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Lunch Break

We’ve got an hour for lunch, so we’re stealing 15 minutes out of each day to chat with you. New Episodes uploaded weekly!

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#43 - Heavy Snow, Fruit Tier Lists, and 40K Lore Slogs

Lunch Break ·

2026/02/03

Welcome back to Lunch Break! This week, we’re surviving a "gallon" of snow and the Arctic plunge that followed, which mostly just meant helping neighbors and winging it at work while the supervisors were away. We take a deep dive into the definitive fruit tier list—debating why apples are S-tier and why cantaloupe is basically a flavorless "depression drink"—before getting into the weeds with fresh coconut vs. heavy cream substitutes. We also spend some time venting about the unnecessarily complex

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67:37

#42 - Flu Recovery, AI Hallucinations, and the...

Lunch Break ·

2026/01/26

We’re finally back in the studio after the entire house got taken out by the flu, and we’ve got a lot to catch up on. Between dealing with annoying work rejects and prepping for a "storm of the century" blizzard, we dive into the weird world of AI hallucinations and why you definitely can’t trust a bot to tell you what the Whitest Kids U' Know cast is up to these days. We also get into some heavy gaming talk, from the frustrations of magic-resistant orcs in Skyrim to why we're emulating the original

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47:41

#41 - Stranger Strings & Musical Journeys

Lunch Break ·

2026/01/12

It's another mid-week installment of Lunch Break, and we're officially back at it. Today, we took a deep dive into the post-Stranger Things careers of the cast, from Millie Bobby Brown’s latest Netflix projects to Sadie Sink's potential leap into the MCU as a "Disney princess". We also had our minds blown discovering Joe Keery's (aka Steve Harrington) extensive musical career as DJO, which has us ready to re-watch the whole series with fresh eyes. Between discussing Finn Wolfhard's indie-pop albums

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51:49

#40 - The Edge of Waiting & Friday Light

Lunch Break ·

2026/01/05

We’re officially in the year of the "Chicken Jockey" meme, though we’re pretty sure it’s a shame it peaked so early in 2025. We dive deep into the absolute misery of living in an "edging culture," where we're stuck waiting years for the Steam Machine, GTA VI, and ketchup-flavored Doritos that never seem to arrive. Between surviving a 70-degree temperature drop that turned the world into a tundra and debating the merits of pre-marinated bourbon salmon, we’re convinced we’re trapped in a Star

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41:11

#39 - Hot Tub Wasps and the 40K Rabbit Hole

Lunch Break ·

2025/12/29

We’re back for our daily 15-minute escape from the "cubicle sea" to recap a surprisingly busy Christmas week at the office. This episode, we’re dissecting the maintenance nightmare of a wasp-infested hot tub and the absolute struggle of trying to understand Warhammer 40K lore as a beginner. We also get into the "induced demand" of emergency services, share an original song about a Buzz Ball Christmas tree, and vent about a coworker whose messages are just a chaotic novel of ellipses and

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#38 - The Buzz Ball Tree & The Infinite Wait

Lunch Break ·

2025/12/22

It’s Monday and it is absolutely freezing outside, so we’re hunkering down and discussing our new holiday tradition: the Buzz Ball Christmas tree. We dive into some questionable "medical advice" about bone density, the sudden ubiquity of ball-shaped cocktails, and whether an avocado seed is actually just a giant bone. We’re also spiraling into the "infinite waiting room" of pop culture, obsessing over the agonizingly slow updates on the Steam Machine, the new Knights of the Old Republic teaser, and

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45:44

#37 - Beanie Weenies, Nuka World, and Bread Fruit

Lunch Break ·

2025/12/15

We're spending our lunch break discussing Fallout 4's Far Harbor and Nuka World DLCs, grappling with the complexities of overly-engineered timer plugs for our space heater, and getting deep into culinary and botanical debates like: Is bread a fruit? Find out how we achieved a peaceful ending in Far Harbor (only to undo it later) and our quest for the perfect Beanie Weenies recipe to share at a holiday gathering! We also cover the week's weather, and the woes of thin shirts and competitive old video

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67:00

#36 - Cloud Computing Conspiracy & Far Harbor DLC

Lunch Break ·

2025/12/08

We get into an intense discussion about a conspiracy that RAM prices are being intentionally driven up by companies like Micron to force consumers into subscription-based cloud computing, which is a terrifying thought for the future of personal electronics! On a lighter note, we talk about the frustratingly foggy yet fun Fallout 4: Far Harbor DLC, playing the hack-and-slash platformer Soak Song, and the slow grind of the RuneScape idle game. Plus, we celebrate submitting a gigantic project at work

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63:36

#35 - Console Debates, Thanksgiving Troubles, and...

Lunch Break ·

2025/12/01

This week, we're diving into the ongoing console debate, talking about the upcoming Xbox Prime, which we find confusing, and contrasting it with the appealing interface of the Steam Machine. We reminisce about the underrated classic Wii U and the satisfying RPG-style story of the superhero game Dispatch. On a more personal note, one of us is having a rough week due to a persistent and Thanksgiving-threatening case of constipation, complete with talk of body weight, laxatives, and worrying scenarios

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86:47

#34 - MORE Steam Machine, Pirate Ships, and We Passed!

Lunch Break ·

2025/11/24

We dive into our week, which included playing a lot of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and the overhauled crime system, contemplating the release of the Steam Machine and the anxiety of pre-ordering, and finally passing a stressful four-hour practical test at work despite software issues and misleading documentation. The conversation covers games like Assassin's Creed Black Flag along with a look into developing a new episodic gaming series. Also discussed: making chicken and egg salad, wild dreams, and

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58:19

#33 - Steam Hardware, Cold Fingers, and Five Guys...

Lunch Break ·

2025/11/17

In this week's 15-minute 'Lunch Break' chat, we discuss the challenges of the job, including one of us dealing with an "insane" project on a hard deadline and a software error that drove us nuts. We also lament the struggle of working in an office where the air conditioning makes our fingers freezing cold , a problem compounded by the lights randomly shutting off. The conversation turns to excitement over Valve's new Steam Machine console and Steam Frame VR headset. Finally, we detail the regret and

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44:28

#32 - Test Confusion, Plane Crash, and Work Chaos

Lunch Break ·

2025/11/10

In this episode of Lunch Break, we dive into a strange weekend of cooking good steaks and hot dogs over a fire while wearing ponchos in the rain. We also get into the frustration of studying for a "written" test that turns out to be all multiple choice, discussing technical concepts like ODNs, OCUs, and fiber distribution. The conversation takes a serious turn as we talk about the terrifying plane crash incident near the airport. Finally, we discuss the daily chaos of work, including dealing with

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72:13

#31 - Lava Lamps, Broken Bones & Fallout🎃

Lunch Break ·

2025/11/03

This week, we're talking about everything from Halloween party costumes (Rick Grimes and a firefighter ) and a foot that's "kind of broken" after too much walking , to the joys of a smart-switch lava lamp for a cozy sleep aesthetic. Get stressed out with us over a silent email battle with a contractor at work , the struggle to pass an absurdly difficult written test , and crushing enemies in Fallout 4. Plus, we're planning a Thanksgiving soup test run with a whole roasted chicken!

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87:44

#30 - Deposit Monday, Cat6, and Cheesy Frights

Lunch Break ·

2025/10/27

Dive into this week's 15-minute "Lunch Break" chats, starting with a review of Harry Potter movie binges and finally beating the game Katamari (where the last thing rolled up is the moon!). Hear about the struggle of trying to make Todecky (Korean rice cakes) and why Ethernet cables and Spotify's "free" audiobooks are driving everyone crazy. Plus, listen to a deep dive into Fallout 4's survival difficulty , the immortality of Nickelodeon , and the surprising dangers of a high-priority, handwritten

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88:48

#29 - Olives, Free Weights, and the Wild West of...

Lunch Break ·

2025/10/20

Join us for this week's Lunch Break, where we dive into some chaotic driving in Louisville—dubbed "The Wild West" of roads—and speculate on why nobody follows the absurdly low speed limits. We also have a deep dive on the nutritional powers of olives (seriously, eat more of them), discuss the joys and anxieties of different types of workouts like free weights, and get into the exhausting experience of reading a very, very long Stephen King novel. Plus, we've got some missing episode lore and talk

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87:10

#28 - Work Disasters, Mandatory Courses, and Dragon...

Lunch Break ·

2025/10/06

Kicking off the week, We dive into our Monday struggle. We detail the boring, mandatory courses that are destroying our schedule and making us feel a bit overwhelmed. Downtime is spent gaming, including playing Cyberpunk 2077, but we share an intense, nostalgic crave for the immersive world of Dragon Age. We're also making chili for dinner, Wooooo!

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#27 - Emulation, Gaming Quests, and the Linux Ordeal

Lunch Break ·

2025/09/29

This week's lunch talk dives deep into the ordeal of emulation on the Steam Deck, celebrating the successful (but two-hour-long!) setup of The Sims 2 for PS2 split-screen, and outlining a goal to get more retro consoles working like the Game Boy and Dreamcast. The conversation covers a weekend spent immersed in Cyberpunk 2077 and the surprisingly immersive gameplay of The Sims 3 PC version. Plus, you'll hear about the exhausting reality of juggling work, Promotional courses, and the sheer,

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67:45

#26 - Monday Blues and Burnt Meals

Lunch Break ·

2025/09/22

This week on Lunch Break, we talk about the struggles of a Monday. The hosts dive into a bad weekend, aches and pains, making a mess of things in the kitchen, and a bizarre encounter while playing DayZ. We also get into the struggles of working with other people, a love for split-screen gaming, and a deep-dive into the world of beans.

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#25 - Mouse Troubles, Peacemaker, and Work-Life Balance

Lunch Break ·

2025/09/15

This week, we talk about a new mouse to replace the one that "killed John" , the wild and profane world of the DC show Peacemaker , and how we're navigating our hectic work and personal lives. We also dive into the difficulties of eating healthy, the strange things you can get fined for in Software Inc , and the hilarious public temper tantrum of a neighbor.

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#24 - DayZ Trauma and GTA 6 Hype

Lunch Break ·

2025/09/08

We talk about the intense, and sometimes psychologically scarring, experience of playing DayZ and how it compares to other survival games like Escape from Tarkov. We also dive into the future of GTA 6, speculating on its online features and what it needs to succeed. Plus, a little bit about what we're eating for lunch, dealing with car trouble, and the ups and downs of trying to get a promotion at work.

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