Quest 56 - What have we been geeking out on in the summer of 2016?

Zach combines running marathons with hiking, Raul holds an intervention to prevent Tom from talking politics, and then everyone just rambles about AngularJS release candidates...we are so nerdy.

Minutes

  • 00:00 - Mic Check and Introductions
  • 03:20 - How hard is it to start learning Unity?
  • 11:00 - When does "not invented here" turn into a real project?
  • 29:45 - What weird YouTube videos do you watch?
  • 41:45 - Are we just honeymooning with World of Warcraft Legion?
  • 53:10 - Does running a marathon count as geeking out?
  • 62:30 - Wrap up!

Music

Quest 55 - Could Mr. Meeseeks save this podcast?

Zach and Raul discuss the existential, metaphysical, and facetious humor that is Rick and Morty; all the while, Tom literally sits on the sidelines as his internet connection pulls a Jerry.

Minutes

  • 00:00 - Mic Check and Introductions
  • 03:00 - Which episode would you show a new person, and why?
  • 07:40 - Is it possible to have a single favorite episode?
  • 16:00 - Can you adjust Mumble voice quality?
  • 21:45 - Does the multiverse offer a unique story telling opportunity?
  • 32:00 - Could any of the crazy fan theories be true?
  • 41:30 - Is a pause the same as a reset, or is it a cop out regardless?
  • 49:00 - Will season 3 live up to the hype, or just be more of the same?
  • 53:45 - Wrap up!

Music

Quest 54 - What are the top 25 SNES games?

Tom and Raul celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System by counting down two top 25 lists of SNES games; meanwhile, Zach passes the time by twitch streaming himself playing most of these games for the first time.

Minutes

  • 00:00 - Mic Check and Introductions
  • 04:00 - Is Uniracers on anyone's top 25 list?
  • 14:00 - Why didn't EarthBound sell well in the US?
  • 25:45 - Did Super Mario All Stars get bundled with the console?
  • 31:30 - Can the QQ Cast stream on Twitch while recording?
  • 43:00 - How many versions of Super Street Fighter were there?
  • 53:45 - Why did Raul play Mario RPG and not Final Fantasy?
  • 65:30 - What was the first Yoshi game?
  • 71:00 - So, what is the single best Super Nintend game of all time?
  • 78:45 - Wrap up!

Music

Quest 53 - Can we compare our favorite movies?

The QQ Cast follows the latest twitter trend and discusses their top 7 movies...for the greater good. The greater good.

Minutes

  • 00:00 - Mic Check and Introductions
  • 04:30 - What is the first rule of Fight Club?
  • 11:30 - Has anyone seen I Heart Huckabees?
  • 19:00 - How many Wachowskis movies are actually good?
  • 27:00 - Is Scott Pilgrim the best comic book movie ever?
  • 40:30 - Why does Zach love EuroTrip so much?
  • 51:30 - Does anyone remember The 13th Warrior?
  • 55:00 - What are the best Star Trek films?
  • 70:15 - Wrap up!

Music

Quest 52 - Should sequels have expiration dates?

Zach and Raul debate the criteria for a good sequel, whereas Tom just keeps trying to talk about Star Trek!

Minutes

  • 00:00 - Mic Check and Introductions
  • 04:30 - How many different types of sequels are there?
  • 12:45 - Are the Bond movies sequels, reboots, or just side stories?
  • 19:50 - Do good sequels always have to be planned?
  • 39:20 - What the hell is geriatric theater?
  • 51:00 - Do video games have sequels or iterations?
  • 64:00 - Should sequels have expiration dates?
  • 68:25 - Wrap up!

Music

Quest 51 - Why Pokemon Go, why?

The QQ Cast leaves the house to go on an adventure! Unfortunately Raul can't find a gym in El Paso, Tom just yells at kids to stay off his lawn, and Zach keeps playing with his Diglett.

Minutes

  • 00:00 - Mic Check and Introductions
  • 09:00 - Should Nintendo stop focusing so much on hardware?
  • 17:45 - Where are interesting and dangerous places to play Pokemon Go?
  • 33:00 - Is this the start of an augmented reality craze?
  • 48:00 - Will the Nintendo NX have AR support?
  • 61:45 - Does Pokemon Go lack depth?
  • 73:00 - Wrap up!

Music