PODCAST FRESH CAFE - Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, movie and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Cafe! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! (Eddie, Eddie! Shorten this description). Drops Weekly

ON THIS EPISODE - On this show we take a look at the best video games we played this year. We count them down from five. A few obvious ones and a few surprises that will delight fans of all ages. Join us as we discuss what caught our eyes (and Chris' one good eye) in 2024.

Ryan, Chris & Darren

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RUN OF SHOW>
INTRO>
00:00 It's the Intro! The boys try to get through the intro and plugs in one piece.

RYAN'S TOP 5>
5. Star Ocean Second Story R (2023)
4. Metroid Dread (2021)
3. Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (2004)
2. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024)
1. Astro Bot (2024)

CHRIS' TOP 5>
5. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (2019)
4. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (2007)
3. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017)
2. Doom Eternal (2020)
1. Spider-Man: Miles Morales (2020)

DARREN'S TOP 5>
5. Hitman 2 (2018)
4. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019)
3. Mafia 2: Definitive Edition (2020)
2. Command and Conquer Remastered Collection (2020)
1. Sniper Elite 5 (2022)

THE FINISH>
48:00 - Plugs

SOCIAL MEDIA

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PODCAST FRESH CAFE - Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, movie and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Cafe! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! (Eddie, Eddie! Shorten this description). Drops Weekly

ON THIS EPISODE - The boys return to the Cafe to discuss the Video Game Awards! That's the main event, ok? There's also a Trailer Round-Up with Karate Kid: Legends and we also run through what Darren has been watching. As always, plenty of movie and video game discussion to be had so please sit down, relax and order something off the premium menu, you cheapskate! And no wi-fi! Talk to people, like in the old days. (Eddie, put something nice from all of us below for the new year)

Something Nice + Happy New Year
-From Ryan, Chris & Darren

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RUN OF SHOW>
INTRO>
00:00 It's the Intro! The boys try to get through the intro and plugs in one piece.

TRAILER ROUND-UP>
05:00 - Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
We discuss the new trailer + Cobra Kai, and Jackie Chan who everyone likes except Chris apparently... Chris wonders how the Karate Kid would do in the UFC...

SCREENFLOW>
11:00 - Kraven The Hunter dead on arrival
Why wasn't Spider-Man used? No more Sony Spider-Man universe...

WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING>DARREN>
18:00 - The Penguin (Review)
21:00 - Civil War (Review)
23:00 - Gladiator 2 (Review)

BRIDGE>
31:00 - Ad

GAMEFLOW>
34:00 - The Video Game Awards + What's Coming Next Year
The guys give their biggest take-aways from the show... Could the Rock be the new face of Turok... Darren is excited about the Witcher world... Intergalactic impresses Ryan but he hates the Adidas and Porshe branding... Darren likes Naughty Dog, Ryan doesn't, fight, fight! Ryan's back in the whacky world of GTA Online...

WHAT ARE YOU PLAYING>
59:00 - Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures 1 + 2 (Ryan)
1:01:00 - Pure Hold 'Em Poker (Chris)
1:05:00 - Sniper Elite 5 (Darren)

THE FINISH>
1:13:00 - Chris' Street Fighter etiquette
1:15:00 -Darren's good at Golf Clash, he promises
1:17:00 - Ryan draws from the Lethal Lottery (Banjo-Tooie)
1:18:00 - Plugs

THE B-ROLL>
1:20:00 - Ryan loses his mind

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PODCAST FRESH CAFE - Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, movie and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Cafe! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! -Eddie, Eddie! Shorten this description. Drops Weekly

ON THIS EPISODE - The boys pop a few seltzers, sit back and go over all their favourites in movies and TV discovered in the past year. Plenty of picks to go around with a chance of mild laughter and perhaps an acoustic guitar. An acoustic guitar. Don't you know what an acoustic guitar is, you idiot? Tune in and find out.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of youse guys!

Love u

Ryan, Darren & Chris

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RUN OF SHOW>
INTRO>

00:00 It's the Intro! The boys try to get through the intro and plugs in one piece

SCREENFLOW>BEST OF OUR YEAR

DARREN TOP 10>

10. Evil Dead Rise (2023)

9. Ricky Stanicky (2024)

8. Clean (2021)

7. Masters of the Air (2024)

6. Greyhound (2020)

5. Extraction 2 (2023)

4. Beekeeper (2024)

3. Penguin (2024)

2. Tulsa King (2022)

1. X-Men '97 (2024)

RYAN TOP 10>

10. Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos (2024)

9. The Marvels (2023)

8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

7. Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)

6. Deadpool and Wolverine (2024)

5. A Bronx Tale (1993)

4. The Boys (2019)

3. Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019)

2. The Penguin (2024)

1. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

CHRIS TOP 7>

7. The Gentlemen (2024) (Best Fiction TV Show)

6. Adam Sander: Love You (2024) (Best Comedy Special) (2024)

5. Survivor: Heroes Vs Villains Season 20 (2009) (Best Reality TV)

4. Terrifier (2016)

3. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

2. Dune 2 (2024)

1. Joker: Folie a Dieux (Best Movie) (2024)

BRIDGE>

53:00 Ad

THE FINISH>

54:00 Summary of the Top Picks

55:00 Plugs

THE B-ROLL>

56:00 B-Roll

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THE EXPRESSO SHOT - Shorter and sweeter than Chris' ex. It's extra crap from the main shows packed into a smaller shot, an espresso shot if you will, The Expresso Shot! Discussing anything and everything, pulled from shows on the Podcast Fresh Network, both new and old!

ON THIS SHOW: On this episode of the Expresso Shot we take a clip from Cafe #106's Game Flow segment as Ryan and Chris discuss the PlayStation Portal's new feature and then follow that up with a discussion over Sony possibly exploring a new handheld. They discuss what we know, what we don't know and how this could affect Nintendo Switch 2, Valve Steam Deck, and the rest of the handheld market.

TAPED: Tuesday, Nov. 26. From The Cafe #106. For the complete episode of the Cafe which also includes the Screen Flow, Trailer Round-Up and Mail Bag, head on over to our podcast page and download Cafe #106.

THE OPEN>
00:00 Intro
01:00 Plugs

THE GAMEFLOW>
04:00 PlayStation Portal Adds Streaming
11:00 Sony Exploring a new Handheld Device

THE PODCAST FRESH NETWORK:

TORRES & ACAPELLO SHOW - The brand new show from the two rambling, bumbling co-hosts sees Torres and Acapello in an open forum, talking whatever is on their mind. Opinions, rants, takes, Yo Mama Jokes and everything in between! It's the Torres & Acapello Show, out weekly! Drops Bi-Weekly

PODCAST FRESH CAFE - Chris and Ryan sit down to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news. We run a mailbag and answer listener e-mails. Never a dull moment on the Cafe, so grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! Drops Bi-Weekly

THE GAMING ASYLUM - Ryan gives us the lowdown on all things video games! Thoughts, opinions, and reviews on current games and industry topics can be found here. Be sure to also tune into the special "The Gaming Asylum Radio" episodes where Ryan spotlights a franchise in video games and plays his favourite hits. Drops Regularly

PODCAST FRESH REVIEW SHOW: FPOBA - The show that started it all. Podcast Fresh Review Show show, currently reviewing The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Join us for our regular reviews of the iconic 90's sitcom. 2 episodes reviewed per show, along with our own rants and takes. Join us as we take a closer look at each episode in the series. Currently reviewing season 5. Drops Regularly

THE EXPRESSO SHOT - Shorter and sweeter than Chris' ex. It's extra crap from the main shows packed into a smaller shot, an espresso shot if you will, The Expresso Shot! Discussing anything and everything, pulled from shows on the Podcast Fresh Network, both new and old! Drops Regularly

SOCIAL MEDIA

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PODCAST FRESH CAFE - Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, move and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Cafe! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! Drops Weekly
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RUN OF SHOW:
INTRO:
00:00 It's the Intro!
02:00 Plugs!
03:00 Ryan tries to plug YouTube
04:00 Darren with the X and Email

SCREENFLOW > TRAILER ROUND-UP
05:00 Squid Game: Season 2
12:00 Sony 30th Anniversary Video
16:00 Snow White new new Trailer

SCREENFLOW > WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING:
22:00 Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) [Chris' Review]
26:00 Tulsa King (2022) [Darren's Review]

BRIDGE:
36:00 Ad

GAMEFLOW > NEWS:
37:00 Sony 30th Anniversary Themes
42:00 Nintendo Switch Leaks on Switch 2?
48:00 Sega shutting down Supersega

GAMEFLOW > WHAT WE'RE PLAYING:
54:00 Ryan finished Astro Bot DLC
56:00 Ryan finished GTA 3
1:00:00 Darren has fun facts about Mafia 3
1:04:00 Chris is playing Tetris Effect Connected
1:06:00 The Lethal Lottery w/Ryan Melo

THE FINISH:
1:07:00 Plugs

THE B-ROLL:
1:10:00 B-Roll

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PODCAST FRESH CAFE - Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, move and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Cafe! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! Drops Weekly
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RUN OF SHOW:
INTRO:
It's the Intro!
Podcast Fresh Soccer Cafe

SCREENFLOW > TRAILER ROUND-UP
Sonic 3

SCREENFLOW > NEWS:
Wicked and Gladiator 2 rise at the box office
Captain America 4 Troubles
Robert Pattinson to MCU?

SCREENFLOW>WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING:
Ryan finishes the Penguin (Review)

BRIDGE:

GAMEFLOW>NEWS
Elden Ring Game Awards Controversy
PS Portal gets a huge update!

GAMEFLOW>WHAT WE'RE PLAYING:
Ryan's playing Super Mario Party Jamboree and Penny's Big Breakaway (Review)
Chris is playing Doom Eternal and Death Stranding

THE FINISH:
Plugs

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PODCAST FRESH CAFE - Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, move and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Cafe! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! Drops Weekly
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RUN OF SHOW:
INTRO:
0:00 - Darren and Chris laugh at crying kids. Welcome to the show
2:00 - Chris remembers the heel Tooth Fairy back in the day
4:00 - Darren hates the circus that was Jake Paul Vs Mike Tyson [Chris' "What Are You Watching?]
11:00 - Trump, Rogan, Musk all hanging out. Is this reality?
13:00 - Welcome. Again.
14:00 - Is Ryan Bison, Vega, or Balrog?
15:45 - Darren remembers the time Lloyd gave Jerry Chinese gum
18:30 - Animals with Videos. It's the plugs.
22:00 - When Ryan went in on Joker 2. Still waiting on Rugrats movie review

SCREENFLOW > NEWS:
24:00 - Christopher Nolan is grabbing stars. Darren is not impressed. Yet.
25:00 - Quebec has Pattinson, "Shoutout to Ontario!"
33:00 - Get the Mexican guy to get the nachos, Michael the hot dog connoseiur
34:30 - Theo Von and David Spade to star in new buddy comedy
39:00 - Theo Von and Conan Podcasts. Darren is impressed with Conan's height. They're both 6'4.
42:00 - The Rock's Red One appears DOA with Gladiator 2 and Wicked incoing
44:00 - "Sunflower Seeds, m*therf*ck*r!"
47:30 - Darren wants the Rock in Celebrity Survivor. No, but seriously.
49:00 - Chris wants "The Mummy Vs The Scorpion King" and you bring back Fraser, Rock, Weisz and that other guy.
49:00 - Darren reviews "The Mummy" from 2017 [Score 6.5]

SCREENFLOW > WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING:
51:00 - 300: Rise of An Empire (2014) - Review from Darren [6.8/10]
53:00 - Chris fell asleep during 300: Rise of An Empire in IMAX.
56:00 - Movies that are always on late in hotel rooms
57:00 - Spot for Podcast Fresh Network's Youtube Channel

BRIDGE:
58:00 - Did you see how much effort went into that ad?
59:00 - "Tie your horse outside and come in for a hot cup of cider."

GAMEFLOW>NEWS
1:00:00 - Palworld is getting sued by Pikachu and Pika's pissed
1:02:30 - Streamer f**ks around and finds out very quickly from Nintendo
1:07:00 - Sad story. PS5 Pro scalpers losing their asses since the PS5s are still available pretty much everywhere. Oh well, times are tough.
1:11:00 - Donkey Kong Country is opening in Japan this December. Ryan already on a plane over.

GAMEFLOW>WHAT WE'RE PLAYING:
1:17:00 - Darren is back on the Mafia 3 kick now that he's not on an airplane
1:19:00 - Chris starts Doom Eternal, not Returnal.

THE COMMENTS SECTION:
1:22:00 - Darren reads. We lost a sub.

THE FINISH:
1:24:00 - 200 YouTube subs. Pork rinds coming soon.
1:26:00 - Plugs
1:28:00 - The B-Roll

SOCIAL MEDIA

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PODCAST FRESH CAFE - Chris, Ryan, and Darren sit down once a week to discuss the latest video games, movies and other pop culture news! Between trailer previews, move and game reviews and answering listener feedback, there's never a dull moment on the Cafe! Grab an espresso, sit back and enjoy! Drops Weekly

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RUN OF SHOW:

SURPRISE REVIEW:

Ryan was so excited to talk the new Nintendo music app that he breaks strict podcasting protocol with a surprise early impressions review!

SCREENFLOW:

Chris continues his quest to catch up on Survivor by wrapping up Survivor: Heroes Vs Villains (season 20)

Darren watched Alien: Romulus and thinks you should too!

Ryan watched Joker and tears the movie a new one. Next week he will review Rugrats.

GAMEFLOW:

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible! Ryan gives us the scoop and the boys give their reactions.

There's a new Pokemon portable game to sink your time (and money) into!

WHAT WE'RE PLAYING:

Ryan wraps up Zelda. His final thoughts on this latest adventure.

Chris continues delivering virtual pizzas in Death Stranding. A status update on his playthrough.

Darren is not playing anything so instead shares some gaming memories and promises to buy a bunch of new stuff.

THE COMMENTS SECTION:

Ryan reads a listener comment from Breaksticks about the new N64 from Analogue.
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THE PODCAST FRESH NETWORK:

TORRES & ACAPELLO SHOW - The brand new show from the two rambling, bumbling co-hosts sees Torres and Acapello in an open forum, talking whatever is on their mind. Opinions, rants, takes, Yo Mama Jokes and everything in between! It's the Torres & Acapello Show!

THE GAMING ASYLUM - Ryan gives us the lowdown on all things video games! Thoughts, opinions, and reviews on current games and industry topics can be found here. Be sure to also tune into the special "The Gaming Asylum Radio" episodes where Ryan spotlights a franchise in video games and plays his favourite hits.

PODCAST FRESH REVIEW SHOW: FPOBA - The show that started it all. Podcast Fresh Review Show show, currently reviewing The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Join us for our regular reviews of the iconic 90's sitcom. 2 episodes reviewed per show, along with our own rants and takes. Join us as we take a closer look at each episode in the series. Currently reviewing season 5. Drops Regularly

THE EXPRESSO SHOT - Shorter and sweeter than Chris' ex. It's extra crap from the main shows packed into a smaller shot, an espresso shot if you will, The Expresso Shot! Discussing anything and everything, pulled from shows on the Podcast Fresh Net

SOCIAL MEDIA

Podcast Fresh Network (@podcastfresh) • Instagram photos and videos
Torres & Acapello Show (@torresandacapelloshow) • Instagram photos and videos
Christopher Torres (@torresunlimited) • Instagram photos and videos
Δ𝖈𝖆𝖕𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖔 (@official_acapello) • Instagram photos and videos
(20) Podcast Fresh Network (@PodcastFreshTO) / X (twitter.com)