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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 Aug 05, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
It's been a long, fun journey but the RPGrinders finally reached level 700 of the podcasting dungeon. A trio of brave adventurers led by Frank the Ageless Wizard with a mysterious past, a long pipe, and a longer beard. Eric the Cleric is the backbone of the Grinders but he doesn't just heal, he also deals massive damage. The last member is Breakman the Bold Bumbling Warrior, he may be accident prone but he's great with a sword.
Level 700 wasn't easy. The Grinders faced waves of tough enemies. Zombies, aliens, ghost monsters, mutants, and dragon balls were only some of the more formidable opponents.
First the Grinders dealt with waves of mutants, as the TMNT Cowabunga collection was given an August release date. As they fought off the mutant attackers they were beseeched by a dragon. The mighty Dragonball the Breaker, will be bringing destruction in October. More random enemies joined the battle but they are no match for the heroes.
After clearing the waves of enemies, the heroic team stopped by a local dungeon vendor. The shop keeper haggled with them over the prices of rare Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft treasures. Unfortunately for the shop vendor, the Grinders weren't just great adventurers. They also knew how to find the best deals.
Before heading to their next battle, the heroes came across a strange and usual shop. Out of curiosity, they decided to check it out. Inside they met a sage. He imparted upon them the wisdom of #DearBreakMan. With that, they were ready to move further within the dungeon.
Ms. Marvel, Girls Last Tour, and NOPE ambushed the Grinders. Trio vs trio. Only one group would walk away. Although it was a tough fight, the Grinders used the power of teamwork to fell their attackers.
Even though they were still exhausted from their last battle, the Grinders suddenly found their selves fighting off waves of evil Stinko humans! The cops and religious zealots attacked in full force but were still defeated by the brave heroes.
Having barely survived their last fight the Grinders stopped to recharge their HP with some much-needed Sweetos. They knew that the only thing left standing between them and the next dungeon level, was the final battle.
The final battle to defeat dungeon level 700, was upon them. Only they could defeat their enemies and determine the Greatest Game Cube Game of All Time. They fought off hordes of zombies. Fled from the evil Ghost Monsters. Battled more mutants. Encountered an alien species that sucks the life from its victims. And they even defeated a cursed evil sword.
With that level conquered, what adventures will await our heroes as they journey to level 701 and beyond? Only time will tell....
Come tag along on the Grinders next adventure, every Friday 7 PM Eastern on twitch.tv/rpgrinders. Maybe we will even share the loot.
I was originally going to title this "Power Moves" but it just doesn't fit the writing.
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
This is episode 699, the last episode before the final episode of RPGrinders.... Until the following week when we do another episode! The end is not nigh. 700 won't be a beginning or an end but it will be a blast! In the meantime, enjoy this lively episode!
It wouldn't be an episode of RPGrinders if Break wasn't late because he had to fight Skype in one-on-one combat. Break keeps getting his ass whooped, so maybe he needs training? Or maybe he just uses Skype as the scapegoat to get out of doing the news? Break's tardiness can't stop the news. He can't stop Bayonetta 3 or the Sega Genesis Mini 2 from coming out this October. He can't stop Balder's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 from coming to modern platforms, later this month. And he sure as hell can't stop companies from announcing some upcoming titles, like Kirby's Dream Buffet and Mato Anomalies.
This week Frank's reviews are spoilerific, so if you don't want to hear about season 3 of The Boys or the South Park: Post COVID Special you should stop reading now and scroll to the bottom of the page. The Boys is a well written and amazingly acted show that is only getting better every season. Of course, South Park continues to be one of the funniest shows ever made. But if you don't like spoilers, Eric gives his review of the latest Thor movie. How does it stack up to the critically well received third Thor movie?
If you don't listen to this show to laugh and have fun, maybe you listen in anger waiting impatiently for your favorite segment: the Stinko of the Week. With the state of affairs in America, abortion continues to be the main topic. The Grinders all have their own personal feelings about the new laws but are in total agreement, the government has no business in our bodies. And, as usual, Democrats and Republicans alike also earn their ire.
The tournament closes out this episode. Moving the Grinders one more round closer to determining the Greatest Gamecube Game of All Time! Two Resident Evils are still on the list, will either make it to next week? Which is the better sequel, Super Monkey Ball 2 or Soul Calibur 2 (I spelled it right this time!)? Are sequels like Metroid Prime 2 and X-men Legends 2 better than the originals? Can cartoon Link save cartoon Zelda and return to compete next week? Will Baby Mario and Baby Luigi reek as much havoc on the tournament bracket as the do on the racetrack? Can Mario water blast his way to innocence and another week on the bracket? Will the Eternal Darkness screw up the brackets as badly as it can screw with your head? On episode 700, we will declare a winner!
All these and so much more. We hope this wets-your-appetite for episode 700. If not, then maybe bacon will. When you think of bacon, think of episode 700. Mmmm bacon.
Did I mention bacon? Cause bacon!
If you scrolled all the way to the bottom then thanks and please pray with me: In Kevin Bacon's name we pray. Amen.
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
As the title suggests, this RPGrinders has the crew continue the tournament for the best Gamecube game of all time. And it only gets nastier. But before all of that, there is some moderate news, and Frank reviews Beavis and Butthead do the Universe, Stranger Things season 4 part 2, and The Boys season 2. For Stinkos and Sweetos, there is an unusual mix of Manga Yugioh creator dying, Shinzo Abe getting assassinated, and exorcisms being suggested to stop school shootings. It's one kooky show, so be sure to listen. You can even check us out live on Twitch/Youtube Fridays at 7 PM EST!
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
This episode we go over a ton of news, Ohio is going to hell, the Supreme Court is going to hell, the GameCube is going to hell, and finally, we are all going to hell. Where's our handbaskets? Join us LIVE in chat every Friday 7EST http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders Thanks for listening!
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
It's the officially the first Friday of summer and the Grinders couldn't be hotter. By hot, I mean angry. Disgusted by the news that pregnant women are now property of the state government. Unfortunately, this is only the beginning of the horrors to come.
The Supreme Court has decided that state governments now have control over the choices a pregnant woman is able to make. The government has decided women don't have the right to bodily autonomy. Worse still, this is only the beginning! Contraceptives, LGBTQ rights, worker's rights, and interracial marriage are all on the agenda. Today was a horrible blow to women and this is only the beginning.
Republicans and Democrats have failed the United States of America and its people.
Lest we forget that this is a gaming podcast, the Grinders were still able to talk about some happier things, like JRPG news and what they have been playing. Frank was even able to give a review of the horror movie Revealer.
There wasn't a lot of news but there were some upcoming release dates. After weeks of game delay news, it was refreshing to have some actual release dates. Games like Dusk Diver 2 and Tyrant's Blessing will be out in August, and Rune Factory 5 will be hitting Steam in July. If you live in Japan, the offline version of Dragon Quest X will also be released this year.
In these trying times it's great to have video games. To help us destress from a situation that feels beyond hope. With the world collapsing around us, we all need to be aware of our own emotional and mental states. No matter how hopeless it may feel. We must never stop fighting for what is right. Just don't forget that your own health matters too.
How many more nails will be hammered into the coffin of Democracy before we lose it forever?
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
This episode of RPGrinders has a fair bit of news this week. Highlights range from more developers with fun names, and three Persona games are coming to more platforms. The long-awaited release of Labyrinth of Galleria and a remaster of Crisis Core and the next part of the FF7 Remake are mentioned. After the news, Break and Eric have a joint review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shedder's Revenge. Frank also reviews the Northman. Stinkos eat up much of the discussion with more talk about the further collapse of democracy with more Ulvalde updates before the Free for All talks about gun rights. Be sure to turn in next week for more, and be sure to listen live if possible, Fridays at 7 PM EST, on Twitch/Youtube!