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Hey there, folks. Well, it was a good run, but Julian and Justin have gone their separate ways, and it's time for something new. Julian is striking out on his own with a one man show.
This surely won't be a terrible idea at all.
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Now that the dust has settled on the 2024 game of the year deliberations, Julian thought it would be fun to take a look back at the silly bits and skits that ran during the first season of The Stage Select. Consider this a kind of behind the scenes look at how some of these dumb things were created. You may start to understand the workings of Julian’s addled brain!
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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And lo, the final seal was broken, and it was time to reveal the top ten games of 2024, as decreed by The Stage Select and their special guests: Westen from Big Nerd Gaming and Xavier Kreiger! But not before we spend hours deliberating on said list!
00:00 Introduction, game of the year nominations
11:21 Beginning the cutting process
01:51:49 Cutting the final 6 games to get to a list of 10
02:59:11 Ordering the top 10, and crowning the 2024 Game of the Year
Check out Westen’s blog, Big Nerd Gaming: https://bignerdgaming.com/
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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It’s week 2 of The Stage Select’s Game of the Year deliberations! This week, James and JJ from RetroFits return to talk about some of the dumbest categories we have this year, as well as a massive talk about the best new characters of the year!
00:00 Introduction, what happened to RetroFits
27:20 Best New Character
02:39:47 The Character That Impresses Shania Twain Much Award
03:45:01 The Owen Wilson Award
Be sure to check out RetroFits at their new channel! https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroFitsShow
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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Welcome to the first week of The Stage Select’s Game of the Year extravaganza! This week, we’re joined by friend and frequent guest Mike Fallek to go through a few categories, including one you’re not likely to see in the other video game podcasts you listen to. Enjoy!
00:00 Introduction (if you can call it that)
14:47 Best Game Not Released in 2024
01:29:26 We Played it For the Story (aka Best Porn Game)
03:04:58 Best Looking Game
Check out Mike’s new comedy project, Tents: https://linktr.ee/BigWeasel
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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It’s the final episode of The Stage Select’s first season! It’s been a wild ride so far, so we wanted to close things out by taking a look back at the year in gaming, the status of the show, and what you can expect while we take a much-needed break, as well as next season. Enjoy, and thank you for being here!
00:00 Introduction, tires
06:51 Looking back at a catastrophic year for the video game industry
42:00 The failure of Concord, and the blame left at its feet.
55:58 Despite all the woes in the industry, it continues to be an incredible time for gaming, looking towards next gen
01:48:42 Looking forward to gaming in 2025
02:13:17 Looking at the state of The Stage Select: year one
02:37:46 What to expect between seasons, wrapping up
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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Our penultimate episode of our first season has our final guest for the year, and it’s a big one! We’ve got Jeff Eckman from No One Can Know About This, Julian’s favorite podcast (and a must-listen for RPG fans). Join us as we catch up with Jeff, talk about The Game Awards, and much more!
00:00 Introduction, catching up with Jeff Eckman
18:05 The state of the TV industry, Telltale Games
39:02 Five questions
46:55 Recapping The Game Awards
01:29:19 Taking Jeff Eckman to space
01:57:38 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Marvel Rivals
02:05:22 Fields of Mystria, Closer the Distance
Check out Mike Fallek’s new project, Tents: https://linktr.ee/BigWeasel
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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Hey there! Justin and Julian watch The Game Awards together every year, and we decided to record ourselves. What we have here is our isolated, clean audio tracks. Executive Producer tier Patrons have access to the video version, and other Patrons got the version with the audio from The Game Awards included, but this is just us talking, with me calling out where you can sync up to the presentation on YouTube if you like.
We talk so much that it's probably fine, though, I'm not gonna lie.
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As we get dangerously close to the end of the first season of The Stage Select (and our Game of the Year episodes), it’s time to have some final thoughts on a couple games, such as Life is Strange: Double Exposure and 1000xRESIST.
00:00 Introduction, beverages, announcements
09:17 Final thoughts on Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (PS5)
23:49 Hitman: World of Assassination, getting into Hitman speedrunning
47:37 Neva
01:02:16 Julian started Dragon Age: The Veilguard
01:41:05 Marvel Rivals
02:10:42 Hololive news is bumming Julian out
02:32:14 Final thoughts on 1000xRESIST (NOTE: Spoilers throughout!)
Listen to Julian talk about God Hand on Games My Mom Found
episode 308: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-e94nu-17580c7
Check out the Hitman speedrun channel Justin mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/@Aspecticor
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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After back to back monster-sized episodes it was high time for a smaller show. This is just us having some closing thoughts on a couple games, sharing what we bought on sale, and making some predictions for The Game Awards. Enjoy!
00:00 Introduction, announcements
07:12 Final thoughts on Metaphor: ReFantazio, Star Wars Outlaws
43:24 Sale pickups, Pockedate
01:11:35 Life is Strange: Double Exposure, 1000xRESIST
01:38:24 Predictions for The Game Awards (because we ran out of stuff)
02:22:58 Comments, Questions, Concerns
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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Mike Fallek returns to talk about the Mass Effect series in depth. BECAUSE YOU (some of you) DEMANDED IT. We also talk about a few other things before that. But 75% of this episode is Mass Effect, spoilers and all. You have been warned.
00:00 Introduction, what IS a Shasta McNasty, anyway?
08:22 Announcements
20:12 Undisputed, NBA 2K25
34:10 Berserk
43:30 Final thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard
01:14:14 Mike Fallek has questions for us about Mass Effect. Buckle up.
RetroFits is BACK! For Real! Go give them a sub! https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroFitsShow
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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Welcome to either a super lengthy episode of The Stage Select, or a super short one, depending on how much you care about us talking about Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth! Julian finally finished it, and he has THOUGHTS. But we save the spoilers for the end, so if you don’t want those you can bounce early. Enjoy!
00:00 Introduction, movies shown at school, meet The Stage Select’s new Head of Security
17:17 Final thoughts on Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
44:23 A small Dragon Age update, falling back into Magic: The Gathering Arena
01:02:24 Storage Hunter Simulator, even MORE Magic
01:19:51 Thank Goodness You’re Here, planning what games to play before Game of the Year
01:42:15 Metaphor: ReFantazio
02:02:37 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)
02:18:32 Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth mini spoilercast
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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Welcome back to The Stage Select! This week we’re joined by Addie. She and Julian have been internet friends for a long time, and she’s a former podcaster and current OnlyFans creator. Enjoy getting to know her as we talk about her love of video games, get way too in the weeds with Magic: the Gathering, and much, much more!
00:00 A surprise pick-me-up from Abramo
04:03 Introduction, 5 Questions
17:42 Getting to know Addie
38:12 “Let’s talk about coin flipping for 30 minutes”, being deep into World of Warcraft in the 40-man days
52:31 Becoming an OnlyFans creator, embracing sexuality and aging
01:18:00 TCG Card Shop Simulator
01:35:45 Balatro, Pokemon TCG, getting back into Magic
02:00:52 Vampire Survivors and its DLC, UFO 50, Shadows of Doubt, This Bed We Made
02:32:38 Persona 4 Golden, Crime Scene Cleaner
02:44:25 Becoming a professional PlayStation 5 player, Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered
03:07:37 Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Ask Sherwin Williams
Follow Addie! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Addiemantium
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/addiemantium.bsky.social
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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It’s a somber episode of The Stage Select this week.
00:00 Introduction, a sad week at The Stage Select
17:25 While We Wait Here, NBA 2K25
50:56 Dragon Age: The Veilguard
01:32:19 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Life is Strange: Double Exposure
01:51:06 Buttknight, Retrorealms: Ash vs The Evil Dead
02:19:57 Julian’s horror movie roundup (Mr. Crockett, Late Night With the Devil, Barbarian), Dan Da Dan, Dragon Ball Daima
02:42:33 Questions, Comments, Concerns
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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Welcome to a spooky, scary edition of The Stage Select! That’s because we have award-winning horror author Rob Ottone on the show! Julian and Rob go way, way back, and he was a co-founder of the previous podcast, Nerds Without Pants. He joins us to talk about getting back into video games, a lot of nitty-gritty info about Silent Hill, and much, much more.
00:00 Introduction, show announcements
16:41 Rob switching from Xbox to PlayStation. Silent Hill: The Short Message, PT
27:24 Silent Hill 2 Remake
57:24 Five Questions, video game remakes
01:16:48 Empire of Sin, RoboCop: Rogue City, movie talk
02:01:30 Moving Houses, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
02:23:22 Justin’s Steam Next Fest round up (Streets of Rogue 2, Fast Food Simulator, Keep Driving, The Precinct, Rift of the Necrodancer), Phoenix Springs
02:46:25 Creatures of Ava
Find all of Rob’s books here! https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-P.-Ottone/author/B07Y5FGHQK?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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It’s a super-special edition of The Stage Select this week! You hear Megan McDuffee’s amazing voice every week on this podcast, and this weekNwe sit down with her to talk about her work in the games industry, her newMalbum, her music process, and much, much more!
00:00 Introduction
03:43 Interview with Megan McDuffee!
01:01:44 Warhammer 40k: Space Marine II, some things to check out
01:21:45 Star Com final thoughts, giving up on FF VII Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio
02:07:31 Star Trek: Resurgence final thoughts, is Justin Star Trek curious?
02:31:37 Terrifier 3, Smile 2, movie theaters are too desperate
03:09:52 Comic book round up with Berserk and X-Men: Inferno
Check out the Nerds Abroadcast podcast: https://nerdsabroadcast.podbean.com/
Interested in the EGM Compendium? Here’s the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/egmbook/egmcompendium
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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After two weeks away, The Stage Select returns! It’s a massive episode that covers a ton of ground, so I won’t waste your time with this preamble. Enjoy!
00:00 Jewel, show announcements
07:20 Julian’s vacation, the perils of modern gaming as seen through a casual player
25:40 Final thoughts on Star Wars Outlaws, Metaphor: ReFantazio
01:04:25 1000xRESIST
01:21:41 Transformers One, Berserk
01:46:08 Silent Hill 2 remake
02:12:02 Space
02:29:08 Sony’s State of Play (September 2024)
02:59:45 Julian was WRONG (and so is Square Enix), Summer Eternal’s announcement
03:26:18 Questions, comments, concerns
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,
and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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Well hi there! This is Jacob Washington. You know those good ol' boys over at The Stage Select are still off this week, but they were nice enough to give their normal time slot to me and my best friend Craig. Who are we? Well, we're Sweet Tea Games, and we're making that there 22 Rifles Game. But we also like to shoot the breeze about this and that, and that's what the Sweet Tea Games Podcast is for!
We hope y'all like this. The Stage Select will be back next week!
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Hello there! We're off this week, but we didn't want to leave you with nothing, so please enjoy this unlock of the first cutting room floor special from Patreon! Patrons got the second episode of this series this week, so if you liked this and want more you know what to do!
Original notes: Heya! Here's a little something we threw together. Enjoy some of the stuff we get up to before and after recording the show. This one is going out to all Patreon tiers as a special thank you to everyone that has supported us!
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Okay, listen up. We have noted spoilsport Westen from Big Nerd Gaming on this week, so there’s no time for shenanigans. No bits, no skits, no funny run-ins with the staff. This week we’re all about very serious conversations about video games. Got it? Good!
00:00 Introduction, show announcements, PIRATE YAKUZA
15:32 UFO 50
27:40 Crypt Custodian, Warhammer Space Marine II
54:26 Star Trek: Resurgence, Star Com: Unknown Space
01:11:24 Star Wars Outlaws
01:33:07 Astro Bot
01:57:34 Starstruck: Hands of Time
02:10:47 Talking about video game reviews
02:59:25 What is going on with Sony??
Keep up with Westen at his blog, Big Nerd Gaming: https://bignerdgaming.com
Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com
Logo and artwork by John Gholson
Announcer: John Gholson
Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect
Email: [email protected]
Theme song lyrics:
What could this possibly be?
Seems a lot like a podcast…
Wonder what specifically?
Talkin’ bout video games,
With your hosts, you’re in good hands.
Not more of the same!
Now we’ll jump right in,
So expect the unexpected and more.
Now we’ll get groovin,’
Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!
There just might be some treasure in this chest,
Having fun with our special guests,
Time for Stage Select!
Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
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