Podcasts about folklore, the paranormal, urban legends, creepypasta, gaming, and anything else I happen to find interesting.
Episodes
Feb 21, 2019
Feb 21, 2019
1hr 11 min
Al and Wayne have survived another week of Wisconsin's winter in order to bring you more pointless conversation on video games. This week's topics:
Super Mario Marker 2 release date
Square trademarks several titles. What could this mean?
UK study on violence and video games
Can video games be good for your brain?
Playstation and multiplayer games
Opinion: Games and pricing.
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Feb 17, 2019
Feb 17, 2019
47 min
This week we take a look at some of the many legendary weapons from Norse mythology. We'll also learn a little bit about the Eddas and Norse poetry.
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Feb 12, 2019
Feb 12, 2019
35 min
They are known by many names: kata, pinan, taolu, hyung, aka, quyen, or simply forms. Other people call them useless. But are forms really a waste of time? This is a question Al and Marcus have differing opinions on. This episode we discuss our experiences with forms and whether or not they are an important part of martial arts training or if they should be swept into the dustbin of history.
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Feb 7, 2019
Feb 7, 2019
51 min
Al has a love/hate relationship with plug and play games. In this episode he takes a look at an unmarked, unbranded plug and play he picked up at a thrift store for a whopping 53 cents! The only thing lower than the price are his expectations.
The video of this episode can be viewed on Point of Insanity Game Studio's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/0la2C_bDtCg
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Feb 5, 2019
Feb 5, 2019
1hr 7 min
Another week, more news to talk about. Today's topics include:
Unofficial Breath of the Wild role playing game
Mortal Kombat 11 Update
ZOINKS?! WIll Shaggy be Mortal Kombat DLC?
More Nintendo mobile games
Google's Project Steam
Opinion: What we want to see in the next gen consoles
CORRECTION: While talking about the Street Fighter 2 role playing game Al mentions Bison. He meant to say Balrog
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Jan 30, 2019
Jan 30, 2019
36 min
This week we take a look at some legendary and historical weapons from Poland. We'll also learn a little about the Battle of Vienna, coronation swords, and the Polish equivalent of Robin Hood.
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Jan 27, 2019
Jan 27, 2019
38 min
Many people who grew up in the 60s, 70s, and 80s remember watching media featuring karate masters, ninjas, and kung fu monks jump kicking through the air. We were memorized by the almost supernatural abilities these martial artists seemed to possess, and no doubt watching these movies and TV shows inspired more than one child to beg his parents to sign him up for karate classes.
But things changed in the 90s as mixed martial arts and Brazilian jujitsu exploded onto the scene. All of a sudden the aforementioned ninja, karate masters, and kung fu monks lost their aura of mystique. Go to any martial arts forum or look through YouTube videos and you will probably find people claiming that if you aren't studying BJJ, boxing, or Muay Thai you are wasting your time. But is this really the case? Are traditional martial arts like karate, kung fu, and tae kwon do still worthwhile in a world where the competitive fighting scene is dominated by boxers and grapplers? That is the topic Al and Marcus will tackle today.
Jan 23, 2019
Jan 23, 2019
1hr 5 min
Al and Wayne are back with more news stories and commentary! This episode we cover:
No more Nintendo consoles?
New Sega Nomad in the works
New Arcade 1up games announced
Soulja Boy again
The Solider 76 controversy
Opinion: Video games and LGBT characters
Want to share your thoughts? Got an idea for a future topic? Email us at poigamestudio@gmail.com
Jan 20, 2019
Jan 20, 2019
42 min
Keeping with the ongoing theme of the United Kingdom this episode we'll take a look at legendary and historical weapons from England and Scotland and how you might be able to work them into a campaign.
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Jan 15, 2019
Jan 15, 2019
43 min
Al and Marcus discuss training equipment for the martial artist as well as training for strength and cardio.
Please note that we are not experts when it comes to physical training, so if you are just starting out, haven't done any strength training in awhile, or have other health concerns please consider consulting a doctor or professional trainer before starting a fitness program. When in doubt start slow and don't over do it.
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