Jay explores the effects of video games on our mental health and well-being. From the works of renowned researchers like Dr. Brene Brown to the effects of gaming on hand-eye coordination and puzzle solving, he discusses why video games are not just for entertainment but actually can have a positive impact on our mental health.

• Final Fantasy VII
• Dead or Alive 2
• Pokémon (series)

We invited Nomad, from the Retro Wildlands podcast, to discuss the Resident Evil series and its many replay values. Nomad shares personal stories of his own experiences with the franchise, as well as proposing a unique solution to make the game even more thrilling. Join Nomad, Jay, and Squidge as they explore the thrilling world of Resident Evil and discover its hidden secrets.

• Fallout (series)
• Resident Evil
• Resident Evil 2
• Tomb Raider
• Gran Turismo

We were joined by Raina of The Ancient’s Den this week. Raina has recently released an HD mod for the Dreamcast version of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, and it’s bloody impressive. We talk zombie feeding simulators, the entire Legacy of Kain series, and about Raina’s favourite controllers.

• Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
• Tomb Raider III
• Tom Raider
• Resident Evil 2
• Resident Evil 3

Jason Maddison (Technical Director at Lost in Cult) joined us to talk about the [lock-on] journal, his piece for volume 001 (titled I Have Lived) and how it rang true to our childhoods, and about how the technobabble used in discussing video games and consoles is utter nonsense. All this with a lot of pro-wrestling terms thrown in for good measure

• Final Fantasy X
• Resident Evil (series)
• Shenmue
• Shenmue 2
• Goldeneye 007

Andrew Dickinson joins us to talk about the games he’s been playing recently, the SteamDeck, and everything Lost in Cult and Dreamcast Years.

• Pokémon (series)
• Mario Golf: Super Rush
• Wii Sports Club
• Resident Evil: Village
• Resident Evil 2 (2019)

We’ve reached 100 episodes! Can you believe it? For this very special occasion, we reached out to Internet comedian, podcaster, corn maze enthusiast, and occasional bee impersonator Asterios Kokkinos for comment. ANd his comment was, "I WANT IN ON YOUR SHOW!" So this is our special episode with a special guest.

• Cyberpunk 2077
• Pokémon (series)
• Cyberpunk 2013
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Hyrule Warriors

John Krikorian (of the Trek Profiles podcast) sat with us to talk about his show, the communities we all find ourselves in, what we’ve recently been playing, rather interesting challenges in video games, and the E.T game

• EverQuest
• Bioshock
• Alien: Isolation
• Gang Beasts
• Detroit: Become Human

Squidge talks us through some of his favourite, if flawed, games. And why, even though they are flawed, he loves them

• Resident Evil Gaiden
• Pokémon: Let's, Go Eevee
• Resident Evil 2
• Resident Evil 4
• Pokémon (series)

Squidge introduces JZ into a brand new segment (one which needs a little improv.) with hilarious results, and I use it as an excuse to use an epic pun; and JZ introduces us to the idea of fried chicken subs, and we talk about the benefits of being a zombie.

• Ring Fit Adventure
• Outer Worlds
• Fallout 4
• Forza (series)
• Dance Dance Revolution

JZ returns for the second part in our conversation with him. We talk about aliens, Jay’s hatred of doors, a new segment, Boots to the Head, and honking

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
• Halo: Combat Evolved
• They Are Billions
• Factorio
• Dead Cells

JZ returns to chat with Squidge and Jay about all things video games. We talk about what we’ve been playing recently; and the potential for a Squidge centric live stream show and some of the games that he could play on them.

• Borderlands 3
• TMNT
• Super Mario Bros
• Two Point Hospital
• Gratuitous Space Battles

Chief is back. Back again. Yes he back. … RTS
Chief returns for the third part in his RTS episode, and we talk about DLC at the movies - which is something I hope never takes off.

• Yoshi's Crafted World
• Little Big Planet (series)
• Metal Gear Solid 4
• Medieval Total War 2
• Final Fantasy (series)

Jay was looking to buy a Switch and turned to Squidge (and the community) for suggestions for games to check out. This is their discussion on those suggestions.
What did everyone suggest? You’ll have to listen to find out.

• Final Fantasy VIII
• Doom (series)
• Tecmo Bowl
• Pro Wrestling
• Super Mario Bros. (series)

Squidgey and Jay take some time to discuss music and video games – specifically the music that they listen to when playing video games

• Tetris
• Super Mario Bros. (series)
• Streets of Rage (series)
• 0 A.D
• Age of Empires (series)

Part one of a three part special episode where we talk to long time fan of the show, friend of GaProgMan, and all round nice guy: Unaffiliated JZ. We talk about all sorts of stuff, and Squidgy even threatens to drop a major spoiler on us. But does he? You’ll have to listen in order to find out.

• Dark Souls (series)
• Dead Cells
• Dead or Alive: Xtreme Beach Volleyball (series)
• Diablo III
• Divinity: Original Sin (series)

Two lost episodes, a sweary shotgun, Sony toasters, and questions to the community. All of this, and more in episode 23 of the Waffling Taylors podcast

• 0 A.D
• Age of Empires
• Age of Mythology
• Arslan Warriors
• Attack on Titan

The second part of Lulu’s debut episode is all about Squidgy and me talking about our favourite Final Fantasy games, and Lulu pointing out why we’re wrong.

• Final Fantasy (series)
• Pokémon (Series)
• The Legend of Zelda

Squidey is back from his super secret mission and ready to talk about all manner of video games. We cover some video game music, one piece of news (some unfortunate news, that is), and a few of my ideas for indie games

• Dynasty Warriors (series)
• Resident Evil (series)
• Virtua Fighter
• Silent Hill
• Ninja: Shadow of Darkness

Episode two of our podcast is going to be split into three parts (we told you that we could waffle about video games). This post is the show notes for part one.

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Mass Effect (series)
• Pokémon (Series)
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
• Super Mario Galaxy

Our first (well, 0th) podcast episode is now live. Come check it out and let us know what you think

• Resident Evil Revelations
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
• Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus
• Metro Redux
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles