Episode 64: “Bury the Lead”

We’re joined this week by Kelley Hightower of the Mating Habits of the Modern Geek podcast to discuss body language via Commander Riker’s magic motions. “Two podcasts about Star Trek: TNG in a row,” you ask? YES. It is important. Now, take a seat.

Matt also engages in describing married life as a geek and dating outside of the species. No, not what you’d expect from DeviantArt (where you’ll find his other kinks), but rather the trials of courting with the non-nerd. Then come the kids…along with the challenges of keeping your daughters on dice rolls and off stripper poles. (That really needs to be a t-shirt.)

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Episode 131: “CPS: Osaka”

Shuffle! is the story about a tortured young gay man imprisoned in a hetero-normative paradise; damned to live a perpetual lie for not only his own sake, but for those he cares the most. This series is a chronicle of his daily struggle withstanding the bounty of luscious fruits all too bitter for his tastes. Water, water everywhere…

This may not exactly be what the show (or the visual novels that spun it) is about, but viewing it through that lens is the only way I’ve been able to find any meaning in it. I choose to see it, not as another bland harem fantasy, but as a character study who sacrifices an honest life for himself to serve those who ironically only wish to serve him.

You be the judge.

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Episode 63: “Frogs in Space HD”

M and I watched movies with Patrick Stewart and Sylvester Stallone naked. I mean, she and I weren’t naked as we saw them…they were naked. And they weren’t naked together; they were each–Oh hell, M’s already writing another erotic fanfic based on this so I’ll move on.

Bioshock: Infinite is out (in case you hadn’t heard) and M is all up in it! Meanwhile, I boldly went to a theatrical screening of Star Trek: TNG’s “The Best of Both Worlds” in its new HD digital remastering. That was…an interesting sight. They did the absolute best they could do…and it shows.

If you’d like to “hear” me on Spiraken Movie Review Podcast, here’s the link.

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Episode 62: “Life Sucks. Get a Helmet.”

So the Boston thing happened. And it’s as Patton Oswalts described: It’s a moment that ironically revitalizes our faith in America and in Humanity. The Internet, however… Between Alex Jones and #FreeJahar, I have to wonder whether the terrorists are wrong only in their marksmanship.

Not convinced? We used to breed some of the finest engineering minds. We delivered unto the world the aeroplane, the lightbulb, telecommunication, the automobile… How do we now task our sharpest minds? The Pop Tart ice cream sandwich. We are what we eat…

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Episode 130: “Paranormal Paramour”

Rosario + Vampire sure does suck…your blood! AH HAHAHAHAHA! I bet no one’s ever made that pun befo–Wait, what? Simpsons did it?!? Dammit… And that was a South Park reference joke. I really need to come up with more clever and original show notes.

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Episode 61: “BitCoin-Op”

M’s been laid off… THANKS, OBAM–oh, wait. We have faith that there is hope and change for M, as we direct your eyes to THE DONATE PAGE. (Be sure to comment, “WE LOVE YOU, M!”) Just don’t donate Bitcoins…that would make me very upset.

When Disney bought up Lucasfilm, we thought maybe that’s for the best. Now that they’ve subsequently shut down LucasArts…that opinion still stands. However, in the case of Pixar, when you dance with the Devil, he doesn’t change; you change. This means we can look forward to an avalanche of toyetic sequels to milk the merch teets till they run dry.

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Episode 60: “Road Barfazarl!”

Now that I’m settled into my new apartment, we’re finally back into the recording seat. As part of my new lifestyle in my new home, I’m trying out a new diet…the strange, yet positive effects I share in this podcast.

I later attempt to go on one of my oldest rants about DC fighting games, but Matt–feeling safe within his glass Fortress of Solitude–can’t help but throw stones. I will suspend my disbelief for Batman: The Brave and the Bold but that can only be tested so far…and Injustice: God Among Us asks more of me than I’m willing to afford.

Matt’s tastes appear fickle–even bellicose–when the mics get hot; especially concerning each of these topics. Though if he were to stick to his “it’s just a video game” defense of Injustice, he’d have to also acquit this.

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Omake 23: “Jugger”

Another round of Method to Madness outtakes! Get in on some extra talks on vintage porn, things you learn in prison, more Rob Liefeld, M’s evil side, Gungrave, The Blood of Heroes. Special appearance by “Paris”!

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Episode 59: “Why Not Zoidberg?”

Kevin and I saw Squid Girl and The Diary of Anne Frank for the podcast…only to be delighted and disappointed by how good they are. They’re not great, but way too good for the likes of Method to Madness.

Paris joins us again to recount their comical campaign through Delta Green and rates the cut of Kevin’s mustard in the GM seat. Envision the Troll Face here.

We also get into some listener feedback and I must make a quick correction: The name of the animated short I saw is Sloaches Funhouse. God help you finding the uncensored version of that…and I mean God help you in your sanity check once you do.

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Episode 07: “Flo Under Fire”

As we settle into the new Alpha Counter Studio, we’re taking a small break with another set of outtakes! Herein, you’ll find the horrific tales from Kevin’s current Call of Cthulhu RPG sessions.

Following this are clips from the rest of the AC crew, including Flo The Progressive Girl, drinking habits, screwy audio settings, Martial Law, mom talk, The Goddam Batman, book reports, and Orko’s theme song.

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Episode 129: “Gist of the North Star V”

This is it! The big Fist of the North Star showdown between Kenshiro and his milk bro, Shin! It’s a defining moment in anime history for great anti-climaxes. You’re unfulfilled, yet satisfied…like cake for lunch.

After the dust settles, we move on to the next arc in the “Fist” saga; involving pretty men, furries, and yo-yos.

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Episode 58: “Dirty Hangman”

As this posts, I will be in my new apartment. Hopefully the new studio will be up and running so we can all get right back into podcasting as usual and you won’t have to hear about it anymore.

The origins of centuries-old childhood songs and tales are often obscured in history. “Little Red Riding Hood” may be a cautionary tale for young girls to ward against rapists. “Ring Around The Rosie” was believed to be an echo for the bubonic plague. Then there’s the game “Hangman”…in which case, who cares where it came from; it’s dark and awful and why do we still let children play it??

To further my analogue of She-Ra to Star Wars, there is also a scene where He-Man dresses up like a Horde stormtrooper to rescue Princess Adora. Also, Sea Hawk is totally Han Solo.

Note-to-Internet: I need to found a brewery targeted for gay frat houses under the brand Am-BRO-sia.

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Episode 57: “Sly Moves”

Women’s fiction has grown to dominate modern literature. This sounds like a triumph for feminism, but the irony is clear. Apparently, women will spend hundreds of millions of dollars to immerse themselves in fantasies of servile bondage and domineering male suitors…who love them. Daddy issues much?

Quick Correction: Okay, so the cop in Chulip doesn’t shoot laser beams from his eyes. He shoots you with his policeman’s pistol which is no less scary because he murders children at first sight.

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Episode 128: “Big Lots Cyborgs”

Grey: Digital Target appears to be just another sci-fi action fable set in a dystopian future wasteland, but it’s unique for its infamous ending. Because it doesn’t end. Seriously, it just kinda stops. When the writers painted themselves into a corner, they at least had the sense to put the brush down and call the job done.

Also, in case you missed it a couple weeks ago, go listen to Sean and Kevin talk dirty in the latest episode of the Mating Habits of the Modern Geek podcast.

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Episode 56: “If My Friends Could See Me Now”

Chuck and his wife embarked on a romantic cruise to Mexico and toured its desert plains on ATVs, all while soaking in the luxury and culture. Meanwhile, I, the white-bread schlub, sat alone in my apartment with nothing better to do than to complain about modern-age soda fountain machines.

This episode was recorded live and it gave us the opportunity to engage the audience in our discussion on the future generations of video games and consoles. For more live streams, you too can join us in the chat of our Ustream channel! Check out our Twitter and Facebook for the next time we broadcast.

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Episode 55: “To Be Continued at E3″

The PlayStation 4 is coming. Upgrade your broadband internet service to its maximum tier cuz this baby’s gonna be lighting up the lines with torrential streams. Digital content will be spewing in and out of this box like the human fucking centipede. Because you asked for it!

The PS4 announcement was like a standard episode of Lost: A whole lot was said, but none of our big questions were answered. This conference was just to give us a taste of what we’ll be expecting this summer at E3. With luck, that’s when we’ll get to see the console itself and some actual game footage of next-gen titles. Until then, we’re sticking with most of our previous predictions and we’ll let our bets ride.

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Episode 127: “Ninja Baby Elephant”

We had some leftover listener feedback from the last time Kevin and I did an Alpha Counter, so here it is! Somewhere your favorite anime is mentioned, since this is one of those rare opportunities for us to talk about the hottest anime shows that everyone but us watch.

What we’re watching in the meantime is something with a lot more grit: Asian action movies. Most specifically, Tom Yum Goong. Think of it as Taken, but if Tony Jaa replaced Liam Neeson and his daughter was played by an elephant. Trust me, it’s fucking awesome.

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Episode 54: “No More Mr. Nice Guy”

This podcast debuts two new segments to the show, the first being “California Crises”. This week’s crisis goes to the Christopher Dorner story. Good news, everyone! That guy is now dead.

The other new segment is “Don’t be That Guy”. Cuz we all know That Guy. And if you don’t know That Guy, you’re probably That Guy. Do not be him (or her).

The rest of this podcast goes to speculating the details of the now-announced PlayStation 4. We’ll have a podcast in the coming weeks to follow up and explore the accuracy of our predictions.

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Episode 53: “Electric Toothbrush”

M’s night at a burlesque show held expectations of French showgirls dancing upon a grand stage with champagne, lace, and perhaps a touch of pyrotechnics… But what should have been Moulin Rouge turned to Coyote Ugly in a dive country western saloon. At least, in the end, M walked away a winner.

After the break, we find out what M’s been playing, which includes The Unfinished Swan. It’s a game that Needs. To. Be. Played. But play it for cheap. The same goes for The Cave.

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Omake 22: “California Crisis III”

This podcast may answer more questions on our partial departure of Anime 3000. Or it may make us out to sound like egotistical assholes who fear commercial success. Possibly both…or neither. You’ll just have to listen through and make the judgement for yourself.

However you slice it, this is special Super-Sized outtakes podcast for Method to Madness. Included are exiled tangents about country songs about rape, Pokémon conspiracy theories, the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, vintage pornography, Fist of the North Star, Dragon*Con (with more Paris!), and bitching about Rob Liefeld. It’s everything you’d expect in a podcast from the folks at AlphaCounter.com.

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