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Video Game Podtimism
by Video Game Podtimism
Video Game Podtimism is the optimist's video game variety show. David and Chase are here to give you a double-dose of that oh-so cheerful appreciation for all things video games.
Episodes
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Ep. 311: An Army of Biddys (Feat. The Machine)
Hey Podtimists, This week Chase plays two absolute bangers, one about being a ruler in a tower and another about beating the Biddy Blas over and over again. We also took a deeper look at 2022's Gameboy release The Machine. This was suggested to us by listener Sean. Thank you Sean! --- Timestamps:...
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Ep. 310: 2 Game 2 Boy (Feat. Dirge of Cerberus FF7)
Hey Podtimists, This week David continues to hang with his boy Dylan and Chase takes his first dip into the wild world of the Ayn Thor. We also took a deeper look at the strange but very fun spinoff, Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy 7. This was suggested to us by listener Col, thanks Col! ---...
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Ep. 309: The Demon Property Brother (Feat. Persona 1)
Hey Podtimists, This week David checks out the newest release from Remedy games, and Chase flips both houses and sand worms. We also took a deeper look at the very first Persona game (albeit the re-release on PSP). This was suggested to us by listener Lyn, thanks Lyn! --- Timestamps: (0:00)…
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Ep. 308: Big Nasty Goomba (Feat. Oni)
Hey Podtimists, This week David finishes his favorite Hollower based video game and Chase weaves a fortune. We also took a deeper look at 2002's Oni. This was suggested to us by listener Mars. Thanks for your suggestion Mars! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:15) - What David has been playing...
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Ep. 307: Fortune's Weave Eve (Feat. Spot Goes to Hollywood)
Hey Podtimists, This week David plays games on a plane and Chase cools slightly on his Mushi mood. We also took a deeper look at the FINAL Saturn Summer game of the year, Spot Goes to Hollywood. This was suggested to us by listener Silversunfrenzy, thanks for your suggestion! --- Timestamps…
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Ep. 306: Time 2 Tub (Feat. Powerslave)
Hey Podtimists, This week Chase has finally recovered and David remains as strong as an ox. As such, David checked out Mario Kart Wii and Chase is in an Onimusha mood. We also took a deeper look at the Saturn doom-like, Powerslave. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:20) - What David has been…
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Ep. 305: Birdatro (Feat. MGS4, Star Wars Zero Company, Ico, and Wingspan)
Hey Podtimists, This week David plays a handful of bangers and Chase attempts to prop himself with Dayquil. It's a wild ride folks!
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Ep. 304: PGGC (Feat. Matt & Albert Odyssey)
Hey Podtimists, This week we are joined by a very special guest: Trails through Trail's own, Matt (aka Ponk)! Together we spoke on things like, swimming in paint, red mages, Ico, and PGGC. We also took a deeper look at the strange but EXTREMELY playable Albert Odyssey for the Saturn. It's a good...
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Ep. 303: Boys Got the Juice Tooth (Feat. Magic Knight Rayearth)
Hey Podtimists, This week David and Chase hung out IN PERSON, but have very little to show for it other than a good time! Also Chase finally delivers on the tease of Digimon from last week. Agumon is finally here! We also took a deeper look at the magical girl adaptation, Magic Knight Rayearth....
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Ep. 302: Juggalo Seven (Feat. Bug!)
Hey Podtimists, This week David plays both Gamecube AND Pico 8 games. Meanwhile, Chase plays the origin story of everyone's favorite Mi6 spy. Then we took a deeper look at 1995's Bug! This was suggested to us by listener Gatzby, thanks for suggesting Bug! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (8:24) -...
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Ep. 301: Listing Cool Shapes (Feat. Sega Rally Championship)
Hey Podtimists, This week David takes the train, but it's all cool and kind of like a skateboard. Meanwhile Chase delivers packages and plays the Reaper's Game. We also took a deeper look at Sega Rally Championship a game that I (Chase) wanted to play for the show. I like racing okay??? ---...
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Ep. 300: Jimmy Buffett, Chronomancer (Feat. Double Switch)
Hey Podtimists, This week David visits his old friend Nathan Drake, but this gentleman will never tell how he did it. Chase also played some video games, one of which is NOT pokemon. We also took a deeper look at the Sega Saturn FMV game, Double Switch. This was suggested to us by listener…
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Ep. 299: Crime Man (Feat. Enemy Zero)
Hey Podtimists, This week David is visited by his new friend the Ayn Odin 3 and speaks on the new world that is front of him. Then Chase steals some cars in a very grand way. We also took a look at Kenji Eno's Enemy Zero for the Sega Saturn. This game was suggested to us by listener Pepsiman....
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Ep. 298: UwU Stunlocked (Feat. Burning Rangers)
Hey Podtimists, This week we take a moment to reflect on what games have stood out to us so far in 2026. Consider this a little first preview of the end of the year discussion. We also took a deeper look at the wonderful Burning Rangers for (you guessed it) the Sega Saturn. This was suggested to…
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Ep. 297: Ethical Freddy (Feat. Nights into Dreams)
Hey Podtimists, This week David dug a REAL hole and Chase reflects on his good friend Slippy. We also took a deeper look at the wonderfully strange Nights into Dreams. This was suggested to us by listeners Silversunfrenzy and Tom. Thanks to you both! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:07) - What...
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Ep. 296: NOT Hamtaro (Feat. Dragonforce)
Hey Podtimists, This week David goes to the beach and Chase goes to the Square Enix parade (its also just video games). We also took a deeper look at the video game and NOT the band Dragonforce. This was suggested to us by listener Guardian, thanks for your suggestion! --- Timestamps: (0:00) -...
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Ep. 295: Local Access Iron Chef (Feat. AJ Fillari)
Hey Podtimists, This week David is on a well earned vacation and so we called in help from our dear friend AJ Fillari! AJ speaks on their experience with a number of fairly new games and Chase opens a meatball store. We also took a deeper look at the new space crafting game, appropriately named...
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Ep. 294: A Stranger You've Met Before (Feat. Mr. Bones)
Hey Podtimists, This week David gets to know his new friend Elliot just a little better and Chase revisits TWO old favs. We also took a deeper look at the best game ever made, Mr. Bones. This was suggested to us by listeners Cameron and V (although we didn't get V's suggestion until after we...
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Ep. 293: Tuk Tuk Fully Loaded (Feat. Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei)
Hey Podtimists, This week David takes a trip to Philabieldia and Chase learns what a Hollower is (a person who digs a hole it seems). We also took a deeper look at 1996's Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei. This was suggested to us by listener Spike. Thanks Spike! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:26) - Chase...
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Ep. 292: The Agusto Turn (Feat. Klonoa)
Hey Podtimists, This week David beats a number of games and maybe they have a good story?? We'll see! Chase falls into a pit and finds himself in Ivalice too, so that's fun. We also took a deeper look at the PS1 cult hit Klonoa, which was suggested to us by listener Marcelo. Thanks Marcelo! ---...
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Ep. 291: We Gotta Rename the Whale (Feat. A Bugs Life)
Hey Podtimists, This week we propose some new names for a very specific whale. You know the one. We also took a deeper look at everyone's favorite pixar tie-in game, A Bugs Life. This was suggested to us by listener Oven. Thanks Oven! Also here's the video that Chase mentions in his Podtimistic...
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Ep. 290: Shouting the Italian Job (Feat. The Italian Job)
Hey Podtimists, This week David mulches his yard and Chase manages a gas station and sails the high seas. We also took a deeper look at the PS2 Italian Job movie tie-in game. This was suggested to us by listener Amber. Thanks Amber! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:55) - What David has been...
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Ep. 289: Big Booty Bills (Feat. Tonic Trouble)
Hey Podtimists, This week David returns to a GBA classic to a mixed reaction and Chase gets back into a spooky timeloop. It's Golden Sun and Saros if you were guessing. We also took a deeper look at Tonic Trouble which was suggested to us by listener Ollie. Thanks Ollie! --- Timestamps: (0:00) -...
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Ep. 288: Ethics & Abs 101
Hey Podtimists, This week there are simply so many games. So many in fact that we didn't even do a good games segment! That will return next week but for now enjoy a feature length discussion of some cool new (ish) video games. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:14) - What David has been playing...
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Ep. 287: Welcome to the Unigerse (Feat. Herdy Gerdy)
Hey Podtimists, This week David does a sick ass kickflip and follows it up with some life threatening gambling then Chase defends the gas station and meets Roy. We also took a deeper look at the PS2 game Herdy Gerdy. This was suggested to us by listener Gabby. Thanks Gabby! --- Timestamps: (0:00)…
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Ep. 286: The Early Baby Meta (Feat. Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter)
Hey Podtimists, This week David digs a hole and Chase builds a machine. We also took a deeper look at the strange PS2 era FPS game, Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter. It was a hoot! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:50) - What David has been playing (5:26) - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredders…
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Ep. 285: April 1st in Quahog
This week we embrace our heritage. Enjoy. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:31) - Family Guy Another Freakin' Mobile Game (17:26) - Family Guy Video Game! (28:44) - Family Guy The Quest for Stuff (36:45) - Family Guy Back to the Multiverse (46:29) - Outro (46:37) - Post game analysis (54:27)…
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Ep. 284: Wesker Got Blown up by a Bazooka (Feat. Spark the Electric Jester 3)
Hey Podtimists, This week we spoil Resident Evil 9, talk about demolition, and buy some scratchers. PS this is also a dayquil episode. We also took a deeper look at Spark the Electric Jester 3, a sonic-like suggested to us by Michael. Thanks for the suggestion Michael! --- Timestamps: (0:00) -...
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Ep. 283: Paul Wall Crocmaxing (Feat. Croc The Legend of the Gobbos)
Hey Podtimists, This week David continues to love his time in a zombie filled wasteland and Chase begins to love his time in a pokemon filled wasteland. We also took a deeper look at the PS1 game Croc Legend of the Gobbos. This was a game suggested to us by listener Pepsiman, thank you Pepsiman!...
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Ep. 282: Super Saiyan Struwwelpeter (Feat. Dragonball Z The Legacy of Goku 2)
Hey Podtimists, This week we reunite with our old friend Leon and our new friend Grace. It's Resident Evil week everybody. We also took a deeper look the GBA's Legacy of Goku 2. The Legacy of Goku was suggested to us by listener Donny. Thanks Donny! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:11) - What...
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Ep. 281: Motion Slop (Feat. Little King's Story)
Hey Podtimists, This week David somehow continues his journey in the sky and Chase catches a fever. Then we took a deeper look at the absolute banger of a Wii game, Little King's Story. This was suggested to us by listener Clover (the Goose). Thanks Clover! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:32) -...
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Ep. 280: The Ur-Gamer Baby (Feat. Silhouette Mirage)
Hey Podtimists, This week David takes to the skies and Chase imagines a life with Deadlock. We also took a deeper look at the bizarre PS1 game, Silhouette Mirage. This was suggested to us by an anonymous listener, so thank you wherever you are! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (7:16) - What David…
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Ep. 279: Two Healthy Daves (Feat. Resident Evil Gaiden)
Hey Podtimists, This week Chase goes all in tactics and David goes all in on Bohemia. We also took a deeper look at one of the stranger Resident Evil spinoffs, Resident Evil Gaiden. This was suggested to us by listener Cameron. Thanks Cameron! This weeks episode DOES have a post credits scene.…
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Ep. 278: Delicious Hose Water (Feat. Jackie Chan Stuntmaster)
Hey Podtimists, This week Chase wades in the on-going slop discourse, and David takes a little rest. We also take a deeper look at the strange but charming PS1, Jackie Chan Stuntmaster. This was suggested to us by listener Zack. Thanks Zack! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:08) - What David has...
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Ep. 277: Dad Secrets (Feat. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers)
Hey Podtimists, This week David finishes one of the wilder games he's played in some time and Chase goes from one Fire Emblem game to the next. We also dug into the movie tie in GBA game for The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers. This game was suggested to us by listener Jared. Thanks Jared! ---...
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Ep. 276: Clean Dirt, Feel Good (Feat. Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge)
Hey Podtimists, This week Chase succumbs to his basest urges and plays a factory game and a cleaning simulator. Then we took a look at what appears to be a true hidden gem, Banjo Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge. This was suggested to us by listener Mack. Thank you Mack! --- Games mentioned: Mine Mogul...
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Ep. 275: Ike Reads Howard Zinn (Feat. Starfox Adventure)
Hey Podtimists, Welcome to Pod Chamber number 4. David is setup in his new space and we're back to it with the video games. Chase explores the mind of Fire Emblem's biggest himbo and David concludes his Silksong journey. Then we took a deeper look at the Ocarina of Time-like, Starfox Adventures....
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Ep. 274: Domain Expansion - Rat Hole
Hey Podtimists, This week we ONLY talk about the video games we've been playing. It was a busy holiday season so we've got a good handful of really amazing games to yap about. --- (0:00) - Intro (4:19) - Hades II (18:41) - Megabonk (31:56) - Marvel Cosmic Invasion (41:03) - The Last Caretaker...
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Ep. 273: Games of the Year 2025!
Hey Podtimists, This week it's game of the year again!! You know what this is so we'll spare you the details but a quick thank you to everyone who has made this year what it was. We both deeply appreciate you checking in from week to week and allowing us to continue talking about these freaking...
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Ep. 272: God Bless The Peas (Feat. Ehrgeiz)
Hey Podtimists, This week Chase plays 3 whole games! Wow that's more than normal. We also took a deeper look at the strange PS1 fighting game Ehrgeiz which was suggested to us by listener Matt. Thanks Matt! --- (0:00) - Intro (4:43) - What David has been playing (5:06) - David's standard rotation...
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Ep. 271: An Accidental 2005 Kia Sorento (Feat. The Saboteur)
Hey Podtimists, This week we suffer through a total of ZERO technical difficulties so we've got a full blown episode for you. David takes a trip into the pit and Chase goes to space. We also took a deeper look at 2009's The Saboteur. This game was suggested to us by listener Evan. Thanks Evan!…
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Ep. 270: We Had it Coming
Hey Podtimists, This week we have cursed ourselves. The monkey's paw curled last week when we said we would not have technical difficulties. We didn't in that episode, but we did in this one. Anyway, we hope you enjoy a tiny little episode that Chase put together to hold you over until next week....
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Ep. 269: It's All Coming Up Peas (Feat. Samurai Warriors)
Hey Podtimists, This week David proposes a mystery and Chase attempts to solve it despite the answer being right in front of him the whole time. Also Chase plays the newest game about Zelda and what she's been up to. Then we take a deeper look ANOTHER Warriors spinoff called Samurai Warriors.…
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Ep. 268: How's Your Brid Level? (Feat. Azure Dreams)
Hey Podtimists, This week we try to get our Brid level up. It ain't easy man! David and Chase also struggle to NOT make the easiest joke they can see. Also not easy. We also took a deeper look at the weirdly ahead of it's time Azure Dreams. It's a pretty good game! --- (0:00) - Intro (2:23)…
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Ep. 267: Rackula (Feat. Elemental Gimmick Gear)
Hey Podtimists, This week we have entered our 4th era of podchambers and with it another era of technical difficulties. The audio sounds great but you WILL hear David and Chase experiencing dropped discord calls. We make a bit out of it, it's fun. We also talked about the Dreamcast game Elemental...
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Ep. 266: The First 3D Podcast (Feat. Stephen Hilger)
Hey Podtimists, This week David is STILL chilling on a beach (good for him) so we roped Into the Aether's own Stephen Hilger to come hang out and talk about the Triple D of video games. Thanks so much for coming on Stephen! --- (0:00) - Intro (6:48) - Dino Crisis (37:47) - Darkstalkers (1:18:20)…
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Ep. ???: It's Time for Love!
Hey! As the episode suggests David is enjoying love and a beach so we'll be back next week. Take care this week everyone!
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Ep. 265: It's Bitney Britch (Feat. Hellnight)
Hey Podtimists, This week we talk about getting married, if FLUDD has bones, and Silksong. Also Chase played Super Mario Galaxy 2. So that’s neat. --- Games mentioned: Silksong Alan Wake 2 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Super Mario Galaxy 2 Hellnight Dark Messiah
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Ep. 264: A Risky Boon (Feat. Hylics)
Hey Podtimists, This week David has made it to two places: Act 2 of Silksong and to the starting line of Sonic Racing Crossworlds. Chase also has somehow made it to the credits of Hades 2. We also took a deeper look at the surrealist 2015 game, Hylics. This game was suggested to us by listener...
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Ep. 263: Ain't No Stunkle (Feat. Fatal Frame 2)
Hey Podtimists, This week David is working on a certain judge in his silksong journey and Chase plays yet another sequel to an all timer game. We also took a deeper look at Fatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly. This was suggested to us by listener Gabriel. Thanks Gabriel! --- Timestamps: (0:00)…
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Video Game Podtimism is the optimist's video game variety show. David and Chase are here to give you a double-dose of that oh-so cheerful appreciation for all things video games.
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