The Giant Beastcast

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The Giant Bomb East team gathers to talk about the week in video games, their lives, and basically anything that interests them. All from New York City!

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01.24.2020

It's a very special day! Beastcast Day!! Listen up on a hot fresh episode all about Kentucky Route Zero, DOOM, and The Sims 4 Tiny Living. We also discuss Half Life Alyx, the back of the new Xbox, and Werner ...

The Giant Beastcast episodes:

01.24.2020 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 244 It's a very special day! Beastcast Day!! Listen up on a hot fresh episode all about Kentucky Route Zero, DOOM, and The Sims 4 Tiny Living. We also discuss Half Life Alyx, the back of the new Xbox, and Werner ...
01.17.2020 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 243 Jeff is back from CES and oh boy does he have a lot to say about it! Listen to conversations about hockey, the latest in tech news, and prototype meat. Also, we discuss games like Xcom 2, Luigi's Mansion, and ...
01.10.2020 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 242 We continue our journey into 2020 with games from the past. While Bakalar scours CES we talk about things like Skyrim, XCOM 2, and Halo: Reach. We also get to the news, things to chew on, and even some good ...
01.03.2020 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 241 It's a New Year and a new host! Listen in as Dan takes the reins to talk about Luigi's Mansion 3, Wattam, Phoenix Point, Satisfactory, WWE 2k20, and dead fish.
12.27.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 240 Austin Walker joins us once again for some theatre of the mind as we weave a tale of trains, missing people, and government conspiracies.
12.20.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 239 Bundle up, get cozy, and pour yourself a nice hot cup of the Beastcast! The full crew is here and excited to talk about the Xbox Series X, Wattam, Death By Daylight, and why the Discman was stupid.
12.13.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 238 We're back in NY to talk about a few games but mostly about life, Wheel of Fortune, and some movie stuff... you know. December things. There's also a bunch of Sony news, Bioshock news, and even more Valve news. And ...
12.06.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 237 It's time for listener mail! We're tucked away in San Francisco deliberating important things that pertain to video games but we're still here to answer your questions.
11.29.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 236 As many folks gear up for the holidays, Abby, Alex, and Vinny share a cozy podcasting room to talk about this season's hottest games like Slay the Spire, Jedi: Fallen Order, the state of Rock Band on the Xbox, and ...
11.22.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 235 Comedian and extremely gracious guest Ron Funches joins us to talk about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Stadia, and the return of Half-Life! We also test Dan on his Mario franchise/series knowledge and the results may shock you!
11.15.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 234 This week we borrow Mike for his impressions on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, we've got some thoughts on Kingdom Hearts 3, and we also discuss the benefits of a personal office versus a personal bathroom. Oh and that new ...
11.08.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 233 Now that the Death Stranding is out, we don't have to talk about it anymore! Instead, listen as we discuss Luigi's Mansion 3, Overwatch 2, Outer Worlds, Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Mario and Sonic at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, ...
11.01.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 232 The gang's all here! And boy do we have some games to discuss! Including Ring Fit Adventure, Disco Elysium, Outer Worlds, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and. . . oh yeah! Death Stranding! (The Death Stranding talk ends around the ...
10.25.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 231 Buckle up because fall is here whether you like it or not! Listen as we discuss Outer Worlds, WWE 2k20, Untitled Goose Game, Valfaris, PGA Pro Bowling, and the REAL reason GameSpot's Mike Mahardy hates dolphins.
10.18.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 230 WOWEEE! This is a very fun episode full of very fun people! Join Abby, Jeff Bakalar, Mike Mahardy, and Dan Ryckert as they discuss Doraemon, Disco Elysium, Siege, and nothing else whatsoever.
10.11.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 229 A chill is in the air! It could be the time of year, but it’s probably Jeff’s haunted pinball machine. Video games are also happening, so we talk about John Wick Hex, Deliver Us the Moon, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and ...
10.04.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 228 Internet sensation Drew Scanlon joins us to talk about being on REAL TV, a bunch of video games, and your up-to-the-minute questions! It's a show for the ages!
09.27.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 227 Abby, Mike, Dan, and Alex sit down to talk about the bet in gaming news like sloths in Peru, the NYC judicial system, and awkward greetings. They also discuss Overland, Link's Awakening, Borderlands 3, and the new tiny tiny Switch.
09.20.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 226 We've got our updated thoughts on Control, Greedfall, and Gears 5. We've got new thoughts on Link's Awakening, Borderlands 3, and Call of Duty. Come for the games but stay for the celebrity impressions!
09.13.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 225 40 minutes of Death Stranding and I'm still not exactly sure what is going on, Nintendo wants us to join these totally normal humans in their exercise game, and we've got our tech guy here to tell you all about ...
09.06.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 224 We've got so much to get through this week we've invited Austin Walker to help us out. Big news out of Nintendo, industry happenings, and of course all those games. Join us!
08.30.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 223 Big episode with some big games like Control, Man of Medan, Remnant, Astral Chain, and Heave Ho! Also, Mike Mahardy is willing to fight any animal who crosses his path.
08.23.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 222 We've got so many games... that we can talk about next week. But this isn't next week, it's this week, so let's talk about Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, Yakuza, and a bunch of Gamescom announcements. You're not in Kansas anymore!
08.16.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 221 Everyone is back in the office and that means it's time to talk about Dracula. We've also get to talk about a new scary game, a new strategy game, and a new pinball game!
08.09.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 220 Buckle up for a WILD ride! The crew talk the problems with Madden, the good things with Fire Emblem, and whatever game Jeff is not playing. We also discuss TV detectives, plot twists, and the difficulties of cooking chicken.
08.02.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 219 Bakalar is out on his not-so-secret assignment leaving the rest us to talk about things like Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Madden NFL 20, and The Outer Worlds. We've got some updated thoughts on tipping, E. Honda, and bed pies.
07.26.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 218 We've got impressions of Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Automachef, and some classics that just never get old talking about. We've also got your questions and hockey enthusiast Jeff Bakalar talks baseball?! What?!
07.19.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 217 It's time to talk about video games and pinball. And food and comic books. The things that really matter. Conversation starters, that's us. Also we've got some news, but really, I'm clearly here for the insightful burrito talk.
07.12.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 216 It's time to talk about that new Switch! Also, GameSpot's Mike Mahardy returns from Canada and Alex has some words for him. Annnnd... we've got updates on The Sinking City, Sea of Solitude, and more!
07.05.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 215 Special guest Mike Mahardy joins a holiday GB crew as they discuss Mario Maker 2, the state of Siege, They Are Billions, and all the things you should and should not do at a urinal. Play this as you set ...
06.28.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 214 The full crew is back and some of us are feeling testy! Get ready for an exciting episode where we talk about Mario Maker 2, Sims 4 Island Living, They Are Billions, Cadence of Hyrule, and oh so much more!
06.21.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 213 We're back from E3! Well, most of us. We've got some thoughts on the show, some thoughts on games we've playing since, and some thoughts on the best diner foods. Spoilers: It's always the Lumberjack Breakfast.
06.14.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 212 It's E3 so we have a cavalcade of guests new and old! But the Beastcast isn't the same without CNET's own, Jeff Bakalar, so stay tuned for his own little segment at the end.
06.07.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 211 E3's on its way but the full crew is still here and ready to talk about Outer Wilds, Void Bastards, Pathologic 2, and Google Stadia. We also talk about basketball, impressions, and more E3. We're E3 crazed!
05.31.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 210 The crew's all here after their long weekend and they're ready to discuss everything: from Death Stranding, to scented candles, to googling KIDS! We've got it all!
05.24.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 209 It's almost Memorial Day and you know what that means; it's almost time for E3! We discuss Team Sonic Racing, American Fugitive, Rise of Industry, George R.R. Martin, and rogue hockey players. Listen during your BBQ!
05.17.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 208 Video games about raging, rats, and... um...robservations? Abby has exclusive ocular news, Dan reveals his personal recommendation engine, and everyone is wrong about proper bowl and plate use. Join us!
05.10.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 207 Today is a very special day and not JUST because it's Vinny's birthday. . . it's also The Giant Beastcast Day! Lucky you! Listen in as we discuss the Division 2 late-game, Astrologaster, a John Wick game, Dear Evan Hansen, ...
05.03.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 206 Things are moving so fast! I think our Sonic news is already outdated, Twitter has probably exploded again, and we probably know how Chewbacca poops. These video games!
04.26.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 205 Austin Walker joins us to talk about Days Gone, book-to-game recommendations, and the current state of video game development. We've also got woodworking tips, best console upgrades, and dial-up dilemmas.
04.19.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 204 We're here and we're talking the three B's of gaming: Books, Bread, and the Blaystation 5. We also discuss Dreams, Ghost Giant, Mortal Kombat 11, and so much more!
04.12.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 203 The seasons are changing and the Beastcrew is here to talk flowers, sunshine, and pollination. JUST KIDDING! We're talkin' games, baby! Specifically Falcon Age, Division 2, Risk of Rain 2, and Satisfactory.
04.05.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 202 Gentleman Jack Gallagher comes by to finally put an end to this bathroom line cutting nonsense. We also talk about Satisfactory, Sekiro, and Yoshi's Crafted World.
03.29.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 201 Jeff Gerstmann joins us to talk all things Nintendo, some things Sony, and few things Sekiro. How many Zeldas is the right amount? What is the future of the video game industry? Which episode was really 200? Find out!
03.22.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 200 Vinny is out celebrating the 200th episode while the rest of the crew talks BaBa Is You, Devil May Cry V, and Cuphead on Switch. Thanks for sticking with us all these episodes, and we're sorry about all of the ...
03.15.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 199 It's back to basics as the original Giant Beastcast crew reunites to talk about life, the video games, hockey, and Transformers. You know, the good stuff.
03.08.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 198 Days Gone and Devil May Cry 5! Early impressions are here. We've got them. Labo VR? Sure. More Anthem issues? Sure. E3 2019? Mayyyyyybe? Holes? Yes. We've also got'em. Plus your emails!
03.01.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 197 Video games! You know I love them. We talk about impressions of Judgment, Stellaris on consoles, Trials Rising, and Abby's obsession with Stardew Valley. Also, there's that news and even Pokemon!
02.22.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 196 Reggie has a message for everyone, and it's not what you think! Or... I guess it probably is since you know it already. Also, we talk about Anthem, continuing RE2, Dirt Rally 2.0, and we definitely don't give our impressions ...
02.15.2019 The Giant Beastcast: Episode 195 Love is in the air! The full crew is here and everyone is enjoying their post-Valentines Day bliss! Listen in as they discuss Far Cry New Dawn, Metro Exodus, more Apex Legends, Mario 3D World, and of course which candy ...

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