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| 31 May 2021 | Behind the Pixel - Yacht Club Games - Kickstarter and the Future of Shovel Knight | 01:14:35 | |
This time on Behind the Pixel, I talk to Nick "Woz" Wozniak and Ian Flood from Yacht Club Games: The studio behind one of my favorite games of all time--Shovel Knight. Join me as I dig into the early days of their Kickstarter, their on-going stretch goals, and the future of the studio. Listen in to learn all about the crowd funded success and its community centered studio. Follow Yacht Club Games on Twitter @YachtClubGames and their games and news over at their website. Nick Wozniak is a pixel artist at Yacht Club Games. Follow him on Twitter @norkwoz. Ian Flood is a programmer at Yacht Club Games. Follow him on Twitter @Ianmflood. Listen to the show above or on a podcast service of your choice! Dope Facts about Yacht Club Games
Links to articles mentioned in the interview(Listed in order of publication date)
"We believe in Shovel Knight. We know that the final game is going to be great. We’re so sure of this that we quit our full time jobs to work on it. We’ve poured a massive amount of time, money and effort into our labor of love, but it’s not enough to finish the game. In order to make Shovel Knight a reality, we need you!"- Yacht Club Games from their Kickstarter for Shovel Knight This episode was recorded on April 11, 2017. | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | "Life is Weird" with Razbuten | 01:55:11 | |
Razbuten joins the show to explore the balance of creating for oneself and an audience, while also being a parent. If you don’t walk away from this episode with, you know, an existential crisis and an understanding of the universe then you’ve failed. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Show NotesI Do YouTubeI Hope This Video Doesn’t Suck
Consistency Means a Lot of ThingsAvatar: The Last Airbender
Razbuten Max Frequency - Max’s home online. Chapter Select - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy. | |||
| 01 Jul 2024 | "Everyone Get Together for a Hootenanny" with Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson | 02:56:38 | |
Marc “Try4ce” Duddleson returns to the show to breakdown, review, and celebrate the summer 2024 Nintendo Direct. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Show NotesCatching Up
Nintendo Direct (Summer 2024)Mario & Luigi: BrothershipFantasian Neo DimensionWe Got this Lil’ ChunkDonkey Kong Country Returns HDDragon Quest III HD–2D Remake
Nintendo Switch Online 17+!
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade ClassicsThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Ace Attorney Investigations CollectionMetroid Prime 4: Beyond
Marc “Try4ce” Duddleson — My Life in Gaming Max Frequency - Max’s home online Chapter Select - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy. | |||
| 25 Mar 2021 | "Against the Cruelness of Batteries and Time" with Cameron Hawkins | 02:13:49 | |
Cameron Hawkins joins me to chat about starring on one of IGN's premiere podcasts, our shared passion for collecting games, and possibly to settle our differences about Kingdom Hearts. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. A Permanent Temporary Host on Podcast Unlocked Analogue Pocket and the Physicalality of Games
Collecting Games: The Thrill of the Hunt Kingdom Hearts Naughty Dog and the Last Tangent | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | "Get Real Nitty-Gritty" with Dustin Furman | 01:45:05 | |
Dustin Furman joins the show to talk about his journey to executive producer of Last Stand Media. Take a peek behind the curtain of production before Max and Dustin chat about PS VR2 and game collecting. Check out a behind-the-scenes look at how I edit podcasts! I filmed a tutorial editing this episode, which I thought would be a valuable resource for folks. I hope you enjoy! You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Welcome
BTTV Origins
The Journey to Last Stand
Dustin’s Production Process
Live Show ProductionPS VR2 Thoughts & Impressions
Retro Game Collecting in 2023
Post-Show: Coffee CutsceneDustin Furman | |||
| 04 Aug 2022 | "A Growing Individualistic Power" with Colin Moriarty | 01:18:15 | |
Colin Moriarty dives into his origins of writing walkthroughs and FAQs before the rise of video. Max and Colin then explore the history and development patterns behind Naughty Dog before the imminent release of The Last of Us Part I. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Welcome
Starting out with FAQs
The True Guide Era of IGN
Trophy GuidesRising to Greatness and the Loss of Long-form Writing
What Happened to Part V of Rising to Greatness?The Origins of The Last of Us Part I
PlayStation Studios' Pattern
Factions 2Wrap-Up | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | "I will be Flabbergasted" with Logan Moore | 01:33:35 | |
Logan Moore and Max celebrate 10 years of Keigh–3 style predictions. I know I said 8 years on the show. Math is hard. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Show NotesA Chapter Select PSAReviewing the 2023 Predictions
PlayStation 2024 PredictionsLogan’s PlayStation Predictions
Max’s PlayStation Predictions
Xbox 2024 PredictionsLogan’s Xbox Predictions
Max’s Xbox Predictions
Nintendo 2024 PredictionsLogan’s Nintendo Predictions
Max’s Nintendo Predictions
Logan Moore Max Frequency - Max’s home online Chapter Select - A seasonal podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy. | |||
| 20 Jan 2023 | "A Gift to the Zelda Community" with Javed Sterritt | 01:02:23 | |
Javed Sterritt from Good Blood and The Hyrule Journals joins Max to dig behind the scenes of his Majora’s Mask documentary Line By Line, explore the thrill of the (research) hunt, and the balance of recreation and authenticity. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. WelcomeZelda ObservationsTaking Down and Refining the Doco
Like a Treasure Hunt
Directorial ChallengeEmulation and AuthenticityThe Hunt for the QuoteA Hot Ones Digression
Javed Sterritt | |||
| 22 Jun 2021 | "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" with Jerrad Wyche | 02:11:21 | |
Jerrad Wyche celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with me. We chat about E3’s return in 2021 with a focus on Nintendo and Xbox. Metroid lives and Starfield has a release date before Halo Infinite. Like I said, it is the most wonderful time of the year. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. WelcomeOverall E3 2021 ImpressionsUbisoft’s Avatar and Star WarsDeath Stranding Director’s Cut
The Sequel to Breath of the Wild
Metroid DreadMario + Rabbids: Sparks of HopeStarfieldSomervilleWrap-Up | |||
| 25 Apr 2021 | "The Archie Comic Cinematic Universe" with Michael Ruiz | 01:42:09 | |
Micahel Ruiz joins me to talk about our shared love of teen angst in media, including our thoughts on Emily is Away <3. How on Earth does Archie Andrews have 30 abs and survive an underground boxing league? You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Crossroads
Bantam Banner Ripped Off Max Frequency
Riverdale is a Masterpiece
Emily is Away <3
Max Frequency Max's Twitter Michael’s Twitter Michael’s Instagram | |||
| 30 Mar 2021 | Behind the Pixel - Kirk Hamilton - From Jazz Teacher to Game Journalist | 01:07:54 | |
Part of creating The Max Frequency Podcast was to restore all the episodes of Behind the Pixel, an interview show I did in 2017 for seven episodes. These will be mixed into this feed so that the show can live on podcast services once more. Below are the original show notes, with some light editing. You can check out the original posts here. I hope you enjoy. In this inaugural episode of my new long form interview show, I sat down with editor-at-large of Kotaku, Kirk Hamilton. We discuss Kirk's background in jazz music, his journalism career at Kotaku, and how it all jives together. Tune in as I pick Kirk's brain and learn more about one of raddest reviewers in the video game industry. Follow Kirk on Twitter @KirkHamilton and his work over at Kotaku. Dope Facts about Kirk
Links to articles mentioned in the interview (Listed in order of publication date) Kirk's first album The Exited Door "I’m just a musician who landed a cool writing gig."- Kirk Hamilton from his blog post Holding On To San Francisco Edit (05/16/2017): The original title of this episode was "Ep. 01- An Interview with Kirk Hamilton." I decided to change the name to better reflect the podcast and its content for listeners. This episode was recorded on January 23, 2017. | |||
| 24 Oct 2024 | "Unpacking a Part of Myself" with Javed Sterritt | 01:10:09 | |
Javed Sterritt of Good Blood returns to dig into the creative psyche and figure out just “what is a Good Blood video?” Come bathe in the material as we try to pin down research, creativity, and storytelling. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Show NotesThanks JavedSince Last Time…
What is a Good Blood Video?
Keyed in on the Production
Javed Sterritt Max Frequency - Max’s home online Chapter Select - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy. | |||
| 31 Jul 2024 | "A Very Different Energy Going On" with Abby Roberts | 01:07:30 | |
Abby Roberts takes a seat behind the microphone to share about her dive into the world of podcasts before strolling down memory lane with formative gaming memories. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Show NotesWelcome
Getting into Podcasts
Everyone Has a Podcast
Abby’s Gaming Memories
Games We Play TogetherAbby Roberts Max Frequency - Max’s home online Chapter Select - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy. | |||
| 06 Mar 2021 | It Was Inevitable | 00:02:49 | |
Surprise, I am back in the podcasting scene. Welcome to my new show with three episodes a month. I hope you enjoy. | |||
| 24 May 2021 | "A Literal Golden Mine" with Alex O'Neill | 02:27:03 | |
No fancy interview this time, Alex O’Neill joins the show to assess how the new consoles are going and share his disappointments in The Last of Us Part II. Plus, we chat about why 100 hours in Persona doesn’t actually feel like 100 hours. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. WelcomePAX 2019Hosting Kinda Funny Games DailyThe Status of Next Gen / Current Gen
Alex’s Take on The Last of Us Part II
Wrap-Up | |||
| 28 Apr 2021 | Behind the Pixel - Alex O'Neill - How He Created His Own Gaming Site and Podcast | 01:07:54 | |
In this episode of Behind the Pixel, I figure out who the heck Alex O'Neill really is. Ever since he replaced me on Millennial Gaming Speak the weekend I got engaged, I've heard rumblings of a fly guy that podcasts for hours on end, knows Greg Miller, and has some thought-provoking things to say about video games. Listen in as I chat with Alex and learn about his living portfolio—Irrational Passions—and the future of the industry. Follow Alex on Twitter @AlFighter27 and his work over at Irrational Passions. Dope Facts about Alex
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"This Max character, getting engaged, sounds like a dirt bag."- Alex O'Neill from episode 77 of Millennial Gaming Speak "Why We Want Careers in Games Media." Edit (05/16/2017): The original title of this episode was "An Interview with Alex O'Neill." I decided to change the name to better reflect the podcast and its content for listeners. This episode was originally recorded on April 7, 2017. | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | "Born to Test This Stuff" with Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson | 02:40:22 | |
Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson from My Life in Gaming opens up about his passion-fueled creation process before we both just marvel at how the FPGA is powering retro gaming today. Yes, we talk about the RetroTINK 4K. 🤡 You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. 10 Years of My Life in Gaming
The GB, GC, and CD Tangent
The MLiG Research Process
Filming Documentaries
All Powerful FPGAs
Back to the TINK 4K
Super Chapter SelectRacing in Every Mario Kart for St. Jude
My Life in Gaming
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| 17 Apr 2023 | "Make Sure the Floor is There" with Ben Smith | 01:32:15 | |
Ben Smith takes Max on a deep dive into the world of producing podcasts, live shows, and video games. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. WelcomeLessons from Five Jobs
Ben's Start in Production
Editing ProcessDynamic Ad Insertion
Using PremiereProducing Live Shows
Wrap-UpBen Smith | |||
| 06 Jan 2023 | "Trawling Through the Wayback Machine" with Matt from I Finished A Video Game | 01:26:47 | |
When I watched I Finished A Video Game’s 7+ hour Castlevania retrospective, I had to know how it was made. So I reached out to the creator, Matt, and invited him to the show. We talk about both the history of Castlevania and the daunting task of chronicling the entire franchise. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. A Dad UpdateWelcomeThe Start of IFAVG
Why Castlevania?
Playing 33 GamesWhat can Castlevania do next?
IFAVG's Next Video
Post-Show: FPGA Emulation
I Finished A Video Game
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| 08 May 2021 | "That’s Why They Call Me a Podcast Killer" with Casey Liss | 02:06:19 | |
Casey Liss from ATP and Analog(ue) joins me this time on The Max Frequency Podcast. We chat about how preserving ones and zeros is harder than you may think, flying drones, and celebrating working for yourself. Then Casey asks me about my own joby job. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Welcome
DJI Mini 2Drive to Survive
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
The Internet and Preservation
Three Years of being IndependentBuilding a MembershipBuilding iOS AppsThe Most Magical Place on Earth | |||
| 15 Aug 2021 | "A 1,000 Labels Falling onto the Floor" with Phil Summers | 01:13:00 | |
Phil Summers from Hand-Drawn Game Guides joins the show to talk about his first and wildly successful Kickstarter. From Ninja Gaiden to Metroid, we chat about his approach to writing a guide, as well as drawing them! We also celebrate the return of Metroid during the series’ 35th anniversary. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Hand-Drawn Game Guides KickstarterThe Next Guide | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | "The Power of Radio" with Robert Ashley | 01:43:41 | |
Editor and host Robert Ashley sits down with Max to talk about reviving the timeless internet radio show A Life Well Wasted, how good material is king, and the act of listening. Download a transcript of this episode here. Why Now?Editing in Space and TimeChildlike Wonder97.5 the BrodeoStory and PresentationMusical Scaffolding
Trusted StorytellerA Radio Dominated TimeA Life Well Tasted
Robert Ashley | |||
| 03 Oct 2023 | "The Release Date of this House" with Coury Carlson | 02:00:49 | |
Coury Carlson sits down with Max to look back at a decade of My Life in Gaming. They go through the origins of the channel, the RGB Master Class series, and the various game rooms/studios Coury's had over the years. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.
How Long Should a Video Be?
The Origins of MLiG
Sentimental Save Data
Studio Tours & Evolution
My Life in Gaming
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| 30 Jan 2024 | "The Knowledge of Fire" with Brian Henken | 02:08:02 | |
Brian Henken stops on by to share his creation process behind video essays and video games. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. A Little* Anecdote
Video Essay Man
Making Video Games
Preparing the PanelWrap-Up
Brian Henken | |||
| 28 Jun 2021 | Behind the Pixel - Danny O'Dwyer's Journey to Making Video Game Documentaries | 01:37:20 | |
Part of creating The Max Frequency Podcast was to restore all the episodes of Behind the Pixel, an interview show I did in 2017 for seven episodes. These will be mixed into this feed so that the show can live on podcast services once more. Below are the original show notes, with some light editing. You can check out the original posts here. I hope you enjoy. Join Max as he turns the microphone around on the founder of Noclip, Danny O'Dwyer. In September 2016, Danny left his job at Gamespot to pursue a passion for sharing stories through documentaries focused on video games. Max explores Danny's history of using video to tell stories and discusses the future of Noclip, while learning a bit about the documentary process itself. So sit down, grab a pint, and listen to us interview the interviewer. Follow Danny on Twitter @DannyODwyer and check out his Patreon for Noclip. Follow Noclip on Twitter @Noclipvideo and watch all the documentaries on their YouTube page. Dope Facts about Danny O’Dwyer
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"At GDC I had like developers and players and even the people we're interviewing like being so nice, like being so, I think grateful is the word I'd use, which is like flabbergasting to me. Like, we were interviewing people and they were like happy we were doing this." - Danny O'Dwyer from his vlog about Noclip's first six months. This episode was recorded on May 11, 2017. | |||
| 25 Sep 2021 | "Twitter Tea Leaves" with Peter Spezia | 01:39:58 | |
Peter Spezia returns to the show to run through the September 2021 Nintendo Direct. Next month is jam-packed with releases, more Directs, and a new tier of Nintendo Switch Online. The fifth year of the Nintendo Switch is also shaping up to be one of its busiest and best. And of course, Seth Rogen is Donkey Kong. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. The Direct’s OpeningKirby and the Forgotten LandThe Next StretchNintendo Switch Online - N64 and Genesis"Mario" Film Cast
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| 06 Jun 2022 | "Absolute Absurdity" with Logan Moore | 01:32:45 | |
It is that magical time in the Summer where Max Roberts and Logan Moore get together to predict E3/Summer Games Fest. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. WelcomeThe Other Podcast – Chapter Select E3 is Dead, Long Live E3
PlayStation PredictionsE3 2022 – Xbox Predictions
E3 2022 – PlayStation Predictions
E3 2022 – Nintendo Predictions
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| 06 Feb 2023 | "It Should be Intimidating" with Riley Testut | 01:19:53 | |
App developer, sideloader, and emulator enthusiast Riley Testut teaches Max all about the delicate dance of stretching Apple’s rule and guidelines. It’s going to be a big year for both Apple and Riley as we speculate what 2023 will bring to light. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Sideloading on iOS
altStore DocumentationApple's VR/AR Headset
Delta—Riley's Nintendo EmulatorPost-Show: Ocarina of Time PC Port
Riley Testut | |||
| 01 Feb 2022 | "Go Back to Daddy Microsoft" with Tomas Franzese | 01:28:21 | |
Tomas Franzese joins the show to help digest the beefy $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. We also chat about Tomas's new job at DigitalTrends and discuss Hollywood tapping into the well of video game IP. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. The Halo TrailerTomas’s New Job at DigitalTrendsMicrosoft buying Activision BlizzardThe IP and Game PassWrap-Up | |||
| 22 Oct 2021 | Behind the Pixel - GrandPOOBear Turned Playing Games from a Hobby to a Career | 01:09:05 | |
Part of creating The Max Frequency Podcast was to restore all the episodes of Behind the Pixel, an interview show I did in 2017 for seven episodes. These will be mixed into this feed so that the show can live on podcast services once more. Below are the original show notes, with some light editing. You can check out the original posts here. I hope you enjoy. David "GrandPOOBear" Hunt is a prominent Twitch streamer and Super Mario speedrunner. What started as a hobby as a way to kill time while healing from a snowboarding accident, Poo has gone full time as a streamer with an engaged community. From taking world records for notoriously hard Mario ROM hacks to saving the frames, Poo shares an inside look to the world of speedrunning and Twitch. Follow GrandPOOBear on Twitch Dope Facts about David "GrandPOOBear" Hunt
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— David "GrandPOOBear" Hunt on Behind The Pixel This episode was originally recorded on August 29, 2017. | |||
| 06 Mar 2021 | "Let's Push Up Our Glasses and Get a Little Nerdy" with Peter Spezia | 01:42:31 | |
Peter Spezia joins me to talk about 25 years of Pokémon, the hype and hyperbole of Smash Bros. news, and how new services may bring call-in radio to podcasts. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. 25 Years of Pokémon
Let Masahiro Sakurai Rest
Bringing Call-In Radio and Panels to Podcasting
Original Soundchat | |||
| 14 Nov 2024 | "Survey Says Yes" with Phil Summers | 01:33:37 | |
Phil Summers returns to talk all about his latest book 202X: Video Game Reflections. From cover to feedback to design, we dig into the creation behind the book! Plus, Phil watched the Alien movies for the first time, so we had to talk about that. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Show Notes202X: Video Game ReflectionsAlien for the First TimeMaking 202X
Wrap-UpPhil Summers Max Frequency - Max’s home online Chapter Select - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy. | |||
| 17 Jun 2024 | "Put Me in the Camp of Amp" with Jerrad Wyche | 02:37:41 | |
Jerrad Wyche returns catch up with Max about the state of Xbox and dissect the 2024 Xbox Summer Games Showcase. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Show NotesWelcomeA Lot Has Happened with Xbox
Xbox Games Showcase 2024DOOM: The Dark AgesState of Decay 3Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Metal Gear Solid 𝝙: Snake Eater
Perfect DarkIndie BlockNew HardwareGears of War: E-DayJerrad Wyche Max Frequency - Max’s home online Chapter Select - A seasonal podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy. | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | "Building the Ephemera" with John Linneman | 01:09:00 | |
John Linneman swings by to chat about analyzing games throughout the generations and how John's gaming capture setup works, before lamenting the all-digital future standing before us. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Pivot to VideoGuesswork and White Papers
DF Retro
John's Setups
Vanishing Games
Wrap-Up
John Linneman
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| 10 Apr 2021 | "Cuddle Up & Play the Vita" with Roger Pokorny | 01:40:38 | |
Roger Pokorny from Kinda Funny joins me to talk about the myth that is Splinter Cell, why Adobe Premiere is full of jank, and how Nathan Drake’s hunger is a top 10 moment. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Kinda Funny Video ManAdobe Premiere, After Effects, and 10-Year-Old BugsNever Forget the E3 Leak
I Do Watch a Little LinusTechTipsSam Fisher Beyond
Vita Means LifeWrap-Up | |||
| 28 Apr 2022 | "I Have It In My Contract to Write About Survivor" with Ricky Frech | 01:37:46 | |
Ricky Frech teaches Max about the wide world of sports video games and Survivor. Then the two compare their guide writing practices before swapping worst wiki experiences. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. DoubleXP RebrandHow Guides Have ChangedThe Toughest GuidesGameFAQsRicky Teaches Max about Sports GamesSurvivorWrap-Up | |||
| 15 Jan 2023 | "A Big ba-Daunt da Daunt" with Scott White | 01:16:03 | |
As one of the four Mega Man Battle Network fans in the world, Scott White joins Max to talk about the Blue Bomber's new collection, the love of (and fear of) RPGs, the power of VR, and retro game collecting. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. WelcomeBecoming The ProfessorThe Love and the Daunt of RPGs
A Resident Evil Digression
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
Retro Collecting and Preservation
Scott White | |||
| 14 Jul 2023 | "Sleepovers with GameCube Games" with 8-Bit Music Theory | 01:17:50 | |
8-Bit Music Theory stops and bops on by to edutain Max on the musician behind the theory and explore the journey of making a GameCube jazz fusion album. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. CasiopeaThe Drummer Behind 8-BitEdutainment8-Bit Production
The Copyright Dance
Let’s Play
8-Bit Music Theory | |||
| 08 May 2023 | "Synergy on the Horizon" with Logan Moore | 02:05:17 | |
E3 is dead, long live Keighley-Con! Max and special guest Logan Moore are back for their eighth annual E3 predictions episode. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. E3 Hype is Dead
Bad Times at XboxNintendo 2023 Predictions
Xbox 2023 Predictions
PlayStation 2023 Predictions
Logan Moore | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | "Daddy Bedtimes" with Scott White | 01:25:26 | |
The Professor himself, Scott White, returns to chat about graduating to the class of Dad, introducing video games to our kids, and the wide world of board games. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. WelcomeFlip Phones, Patches, and Mods
Scott! Dad Mode, Execute!!A Baldur’s Gate 3 DigressionBaby’s First RPG
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake
Big Board Game Guy
Scott White Max Frequency - Max’s home online Chapter Select - A seasonal podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy. | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | "A Passion for Smash" with Peter Spezia | 02:02:08 | |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl turns 15-years-old today in North America. Max and the voice of the Brawl community – Peter Spezia – look back on Sakurai's Wii masterpiece as well as the legacy of the weekly weekend podcast discussing the biggest news in anticipation of the game—Show Me Your News. Download a transcript of this episode here. The Early History of Brawl
The DojoooooooooooooThe Birth of Show Me Your NewsBrawl's Delays and DreamsThe Subspace EmissaryThe RosterThe StagesWii Love to PlayThe "End" of SMYNThe Legacy of BrawlSpecial Thanks to Alex O’Neill, Kelly Brown (TheBuzzSaw), Scott White, Jason (Sariku), and Miles Allen (Super) for their kind words and contribution. Thank you to Peter Spezia and Dr. Alan Bunney for being voices and friends to the Smash community and myself when I needed that the most. Easter Egg #1Easter Egg #3Peter Spezia | |||
| 27 Jul 2021 | Behind the Pixel - Peer Schneider Shares a Look Inside IGN | 01:06:08 | |
Co-founder of IGN, Peer Schneider sits down with Max Roberts to offer a look inside the world's largest gaming website—IGN. Peer shares about bringing video games back on TV, reacting and responding to the audience, and how to keep reporting entertainment and gaming news fresh over the course of 20 years. With 156 million monthly users across 12 platforms, IGN is a massive machine. Join us for a peek at the parts the make it all work and the community that fuels it. Follow Peer on Twitter @PeerIGN Dope facts about Peer Schneider
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— Peer Schneider on Action and Reaction with Peer Schneider: Pockets Full of Soup Ep. 48. This episode was recorded on July 26, 2017. | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | "A Pure Time Capsule of How I Feel" with Casey Liss | 01:35:55 | |
Casey Liss returns to the show to give Max dad advice. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. WelcomeSt. JudeBig Cameras
Being Thankful
Preparing the Way
The Upkeep of the BabyLife Changing PresenceFuture ExcitementThe Canonical Casey Caregiver Chronology
Casey's Apps – Peek-a-View and MaskerAid | |||
| 08 Apr 2023 | "Mind-Boggling Effects" with Chris Johnston | 01:29:35 | |
Chris Johnston and Max to go back to the early aughts to explore working on EGM and the heyday of E3. CJ shares about his journey from working in the press to being a video game producer. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. How We MetEGM
In Memoriam of E3
EGM's Top 100 GamesSonic & Tails in Melee
Adult Swim Games
Enhance User ExperienceLost to Time
Chris "CJ" Johnston
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| 10 Feb 2023 | "The Fear of Nintendo Looms Over" with Phil Summers | 01:15:29 | |
Phil Summers returns to dig into his creative process making Hand-Drawn Games Newsletter and talk about Nintendo’s beefy February 2023 Direct. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Shutting Down the KickstarterAssembling the NewsletterIssue #4 - Mega ManReflectionsPikmin 4Splatoon 3 Expansion PassNew Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC
Game Boy Joins NSOMetroid Prime Remastered
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomPhil Summers
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| 24 Nov 2021 | Behind the Pixel - How Roger Pokorny Mashes Hip-Hop and Video Games Together | 01:06:19 | |
Part of creating The Max Frequency Podcast was to restore all the episodes of Behind the Pixel, an interview show I did in 2017 for seven episodes. These will be mixed into this feed so that the show can live on podcast services once more. Below are the original show notes, with some light editing. I hope you enjoy. The worlds of hip-hop and video collide, not in the world of DJ Hero, but in the artistic stylings of Roger Pokorny. Through his spunky video essays, Roger takes the energy and vibrancy of hip-hop to talk about pop culture and games. From unique perspectives such as the state of rebooting franchises to the insanity of defending Arkham Origins, Roger’s infectous spirit and style rubs off on all his viewers. Dope Facts about Roger Pokorny
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“Mozerella Sticks are wild.” This episode was originally recorded on December 21, 2017. | |||
| 17 Apr 2021 | "Sometimes Your Job Really is to Play a Video Game" with Michael Koczwara | 01:53:00 | |
Michael Koczwara joins the show to dive deep into freelance work, guide writing, and the wildly cool scene of modding and randomizing games. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Wiki Guide OriginsKnowing What You’re WorthThe Good, The Bad, and The Funny
The Bear and The Bird
Max Frequency Max's Twitter Michael’s Twitter Michael’s Twitch | |||
| 26 May 2021 | Announcing Chapter Select - A Seasonal Podcast with Logan Moore | 00:09:56 | |
Chapter Select is a season-based podcast. Myself and Logan Moore pick a series each season and play all its entries alongside guests. The twist is we play the first game and then the most recent game, bouncing back and forth until we meet in the middle; allowing us to explore a franchise’s design, legacy, and evolution. Chapter Select
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| 06 Jun 2021 | "My Sweet, Sweet Baby Nintendo" with Logan Moore | 02:23:56 | |
Logan Moore reunites with Max Roberts for the time-honored tradition of predicting E3. Before that, they chat about Logan’s new job at Comicbook.com and just why he loves the Dark Souls game so much. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Welcome
Chapter Select
Working in Video Game JournalismWhat’s the Deal with Dark Souls?Cross-Generational PlayStation Games
E3 2021 - PlayStation Predictions
E3 2021 - Xbox Predictions
E3 2021 - Nintendo Predictions
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| 03 Oct 2024 | "Pretty Much Dead to Me" with Logan Moore | 02:46:54 | |
Logan Moore returns for a classic Millennial Gaming Speak-style episode with our thoughts on the State of Play, the 30th Anniversary PlayStation gear, and revisiting our top ten favorite games of all time. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Show NotesWelcomeSony Has Sure Had a Month
State of Play – September 2024
The 30th Anniversary Trenches
Our Top Ten Games of All Time
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| 19 Feb 2024 | "Flying Through the Screen" with Casey Liss | 01:50:31 | |
Casey Liss and Max step comfortably into the future to chat about Apple Vision Pro. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Dad ModeMax is a PilotCallsheetApple Vision Pro
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| 16 Aug 2024 | "Peering into My Soul" with wizawhat | 02:31:02 | |
Wizawhat swings on by the show to dig into the heart, mind, and soul of making video essays and retrospectives. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Show NotesThe Outer Wilds Club
Overwatch Clones
Monstrer Retrospectives
Writing and DeadlinesWalking Away from Paper Mario
Packaging a Video
Wizawhat Max Frequency - Max’s home online Chapter Select - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy. | |||
