Geeking Out With Games, Crossovers, Wrestling, and Retro Tech
Adventures at the Game Table
The episode opened with the crew sharing their latest board game sessions. Andy talked about his ongoing love for Talisman, a game that never misses a chance to punish its players and occasionally turn them into frogs. Ogre and Tuck highlighted the quick and chaotic fun of games like Boss Monster and Star Clicker, where kids in a starship do their best to defend their planet with very little idea how anything works. They also praised Spirit Island for its deep cooperative strategy and satisfying teamwork.
Why Crossovers Are Getting Out of Hand
The group followed up on Tuck’s previously promised spicy opinion about crossovers. He explained that he is worn out from giant crossover events that demand fans buy a long trail of interconnected issues just to follow one story. The conversation touched on Magic: The Gathering’s Universes Beyond sets and the new Star Trek cards that pushed Tuck past his limit. The hosts contrasted that overload with the charm of old single issue or limited crossovers like Star Trek and X-Men. Andy pointed out the irony that Tuck loves those older mash ups while rejecting the modern ones, but Tuck held his ground and insisted that surprise crossovers are fun while sprawling commercial events are not.
Community Wrestling Highlights
Trevor reported in from the Truly Independent Wrestling Control Center and interviewed Justin Day, also known as Justin Case. Justin talked about the local and community driven spirit of TIW and how much joy comes from putting on family friendly shows with wrestlers who live and work in the area. He also shared important news. Redneck Randy Walker will get his one on one rematch with Jamar Justice on October 11 in North Adams. Randy even gets to choose the match type, so fans can expect a fired up crowd and a high stakes showdown.
The Return of Retro Style Tech
The episode wrapped with a conversation about the growing interest in retro inspired technology. The hosts discussed modern devices designed to feel old fashioned, such as a digital camera modeled after a Super 8 that requires users to wait before reviewing footage. They talked about why people are returning to tactile controls, physical buttons, vinyl records, and dedicated devices that do one thing well. The group reflected on how refreshing it can be to use tech that does not constantly pull attention in every direction.
