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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root - Ep 95 | 21 Feb 2025 | 00:53:29 | |
James gives Allison an exhaustive refresher on bird law. The excellent tabletop board game is a secondary topic. Check out Allison online: twitch.tv/pikapeww Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| Nine Sols - Ep 94 | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:27:26 | |
Allison spotlights a Taiwanese labor of love full of fun combat, interesting characters, and beautiful lore. Check out Allison online: twitch.tv/pikapeww Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| Stray - Ep 85 | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:38:19 | |
meowmeowmeowmeowmeowmeowmeowmeowmeowmeowmeowmeowmeowmeow Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| We Didn't Playtest This At All - Ep 84 | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:26:55 | |
Warning: To stick with the theme, James did not test his mic before recording this episode. But it's all fun and card games! Don't worry about it! Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Pokemon Infinite Fusion - Ep 83 | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:41:49 | |
You take the Pokemon and you take the other Pokemon and you smush it all together! Allison shows that this is every bit as funny and engaging as it sounds. Join the Pokemon Infinite Fusion Discord: discord.com/invite/infinitefusion Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Hyper Light Drifter - Ep 82 | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:38:37 | |
What's Hyper Light, and how do you Drift it? We have no idea, and you won't learn that here, but you will hear James talk about one of his favorite action-adventure video games. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| No Man's Sky - Ep 81 | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:40:03 | |
Thank goodness this game is good now, so these two goobers can both talk about how much they like space. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Summer Game Announcements of 2024 - Ep 80 | 20 Jun 2024 | 01:04:03 | |
Allison and James both gush about the some of cool video games that have been announced or shown off this summer! Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Kingsway - Ep 79 | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:25:33 | |
Allison dials up the past as she talks about this retro-style roguelike RPG. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Starfinder - Ep 78 | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:22:58 | |
Sci-fi and fantasy collide in one of James's favorite TTRPGs. Note: At no point in this episode do they talk about finding stars, so don't hold your breath. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Crow Country - Ep 77 | 30 May 2024 | 00:25:47 | |
Caw caw, caw, caw caw caw (Translated: "This game is scary") Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Animal Well - Ep 76 | 23 May 2024 | 00:33:17 | |
James talks about this small but mighty new contender on the Metroidvania scene. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Pokémon TCG Pocket - Ep 93 | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:37:20 | |
We all know the Pokémon card game, but what if... it was also a mobile game? Allison is here to tell us that not only does this now exist, but it's just as addictive as it sounds. Check us out online: Allison: twitch.tv/pikapeww James: twitch.tv/grantjam Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Show less | |||
| Fae Farm - Ep 75 | 11 May 2024 | 00:49:09 | |
The vibes are cozy! And then a little bit wild. And then cozy again. A perfect fit for this magical, laid-back sim game. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Fallout - Ep 74 | 01 May 2024 | 00:45:36 | |
I guess we could've waited just a little bit to make this Ep 76, but oh well. James talks about the historic first installment of this post-apocalyptic survival RPG. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Twitch - Ep 73 | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:50:41 | |
In a little bit of a twist, Allison talks about the gamification of a streaming platform where people play games. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Catan - Ep 72 | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:29:26 | |
NOT FOR GROGNARDS, whatever that means. James makes a case for this civilization-building board game. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Subnautica - Ep 71 | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:28:02 | |
Allison dives deep into this hit aquatic survival game. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Vampire Survivors - Ep 70 | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:28:41 | |
James does the world's best Dracula impression while talking about this creative roguelike. Warning: Vampires not included. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Pacific Drive - Ep 69 | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:39:16 | |
Allison drives to survive in this supernatural car-centric roguelike. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Helldivers 2 - Ep 68 | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:47:34 | |
James fights for his truest love - democracy - in this galactic game of war. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Go Mecha Ball - Ep 67 | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:37:32 | |
Rolling around just a little bit slower than the speed of sound, James champions this short, simple roguelike game that keeps things moving. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Palworld - Ep 66 | 22 Feb 2024 | 01:27:22 | |
With the help of her Pals, Allison digs deep into the strengths, weaknesses, and controversies of this monster-catching survival game. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Monster Hunter Wilds Beta - Ep 92 | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:37:26 | |
James had the chance to try the recent test for the new Monster Hunter game, so you know he's got some stuff to say about it. Check us out online: Allison: twitch.tv/pikapeww James: twitch.tv/grantjam Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| Thunder Road: Vendetta - Ep 65 | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:22:05 | |
James drives us down the furious road while chatting about this high-octane car-crashing board game. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Cyberpunk 2077 - Ep 64 | 07 Feb 2024 | 01:06:08 | |
Allison dives deep into this massive sci-fi RPG to talk about its gripping story, its exhilarating action, and its redemption. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Pikmin - Ep 63 | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:33:54 | |
James goes back to this series' roots to talk about Nintendo's unique and charming real-time strategy game. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Anger Foot - Ep 62 | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:19:56 | |
Allison gets nasty while talking about this fast-paced shooter. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Monster Hunter: World - Ep 61 | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:54:31 | |
James feels the need to defend the most popular game in this series from haters. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Once Human - Ep 60 | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:42:38 | |
Allison gives us a sneak peek at this apocalyptic zombie-shooting survival MMO that's still in its infancy. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| 2023 In Review - Ep 59 | 03 Jan 2024 | 01:03:42 | |
Your two favorite gamers reflect back on the previous year of YSPTG and make some wild predictions about the future. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Hollow Knight - Ep 58 | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:40:27 | |
These gamers gush about this unique and impactful indie game. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - Ep 57 | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:52:44 | |
Allison excitedly discusses this 2019 samurai action game with FromSoftware's trademark touch. At this point, you'd be forgiven for thinking this show is a FromSoftware fancast. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Ep 56 - Laika: Aged Through Blood | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:30:13 | |
James talks about this vivid, creative, and challenging game about motorcycles and the afterlife. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Core Keeper - Special Ep 91 | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:19:26 | |
In this experimental episode of what is definitely everybody's favorite podcast, Allison tells James all about Core Keeper while they're playing it! Check out our Twitch channels for the full stream: Allison: twitch.tv/pikapeww James: twitch.tv/grantjam Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| Sticky Business - Ep 55 | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:40:19 | |
Allison leads us through a crash course on how to run a small business, but without any of the time management, stress, or profit, while creating some of the cutest gosh darn stickers you've ever seen. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Ep 54 - Honey Heist | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:28:29 | |
Back in the One Page TTRPG Corner, James presents a heist game with an ursine twist while Allison has some, just, really wild animal stories. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Ep 53 - Shantae (series) | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:31:12 | |
Allison champions this decades-old series of fun, cute, and surprisingly underrated action platformers. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Ep 52 - Duck Game | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:26:25 | |
quack quack (Translated: James discusses a party game with a distinct personality and a lot of hats.) Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Ep 51 - Darkwood | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:45:09 | |
Happy Halloween! Allison honors this spooky day with a top-down survival horror game that promises to scare you the right way. Here are some of the links that Allison mentioned during this episode: reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/14m0wg0/we_are_acid_wizard_studio_we_made_a_hit_game/ Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Ready to shop better hydration? Use our special link zen.ai/xn1VmIf9HAUwePLEd6dF-0PZIw5OpVY2w96XnGk-elg to save 20% off anything you order. Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Ep 50 - Fucked Up Little Man | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:23:58 | |
James channels some kind of little gremlin creature while describing this freeform pen-and-paper game. Find the game on twitter! And while you're on twitter, check us out! @ysptg_pod Ready to shop better hydration? Use our special link zen.ai/xn1VmIf9HAUwePLEd6dF-0PZIw5OpVY2w96XnGk-elg to save 20% off anything you order. Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Ep 49 - Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:33:35 | |
Allison's brewing up a mystical, potent episode about a magic potion-making and selling video game. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Ready to shop better hydration? Use our special link zen.ai/xn1VmIf9HAUwePLEd6dF-0PZIw5OpVY2w96XnGk-elg to save 20% off anything you order. Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Ep 48 - Another Crab's Treasure | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:36:34 | |
James presents the demo of a cutesy hermit crab-themed soulslike. It may be just a sample of the full game, but it's got several crabs in it, so it's already perfect. Go follow Aggro Crab on twitter! @AggroCrabGames While you're there, you can follow us too, if you want. @ysptg_pod Ready to shop better hydration? Use our special link zen.ai/xn1VmIf9HAUwePLEd6dF-0PZIw5OpVY2w96XnGk-elg to save 20% off anything you order. Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Ep 47 - Sea of Stars | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:56:19 | |
Allison's game of the week is a beautiful RPG inspired by the classics, and home to a minigame that could be a standout title all on its own. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Ready to shop better hydration? Use our special link zen.ai/xn1VmIf9HAUwePLEd6dF-0PZIw5OpVY2w96XnGk-elg to save 20% off anything you order. Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Ep 46 - Starfield | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:46:35 | |
If the phrase "Skyrim in space" doesn't get you excited, we don't know what will. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Ready to shop better hydration? Use our special link zen.ai/xn1VmIf9HAUwePLEd6dF-0PZIw5OpVY2w96XnGk-elg to save 20% off anything you order. Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| BattleTech (2018) - Ep 90 | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:40:31 | |
There have been many BattleTechs over the years, but this one is special, and it's the only one James has played so he's gonna talk about that one right now. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| Ep 45 - Clone Hero | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:40:39 | |
ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?! We sure hope so, because Allison is about to show you a whole new evolution in the Guitar Hero formula. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Ready to shop better hydration? Use our special link zen.ai/xn1VmIf9HAUwePLEd6dF-0PZIw5OpVY2w96XnGk-elg to save 20% off anything you order. Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Ep 44 - Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:44:05 | |
Listen, we know you don't need to be convinced that big fighting robot vehicles are cool. We are still going to talk about it for 44 minutes. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Ready to shop better hydration? Use our special link zen.ai/xn1VmIf9HAUwePLEd6dF-0PZIw5OpVY2w96XnGk-elg to save 20% off anything you order. Also, the video Allison referenced about the rhythm of Dark Souls? That's an old Game Theory video, which you can watch here! Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Ep 43 - Savage Worlds | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:41:28 | |
James talks about a TTRPG that's so good he already foreshadowed it twice. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Ready to shop better hydration? Use our special link zen.ai/xn1VmIf9HAUwePLEd6dF-0PZIw5OpVY2w96XnGk-elg to save 20% off anything you order. Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Chewing, Carrot, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org | |||
| Ep 42 - RuneScape | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:32:33 | |
Allison brings a beloved casual MMO to the show, along with a surprisingly solid trumpet impression. Follow us on twitter! @ysptg_pod Ready to shop better hydration? Use our special link zen.ai/xn1VmIf9HAUwePLEd6dF-0PZIw5OpVY2w96XnGk-elg to save 20% off anything you order. Music is "Fork and Spoon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||