Best Stephen Hilger Brendon Bigley Podcasts (2025)

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Into the Aether Goes Indie 10:30

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4d ago10:30

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Hey everyone! We have some big changes coming to Into the Aether in the near future and we wanted to talk through them a bit. To avoid burying the lede here: We’re leaving the Pickaxe podcast network and returning to complete independence. This has actually been in the works for a little while, but we wanted to only share the news when all of the b…

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Demon in a Tube (feat. Raidou Remastered, Monster Train 2, Awaysis, The Hundred Line) 2:04:35

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I miss the good old days where all you had in your pockets were your keys, your iPod, and your Demon in a Tube. Discussed: Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, Monster Train 2, Slay the Spire 2, Hades 2, 17bit, Galak-Z, Awaysis, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- Find us everywhere: https…

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The Blue Shell Curve (feat. Switch 2, Mario Kart World, The Hundred Line, Fire Emblem: Three Hopes, Tears of the Kingdom, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet) 2:06:48

17d ago2:06:48

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Intelligence is hating the blue shell. Wisdom is knowing that you're so good that being hit by the blue shell won't make a difference. Discussed: The Nintendo Switch 2, sales, Mario Kart World, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, Fire Emblem: Three Hopes, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Super Mariomon, Po…

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My New Catchphrase (feat. Fantasy Life i, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Consume Me, Mina the Hollower, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-) 2:06:40

24d ago2:06:40

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Bazinga. Discussed: Brendon is back!, the Switch 2, ⁠this post on bsky⁠, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Elden Ring Nightreign, ⁠The Summer Game Fest Problem ⁠by Brendon for Wavelengths, ⁠We're Really Just Going Through With All This, Aren't We ⁠by Luke Plunkett for Aftermath, Consume Me, ⁠The award that …

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Speaking of the Smog with Dominick Nero and Joshua Rivera (feat. Gravity Rush, Final Fantasy IX, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, UFO50) 2:08:35

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Gravity Rush and Silent Hill are smog-likes. Follow Joshua: https://bsky.app/profile/jmrivera.bsky.social Follow Dom: https://bsky.app/profile/dominicknero.bsky.social Listen to Eye of the Duck: https://eyeoftheduckpod.com/listen Discussed: Gotenks, the Gravity Rush series, ⁠Silent Hill Creator Keiichiro Toyama Reacts to Shock Closure of The Evil W…

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I Want to Be Potboy! (with Robin and Tori!) 1:31:05

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Lo! To be made of clay and build a deck of the finest cards crafted from the hand of mine God. Follow Robin: https://bsky.app/profile/robinbombus.bsky.social Listen to Girl Mode: https://linktr.ee/girlmodepod Follow Tori: https://bsky.app/profile/toridp98.bsky.social Listen to Press Start: https://linktr.ee/press_startpod Discussed: Anxiety, secret…

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Table for One, Please! (feat StarVaders, Pokemon: Lazarus, Super Mariomon, Promise Mascot Agency) 1:10:38

2M ago1:10:38

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This week on Into the Aether: The unique pleasures of reading a book. Discussed: Medieval Times in Lyndhurst New Jersey, StarVaders, Pokemon: Lazarus, ⁠Nemo622 on Kofi⁠, Super Mariomon, ⁠Super Mariomon!⁠ by Alpharad on YouTube, ⁠Cure (film)⁠ on Wikipedia, Promise Mascot Agency --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if…

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Are You Sick? (feat. Nubby's Number Factory, A Game About Digging A Hole, Metal Garden, Megaman Battle Network, Rogue Galaxy) 1:39:55

2M ago1:39:55

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If you use Cacio e Pere to upload Megaman to the Snot Fridge that'll maximize your Schwarzenegger for early Holes. Discussed: Cacio e pere, ⁠The Silver Spoon⁠, True Lies, ⁠Batman & Robin (1997)⁠ by Eye of the Duck, Nubby's Number Factory, ⁠Poop Butt⁠, ⁠A Video About Digging A Hole⁠ by Jacob Geller on YouTube, A Game About Digging A Hole, Metal Gard…

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Creed of Grit (feat. Clair Obscur, Baldur's Gate 3, and Blue Prince) 1:41:08

2M ago1:41:08

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I'm six feet from the game, and I'm playin' BDS Info: https://www.bdsmovement.net/microsoft Discussed: It's RPG Week, no we won't be playing the Oblivion remake, but Skyblivion comes out later this year, Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8, Blue Prince, The last Blue Prince secret? Sharp political commentary by Jeffrey Parkin for Polygon, Clair Obscur: Expedit…

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PODCAST (Collect 4 Coins) (feat. Blue Prince, Etrian Odyssey 3 HD, Dark Cloud) 1:44:02

2M ago1:44:02

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Once you figure out how to work with the RNG you can upgrade the show from "low-key" to "high-key". Discussed: Stephen's time at C2E2, ⁠Making the Aether 2025⁠ ($5+ Patron exclusive), Blue Prince (🚨GENERAL MECHANICAL AND ROOM SPOILERS🚨), Etrian Odyssey 3 HD, Myst, Dark Cloud, Rogue Galaxy --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some …

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More Than a Fallout Boy (feat. Assassin's Creed Shadows, Oblivion Remake, Warrior's Abyss, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, Yakuza 0) 2:07:09

3M ago2:07:09

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We're goin down down in an earlier Elder Scrolls. Discussed: The plan, Assassin's Creed Shadows, stealth in video games, ⁠Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a slasher movie — and you’re the killer⁠ by Chris Plante for Polygon, the AssCreed marketplace and launcher, ⁠Oblivion Remake Will Shadowdrop "At Any Moment This Month" - Report⁠ by Eddie Makuch for G…

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Listen to Your Heart (feat. Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions, Rift of the Necrodancer, Two Point Museum, Kirby games, Yakuza 0) 2:01:43

3M ago2:01:43

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If you're playing as Marluxia you have to go for the science victory. Discussed: Predictions for the April 2nd Nintendo Switch 2 direct, Rift of the Necrodancer, Theatrhythm Final Barline, Two Point Museum, Civilization, ⁠We Entered the World of Microsoft Excel eSports & Got Our Asses Beat⁠ by People Make Games on YouTube, Kirby's Dreamland 2 DX, b…

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Good Luck, Good Run: A Nintendo Switch 2 Reaction Episode 2:22:47

3M ago2:22:47

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This episode is coming out late so we could talk for 2 hours and 22 minutes about the Nintendo Switch 2. Discussed: The number two --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilger…

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biig_mii.mp3 10:10

3M ago10:10

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usually on any% we only have ten minutes or less to answer a listener submitted prompt for our patreon audience. this is the same as that, but it's about the nintendo direct and available for everyone. enjoy <3 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Stephen Hilger + Brendon Bigley

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Jak to Jak (feat. Xenoblade Chronicles X, Jak and Daxter) 1:35:59

3M ago1:35:59

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This ain't your granddad's Jak. This Jak squiggles. Discussed: The two types of podcasts, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, how to keep people locked into Nintendo Online, Switch 2 Gamecube speculation, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Daxter, Jak II, the Sly Cooper series, Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier…

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Sequels All the Way Down (feat. Atelier Yumia, Ender Magnolia, Romancing SaGa 2) 1:46:16

4M ago1:46:16

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Check out Celtreos on Steam or iOS! They really nerfed Sephiroth in Minecraft 2: Spelunking to the Zenith of Hope: RiZing - Obsidian Edition. He's basically unplayable now. Discussed: A big announcement (for real!), answering your (probably) two big questions, Smash Bros. Ultimate tier lists, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisio…

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I Norted Myself (feat. Kingdom Hearts 3, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line) 1:51:59

4M ago1:51:59

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So there I was, minding my own business, when all of a sudden I realize I Norted myself... again! Discussed: Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Kingdom Hearts 3 Re Mind lmao, Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join th…

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Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep | Bonus 3:03:41

4M ago3:03:41

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You have to listen to this 3 times to get Brendon, Stephen, and AJ's unique POVs on the episode. Discussed: Histories with the series, AnyAustin on YouTube, Video Game Podtimism's Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days ep with Brendon, Hexensteph's Reports, each character's story, listener questions --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NE…

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Catchin' Some Ys (feat. Monster Hunter Wilds, Wagotabi, Ys: The Oath in Felghana) 1:25:55

4M ago1:25:55

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Zs are so last week. Discussed: Birth by Sleep at the end of the week!, welcome NPC to TWG!, Monster Hunter Wilds, Civilization, Brendon is still learning Japanese, Shashingo, Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey, the PSP, Level5, Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2 --- Find us ever…

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The PSPaghetti Method (feat. Warriors Abyss, Dissidia Final Fantasy, Of the Devil, Ys VIII) 1:28:51

4M ago1:28:51

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Into the Aether: When You're Here, You're Probably Listening to Us Talk About the PSP Again Check out Trip Sitter's album Then Again, It Never Was wherever you listen to music! Discussed: The king, Game Gengo ゲーム言語, Why did Duolingo kill its owl mascot?, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Avowed, Shangri-La Frontier, Warriors Abyss, Dissidia Final Fan…

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Finding the Biggest Dew (feat. Avowed and the PSP) 2:00:56

5M ago2:00:56

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Kratos' axe glows blue because it's filled with Mountain Dew Voltage Discussed: The PSP 3000, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and other multi-protagonist games, PSP feelings, The Cousin Game is one of the oldest and most underappreciated genres by Pat Gill on Polygon, games, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max, The Power Stone Collection, Loco Roco, Persona …

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The Best of JD on UMD (feat. Daxter, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Ruffy and the Riverside, Dragon Quest VIII) 1:37:48

5M ago1:37:48

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You like my UMD cellar? Thank you. This whole wall is just season 1 of Scrubs. Discussed: How Meta Killed Ready At Dawn by MinnMax on YouTube, Daxter, The Wall by Pink Floyd, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Citizen Sleep 2 and the Queer Art of Failure by Matt Horton on YouTube, Ruffy and the Riverside, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Dragon Ques…

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PNG Face (feat. Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, the PSP, Ridge Racer) 1:42:21

5M ago1:42:21

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Honestly no joke I write here would be funnier than the end of this episode. Discussed: Trust falls, Twilight, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix on the PS4, a little bit of PSP stuff, Flip and Scratch are back, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Eternal Strands, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Civilization VII, favorite 90s Disney movies, Home ImPSPro…

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We 💛 Restroom Music (feat. the d6, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Tyrant's Realm, Metroid Fusion, Heroes of Hammerwatch 2, Nintendo Music, Dynasty Warriors: Origins) 1:41:42

5M ago1:41:42

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In this episode, the King of All Cosmos trades in katamaris for catalytic converters! Discussed: GOTY 2017 is out on the Patreon!, the deal, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the d6, Tyrant's Realm, Skies of Arcadia trademark renewed, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Hironobu Sakaguchi wants his next (and maybe last) game to be ‘a successor to…

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PSP Pep! (feat. Marvel Rivals and Freedom Wars Remastered) 1:24:46

5M ago1:24:46

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Get excited! The PSP season premiere i-EEHNH [INFRACTION NOTICE: You are not entitled to more than 2.76 seconds of excitement per show note. PENALTY: 1,000 years added to sentence]-s right around the corner! Discussed: Lil updates, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, GunZ: The Duel, plumbing, Letterlike, Freedom Wars Remastered --- Find us everywhere: https:…