Best Blake Hester Podcasts (2025)

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An Update On Merch Orders 2:10

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5M ago2:10

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A quick update if you're still waiting on your order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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God of War — Season Finale 1:06:07

5M ago1:06:07

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller read listener emails about God of War in this season finale. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Sniper Shirts: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snipershirts/ …

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God of War III — Episode 2 (ft. AJ Moser) 1:36:07

6M ago1:36:07

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Blake's better half, AJ Moser, to discuss the back half of God of War III. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to [email protected] Follow AJ …

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God of War III — Episode 1 (ft. Ashley Bardhan) 1:38:33

6M ago1:38:33

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by GamesRadar's Ashley Bardhan to discuss the first half of God of War III. We're playing up through the death of Hermes. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcas…

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God of War II — Episode 2 1:21:02

6M ago1:21:02

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester go it alone to discuss the back half of God of War II. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ SNIPER SHIRTS: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Send thoughts and questions about t…

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God of War II — Episode 1 (ft. Writing On Games) 1:38:48

7M ago1:38:48

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber Hamish Black (aka Writing on Games) to discuss the first half of Sony Santa Monica's 2007 game God of War II. We're playing up through the Euryale boss fight. Sniper Shirts: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snipershir…

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God of War — Episode 2 (ft. Toussaint Egan) 1:35:21

7M ago1:35:21

1:35:21

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Polygon's Toussaint Egan to discuss the entirety of God of War (2005). Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ SNIPER SHIRTS: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Send …

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God of War — Episode 1 (feat. Matt Leone) 1:27:31

7M ago1:27:31

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BUY NEW SR MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Polygon's Matt Leone to discuss the first half of Sony Santa Monica's 2005 epic, God of War. We're playing up through tearing off the Architect's second son's head. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at ht…

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In The Miso Soup/The Haar — Season Finale 1:26:21

8M ago1:26:21

1:26:21

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester receive feedback and answer questions about the book season!! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to [email protected] Listener-made playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1…

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The Haar — Episode 2 (ft. Lily Alexandre) 1:42:39

9M ago1:42:39

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber Lily Alexandre to read the second half of David Sodergren's novel, "The Haar." This podcast discusses the entirety of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send tho…

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The Haar — Episode 1 1:07:13

9M ago1:07:13

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester read the first half of David Sodergren's novel, "The Haar." This podcast discusses the first 17 chapters of the book. Content warning for gory violence and brief discussion of self-harm. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts an…

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In The Miso Soup — Episode 2 (ft. Julie Muncy) 1:21:50

9M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by video game designer and consultant Julie Muncy to read the second half of Ryu Murakami's novel, "In the Miso Soup." This podcast discusses the entirety of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.…

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In The Miso Soup — Episode 1 1:12:48

9M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester read the first half of Ryu Murakami's novel, "In the Miso Soup." This podcast discusses the first two "days" of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about thi…

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Spec-Ops/Black Ops — Season Finale 1:03:18

1y ago1:03:18

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller hear listener feedback and answer questions in this season finale. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to [email protected] Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ya…

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Spec Ops: The Line — Episode 2 (ft. Chris Franklin) 1:41:19

1y ago1:41:19

1:41:19

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by video essayist Chris Franklin ("Errant Signal") to finish discussing the 2012 game Spec Ops: The Line. In this episode, we're playing Chapter 9 to the end. Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula…

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Spec Ops: The Line — Episode 1 (ft. Mike Rugnetta) 1:42:43

1y ago1:42:43

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by podcaster and writer Mike Rugnetta to begin discussing the 2012 game Spec Ops: The Line. In this episode, we're playing up through Chapter 8. Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingr…

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Call of Duty: Black Ops — Episode 2 (ft. hotcyder) 1:40:03

1y ago1:40:03

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber and Jacob's thumbnail artist hotcyder to discuss the second half of Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops. Assume full spoilers! Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ …

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Call of Duty: Black Ops — Episode 1 (ft. Matthew Gault) 1:37:20

1y ago1:37:20

1:37:20

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by journalist Matthew Gault to discuss the first half of Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops. This episode plays through the end of the mission "Numbers." Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/s…

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Indika/Hellblade — Season Finale 1:12:54

1y ago1:12:54

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions about Indika and Hellblade 2. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to [email protected] Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Foll…

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Exit 8/Platform 8 (ft. Shannon Strucci) 1:15:46

1+ y ago1:15:46

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber Shannon Strucci to discuss the indie horror games Exit 8 and Platform 8. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to [email protected] Sha…

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (ft. Pixel A Day) 1:22:54

1+ y ago1:22:54

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BUY BLAKE'S BOOK: https://vol.co/collections/guitar-hero "The Oral History of Guitar Hero": https://www.vice.com/en/article/wx8bey/the-oral-history-of-guitar-hero Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Kat (aka Pixel A Day) to discuss the entirety of the game Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebul…

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Indika (ft. Riley MacLeod) 1:46:53

1+ y ago1:46:53

1:46:53

BUY BLAKE'S BOOK: https://vol.co/collections/guitar-hero Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Aftermath writer Riley MacLeod to discuss Odd Meter's 2024 title, Indika. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to something…

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Max Payne 1 & 2 — Season Finale 1:16:00

1+ y ago1:16:00

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions about Max Payne 1 and 2. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to [email protected] Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Bl…

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Max Payne 2 — Episode 2 1:07:00

1+ y ago1:07:00

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester roll solo while discussing the second half of Remedy's 2003 game, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to [email protected] Follow Jacob Geller…

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Max Payne 2 — Episode 1 (ft. Timmm) 1:18:52

1+ y ago1:18:52

1:18:52

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber Timmm to discuss the first half of Remedy's 2003 game, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. We're playing up to the character switch. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series t…

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Max Payne — Episode 2 (ft. Haley MacLean) 1:27:43

1+ y ago1:27:43

1:27:43

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Haley MacLean to discuss the second half of Remedy's 2001 game, Max Payne. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to [email protected] Follow Haley on Twitter: https:/…

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Max Payne — Episode 1 (ft. Leo Vader) 1:24:10

1+ y ago1:24:10

1:24:10

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Leo Vader to discuss the first half of Remedy's 2001 game, Max Payne. This episode discusses plot events through the mission "The Baseball Bat." Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this serie…

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Disco Elysium — Season Finale 51:37

1+ y ago51:37

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Disco Elysium. Assume full spoilers! MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to someth…

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Disco Elysium — Episode 4 (ft. Renata Price) 1:52:42

1+ y ago1:52:42

1:52:42

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by writer Renata Price to finish ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses everything in the game post-shootout, and contains spoilers for the entire story. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the prem…

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Disco Elysium — Episode 3 (ft. Maddi Chilton & Josh Calixto) 1:24:09

1+ y ago1:24:09

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by writers Maddi Chilton and Josh Calixto to play through the third section of ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses day 4 up through the confrontation in the courtyard. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today …

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Disco Elysium — Episode 2 (ft. Leadhead) 1:27:08

1+ y ago1:27:08

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTube essayist Leadhead to play through the second section of ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses days 2 and 3 of the game. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://ne…

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Disco Elysium — Episode 1 (ft. Razbuten) 1:43:42

1+ y ago1:43:42

1:43:42

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTube essayist Razbuten to play through the first section of ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses the first in-game day of the game. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at ht…

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Metal Gear Solid 1 & 2 — Season Finale 1:16:30

1+ y ago1:16:30

1:16:30

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Metal Gear Solid 1 and 2. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to [email protected] Follow J…

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Metal Gear Solid 2 — Episode 3 (ft. Harper Jay) 1:42:26

1+ y ago1:42:26

1:42:26

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by former Kotaku journalist and current Double Fine community manager Harper Jay to play through the final third of Konami's 2001 title, Metal Gear Solid 2. This episode plays from after the sniping section with Emma all the way to the finale. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the…

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Metal Gear Solid 2 — Episode 2 (ft. ThorHighHeels) 1:37:45

2y ago1:37:45

1:37:45

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber ThorHighHeels to play through the middle third of Konami's 2001 title, Metal Gear Solid 2. This episode plays up through the sniping section with Emma. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions …

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Metal Gear Solid 2 — Episode 1 (ft. Patrick Willems) 1:49:23

2y ago1:49:23

1:49:23

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Patrick Willems to play through the first third of Konami's 2001 title, Metal Gear Solid 2. This episode plays up until Raiden meets Peter Stillman. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this s…

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Metal Gear Solid — Episode 2 (ft. Reid McCarter and Ed Smith) 1:59:12

2y ago1:59:12

1:59:12

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Reid McCarter and Ed Smith to play through the second half of Konami's 1998 title, Metal Gear Solid. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Read Ed and Reid's Metal Gear Solid book: https://bulletpoints.itch.io/okayhero Send tho…

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Metal Gear Solid — Episode 1 (ft. Super Bunnyhop) 1:41:47

2y ago1:41:47

1:41:47

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by George Weidman ("Super Bunnyhop") to discuss the first half of Konami's 1998 title, Metal Gear Solid. This episode plays up through Snake's escape from prison. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions a…

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Max Payne 3 — Episode 1 [REBROADCAST] 1:33:14

2y ago1:33:14

1:33:14

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller revisit the very first episode of Something Rotten — and the start of the series on Max Payne 3 —in the wake of voice actor James McCaffrey's death. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somet…

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Anatomy (ft. Autumn Wright) 1:14:55

2y ago1:14:55

1:14:55

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Autumn Wright to discuss the 2016 indie title Anatomy. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to [email protected] Follow Autumn: https://twitter.com/TheAutumnWright F…

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50th Episode Special 1:03:37

2y ago1:03:37

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller celebrate the 50th episode of Something Rotten by ranking their favorite games covered thus far, discussing behind-the-scenes details, and making some big announcements. MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten Something Rotten is better on Nebu…

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Iron Lung (ft. Bijan Stephen) 1:09:14

2y ago1:09:14

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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Bijan Stephen to discuss the 2022 indie title Iron Lung. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to [email protected] Follow Bijan: https://twitter.com/bijanstephen Fol…

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Silent Hill 2 and 3 — Season Finale 1:15:30

2y ago1:15:30

1:15:30

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Silent Hill 2 and 3. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to [email protected] Follow Jacob …

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Silent Hill 3 — Episode 2 (ft. Eurothug4000) 1:47:45

2y ago1:47:45

1:47:45

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTube's EuroThug4000 to discuss the second half of Konami's 2003 video game, Silent Hill 3. Content warning for: discussions of sexual abuse, abortion, and suicide. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and ques…

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Silent Hill 3 — Episode 1 (ft. Tangomushi) 1:21:07

2y ago1:21:07

1:21:07

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTube TangoMushi to discuss the first half of Konami's 2003 video game, Silent Hill 3. This episode will cover up through Heather departing her apartment (after the boss fight). Content warning for: Discussions of sexual abuse, abortion, and suicide. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today …

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Silent Hill 2 — Episode 3 1:24:42

2y ago1:24:42

1:24:42

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller roll guestless to discuss the last third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover the end of the game. CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thought…

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Silent Hill 2 — Episode 2 (ft. Super Eyepatch Wolf) 1:31:51

2y ago1:31:51

1:31:51

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Super Eyepatch Wolf to discuss the middle third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover up through the Eddie boss fight (though will discuss spoilers for later events as well). CONTENT WARNING FOR: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide. Something Rotten is better on Nebula…

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Silent Hill 2 — Episode 1 (ft. Mike Drucker) 1:09:42

2y ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Mike Drucker to discuss the first third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover up through James finding a copper ring in the basement's basement (though will discuss spoilers for later events as well). CONTENT WARNING FOR: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide. Something …

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The Last of Us Part II — Season Finale 1:04:58

2y ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about The Last of Us Part II. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to [email protected] Follow Jac…

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The Last of Us Part II — Episode 4 (ft. Cameron Kunzelman) 2:23:28

2y ago2:23:28

2:23:28

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Cameron Kunzelman to discuss the finale of Naughty Dog's 2020 title, The Last of Us Part II. This episode contains spoilers for the entire game. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this serie…