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Jun 10, 2025•2 min
Something Rotten
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller explore the world of dark, violent, and nihilistic video games.
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Episodes
God of War — Season Finale
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller read listener emails about God of War in this season finale. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Sniper Shirts: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snipershirts/ Dog and Aunt by Show Me Something Wrong: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2x73GrVfBRkOWEiyoGRni6?si=k35AsN22Sv2spl-v6VDCVA Send thoughts and questions...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 6 min
God of War III — Episode 2 (ft. AJ Moser)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Blake's better half, AJ Moser, to discuss the back half of God of War III. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow AJ on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/andmoser.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 36 min
God of War III — Episode 1 (ft. Ashley Bardhan)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by GamesRadar's Ashley Bardhan to discuss the first half of God of War III. We're playing up through the death of Hermes. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Ashley on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleybardhan.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaco...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 39 min
God of War II — Episode 2
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester go it alone to discuss the back half of God of War II. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ SNIPER SHIRTS: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 21 min
God of War II — Episode 1 (ft. Writing On Games)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber Hamish Black (aka Writing on Games) to discuss the first half of Sony Santa Monica's 2007 game God of War II. We're playing up through the Euryale boss fight. Sniper Shirts: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snipershirts/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Hamish on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/writingongame...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 39 min
God of War — Episode 2 (ft. Toussaint Egan)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Polygon's Toussaint Egan to discuss the entirety of God of War (2005). Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ SNIPER SHIRTS: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Toussaint on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesaintoftous.bsky...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 35 min
God of War — Episode 1 (feat. Matt Leone)
BUY NEW SR MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Polygon's Matt Leone to discuss the first half of Sony Santa Monica's 2005 epic, God of War. We're playing up through tearing off the Architect's second son's head. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Bluesky: https://bsk...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 28 min
In The Miso Soup/The Haar — Season Finale
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester receive feedback and answer questions about the book season!! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Listener-made playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1scr1zCyItVwG7nL104DFi?si=8b97ed6b90e5453f Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: htt...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 26 min
The Haar — Episode 2 (ft. Lily Alexandre)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber Lily Alexandre to read the second half of David Sodergren's novel, "The Haar." This podcast discusses the entirety of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Lily on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lilyalexandre.bsky.social F...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 43 min
The Haar — Episode 1
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester read the first half of David Sodergren's novel, "The Haar." This podcast discusses the first 17 chapters of the book. Content warning for gory violence and brief discussion of self-harm. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blak...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 7 min
In The Miso Soup — Episode 2 (ft. Julie Muncy)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by video game designer and consultant Julie Muncy to read the second half of Ryu Murakami's novel, "In the Miso Soup." This podcast discusses the entirety of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Julie on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profil...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 22 min
In The Miso Soup — Episode 1
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester read the first half of Ryu Murakami's novel, "In the Miso Soup." This podcast discusses the first two "days" of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: ...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Spec-Ops/Black Ops — Season Finale
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller hear listener feedback and answer questions in this season finale. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Pr...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Spec Ops: The Line — Episode 2 (ft. Chris Franklin)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by video essayist Chris Franklin ("Errant Signal") to finish discussing the 2012 game Spec Ops: The Line. In this episode, we're playing Chapter 9 to the end. Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Chris on Twitter: https://x.com/Campster...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 41 min
Spec Ops: The Line — Episode 1 (ft. Mike Rugnetta)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by podcaster and writer Mike Rugnetta to begin discussing the 2012 game Spec Ops: The Line. In this episode, we're playing up through Chapter 8. Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Mike on Twitter: https://x.com/mikerugnetta Follow Jac...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Call of Duty: Black Ops — Episode 2 (ft. hotcyder)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber and Jacob's thumbnail artist hotcyder to discuss the second half of Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops. Assume full spoilers! Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Matthew Gault on Twitter: https://x.com/mjgault Follow Jacob ...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Call of Duty: Black Ops — Episode 1 (ft. Matthew Gault)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by journalist Matthew Gault to discuss the first half of Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops. This episode plays through the end of the mission "Numbers." Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Matthew Gault on Twitter: https://x.com/mjgau...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 37 min
Indika/Hellblade — Season Finale
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions about Indika and Hellblade 2. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Polic...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Exit 8/Platform 8 (ft. Shannon Strucci)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber Shannon Strucci to discuss the indie horror games Exit 8 and Platform 8. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Shannon Strucci on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/struccimovies Follow Shannon on Twitter: https://x.com/plentyofalcoves Follow Jacob Geller on Twitt...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (ft. Pixel A Day)
BUY BLAKE'S BOOK: https://vol.co/collections/guitar-hero "The Oral History of Guitar Hero": https://www.vice.com/en/article/wx8bey/the-oral-history-of-guitar-hero Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Kat (aka Pixel A Day) to discuss the entirety of the game Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodc...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Indika (ft. Riley MacLeod)
BUY BLAKE'S BOOK: https://vol.co/collections/guitar-hero Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Aftermath writer Riley MacLeod to discuss Odd Meter's 2024 title, Indika. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Read Riley's review of Indika: https://aftermath.site/indika-review Follow Riley Macleod on Twitter: https://x.com/rcmacleod F...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 47 min
Max Payne 1 & 2 — Season Finale
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions about Max Payne 1 and 2. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten From The Void: https:/...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Max Payne 2 — Episode 2
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester roll solo while discussing the second half of Remedy's 2003 game, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcam...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Max Payne 2 — Episode 1 (ft. Timmm)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber Timmm to discuss the first half of Remedy's 2003 game, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. We're playing up to the character switch. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Timmm on Twitter: https://x.com/timmmtv Check out Timmm's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timmm1 Follow Jac...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Max Payne — Episode 2 (ft. Haley MacLean)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Haley MacLean to discuss the second half of Remedy's 2001 game, Max Payne. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Haley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/haleyfax Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad ...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Max Payne — Episode 1 (ft. Leo Vader)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Leo Vader to discuss the first half of Remedy's 2001 game, Max Payne. This episode discusses plot events through the mission "The Baseball Bat." Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Leo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeoVader Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yac...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Disco Elysium — Season Finale
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Disco Elysium. Assume full spoilers! MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicai...
Apr 10, 2024•52 min
Disco Elysium — Episode 4 (ft. Renata Price)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by writer Renata Price to finish ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses everything in the game post-shootout, and contains spoilers for the entire story. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Read Renata's writing...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 53 min
Disco Elysium — Episode 3 (ft. Maddi Chilton & Josh Calixto)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by writers Maddi Chilton and Josh Calixto to play through the third section of ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses day 4 up through the confrontation in the courtyard. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Refe...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 24 min
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