Two-Sixteen podcast Season 6, Episode 14 – The Mega Video Game Draft

In this week’s episode, fearagent hosts the biggest episode yet as six guests join for a massive video game draft, picking the best games from the last 25 years across seven categories.

It’s a packed and chaotic draft as returning favorites Alaszun, P-Train, Shareen, TwoC, Walther, and Zaph. The crew debates and defends their picks in RPG, action-adventure, shooter, platformer, multiplayer, party, and wild card categories. From bold first picks like Expedition 33 to genre-defining classics like Half-Life 2 and Halo, everyone brings their passion (and hot takes) to the table. Expect surprises, arguments, and plenty of nostalgia as they draft their ultimate lineups.

See the draft results here

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Two-Sixteen podcast Season 6, Episode 13 with TreZco

In this week’s episode, fearagent sits down with TreZco, the force behind Zelda Speedruns, to talk about his journey through gaming, esports, and the randomizer community. Trez shares his origin story as a gamer, growing up on the SNES and falling in love with A Link to the Past from a young age. He reflects on his time in early esports, playing and broadcasting Counter-Strike and Unreal Tournament, and how that path eventually led him into speedrunning and community organizing. They dig into the origins of ZSR, how it evolved from a leaderboard site to a major tournament and restream hub, and the tech behind the new Hyrule Town Hall system.

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Two-Sixteen podcast Season 6, Episode 12 with clearmouse

The 216 Co‑op Crosskeys Tournament 2025 is a go!

Shuffle every entrance in Hyrule with a friend and race through a double‑elimination bracket for bragging rights, custom Discord role, and a ton of co‑op chaos.

Registration: June 4, 12 pm ET → June 20, 12 pm ET

Start date: June 22

Team sign‑up: https://challonge.com/coopxkeys2025

Join the 216 Discord: https://discord.gg/VrshG6YBxq

Format: Double‑elimination bracket, best‑of‑one races.

Full rules & schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQmhwn7YO1-36uSp328GwE8Xq2mWQrHa8006sNNBqxbuDdQ0ST8tg8AXZhZsv8ue00xw1L7HzGM-VbK/pub

Team Crosskeys means twice the routing brainpower, built‑in hype, and plenty of comeback potential with the losers bracket. So grab a partner and dive in.

How to enter

1. Pick your teammate and a slick team name.
2. Hit the Challonge link to register.,
3. Hop into the 216 Discord

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Two-Sixteen podcast Season 6, Episode 11 with Hi, I'm Cody

In this week’s episode, fearagent sits down with Cody to discuss his journey from childhood gaming to a career in tech. Cody shares his early memories of playing Link to the Past with his parents and his love for classic titles like Super Mario World, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Super Mario 64. He also talks about how gaming led to professional opportunities, including his first programming job after helping with fan sites for StepMania. Cody’s passion for gaming and tech led him to create the new Step Ladder, a replacement for the old ladder system.

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In this week’s episode, Laoria, Kaesden, and Jesse of JKLoL sit down to talk about the final three weeks of the regular season in the ALTTPR League.

The team reflects on how close they were to missing the playoffs and the challenges they faced in the final stretch of the season. They discuss the ups and downs, the pressure of the some close races, and what it took to stay in contention. Looking ahead, they turn their focus to the upcoming playoff matches, including their match against the number 1 seed, Usedbow.

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In this week’s episode, fearagent and crew gather at Serious Pie in Kirkland for a lively roundtable discussion.

Joining fearagent are a mix of familiar and new voices, including Lanabean, norskmatty, Homewrecker, Telethar, NiobiumNarwhal, Hi, I'm Cody & Khaemere. They chat about their time together in Seattle, the highs and lows of playing in randomizer modes, and share plenty of laughs about their experiences at SGL and beyond. Stories from the Mariners game, some great (and questionable) pizza choices, and a dive into the fun chaos of ALTTPR.

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Two-Sixteen podcast Season 6, Episode 8 with Jamo

In this week’s episode, fearagent sits down with the rising star Jamo to discuss his journey into the ALTTPR community. From his first exposure to Zelda with Twilight Princess to diving deep into speedrunning, Jamo reflects on how he found his way into the Link to the Past Randomizer scene. He shares his experiences of teaming up with Homemadebeer and the fun of co-op play, plus his unique entry into speedrunning and how he got hooked on Link to the Past. Jamo also talks about how he balanced his passion for rhythm games and gaming culture, his personal growth, and how he’s found a community of like-minded players who love the game just as much as he does.

Plus, the guys chat about the current state of the ALttPR league and the road to the playoffs.

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The JKLoL crew is back for a midseason check-in! This time, Jesse, Laoria, and Kaesden break down their League experience so far. With Boss Hunt mode continuing to shake things up, they dive into their latest matches, analyze standout performances, and discuss how their approaches have shifted since the early weeks.

They also touch on midseason lessons learned, adjustments for the second half of the season, and what they expect heading into the home stretch.

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League Week 2 Recap with JKLoL

The JKLoL crew is back! This time, Laoria takes over hosting duties, joined by Jesse and Kaesden, to break down their Week 2 League experience. With Boss Hunt mode in full swing, they dive into how their matches played out. They also reflect on lessons learned from Week 1, the impact of different routing decisions, and how they’re feeling heading into Week 3.

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Two-Sixteen podcast Season 6, Episode 5 with Eykir

In this week’s episode, fearagent sits down with the legendary good-guy Eykir to learn more about his journey in ALTTPR. From his early days with Final Fantasy IV Free Enterprise , to multiworld adventures, and eventually becoming a mainstay volunteer tracker, Eykir reflects on how he found his niche in the community. He also shares League stories (including last year’s playoffs), volunteering at SGL, and how he balances fun vs. competition.

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