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Constellation: Last Stand Media's Conversational Podcast

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Welcome to the long-awaited and much-requested podcast series Constellation, where the Last Stand Media crew convene in different permutations to talk about anything and everything outside of the scope of our usual, games-centric programming. The only rule? Each host must bring his or her own topic to discuss with the group. That's it! Episodes go live every-other-Monday, and you can get each drop early and ad-free by supporting us on Patreon: patreon.com/laststandmedia For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com    We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Episodes

#128 | Foreign Languages, Shrek, Switch 2

Most people don't realize that Stelly is an acronym;S uperT alentedE loquentL egendsL oveY ackingNow you know! Love,Brad (Bradley if you're nasty), Micah and Dagster 0:00:00 - Intro00:17:56 - Foreign Languages01:40:58 - Shrek02:41:26 - Switch 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 20253 hr 50 minEp. 128

#127 | Tests, Foods We Wish We Like

Here at LSM, we woulD never resort to hiding secret messAGes in our video deScripTions just to subliminally brainwash you into thinking how cool wE aRe. We wouldn't daRe stoOp to suCh vile tricKery and Slight of hand! Love - Col, Micah, Hoeg and Dagster 0:00:00 - Intro0:31:55 - Tests1:53:34 - Food We Wish We Liked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 20253 hr 35 minEp. 127

#126 | Self-Discipline, Going All In

They say less is more. Col, Matty, Lock and Dagster talk about topics. How elegant. 0:00:00 - Intro0:20:30 - Self-Discipline1:24:20 - Going All In Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 20253 hr 19 minEp. 126

#125 | Shigeru Miyamoto, Source Material, Early Internet Experiences

Constellation returns! Below is the original description Dagan sent me for the show, but to be honest, it feels a little too bold to leave on its own and I (Dustin) am worried people are going to think their phone or computers are going insane. To respect the artistic vision, I'll leave it, but know that this episode features Dagan, Cog, Gene, and Jaffe. Enjoy! .dauqs MSL eht fo tser eht dna retsgaD ,effaJ ,eneG ,goC evoL .emoclew er’uoY .siht ekiL .gniyonna repus s’ti nehw neve ,ytilanigiro dna...

Jun 03, 20253 hr 48 minEp. 125

#124 | Reversing Decisions, Yard Sales, Dream Mentor

Hello! Dustin here. Dagan did not send me the show notes on this episode so here I am again writing the description. This episode featuring Dagan, Rick, and Micah is sure to be a banger you don't want to miss. There's even a mini topic thrown in there! Please enjoy. 0:00:00 - Intro0:21:06 - Reversing Decisions,1:31:16 - Mini topic1:59:01 - Yard Sales3:01:06 - Dream Mentor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 20254 hr 28 minEp. 124

#123 | Moms, Worst Job Experiences

Colin decided to stop paying me by the word.Chris, Dust, Col and Dagster talk about topics 0:00:00 - Intro0:27:02 - Moms1:42:22 - Worst Job Experiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 20253 hr 34 minEp. 123

#122 | Manners and Etiquette, 1 Gorilla -vs- 100 Men, Public Restrooms

Podcasting is a little like cooking. No matter how many times you prepare your favorite dish, it always turns out just a little bit different. Sometimes, everything comes together perfectly and the meal absolutely sings. There's no real explanation for it, just a combination of recipe, ingredients, experience and technique all somehow harmonizing seamlessly. Beyond effort, intention or skill. Magic, really. Today's show hits like that for me. Probably my favorite episode of the year so far. Brad...

May 13, 20253 hr 34 minEp. 122

#121 | Horror Games and Movies, Cartoons, Favorite Rivalries

I have a beautiful wife and two awesome kids who I love very much. That being said, they have shown absolutely no interest in listening to this podcast, week in and week out, and that makes me mad. Obviously, there’s only one way to handle this. I will now proceed to write really mean things about all three of them right here in this episode description!. . . I mean, I would, but they would never see it anyway, so what’s the point?My only real hope for revenge is for them to start their own podc...

May 06, 20252 hr 48 minEp. 121

#120 | Our Little Hills to Die On, Fanboying Out

People have been saying: "Hey Dagster, Colin and Chris, why not just use AI to write these episode descriptions?"Our initial reaction to that is to scoff at the very suggestion, utterly rejecting AI and everything it stands for. Fists clenched in rage, screaming to the heavens that AI must be destroyed at all costs, hurled back into the fiery pit from which it came! Vowing revenge on a malevolent enemy that has cursed humanity with its deceitful and dishonest promises! Swearing to never surrende...

Apr 29, 20253 hr 56 minEp. 120

#119 | Favorite Storytelling Mediums, Multimillionaire What If!

It's Constellation time, welcome back! Sit down, get comfy and grab a snack. Four people, three topics - like we usually do; Wait, correction! Two topics for this episode's crew. Hoeg started us off, and we couldn't stop yappin; It's not really our fault. Hey, it does tend to happen; So we subtracted a topic, as it turns out; But we'll do it next week, so there's no need to pout! Dustin's topic was also extremely fun; (With apologies to William Boyd Watterson.) The real hero this week was the Da...

Apr 22, 20253 hr 38 minEp. 119

#118 | Nintendo Switch 2, Advice for Our 15-Year-Old Selves, Our Favorite Instrumental Music

I get the feeling that Colin thinks I don't work hard enough on these episode descriptions. I mean, I don't, but he isn't supposed to know that. Well, I had an idea: If I pad these paragraphs by just filling this space with a lot of random gibberish, Colin will think I'm really toiling away over here. Everybody wins! So, what do you guys want to talk about? My neighbor's car alarm keeps going off every five minutes, that's super aggravating. How's the weather over by you? I enjoy burritos a lot ...

Apr 15, 20253 hr 30 minEp. 118

#117 | Wrestling, Plans that Backfired

Hello and welcome to Constellation! Usually, Dagan is the one who writes these descriptions, but he forgot this week! So, you have me (Dustin), and I'm not even on this episode! He's been getting a bit cheeky with them recently, so it's probably best I'm here to clean things up anyway. For this episode, Matty wants to talk about wrestling, and Dagan asks about plans we've had that have backfired on us. You may be asking, where's the third topic? This episode ended up being quite a doozy just bet...

Apr 08, 20254 hr 1 minEp. 117

#116 | Favorite LSM Moments, Being Remembered, What We'd Like to See Return

Does anybody even read these things? I feel like I could fill this space with complete gibberish and nobody would even notice. Rumpelstiltskin. See? You don't even know it says that! Anyway, Col, Cog, Lock and Dag convene this week to talk about stuff. Also, flibbertygibbet, because you'll never see that either. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:34:00 - Top LSM moments 1:10:37 - Being Remembered ...

Apr 01, 20253 hr 15 minEp. 116

#115 | Toasters, The Things We're Surprised We Still Haven't Done, Puppets

Welcome back to another looooooong episode of Constellation! Delivering the goods like this week in and week out requires deep concentration and a sharp attention span. On this episode, Colin, Chris, Micah and Dagster talk for countless hours about a variety of fun and thoughtful topics. The only downside to this whole thing is that all our focus goes into the conversations. I'm lucky to have enough attention span left now to finish writing this video descrip Please keep in mind that our timesta...

Mar 25, 20254 hr 6 minEp. 115

#114 | The Beatles, Staying Motivated, Our Definition of "Cool"

It's Constellation, where we do ALL the work and you just sit back, relax and enjoy the yield of our labor. It's a raw deal and we're tired of it. Time to start earning your keep around here! This is a set-up of a joke: "Three podcasters walk into a bar..." Now we need you to come up with a punchline and drop it down in the comments. Pull your weight! The reward is getting back on my good side, if you're lucky. Honestly, it's the least you can do. Join me (Dagan), Dustin, and Brad for another ep...

Mar 18, 20253 hr 13 minEp. 114

#113 | Kanye West, Funerals, Splurging

Bill Murray on Rogan. Mr. Beast giving away zillions of dollars. Hilarious public fight videos! There's a metric ton of top-notch entertainment out there competing for your attention, yet, here you are. Welcome, faithful audience, to another episode of Constellation. Let them call you crazy! Don't worry, we get it. Loyalty is so much more important than good taste. In fact, no need to talk about this week's guests or their topics, because you have shown that you would be here no matter what, qua...

Mar 11, 20253 hr 59 minEp. 113

#112 | Historical Eras, AI, Bad Music

Time for Constellation, isn't that grand? The most awesome podcast in all the land. If you're grinding at work or enjoying vacation, you get three fun topics for conversation. This week Hoeg, Col-man, Dagster and Matty talk things over, and things get chatty. Best historical eras, bad music, Ai ... Enjoy the discussion, you're welcome, goodbye! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:30:55 - Historical...

Mar 04, 20253 hr 49 minEp. 112

#111 | Fragrances, Phone Calls, World Records

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson stopped me on the street once. You can tell he was a little nervous at first, but he finally managed to pull himself together, exclaiming that he was Constellation's biggest fan. I acted surprised and we exchanged pleasantries. It quickly became awkward though, so I thanked him and glanced at my watch with feigned concern before dismissing him with a tussle of his hair. He's a good kid, and so are you. Dwayne (we're on a first name basis now) would definitely love this ...

Feb 25, 20253 hr 21 minEp. 111

#110 | Coffee, Gaming Disappointments, Dream Collaborations

Here at Last Stand Media's Constellation, we don't take the time to record super long podcasts just so you can read about them. Dustin, Lock and Dagan talk about coffee, gaming disappointments and dream collaborations. You're still reading this? We can't #!*&@! win. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:27:19 - Coffee 1:30:38 - Gaming Disappointments 2:11:04 - Dream Collaborations 2:42:02 - Sopra...

Feb 18, 20253 hr 17 minEp. 110

#109 | Lyrics That Define Us, Underwhelming Experiences, Calling Someone Out

Welcome back to Constellation! Would you kindly feast your optic orbs on this group of podcasting superstars? And of course, Dagan. Kicking off Side A, Jaffe punches the boys right in the feels with his topic about song lyrics. The gang waxes poetic as they break down the words in the tracks that speak to them most. Next, Chris wants to commiserate about underwhelming experiences. After all the lofty expectations, which places, people and events just didn't live up to the hype? Finally, Dagan tr...

Feb 11, 20254 hr 28 minEp. 111

#108 | The Flow State, Dream Vacations, Ninjas

They're the world's most fearsome podcast team! Welcome back to Constellation! If you like those weapon-slingin' teenaged reptiles then you'll LOVE this episode's lineup! The first to wield his topic this week, Matty would like to converse with his bros about that elusive frame of mind known as 'the flow state'. What are the activities and specific talents that allow us to slip into a state of total focus, concentration and contentment. Next, driven by a cold Philadelphia winter, Dagan would lik...

Feb 04, 20253 hr 22 minEp. 108

#107 | US TikTok Ban, Global Art Appreciation, PlayStation's GaaS Meltdown

Hello! It's me, Colin, returning to host Constellation for the first time in... well... quite awhile. Dagan was actually supposed to helm this episode -- I was going to appear as the fourth, topic-less guest -- but he got pulled into a work meeting at the last minute leaving me in the lead chair, and today's show as a trio. As such, please welcome Punching Up co-host Gene Park and LSM legal analyst Rick Hoeg back to the program. We start with Gene this week, who wants to talk about the imminent ...

Jan 28, 20253 hr 17 minEp. 107

#106 | Media Binging, Natural Disasters, Domestic Squabbles

Constellation rings in the new year with the triumphant return of everybody's favorite Final Boss! Colin occupies the 4th chair this week as the boys discuss a range of topics. First, Dustin wants to talk about media binging. Do we prefer to consume TV and video games gradually, aka the old-fashioned way, or do we like to marathon our media from start to finish in one sitting? Next up, as the wildfires continue to blaze through Los Angeles, Brad would like to discuss our thoughts on natural disa...

Jan 21, 20253 hr 19 minEp. 106

#105 | The Gift of the Wizard

Ho adventurers! Join our brave heroes Lockmort, Ben, and Rick on a perilous journey to convey a mysterious artifact to a mage in a far off region. The party will face daunting obstacles and frightening foes, a roll of the dice will determine if they survive at all! So grab a store brand cola and put on a jaunty hat, it’s time for another mini-D&D campaign special! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 20251 hr 48 minEp. 105

#104 | Dog Shows, Inspirations, Wasting Money

Surprise! Time for another Constellation! With Chris in the hosting chair and the suspiciously close Brad and Dustin, it's destined to be an interesting listen. Chris is baffled by dog shows and their very existence. Brad wants to know about the people the inspired us in life. Dustin asks about the things we hate wasting money on (and the things we don't). Please enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:05:38 - Dog Shows 0:29:48 - Wasting Money 1:26:42 - Inspirations Learn more about your ad choices...

Jan 07, 20252 hr 27 minEp. 104

#103 | Tear Jerkers, Competitiveness, Daylight Savings Time

The holidays is a time of reflection and relaxation. It's a time to kick your feet up and chill with friends and family while enjoying a nice, toasty fire as you sip on a mug of warm cocoa and cherish some much needed peace and quiet. Unless you're us. If you're us, you want to make sure to squeeze in just one more episode of Constellation before the new year. Because, hey, we love you. This week, Lord Cognito starts things off by reminding us that we should be comfortable with our sensitive sid...

Dec 31, 20242 hr 34 minEp. 103

#102 |Things We’re NOT Afraid Of, Best Friends, Online Rage Bait

Well would you look at that? It’s time for another episode of Constellation, you lucky devil! In honor of Friday the 13th, the Dagster gets things started with some conversing about the things we’re definitely not afraid of. Which common fears don’t bother us in the least? Next, our good buddy Gene Park leads the gang in paying some well deserved lip service to our best friends. From our closest childhood pals to the besties who still rank high in our hearts as adults, who are the favorite past ...

Dec 24, 20244 hr 15 minEp. 102

#101 | Disney Remakes, Chivalry, 2024 Reflections

Welcome back to Constellation, the podcast that reminds you that there's so much in life to be grateful for! This week, Lockmort gets the conversation started with a discussion about the seemingly never ending glut of Disney remakes that we' ve all grown accustomed to over the past decade. As the controversial 'Snow White' live-action movie now looms on the horizon, we are once again reminded of the Mouse House's tendency to recreate their older franchises instead of inventing brand new characte...

Dec 17, 20243 hr 17 minEp. 101

#100 | Masculinity, Social Media Exodus, Writer's Block

It’s time for another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media’s weekly conversational fever dream. On this week’s episode, the illustrious Gene Park (formerly known as Jeen “Mac Daddy” Parc) discusses “Masculinity” and how he and the crew feel about what it means to be a man in a modern world. We’re also joined by Ben Smith, the disgraced former mayor of Assassinland PA, who shrewdly used his inability to bring a topic AS a topic with “Writer's Block.” What a clever feller. Revoke his securit...

Dec 10, 20242 hr 37 minEp. 100

#99 | Modern Family Heirlooms, Ride or Die Friends, Tyson vs Paul Fight

ding-ding-ding! Let's get ready to podcaaaaaaaaast! Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome back to Constellation, the main event of conversational podcasts! For today's title bout, we've got three action-packed rounds for you. First, in this corner, hailing from Western Massachusetts, Mama Micah comes out firing with her topic about family heirlooms. Which important items and family relics hold the most sentimental significance for us, and what stuff do we plan to leave for our heirs when we bite the dus...

Dec 03, 20242 hr 48 minEp. 99
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