In the 252nd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast we pitch our own social experiments for Fallout's iconic vaults, dig into the appropriately divisive Civil War film, and compare and contrast some major cities across the world! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and su…

In the 251st episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we talk about the Fallout TV show and the first Milwaukee Bucks playoff game. ...That's it, that's the entire show. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your quest…

In the 250th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we discuss the new Fallout show, sports gambling, and how there are FAR TOO MANY regular season basketball games. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your questions, fol…

In the 249th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we finally talk about the election! We also ask important questions like, will Shogun fumble the bag? How Band of Brothers is Masters of the Air? And, why isn't Seth Rogan in Dragon Ball? If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rat…

In the 248th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast we discuss the creator's barely disguised fetish(es) in the reality show Farmer Wants a Wife. Also, get ready to learn about the true meaning of St. Patrick's Day and get some gambling advice! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a…

In the 247th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we talk about new conspiracy theories, the Oscars, and the shuttering of Rooster Teeth. Also we ruminate on the unknowability of the best fish tacos in a given geographic area. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and su…

It was a slow and depressing news week, so get ready for plenty of vamping in the 246th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast! Expect long explorations of our current social, political, and labor landscapes; and also theorizing on if being queer makes a person better at military strategizing. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing …

In the 245th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we discuss the enshitification of professional baseball uniforms of all things, the upcoming video game dry spell, and a bunch of less than topical tv shows and movies! We're definitely in the dog days of winter. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to l…

With the Crunchyroll Anime Awards rapidly approaching, judges Lucas DeRuyter, Isaiah Colbert, Lynzee Loveridge, Rafael Motamayor, and Kate Sánchez gather to discuss the nominees, which titles seem likely to win, and which contenders resonated with them the most. Thanks for listening and thanks to Crunchyroll for approving this discussion. Lucas DeR…

In the 244th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, the world of video games is changing and it doesn't seem like it's for the best. Also, the Super Bowl happened and TV is coming back! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us…

In the 243rd episode of the Voluntary Viewing Podcast, we talk about the disheartening and largely avoidable Lions loss to the 49ers. Also in this episode, Oscar noms discourse and the nature of Christian Evangelism in America. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscr…

In the 242nd episode of the Voluntary Viewing Podcast, we answer the question, "What even is a rebuild season?" Also we lose our minds when we learn what the 31st most populated city in Japan is! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to e…

In the 241st episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we celebrate a completely unexpected Packers' win! And also roast the Game Awards and give our analysis of digital media and the broader corporate landscape. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! A…

It's a new year and that means a new battle to determine the best video games, shows, and movies of the previous year! Join Lucas, Andrew, and Ryan in their all out battle royale to make sure their personal faves earn a spot in the Voluntary Viewing Podcast's top 10 rankings! Despite our differences, though, this is objectively the correct ranking …

In the 240th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we catch up on a month's worth of entertainment news! Sure, most of the Game Awards nominees were safe bets this year, but will Zelda or Baldur's Gate win it all? Also, revel with us in Twitter becoming even worse than we possibly imagined. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing p…

In the 239th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we use Halloween as an excuse to talk about weird hypotheticals, serial killers, Five Nights At Freddy's, and Baldur's Gate 3! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your q…

In this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we talk a lot about labor under late stage capitalism and how it's not great! Also, Baldur's Gate 3 continues to be a fun distraction from our growing dystopian hellscape. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe fo…

In the 237th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, video games are more capitalistic than ever before and we have a whole slate of shows/movies/games new and old to review! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your questi…

In the 236th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, Ubisoft is at it again, mascots may or may not be problematic, and it is a wild time to be a WI sports fan! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your questions, follow us…

In the 235th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we spend a surprising amount of time talking about weird stuff from High School. Also, here's what we would do if we were John PlayStation! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to em…

In the 234th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we discuss the seemingly impending close to the WGDA strike! Also, Microsoft accidentally released a bunch of documents they didn't mean to and coverage of warfare is too soft! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and su…

In the 233rd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast we settle the knife vs bat debate once and for all! Also Lauren Boebert was very publicly a hypocrite, the United Auto Workers strike is rad, and Nintendo Directs are still better than Sony states of play. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, com…

In the 232nd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we celebrate the Green Bay Packers STILL being better than the Chicago Bears. Also, we unravel Ron DeStantis' whole deal and spend a surprising amount of time talking about 00s Nickelodeon shows! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, lea…

In the 231st episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, three cis white men talk about Oppenheimer! Also, every "The Villain Was Actually Right" list is bad because writers are cowards and Armored Core 6 continues to be a delight. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subs…

In the 230th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we just can't stop talking about derisive situations in women's sports! Also, Armored Core VI whips and we roast various communities across Wisconsin. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be…

In the 229th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we talk a lot about movie genres! Mostly because only two of us saw Oppenheimer and it turns out the movie The Blind Side is extra bogus. Also, the LA based members of this podcast endured two natural disasters simultaneously today, and that's weird! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary…

Do you want to hear three cis white men discuss the Barbie movie? Well, the Voluntary Viewing podcast has you covered! While we're at it, we debunk a weird and conservative flagging video from IGN and review both Jedi Survivor and Final Fantasy XVI. Spoiler alert, we like the former much more than the latter! If you enjoyed this episode of the Volu…

In the 227th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we discuss the many political and strategic dimensions surrounding Donald Trump's latest indictment. Also Elon Musk makes everything he touches worse and there's a lot of good TV happening right now...which is great because soon there won't be any! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary V…

In the 226th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, the gang gets fully socialist brained as we analyze the US judicial system, promising labor organization, and the crimes of Sonic the Hedgehog's dad! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be …

In the 225th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we catch up on all the news we've missed! This includes the sub, the Supreme Court being awful, the June Nintendo Direct, and that weird Russian coup attempt. Also, there is DISCOURSE about Asteroid City and Lucas hypes up Bluesky. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, p…

In the 224th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we review I Think You Should Leave Season 3, Across the Spider-Verse, AND Summer Game Fest. Also, Nikola Jokić is a breath of fresh air, Trump got indicted again, Redditors are on strike, and Twitch is fumbling the bag. We are so fucking back!!! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary View…

In the 223rd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we...discuss The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom more! We also breakdown Sony's state of play presentation and how it feels like video games as a medium might be stuck in 2011. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, …

In the 222nd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, Lucas and Andrew discuss...The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It's so much of a masterpiece that it's almost intimidating. Also, we talk about shakeups on the Milwaukee Bucks and the latest John Mulaney special! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please rememb…

In the 221st episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we rank kingdoms!!! Also, Tucker Carlson got shit canned, journalism in the digital media space is dying, and the Lebron James of incels got laid. A lot happened while we were gone and we hope you have as much fun as we do catching up! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcas…

In the 220nd episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we share how the crucifixion of Christ should have gone if Jesus or the Romans had any sense about them. Also, we share our opinions on the Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Skinamarink films; and unpack what the death of E3 means for the medium of video games. If you enjoyed this e…

In the 219th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we finally become a men's health and wellness podcast! Also, the new Zelda trailer is packed with secrets and new info, the Scott Pilgrim anime is cause for celebration and concern, and Donald Trump was indited. Also, John Wick has nunchucks!!! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewi…

In the 218th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we have a surprisingly in depth conversation about the current and late ought's PBS Kids line up! Also, NFL drama is a milquetoast as ever, Tar is a delightful and complicated film, and The Last of Us ends with a whimper instead of a bang. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing po…

In the 217th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we share our last minute Oscar picks! Also, Elon Musk keeps posting through the Ls of his own making and episode 8 of The Last of Us is a solid return to form. Plus, some Facebook stalking and the best NFL offseason evaluations you'll ever hear! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary View…

In the 216th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we go over the surprising team report card published by the NFL Player's Association! We also cover the Elden Ring DLC reveal, the frustrating Crunchyroll Anime Awards, and the deeply compelling film The Social Network by David Fincher. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podca…

In the 215th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, not even the worst winter storm LA's ever seen can stop this pod! Also, we share our thoughts on the Atomic Hearts discourse, analyze Jedi Fallen Order, and share our concerns with direction of The Last of Us TV adaptation. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please re…

In the 214th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast we (like everyone else on the internet) talk about Hogwarts Legacy for a bit. Then we breakdown the latest Nintendo Direct, catch up on The Last of Us, and share updates on Fire Emblem: Engage. What's an Emblem? What's holding??? Who can say! Not the NFL at the very least. If you enjoyed this ep…

In the 213th episode of the Voluntary Viewing Podcast, there's a lot of The Last of Us happening and it seems like that'll be the case for a while! Also, Fire Emblem: Engage is extremely good if you have Lucas' exact brain chemistry and we give some weird reality TV shows their due; (cough) MILF Manor, (cough) The Traitors. If you enjoyed this epis…

In the 212th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, layoffs are overwhelming in tech and digital media industries and Wizard's of the Cost is trying to get blood from their D&D stone. Also, We have early impressions for That 90s Show, The Last of Us, and Fire Emblem Engage! How's this opening number??? If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntar…

In the 211th episode of the Voluntary Viewing Podcast, we spend a surprising amount of time establishing that we might live in a matrix...but also that everyone who uses that excuse is an asshole. Also, we have some thoughts on the not-whales in Avatar 2 and share our thoughts on the first episode of The Last of Us HBO Max show. Still working on th…

In the 210th episode of the Voluntary Viewing Podcast, we discuss the eldritch infinite congress of this past week. Also, MAGfest might have some gamergaters among their organizers, there was too much good anime happening last quarter, and automatic faucets are a sin upon mankind. We also hope you like the new intro and outro music, and are having …

It is the end of 2022 which means it's time for the members of the Voluntary Viewing podcast to determine the definitive top ten games, shows, and movies of the past year! Which media will emerge victorious? How heated will these discussions get? Will our friendships survive this podcast? Are any of the winners better than the top choices from last…

In the 209th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we have some notes on the Dark Knight Returns. Also, the latest season of Survivor was a trip, River City Girls 2 is as delightful as the first, and 1899 is as weird as you'd expect from the creators of Dark. Oh yeah, and Elon is making an ass of himself as Twitter's CEO and the US Government i…

In the 208th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we recount the highs, lows, and all the weird shit to appear in the Game Awards! Also, Chainsaw Man and Rick and Morty are still good, Andrew is fully in married man mode, and anti-spoiler culture creates division once again! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please …

In the 207th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we do a close (and stoned) reading of the Pixar classic, Coco. The we get into World Cup developments, more Final Fantasy nonsense, Warzone 2.0 and the Weird Al movie! Also, how good would Indiana Jones be at setting booby traps? If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, ple…

In the 206th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we dig into the two biggest discourses affecting the world today; Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet! Also, Andrew go married and finished season 1 of Andor! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, lea…