The Max Level Podcast

The Max Level Podcast

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  • Steve Blackman's E3 2019 Gut Check
    Episode #95 of the Max Level Podcast. On today's show, Final Fantasy 7 Remake! The crew goes in-depth with Days Gone and League of Legends. They also start the initial hype train for next month with an E3 2019 Gut Check. Also, hear about Anthem's game breaking bug, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Borderlands 3, and Issues at Riot Games. Segments for today’s episode include:
    Final Fantasy 7 Remake Reaction & Thoughts
    Anthem's Game Breaking Update / Ghost: Recon Breakpoint / Borderlands 3
    Days Gone Discussion
    Glitter Practical Jokes
    League of Legends Discussion (Issues at Riot Games)
    100 Game Challenge Updates
    Weekly Wrap Up
    MetaCritic Results
    New Releases for the Week of 5/13/19
    Steve Blackman's E3 2019 Gut Check
    Kickstart My Heart! (Unbound: Worlds Apart)
    Bonus Stage
    Final Words
    Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
    CONTACT US
    ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce
    AFFILIATE LINKS
    Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much!
    ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
    MUSIC CREDIT
    ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games◘ "Bonus Stage" from Cool Spot Copyright by Virgin Games
    2 hr 21 min
  • Nipples Out of the O's
    Episode #94 of the Max Level Podcast. On today's show, city based eSports teams! The crew goes in-depth with Heaven's Vault, BoxBoy + BoxGirl, Mortal Kombat 11, and Terraria. They also find out about the Intellivision Amico and discuss if something like this is needed next year or not. Find out about this new restaurant known as "Hoots", our thoughts on the Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer, we battle issues with Discord and Skype, and Sean loses it near the end of the podcast. Segments for today’s episode include:
    Thoughts on the Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Trailer
    City Based eSports Teams
    Terraria Discussion
    Mortal Kombat 11 Discussion
    Heaven's Vault Discussion
    BoxBoy + BoxGirl Discussion
    100 Game Challenge Updates
    Weekly Wrap Up
    MetaCritic Results
    New Releases for the Week of 5/6/19
    Intellivision Amico Is a Thing
    Kickstart My Heart! (Spleen)
    Bonus Stage
    Final Words
    Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
    CONTACT US
    ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce
    AFFILIATE LINKS
    Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much!
    ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
    MUSIC CREDIT
    ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games◘ "Bonus Room Blitz" from Donkey Kong Country Copyright by Nintendo
    1 hr 53 min
  • New Nintendo 3DS XL 2DS New Advance
    Episode #93 of the Max Level Podcast. On today's show, more reports on new Nintendo Switch models! The crew goes in-depth with Mortal Kombat 11, Days Gone, and My Time at Portia. They also discuss the end of Nintendo 3DS, and if dedicated handhelds still have a place in the market. Segments for today’s episode include:
    Switch VR Not Doing Well?
    Bloomberg Reports on Nintendo Switch Updates
    Mortal Kombat 11 Discussion
    Days Gone Discussion
    My Time at Portia Discussion (Tavern Talk)
    100 Game Challenge Updates
    Weekly Wrap Up
    MetaCritic Results
    New Releases for the Week of 4/29/19
    Farewell, Nintendo 3DS
    Kickstart My Heart! (Chernobylite)
    Bonus Stage
    Final Words
    Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
    CONTACT US
    ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce
    AFFILIATE LINKS
    Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much!
    ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
    MUSIC CREDIT
    ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games◘ "Special Stage" from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Copyright by SEGA
    2 hr 15 min
  • Tracing All of the Rays
    Episode #92 of the Max Level Podcast. On today's show, we're talking Update 3.0 for Super Smash Bros Ultimate! The crew goes in-depth with Katana ZERO, Cuphead, Falcon Age, and My Time at Portia. They're also insanely excited for the first bit of information about PlayStation 5, and run wild with the WIRED article. Segments for today’s episode include:
    All Digital Xbox One S Finally Revealed
    UbiSoft Donating to Notre Dame & Assassin's Creed Unity for Free
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Update 3.0 & Joker Thoughts
    Bryan's Believe It or Not! Follow-Up
    Falcon Age Discussion
    Cuphead Discussion
    Katana ZERO Discussion
    My Time at Portia Discussion (Tavern Talk)
    Weekly Wrap Up
    MetaCritic Results
    New Releases for the Week of 4/22/19
    We're Tracing All of the Rays with PlayStation 5
    Kickstart My Heart! (Kingdom of Night)
    Bonus Stage
    Final Words
    Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
    CONTACT US
    ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce
    AFFILIATE LINKS
    Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much!
    ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
    MUSIC CREDIT
    ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games◘ "Bonus Stage Music" from Super Mario World Copyright by Nintendo
    2 hr 23 min
  • Bryan's Believe It or Not!
    Episode #91 of the Max Level Podcast. On today's show, we're talking the all-digital future once again! The crew goes in-depth with ISLANDERS, Zanki Zero: Last Beginning, Ghost Giant, and Dead by Daylight. They're also starving for a Nintendo Direct, so they play Bryan's Believe It or Not with recent leaks. Segments for today’s episode include:
    Sean Goes Hollywood & Hawaiian Food
    Recent Survey on Teens & the All-Digital Future
    ISLANDERS Discussion
    Ghost Giant Discussion
    Zanki Zero: Last Beginning Discussion
    Dead by Daylight Discussion
    Release Dates & Adjustments
    New Releases for the Week of 4/15/19
    Bryan's Believe It or Not! (Nintendo Direct Leaks Edition)
    Kickstart My Heart! (Antstream: Retro Gaming Reborn)
    Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
    CONTACT US
    ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce
    AFFILIATE LINKS
    Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much!
    ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
    MUSIC CREDIT
    ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
    1 hr 53 min
  • The Anthem-ly Hillbillies
    Episode #90 of the Max Level Podcast. On today's show, we've got more exciting news for VR on Nintendo Switch! The crew goes in-depth with Yoshi's Crafted World, Pokemon Let's Go, Dead Cells, and The Sims 4. They also dive into the recent editorial written on Kotaku by Jason Schreier regarding Anthem, Bioware, and EA. Segments for today’s episode include:
    Why Are We Talking About Bruce & Michael Buffer?
    Exciting Nintendo Switch VR News
    Dead Cells DLC Discussion
    Yoshi's Crafted World Discussion
    Pokemon, Let's Go! Discussion
    The Sims 4 Discussion
    Release Dates & Adjustments
    New Releases for the Week of 4/8/19
    Jason Schreier, Kotaku, Anthem, Bioware, and EA
    Kickstart My Heart! (Dario Argento's Dreadful Bond)
    Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
    CONTACT US
    ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce
    AFFILIATE LINKS
    Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much!
    ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
    MUSIC CREDIT
    ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
    1 hr 59 min
  • But Does It Have Guns with Legs?
    Episode #89 of the Max Level Podcast. On today's show, it's time, once again, for THUNDERDOME! The crew goes in-depth with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Alwa's Awakening, and Stardew Valley. They also discuss the Sega Genesis Mini and Borderlands 3, both of which were recently announced last week. Segments for today’s episode include:
    Starfield and Elder Scrolls VI Skipping E3... Shocker
    Q2 2019 ThunderDome!
    Alwa's Awakening Discussion
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Discussion
    Stardew Valley Discussion
    Release Dates & Adjustments
    New Releases for the Week of 4/1/19 (Spoiler: None!)
    Sega Genesis Mini Releasing this Fall
    Borderlands 3.. More of the Same 'Ol, Same 'Ol Situation?
    Kickstart My Heart! (Firmament)
    Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
    CONTACT US
    ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce
    AFFILIATE LINKS
    Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much!
    ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
    MUSIC CREDIT
    ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games◘ Quote used from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome is Copyright by Warner Bros◘ Cover of "We Don't Need Another Hero" by Tina Turner is Copyright by Northern Kings and Warner Music Finland
    1 hr 59 min
  • Dialing Up to Google Stadia
    Episode #88 of the Max Level Podcast. MOM! I'M USING STADIA! GET OFF THE PHONE! I'M GETTING DISCONNECTED! GET OFF THE PHONE!! On today's show, what a great Nindies Showcase that was last week! The crew goes in-depth with Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy, Night Stalkers, and Super Mario Bros 2. They also discuss in great detail Google Stadia, and what this potentially will do to the gaming industry as a whole, as well as our excitement levels on the service. Segments for today’s episode include:
    3 Sony Exclusives Appearing on the Epic Games Store!
    Nindies Showcase for Spring 2019 Recap and Thoughts
    Night Stalkers Discussion
    Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! Discussion
    NESflix Discussion
    Release Dates & Adjustments
    New Releases for the Week of 3/25/19
    Dissecting Google Stadia While Weighing the Pro's and Con's
    Kickstart My Heart! (Scout's Honour)
    Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
    CONTACT US
    ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce
    AFFILIATE LINKS
    Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much!
    ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
    MUSIC CREDIT
    ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
    1 hr 58 min
  • Sony Takes Over the World
    Episode #87 of the Max Level Podcast. Gee Sony, what are we gonna do tonight? The same thing we do every night, Sony. Try to take over the world!! On today's first ever 4 man show, our hype levels continue to increase for World of Warcraft Classic. The crew goes in-depth with Devil May Cry 5, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, and League of Legends. They also talk about the hypotheticals of Sony acquiring Take Two, or any major platform holder making a big purchase. Segments for today’s episode include:
    Condolences to New Zealand
    The Debut of Tavern Talk with WoW Classic's Roadmap Updates!
    Devil May Cry 5 Discussion
    ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove Discussion
    League of Legends Discussion
    Release Dates & Adjustments
    New Releases for the Week of 3/18/19
    Discussing the Hypotheticals of Sony Acquiring Take Two
    Kickstart My Heart! (Serin Fate)
    Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
    CONTACT US
    ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce
    AFFILIATE LINKS
    Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much!
    ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
    MUSIC CREDIT
    ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
    1 hr 46 min
  • Elephant Mask VR
    Episode #86 of the Max Level Podcast. So seriously... what the hell is going on at Bioware?? The crew goes in-depth with The Caligula Effect: Overdose, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, Magic the Gathering: Arena, and Tick Tock: A Tale for Two. They also discuss Nintendo entering the VR landscape next month with the release of Toy-Con 04 for Nintendo Labo. Segments for today’s episode include:
    Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
    BioWare... What's Going On?
    ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove Discussion
    The Caligula Effect: Overdose Discussion
    Magic the Gathering: Arena Discussion
    Tick Tock: A Tale for Two Discussion
    Release Dates & Adjustments
    New Releases for the Week of 3/11/19
    Nintendo Labo is Bringing VR to the Switch
    Kickstart My Heart! (Dungeon Defenders: Awakened)
    Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
    CONTACT US
    ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce
    AFFILIATE LINKS
    Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much!
    ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
    MUSIC CREDIT
    ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
    1 hr 38 min

About The Max Level Podcast

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The Max Level Podcast is a weekly all-purpose gaming show every Tuesday. Presented as a morning breakfast powwow between friends, it stars Bryan & Kyle from rpgera.com and usually involves a…