Punching Up, Episode 126 | Splatoon Raiders is here! What do we think?
Summary
Hosts Brad Ellison, Gene, and Micah discuss the Gen Alpha melody trend, Gene’s Washington Post reporting, and his review of Spider-Man 2. They share wild stories about a meth-cooking Taco Bell and a crackhead roommate, then debate new Zelda figures, Lego sets, and Lord of the Rings. The episode also covers Shia LaBeouf news, Rings of Power, and Pokémon’s anti-scalping measures.
Topics discussed
Intro, Kmart shirt, and banana bread discussion
Star Fox 64 and media rivalry with CNN
The universal melody found in pop and punk songs
Gen Z gaming habits and Spider-Man 2 giveaway
Story of a crackhead guest at a B&B
Star Fox 64 gameplay and Zelda figure review
Zelda action figures and Lego Lord of the Rings
Shia LaBeouf's career and Fantastic Four casting
Pokemon TCG crackdown and facial recognition
Cosmopolitan advice, Labubu toys, and Squishmallows
Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie review
Halo: The Master Chief Collection review
Hades II gameplay and Shiver visual novel
Resident Evil fatigue and potential remake
Capcom layoffs and Monkey Island legacy
Pokemon Pocopia DLC and time commitment
Nintendo Switch 2 rumors and Kingdom Hearts
Cast members as food items and burger calories
IGN interview controversy and gamer culture
Video games and mental health journeys
Outro, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and credits
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