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
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Jan 3, 2022 · 2 hr 18 min
Fire Escape Cast #19
It's a new year and the Fire Escapees are ready to ring it in. Mary dove deeper into Loop Hero, Dan is playing something called Seaman, and Mike is back on his Warframe bullshit. Also, the gang is ready to talk about MacGruber again.
Dec 20, 2021 · 6 hr 10 min
Fire Escape Cast #18: Game of the Year 2021
For the final episode of 2021, the Fire Escape trio comes together to debate, re-debate, and soberly argue about the best video games of 2021, as well as the winners of several handcrafted categories.
Dec 6, 2021 · 2 hr 44 min
Fire Escape Cast #17
On this episode, Mike talks about his time with Halo Infinite's campaign, Dan and Mary talk about the highs and lows of Solar Ash, and Mary finally has a PS5.
Nov 22, 2021 · 2 hr 29 min
Fire Escape Cast #16
Mike is back, Mary is on the road, and Dan has a soundboard now. Also, a secret corner of the internet is unearthed, much to one particular cast member's chagrin.
Nov 8, 2021 · 2 hr 50 min
Fire Escape Cast #15
Vinny Caravella steps in for Mike this week, but he might regret it considering Dan really wants to talk about Death Stranding again. Join us as we discuss Inscryption, Rider's Republic, salamanders, oysters, and all the homeowner questions Dan and...
Oct 25, 2021 · 3 hr 54 min
Fire Escape Cast #14
It's time for the Fire Escape trio to dig into their thoughts on Metroid Dread, Back 4 Blood, and Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye. Also, brace yourself for some of the best dad jokes you've ever heard in your life. Also, SEE BELOW FOR SPOILER...
Oct 11, 2021 · 3 hr 32 min
Fire Escape Cast #13
The Fire Escape trio is approaching spooky season, which means it's time to talk about Midnight Mass and Squid Game (duh). Also, there are approximately 138857 new video games to play, so the gang does its best to cover them all.
Sep 27, 2021 · 3 hr 19 min
Fire Escape Cast #12
It's about that time, dear listeners, for Mike to wax poetic about his now infamous reversal on Death Stranding. Also, Mary is super into TOEM, and Dan is loving Cruis'n Blast. Lastly, the gang discusses their favorite Norm Macdonald bits.
Sep 13, 2021 · 3 hr 30 min
Fire Escape Cast #11
In the second-ever double-digit episode of the greatest podcast ever created, the Fire Escape trio talks about their time with Deathloop, discusses their favorite Zelda dungeons, and once again puts the FEUS scale to good use.
Aug 30, 2021 · 3 hr 48 min
Fire Escape Cast #10
The Fire Escapees have an embarrassment of riches in video game form to talk about, from the intricate time loop mystery of The Forgotten City, to the less intricate time loop mystery of 12 Minutes. Also, the gang makes history with the creation of...
Aug 16, 2021 · 3 hr 49 min
Fire Escape Cast #9
This week on the sexiest podcast ever created, the gang talks about their time with The Ascent, Axiom Verge 2, and returning to The Simpsons. Dan botches a game's nomenclature in a truly horrific way. Mary argues for the value of dogs over cats. Mike...
Aug 2, 2021 · 3 hr 41 min
Fire Escape Cast #8
Death's Door has captured the hearts and minds of the Fire Escape trio, and Mike rants about the procedural storytelling of Wildermyth. Also: Dan and Mary compiled a list of 30 Simpsons episodes for Mike to peruse at his leisure. He might like the...
Jul 26, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
BONUS EPISODE: Fire Escape/Nextlander PAX Takeover Extravaganza
No, your eyes and ears are not deceiving you. It's a Fire Escape Cast off-week, but we're here anyway. On July 15, 2021, history was made: The intrepid trio from the Fire Escape Cast collided with the thriving threesome from Nextlander to host an...
Jul 19, 2021 · 2 hr 53 min
Fire Escape Cast #7
It's the dog days of summer as Mary, Dan, and Mike get together to talk about charity stream marathons, lawn games, and their new Patreon. Also: Dan's interest in Banjo-Tooie is waning. Mary sells the guys on Skul: The Hero Slayer. Mike finally goes...
Jul 5, 2021 · 3 hr 42 min
Fire Escape Cast #6
It's another holiday weekend in the U.S. and the Fire Escapees are up to their usual shenanigans. Dan bought a pressure washer and things totally went as planned. Mary rode out the Pacific Northwest heat wave with a return to Sea of Thieves. Mike is...
Jun 21, 2021 · 3 hr 8 min
Fire Escape Cast #5
It’s a holiday weekend as the gang calls in from New York, Portland, and Paul Ryckert’s baseball card bunker to talk about E3 announcements and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. Also, Paul joins the gang to defend his monthly donation generosity. ---...
Jun 7, 2021 · 3 hr 49 min
Fire Escape Cast #4
Dan, Mary, and Mike weigh in on what constitutes the quintessential American road trip, and spend a not insignificant amount of time talking about their own personal "life hacks." Also: Dan is obsessed with a game about power washing, Mary helped a...
May 24, 2021 · 3 hr 53 min
Fire Escape Cast #3
Mass Effect Legendary Edition is out in the wild, and the Fire Escape crew has differing thoughts on the sci-fi classic. Also: Dan recounts the fights he's almost started, Mary is consumed by the hottest sport on the internet, and Mike discusses his...
May 10, 2021 · 3 hr 27 min
Fire Escape Cast #2
It's been a busy few weeks for video games and their ilk, and the Fire Escape trio is here with early thoughts on Resident Evil 8, resounding diatribes about Returnal, and even a few early opinions regarding Mass Effect. Also: a mosquito sneaks into...
Apr 26, 2021 · 3 hr 24 min
Fire Escape Cast #1
Dan, Mary, and Mike kick off the inaugural installment of the Fire Escape Cast with their takes on 2021's biggest games so far, along with games that haven't come out recently that Mike is still playing for some reason. The crew also sets the tone for...

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