Unto the Breach - Podcast

01/02/2022

Yyyyooooooooooooo. Another episode coming out on schedule baby! Bad news, Joe and I are taking next week off lol. Anyway, Movie Grab Bag, let's go!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OLHvnACBOFhufhbSQI9Ob?si=7b387af0505745f6

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/9976236-nobody-is-a-fun-time-and-other-things-movie-grab-bag

We're back baby! Time to catch up! Nobody was good, so were some other flicks. Enjoy!Our Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unto-the-Breach-Podcast-115477870267938Follow us on Twitter: https...

25/01/2022

Back in the saddle again and back from our unintentional hiatus. We recorded this audio back in November, but here you go. Enjoy!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7r16kAwKkqtCapfyZFRAra?si=hpEZo_pjTVOzvyysePvkSw

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/9915242-back-from-the-holidays-gta-youtube-and-holiday-wishlists

We're back in the saddle again y'all. Adam finally edited an episode from before the New Year and we discuss GTA, Youtube, Game Development, and a fair amount of other tangents. Enjoy!Our Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/Like us on Fa...

20/09/2021

Good morning wonderful listeners, it's been awhile huh? Yeah I know. Like a month. We explain that in this week's new episode of the podcast, as well as play catch up on some topics we missed. Enjoy!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kAivzdLF8eGBC4wk6KbZ6?si=i-fQ5pNmSGyaczkoq2jELA&dl_branch=1

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/9201575-topic-grab-bag-playstation-news-hamilton-much-more

Welcome back wonderful listeners! Been awhile. After briefly catching up on our lives, we go into a nice grab bag of topics from both games and movies. Playstation games, Hamilton, and lots more. Enjoy!Our Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout...

06/07/2021

Good morning everybody! Long story short, it's been a busy couple of weeks for Adam and Joe. Unfortunately, no new episode this week. However, the next episode is recorded, so look forward to us talking about A New Hope on Monday. In the meantime, enjoy our last episode on E3 this year. Cheers!

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09/06/2021

Good afternoon/evening wherever you are wonderful listeners! This week's episode we cover The Quiet Place series. Excellent movies, hands down. Why am I posting on Wednesday instead of Monday? Busy week cut me some slack. Here you go!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51taZFj3TLlF3jtwCnyTyS?si=RhYUIoWLRdW4C1w5UmeMvg&dl_branch=1

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/8635278-excellence-in-horror-tension-the-quiet-place-series

In this episode, Adam and Joe discuss John Krasinski's horror masterpiece The Quiet Place and it's sequel. We basically just gush, we really like these movies. Give it a listen!Our Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/Like us on Facebook:...

03/06/2021

Good morning on this lovely Thursday listeners! So for the hard core, y'all would have noticed we accidentally uploaded the wrong audio file for this week's episode. My B. Anyway, it's fixed now and it's some Extra Bits! Enjoy!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3K377YeltDNoXJQZkAUclp?si=3-D_-H1xTBKh2Rc2YDuu_A

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/8596074-extra-bits-4-corpo-hacks-dragonball-more

*Corrected the file that was on the episode to the correct one. Whoops.In this episode of Extra Bits, Adam and Joe discuss Mass Effect Legendary Edition, the CD Project Red hack, Activision Layoffs, Doom 3, the canon of the Dragonball series, bad ...

24/05/2021

Good morning/afternoon wonderful listeners! Need some good lunch listening? Boy do we have you covered! In this week's episode, Adam and Joe discuss the recent Warner Media and Discovery, Inc merger and what that means for the entertainment industry. We also give some solid recommends for HBO: Max stuff. Enjoy!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WKXTZzE50VM8gqp50MFKX?si=D18qAPW7TZCjHPqjduNDlw

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/8553129-joker-gets-bought-by-90-day-fiancee-mergers-misc-stuff

In this beyond episode, Adam and Joe discuss a nice hodgepodge of stuff like the Warner Media merger with Discovery Inc and recommend some good stuff on HBO: Max. There's interesting discussion we promise. ...

10/05/2021

Good morning wonderful listeners. Remember when Marvel announced a bunch of Phase 4 Movie stuff last week? Well, Joe and Adam had a pretty great discussion about it. What are we hyped about? What is negative hype? Listen and find out!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FktYdSKVoO4O3trEd2Vn9?si=iAKoEv1xRoyCJrMvjxTLFA

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/8468157-marvel-phase-4-are-we-hyped-preview-time

‎Arts · 2021

03/05/2021

Good morning wonderful listeners! We're back with an all new episode. This week we talk about a confusing cultural event that put Gamers vs the World. Gamergate. What was it? Why was it? What's happened because of it? Can we ever respect games journalists again? Well... that last one is probably a no... but you'll have to find out the rest by listening. Enjoy!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/18w1k60PzenyPZygbsQnH4?si=EmCqz2ntRVGk_KlwdqCbQg

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/8436938-gamers-vs-the-world-the-story-of-gamergate

In this episode of Unto the Breach, Adam and Joe look back at Gamergate and try to understand what the heck it was and why things went down. Enjoy!Gamergate Controversy Explained Easy Cartoon (much better than the title I assure you)https://www.y...

26/04/2021

Good morning wonderful listeners. Unfortunately, our unexpected hiatus continues. So we're resharing last week's episode. On the bright side, look at that fancy album art huh? Let us know what y'all think of it. Assuming everything goes well, next week we'll be back at it.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../unto-the.../id1538528821
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UC7ud8tOFYgh522F0lYo1...
Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/.../8348577-tragedy...

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19/04/2021

Good morning wonderful listeners, how about we give y'all a long awaited episode of the podcast? This week, Adam and Joe talk about Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Do we love it? Well, yeah... Do we think it's got issues? Yeah... Do we think the Jedi are evil? Well we may be lost. Anyway, enjoy!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UC7ud8tOFYgh522F0lYo1?si=uiGkzuz1R5igYKZNl9i4Qg

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/8348577-tragedy-in-space-star-wars-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-sith

In the highly anticipated Prequel finale, Adam and Joe discuss what is honestly, the best of the prequel trilogy. The conversation focuses a lot on the fumblings of Anakin's character and how much of a good time Palpatine had in this movie. Enjoy!...

12/04/2021

Good morning wonderful listeners, we got a new episode for y'all today! Today will be a new edition of Extra Bits. We talk about a lot of stuff, but I think the most interesting part was our second takes on Wonder Woman 1984. There's plenty more in there so enjoy! P.S. Star Wars is coming next week.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LWbsgTDeTbSPJj4QiDy78?si=0RmQlgQnS9ilVlyjuPrjeA

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/8306461-extra-bits-3-tokyo-drift-nic-cage-ww84-and-much-more

In this extra bits episode, Adam and Joe discuss, Dragon Quest XI, do 2nd impressions on WW84, swoon over Nicolas Cage, and we get to hear Joe's early Wandavision take of the first 3 episodes. Enjoy!Willy's Wonderland trailerhttps://www.youtube.co...

05/04/2021

Hello loyal listeners whom we love. So bad news, when Joe and I recorded the latest episode the files got corrupted so no new episode this week. Although we can tell you that next episode is about Star Wars Episode III. Happy Easter!

29/03/2021

What's the best part of Monday y'all? What's that? Going to sleep? No... like... new podcast episode. Anyway, in this episode, Adam and Joe tackle a big topic: Emulation and Digital Piracy for gaming. We discuss the many sides of this equation and dunk on Nintendo for good measure. Enjoy and let us know what y'all think!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/563N8ABJJDurB38MaLq5Ey?si=xLyyC-exT7ieQCU86Exs9w

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/8218437-game-piracy-emulation-and-you-let-s-preserve-game-history

Today, Adam and Joe discuss game emulation and it's role in preserving game history and all the weird stuff that comes along with it. Also, watch the Snyder Cut y'all. It's kinda good.Scott the Woz(small youtuber doing him a favor by linking)https...

22/03/2021

It's been a long time coming, not unlike a certain other movie that hit streaming this past week. In today's episode, Adam and Joe discuss our complete thoughts on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, one of the most divisive movies in recent memory, but without it, there's no Snyder Cut. Enjoy!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QrGi011M18Dp9l5thZveK?si=aIh9RMpzSySL3_x0ssVedA

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/8177698-batman-v-superman-dawn-of-snyder-cut-hype

Do you like DC movies? Huh? Why don't we talk about Marvel. Shush you! If BvS Ultimate Edition didn't happen then we wouldn't have a Snyder Cut of Justice League so let's be thankful. Joe and Adam discuss their complete thoughts on BvS as well as...

15/03/2021

Good morning to all our wonderful listeners today. As we said last week, Joe and Adam weren't able to record this past week so no new episode. Instead, enjoy a repost of last week's episode.

P.S. we'll be discussing a certain less popular but relevant Director's Cut in next week's episode.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../unto-the.../id1538528821
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2M9e3GbQqeIRtDGEqUbCHk...
Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/.../8085130-gotta-go...

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09/03/2021

Good morning and Happy Tuesday dear listeners! What's that? Where were we yesterday? Just forgot to post, but the episode was still live... Speaking of... This week's brand new episode is on Speedrunning video games and what could be the start of Joe's prestigious running career. Listen to find out. Enjoy!

P.S. No new episode next week. Busy week incoming.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2M9e3GbQqeIRtDGEqUbCHk?si=O5h8L_P2RC26w8ciNzxX3A

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/8085130-gotta-go-fast-speedrunning-in-video-games

In this episode of Unto the Breach, Adam and Joe discuss one of the coolest parts of gaming: Speedruns. After some brief soapboxes on Snyder Cut and the infamous Maclunkey moment, we discuss Speedrunning as a whole including Mario 64, how Joe is t...

01/03/2021

Feels good to be back to our regularly scheduled episodes huh? But what do we have this week? In today's episode, Adam and Joe discuss their Movie Shame List, AKA movies we haven't seen but we definitely should. It brings us much shame to present this episode, enjoy the shame!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NrQmi1NfjFqb2HRSirNdU?si=SPK0ZfEoQqaZdANiT3WMkw

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/8036577-embrace-the-shame-movies-we-haven-t-seen-even-though-we-should

In this episode, Adam and Joe discuss some movies we should've seen by now, but haven't for one reason or another. It brings us great shame. Enjoy our shame!Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/02/the-true-story-of-justic...

22/02/2021

Good morning wonderful listeners! Unfortunately, due to real life circumstances we do not have a new episode this week. But, rather than just being quiet, here's the full links to last week's episode on Dead Game Franchises. Enjoy!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lekpqRyj6TkWOlnHBtiNN?si=L_xsx2nzSfW33FjeDMghtQ

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/7834894-dead-game-franchises-rip-in-peace-good-games

15/02/2021

You know what's a good way to get through the biting cold of Winter? A new episode all dead game franchises! What's that? You're still cold. Well me too, but here it is anyway!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lekpqRyj6TkWOlnHBtiNN?si=Ip45YznzS1WSeGdkVGVmhA&utm_source=copy-link

Apple: (link to be added later, but can find it by searching)

In this episode, Adam and Joe discuss game franchises that we wish weren't dead or dying or forgotten. We discuss quite a few franchises including F-Zero, Banjo Kazooie, Mario & Luigi, Burnout, etc. Come join us in remembering these games and the memories they bring. RIP.Our Website: https://untothe...

08/02/2021

Good morning wonderful listeners, how about that Super Bowl huh? You know what makes dealing with post Big Game sadness? Another episode of Unto the Breach! In this episode, Adam and Joe take a deep dive into the movie Man of Steel, the official start of the DC Cinematic Universe as we know it today. Is it good? Is it the worst? Guess we gotta listen and find out. Enjoy!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1U5i9GHdqHPCmLlPpoLj3D?si=EJvQTvkERuaaPHL9kX1gdw

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/7699531-man-of-steel-a-divisive-start-to-snyder-s-run

In this episode, Adam and Joe discuss Man of Steel, the Superman movie that launched the current DC Cinematic Universe. We discuss both our overall thoughts and get into spoiler territory. And for the record, Michael Shannon was perfect casting, b...

01/02/2021

Good afternoon wonderful listeners! We got another episode for y'all to enjoy today on your lunch break. In today's episode, Adam and Joe talk about the role of hype in a game or movie's reception. We talk about both games and movies that fit this bill and theorize as well. Honestly, one of the best recordings I think we've ever done. Enjoy! And leave a review on iTunes if you listen there!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fSHt9fmMyo04en9JKlkrm?si=NofOj4THQyizaJq3fNBUMw

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/7530367-slime-in-the-hype-machine-how-hype-makes-or-breaks-a-movie-game-or-beyond

In this beyond episode, Adam and Joe discuss the role of hype in marketing for games and movies and theorize on why some hyped things turned out worse for ware because of it. Honestly, we really like how this discussion turned out and hope y'all e...

25/01/2021

Good morning wonderful listeners. New episode is officially live and ready to consume. This week, Adam and Joe discuss the wonderful film that is Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Some might say it's the worst Star Wars, some might say it's misunderstood, but everyone agrees that it is a meme gold mine. Enjoy!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gYt1Pc7uTJd5iXclXDVG5?si=IBoq7n9VSrudAdwIDSiSqA

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/7450384-awkward-space-shakespeare-star-wars-episode-ii-attack-of-the-clones

In this long awaited episode of the podcast Adam and Joe talk about the weirdest entry in the Star Wars franchise, Attack of the Clones! We discuss the weirdness about the film structure, how not to seduce senators, and many other things, and not ...

18/01/2021

Good afternoon all you wonderful listeners and Happy MLK Day! Today we got a good one for ya, this episode, we talk about The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, a true gem among gems. We discuss what the world was like when it came out as well as our overall thoughts on the game itself. Enjoy!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/18ucHnTZ01RUbOvGQ0x5Vc?si=yr-IITDrSlaFyiZKelds5w

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/7345492-wind-waker-the-fine-wine-of-zelda-games

In this episode, Adam and Joe discuss The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, a true gem amongst gems in the Zelda series. We discuss the history and gaming culture surrounding the game as well as our thoughts on the game as a whole. It's a good one, enj...

12/01/2021

Good morning and/or afternoon wonderful listeners. As promised, here is this week's episode. Round 2 of Extra Bits! Where Joe and Adam banter about random stuff. Enjoy!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AOkC9Bu7x10vQS3TyhiRp?si=WDCOoh1bTKiEO1zHDHo4WQ

Apple (available soon): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/7249210-extra-bits-2-electric-booglaoo

In this episode, Adam and Joe talk about a whole bunch of miscellaneous stuff. Enjoy!Our Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unto-the-Breach-Podcast-115477870267938Follow us on Twitter: https...

11/01/2021

That moment when you realize you forgot to upload the episode you edited... So expect a new episode to go live tonight!

05/01/2021

Good morning/afternoon wonderful listeners. And now technology works, only a day late! As promised, here's the newest episode on World War 84! I mean, WW84! No that's Wonder Woman 1984. Why did they choose this name again? Anyway, enjoy!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/72mTjiLD7vpNOhrUTt094w?si=1kj0a9UxTqyS-JN7KRo7OA

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wonder-woman-1984-weak-start-but-solid-finish/id1538528821

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/7136167-wonder-woman-1984-weak-start-but-solid-finish

In this episode, Adam and Joe discuss the recently released Wonder Woman 1984. They discuss their initial thoughts, some highs, some lows, and some things they wished had happened. All in all, an interesting discussion. Fair warning, there be spoi...

04/01/2021

Hello loyal fans, so bad news, Adam's experiencing some significant technical difficulties and as a result this week's episode will be late. Not sure how late, but as soon as he can, he'll upload the episode and share it around as usual. But, we can at least tell y'all that this week's episode will be Adam and Joe discussing Wonder Woman 1984, so get hyped for that. See y'all then.

28/12/2020

Good morning everybody! Today, we have a special episode of Unto the Breach, an interview featuring the admin of Majora's Mask-Core, a facebook meme group. We talk about games, memes, and a bunch of other lovely tangents. Give it a listen! And if it's your first time, give some of our other episodes a listen and subscribe to us on your podcasting platform of choice.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SrwE6z1HJP7UO6DHbnyjG?si=iIgnMQWNQq2tQ9JbLewebA

Apple (may take a few hours to appear): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/6944039-interview-with-majora-s-mask-core-games-memes-and-ludo-narrative-dissonance

In our first ever interview, we chat with the admin behind one of Adam's favorite meme pages: Majora's Mask-Core. Throughout the discussion, we chat about memes, The Legend of Zelda series, why people think TP is bad, ludo-narrative dissonance, an...

25/12/2020

Joe and Adam would like to wish all of the listeners out there a Merry Christmas! Keep an eye out for this Monday's episode, it'll be a good one.

21/12/2020

Good morning to all our wonderful listeners out there! It's Monday, and that means a new episode! In today's episode, Adam and Joe discuss eSports as a medium of entertainment and Adam expresses his disappointment in Nintendo's dealings as of late regarding their competitive scenes. Enjoy!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4X4yEiMsOiJbD5IKWPooTs?si=o8yEVUAYRj6WvyPmc5AZMA

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/6919958-the-wide-world-of-esports-nintendo-can-do-better

Adam and Joe discuss the wonderful world of competitive gaming after a short rant from Joe about theaters needing to step up their presentation game. We discuss a variety of different eSports games, what makes an eSport, following storylines, gras...

14/12/2020

Good morning all you wonderful listeners, you know what really gets us in the mood for the Christmas season? Movies! (Bet you didn't see that coming) In this week's episode, Adam and Joe discuss their go-to Christmas movies every year and some opinions on other "kinda-Christmas" movies. Enjoy!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christmas-movies-die-hard-and-home-alone-are-the-same-movie/id1538528821?i=1000502311516

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MxBON4fTIX7b7gV3S6o0N?si=JH3bz55kTBOwL-aRdm4USA

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/6781651-christmas-movies-die-hard-and-home-alone-are-the-same-movie

Adam and Joe do what is plainly obvious, talking about Christmas movies! They also start with some brief rants about laugh tracks in sitcoms and going to the theater in the current day. Joe and Adam bring up movies such as Christmas Vacation, Home...

07/12/2020

It's the most wonderful time of the week... a new episode of Unto the Breach, fresh from Thanksgiving break! This week, Joe and Adam talk about the one and only Avatar the Last Airbender series. Give it a good listen!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FsQYZaDb2UOpnf3QSxlon

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unto-the-breach-movies-games-beyond/id1538528821

Website: https://untothebreach.buzzsprout.com/1292372/6667184-avatar-the-last-airbender-a-gem-for-the-whole-family

In this episode, Adam and Joe discuss one of the best series of all time, no big deal. In this spoiler-filled discussion, Joe and Adam talk their first experiences with the series, favorite episodes, the finale, the lasting impact, and what became...