Something Rotten

Blake Hester & Jacob Geller

Blake Hester and Jacob Geller explore the world of dark, violent, and nihilistic video games.

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95 episodes
Updated May 15

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May 15 · 1 hr 14 min
Listener Q&A Special!
Jacob and Blake convene to answer YOUR questions! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Check out Sniper Shirts and use discount code "ROTTEN" for $5 off your order: https://www.snipershirts.com/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April 30 · 1 hr 9 min
Exit 8 (Movie)
Blake and Jacob reconvene to discuss the movie adaptation of Exit 8. Sorry, Richard Brody! It's all love. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April 8 · 1 hr 9 min
Resident Evil Requiem Spoilercast (ft. Chris Plante and Leo Vader)
SORRY ABOUT THE AUDIO I WAS FLYIN BY THE SEAT OF MY PANTS Blake is joined by Leo Vader and Chris Plante to unpack Resident Evil Requiem. A game that's great, probably. Full spoilers!!! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Chris Plante on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/plante.bsky.social Follow Leo Vader on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/leovader.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
February 25 · 1 hr 30 min
Iron Lung [Movie] (ft. Ashley Bardhan)
HEARTWARMING! A first-time director with millions of dollars and a built-in audience of 38.4 million subscribers got his little indie film played in theaters across the nation. Too bad Blake Hester, Jacob Geller, and Ashley Bardhan are here to poopoo on his parade. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Ashley on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleybardhan.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
February 18 · 1 hr 27 min
Return to Silent Hill
GOOD NEWS: SOMETHING ROTTEN IS BACK! Bad news: it's to talk about Return to Silent Hill. Jacob Geller and Blake Hester reconvene to discuss Konami's latest trainwreck. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 10, 2025 · 2 min
An Update On Merch Orders
A quick update if you're still waiting on your order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 28, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
God of War — Season Finale
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller read listener emails about God of War in this season finale. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Sniper Shirts: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snipershirts/ Dog and Aunt by Show Me Something Wrong: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2x73GrVfBRkOWEiyoGRni6?si=k35AsN22Sv2spl-v6VDCVA Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 14, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
God of War III — Episode 2 (ft. AJ Moser)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Blake's better half, AJ Moser, to discuss the back half of God of War III. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow AJ on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/andmoser.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 30, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
God of War III — Episode 1 (ft. Ashley Bardhan)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by GamesRadar's Ashley Bardhan to discuss the first half of God of War III. We're playing up through the death of Hermes. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Ashley on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleybardhan.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 23, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
God of War II — Episode 2
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester go it alone to discuss the back half of God of War II. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ SNIPER SHIRTS: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 16, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
God of War II — Episode 1 (ft. Writing On Games)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber Hamish Black (aka Writing on Games) to discuss the first half of Sony Santa Monica's 2007 game God of War II. We're playing up through the Euryale boss fight. Sniper Shirts: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snipershirts/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Hamish on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/writingongames.bsky.social Writing on Games: http://youtube.com/writingongames Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 9, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
God of War — Episode 2 (ft. Toussaint Egan)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Polygon's Toussaint Egan to discuss the entirety of God of War (2005). Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ SNIPER SHIRTS: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF) Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Toussaint on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesaintoftous.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten Summary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 2, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
God of War — Episode 1 (feat. Matt Leone)
BUY NEW SR MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Polygon's Matt Leone to discuss the first half of Sony Santa Monica's 2005 epic, God of War. We're playing up through tearing off the Architect's second son's head. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattleone.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 5, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
In The Miso Soup/The Haar — Season Finale
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester receive feedback and answer questions about the book season!! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Listener-made playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1scr1zCyItVwG7nL104DFi?si=8b97ed6b90e5453f Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 12, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
The Haar — Episode 2 (ft. Lily Alexandre)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber Lily Alexandre to read the second half of David Sodergren's novel, "The Haar." This podcast discusses the entirety of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Lily on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lilyalexandre.bsky.social Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social Opening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts. MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 5, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
The Haar — Episode 1
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester read the first half of David Sodergren's novel, "The Haar." This podcast discusses the first 17 chapters of the book. Content warning for gory violence and brief discussion of self-harm. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social Opening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts. MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten John Lennon Crowd Kill: https://x.com/BestofHxC/status/1741150170065113264/video/1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 29, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
In The Miso Soup — Episode 2 (ft. Julie Muncy)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by video game designer and consultant Julie Muncy to read the second half of Ryu Murakami's novel, "In the Miso Soup." This podcast discusses the entirety of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Julie on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/julie.radiantarray.io Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social Opening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts. MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 22, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
In The Miso Soup — Episode 1
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester read the first half of Ryu Murakami's novel, "In the Miso Soup." This podcast discusses the first two "days" of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.com Follow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.social Opening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts. MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 18, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Spec-Ops/Black Ops — Season Finale
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller hear listener feedback and answer questions in this season finale. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 25, 2024 · 1 hr 41 min
Spec Ops: The Line — Episode 2 (ft. Chris Franklin)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by video essayist Chris Franklin ("Errant Signal") to finish discussing the 2012 game Spec Ops: The Line. In this episode, we're playing Chapter 9 to the end. Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Chris on Twitter: https://x.com/Campster Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.