Maximum Utcast

Zoey, Jonathan and Daniel
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The official podcast of Maximum Utmost, the video game website that does it like no other! Hosted by Zoey Handley and Jonathan Holmes, with bonus shows starring Jonathan's son, the show's producer Daniel, and countless guests. Updated every week! https://maxutmost.com/

  1. Maximum Utcast - 16 - Love is in the Air

    10 HR AGO

    Maximum Utcast - 16 - Love is in the Air

    The Utcast Gang gets serious about the business of love on today's episode where we learn to stop worrying and love eternally. There's some shake ups happening at Microsoft, we re-discover the Wii U through the lens of NapNok Games, and revisit our old pals Bimmy and Jimmy Lee. Later, Jonathan talks with Toby Alden of brlka about their new game Love Eternal and the indie games that inspired it. Was there a secret connection to No One Can Stop Mr. Domino! in there? And will Jonathan ever find out what love is? Perhaps we'll finally learn that Love conquers us all.0:00:00 - Blood Work0:05:47 - Greasy Brown Chicken Slab0:07:43 - Videogames, What's Happenin'?0:15:36 - A Deep Dive into NapNok Games0:22:24 - What is Love? with Toby Alden of Love Eternal1:06:57 - Entering Our Bimmy Era1:11:43 - Love Eternal Impressions1:22:27 - Lovin' Lovish1:29:24 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!1:37:39 - Bumpie's Sex Party1:39:41 - Donkey Kong of VomitingFollow Toby Alden of brlka: https://bsky.app/profile/brlka.comGet Love Eternal on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3010610/LOVE_ETERNAL/Zoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.socialJonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialThe podcast’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialDaniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialWritten articles at: https://maxutmost.com/Support Zoey’s Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzukenSupport the Patreon to get episodes a few days early and also read the Maximum Utcomic! https://patreon.com/ttwav

    1h 42m
  2. Currently Playing - 20 - Endless Space 2 with Zach from Old Man Gaming

    17 FEB

    Currently Playing - 20 - Endless Space 2 with Zach from Old Man Gaming

    Zach from Axiom Games LLC and Old Man Gaming stops by to chat about being a TTRPG designer and video game reviewer among the many other hats he wears as a dad with a full time job who still makes time for having fun with family and friends both locally and online. After getting introduced to his sprawling work in the TTRPG space we talk about both his love of wrestling games and of 4X games like Endless Space 2. Then, since he's covered so many games on his YouTube channel, we talked about his top 3 games of last year.0:00:00 - Welcome to the show, Zach!0:23:00 - What Are You Playing? Endless Space 20:39:27 - Top 3 Games of Last Year0:47:48 - Wrap Up/PlugsOld Man Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oldmangaming1061Axiom Games Publishing: https://axiom-games-llc.itch.io/Axiom Games Wrestling TTRPG Publications: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/21843/axiom-games-llcAxiom Games on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/omg-axiomgamesllc.bsky.socialFollow Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialFollow the show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.social

    51 min
  3. Maximum Utcast - 15 - Abiding, Correcting, and Disclosing

    11 FEB

    Maximum Utcast - 15 - Abiding, Correcting, and Disclosing

    It took 15 episodes but we finally know how to make the perfect podcast! We're abiding by the rules, correcting our past mistakes, and disclosing any potential conflicts of interest which means no one can say we're doing it wrong! Jonathan talked with game developer Talha Kaya of Talha & Jack Co. about their new game ABIDE which brings a unique art style to the first person horror game experience. Elsewhere, Zoey corrects her prior error regarding the continuity of the Castlevania series by doing a deep dive on the original game's Japanese manual. We get a few updates from what games Jonathan and Zoey are playing (Beastieball and the Pragmata demo) plus we learn that disclosures can be like farts. 0:00:00 - The Mike Haggar Brainwashing Session0:03:12 - The MMMMMMAXIMUM Utcast!0:05:18 - Corrections and Reflections in Castlevania0:11:33 - Relatable Content0:15:06 - Settling Into the Uncanny Valley in ABIDE by Talha and Jack Co.0:55:51 - The Ethical Curmudgeon1:01:48 - It's Like Farts1:03:44 - Beastieball1:07:00 - Pragmata Demo1:09:50 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons! You can support the ABIDE Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/637042083/abide/creatorYou can also learn more about Talha & Jack Co. at their website: https://talhaandjack.co/Follow Talha Kaya on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/taloketo.bsky.socialFollow Jack King on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/king-spooner.bsky.socialZoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.socialJonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialThe podcast’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialDaniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialWritten articles at: https://maxutmost.com/Support Zoey’s Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzukenSupport the Patreon to get episodes a few days early and also read the Maximum Utcomic! https://patreon.com/ttwav

    1h 14m
  4. Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 19 - Something is Rotten in the State of Roblox

    5 FEB

    Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 19 - Something is Rotten in the State of Roblox

    On this mildly belated episode of Talking to My Boy about Videogames, Jonathan and Ryan discuss the virtues of keeping your cool while trying to snap pictures of Pokemon. From there, they dig into the subtleties of Italian Brainrot and what it means for kids to like it. A scattershot approach is taken in the back third of the episode where they cover Yakuza Kiwami 3, Resident Evil, Sonic Racing, Cat2048, Reanimal, and Romeo is a Dead Man.0:00:00 - The Noise Thing0:01:05 - Emotional Scales0:01:56 - Serious Feelings about Pokemon Snap0:07:43 - One Man's Descent Into One Piece0:09:22 - To Reanimal or Not To Reanimal0:12:04 - Freddy's Not Famous0:13:35 - "Italian Brainrot" in Roblox Explained...Sort Of0:20:06 - Come Not Between the Ryu and His Wrath0:22:13 - The King of Cat20480:23:22 - Doing the Same Things in Different Spaces0:24:36 - Any Gmaes You Lookin' Forward to?0:27:01 - Rating the Quality of Sony Consoles0:28:15 - Wisely and Slow, They Stumble that Run Fast0:29:00 - We Did Alright!

    32 min
  5. Maximum Utcast - 14 - In The Land of the Babes, the Riot Grrrls Are Queens

    29 JAN

    Maximum Utcast - 14 - In The Land of the Babes, the Riot Grrrls Are Queens

    We're keeping warm this winter by talking about videogames so pour a cup of cocoa and hear a bunch of thoughts on strategies for staying alive! Zoey also gives us another Duke Nukem Report, this time about "Land of the Babes", the blocky Duke Nukem game for PS1 from the far flung future year of 2000! Sarah Carapace comes back to finish up her chat about "Lost Records: Bloom and Rage" when viewed through the lens of riot grrrl and grunge music. And then we spend a moment talking about Anchorman for some reason.0:00:00 - Yak Bak Bullshit0:07:57 - Deep Frying is the Great Equalizer0:12:13 - Power Up, Don't Die (Strategy for Life)0:15:39 - What is it About That Castlevania?0:27:38 - Duke Nukem Report: Land of the Babes0:47:12 - Riot Grrrl vs. Grunge with Sarah Carapace1:20:47 - Jonathan Wanted to Talk About Anchorman For Some Reason1:22:17 - European Rock Bands1:23:42 - The Lesbian Aspect1:26:44 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!1:33:20 - Laser TitSarah Carapace on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sarahcarapace.bsky.socialZoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.socialJonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialThe podcast’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialDaniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialWritten articles at: https://maxutmost.com/Support Zoey’s Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzukenSupport the Patreon to get episodes a few days early and also read the Maximum Utcomic! https://patreon.com/ttwav

    1h 35m
  6. Currently Playing - 19 - Mario Kart World with Kelsey Powers

    21 JAN

    Currently Playing - 19 - Mario Kart World with Kelsey Powers

    This month's Currently Playing sees Daniel joined in his home studio by Kelsey Powers, a film and TV producer who has worked on Fear the Walking Dead as well as several projects for her production company Cosmic Frozen Pizza like 2024's award winning short film "Picture Car." Daniel and Kelsey talk quite a bit about Mario Kart World and how it compares to prior entries in the series, along with getting into some discussions of the role gaming can have for people with ADHD and autism, plus the predatory aspects of a lot of modern games. There's also some chat about Dungeons and Dragons in there. Where did they find the time?! 0:00:00 - Welcome to the Show, Kelsey!0:12:38 - What Are You Playing? Mario Kart World0:41:16 - Top 3 Items in Mario Kart0:46:14 - Wrap Up/PlugsCheck out Kelsey's film production company at https://cosmicfrozenpizza.com/Find Cosmic Frozen Pizza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicfrozenpizzaFind Kelsey on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/k_a_powFollow Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialFollow the show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.social 2 Attachments  •  Scanned by Gmail

    49 min
  7. Maximum Utcast - 13 - Sexy Adventure Games and GOTY '25

    14 JAN

    Maximum Utcast - 13 - Sexy Adventure Games and GOTY '25

    Maximum Utcast returns to talk about everyone's favorite character Mike Haggar! Then Zoey and Jonathan share their game of the year picks for 2025 before diving into the deep end of point and click adventure games with illustrator Sarah Carapace. After the show wraps we have a few extra bonus features as always so stay tuned for some of the least hinged content this show has ever put out!0:00:00 - I Dream of Mike Haggar0:07:19 - Sponsorship Opportunities Available0:12:18 - A Few Games of the Year for 20250:25:32 - Lost in the Adventure of Lost Records: Bloom and Rage with Sarah Carapace1:01:20 - A Classy Sexual Awakening1:07:03 - I'm Still Talking1:08:21 - Wrap/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!1:19:19 - You Might As Well Just Goof Around1:22:49 - Aversion to Psychological Manipulation1:25:19 - Media Mail1:27:56 - We're In the AssholeSarah Carapace on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sarahcarapace.bsky.socialZoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.socialJonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialThe podcast’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialDaniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialWritten articles at: https://maxutmost.com/Support Zoey’s Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzukenSupport the Patreon to get episodes a few days early and also read the Maximum Utcomic! https://patreon.com/ttwav

    1h 30m
  8. Talking to My Boy about Videogames -18 - We Hate A.I. But Love Robots

    7 JAN

    Talking to My Boy about Videogames -18 - We Hate A.I. But Love Robots

    On this unhinged episode of Talking to My Boy about Videogames, Ryan accuses Jonathan of being famous and therefore knowing how to get good graphics in video games, AI is mocked at the Wendy's drivethrough, and as always, cats abound. The Boys talk about Dead Cells, Hello Neighbor, Kirby Air Riders, Megaman, and Terminator 2: No Fate, along with a few brief stops at Minecraft and Animal Crossing. Plus we get a bit of movie reviews for Spongebob, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Anaconda.0:00:00 - What Do You Like More: Cats or Presents?0:01:37 - I've Really Been Liking Dead Cells0:04:27 - Dead Cells Difficulty Options0:06:37 - Movie Review Corner0:09:28 - Hardcore Ryan0:10:08 - What Are Dead Cells and Hello Neighbor?0:13:31 - Fancy Graphics Are Only Possible for Famous People0:15:17 - Jonathan and Ryan's Entries into the Megaman Robot Master Contest0:23:24 - Ryan Hates AI0:25:15 - Terminator 2: No Fate Thoughts0:25:52 - The Friends We Made Along the Way0:28:20 - What a Videogame Podcast This Has Been0:29:09 - Past 2 Weeks Recap0:35:12 - Thanks for Listening!Follow Jonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialFollow the Show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialRead Jonathan's articles in Nintendo Force Magazine: https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/

    38 min
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The official podcast of Maximum Utmost, the video game website that does it like no other! Hosted by Zoey Handley and Jonathan Holmes, with bonus shows starring Jonathan's son, the show's producer Daniel, and countless guests. Updated every week! https://maxutmost.com/

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  • Creator
    Zoey, Jonathan and Daniel
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Zoey, Jonathan and Daniel
  • Show Website
    Maximum Utcast

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