Monday, December 30, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #74 - The Hobbit 2 & Doctor Who Christmas Special Discussion

On this belated episode of WGTC Radio, we catch up on December with a full review and discussion of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and a discussion of the Doctor Who Christmas Special, "The Time of the Doctor." We also offer a retrospective of Matt Smith's run on the series as the Eleventh Doctor, capping off a very fun and busy episode! Enjoy! 

Monday, December 9, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #73 - Persona News, Doctor Who 50th Review, and More!

On this week's episode of WGTC Radio, we catch up on several weeks worth of news, including the announcement of Persona 5 and three new spin-off games, before jumping into a discussion of the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special, "The Day of the Doctor."

Friday, November 22, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #72 - Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Celebration Spectacular!

On a special bonus episode of WGTC Radio, we celebrate today's 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who, one of our very favorite television series, with a special retrospective episode. We talk about all eleven Doctors, their best companions, count down our Top 10 Favorite episodes from the classic and modern series, and more. Enjoy! 

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #71 - PlayStation 4 First Impressions

On this week's episode of WGTC Radio, we give our initial impressions of the PlayStation 4, including the hardware, user interface, games, and graphics, before transitioning into an in-depth discussion of Marvel's "Thor: The Dark World."  

Friday, November 15, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #70 - The Last Generation Consoles Retrospective Spectacular

On a special episode of WGTC Radio, we celebrate the launch of the PS4 and the next generation of video games by looking back upon the current generation - the Xbox 360, the Wii, and the Playstation 3. Talk of favorite games, memories, and more makes for a special, extremely long episode. Enjoy! 

Monday, November 11, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #69.5 - An Unexpected Podcast Meltdown

On this week's episode of WGTC Radio....we lost this week's episode of WGTC Radio. After spending two hours recording a brand new episode reminiscing about the current generation of video games, a computer malfunction erased the data, leaving us with this special twenty-minute explanatory podcast to tide listeners over. Enjoy? 

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #69 - PS4 FAQ, Movie News, Extended Batman Thoughts & More

On this week's episode of WGTC Radio, we cover a wide grab bag of topics - and a lot of random tangents - including recent movie trailers forThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the giant PS4 FAQ released by Sony, our extended thoughts onBatman: Arkham Origins, and some commentary on recent game reviews. Enjoy! 

Monday, October 28, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #68 - Batman: Arkham Origins Review & More!

On the new episode of WGTC Radio, Sean and Jonathan talk about a bunch of random topics - Pokemon X and Y, Gravity, Indie Games, Doctor Who news, etc. - before moving on to a review of Batman: Arkham Origins, the newest Batman game, which we both consider to be a pleasant surprise! Enjoy! 

Sunday, October 20, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #67 - Watch Dogs Delay, Pokemon X/Y, & Dracula Retrospective

On the new episode of WGTC Radio, we celebrate Halloween with a discussion of one of history's greatest horror movies: Dracula, starring the inimitable Bela Lugosi! And before that, we discuss the shocking delay of Ubisoft's Watch Dogs and offer some initial thoughts on Pokemon X and Y! Enjoy! 

Friday, October 11, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #66: Doctor Who News & The Ultimate GTA V Analysis

On this week's episode of WGTC Radio, we talk a bunch about recent video games we've played, including Beyond Two Souls, before diving into some really exciting Doctor Who news, and finally providing our promised, definitive review of "Grand Theft Auto V" and its troublesome online mode. 

Monday, September 30, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #65 - Steam News Analysis & More GTA V Talk

On the new episode of WGTC Radio, we analyze all the recent, fascinating Steam announcements, some intriguing information about the PS4 , the reveal of a new Persona game, and even offer some more critical thoughts on Grand Theft Auto V. Enjoy! 

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #64 - Grand Theft Auto V Spoiler-Free Review

On this week's episode of WGTC Radio, Sean and Jonathan give their first thought on Rockstar's 'Grand Theft Auto V.' We have not finished the main campaign yet, so we kept this discussion spoiler-free - but there are still plenty of things to talk about in terms of characters, game mechanics, and crazy stories from our first week with the game. Other Video Game news and some quick movie reviews round out the episode. Enjoy! 

Monday, September 16, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #63 - Grand Theft Auto Retrospective & Mass Effect 3 Discussion

On the new episode of WGTC Radio the podcast, we take a slow week and furiously overcompensate, delivering an in-depth Grand Theft Auto retrospective to mark the release of the new game, Grand Theft Auto V, before giving our long overdue discussion on Mass Effect 3, with particular regards to the ending. Other topics, like flooding in Colorado (where we record this podcast) and the Japanese Blu-Ray release of the new Dragon Ball Z movie, round out one of our longest episodes. 

Monday, September 9, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #62 - Gaming News Galore, Red Vs Blue Season 11, & Hotline Miami Discussion

On the new episode of WGTC Radio, we catch up on a bevy of gaming news, including big announcements from Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony, before diving into a discussion of Rooster Teeth's two major animated series, "Red vs Blue" and "RWBY," and offer some thoughts on one of our favorite recent Indie games, "Hotline Miami." Enjoy! 

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #61 - Gamescom/PS4 News & Ben Affleck as Batman

On this week's episode of WGTC Radio, we talk all the big video game news of this year's Gamescom conference, cover the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman, and treat you to a solid hour's worth of tangents and asides. A fun time shall be had by all! 

Monday, August 19, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #60 - Persona 3 Retrospective Spectacular!


On the new episode of WGTC Radio, hosts Jonathan R. Lack and Sean Chapman recap some recent movies, video games, and news for each before jumping into a long, in-depth discussion on our favorite game of all time, the 2006 JRPG classic "Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3." Enjoy!

TIME CHART: Intro: 0:00:00 – 0:03:55, Random Video Game Stories/Reviews: 0:03:55 – 0:32:28, More Xbox One Policy Reversals: 0:32:28 – 0:43:30, Recent Movie Round-Up: 0:43:30 – 1:00:45, Brief Doctor Who News: 1:00:45 – 1:03:07, Persona 4 Arena News/Theories: 1:03:07 – 1:12:04, Persona 3 Discussion (Spoilers!): 1:12:04 – 3:09:04

Sunday, August 4, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #59 - 12th Doctor News, The Wolverine Review, & Bioshock Infinite DLC

On the new episode of WGTC Radio, we cover this weekend's revelation of the identity of the 12th Doctor on British sci-fi classic Doctor Who, give our thoughts on the new downloadable content for Bioshock Infinite, and review the latest comic-book movie, The Wolverine. 

Thursday, July 25, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #58 - Catching Up On Comic Con, Batman Vs Superman, Steam Sale, & More


In this special bonus mid-week episode of WGTC Radio, we catch up on all the news, announcements, and happenings since I have been away on vacation. That means that we get to talk about awesome new movies like Pacific Rim and The Wolverine, the Steam Summer Sale, news about the Xbox One and Indie gaming, and of course, Comic-Con. There was far too much at Comic-Con (as always) to cover in one podcast, so we focused on what was directly relevant to this podcast – which, of course, includes Warner’s big, strange reveal of their Batman Vs. Superman film for 2015. 

Monday, July 22, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #57 - Our Top 10 Favorite Video Games of All Time (Part 3 of 3)

On the third and final episode of a special three-part installment of WGTC Radio, we finish counting down, discussing, and analyzing our Top 10 favorite video games of all time! On this episode, we conclude the countdown with discussions of our very favorite video games ever, including entries in the "Mass Effect" and "Persona" series. Enjoy! 

Monday, July 15, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #56 - Our Top 10 Favorite Video Games Of All Time (Part 2 of 3)

On the second episode of a special three-part installment of WGTC Radio, we continue counting down, discussing, and analyzing our Top 10 favorite video games of all time! On this episode, we share our respective selections for #7-#4, including modern masterpieces like Halo and Red Dead Redemption and classics like Super Mario 64. 

Monday, July 8, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #55 - Our Top 10 Favorite Video Games of All Time (Part 1 of 3)

On the first episode of a special three-part installment of WGTC Radio, we begin counting down, discussing, and analyzing our Top 10 favorite video games of all time! On this episode, we share our honorable mentions before moving on to our respective selections for #10 - #8. Enjoy! 

Friday, June 28, 2013

The Weekly Stuff #54 - Discussing & Analyzing "The Last of Us"

On this week's episode, we go in-depth with Naughty Dog's "The Last of Us," the recent video game sensation for PlayStation 3. This is one of the greatest games ever made, and we give it the treatment it deserves by discussing and analyzing it in extreme detail over the course of this special 3-hour episode. Enjoy!

Thursday, June 20, 2013

WGTC Radio #53 - Dissecting Microsoft's Xbox One 180 Announcement

In this special, late-week bonus episode of WGTC Radio, we break down Microsoft's stunning, surprising announcement that they are doubling back on nearly every online or DRM-related policy they have announced for the Xbox One, their next-generation gaming console, over the past few weeks.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

WGTC Radio #52 - Discussing "Man of Steel"

On this week's show, we discuss the new Superman film, "Man of Steel." And by discuss, we mean Sean rants about why he hates it, while Jonathan mostly stays quiet and lets him vent (you can visit We Got This Covered for Jonathan's full, positive written thoughts on the film). We also touch on some developments in the world of superhero films, discuss the possibilities for a Justice League movie after "Man of Steel," and briefly talk the new video game sensation "The Last of Us." Enjoy!

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

WGTC Radio #51 - Xbox, PS4, & Lots Of E3 Insanity

It is an absolutely insane week for video games, as the Electronic Entertainment Expo – better known as E3 – is well underway. Having already heard from Microsoft, Ubisoft, EA, Sony, and Nintendo, there is a lot of news to cover, including pricing and release windows for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, tons of newly announced games and additional information on known quantities, and more. We tackle all this news and more, along with our analysis of where Microsoft, Sony, and their respective next-generation consoles stand at this point in time. 

Monday, June 3, 2013

WGTC Radio #50 - Discussing Matt Smith's Doctor Who Departure

On this week's episode of WGTC Radio, we discuss Matt Smith's recent announcement that he is leaving Doctor Who at the end of the year. How it will affect the show moving forward? What are our theories about the incoming Twelfth Doctor era? All this and more is discussed.


Thursday, May 23, 2013

WGTC Radio #49 - Dissecting Microsoft's Xbox One Reveal

For our final podcast of this busy week, we take a look at Microsoft's somewhat disastrous reveal of the horrendously named 'Xbox One.' Where Sony focused on games and gamers with their PS4 reveal earlier this year, Microsoft seems to be abandoning their core demo - at the expense of live TV? There is a lot of confusing information and outright misinformation to sift through, and we have it all covered for you in this special, in-depth podcast. Enjoy!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

WGTC Radio #48 - Star Trek Into Darkness Review and Discussion

On this week's (second) episode of WGTC Radio (there is a lot to talk about right now), we discuss and review J.J. Abrams' " Star Trek Into Darkness," the latest sci-fi blockbuster of 2013. From mysterious villains to new versions of old characters, there is plenty to talk about, and we cover it all. Enjoy!

Sunday, May 19, 2013

WGTC Radio #47 - Doctor Who Series 7 Retrospective Spectacular!


With the seventh series of the BBC’s Doctor Who having finished this weekend, we thought it would be proper to devote an entire episode towards not only the series finale, but this very strange, extremely fragmented season as a whole. First, we give our in depth thoughts on the big finale episode, “The Name of the Doctor,” before diving into a discussion of the season overall, giving brief retrospective opinions of each episode and exploring where this series stands in the Doctor Who pantheon. Enjoy!

Monday, May 13, 2013

WGTC Radio #46 - Celebrating Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

On this week's show, we prepare for the horribly titled "Star Trek Into Darkness" by watching the first - and best - Star Trek sequel, "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." What is it that makes this seminal masterpiece of the Star Trek universe so successful? Why is it such a high benchmark other Trek films have had difficulty living up to? We cover all this and more, along with Sean's take on "Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon," and our review of the latest Doctor Who episode, "Nightmare in Silver." Enjoy!

Sunday, May 5, 2013

WGTC Radio #45 - Iron Man 3 Review & Discussion

As promised, this week's episode of WGTC Radio dives deep into the world of Marvel's "Iron Man 3," as we review, analyze, and debate the first major film of the summer. It's a good one, too, leaving us with lots and lots to talk about before we transition into our weekly "Doctor Who" segment and review the latest episode, "The Crimson Horror." Enjoy!

Sunday, April 28, 2013

WGTC Radio #44 - Summer Movie Preview Spectacular!

On the new episode of WGTC Radio the podcast, we give our thoughts on our most anticipated upcoming summer movies - including "Iron Man 3," "Man of Steel," "Star Trek Into Darkness," "Fast & Furious 6," and more - in addition to covering some recent gaming developments and reviewing the latest episode of Doctor Who, "Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS." Enjoy!

Monday, April 22, 2013

WGTC Radio #43 - Star Wars News, Movie Trailers, & Halo 4 Multiplayer


The calm before the upcoming storm that is the summer movie season is still in effect, making for another podcast episode where we talk about many different subjects, which is always one of our favorite ways to record. Sean continues to relate his experiences playing through the Uncharted series, we review and recap three of the biggest movie trailers from the past week – including the absolutely phenomenal trailer for Man of Steel – and we go over the inexplicable announcement that Disney will produce and release a new Star Wars film every single summer from 2015 to 2020. And for our main ‘topics,’ we check in with the Halo 4 multiplayer suite – which has evolved quite a bit since last we talked about the game, with new playlists and gameplay tweaks – and review this week’s episode of Doctor Who, “Hide.” You know the drill by now.

Sunday, April 14, 2013

WGTC Radio #42 - Evil Dead Review and Discussion

On this week's episode of WGTC Radio, we tackle a few small topics, including the latest Xbox 720 rumors, before diving in to one of our patented in-depth discussions on Fede Alvarez's excellent remake of "Evil Dead." After talking gore, gore, and more gore, we move on to our weekly "Doctor Who" segment, in which we review this week's episode, "Cold War." Enjoy!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

WGTC Radio #41 - Bioshock Infinite Review and Discussion

On this week's episode of WGTC Radio the podcast, we go in-depth with our lengthy review and discussion of BIOSHOCK INFINITE, the undisputed game of the year so far. After that, we check in with the latest episode of Doctor Who, "The Rings of Akhaten." Spoilers for both!

Monday, April 1, 2013

WGTC Radio #40 - Doctor Who Premiere Review and Lots of Other Stuff

We are back from a spring break vacation with lots and lots to talk about, in particular the mid-season premiere of Doctor Who, “The Bells of Saint John.” But before that, we tackle a variety of topics, including the launch of Bioshock Infinite (which we will be reviewing in-depth next week), my entirely uneventful trip to Portland, Oregon, the recent release of some good movies (G.I. Joe: Retaliation and Spring Breakers), and stories of a trip to the new Alamo Drafthouse theatre in Littleton, Colorado. Enjoy!