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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Jan 17, 2024 · 1 hr 49 min
Metal Gear Solid 2 — Episode 1 (ft. Patrick Willems)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Patrick Willems to play through the first third of Konami's 2001 title, Metal Gear Solid 2. This episode plays up until Raiden meets Peter Stillman. 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 Patrick on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@patrickhwillems/videos 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.
Jan 10, 2024 · 1 hr 59 min
Metal Gear Solid — Episode 2 (ft. Reid McCarter and Ed Smith)
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Reid McCarter and Ed Smith to play through the second half of Konami's 1998 title, Metal Gear Solid. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Read Ed and Reid's Metal Gear Solid book: https://bulletpoints.itch.io/okayhero 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.
Jan 3, 2024 · 1 hr 41 min
Metal Gear Solid — Episode 1 (ft. Super Bunnyhop)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by George Weidman ("Super Bunnyhop") to discuss the first half of Konami's 1998 title, Metal Gear Solid. This episode plays up through Snake's escape from prison. 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 George: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyhopshow Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 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.
Dec 20, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
Max Payne 3 — Episode 1 [REBROADCAST]
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller revisit the very first episode of Something Rotten — and the start of the series on Max Payne 3 —in the wake of voice actor James McCaffrey's death. 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: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 13, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Anatomy (ft. Autumn Wright)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Autumn Wright to discuss the 2016 indie title Anatomy. 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 Autumn: https://twitter.com/TheAutumnWright Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Referenced game transcript: https://www.tumblr.com/whereismywizardhat/187649375672/anatomy-kittyhorrorshow-transcript Referenced episode of "Cool Ghosts:" https://youtu.be/j92V4RqnoIY?si=-DGfg6MzJ7NEtPCb See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 6, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
50th Episode Special
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller celebrate the 50th episode of Something Rotten by ranking their favorite games covered thus far, discussing behind-the-scenes details, and making some big announcements. MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rotten 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: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 29, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Iron Lung (ft. Bijan Stephen)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Bijan Stephen to discuss the 2022 indie title Iron Lung. 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 Bijan: https://twitter.com/bijanstephen Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Referenced in this episode: https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/10/13/inside-the-rise-of-boomer-shooters See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 22, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Silent Hill 2 and 3 — Season Finale
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Silent Hill 2 and 3. 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 Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 8, 2023 · 1 hr 47 min
Silent Hill 3 — Episode 2 (ft. Eurothug4000)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTube's EuroThug4000 to discuss the second half of Konami's 2003 video game, Silent Hill 3. Content warning for: discussions of sexual abuse, abortion, and suicide. 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 Subscribe to EuroThug4000's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@eurothug4000 Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 1, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Silent Hill 3 — Episode 1 (ft. Tangomushi)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTube TangoMushi to discuss the first half of Konami's 2003 video game, Silent Hill 3. This episode will cover up through Heather departing her apartment (after the boss fight). Content warning for: Discussions of sexual abuse, abortion, and suicide. 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 Subscribe to TangoMushi's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tangomushi Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 25, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
Silent Hill 2 — Episode 3
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller roll guestless to discuss the last third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover the end of the game. CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide. 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: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 18, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
Silent Hill 2 — Episode 2 (ft. Super Eyepatch Wolf)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Super Eyepatch Wolf to discuss the middle third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover up through the Eddie boss fight (though will discuss spoilers for later events as well). CONTENT WARNING FOR: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide. 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 Watch Eyepatch Wolf on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@supereyepatchwolf3007 Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 11, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Silent Hill 2 — Episode 1 (ft. Mike Drucker)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Mike Drucker to discuss the first third of Konami's 2001 game, Silent Hill 2. This episode will cover up through James finding a copper ring in the basement's basement (though will discuss spoilers for later events as well). CONTENT WARNING FOR: Discussions of sexual abuse, incest, and suicide. 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 Read Mike's book on Silent Hill 2: https://bossfightbooks.com/products/silent-hill-2-by-mike-drucker Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeDrucker Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 4, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
The Last of Us Part II — Season Finale
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about The Last of Us Part II. 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 Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 20, 2023 · 2 hr 23 min
The Last of Us Part II — Episode 4 (ft. Cameron Kunzelman)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Cameron Kunzelman to discuss the finale of Naughty Dog's 2020 title, The Last of Us Part II. This episode contains spoilers for the entire game. 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 Cameron: https://twitter.com/ckunzelman Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 13, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
The Last of Us Part II — Episode 3 (ft. Julie Muncy)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Julie Muncy to discuss the third quarter of Naughty Dog's 2020 title, The Last of Us Part II. This episode contains spoilers through Abby's day 2, though gestures at spoilers for the entire game. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Read Julie's review of The Last of Us 2: https://www.wired.com/story/last-of-us-part-ii-review/ Read Julie's analysis of trans themes in The Last of Us 2: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/07/21/trans-narrative-last-us-part-ii-is-compelling-theres-so-much-more-be-done/ Read Julia Alexander's piece on using extreme violence to sell games: https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/30/16571230/last-of-us-part-2-trailer-violence-women Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Julie: https://twitter.com/juliemuncy23 Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 6, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
The Last of Us Part II — Episode 2 (ft. Phillip Russell)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Phillip Russell to discuss the second quarter of Naughty Dog's 2020 title, The Last of Us Part II. This episode contains spoilers through the character switch, though gestures at spoilers for the entire game. Read Phillip's article on The Last of Us and Blackness in Unwinnable: https://unwinnable.com/2020/09/22/last-of-us-blackness-131/ 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 Phillip: https://twitter.com/3DSisqo Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 30, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
The Last of Us Part II — Episode 1 (ft. Kenneth Shepard)
Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Kotaku's Kenneth Shepard to discuss the first quarter of Naughty Dog's 2020 title, The Last of Us Part II. This episode contains spoilers through the end of the museum with Joel, though gestures at spoilers for the entire game. 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 Kenneth: https://twitter.com/shepardcdr Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 23, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
The Last of Us Part I Retrospective (ft. Nicole Carpenter)
In advance of a series on The Last of Us Part II, Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Polygon's Nicole Carpenter to discuss the cultural legacy of the original Last of Us. This episode contains spoilers for the entire first game. Read Nicole's review of The Last of Us Part 1: https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23329135/the-last-of-us-part-1-ps5-review-release-date-naughty-dog 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 Nicole: https://twitter.com/sweetpotatoes Follow Blake: https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad Follow Jacob: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 16, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Killer7/No More Heroes — Season Finale Q&A
Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Killer7 and No More Heroes. Assume full spoilers for each game! 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.