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Derek & Alec
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  1. 6d ago

    S4.0-012 – Xbox Servers Went Down, Physical Games Still Dead

    Join Alec and Derek as they kick off with controversial archaeological theories, then dive into the horrors of car break-ins at dealerships and the pain of childhood items becoming museum pieces. They tackle the latest gaming news, from Xbox server outages making physical games unplayable and the decline of Game Pass, to a scandalous WoW GM, Miyamoto's take on remakes, and the absurd complexities of DC's Robin. Plus, a wild ride through the fan-service filled "Chainsmoker Cat" anime and a spoiler-heavy review of the unsettling horror film "Obsession." ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:23 Dinosaur bones/Creationism debate 3:02 Zeus and swans mythology 3:36 Museum ethics and mummies 6:49 Pokemon exhibit at Field Museum 10:34 Car broken into at dealership 13:22 Cat interrupting podcast 14:11 Movies and Stuff 14:43 Weeb World 16:08 Chainsmoker Cat anime review 18:28 Rule 34 existence 19:28 One Punch Man S3 animation 21:09 Avatar Aang movie 21:55 X-Men 97 series review 24:55 Flow (animated cat movie) review 28:53 Obsession movie review (spoilers) 40:41 Gaming News 40:53 Movie spoiler jokes 42:45 Xbox server outage & DRM 44:25 Digital-only vs physical media 48:27 WoW GM scandal 51:30 Miyamoto on remakes & Nintendo's philosophy 54:03 Xbox Game Pass issues 58:21 Marvel Token DLC controversy 1:00:24 DC fighting mobile game 1:01:56 DC superheroes / Robin lineage 1:09:25 Pokemon scalping facial recognition 1:12:17 God of War 2 release date 1:13:37 Rob Lowe character dislike 1:16:59 Rivals of Aether / Avatar fighting game 1:19:19 Obvious news reporting 1:21:36 Whatcha Playing 1:22:49 Mina the Hollower review 1:27:13 Final Fantasy 14 on Switch 1:29:47 Final Fantasy 14 story/expansions 🎧 @CTSpudcast 🌐 spudcast.net 🎵 Music: "Sunset Bridge" by Purely Grey #GamingPodcast #ComedyPodcast #Xbox #PlayStation #Nintendo #Miyamoto #GamePass #DRM #Pokemon #ChainsmokerCat #ObsessionMovie #XMen97 #WoW #FinalFantasy14 #RobLowe #Archaeology #PopCulture #Anime #TheCommonTaters #Spudcast

  2. Jul 28

    S4.0-011 – Buying Zelda 7 Times and an Exploding Router

    This week, Alec and Derek tackle the biggest non-news in gaming, starting with a GameStop CEO's controversial take that games are "irrelevant" to their business model. They also dive into hot takes on popular anime like One Piece and One Punch Man, share a bizarre story about a "spaghetti fetish," and debate the merits of physical media. Plus, hear all about their technical difficulties and Derek's exploding router! ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:39 Assassin's Creed Purchase 2:08 Gardening Podcast Joke 3:29 Pilot Job Market Struggles 5:26 Ladybug Release & Spaghetti Fetish 10:06 Technical Difficulties & Router 26:55 Derek's New Job 31:09 Music Box 31:29 Motionless in White Album: Decades 37:52 Music Algorithm & YouTube Music 38:52 Movies and Stuff 39:15 Back Rooms Movie 41:28 One Punch Man Rewatch 42:32 One Piece Controversial Opinion 46:11 Jujutsu Kaisen & Demon Slayer 47:51 Jeff Arcuri Standup Special 50:16 Gaming News 52:35 Avatar Aang Movie 56:32 GameStop CEO: Games Irrelevant 59:42 GameStop Trying to Buy eBay 1:02:41 Kingdom Hearts Missing Link Canceled 1:04:51 Kingdom Hearts 3 Let It Go Scene 1:08:22 Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date 1:10:43 Nintendo Tariff Lawsuit 1:12:28 Ocarina of Time Re-buys 1:14:08 Breath of the Wild is Worst Zelda 1:15:48 PlayStation Physical Sales Low 1:21:09 Whatcha Playing 1:21:25 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Replay 1:23:58 Marvel Rivals & Rivals of Aether 2 1:26:23 Mina the Hollower 🎧 @CTSpudcast 🌐 spudcast.net 🎵 Music: "Sunset Bridge" by Purely Grey #GamingPodcast #ComedyPodcast #GameStop #BreathOfTheWild #OnePiece #OcarinaOfTime #SpaghettiFetish #PodcastFails #Anime #VideoGames #Nintendo #PlayStation #CTSpudcast #FunnyPodcast #GamingNews #TheCommonTaters #Spudcast

  3. Jul 15

    S4.0-010 – One Piece Hot Takes and a Talking Link

    Join Alec, Derek, and special guest Cam Charleston as they dive deep into the latest in gaming and pop culture. From hilarious podcast intro mishaps and brutal takes on celebrity fanbases to shocking game industry labor practices and controversial opinions on pixel art, this episode is packed with hot takes and genuine laughs. Plus, hear their candid reviews of new game remakes and movie adaptations, including a passionate rant about annoying game companions! ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:46 Celebrity Weddings podcast intro 1:21 Taylor Swift wedding details 6:36 Taylor Swift fanbase critique 7:12 Movies and Stuff 7:57 Toy Story 1 vs 2 debate 10:06 Obsession & Backrooms movies 11:39 Bee Movie analysis 13:27 Stuart Little review 14:17 New Shrek movie trailer 15:14 Sonic movie design change 16:18 Mario Galaxy movie critique 17:39 Nintendo Cinematic Universe 18:34 Legend of Zelda movie fears 19:44 One Piece live action review 21:50 Chainsmoker Cat anime 24:44 Ready or Not 1 & 2 movies 30:12 Smile 1 & 2 horror films 34:28 Talk to Me horror movie 35:09 Music Box 35:20 T-Pain dubstep DJ career 38:03 Ralton Reichel local artist 40:28 Gaming News 40:41 Black Ops 1 & 2 lazy port 41:47 Octopath Traveler Switch 2 pricing 46:16 Marvel Tokan fighting game 46:38 Grand Theft Auto 6 hype fatigue 47:55 Ocarina of Time remake hope 53:33 Rockstar crunch time contracts 57:07 Sony antitrust physical media 1:02:58 EA College Foosball microtransactions 1:06:07 Whatcha Playing 1:06:25 Marvel Strike Force status 1:07:52 Marvel Rivals updates 1:10:19 Gears E-Day anticipation 1:14:17 Insomniac Spider-Man games 1:14:42 Lego Batman game review 1:15:55 Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake 1:28:08 Elliot game review 1:35:05 Ocarina of Time remake Navi 🎧 @CTSpudcast 🌐 spudcast.net 🎵 Music: "Sunset Bridge" by Purely Grey #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #Podcast #GamingNews #ComedyPodcast #TaylorSwift #Zelda #OnePiece #RockstarGames #GTA6 #PixelArt #Anime #Ubisoft #BlackFlag #GameReviews #HotTakes #TheCommonTaters #Spudcast

  4. Jul 13

    S4.0-009 – Oops All Digital Games & The Dracula Casino

    Join Alec and Derek as they pretend to be a casino ASMR podcast, then dive into the real gaming world with hot takes on One Piece live action, My Hero Academia movie canon, and the controversy around Nami's 'breasticles.' They also tackle the serious issues of gaming industry layoffs, Xbox Game Pass struggles, and PlayStation's move to ditch physical games, all while debating if Jeff the Landshark has porn. Plus, a review of a gory horror book and Mario Kart AI cheating! ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:35 Fake Casino Podcast Intro 3:07 The Bologna 5:27 Alec's tattoo and travel 10:34 Alyssa Sassen's horror book "She" 18:21 Movies and Stuff 21:12 One Piece Live Action Season 2 27:12 Adventure Time Side Quests 29:13 My Hero Academia Movies 31:31 My Hero Academia OVA (Izuku & Uraraka) 34:04 Peacemaker Season 2 34:56 Movie Sequels Better Than Original 36:30 Anaconda movie (Paul Rudd/Jack Black) 40:08 Gaming News 40:24 Marvel Rivals new characters 42:02 Jeff the Landshark porn debate 43:41 Nintendo Switch 2 removable battery 46:43 Kingdom Hearts 2 best action RPG? 49:32 Mario Kart Tour shutting down 50:01 Mario Kart World (8 Deluxe) updates 52:28 Gaming Industry Layoffs (Xbox Game Pass) 59:50 PlayStation ditching physical games 1:08:58 Whatcha Playing 1:12:39 Marvel Rivals gameplay/seasons 1:16:34 Adventures of Elliot review 1:21:44 Rivals of Aether 2 impressions 1:28:22 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resync (remaster) 1:33:07 Next Week's Gaming Plans 🎧 @CTSpudcast 🌐 spudcast.net 🎵 Music: "Sunset Bridge" by Purely Grey #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #Anime #GamingNews #XboxGamePass #PlayStation #OnePieceLiveAction #MyHeroAcademia #MarioKart #RivalsOfAether #ComedyPodcast #GamingIndustry #DraculaVoice #JeffTheLandshark #TattooFails #TheCommonTaters #Spudcast

  5. Jul 1

    S4.0-008 – The $800 Xbox and the Rise of the Frog Esports Coach

    This week, we dive deep into the absurd world of gaming, from the surprising success of a frog esports coach to the outrageously priced GTA 6 and its microtransaction-laden digital deluxe edition. We also tackle the rising cost of consoles and PCs, discuss the philosophical ending of The Good Place, and debate whether the new Spider-Noir series is actually good. Plus, a wholesome shout-out to Chewy for a touching Mother's Day gift! ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:31 Order and Anarchy Podcast Premise 1:48 Podcast is about Video Games 2:33 NFC Card Amiibos 3:12 Ocarina of Time Switch 2 3:52 Alec's New Dishwasher 4:24 Movies and Stuff 4:38 Spider-Noir Series Review 11:52 The Breakfast Club Review 12:46 The Good Place Series Finale 15:40 Olivia Carter Comedy Show 19:42 History of Women in Aviation 23:24 Derek's Racism Anecdote 24:00 Gaming News 24:38 League of Legends Classic Announced 30:23 New Marvel Gacha Game (Project Comet) 37:21 Sonic Game AI Training 38:45 Jab Jabbage Esports Frog Coach 43:52 Steam Machine Pricing Discussion 54:25 Xbox Series X Price Increase 54:58 Next-Gen Console Price Predictions 58:21 AI Impact on Jobs 1:00:13 Nintendo Japan Employee Pay Raise 1:02:41 GTA 6 Pricing and Microtransactions 1:06:12 GTA 6 No Physical Copies 1:08:26 Fable Release Date Prediction 1:09:16 Whatcha Playing 1:13:56 Star Fox 64 Review 1:18:57 Final Sentence Typing Game 1:21:21 Buckshot Roulette Game 1:22:33 Mortal Shell 2 Open Beta 1:26:16 Souls-like vs Roguelike Debate 1:28:22 Chewy Mother's Day Gift 🎧 @CTSpudcast 🌐 spudcast.net 🎵 Music: "Sunset Bridge" by Purely Grey #GamingPodcast #Esports #GTA6 #Microtransactions #FrogCoach #ConsoleGaming #PCGaming #SpiderNoir #TheGoodPlace #Nintendo #AIinGaming #ComedyPodcast #VideoGames #GamingNews #HotTakes #TheCommonTaters #Spudcast

  6. Jun 25

    S4.0-007 – We Sacrificed Our Cleric For a Dog in Baldur’s Gate 3

    Join us for an episode filled with chaotic soundboard antics, deep dives into medieval torture devices (including dragons!), and a hilarious debate about the merits of Batman's 'no kill' rule vs. Peacemaker's brutal efficiency. We also discuss the struggles of learning Japanese, the surprising profitability of classic games, and Derek's rage over Star Fox's terrible mouse controls. Plus, don't miss the saga of Jason's Baldur's Gate 3 dog incident and the addictive game of 'Gamble with Your Friends'. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:35 Soundboard Chaos 0:49 Medieval Torture Devices 4:33 The Bologna 4:58 Naps vs. Sleep Debate 5:55 Dreams of Killing Family 7:22 Dishwasher Saga 8:57 Learning Japanese Journey 16:07 Movies and Stuff 16:25 Daredevil & Batman Morals 19:52 Aquaman vs Daredevil 22:20 Great Pottery Throwdown 30:10 Soviet Winnie the Pooh 31:22 Shrek 5 Trailer Controversy 35:10 Anime Catch-up 36:15 Music Box 36:30 Gaming News 36:44 Xbox Studio Closures 39:37 Console Exclusivity Shift 41:36 New Spyro Game Reality 45:33 GTA 6 Logo Hype 49:23 Most Profitable Games 54:53 Super Mario Bros Auction 56:00 Graded Collectibles Debate 58:54 Knights of Old Republic Expansion 59:19 Guild Wars 3 Hype 1:03:58 The Division 2 Content 1:09:30 Stop Killing Games Ruling 1:11:05 Whatcha Playing 1:11:16 Adventures of Elliot 1:14:08 Wagotabi Japanese Learning 1:19:22 Star Fox Switch 2 Demo 1:23:57 Gamble with Your Friends 1:29:03 Pokemon TCG Online Issues 1:31:05 Mecha Chameleon Game 1:34:50 Baldur's Gate 3 Dog Incident 🎧 @CTSpudcast 🌐 spudcast.net 🎵 Music: "Sunset Bridge" by Purely Grey #GamingPodcast #ComedyPodcast #VideoGames #GamingNews #BaldursGate3 #StarFox #GTA6 #PokemonTCG #JapaneseLearning #MMORPG #NintendoSwitch #Xbox #PlayStation #Podcast #Spudcast

  7. Jun 18

    S4.0-006 – A Pilot, a Metallurgist, and a Guy Who Spoils Your Show Walk Into a Studio

    This episode is a chaotic ride from the start, as Derek's tech issues sabotage the intro and spoil Daredevil. The hosts then dive into a heated debate: who wins, Daredevil or Aquaman in a pitch-black aquarium? They also explore the unsettling future of gaming with EA's in-game ads and Xbox's "play now, pay later" scheme, and uncover how Pokémon Go can leak military intelligence. Plus, a deep dive into Japanese gaming preferences and some unexpected "Whatcha Playing" revelations, including a pilot who hates planes. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:19 Derek's recording software issues 2:09 The Bologna 2:34 Guest Introduction: Alex Saville 5:21 Movies and Stuff 6:42 Shrinkflation in Streaming 8:53 Spoiling to take joy 9:53 Microwave electricity usage 10:41 Daredevil realistic fighting 12:28 John Wick's stamina 13:47 Claude the AI's boundaries 14:09 Daredevil vs Aquaman fight 18:07 Crazy Weather Storms 19:21 Pilots who hate planes 21:07 Everything Everywhere All at Once 22:01 Movies over two hours 23:07 Asian generational trauma in film 24:30 Kung Pao: Enter the Fist 24:59 Gaming News 25:24 EA putting ads in games 27:51 Ubisoft financial struggles 30:29 Paying for Darth Vader 31:29 FromSoft vs. Investors 33:32 Pokemon Go military base leaks 37:35 Xbox Play Now Pay Later 41:23 Letting game devs cook 42:05 24-hour cooking show 44:19 Xbox Chief Strategy Officer on Ads 45:49 Xbox studio closures 48:21 Gears of War PC release 49:54 Xbox controller quality 51:28 Victrix Pro BFG controller 55:44 Famitsu 40th anniversary survey 1:07:36 Whatcha Playing 1:09:59 Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning 1:16:37 Gaming binge from allergies 1:16:50 Fire Emblem: Three Houses 1:17:40 Redout 2 (F-Zero/Wipeout) 1:18:10 Baldur's Gate 3 turn-based combat 1:19:41 RimWorld multiplayer mortars 1:21:50 Divinity vs Baldur's Gate spell slots 🎧 @CTSpudcast 🌐 spudcast.net 🎵 Music: "Sunset Bridge" by Purely Grey #GamingPodcast #ComedyPodcast #PodcastFails #DaredevilSpoilers #Fursuits #EAAds #XboxGaming #FromSoftware #PokemonGo #GamingNews #VideoGames #FunnyPodcast #GamerLife #TechFail #JapaneseGaming

  8. Jun 13

    S4.0-005 – The Direct Summer Showcase: Too Many Games To Talk About

    Join Alec and Derek in their brand-new, studio as they dive headfirst into the chaotic world of Summer Game Fest, Nintendo Direct, and Xbox showcases. From shocking celebrity game announcements (Snoop Dogg!) to a deep, confusing dive into the Kingdom Hearts saga, no hot take is left unsaid. Plus, hear their takes on ‘uncancelled’ comedians, their contrasting movie preferences, and the baffling state of Call of Duty’s latest mode. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 6:30 Music Box 9:56 Movies and Stuff 28:17 Gaming News 1:25:10 Whatcha Playing @CTSpudcast spudcast.net Music: “Sunset Bridge” by Purely Grey #GamingPodcast #ComedyPodcast #VideoGameNews #SummerGameFest #NintendoDirect #XboxShowcase #KingdomHearts #SnoopDogg #LouisCK #ProjectHailMary #GearsOfWar #Ninjula #AIinPodcasting #GamingCulture #Podcast

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We’re just two best spuds talking about the latest and greatest that the wild wild world of video gamaes has to offer!

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  • Creator
    Derek & Alec
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The CommonTaters