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Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Finally, the -ber months are here!
October is upon us! And with it comes all the glory of fall and spooky season! I think this is the first time that I'm actually on the ball enough to plan things out for shows. Usually, I'm struggling pretty hard with schedules and timing and I'm getting some sort of Halloween themed show out just before the night itself. But not this year! This year, I'm trying to stay on top of it! So here we are, on October 3rd, ready to fully enjoy the season.
So what do I have planned for this show?
Absolutely nothing! Bwahahahaha. Listen, I'm not perfect ok?! But at least I came with something!
Below you'll find the link to my show last year where I talked all about Halloween movies. I really really like how it came out because I added in sound clips from whatever I was talking about. It was such a great production, that Disney themselves took notice and told me what a great job I did! Of course, they did it in their own special way that only they can do, so I'd like to take this time to thank them for their copyright claim on YouTube.
Aside from that recap and the movies discussed there, I go over what I've been reading... again... Listen, I read, ok?! It's what I'm going to be talking about. At least it's something different every time. Not like when I used to update about games I've been playing on Future Monkeys and it was just me talking about Destiny again for 20 minutes.
Oh! And the final chapter (pun totally intended) in my Goodreads vs. The StoryGraph debate. Which is the true winner?! Listen to find out!
If you're wondering about the books I talked about:
I got caught up on Dan Brown novels (The Lost Symbol, Inferno, and Origin) that I never got into despite really loving Angels & Demons and The DaVinci Code.
I also just started reading Starling House by Alix E. Harrow. My goodness, if you're looking for a good October read, this is the one!
Affiliate links for purchasing anything is below if you're interested!
I also got into game talk which then turned into a full on review for dbrand's Switch 2 Killswitch. I'm not sorry about it! Actually, I did exactly what I said I was going to do and made a YouTube video. I think it came out really good! Please go check it out. Like, comment, subscribe, all that good stuff.
UNBOXING/REVIEW | dbrand Switch 2 Killswitch (+ Savage Raven's Standgrip + R.D.S. Mario Kart World Traveler Deluxe Case)
No, you don't have to SMASH that like button, but gently pressing it would be just fine.
I also talk about a game that MAYBE I'll get to this October. One I've been trying to play for years now but never give the chance. Which game?! Listen and find out!
Lastly, I put out the call to anyone listening if there's something you want to talk about for this spooky season. Also, if you have something else to call it rather than "spooky season" because I feel like that has already outstayed its welcome.
As always, enjoy the show!
Links and Info Discussed
Talking about My Favorite Halloween Movies! - Here is last year's halloween show
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow -- Hardcover - Audiobook
Dan Brown novels
The Lost Symbol -- Hardcover - Audiobook
Inferno -- Hardcover - Audiobook - 4K Movie
Origin -- Hardcover - Audiobook
dbrand Nintendo Switch 2 Killswitch
From them (free joycon skin)
From Best Buy
Again, here is my Unboxing/Review of the Killswitch on YouTube
Check out the info on the video for links to the cases I mentioned
Don't forget to gently caress that like button, baby
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Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
I Don't Play Video Games No More, I Never Play Video Games....
....Except for a little bit of God of War, I never play video games.
Ugh, I hate how much I love that song. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, here you go, thank me later! -- Tenacious D - Video Games -- ANYWAY!
Welcome to this week's show! And as you probably guessed, it's all about video games! I recorded this over a month ago hahahaha. It's the last of my pre-recorded shows that I had in stock so after this week look forward to updated content.
I get into a few topics this week:
Nintendo Switch 2 thoughts after 3 months
The collecting monster inside has been awoken
I feel like an entire episode can be dedicated to JUST the aspect of collecting for the Nintendo Switch 2. Heck, maybe I'll do that. So let this be an introduction to it because my goodness, the bug has hit me hard. Needless to say, I'm happy with the system and I look forward to the future with it.
And of course, I talk all about the games I've been playing:
Cyberpunk
Mario Kart World
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Dave the Diver
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Gris
Hades
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Potion Craft Simulator
Fortnite
Discounty
With honorable mentions of Donkey Kong Bananaza which I still haven't picked up, my absolute hype for Pokémon Legends Z-A, and how physical copies of games are bring replaced by codes in boxes (I mention Red Dead Redemption, the Assassin's Creed games, and Prince of Persia The Lost Crown)
Which, spoilers since I recorded this, I actually did pick up Red Dead for $30! I thought I was getting a crazy deal but it just seems to be the going price now. So jump on that if you're wanting a cartridge instead of a code in the box!
I have no idea what next week's show will be about, but I look forward to talking about something!
As always, enjoy the show!
Links and Info Discussed
If you want to support me and my endeavors, and you just so happen to be shopping there anyway, you can check out my Affiliate Gaming Shop on Amazon! There, you can find all the games that I talk about on this episode and then some! Check it out and shop like normal and I'll get a small percentage back. So thank you if you do!
Join Mercari here with my link! You may have to input my code which is: WWHENQ. When you do, after you buy and sell stuff, we'll both get $20 cash! Again, this has been my go-to for used game buying. It's like a garage sale you don't have to get off your couch for.
Here is Episode 37 of On Second Thought with Mike & Matt where I joined them and talked about the Nintendo Switch 2! Search them up wherever you listen to podcasts!
If you're wondering where you can subscribe and download The Talking Place, head over here to the information page for the show! You can also search up "The Talking Place" wherever you find your podcasts. If it's not there, let me know!
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Here is everywhere to find me, gaming wise! Steam - The1llusiveMan | PlayStation - xThe1llusiveMan Nintendo - The1llusiveMan | Xbox - xThe1llusiveMan
I opened up an Etsy Shop! Check it out and help support everything I do! https://designingbyknight.etsy.comYou can find all my links pertaining to my shop right here:https://linktr.ee/designingbyknightOr if you just want to support me without getting stickers, you can go ahead and buy me a coffee! I would appreciate it beyond belief!
Contact The Talking Place
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Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
R.I.P. FOMO
ANOTHER book show?! After last week's show where I talked about what I've been reading, it's like my book era made a u-turn and smacked me in the face! But it's definitely not how it was before. As you'll see and hear.
Today, I'm joined again by Sara! You may remember her from a previous book show back in December of 2023, where we discussed her ever-growing discord server dedicated to special edition books and reading in general. But more recently in May of 2024, we also got together - along with Autumn Miller of @TheAutumnBookReads - for a book show all about different monthly book boxes and their appeal.
This time though, we got together as more mature minded lovers of books. In both our previous shows we were all about collecting and having the new hotness whenever it came out. Which most of the time, was on a steady monthly basis. But after more than a year since the last episode together, we found ourselves in a different boat.
In this episode, we talk all about the burnout of all these book boxes. How so many monthly subscriptions add up, and how we ultimately don't really need them. We still have a love and appreciation for Special Edition books, but it's not anywhere near the level of need that it once was.
FOMO is dead. The bubble feels like it popped. And if anyone says otherwise, remember denial is not just a river in the Amazon.
But that's not to say the industry is dead. Fairyloot and Illumicrate are not shutting their doors down. It still seems like they are very much thriving. There are always people knocking down the doors of waitlists in hopes of getting in. But know also, there are many out there just like Sara and myself who don't feel the need to keep up anymore.
We still love to read though! And we get into what we've been into as well. What we've been enjoying and not enjoying. And how audiobooks have helped us keep up when our busy eyes can't.
It was a great show, packed with all sorts of discussions about books and monthly subscription boxes. It was a pleasure to have Sara on again and hopefully we don't have to wait another year to have her on again.
Until next time!
Links and Info Discussed
Here is the monthly subscription book box link dump! There are more than this, but here are the ones we discussed on this episode. If you're really curious, every site has a catalog/past book database where you can see the offerings they've had in the past. If you want to really dive into it and have more questions, the link to the discord is below. Every subscription is going to have a waitlist you have to sign up for, some of which could be as short as a few weeks to as long as 10+ months. Heck, maybe even longer. So keep that in mind!
Fairyloot (the Epic Fantasy Subscription discussed can be found here)
Illumicrate (the Evernight Horror Subscription discussed - Sara's current favorite - is here)
Owlcrate
The Bookish Box
The Broken Binding
Lit Joy
Here is the link for Waterstones - the UK equivalent of Barnes & Noble - where Sara got her exclusive signed copy of Katabasis from.
Here is Charlie Read a Book - the YouTube book vlogger Sara spoke of.
I mentioned I was almost done with Katabasis. Well... I'm finished now. Here is my review on Goodreads! No spoilers, though it may spoil your excitement lol.
Below you'll find Amazon Affiliate links/other store links for all the books we discussed on the show! Remember, if you use any of these links, I'll get a small percentage back (especially for audiobooks!). So thank you for supporting my blog/podcast!
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang - Limited Hardcover - Audiobook
Broken Binding's Special Edition
Babel by R.F. Kuang - Hardcover - Audiobook
Saint of Steel Series by T.Kingfisher - Hardcover - Audiobook
Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang - Hardcover - Audiobook
Broken Binding's Special Edition Sold out
Legends & Lattes Series by Travis Baldree - Hardcover - Audiobook
Broken Binding's Special Edition Trilogy
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (my favorite book!) - Hardcover - Audiobook (you NEED to audiobook this)
Second Death of Locke by V. L. Bovalino - Paperback - Audiobook
Floating World by Axis Oh (Sara's top 5 of the year) - Hardcover - Audiobook
Sword of Kaigen by M. L. Wang (Sara's favorite book!) - Paperback - Audiobook
Howl's Moving Castle by Jenny Sterlin - Limited Hardcover - Audiobook
Amazon AUS Special Edition almost identical to Fairyloot's
Emily Wilde Series by Heather Fawcett - Hardcover - Audiobook
The Dead Take the A Train by Richard Kadrey (Sara recommended to her partner) - Hardcover - Audiobook
The Library of Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw (Sara's buddy read with her partner) - Hardcover - Audiobook
Little Thieves Series by Margaret Owen - Hardcover - Audiobook
House of the Beast by Michelle Wong (Sara top 5 of the year) - Hardcover - Audiobook
Once was Willem by M. R. Carey - Paperback - Audiobook
The Legendborn Series by Tracey Deonn - Hardcover - Audiobook
The Singing Hills Cycle Series by Nghi Vo (the book discussed about a Monk sharing tales) - Paperback - Audiobook
Circe by Madeline Miller (my DNF) - Hardcover - Audiobook
Heretical Fishing Series by Haylock Jobson (the fishing LitRPG) - Paperback - Audiobook
Dungeon Crawler Carl Series by Matt Dinniman - Hardcover - Audiobook (you NEED audiobook)
If you're not subscribed and want to sign up for a trial of Audible, check out my link here to get started!
Don't be afraid to utilize your local library to read or listen to almost all of the titles above! It's what I do if it's not an exclusive to somewhere.
Where to Find This Week's Guest
You can follow Sara on Instagram @OldKingdomandBeyond
Here is the invite link for Sara's Discord! Remember, do not be a jerk. She WILL cut you.
Fairyboot Discord invite link
General Information
If you're wondering where you can subscribe and download The Talking Place, head over here to the information page for the show! You can also search up "The Talking Place" wherever you find your podcasts. If it's not there, let me know!
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If you're looking for the show notes for this episode, or forprevious episodes of The Talking Place, be sure to check out my archive right here!
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You can keep up with my reading progress over on The StoryGraph!
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Here is everywhere to find me, gaming wise! Steam - The1llusiveMan | PlayStation - xThe1llusiveMan Nintendo - The1llusiveMan | Xbox - xThe1llusiveMan
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I opened up an Etsy Shop! Check it out and help support everything I do! https://designingbyknight.etsy.comYou can find all my links pertaining to my shop right here:https://linktr.ee/designingbyknightOr if you just want to support me without getting stickers, you can go ahead and buy me a coffee! I would appreciate it beyond belief!
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
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If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above email and we'll chat!
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Reading is fundamental
This episode I'm going on about books I've been reading! It's been a while since I got deep in a book, heck, it's been a while since I've updated anything about reading anywhere. So what did I talk about??
First off, a community question. Let's see if you read the show notes before listening to the show:
Who do you think won my loyalty? Goodreads or StoryGraph?
A few months ago, I was in the process of moving everything over from Goodreads to StoryGraph. Just so done with the laziness of Goodreads and the inability to update anything to make it feel like it's not from the early 2000's.
The answer is in the show! Go see who I picked!
Second, I have a nice little list of books I've read recently. These go back to around April or so, and I hadn't updated them anywhere. I mean, as of right now they've been updated on my feeds, but when I recorded this, it was the first time I ever said anything about them! So which books? Let's see:
Dungeon Crawler Carl, by: Matt Dinniman
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying, by: Django Wexler
Piranesi, by: Susanna Clarke
James, by: Percival Everett
Circe, by: Madeline Miller
Dragon Day (Audible Original), by: Bob Proehl
Katabasis, by: R.F. Kuang
SPOILERS, I DNF'd one of these books! Hahaha. Sorry, not sorry.
Which one did I not finish?! Go ahead and guess and then listen to show to see which one it was. It's probably not one you'd think.
Anyway, that's what this week's episode is all about. I'll have links below for all these books on Amazon. While I strongly support going out to your local book shop, Barnes & Noble, or the library, using these affiliate links below will help out the podcast and me. So thank you!
I'll also throw a link in for a book centric Discord that I am currently in. One I've linked to before, and will be linking to again in *checks watch* yeah, in a few weeks. Wink-wink.
As always, enjoy the show!
Links and Info Discussed
Goodreads is Terrible for Books. Why Can't We All Quit It?
Goodreads vs. The StoryGraph: A Reader's Thoughts
What is The StoryGraph and Why Do I Prefer it Over Goodreads?
This looks like a pretty sweet blog!
Here are all the books I discussed!
Dungeon Crawler Carl
Hardcover
Audiobook (Please, please, PLEASE listen to the audiobook!)
How to Become a Dark Lord and Die Trying
Paperback
Audiobook
Piranesis
Hardcover
Audiobook
James
Hardcover
Audiobook
Circe
Hardcover
Audiobook
Or this crazy nice Hardcover from the UK
Dragon Day
Audiobook
Katabasis
Hardcover
Audiobook
If you're not subscribed and want to sign up for a trial of Audible, check out my link here to get started!
Here is the book centric Discord server I'm currently in! Tell them I sent you, I'll get a free cookie.
Fairyboot Discord
If you're wondering where you can subscribe and download The Talking Place, head over here to the information page for the show! You can also search up "The Talking Place" wherever you find your podcasts. If it's not there, let me know!
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Here is everywhere to find me, gaming wise! Steam - The1llusiveMan | PlayStation - xThe1llusiveMan Nintendo - The1llusiveMan | Xbox - xThe1llusiveMan
I opened up an Etsy Shop! Check it out and help support everything I do! https://designingbyknight.etsy.comYou can find all my links pertaining to my shop right here:https://linktr.ee/designingbyknightOr if you just want to support me without getting stickers, you can go ahead and buy me a coffee! I would appreciate it beyond belief!
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If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above email and we'll chat!
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
A Blog is Worth a Thousand Posts
For the record, this was recorded back in April. Right in the midst of my blogging resurrection. Like everything else I was neck deep in, I took a break from that as well for the summer. I am currently in the process of cleaning off the dust and getting back into things, so let me get my bearings.
BUT! It doesn't mean I don't agree with what I said a few months ago. I am still very very much on my high horse with blogging. I feel like the internet would be a better place for it if we all found a way back to such joy scrolling (yeah, I said it! I think it fits).
While I'm still casting aside social media on a personal level and haven't thought about going back, I still use it for professional reasons. Sharing the show, or things about my shop, it's as inevitable as Thanos.
But it doesn't change the fact that all the points I made about blogging being better are still 100% true. So hear me out!
Tell me what you think! Head over to my blog where the show notes are for this episode (linked below) and tell me how you feel about blogs today.
As always, enjoy the show!
Links and Info Discussed
Here is my blog! Go check it out and let me know what you think.
When I decided to get back in the flow of blogging, I wrote up quite a few - rather lengthy - blog posts about it. If you want to check them out, I highly recommend. Not because it's me, obvi. But because it gives a lot more insight as to why I think the way I think about blogging. Those posts are:
The Once and Future Blogger - My Return to Blogging
Behind the Curtain - Updating the Blog
My Life on Social Media
Separating Myself from Social Media
I was going to link to Bloglovin', because back in April I checked and saw it was actually alive. Buuuuuuuuut it's dead again LOLOL. I managed to find out what happened to them though. Head over to the blog where I go into more detail. HAHA, see what I did there?!
Looks like Ashley from Nose Graze covered it here: Bloglovin' Is Now Stealing Your Posts
Nicole from Feed Your Fiction Addiction also talked about Bloglovin'. Looks like it was on its way out at this point, but she was a heavy user there like I was and noticed the change - Tales of a Social Media Failure: Is Bloglovin' a Thing of the Past?
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If you're looking for the show notes for this episode, or forprevious episodes of The Talking Place, be sure to check out my archive right here!
Here is everywhere to find me, gaming wise! Steam - The1llusiveMan | PlayStation - xThe1llusiveMan Nintendo - The1llusiveMan | Xbox - xThe1llusiveMan
I opened up an Etsy Shop! Check it out and help support everything I do! https://designingbyknight.etsy.comYou can find all my links pertaining to my shop right here:https://linktr.ee/designingbyknightOr if you just want to support me without getting stickers, you can go ahead and buy me a coffee! I would appreciate it beyond belief!
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
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If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above email and we'll chat!
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
An ode to summer!
🎶Summer has come and pass. The innocence can never last. Wake me up when September ends.🎶
Listen, there is a tremendous bittersweet symphony playing in my heart every time summer comes to a close. Spending time with my kids and just letting them do whatever their heart desires without the constraints of school, it's awesome, it's the best, I love it, I do, BUT. When the last week, week and a half comes and there is a giant, over-the-top, metaphorical grandfather clock ticking away the minutes until school starts back up.. well, it kinda takes control.
The chaos that ensues those last weeks of summer vacation is full of off-the-wall bouncing, nervous pacing, frantic planning, and the ever-so-subtle guilt trip of "BUt iT'S thE LaSt wEeK oF SumMEr VaCAtiON!"
Needless to say, that first day of school is met with equal parts "awwww, the house is so quiet, I wish they didn't have to go back," and "If you don't get in the car right now, so help me, I will put you on the hood and take you to school regardless."
ANYWAY. Hi, this is me. And I'm back on the grind. On this episode I'm talking about our summer, how it went, and what I've been doing with all my free time (spoiler: I didn't have any). So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
Links and Info Discussed
If you're wondering where you can subscribe and download The Talking Place, head over here to the information page for the show! You can also search up "The Talking Place" wherever you find your podcasts. If it's not there, let me know!
If you're looking for more episodes of The Talking Place, be sure to check out my archive right here!
Go check out episode 37 of On Second Thought with Mike & Matt. I joined these fine gentlemen to discuss our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 after having it for a month!
Check it out on iTunes
Listen on Spotify
Like and Subscribe to them on YouTube!
Here is everywhere to find me, gaming wise!
Steam - The1llusiveMan
Xbox - xThe1llusiveMan
PlayStation - xThe1llusiveMan
Nintendo - The1llusiveMan
I opened up an Etsy Shop! Check it out and help support everything I do! https://designingbyknight.etsy.com
You can find all my links pertaining to my shop right here -> https://linktr.ee/designingbyknight
Or if you just want to support me without getting stickers, you can go ahead and buy me a coffee! I would appreciate it beyond belief!
Contact The Talking Place
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If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above email and we'll chat!
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Marinated thoughts taste better!
Hello there, fellow gamers! I know, I know, at this point, I might as well just have a gaming centric podcast again. But no! I'm just excited. Not everyday a new console is released, so I'm going to be putting out whatever I thoughts I have here and there.
Like right now, this episode is where I'm at with the Nintendo Switch 2. Am I pre-ordering? Am I really excited or just riding the hype train? Is the new console worth it to me? All that jazz.
It's weeks after the direct. Weeks after all the news dropped, after pre-orders went away and a dark cloud gathered over our heads. And weeks after said dark cloud shifted ever-so-slightly so we can see the light shine down from above and grant us the opportunity to pre-order again.
I didn't turn on the mic with the intention to record another Switch 2 show. But what can I say?
Switch happens.
Ugh, that should've been the show title. Anyway. These are my marinated thoughts. My views that I've been sitting on and thinking about, letting all the flavors meld with each other. What's the outcome? Is it still leaving a bad taste in my mouth or am I looking forward to having more? Listen and find out.
The next show, I can confidently say has nothing to do with the Nintendo Switch 2! So if you're tired hearing about it, look forward to next week.
Until next time!
Links and Info Discussed
If you're wondering where you can subscribe and download The Talking Place, head over here to the information page for the show! You can also search up "The Talking Place" wherever you find your podcasts. If it's not there, let me know!
If you're looking for more episodes of The Talking Place, be sure to check out my archive right here!
Here is everywhere to find me, gaming wise!
Steam - The1llusiveMan
Xbox - xThe1llusiveMan
PlayStation - xThe1llusiveMan
Nintendo - The1llusiveMan
I opened up an Etsy Shop! Check it out and help support everything I do! https://designingbyknight.etsy.com
Or if you just want to support me without getting stickers, you can go ahead and buy me a coffee! I would appreciate it beyond belief!
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
Voicemail - 407.906.TALK
Instagram - @ManChefDad
Email - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Activate the C button!
I pressed the C button and was joined by two awesome dudes! Cap'n Mike from On Second Thought with Mike & Matt, and Al from The Retro 'Rents both jumped on so we could get our Nintendo on.
And boy, what a show it was! We went over everything that was shown on the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on 4/2/25. Well, as much as we could without going on tangents. We talked about our impressions, initial thoughts, and how we think things will play out.
A huge topic that we got hung up on was everyone's favorite topic with the Switch 2 - cost. Which is timely because the morning of this show going live, Nintendo put the pre-orders for the U.S. on pause. So yeah. Thanks.....
That does not take away anything we talked about. Our thoughts and excitement and disappointment is still valid, so be sure to check it out!
Until next time!
Links and Info Discussed
If you're wondering where you can subscribe and download The Talking Place, head over here to the information page for the show! You can also search up "The Talking Place" wherever you find your podcasts. If it's not there, let me know!
If you're looking for more episodes of The Talking Place, be sure to check out my archive right here!
Nintendo Direct 4/2/25 featuring The Switch 2
Nintendo Tree House: Nintendo Switch 2 Day 1
Nintendo Switch 2 Overview Trailer
Kit & Krista - The Reactions Inside Nintendo as Fans Rage Over Price
SpawnWave - Nintendo Just Delayed Switch 2 Pre-Orders
Here is everywhere to find me, gaming wise!
Steam - The1llusiveMan
Xbox - xThe1llusiveMan
PlayStation - xThe1llusiveMan
Nintendo - The1llusiveMan
I opened up an Etsy Shop! Check it out and help support everything I do! https://designingbyknight.etsy.com
Or if you just want to support me without getting stickers, you can go ahead and buy me a coffee! I would appreciate it beyond belief!
Where to Find This Week's Guest
On Second Thought with Mike & Matt
Here is Mike's show! The link is to its Linktree where you'll find the best ways to get in contact with the show or to subscribe.
Where to find/download The Retro 'Rents and The latest episode of The Retro 'Rents
Here is Al's show! One day he'll jump back on. Right?!
Contact The Talking Place
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Email - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Switchin' It Up!
Here's my trip down memory lane! Back in the ol' Future Monkeys Time Machine! All the way back to 2017 when the Nintendo Switch was first announced. It's early days when it introduced Breath of the Wild to the world. All the way through the pandemic when the world was collectively trying to complete their museums and D.I.Y. cards with Animal Crossing. The Switch has been around for a long time! And it was hype inducing to talk about it.
But that's not to say it's been a smooth sailing. I also get into the cons and what I feel like the system is lacking. Actually, what it's been lacking for years.
All of this to lead up to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2! As of the posting of this show on April 1st, 2025, The Switch 2 is going to be officially announced tomorrow, April 2nd!
What will the future hold for us Nintendo gamers? We'll find out. But for now, enjoy this show.
Until next time!
Links and Info Discussed
If you're wondering where you can subscribe and download The Talking Place, head over here to the information page for the show! You can also search up "The Talking Place" wherever you find your podcasts. If it's not there, let me know!
If you're looking for more episodes of The Talking Place, be sure to check out my archive right here!
The Super Bowl Nintendo Switch commercial featuring Imagine Dragons
To remember simpler times: Here's the Nintendo Switch Hardware Overview from Nintendo
Here is everywhere to find me, gaming wise!
Steam - The1llusiveMan
Xbox - xThe1llusiveMan
PlayStation - xThe1llusiveMan
Nintendo - The1llusiveMan
I opened up an Etsy Shop! Check it out and help support everything I do! https://designingbyknight.etsy.com
Or if you just want to support me without getting stickers, you can go ahead and buy me a coffee! I would appreciate it beyond belief!
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
Voicemail - 407.906.TALK
Instagram - @ManChefDad
Email - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
I’m full of that Christmas mornin’ feelin’!
MAN! End of the year is no joke! Not only is it typically packed with things to do, stuff to clean, things to bake, gifts to wrap, and about a hundred bajillion other things— it’s also just going by so freaking fast! It always does but something about this year was really crazy with how fast it went. It sucks. But it just gives more reason to start celebrating in September next year!
This show was recorded in my car. I feel like that should be said first and foremost. I was expecting the quality to be pretty bad but really though, it’s not horrible! I managed to edit it with zero background noise and was quite proud of myself. But honestly, comparing the raw audio and the edited one with no noise, I really preferred the raw…. There’s a joke there, but I won’t.
So as you’re listening to this, and you’re hearing the background noise of tires on the road, my blinker going off because unlike other Floridians, I actually USE IT, calls from the wife who was at home with the kids, and pretty much anything else, just keep in mind that it was a choice lolol. I liked it when compared to the lifeless dull of no sounds. So enjoy!
Speaking of enjoying, this is all about Christmas movies! I really wanted to do one this year and I’m glad I did. I wanted to talk about movies that I don’t think many watch on the regular. But for me, I love them and try to keep them on every year. Maybe hopefully there’s some on here that you will give a chance to watch with your loved ones or on your own. If you do, please let me know what you thought!
(For the record, I discussed 8-Bit Christmas, which you TOTALLY should watch. And while I’m not positive it’s exclusive to it, you can find it on HBO Max. I said it was on Amazon Prime, but I’m not sure if it’s still there or not. Every other movie and where it is watchable should be correct.)
And here is a formal apology to anyone who enjoyed the halloween show where I put in audio from all the movies I talked about. I would have LOVED to do that here, but it would’ve added about 1.5 hours of time that I just don’t have. So be happy with what you got!
Alright! Hope everyone enjoyed!
Until next time!
Links and Info Discussed
Be sure to check out my Amazon Store Front! You'll find the Movie List I have curated right here! In there, you'll be able to check out most of the movies I talked about on the show, and if you purchase them using this link, I'll get a small kick back from it! So thank you!
Gaming accounts
Steam - The1llusiveMan
Xbox - xThe1llusiveMan
PlayStation - xThe1llusiveMan
Nintendo - The1llusiveMan
Head over to https://themanthechefthedad.com/links/ where you'll find a bunch of different ways to help me out via affiliate links and referrals. Remember, all you have to do is get to Amazon via one of my links for it to register to me.
I opened up an Etsy Shop! https://designingbyknight.etsy.com There are some new fall stickers up along with 5 new sticker sheets that I just started doing. Looking forward to keep adding to the stock!
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
Voicemail - 407.906.TALK
Instagram - @ManChefDad
Email - TalkingPlacePod@gmail.com
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!