Sophist Radio #59: Soul Downloads and Sugar Rushes

On this week’s show the Sophist Crew wastes no time, diving into their video game habits of the last month. Fresh from PAX East, Aaron and Harold share stories of games such as Bit.Trip Runner 2, Orcs Must Die 2, and not-quite-a-sequel RockBand Blitz. Meanwhile, James spent his non-PAX time with Catherine, Mass Effect 3, and Fez. All that plus some audio healing and a podcast-shattering announcement!

Sophist Radio Episode 58: I'm The Bouldernaut, Bitch!

After a bit of a hiatus, Harold, James, and Aaron return with a tale so grand and epic, that it may make you sprint down to your local comic shop and demand they order the next installment. Unfortunately, the only place you will be able to hear such a tale is here on Sophist Radio. Fear not avid listeners, video games are still the main offering. The guys cover plenty, including Mass Effect 3 and Bastion, with a trip through Journey thrown in for good measure. Come for the birth of a new superhero team, but stay for the game chatter.

Unoriginal Soundtracks Podcast: Mass Effect 3 Edition

Every other Wednesday, I share a playlist of songs tangentially related to a single game or series. Songs about alien sex for Mass Effect, world leaders for Civilization, and so on. Searching for relevant terms on Spotify is a great way to discover new music and uncover hidden gems. Make requests to @USPodcast on Twitter.

Mass Effect 3 finally delivers its threatened galaxy-wide extinction of spacefaring life when the reapers start their slaughter in London. In desperate attempt to stop it, Shepard meets oppressed robots, homeless aliens, and space zombies. All of this makes for a spoiler-filled playlist of punk, ska, and jazz.