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Deep Listens

A bi-weekly video game book club that takes a deep look at one game every episode. We discuss the literary elements, philosophical ideas, and game design decisions that make games great while keeping things funny and friendly. Tune in for some close readings of your favorite games! Email us at deeplistenspodcast@gmail.com

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01:21:13

Off the Deep End Filler Arc: Ranking RPGs Played by...

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2025/04/24

In this episode of Off the Deep End, we decide to rank multiple video games that the main Deep Listens podcast played, partially out of spite and partially because we needed a podcast for this week. Join Braden "ArbitraryWater" REDACTED, Chris "ZombiePie" REDACTED and Gino Grieco on a fun retrospective journey through almost a decade's worth of podcasts and more than a decade's worth of video games we vaguely remember. How many of them are better than Hybrid Heaven? Remember to join our patreon if

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01:16:22

Off the Deep End Episode 59: Legend of Legaia

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2025/04/17

Gino "ThatPinguino" Grieco joins Braden"ArbitraryWater" REDACTED and Chris "ZombiePie" REDACTED to talk about another beloved(?) PS1 JRPG from the late 90s with Legend of Legaia. Is this another overlooked cult classic? Are they even allowed to play those for this show? Find out by listening to them talk about the game's unique combo-based battle system, sick drum and bass lines, and even sicker random encounter rate. This time Braden doesn't even have the flu! Please consider donating to the

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01:17:33

Balls Deep: 2025 NBA Playoffs

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2025/04/16

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the 2025 NBA regular season, end of season awards, and check in on their favorite teams. We then discuss some of the big trades and failures of the year. We also take some time to answer listener emails. It's accountability time for our preseason predictions! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us

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01:21:51

Episode 238: Deathbulge Is An Early GOTY Contender

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2025/04/10

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands! We discuss the game's fun combat, funny jokes, and engaging story. Em went deep on this one and 100%-ed the game! Fair to say, we all liked it! Early GOOY contender! If you can, please donate to help our friends in Ashville recover from the impact of Hurricane Helene: https://belovedasheville.com/ Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast,

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48:41

Off the Deep End Episode Gaiden 2

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2025/04/02

The following podcast appeared on Deep Listens' hosting server on March 31, 2025,11:59 PM EDT. The participants of this podcast claim no memory of the events that are recorded on this audio file. The host appears to be suffering from the flu, while the other two have some other, unknown ailment. None of them seem to be aware of the popularity and legacy of the popular video game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim." Deep Listens urges caution before listening. See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list

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01:18:03

Final Musicality: Final Bar Line!

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2025/03/27

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff Rud discuss Theatrhythm Final Bar Line! We cover the fun rhythm gameplay, the odd mission structure, and the unfortunate pricing structure! This might be the last good game we play for a while folks! Check out the current ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us

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54:43

Episode 237: It's Tax Season and Turnip Boy Ain't...

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2025/03/20

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion! We discuss the game's adorable art style, effective mechanics, and surprisingly dark story. I swear you won't be able to guess where this game goes based on how it looks and how it starts. If you can, please donate to help our friends in Ashville recover from the impact of Hurricane Helene: https://belovedasheville.com/ Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been

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01:31:44

Off the Deep End Episode 58: The Nokia N-Gage

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2025/03/13

In what might be one of the more ill-advised adventures Off the Deep End has ever been on, Braden, Chris, and Adam all explore the role-playing library of everyone's favorite taco-shaped phone that also played video games poorly. If you are under the age of 30 and don't know what the N-Gage was, we're sorry. Ask your dad. Or just listen to this episode. There was an Elder Scrolls game on this thing! See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and

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01:49:16

Episode 235: Spelunking In The Caves Of Qud

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2025/03/06

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Caves of Qud! We coder the game's retro style, uncompromising difficulty, and emergent storytelling. I wonder if you can guess which of us liked the game and which of us... might not have. If you can, please donate to help our friends in Ashville recover from the impact of Hurricane Helene: https://belovedasheville.com/ Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please

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01:00:04

Final Musicality: FFIII Legend of The Eternal Wind...

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2025/02/27

In this episode Gino, Jeff, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss FFIII Legend of The Eternal Wind and FFIV Celtic Moon. We cover the context in which these two very weird and Japan exclusive albums were made and whether they're any good! Spoilers, we finally got some good FF arraingement albums to rank! Check out the current ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast,

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02:24:29

Episode 235: The Beginner's Guide With Voidburger!

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2025/02/20

In this episode Gino and Pete are joined by Jess "VoidBurger" O'Brien to discuss one of Jess's favorite games: The Beginner's Guide! We cover the game from front to back and do our best to interpret all of the twists and turns of the game and its multi-layered story. Then Em joins in to provide us with an Exclusive reading of the game that seems to actually be an original read of a game that's over 10 years old! You can find Jess's work

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01:28:45

Off the Deep End Episode 57: Parasite Eve

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2025/02/13

Call the ambulance, there's been an emergency: Off the Deep End played a beloved, critically and commercially successful video game for once! That's right, Braden, Chris, and Adam all come together to discuss cellular biology, horrific mutant monsters, and ATB meter combat in Squaresoft's Parasite Eve. The mitochondria might be the powerhouse of the cell, but can it evolve its way into their hearts? See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and

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44:24

Amateur Hour: The Big Game

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2025/02/07

In the fifth episode of Amateur Hour Adam "Borgmaster" -REDACTED-, Tyler "Grav" -REDACTED-, and Gino discuss how their NFL playoff predictions fared before making another round of ill-fated predictions for The Big Game! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler

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01:20:16

Episode 234: Mouthwashing In Space With Voidburger!

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2025/02/06

In this episode Gino and Pete are joined by Jess "VoidBurger" O'Brien to discuss Mouthwashing! We cover the non-linear story, the small bursts of stealth, and just how bad some of these dudes are! Mix a packet of The Shining with a pouch of Alien and you get some delicious Mouthwashing! Spoilers abound so listen at your own peril! You can find Jess's work at https://www.youtube.com/voidburger, https://www.patreon.com/Voidburger, and https://www.twitch.tv/voidburger If you can, please donate to help

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01:16:54

Final Four-stasy Part 2: The Grand Final-e Underworld...

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2025/01/30

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff Rud discuss Final Fantasy IV! We cover the game from Tellah's death to the end of the game! We then put FFIV in our definitive Ranking of Fantasies! Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and

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01:22:40

Episode 233: Danganronpa Is Better Watched Than Played

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2025/01/23

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc! We discuss the game's sparse, yet annoying, mechanics before uloading on all of the murder mysteries and anime tropes. How much of this game holds up? Not the parts where you play it! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to

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01:21:33

Off the Deep End Episode 56: Xenosaga Episode II:...

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2025/01/16

After roughly two months of dragging their feet, the Off the Deep End crew (featuring Special Guest Jeff Rud) return to the God, Robots and Existentialism of Xenosaga, but this time it's disappointing! They cover the game's messy development, discuss the underwhelming gameplay and aesthetic changes, and try their best to decipher the plot! Little boy men with guns and robot ladies with bigger guns are featured, as is an abundance of anime insanity. See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at

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50:04

Amateur Hour: The Playoffs and The Big Game

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2025/01/12

In the Fourth episode of Amateur Hour Adam "Borgmaster" -REDACTED-, Tyler "Grav" -REDACTED-, and Gino discuss the upcoming NFL playoffs! We discuss the various matchups and make our predictions all the way up to The Big Game! If you can, please donate to help our friends in Ashville recover from the impact of Hurricane Helene: https://belovedasheville.com/ Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider

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54:51

Episode 232: Unpacking Unpacking

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2025/01/09

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Unpacking! We cover the game's simple puzzles, elegant storytelling, and how much of an jerk that boyfriend is. We wrap up by discussing what the game's story made us feel. Spoilers, it made us feel a lot! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of

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01:55:02

Game of the Year 2024

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2025/01/02

In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- debate the games we played this year for our annual Trenchies! The categories this year are: Game of the Year 2023, Best Comedy, Best Horror, Best Drama, Best Action, Best Adventure, Best Puzzler, Best Character, Worst Character, Best Soundtrack, Prettiest Game, Best Performance/Voice Acting, Best Mechanic, Biggest Disrespect of the Player's Time, Best Twist, Worst Game of Our Year 2021, Worst Story

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