The Checkpoint

Cj Salcedo
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No news. No hot takes. The Checkpoint is a conversation-driven video game podcast about backlogs, comfort games, and why we continue to play.

  1. The Last Word (with Matty)

    3d ago ·  Bonus

    The Last Word (with Matty)

    "Yours, until the last flame dies and all words have been spoken." —Shin Malphur to you, as you journey forth into the unknown https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/he-sees https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/ghost-fragment-the-golden-age https://medium.com/quest-log/lettinggo-2f899c60dbaa https://linktr.ee/thecheckpointpod Guardian Song by C Paul Johnson, MARTIN O’DONNELL, and Michael Salvatori

    3h 2m
  2. Shooting and Looting

    5d ago

    Shooting and Looting

    The Checkpoint returns! Cj is joined by his good friend, Justin, as the two talk about their shared love of FPS games and other genres. Topics Covered: How important a good setup is when it comes to gamingWhy curiosity is so vital to the larger conversationWhy we tend to stick to certain game genresSocials: Justin: @roboplato.bsky.social Cj: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Read Cj’s writing: https://medium.com/@salcedo.cj Music : Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music Links: https://linktr.ee/thecheckpointpod

    1h 43m
  3. All The Time In The World (with Cody Bolster)

    May 8

    All The Time In The World (with Cody Bolster)

    Cody returns as he and Cj talk all about how little time they have to play games or read books. Cj talks a lot of Star Wars as Cody actually shares some interesting and insightful commentary on the latest games he’s playing. Follow Cody on X: @TiredObsidian Read his writing: The Tired Obsidian Check out his family's gaming content: HHC Gaming Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

    1h 29m
  4. What Makes Us Fans? (with John, TheMilkmanAdventures)

    May 2

    What Makes Us Fans? (with John, TheMilkmanAdventures)

    Cj is joined by his friend John and the two dig into some Star Wars talk (as Cj does every week) and discuss their various fandoms. There are also plenty of references to games, Shane Black movies and rap music. Stick around for this very eventful 12th episode! Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow John on Bluesky:@johnnybegoode.bsky.social Follow John's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/themilkmanadventures Find the podcast on other services here: https://media.rss.com/thecheckpointpod/feed.xml Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

    1h 39m
  5. So. Much. Lore. (with Matty)

    Apr 24

    So. Much. Lore. (with Matty)

    Cj and Matty dig into the deepest depths of Wookiepedia to deliver another episode of the Checkpoint! On the 11th episode, the two talk about Destiny 2 for over an hour before they get into the actual topics they prepared. Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Matty on Bluesky: @questlog.bsky.social Read Matty’s writing: https://medium.com/quest-log/marathon-may-challenge-runners-and-their-minds-to-find-a-new-path-fd576b73ff08 Find the podcast on other services here: https://media.rss.com/thecheckpointpod/feed.xml Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

    1h 54m
  6. This Is Where The Fun Begins (with Samuel Tolbert)

    Apr 17

    This Is Where The Fun Begins (with Samuel Tolbert)

    On episode ten of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined by good friend, journalist and sci-fi sicko Samuel Tolbert. The two catch up to talk about reviewing games and reading sci-fi books. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Star Wars Legends and Canon novels -Burnout in the face of creating content -Marathon, Marathon, Marathon Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Sam on Bluesky: @samueltolbert.bsky.social Check out Campaign Mode: https://campaign-mode.ghost.io/ Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCheckpointPodYT Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

    1h 31m
  7. Take A Look, It's In A Book! (with Kyle Foley)

    Apr 10

    Take A Look, It's In A Book! (with Kyle Foley)

    On episode nine of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined by friend, writer and fellow Florida man, Kyle Foley. The two catch up to talk sports and start a podcast. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Reading regularly -Why positivity is so important now -The importance of passion in content creation Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Kyle on Bluesky: @kylefoleywrites.com Check out The Orlando Soccer Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DJtLR1ybqAlswqYmOF5A9 Read Kyle’s writing: https://butwhytho.net/author/kfoley/ Find the podcast on other services here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thecheckpoin... Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

    1h 27m
  8. Why Do We Create? (with Carlos Rodela)

    Apr 3

    Why Do We Create? (with Carlos Rodela)

    On episode eight of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined by his good friend Carlos Rodela. The two catch up and talk about their many projects. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Content creation -Loot! -Where and how they met Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Carlos on Bluesky: @onawa.bsky.social Check out GttG: https://www.tiktok.com/@glitchthroughtheground https://www.youtube.com/@glitchthroughtheground Metal Jesus Rocks videos with Carlos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL26qAQobp0 https://youtu.be/0ru57c1HlV8?si=ZKR1eLRFdqppzlWf Find the podcast on other services here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thecheckpoin... Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

    58 min
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No news. No hot takes. The Checkpoint is a conversation-driven video game podcast about backlogs, comfort games, and why we continue to play.

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  • Creator
    Cj Salcedo
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cj Salcedo
  • Show Website
    The Checkpoint