RPGrinders

RPGrinders EP 827- Alligator Auschwitz

In this 4th of July edition of RPGrinders the guys get thru a short news cycle, Break talks the passage of the disastrous new bill that passed in congress, and they discuss the merits of boycotting Microsoft.  Join us LIVE the first 3 Fridays of the month (with a few exceptions) 9EST on twitch and YouTube http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders. Thanks for listening!

RPGrinders EP 826 - Pride Never Dies

The Grinders are back and just in time for Pride month. What's that you say? "But Pride month is over." Well, bitch, it's ALWAYS Pride month for the LGBTQ+ community! As proud as I am to finally start stepping out into the larger community, I'm also proud to host a show with two of best Podcasters to put on a mic.

Another thing that fills me with Pride is always showing up just in time to miss the news. Except this episode, in which I was forced to read every news story! The grueling agony. The minutes of my life I will never get back. I can't believe that they forced me to read both stories! 

I may have my Pride but we all have our Stinkos. Some of the worst horrors of the week, from mundane to catastrophic. Unfortunately, our country is in total decline. In less than 6 months, Trump and the corrupt justices have turned America into a fascist nation. As we watch human rights be trampled, we must all hold strong to whatever gives us Pride. As things get worse, we can't let kill what makes us strong.

Even though most of us are watching our rights disappear. One group seems to be getting more laws created in their favor, the gun lobby. That's right, the Grinders once again address the issue of gun violence in the United States. Not speaking for anyone else but I have no Pride in our cultural love of guns.

We never want to end the show on a sour note. So, the Grinders have not one, but two brand-new Driver's Seats! Both DSs are based around getting older. How do the Grinders feel about Birthday parties and going gray? The Pride of the middle aged as we head towards just being old. 

They can take away everything, but they can never change what is in our hearts. We must hold on tight to our Pride and our beliefs in right and wrong. There is no question that this country has gone very wrong. Don't let the country or the villains corrupt or sway you away from what is right. Like listening to RPGrinders, that is always the right thing to do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuck Trump and fuck that "Big beautiful fuck you" to the American people.

 

 

 

The quote on something I was given while marching in the Cincinnati Pride Parade: 

"That once again you are on the frontlines of hate is just so unfair and so wrong. Sorry.

Still, you've been here before. They've picked the wrong scapegoat. Your strength will see us through. 

Keep being you. You are loved. Hugs!"

 

 

 

 

RPGrinders Review #103 - Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

I reviewed the Switch 2 and Steam versions of this great entry to the Run Factory franchise!

RPGrinders Review #102 - The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

I review both the Steam and Switch versions of this fantastic Visual Novel and Strategy RPG hybrid!

RPGrinders EP 825 - Switch 2 Fun

In this episode of RPGrinders, the crew gets through some chunky news, but at least afterwards there is a shorter show. They really just want to play more Mario Kart World. With Stinkos centering around the collapse of democracy, the only way to balance it out is with Sweetos like the fun we are all having with our new and old-but-new to them entertainment. A short but sweet episode, be sure to tune in next time for more shenaningans live on Fridays at 7 PM EST on Twitch/Youtube!

RPGrinders EP 824 - the Moneymooners

It's unofficially Summertime, in America. The perfect time to go inside, crank up the AC sit on your ass, and play video games all night long. Keep it to the night though because these long hot days are going to be wasted working and fighting fascism. 

All independent podcasts must take a stand. As the sources to real news are being cut off, we will have to speak louder.

The RPGrinders have never been ones to shy away from politics but we do need to make the time to talk gaming. It's important to everyone's mental health to have some form of release and have friends to communicate. As scary as things are we all need a mental distraction now and then. 

Let us Grinders ease your minds for just a short time. 

In years past, this is the time of year we would be celebrating E3 and tons of gaming announcements. Although E3 may be as dead as democracy, here in the US, the game companies still use this time of the year to make some of their biggest announcements. Just to name a few: Final Fantasy Tactics returns again, a new Blood Stained has been announced for 2026, and the Dragon Quest 1 & 2 remake is now coming to the Switch 2. 

If a long day of fighting against tyranny gets too exhausting to even feel like gaming, let the Grinders pick which movie to veg. The newest instalment of the Final Destination series has been getting a lot of hype, but only Frank can tell you if it's truly worth the money. The biggest movie in the world, for about a week, was Jack Black starring Minecraft movie, but only Eric knows if it deserved to be #1. For the streaming crowd, the Miles Morales focused Across the Spiderverse is the middle part of a trilogy, but only BM knows if they should have stopped after the first movie. 

As the usual, the Grinders have a ton of Stinkos but they do seem to be getting worse as this administration gains power and ignored our laws. Entire families are being disappeared into the night under the FALSE claims of gang activity. Rubber bullets are being shot at the media and PEACEFUL protestors. Women in anti-abortion states are now at an even greater risk of losing their lives as they are now without Federal protection. Cis gender women are being increasingly targeted for harassment and violence by not looking feminine enough to the eyes of the bigots. Trans men are being forced to use women's restrooms and are being subjected to violence and humiliation. This is NOT the kind of country in which I want to live!

 

Breath in. Breath out. Deep breaths. No more talk about the fall of freedom in America. We just wish everyone be safe! Now let's end this on a positive note.

It's not all bad news for the Grinders as we all have new toys to enjoy. Frank and Eric were each able to get the Switch 2 on launch. We hope that everyone else who wanted a Switch 2 was able to get one. While a lot of gamers are enjoying a brand-new system, only Break is enjoying his brand-old new video game systems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spent the last 20 minutes of the show asking for PS4 purchasing advice. Zero recommendations purchased. Fail.

 

 

RPGrinders EP 823- The More You Know, Uh Yah

This week has a decent amount of news stories, the aniticipation in Frank's voice is palpable as he hopes Break's present will arrive on time for Game Night, and Break treats the gang to an awesome one hitter game night for the ages!  Live first 3 Friday's of the month 7EST http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders and on youtube!  Thanks for listening!

RPGrinders EP 822 - Switch 2 Violence

on this special episode of RPGrinders, the crew gets through a standard chunk of news, with highlights being release dates for the DBZ: Kakarot Daima dlc and Trails in the sky 1st Chapter. Frank has a review for Exterritorial. But the stinkos are pretty foul this week. At least there's a nice Sweeto from Frank to claw back some joy, as Break gets his Breakman Day gift in a late but ultimately timely fashion. And with that gift, Breakman's Game Night segment can finally get underway! Be sure to tune in live on Twitch/Youtube at 7 PM EST on Fridays! You can even hit up our Discord channel! 

RPGrinders EP 821 - Some Vampire Shit Happens

The Grinders are back for the first week of the greatest month of the year, that's right, May! A month so good that Spider-Man's aunt is even shares its name. What makes May so great? Well, there are many answers but few as good as the weather. As the season changes from Spring into Summer, the temperatures rise and the clothes come off. 

As the temperatures are rising across the country, the attitude is also beginning to heat up. Clothes aren't the only things shed as the American people increasingly become more vocal. The American people want nothing less than to strip this administration of all its ill-gotten power. The Grinders stand with the American people as we push back against a fascist government that seems to be ramping up the atrocities on a weekly basis.

Fortunately for the American people, they have video games and the RPGrinders to distract them from the terrible reality. What better way could there be to spend your time hidden in an underground bunker than to listen to all 821 episodes of RPGrinders? 

If you don't have an underground bunker, then it's time to get your protest kit ready. It's getting warm so don't worry about bundling up but don't forget the umbrella. Make sure to eat first and drink plenty of fluids and be sure to bring extra with you. Most important of all is to download every episode of RPGrinders and don't worry about bringing headphones. Everyone will want to listen as they denounce tyranny. 

The May flowers are in full bloom so maybe that is Break's excuse for trying to skip this week's news segment. While he was out sniffing flowers Frank, Eric, and gaming world moved on. Maybe Break will use that excuse to get out of work and stay home playing some of these Summer releases: Hyperdimension Neptunia Rebirth 1, Wuchang Fallen Feathers, and an end of Summer release for the highly anticipated Borderlands 4.

If the heat starts to get to the American people and they just need a break from the march, then Eric has a couple of movie recommendations to get us back on track. What could be better than one Michael B Jordan? That's right, two! He is back and playing dual roles in the Sinners. MBJ isn't the only one who is back as several Marvel MCU characters return for the next big team-up movie, The Thunderbolts.  

It wouldn't be RPGrinders if we didn't do the greatest podcast segment known to mankind, the Stinkos. There may never have been a larger Stinko in Grinder history than the fall of democracy in the United States of America. The country will never be the same as some irreparable damage has already been done. Beautiful weather now gives the American people more power to fight back. As this weather warms up the protests against this wannabe dictatorship are only just beginning. 

Completely unrelated to the weather and political corruption, the Grinders have a brand-new Panic Room. Frank has a devious offer from a malevolent entity. We can't say more without spoiling Frank's demented fun.

With all of the oppression and fear mongering by the current administration it can be easy to fall into despair. Fear not, as the warmer weather will inspire more of us to stand up and push back. As we all march against evil in our short-shorts while listening to RPGrinders at full volume, we will see our numbers grow and their power diminish! Our fight against evil has only just begun. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, and May is also MY month! Happy Birthday to me!

 

 

 

 

 

 

And fuck Trump!

 

 

 

 

 

 

RPGrinders Review #101 - Mandragora

I reviewed the Xbox version of this fun Metroidvania RPG!