Digital Circus0:14:17 - Mina the Hollower Had Some Emotions0:14:35 - Different Topic: Star Fox0:16:04 - Why Do They Do Remakes if the Differences Are So Small?0:16:44 - Can We Talk About Mina? (feat. Charles)0:20:10 - Talking to My Boys About Power0:21:45 - Minecraft Dungeons 2 Report0:25:04 - Miles vs. Charles0:25:58 - What is Your Game of the Half-Year?0:28:36 - You Got a Friend in Me0:30:31 - Jonathan's Predictions for Avengers: Doomsday0:33:56 - Wrap Up/PlugsFollow Jonathan on BlueskyFollow the Show on BlueskyRead Jonathan’s articles in Nintendo Force Magazine: https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/
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  Surviving and Thriving in Beatdown City Survivors with Shawn Alexander Allen 16.06.2026 1h

  In this special bonus experimental episode we're trying out posting our video content directly to the podcast feed. Maybe it'll mess it all up! But you can watch the interview segment from today's podcast here, or check it out on our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/NEq9dH9hflwDescription from YouTube: Shawn Alexander Allen stops by to talk about the launch of his new game set in the universe of Treachery in Beatdown City, Beatdown City Survivors and how the game's zombie outbreak was informed by global events.Shawn Alexander Allen on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shawndoublea.bsky.socialTreachery in Beatdown City: https://beatdowncity.com/Beat Down City Survivors: https://beatdowncity.com/Jonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialVisit https://maxutmost.com/ to read videogame news, reviews, opinions, and more.