Episodes
Jun 25, 2020
Jun 25, 2020
27 min
Brad & Stu talk Darius & challenge, Borderlands 2 & technical brilliance, plus guilt, privilege & equality in this rapidly-changing society in an attempt to be better.
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Jun 18, 2020
Jun 18, 2020
38 min
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Ever heard of Steve the Alien Space Defender? His heroic exploits, along with tales of racing retro & mastering packs are just some of the subjects covered in this week's ruminative MHG-cast.
We also touch on weird dreams and how sometimes things being ok, can actually have an adverse effect on your mental health.
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
33 min
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Jun 3, 2020
Jun 3, 2020
17 min
Black Lives Matter!
We discuss what is happening and the effects on our personal mental health and the wider reach.
May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020
36 min
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In-amongst the Cummings and goings, Brad & Stu discuss responsibly-sourced slaughter, Nex Machina's machinations, oil baroning and selfishness
May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
38 min
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Testing times! Brad muses over whether to merc his kids (but instead opts to play Golf with your Friends), whilst Stu huddles in a corner playing Fury Unleashed & Nex Machina. Whatever gets you through the day...
May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020
48 min
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Things get serious this week, as Brad defends Findus Crispy Pancakes, whilst Stu spits venom about the tap-tap-tap of digital steering.
It may not make total sense, but least they STAY ALERT.
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
53 min
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A bumper episode this week as we cover everything from Gear Tactics and Ace Combat, to Animal Crossing and Lonely Mountains: Downhill.
We also chat about being under pressure and how you try and cope with it. Make some apologies and talk about being there to help, even when someone thinks they don’t need it.
Plus a lot more.
Apr 30, 2020
Apr 30, 2020
37 min
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Astral Chain, Snowrunner, Aragami and Moving Out are the games discussed by Brad and Stu this week. Which cover a decent variety. Even if we do say so ourselves.
We then touch on what it is like to have a clear head for a short while, after Brad finally got his UC sorted and discovered the amount he will get to live off.
Also, a touching post on a forum made us feel good.
Apr 23, 2020
Apr 23, 2020
45 min
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Brad and Stu have plenty to discuss in this weeks podcast, but first we apologise for some sound issues. We tried a new feature with the recording software and it didn't go well. Luckily we noticed early in the recording.
Stu has been playing Astral Chain, whilst Brad can finally talk about Sunless Sea: Zubmariner Editon. Before chat moves onto Brad's conflicting emotions on the recent giveaways and Stu talks about worries and concerns when someone takes over something you have spent time building.
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Apr 16, 2020
Apr 16, 2020
39 min
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Another week of uncertainty in 2020, but Brad and Stu do their best to avoid talk of Covid-19 and focus on other things instead.
In games chat, Stu has been all the way back to 1992, then forward to 2018 to talk about the Switch release of Flashback. Does it still hold up today? Of course it does.
Brad has still been playing Animal Crossing, but also getting into New Super Lucky's Tale and has been surprised by how good it actually is. We are talking it could hang with Mario levels of good. Only as part of the entourage like, but still.
We discuss the idea behind gender identity and gender normality. How Brad has struggled to fit into any gender based group. He is a straight white male, comfortable with his sexuality, but because he never feels masculine, nor completely feminine, he struggles to fit in.
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Apr 9, 2020
Apr 9, 2020
36 min
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Brad and Stu return to normal service in this week's podcast. As chat turns less into chat and more into Brad releasing a few emotions from the last week in his life.
Before that though they talk games. Stu has been discovering Mario & Rabbids Kingdom Battle, but there is debate over whether the Rabbids are good characters on not. Seeing as only one of us write the blurb for this, we can say they are better than Minions and get an unfair rep.
Brad has been playing two games that couldn't be more opposite. The pretty poor, but fun with kids Totally Reliable Delivery Service and one he considers a modern masterpiece with In Other Waters.
Then talk turns to the relief of finally being accepted for Universal Credit and the effect it has had on Brad's mental health, before turning to the importance striking a proper work / rest balance at home.
The effect it has personally and the expectations from others once you make yourself available at all hours.
Apr 5, 2020
Apr 5, 2020
42 min
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In a new feature, Brad is joined by Ray Carsillo. A US based games critic who has had roles with many top publications including EGM. Welcome to the first Bonuscast.
Brad and Ray chat about the games that can be good to get through during the coming weeks and possible months of confinement at home. What is ideal for the single player, families and good for online.
They cover many games including DOOM Eternal, Murder By Numbers, Animal Crossing, Gears 5 and more.
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Apr 2, 2020
Apr 2, 2020
24 min
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Still the world is in crisis and we enter a second week of being shut in because of the lockdown. But Brad & Stu look to the future in this weeks podcast.
Games chat centres around Animal Crossing and Half Life Alyx, because both have been an obsession for your hosts. However, Brad did get the chance to play Disaster Report 4, which he touches on in the podcast. You can also find a review on the main site.
Brad should apologise as he goes on another monologue and takes aim at the way things have been handled before the Covid-19 crisis, but feels that there is cause for optimism moving forward, because there is no way we can go back to how things were.
We then move discussion onto how it is ok to sometimes not to want to talk and how doing so helps normalise the discussion around mental health. When you are really not in the mood, it can have an adverse effect on your own mental health if you are pushed into doing so.
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Mar 26, 2020
Mar 26, 2020
34 min
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Well we are now in a lockdown in the UK. The world is in a terrible place right now, but we need to look to the positives. Which is what Brad & Stu try to do in this week's podcast.
When it comes to games, Brad has been all over Animal Crossing and DOOM Eternal, but also made a start on the intriguing One Step From Eden. Whilst Stu has been playing Voxel Fly, Eric Chahi's Paper Beast and a little know game called Half Life Alyx. All three of those in VR.
Talk then moves to how we're coping in the lockdown and what we've been doing to pass the time. Brad is in a difficult situation and is in the process of applying for Universal Credit... it's not going well.
They also let their thoughts be known on the despicable actions of the likes of Tim Martin and Mike Ashley over the past week.