Category: PODCASTS
Boss Rush Media is built on a network of podcasts fueled by a love for the hobbies and entertainment we all enjoy. Our lineup includes The Boss Rush Podcast, featuring conversations around gaming, tech, and entertainment with community write-ins, and Nintendo Pow Block, our longest-running show dedicated to everything Nintendo. We also offer a variety of other shows, including the Boss Rush Gamescast on Thursdays for broader gaming and gameplay discussions, along with Expansion Pass, After Dark for off-topic chats, and our Spotlight Series interviews. For deeper dives, Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast drops every other Friday covering Destiny and Marathon, while Xbox Casuals: The Xbox Podcast focuses on Xbox news, Game Pass updates, and new releases.
Coming soon: Cross Roads: A PlayStation Podcast, Standard Definition: A Retro and Entertainment Podcast.
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PODCAST: Introducing Courty Yikes and the Influx of Games on Switch – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 36
In this episode, Edward and Corey announce that Courty Yikes will be joining them as a third chair on Nintendo Pow Block, her role with the team, and how their goals with the show will change with this addition.
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PODCAST: Did Raven Really Elevate the Cheetah Girls? – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 41
In this episode, LeRon, Corey, and Courty discuss how it only took four days to rip assets from Overwatch 2 for unsavory videos and if Raven really helped elevate the Cheetah Girls.
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PODCAST: Mario + Rabbids, NieR: Automata, and Persona 5 Royal Impressions – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 316
This week, Edward, Corey, and Courty discuss the troublesome situation Platinum Games finds themselves in with Helena Taylor, the original voice actress of Bayonetta, and if they’re in trouble.
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PODCAST: The Mario Movie and Nintendo’s First Party Projects – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 35
In this episode, Edward and Corey talk about the Mario Movie trailer, what it could mean for more Nintendo movies, and first party projects they think are in the works.
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PODCAST: What’s Your Sign? – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 40
In this episode, LeRon and Corey are joined by Ed and guest Courty Yikes to talk about astrological signs and how accurate their signs are to their personalities.
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ONE v ONE INTERVIEW: Elizabeth Layton, Director of Colonel eSports, Nicholls State University
In this episode of One v One, Celeste Roberts sits down with Elizabeth Layton, Director of Colonel eSports at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA.
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PODCAST: Are Bayonetta and Platinum Games in Trouble? – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 315
This week, Edward, Corey, and Courty discuss the troublesome situation Platinum Games finds themselves in with Helena Taylor, the original voice actress of Bayonetta, and if they’re in trouble.
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VIDEO GAME BOOK CLUB: Talk the Walk – Sagebrush Spoilercast and Review Discussion
In this episode of Talk the Walk, Celeste is joined by Christian of the Franchise Festival podcast to discuss Redact Games’ Sagebrush, a first-person walking simulator in which players explore an abandoned compound formerly home to the Perfect Heaven Cult.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 154: Seeing the Rise of Free to Play Games and the Digital Revolution
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Edward Varnell are joined by streamer and content creator Courty Yikes to discuss the rise of free-to-play and live-service games, as well as the growing popularity of buying digital versions for sales and convenience.
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PODCAST: Say Goodbye to Google Stadia – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 34
In this episode, Edward and Corey talk about the surprise announcement of Google Stadia shutting down, what it means for developers, and where the tech could go.
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PODCAST: Birthdays, A Bar Scene Scenario, and Being a Good Friend – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 39
In this episode, LeRon, Corey, and Stephanie discuss being there for a friend dealing with hard times, a question about dating and how they feel about being up front with how you identify vs. reality, and how they celebrate their birthdays.
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PODCAST: Mario Movie, Persona 4 and 3, and Finding the Magic of the Past – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 314
This week, Corey and Edward discuss the Mario Movie trailer, Persona 4 and 3 coming in January, and trying to find the magic of their past.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 153: Games Left Unfinished and Collecting for the Sake of Collecting
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov discuss why they don’t finish the games they start and explore the reasons behind the many unbeaten titles in their collections.
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PODCAST: Sports Games, Delays, and First Party – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 33
In this episode, Edward and Corey discuss sports games and what makes them special now, delays, and how the Switch helped many games become great by delaying them off of the Wii U.
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PODCAST: Holes – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 38
In this episode, LeRon, Stephanie, and Corey are joined by Matthew Kiel to discuss exploring sexuality, toys, and make too many jokes about holes.
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PODCAST: Fire Emblem Engage, Google Stadia, and the Mario Movie – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 313
This week, Corey and Edward discuss the surprise announcement of Google Stadia shutting down, Fire Emblem Engage characters, the Mario Movie toys, and much more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 152: Collecting Physical Video Games vs. Large Digital Libraries
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov are joined again by Matthew Kiel to talk about Monster Hunter Rise vs. Monster Hunter World, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake, and the ongoing debate between collecting physical games and building large digital libraries.
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PODCAST: Let’s Finally Talk The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 32
In this episode, Edward and Corey finally sit down to talk about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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PODCAST: Being Better Parents and Teaching Our Kids to be Better People – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 37
In this episode, LeRon, Stephanie, and Corey discuss parenting, how they differ from their parents, and how they hope to teach their kids to be better people.
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PODCAST: NVIDIA Leak Seemingly Confirms a Switch Pro – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 312
This week, Corey and Edward discuss the Nintendo Switch Pro again as an NVIDIA email seems to allegedly confirm a new iteration of the console. They also discuss Metroid Prime 4, Detective Pikachu 2, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 151: Breaking Down the Recent Nintendo Direct and State of Play Presentations
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov are joined once again by YouTuber and content creator Andre Wilson to break down the recent Nintendo Direct and State of Play presentations, and to discuss whether either was worth having in the first place.
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PODCAST: Dating is Hard, Complicated, and Messy – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 36
In this episode, LeRon, Stephanie, and Corey are joined by Ed to talk about why dating is hard, complicated, and how they learn as they go, making mistakes along the way.
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ONE v ONE INTERVIEW: Lucas Falk, Game Designer, Bläckfisk Publishing
In this One v One interview, Celeste Roberts sits down with Lucas Falk, a game designer, graphic designer, publisher, and martial artist.
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