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Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast

Stephen Hilger + Brendon Bigley

A low key video game podcast by Stephen Hilger and Brendon Bigley. Produced by AJ Fillari!

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86:42

Gretchen (feat. Consume Me, Scarlet Hollow, LEGO...

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2025/10/15

Gretchen looks at you with knowing eyes, and you can sense something within her literally dogged frame is desperate to say more than the small, breathy "woof" that escapes her mouth. You tell Stella that her dog speaks with a refined cadence. You'll be gone in a week anyway, why not shake the town up a bit and make them believe you can talk to animals before you go? Discussed: The worst bit of all time, GOTY prep, Consume Me, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Stephen’s Backloggd activity, LEGO

263:26

Yakuza 0 (with Erik Morrison) | Bonus

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2025/10/10

We're joined by Erik Morrison to finally talk at length about one of the many on-ramps into Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's huge Like a Dragon franchise: Yakuza 0. Thank you to Erik for the doodles which became the basis of the episode art.Find more of their work here: https://erikmorrison.com/Check out RiaDoodles' excellent Yakuza fanart!"Like a Gacha""Animal Crossing Tomizawa""Aliens"Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin

134:34

The A2 Effect (feat. Hades 2, Silent Hill f, Digimon...

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2025/10/08

What do you call it when a sequel to a beloved game improves on almost everything? What do you call it when that's not enough?Discussed: Brendon’s return, our experience with Digimon, the email song, dreaming of Scarlet Nexus 2, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, the name of the halloween segment, Strange Antiquities, the current state of mouse mode, Unfair Flips, probability in games, Silent Hill f, Hades II, the A2 effectThank you Kevin Grant for sponsoring this episode. Play Celtreos

161:21

Parasite Steve (feat. Hades II, Ender Magnolia, and...

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2025/10/01

When Minecraft Steve threatens the survival of the human race, New York City native Aya Brea must rise up to put a stop to his crafty ways.Discussed: October’s arrival, Spooky Season’s new name, Hades II, what makes Supergiant special, the history of indie games, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, Uncle Poseidon’s Wild Ride, the appeal of the video game ensemble, the appeal of the video game sequel, Parasite Eve, renting horror games as a kid, dad games and games with dads, PS1 horror, and

107:05

Sniffly (feat. Silksong, Easy Delivery Co, Trails in...

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2025/09/24

Huddle up for warmth, grab a handkerchief, and turn off your computer terminal. Maybe just take this ride easy, you're not getting paid more to rush."This RPG series does everything wrong, and it's working" by Joshua RiveraDiscussed: Brendon is sniffly, Yakuza 0 bonus, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition, Easy Delivery Co, Mycopunk, SilksongFind us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon:

92:04

Taking Out the Buzz (feat. Peak, Story of Seasons,...

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2025/09/17

Does anyone else hear that low buzzing sound when the residents of Mineral Town talk? Or are my ears still ringing from my last encounter with Mayor Felix? Time will tell, I suppose.Discussed: We’re both sick, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, what makes communities in games feel alive, games about being a shopkeeper, Neopets, Mayor Felix, PEAK, Friendslop, the secret microphone within the Steam Deck, the word “marvel”, Silksong, intrinsic motivation, Hades II on the horizon, a new Fire

44:17

leafage.mp3

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2025/09/12

okay but you HAD to have known this one was coming(thanks to anonyman in the discord for the screenshot)★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

115:32

A Podcast Episode About Hollow Knight: Silksong

Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Silksong is out! So, what do we wish for now?Discussed: Hollow Knight: SilksongFind us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenhilger.bsky.social Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.onlineProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 8 cover art by Scout

87:23

That's Gilded (feat. Kirby, Story of Seasons, and more!)

Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast ·

2025/09/03

Now THIS is what I call GILDED!Discussed: The calm before the storm, Silksong, Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, Mario Golf and Sports RPGs, replaying games as different characters, game adaptions, Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World, when it’s fun to be a completionist, family, The Gilded Age, New Moon in theaters, Road Trip to the End of the World (it’s out now!), A Dream About Parking Lots, Time Flies, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Antiques Roadshow Find us everywhere:

79:59

The Port Aether Shore Leave Society | August 2025

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2025/08/30

Hello and welcome to the very first edition of The Port Aether Shore Leave Society, a new monthly show where we'll be talking about anything — video game or otherwise! We wanted to give everyone an idea of what Shore Leave will be like going forward, but all future episodes will be available each month for patrons at the $5 tier and above: https://www.patreon.com/intothecastHope you enjoy it!Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some merch if you'd like:

122:23

From Batter to Brickman (feat. VOID/BREAKER, Road...

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2025/08/27

The Batter may be mean and the Brickman may be scary. But Silksong is coming out. And video games...are still good."Why Silksong Took Seven Years to Make" by Jason SchreierMemoria's great video about day-old steam games"Hollow Knight Is One Of The Best Games You'll Play This Year" by Joshua Rivera "As the Trails series' ending is in sight, Nihon Falcom prepares to tackle the impossible" by James GalizioDunkey's UFO 50 experienceDiscussed: Reading under trees, Silksong announced, the issue

54:22

Dream Green (feat. Metal Gear Solid, Is This Seat...

Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast ·

2025/08/20

We're back! And we somehow have too many games to fit into one episode.Discussed: The PSP Premiere, Patreon Updates, Metal Gear Solid, The Adventures of Elliot, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, Is This Seat Taken?, Öoo, Tiny Bookshop, Sky the Scraper, and games we're playing for next weekRobin's review of Öoo: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/ooo-steam-indie-puzzle-gameFind us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the

398:31

Into the Aether VIII: The Sony PlayStation Portable

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2025/08/13

Welcome to the eighth season of Into the Aether! For this season premiere, we will be discussing our favorite games for the Sony PlayStation Portable. The PSP was a very special console and is still a joy to play. Some might say it's the "Walkman of the 21st Century." As always, thank you all so much for listening to and supporting the show. Whether this is your first time joining us or you've been here since 2018, we're so happy you decided to give us a listen. Here's to friendship,

93:52

Text or Pins? (feat. Cobalt Core, He is Coming, and...

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2025/07/30

When will they make a two-sided SD card that always lands text?Discussed: PSPrequel on Patreon, upcoming flights to Jersey, flipping an SD card, Cobalt Core, StarVaders, FTL, He is Coming, Loop Hero, whether or not roguelikes need to be infinite, Void Stranger, Stephen finishing The Hundred Line, games with multiple endings, Sacred Stones, the best introductions to Fire Emblem, A Link to the Past, New Leaf, the potential of a new Animal Crossing, all kinds of Za, Patapon on Switch, The

89:49

BB's Romhack Shack (feat. Donkey Kong Bananza, Word...

Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast ·

2025/07/23

I guess it’s kind of like a Bananza?Discussed: Upcoming episode for Patrons, TWG on Bluesky, Donkey Kong Bananza, early 3D Nintendo games, Donkey Kong as a series, the history of Nintendo console launch windows, the appeal of Zelda speed runs, Word Play, Boss Keys (GMTK), Developing (GMTK), the journey of any creative project, the dream of portrait mode, Nurikabe World, Brendon’s ROM Hack corner, Animal Crossing: City Folk Deluxe, why Animal Crossing works best handheld, and BeardoFind us

82:00

Do You Like Video Tapes? (feat. Death Stranding 2,...

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2025/07/16

I heard you like video tapes. You might not like this movie, but you’re gonna LOVE these games. Mmm, mmm.Discussed: The weird animorph phase, a little bit more of Death Stranding 2, Stephen’s fear of dolls, Press Start joins TWG, Blitzball, Mario Golf: Super Rush, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Ages, the beauty of the 8-bit aesthetic, Baseball (’89), The Sword of Hope, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, how Fire Emblem stands out in its genre, the customization in Final Fantasy

122:15

Video Game Fever Dream (feat. Death Stranding 2,...

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2025/07/09

I made it through Dom's dream and all I got were these podcast show notes.Discussed: Indie the Aether, Dom Nero: Prophet, Death Stranding 2, I Believe in Pizza (w/ Chris Plante), Deltarune Chapter 3+4, Persona 5: The Phantom X, the plight of mobile gacha games, Bacon - The Game, Nintendo Wiid, Super Mariomon, Pokémon Odyssey, Elden Ring: Nightreign Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon:

10:30

Into the Aether Goes Indie

Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Hey everyone! We have some big changes coming to Into the Aether in the near future and we wanted to talk through them a bit.To avoid burying the lede here: We’re leaving the Pickaxe podcast network and returning to complete independence. This has actually been in the works for a little while, but we wanted to only share the news when all of the boxes were checked.This is not a decision we made lightly, but we’re confident it is the right decision for us and for all of you.To be clear, we

124:35

Demon in a Tube (feat. Raidou Remastered, Monster...

Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast ·

2025/06/25

I miss the good old days where all you had in your pockets were your keys, your iPod, and your Demon in a Tube.Discussed: Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, Monster Train 2, Slay the Spire 2, Hades 2, 17bit, Galak-Z, Awaysis, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow

126:34

Demon in a Tube (feat. Raidou Remastered, Monster...

Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast ·

2025/06/25

I miss the good old days where all you had in your pockets were your keys, your iPod, and your Demon in a Tube.Discussed: Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, Monster Train 2, Slay the Spire 2, Hades 2, 17bit, Galak-Z, Awaysis, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon:

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