167 episodes
Otaku Brothers Rusty and Ryan
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4.8 • 18 Ratings
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Rusty and Ryan share their passion and love for video games, film, and TV. Each week they talk about the games they have been playing recently, delve into regular segments like Console/Handheld Retrospectives, listen to video game music and share nostalgic stories, or react to game news. Expect the banter you'd anticipate from two brothers (in-law), stay for the laughs, and hopefully you have some fun along the way. Consider joining the Discord community at the link in the show notes!
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Episode 165: Community Favorite Games of 2023
In the 165th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan return
for their Annual Otaku Bros Community GOTY Special. Now Playing includes Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Final Bar Line, and Final Fantasy VII Remake. To close out the show, Rusty reads 13 listener emails where folks share their picks for the Otaku Bros GOTY categories. Enjoy!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 5:54 – Opening Remarks
5:55 – 10:02 – What’s on Your iPod
10:03 – 15:30 – Co-Op Games with Lauren
15:31 – 25:22 – Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Impressions
25:23 – 42:48 – Rusty Plays Sekiro (again) + Final Bar Line
42:49 – 1:01:08 – Ryan Plays Final Fantasy VII Remake
1:01:09 – 1:12:06 – Our 7 Award Category Picks
1:12:07 – 2:59:48 – Community GOTY Emails
2:59:59 – 3:12:49 – Closing Remarks
Otaku Brothers Links:
Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de
Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod
Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011
Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72
Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com -
Episode 164: Our Favorite Games of 2023
In the historically long 164th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty welcomes Ryan back to the show for the annual Game of the Year Special! After an hour of the Gents catching up, debriefing the Game Awards, and a short ‘Games They’re Playing’ segment, it’s all GOTY talk. Stats, Honorable Mentions, a heated Trophy vs. RuneScape discussion, and their Top 10 Games of the Year! It’s a wild ride, so buckle up and please enjoy!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 6:30 – Opening Remarks
6:31 – 28:46 – Ryan Bought a Series X + GamePass Talk
28:47 – 1:05:04 – Game Awards Debrief
1:05:05 – 1:14:49 – Games Recently Played
1:14:50 – 2:22:10 – GOTY Stats + Honorable Mentions
2:22:11 – 4:33:10 – Top 10 Games of the Year
4:33:11 – 4:38:52 – Closing Remarks
Otaku Brothers Links:
Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de
Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod
Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011
Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72
Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com -
Episode 163: Name that Spooky Doki Game
In the 163rd episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty is flying solo but
still has a ton to talk about. Now Playing includes Lords of the Fallen, Alan Wake II, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Rusty also tests everyone’s knowledge of spooky games with a brand-new segment: Name That Game! Tune in to find out what it’s all about. Rusty closes out the show listening to some spooky tunes with plenty of listener submissions. Enjoy and Happy Halloween!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 5:40 – Opening Remarks
5:41 – 21:45 – Lords of the Fallen Impressions
21:46 – 30:27 – Alan Wake II Impressions
30:28 – 39:07 – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Impressions
39:08 – 1:06:58 – Name That Game – Spooky Season Edition
1:06:59 – 1:41:15 – Memory of Melodies – Spooky Season Edition
1:41:16 – 1:49:51 – Closing Remarks
Otaku Brothers Links:
Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de
Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod
Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011
Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72
Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com -
Episode 162: The Lies of Starfield
In the 162nd episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty welcomes back a longtime friend of the show, Nolan. They kick off the show chatting about their recent adventures traveling in Europe! Games Recently Played includes deep dive discussions of Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3, and Lies of P, as well as brief impressions of Assassin's Creed Mirage and Inscryption. They close out the show sharing their Top 5 Horror and Horror-adjacent backlog titles. Enjoy!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 7:13 – Opening Remarks
7:14 – 26:45 – Adventures Traveling in London
26:46 – 1:09:46 – Starfield Impressions + 2023 in Review
1:09:47 – 1:18:44 – Baldur's Gate 3 Impressions
1:18:45 – 1:29:59 – Assassin's Creed Mirage + Inscryption Impressions
1:30:00 – 1:47:32 – Lies of P Impressions
1:47:33 – 2:25:32 – Top 5 Backlog Horror Games
2:25:33 – 2:32:17 – Closing Remarks
Otaku Brothers Links:
Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de
Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod
Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011
Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72
Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com -
Episode 161: Torgal Pets While Crono Corrects
In the 161st episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty welcomes back a longtime friend of the show, Alec (a.k.a. CronoLink91). They kick off the show with a recap of the recent Nintendo Direct! Games Recently Played includes Celeste, Resident Evil Code Veronica, Pokémon Violet, and of course, Final Fantasy XVI. They close out the show listening to 10 of their favorite Final Fantasy songs. Enjoy!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 5:24 – Opening Remarks
5:25 – 38:07 – Nintendo Direct Recap
38:08 – 50:17 – Alec’s Recent Adventures w/ Resident Evil
50:18 – 54:25 – Alec’s Impressions of Celeste
54:26 – 1:04:59 – Rusty’s First Impressions w/ Pokémon Violet
1:05:00 – 1:47:55 – Final Fantasy XVI Impressions (No Spoilers)
1:47:56 – 1:58:55 – The Gents' First Memories with Final Fantasy
1:58:56 – 3:06:02 – Memory of Melodies – Final Fantasy Edition
3:06:03 – 3:14:39 – Closing Remarks
Otaku Brothers Links:
Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de
Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod
Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011
Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72
Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com -
Episode 160: Summer Games and Dropping Frames
In the 160th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan first share plans to have an open casting call for Ryan’s co-host seat on the show. Send your audition videos soon! Games Recently Played includes Tears of the Kingdom, Clive ‘N’ Wrench, and Minecraft. Then, the Gents do a recap of Summer Games Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase. Lastly, Rusty and Ryan do a mid-year check-in and chat about how their 2023 gaming goals are going. Enjoy!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 8:55 – Opening Remarks
8:56 – 16:36 – More Tears of the Kingdom Impressions
16:37 – 21:14 – Ryan’s Return to Minecraft
21:15 – 33:34 – Clive ‘N’ Wrench Impressions
33:35 – 36:54 – Spoiler-Free Mario Movie Thoughts
36:55 – 57:04 – Summer Games Fest Recap
57:05 – 1:11:33 – Starfield Direct Recap
1:11:34 – 1:28:56 – Xbox Games Showcase Recap
1:28:57 – 1:39:59 – Mid-Year Gaming Goals Check-in
1:40:00 – 2:00:33 – Remainder of the Year Gaming Goals
2:00:34 – 2:05:15 – Closing Remarks
Otaku Brothers Links:
Discord –https://discord.gg/E4hv4de
Otaku Brothers Twitter– https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod
Rusty's Twitter –https://twitter.com/relewis2011
Ryan's Twitter –https://twitter.com/DarthCole72
Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com
Customer Reviews
Two Brothers-In-Law Without A Flaw
Rusty and Ryan bring a very thoughtful, wholesome weekly show. The two will typically talk about their lives outside of the medium they consume, which makes relating to them that much easier! Despite having different personalities, the two frequently come together in making a meaningful, articulate point about any particular topic. Absolutely add them to your queue!
A cozy podcast
I always enjoy listening to the conversations between Rusty and Ryan when I need to put something relaxing on whether it involves working on a game, cooking, or driving somewhere. I especially enjoy how they share feedback from listeners to expand the conversation or possibly learn something new.
Keep up the good work!
I listen to you guys on the way to work. Keep up the good work.