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Surprise Mechanics

Roman Buetel & Mikaela Jones

Like video games but think the industry is a little wack? Want to hang out with your best friends Mario & Sonic but sick of all these dang loot boxes getting in the way? Leave that microtransaction alone and give Surprise Mechanics a listen! Roman Buetel and Mikaela Jones, two friends with an unbreakable bond and unconditional love, talk about video games, the people who make them, and the people who play them. Surprise Mechanics is a podcast about video games that also explores the business

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00:51:55

Knights of the Old Republic & Lego Star Wars: The...

Surprise Mechanics ·

2022/05/18

In this week's (surprise) Star Wars combo pack we talk about an "old game" (Knights of the Old Republic) and a normal, not old, one (Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga). How much Star Wars can these fools possibly squeeze into one episode?! This much, that's how much! Deal with it. Please! Sorry! Follow us on Twitter @SurpriseMechPod Drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail

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01:03:20

The Mandalorian (w/ Kaleb Grine)

Surprise Mechanics ·

2022/05/11

Star Wars is now TV and TV is now Star Wars! That's right we're talking about everyone's favorite Bob Fett (no not that one) and little green guy (also not that one). May the Star Wars month keep on Star Wars-ing or whatever. Ending music composed by Ludwig Göransson and performed by Intergalactic Space Force Follow us while you're at it! @SurpriseMechPod Or drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail.com

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01:15:26

Jedi Fallen Order (w/Matt Slanaker)

Surprise Mechanics ·

2022/05/04

May the Whatever be with Whatever!! Thats right folks, it's Star Wars month! To kick off this 4(-ish) episode marathon we're talking Jedi Fallen Order with Matt Slanaker. Pew pew or whatever else they do over there. Find more of Matt on Twitter @That_MattKid Follow us while you're at it! @SurpriseMechPod Or drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail.com

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00:36:52

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 & Everything Everywhere All at Once

Surprise Mechanics ·

2022/04/20

Sometimes two friends see two different movies even though they made loose plans to watch the same movie to discuss for their award nominated podcast*. And even though those plans were extremely tentative, regardless of what some parties would have you believe, it just doesn't shake out. And that's okay! You can talk about two things sometimes! Nobody minds at all! Follow us on Twitter @SurpriseMechPod Drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail *Surprise Mechanics was nominated for "Best New

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00:48:44

Elden Ring Part 2: Still More Elden Ring

Surprise Mechanics ·

2022/04/06

Michael and Roman are back to talk about Elden Ring! Again! That's right, more of this extremely Elden Ring! Now that we've both finished, we talk about how it feels to be Elden Lord, the highlights and low points of our journey, and the friends we made along the way! :-) Follow us on Twitter @SurpriseMechPod Drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail.com

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00:54:55

Vanderpump Rules

Surprise Mechanics ·

2022/03/23

It's Roman's birthday so to celebrate we're going to talk about some real art. None of this video game or horror movie slop! It's reality tv today, baby! We're talking Bravo TV, Los Angeles, and a little hole in the wall where everybody knows your name and the waitstaff is constantly screaming at each other and, sorry, is that my order? I can see my food sitting under the heat lamp but my server is too busy shouting at her boyfriend (who is the same bartender that made me this drink with way too

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01:16:22

Elden Ring First Impressions

Surprise Mechanics ·

2022/03/09

Elden Ring, Elden Ring, Elden Ring! Rise, tarnished, and listen to us talk about the most anticipated game of the millennium. I really believe that! Follow us on Twitter @SurpriseMechPod Drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail

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01:19:24

Bloodborne PSX & Deathloop

Surprise Mechanics ·

2022/02/23

This week, the Surprise Mechanics are talking the fanmade Bloodborne PSX, Deathloop, and a whole mess of other stuff! We're talking Mad Max, we're talking controllers, we're talking friendship! So come on in an get sloppy! (Trying a new thing.)

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01:19:12

Project Zomboid (w/Chance Duffy)

Surprise Mechanics ·

2022/02/09

We're back from our long winter's nap and just bursting at the seams to tell everyone about all of the Gaming that kept us busy during the Quiet. Positively bursting, I tell ya! We talk about Pocket Monsters, we talk about city builders, we talk about Project Zomboid. And that special fellow Chance Duffy is there for all of it to offer some expert advice for all us you (us) novice Zomboid survivors! And that's not all, buster! Sit your butt back down because we got a brand new Kaleb's Korner! That's

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01:38:11

The Best Games We Played in 2021 (W/Billy Hyland)

Surprise Mechanics ·

2022/01/06

Surprise Mechanics, the only podcast about video games, does another GOTY episode. Billy Hyland returns. Time is a flat circle. I'm Doctor Manhattan, or whatever. Not really. I wish! Also not really to that either. Guy seems pretty stressed and I can't be bothered to learn all those maths. I'll stick to being a regular old not doctor human. Follow us on Twitter @SurpriseMechPod Drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail.com

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00:49:47

Spider-Man: No Way Home & Aliens Fireteam Elite

Surprise Mechanics ·

2021/12/29

This is a shorter one, ya dig? We call them Mini Mechanics. Sweet, yeah? Roman does a spoilerish-free review of the latest Spider-Man movie and Michael played Aliens Fireteam Elite for like an hour. Follow us on Twitter @SurpriseMechPod Drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail

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00:59:14

Resident Evil Welcome to Raccoon City

Surprise Mechanics ·

2021/12/22

This week your favorite video game movie bozos talk about the fall's biggest blockbuster release: Resident Evil Welcome to Raccoon City. Spoilers: it's! not! great!! So let's turn things up a notch (yea, I say 'turn things up a notch' now) and write our own fan fiction Resident Evil movie scripts. Follow us on Twitter @SurpriseMechPod Drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail

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00:47:36

Quake Remastered

Surprise Mechanics ·

2021/12/15

Sure, you've heard of ogres. Your Shreks, your trolls, your run of the mill swamp dwellers, yeah. I get it, buddy. But have you heard of ogres with guns? How about ogres with chainsaws for hands? And what if I told you- What's that? You have heard of those kinds of ogres? And you already know I'm talking about Quake? Because it's like 20 years old? Whatever, let's see you write the episode description. What do you mean that's what you're doing,,, Follow us on Twitter @SurpriseMechPod Drop us

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02:14:22

Watchalong: The Matrix (1999)

Surprise Mechanics ·

2021/12/08

This time it was Michael's turn to pick a formative movie and it turns out Wachowski love runs deep on this particular program. Folks, it's the Matrix. Yeah, that one. With the suits and the kung fu. Sync up and watch with us! Also sorry for Roman's illness.

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01:22:32

Combo Pack #3: Forza Horizon 5 & Marvel's Avengers

Surprise Mechanics ·

2021/12/01

We're back with another combo pack and this time Michael and Roman go on a joyride through Forza Horizon 5 and Marvel's Avengers! We're talking about online multiplayer progression, large cars in Grand Theft Auto, Scooby Doo and Dragon Ball Z, and the Avengers too I guess. Follow us on Twitter @SurpriseMechPod Drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail.com

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02:17:21

Watchalong: Speed Racer (2008) (w/James Walsh)

Surprise Mechanics ·

2021/11/24

Adventure's waiting just ahead! That's right folks, it's time for another Watchalong(tm). Michael and Roman invite James back to the show to watch the Wachowski's Speed Racer. This is a very big deal for one of us (I'll leave you to guess who) so please sync up the movie with this track and let your old pals gab your ear off for a little over 2 hours. It'll go fast, promise. Just like Speed Racer! He's fast! Follow us on Twitter: @SurpriseMechPod Drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail.com

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01:13:19

No More Heroes III (w/Kaleb Grine)

Surprise Mechanics ·

2021/11/17

I know a lot of gamers out there don't have much patience. Least that's what Bishop, the dude at the video store said. So I'll cut to the chase: Kaleb Grine returns to celebrate the release of No More Heroes III. What are we waiting for? It's time to enter the Garden of Insanity. Follow us on Twitter @SurpriseMechPod Drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail.com

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01:07:33

Metroid Extravaganza!

Surprise Mechanics ·

2021/11/10

Michael and Roman have the Metroid bug, friends. And the only cure, of course, is to play a whole mess of video games. This week we talk about just about every Metroid title including various remakes and AM2R. It's fun! I hope! Drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @SurpriseMechPod

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01:18:37

Spooky Mechanics: John Carpenter's The Thing (w/Adam...

Surprise Mechanics ·

2021/10/27

The vessel that formerly belonged to the human Adam Sladek returns to close out Spooky Mechanics 2021 by talking about John Carpenter's The Thing. We also talk about The Thing (2011), Blade Runner, and Roman goes on about Swedish Chef a little bit. Just for fun. The Things by Peter Watts https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/watts_01_10/ Follow us on Twitter @SurpriseMechPod Drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail.com

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00:53:06

Spooky Mechanics: Carrion

Surprise Mechanics ·

2021/10/20

Your favorite shock jocks are back to talk about your second favorite blob monster! Maybe third. Depends on how much you like The Blob, I guess. Either way, there's a new blob on the block and their name is...well, I don't know actually. Never got their name. I'm getting sidetracked. Are you happy now?! Follow us on Twitter @SurpriseMechPod Drop us a line: SurpriseMechanicsPod@gmail.com

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