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Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast
Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast
Stephen Hilger + Brendon Bigley

A low key video game podcast by Stephen Hilger and Brendon Bigley. Produced by AJ Fillari.

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Episodes

The Joke from Dinner (feat. PAX, Vampire Survivors, Children of the Sun, Slice & Dice, The Last Story, Murder by Numbers and One Shot)

This week's episode is PAXed with games, hosts, and Original Characters. Discussed: freesound.org, Darn Tootin, PAX East, Vampire Survivors Adventure Mode,... more

27 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
The Mountain Dew Album (feat. Updates, The Wii, Shotgun King, Penny's Big Breakaway, and The Battle for Polytopia)

HELLO AND WELCOME TO INTO THE AETHER! WE'RE LIVE FROM THE MOUNTAIN DEW BOOTH, TALKING WITH SHADOWHEART ABOUT HER NEW... more

20 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
Between Unicorn and Overlord (feat. Unicorn Overlord and the Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator)

Are you a Unicorn or an Overlord? We'll tell you, but first you have to make a biblically accurate Bubsy... more

13 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 59 minutes
ITA Presents: DCC 3 (feat. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Balatro, Pokemon Legends ZA, and more)

NEW! for your Sega Dreamcast: DCC 3. Not sure what the acronym stands for? This game ain't for you then,... more

06 Mar 2024 · 2 hours, 32 minutes
The Alchemy of a Coin (feat. Airborne Kingdom, Against the Storm, RPG Maker, Persona 3, and Airborne Kingdom)

I tried to buy groceries with my sticky note coin, but they just told me I was "stealing from the... more

28 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
The Ill-Fated Teen in Time (feat. Balatro, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, Helldivers 2, and News)

I don't understand! Nobody in 1885 cares that Balatro is going to be the best deckbuilding rougelike of 2024!!!!Discussed: Andre... more

21 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
The Boy Who Cried "Zune!" (feat. Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Celeste 64, Helldivers 2 and Persona 3 Reload)

You either die a Hero 2: RE:BoRN - Ultimate Edition or you live long enough to see yourself unironically become... more

14 Feb 2024 · 2 hours, 1 minute
Long Game, Short Game, Infinite Game (feat. Persona 3 Reload, Tiny Rouges, and Dondoko Island)

Sometimes a guy comes into the cafe to yell at you because when he was in a few evenings ago... more

07 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 53 minutes
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | Bonus

Stephen and Brendon talk about The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. A game about finding yourself, sacrificing for the ones... more

05 Feb 2024 · 3 hours, 6 minutes
It's Just Like Dragon Quest V (feat. Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth)

What're you doing reading this? Ichiban is waiting for you in Hawaii!Discussed: Night time recording, Tekken 8, new Smash Bros.... more

31 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 49 minutes
HunkPunk (feat. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Tokimeki Memorial!)

Yeah he just keeps asking me if I want to go with him to "the new gate that opened across... more

24 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 55 minutes
2024: The Year of GOLDEN SUN (feat. Jusant, the Ayn Odin 2, and Bully)

Dragon's Dogma 2? Snooze. Final Fantasy VII: REBIRTH? Nah. Persona 3 Reload? Old news. This year is for one thing... more

17 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
Lt. Surge, Best-Selling Author (feat. Pokemon Unbound, Tinyfolks, Majesty, Updates, and Dragon Quests)

Ha ha! Great battle kid. You sure showed me! Here's your badge... and uh, if you have some extra time... more

10 Jan 2024 · 2 hours, 13 minutes
2024: The Year of Second Chances (feat. The Finals, Golden Sun, Life is Strange, Meta Quest 3, and more!)

The boys are back and they're ready to give gaming another try. 2024 might just be the year that Video... more

03 Jan 2024 · 2 hours, 26 minutes
The 2023 Game of the Year Spectacular

Brendon, Stephen and AJ are once again in THE SAME ROOM to talk about VIDEO GAMES. And of course, to... more

27 Dec 2023 · 6 hours, 22 minutes
The Deductible Queen (feat. Astral Ascent, Golden Sun, and God of War Valhalla)

Make sure to wear your poncho when seeing Watchmen the Musical on Broadway.Discussed: Astral Ascent, God of War Ragnarok Valhalla,... more

20 Dec 2023 · 2 hours, 17 minutes
Balls of Z (feat. Lies of P, Hi-Fi Rush, Subpar Pool and Fortnite³)

What's the 'P' stand for? Podcast, of course :-)Discussed: Lies of P, Soulslikes, Hi-Fi Rush, The Concept of the Post-Game,... more

13 Dec 2023 · 2 hours, 8 minutes
Malcolm Landgraab's Tarot of Death (feat. SteamWorld Build, The Sims: Bustin' Out!, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Goodboy Galaxy, and more)

Ah, now I know the immediate reaction is to shy away from the Death tarot, but if you look closely... more

06 Dec 2023 · 2 hours, 28 minutes
President Lore (feat. Chants of Sennaar, Super Mario RPG, Donkey Kong Country, and more)

I'm sorry I misunderstood, so you're telling me all you wanted was some background information about the previous leaders of... more

30 Nov 2023 · 2 hours, 33 minutes
PlayStation Evidence List (feat. Super Mario RPG, Persona 5 Tactica, Astral Ascent, and The Last Faith)

SMT and ATM are the same thing if you think about it.Discussed: Super Mario RPG, Persona 5 Tactica, Astral Ascent,... more

22 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
Hanson's Green Suezo (feat. Cocoon, Thirsty Suitors, WarioWare Move It!, and Xenosaga)

I heard if you put the Target Exclusive Tangerine Edition of the 1989 (Taylor’s Version) vinyl on your turntable and... more

15 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 52 minutes
The Minions and the Mounts (feat. Alan Wake II, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and more!)

Call for a Cease-Fire: https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/call-congress-support-ceasefire/ Contribute Towards Aid: https://www.map.org.uk/---Discussed: Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, Alan Wake II, Fantasian, Final Fantasy XIV:... more

08 Nov 2023 · 2 hours, 2 minutes
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask | Bonus

For this very special Halloween bonus episode, Stephen and Brendon finally play and discuss The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask... more

31 Oct 2023 · 2 hours, 58 minutes
Death to Spewart (feat. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Alan Wake, and more!)

Someone's gotta do something about that rabbit.Discussed: Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Ghost Trick, Kingdom Eighties, Alan Wake, Control---Find us everywhere:... more

25 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
Two Matadors (feat. The Order: 1886, Solar Ash, Dredge, and more)

The bell rings and the crowd goes wild. Two matadors stand triumphantly center stage, crimson flags waving gingerly as kicked-up... more

18 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
The Scariest Text (feat. El Paso Elsewhere, Dead Space Remake, Milk Inside/Outside)

i don’t think it’s a good idea for us to stay in contact anymore, just not emotionally healthy for either... more

11 Oct 2023 · 2 hours, 2 minutes
Ham Roll (Rune Factory, Mortal Kombat 1, RE4R Separate Ways)

If we can't agree, we might as well just use the worst thing we can come up with.Discussed: Rune Factory... more

04 Oct 2023 · 2 hours, 4 minutes
Consider the Durge (feat. Going on vacation, Nintendo controllers, and more)

Next time you're mulling over a new way of life, maybe consider accepting the dark urge into your heart?Discussed: F-Zero... more

28 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
I've Been Better (w/ Will LaPorte, feat. Fallout New Vegas and Earthbound)

This week, Stephen is joined by Will LaPorte to discuss two games considered cult hits, the fear and wonder of... more

20 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 49 minutes
The True X-Slash of Gaming (feat. Sea of Stars, Venba, Armored Core 6, and more!)

People keep wondering where all the X-Slash-likes have been, and boy do we have news for them.Some great writing about... more

13 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
Into the Starfield

Stephen and Brendon take one small step for the Aether, and one giant leap for Bethesda Softworks as they discuss... more

06 Sep 2023 · 2 hours,
ITA Mini: Immortals of Aveum w/ Christian Spicer

Surprise! Although we were originally planning to take this week off, here's a little convo between Brendon and Christian Spicer... more

30 Aug 2023 · 45 minutes
You Don't Know Todd (feat. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Opus, and more!)

Todd Andrew Howard was born in 1970 in Lower Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, to Ronald (Ron) and Priscilla Howard. His elder... more

23 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
Hot Air Balloon Eye Test: The Game (feat. 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Before Your Eyes, Baldur's Gate 3, and more!)

Hello and welcome to your eye exam. First you're going to have to unfocus your eyes and see if you... more

16 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 36 minutes
You, Me, and We (feat. Everything We Played During Our Summer Break)

Okay now we're REALLY back. It's been a month since recording our Dreamcast episode and two months since our break... more

09 Aug 2023 · 3 hours, 19 minutes
Into the Aether VI: The Sega Dreamcast

It's finally here! After a summer break and over one-hundred games, Into the Aether returns for season six with a... more

02 Aug 2023 · 5 hours, 18 minutes
An Introduction to the Sega Dreamcast w/ Chris Plante

Hello! This episode was originally posted to our Patreon in April of 2023 as a way to kick off our... more

26 Jul 2023 · 2 hours, 9 minutes
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (w/ Will LaPorte) | Bonus

Our friend Will LaPorte returns to the show for an almost five-hour discussion about the 2004 GameCube classic Paper Mario:... more

16 Jun 2023 · 4 hours, 42 minutes
The Video Cart (feat. Summer Vacation Vibes)

SEE YOU IN AUGUST <3Discussed: The PlayStation Showcase 2023, Listener Questions---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecastFollow... more

31 May 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
Seeing the Magician (feat. Humanity, Skies of Arcadia, Tears of the Kingdom)

Hey! As we mention at the top of the episode, we're going to be taking a break for the summer... more

24 May 2023 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
A Podcast Episode About The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

After years of build-up, we can finally talk about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for the Nintendo... more

17 May 2023 · 2 hours, 24 minutes
Canonical Dragonborn (feat. Video Games)

Greetings citizen. Have you heard of the High Elves? Yes? How about Algot the Northerner? Yes. That's right. THE Northerner. Discussed:... more

10 May 2023 · 2 hours, 24 minutes
Metroid Prime | Bonus

After receiving a distress signal* from a remote sector in pirate-laden space, we picked up the Metroid Prime Remaster for... more

08 May 2023 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
Killing Cal Kestis (feat. Jedi Survivor, Honkai Star Rail, and more)

"Don't look up," they said. The Force can't help you if you can't look straight forward, grapple with your adversity... more

03 May 2023 · 1 hour, 52 minutes
Secretly Hard Mode (feat. Advance Wars Re-Boot Camp, Sonic Frontiers, and more!)

It's just like they always say: "You can't gave your Wavelengths without finishing your Good Morning Video Games!"Check out Wavelengths:... more

26 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
The Fish Will Remember (feat. Tron Identity, Sonic Mania, Sin & Punishment)

>Gollum sees it, a fish wriggling in the river. He wants it, yes. But what if the slimy thing is... more

19 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 58 minutes
The Name's HUNK (feat. Movies, Video Games, and HUNK)

It's not Al anymore, it's HUNK.Discussed: The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Valkyria Chronicles, Soul Hackers 2, Resident Evil 4 Remake:... more

12 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
The Shrekification of it All (feat. Terra Nil, Deus Ex, and more!)

AKA The Assassination of Sonic the Hedgehog by the Coward ShrekDiscussed: The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, Terra Nil, Deus... more

05 Apr 2023 · 2 hours, 9 minutes
Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World | Bonus

Stephen and Brendon celebrate the life and times of one Mr. Mario with a collection of legendary games for the... more

31 Mar 2023 · 2 hours, 23 minutes
Peppino Can't Die (feat. Resident Evil 4, Pizza Tower, and more!)

Exciting new figures from K'NEX! Kids build 'em to add to any K'NEX construction sets. They'll love the strange, Cosmic... more

29 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
The Tunnel Snakes of Metacritic (feat. Paranormasight)

xGravy_Boi99x slicks back his hair with a greasy switchblade-turned-comb he always keeps hanging precariously out of his back left jeans... more

22 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 41 minutes
The Nintendo 3DS: A Retrospective — Demo Version

Hey everyone! Enjoy this brief sampler of the 3DS bonus episode we recently released on our Patreon. Given the impending... more

20 Mar 2023 · 34 minutes
A Little Sixy (feat. Resident Evil 4, Dead Cells, Odin Sphere, and more!)

Step right up, it's time for a little six.Wait, I mean a little sip.A little sixy. I mean sippy!!Check out... more

15 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
Data Load (feat. LA Noire, Destiny 2, and Crisis Core)

Do androids dream of electric sheep? Does Mark Zuckerberg play Destiny 2? These questions and more on today's episode of... more

08 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 56 minutes
That's a Lot of Swans! (feat. Like a Dragon: Ishin!, Wild Hearts, and Octopath Traveler II)

Yo, check it out! There's a whole bunch of swans right in front of us! I've seen some wild stuff... more

01 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Bonus

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a deeply important video game that Stephen has played a lot and... more

28 Feb 2023 · 3 hours, 18 minutes
The Tetris to Katamari Spectrum (feat. Wild Hearts and the PSP)

Tetris and Katamari Damacy represent two similar but opposing approaches to video game design that emphasize different aspects of gameplay... more

22 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
Tingle Kiwami (feat. Sea of Stars, Metroid Prime Remastered, Octopath Traveler II)

Oh man, as a huge fan of Tingle, let me tell you about Tingle Kiwami - it's a game that... more

15 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
bach.mp3

It's basically September, and there was a Nintendo Direct today.---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecastFollow on... more

09 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 39 minutes
The Season of Mike Newton (feat. Twilight, Season, 8-Bit Adventures 2)

Team Edward? Team Jacob? Absolutely not, vampires and werewolves had their time in the spotlight. A new season springs forth... more

08 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Hedge-Core (feat. Hi-Fi Rush, Theatrhythm, Persona 4 Golden)

The latest trend in fashion and aesthetic is a revival and revisiting of the arguable hit 2006 Dreamworks film Over... more

01 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
Animal Crossing: New Leaf | Bonus

Recorded throughout the month of January 2023, Stephen and Brendon discuss the 3DS hit Animal Crossing: New Leaf and its... more

31 Jan 2023 · 2 hours, 36 minutes
Bye Bye Boucheron (feat. Fire Emblem Engage and more)

Since recording we've learned that Boucheron's single defining trait is that he loves to read. More like BOOKeron, am I... more

25 Jan 2023 · 2 hours, 6 minutes
VROOM (feat. Gran Turismo 7, Kid Icarus Uprising, and more)

A lot of good episode titles here, but sometimes you gotta keep it simple. Oh yeah, we talk about video... more

18 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
What Nintendo Has Wrought (feat. Attack of the Friday Monsters, Ocarina of Time, and more!)

It's an idyllic quiet countryside town, but the looming threat of pollutants and the impending demise of a handheld's library... more

11 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Luigi the Professional (feat. Mario + Rabbids, God of War Ragnarok, and more!)

A rabid Luma is reluctantly taken in by Luigi, a professional assassin, after her family is murdered. An unusual relationship... more

05 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 53 minutes
The 2022 Game of the Year Spectacular

That's right! Right before 2022 ends, it's our Game of the Year Spectacular! Stephen and Brendon trekked all the way... more

28 Dec 2022 · 6 hours, 20 minutes
How Do You Claim the Sun? (feat. Chained Echoes, The Game Awards 2022, and more!)

Snap snap, Stephen and Brendon recorded this one in person! Get ready for a virtual fireside chat about preparing for... more

14 Dec 2022 · 2 hours, 1 minute
Intention (feat. Immortality, Majora's Mask, and Final Fantasy XV)

This week on the podcast: Brendon pushes "judging games by their intentions" to its absolute limit. Discussed: Marvel's Midnight Suns, Majora's... more

07 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
Final Fantasy VII | Bonus Episode

The time has finally come to talk about one of the most influential games of all time. No pressure!

05 Dec 2022 · 3 hours, 40 minutes
The Devil, From New Jersey (feat. Listener Questions!)

Everyone in New Jersey has heard the tall tale about the Jersey Devil. Yeah, he WANTED to be Gex. Spooky,... more

30 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
It's Pokemon (feat. Scarlet + Violet, Pentiment, and Tactics Ogre)

Finally after all these years of asking, begging, pleading... we've finally gotten to the core of it. That's right folks.... more

23 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
Kratos' Staycation (feat. Signalis + God of War Ragnarok)

Look sometimes you just need to kick back and relax, sit on a stump in a cave about a half-mile... more

16 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
The Patron Saint of Background Noise (feat. Harvestella, Perfect Tides, and more!)

Hey baby I hear the blues a-calling, tossed salads and scrambled eggs. Or maybe it was just the wind? I'm... more

09 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 59 minutes
Anti-Anti-Anti-Aliasing w/ Chris Plante (feat. Mario & Rabbids, Slice & Dice, & more!)

Chris Plante is here to ask a big question: What exactly WAS 2022? Was it just the year of Elden... more

02 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 44 minutes
The Metroidvania Episode (Super Metroid + Castlevania: Symphony of the Night) | Bonus

Happy Halloween! On this very special bonus episode, Stephen and Brendon discuss the genre-defining works of 1994's Super Metroid and... more

31 Oct 2022 · 3 hours, 46 minutes
Don't Say Materia (feat. Ib, Dome Keeper, Marvel SNAP)

"Don't say materia, don't say materia, don't say materia, don't say materia, don't say materia, don't say materia, don't say... more

26 Oct 2022 · 2 hours, 13 minutes
Pyramid the Headhog (feat. The Case of the Golden Idol, Grim Fandango, and more)

Painting the Green Hill Zone red since 2001.

19 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Funko Pop Pharah (feat. Overwatch 2, Steam Next Fest, and more)

This is not a joke but I was going to grab my Funko Pop Pharah to take a photo for... more

13 Oct 2022 · 2 hours, 6 minutes
Abercrombie & Boc (feat. Inscryption, Elden Ring, and more)

I like tarnished that wear Abercrombie & Boc, I’d take them and that’s not just talk, but they’ve been gone... more

05 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
God of War (2018) with Brendan Klinkenberg | Bonus Episode

Stephen and Brendon are joined by Brendan Klinkenberg to discuss God of War (2018), a seminal title in PlayStation Studios'... more

30 Sep 2022 · 2 hours, 42 minutes
Grocery Store Stephen (feat. The Wandering Village, Shovel Knight Dig, and more)

All the world's a stage, but the grocery store especially is the coolest, biggest, and best stage there is. So... more

28 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 42 minutes
The Steam Deck Episode (feat. Lots of Steam games, Harvestella, and more!)

Stephen and Brendon finally receive their Steam Decks and have a lot of thoughts to try and cram into one... more

21 Sep 2022 · 2 hours, 45 minutes
Usurper King Dom (feat. Zelda, Zant, and also Splatoon 3)

Little peek behind the curtain here: This is Brendon. I usually write these things... but I'm not in this episode!... more

14 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
do_you_love_me.mp3

Today is September 13, 2022. Nintendo had yet another Direct. We Had to discuss.

13 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
Upgrade Your Dwight (feat. Strange Horticulture, SMT4, Splitgate and more)

This ain't your usual out-of-the-box Dwight. No sir, this is a premium Dwight for a premium customer. It's got all... more

07 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
Actually Raiding Tombs (feat. Rise of the Tomb Raider, Splatoon 3, and more)

Had a cool idea for a reboot of Tomb Raider in which Lara Croft raids tombs. I think it's gonna... more

31 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
Paper Mario | Bonus Episode

It's a summer of crafting here in the Aether, and with it comes a discussion about Paper Mario for the... more

29 Aug 2022 · 2 hours, 42 minutes
Tiptoeing Around Time (feat. My Summer Vacation, Rollerdrome, and more)

I like keeping myself on my own toes.

24 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
ITA 200: Another Normal One

Nothing to see here, just two cows and a lamb out in the pasture. They've all been doing this for... more

17 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
Pigma's Allegory of the Cave (feat. Tetris Effect, REZ, Xenoblade 3)

Pigma’s Allegory of the Cave asks if you spent your life staring at a CRT screen playing Star Fox 64,... more

10 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 41 minutes
Xenoblade Summer (feat. Mario in 3D and Xenoblade Chronicles 3)

Is it true what they say? Mario's got height, width, AND depth? His cousin Al is left to run the... more

03 Aug 2022 · 2 hours, 1 minute
Chasing Every Fox (feat. Live A Live, Multiversus, FTL, and more)

It's helpful to look back on how you spent your journey — writing every haiku, dueling every villain, chasing every... more

27 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
Anyway, (feat. Pokemon ORAS, Fire Emblem Echoes, Yakuza Kiwami)

Anyway, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is available for a limited time on the Nintendo 3DS eShop!

20 Jul 2022 · 2 hours, 7 minutes
Classic Claude Shake 'Em Up (w/ Sadie Lancrete + Alanna Okun) feat. Fire Emblem: Three Hopes

Stephen and Brendon are joined by returning guests Sadie Lancrete and Alanna Okun for a fully self-indulgent dive into the... more

13 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
Into the Aether V: The Nintendo DS

Welcome to season five of Into the Aether! We're kicking things off with a comprehensive look at a huge chunk... more

06 Jul 2022 · 3 hours, 58 minutes
My Sasquatch Theory (feat. Actually Low Key Vibes, Summer in New York, Some Games)

We recorded this one outside while the sun set and you can tell. Goodbye to season four <3

29 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
He's Just Screaming (feat. Fire Emblem: Three Hopes, Neon White, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge)

No no just let him tire himself out. It's mostly just pent up frustration. Well you see, he's about 0.3... more

22 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 42 minutes
Pokemon Red + Blue | Bonus

With an impending 9th generation of Pokemon games looming over the horizon, Stephen and Brendon take a look back at... more

17 Jun 2022 · 2 hours, 16 minutes
Berethor & NotGimli Are Dead (feat. Might & Magic, LOTR: The Third Age, Listener Questions)

This video game is not in any way affiliated with the works of JRR Tolkien outside of the New Line... more

15 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
Everybody Loves Yangus (feat. Pokemon Scarlet / Violet, State of Play, Retro Handhelds)

INT. DAY, RAY'S LIVING ROOM A crash from off camera as the cast turns towards the kitchen in horror. (laugh track) Yangus appears... more

08 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
Chameleon Twist Chameleon Twist Chameleon Twist (feat. Multiversus, Castlevania, and more!)

If you end up in a FuncoLand looking for the next great 3D platforming adventure, make sure you do everything... more

01 Jun 2022 · 2 hours, 4 minutes
What if Kirby Couldn't Do It? (feat. Kirby, Card Shark, Kingdom Hearts)

Kirby's whole thing is eating, but what if he just couldn't get it down?

18 May 2022 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
Undertale | Bonus Episode

Stephen and Brendon find the determinaiton within themselves to discuss the entirety of Undertale, the fandom surrounding the game, and... more

13 May 2022 · 3 hours, 38 minutes
Fun Guy (feat. Citizen Sleeper, Henry Hatsworth, Dragon Quest V)

Even keeled and turned so his back faces you and the rest of the Eye's denizens lined up at the... more

11 May 2022 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
Into the Aether: Ultra Deluxe (feat. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe)

Regrettably, Stephen and Brendon spend this extremely truncated episode discussing a solitary game due to a lack of time or... more

04 May 2022 · 2 hours, 24 minutes
13 Houses (feat. 13 Sentinels, Patrick's Parabox, Grapple Dog, and Rune Factory 5)

Every time I invite Kyuta over we watch those old fantasy movies they have on VHS at the video store... more

27 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
...Objection. (feat. The Phoenix Wright Trilogy, LEGO Star Wars, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn)

Look it's hard to keep up the panache after so many cases. People expect me to stand up and point... more

20 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
The Toad Problem (feat. Chrono Cross, Radical Dreamers, and Radiant Historia)

The question looms: How radical are your dreams? Time to manage your expectations and climb into bed so you can... more

13 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
Breaking Gex News (feat. Rune Factory 4, Rune Factory 5, Animal Crossing: Wild World)

The world comes to a screeching halt when his name rings out over the airwaves. It's been twenty-three years, so... more

06 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
Elden Ring | Bonus

Having both finished their first runs of Elden Ring and in the midst of New Game+, Stephen and Brendon sit... more

01 Apr 2022 · 3 hours, 28 minutes
The Boy Who Cried Chocobo (feat. Kirby, Rune Factory 5, and Wonderlands)

Yeah, it's me smashing the L and R buttons to interrupt you mid-sentence and tell you how much I love... more

30 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
STROLL (feat. Tunic, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Secaucus Junction)

This episode of the podcast has been brought to you by Updates for Old Video Games and Secaucus Junction via... more

23 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
A Million Icons (feat. Bundle for Ukraine, OlliOlli World, and Stranger of Paradise)

Nothin' a bit of spit won't fix. Discussed: OlliOlli World, OlliOlli, OlliOlli 2, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, Self-Checkout Unlimited,... more

16 Mar 2022 · 2 hours, 1 minute
Eight Great Salads (feat. Super Auto Pets, Triangle Strategy, Pokemon Scarlet / Violet)

What follows an amuse-bouche of eight incredibly well-paired salads?

09 Mar 2022 · 2 hours, 3 minutes
Consider the Wretch w/ Chris Plante (feat. Elden Ring)

Chris Plante (EIC of Polygon, co-host The Besties) returns to The Aether for a full-on gush-fest about Elden Ring, the... more

02 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 55 minutes
Portal + Portal 2 | Bonus

In this very special bonus episode, Stephen and Brendon take a look back at the 2007 and 2011 games Portal... more

28 Feb 2022 · 2 hours, 7 minutes
Now That's What I Call an Open World (feat. Horizon Forbidden West, Cyberpunk 2077, and more!)

Featuring all of your favorite hit songs like: Hang Glider Baby, The Ballad of Fast Travelin' Terry, Crafting (I Just... more

23 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
Eat, Pray, Mayhap (feat Triangle Strategy, Vampire Survivors, and more!)

Serenoa Wolffort thought he had everything he wanted in life: a home, a bride-to-be and a title to inherit. Now... more

16 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
dave_and_busters.mp3

Today is February 9, 2022 and there was a Nintendo Direct. We needed to talk about it.

10 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
The Hat's Got Eyes (feat Pokemon Legends, Pokemon Conquest, and more)

Discussed: Pokemon Legends Arceus, Pokemon Conquest, Chrono Cross, Radiant Historia, Listener Questions

09 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 55 minutes
Some Rando's PC (feat. Pokemon Legends: Arceus + Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth)

You found me, you finally found me! After all these years of obscurity I can finally reveal that yes, it... more

02 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 55 minutes
Chrono Trigger | Bonus

We travel back and forth through time to explore what made Chrono Trigger an instant classic upon release and how... more

31 Jan 2022 · 3 hours, 22 minutes
Hunt (feat. Nobody Saves the World, Bloodborne: The Board Game, I Am Setsuna)

Yharnam, the final frontier. These are the voyages of deluded hunters — tonight's mission: To explore the aberrant city from... more

26 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
Goodbye, Cruel World (feat. Wordle, Trauma Center, Star Fox Command, and more!)

While Brendon remains in France trying to find the RPG that will make the days go by faster, Stephen tries... more

19 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
Predictable & Completely Baffling (feat. Lost Sphear, Ocarina of Time, and Shovel Knight)

It's WEIRD SEASON, baby, and you know what that means: Lengthy discussions about the nature of inspiration, reflections on remakes,... more

12 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 51 minutes
The 2021 Game of the Year Spectacular

The time has come once again to review the entire year of video game releases with Into the Aether's 2021... more

05 Jan 2022 · 5 hours,
New Catan (feat. OLED, Lake, Battle Chef Brigade)

Recorded in person in a cold beach house on the bay: It's Into the Aether.

22 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Master Chief's Screen Name (feat. Halo Infinite, Legends of Runeterra, Nintendo 64)

John117: hey dude u fall asleep at ur comp again xD xXxARB1T1NGxXx: WTF THAT WAS 1 TIME ASSWAGON John117: lololol im... more

15 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
Tales of Arise with Eric Smith | Bonus Episode

We're joined by Eric Smith for a discussion about Tales of Arise, Bandai Namco's attempt to reposition their long-running franchise... more

14 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
Rocket League of Legends (feat. Ruined King, Rocket League Sideswipe, Dungeon Encounters)

The GOTY list continues to inch closer, so we're doing what we always do to prepare — Finding an excuse... more

08 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
Gold Leaf Everything (feat. Kid A Mnesia, Halo Infinite, Q&A)

Take the money and run!!

01 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Restaurant Voice (feat. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond + Shining Pearl, Shin Megami Tensei V, Halo Infinite)

Your restaurant voice is your always voice.

24 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
Spanky's Day Off w/ Dom Nero (feat. Forza Horizon 5, Unsighted)

Spanky called me the other day and told me he was puttin' a — heart to god — puttin' a... more

17 Nov 2021 · 2 hours, 1 minute
Groundfather (feat. Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0 and Happy Home Paradise)

Feed me the gift of life, groundfather.

10 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
Mario Kart Awakening (feat. Voice of Cards, Pikmin Bloom, The Nintendo DS)

Close your eyes? What do you see? A rainbow road in a starry sea? It's a me.

03 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
The Luigi's Mansion Trilogy | Bonus

We won a ticket to visit THREE beautiful hillside locations that are absolutely NOT filled with ghosts!

31 Oct 2021 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
Little Big Nightmare (feat. Limbo, Into the Pit, Universal Paperclips)

The scariest thing of all is a massive spoiler section.

27 Oct 2021 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
You Gotta Be Ridden Me! (feat. Back4Blood, Speed Dating for Ghosts, Dragon Age II)

No no no, they're NOT zombies. I thought we made that clear?

20 Oct 2021 · 2 hours, 7 minutes
Metroid Cool (feat. Super Monkey Ball, Metroid Dread, and more)

But like what if the whole game was just like Samus hanging out, man? Like "hey what's up I'm Samus,... more

13 Oct 2021 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast
Spanky's Day Off w/ Dom Nero (feat. Forza Horizon 5, Unsighted)
Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast
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Spanky called me the other day and told me he was puttin' a — heart to god — puttin' a jet engine... more