Several years back, I had a website called “Follow Me to Certain Doom.” Part of the regularly schedule content on that site was a series of presentations providing facts, information, and lies about a given subject. I am bringing them back because, you know, knowledge is power.
Episode 18: Oh, hey! It’s Ben Rosen!
We’re back! In this episode, the awesome, inimitable, taller-than-you-probably-think Ben Rosen joins us to question Chris’ aversion to peanut butter and tell us about his super terrific Panic Projects. As usual, we talk a lot about food, including olives, cilantro, and Outback Steakhouse—a great place to be euthanized. We also cover Kelsey Grammer’s voice work as the Geico gecko, how difficult it is to draw an ampersand, Baltimore (and Philly?) accents, Ben’s lifetime ban from Venmo, LinkedIn as the ultimate social platform for stealth art drops, the movie Titanic (which Marie has never seen, so it’s good she ran away for that bit), and how Ben needs to come back sometime.
Ballina Whalers: Wreck of the Dandenong
Remember when sea shanties were all the rage for, like, at the end of 2020? No? Yes? What year is it right now?
Here is my favorite performance of my favorite sea shanty from the time that was. It’s pretty terrific.
Episode 15: Chris wants to talk about sports because the Eagles, I guess.
Is NASCAR a sport? Then Crash Team Racing is the greatest sports game ever created.
On this crisp Friday morning/midday, we address the then-upcoming Superb Owl, starring Chris’ hometown team: the inexplicably green Eagles. There’s talk of cookie bowls, sports games (do you rip Chel? we rip Chel), racing games, Wii Sports, Kinect sports, and Mario Party. Sports game talk leads to esports leads to baby’s first MOBA: HotS! And, honestly, isn’t it just fun to play games with other people?
We cover Left 4 Dead, Gang Beasts, taking risks vs. being cowards, Sneaky Sasquatch, Outlanders, backwards compatibility, remakes, remasters, and how we’ll handle the vast library of old and out-of-date games as we move into the future. Also mentioned: Viva Pinata, No One Can Stop Mr. Domino, Devil Dice, I.Q.: Intelligent Qube, KLAX, Rampart, Uwe Boll (not a coward) and the joys (for Chris) of his risk-taking movies, Jason Statham, and AAA text advenutres. Phew. Job’s done!
Leon the Lobster
My husband and I have become strangely invested in the life and welfare of a lobster rescued from a grocery store live lobster tank. Here’s a playlist of all Leon the Lobster episodes from the YouTube channel of Leon’s rescuer, Brandy Brandwood.
Episode 14: We really talk about games this time. Oh, and Dave is back.
It’s fun to have friends! Our friend Dave is back to chat with us about all kinds of nonsense. This time, we really talk about games. But first, we cover: Google view island hunting, The Sex Lives of Cannibals, smart dogs, plein air painting, whether or not Marie is a jerk (she is), the Wii U, Pikmin 3, crafting and survival games, Subnautica, lead poisoning, the fall of the Roman Empire, the silly dog, Link’s Awakening, The Binding of Isaac, and the overall pros and cons of shaping a child’s fragile little mind with games past and present.
Forgiveness, please! (Episodes 12 & 13)
Hello, anyone who might be following this little site. Please forgive the lack of content over the last several weeks. It is entirely my fault. Chris and experienced a few technical difficulties but, more than anything I have simply failed to make posts!
Here are two episodes of the VODcast you may have missed if you’re not following us on Youtube. Please enjoy!
EPISODE 13: Diners, spreadsheets, and dives
…and previous to that..
EPISODE 12: There has to be a better way
Country Life Vlog
Ever fantasize about living a simple life in the countryside? Perhaps on a farm, surrounded by nature, animals, and a few friends/family? Have you even been to Country Life Vlog on YouTube?!?!!? It is quite possibly the best, most soothing channel on the site. Here’s there most popular video, but rest assured that their numerous, frequent updates rarely disappoint.
Episode 11: YOLO
They say you only live once, so, like: BE CAREFUL. Say no to things. Do only the things you enjoy. Be yourself! Commit to something! YOLO!
Anywho, in this episode, it’s still the holidays! Chris and I talk about a few things, including: (more) Fallout 76, No Man’s Sky, that quote everyone quotes, how Marie struggles with vamping, Avatar: The Way of Water, Glass Onion: A Knives Out something something, how “the Meek shall inherit the earth,” His Dark Materials, Catholicism, how Marie knows nothing about Buddhism, Shef Steve (shefsteve.com), The Last Jedi, YOLO and what it means to me, and the endless hedonic treadmill that is seeking achievement/accomplishment.
Episode 10: XMAS!
We recorded this episode the day before the night before Xmas. In this episode, we discussed: Chris’ birthday, LAN parties, Quake, Overwatch, Starcraft, TF2, Valve, axolotls, Mudkips, Viva Piñata, officially licensed ornaments, Minecraft, redstone engineering, Center City in Philadelphia, the Wanamaker Holiday Light Show, holiday decorating and how Chris should be a good dad and do that for his kids next year, Green Day, having your generation marketed to FINALLY, 90s television, etc.
this is pretty terrific 