Some Time To Explain

Mike and Kit are continuing to explain important characters and storylines that new players have no context for because they're (mostly) not in the game. This week: Mercury and Brother Vance! Our hosts follow the Destiny 2 Year 1 Expansion's story threads through Seasons of Dawn and Arrivals! Then they attempt to answer the sphinx's riddle: just what the hell is the Curse of Osiris, anyway? Things discussed: Intro and follow ups (Super Bowl) 1:00-10:40, Mike’s stray Forsaken thoughts (10:40-21:45), Mercury (21:45-end)Intro Music: Unfunky UFO by ParliamentOutro Music: Mercury's Gold Age (Past) [High Action] by Michael Salvatori, Skye Lewin, Rotem Moav, Pieter Schlosser, Josh Mosser, and Michael SechristCover Art by Jez Winters @jez_wintersPodcast Name by Michael MoldovanEmail us: [email protected]'s contact info: @macclubbin, www.michaelmaccubbin.comKit's contact info: @kit_boyoteReferences/Lore Cited:Uldren Sov And The Shard Of The TravellerVex future - Curse of OsirisQuest: Corridors of Time Part 1, An Impossible Task — TranscriptMost rewarding public event everGarden Progeny 1 lore tabInfinite Paths 8 lore tabWeblore: Desperate Times, The Sundial, Maintenance Operations Log 30037Saint 14’s memorialThe Player’s gravesite in the corridors of timeVance in Destiny 1Fronktaline"Talking the Spirit Realm," Yu Yu Hakusho podcast @WatchingSpirits“Suncoast Audio” anime podcast with Kit, Mike, and Andrew

Mike and Kit take a break from their vaulted planet series to cover a big news week! First up, it's the Sony buyout. Then it's time for some Witch Queen prep. They've gathered highlights from the "This Week At Bungie" (TWAB) posts from the last month to (hopefully) help inform you on the upcoming expansion's biggest changes and last minute reminders.Things discussed: Intro (cw: injury to finger) 1:00-8:25, Bungie acquisition by Sony 8:25-29:10, Threads of Light Vol 3 29:10- 35:45, on TWABs and spoilers 35:45-41:05, TWAB 1/13/22 41:05-46:40, TWAB 1/20/22 46:40-1:14:40, TWAB 1/27/22 1:14:40- 1:27:10, TWAB 2/3/22 1:27:10-end.Intro Music: Unfunky UFO by ParliamentOutro Music: Git In There (Record Plant Rough Mixes - Bonus Track) by Betty DavisCover Art by Jez Winters @jez_wintersPodcast Name by Michael MoldovanEmail us: [email protected]'s contact info: @macclubbin, www.michaelmaccubbin.comKit's contact info: @kit_boyoteReferences/Lore Cited:TokusatsuGame Studies Study Buddies pod: Schüll – Addiction By DesignBungie Joins Sony InteractiveDestiny 2: Our Shared Vision (FAQ)TWAB 1/13/22TWAB 1/20/22TWAB 1/27/22TWAB 2/3/22"Talking the Spirit Realm," Yu Yu Hakusho podcast @WatchingSpirits“Suncoast Audio” anime podcast with Kit, Mike, and Andrew

Mike and Kit are continuing to explain important characters and storylines that new players have no context for because they're (mostly) not in the game. This week: the moon of Io and Asher Mir! Mike reveals a long-forgotten D2 release era mechanic and let's just say that it's referred to as 'Vanilla' for a reason...Things discussed: Intro (Danganronpa 1:00-6:05), Io overview 6:05-21:05, Asher Mir 21:05-46:15, Io timeline Destiny 2 Y1-Y4 46:15-1:29:30, outro 1:29:30-end.Intro Music: Unfunky UFO by ParliamentOutro Music: Whisper of the Worm by Michael Sechrist, Skye Lewin, Josh Mosser, Michael SalvatoriCover Art by Jez Winters @jez_wintersPodcast Name by Michael MoldovanEmail us: [email protected]'s contact info: @macclubbin, www.michaelmaccubbin.comKit's contact info: @kit_boyoteReferences/Lore Cited:The Cradle concept artGhost Fragment: Eris MornAsher Mir’s One Way Ticket loreBook: The Awoken of the Reef: Gensym ScribePyramidion dialogueBook: Stolen Intelligence: ForgeriesBook: Dawning Delights: A Cautionary TaleBlack Hammer/Black Spindle/WotW comparisonWhisper of the Worm Missionthe green room musicSeason of Arrivals Opening Mission (Pyramid Ships on Io)Book: Duress and Egress: Asher: Prediction"Talking the Spirit Realm," Yu Yu Hakusho podcast @WatchingSpirits“Suncoast Audio” anime podcast with Kit, Mike, and Andrew

Mike and Kit are continuing to explain important characters and storylines that new players have no context for because they're (mostly) not in the game! This week, they are joined by special guest Ill! First, some Rasputin follow-ups from last episode. Then, Ill brings some errata from our Strikes episode! Finally, the gang has a kraken' mare discussing the Destiny Content Vault's Titan Destination (it's pronounced 'Tee-tahn').Things discussed: Intro 1:00-5:45, Rasputin follow up/corrections 5:45-18:50, strike clarifications/context 18:50-54:15, Titan 54:15-1:59:35, Outro 1:59:35-end.Special Guest: Ill @IllvillainyIntro Music: Unfunky UFO by ParliamentSegment Break Music: Char ga Kuru by Watanabe Takeo, Iogi Rin ft. Hori KouichiroOutro Music: Destiny 2 OST - Savathun's Song (Action) Remix by Michael MacCubbinCover Art by Jez Winters @jez_wintersPodcast Name by Michael MoldovanEmail us: [email protected]'s contact info: @macclubbin, www.michaelmaccubbin.comKit's contact info: @kit_boyoteReferences/Lore Cited:"The Lie" questWorldline Zero quest - Lost Memory FragmentsSIVA mites and OWL Sector ARGLake of Shadows DialogueThe Glassway voice linesWeblore: Sisters, JoiningNew Pacific Arcology jingleDS-2 Quarters lost sectorWarhammer 40k armor exDuty Bound lore tabEx-ParrotSavathun's Song strike dialogueQuest: Enemy of my EnemyAdventure: Siren’s SongSongbreaker Gloves/Grips/GauntletsBook: The Last Days of Kraken MareBig Head, big body"Talking the Spirit Realm," Yu Yu Hakusho podcast @WatchingSpirits“Suncoast Audio” anime podcast with Kit, Mike, and Andrew

Mike and Kit are continuing to explain important characters and storylines that new players have no context for because they're (mostly) not in the game! This week, they're talking all things Rasputin: Ana Bray, SIVA, Season of the Worthy, and what was going on in the Destiny Content Vault's Mars Destination and its Warmind expansion. There's no Orbs of Power changes talk here, just to set expectations. Does anyone read these anyway? Off to disembodied voice therapy...Things discussed: Intro (Coffee & other drinks) 1:00-6:50, Mars, Rasputin and Ana 6:50-24:11, Nokris’s hive 24:11-27:50, Sleeper simulant quest 27:50-35:37, Rasputin in Warmind and Y4-5 lore 35:37-42:57, SIVA 42:57-50:01, history of Rasputin in Destiny universe & community 50:01-1:22:30, outro (tournament arcs) 1:22:30-end.Intro Music: Unfunky UFO by ParliamentOutro Music: Rasputin by Boney M.Cover Art by Jez Winters @jez_wintersPodcast Name by Michael MoldovanEmail us: [email protected]'s contact info: @macclubbin, www.michaelmaccubbin.comKit's contact info: @kit_boyoteReferences/Lore Cited:New Kid in TownAna Bray Warmind questchain items (listed as transcript 0-4)Braytech Futurescape AI transcriptExample of Sleeper Simulant nodeArecibo Destiny 2 AdventureZavala's Authority lore tabDormant SIVA FragmentsBook: The Liar 13. THE MISTAKEThe Plaguelands TranscriptMihaylova’s set - proto-Rasputin has contact with the Traveler (in Mike’s opinion)Quest: The Tyrant, The Lie (Felwinter’s Lie quest)Sleeper Simulant lore tabGhost Fragment: DarknessGhost Fragment: Rasputin 3Book: Last Days of Kraken MareWarmind Final Mission CutsceneRasputin destroys the AlmightyPeacekeepersArchangel’s Shell, Archangel’s Might, Archangel’s Alacrity"Talking the Spirit Realm," Yu Yu Hakusho podcast @WatchingSpirits“Suncoast Audio” anime podcast with Kit, Mike, and Andrew

Kit and Mike are on the Destiny grind, and the thought...er...struck...them that, due to content vaulting, new players do not have context for many of the characters and scenarios in the Dares of Eternity and Destiny 2's Strike Playlist. After a brief Season of the Lost check-in, it's time to live up to the podcast's namesake and explain who, where, when, and what the hell exactly is going on with the Strikes in Destiny 2 (at a very basic level). Hopefully this is a helpful resource for new players! Timecodes for each strike are provided below. Be brave!Things discussed: Intro (N.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth trilogy, Journey to the West, corrections) 1:00-12:40, lull in Destiny content release schedule 12:40-18:00, Strike explanations for new players 18:00-1:35:30, Dares of Eternity references explained 1:35:30-1:39:15, 1:39:15-1:58:19 special segment on Insight Terminus, OXA, OTZOT, MSUND12, outro 1:58:19-2:00:3522:55 The Arms Dealer28:35 Lake of Shadows36:30 Exodus Crash40:55 Inverted Spire45:25 Warden of Nothing53:32 Hollowed Lair56:36 The Corrupted1:02:11 Broodhold1:08:35 Scarlet Keep1:13:08 The Glassway1:16:58 The Disgraced1:18:28 Devils’ Lair1:23:30 Fallen S.A.B.E.R.1:27:45 Proving Grounds1:39:15 Insight TerminusIntro Music: Unfunky UFO by ParliamentSegment Break Music: Sepiks Prime by Michael Salvatori, C Paul Johnson, Martin O'Donnell, Paul McCartneyOutro Music: Sepiks Redux (feat. Misha Mansoor) by Michael Salvatori, Skye Lewin, C Paul Johnson, Rotem Moav, Misha MansoorCover Art by Jez Winters @jez_wintersPodcast Name by Michael MoldovanEmail us: [email protected]'s contact info: @macclubbin, www.michaelmaccubbin.comKit's contact info: @kit_boyoteReferences/Lore Cited:What's the harm in reading? | The OutlineThe Broken Earth Trilogy in Order by NK JemisinSomebody's poisoned the waterhole! Ghost Fragment: Vex 5"Calus Booklet" included in Collector's Edition of D2"Talking the Spirit Realm," Yu Yu Hakusho podcast @WatchingSpirits“Suncoast Audio” anime podcast with Kit, Mike, and Andrew

Happy New Year 2022! Mike and Kit are back from their holiday break and ready to check-in with Destiny 2! Joined by special guest Ill, they wrap-up their Dawning 2021 thoughts as the winter seasonal event concludes. Then, Ill brings a surprise audial association thought-experiment that is sure to delight!Things discussed: Intro (special guest Ill, Dawning grind and quests, Umurangi Generation, new ranking/streak bonus system, Zeong Gunpla) 1:00-34:16, 34:16-end character theme song project!Youtube playlist of all our picks:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOdzVeklQgryrWEZp83OsorvuCSxmSiskThe following list is spoilers for the episode; for reference purposes only!ZAVALAmike - Old Time Rock & Roll by Bob Segerkit - The Man of Metropolis Steals our Hearts by Sufjan Stevensill - $4 Vic by El-PDRIFTERmike - Because I Got High by Afromankit - Harness Your Hopes by Pavement, Modest Mouse (any)ill - Problems by Lil Peep, When I Lie by Lil PeepERAMISmike - Bad Reputation by Joan Jett & The Blackheartskit - Army of Me by Bjorkill - We Call the Ships to Port by CovenantERIS MORNmike - 32 Flavors by Ani DiFranco, I Would Die 4 U by Prince & The Revolutionkit - The Rip by Portisheadill - Mark of the Triangle by EvergreyCROWmike - This Bitter Pill by Dashboard Confessionalkit - Flightless Bird, American Mouth by Iron & Wineill - Heads Will Roll by Yeah Yeah YeahsNOKRISmike - Hang'em All by Carpenter Brutkit - N/Aill - 2 Cups of Blood by GravediggazCALUSkit - Dark Fantasy by Kanye WestSJUR EIDOmike - Marble Floors by French Montana, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, 2chainzkit - Girl from the North Country (cover) by Dear Noraill - Serene Dream by kidneythieves, Bad Bitch Anthem by Trina===================================================================Special Guest: Ill @IllvillainyIntro Music: Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) by Soul II Soul, Caron WheelerOutro Music: Beyond the Time ~Möbius no Sora wo Koete~ by TM NetworkCover Art by Jez Winters @jez_wintersPodcast Name by Michael MoldovanEmail us: [email protected]'s contact info: @macclubbin, www.michaelmaccubbin.comKit's contact info: @kit_boyoteReferences/Lore Cited:Whose Line Is It Anyway RG ZeongCovenant (band)Fingertips on the Surface of my MIIIND"Talking the Spirit Realm," Yu Yu Hakusho podcast @WatchingSpirits“Suncoast Audio” anime podcast with Kit, Mike, and Andrew

It's time for Destiny 2's Winter seasonal event, The Dawning! Mike and Kit take the opportunity to reflect on 2021. Then, they reach into the Some Time to Explain e-mailbag! We read your letters to Santa and answer your questions! Happy Holidays, we'll see you in 2022!Things discussed: Intro (last episode of 2021!) 1:02-5:30, follow-up on IGN article: MyelinGames video 5:30-11:30, Correction: Holliday’s girlfriend 11:30-15:40, the Dawning, briefly 15:40-19:30, Q&A mailbag 19:30-end. Intro Music: Funky Funky Christmas by Electric JungleOutro Music: Father Christmas by The KinksCover Art by Jez Winters @jez_wintersPodcast Name by Michael MoldovanEmail us: [email protected]'s contact info: @macclubbin, www.michaelmaccubbin.comKit's contact info: @kit_boyoteReferences/Lore Cited:MyelinGames video on his experience with Bungie's work culturePlayStation HomeTriple Triad Final Fantasy card gameFish gun from Monster Hunter Rise"Talking the Spirit Realm," Yu Yu Hakusho podcast @WatchingSpirits“Suncoast Audio” anime podcast with Kit, Mike, and Andrew

Mike and Kit grapple with IGN's report detailing testimonials and allegations of Bungie's toxic work culture. Then they review Bungie's unfortunately timed 30th Anniversary Pack for Destiny 2.Things discussed: Intro (F1 again, and how to improve it) 0:00-3:30, the Battle for Bungie’s Soul 3:35-50:45, the Game Awards Witch Queen trailer 50:45-55:00, 30th Anniversary Content 55:00-Outro Music: Strange Television by Deadboy & the ElephantmenCover Art by Jez Winters @jez_wintersPodcast Name by Michael MoldovanEmail us: [email protected]'s contact info: @macclubbin, www.michaelmaccubbin.comKit's contact info: @kit_boyoteReferences/Lore Cited:"The Battle for Bungie's Soul: Inside the Studio's Struggle for a Better Work Culture" by Rebekah ValentineBlood, Sweat, and Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made by Jason SchreierA Message from Bungie CEO Pete Parsons Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Game Awards 2021 trailer "Talking the Spirit Realm," Yu Yu Hakusho podcast @WatchingSpirits“Suncoast Audio” anime podcast with Kit, Mike, and Andrew

Mike and Kit have talked about some pages from this season's lore book in other discussions, but now it's time to tackle it head-on. We have 7/8 entries as of this publication. We don't know what the 8th entry holds or when it is dropping, so you can count on us to cover that when it releases (and no sooner). Next week we'll be talking all about the Bungie 30th anniversary pack. See you then!Things discussed: Intro (Hobbies, F1, Seattle Kraken) 1:02-4:20, Corrections 4:20-13:20, Housekeeping 13:20-15:30, Halo franchise 15:30-22:40, Ripples lore book 22:40-1:13:05, outro 13:05-endIntro Music: Unfunky UFO by ParliamentOutro Music: Ripples by GenesisCover Art by Jez Winters @jez_wintersPodcast Name by Michael MoldovanEmail us: [email protected]'s contact info: @macclubbin, www.michaelmaccubbin.comKit's contact info: @kit_boyoteReferences/Lore Cited:Those We've Lost unreleased Crimson Days lorebookRipples lore book pages I-VII"Talking the Spirit Realm," Yu Yu Hakusho podcast @WatchingSpirits“Suncoast Audio” anime podcast with Kit, Mike, and Andrew