The gang makes plans for their GOTY 2022 Extravaganza, and they have a new merch line! Go to fireescape-shop.fourthwall.com for Dorky Christmas sweaters, crop tops, mugs, and more! This week's episode is sponsored by BlueChew! For a discount on tablets that will make your kinky times better, head to this link, which already has the FireEscape promo code active: https://bluechew.com/?utm_campaign=DCARE-0001-02-0015A_6-359_2239-0&utm_source=fire-escape-cast&utm_medium=podcast&coupon=fireescape...
Dec 05, 2022•3 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Fire Escape trio lays plans for the GOTY 2022 Extravaganza. Also, Dan may like Sonic Frontiers more than God of War Ragnarok.
Nov 21, 2022•3 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast The trio is back from their respective adventures to talk about God of War Ragnarok, beer trips, AAA game fatigue, and recording the remainder of a podcast by candlelight.
Nov 08, 2022•2 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Minn Max's Ben Hanson joins the Fire Escape crew in Mary's absence to talk about Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, reminisce about the early days of Game Informer's video work, and argue about the definition of a condiment.
Oct 24, 2022•3 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike talks about his weird musical fantasies, Mary is super into wedding cakes, and Dan is pissed about the whole war thing.
Oct 10, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mary has a license to scoot, Dan lays bare his bathroom strategies, and Mike confronts a childhood fear.
Sep 26, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mary is back from PAX, Dan had a blast with Tinykin, and Mike has thoughts about Immortality. Also, the gang designs their ideal baby warrior.
Sep 12, 2022•2 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan played (or at least, tried to play) Saints Row, Mary finished Cult of the Lamb, and Mike still won't shut up about Total War: Warhammer 3.
Aug 29, 2022•3 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast The gang has been playing Cult of the Lamb and Fortnite (of course). Also, they get some strange emails this week.
Aug 15, 2022•2 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mary's back from overseas so it's time to break out the space biscuits and get to the bottom of World War II. Also, we talk about Rollerdrome, Live A Live, Bear and Breakfast, Stray, and more!
Aug 01, 2022•3 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mary is in Amsterdam this week, so the gang invited YouTuber and MinnMax cohort Leo Vader on to talk about Hitman.
Jul 18, 2022•3 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast The gang FEUSes the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, discusses their greatest fears, and chats about a whole bunch of video games.
Jul 04, 2022•3 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Paul Ryckert is in town for Dan's birthday and Father's Day. Hold onto your butts.
Jun 20, 2022•3 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Diablo Immortal released early on phones and Sniper Elite games are good, it turns out. Also, Mike was a c-section, Dan has questions about yeast, and Mary is an expert on bread.
Jun 06, 2022•3 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast The trio is back with a beer sponsorship. Mike likes a dice-based adventure game. Dan is excited for nut shots. Mary leaves the guys unsupervised.
May 23, 2022•3 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast The trio has more to say about Rogue Legacy 2 and Risk of Rain 2. Dan has finally been to the bone zone. Mary has to explain to Mike how simulators work.
May 09, 2022•3 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mary is back on the West Coast, and Dan is furious about the motion smoothing on Mike's living room TV. Also, the gang is just starting to dig into the roguelites that are leaving early access in 2022.
Apr 25, 2022•3 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mary is on her way to the East Coast and Dan has finally played Vampire Survivors. Also, Mike is fairly certain he could take Abraham Lincoln in a fight.
Apr 11, 2022•2 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast The gang is still thoroughly enamored with Tunic (spoiler warning below), Mary is planning an East Coast trip, and Mike won't shut up about Borderlands. Also, Dan's reign as the quiz show champion is tested. Tunic spoilers between 35:40 - 1:08:00
Mar 28, 2022•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast The games are still coming and the trio is trying to keep up. Also, Tunic is good enough that the gang decided to postpone the episode so they could talk about it.
Mar 16, 2022•3 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan is back, Elden Ring is out, Mike likes Pokémon again, and Mary makes one of the best puns humanity has ever known.
Feb 28, 2022•2 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's Dan's first episode away, so the gang called in their friend Kahlief Adams from Spawn on Me to talk about Horizon: Forbidden West, Sifu, Vampire Survivors, Total War: Warhammer 3, Triangle Strategy, Dying Light 2, and Grapple Dog. There really just aren't many games to talk about.
Feb 14, 2022•3 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's 2016 again and the gang is playing Uncharted 4. Also, friend of the podcast Alex Boniello sends in a carefully recorded and meticulously worded voice memo to address the trio's disparaging opinion about musical theater.
Jan 31, 2022•3 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode doesn't go off the rails at all. Dan learns about jars, Mary schools everyone on pickling, and Mike recounts his love for Fireballs. Also, the trio chats extensively about Nobody Saves the World, Sea Man, Samba de Amigo, and the sensation that's sweeping the world, Wordle.
Jan 17, 2022•3 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's a new year and the Fire Escapees are ready to ring it in. Mary dove deeper into Loop Hero, Dan is playing something called Seaman, and Mike is back on his Warframe bullshit. Also, the gang is ready to talk about MacGruber again.
Jan 03, 2022•2 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast For the final episode of 2021, the Fire Escape trio comes together to debate, re-debate, and soberly argue about the best video games of 2021, as well as the winners of several handcrafted categories.
Dec 20, 2021•6 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Mike talks about his time with Halo Infinite's campaign, Dan and Mary talk about the highs and lows of Solar Ash, and Mary finally has a PS5.
Dec 06, 2021•3 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike is back, Mary is on the road, and Dan has a soundboard now. Also, a secret corner of the internet is unearthed, much to one particular cast member's chagrin.
Nov 22, 2021•3 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vinny Caravella steps in for Mike this week, but he might regret it considering Dan really wants to talk about Death Stranding again. Join us as we discuss Inscryption, Rider's Republic, salamanders, oysters, and all the homeowner questions Dan and Mary can think of.
Nov 08, 2021•3 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's time for the Fire Escape trio to dig into their thoughts on Metroid Dread, Back 4 Blood, and Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye. Also, brace yourself for some of the best dad jokes you've ever heard in your life. Also, SEE BELOW FOR SPOILER TIMESTAMPS!!! Metroid Dread spoilers: 00:53:16 - 1:36:30 Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye: 1:58:32 - 2:16:28
Oct 25, 2021•4 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast