All Episode
May 18, 2020
ZELDA: When Link Leaves Hyrule
Lawerence and Neil are joined by David from Another Zelda Podcast to explore the few times a Zelda game takes place outside the Kingdom of Hyrule. It's been 19 years since Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons released, and t…
May 11, 2020
BORDERLANDS: In Defense of Troy and Tyreen Calypso
Caleb and Conner make the case for why the divisive Calypso twins don't deserve the hate they received from many fans. Troy and Tyreen are amazing villains once you understand their history and motivations.
This is an EXPERT…
May 4, 2020
STAR WARS: Delta Squad's Individuality
Conner, Lawerence, and Jaden revisit Star Wars Republic Commando and explore how the unique personalities of each clone soldier in Delta Squad make them such an effective team.
This is an EASY level episode, which means you …
April 27, 2020
POKÉMON: Ukulele Pichu and Other Lost Pokémon
Bruce and Lawerence are joined by lost Pokémon expert Dr. Lava to explore the pocket monsters that could have been.
This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve p…
April 20, 2020
BORDERLANDS: The Lucky Legend of Typhon DeLeon
Caleb and Conner explore the legacy of Borderland's first vault hunter and debate whether his legend lives up to the hype.
They discuss Typhon's early life as a turd farmer on Pandora (1:48), the lucky way his iconic career …
April 15, 2020
We're playing Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing the wrong way
Abu and Leo discuss the irony of Stardew Valley, where they left their corporate jobs to live the life of a rural farmer but inevitably spent the entire game chasing profits. Games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing are…
April 13, 2020
STARDEW VALLEY: The Dark Side of the Valley
Abu and Leo explore the shockingly dark lives of 5 characters in Stardew Valley, and the ways in which the game tackles some heavy themes.
They discuss the heartbreak of Clint's romantic life (4:37), Marnie and Mayor Lewis'…
April 8, 2020
POKÉMON: The Myths of Legendary Pokémon
Bruce and Lawerence explore how legendary Pokémon affect human society.
They discuss what makes legendary Pokémon different (1:10), how their myths are twisted by groups like Team Magma (10:25), and the types of maniacs who …
April 6, 2020
Send us your Witcher questions
Abu and Brett are doing a mailbag episode on Wind's Howling, so ask us your burning questions about the Witcher show and also our favorite ice cream flavors! Tweet at us or slide into our DMs on Twitter or Instagram. You can…
March 23, 2020
MINIGAME: Mundane Comforts in 'Death Stranding'
Death Stranding is an odd game full of mystery and intrigue. However, it also shows us that sometimes it's the mundane aspects of life that make things feel most comfortable in times of need.
Minigame is a short essay podcas…
March 16, 2020
STAR WARS: Order 66 Through the Eyes of a Child
Conner and Kevin explore how Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order revealed a side of Order 66 we've never seen.
They discuss how the game portrays Order 66 differently than the films (3:06), how the events traumatize Cal for the res…
March 9, 2020
POKÉMON: What It Means to Be a Gym Leader
Bruce and Lawerence explore the many responsibilities of being a gym leader in the world of Pokémon.
They discuss the role gym leaders play in their towns (2:58), the burden of maintaining the respect and reputation of thei…
March 4, 2020
BIOSHOCK: The Two Lives of Booker DeWitt
Caleb, Leo, and Kevin explore the moment in Booker DeWitt's life that changed the course of his future forever...twice.
They discuss the importance of the Battle of Wounded Knee to Booker's life (1:41), his deal with the Lut…
Feb. 24, 2020
MINIGAME: The Story of Our Stuff in 'One Night Stand'
All that stuff around you is not junk, it’s the story of your life. In this episode, Michael explores the indie game One Night Stand and learns more about a mysterious companion through the objects in her room.
Minigame is a…
Feb. 17, 2020
STAR WARS: Jedi Indoctrination and Sith Exploitation
Conner and Lawerence explore how Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order tackles the eerie similarities between Jedi indoctrination and Sith exploitation.
They discuss Cal's mission to track down and recruit force-sensitive children (3…
Feb. 10, 2020
BIOSHOCK: How Brigid Tenenbaum Discovered Morality
Caleb, Leo, and Kevin explore the life of Brigid Tenenbaum, the woman who discovered ADAM and changed Rapture forever.
They discuss how her early years in a Nazi concentration camp shaped her worldview (0:42), her groundbrea…
Feb. 4, 2020
POKÉMON: The Secret Pokémon Wars
Bruce and Lawerence explore the many theories surrounding a historic and catastrophic war that once took place in the seemingly peaceful world of Pokémon.
They discuss the subtle hints found in Red and Blue that indicate a w…
Jan. 27, 2020
MINIGAME: Fearful Choices in 'Until Dawn'
Michael explores how Until Dawn put life and death in his hands, and made him feel like a horror movie director.
Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris. Each bite-sized episode dives into the…
Jan. 20, 2020
STAR WARS: Jaden Korr Showed Us a New Kind of Jedi
Jaden, Conner, and Lawerence explore the tumultuous life of Jaden Korr, from his upbringing on Coruscant to his years training under the legendary Kyle Katarn and Luke Skywalker.
They discuss how Korr's powerful Force-sensit…
Jan. 13, 2020
BIOSHOCK: Big Daddies and Bigger Birds
Caleb, Leo, and Kevin explore the iconic Big Daddies and their secret connection to Songbird.
They discuss the history and creation of Big Daddies (1:11), their evolution into the protectors of Little Sisters (9:10), and the…
Jan. 6, 2020
POKÉMON: The Most Disturbing Pokédex Entries
Bruce and Lawerence dive into the Pokédex and explore some of the weirdest and creepiest Pokémon in existence.
They discuss Drowzee's dream-eating habit (2:13), Cubone's morbid attachment to its mother (5:57), Mimikyu's dang…
Dec. 20, 2019
WITCHER: The Netflix TV Show
Abu and Brett break down the first episode of Netflix's The Witcher.
They'll be diving deep into every episode of the TV show on our podcast Wind's Howling. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you ge…
Dec. 18, 2019
STAR WARS: All Clones Are Not Made Equal
Jaden, Conner, and Kevin explore the role of clones in the Star Wars franchise, and the different types of clones we see in the universe.
They discuss the motivations of the Kaminoans in making the clone army (3:37), the his…
Dec. 16, 2019
MINIGAME: What Makes a Good Star Wars Story?
Michael takes a look at Star Wars games of the past to explore why some told memorable stories and others failed to make an impact.
Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris. Each bite-sized epi…