Episodes
Friday Nov 17, 2023
RPGrinders EP 767 - The Deadpan Bed Pan
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
In the last episode before Thanksgiving (and Frank's Vegas vacation), chat has an obsession with chiding Frank with bed pan's, Frank is agony over Agony, Break Man rejoices in Planned Parenthood's return to Ohio (and the implications therein), and Eric discusses Sega's planned effort to union bust by laying off a ton of employees(not a great move Sega)! Join us LIVE every Friday 7EST here: http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders we would love to interact with you! Thanks for listening!
Friday Nov 10, 2023
RPGrinders EP 766 - Don’t Poop on the Dance Floor!
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Imagine if you will, a calm relaxing show where everyone is getting along and absolutely no one is getting exiled for any reason. Now fast forward about an hour into to that show and BAM YOU'RE EXILED! Well that was the reality of this show because for some reason Frank didn't exile anybody until his beloved Bernie B decided to crash the party and get the exile button rolling! Oh yah and there was stuff about video games and politics.......and stuff. Join us LIVE every Friday 7EST here: http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders! Thanks for listening!
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
RPGrinders EP 764 - Non-Alcoholic Beer is Scary
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
1... 2... The RPGrinders are coming for you. 3... 4... Break will even the score. 5... 6... Eric is pulling dirty tricks. 7... 8... Frank will seal your fate. 9... 10... Let the nightmarish fun begin!
The nightmare begins with an extra short news section. Although most games have already given their 2023 release dates, the Grinders were able to dig some new release dates. Radiant Silvergun is coming to the PC, 9 Years of Shadows is coming to the Switch, and Blasphemous 2 is coming to last generation systems. All three games are going to be released within the next few weeks.
A nightmare would not be proper without a good scary movie. Frank reviews the horror video game adaption of Five Nights at Freddy's. Will this movie leave you up and night crying for your mommy? Only Frank knows for sure. Unlike Frank, Break didn't seem to get the memo. He reviewed another video game related adaption, the very unscary Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai.
Nothing could be more horrifying than the Grinders own version of Hell, the Stinkos. As usual, Break has a list of complaints to terrify the listeners. A list that grows as the show is happening! A list of death, destruction, and greed. Crooked politicians, fun hating priests, the continual failures of the United States police force, the deaths of beloved celebrities (RIP Richard Moll), and an escalating war/genocide. As if those weren't enough, Frank has gotten sick and a mentally ill man is on the run in Michigan after committing acts of pure evil.
As scary as the news may be the light of the Sweetos peaks through the pitch-black nights. A couple of those nights will be enjoyed by Bernie. She is long overdue. Maybe she will spend that extra time playing Tales of Arise with Frank or getting ready to celebrate the unholiest of nights, All Hallow's Eve.
Nothing embodies the horror of the night as a good scary movie. What makes a scary movie "good"? That's right! The KILLS! On this unholy night the Grinders finally decide the Greatest Kill of All Time! A lot of monstrous legends have already fallen and only 8 remain. Is Freddy Frueger's teenage girl killing television scarier than a nurse meeting her fate to the Gemini Killer? Will Art the Clown's unconventional gynecological skills out gore the master of killing ingenuity, Jason Vorhees? If Jason's cold-snap kill isn't gruesome enough, maybe his creative use of a sleeping bag will slay the competition? Is Norman Bates' shower scene thrilling enough to topple the unkillable Jason Vorhees?
The good guys didn't want to be left out of frightening fun. Is Conan's ultimate act of revenge a better kill than the quip dropping Furiosa's face ripping fatality? Only one hero will walk away from this round but how will they fair in the next round? One hero versus three villains. The odds are not in the hero's favor.
The horror maybe over for now but a new nightmare will always be waiting around the corner. Ghosts, goblins, vampires, police, werewolves, politicians, serial killers, and squirrels are only a few of the things that go bump in the night. They grow more powerful on the night of Halloween but they don't disappear in the morning.
MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Anal of time or anals of time? Am I still getting this wrong?
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
RPGrinders EP 762 - RPGeezers (aka Happy Birthday Eric!)
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
As we come ever closer to the spookiest of holidays. The night seems to come sooner. It feels colder with every passing day. Once again, the dead walk the Earth. The oblivious mortals celebrate with sin and sweets. With the feeling of death in the air, it could only mean one thing. That's right, Friday the 13th of October! It's time to celebrate the man who Satan admires, Eric! The true meaning of the Halloween is finally revealed. It's because the things that go Bump in the Night party until November! Happy Birthday, Eric!
What better way is there to honor Eric then starting the show with his hard researched news? None! That's right. Not only should you thank him for Halloween. You need to thank him for the news! There are even a few releases to celebrate Eric's holiday. Sand of Aura, Little Goody Two Shoes and The Unliving all release before November. But if your gaming schedule is booked up until the end of the month, In Stars and Time and Hollow Cocoon release before the end of the year.
Even though this episode is a party, the Grinders spend time talking about the senseless killing happening in Israel and Palestine. The Grinders stand with the innocent people caught in the middle of another horrific war. Fuck all of the genocidal madmen involved! After spending time addressing the nightmare of a situation, the Grinders pivot to something more fun. The Sweetos! What could be sweeter than celebrating Eric's Birthday? Nothing! The party is so good, even the spirits are waking up to celebrate!
No celebration of darkness and everything awesome would be complete without another tournament! Sixty-four of the most gruesome kills and murders in cinema history! Who will claim the title of greatest movie killer? Will Freddy Krueger introduce the Predator to prime-time television? Will Leatherface use his mallet to add Alien tartare to the menu? Will the ageless wizard Shang Tsung steal Norman Bates' soul, or will Mother save his day? Pamela Vorhees has forever had to take second-fiddle to her famous son Jason. Will she be able to claim the title of best killer in the family or will Jason teach her the proper use for a sleeping bag? Will Negan and Lucille when the double team match against Elvira and her basketball?
The bad guys weren't the only killers to compete. Some of the heroes have been proven to be just as brutal. Heroes like John Wick and John McClane are proficient with guns but how many killers are as deadly with an icicle or a pencil? Will Indiana Jones teach Connan to never bring his giant sword to a gun fight? Will Kung Lao teach Connor Macleod not to bring a sword to a hat fight? Can the quick reflexes of a cyborg overcome the face ripping vengeance of Furiosa?
As the darkness grows closer and streets get quiet, don't worry. There is no need to be afraid. The ghosts and goblins are only stirring because they want to party too! Just cause your dead is no excuse to not celebrate Eric's Birthday.
I reeeeeeeally wanted to name the show Hollow Cock but that seemed kinda rude.
Friday Oct 06, 2023
RPGrinders EP 761- The More You Kill
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
IT'S OCTOBERFEST! This episode we have just a bit of news and it's fortunate because we have a HUGE October tournament! Frank gives his review of Castlevania Nocturne, Break talks some upcoming votes on the dockett in Ohio, and Eric reviews the follow up series to Adventure Time! Join us every Friday 7EST here: http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders and thanks for listening!
Monday Sep 25, 2023
RPGrinders EP 759 - Taste the Biscuit
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
The long hot Summer is over. No more bathing suits, BBQs, sunburns, and mosquitos. Making way for the tastiest of all seasons, Pumpkin Spice Season. Unlike these seasons, the Grinders don't take off the rest of the year! We will be here for Pumpkin Spice Season, Spooky Season, Football Season, Baseball Season, Basketball Season, Air-Conditioning Season, Spring, and the worst season of them all, Frostbite Season. It's ALWAYS Grinder Season!
Unlike Pumpkin Spice, we all will be able to enjoy these releases long into the Freezing Your Ass Off Season. A new entry in the Like a Dragon series, Infinite Wealth, the Apollo Justice Ace Attorney trilogy, Rushing Beat X, and The Legends of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 all come out early next year. For the people not willing to wait till next year, Blossom Tails 2 and Triggerheart Exelica will both release before the end of the Empty Wallet Season.
Every Friday is Grinder Season. The season wouldn't be as magical if we didn't address our Stinkoes and celebrate our Sweetoes. It just wouldn't be a normal season unless Break was angry about the Ohio Republican Party. It would be a first if the police managed to not piss off Frank and to not be a Stinko. We all know they are and we know they will make a "guest" appearance next Grinder Season. It isn't not all bad news for the Police as they finally get to celebrate a Sweeto... sorta.
This Grinder Season wouldn't be complete without the final results of the of latest and greatest tournament known to humankind! This Season the Grinders finally decide who will be the Greatest Mascot of All Time. Sixty-four of the great ones entered. Now eight remain. Only one can be champion. Will Ronald McDonald and his Happy Meal Gang be able to fend off the one Chef wrecking crew known as Boyardee? Will the Scrubbin Bubbles clean up the mess the Kool-Aid man left? Will the too cool for school Spuds McKenzie enjoy a free trip to Geoffrey's castle or will the Giraffe send Spuds home crying to his house full of Dallas Cheerleaders? Will two attractive twins be able to win against a Man who is so Interesting that even his beard has its own fan club?
Another Grinder Season has come and gone. Don't worry because Grinder Season will be back next Friday LIVE and hopefully not as buggy! Grinder Season will be here through all of the other less awesome seasons!
Public service announcements:
Don't be on that bitter old man shit.
Don't forget to have your Break Man spayed or neutered.
Friday Sep 15, 2023
RPGrinders EP 758 - Happy Berfday Bernie!
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
This episode the guys tear through a bunch of news, Eric reviews Lisa, Break Man of course details some more nonsense from the Ohio GOP, and Frank finally finishes and reviews Breath of the Wild! Oh and it's Bernies's Birthday tomorrow! Join us LIVE every Friday 7EST http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders and on YouTube! Thanks for listening!
Monday Sep 04, 2023
RPGrinders EP 756 - Hamburger Handy
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Labor Day has arrived, which means the unofficial end of summer. For gamers the beginning of fall means only one thing, some of the 2023's biggest releases are almost upon us! Even more important than that news is the start of a brand-new Halloween influenced tournament!
We promised release dates, and we have several going all the way to November. For those who are not willing to wait, Gunbrella is releasing this month. For those who looking for something to do on a cold wet day in October, can look forward to Long Gone Days and the remake of Front Mission 2. And for the those who like to get their holiday shopping done early, November sees several releases, including the holiday themed Ebenezer and the Invisible World.
On very rare occasions do the Grinders get to all review a movie together. Although they have their own reviews, the Grinders all saw The Flash. Is it the worst superhero movie of the year, the decade, or all existence? Or maybe it was fantastic? Besides the Flash, Frank also reviewed some horror movies and Eric reviewed the classic Jurassic Park 3-D.
It isn't all fun and games for the Grinders as they have a long list of Stinkos. DC fans are still mourning the loss of beloved Kevin Conroy, only to be hit with the devastating news that the massively talented Arleen Sorkin has died. It was also sad news for gameshow fans as the legendary Bob Barker has also died. Adding to the tragedy, the Grinders also address a couple of mental health related shootings.
To counteract the sadness of the Stinkos, the Grinders have several Sweetos to bring up the mood! They are all good, but they pale in comparison to Frank's ultimate Sweeto, his brand-new car!
Even better news than getting a new car is a brand-new tournament! With Halloween right around the corner, the Grinders made a list of a popular costume choice: the product mascot! 64 of the best consumer mascots are about to square off to determine who is rightfully the greatest mascot of them all!
With a new tournament comes vicious new rumors, like these: I heard it through the grapevine that the California Raisins hate chocolate in a thin candy shell. Mr. Peanut personally blames the Scrubbing Bubbles for his need to use a monocle. Smokey the Bear and Morris the Cat used to be great friends, until they both fell in love with Lamb Chop and began a vicious rivalry. Elves are constantly at war with other factions of elves, and none hate each other more that the tree dwelling Keeblers and the pantry living Snap, Crackle, and Pop. The Crash Test Dummies need a new airbag, and they have volunteered Twinkie the Kid. Spudz McKenzie has a new furry chew toy that just keeps going and going and going and going and.....
With unofficial fall here and real fall just a few weeks away, we will have less sunlight, colder weather, and more rain. Perfect weather to be a gamer!
I'm confused. Can anyone explain to me why Sony made a fat Batarang?
A Fatarang, so to speak.
Friday Aug 25, 2023
RPGrinders EP 755 - Looking at Photographs
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
This week the Grinders discuss some RPG news including Starfield, Citizen Sleeper, Persona 3, and more! Also, the Grinders talk about a guy wearing a Nickleback tour shirt to a Pantera concert, Eric reviews Blue Beetle and Hot Fuzz, and finally, in what will widely be considered the greatest tournament of all time, the Grinders find the greatest cereal of all time! Join us LIVE every Friday 7EST here: http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders. Thanks for listening!
Friday Aug 25, 2023
RPGrinders EP 754 - Dude, When’s My Car?
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Frank is still waiting on his new car in this episode of rPGrinders. There's a small amount of news, with the biggest highlight being that Titan Quest now is getting a sequel. Afterward, Frank reviews Heart of Stone. The Stinkos are typically nothing new, but now sports organizations are joining in on the anti-transgender train with Trans women being barred from Chess of all things. At least Frank's car is coming sooner rather than later. But with the Stinkos and Sweetos out of the way, it's time to resume the tourney for the best cereal of all time! Which cereal will beat which in round 3? be sure to listen, and try to make the live shows for all the details, Fridays at 7 PM EST on Twitch/Youtube!