In this episode of Off the Deep End, we decide to rank multiple video games that the main Deep Listens podcast played, partially out of spite and partially because we needed a podcast for this week. Join Braden "ArbitraryWater" REDACTED, Chris "ZombiePie" REDACTED and Gino Grieco on a fun retrospective journey through almost a decade's worth of pod…

Gino "ThatPinguino" Grieco joins Braden"ArbitraryWater" REDACTED and Chris "ZombiePie" REDACTED to talk about another beloved(?) PS1 JRPG from the late 90s with Legend of Legaia. Is this another overlooked cult classic? Are they even allowed to play those for this show? Find out by listening to them talk about the game's unique combo-based battle s…

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the 2025 NBA regular season, end of season awards, and check in on their favorite teams. We then discuss some of the big trades and failures of the year. We also take some time to answer listener emails. It's accountability time for our preseason predictions! Please consider donat…

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands! We discuss the game's fun combat, funny jokes, and engaging story. Em went deep on this one and 100%-ed the game! Fair to say, we all liked it! Early GOOY contender! If you can, please donate to help our friends in Ashville recover from the impact of Hurricane Helene: https…

The following podcast appeared on Deep Listens' hosting server on March 31, 2025,11:59 PM EDT. The participants of this podcast claim no memory of the events that are recorded on this audio file. The host appears to be suffering from the flu, while the other two have some other, unknown ailment. None of them seem to be aware of the popularity and l…

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff Rud discuss Theatrhythm Final Bar Line! We cover the fun rhythm gameplay, the odd mission structure, and the unfortunate pricing structure! This might be the last good game we play for a while folks! Check out the current ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal Please consider donatin…

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion! We discuss the game's adorable art style, effective mechanics, and surprisingly dark story. I swear you won't be able to guess where this game goes based on how it looks and how it starts. If you can, please donate to help our friends in Ashville recover from the impact of H…

In what might be one of the more ill-advised adventures Off the Deep End has ever been on, Braden, Chris, and Adam all explore the role-playing library of everyone's favorite taco-shaped phone that also played video games poorly. If you are under the age of 30 and don't know what the N-Gage was, we're sorry. Ask your dad. Or just listen to this epi…

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Caves of Qud! We coder the game's retro style, uncompromising difficulty, and emergent storytelling. I wonder if you can guess which of us liked the game and which of us... might not have. If you can, please donate to help our friends in Ashville recover from the impact of Hurricane Helene: https://beloved…

In this episode Gino, Jeff, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss FFIII Legend of The Eternal Wind and FFIV Celtic Moon. We cover the context in which these two very weird and Japan exclusive albums were made and whether they're any good! Spoilers, we finally got some good FF arraingement albums to rank! Check out the current ranking of Fantasie…

In this episode Gino and Pete are joined by Jess "VoidBurger" O'Brien to discuss one of Jess's favorite games: The Beginner's Guide! We cover the game from front to back and do our best to interpret all of the twists and turns of the game and its multi-layered story. Then Em joins in to provide us with an Exclusive reading of the game that seems to…

Call the ambulance, there's been an emergency: Off the Deep End played a beloved, critically and commercially successful video game for once! That's right, Braden, Chris, and Adam all come together to discuss cellular biology, horrific mutant monsters, and ATB meter combat in Squaresoft's Parasite Eve. The mitochondria might be the powerhouse of th…

In the fifth episode of Amateur Hour Adam "Borgmaster" -REDACTED-, Tyler "Grav" -REDACTED-, and Gino discuss how their NFL playoff predictions fared before making another round of ill-fated predictions for The Big Game! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, …

In this episode Gino and Pete are joined by Jess "VoidBurger" O'Brien to discuss Mouthwashing! We cover the non-linear story, the small bursts of stealth, and just how bad some of these dudes are! Mix a packet of The Shining with a pouch of Alien and you get some delicious Mouthwashing! Spoilers abound so listen at your own peril! You can find Jess…

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff Rud discuss Final Fantasy IV! We cover the game from Tellah's death to the end of the game! We then put FFIV in our definitive Ranking of Fantasies! Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: aborti…

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc! We discuss the game's sparse, yet annoying, mechanics before uloading on all of the murder mysteries and anime tropes. How much of this game holds up? Not the parts where you play it! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/don…

After roughly two months of dragging their feet, the Off the Deep End crew (featuring Special Guest Jeff Rud) return to the God, Robots and Existentialism of Xenosaga, but this time it's disappointing! They cover the game's messy development, discuss the underwhelming gameplay and aesthetic changes, and try their best to decipher the plot! Little b…

In the Fourth episode of Amateur Hour Adam "Borgmaster" -REDACTED-, Tyler "Grav" -REDACTED-, and Gino discuss the upcoming NFL playoffs! We discuss the various matchups and make our predictions all the way up to The Big Game! If you can, please donate to help our friends in Ashville recover from the impact of Hurricane Helene: https://belovedashevi…

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Unpacking! We cover the game's simple puzzles, elegant storytelling, and how much of an jerk that boyfriend is. We wrap up by discussing what the game's story made us feel. Spoilers, it made us feel a lot! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you'v…

In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- debate the games we played this year for our annual Trenchies! The categories this year are: Game of the Year 2023, Best Comedy, Best Horror, Best Drama, Best Action, Best Adventure, Best Puzzler, Best Character, Worst Character, Best Soundtrack, Pr…

HO HO HO, It's time for the second half of Deep Listens' Mass Effect Patreon Special, a very exciting time of year! Gino, Em, Pete, Braden, and Chris all reconvene to discuss the back half of Mass Effect Andromeda, the video game equivalent of a lump of coal. They discuss how they felt about the game after finishing it, including the combat, loyalt…

Cassidy from The Bad Games Hall of Fame once again joins us on a magical Kusoventure, and this time they've brought Sid for even more bad video game action! Gather round once again to learn about the exciting world of forgotten Elder Scrolls spinoffs, forgotten Marvel sequels, forgotten Garfield tie-ins, and legally dubious rip offs of Ys! We're no…

In the third episode of Amateur Hour Adam "Borgmaster" -REDACTED-, Tyler "Grav" -REDACTED-, and Gino traverse all of the conferences of the NFL and give 6 minute takes on their current states. We cover every team and then skip the models because they aren't doing so hot! If you can, please donate to help our friends in Ashville recover from the imp…

We have a full house today with Gino, Pete, Em, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- all present to discuss Mass Effect Andromeda. We discuss how... off this game feels, how it got that way, and the many weird ways in which it fails. We also discuss the game's story from the beginning of the game to the end of the ic…

In this pilot episode, Em and roommate Harley (in his podcasting debut) begin an exploration into the hit 2004 TV show Lost, deep diving into the first half of season 1. We cover the essential characters, the narrative structure of present day and flashback, and begin to unpack the many J.J. Abrams' mystery boxes that defined the series as a cultur…