Episode 74: Off The Cuff
Can we record an entire Halo episode without any notes or topic? You be the judge.

Can we record an entire Halo episode without any notes or topic? You be the judge.
Every Generation Has a Legend. Every Journey Has a First Step. Every Saga Has a Beginning. We take you back to 1999 with the release of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
"I need you...Chief...wake up, John!" Who can forget the chills when we saw Chief's brain come out of cryo in that Halo 4 announcement trailer? The path to release begins here.
Alex fills us in on the events of the Kilo Five trilogy and its impact on Halo 4. After that it's time we gush about just how spectacular the web series (film) Forward Unto Dawn was in building the hype for Halo 4 as well as Lasky himself. Wake Up, John.
Bryan & Josh sit cross legged with warm blankets next to a crackling fire as Alex sits in a wing back chair wearing a robe, smoking a pipe, telling them the story of Bornstellar's journey.
Bryan and Joshua take it easy as they reminisce on nostalgic Christmas memories of old. We wish you all a Happy Holidays!
As The Mandalorian season 2 comes to a close Bryan invites Johnny to discuss what a banger of a time it is to be a Star Wars fan. This is the way.
Our Halo 4 retrospective continues as we discover that there were originally intentions to make the game far more different from the original trilogy. The team played it safer than you might imagine.
If our regular episodes are the theatrical this is the extended cut. Halo Infinite launches Fall 2021. Cyberpunk 2077, The Last of Us Part II, The Game Awards, Star Wars + Marvel announcements. You may fire when ready.
Clone Wars. Sequel Trilogy. Mandalorian. We talk Star Wars and make no apologies for it. Make sure to check out the Blue Harvest podcast if you like Star Wars, they are just THE BEST.
The discussion continues as we take the deepest of dives into the much loved 343 debut title, Halo 4.
Did you ever hear the tragedy of Haruspis the wise? He had such a knowledge of Halo 4 that he could keep the game he loved from being unfairly criticized. Prepare yourselves as we discuss Halo 4's journey from beginning to end in this multi-part series.
Books, trailers, cups, toys, clothing and more it's everything but the game. We would have been playing Halo Infinite within days had things gone as planned, but they don't always...and that's okay.
It's Halloween which means it's time to talk about all the things that have scared us from childhood to adulthood. Gather around the campfire, it's cold out and the house...it's haunted.
Shadows of Reach (no spoilers), Halo 5: Guardians 5th Birthday and a special sizzle on what's to come. We learn from the past to better enjoy our future.
It must be incredibly difficult inheriting one of the biggest franchises in gaming. What's different about Bungie's time with Halo compared to 343's?
It's our one year anniversary. Prepare for almost four hours of our most indulgent episode yet. We're only as good as our community and our community is legendary. Why is Master Chief SO iconic?
Flawless Warthogs, fall damage, ridiculous explosions & reused missions. Who doesn't love Halo: Combat Evolved? It's time for a Sacred Boi analysis. To channel the Librarian....PREPARE!
We've left you waiting for far too long. We're serving up a 3 POUND episode for you to make up for it because you need a burger that has STRENGTH. Console pre-order fiascos, Bethesda buyout, Halo Infinite, ODST & more await your delicate ears.
Bryan and Joshua weren't able to get together this week for a new episode so we're releasing our never before heard Microsoft July 2020 event episode. Stayed tuned till the end for a montage of our behind the scenes bloopers. Keep it Sacred.
You may have thought the conversation was over but it's time for us to weigh in. We talk about Halo Infinite being playable on 6 platforms, XCloud and of course the price heard around the world, $299.99.
Lots of news after a video game delay is exactly what we ask for. Luckily, it's also what we got. Ever wondered what it would be like if we lowered our Sacred shields & told you what we don't like about Halo? Listen up.
It's a topic that is near & dear to our hearts. We talk about one of our favorite consoles of all time, Xbox 360. Midnight launches, party chat, Halo 3 launch & dashboards galore, what are you waiting for?
We love Ian. If you don't know him already you'll soon discover he is a great example of what a wholesome, positive influence looks like in the Halo community. We talk about our passion for Halo.
Halo Infinite has been delayed. Xbox Series X is launching anyways. Have video game reviews changed much in the last 5 years? Sacred boiis get critical.
Nostalgia challenges our perception of the newest entries in some of our favorite franchises. If we keep a level head, that nostalgia can make Halo Infinite the greatest Halo yet. Dust Storm of Podtacular weighs in.
Halo Infinite sets the stage for a narrative that could go several different directions. Can the series hold all of Halo's history in one hand while bringing it forward for a new audience with the other? We invite special guests to discuss.
Halo Infinite gameplay is finally revealed to the world and it looks absolutely dope as hell. Quit reading, start listening. Fight on.
It's been nine months since we started the show. Halo Infinite will be revealed in full next week. You're gonna need one thicc episode to get you there. Everything has led to this moment, ready to get back to work?
What happens when a casual player teams up with someone extremely competitive? Understanding the mentality of the players around you changes everything. Halo Infinite's almost here. We need to fight.