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 - 08 - Is It "Time To Kill" Grand Theft Auto 6?

    2H AGO

    Maximum Utcast - 08 - Is It "Time To Kill" Grand Theft Auto 6?

    This week we're talking about the bad boys and girls of videogames with Grand Theft Auto 6, a game that's too big to fail, or so says our guest Rose. But first we get into a forgotten corner of the Duke Nukem universe on PS1 when Duke tried to be Lara Croft? Are the pig cops supposed to be cops or aliens? Who knows?!? Later, Jonathan and Zoey try to find out why they play videogames and maybe we learn a bit too much about Jonathan's private life.0:00:00 - Richter and the Peptonics0:02:17 - Helping Those Burgers0:04:07 - Kusoge: Duke Nukem: Time to Kill0:26:50 - How Grand Theft Auto 6 Might Change the World w/ Rose0:54:46 - Why Do You Play Videogames?0:56:59 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!1:01:48 - This is My Life NowFollow Rose on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tiltedrose.bsky.socialListen to Rose's new supernatural podcast Project Reality: Case Files: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XJmLKkwnPJ2a1q1o3rPaJ?si=2e323a3768534204Follow Zoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.socialFollow Jonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialFollow the show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialMaximum Utmost on website: https://maxutmost.com/Maximum Utmost’s Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzuken

    1h 5m
  2. Currently Playing - 16 - Baldur's Gate 3 with Jonathan

    OCT 30

    Currently Playing - 16 - Baldur's Gate 3 with Jonathan

    This month on Currently Playing, Daniel is joined by Jonathan (not that one) to talk about the intersectionality of video games and table top role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Penumbra City, Blades in the Dark, Vampire the Masquerade and more. And what better way to frame this TTRPG discussion than by discussing the video game Baldur's Gate 3 which uses Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition as the basis of the gameplay? Peppered throughout the chat are comparisons between "real" D&D and the videogame version, along with stories from table top campaigns and the campaign presented by Larian Studios. There are some spoilers for story beats in Acts 1 and 2 of Baldur's Gate 3, but since Jonathan hasn't finished Act 2 yet, we avoid Act 3 entirely.0:00:00 - Welcome to the Show, Jonathan!0:09:10 - What Are You Playing? Baldur's Gate 30:43:15 - Backlog Recap: Shinobi 30:47:38 - Backlog Challenge: Hotline Miami 20:52:13 - Wrap Up/PlugsFollow Jonathan on Bluesky:Check out the TTRPG Penumbra City: https://www.tangledwilderness.org/shop/p/penumbracitydigitaleditionSee Jonathan play Blades in the Dark on Of Dice and Dens Meowrathon: https://www.youtube.com/live/a0MoLGFiHnkFollow Jonathan's cat on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/furthermoore.bsky.socialSee Daniel on the TTRPG actual play show Duel Bastards, created by Axiom Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-hfR4iJjVQ&list=PLgF9JoRNz05JJ37z3gppDp7pjc7vID2dzFollow Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.social

    57 min
  3. Maximum Utcast - 07 - Shantae Advances the WayForward into Our Hearts and Minds

    OCT 23

    Maximum Utcast - 07 - Shantae Advances the WayForward into Our Hearts and Minds

    On this thicc episode of the Maximum Utcast, Jonathan interviews Matt Bozon and Michael Stragey of WayForward about their game Shantae Advance that originally began development over 20 years ago as a GBA game only to be shelved indefinitely before being revived this year. Shantae Advance finally got released this year on actual GBA cartridges through Limited Run Games or available digitally just about everywhere else. Jonathan also makes a plea for a sequel to Boogerman (which Michael produced and programmed). Later, Jonathan and Zoey talk about what a sequel to Boogerman might look like and we also reveal that this show has potentially always been an Earthworm Jim fan cast? Sometimes you gotta separate the art from the artist, and other time, you gotta hold the limes in your mind!0:00:00 - Comparing Cults0:07:47 - Holding the Limes of My Mind0:09:36 - The Magical Alchemy of Shantae Advance with Matt Bozon and Michael Stragey1:25:44 - Should They Make a Boogerman Advance?1:35:11 - The Subtle Distinctions of Earthworm Jim Versions1:37:08 - Separating Art from the Artist on this Earthworm Jim Fan Cast1:43:06 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!1:51:15 - Sweatshirt1:52:54 - That's the SpiritFollow WayForward on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wayforward.bsky.socialFollow Zoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.socialFollow Jonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialFollow the show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialMaximum Utmost on website: https://maxutmost.com/Maximum Utmost’s Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzuken

    1h 56m
  4. Talking to My Boy about Videogames - 15 - UFO 50, A Game of Games

    OCT 15

    Talking to My Boy about Videogames - 15 - UFO 50, A Game of Games

    Jonathan and Ryan dive deep into the world of UFO 50, but only after a few stops along the way to talk about Among Us, cats, and Iron Mike Sharpe. Later, Ryan thinks he might be nerdy for hoarding some Minecraft soda. But what makes something nerdy? Can videogames be helpful at teaching life lessons? And did I mention the cat?0:00:00 - Unpredictable Jonathan0:01:39 - You Gotta Introduce the Show0:02:18 - Getting Into Among Us0:05:48 - Fillibustering Against the Iron Mike Sharpe Report0:06:46 - Did I Mention the Cat?0:07:29 - The Trick to Communicating with People0:09:06 - UFO 50, A Game of Games0:16:26 - Collecting Minecraft Soda0:19:48 - Finally, the Iron Mike Sharpe Report0:21:16 - A Wild Charles Appears0:21:47 - Are You A Nerd, Y/N?0:24:25 - Wrap Up/Plugs

    27 min
  5. Maximum Utcast - 06 - This Podcast is Educational

    OCT 9

    Maximum Utcast - 06 - This Podcast is Educational

    What does it mean to be you in a world of false memories? This episode of the Maximum Utcast sees Zoey become the Segue Police, Jonathan sings good but does a bad Schwarzenegger impression, and Daniel updates us on the bathroom situation in Germany. We talk extensively about the kusoge Total Recall on the NES, then Jonathan interviews Tanya (former host of Talking to Women about Videogames) to learn what it's like to play videogames as a "normie." Most of central Europe doesn't make it out of this one unscathed. For the memory of a lifetime, Rekall, Rekall, Rekall... 0:00:00 - The Bathroom Situation in Germany0:07:55 - If Everyone Was Like Zoey0:13:14 - Kusoge - Total Recall (NES)0:50:47 - Dopamine Rush Gaming for Normies w/ Tanya1:19:41 - Having a Junk Food Time1:21:14 - Untangling the Web of Lies1:23:36 - Courting Controversy1:25:38 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!1:31:30 - Piss Laws1:33:40 - ???Read Jonathan's Thoughts about GTA6: https://maxutmost.com/grand-theft-auto-6-probably-wont-be-that-important/Get Zoey and Jonathan's Comic: https://www.patreon.com/posts/maximum-utcast-1-140215944See the latest reviews on Maximum Utmost: https://maxutmost.com/tag/review/

    1h 36m
  6. Currently Playing - 15 – World of Warcraft with Evan Hilliard

    OCT 5

    Currently Playing - 15 – World of Warcraft with Evan Hilliard

    Daniel is joined this month by Evan, an old pal from college and a recent father who has found his time for gaming evaporate, but he's still able to find some time to participate in the genre defining MMO World of Warcraft, which he's been playing consistently since launch, now in it's 21st year. They discuss what it's like for Evan to be married to a popular Twitch streamer. Evan gets into the game's longevity and what keeps people coming back for so long, but it's also revealed to maybe not be a great thing for people to try jumping into at this point in the game's history if they're not familiar with MMOs. In the backlog section, they recap King's Quest (2015) and Evan challenges Daniel to play the arcade-y Sega classic Shinobi 3. They also have a bit of a general chat about old games and remakes/sequels meant for people in their 40s. 0:00:00 - Old Dads0:02:51 - Welcome to the Show, Evan!0:16:31 - What Are You Playing? World of Warcraft0:45:05 - Backlog Recap: King's Quest (2015)0:48:25 - Backlog Challenge: Shinobi 30:56:46 - Wrap Up/Plugs?Follow Evan's Wife (potential future guest of the show?) while he tries to minimize his online profile:https://www.instagram.com/erinsteebyhttps://www.twitch.tv/erinsteebyDaniel's Music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qI9Ghayv5Xnki1fKWm5jv?si=6xM6ubJKRfqmGFn0W5IplgOr Bandcamp: https://thesanford.bandcamp.com/musicFollow Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialCheck out Maximum Utmost for written posts about videogames! https://maxutmost.com/

    1 hr
  7. Maximum Utcast - 05 - Modern Love

    SEP 26

    Maximum Utcast - 05 - Modern Love

    Love is in the air on this episode of the Maximum Utcast. We find out what criteria would be needed to smooch everyone on the show before Zoey whisks us away to the magical realm of Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde...who just is trying to get to the dang church on time! Later, Jonathan chats with his pal Elsa about Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, Final Fantasy, and Donkey Kong...plus she has an exciting announcement!0:00:00 - Learning How to Kiss in Chulip0:07:47 - Feet0:08:40 - Kusoge: Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde0:24:39 - A Beautiful Day to Identify with Donkey Kong w/ Elsa1:00:34 - Berserker Mode1:02:05 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!Zoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.socialJonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialDaniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialMaximum Utcast on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialMaximum Utmost on website: https://maxutmost.com/Maximum Utmost's Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzuken

    1h 11m
  8. Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 14 - Are Toys More Exciting than Videogames?

    SEP 17

    Talking to My Boy About Videogames - 14 - Are Toys More Exciting than Videogames?

    Jonathan and Ryan react to the latest Nintendo Direct which had a lot of Pokemon news, a lot of Amiibo news, and strangely enough, a lot of Virtual Boy news. Despite the newness of the news though, Jonathan seems to think it was mostly old stuff that's not new or exciting, but still kinda cool. Jonathan is also incapable of saying the names of the games Pokopia and Popucom, which are tricky and sound too similar to each other. There's a bit of analysis about Ryan's fear of dying in video games as opposed to his fearlessness of real life violence and we learn that an over abundance of video games might make them feel less special.0:00:00 - Motorcycles, Everyone's Gettin' Em0:03:06 - The End of YouTube0:04:55 - Amiibo News0:05:32 - Nintendo Direct Reactions0:08:14 - Should We Move On to Pokemon?0:10:52 - What's Black and Red and Tennis All Over?0:12:13 - Are You Done with Videogames?0:15:02 - Lego Star Wars the Skywalker Saga0:20:27 - Anaylsis of Ryan0:22:56 - Is the Pokemon Legends: Z-A DLC Worth It?0:25:22 - What About Dinkum? (and Pokopia and Popucom)0:28:04 - What Are We Looking Forward To?0:30:05 - A Heaven for Holden0:32:10 - Wrap Up/Plugs

    34 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    162
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Zoey, Jonathan and Daniel
  • Show Website
    Maximum Utcast

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