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Look, by now y'all know this isn't an evil series of traps designed to teach people the true value of life. It's just merritt having some fun with her pals, who this week happen to Fūnk-é, Steven and Danielle, and I'm sorry for lying to you for so long. Today the games are about casting a Metal Gear Solid film adaptation and the history of Rare Limited -- I hope you can forgive me and that we can move past this, together. Segments: A Rare Quiz, Stunt Casting (Metal Gear Solid Edition) More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Let us know how we’re doin’!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After imbibing some secret ooze, Steven, Niki and John face off against the deadly quizmasters and trivia geeks of merritt's Foot Clan. Or something. We talk about Ninja Turtles, okay? Also we take a road trip to Pennsylvania and Pac-Man really fouls up the British isles. Segments: Bad Game Summaries, Speed Pitching (Wikipedia Edition), Double Jeopardy More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Let us know how we’re doin’!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Fūnk-é, Niki and Steven have to "Catch 'Em All!", and by "catch" we mean "survive" and by "'em all!" we mean "merritt's longest and most upsetting quiz yet," wherein the darkest Pokemon lore is pulled from the shadows and forced into your brain (whether you want it there or not). Plus, what kind of gym leader would you be? Show your work. Segments: Oh God, Oh God, Who's That Pokemon? More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Let us know how we’re doin’!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Youtube pioneer James Rolfe (aka the Angry Video Game Nerd) joins merritt for a special interview about his relationship with monsters, the early days of video on the internet, raising kids in the era of social media, his methods for time management and project prioritization, how consuming games has changed over the years, and a sad realization about a Garfield amusement park ride. And while you're here, check out a post from merritt's archives covering Rolfe's career. (Normal Channel F stuff resumes next week!) More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Let us know how we’re doin’!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IGN Senior Editor Jonathon Dornbush joins Fūnk-é, merritt and Steven for a topsy-turvy episode where the tables have turned and the stakes are higher than ever! With Fūnk-é at the helm, can the crew survive long enough to win the Golden Cartridge, and thus, the right to change each other's lives forever?! Plus, the return of Staff Picks! Segments: Great Gaming Gamble, Staff Picks Save Slot, Speed Pitching (One Minute Edition) More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Let us know how we’re doin’!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, merritt forces Steven, LB and Fūnk-é to reminisce upon the legacy of Todd Howard et al. with a quiz about Morrowind 2, which is definitely real and an official video game, before making a few more (very expensive) calls to the Legally Distinct Video Game Power Hotline for a little assistance with some of yesteryear's equally extant games. Segments: Morrowind 2 Quiz, Power Counselors More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Let us know how we’re doin’!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John, Fūnk-é and Imran endure yet another arbitrary set of tasks for merritt's amusement, this time testing their knowledge of mid-century Polish filmmaking and Barbie® video games, among other things. Segments: Before and After, Speed Pitching (Polish Cinema Edition), Barbie's Malibu Dream Quiz More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Let us know how we’re doin’!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian songwriter and former child actor(?!) Brent "Brentalfloss" Black hopes to survive three of merritt's most devious games yet. With the help of Steven and Niki, can Brent rhyme his way out of a bind? How good is the gang's knowledge of ADHD medication? How do you help someone beat a game that doesn't exist? Find out!! Segments: ADHD Med, Cryptocurrency or MMO Location; Power Counselors; Prime Time Rhyme Time (Donkey Kong Edition) More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Let us know how we’re doin’!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Reichenbach, aka Rainylune, aka Patreon's Saint of Frogs, joins Fūnk-é and John as the latest special guest to endure merritt's twisted challenges. What does the internet's foremost purveyor of frog ephemera know about one of history's most famous toads? How do you design an adventure/party game about The Defenestration of Prague? Is Staff Picks really dead? Find out!! Segments: Slippy Toad's Wild Ride, Protips, Speed Pitching (17th Century History Edition), Nearly Discarded Staff Picks Games discussed: MLB The Show 22, Genshin Impact, Sephonie More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Let us know how we’re doin’!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an unusually literary week on Channel F as Dillon, Danielle and D'Steven are put under the gun and/or crime novel by merritt, just before having their knowledge of 20th century French literature put to the test. Meanwhile, Dillon's quest to complete ancient video games continues, Danielle enjoys the retro-tinged spoils of modern game design, and Steven tries to make the latest hardware innovations function as advertised. Segments: Destiny Gun or Crime Novel, Tentatively Named Staff Picks, Speed Pitching (20th Century French Fiction Edition) Games discussed: Pokemon Sword and Shield, Slipstream, Valve Steam Deck More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Let us know how we’re doin’!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best-selling/award-winning/very tall author Ryan North joins Fūnk-é and Steven for an especially villainous (and Canadian) episode, wherein merritt challenges the panel to solve some of the problems facing today's evil masterminds, in addition to testing their knowledge of the public domain. As Ernest Hemingway once said, "wear sunscreen!" (Also check out Ryan's new book, HOW TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD, wherever books are sold.) Segments: Evil Overlord Aptitude Assessment, Normal Human Staff Picks, Public Domain Speed Pitching Games discussed: Unraveled 2, Final Fantasy XIV, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, Guilty Gear Strive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A spoilercast for a Kirby game? Yes!! They done dang put a real-ass story in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, so LB, Fūnk-é and merritt are here to dive as deeply into it as mouthful mode will allow. It goes without saying that everything will be spoiled so listen accordingly! More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Let us know how we’re doin’!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices