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#251: Another Conversation with Jeremy Blaustein (Supervisor for Snatcher Sega CD 1994)

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Send us Fan MailTo top off our coverage of the 1994 Sega CD cult classic, Snatcher, we're sitting down with Jeremy Blaustein, the Supervisor on t...

#250: Snatcher (1994) - Part 2 - Acts 2 & 3

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Send us Fan MailOur coverage of the main body of Snatcher is coming to a close, but our coverage will continue next episode, when we sit down and tal...

#249: Snatcher (1994) - Part 1 - Intro & Act 1

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Send us Fan MailAt long last, Metal Gear Mondays is covering the 1994 Sega CD version of Snatcher. This season has been a long time coming. Support...

#248: A Conversation with Vanessa Marshall (Voice of Olga & Strangelove)

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Send us Fan MailWe're so excited to bring this week's episode to you all. We had the pleasure to sit down and chat with Vanessa Marshall, t...

#247: Metal Gear Solid 2 (2001) Revisited - Part 6 - Extras & Secrets

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Send us Fan MailLast, but not least, we're covering all of the extras and goodies in MGS2. As stated at the top of our revisit we did... oh, God....

#246: Metal Gear Fanfiction Vol. II (feat. Gaming Theater Podcast)

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Send us Fan MailWARNING: THIS EPISODE GETS PRETTY RAUNCHY, PLEASE USE YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISKDue to a scheduling snafu, this w...

#245: Metal Gear Solid 2 (2001) Revisited - Part 5 - What Do You Believe In?

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Send a textThis episode marks the thrilling conclusion to our revisiting of Metal Gear Solid 2's main scenario. Tune in for all things Arsenal G...

#244: Metal Gear Solid 2 (2001) Revisited - Part 4 - Cocked, Rocked, and Sniper Shocked

24 Feb 2026

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Send a textOn this week's episode, we're continuing our revisited coverage of Metal Gear Solid 2 by fighting a jet, saving Otacon's si...

#243: Metal Gear Solid 2 (2001) Revisited - Part 3 - Bombs, Fatman, and Ames

12 Feb 2026

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Send a textSorry for the late upload. To make up for it, this episode laughs and grows fat. Extra thicc runtime aside, we hope you enjoy as we continu...

#242: Metal Gear Solid 2 (2001) Revisited - Part 2 - A Fortunate Stillman

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOn this episode, we start our second tour of duty on the Big Shell. Will we develop whole new bits around MGS2? Will we uncover new sec...

#241: Metal Gear Solid 2 Remastered - Pt. 1 - Development & The Tanker

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe have to go back! We're finally tackling a pet project we've had on our minds for years, we're remastering our coverag...

#240: Metal Gear Mondays LIVE! (Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025)

22 Dec 2025

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Send us a textThis week we're doin' it live, baby. Live from Portland, it's Metal Gear Mondays! (Huge thank you to the Portland Retro...

#239: Metal Gear Solid Delta - Pt. 7 - Fox Hunt, Secrets, and Bonus Content

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week, we're going back for every last drop of Metal Gear Solid Delta material. We'll be covering all of the secrets, bonu...

#238: Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025 (Starring David Hayter, Debi Mae West, and Paul Eiding)

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back at it again. This year's expo was a bombshell. Featuring: Metal Gear Solid Cast Panel (starring Debi Mae West, David Hayter, and Paul Eidi...

#237: Metal Gear Solid Delta - Pt. 6 - The Finale

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've finally reached the end of our tale. This episode concludes coverage of the main game, but next episode we'll be covering all of the b...

#236: Metal Gear Solid Delta - Pt. 5 - Tank & Spank

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Delta coverage finally continues. Next episode we'll cover the finale of the game itself, plus our wrap-up thoughts, but for this week's epi...

#235: A Conversation with David Hayter (Solid Snake) & Debi Mae West (Meryl Silverburgh)

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MGM finally gets to do a proper in-person interview with David Hayter that doesn't involve a broom closet at the Renton City Retro. Oh, and Debi ...

#234: Metal Gear Solid Delta - Pt. 4 - The Tragedy of Ghost Dad

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Dad... So dad... A host of fathers... And you are one of them. I am The Ghost Dad."Support the showPlease consider leaving our show a revie...

#233: A Conversation with Neil Ross (Voice of Colonel Volgin)

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we get a chance to talk to the amazing Neil Ross. You'll definitely want to tune into this one. Neil's life is something else. ...

#232: Metal Gear Solid Delta - Pt. 3 - Photoshynthesis and Chill

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thish week on Metal Gear Mondaysh, we're dealing with the old guysh of the game. Here'sh to Granin and The End! Shine on you crazhy diamonds...

#231: 10 Year Anniversary Celebration!

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Metal Gear Mondays is 10 years old! The gang gets together and reminisces about the podcast's greatest hits, as submitted by you! Support the s...

#230: Metal Gear Solid Delta - Pt. 2 - Not the Bees!

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of our official Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (gosh, what a mouthful) we battle both a human ocelot and a... conglomeration of bees ...

#229: Metal Gear Solid Delta - Pt. 1 - Virtuous Mission (feat. Kaye Ross of Duckfeed.tv)

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The more things change the more they stay the same. Come and join us on our coverage of not only a remake of a 20+-year-old game, but also a remake of...

#228: Metal Gear Solid Delta - First Impressions

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The time is finally upon us. Nearly 10 years to the day since the last mainline Metal Gear title, we have a new-ish game on our hands! Gather round, ...

#227: Death Stranding 2 - Episode 16 & Wrap Up

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Through hell and high water, we have finally come to the end of the road on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (later than planned, but life tends to hap...

#226: Death Stranding 2 - Episodes 14 & 15

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's not the end of our journey, but we can see it from here. Our Death Stranding 2 coverage continues with our penultimate episode, covering epi...

#225: Death Stranding 2 - Episodes 11, 12, and 13

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We may be late, but that doesn’t mean we’re not working. And boy are we working! We’ve got fourth wall breaks! We’ve got anti-gravity! We’ve...

#224: Death Stranding 2 - Episodes 9 & 10

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Things start to get serious as our coverage, and Sam's journey across Australia, continues. Support the showPlease consider leaving our show a r...

#223: Death Stranding 2 - Episodes 7 & 8

22 Jul 2025

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It's part four of our coverage of Death Stranding 2. You know what else comes in fours? No, not the Fantastic Four. No, not the Four Musketeers ...

#222: Death Stranding 2 - Episodes 5 & 6

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're 37.5% of the way through the game, roughly, and we're still loving it... kinda. Bugbears have revealed themselves. Come, gather round....

#221: Death Stranding 2 - Episodes 3 & 4

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Annnnnnnnnd, we're back. This week we're tackling Death Stranding 2 Episode 3 & 4. This one is another meaty episode (I mean, we are in...

#220: A Conversation with Marty Rhone (Voice of Tarman)

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're joined by yet another Death Stranding 2 cast member, Australian pop royalty, and the voice of Tarman: Marty Rhone!We can't ...

#219: Death Stranding 2 - Episodes 1 & 2

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's our first new Kojima Productions title in nearly 6 years and we're so excited to get started. Join us for a ton of fun! Support the sh...

#218: Death Stranding 2 First Impressions

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The day has arrived. Death Stranding 2 is upon us. Lilli, Alessio, and James are going to tell you all about it. Come on into our private room, take ...

#217: A Conversation with Jeff Leach (Pierre Southern from Death Stranding 2)

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're chatting with Jeff Leach (Ghost from Call of Duty and Bragan from Avowed). Jeff had a mysterious entry on his IMDb profile for ...

#216: Death Stranding 2 Predictions & Pre-Release

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The time is nearly upon us. The stranding shall be death, yet again. This week, we're joined by James Reichmuth and we're discussing the ro...

#215: A Conversation with Debra Wilson (Doctor from Death Stranding 2)

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a very special episode. While we were super excited to get to chat with another cast member from Death Stranding 2 ahead of release, we didn&a...

#214: A Conversation with Darren Jacobs (Voice of Heartman)

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our first interview on the lead up to the release of Death Stranding 2, and our second Death Stranding cast interview ever, we speak with Darren Ja...

#213: Death Stranding 2 Pre-Season Introduction

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Metal Gear Mondays, we go over the upcoming Death Stranding 2 season as well as the full cadence of future episodes. Some fun anno...

#212: Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2024

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Metal Gear Mondays x Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2k24Starring: Paul Eiding, Cam Clarke, and more! ---Show Notes:Full Cam Clarke PRGE Panel Video @ YouT...

#211: The Next Day

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taking this show on the road (kinda)! Sam and Alessio are going to be hosting an FFXIV panel, as well as a Cam Clarke / Paul Eiding panel (more appro...

#210: The Morning After

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

.xodarap emiTSupport the showPlease consider leaving our show a review. The engagement helps us grow more than you might think! Find more cool links a...

#209: The End of Metal Gear Mondays - Part 4

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"To do the right thing you sometimes have to leave the things you care about behind. Treasure those memories. No matter what happens, keep them s...

#208: A Finale Season Special Report

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Care to join the community as the show comes to an end? It's super easy to jump in now that the Patreon is dissolving and the doors are opening t...

#207: The End of Metal Gear Mondays - Part 3

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a very special part of the finale season for the show. For the 207th episode of Metal Gear Mondays, we're going through the greatest hits...

#206: The End of Metal Gear Mondays - Part 2

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The end continues to end as the end of the entire podcast is quickly approaching... also ending. The end is built into the beginning. Before you get t...

#205: The End of Metal Gear Mondays - Part 1

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This isn't the end, but we can see it from here. Just three more weeks until the grand conclusion of Metal Gear Mondays. Final listener letters ...

#204: The End of Metal Gear Mondays is Nigh

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've all got to go sometime. Support the showPlease consider leaving our show a review. The engagement helps us grow more than you might think!...

#203: MGM:R - The Beginning of the End

01 Sep 2021

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The MGM:R cast and crew has some news for you. Support the showPlease consider leaving our show a review. The engagement helps us grow more than you ...

#202: MGM:R - Portable Ops Listener Responses

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chris and Warren wrap up the Portable Ops season with listener responses. Huge thanks to you, dear listeners, for keeping the conversation ...

#201: MGM:R - A Conversation with Kazuma Jinnouchi (Portable Ops Composer) ft. Ryan Payton

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dear listeners, please enjoy this delightful conversation with Metal Gear's composer extraordinaire, Kazuma Jinnouchi. Tori is joined by friend o...

#200: MGM:R - Portable Ops Pt. 9 - Mean Gene

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Attention, recruits - there's no turning back from here. Let's get out there and stop this nuclear launch at whatever cost. This week, Warre...

#199: MGM:R - Portable Ops Pt. 8 - Portable Villains!

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You've been briefed on your support team. Now it's time scrutinize the enemy. I want you to get as much intel on Gene and his men as you can...

#198: MGM:R - Portable Ops Pt. 7 - Ryan Payton Talks Portable Ops

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dear listeners, this week we bring you another lovely conversation with good friend of the show, Ryan Payton. Huge thanks to Ryan for giving us more o...

#197: MGM:R - Portable Ops Pt. 6 - Metal Gear... Twins?

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Warren, Chris, and Tori prepare to fight Metal Gear RAXA, discover a plot twist, and salute a true soldier. Support the showPlease consider...

#196: MGM:R - Portable Ops Pt. 5 - The Perfect Soldier

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're  back, listeners! This week, Warren, Chris, and Tori reunite and pick up the story from the "It's a Diversion Op" episode b...

#195: MGM:R - Portable Ops Pt. 4 - The Good Guys

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dear MGM:R listeners, thank you for patience. The long await is over. This week, Warren, Chris, and Tori discuss all the characters in Portable Ops wh...

#194: MGMR - Portable Ops Pt. 3 - Ryan Payton Returns!

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Attention, soldiers! This week's episode is not one to miss. Ryan Payton (Camouflaj) returns to Metal Gear Mondays to talk about his work on Port...

#193: MGM:R - Portable Ops Pt. 2 - It's a Diversion Op

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comrades, we present the second phase of our mission. This week, Warren and Tori catch you up on the next few missions and story beats of the game whi...

#192: MGM:R - The Patriot Club Grab Bag [Patreon Bonus Preview]

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you surprised to see us, Dear Listeners? It is Tuesday, yes, but what is Tuesday if not a second Monday, after all? We've put together a ver...

#191: MGM:R - Portable Ops Pt. 1 - Escape from Prison

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey all you new recruits and veterans alike - MGM:R is pleased to present our first episode of the Portable Ops season.  In this week's episode,...

#190: MGM:R - A Conversation with Peter Lurie (Voice of Vulcan Raven)

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alessio, Warren, and Tori have a fun and delightful conversation with the man who brought Vulcan Raven to life.  Tune in and learn about Peter's...

#189: MGM:R - A Conversation with F1NG3RS (Metal Gear-Inspired Musician)

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to F1NG3RS for hanging out with Warren, Chris, and Ghost Dad Alessio! Tune in to hear about his work, (both Metal Gear inspired and origin...

#188: MGM:R - State of the Podcast

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Warren, Chris, and Tori discuss what's to come next from Metal Gear Mondays: Revengeance. Will 2021 bring guests to the conversation? Will there ...

#187: MGM:R - Trivia

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The flames of competition are stoked amongst MGM:R crew and listeners both! The gang welcomes resident artiste, Shaun Wilkins and Discord Dandies, Dar...

#186: MGM:R - MGS Movie Casting

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Since the announcement of Oscar Isaac's casting as Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid movie, the MGM:R crew has been dying to answer that burnin...

#185: MGM:R - Season 2 - Portable Ops - Trailer

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up, all you aspiring mercenaries. Big Boss is back - and so are our hosts. Check out what they've got in store for the next season of Meta...

#184: MGM:R - Metal Gear Solid 3 Listener Responses

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our hosts read and respond to messages from listeners as a final farewell is bid to Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Support the showPlease consider ...

#183: MGM:R - Spooky Season - Spooky Stories (feat. Alessio!)

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Patriot Club style episode, the crew welcomes Alessio back to the mic. He then shakes them to their very cores. Plus, folklore, causin...

#182: MGM:R - MGS3 Pt. 9 - Loyalty to the End

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Warren, Chris, and Tori wrap up coverage of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater with a final set of character analyses as well as overall...

#181: MGM:R - Spooky Season - The Thing

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Norwegian Chris chases Baguette into an arctic research facility where pilot Tori 'R.J. MacReady' is stationed with Windows...

#180: MGM:R - MGS3 Pt. 8 - A True Patriot

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Warren, Chris, and Tori cross that final bridge to finish what we've started this season as our play-through of Metal Gear Solid...

#179: MGM:R - Spooky Season - Oxenfree

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Darkness falls across the podTori & Warren, a trek they plodWhile creatures crawl and crave their bloodAnd Chris terrorizes y'all's neig...

#178: MGM:R - MGS3 Pt. 7 - Big Baddies with Bad Daddies

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Metal Gear Mondays: Revengeance, the gang takes a look at the baddies and the daddies of Metal Gear Solid 3; Volgin, Ra...

#177: MGM:R - MGS3 Pt. 6 - Snake Gets Had by Sad Ghost Dad's Dead Lads

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Metal Gear Mondays: Revengeance, the gang takes a detour through an Alpine Ascent, battles a raging demon, and meets th...

#176: MGM:R - MGS3 Pt. 5 - The Ancient Sniper

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Warren and Tori meticulously make their way through shrouded forests, secret labs, and river beds while Chris stumbles hi...

#175: MGM:R - MGS3 Pt. 4 - The Fox Unit

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Warren, Tori, and Chris conduct a character Analysis of Zero, Jack, Para-Medic, and Signet. Have bad dreams? No problem: ...

#174: MGM:R - MGS3 Pt. 3 - Snake and Ocelot at Bolshaya

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the third installment of the Subsistence season, our trio picks up a new agent with his own supply drop in Metal Gear Solid 3 starting w...

#173: MGM:R - An Apology feat. Ghost Dad

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the episode...wait, we're not finished with the episode yet. Instead, we have some new updates for the show to share with a very special guest...

#172: MGM:R - MGS3 Pt. 2 - Virtual Mission?

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cole, Tori, and Chris start our gameplay coverage of Metal Gear Solid 3 by taking the jump into Virtuous Mission. Are we sure this isn't a simula...

#171: MGM:R - MGS3 Pt. 1 - The Boss

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our first episode of Metal Gear Mondays: Revengeance, our latest recruit, Tori Cortez, leads us through a character analysis of the lady who starte...

#170: MGM:R - Let it rip, Jack! MGM is back!

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing Metal Gear Mondays: RevengeanceSupport the showPlease consider leaving our show a review. The engagement helps us grow more than you might...

#169: >observer_ & Blade Runner Listener Response

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Sam and Zach say farewell while we talk through all things >observer_ and Blade Runner in a listener response.Thank yo...

#168: The Long Goodbye Part Deux

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Two friends sit down together to give a salute and a toast to the memories. May Metal Gear Mondays flourish long after they are gone.Here's to yo...

#167: >observer_ pt. 2

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Cole makes a special, furry friend while Zach and Chris take a special trip through a trippy mind. Will Sam be able to guide The Boys throu...

#166: >observer_ pt. 1

09 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Zach shows us his special sleuthing skills as things get a little too spooky for Cole as the boys navigate the creepy cyberpunk corridors o...

#165: Our First Sponsor! - BakedWright Gourmet

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Due to some mishaps and unpleasantness, we had a delay in the publishing of our next episode, but we wanted to make sure you got access to the code fo...

#164: What Do You Mean You've Never Seen Blade Runner?

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sam watches Blade Runner for the first time as the gang explores one of Hideo Kojima's favorite movies. The band of bubbies comp...

#163: MGM Patriot Club Preview - The Prelude to the Pop

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Due to the absolute chaos happening with our various uploads and our schedules, the boys got weird and made another preview PC episode as a special tr...

#162: OUTER-OP #6 - What About Metal Gear Solid 6?

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another Outer Op! The 6th, in fact! Inside, we read your letters and download about Death Stranding. We also talk about whether or not we&a...

#161: SPECIAL UPDATE - Call for Responses - Outer Op #6

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi! Good to see you. You look good.Anyway, wanted to drop a special update to let everyone know the following things:We will not be having an episode ...

#160: State of the Podcast 2020

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking a nontraditional jump away from regular programming to clear the fog away and talk to you all about our plans for the podcast going ...

#159: Death Stranding Character Roundup

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this, our final episode on Death Stranding (pending something crazy happening). In this episode, we take a look at all of the game's m...

#158: The Long Goodbye (Special Tuesday Bonus)

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sam is joined by a special guest to discuss good times and what you may have already imagined was coming.Here's to you.Support the showPlease con...

#157: MGM Patriot Club Preview - Metal Gear Moments

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Due to some scheduling issues, we had to push our regularly scheduled programming back a week. So, without Sam, the boys forge ahead and record an epi...

#156: Metal Gear vs. Death Stranding

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We gave you an interview and now we give you another episode! I said we were back, and this week we're discussing the themes of Death Stranding c...

#155: A Conversation with James Horan (Voice of Skull Face)

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're back from vacation and we're back with another interview! James Horan, the voice of Skull Face in Ground Zeroes and MGSV, joins us to ...

#154: A Conversation with Tommie Earl Jenkins (Voice of Die-Hardman)

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In our first ever Death Stranding cast interview, Sam and Chris talk to Tommie Earl Jenkins, the man behind Die-Hardman. Tommie talks about his early ...

#153: Tactical Holiday Action - MGM Holiday Special 2019

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A special MGM gift exchange? Making Kojima characters Santa? Special listener responses? Sounds like the first ever MGM Holiday Special to me!Support ...

#152: Victory for Daddy Mads

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Outer Op #5 and Happy Holidays to all! This week, we're reading your suggested topics and responses to Death Stranding! The Video Game...