We are just 2 dudes... wait... 2 gems... wait... 2 guys who love Metroidvania games and love to talk about them. We are a podcast dedicated to the genre.
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The Economy of Nothing is a show about building something real in a world that rewards nothing. Part podcast, part experiment, part transmission from the void—this is where ideas get tested, stories get shaped, and the impossible might get made. Join us each week as we work in public and try to make meaning from the mess.
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Welcome back to the only sci-fi podcast brave enough to take Scrubs seriously and turn The Prince of Egypt into corporate canon. This week on The Economy of Nothing: Cheyenne becomes Bob Kelso. Captain Tracy walks like an overly sexy Moses. Mr. Green brands the ship and burns the kitchen down. Ryan tries to cook… metaphorically. Mike Allen gets col…
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The Least Facebook Thing Becomes the Most Facebook Thing
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2:01:11https://economyofnothing.com/podcast/009-facebook In this episode of The Economy of Nothing, the crew descends into full Dispatch chaos: empathy overloads, elevator jingles, and a leaderboard system that runs on trinkets, trauma, and vibes. Captain Tracy nearly punches out a She-Joe Rogan. Mr. Green bribes an elevator operator with a Tamagotchi. An…
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Episode Page Description: What if a board game could bankrupt you and teach you how the economy works? In this episode, the crew designs the ultimate satirical game — part Mario Party, part Monopoly, part Squid Game — and accidentally stumbles into an entire TV episode. Plus: 🎲 The rules of "Economy of Nothing: The Game" 👀 Mr. Green’s mob boss era …
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When a ceremonial dragon egg vanishes from the palace vault, our crew is dispatched to recover it — or at least look like they’re recovering it. Cheyenne's secret orders, Mr. Green’s weaponized laser pointer, and Captain Tracy's ongoing breakdown collide in the messiest mission yet. This one has everything: rebel camps, wizards with interns, jungle…
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How Mr. Green Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Economy
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1:38:18Mr. Green just wanted to make it home for dinner. Instead, he faces deep space scurvy, bureaucratic betrayal, and the uncomfortable truth that survival comes at a cost. In this episode of The Economy of Nothing, Mike, Mike Allen, and Ryan dive into Mr. Green’s fractured loyalty, Captain Tracy’s stubborn morality, and the myth of Deep Space Scurvy. …
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In our most chaotic (and somehow also deepest?) episode yet, we celebrate Mike Allen’s birthday while unraveling the character of Captain Tracy — war vet, space trucker, wannabe legend. Does he deserve to be the protagonist of The Economy of Nothing? Or is he just the loudest guy in the room? Along the way, we debate birthdays, bathroom logic, what…
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Epidoes 003 https://economyofnothing.com/podcast/the-cheyenne-episode-003.html e-mail: [email protected] In this glorious descent into glitter and chaos, we go full girlboss. This week’s focus: Captain Cheyenne — pilot, captain, and capitalist icon of the Sunshine. The crew breaks down her ship, her motivations, and her secret army of unpai…
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Too Many Factions, Not Enough Sandwiches
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1:01:39This week, the team digs into the chaos of the Economy of Nothing From bounty hunters and robot sheriffs to deep space scurvy and what the Rangers *actually* think of all this—this is worldbuilding at its weirdest. TAS: Episode 1 Page: https://economyofnothing.com/episodes/season-1/episode-001 We explore motivations, faction dynamics, the cowboy pl…
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In this inaugural episode, Michael and Ryan go way too deep into the show’s theme song. Spoilers, satire, and existential dread included. economyofnothing.com 🕒 Timecodes 0:00 – Intro Fumbles & Space Talk 3:00 – What Is The Economy of Nothing? 4:30 – The Theme Song Mission Statement 6:30 – Theme Song Plays In Full 8:00 – Structural Breakdown 10:30 …
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Michael and Nick are back! A somewhat sleeper pick (this game is a metroidvania???), but totally worth your time. Tune in to hear the bros gush about this little kitty. Current Rankings: 1. Guacamelee! 2. Super Metroid 3. Steamworld Dig 4. Cave Story 5. Gato Roboto Games we talked about on the show: – Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night – Timespinner…
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Current Rankings: 1. Guacamelee! 2. Super Metroid 3. Steamworld Dig 4. Cave Story 5. Castlevania: Circle of the MoonBy Michael Kelso & Nick Stephens
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Current Rankings: 1. Guacamelee! 2. Super Metroid 3. Steamworld Dig 4. Castlevania: Circle of the Moon 5. Dust: An Elysian TailBy Michael Kelso & Nick Stephens
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Current Rankings: 1. Guacamelee! 2. Super Metroid 3. Castlevania: Circle of the Moon 4. Dust: An Elysian TailBy Michael Kelso & Nick Stephens
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Current Rankings: 1. Guacamelee! 2. Super Metroid 3. Castlevania: Circle of the MoonBy Michael Kelso & Nick Stephens
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Current Rankings: 1. Guacamelee! 2. Super MetroidBy Michael Kelso & Nick Stephens
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Current Rankings: 1. Super MetroidBy Michael Kelso & Nick Stephens
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In this introductory episode, Michael and Nick discuss the format of the show. They also describe metroidvanias as they see them and what types of games you can expect on the show.By Michael Kelso & Nick Stephens
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