Paracasual Podcast
by Paracasual Podcast
The Paracasual Podcast offers a laid-back yet insightful take on gaming and media. Originally centered around the long running, live service video game Destiny 2, the show has evolved into a broader discussion of other video games and media. Listeners can expect a mix of casual banter, thoughtful discussion, and the occasional tangent, making it a perfect companion for casual gamers who prefer a relaxed, community-focused approach over drama. Follow us on X/Twitter @paracasualP.
Episodes
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Welcome Back! - Episode 70
New format, familiar faces! After a two-year hiatus, we're back, reuniting to dive into the world of Destiny 2 and beyond. With a fresh re-brand and a broader focus, we're resurrecting the camaraderie and conversations you love. Though no longer centered solely on Destiny 2, we can't help but...
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Goodbye Amanda - Episode 69
In this episode, we pay our respects to the late, great Amanda Holliday. The conversation takes a more somber turn as we weigh in on the latest NDA breach. The mood lightens when someone brings up the topic of vault management. From there on out, the casual gamers are in their element sharing...
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One for Lance - Episode 68
The super casuals are joined once again by the not-so-casual II Ghost VX2 to pay tribute to the mighty Lance Reddick. They continue their jibber-jab with regard to Amanda Holliday, Commendations and Guardian Ranks, the Vexcalibur Exotic quest, Iron Banner, the latest Crucible changes....
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Logan Shot My Foot - Episode 67
Lightfall has fallen or maybe it has risen. The casual crew, like a breath of fresh air, expresses their overall positive experience with Lightfall; everything from the campaign and narrative to the environments and strand. If you make it to the end, you get to hear Richard talk about almost...
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Strand City - Episode 66
Can casual players be hyped about Lightfall? If you don’t have the time to listen to the podcast, the answer is a resounding YES! If you have the time to listen, you get to hear the reasons why peppered with some inane in-jokes. Yeah. -------------------------------------------------------------...
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It’s Raining Deepsight - Episode 65
Join Greenstego, Salliebug, II Ghost VX2 and Sooltime for a super hyped conversation about the plethora of changes coming to the game. Listen as they get sidetracked left and right even falling down some foil-hat lore holes! ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us…
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Eva’s Joy - Episode 64
Crew casual is back for another year of talking turkey. In this episode, we present a Dawning 2022 retrospective, weigh in on some IRL Destiny cookies, wax poetic on the new Iron Banner mode (Fortress), and get a run down on the “Repulsor Brace” mod from Greenstego.Tune in, Turn on and Drop ship!...
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Warmind Warriors - Episode 63
Listen to feisty casuals criticize, praise and commend their favorite game; Destiny 2. Should Salliebug buy the new season? Too late, she already did! We raise our coffee mugs to the real hero of Destiny: Eva “space grandma” Levante and follow that up with a tribute to the voice talent of Brian…
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Plunder Roundup - Episode 62
As the season draws to a close, team casual discusses their hopes, wishes and dreams for the world of Destiny 2 going forward. Topics include the Eliksni Community Event, King’s Fall Raid completion and the Seasonal Challenges. Finally, Sallibug explores some Splicer/Cryosthesia lore in her…
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Destiny 2 Fatigue - Episode 61
Do casual players have an excuse to be burnt out? Listen to the paracasuals complain about their 1st world problems whilst extolling their hopes, wishes and dreams for their beloved franchise. ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Twitter:...
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I Got a Rock - Episode 60
Join this ragtag team of super casual Destiny-ites as they fumble their way through conversation and opinion from the perspective of someone who just doesn’t invest that much time into the game. After weighing in on Festival of the Lost activities, event weapons, coffee and the future of…
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The Voice of Eido - Episode 59
In this episode, the casuals explore the world of weapons crafting and their (controversial) take on the upcoming Festival of the Lost armor ornaments. In our special segment “Destiny Soundcheck”, Sooltime features Maya Tuttle; the voice of our beloved Eido. The Colourist:...
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Ketchkillers Unite - Episode 58
Salliebug returns with another Touch of Grimoire this time with some lore about Mithrax, Kell of LIght. The casuals, as usual, whine a bit about their lack of time and energy to play Destiny 2 yet somehow, they are able to drink coffee and consume non-destiny media. Go figure....
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Lightning Strikes Twice - Episode 57
The super casuals are back in a morning time slot which brings back the old "Eva Levante's Coffee Emporium segment"! Ghost (aka Richard) is not impressed as he prefers to drink Ribena. While well caffeinated, this episode is not without technical difficulties abound. Please excuse the audio...
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Landlubbers - Episode 56
Join the scurvy crew for some super casual reactions to the Lightfall showcase and the new Season of the Plunder. ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParacasualP Email us: [email protected] Leave us voice messages:...
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Moon Boggles - Episode 55
In this episode, the casuals weigh in on their experiences with the Solstice Event and react to the upcoming SBMM and new PVP game mode. They share current loadouts before Sooltime makes the class sit through the sound of each of the moon weapons. Moon Weapon Boogie is a remix of Dan “Lebo”...
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Two Wolves - Episode 54
There are two wolves within each of us: the completionist wolf and the casual wolf. Feed both and release the tension that leads to chaos. Opine with Salliebug, Greenstego, RomanceGirl and Sooltime about the summer solstice event, some confusing pro tips for beginners and a bit of solstice lore!...
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Lizzie Borden - Episode 53
As the Season of the Haunted comes into a lull, team casual revs up their perceptions of the story, weapons crafting and the dungeons. We also learn about playlist basics in the Kinderguardian Playground and Solar 3.0 supporting mods in Greenstego’s Mod Academy. Finally, if you make it that far,...
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Welcome Back - Episode 52
Salliebug, Greenstego, Romancegirl, Sooltime and the mighty IIGhostVX2 are back at it with another exciting episode! After a two month hiatus, the casuals are getting back into the sauna that is Destiny 2. After a recap of the past two months, the group shares their latest builds, Sooltime’s...
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Monsters and Mechs - Episode 51
In this episode, the regular casuals are joined by hardcore consultant II GHOST VX2 to give their impressions on the state of weapon crafting, mech vs monster armor, gambit changes and much more. Salliebug gives us some Grand Overture lore and the inaugural segment “Kindeguardian Corner”, tips…
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Shreddie Spaghetti - Episode 50
Crew Casual talks about their experiences with the various Witch Queen and Season of the Risen activities as they anticipate the return of the Iron Banner. David Shaugnessy, the voice of Imarru, is featured in our special segment “Destiny Soundcheck”. Ghost takes time out from his sherpa duties…
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Myles Fynch - Episode 49
The PDP gang give their early impressions of the Witch Queen expansion and Greenstego’s Mod Academy returns with some pointers on what to unlock on the new artifact. ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParacasualP Email us:...
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Three Point O - Episode 48
Back from a winter hiatus, the usual suspects are joined by II Ghost VX2 aka Richard for a serious (yeah right) look at the news leading up to the Witch Queen expansion. Listen to casual players try to make sense of the big Sony acquisition, weapon crafting and Void 3.0....
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Magnum PI - Episode 47
Salliebug, Sooltime, RomanceGirl and GreenStego return with their first episode of casual Destiny talk in 2022! After some boring jibber-jab about some weak sauce loadouts, Sallibug delivers a “Touch of Grimoire” exploring the story behind the exotic sidearm Forerunner. If you can get to the end…
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Jubilant Whinny - Episode 46
Jubilant Whinny - Episode 46 Greenstego is back with a new installment of “Mod Academy” but not before he, Sooltime, Romance, Salliebug weigh in on the 30th Anniversary activities and goodies. Better late than never, II GhostXV1 joins in and gives his unique and candid take on all of the above....
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Name That Super - Episode 45
The Paracasuals meet up with their friend Richard for a veritable Destiny hootenanny to discuss the upcoming ability changes and anticipate the 30th Anniversary DLC. Sooltime hosts a game show called "Name That Super!" for this installment of “Destiny Soundcheck”. thatdudeEd54’s Satisfying Super...
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Spider's in Deep Doo Doo - Episode 44
The original lineup is reunited and back to discuss the past few weeks of Iron Banner, Trials experiments, the new community managers and some of the upcoming weapon changes all from a casual player’s perspective. Salliebug reveals that Spider is in deep doo doo in her lore segment “A Touch of...
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Mr. Freeze - Episode 43
Greenstego, RomanceGirl, Sooltime and Richard (filling in for Salliebug) recap their experiences with Festival of the Lost, Season of the Lost activities, the ongoing Trials adjustments and the convoluted pricing structure of Witch Queen. Stego’s “Mod Academy” features the stasis elemental well...
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Cocoon Music - Episode 42
Join Salliebug, Greenstego, RomanceGirl and Sooltime for some casual talk about Season of the Lost, saying goodbye to the Tangled Shore, Anticipating the next Festival of the Lost, and some OST from the Cocoon Mission. Promethean, Archival Mind’s YouTube Channel:...
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Nomofomo - Episode 41
Romance, Stego, Bug and Sool talk about how the game has made accommodations to the casually inclined guardians. They also react to the Trials revamp experiment. Salliebug gives us the lore associated with Ager's Sceptre in her hexaweekly special segment "A Touch of Grimoire". Ager’s Sceptre…
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Trials for the Masses - Episode 40
The Destiny Casuals discuss the big Trials Revamp and reflect on the 7 year anniversary of the game. This episode’s special segment is Greenstego’s Mod Academy in which he decodes the stasis mods as well as the new, seasonal mods. So get out your focusing lens and go ham!...
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Rinky Dink - Episode 39
Sooltime, Romance, Stego and the Bug are back with another casual take on the plethora of changes to the game. II Ghost VX2 (aka Richard) joins us to share his insights on the latest happenings in the Destiny world as well. Some Osiris-Savathun lore, Stego's Mod Academy and the voice of Debra...
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Kell's Fury - Episode 38
The usual, casual suspects talk crossplay, PVP love, nerfs, buffs and a whole lotta stuff leading up to the end of Season of the Splicer. Elemental well mods, Asher “Friendly Harpy” Mir lore and Last City Override music feature in our lore and sound segments respectively. Promethean’s Channel:...
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Pretty Fly - Episode 37
This episode includes irreverent thoughts on the solstice event, a charged with light mod lesson, Eido lore, and a nod to Eva Levante’s alter ego: Nika Futterman! Tune out, turn off, drop in. Celestine Boots Lore: https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/celestine-boots-majestic Nina Futterman -...
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Glad for Gladd - Episode 36
Casuals in the strictest sense of the word ruminate over reverse sunsetting, bananas, Solstice grind, warmind cells, out-of-reach end-game, Shayura lore, Expunge soundtracks, and much, much more! Shayura lore: https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/shayuras-wrath Expunge music:...
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Toaster Envy - Episode 35
In this episode, Greenstego deconstructs elemental mods with his popular installment “Mod Academy'', Salliebug gives some background to our nemesis Quria and Sooltime explores some oracle sound trainers for those with perfect pitch. Not least of which, RomanceGirl adds her critical, casual…
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Saint XIV Hates Stasis - Episode 34
Casual if not unqualified discussion about expunge missions, Caveau de Verre, Coffee, Saint XIV, and some Corridors of Time music. The real reason to tune in is for Greenstego's inaugural segment "Destiny Mod Spot" in which he teaches us about using armor mods correctly!...
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Think of the Babies! - Episode 33
The PDP squad gives their impressions of the new season and discusses the override activity, baby fallen, Iron Banner and much more. Special segments address some disturbing Lakshmi-2 lore and the voice of Lakshmi: Shohreh Aghdashloo. -------------------------------------------------------------...
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The Vandalorian (Baby Mithrax) - Episode 32
In this episode, you get casual player perspectives on the Vault of Glass’ return, weapon changes, Season of the Splicer, a special baby Fallen and Mithrax lore segment and a featurette on Ray Chase (voice of Mithrax). Baby Fallen Lore: https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/truth Ray Chase:...
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Is that a sheep? - Episode 31
Greenstego, Romancegirl, Salliebug and Sooltime talk Guardian Games, last call for triumphs and rewards, and ArmorTransSynthesisMog. Salliebug presents the Lion’s Pride Lore and Sooltime spins a couple of catchy, OST tunes from the Guardian Games. Oh and there's an unexpected visit from a sheep…
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An Eye On Psions - Episode 30
Sooltime is back at it again with Salliebug, Romance and Stego with a double TWAB breakdown and the lore and sounds of psions. Listen in as Funnybone and Richard volley some relevant comments and insight in the chat. Pcarlyle Gaming The Last City Radio Podcast: https://anchor.fm/Lastcityofgaming...
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Trinity Ghoulash - Episode 29
We welcome clan-mate and friend II GHOST VX2 to this abbreviated episode in which we briefly review the previous 2 TWABS and visit the lore and sounds of the beloved Trinity Ghoul. Tune in, turn on, drop out. Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/ParacasualP. Email us at...
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Baby Groot vs Master Ives - Episode 28
The whole gang reunites to weigh in on stasis, dinosaurs vs monsters, Master Ives vs Brother Vance, Amanda Holliday, Courtenay Taylor and more, ALL from the casual player perspective. Grandmaster nightfalls not permitted. Amanda Lore:...
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Anticipation and Presage - Episode 27
We discuss the new Presage mission and anticipate the multitude of changes outlined in the 2021 State of the Game address. Salliebug and Greenstego talk about the stories behind Presage and Sooltime listens to the soundtrack behind this amazing new mission. Breshi:...
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Savathun’s Greatest Hit - Episode 26
Sooltime, Romancegirl, Greenstegosorus and Salliebug engage in coffee-fueled discussions surrounding the latest TWABs, Trials trials, and Savathun’s audio and lore orchestrations that have secretly dominated the story arc since Oryx. Ghost and Funnybone contribute their insight, wisdom and...
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Time of the Season - Episode 25
The entire PDP crew reacts to the last two TWABs addressing the Harbinger Activity, FOMO, The Return of Umbrals, Gilded Titles, Seasonal Challenges, Bright Dust Overhaul, Sandbox Updates and more. The gang weighs in on the state of PVP from a casual perspective. Salliebug’s lore segment tells us...
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Sunset Fiasco - Episode 24
Greenstego, Romancegirl, Salliebug, and Sooltime look at the most recent TWAB and discuss the discombobulated state of sunsetting from the casual player perspective. The lore of the “Dark Future” and voice actor Moira Quirk are also featured in our grimoire and sound segments respectively. Ivan...
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Post Dawning Blues - Episode 23
Sooltime, Salliebug, Greenstego and Romancegirl talk about their Dawning experiences as we face the end of another holiday. The lore and sounds behind the D2 iteration of Hawkmoon are addressed and the latest Ikora lore is (poorly) interpreted. A Play of Shadow and Light (lore):...
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Happy Holliday - Episode 22
Sooltime, Salliebug, Funnybone, Greenstego and Romancegirl weigh in on The Dawning event, read some Amanda Holliday lore, and listen to some Dawning music. Amanda Lore: https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/dawning-before-the-dawning#book-dawning-delights AtlyxMusic on Twitter:...
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No Time to Play..er..Explain! (Ep 21)
Paracasual Destiny Podcast - Episode 21. The whole gang: Funnybone, RomanceGirl, Greenstego, Salliebug and Sooltime react to this week's TWAB and delve into some Stranger's Rifle - No Time to Explain lore and sounds! No Time to Explain Lore (Taken King):...
About this show
The Paracasual Podcast offers a laid-back yet insightful take on gaming and media. Originally centered around the long running, live service video game Destiny 2, the show has evolved into a broader discussion of other video games and media. Listeners can expect a mix of casual banter, thoughtful discussion, and the occasional tangent, making it a perfect companion for casual gamers who prefer a relaxed, community-focused approach over drama. Follow us on X/Twitter @paracasualP.
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