On The Rocks

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What's On The Rocks about?

On The Rocks is a humorous podcast that pairs video games and other stuff with their perfect alcoholic drink. Join Kyle, Nathan, and Dave as they attempt to drunkly review todays biggest games, movies, and books, as well as a few classic gems sprinkled in for good measure.

We also review a set of indie/retro games each week, as well as a video game trope!

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01.31.2023

Is Disney World the most magical place on earth? What rides and shows do we recommend? Is it worth the price of admission? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love Holy ...

On The Rocks episodes:

01.31.2023 Episode 376: Quick Shot - Disney World Is Disney World the most magical place on earth? What rides and shows do we recommend? Is it worth the price of admission? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love Holy ...
01.13.2023 Episode 375: Quick Shot - 2022 Holiday Leftovers What have we been playing over the holidays? Is God of War Ragnarok truly the best game of 2022? Is there anything more satisfying than winning a battle royale game? We answer these questions and more in this installment of ...
12.20.2022 Episode 374: Episode 346 - 2022 Rockies This week we're reviewing talking about our favorite games and moments from the year in our 2022 Rockies! Which were our favorite and which ones did we leave out? We're also talking about our most anticipated games for 2023 in ...
12.05.2022 Episode 373: Quick Shot - Leftovers (Vol. 21) Are Pokémon Scarlet/Violet the best titles in the long-running franchise? Is Sonic Frontiers the biggest surprise of the year? Does God of War Ragnarok pick up where the reboot in 2018 left off? We answer these questions and more in ...
11.21.2022 Episode 372: Quick Shot - Vampire Survivors How addicting is Vampire Survivors? Is it the best indie title of the year? Is there enough content here to satisfy every gamer? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love Holy ...
11.11.2022 Episode 371: Episode 345 - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope This week we're reviewing one of the biggest fall releases on the Nintendo Switch: Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope! Does this sequel lofty heights of the original, or is it stuck frozen in place? We're also discussing our favorite ...
11.04.2022 Episode 370: Quick Shot - Arcade1Up: NFL Blitz Legends Is this the best Arcade1Up cabinet? Are there any improvements that need to be made? Is it worth the $600 investment? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by ...
10.28.2022 Episode 369: Episode 344 - Horrify-ing Franchises This week we're doing something special for our Halloween Episode! We are taking non-horror media (book, games, movies, TV shows, etc.) and brainstorming horrifying versions of them! Amy joins the show as we drum up some truly terrifying ideas, while ...
10.20.2022 Episode 368: Quick Shot - Grounded Has Grounded made a successful exit out of Early Access? Is the story worth experiencing? Is it the best survival game we've ever played? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love ...
10.08.2022 Episode 367: Quick Shot - Leftovers (Vol. 20) Should Tinykin be up for Game of the Year? Is Shovel Knight Dig worth your time? How many life sim games is Kyle going to play? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - ...
09.28.2022 Episode 366: Quick Shot - The Last of Us Part 1 Is The Last of Us Part 1 worth picking up? What new changes does this remaster add? Is this the best way to experience The Last of Us? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme ...
09.06.2022 Episode 365: Quick Shot - Midnight Fight Express Is Midnight Fight Express an evolution of the brawler genre? Is the story worth experiencing? Will The Pillowman ever get his own spinoff game? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love ...
08.29.2022 Episode 364: Episode 343 - Cult of the Lamb This week we're reviewing one of the more exciting indie games of the entire summer: Cult of the Lamb! Is this demonic game a genre-bending masterpiece? Or should it be sacrificed at the alter? We're also discussing our favorite examples ...
08.22.2022 Episode 363: Quick Shot - Leftovers (Vol. 19) Does Time on Frog Island age like a fine wine? Is The Quarry a game worth platinuming? Does a robotic cat completely steal the show in Lightyear? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music ...
08.09.2022 Episode 362: Quick Shot - Live A Live Is Live A Live the best Switch game of 2022? Does this remake do enough to draw in new fans? Are the quirky stories worth experiencing almost 30 years later? We answer these questions and more in this installment of ...
08.02.2022 Episode 361: Episode 342 - Stray This week we're reviewing one of the biggest surprises of 2022: Stray! Is this brand new indie title a purrfect platformer? Or is it stuck coughing up hairballs? We're also talking about video game characters/creatures that we'd love as a ...
07.22.2022 Episode 360: Quick Shot - Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Is this the best Borderlands game? Is this franchise in desperate need for a refresh? Do the additions to the gameplay make for a meaningful experience? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - ...
07.15.2022 Episode 359: Episode 341 - Retroid Pocket 2/2+ This week we're reviewing one of the more exciting handheld systems to come out this year: the Retroid Pocket 2 and 2+! Are these devices worth picking up or are we being blinded by nostalgia? We're also talking about our ...
07.01.2022 Episode 358: Quick Shot - The Quarry Is The Quarry the best title by Supermassive Games? Were we able to successfully keep everyone alive? Does this game have enough gameplay in it? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I ...
06.24.2022 Episode 357: Episode 340 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge This week we're reviewing one of our most anticipated video games of the entire year: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge! Does this game revolutionize the beat-em-up genre, or is it just a bummer, dude? We're also discussing franchises we'd ...
06.21.2022 Episode 356: Episode 339 - Jurassic World: Dominion This week we're reviewing one of our most anticipated movies of 2022: Jurassic World: Dominion! Is this movie pure garbage or are there fossils of greatness to be unearthed here? We're also talking about our favorite examples of the trope ...
06.10.2022 Episode 355: Quick Shot - PlayStation State of Play (6/2/22) Was this a PlayStation showcase worth checking out? Which one of these titles are we most excited about? Is PSVR2 going to be a true game changer? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music ...
05.27.2022 Episode 354: Quick Shot - Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) What exactly is Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers? Is it as entertaining as the original TV show? Is this a movie for kids? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love Holy ...
05.20.2022 Episode 353: Quick Shot - Our Top Nintendo Switch Games Which games on the Switch are our favorite? Does Nintendo make the best games on the system? How many titles did we shockingly leave off our master list? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme ...
05.17.2022 Episode 352: Episode 338 - Trek to Yomi This week we're reviewing one of the more stylish indie titles of the year: Trek to Yomi! Does this action title bring enough gameplay to keep up with the beautiful aesthetics? We're also discussing our favorite black and white titles ...
05.06.2022 Episode 351: Quick Shot - Sally Face Is Sally Face too disturbing for most gamers? How do we feel about episodic games? Is this strange title worth playing on consoles? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love Holy ...
04.29.2022 Episode 350: Episode 337 - MLB The Show 22 This week we're reviewing the biggest MLB game to date: MLB The Show 22! Nathan rejoins this extended and goofy episode as we do a bit of catching up before the review. Is MLB The Show losing steam, or does ...
04.22.2022 Episode 349: Quick Shot - Tunic Was Tunic worth the long long wait? Is the combat too difficult? Is it one of the best games of the year? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" ...
04.11.2022 Episode 348: Quick Shot - Turning Red Is this movie Pixar and Disney at their finest? Should Turning Red be censored? What's it really like growing up as a teen in the early 2000's? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music ...
04.04.2022 Episode 347: Episode 336 - A Memoir Blue This week we're reviewing one of the more interesting indie titles to come out this year: A Memoir Blue! Can a beautiful story and art-style overcome some lackluster gameplay? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope, No-Dialogue Episode, ...
03.25.2022 Episode 346: Quick Shot - Leftovers (Vol. 18) Is Elden Ring good til the end? Are the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC courses worth checking out? What are we most excited for in 2022? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - ...
03.14.2022 Episode 345: Episode 335 - Elden Ring This week we're reviewing ANOTHER one of our most anticipated games of the entire year: Elden Ring! Does this massive game keep up with FromSoftware storied formula? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope Scenery Porn while mixing ...
03.04.2022 Episode 344: Episode 334 - Horizon Forbidden West This week we're reviewing one of our most anticipated games of the entire year: Horizon Forbidden West! Does this sequel improve the game in every way, or is it stuck looking for a proper handhold? We're also discussing our favorite ...
02.28.2022 Episode 343: Episode 333 - Uncharted (Film) This week we're reviewing the first big video game movie of the year: Uncharted! Do Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg play a convincing treasure hunting duo? We're also discussing our favorite cameos in video games and movies while pairing a ...
02.18.2022 Episode 342: Quick Shot - Sifu Is Sifu the best game of the year contender? Do video games need to be for everyone? Does Sifu need an easy mode? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love Holy ...
02.15.2022 Episode 341: Episode 332 - Pokémon Legends: Arceus This week we're reviewing one of the biggest Switch releases of the entire year: Pokémon Legends: Arceus! Does this spinoff title reinvigorate an aging franchise? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope Breaking Old Trends while drinking a ...
02.07.2022 Episode 340: Quick Shot - Nobody Saves the World Does Nobody Saves the World live up to other Drinkbox games? Does team work truly make the dream work? Does a slow opening tarnish the overall experience? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music ...
01.28.2022 Episode 339: Quick Shot - The Anacrusis (Game Preview) Is The Anacrusis a step in the right direction for co-op shooters? Can an AI driven difficulty really work? What would we like to see in the full release? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick ...
01.21.2022 Episode 338: Episode 331 - The House (Netflix) This week we're reviewing latest animated movie to launch on Netflix: The House! Does this unsettling trio of short stop-motion films make all the right design choices? Or are they all destined to go up in flames? Jessica joins the ...
01.07.2022 Episode 337: Quick Shot - Holiday Leftovers What is the best way to make garlic bread? Is Alan Wake Remastered worth your time? What do we have lined up for 2022? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love ...
12.29.2021 Episode 336: Episode 330 - 2021 Rockies This week we're celebrating our end of the year awards: The 2021 Rockies! Which games are taking home the big awards? Was 2021 a particularly strong year for gaming? We're also looking to the future and listing our most anticipated ...
12.20.2021 Episode 335: Episode 329 - Halo Infinite This week we're reviewing one of our most anticipated games of the new console generation: Halo Infinite! Does this game innovate in all the right places? Are we excited in the new direction the series is taking? We're also discussing ...
12.10.2021 Episode 334: Quick Shot - Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition Is this the definitive Grand Theft Auto collection? What is playing GTA III like 20 years later? Can you really swim in Vice City? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love ...
12.06.2021 Episode 333: Episode 328 - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl This week, we're reviewing one of the biggest Switch games of the entire year: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl! Do these remakes recapture the spirit of the original titles? Is there enough game here to warrant a the full ...
11.24.2021 Episode 332: Episode 327 - 10 Year Anniversary This week, we're celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the podcast! A few guests briefly join the show as we reminisce about favorite episodes, moments, and everything in-between. We're also discussing how we've changed as gamers over the last 10 years ...
11.12.2021 Episode 331: Quick Shot - 2021 Turkeys What are our least favorite things of 2021? Was 2021 a good year for media? Is Deathloop a disappointment? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir TjeltaCheck ...
11.08.2021 Episode 330: Quick Shot - Far Cry 6 Does Far Cry 6 reinvent the franchise? Is there anything cuter than a sausage dog on wheels? What are we hoping for in future Far Cry games? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music ...
11.03.2021 Episode 329: Episode 326 - Slasher Movies This week is all about Slasher Movies! Amy joins her first main episode as we talk about the slasher genre and highlight some of our favorite slasher movies. We're also talking about our favorite scary movie tropes while drinking a ...
10.15.2021 Episode 328: Quick Shot - Our Favorite Years of Gaming What have been our favorite years for video games? What year was absolutely stacked with game and console releases? Was there a year that was only so-so? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music ...
10.08.2021 Episode 327: Episode 325 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits This week we're reviewing the very first title from Ember Lab: Kena: Bridge of Spirits! Is this game a memorable heartfelt adventure? Or is it a simply a matter of style over substance? We're also discussing what our own boss ...

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On The Rocks episodes:

Episode 376: Quick Shot - Disney World

Episode 375: Quick Shot - 2022 Holiday Leftovers

Episode 374: Episode 346 - 2022 Rockies

Episode 373: Quick Shot - Leftovers (Vol. 21)

Episode 372: Quick Shot - Vampire Survivors

Episode 371: Episode 345 - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Episode 370: Quick Shot - Arcade1Up: NFL Blitz Legends

Episode 369: Episode 344 - Horrify-ing Franchises

Episode 368: Quick Shot - Grounded

Episode 367: Quick Shot - Leftovers (Vol. 20)

Episode 366: Quick Shot - The Last of Us Part 1

Episode 365: Quick Shot - Midnight Fight Express

Episode 364: Episode 343 - Cult of the Lamb

Episode 363: Quick Shot - Leftovers (Vol. 19)

Episode 362: Quick Shot - Live A Live

Episode 361: Episode 342 - Stray

Episode 360: Quick Shot - Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

Episode 359: Episode 341 - Retroid Pocket 2/2+

Episode 358: Quick Shot - The Quarry

Episode 357: Episode 340 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

Episode 356: Episode 339 - Jurassic World: Dominion

Episode 355: Quick Shot - PlayStation State of Play (6/2/22)

Episode 354: Quick Shot - Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)

Episode 353: Quick Shot - Our Top Nintendo Switch Games

Episode 352: Episode 338 - Trek to Yomi

Episode 351: Quick Shot - Sally Face

Episode 350: Episode 337 - MLB The Show 22

Episode 349: Quick Shot - Tunic

Episode 348: Quick Shot - Turning Red

Episode 347: Episode 336 - A Memoir Blue

Episode 346: Quick Shot - Leftovers (Vol. 18)

Episode 345: Episode 335 - Elden Ring

Episode 344: Episode 334 - Horizon Forbidden West

Episode 343: Episode 333 - Uncharted (Film)

Episode 342: Quick Shot - Sifu

Episode 341: Episode 332 - Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Episode 340: Quick Shot - Nobody Saves the World

Episode 339: Quick Shot - The Anacrusis (Game Preview)

Episode 338: Episode 331 - The House (Netflix)

Episode 337: Quick Shot - Holiday Leftovers

Episode 336: Episode 330 - 2021 Rockies

Episode 335: Episode 329 - Halo Infinite

Episode 334: Quick Shot - Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition

Episode 333: Episode 328 - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Episode 332: Episode 327 - 10 Year Anniversary

Episode 331: Quick Shot - 2021 Turkeys

Episode 330: Quick Shot - Far Cry 6

Episode 329: Episode 326 - Slasher Movies

Episode 328: Quick Shot - Our Favorite Years of Gaming

Episode 327: Episode 325 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits