Joysticks, Tabletops, and Other Short Stories

In this episode the boys talk about Sony back tracking on a bad decision. Trunks takes the lead on "21 or up. We square off in a street fight against the forces of Shadaloo in "Street Fighter" for our "Rut-Ro Retro". The boys also decide on who the best of the best is, in Ryu Vs. Ken in the new "Icon Tussle" All this and more!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

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In this episode we discus the upcoming release of the new Mortal Kombat movie trailer. And geek out over the classic fighting film "Mortal Kombat" in the Rut-Ro Retro! Zero takes the lead in the 21 or up and tries his best to stump the boys! And finally we introduce our new segment "Icon Tussle" and see who the best of the best is in this toe-to-toe showdown of Godzilla(King of Monsters) & King Kong!!!! All this and more!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

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In this episode the boys finally return to the tabletop to discus whats been happening on their break. They discuss the epic battle between good and evil (till the budget runs out and then its just flashing lights) with "The Masters of the Universe" in the Rut-Ro Retro. Try and figure out what game Jodan is thinking about in the "21 or up game! And plug your ears for some spoilers while we catch up on the latest super hero flick! All this and more!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
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In this final episode of season one the boys go back over some of their favorite moments of the past 19 episodes. We try and remember where we saw that Hugh Jackman guy before, while we discus the Robo-Boxing classic "Real Steel" in the Rut-Ro Retro. The Guys try to decide which retro video game was the best in the "4 for 5".  And we all want to thank the listeners for all the support in our first season!! 

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

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In this episode we have founding J.T.O.S.S. member, Tod Nicholson, tell us the ins and outs of live streaming games! We discus the new PS5 hardware, and contemplate the possibility of a new Metroid game on the switch? The Rutro destroys our fond memories of 94's "Airheads".  And finally, we go over our favorite metal bands in the "4(+1) for five"!

Starring:
Jodan Castillo
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes
Anthony "Trunks" Short
Lord Reverend Zero

Guest Staring:
Tod Nicholson
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In this episode we are joined by the Owner/Master Brewer of the local Legendary Brewery "Railport Brewing", Richard Womack! He explains how he got his start and we sample his amazing craft beers! We go back in time to discus "Encino Man" in the Rutro Retro! And we get super nostalgic for our favorite Atari 2600 games in the "4 for 5" segment! All this and more!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

Guest Staring:
Richard Womack

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Part 2 of 2 HALLOWEEN episodes!!! We wrap up Halloween month with some spooky stories, and talk about the best candy in the bag. The Rutro has us bleeding out over Rob Zombie's masterpiece remake of "Halloween".  And finally, the "4 for 5" segment gives us some classic "Goosebumps"! All this and more!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

Links: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/682342472546525 
www.groundzerogr.com 
https://www.facebook.com/Waxahachie-Coins-Comics-108555917558876 
http://www.railportbrewing.com 
https://www.facebook.com/GamesUnpluggedStore/ 
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Part 1 of 2 HALLOWEEN episodes!!! In this episode the boys talk about their all time favorite horror games, and spookiest experiences. The Rutro has us keeping our hands busy with some funky dance moves from Jessica Alba in "Idle Hands". And Trunks takes the lead in this episodes 21 or up!  All this and more!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

Links: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/682342472546525 
www.groundzerogr.com 
https://www.facebook.com/Waxahachie-Coins-Comics-108555917558876 
http://www.railportbrewing.com 
https://www.facebook.com/GamesUn...

In this episode the boys go over some new additions in D&d 5E. They develop a tolerance for Iocane powder in the Rut-Ro Retro classic "The Princess Bride". And they discus Sony's disastrous latest announcements. All this and more!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

Links: 
www.groundzerogr.com 
https://www.facebook.com/Waxahachie-Coins-Comics-108555917558876 
http://www.railportbrewing.com 
https://www.facebook.com/GamesUnpluggedStore/ 
https://www.atkinsseafood.com 
http://collegestreetpub.com 

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In this episode they boys ponder Nintendo's 35 Mario game release strategy. They plot a course to Klandathu to fight some bugs in the Rut-ro Retro with "Starship Troopers". The punishment may be too hard to bear in the 21 or up! And we introduce a new topic segment called "4 for 5" discussing the 90's cartoons we hold dear!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

Links: 
https://www.facebook.com/Waxahachie-Coins-Comics-108555917558876 
http://www.railportbrewing.com 
https://www.facebook.com/GamesUnpluggedStore/ 
https://www.atkinsseafood.com 
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In this episode the boys discus the Falling Beans home brew D&d mod, the pressures of being a video game musician, and how can we not have a price for the PS5 yet?!? We step into the year 2021 via 1995's cyberpunk action flick "Johnny Mnemonic" in our Rut-Ro Retro! And someone gets eaten up over the 21 or up punishment! All this and more in this UNLUCKY 13th episode!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

Links: 
https://www.facebook.com/Waxahachie-Coins-Comics-108555917558876 
http://www.railpor...

In this episode the guys are back at Waxahachie Coins and Comics enjoying the cool air! We delve into Spider-mans appearance on the upcoming Avengers game. Never say die in the Rut-Ro classic adventure "The Goonies" And talk about the pressures of being a good DM in our "Tales from the Tabletop"

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

Links: 
https://www.facebook.com/Waxahachie-Coins-Comics-108555917558876 
http://www.railportbrewing.com 
https://www.facebook.com/GamesUnpluggedStore/ 
https://www.atkinsseafood.com 
http://collegestreetpub.com 

In this episode the boys go on location in downtown Waxahachie to hang out at "Waxahachie Coins & Comics". They journey into the void to review "Space Jam" in the Rut-Ro Retro, and Trunx and Tim reflect on a recent adventure in the "Tales from the Tabletop" segment! 

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

Links: 
https://www.facebook.com/Waxahachie-Coins-Comics-108555917558876 
http://www.railportbrewing.com 
https://www.facebook.com/GamesUnpluggedStore/ 
https://www.atkinsseafood.com 
http://collegestreetpub.com 

In this episode the boys go through some of the latest gaming news, talk about the sleeper hit "Ghosts of Tsushima" and relive the essential John Leguizamo comedy "The Pest" in the Rut-Ro Retro. All this and more in the tenth amazing episode!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

Links: 
http://kck.st/2CQFoaM  TIN20 kickstarter 
https://www.facebook.com/Waxahachie-Coins-Comics-108555917558876 
http://www.railportbrewing.com 
https://www.facebook.com/GamesUnpluggedStore/ 
https://www.atkinsseafood.com 
http://collegestreetpub.com 

In this episode the boys go over EA's latest release event, and talk about Cyberpunk 2077's new game-play mechanic "Brain Dive"! They review the classic "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie" in the Rut-Ro Retro. And the new "Tales from the Tabletop" segment is finally here! Lots more in this episode! 


Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

Links: 
http://www.railportbrewing.com 
https://www.facebook.com/GamesUnpluggedStore/ 
https://www.atkinsseafood.com 
http://collegestreetpub.com 

Our tribute to the preposterously powerful Play Station!! The boys go over the PS5 announcements, talk about the games that are coming with the launch, and the new console design (that shares a similar aesthetic with Seto Kaiba...) They scrounge the bottom of the dollar DVD bin for the Rut-Ro Retro with "Grandma's Boy"! And they tell the tale of when they first laid hands on that infamous grey PS1 controller. These stories, and more in this episode!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

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This jam packed episode has the boys talking about the delays from Sony and Cyberpunk, the high cost the mages guild has put on MtG Cards, and weather or not Sora, Goofy & Donald need an animated series! They roll a natural 1 on the Rut-Ro Retro flick "Dungeons & Dragons! But will they break their loosing streak in the "21 or up" challenge?!? 


Starring: 
Jodan Castillo 
Tim "Balthazzar_01" Hawes 
Anthony "Trunks" Short 
Lord Reverend Zero 

Links:
http://www.railportbrewing.com 
www.gog.com 
https://www.atkinsseafood.com 

In this episode the guys discus the PS5 Graphics technical demo, go back to the future past for Demolition man in the Rut-Ro Retro, and go all in spoiling Final Fantasy VII Remake!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo
Tim "Balthazar01" Hawes
Anthony "Trunks" Short
Lord Reverend Zero

Links:
http://www.railportbrewing.com 
https://www.gogamexchange.com/stores/texas/waxahachie/ 
http://collegestreetpub.com 

Its the STAR WARS episode!!! May the 4th Be with you!! Happy Revenge of the 5th, and revenge of the 6th (cause there's always two)! In this episode the boys talk about what makes them love Star Wars so much! They Discus "A New Hope" in detail in the Rut-Ro Retro, get assassinated in the the 21 & UP,  and talk about some of the Star Wars inspired games, RPG's & comics they grew up loving! Don't stare into the business end of your brand new Light Saber while listening to this one!!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo
Tim Hawes Duration: 01:54:19

In our fourth episode the guys discus the upcoming GTA release, The new Mortal Kombat animated movie, and the exclusive Xbox Cyberpunk Console. In the Rut-Ro Retro segment, the boys take on the Lee brothers and catch a serious beat down with 1994's "Double Dragon"! The "Roll for Intelligence" topics include "Command & Concur", "The Fantastic Four", & "My Hero Academia"! All this and more, with plenty of Final Fantasy VII remake spoilers sprinkled in!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo
Tim Hawes
Anthony "Trunks" Short
Lord Reverend Zero

Links:
http://www.railportbrewing.com 
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Our third episode! The guys talk about what they've been playing while battling boredom, and local business that need your support (see links below)! News topics include Sony's new controller, and a natural 20 for "Critical Roll's" new official module release! In the Rut-Ro Retro, we go back to 2006's "Stay Alive" and see if it was possible to even stay awake through it! The guys get punished in the "21 or up" challenge, and to wrap things up, we try really hard not to let the spoilers fly in our review of the Final Fantasy VII Remake! All this and...

In our second episode, we delve into how a local gaming dice production company has made a stand against COVID-19, Nintendo will finally give us a Super Mario 64 remake! And just how bad (or good) is Mario Mario's journey is through, well..  a generic and abstract story telling attempt to justify a 1993 movie license. We try to guess Jodan's secret game in "21 or up", talk about games, anime, and supporting local businesses during the outbreak!

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo
Tim Hawes
Anthony "Trunks" Short
Steven "Zero" Galvan

Links:
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Our first Episode!  Join us as we discus video games, retro movies, tabletop RPGs, pop culture and so much more! 

Starring: 
Jodan Castillo
Tim Hawes
Anthony "Trunks" Short
Steven "Zero" Galvan

Topics include:
Resident Evil 3 Demo, The Wizard, Lego lifespans in salt water, and many other geek-culture references!