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This week we're talking about all the stuff we've been getting into during the holidays! We're also reviewing the games we were given by each other last year while talking about what we're most excited for in 2026!On The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on Spotify! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing talking about our favorite games and moments from the year in our 2025 Rockies! Which were our favorite and which ones did we leave out?The Awards- Best Art Direction- Best Sound Design/Score- Biggest Surprise- The Game That Got Away- Favorite Non-2025 Thing- Favorite Book Read This Year- Favorite Gaming Moment- Game of the Year On The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing one our most anticipated Switch games of the year: Pokémon Legends: Z-A! Has this aging franchise finally taken steps in the right direction or is it still stuck in the past?Dragon Heart- Brewery: Crafted Artisan Meadery- Type: Session Mead with Cherry and Raspberry- ABV: 6%On The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're going to be talking about some 'new to us' movies that were recommended to us in our first iteration of Halloween Movie Picks! Will Kyle gush about Rocky Horror Picture Show as much as Amy hopes? Will Dave be as scared of The Orphanage as much as Kyle hopes? Will Amy be as grossed out by the Evil Dead remake as much as Dave hopes? Blob shots- 3 oz. Cherry Gelatin Mix- 1 Cup Boiling Water- 1 Cup VodkaOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing Amy's most anticipated game of the entire year: Little Nightmares 3! Does this new entry in our favorite spooky series bring new and fun gameplay to the table, or is Tarsier's absence from the developer helm felt in spades?Lolipop Twist- 1 oz. Lime Vodka- 1 oz. Peach Schnapps- 1 oz. Sprite- Garnish with Cotton CandyOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're talking about what we've been playing during the tail end of the summer and the beginning of fall! Is Donkey Kong Bananza a true Game of the Year contender? Was Silksong ultimately worth the wait? Is Unknown Number as upsetting as people say it is? We answer all of these questions and more!On The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing one of the most popular games of 2025: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! Is this a beautiful journey worth taking, or does it sink under it's own hype weight, like a bag of Esquie's rocks? Special guest Gary joins the show for the first time as we break down this unique RPG experience.Clair Obscur- 1 3/4 oz. Cognac- 3/4 oz.  Lemon Juice- 1/2 oz. Orgeat- Dashes of Peychaud’s bittersOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing the first batch of DLC for one of our favorite games of 2023: Lies of P Overture! Does this icy-cold title live up to the main game that we loved so much, or is it an adventure with Gemini that's not worth taking?The Zelator- 2 oz. Cream of Coconut- 3 oz. Coconut Rum- 1.5 oz. Lime Juice- 4-5 Mint Leaves- 2 Cups of IceOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing one of the more surprising films of 2025: Sinners! Does this new film by Ryan Coogler set a new standard for horror, or is it simply stuck trying to take care of some unfinished business?George Killian’s Irish RedBrewery: Coors Brewing CompanyType: Amber LagerABV: 5.4%On The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing one of the biggest games of the summer: Mario Kart World! Does this game successfully help launch the Nintendo Switch 2? Is it an earth-shattering entry in the long-racing franchise, or is this series starting to run out of gas?Choco Mountain- 2 oz. Dark Rum- 1 oz. Kahlúa- 1 oz. Creme de Cacao- 2 oz. Whole Milk- 1 oz. Cream of CoconutOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're celebrating Pride Month! From plays and movies, to video games and television, we're going to be chatting about just a few of our favorite things that are LGBTQ+ positive.Appletini- 1 1/2 oz. Vodka- 1 oz. Apple Juice- 1 oz. Sour Apple Schnapps- 1/2 oz. Lemon JuiceOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing some of the bigger stuff we've been checking out during the tale end of our Spring! Is Clair Obscur an early 'Game of the Year' contender? Is Oblivion a remaster or an actual full-blown remake? Should David Howard Thornton ever leave the Terrifier franchise? We answer those questions and more in this lengthy catch-up episode!On The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing one of our most anticipated games of the year: The Midnight Walk! Does this beautiful hand-crafted horror game have a unique story to tell, or is it all style and no substance?Potboy- 1/2 Peach (Grilled)- 3/4 oz. Brown Sugar Syrup- 3 Mint Leaves- 2 oz. Bourbon- Splash of Ginger BeerOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing one of the more surprising documentary releases of 2025: Not Just a Goof! Does this documentary do the film that is a fan favorite of the podcast justice? Or does it deserve as much fanfare as the initial release of A Goofy Movie?The Powerline- 1 1/2 oz Mezcal- 3/4 oz. Ginger Syrup- 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice- 3/4 oz. Braulio- 1/4 oz. Honey SyrupOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing our first video game mod: Super Mariomon! Does this passion project rejuvenate our love of creature capturing? Is it a true love-letter to both Mario and Pokemon fans, or is it not worth your time?Bananas FosterBrewery: Abita Brewing CompanyType: StoutABV: 8.5%On The Rocks does not support underage drinking! ____________________________ Check us out on iTunes! Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!