Episodios

  • Episode 077: I Still Know What You Did the Summer Before Last
    Oct 22 2025

    Julian was on vacation last week, which means he finished a good amount of games and tried some new ones! We also hit up some movies and answer your questions. It’s a podcast where we talk about video games!

    00:00 The British national anthem, announcements

    15:17 Final thoughts on Hell is Us

    22:29 Thoughts on Silent Hill f after beating it the first time

    37:18 Dead Take

    44:42 Final thoughts on Hades II

    01:05:53 Dark Deity 2

    01:16:48 Steam Next Fest (Mad King Redemption, Star Trek Voyager: Into the Unknown), struggling with Ghost of Yotei

    01:32:14 Donkey Kong Bananza

    01:38:43 A brief FF XIV update, movie talk (Halloween, I Know What You Did Last Summer 2025, Jaws, Black Phone, One Battle After Another, Fallout)

    02:30:50 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

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    2 h y 52 m
  • Episode 076: This One is for Michael117
    Oct 15 2025

    It’s a somber week here at The Stage Select, with some sad news and announcements to kick things off. But hopefully we still manage to entertain you with our usual brand of silly, and a decent handful of games to discuss. Next week should be jam-packed with Julian having a staycation to just binge a ton of games!

    00:00 Spike in Transformers had a rough life

    13:42 Some sad news and also a serious announcement

    30:26 Judge My Mix

    01:01:28 Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Dark Deity 2, Absolum

    01:26:04 Blippo Plus

    01:46:27 Hell is Us should not be missed

    02:04:03 (Very) early impressions of Ghost of Yotei

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

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    2 h y 20 m
  • Episode 075: I Can't Even Get Behind This Ironically.
    Oct 8 2025

    Man, can you believe we haven’t had Xavier Kreiger on since last year’s Game of the Year Deliberations? It’s been far too long, so we enjoy catching up with him and a ton of games. Plus, back by “popular” demand: Judge My Mix!

    00:00 Ouija: The New Beginning, announcements

    19:52 Catching up with Xavier, Digimon Story: Time Stranger

    47:44 Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Dark Deity 2

    59:27 Donkey Kong Bananza, Lost Soul Aside, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

    01:16:45 Hades II

    01:41:07 Judge My Mix

    01:55:38 Julian’s final thoughts on Wanderstop, Hell is Us, Plague, Inc.

    02:15:25 Demon Slayer, thanking Patrons, The Void

    02:27:47 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)

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    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

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    2 h y 52 m
  • Episode 074: Not THAT Drake
    Oct 1 2025

    Welcome back! After only having a couple games to talk about last week we have quite a bit this week, including the new Silent Hill, Hades II, and catching up on recent presentations by Sony, Nintendo, RGG, and more!

    00:00 Mad Max, Dorito flavor

    10:42 Final thoughts on Chrono Gear: Warden of Time, Wanderstop

    27:14 Gothic Remake, LISC

    43:55 Cyberpunk is real fun, isn’t it? Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (Justin’s turn)

    52:09 Hades II, Final Fantasy Tactics remaster woes

    01:18:37 The Void, Hell is Us, Silent Hill f

    01:40:51 Justin’s move round up (Jacob’s Ladder, every Mad Max movie)

    02:09:33 Catching up on recent gaming events (007: First Light, Nintendo Direct, Sony State of Play, TGS)

    02:42:14 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

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    3 h y 28 m
  • Episode 073: I'm Still a Fan of the Bum Bum Song
    Sep 24 2025

    Somehow we only had two games to talk about but the show is still over 2 hours long. Listen, our yap game is strong; never underestimate it!

    00:00 They’re in a cube

    09:06 Judge my mix CD

    28:37 Final thoughts on Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

    39:04 Borderlands 4

    01:14:29 Let Julian cook

    01:18:51 Abramo said he fixed it…

    01:46:20 Thanking patrons, The Long Walk, Dangerous Animals, From Dusk ‘til Dawn

    Listen to Julian talk about Chaos Legion on Games My Mom Found: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7vjqg-1965335

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

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    2 h y 12 m
  • Episode 072: "It's really good, but I do hate it."
    Sep 17 2025

    This week we’re joined once again by Westen from Big Nerd Gaming! Since the last time he was on he has debuted his own podcast, and you should check it out! We also had a lot of games to talk about, and a surprisingly large amount of movies, as well. But per Westen’s request: NO FUN.

    00:00 Introduction, The Big Nerd Gaming Podcast

    18:36 Hollowknight: Silksong

    36:41 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream

    58:34 Quartet, Heading Out, closing thoughts on MGS Delta, Is This Seat Taken?

    01:27:50 Chrono Gear: Warden of Time

    01:42:45 Movie roundup (Ready or Not, Ghost Stories, Oddity, Late Night With the Devil, Prisoners, Weapons, The Crow 2024)

    02:05:08 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)

    Be sure to listen to the first episode of the Big Nerd Gaming Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXdPwHXoCLo

    Then go to the Big Nerd Gaming blog for more! https://bignerdgaming.com/

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

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    2 h y 30 m
  • Episode 071: The Hot New Metroidvania Everyone's Talking About
    Sep 10 2025

    Welcome back! After last week’s…debacle, we had a ton of games to talk about. So strap in for lots of different titles, candy bar taste-testing, and much, much more!

    00:00 Bananas, hot dogs, gas station sushi

    16:43 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

    46:33 Trails of the Sky 1st Chapter Remake, Gears of War Reloaded

    01:04:46 Julian has a plan

    01:19:01 Justin’s final thoughts on Promise Mascot Agency, Expedition 33 check in

    01:31:45 Zagnut taste test, bad chips

    01:40:00 Fine, we’ll talk about the big Metroidvania game everyone’s been waiting for

    01:57:53 The Adventures of Elliott: The Millennium Tales, Quartet

    02:13:35 Justin’s movie roundup

    02:36:59 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com


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  • Episode 070: Too Scottish to Live
    Sep 3 2025

    Welcome to...well, quite honestly, an episode I'm not too proud of. That reason will become apparent when you get there, but before that it's a fun ride, and we salvage it as best we can to give the show some kind of resolution. We'll do better.

    00:00 Introduction, Ohio festivals

    28:15 Edinburgh Fringe Fest

    49:33 Food in Scotland, sightseeing

    01:06:07 Promise Mascot Agency, final thoughts on Last Time I Saw You

    01:43:01 Intermission, what the hell happened?

    Everyone please watch The Lawn Con twice to let Mike know how much you appreciates him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SSeu4r8uXw

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

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    2 h y 26 m