The TopHouse Podcast

Video games have been around for decades, and the industry keeps getting bigger - but is it getting better? Or has the video game industry already peaked? Today we're talking about some of our favorite eras of video games, and how gaming today compares with the past.

Timestamps: 0:00 – Has the video game Industry peaked? 13:25 - How has the gaming community changed over time? 21:33 - What are some of your favorite video games? 27:47 - What era of gaming feels like the "golden age" to you? 29:15 - How has Twitch streaming changed the gaming world? 35:55 - What's a game everyone loves that you just couldn't get into? 39:08 - If TopHouse designed a video game, what would it be like? 42:00 - Minecraft Trivia

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There have been more than 30 sequels, prequels, reboots, or live-action remakes in 2025. So today we're talking about the seemingly endless stream of sequels and remakes, and at the end of the episode, we'll pitch some of our own sequel ideas to movies that definitely don't need one.

Timestamps: 0:00 – Are remakes and sequels ruining movies? 8:00 - How do all these remakes impact younger generations? 14:13 - Which franchise has been done the dirtiest with sequels and spin-offs? 21:20 - Least favorite sequels 23:43 - Sequels you liked more than the original 27:27 - Sequels that made the original better 29:14 - Movies that should never get a sequel 33:32 - Original movie/tv show you watched recently? 38:30 - Pitching bad sequel ideas - FolkLore segment

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What's your favorite decade for movies, music, and culture? Today we're talking all about nostalgia - some of our favorite things from the past, and what people in the future might remember about the present.

Timestamps: 0:00 – What is nostalgia? 3:36 - What will people be nostalgic for from the 2020s? 8:20 - Best decade for movies, music, and culture 16:38 - What do you feel nostalgic for? 18:34 - What decade would TopHouse do the best in? 21:54 - What was the best era to grow up in? 24:53 - Are people speed-running nostalgia faster? 28:50 - Wednesdays Without William

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Today we're talking about some of our favorite songwriters, how we feel about the state of music in 2025, and at the end of the episode, we'll put our own songwriting skills to the test.

Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:13 - Best Songwriters of Our Generation? 4:55 - What Makes Good Songwriting? 18:30 - Best Songwriters of All Time? 28:08 - Genuineness in Writing a Song 36:06 - Mount Rushmore of Songwriters 40:55 - Our Approach to Songwriting 1:03:54 - Our Other "Bands" 1:10:48 - Writing a Song in 10 Minutes

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We've played nearly 100 shows in 2025 alone, so touring is a huge chunk of our lives. So today we're tackling some of the biggest myths about touring in a band. What is it actually like, and what's in our tour survival kit?

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Go behind the scenes with us as we break down our song "Good Hands" - from the story that inspired it to how it all came together in the studio.

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From older classics to modern masterpieces, we're breaking down some of the most popular fantasy book series to make our definitive rankings.

Timestamps: 0:00 – Fantasy Book Tier List 3:30 - The Wheel of Time 6:05 - A Court of Thorns and Roses 7:42 - Dune 9:58 - The First Law 11:14 - The Kingkiller Chronicle 12:44 - The Stormlight Archive 14:06 - Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia 17:00 - Eragon 19:40 - Percy Jackson 21:20 - Darth Bane and Thrawn Trilogies 23:55 - The Hobbit and A Song of Ice and Fire 28:07 - The Dark Tower 30:30 - Harry Potter 31:57 - Space Trilogy 34:08 - Final Adjustments 40:30 - FolkLore Segment - Drafting Star Wars Characters

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We got back from our very first tour in Europe and the UK — and we've got some stories. From losing our van to discovering some very strange bathrooms in Amsterdam, it was unforgettable. So today, we're talking about some of the memorable moments from the trip, cultural differences we noticed, and some of our favorite shows from the tour.

Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:50 - What moment stood out from the trip? 6:42 – Which city had the most unexpected vibe? 10:52 – European vs. American crowds 14:35 – What we missed about America 18:34 – Jesse' public restroom adventure 20:24 – Future bucket list shows 24:41 – FolkLore Segment

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Is lotion a scam? Does Google Maps beat Apple Maps? Is Indiana Jones pointless in his own movie? Today, we're seeing who's the most opinionated in TopHouse and discussing some of our hottest takes, and maybe some of our coldest takes, too.

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Are music genres still useful? Today, we're talking about some of our favorite genres and how our music tastes have changed over time. You'll learn the answers to important questions like "What does Folk music taste like?" and "Which states have the least songs written about them?"

Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:18 – Are Music Genres Still Useful? 07:42 – Songs About States 09:46 – What's Your Most-Listened-to Genre? 14:04 – How Have Your Tastes Changed? 18:08 – What Artist Represents Your Genre? 25:38 – What Genre Has Been the Most Consistent? 28:41 – Star Wars trivia

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