The Casual Hour

By The Casual Hour

Welcome to The Casual Hour, a podcast ostensibly about video games.

Hosted by Bobby Pease and Chase Koeneke, The Casual Hour is a gaming channel where we chill out, mess around and, sometimes, even ... more

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November 14, 2025 Episode 446 - Spoil Me Daddy
00:00:28 Opening + Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe goodies unboxing (stickers, patches, OST, map)
00:05:48 Dead Finger Dice stream recap
00:06:33 ARC Raiders check-in + community vibes and AI ethics chat
00:21:05 Possessors (Heart Machine) first impressions
00:24:22 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment impressions (Tears-era story, Zonai toys)
00:37:28 PlayStation Portal update: cloud streaming without owning a PS5, hands-on
00:44:43 Valve hardware talk: Steam Machine cube, Steam Frame, new Steam Controller, Deck pricing chat
01:07:59 Plugs and closing
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This Week on The Casual Hour…
Valve looked to make a big splash with their announcement of the Steam Machine, a consolized PC with a slick new controller. We talk about what that means for the future of PC gaming, as well as what it means for Valve’s console competitors. All that plus Hyrule Warriors and Possessor(s) talk on this edition of The Casual Hour!
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We post Casually Considereds and VODs from previous streams weekly!
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One link to rule them all: www.thecasualhour.com
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Bobby Pease - https://linktr.ee/bob_omby
Chase Koeneke - http://Linktr.ee/chase_koeneke
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Love our theme music? It was created by Patric Brown. You can follow his antics on Twitter @insaneanalog or check out more of his music and download our theme at www.insaneanalog.com
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November 07, 2025 Episode 445 - Giggysword
00:28 Opening & travel talk
02:12 November overview – government shutdown & show schedule
03:10 PowerWash Simulator 2 discussion
08:33 Dispatched – superhero management game deep dive
17:27 Arc Raiders review & AI debate
33:18 Ghost of Yōtei & Pokémon Z-A check-in
34:10 October recap & Game of the Year warm-up
37:00 November free PlayStation Plus games (Stray, WRC 24, TABS)
40:41 Xbox Game Pass farewell & monthly rotation update
41:12 Fire Emblem Sacred Echoes update + Wheel Spin results (Grim Fandango)
43:01 November Preview begins – Satisfactory & beyond
49:45 Closing thoughts & show wrap-up ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This Week on The Casual Hour…
November is traditionally a big month for video game releases, and this year seems to be no different. In addition to two big Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives, we have a bevy on interesting indies, promising premises and one very large 1.0 release. Join us for all that and more on this edition of The Casual Hour!
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M W F @ 9 PM CST
twitch.tv/thecasualhour
youtube.com/thecasualhour
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https://www.youtube.com/thecasualhour
We post Casually Considereds and VODs from previous streams weekly!
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One link to rule them all: www.thecasualhour.com
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Bobby Pease - https://linktr.ee/bob_omby
Chase Koeneke - http://Linktr.ee/chase_koeneke
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Love our theme music? It was created by Patric Brown. You can follow his antics on Twitter @insaneanalog or check out more of his music and download our theme at www.insaneanalog.com

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1h 25min
October 31, 2025 Episode 444 - Absolum-ly
00:28 Opening & Halloween banter
03:23 Ghost of Yōtei Check-In
03:53 Absalom — Hades-style co-op beat ’em up
11:37 The Outer Worlds 2 — smarter flaws, sharper writing
19:36 Big Head Hats & merch shout-out
19:55 Ball Pit — Devolver’s roguelike Breakout addiction
26:13 Fire Emblem: Sacred Echoes (GBA demake)
27:56 Pokémon Z-A — real-time battles & mixed feelings
42:28 Pokémon strategy deep-dive & real-time design talk
49:38 Closing thoughts & outro
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This Week on The Casual Hour…
We’re back after a week off to tell you all about a handful of new and fun video games. Bobby’s been hacking away at Absolum, Chase went deep into the Ball x Pit and we have a long discussion about the good, the bad and the missed opportunities of Pokemon Legends Z-A. All that on this edition of The Casual Hour!
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M W F @ 9 PM CST
twitch.tv/thecasualhour
youtube.com/thecasualhour
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https://www.youtube.com/thecasualhour
We post Casually Considereds and VODs from previous streams weekly!
// F O L L O W
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One link to rule them all: www.thecasualhour.com
// T H E C A S U A L H O U R
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Bobby Pease - https://linktr.ee/bob_omby
Chase Koeneke - http://Linktr.ee/chase_koeneke
// M U S I C
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Love our theme music? It was created by Patric Brown. You can follow his antics on Twitter @insaneanalog or check out more of his music and download our theme at www.insaneanalog.com

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October 17, 2025 Episode 443 - 4K PNGs
00:00:28 Cold Open & Destiny 2’s Downfall
04:08 The Fate of Bungie & Marathon’s Future
05:10 State of Xbox Discussion (Game Pass, Hardware Pullbacks, Brand Direction)
08:28 Ark Raiders & Extraction Shooters
09:44 Cloudheim Demo Impressions
10:37 Skate Story Demo
18:12 Pokémon Legends: ZA Impressions
23:37 Digimon Story: Time Stranger Follow-Up
28:01 Pokémon vs. Digimon Gameplay Philosophy
31:01 Bobby’s Demo Round-Up (Cloudheim, Skate Story)
34:02 Chase – Ball Pit (Devolver Digital)
44:32 Fire Emblem: Sacred Echoes
01:02:06 Wrap-Up & Weekly Schedule

This Week on The Casual Hour…
Bobby and Chase have a ton of new games and demos to talk about: Skate Story, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Digimon, Ball x Pit and even a Fire Emblem romhack that’s got Chase burning his hands. All that and more on this games-packed episode of The Casual Hour!

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M W F @ 9 PM CST
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youtube.com/thecasualhour
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https://www.youtube.com/thecasualhour
We post Casually Considereds and VODs from previous streams weekly!

// F O L L O W
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One link to rule them all: www.thecasualhour.com

// T H E C A S U A L H O U R
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Bobby Pease - https://linktr.ee/bob_omby
Chase Koeneke - http://Linktr.ee/chase_koeneke

// M U S I C
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Love our theme music? It was created by Patric Brown. You can follow his antics on Twitter @insaneanalog or check out more of his music and download our theme at www.insaneanalog.com
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October 10, 2025 Episode 442 - Always Egg
00:00:28 – Cold Open & PS5 Portal Confession
05:51 – Death Stranding 2 Credits & Kojima Closure
10:09 – Starbirds (Early Access Impressions)
11:55 – Ghost of Yōtei Review & Design Praise
25:18 – Open-World Design Discussion & Fast-Travel Innovation
27:33 – Digimon Story: Time Stranger Discussion
41:06 – Digivolving, Stats, and Personality System Breakdown
45:00 – Pokémon Comparisons & Franchise Fatigue
44:31 – State of Xbox Discussion (Game Pass, Studio Closures, Brand Decline)
01:27:00 – Wrap-Up & Weekly Schedule

This Week on The Casual Hour…
Bobby’s sick (and not just of having to hear Chase talk about Super Robot Wars), but we’re able to press on and tell you about all the sick games coming out in the month of September. It’s a month packed with sequels, remakes, early access 1.0s and brand new titles. Listen as we run them all down on this edition of The Casual Hour!

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M W F @ 9 PM CST
twitch.tv/thecasualhour
youtube.com/thecasualhour

// S U B S C R I B E
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https://www.youtube.com/thecasualhour
We post Casually Considereds and VODs from previous streams weekly!

// F O L L O W
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One link to rule them all: www.thecasualhour.com

// T H E C A S U A L H O U R
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Bobby Pease - https://linktr.ee/bob_omby
Chase Koeneke - http://Linktr.ee/chase_koeneke

// M U S I C
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Love our theme music? It was created by Patric Brown. You can follow his antics on Twitter @insaneanalog or check out more of his music and download our theme at www.insaneanalog.com
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1h 10min
October 03, 2025 Episode 441 - Give Me More Nugg
00:28 Cold Open: October Vibes, Reese’s Shapes, GameStop Stories
02:11 Bobby Upgrades to PS5 Pro
12:32 Dying Light: The Beast Impressions
21:06 Chase Updates: Death Stranding 2, Super Robot Wars, Pokémon Emerald Sea Glass
24:57 September Picks Recap
30:09 October PS+ Essentials
31:23 Xbox Game Pass Changes & Strike Update
35:32 Birthday Month Wheel Tradition
35:56 October Releases Preview (Magical Delicacy, Ghosts of Uti, more)

This Week on The Casual Hour…
We’ve got a stacked month of October to preview, with a little something for both Chase and Bobby to chew on. Plus, GameStop’s grading trading cards now? Oh brother. All that and more on this edition of The Casual Hour!
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M W F @ 9 PM CST
twitch.tv/thecasualhour
youtube.com/thecasualhour
// S U B S C R I B E
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https://www.youtube.com/thecasualhour
We post Casually Considereds and VODs from previous streams weekly!
// F O L L O W
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One link to rule them all: www.thecasualhour.com
// T H E C A S U A L H O U R
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Bobby Pease - https://linktr.ee/bob_omby
Chase Koeneke - http://Linktr.ee/chase_koeneke
// M U S I C
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Love our theme music? It was created by Patric Brown. You can follow his antics on Twitter @insaneanalog or check out more of his music and download our theme at www.insaneanalog.com

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1h 22min
September 26, 2025 Episode 440 - Welcome to the MGU
00:28 Cold Open & Covid/Oasis Concert
02:34 Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Impressions
25:40 Super Robot Wars Y Discussion
40:39 Wheel Spin & Need for Speed Heat Recap
42:00 September Games Preview Begins
42:59 August Pick Recap
43:53 PS+ September Games
45:08 September Game Pass Games
01:26:17 Our September Game Picks
01:27:25 Wrap-Up & Weekly Schedule
This Week on The Casual Hour…We’re back from our week off with a lot of new gaming talk! Chase finished a video game, Bobby started two new ones and both Nintendo and Sony showed off games coming this year and next. We break it all down on this edition of The Casual Hour!
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M W F @ 9 PM CST
twitch.tv/thecasualhour
youtube.com/thecasualhour
// S U B S C R I B E
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https://www.youtube.com/thecasualhour
We post Casually Considereds and VODs from previous streams weekly!
// F O L L O W
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One link to rule them all: www.thecasualhour.com
// T H E C A S U A L H O U R
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Bobby Pease - https://linktr.ee/bob_omby
Chase Koeneke - http://Linktr.ee/chase_koeneke
// M U S I C
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Love our theme music? It was created by Patric Brown. You can follow his antics on Twitter @insaneanalog or check out more of his music and download our theme at www.insaneanalog.com
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1h 7min
September 12, 2025 Episode 439 - Deep Dive: Our Biggest Gaming Gaps
This Week on The Casual Hour…We’re joined by the internet’s favorite loon, Giggysan, as we each run down our lists of the biggest gaps in our gaming history. What do we regret no playing, and are those games worth seeking out in 2025? All that on this edition of The Casual Hour!
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M W F @ 9 PM CST
twitch.tv/thecasualhour
youtube.com/thecasualhour
// S U B S C R I B E
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https://www.youtube.com/thecasualhour
We post Casually Considereds and VODs from previous streams weekly!
// F O L L O W
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One link to rule them all: www.thecasualhour.com
// T H E C A S U A L H O U R
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Bobby Pease - https://linktr.ee/bob_omby
Chase Koeneke - http://Linktr.ee/chase_koeneke
// M U S I C
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Love our theme music? It was created by Patric Brown. You can follow his antics on Twitter @insaneanalog or check out more of his music and download our theme at www.insaneanalog.com

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1h 1min
September 05, 2025 Episode 438 - Not Satirical, But Earnest!
00:28 Cold Open & Covid/Oasis Concert
02:34 Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Impressions
25:40 Super Robot Wars Y Discussion
40:39 Wheel Spin & Need for Speed Heat Recap
42:00 September Games Preview Begins
42:59 August Pick Recap
43:53 PS+ September Games
45:08 September Game Pass Games
01:26:17 Our September Game Picks
01:27:25 Wrap-Up & Weekly Schedule
This Week on The Casual Hour…
Bobby’s sick (and not just of having to hear Chase talk about Super Robot Wars), but we’re able to press on and tell you about all the sick games coming out in the month of September. It’s a month packed with sequels, remakes, early access 1.0s and brand new titles. Listen as we run them all down on this edition of The Casual Hour!
// T W I T C H & Y O U T U B E
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M W F @ 9 PM CST
twitch.tv/thecasualhour
youtube.com/thecasualhour
// S U B S C R I B E
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
https://www.youtube.com/thecasualhour
We post Casually Considereds and VODs from previous streams weekly!
// F O L L O W
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
One link to rule them all: www.thecasualhour.com
// T H E C A S U A L H O U R
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Bobby Pease - https://linktr.ee/bob_omby
Chase Koeneke - http://Linktr.ee/chase_koeneke
// M U S I C
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Love our theme music? It was created by Patric Brown. You can follow his antics on Twitter @insaneanalog or check out more of his music and download our theme at www.insaneanalog.com
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1h 31min
August 29, 2025 Episode 437 - Grand Opening. Grand Closing.
00:00:28 Intro: last show of August; Sept preview tease.
00:05:36 Dice Gambit
00:22:00 Need for Speed Heat
00:33:30 Sword of the Sea
00:54:18 Wrap Up & Credits!

This Week on The Casual Hour…
Bobby and Chase are taken with Giant Squid’s new game Sword of the Sea — maybe one of the best looking and playing games of the year? Bobby’s also rolling around with Dice Gambit as Chase gets behind the wheel of Need For Speed Heat. All that and more on this edition of The Casual Hour!
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M W F @ 9 PM CST
twitch.tv/thecasualhour
youtube.com/thecasualhour
// S U B S C R I B E
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https://www.youtube.com/thecasualhour
We post Casually Considereds and VODs from previous streams weekly!
// F O L L O W
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One link to rule them all: www.thecasualhour.com
// T H E C A S U A L H O U R
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Bobby Pease - https://linktr.ee/bob_omby
Chase Koeneke - http://Linktr.ee/chase_koeneke
// M U S I C
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Love our theme music? It was created by Patric Brown. You can follow his antics on Twitter @insaneanalog or check out more of his music and download our theme at www.insaneanalog.com

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FAQs about The Casual Hour:

How many episodes does The Casual Hour have?

The podcast currently has 379 episodes available.