On this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the rise of video game violence. Games like Doom and Mortal Kombat brought a new level of blood and gore, and they captivated players like never before. They also caused moral panic for parents and politicians who were shocked by the violence.
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Alyse Knorr, associate professor of Englis ... Show More
Oct 2021
OSPod Episode 28: Mafia Geography, Cold Wives, and Good Soup
Did you know the mafia originated in southern Italy? Red didn't! Just one of the many adventures in learning you too can have by listening to the Overly Sarcastic Podcast! This week we tackle Sicily, fridging, and harass Blue into watching the Mummy (1999).Our podcast, like our v ... Show More
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Mar 2024
Knights Gone Wild
‘The Combat of the Thirty’, happened in Brittany on 26th March, 1351.
Despite being largely irrelevant in military terms, it was referenced for generations as the pinnacle of chivalric honour in France. The fighting was chaotic, brutal, and lasted for hours, but surprisingly, bo ... Show More
12m 6s
May 2024
Fallout 1x05: When Things Look Glum, Crank Sum 41
The Past. Comic book movies are OVER and video game adaptations are in for the next 200 years. Red & Ivan strap on their Junk Jet, pack the Rad-X, and head to the Wasteland to talk Prime Video’s Fallout. Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s podcast, Failure to Adapt, availa ... Show More
45m 55s