Episode 30 - EarthBound

Air Date - May 18, 2025

Join us in as we revisit the strange and sentimental world of: EarthBound! There's lots to talk about with this cult classic, from its bizarre "scratch and sniff" marketing campaign to how it somehow successfully blends Lovecraftian horror with wide-eyed childlike innocence. We explore the surreal and nostalgic Jungian dreamscape of Magicant, then remark on the absurdity of fighting a sentient pile of puke with psionics. Come along for this eerie-yet-earnest ride.

Episode 29 - Tunic

Air Date - March 29, 2025

We scratch the surface of Tunic - a game that seems to always have more beneath the surface. We thank our patron Rick for choosing this wildly mysterious game.

Episode 28 - Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Air Date - January 13, 2025

We brothers endeavor to relive the glory days of classic RPGs as we play the spiritual successor of the Suikoden games - the kickstarted game Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Does it rekindle the magic of the originals or does nostalgia do most of the heavily lifting to keep this adventure aloft?

Episode 27 - The Secret of Monkey Island

Air Date - November 23, 2024

We pilot the lovably inept Guybrush Threepwood across a fictional version of the Caribbean to talk about the enduring charm of the 1990 point-and-click adventure The Secret of Monkey Island, our second from Lucasfilm Games.

Episode 26 - Sifu

Air Date - October 9, 2024

Ryan stops hitting his wing chun dummy to discuss Sifu with Chris. We discuss the desire within all mens' hearts to do kung-fu, and how we've settled for the immaculate combat system in this 2022 beat'em up game from Sloclap.

Episode 25 - Baldur's Gate 3 - Revisited, with Special Guests Jason and Jared

Air Date - September 8th, 2024

We take a break from our usual format to revisit Baldur's Gate 3 with a second set of brothers. We chat about our Honour Mode close calls and how it changed the game for us. As this podcast plays, power courses through you. Authority.

Episode 24 - Baldur's Gate 3

Air Date - July 17, 2024

In this episode, we finally return to discuss the remarkable Baldur's Gate 3! Join us as we delve into our experiences with this game from Larian Studios. This episode holds a special place in our hearts, as it marks a return to our roots - our very first episode covered Divinity 2: Original Sin!

Episode 23 - Crypt of the NecroDancer

Air Date - May 1, 2024

Hustle into the heart-pounding, skeleton-smashing, disco-dungeon that is: Crypt of the NecroDancer. Join us as we dig deeper and dance deadlier.

Episode 22 - NieR: Automata

Air Date - March 18, 2024

Blindfold yourself, grab your katana, get to your moon bunker, and teach your Roomba about mortality. We're joining 2B and "Nines" in Yoko Taro's NieR: Automata.

Episode 21 - Dap

Air Date - January 5, 2024

Tremulously enter into the ominous world Dap. This indie game is at once charming and sinister. But, does it earn a place in our Museum? Listen and find out!

Episode 20 - Laying the Foundations of the Musem - Introducing Collections!

Air Date - November 30, 2023

We're introducing a new concept for the podcast - Collections! We'll be categorizing games into the various wings of our digital museum. In this episode, we revisit the games we've played so far and place them into their respective Collections!

You can also check out where we placed things here at the website at The Museum, which will be updated regularly.

We're back!

October 29, 2023

We're back from our summer hiatus and we've got lots of episodes ready to go, including a retrospective of the games we've played so far, as well as Dap, Nier Automata, and, of course, we'll be covering Baldur's Gate 3! With episode 19, we've made it to the eighth prime number, which is... something.

Episode 19 - West of Loathing

Air Date - October 29, 2023

We're back from our summer hiatus for a short episode about the comedic western game West of Loathing! Saddle up!

Episode 18 - Star Renegades

Air Date - July 31, 2023

This episode? Star Renegades! Dedicated to the memory of Gilbert Gottfried. Also, Ryan got a soundboard and it might be the end of us.

Episode 17 - Rimworld

Air Date - May 29, 2023

Thanks to Patreon Cory for suggesting the story-generating game Rimworld. Join us to relive tragic tales from our stranded colonists, and witness how much of a monster Ryan can be as he pointlessly pushes his castaways to the breaking point.

Episode 16 - Interview with Avalon Penrose AKA Megaera of Hades

Air Date - April 27, 2023

We're joined by special guest - voice actor Avalon Penrose, better known as Megaera of Hades fame, to talk about her life! Hear about how she got into voice acting, balances it with a "normal life," and how she gets advice from jaywalking tickets and strange men on boardwalks.

You can also check out video of the interview on our YouTube Channel.

Episode 15 - Maniac Mansion, with Special Guest Casey Jones

Air Date - March 1, 2023

Casey Jones joins us to revisit another NES classic with Maniac Mansion! You'll have to listen to hear how Eugene Levy and this classic game intersect. Plus you'll hear some of the best NES bops ever made!

Episode 14 - Retrospective Extravaganza One!

Air Date - January 21, 2023

We take a break from our regular programming to reflect on a year of games and podcasting. After retracing our steps through the Museum, we urge YOU to reach out and join us!

Elden Ring episode is up! Next game - Maniac Mansion!

December 10, 2022

We're back to regular uploads with this months episode featuring Elden Ring! Our next game is going to be Maniac Mansion - so if you've played it or want to be part of the conversation - write us and let us know what you think of this NES classic!

Episode 13 - Elden Ring

Air Date - December 10, 2022

We journey to the Lands Between to discuss the explosively popular Elden Ring. Join our conversation on this game, whose strategy and lore has generated as much time spent outside the game as the gameplay itself, by sending us an e-mail or reaching out on social media! Use your Two Fingers to click play now, or remain maidenless...

Episode 12 - Mass Effect 3, with Special Guest Joe Gaumer

Air Date - November 6, 2022

After a summer hiatus - WE'RE BACK to conclude our Mass Effect trilogy! We're revisited by friend-of-the-show Joe Gaumer to hear his thoughts on playing the third game for the first time.

Episode 11 - Mass Effect 2, with Special Guest Joe Gaumer

Air Date - July 24, 2022

We're joined in the studio by podcasting legend Joe Gaumer to continue our playthrough of the Mass Effect trilogy. Get ready for some speculation about the reproductive organs of Vorcha, because that's what we felt was important to talk about! A special thanks to Joe for our funniest episode to date. Stay tuned to the end for a special remix of our theme song...

Episode 10 - Mass Effect 1

Air Date - June 29, 2022

In this episode, the first in a special three-part series, we replay the now fifteen-year-old Mass Effect trilogy. Join us to reflect on this Effect project and also... contrast and connect. Does Mass Effect amass respect? Does it... surpass project..ions? Just listen.

Episode 9 - Return of the Obra Dinn

Air Date - May 4, 2022

Investigate murders most foul in the time of wooden ships and iron men as you roleplay as the worlds most devoted insurance adjuster! It's the Return of the Obra Dinn!

Episode 8 - Into the Breach

Air Date - March 16, 2022

Chess is dead! Long live Into the Breach!

Episode 7 - Faxanadu

Air Date - February 26, 2022

Take a step back in time to the sepia-ridden tones of 1987 to discuss the NES game Faxanadu.

The music slaps!

Another prime number episode!

Episode 6 - Hades

Air Date - January 23, 2022

We descend into hell to talk about Hades. But it's... a nicer hell, with cute furies (they're still trying to kill you) and a big cuddly three-headed dog.

Join us to talk about this game, which has racked up many game-of-the-year awards, and has made a splash in the gaming community.

Episode 5 - Streets of Rage 4

Air Date - December 9, 2021

Look, I know we say it's episode seven. It's not. It's five. Talking about four. Streets of Rage 4.

Bring back beat-um-ups.

Also, five is still prime.

Episode 4 - Kentucky Route Zero

Air Date - November 11, 2021

Another game with banjo music? Join us on the meandering and enigmatic Kentucky Route Zero, to talk about this game that defies convention.

Episode 3 - Darkest Dungeon

Air Date - October 19, 2021

We near the brink of madness in this episode, featuring Darkest Dungeon! Enjoy Chris attempting to imitate The Narrator, whose deep voice and chewy pronunciation are beyond reproach. We're at Death's Door - will we expire, or become VIRTUOUS?

Episode 2 - Outer Wilds

Air Date - September 21, 2021

Bask in the glow of the campfire in our second episode, featuring Outer Wilds!

We use the word "quantum" a lot, and probably incorrectly!

Episode 1 - Divinity 2: Original Sin

Air Date - August 31, 2021

The inaugural episode of The Museum of Modern Video Games!

Join us as we discuss the poorly named, but better executed, Divinity 2: Original Sin. We'll be committing our own original podcasting sins as we cut our teeth talking about this divine (wink at camera) game.

Wordplay.

Turns Out Maybe Editing Wasn't the Hard Part?

August 31, 2021

Bear with us while we finish up onboarding to all the different Podcast directories out there. I'm happy to report we can now be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and other popular podcast directories, but we still have a few to go! You can find links to those different services in our Buzzsprout Page, or by searching in them for "The Museum of Modern Games!"

Suckin' at somethin...

May 21, 2021

We're getting ready to release our first episode! While this is very exciting, it's also pretty humbling. We've since recorded a whopping 10 episodes, and gotten better each time. You'll probably be able to hear that we're still getting our sea legs under us in these first few, but: "dude, suckin' at somethin is the first step at being sorta good at something." You'll notice big changes in overall structure and audio quality as we go forward. Stick with us and have fun! In fact, we've recorded the following episodes, but need your input! If you've played these games and have stories, anecdotes, observations, questions or general notes, reach out to us! Send them to: insertquarter@themuseumofmoderngames.com.

1. Divinity 2: Original Sin
2. Disco Elysium
3. Outer Wilds
4. Darkest Dungeon
5. Kentucky Route Zero
6. Streets of Rage 4
7. Hades
8. Faxanadu
9. Into the Breach
10. Return of the Obra Dinn

Welcome to The MMG!

May 20, 2021

Here's a little bit about the podcast:

• We're doing this because we always love talking about games, and they're more fun together (even when they're single player).
• We cover one game per-episode.
• We play an eclectic variety of games.
• This podcast is primarily for people who've played the game.
• We want to hear from you! Interaction is part of the fun of all this!
• We're light on format, and in general, we want to spend time proportionate to what is interesting about the game in question.

About Us

We're two brothers who've been enjoying video games for nigh-on 30 years, ever since taking control of Mario with a sticky D-pad at a friend's house. Since then, games have evolved, and we have too (we haven't).

Games have turned out to be an unexpected constant in the varied phases of our life. Though we don't have as much time to indulge as we'd like, we've always had some sort of restorative escape in the form of a game. Whether it was exploring the exotic continent of Morrowind or slinging eggs as baby Mario screamed, we've always enjoyed our time with games, and we're hoping to share some of that with you (okay, and leach your enthusiasm, too).