Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast

Get your friends together and get ready to quest because this week we are talking about the history of Role Playing Games!  

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 24 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast; today  Mark, Chelsea, and Joe cover the expansive, and frankly a bit overwhelming, history of RPGs! 

Before they hit our consoles with adorable little sprites that traversed vast fantasy landscapes, RPG's had a far clunkier, yet refined (by rules), start on tabletops & computers that looked like something we used to put a man on the moon. 

After Part 1 we'll be covering modern developments in RPGs after the late 90s when the genre waned slightly in popularity.

Music Credits:

"Pixel Peeker Polka (Faster)"

Written and Performed by Kevin MacLeod

"Our Young Guts"

Written and Performed by Andy G. Cohen

As you've heard our hosts say before, role playing games (RPG's) are some of their favorite video games to play and in some cases, play again.

Join Chelsea, Joe, and Mark as they talk about some of their favorite RPG's as well as a few honorable mentions.  Since our hosts are by no means experts, they aren't saying these are the best RPG's out there, but they really loved them and get ready to hear why!

Don't forget to tell us what some of your favorite RPG's are too!

Music Credits:

"Pixel Peeker Polka (Faster)"

Written and Performed by Kevin MacLeod

It's here! Our conclusion of Trey Parker and Matt Stone ends with a discussion on their most well known body of work...South Park.

Welcome back to Season 1 Episode 23 of Digital Dissection!  Chelsea, Mark, and Joe talk about the show's origins, early seasons that focused on the boys solving outrageous problems, and how it transformed into adult social commentary that brought an entire small mountain town in on the joke. 

Music Credits:

"Pixel Peeker Polka (Faster)"

Written and Performed by Kevin MacLeod

"Our Young Guts"

Written and Performed by Andy G. Cohen

Take a hit TV show with entertaining characters, great writers, and hilarious antics and that should be easy to turn into a great video game right?...right? 

In today's side stich, Chelsea, Joe, and Mark discuss how South Park had a pretty rocky start when it tried to enter the video game world in 1998.  However, by the time the boys banded together to fight over the Stick of Truth, there was a lot of development in the gaming industry that led to a bigger, richer, and much more enjoyable gaming experience. 

Music Credits:

"Pixel Peeker Polka (Faster)"

Written and Performed by Kevin MacLeod

You've heard their names, you've seen what they can do with six days and construction paper, but what do you know about their film careers?

Today, on Season 1 Episode 22 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast, Chelsea, Mark, and Joe dive into the non-animated works of Trey Parker and Matt Stone. From their chance meeting in film school to the movie that made them hate marionettes, join us as we talk about hamster style, homemade sports, and everything else these two came up with for the big screen. 

Music Credits:

"Pixel Peeker Polka (Faster)"

Written and Performed by Kevin MacLeod

"Our Young Guts"

Written and Performed by Andy G. Cohen

After 30 years of content creation Trey Parker and Matt Stone have become household names and...hit Broadway producers?

Join Chelsea, Mark, and Joe as they discuss "The Book of Mormon," a hilarious take at spreading any religion in the modern world, no matter how passionate you are about it. If you're enthusiastic about it then it can't be all that bad right?...right?

Music Credits:

"Pixel Peeker Polka (Faster)"

Written and Performed by Kevin MacLeod 

The Legend of Zelda would take many creative turns throughout its rich history spanning 35+ years. While to many the narrative might just seem like standard fantasy, it's actually a time bending experience the further you go.

To help better understand this narrative choice Chelsea & Joe share their deep understanding of the series with Mark whose experience largely rests with the most nostalgic entries on the Nintendo & Super Nintendo.

HEY LISTEN! It's time to learn about ALL timelines as The Legend of Zelda continues.

Music Credits: 

"Pixel Peeker Polka - Faster" 

Written and performed by: Kevin MacLeod  

"Our Young Guts" 

Written and performed by: Andy G. Cohen

When you create 20+ games over 35 years you're likely to have some peaks and valleys.  

While most Hyrulian based video games may be generally addictive, exciting, and cause the video game world to lose their minds -- some, well ... don't. 

Join Joe, Mark and NEW HOST CHELSEA as they kick off Zelda week by discussing their favorite -- and least favorite entries in the series.  

Music Credits: "Pixel Peeker Polka - Faster" Written and performed by: Kevin MacLeod

Mike Judge makes great movies... unfortunately they're not always marketed for a myriad of reasons.  

Fortunately Joe & Mark are joined this week by Edward A. Havens III of the FilmJerk Podcast to break down the 2006 cult classic. Edward has a personal connection to the film and operated one of the 130 theatres selected to present the movie during its theatrical release.  

This week includes history, the film's breakdown, and parallels to the modern day.   Idiocracy may have been a satire... but are we living it now?  

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Music Credits: "Pixel Peeker Polka - Faster" Written and performed by: Kevin MacLeod  "Our Young Guts" Written and performed by: Andy G. Cohen

Many at least know Beavis and Butthead by name. 

 What about Office Space? Extract? Silicon Valley? Idiocracy?  Mike Judge many ways understands his own brand of dry comedy that exists in several projects across film & TV.  

Join Joe and Mark for a discussion on this legacy and a bit of background on the man himself.  

Music Credits: 

"Pixel Peeker Polka - Faster" 

Written and performed by: Kevin MacLeod