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Podcast – Outside is OverratedOiO Episode 102 - TMNT Board Games Shadows of the Past and Change is Constant
In this episode, Phoenix, Jon and Tom discuss the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles board games Shadows of the Past and Change is Constant Episode guide: 7:55 -…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedSkyrim Part 2 - OiO Game Club October 2026
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Skyrim by Bethesda Game Studios. We share our thoughts on: Our final character builds Our…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedOiO Episode 101 - Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era
In this episode, we discuss the board game Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era by Chip Theory Games. Episode guide: 13:26 - Why Adam Loves Chip Theory…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedSkyrim Part 1 - OiO Game Club September 2026
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we start our discussion of Skyrim by Bethesda Game Studios. We share our thoughts on: Our history with the game and franchise…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedOiO Episode 100 - 100th Episode Extravaganza
In this episode, we celebrate 100 episodes of Outside is Overrated. Get to know Tom, Phoenix and Joey and the people behind and beyond the mics. Episode guide…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedMarvel's Midnight Suns Part 2 - OiO Game Club August 2026
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap our discussion of Marvel's Midnight Suns by Firaxis. We share our thoughts on: Final thoughts on combat The superhero…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedOiO Episoide 99 - Returning to HeroClix After 15 Years
In this episode, we return to HeroClix after 15 years away. Does the superhero minis game still pack a punch? We'll find out! Episode guide: 10:52 - What is…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedMarvel's Midnight Suns Part 1 - OiO Game Club July 2027
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Marvel's Midnight Suns by Firaxis. We share our thoughts on: The card-based combat Social interactions between…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedOiO Episode 98 - Batman: The Caped Crusader
In this episode, we discuss the animated series Batman: The Caped Crusader. Episode guide: 17:00 - Our Favorite Batman Media 25:30 - What is Batman: The Caped…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedAssassins Creed Origins Part 2 - OiO Game Club June 2026
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Assassin's Creed Origins by Ubisoft. We share our final thoughts on: Combat Progression systems…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedOiO Episode 97 - Dungeon Crawl Classics
In this episode, we discuss the tabletop roleplaying game Dungeon Crawl Classics. Episode guide: 20:46 - What is Dungeon Crawl Classics? 23:07 - Character…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedAssassins Creed Origins Part 1 - OiO Game Club May 2026
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the first half of Assassin's Creed Origins by Ubisoft. We share our spoiler-free thoughts on: Combat Progression…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedOiO Episode 96 - Fishy Board Games: Fleet: The Dice Game, Lure and Finspan
In this episode, we discuss three fishy board games: Fleet: The Dice Game, Lure and Finspan. Episode guide: 7:52 - Fleet The Dice Game 45:11 - Lure 1:04:52 -…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedHollow Knight Silksong Part 2 - OiO Game Club April 2026
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Hollow Knight Silksong by Team Cherry. We share our final thoughts on: Combat Exploration…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedOiO Episode 95 - Director Jon Favreau
In this episode, we discuss the book Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. Episode guide: 12:46 - Zathura: A Space Adventure 33:11 - The Iron Man Films 50:50…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedHollow Knight Silksong Part 1 - OiO Game Club March 2026
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the the first half of Hollow Knight Silksong by Team Cherry. We break down: Exploration Combat Why people like…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedOiO Episode 94 - Dungeon Crawler Carl
In this episode, we discuss the book Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. Episode guide: 2:25 - What is Dungeon Crawler Carl 30:59 - Boss Fights 37:19 -…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedArcanum - OiO Game Club Feb. 2026
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the classic CRPG Arcanum from Troika Games. We break down: Character creation The combat and experience systems…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedOiO Episode 93 - Rising of the Shield Hero
In this episode, we discuss the anime The Rising of the Shield Hero, Season One. Episode guide: 5:54 - What is The Rising of the Shield Hero 24:48 - The…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedHelldivers II - OiO Game Club Jan. 2026
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Helldivers II from Arrowhead Game Studios. We break down: The core combat system Places we’ve been and our…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedOiO Episode 92 - Deckbuilding Board Games
In this episode, we discuss deckbuilding board games. We explain the core mechanic and variations on it, along with some of our favorite titles. Episode guide…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedFinal Fantasy Tactics Part 2 - OiO Game Club Dec. 2025
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Final Fantasy Tactics from Square Enix. We break down: Is the job system still the GOAT? Our…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedOiO Episode 91 - Video Game Movies 2015-2019
In this episode, we discuss video game movies from 2015-2019. We cover Warcraft, Assassin's Creed, Tomb Raider, Jumanji and Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Episode…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedFinal Fantasy Tactics Part 1 - OiO Game Club Nov. 2025
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the first two chapters of Final Fantasy Tactics from Square Enix. We break down: How the job system shapes…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedOiO Episode 90 - Battle of Hoth
In this episode, we discuss the board game Star Wars Battle of Hoth by Days of Wonder. Episode guide: 6:43 - Star Wars Battle of Hoth 25:17 - Leader Cards…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedStar Wars Outlaws p2 - OiO Game Club
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Star Wars Outlaws by Massive Entertainment. We break down: The three main worlds that make up…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedEpisode 89 - Star Wars Imperial Assault
In this episode, we discuss the board game Star Wars Imperial Assault by Fantasy Flight Games. Episode guide: 7:38 - The Star Wars IP and Fantasy Flight Games…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedStar Wars Outlaws p1 - OiO Game Club
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Star Wars Outlaws by Massive Entertainment. We break down: What type of game Star Wars Outlaws Our initial…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedBlade Runner Films - OiO Episode 88
In this episode, we discuss the Blade Runner films. Episode guide: 4:22 - Blade Runner 30:56 - Blade Runner 2049 Thank you for listening! Outside is Overrated…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedJohn Wick Film Franchise - OiO Episode 87
In this episode, we discuss the entire John Wick Film Franchise. Episode guide: 6:34 - John Wick 17:25 - John Wick Chapter 2 33:53 - John Wick Chapter 3 -…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedClair Obscur: Expedition 33 p2 - OiO Game Club
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive. We break down: A brief overview of what Clair Obscur…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedThe Ghostbusters Board Game - OiO Episode 86
In this episode, we discuss The Ghostbusters Board Game, designed by: Matt Hyra, Adam Sblendorio and Mataio Wilson. Episode guide: 12:13 - Ghostbusters The…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedClair Obscure: Expedition 33 p1 - OiO Game Club
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive. We break down: What Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is all about…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedConan the Barbarian - OiO Episode 85
In this episode, we discuss Conan the Barbarian. We discuss the character's evolution, growth and standout moments from 13 short stories collected in The…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedGloomhaven p1 - OiO Game Club
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we start discuss Gloomhaven by Flaming Fowl Studio and Saber Interactive Minsk. We discuss: What is Gloomhaven Our initial…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedDirector Doug Liman - OiO Episode 84
In our annual director show, we break down the works of director Doug Liman. We discuss three films: Swingers, Fair Game and Road House as well as his…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedArmored Core VI p2 - OiO Game Club
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Armored Core VI by From Software. We discuss: What is Armored Core VI Complete Thoughts on the…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedScythe: Digital Edition - OiO Episode 83
Continuing our mech-themed content, we discuss the video game Scythe: Digital Edition in this episode. Knights of Unity created the game, launching it in 2018…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedArmored Core VI p1 - OiO Game Club
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we start our discussion of Armored Core VI by From Software. We discuss: What is Armored Core Build Tips for Noobs…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedMacross: Do You Remember Love - OiO Episode 82
In this Mech-themed episode, we discuss the animated film Macross: Do You Remember Love, which released in 1984. Episode guide: 5:50 - What is Macrosse: Do You…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedGhost of Tsushima p2 - OiO Game Club
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Ghost of Tsushima. We discuss: Final thoughts on combat Best side content Super spoilery story…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedShogun - OiO Episode 81
In this episode, we discuss the original FX series Shogun, which is based on the novel by James Clavell. We avoid spoilers until the final segment and give a…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedGhost of Tsushima p1 - OiO Game Club
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Ghost of Tsushima. We discuss: Act I story (spoiler-free) Combat Progression systems Side content We'll wrap up…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedBoard Games 101 - OiO Episode 80
In this episode, we break down the basics of board games. We discuss how themes and mechanics make up different experiences, and give tons of recommendations…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedFinal Fantasy XIV - OiO Game Club
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Final Fantasy XIV. We discuss the MMO's ties to the Final Fantasy IP, the job system and our favorite ways to…
Podcast – Outside is Overrated2010-2015 Video Game Movies - OiO Episode 79
In this annual episode, we break down video game movies. We discuss four films from 2010-2015 and add them to the definitive listing of video game movies…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedDiablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Expansion - - OiO Game Club
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion the Vessel of Hatred Expansion and Season of Hatred content for Diablo IV by Blizzard…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedBaldur's Gate 3 - OiO Episode 78
In this episode, we discuss Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios. We break down the character, combat and story of the epic fantasy RPG. 22:15 - Character…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedYakuza 0 Part 2 - OiO Game Club
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Yakuza 0 by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. We discuss: How combat evolved from our first discussion The…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedDarkest Dungeon II and Board Game - OiO Episode 77
In this episode, we discuss Darkest Dungeon. We break down the PC game Darkest Dungeon II by Red Hook Studios and the board game Darkest Dungeon by Mythic…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedYakuza 0 Part 1 - OiO Game Club
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we have a spoiler-free discussion of the early parts of Yakuza 0 by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. We discuss: What this game is Early…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedStar Wars Board Games: Deckbuilding Game, Villanous Power of the Dark Side and The Clone Wars - OiO Episode 76
In this episode, we discuss Star Wars Board Games. We break down Star Wars The Deckbuilding Game by Fantasy Flight Games, Star Wars Villainous: Power of the…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedNeon White - OiO Game Club August 2024
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we have a spoiler-free discussion of the early parts of Neon White by Angel Matrix. We discuss: The core gameplay loop…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedFallout: Board Game, Show, Fallout 76 - OiO Episode 75
In this episode, we discuss Fallout. We break down the Board Game by Fantasy Flight Games, the Fallout show on Amazon Prime and explore the wasteland in…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedEiyuden Chronicles 100 Heroes Part 2 - OiO Game Club July 2024
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we have a spoiler-free discussion of the early parts of Eiyuden Chronicles by Rabbit & Bear Studios. We discuss: The Battle…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedShelf of Shame 2024: Era Medieval Age, LOTR Complete Trilogy Adventure Game and Obscurio - OiO Episode 74
In this episode, we explore our shelves of shame, getting three games to the table that had sat unopened for ages. We break down roll-and-build Era: Medieval…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedEiyuden Chronicles 100 Heroes Part 1 - OiO Game Club June 2024
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we have a spoiler-free discussion of the early parts of Eiyuden Chronicles by Rabbit & Bear Studios. We discuss: The Battle…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedStarship Troopers - OiO Episode 73
In this episode, we explore Starship Troopers. We discuss the book by Robert E. Heinlein, the film franchise and the RTS game Starship Troopers Terran Command…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedVampire Survivors - OiO Game Club May 2024
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the second act and endings of Vampire Survivors by Poncle. We discuss: Core gameplay elements…
Podcast – Outside is OverratedLost Temples: Congo and Lost Ruins of Arnak - OiO Episode 72
In this episode, we explore lost ruins. We discuss the book Congo and its movie adaptation and the board game Lost Ruins of Arnak by Czech Games Edition. 15:44…