Flying The Coop Podcast

Welcome to Flying the Coop!Shawn is back! This time, we talk about the current climate of the video game industry, Marvel's phases, and more! See if you can count how many clouds we all yell at together. Follow Shawn here:Shawn's Website - https://www.shawnbaichoo.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/choobai/ Chapters (00:00:05) - Welcome back Sean and year recap intro(00:01:13) - San Diego Comic Con Watch Dogs 2 panel(00:05:06) - Being surveilled and FBI jokes(00:05:41) - BioWare shutdown and industry layoffs(00:07:25) - Canceled game projects and studio closures(00:09:58) - Capitalism, mergers, and homogenized franchises(00:12:58) - Generative AI fears and artistic value(00:14:07) - AI's impact on game industry costs and pricing(00:18:03) - Witcher 3 update and backlog discussion(00:20:06) - Playing Witcher 3 and other game updates(00:24:35) - Witcher 3 moral choices and storytelling depth(00:28:18) - Witcher 3 Cyberpunk Easter egg tease(00:29:32) - Avengers Doomsday skepticism intro(00:31:24) - Marvel phases 1-3 vs decline after Endgame(00:33:01) - Doctor Doom and lack of narrative buildup(00:37:13) - How Marvel built characters emotionally before(00:40:50) - Thanos foreshadowing vs Doom's shallow intro(00:42:46) - Emotional impact of Infinity War deaths(00:44:29) - Actors in limbo and canceled potential (Shang-Chi, Iron Fist)(00:46:32) - Marvel losing genre identity in films(00:51:26) - Fandom ownership and headcanon of characters(00:54:01) - Obsession movie and cash-in culture(00:56:49) - Marvel's business-driven art problem(00:57:32) - Nostalgia, pacing, and what Marvel should have done(01:02:45) - Favorite Star Wars movie discussion(01:04:05) - Alien and Predator franchise retrospective(01:09:37) - Hyrule Warriors and Patricia Summersett connection(01:11:53) - Surprise returns and unpredictable acting career(01:14:46) - Sean's dubbing work on Netflix shows(01:18:46) - Wrapping up and where to find Sean(01:21:18) - Patreon shoutout and sign-offLogo Credit: KP on the Discord! Go say thank you to KP! Check out our Podcast feeds: Flying The Coop Podcast - Main Podcast FeedSecondary Coop/Supplemental Audio: Secondary Podcast FeedFor the video version and other gameplays: Check out our YouTube channelTell us how we did and have your email read on the main Show: Click here to Email usConsider supporting us for additional content and perks: Join the Patreon

Welcome to Flying the Coop!Join the FTC crew as they reflect on 1 year of Flying The Coop. Thank you all for the support thus far, looking forward to what the future brings! Chapters (00:00:08) - Cold open and 52nd episode celebration(00:01:47) - The stolen car and Honda Hunt origin story(00:04:27) - True crime channel and switching to Rooster Teeth content(00:05:40) - Becoming a moderator and meeting Hammer(00:07:46) - Idea for a podcast and finding co-hosts on the website(00:09:07) - Pitching to join and Discord beginnings(00:11:44) - Assembling the rotating cast idea(00:12:32) - Meet the original cast and the unanimous vote rule(00:15:19) - Introductions and Noble Six legend(00:16:53) - Test episodes with The Strangerhood(00:18:47) - The fake wheel spin confession(00:20:36) - Losing Brendan, Ray and Calvin(00:21:46) - Episode 14.5 scramble and Super Bowl recording chaos(00:23:27) - Bringing in Chia as the fourth host(00:24:52) - Machinima shorts and fan art love(00:26:19) - Packy's wiki-reading bit and Key & Peel comparison(00:28:56) - Popcorn style vs hosted episodes experiment(00:30:25) - Lessons on forcing people to talk(00:31:25) - Gameplay debates and the Among Us crewmate saga(00:33:41) - Brendan's vocal stim and dialed-in episodes(00:36:17) - The Homebrew bait and secret pitch(00:40:19) - Scrambling to plan a live show(00:43:02) - Visiting the 636 building(00:45:58) - Hammer's visit and the all-night episode 15 edit(00:48:44) - Memorable editing moments and pushing through exhaustion(00:53:33) - Live show highlights and Mark Nutt joke(00:55:01) - Post-split creative explosion and new shows(00:57:53) - Balancing jobs, life and podcast workload(01:01:53) - Reflecting on friendship and commitment to the podcast(01:06:46) - Looking ahead and video format plans(01:08:29) - Shoutouts to special guests Nick, Kyle, Sean(01:10:21) - Patreon tiers explained(01:15:18) - Top tier subscriber shoutouts(01:16:46) - Parents' reactions to the podcast(01:17:59) - Bernie's reaction and wrap-up before emails(01:19:12) - Email segment begins with Swift's question(01:20:21) - Favorite and least favorite moments discussed(01:27:41) - Dennis's question about convention social anxiety(01:34:41) - Android's email and closing remarksLogo Credit: KP on the Discord! Go say thank you to KP! Check out our Podcast feeds: Flying The Coop Podcast - Main Podcast FeedSecondary Coop/Supplemental Audio: Secondary Podcast FeedFor the video version and other gameplays: Check out our YouTube channelTell us how we did and have your email read on the main Show: Click here to Email usConsider supporting us for additional content and perks: Join the Patreon

Welcome to Flying the Coop!The FTC gang is back to cap off season 12 of Red vs Blue! Chapters (00:00:00) - Opening banter and false starts(00:00:53) - Recap begins: ship crash aftermath and interrogation(00:02:47) - Felix and Locus report back; weapons mystery(00:03:42) - Griff's new weapon and 'hot one' debate(00:05:08) - Fame tangent and crew introductions(00:06:35) - Freckles given to Caboose; emotional moment(00:07:57) - Exploring the two ship halves and Red Web joke(00:08:58) - Felix manipulates Kimball; future cube discovery(00:10:22) - Griff and Simmons character moment; Sister joke(00:11:29) - Church and Tucker tension escalates(00:13:07) - Mission falls apart; Tucker's trust issues(00:14:48) - Interrogation scene and Carolina's frustration(00:16:57) - Pirate reveals tractor beam plan; episode ending(00:18:59) - Season climax begins; Kimball and Doyle setup(00:20:18) - Caboose's inspirational speech and Church's apology(00:22:11) - Felix's offer and the Avengers banter(00:25:30) - Trap revealed; Feds vs New Republic conflict(00:26:58) - Freckles becomes Caboose's gun; big battle begins(00:28:59) - Locus and Wash fight; Lopez animation trivia(00:30:26) - Tucker vs Felix; Church's helmet cam payoff(00:32:08) - Tower destroyed; mercenaries retreat; ceasefire(00:33:56) - Charon Industries reveal and cliffhanger ending(00:37:44) - Discussion: new characters vs original cast(00:40:54) - Anticipation for season 13 and upcoming episode 52(00:43:04) - Email segment: pumpkin spice opinions(00:47:10) - Email segment: favorite candies debate(00:51:49) - Patreon plug and sign-offLogo Credit: KP on the Discord! Go say thank you to KP! Check out our Podcast feeds: Flying The Coop Podcast - Main Podcast FeedSecondary Coop/Supplemental Audio: Secondary Podcast FeedFor the video version and other gameplays: Check out our YouTube channelTell us how we did and have your email read on the main Show: Click here to Email usConsider supporting us for additional content and perks: Join the Patreon

Welcome to Flying the Coop!The gang is back and diving into Red vs Blue season 12! Join us as we discuss the separation of our beloved heroes and their journey to uncovering the truth behind Chorus! Chapters (00:00:01) - Episode 50 Intro and Banter(00:02:01) - Floppy's Memory Jokes and Trocadero Tangent(00:03:12) - Season 12 Journal Entries Miniseries Overview(00:06:21) - Locus and Felix Journal Entries Discussed(00:07:58) - Felix as a Character and Villain Reveal Fatigue(00:10:39) - Season 12 Begins: Reds and Blues Split Up(00:12:44) - Meeting New Characters: Matthews, Bitters, Palomo(00:13:39) - Griff's Meta Story and Mission Debrief(00:15:44) - Voting for a Leader and Caboose's Speech(00:19:09) - Training Montage and Doom Movie Tangent(00:23:16) - Felix and Locus Backstory Revealed(00:27:11) - Infiltration Plan and the Snowman Trick(00:29:32) - Reunion with Sarge, Wash, and Donald Doyle(00:32:28) - Lopez's HUD Easter Eggs(00:35:37) - Wash's Flashback Dream Sequence(00:38:54) - Locus Speaks Spanish and Animation Discussion(00:40:29) - Ambush, Felix and Locus Reveal, Grenade Scene(00:44:53) - Church and Carolina's AI Fragment Scene(00:50:57) - End of First Half and Villains' Plan Revealed(00:51:29) - Patreon Perks, Shows, and ShoutoutsLogo Credit: KP on the Discord! Go say thank you to KP! Check out our Podcast feeds: Flying The Coop Podcast - Main Podcast FeedSecondary Coop/Supplemental Audio: Secondary Podcast FeedFor the video version and other gameplays: Check out our YouTube channelTell us how we did and have your email read on the main Show: Click here to Email usConsider supporting us for additional content and perks: Join the Patreon

Welcome to Flying the Coop!The gang is back, this time with special guest Kyle Taylor! Kyle, as many of you know, was lead Machinimator, Director, and Content Creator for the hit series Red vs Blue. Formerly of Rooster Teeth, Kyle can now be found with long time friend and colleague, Miles Luna, on the hit gaming show Backwardz Compatible. Find Kyle on all socials at KyleTaylor416 and check out Backwardz Compatible on YouTube here: Backwardz Compatible YouTube ChannelLogo Credit: KP on the Discord! Go say thank you to KP! Check out our Podcast feeds: Flying The Coop Podcast - Main Podcast FeedSecondary Coop/Supplemental Audio: Secondary Podcast FeedFor the video version and other gameplays: Check out our YouTube channelTell us how we did and have your email read on the main Show: Click here to Email usConsider supporting us for additional content and perks: Join the Patreon

Welcome to Flying the Coop!In todays episode, the gang talks about Takes from the Stinky Dragon! Be sure to check out their podcast and Patreon!Logo Credit: KP on the Discord! Go say thank you to KP! Check out our Podcast feeds: Flying The Coop Podcast - Main Podcast FeedSecondary Coop/Supplemental Audio: Secondary Podcast FeedFor the video version and other gameplays: Check out our YouTube channelTell us how we did and have your email read on the main Show: Click here to Email usConsider supporting us for additional content and perks: Join the Patreon

Welcome to Flying the Coop!The gang finishes up Red vs Blue season 11.Logo Credit: KP on the Discord! Go say thank you to KP! Check out our Podcast feeds: Flying The Coop Podcast - Main Podcast FeedSecondary Coop/Supplemental Audio: Secondary Podcast FeedFor the video version and other gameplays: Check out our YouTube channelTell us how we did and have your email read on the main Show: Click here to Email usConsider supporting us for additional content and perks: Join the Patreon

Welcome to Flying the Coop!The gang dives into Red vs Blue season 11, the start of the Chorus Trilogy! Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Season 11 Setup(00:00:48) - Editor Switch and Fan Reactions to Season 10-11 Transition(00:02:22) - Season 11 Teaser Discussion and Format Experiments(00:05:47) - Wash Steps Into Church's Leadership Role(00:07:16) - Base Renovation and Halo 4 Bugs(00:09:36) - Tucker's Training and Caboose's Grief Over Church(00:14:34) - Freckles the Mantis Introduced(00:17:17) - Reds' Storyline: New Robot Kit and Lopez 2.0(00:19:20) - Ship Crash Mystery and Running Gags(00:20:42) - Freckles Hijinks and Sheila Comparison(00:22:23) - Distress Signal and Reunion with Donut(00:24:21) - Freckles as a Threat and Caboose's Leadership(00:27:50) - Blue Team Takes Simmons; Caboose Becomes Captain(00:29:40) - Rescue Team Arrives: Donut, Doc, and Lopez's Head(00:31:45) - Locus Introduced and Gas Station Scene(00:34:56) - Wrap-up of Episodes and Reset Storytelling Praise(00:36:21) - Comparing to Star Wars: Sequel Trilogy Tangent(00:40:30) - Reflections on Bold Storytelling Choices(00:42:48) - Listener Email from Swift and Podcast Jingle(00:44:50) - Suggestions for Other Web Series to Cover(00:49:57) - Freeman's Mind and Machinima Nostalgia(00:55:06) - Patreon Plug and Post-Show TeaserLogo Credit: KP on the Discord! Go say thank you to KP! Check out our Podcast feeds: Flying The Coop Podcast - Main Podcast FeedSecondary Coop/Supplemental Audio: Secondary Podcast FeedFor the video version and other gameplays: Check out our YouTube channelTell us how we did and have your email read on the main Show: Click here to Email usConsider supporting us for additional content and perks: Join the Patreon

Welcome to Flying the Coop!The gang takes a trip down Hammemory lane. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Hammer's Machinima Anniversary(00:02:32) - Senior Year Trailer Assignment and Red vs Blue Homage(00:07:10) - Trocadero Documentary Assignment(00:13:03) - Return of the Meta Senior Project Setup(00:21:59) - Watching the Senior Project Machinima(00:29:39) - Discussing Senior Projects and School Experiences(00:38:34) - College Video Production Class Intro(00:39:42) - A Day in the Life GameStop Video(00:46:44) - How-To Machinima Video Project(00:52:55) - Silence Kills Prequel Origins Discussion(00:54:22) - Extended Cut Video Project 4 Playback(01:12:10) - Silence Kills Episode 5 Playback and Reflection(01:19:54) - Wrap-up, Patreon Shoutouts, and OutroLogo Credit: KP on the Discord! Go say thank you to KP! Check out our Podcast feeds: Flying The Coop Podcast - Main Podcast FeedSecondary Coop/Supplemental Audio: Secondary Podcast FeedFor the video version and other gameplays: Check out our YouTube channelTell us how we did and have your email read on the main Show: Click here to Email usConsider supporting us for additional content and perks: Join the Patreon

Welcome to Flying the Coop!The gang watches all the Grifball machinimas! Chapters (00:00:04) - milo on Rooster Teeth's Once Upon A(00:02:47) - Team Slipspace In(00:06:30) - Pounder McJones Killed In A Dual Interview(00:07:55) - Bernie the Mish in Halo 2(00:11:52) - McDougall In The Grifball Box Set(00:13:52) - Griffall In Halo 5(00:18:45) - Halo 2 PSA: Grifball(00:21:35) - A Puppy in Halo 3(00:23:54) - Double Agent On Griffa(00:28:07) - U2's Action Figures Are Actually Grifball(00:32:36) - Griff Ball: Hit a Pyramid Scheme(00:35:18) - Halo 4 Epilogue Easter Egg(00:38:31) - He Can't Even Remember The RT Short(00:44:12) - Andrew Panton On Playing Halo(00:44:55) - Flying Coop & Floppy on Patreon(00:47:34) - Sharing Griff Ball's Patreon(00:48:07) - Who's Our Elite?(00:51:41) - How To Get On A TrainLogo Credit: KP on the Discord! Go say thank you to KP! Check out our Podcast feeds: Flying The Coop Podcast - Main Podcast FeedSecondary Coop/Supplemental Audio: Secondary Podcast FeedFor the video version and other gameplays: Check out our YouTube channelTell us how we did and have your email read on the main Show: Click here to Email usConsider supporting us for additional content and perks: Join the Patreon