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Video Game Outsiders

VGO has been churning out stupidity and gaming since 2005 making it one of the longest running podcasts of all time. Hosts John “John’s Arcade” Jacobson, and comedy creator Michelle Madison, explore all things gaming from console to PC, with a healthy dose of random insanity in between the latest videogame and tech news. Live every Tuesday on Twitch.tv/johnANDmichelle, Video Game Outsiders is home to a unique community of adult gamers. For weekly extra episodes, game giveaways, and ad free VGO - join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT For older episodes and the rest of the perks you can also download our VGO app or visit our website VideoGameOutsiders.com for more info.
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May 21, 2025

Games of Thrones Kingsroad package sent to us and game, Grey Zone Warfare, Zone out games: Path of Exile 2 and Idles, Xbox is having a moment adding Metaphor to game pass and adding retro classics, Steam pass, Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company by Patrick McGee, Grief is back in COD, Firebreak Preview, Leaf Blower Simulator, and a long chat on AI. Chat or support in Discord for even more extra shows and contests https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT

May 20, 2025

Walkcast - Chuck Roast and Cowboy Beans, Tuna salad with Mark Wahlberg pickles, MXR Rockman 100, Nintendo news, and much more

May 14, 2025

Michelle: Mother's Day vs Father's Day, Balloons, Rude people, Banking Vultures, Party Size, Rebranding HBO. John: Subtitle Guy, Under Armour sizes, Beer without Nutrition, McDonalds pull up, Landscaping Signs, Cart Leavers, Dogs in stores, Bulk Pricing, and more! To get ad free VGO eps, weekly bonus shows like this, and the 20 year back catalog of VGO PLUS the Sups Discord podcast come on down to our server here https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT via VideoGameOutsiders.com

May 7, 2025

Captain Blood, Tap Ninja, Doom: The Dark Ages hype, Xbox handheld leaks, Nintendo heals?!? and the future of Zelda, Elden Ring movie details, GameStops in Canada, more on Tim Sweeney on Lex. Get weekly bonus shows, ad-free VGO, and the entire back catalog of 20 years by going premium on our VGO mobile app or NOW in Discord on VideoGameOutsiders.com via https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT You can also win games weekly from our sponsor CDkeys in our giveaways! Head to Twitch.tv/johnANDmichelle and sub free with Amazon Prime every month for our game streams and to support the show.

May 6, 2025

Walkcast - Spring yard cleanup 2025, chainsaw stripped tension screw, JHS Notadumble DIY pedal, Nintendo news, and much more!

Apr 30, 2025

5080 Doom bundle, 5080 Super rumors, Wretch: Divine Ascent, ButtKnight and adult games, RGB umbrella and deck mod, ARC Raiders, Wargames Fest, Steam points, newsweek says PC gaming is good, and more with John and Michelle. Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT win games, support us, get bonus shows and more!

Apr 23, 2025

John's Nintendo pre-order guide and Michelle's guide to life. Plus console wars, upcoming sony games, and the next ten years in gaming! Join Discord to chat or get these shows plus a weekly Discord only podcast and giveaways: https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT

Apr 23, 2025

Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remaster round table, Mandragora Whispers of the Witch Tree, Last Epoch: Tombs of the Erased ARPG, Call of Duty, Aviassembly, Mullet MadJack, Sir Whoopass, Path of Exile 2, Schedule 1, Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-orders, and Steve joins John and Michelle for more gaming news! Get weekly bonus shows, ad-free VGO, and the entire back catalog of 20 years by going premium on our VGO mobile app or NOW in Discord on VideoGameOutsiders.com via https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT You can also win games weekly from our sponsor CDkeys in our giveaways! Head to Twitch.tv/johnANDmichelle and sub free with Amazon Prime every month for our game streams and to support the show. 

Apr 22, 2025

Walkcast - Kenmore dryer fix, egg plant parm, The Detroiters, Nintendo Switch 2 preorders, Nintendo news, and much more

Apr 16, 2025

Nvidia 5060/ti GPUs, Micro Center 5080 trip, Steam Deck OS update, Walmart is selling more PC parts, high FPS in shooters, Healed to Death MMO rougelike game, and Michelle likes sitting Indian style. Join Discord: https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT

Apr 16, 2025

Blue Prince, RuneScape: Dragonwilds and crafting blankets, Thronglets from Netflix's Black Mirror, Asgard's Fall - Viking Survivors & Conquest Dark ARPG Survivors, Commandos: Origins, Call of Duty NukeTown Chaos, ENA: Dream BBQ, and SiriusXm producer Brad joins us to talk about Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest on Atari, Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars, Mullet Madjack, Balatro, Schedule 1, and gaming news! Nintendo mouse, PS boss says Nintendo has lost it's soul, Sony Deported, How the Alarmo cures ED, Oblivion remake leak, Minecraft movie, and Star Wars Zero Company. Get weekly bonus shows, ad-free VGO, and the entire back catalog of 20 years by going premium on our VGO mobile app or NOW in Discord on VideoGameOutsiders.com via https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT You can also win games weekly from our sponsor CDkeys in our giveaways! Head to Twitch.tv/johnANDmichelle and sub free with Amazon Prime every month for our game streams and to support the show.

Apr 9, 2025

Update your feeds if you aren't seeing our latest weekly eps. Unfollow then refollow on your podcast players or head to videogameoutsiders.com to get the latest rss (https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NSR4849377281) if you manually plugged in! Join Discord for any help or if the new feed isn't showing up in your player, we need to know! https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT

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Apr 9, 2025

We bitch about stuff that is annoying us! Michelle: Sign spinners, fake game reviews, AI & doom scrolling, comedian worship, Rogan, online experts/doctors, Pride/Shame in identify. John: Porch pictures, TV passwords, post office small talk, bears. Discord to support, enter contest, or chat https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT

Apr 8, 2025

Walkcast - when will it get warm?, vodka sauce, fixing a broken dryer, Switch 2 talk, Nintendo news, and much more!

Apr 2, 2025

John and Michelle go to war covering the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, game pricing, console pricing, Nintendo's Discord, C button, game share, screen details, pre-order details, launch dates, controller details, dual mouse, game upgrades, game key cards will KILL physical, and an exclusive FromSoft game. Head to our Discord to chat about the ep or go premium for the full back catalog and weekly bonus shows, or to enter game contests! https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT

Apr 2, 2025

The First Berserker: Khazan, Schedule I, inZOI Sims Killer, AI Limit,  Tower of Kalemonvo arpg, Mini Royale, Indiana Jones, Ubisoft's venture with TenCent, Nintendo announces Metroid Prime 4 and Switch 2 upcoming event, Nintendo's digital game ownership, and more. Get weekly bonus shows, ad-free VGO, and the entire back catalog of 20 years by going premium on our VGO mobile app or NOW in Discord on VideoGameOutsiders.com via https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT You can also win games weekly from our sponsor CDkeys in our giveaways! Head to Twitch.tv/johnANDmichelle and sub free with Amazon Prime every month for our game streams and to support the show.

Apr 1, 2025

Michelle talks about all the girl stuff you don't want to know for April Fool's Day! Skin care, makeup, nails, hair, health, and more! Products mentioned in order: Skin - Sunday Riley Good Genes,  Dr. Idriss Major Fade Dark Spot Starter Kit, BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Mask, Anua Korean skin care, Kiehl's Avocado Creamy Eye Treatment. Body - First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub, Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion. Drink - Water, Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder Unflavored for coffee and Chocolate or Vanilla in with your protein shakes. Makeup - Mac Lip Liner Pencil in Spice, Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer, Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush Blush. Hair - Bumble & Bumble Sunday Shampoo, Matrix Conditioner, It's A 10 Miracle Leave in with Keratin, It's A 10 Shine Miracle Shine Spray, Dry Shampoo from Dove Volume & Fullness. Nails - Butter London Jelly Preserve. Chat about the ep in Discord https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT

Mar 26, 2025

John killed someone, 9 Kings, Queen Slayer, Schedule I, Nintendo Direct, new God of War game, the AI taint, and more. Head to Discord to get weekly bonus shows, the back catalog, support us, or enter contests! https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT

Mar 19, 2025

John and Michelle talk about PC stuff! Nubby's Number Factory, FATE: Reawakened, Vampire's Fall: Origins and Steam Spring Sale, Steam transfer, Steam Deck & PC Sony streaming, Steam file transfers, Half Life 2 RTX, Discord IPO, and more on 33 Immortals. You can now listen to bonus shows in Discord and get ad free VGO https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT Win games weekly from cdkeys too! 

Mar 12, 2025

Garbage houses and cult leaders, Path of Exile 2 update incoming, Moon Studios shares news and No Rest for the Wicked changes, Ubisoft workers protest secret sale, more Frag Punk and Monster Hunter Wilds, never look up the meaning of song lyrics, Guitar Hero, upcoming game suggestions, and more with Michelle and John! To get weekly bonus shows like this or just to support the show, sub on our VGO mobile app (for the entire 20 year back catalog) or in our Discord: https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT with Tier 2/3 subs. For more info VideoGameOutsiders.com You can win games weekly from our sponsor CDkeys, like Split Fiction and more in Discord too!

Mar 11, 2025

Walkcast - New guitar pedal board project, kitchen hardware refresh done, sticks and more sticks, stuffed peppers, Sicario, Nintendo news and more. Discord will now have bonus shows for Tier 2 and 3 subs, check it out: https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT

Mar 5, 2025

Daredevil Born Again, Paradise, White Lotus Season 3, Severance Season 2, Cobra Kai finale, Companion, The Gorge, Love Me, Black Hawk Down Stuff, Big Fish and Sony Picture Core with PlayStation movie credits, Peacock and SNL's 50th Anniversary, John hasn't seen Band of Brothers?!?!, and more with John and Michelle!

Mar 1, 2025

Michelle goes over some of the questions we have been getting and how to optimize the game for PC with one must do fix for Nvidia GPUs! Plus our Squad info: W97E3948, what version to buy, REFramework, and a few starter tips. Round table on Tuesday's episode #894, check the VGO Discord: https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT to enter to win a MH: Wilds key from CDkeys.com or to chat about the game in the Monster Hunter channel.

Feb 26, 2025

John and Michelle prep for Monster Hunter Wilds and figure out just exactly who and what is the "Ancient Lost Civilization", "Dragon War", and "Forbidden Act"? Plus the mysterious man in red and new biomes. Enter to win games including MH in the VGO Discord from CDkeys https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT 

Feb 19, 2025

Amazon lost to Steam and has given up, Michelle has a PoE II stash tab mishap, John likes controllers on PC, Nvidia 5070ti pricing, Cheater;s Cheetah, Sworn co-op, Microsoft Muse AI games, TF2 SDK released, Monster Hunter producer says PC gaming is key for Japan, Avowed uses Xbox cloud saves on Steam, and more PC gaming goodness. Win Avowed in the Discord: https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT links to join our Steam group, PC questions, and more!

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