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THiRD SHiFT

Join Eric & Matt Fridays for THiRD SHiFT, our weekly Gearbox and gaming podcast!
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TS - Episode #56 - Spread the Good Word [Battleborn/Project 1v1/We Happy Few]

We get our first peek into a Brave New World for Gearbox Publishing -- the upcoming game, We Happy Few! We recap what we know so far, then the rest of the show runs like Clockwork as we break down Battleplan #55, wonder if someone's got a Vendetta against Gearbox, and answer a question from the Mailbag! Get ready to party like it's 1984 with the latest episode of THiRD SHiFT!

Aug 18, 201734 minSeason 2Ep. 56

TS - Episode #55 - Backwards Land

GET THE CANOE! Gearbox teased not just one but TWO new projects this week, so we're braving the wilds of Conjecture Land once more! Tune in to hear our early bird predictions, and take notes to see just how wrong we end up being! Audio issues? Try redownloading the episode. We had a couple hiccups!

Aug 11, 20171 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 55

IG2G - Episode #12 - Wake-Up Call

Throw your Sundered self onto a Pyre with Eric, while Matt goes almost full Eddie Guerrero (he lies and cheats, but doesn't steal) and empties out his Mailbag! Get ready to get Personal on the dance floor with #IG2G!

Aug 08, 201746 minEp. 12

TS - Episode #54 - The Llama is Beautiful (wsg @Joes0s)

This week we welcome our third ever guest to the show - our old buddy @Joes0s! Together we'll be discussing Rocket Brawl and Fortnite, answering a question from one of Joe's favorite people, and uncovering the roots of Joe's name as well as his very complex feelings regarding llamas! Grab a bat and break open our latest pinata of podcast goodness!

Aug 04, 20171 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 54

TS - Episode #53 - Cheer the F*ck Outta That Guy!

While we get ready for Rocket Brawl in Battleborn, the guys continue their Fortnite coverage with first impressions of the game! Can either of these two morons figure out anything beyond the gunplay and the very basics of building?! Grab your buster sword and your velociraptor buddy and dive into this week's episode of THiRD SHiFT!

Jul 28, 201742 minSeason 2Ep. 53

IG2G - Episode #11 - The Chicken Wasn't There

This week, Matt's got a list and a double dose of giant robots, while Eric visits the farm and gets ready for a new season! Topics discussed: Diablo III: Season 11, Metal Gear's 30th Anniversary, Destiny 2's Beta, Japan's Top 20 RPGs, San Diego Comic Con Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the world of gaming, so you can stay up-to-date and hold real conversations with...

Jul 25, 201750 minEp. 11

TS - Episode #52 - Chicken Soup With Rice

This week it's a bit of a short show as there's not much Gearbox news in the wild, but we've got a rundown of Battleborn's free rotation and Battleplan #53, our very own Community Spotlight feature, the absolute worst Mailbag segment we've ever done, and we take our very first look at the character classes in the upcoming Fortnite! Think twice or thrice about being nice to mice with lice and join the insanity of our latest episode!

Jul 21, 201731 minSeason 2Ep. 52

TS - Episode #51 - Into the Wild

There's not much going on in the Gearbox world this week, which is just fine because it gives us time for our one-year anniversary celebration! We've got some favorite memories of the podcast, the winner of our Magnus Loot Pack giveaway, and...a bold new direction for the show?! Grab a beer and come party with us!

Jul 14, 201751 minSeason 2Ep. 51

IG2G - Episode #10 - Shnabitz Prime to Alpha Centauri

Put on your nostalgia goggles and board your spaceship real quick, 'cause we're raising the dead and whipping them apart in this week's episode of IG2G! Topics discussed: Games Done Quick, Horizon: Zero Dawn - Patch 1.30, Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer, Elite: Dangerous, Castlevania (Netflix series), SNES Classic Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the world of ga...

Jul 11, 201735 minEp. 10

TS - Episode #50 - We're Cooler Than the Average Bear

Fifty freaking episodes!! Can you believe it?! Not only do we have a breakdown of Battleplan #52, some discussion about our favorite(?) tanks, and the long-awaited return of the Mailbag, but we've got an EXCLUSIVE SHiFT code for Kelvin's "Form and Matter" skin, and a chance for you to win a Magnus Pack! This is one episode you won't want to miss! [This episode has been updated with a previously deleted line from Eric.]

Jul 07, 201745 minSeason 2Ep. 50

TS - Episode #49 - The Peasant Response

It's been a nostalgic week for us here at THiRD SHiFT, as it's our official Twitter and Podomatic anniversaries! We take a few minutes to reminisce about our beginnings and recap Eric and Matt's weekly adventures before diving straight into Battleborn's latest hotfixes, a discussion of the new Supercharge mode, and another quick preview of Tank Yankers! Don't make the king sad! Drop us a question for the Mailbag, and don't forget to rate us on iTunes, or your podcast service of choice! Also disc...

Jun 30, 201735 minSeason 2Ep. 49

IG2G - Episode #9 - Super Stoked

This week we're going all Sound of Music on you and bringing you a list of our favorite things from E3 2017! Note: For a fun drinking game, take a shot each time one of the guys says he's "stoked" about a game! Note: Don't actually do that, you might end up sick or dead. Topics discussed: Anthem, Crackdown 3, Metroid: Samus Returns, Assassin's Creed Origins, Horizon: Zero Dawn - The Frozen Wilds, Skull and Bones, Destiny 2, The Last Night, Super Mario Odyssey, Detroit: Become Human Fallen out of...

Jun 27, 201745 minEp. 9

TS - Episode #48 - Golden Matt

In these trying times, let your way be lit by the blinding light of the Golden Matt! In this episode the Editing King leaves his negativity at the door as he and Eric break down Battleplan #51, recap the Supercharge reveal stream, and pick out a few topics from the recent AMA on Discord! It's a beautiful day for a podcast!

Jun 23, 201726 minSeason 2Ep. 48

TS - Episode #47 - Super Movie Podcast

THiRD SHiFT is back in a big way to talk about all the Gearbox news we got from E3...which mostly consists of speculation and brainstorming about the Borderlands and Duke Nukem movies that are in the works! We've also got a breakdown of the latest "Hotfix Update", some world-building chatter from Randy P's big panel discussion, we talk exploits in the latest edition of the Mailbag, and Matt clues you in on how NOT to get kicked out of a window by JCVD (or his Russian and French cousins)! It's a ...

Jun 16, 201753 minSeason 2Ep. 47

IG2G - Episode #8 - Goin' Down the Two-Track in an Old Chevy Malibu

Get your frisbees out of the trunk and get your hands DiRTy with this week's episode of IG2G! We're throwing punches, getting direct, and debating both free-to-play and pre-orders as the E3 hype continues to build! Topics discussed: ARMS, Steam Greenlight / Direct, Battleborn & F2P, Tokyo 42, Pre-orders & Exclusives Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the world...

Jun 13, 201747 minEp. 8

TS - Episode #46 - We Hate Those Two!

It's been a dark week here at THiRD SHiFT, but Gearbox has brought all kinds of stuff to Battleborn to brighten your day! This week's discussion touches on F2P, the highs and lows of the recent Summer Update, a bit of Gearbox's recent stream, and everything else from Battleplan #50! Then grab your Haterade, slip into that sequined robe, and take a ride on Space Mountain as we talk about Flair! Woooooooo!

Jun 09, 201759 minSeason 2Ep. 46

TS - Episode #45 - Amish Eric

This week, we finally got a few details on Gearbox's upcoming Battleborn stream, and we have a whole list of things we're hoping and dreaming for in the meantime! Then we've got a bit of VR chatter, some talk about our best Battlefriends, a bit of Bulletstorm, and...has THiRD SHiFT sold out?!?!?!

Jun 02, 201733 minSeason 2Ep. 45

IG2G - Episode #7 - $90 on James

This week Eric's talking RPGs, Matt flips the table on Gwent, and we question reality before our Destiny is revealed! Topics discussed: Dragon Quest X and XI, Arc Symphony, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, Destiny 2 Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the world of gaming, so you can stay up-to-date and hold real conversations with your v...

May 30, 201757 minEp. 7

TS - Episode #44 - Potato Fools

Gearbox sure knows how to keep us guessing! Not long after they threw us a curveball and put them out to pasture, a wild Battleplan appeared to brighten our week! We'll break down the info we got, speculate about the info we didn't, recap some sales on Gearbox games, and just maybe get a little loopy by the end of the show! Get out of the back lines and into the latest episode of THiRD SHiFT!

May 26, 201733 minSeason 2Ep. 44

TS - Episode #43 - Tase for Days (wsg @10KBeers!)

This week we welcome our second ever guest to the show - Shawn Hegarty, @10KBeers, one of our fans since day one! Together we'll speculate a bit on E3 and the future of Battleborn before rolling into a Deep Dive on Kleese, one of Shawn's favorite characters! Check out Shawn Hegarty... On Twitter: @10KBeers On Instagram: @10KBeers On Parlipod Episode #35: https://soundcloud.com/parlipod/diggle-my-jock This is Version 2.0 of this episode, with cleaned-up audio! Thanks, Editing King! You're welcome...

May 19, 20171 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 43

IG2G - Episode #6 - Take Your Time, Have A Good Time

This week we say goodbye to an old friend, break down an industry breakup, and find out just how much you can get done in two seconds! Topics discussed: Prey, Persona 5, STRAFE, Mikado's Street Fighter Carnival, Alan Wake, Square Enix and IO Interactive Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the world of gaming, so you can stay up-to-date and hold real conversations with ...

May 16, 201748 minEp. 6

TS - Episode #42 - How Many Tacos Can A Dog Eat?

Danie's off this week after having her baby (tweet congratulations to @Usakoi84), so Matt takes over the editing duties to bring you guys a very special early morning edition of THiRD SHiFT! This week we've got a bit of VR talk as Gearbox corrals some Mustangs, we very Humbly inform you guys about a sale that's going on, and we break out the most overused sports analogy in history as Gearbox throws a big curveball our way! Put your dog in the car, grab your GoPro, and head to Taco Bell to help u...

May 12, 201731 minSeason 2Ep. 42

TS - Episode #41 - Doc_Funky & Mahaga

Battleborn's first anniversary was this week and, to celebrate, we've got some shout-outs to our favorite content creators, our favorite diehard fans, and our (least) favorite married couple. We also give some love to our favorite versus modes and some of our favorite characters! Don't forget to keep your eyes on our Twitter feed this weekend for some big news!

May 05, 201736 minSeason 2Ep. 41

IG2G - Episode #5 - Goofy, Weird Things

Matt takes you back to the past for both of his topics, Eric talks death and go-karts, and we debate the merits of Nintendo's "latest" handheld! Check over your shoulder, fire up your 28.8k modem and get ready to jack in to the latest episode of IG2G! This week’s topics: You Must Be 18 or Older to Enter, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Call of Duty WWII, What Remains of Edith Finch, and Nintendo 2DS XL. Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be ...

May 02, 201748 minEp. 5

TS - Episode #40 - ToKYo DRiFT

We're cranking along like a Diesel engine, so Buckle Up and join us for another Ludacris episode! The inVincible duo of Matt and Eric really Rock at Bulletstorm's Anarchy mode, but did they sCar one of their listeners by inviting him to join the Family on Borderlands Night?! We'll also give you a Fast recap of Battleplan #48, and get a little Furious with this week's Mailbag question! It's an episode that's 2 good 2 miss!

Apr 28, 201749 minSeason 2Ep. 40

TS - Episode #39 - Head Pops

There's no Battleplan this week, but we've got a huge Bulletstorm show for you! We're breaking down our favorite weapons, the Duke Nukem DLC, and the highs and lows of the campaign mode! Grab your bubblegum and join us for the longest, most ridiculous spoilercast we've ever done!

Apr 21, 20171 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 39

IG2G - Episode #4 - Maybe Some Pro Tips

Matt gets Romantic, Eric gets Direct, and we both get SUPER Personal about our new favorite game! This week’s topics: Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII, Star Wars: Battlefront II, The Sexy Brutale, Nintendo Direct (summary), and Persona 5. Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the world of gaming, so you can stay up-to-date and hold real conversations with your video-ga...

Apr 18, 201745 minEp. 4

TS - Episode #38 – Matt’s Revenge

Prepare your earholes because it’s Matt’s first time editing the show! We’ve got some Bulletstorm chatter, the details of Battleplan #47, even more Supercharge discussion in the Mailbag, and a question for YOU about the future of THiRD SHiFT!

Apr 14, 201737 minSeason 2Ep. 38

TS - Episode #37 - #supercharged

Quarter End is finally over, Bulletstorm is out in the wild, and THiRD SHiFT is back in your earholes in a big way! We've got some Gravity Rumble chatter, a shoutout to one of our awesome fans in Battleplan 46, we #getthecanoe in the Mailbag, and will someone please teach Eric the difference between Shepherd and Sentry bots?! Strap in tight for another one of our signature late-night recordings! Things are about to get nuts!

Apr 07, 201748 minSeason 2Ep. 37
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