Constellation: Last Stand Media's Conversational Podcast
by Last Stand Media & Studio71
Welcome to the long-awaited and much-requested podcast series Constellation, where the Last Stand Media crew convene in different permutations to talk about anything and everything outside of the scope of our usual, games-centric programming. The only rule? Each host must bring his or her own topic to discuss with the group. That's it! Episodes go live every-other-Monday, and you can get each drop early and ad-free by supporting us on Patreon: patreon.com/laststandmedia For advertising opportunities please email <a href="mailto:PodcastPartnersh
Episodes
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#131 | Being Born In A Different Country, Genre Disconnects, Fireworks
Behold another episode of Constellation! This week, Colin welcomes Lockmort, Brad, and Hoeg to the show for a rousing conversation about a trio of topics. For instance: What would life have been like if we were born somewhere else? What could have we achieved, or how far could we have fallen?…
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#130 | Turning 30, Titan Submersible Drama, Easy/Story Mode Gaming
Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, Colin hosts, and is joined by the Dukes -- Matty and Cog -- as well as Punching Up's Gene Park. Topics include the trials and tribulations of turning 30 years old, dueling documentaries covering 2023's tragic...
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#129 | Summer Movies, Organization, Hideo Kojima
Welcome back to Constellation! It's true, I'm not Dagan (Dustin here), so I don't have a poem, gimmick, or some sneaky way to not really write a description. A normal ass description will have to do this week. With that said, we had a great show with a one-of-a-kind lineup! Jaffe asks about…
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#128 | Foreign Languages, Shrek, Switch 2
Most people don't realize that Stelly is an acronym;S uperT alentedE loquentL egendsL oveY ackingNow you know! Love,Brad (Bradley if you're nasty), Micah and Dagster 0:00:00 - Intro00:17:56 - Foreign Languages01:40:58 - Shrek02:41:26 - Switch 2
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#127 | Tests, Foods We Wish We Like
Here at LSM, we woulD never resort to hiding secret messAGes in our video deScripTions just to subliminally brainwash you into thinking how cool wE aRe. We wouldn't daRe stoOp to suCh vile tricKery and Slight of hand! Love - Col, Micah, Hoeg and Dagster 0:00:00 - Intro0:31:55 - Tests1:53:34…
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#126 | Self-Discipline, Going All In
They say less is more. Col, Matty, Lock and Dagster talk about topics. How elegant. 0:00:00 - Intro0:20:30 - Self-Discipline1:24:20 - Going All In
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#125 | Shigeru Miyamoto, Source Material, Early Internet Experiences
Constellation returns! Below is the original description Dagan sent me for the show, but to be honest, it feels a little too bold to leave on its own and I (Dustin) am worried people are going to think their phone or computers are going insane. To respect the artistic vision, I'll leave it, but...
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#124 | Reversing Decisions, Yard Sales, Dream Mentor
Hello! Dustin here. Dagan did not send me the show notes on this episode so here I am again writing the description. This episode featuring Dagan, Rick, and Micah is sure to be a banger you don't want to miss. There's even a mini topic thrown in there! Please enjoy. 0:00:00 - Intro0:21:06 -...
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#123 | Moms, Worst Job Experiences
Colin decided to stop paying me by the word.Chris, Dust, Col and Dagster talk about topics 0:00:00 - Intro0:27:02 - Moms1:42:22 - Worst Job Experiences
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#122 | Manners and Etiquette, 1 Gorilla -vs- 100 Men, Public Restrooms
Podcasting is a little like cooking. No matter how many times you prepare your favorite dish, it always turns out just a little bit different. Sometimes, everything comes together perfectly and the meal absolutely sings. There's no real explanation for it, just a combination of recipe…
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#121 | Horror Games and Movies, Cartoons, Favorite Rivalries
I have a beautiful wife and two awesome kids who I love very much. That being said, they have shown absolutely no interest in listening to this podcast, week in and week out, and that makes me mad. Obviously, there’s only one way to handle this. I will now proceed to write really mean things…
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#120 | Our Little Hills to Die On, Fanboying Out
People have been saying: "Hey Dagster, Colin and Chris, why not just use AI to write these episode descriptions?"Our initial reaction to that is to scoff at the very suggestion, utterly rejecting AI and everything it stands for. Fists clenched in rage, screaming to the heavens that AI must be...
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#119 | Favorite Storytelling Mediums, Multimillionaire What If!
It's Constellation time, welcome back! Sit down, get comfy and grab a snack. Four people, three topics - like we usually do; Wait, correction! Two topics for this episode's crew. Hoeg started us off, and we couldn't stop yappin; It's not really our fault. Hey, it does tend to happen; So we...
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#118 | Nintendo Switch 2, Advice for Our 15-Year-Old Selves, Our Favorite Instrumental Music
I get the feeling that Colin thinks I don't work hard enough on these episode descriptions. I mean, I don't, but he isn't supposed to know that. Well, I had an idea: If I pad these paragraphs by just filling this space with a lot of random gibberish, Colin will think I'm really toiling away over...
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#117 | Wrestling, Plans that Backfired
Hello and welcome to Constellation! Usually, Dagan is the one who writes these descriptions, but he forgot this week! So, you have me (Dustin), and I'm not even on this episode! He's been getting a bit cheeky with them recently, so it's probably best I'm here to clean things up anyway. For this...
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#116 | Favorite LSM Moments, Being Remembered, What We'd Like to See Return
Does anybody even read these things? I feel like I could fill this space with complete gibberish and nobody would even notice. Rumpelstiltskin. See? You don't even know it says that! Anyway, Col, Cog, Lock and Dag convene this week to talk about stuff. Also, flibbertygibbet, because you'll never...
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#115 | Toasters, The Things We're Surprised We Still Haven't Done, Puppets
Welcome back to another looooooong episode of Constellation! Delivering the goods like this week in and week out requires deep concentration and a sharp attention span. On this episode, Colin, Chris, Micah and Dagster talk for countless hours about a variety of fun and thoughtful topics. The only...
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#114 | The Beatles, Staying Motivated, Our Definition of "Cool"
It's Constellation, where we do ALL the work and you just sit back, relax and enjoy the yield of our labor. It's a raw deal and we're tired of it. Time to start earning your keep around here! This is a set-up of a joke: "Three podcasters walk into a bar..." Now we need you to come up with a...
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#113 | Kanye West, Funerals, Splurging
Bill Murray on Rogan. Mr. Beast giving away zillions of dollars. Hilarious public fight videos! There's a metric ton of top-notch entertainment out there competing for your attention, yet, here you are. Welcome, faithful audience, to another episode of Constellation. Let them call you crazy!…
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#112 | Historical Eras, AI, Bad Music
Time for Constellation, isn't that grand? The most awesome podcast in all the land. If you're grinding at work or enjoying vacation, you get three fun topics for conversation. This week Hoeg, Col-man, Dagster and Matty talk things over, and things get chatty. Best historical eras, bad music, Ai…
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#111 | Fragrances, Phone Calls, World Records
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson stopped me on the street once. You can tell he was a little nervous at first, but he finally managed to pull himself together, exclaiming that he was Constellation's biggest fan. I acted surprised and we exchanged pleasantries. It quickly became awkward though, so I...
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#110 | Coffee, Gaming Disappointments, Dream Collaborations
Here at Last Stand Media's Constellation, we don't take the time to record super long podcasts just so you can read about them. Dustin, Lock and Dagan talk about coffee, gaming disappointments and dream collaborations. You're still reading this? We can't #!*&@! win. Please keep in mind that our...
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#109 | Lyrics That Define Us, Underwhelming Experiences, Calling Someone Out
Welcome back to Constellation! Would you kindly feast your optic orbs on this group of podcasting superstars? And of course, Dagan. Kicking off Side A, Jaffe punches the boys right in the feels with his topic about song lyrics. The gang waxes poetic as they break down the words in the tracks that...
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#108 | The Flow State, Dream Vacations, Ninjas
They're the world's most fearsome podcast team! Welcome back to Constellation! If you like those weapon-slingin' teenaged reptiles then you'll LOVE this episode's lineup! The first to wield his topic this week, Matty would like to converse with his bros about that elusive frame of mind known as...
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#107 | US TikTok Ban, Global Art Appreciation, PlayStation's GaaS Meltdown
Hello! It's me, Colin, returning to host Constellation for the first time in... well... quite awhile. Dagan was actually supposed to helm this episode -- I was going to appear as the fourth, topic-less guest -- but he got pulled into a work meeting at the last minute leaving me in the lead chair,...
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#106 | Media Binging, Natural Disasters, Domestic Squabbles
Constellation rings in the new year with the triumphant return of everybody's favorite Final Boss! Colin occupies the 4th chair this week as the boys discuss a range of topics. First, Dustin wants to talk about media binging. Do we prefer to consume TV and video games gradually, aka the...
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#105 | The Gift of the Wizard
Ho adventurers! Join our brave heroes Lockmort, Ben, and Rick on a perilous journey to convey a mysterious artifact to a mage in a far off region. The party will face daunting obstacles and frightening foes, a roll of the dice will determine if they survive at all! So grab a store brand cola and...
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#104 | Dog Shows, Inspirations, Wasting Money
Surprise! Time for another Constellation! With Chris in the hosting chair and the suspiciously close Brad and Dustin, it's destined to be an interesting listen. Chris is baffled by dog shows and their very existence. Brad wants to know about the people the inspired us in life. Dustin asks about…
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#103 | Tear Jerkers, Competitiveness, Daylight Savings Time
The holidays is a time of reflection and relaxation. It's a time to kick your feet up and chill with friends and family while enjoying a nice, toasty fire as you sip on a mug of warm cocoa and cherish some much needed peace and quiet. Unless you're us. If you're us, you want to make sure to…
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#102 |Things We’re NOT Afraid Of, Best Friends, Online Rage Bait
Well would you look at that? It’s time for another episode of Constellation, you lucky devil! In honor of Friday the 13th, the Dagster gets things started with some conversing about the things we’re definitely not afraid of. Which common fears don’t bother us in the least? Next, our good buddy…
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#101 | Disney Remakes, Chivalry, 2024 Reflections
Welcome back to Constellation, the podcast that reminds you that there's so much in life to be grateful for! This week, Lockmort gets the conversation started with a discussion about the seemingly never ending glut of Disney remakes that we' ve all grown accustomed to over the past decade. As the...
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#100 | Masculinity, Social Media Exodus, Writer's Block
It’s time for another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media’s weekly conversational fever dream. On this week’s episode, the illustrious Gene Park (formerly known as Jeen “Mac Daddy” Parc) discusses “Masculinity” and how he and the crew feel about what it means to be a man in a modern world....
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#99 | Modern Family Heirlooms, Ride or Die Friends, Tyson vs Paul Fight
ding-ding-ding! Let's get ready to podcaaaaaaaaast! Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome back to Constellation, the main event of conversational podcasts! For today's title bout, we've got three action-packed rounds for you. First, in this corner, hailing from Western Massachusetts, Mama Micah comes out...
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#98 | Pokemon, 2024 Election Reflections, Pop Culture Quiz
Thank you for joining us for another episode of Last Stand Media's Constellation! Your impeccable taste in podcasts has not gone unnoticed. This week, Summon Sign's Bradley Ellis chooses Pokemon as his topic, and the gang has a ball discussing one of the most successful media franchises on the...
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#97 | The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Welcome back red, blue and purple people, to another episode of Constellation. This week on LSM's conversational podcast, we're getting a little bit political. Now that the 2024 presidential election is behind us and the results are in, Colin, Jaffe and Dagan discuss the outcome, the winners and...
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#96 | Midnight Releases, Napping/Sleep Quirks, Guilty Pleasures with a Twist
It's an all new Constellation hosted by Last Stand Media's resident goblinoid Chris Ray Gun! On this episode, the goblin will ensnare you in a winding tale for the ages along with Benjamin and MisterMatthewPlays. MisterMatthew kicks things off with the trials and tribulations of midnight…
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#95 | Reflections, Doctors, Fantasy Worlds
Welcome back to another episode of Constellation for your ear holes and eyeballs! As the famous saying goes, and then there were three. This week on LSM's conversational podcast, we set sail with a trio of your favorite podcasting personalities rather than the usual foursome. Will this bit of...
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#94 | Food Collaborations, Superheroes, Traditions, Hometown Pride
Welcome back, true believers, to another action-packed episode of Constellation. We join our heroes once again as they assemble for yet another round of exciting and dynamic conversation! The mighty Chris Raygun is the first to jump into the fray with a discussion about food collaborations. From...
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#93 | Day Jobs, Anger, The New A-List
Welcome to another delicious episode of Constellation. If you're hungry for some engaging conversation, we've got three meaty topics for you to feast on. First, Gene Park gets things cookin' with a discussion about our day jobs. What are the primary occupations that pay our bills, and how do we...
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#92 | Disasters, Confidence Boost, Pandemic Effects, and Crazy Occurrences
It's time for the latest Constellation conversation, starring some of your favorite Last Stand Media personalities. This week, Colin gets things started with a discussion about natural disasters. After mother nature recently wreaked havoc on the southeastern United States, and with the…
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#91 | Matty’s Wedding, Ubisoft, Favorite Elixirs, Special Editions
It’s another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media’s conversational podcast! Chris Ray Gun (tiny big-headed blind freak) is at the helm yet again, joined by MrMattyPlays (todd howard simp), Lord Cognito (xbox shill), and none other than Gene Park (beauty pageant judge)! Matty selfishly…
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#90 | Moriarty x Jaffe: On Video Games, Anxiety, and Negativity
It's time for a 'very special' one-on-one episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. It's me, Colin. Joining me today is storied game designer David Jaffe for an intimate (no, not like that) three-ish hour chat about a variety of topics. We dwell a great deal on video...
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#89 | San Diego, Being Backstage, Technical Difficulties, Latenight Eats
Welcome to a rare themed episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) welcome Punching Up co-host Micah Moriarty, Summon Sign host Brad Ellis, and LSM producer Ben Smith to the show, and I asked each of them to bring a topic centered around our recent...
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#88 | Three Old Men Talking About Video Games
Welcome to "a very special episode" of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) am joined by a duo of guests as opposed to our traditional trio: Punching Up's Gene Park and storied game designer David Jaffe. In an unusual (though not unprecedented) move, I...
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#87 | Freaky Friday, Eradicating Animals, Stupidest Antics
Uncharted Territory! Chris Ray Gun (Sacred Symbols) hosts this weeks episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. Joined by Micah Moriarty (Punching Up) and Lockmort (a foreigner,) this ever-winding episode gets nutty. Micah forces us to envision our own Freaky Friday...
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#86 | Football's Return, Exotic Animals, Our Sleep Schedule, Salad
It's time once more for another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) am joined by Punching Up co-host Micah Moriarty, Defining Duke co-host Lord Cognito, and Sacred Symbols co-host Chris Ray Gun. As usual, topics are varied. Chris kicks things...
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#85 | Mythology, Vigilantism, Adaptations, Cars
Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) am joined by LSM executive producer Ben Smith, Summon Sign host Brad Ellis, and Hoeg Law's Rick Hoeg. Rick kicks off this time around with a topic about mythological pantheons. From Roman to Greek to...
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#84 | Video Game Films, Fixing Warner Bros., Re-specing Yourself, The Songs In Our Heads
It's time for more Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) am joined by LSM coordinator and shopkeep Micah Moriarty, storied game designer David Jaffe, and Lockmort's Edits' Lockmort. We begin with my topic, a heady one no doubt, but a fun one with lots of...
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#83 | Game Informer's Closure, Favorite Brand Mascots, Space Travel, Road Trips
Welcome -- one and all! -- to another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, Colin is joined by Punching Up's Micah Moriarty, Defining Duke's MrMattyPlays, and Summon Sign's Brad Ellis. Matty kicks things off with a soliloquy for Game Informer, the popular...
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#82 | Back By Popular Demand: Another Political Conversation
Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) am joined by Punching Up co-host Gene Park, Sacred Symbols co-host Chris Ray Gun, and storied game designer David Jaffe. Indeed, this is the same cast that appeared on Episode 78 of our show, and we're...
About this show
Welcome to the long-awaited and much-requested podcast series Constellation, where the Last Stand Media crew convene in different permutations to talk about anything and everything outside of the scope of our usual, games-centric programming. The only rule? Each host must bring his or her own topic to discuss with the group. That's it! Episodes go live every-other-Monday, and you can get each drop early and ad-free by supporting us on Patreon: patreon.com/laststandmedia
For advertising opportunities please email <a href="mailto:PodcastPartnersh
Hosted by
Last Stand Media & Studio71