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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	An Update On Merch Orders	10 Jun 2025	00:02:10
A quick update if you're still waiting on your order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	God of War — Season Finale	28 May 2025	01:06:07
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller read listener emails about God of War in this season finale. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Sniper Shirts: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snipershirts/ Dog and Aunt by Show Me Something Wrong: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2x73GrVfBRkOWEiyoGRni6?si=k35AsN22Sv2spl-v6VDCVA Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	God of War III — Episode 2 (ft. AJ Moser)	14 May 2025	01:36:07
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Blake's better half, AJ Moser, to discuss the back half of God of War III. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow AJ on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/andmoser.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	God of War III — Episode 1 (ft. Ashley Bardhan)	30 Apr 2025	01:38:33
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by GamesRadar's Ashley Bardhan to discuss the first half of God of War III. We're playing up through the death of Hermes. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Ashley on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleybardhan.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	God of War II — Episode 2	23 Apr 2025	01:21:02
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester go it alone to discuss the back half of God of War II. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ SNIPER SHIRTS: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	God of War II — Episode 1 (ft. Writing On Games)	16 Apr 2025	01:38:48
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber Hamish Black (aka Writing on Games) to discuss the first half of Sony Santa Monica's 2007 game God of War II. We're playing up through the Euryale boss fight. Sniper Shirts: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snipershirts/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Hamish on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/writingongames.bsky.social Writing on Games: http://youtube.com/writingongames Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	God of War — Episode 2 (ft. Toussaint Egan)	09 Apr 2025	01:35:21
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Polygon's Toussaint Egan to discuss the entirety of God of War (2005). Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ SNIPER SHIRTS: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Toussaint on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesaintoftous.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten Summary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	God of War — Episode 1 (feat. Matt Leone)	02 Apr 2025	01:27:31
BUY NEW SR MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Polygon's Matt Leone to discuss the first half of Sony Santa Monica's 2005 epic, God of War. We're playing up through tearing off the Architect's second son's head. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattleone.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	In The Miso Soup/The Haar — Season Finale	05 Mar 2025	01:26:21
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester receive feedback and answer questions about the book season!! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Listener-made playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1scr1zCyItVwG7nL104DFi?si=8b97ed6b90e5453f Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	The Haar — Episode 2 (ft. Lily Alexandre)	12 Feb 2025	01:42:39
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber Lily Alexandre to read the second half of David Sodergren's novel, "The Haar." This podcast discusses the entirety of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Lily on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lilyalexandre.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social Opening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts. MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	The Haar — Episode 1	05 Feb 2025	01:07:13
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester read the first half of David Sodergren's novel, "The Haar." This podcast discusses the first 17 chapters of the book. Content warning for gory violence and brief discussion of self-harm. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social Opening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts. MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten John Lennon Crowd Kill: https://x.com/BestofHxC/status/1741150170065113264/video/1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	In The Miso Soup — Episode 2 (ft. Julie Muncy)	29 Jan 2025	01:21:50
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by video game designer and consultant Julie Muncy to read the second half of Ryu Murakami's novel, "In the Miso Soup." This podcast discusses the entirety of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Julie on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/julie.radiantarray.io Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social Opening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts. MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	In The Miso Soup — Episode 1	22 Jan 2025	01:12:48
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester read the first half of Ryu Murakami's novel, "In the Miso Soup." This podcast discusses the first two "days" of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social Opening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts. MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Spec-Ops/Black Ops — Season Finale	18 Oct 2024	01:03:18
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller hear listener feedback and answer questions in this season finale. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Spec Ops: The Line — Episode 2 (ft. Chris Franklin)	25 Sep 2024	01:41:19
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by video essayist Chris Franklin ("Errant Signal") to finish discussing the 2012 game Spec Ops: The Line. In this episode, we're playing Chapter 9 to the end. Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Chris on Twitter: https://x.com/Campster Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Spec Ops: The Line — Episode 1 (ft. Mike Rugnetta)	18 Sep 2024	01:42:43
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by podcaster and writer Mike Rugnetta to begin discussing the 2012 game Spec Ops: The Line. In this episode, we're playing up through Chapter 8. Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Mike on Twitter: https://x.com/mikerugnetta Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Call of Duty: Black Ops — Episode 2 (ft. hotcyder)	11 Sep 2024	01:40:03
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber and Jacob's thumbnail artist hotcyder to discuss the second half of Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops. Assume full spoilers! Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Matthew Gault on Twitter: https://x.com/mjgault Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Call of Duty: Black Ops — Episode 1 (ft. Matthew Gault)	04 Sep 2024	01:37:20
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by journalist Matthew Gault to discuss the first half of Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops. This episode plays through the end of the mission "Numbers." Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Matthew Gault on Twitter: https://x.com/mjgault Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Indika/Hellblade — Season Finale	31 Jul 2024	01:12:54
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions about Indika and Hellblade 2. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Exit 8/Platform 8 (ft. Shannon Strucci)	17 Jul 2024	01:15:46
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber Shannon Strucci to discuss the indie horror games Exit 8 and Platform 8. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Shannon Strucci on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/struccimovies Follow Shannon on Twitter: https://x.com/plentyofalcoves Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (ft. Pixel A Day)	10 Jul 2024	01:22:54
BUY BLAKE'S BOOK: https://vol.co/collections/guitar-hero "The Oral History of Guitar Hero": https://www.vice.com/en/article/wx8bey/the-oral-history-of-guitar-hero Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Kat (aka Pixel A Day) to discuss the entirety of the game Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Pixel A Day on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRmZM0WpKzSu_27unPuyEZA Follow Kat on Twitter: https://x.com/pixel_a_day Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Indika (ft. Riley MacLeod)	03 Jul 2024	01:46:53
BUY BLAKE'S BOOK: https://vol.co/collections/guitar-hero Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Aftermath writer Riley MacLeod to discuss Odd Meter's 2024 title, Indika. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Read Riley's review of Indika: https://aftermath.site/indika-review Follow Riley Macleod on Twitter: https://x.com/rcmacleod Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Max Payne 1 & 2 — Season Finale	12 Jun 2024	01:16:00
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions about Max Payne 1 and 2. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten From The Void: https://www.fromthevoid.co/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Max Payne 2 — Episode 2	29 May 2024	01:07:00
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester roll solo while discussing the second half of Remedy's 2003 game, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Max Payne 2 — Episode 1 (ft. Timmm)	22 May 2024	01:18:52
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber Timmm to discuss the first half of Remedy's 2003 game, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. We're playing up to the character switch. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Timmm on Twitter: https://x.com/timmmtv Check out Timmm's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timmm1 Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Max Payne — Episode 2 (ft. Haley MacLean)	15 May 2024	01:27:43
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Haley MacLean to discuss the second half of Remedy's 2001 game, Max Payne. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Haley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/haleyfax Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Max Payne — Episode 1 (ft. Leo Vader)	08 May 2024	01:24:10
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Leo Vader to discuss the first half of Remedy's 2001 game, Max Payne. This episode discusses plot events through the mission "The Baseball Bat." Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Leo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeoVader Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Disco Elysium — Season Finale	10 Apr 2024	00:51:37
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Disco Elysium. Assume full spoilers! MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad From The Void: https://www.fromthevoid.co/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Disco Elysium — Episode 4 (ft. Renata Price)	03 Apr 2024	01:52:42
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by writer Renata Price to finish ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses everything in the game post-shootout, and contains spoilers for the entire story. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Read Renata's writing on Disco Elysium: https://kotaku.com/a-year-later-i-still-cant-stop-thinking-about-disco-el-1847585413 Follow Renata on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renorraven Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Disco Elysium — Episode 3 (ft. Maddi Chilton & Josh Calixto)	27 Mar 2024	01:24:09
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by writers Maddi Chilton and Josh Calixto to play through the third section of ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses day 4 up through the confrontation in the courtyard. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Referenced fanart of Kim: https://twitter.com/Sykine_R/status/1497270891432247297 Follow Maddi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/allpalaces Follow Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HiThereJosh Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Disco Elysium — Episode 2 (ft. Leadhead)	20 Mar 2024	01:27:08
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTube essayist Leadhead to play through the second section of ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses days 2 and 3 of the game. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Leadhead on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Leadhead Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Disco Elysium — Episode 1 (ft. Razbuten)	13 Mar 2024	01:43:42
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTube essayist Razbuten to play through the first section of ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses the first in-game day of the game. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com People Make Game's video on Disco Elysium's development: https://youtu.be/JGIGA8taN-M?si=qZwOA5H6iG1l5ajE Follow Razbuten on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@razbuten Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Metal Gear Solid 1 & 2 — Season Finale	14 Feb 2024	01:16:30
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Metal Gear Solid 1 and 2. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Metal Gear Solid 2 — Episode 3 (ft. Harper Jay)	31 Jan 2024	01:42:26
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by former Kotaku journalist and current Double Fine community manager Harper Jay to play through the final third of Konami's 2001 title, Metal Gear Solid 2. This episode plays from after the sniping section with Emma all the way to the finale. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Metal Gear Solid 2 Retrospective by Harper Jay: https://kotaku.com/metal-gear-solid-2-retrospective-be-careful-what-you-w-1842714771 A Formal Analysis of Metal Gear Solid 2, by James Clinton Howell: https://www.deltaheadtranslation.com/MGS2/DOTM1.htm Follow Harper Jay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/transgamerthink Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Metal Gear Solid 2 — Episode 2 (ft. ThorHighHeels)	24 Jan 2024	01:37:45
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber ThorHighHeels to play through the middle third of Konami's 2001 title, Metal Gear Solid 2. This episode plays up through the sniping section with Emma. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Interview with Agness Kaku: https://web.archive.org/web/20120125211117/http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/metalgear/agnesskaku.htm Follow ThorHighHeels on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thorhighheels Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Metal Gear Solid 2 — Episode 1 (ft. Patrick Willems)	17 Jan 2024	01:49:23
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Patrick Willems to play through the first third of Konami's 2001 title, Metal Gear Solid 2. This episode plays up until Raiden meets Peter Stillman. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Patrick on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@patrickhwillems/videos Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Metal Gear Solid — Episode 2 (ft. Reid McCarter and Ed Smith)	10 Jan 2024	01:59:12
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Reid McCarter and Ed Smith to play through the second half of Konami's 1998 title, Metal Gear Solid. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Read Ed and Reid's Metal Gear Solid book: https://bulletpoints.itch.io/okayhero Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Metal Gear Solid — Episode 1 (ft. Super Bunnyhop)	03 Jan 2024	01:41:47
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by George Weidman ("Super Bunnyhop") to discuss the first half of Konami's 1998 title, Metal Gear Solid. This episode plays up through Snake's escape from prison. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow George: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyhopshow Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Max Payne 3 — Episode 1 [REBROADCAST]	20 Dec 2023	01:33:14
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller revisit the very first episode of Something Rotten — and the start of the series on Max Payne 3 —in the wake of voice actor James McCaffrey's death. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Anatomy (ft. Autumn Wright)	13 Dec 2023	01:14:55
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Autumn Wright to discuss the 2016 indie title Anatomy. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Autumn: https://twitter.com/TheAutumnWright Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Referenced game transcript: https://www.tumblr.com/whereismywizardhat/187649375672/anatomy-kittyhorrorshow-transcript Referenced episode of "Cool Ghosts:" https://youtu.be/j92V4RqnoIY?si=-DGfg6MzJ7NEtPCb See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	50th Episode Special	06 Dec 2023	01:03:37
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller celebrate the 50th episode of Something Rotten by ranking their favorite games covered thus far, discussing behind-the-scenes details, and making some big announcements. MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Iron Lung (ft. Bijan Stephen)	29 Nov 2023	01:09:14
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Bijan Stephen to discuss the 2022 indie title Iron Lung. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Bijan: https://twitter.com/bijanstephen Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Referenced in this episode: https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/10/13/inside-the-rise-of-boomer-shooters See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Silent Hill 2 and 3 — Season Finale	22 Nov 2023	01:15:30
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Silent Hill 2 and 3. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Silent Hill 3 — Episode 2 (ft. Eurothug4000)	08 Nov 2023	01:47:45
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTube's EuroThug4000 to discuss the second half of Konami's 2003 video game, Silent Hill 3. Content warning for: discussions of sexual abuse, abortion, and suicide. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to EuroThug4000's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@eurothug4000 Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Silent Hill 3 — Episode 1 (ft. Tangomushi)	01 Nov 2023	01:21:07
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTube TangoMushi to discuss the first half of Konami's 2003 video game, Silent Hill 3. This episode will cover up through Heather departing her apartment (after the boss fight). Content warning for: Discussions of sexual abuse, abortion, and suicide. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to TangoMushi's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tangomushi Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Silent Hill 2 — Episode 3	25 Oct 2023	01:24:42
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller roll guestless to discuss the last third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover the end of the game. CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Silent Hill 2 — Episode 2 (ft. Super Eyepatch Wolf)	18 Oct 2023	01:31:51
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Super Eyepatch Wolf to discuss the middle third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover up through the Eddie boss fight (though will discuss spoilers for later events as well). CONTENT WARNING FOR: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Watch Eyepatch Wolf on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@supereyepatchwolf3007 Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Silent Hill 2 — Episode 1 (ft. Mike Drucker)	11 Oct 2023	01:09:42
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Mike Drucker to discuss the first third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover up through James finding a copper ring in the basement's basement (though will discuss spoilers for later events as well). CONTENT WARNING FOR: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Read Mike's book on Silent Hill 2: https://bossfightbooks.com/products/silent-hill-2-by-mike-drucker Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeDrucker Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	The Last of Us Part II — Season Finale	04 Oct 2023	01:04:58
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about The Last of Us Part II. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	The Last of Us Part II — Episode 4 (ft. Cameron Kunzelman)	20 Sep 2023	02:23:28
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Cameron Kunzelman to discuss the finale of Naughty Dog's 2020 title, The Last of Us Part II. This episode contains spoilers for the entire game. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Cameron: https://twitter.com/ckunzelman Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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