It Used to Be Different
Rob and Patrick chat about how Xbox did (or didn't) enter their lives, and the ways seminal games like Halo signaled a sea change in the relationship between consoles and PCs.
The Second Bed
Most people take sleeping for granted. Rob and Patrick consider what happens when it doesn't come.
The Big Move
As Rob prepares for a summer surrounded by boxes, he talks to Patrick about lessons from old moves and the many mistakes we've made along the way.
Return on Investment
Why is it so hard to return to a game after you've put down, even if you love(d) it? Rob and Patrick talk about scar tissue, as it relates to bodies and video games.
Measuring Success
A conversation between Rob and Patrick that somehow ties together the NBA playoffs and how our parents tried to judge whether we were successful kids.
Killing Time
Rob has found himself in a Balatro hole, but in talking to Patrick, realizes it's a hole he wants to escape in a life full of quiet and easy escapes.
The "Right" Way to Play
Rob and Patrick reminisce about an earlier era—in games, in their lives—when they often played games only because PC Gamer told them to.
Deep Cuts
Rob and Patrick explore the strange detours their favorite developers have made over the years.