On Second Thought with Mike & Matt

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On Second Thought: a variable cornucopia of laughs about video games, sports, our struggles, and more. Featuring former hosts of such past shows as Bad Fodder Figures, Gamers In Beta, and The40 Cast.

  1. 4d ago

    Watermelons - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 65

    Welcome to September! Is there no better way to kick off the month than with another installment of On Second Thought! This is a special episode as our budget allowed us to have Matt out on assignment this week. While it might sound like he is tuning in from his usual confines, don’t be fooled, Matt is actually broadcasting from a kayak. The locals call him “Stride” because he is known for his fast, fluid paddling technique. Just don’t let the man around any anchors. And don’t worry, Matt is friendly to all wildlife, he feeds the fish and creates natural habitats on any body of water he traverses. He also has a penchant for watermelons.  Come to find out, Matt is so hyped for GTA VI that he is going to pre-order his digital license any day now. But the man can’t be arsed (yes, that is British slang) to watch a Netflix trailer for his most anticipated game. Matt continues to be an enigma that transcends time and space. What caught our attention at Gamescom you ask? How about these gems: Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, Lego Skylines, The Witcher 3 Remastered (yet again), Songs of the Past DLC, No Law, Exodus, Zoopunk, Crimson Desert Enhanced, Metro 2039, and Fable. Games we’ve been playing: Mike: Blood Dungeon, Ravenswatch, Pickle Pete, more 360 Emulation Matt: Solar Punk, Big Walk, Crimson Desert Gaming News: How Xbox disc-to-digital works in practice https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/heres-how-xbox-disc-to-digital-works-in-practice-with-video Sony and Microsoft request dismissal of consumer lawsuits over tariff refunds https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-and-microsoft-request-dismissal-of-consumer-lawsuits-over-tariff-refunds Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets a surprise Switch 2 update, bringing eight-player split-screen to the evergreen racing game https://www.eurogamer.net/mario-kart-8-switch-2-update-eight-player-split-screen-nintendo Asus X20 can now be pre-ordered without the bundle https://www.asus.com/us/news/rog-xbox-ally-x20-is-now-available-for-pre-order/ Xbox to implement time limits on cloud gaming https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/03/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-cloud-limits.html Contact On Second Thought with Mike & Matt If you'd like to contact the show, relevant links are below! Twitter - OSTWMM Email - OSTWMM@gmail.com Discord - OnSecondThought BlueSky - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

  2. 6d ago

    Retro World Order - Episode Three

    Episode three of Retro World Order is here for your listening pleasure! Not disclosed in this installment is how many new handheld systems Mike now owns. Be a good, faithful listener and heed the warning of red flags when you see them. Send him help as he may be held captive in his basement by sentient game consoles.  Onto the show! This week, Mike and Los discuss what they’ve been up to in the world of retro gaming and high tech handhelds. The conversations range fairly widely! As you can probably tell… Links and Info Discussed Games they’ve been playing Los’ continued honeymoon phase with the AYN Thor and Cocoon 3.0 How AI is muddying the waters of new emulators Marvel Tokon and how it’s too pretty to play Other games purchased exclusively for their unique art styles (see games below) Move over, Brotato! Pickle Pete is the new vegetable in bullet town! Sony and their BS they decided to pull this week XBOX and their amazing timing with ‘Disc to Digital,’ kicking Sony in the crotch while they’re down Mike’s choice for Handheld of the Week - Retroid Pocket Nova AND our very first RETRO COMMUNITY CLUB GAME! More info below. Games discussed in this episode, give or take a few: Various XBOX OG and 360 games, Blur, Marvel Tokon, Octopath Traveler I & II, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator, PICKLE PETE, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and more! SO what are you waiting for?! Stop reading this and go listen to the show!   RETRO COMMUNITY CLUB GAME: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - 1997 -  PlayStation This is the first installment of the Retro Community Club! This is a game that either Mike or Los recommends and we make it a point to check it out and play it. Love it, hate it, finish it, play for 15 minutes and delete it, whatever! Next episode, we’ll discuss what we thought and then choose another game for the next time.  This is a great opportunity to call upon the glorious community here! I know, I know, there are thousands of you and it would be impossible to hear from you all. But don’t let that stop you! So if you want to partake and play along with us, then go find your dark and brooding trench coat, grab your favorite weapon, and let’s go hunt some vampires!  This is a game that neither Mike nor Los have ever played! So it should be fun. If you played it along with us, or if you have any thoughts about it, be sure to get in contact and we’ll share your thoughts on the show with ours!  How to contact, you ask? Well there are a few ways! Right here! Commenting on this post would be the easiest way to do it.  If you feel like too many eyes are watching, you can also email! - retroworldorder.pod@gmail.com

    Retro World Order - Episode Three

  3. Aug 25

    Fall in Line - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 64

    Topics: The farm got hit hard with Storm damage, cleaned up with the right tools Bad travel luck lately Seen any good leaks lately? How many more years are you willing to work to get extra days off to play GTAVI? https://apnews.com/article/army-reenlistment-bonus-grand-theft-auto-gta-c24b25e09ca401773d081cc1bb21202b Any hype for Gamescom? Gaming News: Price and release date for 25th Anniversary Xbox released https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-price-and-release-date-for-the-green-x25-limited-edition-xbox-series-x-and-controller-have-been-leaked/ Mayhem Collection DLC for Lego Batman out on September 18 https://www.ign.com/articles/lego-batman-mayhem-dlc-trailer-gamescom Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Comes to PS5 October 1 https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/12/ghost-of-yotei-complete-edition-comes-to-ps5-october-1/ You can now stream PS Plus games to Steam Deck without owning a PS5 - and without buying a PS Portal https://www.eurogamer.net/steam-deck-ps5-streaming-app-asobi Retro Handheld News: Kickstarter for Beyond the NES https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/syncoplay/beyond-the-nes   Contact On Second Thought with Mike & Matt If you'd like to contact the show, relevant links are below! Twitter - OSTWMM Email - OSTWMM@gmail.com Discord - OnSecondThought BlueSky - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

  4. Aug 9

    The Positivity Hour - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 63

    Topics: Nothing but positivity Gears of War E-Day Beast of Reincarnation Ayn Thor bliss Gaming News: Grand Theft Auto VI Is Getting An 'Extended Look' On Netflix August 27 https://gameinformer.com/2026/08/06/grand-theft-auto-vi-is-getting-an-extended-look-on-netflix-august-27 Xbox’s ‘disc to digital’ feature could be coming as soon as this month, according to leaked document https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xboxs-disc-to-digital-feature-could-be-coming-as-soon-as-this-month-according-to-leaked-document/ Microsoft Reportedly Working to Bring Xbox 360 Games to PC and Project Helix https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-reportedly-working-to-bring-xbox-360-games-to-pc-and-project-helix BeamNG.drive gets its biggest update yet https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/beamngdrive-steams-finest-car-pancake-maker-gets-its-biggest-update-yet-with-overhauled-graphics-fresh-rally-stages-and-a-sporty-new-coupe Retro Handheld News: GamerCard® - Grab & Go Raspberry Pi® Gaming https://www.grantsinclair.com/gamercard The Namco Museum Museum | Every Game, Every Collection, Every Port! [REVISED & EXPANDED!] https://youtu.be/8n1Ecf6cXjE?si=iVmu1YMqtULrPrXK Investigating Pinball's Surprising American Comeback https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjCchQAo_mk   Contact On Second Thought with Mike & Matt If you'd like to contact the show, relevant links are below! Twitter - OSTWMM Email - OSTWMM@gmail.com Discord - OnSecondThought BlueSky - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

  5. Jul 24

    Numbers - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 62

    Topics: Heard the most vile video game question, thus have to share with everyone else Numbers Gaming News: An update from Bethesda https://bethesda.net/en/article/7wrffyXajE4BmCLJVpOkcN/a-note-from-bethesda-game-studios Steamdeck sales drop after price hikes https://www.thegamer.com/steam-deck-sales-drop-80-percent/ Asus confirms X20 OLED will be sold without AR glasses bundle https://videocardz.com/newz/asus-confirms-standalone-oled-xbox-ally-x20-is-coming Xbox Backwards Compatibility on PC https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-announces-xbox-backward-compatibility-on-pc-with-new-features-and-achievements Retro Handheld News: Anbernic announces RG SP https://anbernic.com/blogs/news/anbernic-rg-sp-first-look Contact On Second Thought with Mike & Matt If you'd like to contact the show, relevant links are below! Twitter - OSTWMM Email - OSTWMM@gmail.com Discord - OnSecondThought BlueSky - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

  6. Jul 10

    Turn Around - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 61

    Topics: Funny story with my sister and doctor and me Fishing shenanigans  Steam sale Gaming News:   Sony has their Xbox 2013 moment and announces the phasing out of discs as of 2028 https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/ Closing of Vita and PS3 stores https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/an-update-on-playstation-store-for-ps3-and-ps-vita/ Xbox layoffs and spinning off studios https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/07/06/resetting-xbox/ Obsidian to work on a new Fallout game https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-obsidian-to-work-on-fallout-title-as-unannounced-projects-cancelled Contact On Second Thought with Mike & Matt If you'd like to contact the show, relevant links are below! Twitter - OSTWMM Email - OSTWMM@gmail.com Discord - OnSecondThought BlueSky - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

  7. Jul 9

    Retro World Order - Episode Two

    Episode two of Retro World Order is here! It’s been a while, so place your bets on how many new handhelds Mike is now holding captive in his basement! They’re catching up with a bunch of stuff that’s been going on over the summer. Los has been hard at work trying to maintain his sanity, while Mike keeps tabs on the developing hellscape that is the gaming industry. SO once they gain our bearings, they acknowledge the elephant in the room that is Sony and all their ruinous ways as of late. Yes, this is a retro show - and Mike will be going more in depth with it on On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - but it all ties up at the end, so stick through it! Once all the negativity is off our chests, they get into the good stuff. Los brags about living in his Steam Deck era, all thanks to the Steam Deck Mini, a.k.a. The AYN Thor. He’s been picking up a few retro games here and there but it’s mostly been playing Steam games on the Thor thanks to GameNative. He’s been digging into Mina the Hollower and Game Boy Color inspired visuals make it the absolute perfect device to play it on!  Mike holds back and only talks about two devices this week! The ANBERNIC RG Rotate, and the AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini x Arcade Home Limited Edition. You can listen to Mike go into details on both devices, and of course, per usual, Los is now interested in buying both. The RG Rotate has such a small for factor, it is perfect for taking on the go, and the Pocket AIR MINI feels premium at a more affordable price.  They continue to gush over Pico-8 gaming in hopes someone would listen, and tease upcoming devices in the Anbernic RG 55G1 and the Retroid Pocket Nova.  And the first community challenge has been cast! If you’re listening to us, find a way to communicate back - whether it be Discords, show notes comments, carrier pigeons, whatever - and let us know what old school game should we play as our first community game?  Links and Info Discussed IGN - Cancelling PlayStation Plus Won’t Make a Difference Forbes - Sony Crawls Back to Social Media The Verge - Sony is Killing Discs and is Showing Us Why It’s a Bad Idea AYN Thor - Product Link PicPic - The first Pico-8 Emulator for iOS (and Android) WTF is Pico-8?! ANBERNIC RG Rotate - Product Link Retro Game Corps - RG Rotate Review AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini x Arcade Home Limited Edition - Product Link Retro Game Corps - Pocket AIR Mini Review TechEBlog - Anbernic’s RG 55G1 Brings Switch Lite Charm and Fresh Power to Retro Handhelds The Gadgeteer - Why the Retroid Pocket Nova Might Be the Best Retro Handheld of 2026

    Retro World Order - Episode Two

  8. Jun 25

    The Modest Minnow - On Second Thought with Mike & Matt - Ep. 60

    Topics: What now? GTA V Lifetime sales No Xbox news this week, c'mon MS! Gaming News: Steam Machine release date and pricing https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steammachine GTA VI pricing and pre-order dates, plus “plays best” campaign with Sony https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/24/grand-theft-auto-vi-plays-best-on-ps5-november-19/ Marathon Confirms New PvE Mode Release Date https://www.ign.com/articles/marathon-confirms-new-pve-mode-release-date-season-3-begins-september-2026 Retro Handheld News: Retroid announces Pocket Nova https://www.androidauthority.com/retroid-pocket-nova-chip-3680929/ Anbernic announces the RG551G https://anbernic.com/blogs/news/anbernic-rg-55g1-first-look Contact On Second Thought with Mike & Matt If you'd like to contact the show, relevant links are below! Twitter - OSTWMM Email - OSTWMM@gmail.com Discord - OnSecondThought BlueSky - @CapnMikeM Twitter - @DeviousMrMatt

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