Ep. 17: Sometimes the Game Plays You

Michael and Austin welcome their second guest, an aspiring writer named Benjamin, to talk about writing fiction, why we enjoy fantasy, and tips for independent writers interested in publishing (or not publishing).

In this episode, Michael takes us back to R.L Stine's "Goosebumps" series. Later, Austin discusses his favorite trading card game.

In this episode, Austin discusses a personal favorite style of videogame which requires little to no input from the player. Later, Michael tells the spooky story of Cheesman Park in Denver, CO.

To kick off season 2 Austin and Michael take some time to catch up. Austin shares a new musician who may be inspiring many of your favorite artists. Meanwhile Michael, in the spirit of laziness, calls up Robo-Austin and has him write the rest of the episode. Songs referenced: Dijon - Big Mike's (Live) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiGhRcruIJY Dijon - Annie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb1c0kSBMj0

In this “bite” sized bonus episode of Chronically Unexplained, Michael tells a terrifying story from the history of Eastern Europe.

This week, the boys reminisce about everyone's favorite childhood MMO: RuneScape. Next, Michael gets us in the mood for Halloween by exploring a string of mysterious deaths in the Russian mountains.

In this episode, Michael decides it is time to talk about anime, and the boys discuss good entry points into the genre for first time watchers. After, Austin shares the intriguing details of two missing persons cases.

In this episode of Chronically Fixated, Austin briskly walks through the history of speed running video games, and the boys give some suggestions to new viewers of the hobby. Then, Michael takes a survey of some of the world's most top secret military programs and the nightmarish training their recruits go through.

In another installment of Chronically Unexplained Michael takes us down the rabbit hole of the mysterious Belmez Faces. Later, Austin defies physics and defines family as he takes us through the Fast and Furious franchise.

After returning from an unexpected hiatus, Austin shocks everyone with his desire to discuss recent sports headlines. Could it be robo-Austin in disguise? Later, Michael continues trying to sell Austin on Warhammer 40k by explaining why "Orkz is da strongest."