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Video Game Podtimism

Video Game Podtimism

Video Game Podtimism is the optimist"s video game variety show. David and Chase are here to give you a double-dose of that oh-so cheerful appreciation for all things video games.

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01:24:56

Ep. 286: The Early Baby Meta (Feat. Mace Griffin...

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2026/04/12

Hey Podtimists,This week David digs a hole and Chase builds a machine. We also took a deeper look at the strange PS2 era FPS game, Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter. It was a hoot!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:50) - What David has been playing(5:26) - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredders Revenge(14:48) - Baldur's Gate 3(22:54) - A Game About Digging A Hole(32:29) - What Chase has been playing(32:46) - Metal Max 2 Reloaded(42:41) - Modulus Factory Automation(50:56) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of

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01:14:21

Ep. 285: April 1st in Quahog

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2026/04/05

This week we embrace our heritage. Enjoy.---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(5:31) - Family Guy Another Freakin' Mobile Game(17:26) - Family Guy Video Game!(28:44) - Family Guy The Quest for Stuff(36:45) - Family Guy Back to the Multiverse(46:29) - Outro(46:37) - Post game analysis(54:27) - Lawn Mowing Simulator(1:07:35) - Slay the Spire 2(1:10:01) - Okay the actual outro---Games mentioned: Family Guy Another Freakin' Mobile GameFamily Guy Video Game!Family Guy The Quest for StuffFamily Guy Back to

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01:43:09

Ep. 284: Wesker Got Blown up by a Bazooka (Feat....

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2026/03/29

Hey Podtimists,This week we spoil Resident Evil 9, talk about demolition, and buy some scratchers. PS this is also a dayquil episode.We also took a deeper look at Spark the Electric Jester 3, a sonic-like suggested to us by Michael. Thanks for the suggestion Michael!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(2:10) - What David has been playing(2:15) - Resident Evil Requiem with SPOILERS(28:08) - What Chase has been playing(28:12) - Slay the Spire 2(33:22) - Pokemon Pokopia(35:40) - Deconstruction Simulator(54:23)

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01:23:05

Ep. 283: Paul Wall Crocmaxing (Feat. Croc The Legend...

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2026/03/15

Hey Podtimists,This week David continues to love his time in a zombie filled wasteland and Chase begins to love his time in a pokemon filled wasteland.We also took a deeper look at the PS1 game Croc Legend of the Gobbos. This was a game suggested to us by listener Pepsiman, thank you Pepsiman!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(5:55) - What David is playing(5:58) - Resident Evil Requiem(15:56) - What Chase has been playing(16:01) - Slay the Spire 2(23:45) - Pokemon Pokopia(49:44) - Chase's Podtimistic

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01:16:36

Ep. 282: Super Saiyan Struwwelpeter (Feat. Dragonball...

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2026/03/08

Hey Podtimists,This week we reunite with our old friend Leon and our new friend Grace. It's Resident Evil week everybody.We also took a deeper look the GBA's Legacy of Goku 2. The Legacy of Goku was suggested to us by listener Donny. Thanks Donny!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(2:11) - What David has been playing(2:25) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2(9:49) - Ace Combat 7 Skies Unknown(11:23) - Resident Evil Requiem(40:02) - What Chase has been playing(40:17) - Crime Scene Cleaner(54:51) -

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01:18:24

Ep. 281: Motion Slop (Feat. Little King's Story)

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2026/03/01

Hey Podtimists,This week David somehow continues his journey in the sky and Chase catches a fever.Then we took a deeper look at the absolute banger of a Wii game, Little King's Story. This was suggested to us by listener Clover (the Goose). Thanks Clover!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:32) - What David has been playing(3:35) - Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown(7:57) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2(19:12) - Cascadia(23:11) - What Chase has been playing(23:14) - Hundred Line Defense Academy(31:33) -

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01:34:50

Ep. 280: The Ur-Gamer Baby (Feat. Silhouette Mirage)

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2026/02/22

Hey Podtimists,This week David takes to the skies and Chase imagines a life with Deadlock.We also took a deeper look at the bizarre PS1 game, Silhouette Mirage. This was suggested to us by an anonymous listener, so thank you wherever you are!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(7:16) - What David has been playing(7:22) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2(18:33) - Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown(28:21) - What Chase has been playing(28:32) - Car Mechanic Simulator 2021(36:52) - The Hundred Line Last Defense

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01:27:32

Ep. 279: Two Healthy Daves (Feat. Resident Evil Gaiden)

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2026/02/15

Hey Podtimists,This week Chase goes all in tactics and David goes all in on Bohemia.We also took a deeper look at one of the stranger Resident Evil spinoffs, Resident Evil Gaiden. This was suggested to us by listener Cameron. Thanks Cameron!This weeks episode DOES have a post credits scene.---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:28) - What David has been playing(4:33) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2(17:15) - What Chase has been playing(17:28) - Mewgenics(33:24) - Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn(35:31) - Hundred Line

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01:23:39

Ep. 278: Delicious Hose Water (Feat. Jackie Chan...

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2026/02/08

Hey Podtimists,This week Chase wades in the on-going slop discourse, and David takes a little rest.We also take a deeper look at the strange but charming PS1, Jackie Chan Stuntmaster. This was suggested to us by listener Zack. Thanks Zack!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(5:08) - What David has been playing(5:23) - Arc Nova(9:32) - Blue Prince(13:23) - What Chase has been playing(13:55) - Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn(24:56) - Palworld(43:51) - Car Mechanic Simulator 2021(53:59) - Chase's Podtimistic

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01:12:12

Ep. 277: Dad Secrets (Feat. The Lord of the Rings:...

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2026/02/01

Hey Podtimists,This week David finishes one of the wilder games he's played in some time and Chase goes from one Fire Emblem game to the next.We also dug into the movie tie in GBA game for The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers. This game was suggested to us by listener Jared. Thanks Jared!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:32) - Alan Wake 2 (with spoilers!!)(18:56) - Fire Emblem Path of Radiance(25:58) - Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn(42:36) - Blue Prince(46:42) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the

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01:21:23

Ep. 276: Clean Dirt, Feel Good (Feat. Banjo-Kazooie:...

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2026/01/25

Hey Podtimists,This week Chase succumbs to his basest urges and plays a factory game and a cleaning simulator. Then we took a look at what appears to be a true hidden gem, Banjo Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge. This was suggested to us by listener Mack. Thank you Mack!---Games mentioned: Mine MogulPowerwashing Simulator 2Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's RevengeAlan Wake 2Lumines AriseMoonlighter 2 The Endless Vault

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01:30:38

Ep. 275: Ike Reads Howard Zinn (Feat. Starfox Adventure)

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2026/01/18

Hey Podtimists,Welcome to Pod Chamber number 4. David is setup in his new space and we're back to it with the video games. Chase explores the mind of Fire Emblem's biggest himbo and David concludes his Silksong journey.Then we took a deeper look at the Ocarina of Time-like, Starfox Adventures. This was suggested to us by listener Isaac, thanks Isaac!---(0:00) - Intro(4:18) - Silksong (spoilers!!)(15:49) - Fire Emblem Path of Radiance(36:52) - Alan Wake 2(44:55) - Little Rocket Lab(54:43) - David's

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00:56:47

Ep. 274: Domain Expansion - Rat Hole

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2026/01/11

Hey Podtimists,This week we ONLY talk about the video games we've been playing. It was a busy holiday season so we've got a good handful of really amazing games to yap about.---(0:00) - Intro(4:19) - Hades II(18:41) - Megabonk(31:56) - Marvel Cosmic Invasion(41:03) - The Last Caretaker(53:18) - Outro---Games mentioned: Hades 2MegabonkMarvel Cosmic InvasionThe Last Caretaker

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02:56:22

Ep. 273: Games of the Year 2025!

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/12/28

Hey Podtimists,This week it's game of the year again!! You know what this is so we'll spare you the details but a quick thank you to everyone who has made this year what it was. We both deeply appreciate you checking in from week to week and allowing us to continue talking about these freaking video games. Enjoy this episode and we'll see you in the new year!---(0:00) - Intro(2:01) - How do we do GOTY?(3:38) - Was there a theme to 2025?(7:22) - Chase's #10(16:14) - David's

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01:17:13

Ep. 272: God Bless The Peas (Feat. Ehrgeiz)

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2025/12/14

Hey Podtimists,This week Chase plays 3 whole games! Wow that's more than normal. We also took a deeper look at the strange PS1 fighting game Ehrgeiz which was suggested to us by listener Matt. Thanks Matt!---(0:00) - Intro(4:43) - What David has been playing(5:06) - David's standard rotation(8:38) - What Chase has been playing(8:56) - Trails in the Sky SC(25:13) - Whisper of the House(40:10) - Octopath Traveler 0(52:21) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(53:23) - David's

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01:17:04

Ep. 271: An Accidental 2005 Kia Sorento

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/12/07

Hey Podtimists,This week we suffer through a total of ZERO technical difficulties so we've got a full blown episode for you. David takes a trip into the pit and Chase goes to space. We also took a deeper look at 2009's The Saboteur. This game was suggested to us by listener Evan. Thanks Evan!---(0:00) - Intro(4:28) - What David has been playing(4:34) - A little mystery(7:18) - Ball X Pit(19:37) - Pokemon Sun and Moon(20:43) - Donkey Kong Bananza(23:10) - Silksong(24:16) - What Chase has been

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00:18:09

Ep. 270: We Had it Coming

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/11/30

Hey Podtimists,This week we have cursed ourselves. The monkey's paw curled last week when we said we would not have technical difficulties. We didn't in that episode, but we did in this one. Anyway, we hope you enjoy a tiny little episode that Chase put together to hold you over until next week. Take care!---Games mentioned: DemonschoolTrails in the SkyPokemon Odyssey

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01:24:33

Ep. 269: It's All Coming Up Peas (Feat. Samurai...

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2025/11/23

Hey Podtimists,This week David proposes a mystery and Chase attempts to solve it despite the answer being right in front of him the whole time. Also Chase plays the newest game about Zelda and what she's been up to.Then we take a deeper look ANOTHER Warriors spinoff called Samurai Warriors. This game was suggested to us by listener Rob i. Thanks Rob i!---(0:00) - Intro(5:59) - What David has been playing(6:08) - Silksong(9:54) - What Chase has been playing(10:07) - Core Keeper(27:13) - The

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01:25:37

Ep. 268: How's Your Brid Level? (Feat. Azure Dreams)

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2025/11/16

Hey Podtimists,This week we try to get our Brid level up. It ain't easy man! David and Chase also struggle to NOT make the easiest joke they can see. Also not easy.We also took a deeper look at the weirdly ahead of it's time Azure Dreams. It's a pretty good game!---(0:00) - Intro(2:23) - What David has been playing(2:28) - Silksong(4:54) - GOTY Talk(10:06) - What Chase has been playing(10:16) - Ambrosia Sky Part 1(24:05) - Ball X Pit(35:07) - The Outer Worlds 2(54:48) - Chase's

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01:04:58

Ep. 267: Rackula (Feat. Elemental Gimmick Gear)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/11/09

Hey Podtimists,This week we have entered our 4th era of podchambers and with it another era of technical difficulties. The audio sounds great but you WILL hear David and Chase experiencing dropped discord calls. We make a bit out of it, it's fun.We also talked about the Dreamcast game Elemental Gimmick Gear or EGG. This was suggested to us by listener Samuel Sparks. Thanks Samuel!---(0:00) - Intro(2:50) - What David has been playing(2:55) - Castlevania Symphony of the Night(9:29) - Alan Wake

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