Optional Boss Podcast

2 Friends and occasional guests reminisce on the gaming world and the games we enjoy. From retro bliss and faults to present gifts and blunders, join us for a bit of everything

Ep.52 The Big NintierList

This episode Josh and Tyler discuss what they would consider the best end all be all Nintendo Console Tier list.... Handhelds can come too

01-15
01:53:36

Ep.66 Showcasing Showcases

In this episode, Josh and Tyler discuss the joys of having so many different showcases. Such as the Nintendo Direct, State of Play, Xbox showcases, Silent Hill Transmissions, Capcom Presents etc. Not all of them are bangers by any means, but they don't have to be, they've become a spectacle of entertainment and excitement. When one gets announced everyone gets excited. When that big release that catches you off guard gets announced, the rush of dopamine. Also Hollow Knight: Silksong came out... oh that's been taking some time.

10-01
01:10:43

Ep.65 Box Description Guessapalooza

Despite Josh saying its episode 56 in a classic brain fart of dialogue dislexia, Welcome to episode 65 where we discuss box art descriptions, you know, the things on the back of the box that try to sell you on the game before we had internet like today. Assuming it wasn't caged up behind a glass pane. Josh and Tyler go head to head reading box art descriptions and attempt to figure out where they have come from, play along at home and let us know how you made out!

09-01
01:15:03

Ep.64 Critic the Critic Pt 2 - Best of the 90's

It would make sense to talk about the N64 for episode 64 right? Nah, instead Josh and Tyler take another top list and critique it, this time it's Gamerants top 32 games of the 90's. Not gonna lie some of them threw us off, fairly decent list but certainly a questionable order

08-01
01:40:51

Ep.63 Venting About Video Games

Oops, episode was delisted, sorry aboot that!This episode Tyler and Josh air out their frustrations within the gaming world, stupid things really and just let us vent for a bit!

07-20
01:26:54

Ep.62 Casually Playing

This episode Josh and Tyler discuss those casual games, pick up and play with a few minutes to go

07-01
01:16:26

Ep.61 Playing in the Sandbox Feat. Toadie

In this episode, Tyler ran away so I invited Toadie, returning guest to discuss sandbox games and city builders! Like the Minecrafts, City Skylines, FACTORIO!!! Come check it out!

06-15
01:14:12

Ep.60 Back to the Grind

In this episode we discuss the grind, grinding in games, farming, call it what you want but it can be found in so many games now a days. But not all grinding is good, some are just downright boring. Check it out!

06-01
01:06:38

Ep.59 Media Elsewhere

In this episode Josh and Tyler discuss media that revolves around video games instead of about video games, such as comics, old TV Shows, Movies, Magazines, Youtube and others!

05-15
01:14:58

Ep.58 Rambling About Video Games

Another rambly episode where we discuss the Switch 2 news and honestly go off the rails on various topics that wouldn't fit into any other episode

04-15
01:26:30

Ep.57 The B Roll Feat. KBash

Kbash granted us his presence once again as we discuss the "B" Games. Those games that don't get mainstream love, or considered a "flop" but has a cult status. The world needs more B games and the world needs to appreciate the B game just a little more, so we set out to have a rambly discussion just on that

04-01
01:36:27

Ep.56 The Switch To Switch 2

We love the Switch and with the next iteration around the corner, Josh and Tyler took the opportunity to discuss the Switch, what we've enjoyed and why before we dive into rumors and speculate on what the Switch 2 will bring us

03-15
01:37:48

Ep.55 Missing The Boat

We all have those titles that we just never had a chance to get around to and honestly, it kinda sucks. This episode Josh and Tyler discuss some of the titles that may eventually get played, but would of been better back in the day

03-01
01:19:23

Ep.54 Controller Beyond Control

The wacky world of "innovative" controls, some good some bad and some are just some wacky accessories for gaming. This episode we discuss some of the more bizarre controllers and control methods gaming has seen to date

02-15
01:23:53

Ep.51 End of the Year Wrap Up

With the Bossie's around the corner, Josh and Tyler discuss the vents and what they played this past year

12-15
01:32:41

Ep.50 OBP Presents: Chrono Trigger

We finally sit down and chat about Chrono Trigger, after making some mention in one way or another since all the way back in episode 1

12-01
02:04:49

Ep.49 Achievements & Completions

In this episode we discuss those glorious, wonderful achievement pop-ups... or trophies... or gamer score... you know what we are referring too. Honestly, we are not trophy hunters, but that hasn't stopped us from scouting out the occasional platinum or just aiming for that glorious 110% Give us a listen! SOCIALS Instagram http://instagram.com/optionalbosspc Twitter http://x.com/optionalbosspc BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/optionalbosspc.bsky.social

11-15
01:17:45

Ep.48 Gaming Consumer Playground

We'd be stupid to make an episode about buying games...right? Well maybe, but we did it anyways! Josh and Tyler discuss buying experiences as collectors, remember some nostalgic memories and talk about dislikes that we have experienced with different outlets! Find us on Instagram and Twitter @optionalbossPC

10-15
01:27:35

Ep.47 The Console Variant Conundrum

With the PS5 Pro coming out soon, Josh and Tyler decide to take a look back at Sony, Sega, Xbox and Nintendo to see what they have don. Console variations is nothing new, however within the recent generations thy have substantially changed. This also starts year 3 of The Optional Boss Podcast! Thank you so much to everyone who has joined us on this journey, we've been having a blast!

10-01
02:12:25

Ep.46 Hyping Hype

Nothing quite like getting hyped for something coming out soon(TM), but what if it never does come out? What if radio silence happens and we have no idea what's going on with the title? Or, in a more cheerful fashion, what happens if it does come out and lives up to its hype? Gaming Hype has taken over and Josh and Tyler discuss titles they are hyped for, where hype has killed anticipation, what hype has done to our wallets in the past as well! All this in another new rambly episode!

09-01
01:13:17

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