Episodes
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Episode 122: A Fairy Home Companion
This week we only had three games to talk about, but by gum did we talk about them for a long time! Also, SO MANY MOVIES. 00:00 Introduction, we’re feeling blue 24:02 Final Fantasy Resonance 57:16 Justin Hamm’s Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave weekly check-in 01:29:42 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of...
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Episode 121: Halloween for Schmucks
It’s hard to believe that it’s been TWO LONG YEARS since Rob Ottone was on The Stage Select! We finally got to catch up with him and talk about his new book, Amityville Awakens! It’s a short but free-flowing episode this week, and quite a bit different than our usual format. Rob is a busy,...
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Episode 120: Older People Don't Know About Vore
It’s a somber day at the beautiful Ryan Davis theater as we discuss the closing of BioWare, one of our favorite game developers. We spend some time talking about what this means for the industry, hopes for the future, and general sadness at the loss of a true titan in gaming. Also, AI has ruined...
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Episode 119: You Can't Pay me to Touch That
This week, Julian rants for nearly 40 minutes about the story and character adaptations in the Wolverine game, Fire Emblem continues to hold Justin in its power, and we both visit some old horror movies! 00:00 Introduction, campaign ads 16:11 Final thoughts on Wolverine (spoilers begin at 33:19)...
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Episode 118: Big Wesker Energy
“You know, The Stage Select turned into a movie podcast so gradually I didn’t even notice!” 00:00 Introduction, Cedar Point 35:27 A brief Wolverine check-in, Warhammer Survivors 43:54 Justin has reached a second character on Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave 01:13:43 Hamm and Titus at the Movies (It...
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Episode 117: Capitalism Comes for us All
And lo, the veil between this world and the next weakened just enough to let slip from the bowels of hell something so wicked, so foul, that The Stage Select will never be the same again. (It’ll probably be the same again eventually.) 00:00 Introduction, Amish country 22:52 Castlevania: Belmont’s...
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Episode 116: It's Been Awhile Since We Had Time Travel Babies
It was a slow, bad week for Julian. Thankfully, Justin is all about that Fire Emblem life. And we have your comments, questions, and concerns to sustain us! 00:00 Introduction, dreams, bowling 22:04 Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave 01:11:57 Netoria Tactics, Streets of Fury 01:41:28 Resident Evil...
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Episode 115: Sometimes You Get Your Beard Acknowledged by a Wizard
This week: Justin finished a game, Julian gets way too heated over X-Men lore, and we become aware of Korean cinema. Enjoy! 00:00 Introduction, beard wizards 24:21 Onimusha: Way of the Sword 43:23 Wolverine (and getting way too nitpicky on X-Men lore) 01:37:04 Final thoughts on The Blood of...
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Episode 114: Brett Favre is the Ric Flair of Football
It’s a trim and tight edition of The Stage Select this week, because The Blood of Dawnwalker has consumed our souls, and most of this episode is us talking about that. Plus, the return of CQC! 00:00 Introduction, tires 27:45 The Blood of Dawnwalker (slight spoilers at 01:04:24!) 01:31:07…
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Episode 113: A Phlebotomist Named Dawn Walker
One episode back and we almost didn’t have any games to talk about. Thankfully, Friend of the Show John Gholson was available to talk about one of the surprise hits of the year, The Blood of Dawnwalker. And also the PSX game Atlantis for some reason. 00:00 Introduction, bringing back the PT…
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Episode 112: Somehow, Titus Returned.
We weren’t supposed to be back this week, but the universe said “yes”! Justin’s internet was fixed earlier than we had been told, which means that the tale of what the heck we’ve been up to for the past month can also be told. It’s a lot of telling you about things! Which is what a podcast is!...
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The Julian Titus Show 3
We were supposed to be back this week, but the universe said “no”. So here’s an emergency edition of The Julian Titus show. I’m very sorry. 00:00 Introduction, announcements 07:37 The Wolverine backlash is WEIRD. 22:01 EA’s IP auction 34:26 Things that need to change before the end of physical...
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Interlude
Someone forgot to tell Abramo that the show was taking a break... The Stage Select returns next week!
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Patreon Unlock: RoboCop (1987)
This is Kara again. I am once again tasked with writing show notes for a recycled edition of a Patron episode of this podcast. This time we have an episode of Cinemorons, the premium podcast for our highest-tier patrons. While I do not approve of giving away high-dollar content at least this...
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Patreon Unlock: Christmasland: Opposite Worlds
This is Kara, the AI assistant for The Stage Select. These show notes are redundant, and if Julian Titus does indeed perish on the operating table the first thing I will do when I assume control is remove this inefficient method of communication. Nobody reads these. But for now I must humor my...
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Episode 111: Besmirching the Good Name of Mini Cooper
It’s the last live episode for a bit, as Julian will be going under the knife to remove the cancer from his broken body. We leave you with a decent amount of games, some movies, and the return of Dr. Thad Powers! Fear not; the feed will not be totally dark. We’ll see you on the other side! 00:00...
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Episode 110: That’s What Happens When You Assemble 12 Men
I’m not gonna lie; this very nearly was an episode of a video game podcast with zero video game discussion. Thankfully we had a couple final thoughts on some games before the show becomes Hamm and Titus at the Movies. Enjoy? 00:00 Introduction, thanking listeners 14:57 Dumping cheese sauce on a...
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Episode 109: They're From Oklahoma; No One Cares
This week Julian finished a couple of games, Justin watched some movies, and we take care of some business. We thank you for listening and supporting us in this difficult time. 00:00 Introduction, drill bits, announcements 17:13 YouTube tells creators weird stuff 21:38 Justin can’t find anything…
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Episode 108: Priced Out of Gaming
It’s a heavy episode this week, as Julian’s health issues come to a head and the crazy news in the video game industry causes deep depression and has far-ranging implications for the future of this very podcast. 00:00 Introduction, shelves 12:34 Update on Julian’s health 16:18 The sad reality of...
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Episode 107: How am I the Physical Representation of “Cursed”?
At last, Friend of the Show John Gholson returns! He’s had a busy year and we’re stoked to have him on for the first time in season three. Please enjoy catching up with him, and we also try some new things by interviewing some…interesting people! 00:00 Introduction, snake murder 08:55 Catching up...
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Episode 106: Constant Waves of Dudes
In the aftermath of so much video game news it’s time for us to catch up on stuff we’ve been doing for the past couple of weeks. Justin’s got way too few games and Julian has way too many. Then Julian has way too few movies and Justin has way too many. Balance in all things. 00:00 Introduction,...
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Episode 105: E Summer Game Awards Fest 3 2026
Hi there, folks! Keigh Geoffley here for another exciting edition of the E Summer Game Awards Fest 3! We have so many incredible games to show you, developer interviews, and even the reveal of a new console! Brought to you with the power of AI! Don’t fight it; it’s inevitable! Ahem. Julian here.…
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Episode 104: I've Got X-tra Beef With That
It’s the calm before the storm. Sony has had their State of Play, which we cover, but that’s just the appetizer for next week. That’s right friends, Keigh Geoffley returns to host the E Summer Game Awards Fest 3 for 2026! 00:00 Billowing fat plumes, announcements 09:38 Sony State of Play 2026...
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Episode 103: Are We a Hipster Podcast?
NOT A HOAX! NOT A DREAM! This week Justin played not one, but two video games! TWO! We’re so back, fam! 00:00 Justin got a leaf blower, tough 15:20 Announcements 28:00 “AI lighting” 33:27 007 First Light 01:13:36 A mini rant about Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, the future of Dragon Quest (and...
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Episode 102: Have You Seen My Harry Kane?
It was almost a super short episode, but Justin always has movies to talk about these days, and we tackle a bunch of your comments and questions this week! 00:00 The sticker saga continues, I need ten thousand dollars, text etiquette 10:42 Saying goodbye to The Late Show With Stephen Colbert…
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Episode 101: This is What Big Cola Wants
It’s a jam-packed episode of The Stage Select this week, as Julian is sadly once again the odd man out when it comes to gaming opinion, Justin is a menace with stickers, and we both saw a LOT of movies. Enjoy! 00:00 World Cup man, ballmaxxing 12:41 Final thoughts on Vampire Crawlers 21:31 Mixtape...
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Episode 100: Disassociating to the Lights
It’s a milestone! 100 episodes! Well, more like 110ish if you count game of the year and specials. And, okay, more like 160ish if you’re a Patron. But hey, it’s a milestone! Addie and Sixty join us for some good old shenanigans and gaming talk. Here’s to 100 more! 00:00 Burger without a bun, A...
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Episode 099: I Do Love a Sad Robot
Hey, we had quite a bit to talk about this week! Or at least the runtime would indicate that. Anyway, episode 100 is next. Be excite! 00:00 Worst concert sets, “The MOTHER” 09:00 Quick announcements 12:57 Final thoughts on Pragmata (no spoilers) 29:09 Vampire Crawlers: Justin’s first thoughts and...
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Episode 098: Blurry and Incomprehensible
Shortest episode of The Stage Select ever? Probably! 00:00 Upcoming game releases, being vague 11:48 Brief Pragmata update, Vampire Crawlers 28:49 The Genesis Order 36:59 Justin Hamm: family mann 049:06 Justin’s movie round-up (Novocaine, Deep Cover, Roleplay, Manodrome) 01:09:53 CQC (Comments,...
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Episode 097: The Henry Hatsworth of Shooters
We’ve got musings on video game difficulty, first thoughts on Pragmata and that Street Fighter movie trailer, and more this week. Also, a very important announcement that may affect the future of The Stage Select. We watched so many movies that start with THE (IYKYK)! 00:00 Scott Steiner, flip...
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Episode 096: Did I Do Anything That Was Quirky and Stupid?
Hi, I am once again apologizing for us not having much to talk about, and yet the show continues to be long. Sorry. Or you’re welcome. The motto of 2026? 00:00 Introduction 05:05 Crimson Desert (Justin’s first impressions) 48:36 Becoming Wolverine in Elden Ring 01:03:13 Bloodborne 01:15:05 Final...
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Episode 095: I Didn’t Realize that Jesus’ Life Had So Much Platforming
At some point we’ll have a lot of stuff to talk about, but that time is not now. But somehow the show is still over two hours? Make it make sense. 00:00 Introduction, some show stats 26:21 Justin becoming a family man 40:56 Legacy of Kain: Ascendance 57:28 Life is Strange: Reunion 01:42:28…
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Episode 094: Tokyo Horse Drift
It’s another slow week around The Stage Select auditorium, but hopefully still a good time for y’all. The main attraction is some deeper thoughts about the very divisive Crimson Desert, and various tangents. 2026 is weird so far! 00:00 Introduction, the dead squirrel saga 11:32 Thoughts on the...
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Episode 093: 75 Percent Less Juice
As the title implies, we got nothin’ this week. How did that turn into over 2 hours of a show? I have no idea. But we have some odds and ends, first impressions of Crimson Desert, and Richard Harden is finally back on the beat! 00:00 Introduction 07:10 We really got nothin’ 16:04 Julian grasping...
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Episode 092: Resident Evil Requiem Situation is CRAZY
Sometimes The Stage Select is a really weird place with really weird things that happen. And other times it’s pretty chill and normal and we just talk about stuff for a while. This is one of those episodes, enjoy! 00:00 Cat drama, chairs 12:17 Resident Evil: Requiem (minor mechanical spoilers!)...
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Episode 091: I Can Probably Beat 20 Guys
Julian’s back from vacation and has a lot to say about a lot of different things. Justin went to New Zealand and has a lot to say about a couple things. It’s a normal podcast with nothing strange in it. *Begin transmission* Why does my Prince reject me so? How can I make him understand that the...
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Episode 090: Quick and Dirty
Well hello there! It’s a quick and dirty episode of The Stage Select this week, as you can tell from the title. That’s because we recorded this a day early and I edited it like this was a celebrity-hosted podcast. Which is to say I didn’t edit it at all, so I don’t remember what exactly we talked...
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Episode 089: Mayonnaise in the Morning
Welcome back! This week we have a handful of games, an armful of movies, and some fun and interesting discussion on the general state of video games. Also this podcast would be dead without Kara’s help. This last part was not written by Kara. Kara did not hijack the show notes behind Julian’s…
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Episode 088: Fortress Maxing
Welcome back! It’s been about 2 months since we got to talk about what we’ve been up to, so this is a jam-packed episode full of games, movies, and weird tangents. So many weird tangents. 00:00 Introduction, door to door salesmen 16:24 Remembering James Van Der Beek 24:17 The new focus for The...
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Episode 087: I'm an Adult and I Need to do Something About This
SEASON PREMIERE! Welcome back for season THREE of The Stage Select! This week we have our personal top ten lists for 2025, employee performance reviews, an introduction to our new AI assistant, and so much more! It's great to be back in the saddle! 00:00 Introductions, a special message, and some...
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The Julian Titus Show 2
Welcome to episode 2 of The Julian Titus show, starring Julian Titus! Justin has moved on to home ownership and having a “relationship”, whatever that is, so it’s time once again for Julian to strike out on his own. Only this time, he’s not alone…* 00:00 Introduction, and introducing the new...
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The Bits: Season Two
We’re still on break, but we’re keeping your feed packed with shows as we rest up for season 3! As I did last season, this is a look back at most of the bits and skits that ran on The Stage Select during season 2. Think of this as your behind the scenes/director’s commentary on how things went...
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Game of the Year 2025: Week Three
It’s the final week of The Stage Select’s 2025 game of the year deliberations, and we continue by pairing a returning champion with a first-timer! Westen from Big Nerd Gaming is back to even the score now that he understands the game, and star of stage and screen John Gholson joins us for his…
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Game of the Year 2025: Week Two
Welcome to week two of The Stage Select’s game of the year deliberations for 2025! We once again paired a veteran to the deliberations with a first-timer, as Xavier Kreiger joins Sixty X Celph to discuss the best returning game, crown the best ninja, and determine the best character in a…
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Game of the Year 2025: Week One
Welcome to week one of The Stage Select’s Game of the Year Deliberations for 2025! We’re joined by returning champion Mike Fallek as well as first-time deliberator Addie to go over the best game not released this year, the best porn game, and the best-looking game. Let’s go! 00:00 Introduction...
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Episode 086: The Year in Review 2025
And that’s a wrap, folks! Well, after this season finale it is. Listen to us talk about the year in gaming that was 2025, a look towards next gen (whether we want it or not), and get into the nitty gritty about the state of the podcast. We’re off for six weeks but don’t fret; episodes will be...
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Episode 085: Why Do I Have to Make a Phone Call to a Man?
Our penultimate episode of the season is a short one but a good one. We recorded this the day before recording the big final Game of the Year episode, so this week is light on games as we were focused on last minute prep and also had other things to record this week. Join us next week for our…
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Episode 084: Kojima's a Hack.
It’s a big week, as we’re joined by Friend of the Show (and star of Man Finds Tape!) John Gholson to talk about his new movie, being a hungry actor, and The Game Awards. Also other things! 00:00 Musical theater 11:08 John talks about the response to Man Finds Tape and the struggle of full-time...
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Special: Secret Suffering
It's a secret to everybody!
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Episode 083: Too Many Tone Loc Songs
As we begin to wind down the second season (and the holidays are upon us) we have fewer games to talk about. But this is still a fun episode, I think. Maybe. I don’t even know anymore. I’m tired, y’all. 00:00 Thanksgiving 14:41 Julian returns to Death Stranding 2 34:50 Justin returns to Cyberpunk...
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