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PODCAST

Almost Gamers

Matt Firek and Andrew Wilds

Join us in a casual conversation with friends about gaming. It"s a humorous journey into what we are currently playing, sometimes poorly and not usually on trend. We also talk new and upcoming releases, gaming news, best of lists, and are never afraid to go off on crazy tangents.

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All Episodes

122:38

Episode 22: The Saga Continues

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2026/03/22

The boys are back and ready for more adventures! It's been a while since the party was assembled, so there's a lot of catching up to do. Matt gives an in depth look at The Outer Worlds 2 while Andy...digs a hole. They hop back into the Emporium to get historical about video game consoles. Then they talk about Xbox blunders, frickin laser beams, and almost give news about the God Of War show. You know you missed them, come and say hi. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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90:50

Episode Twenty One: The Final Boss

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2026/01/13

Join us for the exciting season finale. The adventure begins yet again in Hades. Matt somehow braves through (some of) Wu Chang Fallen Feathers, but his nerves give out. Andy grabs armor and a cape and starts Doom Dark Ages, but still has time to finish his Mine Craft castle. For the main event, they discuss The Game Awards. But not the awards themselves, the true winners are the trailers. AI is back in the news while the party laments needing to re-cap TV shows. They end the year with Quests...

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121:47

Episode Twenty: Gathering For Battle

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2025/12/28

Join us as the party gathers 'round to give thanks. Matt and Andrew are plenty thankful for Hades II as they dive pretty deep into this GOTY contender. Matt finally boards the Monster Train, and they both find their own Vampire Survivors clones. This Boss Battle is a blind top ten pick: RPGs for The Doc, FPS for The Andman. The debate gets hot. Somehow, GTA is still in the news, but so is Mick Gordon, so all is well. Future quests are a bit light, but the party is about to take on The G...

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103:34

Episode Nineteen: The Haunted Castle

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2025/11/18

Welcome to a spooky journey into Hades... 2. Matt finally finishes his 33rd expedition, and Andy can lay Hollow Knight to rest and then digs up a creepy old game. Grab some peanuts and crackerjacks, cause they pick video game characters to play on their softball teams. It's a quick stop at the Emporium to talk about the gear that brings you this very podcast. Bethesda is back in the news, Matt wants a star wars knife, and Pittsburgh appears in games. Send us a text Support the show

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82:43

Episode Eighteen: The Overworld

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2025/11/13

In the midst of a multi-day Borderlands 4 marathon, the team takes a break to bring you another episode. Andman continues his love of playing games that makes him hate himself. Matt still can't finish a game. The duo reminisce over the possibly best sci-fi movie franchise ever (yes, it is definitely not what you're thinking.) Then there's the obligatory Metal reference. Matt's brain is wired upside down, they NoClip into GTA, weird physics games pop up, and the biggest sale in all of videos g...

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96:03

Episode 17: Borderlands History

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2025/10/28

Deep dive in the history, lore, and gameplay of Borderlands. A great primer for those just jumping into the universe, or anyone needing a recap of the series. Send us a text Support the show

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100:44

Episode Sixteen: The Return Home

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2025/10/21

Possibly the party's longest journey yet, this tale will last you through the night. Matt and Andrew actual play a game together. Matt does a little 33 and a touch of a rando game, while Andrew surprise plays a sequel. The Emporium is filled with mice, but it's ok he's got a bunch o' Razers. Then they Respawn homunculi, Blood, and DDR. Matt also gives a synopsis of War of the Worlds, saving the rest of humanity from having to watch it themselves. You are welcome. They finish strong with some ...

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72:39

Episode Fifteen: Boss Battle Beach Questions

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2025/09/16

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89:01

Episode Fourteen: The Beach

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2025/09/09

Join us on vacation as we record at the Outer Banks, NC. Send us a text Support the show

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56:16

Episode Thirteen: The Dungeon Part 2

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2025/09/02

Still trapped in the Dungeon, the party forages for crunchy rolls. The shop is all about Ultrawide Monitors and Matt almost answers questions about it correctly. Matt corrects some composer errors and kinda corrects some easter eggs. Andy brings back the head of Mimir. They discuss Walmart's influence on creating a genre of games, Claptrap, and Sad Subnautica. We end the adventure with sharks, handhelds, and beach trips. Send us a text Support the show

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70:17

Episode Twelve: The Dungeon Part 1

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2025/08/26

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63:56

Episode Eleven: New Party Member Part 2

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2025/08/12

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89:00

Episode Ten: New Party Member Part 1

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2025/07/22

This episode, the first guest joins us on the epic journey: Hayley Wilds. She shares her woes of growing up not having a console of her own, and finding love during gaming. And also hate. During an ill fated Gears of War session with us a decade ago. Then we meme ourselves. Andy gets close to finishing KCD2, while Matt actually finishes Avowed. Things get casual with Royal Match, Snood, and Mario Party. Then it get a little crazy when the group does a Boss Battle about video game charac...

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67:23

Episode Nine: The Inn Part 2

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2025/07/15

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73:53

Episode Eight: The Inn Part 1

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2025/07/08

Back at it with some updated What Yinz Playing. Matt starts the 33rd expedition and likes what he see so far. Andy and Matt are both on team dodge, those parries can suck it. MAtt also gives the final review on South Of Midnight. Andrew takes a deep dive into the sounds of Mick Gordon and the creation of our Boss Battle music. Speaking of which, our BB comes from our first request and we take a stroll through time with The Legend of Zelda. Send us a text Support the show

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47:36

Episode Seven: Tutorial Part 2

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2025/06/24

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83:30

Episode Six: Tutorial Part 1

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2025/06/17

Another epic episode with tales of 90s mascots and castles. Matt gives up on Blue Prince while Andy delves back into the peasant life with Kingdom Come Deliverance. Matt is loving on South Of Midnight, but not so much on muso games. This Boss Battle is true to it's name as the duo talks Favorite Villains. Listen to see if your picks make the list! Send us a text Support the show

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59:32

Episode Four: Opening Cutscene Pt 2

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2025/06/03

Send us a text Join us for the exciting second half! We try to game and quicky go down a Metallica tangent. The news leads us into an Elder Scrolls tangent. Then it's Borderlands 4, collectors editions, and Game Pass games galore. And instead of deciding what to play next, we tumble from Myst to Minecraft to Matt Berry and Chris Nolan. You should probably get a notebook out to follow along. Support the show

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68:05

Episode Four: Opening Cutscene Pt 1

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2025/05/27

Send us a text Load up this episode as Matt and Andy both share their experience with Blue Prince. Hilarity ensues. Things heat up when the duo talk about their Video Game Crushes. Matt talks the history of 3D gaming and how much he really likes to look at shiny cans in VR. (This episode was too much fun to fit on one disc. Stayed tuned next week for the exciting finale.) Support the show

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69:18

Episode Three: Character Creator

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2025/05/13

Send us a text This episode Andrew discusses the benefits/hardships of gaming with a 6 year old daughter. Matt gushes over Assassin's Creed Shadows and how distracted he gets from a good looking vista. They delve into the history of licensed games and Matt's weird beef with a Marvel IP. From there it's steering wheels, hot dog buns, and dragon riding. You know, typical topics you've been beggin for. Support the show

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