The panel covers the only Funko Pop Tim Rogers owns, the worst gravy text in the history of video games, and Brandon Sheffield saying “poggers.”

Questions this week:

LIGHTNING ROUND: The Gamer’s Journey (55:35)

Recommendations and Outro (01:04:26)

It’s never too late to discuss this episode in the forums!

A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED:

Recommendations:

Brandon: Don’t interact with things you think are just going to upset you, Sabaithong Powpuri

Frank: Use The Final Countdown in commercials and media, The Video Game History Hour

Tim: Don’t ask Hollywood directors if they want to make superhero movies, That New Paul Thomas Anderson Movie

Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

The panel covers Youngen Ring, the popular opinion of Souls games, and whether we can get Phil Spencer on the show.

Questions this week:

Recommendations and Outro (47:31)

Now’s your chance to discuss this episode in the forums!

A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED:

Recommendations:

Frank: Stop tying physics to framerate, stop using The Final Countdown in media

Brandon: Check out Europe’s first two albums, use any Visa gift cards you get at physical locations to get the full value

Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Writer and Video Producer for Polygon Jenna Stoeber joins the panel to litigate whether P.T. is a complete game, milking for sport, and Zapdouglas.

Questions this week:

LIGHTNING ROUND: Pokedexperts (54:03)

Recommendations and Outro (59:05)

I don’t see why you wouldn’t discuss this episode in the forums, you know?

A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED:

Recommendations:

Frank: The Ink Spots baby, take Frank’s file boxes

Jenna: Inscryption

Brandon: Get a buyout from your landlord if you’re moving out of a rent-controlled apartment

Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Artist, writer, cartoonist and game designer K Thor Jensen joins the panel to cover being Mr. Google-Ass, having to go fast and slightly worse, and episode titles.

Questions this week:

LIGHTNING ROUND: Game Name Combo Breaking (01:01:41)

Recommendations and Outro (01:14:41)

You’re the best there is at what you do, but what you do is discuss this episode in the forums!

A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED:

Recommendations:

Frank: Guardians of the Galaxy

Brandon: A Chinese Ghost Story (1987), Firestorm: 72 Hours in Oakland (1993)

K Thor: Tears of the Black Tiger (2000) on Tubi, find something you can chew on

Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Hope you like in-depth discussion about film and television! If more than half an hour of talk on series ranging from Scream to The Sopranos to Lovecraft Country with Mathew Kumar and Ash Parrish doesn’t intrigue you, perhaps Frank’s photos of the mythical Phantom console will?

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Community Manager for Singularity 6 Jackie Cole joins the panel to cover the dark truth behind convention booths, not letting the gacha getcha, and Call of Looney.

Questions this week:

LIGHTNING ROUND: Celebrity Gamer Tags (41:57)

Recommendations and Outro (49:18)

Quickly, discuss this episode in the forums, before they get you!

A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED:

Insert Credit Recommends: ACTION BUTTON Reviews Cyberpunk 2077, the 1-6 Route

Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Video game documentarian and podcaster Ian Ferguson joins the panel to assist in the slaying of that vile creature that haunts this very night, Gamer Dracula. Original music by Kurt Feldman. Mashtlevania by Max Hully.

Castle Gamer Dracula:

FRIGHTENING ROUND: 13 Spooky Game Names (53:26)

Recommendations and Outro (57:35)

If you don’t discuss this episode in the forums, it’ll haunt you for all your days!

A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED:

Recommendations:

Brandon: The Void (2016), Demon Wind (1990), Death Spa (1988), Arhoolie Records 40th Anniversary Collection

Frank: Watch kids get excited when picking out pumpkins from a pumpkin patch, buy some Halloween stuff for your house

Ian: Empire of Ants by Susan Foitzik and Olaf Fritsche, We Have Always Lived in the Castle, by Shirley Jackson, Extra Napkins, Completely Unnecessary Podcast, Mon Amour

Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman. Mashtlevania by Max Hully.

Developer of Get in the Car, Loser! Christine Love joins the panel to cover Alf, tactical romance action, and the crushing economic realities of indie games.

Questions this week:

LIGHTNING ROUND: Name Design: Meme Girls (50:17)

Get over here! So you can discuss this episode in the forums!

A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED:

Recommendations:

Brandon: Dead & Buried (1981), Miho Fujiwara’s tracks on the California Crisis OST

Frank: Can-Am Modular Metal Cabinetry, reach out to [email protected] if you’re interested in donation matching for the upcoming winter fundraiser

Christine: Get in the Car, Loser! and the Battle on the Big Boardwalk DLC

Jaffe: Kurt Feldman’s Insert Credit Show Soundtrack

Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Co-Director of the Video Game History Foundation and Co-Owner of Pink Gorilla Games Kelsey Lewin rejoins the panel to cover twitch leaks, EVE Oncrime, and the most difficult boss fight in the Braid franchise.

Questions this week:

LIGHTNING ROUND: Who Is This For? (01:06:09)

If you’re looking for a sign, here it is: discuss this episode in the forums!

A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED:

Recommendations:

Brandon: Kanopy, Les Archives by Jun Chikuma

Frank: hoopla, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch

Kelsey: The Life & Times of Video Games Ep. 33 - MobyGames

Jaffe: Libby, Squid Game, Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor

Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Leading game industry professionals and Insert Credit Show regulars Mathew Kumar and Ash Parrish rejoin the panel for Mario voice cast announcements, Bayon3tta, and esports.

Questions this week:

LIGHTNING ROUND: Mash-up Merch (59:25)

Wait a minute, were you really not gonna discuss this episode in the forums?!

A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED:

Recommendations:

Mathew: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Commission Reports, Native-Land.ca

Brandon: Shuumi Land Tax, Mntu by Ushangvagush

Ash: Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day Oct. 11th, Sable

Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.