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A relentlessly on topic smorgasbord of hard hitting video game questions as addressed by a panel of experts. Featuring Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and a rotating group of special guests. Hosted by Alex Jaffe. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original music by Kurt Feldman.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 12m
Ep. 464 - Specdracular 2026
Freaky Frank Cif-AAAAH-ldi, Ashes to Ashes Dust to Dust Parrish, and BranDon Corleone Sheffield unite once more to take on Dracula’s biggest challenge yet: discount prices! Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Ghostbusters “What a horrible night to have a podcast!” Treehouse of Terror Gherkin Don Corleone 1: What fixtures do you put in a final level to prevent heroes from reaching the boss? Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse 2: What are the strangest things that exist out of bounds in a video game? Cake P.T. Boundary Break Out of Bounds Secrets | P.T. Batman: Vengeance Batman: The Animated Series Harley Quinn GDQ Resident Evil 4 Fallout series 3: What video games have the most hostile and unpleasant aesthetics you’ve ever experienced? Splatoon series Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor Feng-Shui Sega Saturn Cruelty Squad Screaming Mad George’s Paranoia Scape Screaming Mad George Space Giraffe Virtual Hydlide Golden Tee Golf series The Binding of Issac Pebble Beach Golf Links Duke Nukem series 4: What happens to a video game studio after it dies? Kotaku: EA To Shut Down BioWare And Cancel The Next Mass Effect Game Kotaku: A Convincing Trailer For What May Have Been Mass Effect 5 Has Leaked [UPDATE: It’s Real] BioWare Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood 5: What are your feelings on video game recompilation projects, particularly with the role AI has begun to play in them? Kotaku: Video Game Decomp Hub Closes Due To AI: ‘The Community Aspect Of Decompilation Has Been Broken’<
- 2 weeks ago1h 12m
Ep. 463 - Krang Cifaldi
Ep. 463 - Krang Cifaldi The finest minds in video games return to discuss the enjoyment found in bad games, memorable NPCs, and ooey gooey sticky honey concoctions. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Super Saiyan Son Goku (Mini) Funko Pop Crunchyroll forums.insertcredit.com “Now bear my arctic blast!” Destructo Disc “Scrib doon!” Silent Hill series Krang Jesus Christ Infinity Gauntlet 1: When do you find yourself most enjoying a game that’s not very good? Mystery Science Theater 3000 90% of Gambling Addicts Meme Simple Series Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events PC Engine Sega Saturn RndStranger Pokémon Seattle Mariners Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave 2: Are there any old video games that you literally couldn’t make today, regardless of whether or not they’d be financially successful? Kinect Vector monitor Vectrex Lament Configuration PlayStation 3 Gyromite R.O.B. 3: What are some of the most baffling launch events in video game history? Gizmondo Dietrich Tapwave Zodiac PalmPilot Banjo-Kazooie Sue Bee Honey The Price is Right Phil Salvador: A promotional event where Nintendo had kids dive into a vat of honey to retrieve copies of Banjo-Kazooie Willy Wonka Buck Bumble the photo from the press event <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonka's_The_G
- 3 weeks ago3h 31m
Ep. 462 - The Hole Fillers, with Alex Jaffe and Esper Quinn
Over one thousand questions have been submitted to the Question Hole at patreon.com/insertcredit, and now it’s up to legendary podcast host Alex Jaffe and legendary podcast editor Esper Quinn to answer more than 200 of them. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Esper Quinn. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: nah, not for this one, sorry. Join us next week for your beloved Insert Credit panel, and yet another question from the depths of the Question Hole! This week’s Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!
- 4 weeks ago1h 17m
Ep. 461 - Thanks, Odama
Insert Credit co-founder Brandon Sheffield joins the panel to cover the current state of Japanese games, ace representation in video games, and owning seven PSPs. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Batman Black Mask Obi-Wan Kenobi Birds of Prey (2020) Clock King Batman (TV series) Bill Finger Mr. Freeze Batman: The Animated Series Harley Quinn: The Animated Series Alfred Molina Poison Ivy Arnold Schwarzenegger Riddler Jim Carrey Joker Alfred Stryker Matches Malone “You’re getting a promotion!” MobyGames Takafumi Noma Unicorn Overlord Dawngazer Alexandra Pestretzova Sweet Baby Inc. Viggo Mortensen Broke His Toe In ‘The Two Towers’ DJ Jazzy Jeff Sega Genesis DJ Jazzy Jeff playing a Sega Genesis Britney Spears Beyonce Madden series NBA Live ’96 1: Brandon, what’s going on in Japan with video games right now? Tokyo Game Show 2026 COVID-19 Kotaku: Over 85 Percent Of Japanese Game Developers Are Using AI Crazy Taxi: World Tour Level-5 Earth Defense Force 6.2: Invaders from Another World miHoYo 2: How do you make equipment management fun in games? Hollow Knight Mina the Hollower Earthbound Forspoken <a href=
- Sep 28, 20261h 16m
Ep. 460 - Guiltlessly Child Free, with Shivam Bhatt
Writer, podcaster, and Hindu pandit Shivam Bhatt joins the panel to cover spirituality in games, Activision’s Halo, and video games for dogs. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Shivam Bhatt. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: “Peek Aboo Call Me Back And Nuisance Back. Pac-Mania.” Nintendo 64 Mario Kart series Nintendo DS Ping Pals Legend of Zelda series Death Stranding Quake III: Arena Journey Casual Magic with Shivam Bhatt Shivam And Wheeler Love Magic Chronicles of Dragonlance 1: Which video games have you had spiritual experiences with? Hinduism Magic: The Gathering Ramayana Moses Link Cloud Strife Rez Tetris Effect Tetsuya Mizuguchi Jeopardy! Dance Dance Revolution series beatmania series PlayStation VR Child of Eden Born again Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan / Elite Beat Agents series The Righteous Gemstones NieR: Automata Orthodox Judaism NetHack 2: What is the difference in tone and content between Western and Asian dramas? David and Goliath Dark Shadows Supernatural Game of Thrones Babylon 5 World of WarCraft 3: What is Activision’s Halo going to look like? Kotaku: Activision Taking Over Halo Franchise And What Remains Of Halo Studios Will Now Be A Support Team Call of Duty series Halo: Infinite Halo: Reach</
- Sep 21, 20261h 15m
Ep. 459 - Mission Impastabowl, with Chris Plante
Host of Post Games Chris Plante joins the panel to the future of video game journalism, the new Wolverine game, and a boxed copy of Microsoft Excel. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Chris Plante. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Ep. 458 - Wet Adult Link, with Alex Fraioli Wii Nintendo DS Playdate Ivy the Kiwi? Feel the Magic XY/XX Samba De Amigo Yuji Naka “I’m a cat herder. My parents were cat herders. Their parents were cat herders, and their parents. I don’t understand why we do what we do but it is all I know.” Kotaku Polygon Post Games The Besties Google Sheets Microsoft Excel Digital Archive at VGHF Library Office Depot Myst Microsoft PowerPoint Deluxe Paint 2 1: How can video games responsibly portray physical disability? alt.ctrl.GDC Grand Theft Auto IV to a T Keita Takahashi Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Octodad: Dadliest Catch Bennett Foddy Mission: Impossible Kim Possible 2: How important is fidelity in video game adaptation? Marvel’s Wolverine Wolverine Resident Evil (2026) Jean Grey Wario Land series Paul W. S. Anderson Halo Super Mario Bros. (1993) Marvel Spider-Man series Batman: Arkham series Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Jurassic Park 3: Brandon Sheffield asks: what are some games that struck you immediately as being good, bad, or otherwise tailored toward you? Zombi 2 (1979) Ranger X <a href="https://www.mobygames.com/ga
- Sep 14, 20261h 6m
Ep. 458 - Wet Adult Link, with Alex Fraioli
Podcaster, Essayist and Voice Actor Alex Fraioli joins the panel to cover the Ocarina of Time remake, barcade preferences, and keyblade nonsense. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Alex Fraioli. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Coyote vs. Acme (2026) James Gunn Peter Lorre M (1931) Cut Man Ren Frankenstein (1931) Casablanca (1942) The Maltese Falcon (1941) Looney Tunes Humphrey Bogart “Never strive for a better tomorrow” Looney Tunes Beaky Buzzard Chickenhawk Tom & Jerry Hanna Barbera Gossamer Tweety Bird Winnie-the-Pooh Tigger Minions Taz Bugs Bunny Space Ghost Coast to Coast Witch Hazel Michigan J. Frog 1: Brandon Sheffield asks, what is the most fun you’ve had with a game on a gimmick-based platform? Wii Nintendo DS Kinect Playdate Ivy the Kiwi? Feel the Magic XY/XX Samba De Amigo Wii Sports Intellivision Nintendo Switch Sports WarioWare: Twisted! Game Boy Advance Rabbids series The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Game Boy Color The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX Games Done Quick Dance Dance Revolution series maimai series Jubeat series <a href="https://www.mobygames.com/gro
- Sep 7, 20261h 10m
Ep. 457 - Hey Me, Pikachi
Your beloved panel covers advances in stealth games, new Pokemon types, and whether or not Marty McFly has a scrote. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: “Come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough!” Pokemon series Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Kotaku LeBron James 1: What is the correct amount of time to sit down and play a video game in front of your TV? Marvel Cinematic Universe X-Men (2000) Thor: The Dark World (2013) Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) The Marvels (2023) The Incredible Hulk (2008) Black Panther (2018) Avengers: Endgame (2019) Zack Snyder Eternals (2021) Kingo Kumail Nanjiani 2: Which video games are most responsible for advancing their genre? Metal Gear Solid series System Shock Deus Ex Street Fighter II Spy Fiction Resident Evil 4 Assassin’s Creed series Hitman series Immersive sim Dishonored Metroidvania Pinball John Romero discovers a 1940 first person shooter Pong 3: What even is the incentive to make video games commercially? Wadjet Eye Games Dave Gilbert Ron Gilbert Dave Grossman EA 4: Design a new Pokemon type Water Fire Ground Rock Normal Ghost Fairy Grass <a href="https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/
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