The Exploding Barrel Podcast

Pete “AngryJedi” Davidson joins us to give his impressions on a (rare) European early release, Forza 3. Ajguy finally rips into Brutal Legend and the new Xbox update, while Mike slips further into the despair of WoW. We also have the NPD numbers, which include a shocking first!

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Because they’re such fans, Mike and Ajguy have already beaten Uncharted 2 and are here to pass the savings to you! After we run through the news, look at what else is coming this year, and talk about lesser games we have played this week, we go into one of our patented post show, spoiler filled discussions to talk all about Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.

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We are joined this week by special guest Derek Levigne of the PixelRevolt Podcast. As it turns out, he likes Persona, so Derek and Mike had a lot to talk about. Ajguy has finally, against all odds, beaten Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and raced a bit in Need for Speed Shift. Oh, and remember when we said how sweet a new Rocket Knight would be in episode 100? Yeah, we’re pretty smart. And did someone say Epic Mickey?!

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We’re joined by Joey “Shinogu” Chiu (and his mom) to talk some more about the PSPGo, plumb through Kingdom Hearts DS (whatever the number is), Mario and Luigi, and the very special Uncharted 2 demo. We also play host to the greatest Great American Ajguy Gaming Quiz ever.

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Mike and Ajguy ride solo to ask What If? Yes, join us as we engage in a little quantum theory as it relates to our favorite past time. We also look at the small bits of news to come out of TGS, Ajguy finally gets to rant, and we tell of our time with ODST, Mario and Luigi, and Brutal Legend.

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Chris “RocGaude” Whittington joins us to get topical with the fall releases. We also look at various hardware announcements and rumors and discuss the sheer joy of typing random words into Scribblenauts.

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Beatlemania has hit EBP! Mike and Ajguy gush on about the Fab Four’s new game, The Beatles: Rock Band. Joining us this week is Craig “Scribl” Ostrin to share his experiences at this year’s Penny Arcade Expo. Hopefully he doesn’t share the nerd flu!

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Well, we did it. 100 episodes. And we are celebrating in style. Joining us this week is Mark “Beige” Whiting, George “Regulus” Kokoris, and Chris “RocGaude” Whittington. Yes, it is an all star cast and then some. Several other familiar voices and listeners have sent in their two cents for this momentous occasion. This week, we take a look at some truly bizarre gaming news and announcements, get very topical, and look back at some of our favorite EBP memories. It’s our longest and greatest show yet, filled with special guests and the odd surprise or two. Thanks for helping us make it to 100 episodes!

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What was that?! Over there! In the shadows. I saw him! It’s… David “Swordguy” Winn. He’s joining Mike and Ajguy this week to discuss some of the more obscure games out there. We also confirm some more old rumors, and talk about a little game called Batman: Arkham Asylum.

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