Best Stephen Hilger Brendon Bigley Podcasts (2025)

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100% (feat. Kiss/OFF, Voices of the Void, The Seance of Blake Manor, and Danganronpa) 1:02:52

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I'm toiling away today, bagging trash and wiping down the windows while I process these signals. This morning I woke up and the first pass was done, but I'll need to let the system do its thing two more times before I can package the data up and ship it off. I think it's at 78% or something at this point, but it won't be done until dinner time at t…

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Portable Monsters (feat. Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Despelote, We Know the Devil, and Ball x Pit) 2:33:17

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Alright everyone, sing along! Portamon, portable monsters, Portamon can come with you! Portamon, portable monsters, Portamon on the go! Discussed: Broadway musicals, Trails in the Sky Patreon bonus, our Patreon goals and the Vita episode, Pokémon and its divisive Switch era, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, We Know the Devil, Despelote, Ball X Pit, the ideal …

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Gretchen (feat. Consume Me, Scarlet Hollow, LEGO Party, and Sonic Racing) 1:26:42

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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 anim…

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Yakuza 0 (with Erik Morrison) | Bonus 4:23:26

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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" …

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The A2 Effect (feat. Hades 2, Silent Hill f, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, and more!) 2:14:34

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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, U…

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Parasite Steve (feat. Hades II, Ender Magnolia, and Parasite Eve) 2:41:21

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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 vide…

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Sniffly (feat. Silksong, Easy Delivery Co, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, and more!) 1:47:05

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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 Rivera Discussed: Brendon is sniffly, Yakuza 0 bonus, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition, Easy Delivery C…

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Taking Out the Buzz (feat. Peak, Story of Seasons, Silksong, and more) 1:32:04

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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, Fri…

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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 ★By Stephen Hilger + Brendon Bigley

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A Podcast Episode About Hollow Knight: Silksong 1:55:32

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Silksong is out! So, what do we wish for now? Discussed: Hollow Knight: Silksong Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenhilger.bsky.social Follow Brendon Bigley: http…

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That's Gilded (feat. Kirby, Story of Seasons, and more!) 1:27:23

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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…

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The Port Aether Shore Leave Society | August 2025 1:19:59

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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://…

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From Batter to Brickman (feat. VOID/BREAKER, Road Trip to the End of the World, and more!) 2:01:08

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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 Schreier Memoria'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…

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Dream Green (feat. Metal Gear Solid, Is This Seat Taken, Sky the Scraper, and more!) 1:55:12

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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 week Robin's review of Öoo: https://www.inverse.com/ga…

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Into the Aether VIII: The Sony PlayStation Portable 6:38:31

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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. Whethe…

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Text or Pins? (feat. Cobalt Core, He is Coming, and more!) 1:33:52

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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 bes…

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BB's Romhack Shack (feat. Donkey Kong Bananza, Word Play, Nurikabe World, and Animal Crossing City Folk Deluxe) 1:29:49

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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 portrai…

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Do You Like Video Tapes? (feat. Death Stranding 2, Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones and more) 1:22:00

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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, …

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Video Game Fever Dream (feat. Death Stranding 2, Deltarune, Persona 5: The Phantom X, Bacon - The Game, Pokémon Odyssey) 2:02:15

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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: Nightreig…

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Into the Aether Goes Indie 10:30

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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 b…

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Demon in a Tube (feat. Raidou Remastered, Monster Train 2, Awaysis, The Hundred Line) 2:04:35

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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…

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The Blue Shell Curve (feat. Switch 2, Mario Kart World, The Hundred Line, Fire Emblem: Three Hopes, Tears of the Kingdom, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet) 2:06:48

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Intelligence is hating the blue shell. Wisdom is knowing that you're so good that being hit by the blue shell won't make a difference. Discussed: The Nintendo Switch 2, sales, Mario Kart World, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, Fire Emblem: Three Hopes, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Super Mariomon, Po…

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My New Catchphrase (feat. Fantasy Life i, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Consume Me, Mina the Hollower, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-) 2:06:40

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Bazinga. Discussed: Brendon is back!, the Switch 2, ⁠this post on bsky⁠, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Elden Ring Nightreign, ⁠The Summer Game Fest Problem ⁠by Brendon for Wavelengths, ⁠We're Really Just Going Through With All This, Aren't We ⁠by Luke Plunkett for Aftermath, Consume Me, ⁠The award that …

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Speaking of the Smog with Dominick Nero and Joshua Rivera (feat. Gravity Rush, Final Fantasy IX, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, UFO50) 2:08:35

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Gravity Rush and Silent Hill are smog-likes. Follow Joshua: https://bsky.app/profile/jmrivera.bsky.social Follow Dom: https://bsky.app/profile/dominicknero.bsky.social Listen to Eye of the Duck: https://eyeoftheduckpod.com/listen Discussed: Gotenks, the Gravity Rush series, ⁠Silent Hill Creator Keiichiro Toyama Reacts to Shock Closure of The Evil W…

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I Want to Be Potboy! (with Robin and Tori!) 1:31:05

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Lo! To be made of clay and build a deck of the finest cards crafted from the hand of mine God. Follow Robin: https://bsky.app/profile/robinbombus.bsky.social Listen to Girl Mode: https://linktr.ee/girlmodepod Follow Tori: https://bsky.app/profile/toridp98.bsky.social Listen to Press Start: https://linktr.ee/press_startpod Discussed: Anxiety, secret…