Episodes

  • S3 Ep112: The 5th Annual Netsurfies

    S3 Ep112: The 5th Annual Netsurfies
    Feb 21 2026

    Yeah sorry, the audio got a bit scuffed and it took longer. But ain't that just life?
    In this installment of the Netsurfies (or apparently the Pro Awards)? Matthew Marisa and Galen discuss their favorite things from the year 2025.

    Links:
    (Best Video)
    Bumbles McFumbles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW6SEocWznA
    Davey Gunface: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewjDQKhBsJs
    Flawed Peacock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZQRwy_gUIQ
    FD Signifier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ve-Z9puzjU
    Pchal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzD9Uc7bRK0
    Snapcube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wNJAIbTsP4
    Lord Ravenscraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y_KsFaHRQk
    Folding Ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UDXdqqJQPE
    Kbash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMLidKmCh8U

    (Best Small Creator)
    JAAM Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod
    Punhcy: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchyYT
    FlamingMercury5: https://www.youtube.com/@FlamingMercury5
    Amelie Doree: https://www.youtube.com/@AmelieDoree
    Sepiatone77: https://www.youtube.com/@sepiatone77
    Hungry On Plane: https://www.youtube.com/@HungryOnPlane
    Katie and Catburger: https://www.youtube.com/@KatieAndCatburger
    Suede: https://www.youtube.com/@suedeciviii7142

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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • S3 Ep111: Puella Magi Madoka Magica (part 2)

    S3 Ep111: Puella Magi Madoka Magica (part 2)
    Dec 11 2025
    Content Warnings: Discussion of rape/sexual assault around the 12 or 13-minute mark.

    In this second half to a two-parter, Matthew Marisa and Galen finish their discussion on the anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
    Keywords: Sayaka, Witches, Allegory, Walpurgisnacht, Godoka
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • S3 Ep110: Puella Magi Madoka Magica (part 1)

    S3 Ep110: Puella Magi Madoka Magica (part 1)
    Oct 28 2025
    CONTENT WARNINGS: Discussion of mass suicide at roughly the 60-minute mark.
    In this not-very spooky, not-very timely episode, Matthew Marisa and Galen start discussing the highly-acclaimed Magical Girl subversion series, Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
    Keywords: Mahou Shoujo, Princess Knight, Magia Quartet, Storybook Architecture, Contracts, CHOMP

    Source for the Fact Corner: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-05-27/what-makes-magical-girls-so-popular/.102557
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • S3 Ep109: Talksurfer Show - Sometimes the Horse is Blue

    S3 Ep109: Talksurfer Show - Sometimes the Horse is Blue
    Jul 3 2025
    In this very timely and relevant Talksurfer Show, Galen and Matthew Marisa discuss the "newest" meme sensation, then talk about some games they mostly like.
    Keywords: Horse Race Tests, The Illuminate, Mario Kart World, Blue Prince, Jersey Jack Pinball, Fandom as an activity
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S3 Ep108: The Civilization 7 Special (Part 2)

    S3 Ep108: The Civilization 7 Special (Part 2)
    May 8 2025
    In this part 2, Matthew Marisa and Galen finish their examination of the newest entry in the long-running 4X videogame series, Civilization 7.
    Keywords: More UX, Artifacts, Ideologies, Policy Cards, Galen's worst sentence
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • S3 Ep107: The Civilization 7 Special (Part 1)

    S3 Ep107: The Civilization 7 Special (Part 1)
    Apr 17 2025
    Oops we accidentally had too much to say about this game! Matthew Marisa and Galen delve into the newest installment of the 4x series Civilization.
    Keywords: Firaxis, Eras, World bank, Towns, Harriet Tubman
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    57 mins
  • S3 Ep106: GNV FLA (PRT 2)

    S3 Ep106: GNV FLA (PRT 2)
    Mar 27 2025
    CONTENT WARNING: from 10:00 to 18:00 we talk about Suicide by Self Immolation.

    In the 2nd half of this episode dug up from the depths, Matthew Marisa and Galen continue to discuss the ska-punk concept album GNV FLA from Less than Jake.
    Keywords: Single Mother, Malachi Ritscher, Protest, Concert Venues, Dungeons and Dragons is the real devil
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    51 mins
  • S3 Ep105: GNV FLA (PRT 1)

    S3 Ep105: GNV FLA (PRT 1)
    Mar 6 2025
    Happy 2025! To celebrate, here's an episode recorded in 2024. Half an episode. Halfpy 2024! In this one, Matthew Marisa and Galen dive into the discography of the ska punk band Less than Jake, specifically the album GNV FLA.
    Keywords: Florida, University Gardens, Pez dispensers, Lion City, Bad record label mandates
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    40 mins