Shiny Things Podcast

30/01/2025

https://soundcloud.com/shiny_things_podcast/episode-50-puzzle-boxes Episode 50 is here! Today we talk about puzzle boxes! Ryan talks about why he loves them, how they are both functional and decorative, we talk about the different kinds, and more!

Episode 50 is here! Today we talk about puzzle boxes! Ryan talks about why he loves them, how they are both functional and decorative, we talk about the different kinds, and more!

20/01/2025

Episode 49 is here! We talk about the amazing video game series Half-Life. Patrick talks about the history, the gameplay, why it is revolutionary, and everything in between!

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Episode 49 is here! We talk about the amazing video game series Half-Life. Patrick talks about the history, the gameplay, why it is revolutionary, and everything in between!

07/01/2025

Episode 48 is here! After a hiatus we are back at it! Today we talk about the hit new (old?) game Pokemon, the Trading Card Game! However we talk specifically more about the new mobile game that released, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. Ryan talks about how he got into, the differences between this game and the original TCG, what drew him in and keeps him in, and more!

Episode 48 is here! After a hiatus we are back at it! Today we talk about the hit new (old?) game Pokemon, the Trading Card Game! However we talk specifically more about the new mobile game that relea

02/12/2024

Episode 46 is here! We are joined by a very special guest Chris! Ryan and Chris talk about Monster Hunter, why it's so fun and engaging, the history of the franchise, why you should play it, and more!

Episode 46 is here! We are joined by a very special guest Chris! Ryan and Chris talk about Monster Hunter, why it's so fun and engaging, the history of the franchise, why you should play it, and more!

23/11/2024

Episode 46 is here! Today Patrick talks about the classic novel 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. He talks about how it's his favorite novel, how it's classic sci-fi, it's sequel, and more!

Episode 46 is here! Today Patrick talks about the classic novel 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. He talks about how it's his favorite novel, how it's classic sci-fi, it's sequel, and more!

15/11/2024

Episode 45 is here! Today Ryan talks about the rhythm-based roguelike Crypt of the Necrodancer! Yes, you read that right! Ryan talks about how fun it is, the music, it's crossover game, and more!

Episode 45 is here! Today Ryan talks about the rhythm rogue-like Tales of the Necrodancer! Yes, you read that right! Ryan talks about how fun it is, the music, it's crossover game, and more!

05/11/2024

Episode 44 is here! Today we talk about the video game series Dawn of War. Patrick talks about how much the Warhammer 40,000 universe is represented, why the games are so fun, the differences between the first and second games, and more!

Episode 44 is here! Today we talk about the video game series Dawn of War. Patrick talks about how much the Warhammer 40,000 universe is represented, why the games are so fun, the differences between

22/10/2024

Episode 43 is here! Today we are here to talk about the survival game Pacific Drive! Ryan talks about what differentiates it from other survival games, why it is so addicting, and more!

Episode 43 is here! Today we are here to talk about the survival game Pacific Drive! Ryan talks about what differentiates it from other survival games, why it is so addicting, and more!

11/10/2024

Episode 42 is here! We talk about Velvet, a great comic book. Patrick talks about how it's unique, how good the writing is, and why everyone should read it, and more!

Episode 42 is here! We talk about Velvet, a great comic book. Patrick talks about how it's unique, how good the writing is, and why everyone should read it, and more!

03/10/2024

Episode 41 is here! and it's a massive topic! We talk about Dungeons and Dragons! Ryan delves into the history of it, how we got into it, what he gets out of the game, and more!

Episode 41 is here! and it's a massive topic! We talk about Dungeons and Dragons! Ryan delves into the history of it, how we got into it, what he gets out of the game, and more!

26/09/2024

Episode 40 is here! Today we talk about the videogame series Timesplitters! We talk about the origins of Free Radical, the developer, the story and gameplay of the franchise, and more!

Episode 40 is here! Today we talk about the videogame series Timesplitters! We talk about the origins of Free Radical, the developer, the story and gameplay of the franchise, and more!

16/09/2024

Hi all, so as you might have noticed, there hasn't been any episodes uploaded. We are still doing the show! Normally we like to bank some episodes to give us some leeway for when life gets in the way and we can't record, but there was a technical error (and by that a user error by me-Patrick) and the episodes we did record never got saved. So between that and some personal issues behind the scenes, we don't have any new episodes at the moment, but we should be back at it and back to a regular schedule by the end of the week, so look out for that! You'll be updated in all the usual spots.

In the mean time, tell us what your favorite episode has been so far or what Shiny Thing you've been into lately!

01/09/2024

Episode 39 is here! Today we talk about Battlefield 1942. Patrick talks about the gameplay, why it was so beloved, the scale of it, the amount of stuff you can do in it, the expansion packs, and more!

Episode 39 is here! Today we talk about Battlefield 1942. Patrick talks about the gameplay, why it was so beloved, the scale of it, the amount of stuff you can do in it, the expansion packs, and more!

21/08/2024

Episode 38 is here! Today we talk about Video Essays. Ryan talks about his favorite ones, why they are so great to listen to, what rabbit holes you can go down, and more!

Episode 38 is here! Today we talk about Video Essays. Ryan talks about his favorite ones, why they are so great to listen to, what rabbit holes you can go down, and more!

13/08/2024

Episode 37 is here! Patrick just got back from Gen Con, the biggest weekend of gaming! We talk about what it is, what you can find there, why everyone should go if you're remotely interested in tabletop gaming, and more!

Episode 37 is here! Patrick just got back from Gen Con, the biggest weekend of gaming! We talk about what it is, what you can find there, why everyone should go if you're remotely interested in tablet

07/08/2024

Episode 36 is here! Today Ryan talks about Hollow Knight, what it is, what he gets out of playing it, the style of it, why everybody should play it (including me) and more!

Episode 36 is here! Today Ryan talks about Hollow Knight, what it is, what he gets out of playing it, the style of it, why everybody should play it (including me) and more!

29/07/2024

Episode 35 is here! Today we talk about the video game series EDF. Patrick talks about how fun it is, the over-the-top nature of it, the various classes, and more! *Again, sorry about the audio, for some reason there was a delay while we recorded this.

Episode 35 is here! Today we talk about the video game series EDF. Patrick talks about how fun it is, the over-the-top nature of it, the various classes, and more! *Again, sorry about the audio, for s

17/07/2024

Episode 34 is here! We talk about IMSA Racing. Ryan talks about how he got into it, the differences and where it falls between NASCAR and F1, and more!

*Apologies for the audio, I (Patrick) am travelling and the hotel wifi did not like the call for some reason and I'm not able to fix it in editing.

Episode 34 is here! We talk about IMSA Racing. Ryan talks about how he got into it, the differences and where it falls between NASCAR and F1, and more! *Apologies for the audio, I (Patrick) am travel