The COD Casuals

Justin Yin and Mike Hargens
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A podcast about Call of Duty on a casual and professional level. We're two gamers who have been playing Call of Duty for years now and have a passion for it. More specifically, watching professional Call of Duty. The scene is slowly growing with the Call of Duty League being introduced. We are casual players that love the scene and want the CDL to thrive in the future. Our goal for this podcast is to introduce more casual players to the CDL and hopefully resinate the same passion we have for COD in others. Hosted by: Justin Yin and Mike Hargens

  1. 3d ago

    BO7 Kowakujo Zombies Review | MW4 Copying CSGO & Valorant… | The COD Casuals Ep. 294

    Welcome to episode #294 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we start off with some news regarding a new addition to the Uncharted series, and discuss whether this is a good or bad move for the series. With reviving/remastering games being the norm, we discuss what this game would look like, and if it’s really necessary for the series to continue on instead of being laid to rest. Next, we talk about a recent dev podcast with some of the developers on MW4 talking about the changes coming at launch for the game, as well as some new additions, including specialist streaks and a new game mode that borrows from CS and Valorant. We give our opinions on these additions, and whether or not this new mode is something good for the game, or a worrying concern for the vision of the series. Finally, we close with our continued zombies journey, as we completed Paradox Junction, and have our eyes forward to Kowakujo. What do you think about the Uncharted series coming back? Do you worry when seeing them continue the series, or do you think it’s a safe move? What were your takeaways from the dev talk on MW4? Are there still main areas of the game that you’re concerned about, or did this talk get you more excited about the game? Finally, what do you think of our zombies journey so far? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/XjBWUj4KtV Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

  2. Sep 28

    293Modern Warfare Is ENDING… What Comes Next for Call of Duty? | The COD Casuals Ep. 293

    Welcome to episode #293 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we start off with the news that Infinity Ward is moving on from the Modern Warfare series for the time being, with MW4 being their last in the series. We give our thoughts on this move, and what the path forward looks like for Call of Duty. After the past few years of poor fan reception, the question remains as to how they will recapture fan’s attention. We then move onto our zombies discussion, as our journey continues with us talking about the latest map completed and the hardest so far, Astra Malorum. We cover the map, boss, our struggles, and talk about the difficulty of zombies as a whole, and if casual zombies/COD players would be able to complete these easter eggs. Finally, we close with some more CDL rostermania, as we have more insight into the future FaZe, Gentlemates, and M80 rosters. We talk about these potential teams, and the competition it’ll set up for MW4. What do you think about the move away from the MW series by Infinity Ward? Should Treyarch follow the same path with Black Ops, or is that series still solid? What do you want the next version of Call of Duty to look like? With zombies, do you agree that most casual COD players would struggle a lot with the easter eggs, or are they easier than we think they are? Finally, what do you think of the rumored rosters for MW4? Will it be a competitive year, or will it be only a two team league?  Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/XjBWUj4KtV Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

  3. Sep 21

    Are Old Games Disappearing Forever? + Our BO7 Zombies Grind | The COD Casuals Ep. 292

    Welcome to episode #292 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we start off with the topic around gaming on old consoles, and some of the struggles that players who want to game on these old consoles will be experiencing as support and services continue to ramp down to nothing, particularly with the PS3. This leads into a talk about games that may go extinct due to the playstation store shutting down on the PS3, and no sign of these games being playable on the newer consoles. We then shift to the main topic which has been our zombies grind, as we work our way through completing the easter eggs to close out the game. With Ashes of the Damned now complete, we give our opinions on the map, and our hopes for what’s to come with the rest of the maps BO7 has to offer. We then close out with some massive news in the rostermania world, as dominos are finally starting to fall with these teams making decisions. The biggest one being that FaZe look to be picking up both Scrap and Hydra for the 2026-27 season alongside Simp, and a current vacant spot for their 4th, as negotiations continue. We share our thoughts on this superteam being formed, and what this means for the competition level for next year. What do you think about the extinction of old games? Do you have any games that you want to play but simply can’t because of hardware? What do you think about our takes on Ashes of the Damned, and the easter egg along with it? What are your favorite zombies maps from BO7? Finally, what do you think about the rumored FaZe team? Do you think it’ll be a two team league, or will other teams be able to compete with them and OpTic? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/XjBWUj4KtV Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

  4. Sep 14

    Does Call of Duty Need to Take a Year Off? | The COD Casuals Ep. 291

    Welcome to episode #291 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we start off with some stories regarding old games that we now revisit, and the time capsule that they have ended up becoming. With these old games there’s typically issues with the discs themselves, and we share some stories and thoughts on this, as it relates to the ongoing physical media discussion with Xbox and Sony. Xbox has developed a decent workaround in response to the backlash from Sony, and the question still remains; will Sony budge on their stance? We then shift to talks regarding Call of Duty, and the issue of fatigue with the series and potential solutions. With many content creators writing off MW4 before launch, it begs the question if COD is in need of a major change, and what does that exactly look like. Do they take a year off? Do they completely change the style of the game? We give our thoughts on what their next moves should be, and close out on covering our BO7 zombies journey. We are slowly working through the storyline, and give our thoughts on the experience so far. What do you think of Xbox’s response regarding discs? Do you think it will take players away from Sony, or is it not enough? With regards to Call of Duty, what do you think their next move will be after MW4? Will they make a big change, or are we going to continue to see the same game year after year? Finally, have you neglected zombies like us in BO7, or have you kept up with it all year? If so, what do you think about it?  Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/XjBWUj4KtV Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

  5. Sep 7

    Infinity Ward Actually Listened… MW4 Is Getting Better | The COD Casuals Ep. 290

    Welcome to episode #290 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we cover our final week of the MW4 beta, and it has been one to remember for the right reasons as compared to week 1. Infinity Ward has been listening to the feedback, and many of the initial complaints have been addressed. We go over these major changes/adjustments that have been made, and draw the comparisons between the first and second weeks. With MW4 now on the right track, the question still remains as to what still needs to be worked on, and if this game is still in danger of being a failure with the fans and community. We give our thoughts on some of the big changes that still need to be made, and some other quality of life changes that we feel will make it more sustainable in the long term. Finally, we close on the news regarding the Boston Breach and the new ownership the spot is taking, with M80 coming in to now be the Boston M80 team, and we are beyond excited for this new chapter for Boston in the CDL. The future looks bright for this team, and we give our impressions and hopes for this team going into MW4. What did you think of week 2 of the beta? Did you play week 1 as well, or was the open beta your first time playing? What do you think of the changes that have been made? Did the game improve or worsen? What are some changes that you feel still need to be made, and will it be enough to bring some old fans back to the series? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/XjBWUj4KtV Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

  6. Aug 31

    MW4 BETA FIRST THOUGHTS | Why Aren’t People Playing the MW4 Beta? | The COD Casuals Ep. 289

    Welcome to episode #289 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we break down weekend 1 of the MW4 beta, as it is finally upon us after much anticipation. We go over the main points that have been a major point of contention for the playerbase, and then talk about what Infinity Ward needs to do in order to recapture some of the fans that have parted ways with the series. We discuss whether it’s simply series fatigue, lack of innovation, or that our age group has moved on from gaming altogether or to other games. This comes off of the lower than normal player count on the beta, and some issues that even after weekend 2, still persist. We give our overall thoughts on what the game’s potential is, and what we think it will end up looking like at launch. With weekend 1 and 2 of the beta in the books, what did you think of the differences between the two beta weekends? Did you like the changes that were made, or is there still an underlying issue with the core game that needs to be fixed? What are your main pros and cons with the game so far? Do you think this COD will bring players back to the franchise with DMZ on the horizon, or is it too late to recapture that audience?  Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/XjBWUj4KtV Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

  7. Aug 24

    Our Call of Duty HOT TAKES Might Get Us Cancelled… | The COD Casuals Ep. 288

    Welcome to episode #288 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we go over our Call of Duty hot takes, and are ready to hear what everyone has to say! We all have our own hot takes about the game that we spend so much time playing, and whether it’s about the playerbase, the direction of the game, or fan-favorite opinions that you don’t agree with, they’re always a fun topic to have a discussion about. We each give our three hot takes, and explain why we feel that way, and open the discussion up for you to give your thoughts on how we back up our claims. Some are more tame, while others for sure are going to be tough ones to take. We encourage you to give us some of your hot takes in the comments section below or on our discord to continue the conversation, as we all have our own experiences in the game that have led us to believe what we believe, even if it may be against the grain of what everyone else believes to be true. What do you think of our hot takes overall? Which ones surprised you the most, and which do you agree or disagree with the most? Are there hot takes that you keep to yourself to avoid mass outrage from? Do you think there are any takes that the general COD community has that you simply disagree with?  Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/XjBWUj4KtV Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

  8. Aug 17

    Sony Is Killing Physical Games… Will Gamers Push Back? | The COD Casuals Ep. 287

    Welcome to episode #287 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we start off with the continuing discussion around Sony’s move to end physical disc manufacturing and sales starting in 2028, and the continued backlash they have received from this. What we felt was maybe something that would blow over with time has grown into a massive movement where players are banding together to show Sony they will not support them, especially after their lackluster response to the fan outrage. We give our thoughts on the power of the influence we have as consumers, and what potential changes we could see from Sony if people vote with their wallets and do not purchase the PS6. This leads into a bigger discussion about the future of console gaming, and what Microsoft and Sony will have to do to stop people from moving to PC. Finally, we close with our EWC recap, covering the biggest moments, and get into the insane rostermania that has already kicked off only days after the BO7 season has ended. What do you think about Sony’s response to the backlash regarding their decision? Will players have enough influence to have Sony change their mind, or will players simply leave them for another platform? If you are on console, does this shift make you want to move to PC, or are you loyal to your console? Finally, did you watch EWC? What did you think of some of the amateur players that showed out, and will we see some of them in MW4? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/XjBWUj4KtV Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

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A podcast about Call of Duty on a casual and professional level. We're two gamers who have been playing Call of Duty for years now and have a passion for it. More specifically, watching professional Call of Duty. The scene is slowly growing with the Call of Duty League being introduced. We are casual players that love the scene and want the CDL to thrive in the future. Our goal for this podcast is to introduce more casual players to the CDL and hopefully resinate the same passion we have for COD in others. Hosted by: Justin Yin and Mike Hargens

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  • Creator
    Justin Yin and Mike Hargens
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    293
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Justin Yin and Mike Hargens
  • Show Website
    The COD Casuals

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