16 episodes
The Stage Select Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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5.0 • 9 Ratings
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Welcome to The Stage Select: a video game variety show hosted by Julian Titus and Justin Hamm! We guarantee that we'll talk about video games. Beyond that, you never know what (or who!) to expect each week.
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Episode 014: You Can Always Pay Money
Well hello! We are light on actual games to talk about this
week on The Stage Select, but we still manage to get into some interesting and
fun discussions on a lot of video game related topics, so this is still a
pretty fun episode, I think. I hope you think so, too!
00:00 Introduction, MultiVersus
18:56 WWE 2K24 on PC, Justin getting into streaming
55:40 Welcome to the Rumor Rodeo (yee hah)
01:19:51 E Sports Godfather
01:32:56 A Struggle With Sin
01:51:11 Questions, Comments, Concerns
Check out RetroFits vs The Stage Select on Wu Tang: Shaolin Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3oh8Or5WXE
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or
donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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Episode 013: I Want a Toyota Rav 4
It’s another episode of your favorite video game variety
show: The Stage Select! This week we’re joined by Bill Tucker of A Gamer Looks at
40. Bill has been a long-time friend of ours, and it’s great to catch up with
him on our new show. Lots of Final Fantasy talk ahead!
00:00 Introduction, catching up with Bill Tucker,
Final Fantasy
29:40 Streaming Fallout: New Vegas with the missus, Bill
comes with us to space
01:11:21 Hellblade 2, video game puzzle design
01:42:58 Manor Lords, Police Simulator: Patrol
Officer, Justin is streaming
02:44:38 Questions, Comments, Concerns
Check out A Gamer Looks at 40 here: https://agamerlooksat40.com/
Be sure to subscribe to RetroFits so you can watch our
upcoming episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@retrofits7618
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or
donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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Episode 012: Just put a gun in it!
The Stage Select is a wee bit late this week, but hopefully
all the game talk and show announcements make up for it! Enjoy!
00:00 Introduction, show announcements
16:54 Trying to get back to Final Fantasy VII
Rebirth, Harold Halibut closing thoughts
29:14 Persona 3 Reload (May)
48:35 House Party closing thoughts
01:13:16 Darryl Strawberry facts with Morgun, an
unused Fromsoft NPC, Unmetal, School Girl Zombie Hunters
01:35:30 Games that Justin played for 5 minutes
01:51:25 Getting cynical about game design for a bit
02:36:23 Diablo IV: Loot Reborn, the Chrysler 200,
Justin keeps playing Top Spin
02:51:14 A tale of Elden Ring triumph, outro
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or
donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions -
Episode 011: What the Hell, Xbox?!
Welcome back to The Stage Select! We have a decent amount of
games to talk about this week, but a full third of the episode revolves around
the recent studio closings at Xbox. This leads to a thoughtful and detailed
discussion that is quite different from what you may have heard on other shows.
If you only listen to one episode of The Stage Select, let it be this one! Then
share it with a friend.
00:00 Introduction, SportsTalk
11:08 Hades II
41:24 Stories From Sol: The Gun Dog, closing thoughts
on Eiyuden Chronicles
01:07:26 Crow Country, Elden Ring
01:20:09 House Party
01:31:46 Musical guest
01:35:56 Ask Sherwin Williams
01:50:29 What is going on over at Xbox?!
02:57:28 Questions, Comments, Concerns
If you are able, please donate to Megan McDuffee’s Gofundme
for her next album: https://gofund.me/ffa6816e
Don’t forget to check out Joe and Vito at Perfect Storm Gaming:
https://www.youtube.com/@ThePerfectStormGaming
The interview from A Gamer Looks at 40 we talked about is
here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/14959561
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or
donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions -
Episode 010: Oops!...All Js
Welcome to the nerdiest episode of The Stage Select so far!
We’re joined by James Chin and J.J. Jones from the RetroFits YouTube channel to
discuss what got them into gaming, how they met, and why they do video game let’s
plays. Also in this episode: the omelet is OP, Suikoden (and Eiyuden Chronicles
by extension) is special, and how far can Julian push Justin’s patience with
his degeneracy?
00:00 Introduction, the legend of The Phantom of The
Stage Select
11:22 Getting to know James and JJ
42:42 The origin story of RetroFits
01:17:02 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, game difficulty
01:36:10 Big Dumb Quiz
01:42:33 Talking about Eiyuden Chronicles for way too
long
02:44:50 SportsTalk with The Stage Select
02:54:59 Another Crab’s Treasure, Stellar Blade’s
petition, Elden Ring
Be sure to check out RetroFits and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@retrofits7618
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or
donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions -
Episode 009: It's All Quiet Riot's Fault
Welcome back! This episode of The Stage Select was plagued
with technical difficulties, and the first hour of the show doesn’t sound as
good as it usually does, but after that things should be ok. We’re starting to
think that the show is cursed. Already, whispers of a Phantom of The Stage
Select are beginning to circulate backstage…
00:00 Introduction
10:35 2024 Video Game Presidential race update, some
personal things from Justin
24:01 Top Spin 2K25, Harold Halibut
53:37 Space
01:19:15 Dragon’s Dogma 2
01:41:18 Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes
02:22:57 Fate and Life: The Mystery of Vaulinhorn
02:41:55 Questions, Comments, Concerns
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or
donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
Customer Reviews
For people who like video games and fun
This is not the first show these guys have done together and they are knocking it out it the park (I’m told that’s a sports ball metaphor). Episodes are consistently entertaining. Definitely give it a try if you want something a little different than all the other video game podcasts.
its me
The absolute nerve of this show. I was guest and heavens to betsy they were so insulting. They were nice to me? What? that's annoying. They were funny?! Interesting?! like...get ...a life. I cannot believe there are shows trying to be entertaining and knowledgable in 2024. I thought we were better than that. I hope this show will get worse cus right now it is entertaining, pleasant, and well made and that offends and pisses me off. I will continue listening in the hopes that is gets worse cus as it stands all that happens is I turn on the show and enjoy it. yuck.
Games, Goofs, and... Maybe Pants?
I've been a listener since the Nerds Without Pants and they finally put on pants... at least, I think they did. I'm not really sure. I'm about as sure about that as I am about what's going to happen in every episode. There's a fun surprise in each one, whether it's a recurring bit, insightful conversation, or a brand new bit that becomes a new favorite. I'm looking forward to seeing where the show goes.