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Otaku Brothers

Rusty and Ryan

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/21d. Total Eps: 120

Rusty and Ryan share their passion and love for video games, film, and TV. Each week they talk about the games they have been playing recently, delve into regular segments like Console/Handheld Retrospectives, listen to video game music and share nostalgic stories, or react to game news. Expect the banter you'd anticipate from two brothers (in-law), stay for the laughs, and hopefully you have some fun along the way. Consider joining the Discord community at the link in the show notes!

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🇨🇦 Canada - Video Games
28/04/2025
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https://discord.gg/E4hv4de
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https://discord.gg/Qgh6BP
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https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod
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https://twitter.com/DarthCole72
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https://twitter.com/relewis2011
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https://www.youtube.com/user/TheEMUreview
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi9QKNTt4U9Gr951QJ2UxAQ
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https://www.youtube.com/user/PeteDorr
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Episode 166: Our Favorite Games of 2024

Saturday, February 8, 2025 • Duration 02:28:15

In the 166th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryanreturn after a year-long hiatus! Rusty shares about life as a dad and his trip to New Zealand, and Ryan shares about his renewed (continued?) love for RuneScape. The guys are back in full swing. Games Recently Played include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Dragon Age: The Veilgard, and Final Fantasy XVI. Finally, the Gents share their Top 10 Games of 2024. Enjoy!

Time Stamps:

0:00 – Opening Remarks

4:07 – Life as a Dad

14:00 – Games Ryan’s Been Playing

19:42 – Meeting Veronica Taylor

24:15 – More Games Ryan's Been Playing

46:22 - Games Rusty’s Been Playing

1:11:34 – Top 10 Games of 2024

2:25:48 – Closing Remarks

Otaku Brothers Links:

Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de

Submit Podcast Questions Here –Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 164: Our Favorite Games of 2023

Sunday, December 24, 2023 • Duration 04:38:52

In the historically long 164th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty welcomes Ryan back to the show for the annual Game of the Year Special! After an hour of the Gents catching up, debriefing the Game Awards, and a short ‘Games They’re Playing’ segment, it’s all GOTY talk. Stats, Honorable Mentions, a heated Trophy vs. RuneScape discussion, and their Top 10 Games of the Year! It’s a wild ride, so buckle up and please enjoy!

Time Stamps:

0:00 – 6:30 – Opening Remarks

6:31 – 28:46 – Ryan Bought a Series X + GamePass Talk

28:47 – 1:05:04 – Game Awards Debrief

1:05:05 – 1:14:49 – Games Recently Played

1:14:50 – 2:22:10 – GOTY Stats + Honorable Mentions

2:22:11 – 4:33:10 – Top 10 Games of the Year

4:33:11 – 4:38:52 – Closing Remarks

Otaku Brothers Links:

Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de

Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod

Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011

Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72

Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 162: The Lies of Starfield

Sunday, October 15, 2023 • Duration 02:32:17

In the 162nd episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty welcomes back a longtime friend of the show, Nolan. They kick off the show chatting about their recent adventures traveling in Europe! Games Recently Played includes deep dive discussions of Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3, and Lies of P, as well as brief impressions of Assassin's Creed Mirage and Inscryption. They close out the show sharing their Top 5 Horror and Horror-adjacent backlog titles. Enjoy!

Time Stamps:

0:00 – 7:13 – Opening Remarks

7:14 – 26:45 – Adventures Traveling in London

26:46 – 1:09:46 – Starfield Impressions + 2023 in Review

1:09:47 – 1:18:44 – Baldur's Gate 3 Impressions

1:18:45 – 1:29:59 – Assassin's Creed Mirage + Inscryption Impressions

1:30:00 – 1:47:32 – Lies of P Impressions

1:47:33 – 2:25:32 – Top 5 Backlog Horror Games

2:25:33 – 2:32:17 – Closing Remarks

Otaku Brothers Links:

Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de

Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod

Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011

Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72

Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 157: Pokémon's Back on the Menu, Boys

Saturday, April 1, 2023 • Duration 02:03:56

In the 157th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan have a lot to ramble on about. From Rusty’s new band obsession to Ryan’s return to collecting Shiny Pokémon, this is the Otaku Bros at their finest! Games Played Recently includes Far Cry New Dawn, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Tchia, PGA Tour 2K23, and Pokémon Scarlet. The Gents also hype up their next episode, which will be a celebration of all things Nintendo 3DS. Enjoy!

Time Stamps:

0:00 – 11:54 – Opening Remarks + Rusty’s Birthday Party Recap

11:55 - 20:49 - Rusty's New Music Obsession

20:50 – 27:03 – Rusty’s Nostalgic for All Gen Gamers

27:04 – 34:10 – John Wick 4 (Spoiler-FREE Thoughts)

34:11 – 43:55 – Marvel Snap First Impressions

43:56 – 1:09:36 – Far Cry New Dawn, PGA Tour 2K23 and Platinum Trophies

1:09:37 – 1:38:42 – Ryan’s Triumphant Return to Pokémon

1:38:43 – 1:56:30 – Resident Evil 4 Remake & Tchia First Impressions

1:56:31 – 2:03:56 – Closing Remarks

Otaku Brothers Links:

Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de

Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod

Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011

Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72

Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 155: A Clever Sausage Knows Best

Saturday, February 4, 2023 • Duration 01:42:44

In the 155th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan open the show discussing their excitement for Hogwarts Legacy. Games Played Recently includes Hot Wheels Unleased, New Super Lucky’s Tale, Final Fantasy XII, Unpacking and more. Lastly, the Gents return to Chuck Klosterman’s Supertheticals (questions for strange conversations). Things get weird, the truth about Elvis is discovered, and quite a bit more. Enjoy!

Time Stamps:

0:00 – 23:07 – Opening Remarks

23:08 – 1:11:30 – Games They’ve Been Playing Recently

1:11:31 – 1:36:14 – SuperTheticals (Strange Questions for Insane Conversations)

1:36:15 – 1:42:44 – Closing Remarks

Otaku Brothers Links:

Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de

Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod

Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011

Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72

Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 153: Community Favorite Games of 2022

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 • Duration 02:26:01

In the 153rd episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan opens the show discussing his recent experience selling a car and baking giant sandwiches! Rusty has been rediscovering just how wholesome and cheesy Disney Original movies are. Games Played Recently includes Bioshock, Frogun, Final Fantasy XII, The Last of Us Part II, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Finally, the Gents read 11 lengthy listener emails to close out the 2022 GOTY season. Enjoy!

Time Stamps:

0:00 – 14:28 – Opening Remarks

14:29 – 49:25 – Games They’ve Been Playing Recently

49:26 – 2:21:06 – Community GOTY Emails

2:21:07 – 2:26:01 – Closing Remarks

Otaku Brothers Links:

Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de

Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod

Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011

Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72

Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 148: Uncharted Potential in Simulated Lawn Mowing

Saturday, October 15, 2022 • Duration 02:07:59

In the 148th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty welcomes his good friend Zach Archer back to the show! Zach shares about his various YouTube endeavors over the years and all of the great video series’ he’s created with his friend Alec (CronoLink). Games Recently Played includes Dragon Quest Builders 2, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Stubbs the Zombie, and Infliction Extended Cut. Finally, they have a deep dive discussion on Simulation games, Top 5 games, and tips for getting into the genre. Enjoy!

Time Stamps:

0:00 – 16:07 – Opening Remarks and Re-Introducing Zach

16:08 – 49:19 – Games They’ve Been Playing Recently

49:20 – 1:06:20 – The Walking Dead Discussion (Spoiler-free)

1:06:21 – 1:16:15 – Our History with Simulation Games

1:16:16 – 2:01:55 – Top 5 Simulation Game Picks

2:01:56 – 2:07:59 – Closing Remarks

Otaku Brothers Links:

Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de

Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod

Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011

Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72

Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 147: A Short Hike Down Backlog Lane

Saturday, October 8, 2022 • Duration 01:58:09

In the 147th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty welcomes his wife Lauren to the show! Lauren shares about all of her recent traveling adventures, while Rusty chats about his return to making videos on YouTube. Games Recently Played includes A Short Hike, Dragon Quest Builders 2, Nerved, and Disney Dreamlight Valley. Finally, they share 3-5 Nintendo Switch and PS4 games from their backlogs that they hope to play soon. Enjoy!

Time Stamps:

0:00 – 23:54 – Opening Remarks

23:55 – 1:09:20 – Games They’ve Been Playing Recently

1:09:21 – 1:27:34 – Nintendo Switch Backlog Discussion

1:27:35 – 1:50:15 – PlayStation 4 Backlog Discussion

1:50:16 – 1:58:09 – Closing Remarks

Otaku Brothers Links:

Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de

Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod

Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011

Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72

Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 135: The Siblings Strike Back

Saturday, February 12, 2022 • Duration 02:42:07

In the 135th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty steps out and his wife Lauren fills his seat behind the mic for a Sibling Special with Ryan! Lauren shares her thoughts about To the Moon and Horizon Zero Dawn, while Ryan speaks highly about the Uncharted 4 Remaster. Later, the siblings chat about 5 of their favorite games played while growing up, and close out the show with some unexpected questions from Rusty. Enjoy the episode!

Time Stamps:

0:00 – 9:59 – Usual Life Happenings

10:00 – 32:14 – What She’s Playing – Lauren

32:15 – 51:23 – What He’s Playing – Ryan

51:24 – 1:52:30 – Sibling Top 5 Games Growing Up

1:52:31 – 2:20:29 – 10 Random Sibling Questions

2:20:30 – 2:26:44 – Questions by Rusty

2:26:45 – 2:42:07 – Closing Remarks

Otaku Brothers Links:

Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de

Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod

Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011

Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72

Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 134: Our Most Anticipated Games of 2022

Saturday, January 15, 2022 • Duration 02:01:51

In the 134th episode of Otaku Brothers, the Gents open the show talking about their holiday breaks, which mostly involved Minecraft, Assassin's Creed Valhalla and screwing up sleep schedules. Rusty also has some interesting news to share that could impact the near-term future of the show, but fear not, Otaku Bros shall continue. Finally, in the back half of the show, Rusty and Ryan share their Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2022, some gaming resolutions, and much more. Enjoy the episode!

Time Stamps:

0:00 – 7:51 – Usual Life Happenings

7:52 – 14:08 – What He’s Playing – Ryan

14:09 – 30:52 – What He’s Playing – Rusty

30:53 – 44:51 – Listener Emails

44:52 – 1:02:15 – Our Gaming Resolutions

1:02:16 – 1:55:37 – Our Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2022

1:55:38 – 2:01:51 – Closing Remarks

Otaku Brothers Links:

Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de

Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod

Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011

Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72

Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com

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