Fire Escape Cast

Dan Ryckert, Mary Kish, and Mike Mahardy can’t shut down bars while talking about video games like they used to, so they created Fire Escape to keep those chats going from across the country. Support them at fireescapecast.com

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141 episodes
Updated July 20
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July 20 · 1 hr 52 min
Fire Escape Cast #137
On this week's episode, Mary shares her thoughts on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Mike checks out TerraTech Legion, and Dan talks about Clone Hero.
July 6 · 2 hr 10 min
Fire Escape Cast #136
On this episode of Fire Escape, Dan shares his thoughts on Star Fox and Rhythm Heaven Groove, Mike revisits Spider-Man 2, and Mary shares checks out the new Dave the Diver DLC.
June 22 · 1 hr 57 min
Fire Escape Cast #135
On this week's episode of Fire Escape, Dan breaks down the Steam Machine and Mary wraps up 007: First Light.
June 8 · 2 hr 5 min
Fire Escape Cast #134
The gang is back together for this episode to talk about 007: First Light, Mina the Hollower, and Dungeon Clawler.
May 25 · 2 hr 26 min
Fire Escape Cast #133
Mike is at wine camp this week so Judge Jake joins the crew to talk about Mina The Hollower, Mixtape, and Forbidden Solitaire.
May 11 · 1 hr 57 min
Fire Escape Cast #132
On this episode of Fire Escape, Vinny joins Mike and Mary to talk about cork taint, Pragmata, and Saros.
April 27 · 1 hr 39 min
Fire Escape Cast #131
On this week's episode, Dan shares his early thoughts on Saros, Mary checks out Dome Keep DLC, and Mike talks about wine camp.
April 13 · 1 hr 48 min
Fire Escape Cast #130
The other Mike returns! On this episode the gang talks about Pragmata and Darwin's Paradox!
March 30 · 1 hr 55 min
Fire Escape Cast #129
Mike M is sipping wine sipping place, so we brought in Mike M to host the podcast and talk about Crimson Desert, Pokemon Pokopia, and Fishbowl.
March 16 · 2 hr 27 min
Fire Escape Cast #128
Dan and Mary have been charmed by Pokopia and Mike has been in the Marathon trenches.
March 2 · 1 hr 59 min
Fire Escape Cast #127
Resident Evil 9 is finally out and Dan and Mary are ready to share some of their spoiler-free thoughts on Capcom's latest horror title.
February 16 · 2 hr 4 min
Fire Escape Cast #126
The gang shares their thoughts on Mewgenics, Mario Tennis Fever, and MIO.
February 2 · 2 hr 8 min
Fire Escape Cast #125
On this week's episode the gang talks about iconic TV shows, Dan gives us an update on his Sekiro progress, and Mary falls in love with a new metroidvania.
January 19 · 2 hr 9 min
Fire Escape Cast #124
This week Dan gives an update on his Sektori obsession, Mary shares her thoughts on Dunecrawlers, and Mike returns to Shadow Gambit.
January 5 · 2 hr 20 min
Fire Escape Cast #123
On Fire Escape's first episode of 2026 the gang talks about all the games they've been playing over break including Ocarina of Time, Skate Story, Octopath Traveler 0, and many more.
Dec 15, 2025 · 3 hr 39 min
Fire Escape Cast #122 (Part 2) - GAME OF THE YEAR
In part 2 of Fire Escape's game of the year marathon, the crew decides who's the most fucked fucker and locks in their top 10 list.
Dec 8, 2025 · 3 hr 18 min
Fire Escape Cast #122 (Part 1) - GAME OF THE YEAR
In part one of Fire Escape's game of the year marathon, the crew talks about their favorite balls of 2025, the coolest weapons and attacks, and so much more. Part two drops same time next week, but the full video epsiode is available for free on YouTube.
Dec 2, 2025 · 2 hr 36 min
Fire Escape Cast #121
On this week's episode, Dan shares his thoughts on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Mike finally gets some time with Ball x Pit, and Mary checks out Goodbye Universe.
Nov 17, 2025 · 2 hr 42 min
Fire Escape Cast #120
On this week's episode, Mike shares his thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza, Mary gives her first impression of RV There Yet, and Dan explains Lumines to the gang.
Nov 3, 2025 · 2 hr 31 min
Fire Escape Cast #119
NOTE: Due to some recording issues, we had to use Zoom audio for the first hour. With Dan out, Chris Plante joins the crew to talk Silent Hill f, Hades 2, and wine baths. Be sure to check out Chris's podcast Post Games.

Fire Escape Cast

Fire Escape Cast #137

Fire Escape Cast #136

Fire Escape Cast #135

Fire Escape Cast #134

Fire Escape Cast #133

Fire Escape Cast #132

Fire Escape Cast #131

Fire Escape Cast #130

Fire Escape Cast #129

Fire Escape Cast #128

Fire Escape Cast #127

Fire Escape Cast #126

Fire Escape Cast #125

Fire Escape Cast #124

Fire Escape Cast #123

Fire Escape Cast #122 (Part 2) - GAME OF THE YEAR

Fire Escape Cast #122 (Part 1) - GAME OF THE YEAR

Fire Escape Cast #121

Fire Escape Cast #120

Fire Escape Cast #119