Lunch Break

We're spending our lunch break discussing Fallout 4's Far Harbor and Nuka World DLCs, grappling with the complexities of overly-engineered timer plugs for our space heater, and getting deep into culinary and botanical debates like: Is bread a fruit? Find out how we achieved a peaceful ending in Far Harbor (only to undo it later) and our quest for the perfect Beanie Weenies recipe to share at a holiday gathering! We also cover the week's weather, and the woes of thin shirts and competitive old video game communities.

We get into an intense discussion about a conspiracy that RAM prices are being intentionally driven up by companies like Micron to force consumers into subscription-based cloud computing, which is a terrifying thought for the future of personal electronics! On a lighter note, we talk about the frustratingly foggy yet fun Fallout 4: Far Harbor DLC, playing the hack-and-slash platformer Soak Song, and the slow grind of the RuneScape idle game. Plus, we celebrate submitting a gigantic project at work and our dinner plans for Texas de Brazil.

This week, we're diving into the ongoing console debate, talking about the upcoming Xbox Prime, which we find confusing, and contrasting it with the appealing interface of the Steam Machine. We reminisce about the underrated classic Wii U and the satisfying RPG-style story of the superhero game Dispatch. On a more personal note, one of us is having a rough week due to a persistent and Thanksgiving-threatening case of constipation, complete with talk of body weight, laxatives, and worrying scenarios about intestinal knots. We also discuss John's delicious sweet potato pie, a strange cat sighting at work, and the wild world of Western TV shows that Tommy's Grandpa enjoys, like The Rifleman.

We dive into our week, which included playing a lot of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and the overhauled crime system, contemplating the release of the Steam Machine and the anxiety of pre-ordering, and finally passing a stressful four-hour practical test at work despite software issues and misleading documentation. The conversation covers games like Assassin's Creed Black Flag along with a look into developing a new episodic gaming series. Also discussed: making chicken and egg salad, wild dreams, and the frustrating process of upgrading podcast equipment.

In this week's 15-minute 'Lunch Break' chat, we discuss the challenges of the job, including one of us dealing with an "insane" project on a hard deadline and a software error that drove us nuts. We also lament the struggle of working in an office where the air conditioning makes our fingers freezing cold , a problem compounded by the lights randomly shutting off. The conversation turns to excitement over Valve's new Steam Machine console and Steam Frame VR headset. Finally, we detail the regret and stomach distress following a meal from Five Guys, attributing it to a lingering stomach bug

In this episode of Lunch Break, we dive into a strange weekend of cooking good steaks and hot dogs over a fire while wearing ponchos in the rain. We also get into the frustration of studying for a "written" test that turns out to be all multiple choice, discussing technical concepts like ODNs, OCUs, and fiber distribution. The conversation takes a serious turn as we talk about the terrifying plane crash incident near the airport. Finally, we discuss the daily chaos of work, including dealing with rejected projects, questionable "walkout" designs, and the struggle to get a hold of a perpetually busy supervisor.

This week, we're talking about everything from Halloween party costumes (Rick Grimes and a firefighter ) and a foot that's "kind of broken" after too much walking , to the joys of a smart-switch lava lamp for a cozy sleep aesthetic. Get stressed out with us over a silent email battle with a contractor at work , the struggle to pass an absurdly difficult written test , and crushing enemies in Fallout 4. Plus, we're planning a Thanksgiving soup test run with a whole roasted chicken!

Dive into this week's 15-minute "Lunch Break" chats, starting with a review of Harry Potter movie binges and finally beating the game Katamari (where the last thing rolled up is the moon!). Hear about the struggle of trying to make Todecky (Korean rice cakes) and why Ethernet cables and Spotify's "free" audiobooks are driving everyone crazy. Plus, listen to a deep dive into Fallout 4's survival difficulty , the immortality of Nickelodeon , and the surprising dangers of a high-priority, handwritten work project that doesn't make any sense. And finally, get ready for a night of cheesy Halloween party food after watching someone conquer an 80oz steak

Join us for this week's Lunch Break, where we dive into some chaotic driving in Louisville—dubbed "The Wild West" of roads—and speculate on why nobody follows the absurdly low speed limits. We also have a deep dive on the nutritional powers of olives (seriously, eat more of them), discuss the joys and anxieties of different types of workouts like free weights, and get into the exhausting experience of reading a very, very long Stephen King novel. Plus, we've got some missing episode lore and talk gaming, including Dark and Darker and Kenshi.

Kicking off the week, We dive into our Monday struggle. We detail the boring, mandatory courses that are destroying our schedule and making us feel a bit overwhelmed. Downtime is spent gaming, including playing Cyberpunk 2077, but we share an intense, nostalgic crave for the immersive world of Dragon Age. We're also making chili for dinner, Wooooo!