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This Podcast is about grinding your way through life stirring up controversy and trying to play a few RPGs along the way.
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Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
In this episode of RPGrinders, after getting through some light news, the crew has the usual Sweetos and Stinkos. There are also some early Black Friday sales for the Homie Discount segment. Eric has reviews for Dark Souls and Octobug, while Frank also reviews The Bard's Tale Remastered. Then we get into the quarter-finals of the best Horror TV series. Be sure to tune in next week for the semi-finals and champion! Also, make sure to listen live on Fridays at 7 PM EST on Youtube/Twitch!
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
On this Friday the 13th episode of RPGrinders, the wait is finally over for Frank and Eric. They both got their own Playstation 5s! Was it worth the wait? Is it everything they had hoped or will they be selling on E-Bay by the end of the night?
This week's news features some upcoming releases with release dates. The action shooter RPG Poison Control get an April 2021 release. The second DLC pack for Dragon Ball Kakarot is coming out on the 17th of this month. Mass Effect Legendary gets a vague release window of Spring 2021. And Shiren the Wanderer is getting a physical release on the Switch.
Besides the Playstation 5, Eric and Frank have some reviews. Frank reviews the Playstation 5 game Astro's Play Room while Eric has a lot to say about Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
It wouldn't be RPGrinders without Stinkos, and this episode has several. Break is mad about the American Injustice system and the deaths of celebrities. Just like anyone with at least the most basic level of intelligence, Frank is pissed at FoxNews. And Eric is disappointed in the Japanese entertainment producer Aniplex.
This months bracket is one week closer to determining the Greatest Scary TV Show of All Time! We are down to 32 but only 16 can continue. Will American Horror Story fend off the Belmont Clan of Castlevania? Can the Buffy slay Tales from the Dark Side? Are the Deadites scarier than vampires? Is Eleven strong enough to fight off horny teenage werewolves?
The tears of MAGA brings a smile to my face.
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
This episode Eric makes a triumphant return! After the news, the guys dig in to reviews of New Super Mario Bros U DX, Goblin Slayer, and oddly the dual sense PS5 charger. The guys then discuss Donald Trump's firing by the American people and the ramifications of the cheetoh's rhetoric, Joe Biden's non platform and what that means going forward, a prominent Japanese voice actor catches Covid, how main stream media sucks, and finally we unveil our latest monthly tournament! This month we start the journey of picking the greatest horror TV series of all time!!! Join us LIVE every Friday 7EST twitch.tv/rpgrinders in the chat! Follow us on Twitter @RPGrinders and be sure to send us comments and questions and we will shout you out on the show!!!! Thanks for listening!
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
On this episode of RPGrinders, the Grinders finally determine the Greatest Horror Movie of All Time. Besides the fictional horror, Frank and Break also have scary news. While Eric laments the passing of a magical legend.
It wouldn't be RPGrinders without some good old JRPG news. For the first time, North America is getting a release of the original 8-bit Fire Emblem. The Switch version of Outer Worlds gets several new updates. Da Capo 4 Fortunate Departures is coming in early 2021. And even though it's not an RPG, R-Type Final 2 is being published in America by NIS.
The RPGrinders don't always talk about gaming but they always find some reason to complain. 2020 has had no shortage of Stinkoes but none more serious than the deadly COVID-19 virus and America's abysmal response. COVID isn't the only thing keeping Frank indoors as the state of Colorado is besieged by a massive wildfire. And Eric has more sad news with the passing of a legendary magician, James Randi.
With so many Stinkoes, it's always good to have hope. Frank and Colorado may be getting the help they need in the form of a snow storm. While not as personal of a Sweeto, Break celebrates the arrest of a domestic terrorist group that was trying to frame Antifa and incite violence between police and protestors.
There can be only one and tonight the Grinders whittle down 8 contestants to finally determine the Greatest Horror Movie of All Time! These movies are so good it was almost impossible to choose. Is Halloween scarier than Scream? Is a massacre in Texas more frightening that the Spanish horror film REC? Is Freddy more evil than the Evil Dead? Can The Thing beat a Kubrick masterpiece? And these are all just the first round!
Without further ado, the Greatest Horror Movie of All Time is:
Yea right! Like I was going to tell. You'll just have to listen
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Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
On this episode of RPGrinders, a new month brings a new tournament. Since it is October, it's time for Halloween and scares. Frank pits the 64 greatest horror movies against each other, in a life or death struggle to finally determine what is the Greatest Horror Movie ever made! However, they cannot get to the tournament before doing the rest of a packed show.
As usual, the Grinders start with the news. Ocean S Heart has been announced for the PC, the best named game Yakuza: Like A Dragon gets solid release dates, a new tactics based Dragon Quest is coming to mobile, and Gal Gun Returns will be searching for panties on the Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
As always, the Grinders have plenty of reasons to complain. As far as Break is concerned, The Orange Idiot and Traitor is always a Stinko. This time he threatened voters, supported terrorists, and caught COVID-19. The Grinders do not wish death on anyone but that doesn't mean we have to have sympathy for someone that has none.
Break has a great Sweeto. He gives out the Friend Code to his brand new Switch Lite. He likes it so much, no one would be surprised if he spooned with it at night. Frank is also proven right, as Trump's tax forms were leaked and confirm what Frank already knew.
Now it's time for Round 1 of the 64 Greatest Horror Movies of All Time Tournament Bracket. Will the Quiet Place vanquish Amityville Horror, is the Ring scarier than Evil Dead 2, can the Blair Witch Project defeat Friday the 13th, can Silence of the Lambs survive the original torture porn movie Saw? Let us know what you think as these movies and many more compete to be declared the best.
In Kevin Bacon's name I pray. Amen.
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
This episode of RPGrinders, is so jam packed we could barely fit it all into a two hour podcast. Tons of news, Stinkos, and the Greatest NES Game bracket challenge. Also in the episode, Break answers a great new #DearBreakMan question and the Grinders discuss the absurdity of Gender Reveal Parties.
This episode has a lengthy news section that includes: Immortals Fenyx Rising is coming to consoles and steam in December, a new Pocky & Rocky game is coming in 2021, Code of Princess EX is coming to steam in October, and Disgaea 4 Complete+ is out now on steam and Xbox!
It wouldn't be RPGrinders without Stinkos and there are plenty of reasons to complain. As usual, the Orange Boy plays a big part in pissing off Break. Orange Boy even indirectly pisses off Frank. While Eric is stuck dealing with the death of his router port.
The Greatest NES Game of All Time bracket is starting to get tighter. The Grinders have to choose which 16 games move on to the next round. Can Super Mario Bros 3 beat Mega Man? Is Castlevania better than Contra? Will Mike Tyson's Punch Out get knocked out?
Please let us know what you think. Just tweet us @RPGrinders
Is there a such thing as a Fartriloquist?
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
On this episode of RPGrinders, we come one round closer to determining the Greatest N64 Game of All Time! 16 teams are left but only 8 can survive! Before getting to the tournament, we still have news, reviews, Stinkos, and more!
It wouldn't be RPGrinders if we didn't start with the news most relevant to JRPGs. News like: The announcement of Black Myth: Wu Kong, yet another take on Journey to the West. Baldur's Gate 3 getting early access on Steam and Stadia, Sept 30th. And Tears of Avia releasing on Sept 24th.
This episode's reviews feature Eric's impression of the game Catherine Full Body, while Frank reviews the anime Cells At Work, and the movies Open 24 Hours and Random Acts of Violence.
Politics is prevalent in the Stinkos, as usual, but Break seems to be more upset by the actions of one sports broadcaster. The bigoted broadcaster shocked long time listeners, embarrassed his team, and saddened the city. Break loves Cincinnati and he refuses to allow such hatred to spread.
It's your life. As long as you aren't hurting others or destroying the world around you, NO ONE else should ever dictate how you live your personal life.
With only two weeks left, the battle continues! Will Goldeneye beat Ocarina of Time? Can WWF No Mercy survive? Is Mario 64 going to make it the next round? Is Tony Hawk 2 worthy? Is Beetle Adventure Racing more fun than Mario Party 3?
Never wipe your ass with your own grass.
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Please excuse the audio issues this week we did the best we could! This ep we talk some great rpg news, Eric reviews the Blasphemous DLC and Streets of Rage 4, Break has some choice words for Trump and an incompetent Congress, Frank finally beats Dragon Quest 11, and finally the crew widdle down 32 N64 games down to sixteen in our monthly tournament to determine the greatest N64 game of all time! Join us LIVE every Friday 7eST on Twitch.TV/RPGrinders or search RPGrinders on Youtube. Follow us on Twitter @RPGrinders, thanks for listening!
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
On this episode of RPGrinders, the guys discover the meaning of an anti-rpg. Break teaches the world about Ghosting and Frank surprises everyone with two big announcements.
The popularity of the cartoon bracket has inspired him to make it a monthly even. Start the month with 64 players then determine a winner at the end of the month. Starting on August 7th, the Grinders will determine the greatest N64 game of all time. Tweet @RPGrinders your favorite N64 games.
Frank's other big announcement is the return of Grinder Dance Party. Twice a month on Saturdays at 7 PM Eastern. He'll be bringing the FUNK starting on August 1st! Tweet @FrankBranches for the link.
Other than the big announcements, it's business as usual, or as usual as it gets for RPGrinders. The news and topics include: An anti-rpg, a bumbling Biden, the Gaslighter and Chief, bad news for a child rapist, advice about Ghosting, and even tarot card reading.
Stay safe. Always practice Western Ghost Grip.
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
This is the last episode of RPGrinders before hitting the huge milestone of 600 episodes! This isn't the pen ultimate episode because next week isn't the end. With 599 episodes complete, the RPGrinders are still going strong with no signs of stopping!
This episode includes news about the upcoming release of Ys Origins for the Switch, Vagrus: the Riven Realms coming to Steam and GOG on July 22nd, Dragon Marked For Death coming to the Playstation Network, and Monster Rancher 2 being ported to the Switch and mobile platforms later this year.
Frank reviews the horror movies Beach House and Rattlesnake. He also reviews Disney Plus' latest release, the musical Hamilton.
As usual, there are plenty of Stinkos. The spread of COVID-19 continues to be a hot topic, as well the lack of separation of church and state. It's not all bad though because Frank's car and the SCOTUS might be Stinkos but they are also Sweetos! You'll have to listen to find out why.
Before ending another fun episode, the Grinders spend time preparing for episode 600. That episode will feature a 64 bracket style tournament to determine what is the greatest cartoon series of all time! Let us know your favorite cartoons.
Never bury the lead.
There will be a contest for a free game for chatters as well as a gift card for listeners!