Ep. 792 – J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Vol. I

Greetings, travelers! This week on TADPOG, we’re journeying into Middle-earth with a pairing of Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring movie and the SNES game J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Vol. I. Yes, we watched the sweeping cinematic classic. Yes, we played a game where Hobbits die a lot—often hilariously. Sandwich Pope Phil joins our fellowship as a guest host to share his insights. Come listen to us explore the film, critique the game, and decide which version of Middle-earth we’d rather adventure in! J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings Vol. I finally hits our shores in both movie and game form. Also, someone pops in at the end of the episode.

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The Three Amigos Take Half A Quiz

The Three Amigos Take Half A Quiz! We know you were expecting an episode over everyone’s favorite SNES game, The Lord of the Rings Vol. 1, and maybe a little chat about some version of the The Fellowship of the Ring BUT, hang with us, this might totally be better (that the SNES game at least). Ian requested a brief respite so we have instead brought back a special little not so Thanksgiving tradition. You may remember on Episode 369 (it is currently is sitting a sweet 3 views on YouTube) where Tyler and Dave took a quiz that promised to make you fall in love or strengthen the love you have with the person you’re taking the quiz with. SO, we brought it back so Ian could also fall in love with everyone. It’s a true casual fit type episode here, so please, just sit awhile and listen and we’ll get back to your regularly schedule podcasting programming next week.

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Ep. 790 – Timecop

Timecop! That’s right, it’s all one word so say it quickly. Does this SNES game look like the 1994 Jean Claude Van Damme? No? Well, we assure you that is the movie that it’s based on. Although it turns out the game is actually a SEQUEL to Timecop. So you needed more of that movie? Here you go! Of course, we being on the internet’s foremost Van Dammologist – Sandwich Pope Phil Hawkins! We discuss some movies, some anime, a few other games, then roll right into the deep dive of Timecop the movie and the SNES game. So please, Damme it, sit awhile and listen!

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Ep. 789 – A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street (with some Nightmare on Elm Street 2 and 3 sprinkled in) slashes its way into the TADPOG studios! We start of with some anime talk, some video game chat, some sampling of very expensive ham and sour candies, then we roll into strong to the movie talk on A Nightmare on Elm Street and follow it up with some equally deep talk about the NES version of the game. So if you’re a horror fan on both on the big screen and the small home screen that displays the 8 bit version of the movie as a video game then OH BOY do we have a treat for you. So please, stay awhile and listen!

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Ep. 788 – Hudson Hawk

Hudson Hawk arrived on TADPOG shores…hauled to from from the lowest depths by our very own Wizened Sage Ian. All three of us sat down, spent money to rent it, and watched the 1991 Bruce Willis box office bomb (it killed a studio) and receiver of 3 Razzie awards (nominated for 5) Hudson Hawk. Of course, this has its very own very late NES release. So not only do we get the full Hawk, we play this marvel of game as well. So if you want some real Hudson Hawk double dose chat, – oh boy do we have an episode for you. So please, don’t let our pain be for nothing. Come sit awhile and listen to this episode over Hudson Hawk!

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Ep. 787 – Soldiers of Fortune

Soldiers of Fortune, aka THE CHAOS ENGINE, hits the shores of TADPOG. Hey, this is an important day! On this, the day of recording, it is our very own Dave’s birthday. So we have to celebrate in style with trying a soda, giving him a gift, talking about RPGs and some TV shows then doing a deep dive into this maybe hidden gem of a game that only Tyler had heard of in a magazine when he was kid. So come please, come sit awhile and listen to us break down this down along with a few anime. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVE!

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Ep. 786 – Oops! Four Calls!

Oops! Four Calls! That’s it! Well, we also do a deluxe sampling of something we purchased, we painstakingly craft an Italian meal, catch up on what everyone has been up to (Tyler has returned and explains his absence in detail), we discuss some TV, some games, visit Ian’s Horror Hole, discover the Tactics League, and TAKE FOUR CALLS! So please, if you like any of that – including exactly four calls, then please sit awhile and listen!

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Ep. 785 – Warlock

This week on TADPOG, we’re casting a spell on your nostalgia with a deep dive into Warlock for the SNES—and we’re not stopping there! We’re also talking about the 1989 cult classic movie that inspired it. To help us navigate this dark journey, we’re joined by none other than Captain Gun Nerd Jon Turley! From Does Warlock hold up in either format, or is it doomed to the retro graveyard? Grab your orb, summon your patience, and join us!

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