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Abject Suffering

Duckfeed Productions LLCwww.abjectsuffering.com
This is a podcast that's nominally about bad games. In reality, it's about the horror of daily life, GameFAQs Gold, strange combatants in the battle of Good vs. Evil, and a singular patriarch known only as Crick. Every Monday, Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross choose a game at random from the titles submitted by listeners, play it, and venture off on a freeform discussion that winds between the topic at hand, and the absurd.
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Episodes

Episode 115: Spelunker

This week, we call an audible and talk about Spelunker in one of our rare in-person episodes. Is the crown prince of kusoge as bad as everyone says?

Nov 16, 201538 min

Episode 113: Mountain Bike Rally

Now we need to strike exercise games off of our list, although this did teach us about the futility of ever trying to control our actions.

Nov 03, 201534 min

Episode 112: Monster Party

What does Monster Party have in common with going to municipal water treatment plants and living in a spooky RV? NOTHING.

Oct 26, 201539 min

Episode 111: Mortal Kombat: Special Forces

Gate 1 darkness the world of demons Gate 2 my guards are watching you Gate 3 only evil lives here Gate 4 theres no way out Gate 5 feel the fire Gate 6 pick up your weapons and fight And dance with the devil

Oct 20, 201549 min

Episode 110: Total Recall

Howdy, Quaid. If you're watching this, that means that Kuato is dead, and you led us to him. I knew that you wouldn't let me down. Sorry for all of the shit I've put you through, but hey, what are friends are for? All I want to do is wish you happiness and good living, old buddy, but unfortunately, that's not gonna happen. You see, that's "my" body you have there, and I want it back. Sorry for being an Indian giver, but I was here first. So, adios, amigo!

Oct 12, 201535 min

Episode 107: Quest 64

Journey with us to the heart of blandness. Watch for the polygons, they're extra sharp this time of year.

Sep 21, 201538 min

Episode 106: The Angel Quiz

Part 2 of the Zoo Dog Chronicles proceeds, with us taking the Angel Quiz. Will we ascend to heaven? Or will be burn in hell?

Sep 14, 201557 min

Episode 105: The Zoo Race

Welcome to the series finale of Abject Suffering, because we'll never find anything better than this. Pack it up and turn out the lights, Cheers-style.

Sep 07, 201540 min

Episode 103: Zombie Nation

What's the most patriotic thing to do with your own dead body? The answer may surprise you.

Aug 24, 201537 min

Episode 102: Legend

Scientists toiled for years to create a game whose title is invisible to modern search engines. This is the fruit of their labor.

Aug 17, 201533 min

Episode 101: The Karate Kid

Listen in to hear two sad adults talk about how their adolescence was shaped by a fascination with violence.

Aug 10, 201538 min

Episode 100: Action 52

It's the 100th episode, so it only makes sense that we talk about Action 52. Numerlogically, of course. Let's consider the rippling chests of the Cheetahmen, while we record live in front of our most loyal Patreon backers.

Aug 03, 20151 hr 38 min

Episode 99: Bert's Dinosaurs

Sam, we have to talk. You suggested an application. A paint application. Others should take note, we might not do this again. However, this paint program inspired us to talk about the depraved life of Mr. Ed as a depraved BDSM sub, and we add another to the ranks of Friends of Abject Suffering.

Jul 27, 201530 min

Episode 98: Illbleed

It's a redemption the likes of which can only be delivered on Abject Suffering, as we find goodness within a maligned classic and gather enemies along the way.

Jul 20, 201539 min

Episode 97: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Allison Baker joins us to talk about one of the most infamous NES games of all time. Also, we introduce a fun new character. Special Guest: Allison Baker.

Jul 13, 201550 min

Episode 96: King's Quest V

It's a classic Abject Suffering switcharoo as we talk a little bit about King's Quest V for the NES, and then pivot to talk about Buffo the Clown.

Jul 06, 201537 min

Episode 92: Drakkhen

The SNES is remembered fondly for its RPGs, but it took a while for them to become, you know... good. What does this have to do with Klowns? Listen and find out.

Jun 08, 201530 min

Episode 90: Courier Crisis

The second of our live-streamed episodes, Gary brings Courier Crisis to the table... a game that precedes Crazy Taxi by several years but fails miserably where that later game succeeded. Also, a contentious discussion about Offspring.

May 25, 201534 min

Episode 89: Puggsy

The Psygnosis Train continues in our first live-streamed episode of Abject Suffering. Kole brought Puggsy to the table, a staple of his childhood that -- it turns out -- isn't so much terrible as it is inscrutable. Also, we discuss lycanthropic buildings.

May 18, 201531 min

Episode 88: Ganja Farmer

Prepare to beat up two nerd with conflicted opinions about marijuana culture. Also, prepare for a Crick-esque surprise.

May 11, 201541 min

Episode 87: Casper

An earnest discussion on ghosts, jerkin' it right, and the nature of belief.

May 04, 201538 min
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