The Joy of Gaming Podcast

By Rich Lepore

On The Joy of Gaming Podcast, we celebrate video games, the video games industry, and the awesome world of limited physical gaming media. Each episode is hosted by Rich Lepore and Brandon Brino.... more

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August 11, 2015 The Joy of Comics, Episode 1 - SDCC, Ant-Man and a New Name
The Joy of Comics, Episode 1:
San Diego Comic-Con,
Ant Man, and a New Name
Hello, and
welcome to another exciting episode of…wait…The Joy of Comics? That’s right - we’ve been listing these Comic- and
TV-centric episodes as “Special Edition” episodes for a while now, but it’s
time we made it official. Therefore, this is the first official episode of “The Joy of Comics Podcast,” and with
all the recent excitement coming out of the world of comics and comics-related media,
it’s going to be one hell of an inaugural bow. And with a new podcast name comes
a new podcast member – so without further ado, we welcome Kevin Shaffer as our
official third man for these comics episodes. Together, we team-up to talk
about two of the biggest comic and geek culture happenings of the year – San-Diego Comic-Con and the release of Marvel’s Ant-Man.
San Diego Comic-Con was chalk full of announcements this
year, and some new trailers to boot – so we talk about topics including the Suicide Squad trailer, X-men: Age of Apocalypse, Deadpool,
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ash vs. The Walking Dead, Colony, Joss Whedon’s new comic Twist, and so much more.
Then we
switch gears to discuss “The little Marvel movie that could” (see what I did
there – in fact, there are multiple references going on there). Marvel’s Ant-Man certainly encountered some trouble throughout its extra-long development cycle, but did
it reach the other end of the tunnel unscathed and excellent? Or did all of the
Edgar Wright-y-ness get rubbed off along the way? We give you our opinions, as
well as our thoughts and hopes for the future of the character. We also find
some time to squeeze a bit of actual comic book talk in there, and give some
love to the best books we’ve been reading recently.
And by the
time the curtain closes on this inaugural episode of the Joy of Comics, we’re
hoping you’ve been lulled to “geek” by the sheer volume of comic book talk.
Because after all, this…is the Joy of Comics!
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1h 43min
June 19, 2015 Episode 53 - Bloodborne, Life is Strange, and the Joy of Timeless Games
The Joy of Gaming
Podcast, Episode 53:
Bloodborne, Life is Strange, and the Joy of Timeless Games
And we’re back, with another games-centric episode, and quite possibly a new official third man (or
woman, in this case). Longtime friend of the show and frequent guest Kelsey
Lehr joins us for another trip down gaming-memory
lane, this time to discuss the games that we find ourselves coming back to
again and again over the years. From Halo
to Mario to…wait, how did Jordan find
a way to slip Earth Defense Force 2017
into the mix? Nonetheless, this episode is all about timeless games – and we
share our personal lists of (1) the games of yesteryear that we still go
back to today, as well as (2) some newer tiles that we expect to be playing for the rest of our lives.
Yes, listeners, we fully intend to be 65-years old and playing Super Mario Galaxy 7 and Mass Effect 15. This is the Joy of
Gaming, after all.
But before we look back, we take some time to visit the present,
and celebrate the games that we’re loving today.
What have we been playing? Well for Rich, it’s been a little bit of The
Order: 1886, and a whole lot of Bloodborne (and it’s his first foray
into any of the Souls games so there’s a lot to talk about there). For Jordan
and Kelsey, Life is Strange has proven to be a life-changing experience,
full of tears, time-travel and heartbreaking choices. And yes, they do manage
to explain why without spoiling
anything. Other games mentioned include: Far Cry 4, Halo: ODST Remastered, Hearthstone,
Dark
Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin, and many more. We also talk about a
bit of pre-E3 news to round out the festivities.
We may spend a lot of time talking about TV and Comics
lately, but this podcast firmly rooted in a love of video games. That’s what
brought us together, and that’s why this…is the Joy of Gaming!
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1h 54min
May 27, 2015 Special Edition - TV Upfronts 2015 Feat. Supergirl, Lucifer, Legends of Tomorrow, and more!
The Joy of Gaming
Podcast, Special Edition:
TV Upfronts 2015 – Feat. Supergirl, Lucifer, Legends of Tomorrow, and
more!
Hardcore TV fans, fire up your TiVos (or DVRs, as the case
may be), ‘cause the year’s most exciting week of TV announcements is now over, and the future is looking bright. That’s right – Network Upfronts
for 2015 have come and gone, and we (Rich and Jordan) have a lot to talk about. Overall, there weren’t quite as many
jaw-dropping announcements as last year, but there were still plenty of shows
that got us very excited. There were also a few that looked absolutely joyless (Dr. Ken, Anyone?) and more than a few
that made us look at each other in (giddy…or perhaps horrified) disbelief (OIL! - I’m looking at you!).
And although there were more than a few shows that we
disagreed on (you’ll have to listen to find out), there were a number of trailers
that were just straight-up awesome. Legends
of Tomorrow is one example: it’s an Arrow/The Flash spin-off, time-travel-based
Superhero show that is so star-studded, so exciting-looking, that it’s hard to
imagine anything but an amazing season of blockbuster TV ahead. Meanwhile, Supergirl brought up some mixed
reactions among critics, but there’s little doubt that Producer Greg Berlanti
will again deliver here, and Lucifer
may be maligned by some web news outlets, but we couldn’t be more excited for
the Fall premiere.
Whew…what an exciting year we have ahead. Soon, however,
there won’t be room for anything but
superheroes and comic-based shows on TV. But would that really be so bad? This…is the Joy of Television!
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1h 22min
May 14, 2015 Special Edition - Batman v Superman v The Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Special Edition:
Batman v Superman v The Marvel Cinematic Universe
On this special edition episode of The Joy of Gaming Podcast, we (Rich and Jordan) bring back the Comic Book Side Project for a reintroduction celebration. And celebrate we do, because comic book movies are absolutely everywhere. You can’t click anywhere online without stumbling across a new costume reveal or teaser trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man or Star Wars: The Force Awakens (which isn’t a comic book movie per se, but we’re still really excited about it). And we’re not the only ones.
On this episode, we introduce a new guest contributor to the podcast – Kevin Shaffer – who is not only incredibly, indescribably jazzed for the new Star Wars film, but is also a well-read comic book fan and geek culture enthusiast in his own right.
We begin the episode with a very opinionated discussion of all the latest comic book news and gossip – including superhero movies, comic books and anything even peripherally related. Then we move on to part two, a rundown of the comics we’ve been reading recently and the books we plan to read more of in the weeks and months ahead.
So it all starts here, dedicated listeners. This episode is the first appearance of Kevin Shaffer, so pick up multiple copies while you can. Let me just say, it’s a great time to be a comic fan. This…is the Joy of Comics!
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1h 56min
April 01, 2015 Episode 52 - The Best Games of the Year 2014
The Joy of Gaming
Podcast, Episode 52:The Best Games of the Year 2014On this episode of The
Joy of Gaming podcast, we (Rich and Jordan) get back to our roots with a
celebration of 2014 in video games. That’s right – it’s the star-studded Best Video Games of 2014 episode, and this time we've got a lot to talk about. And to help us out with
this herculean task, we've invited frequent guest Kelsey Lehr back to the
podcast to round out the panel. This Year's Awards Include:Most Surprising Game
Most Disappointing Game
Worst Game of the Year
Best Character
Special Categories like Best Game
Soundtrack
This Year’s Honorable Mentions
And of course…our Top 3 Best Games of
the Year!
So join us, as we take a look back at 2014 - exploring the
soaring highs, crushing lows, and large number of “Meh” games the year brought
us. And let me just finish by saying, it’s GREAT to be back. This…is the Joy of Gaming!
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1h 59min
March 11, 2015 Special Edition - Best of Television 2014
The
Joy of Gaming Podcast, Special Edition:
Best
of Television 2014
Hello
again loyal listeners! We are back from what has become a bit too long of a hiatus,
with the first in a nice, steady stream of new content. To start, we
(Rich and Jordan) are setting our sights on the world of television,
and talking about one of the best years of TV in recent memory –
2014.
From
Marvel's
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,
Gotham
and The
Flash,
to Scorpion,
Jane
the Virgin,
Marry
Me,
and Stalker
- as
well as everything in between - we talk about the best and worst of
what 2014 had to offer. The only question that remains is, where does
Cristela
fall on the list? You'll have to tune in to find out.
Categories
Include:Top
3 Best ShowsWorst
ShowBest
“Show I didn't Think I'd Like”Most
Surprising ShowMost
Disappointing ShowAnd
More!
Sure,
we've been away for a little while, but the upside is that we've got
a huge backlog of amazing content to discuss. Join us, as this...is
the Joy of Television!
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1h 27min
November 26, 2014 Episode 51 - Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Unpopular Gaming Opinions with TrailerDrake
The Joy of Gaming
Podcast, Episode 51:
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Unpopular Gaming Opinions with TrailerDrake
On this episode of The
Joy of Gaming, we (Rich and Jordan) stay true to the spirit of Thanksgiving
by bringing you a veritable feast of gaming-chat goodness. And joining us for
the festivities is Drake “TrailerDrake” McWhorter – a man who should need no introduction
to those who frequent YouTube gaming channels. He has been a regular
contributor to both ScrewAttack
and The Game Threorists,
and also runs his own channel, TrailerDrake, where he
espouses unpopular gaming opinions, breaks down the origin of Smash Bros.
moves, and drops video game knowledge on unsuspecting victims.
We start the episode, however, with a discussion of a game
that we’ve been hotly anticipating since its announcement earlier this year. Of
course I'm referring to Borderlands: The
Pre-Sequel! – the follow up Gearbox’s 2012 loot-shooter masterpiece, Borderlands 2. We've both played The Pre-Sequel to completion and sampled each of the four character classes,
so it’s time to compare notes and see if it lived up to our decidedly lofty
expectations. We discuss the new additions (like laser weapons, low-gravity,
OZ-kits, butt stomping, etc.) as well each of the new characters, the overall story,
missions, and gameplay, before ultimately deciding just how worthy it is
of the Borderlands name. We also discuss the other games we’ve been playing
recently, including The Evil Within and The Walking Dead: Season 2, before touching on a bit of gaming news.
Next, we’re joined by TrailerDrake, and start
the conversation off with a brief history of Drake McWhorter himself. How did he first fall in love with gaming?
What twist of geographic fate led to his first job at ScrewAttack? How did he
build his following on YouTube? These questions and more will be answered,
as we learn about the man behind the geeky, glasses-adorned avatar. And then,
taking inspiration from Drake’s popular YouTube
series, we each discuss three of the most unpopular gaming opinions we hold.
If you’re looking for some strong opinions on Spirit Tracks, Nintendo’s current place in the gaming market, and the were-hog levels from Sonic Unleashed,
you’ve definitely come to the right place.
So join us, as we take a journey to Pandora’s Moon Elpis, travel
through the twisted mind of Shinji Mikami, and then set the podcast on a
collision course with one of the most original voices on YouTube today. This…is
the Joy of Gaming!
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2h 20min
November 15, 2014 Special Edition - A Chat with Comics Creator Gabriel Dunston
The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Special Edition:A Chat with Comics Creator Gabriel DunstonOn this special edition episode, we once again morph into the Joy of Comics Podcast to bring you a conversation with one of
indie-comics’ newest and most original creators, Gabriel Dunston. Last year,
Gabriel successfully Kickstarted the first volume of Purgatory Pub - a graphic novel that he both wrote and illustrated that imagines what would
happen if the angel and devil left your shoulders and met up at the nearest
watering hole. Book one was released earlier this year to excellent reviews,
and now Gabriel is embarking on a new Kickstarter adventure to fund the next
volume.
We were eager to talk to Gabriel about the book, of course,
and a little bit about his Kickstarter experiences, but soon the conversation
took on a life of its own. From Gabriel’s love of Spider-man, to his quest to develop
his own artistic style, to the publication of his first mini-comics and beyond,
what emerged was a real, in-depth look at the life of an indie-comics creator. Oh,
and as Gabe is a gamer too, we threw in a little Pokemon, Unreal Tournament
and Marathon chat for good measure. You
can thank us later.
So take a quick trip over to Kickstarter’s comic section,
and when you’re finished, be sure to join us for a night of debate and
debauchery at the Purgatory Pub. After all, it’s apparently the only place in
town where “Your glass is always half something.”
This…is
the Joy of Comics.
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2h 21min
November 09, 2014 Special Edition - Fall TV Update feat. Gotham, Constantine, The Flash and More
The Joy of Gaming
Podcast, Special Edition:
Fall TV Update – Gotham, Constantine, The Flash and More
We’re now a few months into the Fall 2014 television season,
so we’ve decided that it’s an excellent time to check in on the new shows we’ve
been watching (as well as some returning favorites) and give our overall impressions
thus far. This year’s crop of shows definitely reinforces the fact that we’re
in a new golden age of television, but as in any year, there are definitely
winners and losers.
Some of our most highly anticipated shows - The Flash and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., for example - have gotten off to
an amazing start, giving fans everything they were expecting and a whole lot
more. Others - like Gotham and Constantine - have been a bit more divisive,
offering a rather uneven experience from week to week, but also giving viewers occasional
glimpses of the great shows they have the potential to become. There are also
some big surprises – like Z Nation
and Forever – but I won’t give away
which side of the fence they landed on in our estimation.
And then, of course there are the bad shows, some of which
have already been canceled, and some of which have become guilty pleasures for
us. We’ll give you the whole run down, along with our predictions of which
shows are destined for success or cancellation in the near future.
From How to Get Away
with Murder to Cristela, and from
Gracepoint to Star Wars: Rebels, no genre is safe from our critique. This…is
the Joy of Fall TV!
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2h 11min
October 22, 2014 Episode 50 - Smash Bros. 3DS, Shadow of Mordor, and the Definitive Games of a Generation
The Joy of Gaming
Podcast, Episode 50:
The Definitive Games of a Generation
It’s all led up to this – The 50th episode of the
Joy of Gaming Podcast – and we are celebrating with an extra special episode. For
starters, longtime podcast co-host Tim MacNeil is back to bring his unique
Tim-ness to the festivities, and recent guest Kelsey Lehr also returns to fill
out the roster in fine style. And of course, no special episode of the podcast would be
complete without an appropriately epic topic. Therefore, we've decided to take
a look at the entire last generation of video games – including Xbox 360, Playstation
3, Nintendo Wii and PC – to compile our list of the most definitive games of
the generation.
But before we get to the herculean task of rummaging through
nearly a decade of video games, there’s the business of “what we’ve been playing”
to attend to, and between the four of us, there’s a lot to discuss. Our conversation
includes: Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor,
Super Smash Bros. 3DS, D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die, Destiny (and comparisons to World of Warcraft), Borderlands 1 and 2, Valiant
Hearts, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls –
Ultimate Evil Edition, Final Fantasy
Theatrhythm: Curtain Call, Assassin’s
Creed: Liberation, Fibbage,
Hearthstone, and more. We also delve into a bit of the latest gaming news and finish
with a site update.
On this momentous occasion, to you the listener, we’d like
to say: Thanks so much for all of your support. We’ve had an absolute blast these past 50
episodes: talking, occasionally arguing, and sharing our passion for gaming with
you. Here’s to 50 more. This…is the Joy of Gaming!
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2h 22min

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