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A bi-weekly video game book club that takes a deep look at one game every episode. We discuss the literary elements, philosophical ideas, and game design decisions that make games great while keeping things funny and friendly.
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- Sep 24, 2026
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- Jul 9, 2026
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Episode 272: Zero Parades For Dead Spies-Part 2 (opens the original)
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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Zero Parades: For Dead Spies! We cover from the start of the real mission until the end of the game. Spoilers abound! Our topics include our favorite characters, the bleak tone of the game, and some ruminations on what the game was trying to say. Is the game completely cynical or is there a silver lining in there somewhere? If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art a
Balls Deep: 2026 NBA Awards, Offseason, And Clippers Madness (opens the original)
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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the 2026 NBA end of season awards and check in on their predictions. They also discuss their favorite teams' offseasons. Finally, they turn their attention to the absolute cinema that is the breakdown and punishment of the LA Clippers. If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at ty
Episode 271: Zero Parades For Dead Spies-Part 1 (opens the original)
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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Zero Parades: For Dead Spies! We cover from the start of the game until the main character actually figures out what their mission is. Our topics include the drama surrounding this game's development, the mechanical overlap with Disco Elysium, the game's excellent setting, and the game's conspiritorial tone. If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commi
Off the Deep End Episode 77: Knights in the Nightmare (opens the original)
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Summer isn't over just yet, and Off the Deep End encounters the most indescribable video game they've played so far! That's right, Braden and Chris are once again joined by Reki to try and discuss Sting's cult classic(?) bullet-hell SRPG hybrid Knights in the Nightmare. Listen as three adult men in their 30s try to explain such things as "how can a bullet hell shooter be turn-based?" and "Why do I feel so tired after playing this for 20 minutes?" I think they liked it? I kind of liked it. See th
Chariots of the Pods Ep. 18 (opens the original)
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Join Adam, Tyler, Jason, and Justin as they get flung around the universe with Stargate SG-1. This time they get started on season 4 by covering the episodes "Small Victories", "The Other Side", "Upgrades", and "Crossroads". Join them as they come to terms with post-Soviet lego space bugs, space steroids, space nazis, and forgetting you have a space wife. Also, the show is going to go on hiatus for a few months, so expect us back later in 2026!
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