A relentlessly on topic smorgasbord of hard hitting video game questions as addressed by a panel of experts. Featuring Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and a rotating group of special guests. Hosted by Alex Jaffe. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Ep. 407 - Generosity Friend, with Lucy James
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1:01:38Gamespot’s Lucy James joins the panel to cover the Nintendo Direct, $100,000 collector’s editions of games, and being friends with Sonic characters. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Lucy James. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Inser…
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We are such huge fans of Tim Robinson’s work that it’s an honor to get a chance to dive into a movie that was tailor made for him, even if he didn’t write or direct it in anyway. Andrew DeYoung watched I Think You Should Leave and decided to pen a movie just for Tim, and here it is. Join us as we take on the emotional journey of men making Friends …
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Ep. 406 - Sextuple A, with Esper Quinn
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1:01:13Podcast Editor and Game Industry Analyst Esper Quinn joins the panel to cover why Silksong’s price doesn’t matter, what the A’s in AAAAA-Game stand for, and the Loudness War. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Esper Quinn. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full vide…
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The ZC Boys head back to Mississippi in this one to fully understand and appreciate Sinners by Ryan Coogler. Michael B. Jordan plays twins. A lot of people sing the blues. Miles Caton’s voice is amazing. But what lies underneath this Delta tale? Find out right now on Zero Credit(s).By Henry and John
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The panel discusses the best pixel artists, Clair Obscur’s greatest weakness, and In Which Lake Is Carmen Sandiego? Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES…
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Episode 388: K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025)
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1:24:08The Zero Credit(s) boys jump on the bandwagon to review K-Pop Demon Hunters, the number one movie in the world (at the time of recording). Getting out of our usual genre traps of horror, superhero, thriller in this American Urban Fantasy film – will we be able to relate? Are the songs good? Let’s find out, right here on Zero Credit(s).…
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Insert Credit Gaiden #13 - The Intended Game, with Oli Clarke Smith
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1:26:45Promise Mascot Agency and Paradise Killer game director Oli Clarke Smith goes on a game dev deep dive with Demonschool’s Brandon Sheffield, discussing everything from tooling, workflows, localization, voice acting, making a “PS2-style” game, and of course, movement mechanics. Hosted by Brandon Sheffield, with Oli Clarke Smith. Edited by Esper Quinn…
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Episode 387: Jaws 5: Cruel Jaws (1995)
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1:17:00So, we found a 5th Jaws movie in the form of a straight to video English language Italian film directed by Bruno Mattei. It is…how it sounds. And we had a little audio hiccup throughout the episode, but we watched this film and bothered to talk about it so we’re releasing the episode anyway, audio hiccups and all. Enjoy! Right here on Zero Credit(s…
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Ep. 404 - What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
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1:07:35Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield discuss Demonschool’s release date getting sniped by Silksong, thoughts on lost media, and E3ster. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the In…
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Episode 386: A Supplemental Reading of Tremors (1990)
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1:23:34We’re heading to Perfection to unearth what’s beneath 1990’s Tremors. Does this cult classic horror/thriller/comedy hold up in today’s post-Tremor’s world? Can Kevin Bacon’s career survive? How many other films can we bring in to compare this one to? All these questions and more finally answered, right here on Zero Credit(s).…
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Ep. 403 - It's Okay to Shut Up, with Victoria Tran
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1:06:39Innersloth Communications Director, Wholesome Games organizer, and author Victoria Tran joins the panel for game industry tax tips, thoughts on the “cozy game” genre, and checking Ash’s sauce privilege. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Victoria Tran. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.…
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Episode 385: A Supplemental Reading of Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins (1991) Ft. Drew
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1:45:30Drew has come back to the podcast, but we forget to ask him for his opinions about New York. Instead, he brings to us a movie in the form of 1991’s Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins, a Taiwanese unofficial adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s legendary manga. What do three Dragon Ball enthusiasts think of this film? Find out, right here on Zero Credit(s).…
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The finest minds in video games discuss The Sims 5, good sewer levels, and playing CD-i games with Eugene Levy. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Co…
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Episode 384: A Supplemental Reading of Superman (2025)
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1:53:44Look, up in the sky! It’s a podcast about James Gunn’s Superman! That’s right, with the waters conquered, we turn to the sky to fly high into the newest installment of the DCU with the summer blockbuster that is Superman. Does this latest attempt at establishing a cinematic universe to rival marvel at least stand on its own two feet? Find out right…
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Ep. 401 - Let's Gather Some Magic, with Esper Quinn
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1:27:10Video editor, white-blue-black player, and show note writer Esper Quinn planeswalks with the panel to discuss their first experiences playing Magic: the Gathering. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Esper Quinn. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTub…
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Episode 383: A Supplemental Reading of Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
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1:39:46Bigger boats were had. Bigger sharks have fallen. Here we are at the end of the Summer of Jaws with Jaws: The Revenge, a last gasp if there ever was one. How does the final entry into the Jaws franchise fair? Henry and John head once more back into the ocean to find out, right here on Zero Credit(s).…
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Ep. 400 - The Insert Credit Best Game Developer List
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2:12:13Insert Credit nominates and celebrates the greatest, most influential, and most personally beloved game development studios of all time. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. View the finalized list at insertcredit.com! Watch episodes with full video on YouTu…
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Episode 382: A Supplemental Reading of Jaws 3-D (1983)
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1:31:34Our Summer of Jaws gets a new dimension this week, as we delve into the deeps of Jaws 3-D. Can Dennis Quaid bring new light to a franchise that’s already wearing itself the tiniest bit thin? Well, there’s only one way to find out. No bigger boats are needed this week, right here on Zero Credit(s).By Henry and John
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Ep. 399 - The Best Kusoge, with Liz Ryerson
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1:12:44Writer, musician, and NYU guest lecturer Liz Ryerson joins the panel to define “Triple A,” genres of kusoge, and film envy. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Liz Ryerson. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW…
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Episode 381: A Supplemental Reading of Jaws 2 (1978)
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1:35:35Just when you thought it was safe to listen to podcasts, we cover Jaws 2 (1978). How does the follow up to the world’s first blockbuster movie fair in the wake of the original shark movie? That is what we aim to find out, come shark or high water. Join us as we take a deep dive into the shark infested waters of Amity one more time right here on Zer…
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The Insert Credit panel you know and love discuss developments in game journalism, gacha games about girls who are horses, and what happens when you put Coke Zero in espresso. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube…
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Episode 380: A Supplemental Reading of Jaws (1975)
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1:55:22In honor of the 50th anniversary, we’re kicking off our Summer of Jaws, starting with the film that started it all. The beaches of Amity don’t know what’s about to hit them, and neither do John and Henry as we dive deep into the shark infested waters to explore the depths of this all time … Continue reading Episode 380: A Supplemental Reading of Ja…
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Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish and https://bsky.app/profile/brandon.insertcredit.com cover Microsoft killing the game industry, the cast of the Street Fighter movie, and the definition of “indie game.” Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with…
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Episode 379: A Supplemental Reading of Kraven the Hunter (2024)
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1:29:20Well, here we are at the end of the Sony Spiderman Universe with Kraven the Hunter. What lessons does this last entry have for us to learn in the final hour of its life? Let’s ask our good friend Dre–Oh, he’s not here. Huh. I wonder if he knew. Well, let’s find out what awaits … Continue reading Episode 379: A Supplemental Reading of Kraven the Hun…
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Ep. 396 - Horse Valet, with Nicole Carpenter and Will Jagielski-Harrison
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1:01:35Game journalists Nicole Carpenter and Will Jagielski-Harrison join Ash Parrish to discuss the state of game journalism, World of Warcraft, and gamer girl bathwater stolen valor. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Ash Parrish, Nicole Carpenter, and Will Jagielski-Harrison. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video…
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