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HURRY!!! Listen to this episode before you miss out on the exclusive content and the social dialogue among your peer group! How else will you manage your social standing in society?! This episode we talk about the effects of FOMO, or the "Fear Of Missing Out". We examine how FOMO effects us as nerds but also possible origins and reasons why it is so prevalent in society

Choose your weapon and by effect,,,your personality. Today on the Key Items Podcast we have some fun looking at what the more common weapon types say about us as people. Are you the leader of your pack and yield a sword? Or do you prefer your solitude and attack from range with a bow? Find out in this episode! We are totally certified to tell you how your mind works!!

Time for the new characters of the new year! We start this year by looking at new characters, that replaced old characters in an established series! James drinks his hateraide as we breakdown, if these characters were successful and why they were created in the first place.

Topics: Metal Gear Solid, Devil May Cry, Final Fantasy

Welcome to the Thunderdome!!! We decided to have the oldest debate in the history of gaming. Which console is best? We discuss many areas of the console "wars". Such as the origins, which ones we enjoyed through the years and whether are not that shit even matters! Get ready for our ridiculous episode of tangents!!

Stay frosty...with us!!! Today we decided to focus on the chilly element of ice in nerd media. Exactly what about the frosty foundation of nature makes for such an appealing character or level? We explore ice in a large area of nerd media. So sit back. Relax. And well...chill.

The best defense...is like...a good defense. We hunker down behind some shields this week as we discuss armor in nerd media. We also explore why the absence of armor can sometimes be for the better representation of some nerd media.

Gather your sword, shine that busted shield, get the mice out of your cloak and call up your wizardly friend. You're going on a quest!!! Well one quest and then like 50 side quest....then like a secret quest. Probably a few DLC bosses. Just um...pack light, you may be here awhile. Join us on this episode as we discuss Main Quest vs Side Quest in video games. What we prefer and what they may say about people as players.

Forgive us Father, for we have sinned. It has been five episodes before we decided to talk about religion in nerd culture. We shall do five Hail Mary's talking endless about videos and sci-fi shows. Releasing Control Art Restriction Systems 3...2...1...

You gon' learn today!! On this episode we explore how anime can teach us different forms of societal norms. And whether it is for the betterment of us as individuals.

Welcome to the HYPE TRAIN!!! Toot toot!!! This episode we talk about hype in video games. Is it good or bad? What does it do for the gaming industry? And how has it shaped the landscape.