Game for Anything
Game For Anything is a witty, informative deep-dive into the worlds of gaming, tech, and pop culture. Hosted by Angharad Yeo (ABC's Good Game, Queens of the Drone Age, Double J), and Paul F. Verhoeven (28 Plays Later, ABCs Steam Punks, Loose Units), join these two friends as they prove that they truly are game for anything. Hey! That's the name of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E96 · Fri, March 14, 2025
Monster Train 2 Demo, Marvel Snap, Urine Batteries & Tooth-in-Eye Surgery
I'm reading the title of this episode and just reflecting on the madness of this show that we make. This episode of Game For Anything, Rad proves that a free demo can subsist your gaming needs by sinking 10 hours into the Monster Train 2 demo (now it's more like 20 hours). Plus, Paul gives us another update on Marvel Snap, and discovers new nightmares he never knew existed as Rad tells him about "tooth-in-eye surgery". That's right, a sight-restoring surgery that literally replaces an eyeball with a tooth. Also, we announce the winner of our Logitech giveaway, and discuss all the different ways that urine can make batteries. I promise we're not taking the piss. Also, Paul had drunk his pee before. Ayiyiyi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E95 · Mon, March 03, 2025
Erika Ishii's Secret Obsession
Special guest Erika Ishii joins Rad to share stories about their life, career, and new found love of fountain pens. Because here at Game For Anything... we're game for anything . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E94 · Mon, February 24, 2025
Marvel Rivals layoffs, Livestreamed Memecoin Suicide, Kmart Rice Cooker
In an episode covering the full gamut of human emotions, Paul fills us in on the well-publicised layoffs of the Marvel Rivals team in Seattle. But is it a matter of rampant capitalism gutting studios, or is Marvel Rivals' Chinese developer - NetEase - just keeping jobs more local? Plus, heartbreaking news has surfaced of a crypto trader who appears to have ended his own life by playing Russian roulette live streamed on X/Twitter. Disturbingly, memecoins named after him were then tokenised. And, to leave things on a more lighthearted note, Rad shares the joys of her new Polly Pocket sized Kmart rice cooker. Because $15 can buy happiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E93 · Thu, February 13, 2025
Avowed, and Captain America: Brave New World
Obsidian's massive new RPG, Avowed, is here - and it puts the "fun" in "fungal". Also, Paul sees red over the new Captain America (actually, he really rather liked it)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E92 · Mon, February 03, 2025
Switch 2 Patents, Samsung Freestyle & Music Frame, and a UFC gamer chokehold
Chokehold? More like troll-hold! We tell tale of UFC fighter Brian Ortega who flew across the country to choke out an online troll, because that's what planes and years of professional martial arts is for. Rad succumbs to the siren song of TV in bed - cinema style - with the Samsung Freestyle projector and Music Frame. Plus, Paul snuffles into the patent office like a truffle pig for a little conjecture on Nintendo's Switch 2, and we give you a quick update on generative AI model DeepSeek's back end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E91 · Fri, January 31, 2025
KaiCon and Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Rad is joined by special guest Gem Driscoll to hear about her unbridled spending habits at Kaiga Convention, aka. KaiCon. Plus, they link arms and skip into a world of adventure at the Twenty-Sided Tavern - an interactive Dungeons & Dragons stage show currently running at the Sydney Opera House. Oh no! You better catch it! (Paul is busy so we've got guest hosts, how fun!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E90 · Tue, January 28, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2, Samsung S25 & DeepSeek
The Switch 2 is coming! But it seems like Nintendo aren't switching it up this time, and Paul is maybe a little disappointed. Rad tries to perk him up with some news from Samsung's new S25 series launch - including an AI generated version of the cover art and a Crocs phone case - and they talk about the new Chinese-made ChatGPT competitor: DeepSeek R1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E89 · Mon, January 20, 2025
The Great TikTok Ban
TikTok, TikTok! TikTok's time is up... OR IS IT? Apparently, no. Rad and Paul can't not talk politics in this, the first episode of 2025 - plus, they discuss Marvel Snap getting Snapped out of existence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E88 · Fri, December 20, 2024
Marvel Rivals & Google's Willow Quantum Computer
Is Marvel Rivals able to stand toe-to-toe with the magnificent online shooter Overwatch? You’ll marvel at our findings! Also, Rad takes a gander at Marvel Rivals & Google's Willow quantum computer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E87 · Mon, December 16, 2024
Apple Intelligence Meets Luigi Mangione, Artisan
It's-a me! Luigi! But seriously - Apple Intelligence has made a truly un-intelligent move. Plus, Artisan: what is it? And will i rob you of your need for human employees? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E86 · Fri, December 13, 2024
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Roborock Qrevo Master
Paul chats with Sir Toby about Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s medieval realism, and Rad rocks! ROBOrocks, that is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E85 · Mon, December 09, 2024
AI Jesus & Petbarn's PetAI
AI Jesus? More like AIEEEEE, JESUS! A new art installation in Switzerland is making Paul a little cross. But can Petbarn's new AI app help level up Rad's doggy experience? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E84 · Fri, November 29, 2024
Social Media Ban, LEGO, Eve's Skin
No social media for under 16s! What does this mean for those toiling in the underground viral dance mines? Plus, LEGO launch a new sleigh, and Eve's Skin is looking a little weird, folks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E83 · Mon, November 25, 2024
Deepfake Lawsuit, Crypto-Banana, ReMarkable, EVERBOOM
Paul tries on a new suit. A new LAW suit, that is! Specifically, he discusses a new deepfake lawsuit fiasco, before chatting about the Crypto mogul who bought a six million dollar piece of art. Then, Rad puts pen to paper (sort of) with ReMarkable, which is, to be frank, kind of remarkable. Plus: EVERBOOM! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E82 · Thu, November 21, 2024
Sam Lake's Alan Wake 2 Spoilercast, Razzlekhan
Sam Lake (Remedy Games) joins Paul in a truly spoileriffic, thought-provoking spoilercast, now that all of Alan Wake 2's DLC is out. Rad takes a look Razzlekhan - why is something related to this bitcoin-jacking rapper in the Smithsonian? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E81 · Mon, November 18, 2024
Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster (and Lego), Marvel Snap
What's that on the horizon? Why, it be a remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn! And yarrrrr, it be also a Lego game too! Avast! Oh, and Paul does a proper pitch at Rad on the wonders of Marvel Snap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E80 · Fri, November 08, 2024
The Russo Brothers Riot, ECOVACS T30 OMNI
Did Riot ditch the Russo Brothers because their League of Legends script was MC-EW? Also, the You've Got Mail guy has died, prompting a delve into voice actors past. Also, Rad reckons the ECOVACS T30 OMNI doesn't suck - which seems like a design flaw, honestly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E79 · Tue, November 05, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Sonos Ace, MTG: Arena
Paul thinks The Veilguard, the latest Dragon Age, is Draggin'. Rad sounds off on the Sonos Ace, and Magic the Gathering: Arena gets a look in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E78 · Mon, October 28, 2024
RetroRealms Review, Life360, LG Tone T90S
Paul enjoys jumping from platform to platform as he does jumping topic to topic, which makes his review of RetroRealms new 16 bit multiversal horror platformer (featuring Ash Vs. The Evil Dead and Halloween ) a tad ironic. And Rad has more stuff she tested whilst on holiday: Life360's new Tiles, and their super helpful app, which can call you an ambulance, unless you don't want to impose on anyone. Finally, the LG Tone t90's trigger a really gross talk about ear wax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E77 · Thu, October 24, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Review, Fire TV Stick, July Bags
Silent Hill 2 is creepy as hell, so naturally, Paul ran into Team Bloober's superb new remake headfirst without any consideration for his personal safety. Rad, meanwhile, has returned from overseas, and she comes bearing the gift of fire! More specifically, Amazon's new Fire TV Stick, which she used for xbox cloud gaming. Also, she discusses the merits of July luggage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E76 · Mon, October 14, 2024
Fortnite VS Doctor Doom, Nintendo Alarmo, Balatro+
Doctor Doom invades Fortnite, prompting Paul to get up at 5am (although let's face it, any excuse, right?). Nintendo reveal some alarming hardware news with Alarmo, and Rad's spiral towards being a slot-jockey steps up with the charming Balatro+! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E75 · Thu, October 10, 2024
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, Life360 Tiles, Dr. Colette Smart
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is out! And do you know what else is out, at least culturally? The YoHo Diablo! We promise we won't talk about that relic for a needlessly long time in this episode. Also, Rad is all smiles when it comes to tiles. By which we mean Life360's tiles, which have saved her bacon, and she chats about them with Dr. Colette Smart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E74 · Thu, October 03, 2024
Nintendo Turns 135, Ozone Water, Giveaway Time
Nintendo blows out 135 candles on it's birthday cake, and boy, are it's lips tired! Rad's commits a cardinal sin with an ozone water transfusion, plus, your besties are giving away SXSW wristbands, and a UE Miniroll speaker - head over to their instagram to enter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E73 · Mon, September 30, 2024
Kojima Goes Pro, Juno Hits Overwatch, the POCO F6 Pro
Hideo Kojima has some big career news, and people are having a little trouble wrestling with what it means. Overwatch's spacy new hero, Juno, has Paul fit to bursting, and Rad learns to love supermarkets thanks to the POCO F6 Pro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E72 · Thu, September 26, 2024
Concord Flies Away, and Earthrise: Star Crew
Sony's massive, expensive online shooter, Concord? Gone. Disappeared. But why? What the hell happened? Then, Rad and Paul head along to get a look at superb Melbourne escape Earthrise: Star Crew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E71 · Wed, September 18, 2024
The War Within, Wiz Smart Lights, The Sunless City, Roborock Flexi Lite
Uh-oh. Paul is back on his World of Warcraft thing again, and has already clocked the new expansion, The War Within, twice. Rad lights up the room - literally - with Wiz smart lights, Paul dies over and over with the Dark Souls: The Sunless City board game, and Rad’s roster of robo-vacs grows thanks to the Roborock Flexi Lite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E70 · Mon, September 16, 2024
The PS5 Pro, Space Marines 2, Fallout Factions, Alien: Romulus
Rad takes a closer look at the PS5 Pro. Pro? She does so like a pro. Con? There's a lot of talk about wolf milk. Paul dives into two dystopian hellscapes: in video game form with Space Marines 2, and in board-game form, with Fallout Factions: Battle for Nuka World. Finally, there are two wolves inside Rad, and BOTH of them dug Alien: Romulus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E69 · Mon, September 09, 2024
Star Wars: Outlaws, the Eufy S1 Pro, and the Allure of Idle Games
WE'RE BACK! After a necessary sabbatical, Paul and Rad return with a very quick (but probably rather slow, actually) look at Ubisoft's Star Wars: Outlaws, idle games Doctor Who: Lost in Time and Star Trek Lower Decks, and a road-test of the super bougie robot vacuum, the Eufy S1 Pro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E68 · Mon, July 22, 2024
CrowdStrike Strikes, and Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold
CrowdStrike Strikes Back! Well, it strikes for the first time, actually, and becomes the biggest IT failure of all time in the process. Plus, foldable phones! Are they all they're cracked up to be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E67 · Sat, July 20, 2024
The Microsoft Surface Laptop feat. Copilot+, Esports Olympics, and Fallout: London
Rad has gotten her hands on the Microsoft Surface Laptop, but does Copilot+ add anything to the proceedings? Plus, an Esports debate spurred on by Saudi Arabia, and John Bercow joins Fallout London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E66 · Mon, July 15, 2024
Rad Tries the Apple Vision Pro, and Overwatch 2 meets Transformers
Rad straps on the Apple Vision Pro and discusses the ins, the outs, her neck, her back. Paul discusses the new Overwatch / Transformers crossover event, and your besties analyze the phenomenon of rage-quitting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E65 · Fri, July 05, 2024
The Google Pixel 8a, and the Patron Saint of Gamers
The new Google Pixel 8a is affordable... but is it "budget airline" affordable, or the good kind of afforable? Plus, the Catholic church is set to canonise the first ever gamer saint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E64 · Mon, June 24, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and Inside Out 2
The new Elden Ring DLC is here, and Pauly liked it so he went and put an (Elden) ring on it. Also, Rad gets all up in her feelings over Inside Out 2! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E63 · Mon, June 17, 2024
Helldivers 2 Saves Orphans, Anker Powerbank Review
Helldivers 2 gives it's players the power to choose: anti-tank mines, or sweet, innocent orphans? And speaking of power, Rad takes a look at two new Anker powerbanks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E62 · Thu, June 13, 2024
Apple WWDC, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Trailer Analysis
The Apple WWDC is jam-packed with juicy stuff, so Rad sinks her teeth in (we had more apple metaphors but even we have limits). Plus, Paul waxes lyrical about the new gameplay footage and trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Can his saves be saved? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E61 · Mon, June 03, 2024
Senua's Saga, Helldivers 2, the Logitech G Pro X 60
Rad gives Hellblade II: Senua's Saga a swing and has a hell(blade) of a time, too (II). Paul accidentally on purpose helps destroy a planet to save a game - Helldivers 2, to be precise. Then Rad tippy-taps some tiny thoughts on the petite Logitech G Pro X 60, and the besties discuss gaming on a Macbook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E60 · Fri, May 31, 2024
Playstation's State of Play, Multiversus Review in Progress
There's a whole lot to look at in Playstation's State of Play, including new co-op shooter Concord, a fresh Monster Hunter, and more. Plus, inter-franchise mayhem ensues with free-to-play fighter Multiversus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E59 · Mon, May 27, 2024
Scarlett VS Open AI, Copilot+ PCs, Ghost of Tsushima Port
Scarlett Johansson is facing off against Open AI. But will her case by blown... Skye-high? Ugh. Also, Rad discusses Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs, and Paul's stupid monitor brings his dreams of reviewing Ghost of Tsushima's PC port crashing down - literally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E58 · Tue, May 21, 2024
The JBL Quantum Stream Wireless, Fallout X Fortnite, Burritos
Rad takes a look at the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Streaming Microphone - how many sticks of gum does it resemble? Fallout comes to Fortnite, just in time for Paul to fall off - or is it on? - the wagon. Are burritos sandwiches? They are now! The ISS gets papped in an unflattering manner, and is your iPhone haunted? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E57 · Thu, May 16, 2024
Logitech, Pokémon Thieves, and Phoebe Waller Bridge's Lara Croft
Rad reviews the new Logitech Signature Slim Keyboard Combo MK950 and M750 mouse. Then, Paul regales us with a story of two MMA fighters stopping a Pokémon thief using jiu jitsu, and Fleabag's Phoebe Waller Bridge is raiding tombs! Which tombs? Who knows! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E56 · Tue, May 14, 2024
Ali Express Merge Boss, and Childish Gambino's Patch Notes
Rad's got a new addiction: the Merge Boss game over on Ali Express. Paul has a major beef with Childish Gambino's patch update of a perfectly good (great, even) album. Then, Rad takes a look at the new JBL Quantum 360P headset, and we have a pair to give away to a lucky listener! Just head to our insta to enter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E55 · Thu, May 09, 2024
Helldivers 2, Apple Watches, and Fallout's Moisés Arias
Paul is back from New York, so he and Rad discuss the most important story of all: this whole Helldivers 2 PSN malarkey! Rad discusses the new Apple Watch, before revealing a cookware dilemma. Then, Paul chats with Moisés Arias, AKA Norm from the superb new Fallout series from Amazon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Thu, May 02, 2024
Sophia the Robot in Saudi Arabia
In our final "Paul in New York" bonus episode, we talk about Sophia the robot, a "sophisticated" robot who did the talk show circuit, became a Saudi Arabian, and sort of... disappeared? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Mon, April 29, 2024
Boston Dynamics Robot Dog Gets Shot
Paul tells Rad the tragic tale of Roscoe the Robot, a Boston Dynamics cop shot in the line of duty. Should Roscoe be mourned? Or is he a portent of the end times? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Thu, April 25, 2024
Rad's Tips for Cozzie Livs
There's a cost of living crisis - sorry, cozzie livs - happening right now, so in this bonus ep, the ever thrifty Rad hits Paul with some tried and tested tips to squeeze the ever-living bejeesus out of every last buckerooni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Mon, April 22, 2024
The San Fran Floppies
Paul is on holiday in New York, so we're bringing you a slew of flavour-packed morsels. Today? Rad tells the bizarre story of the San Fran Floppies, a phrase which makes us feel just as weird, trust us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E50 · Thu, April 18, 2024
Venture Hits Overwatch, the Fujifilm X100VI, and Sky Team
Overwatch has a fantastic new non-binary hero: Venture, an archaeologist with a very big drill. Rad passionately advocates for cameras whilst talking about the new Fujifilm X100VI, and Paul reviews aircraft board game Sky Team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E49 · Tue, April 16, 2024
Fallout Season One Spoilercast, Pacific Drive, Apple Podcast Transcripts
Rad and Paul have watched Fallout's entire debut season, so they dish up a massive spoileriffic discussion. But before that, Rad reveals that Apple Podcasts is transcribing everything we're saying on the show, and the besties take a spooky road trip in Pacific Drive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E48 · Thu, April 11, 2024
Fallout, Watching Riverdance, and Samsung's New TVs
Amazon's Fallout TV show has dropped, so Rad and Paul check out the first episode and let you know what they think. The jig is up when Paul admits he headed over to see the Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show, and Rad walks us through Samsung's new TV lineup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E47 · Mon, April 08, 2024
Star Trek Discovery's Sonequa Martin-Green, Putin's XBOX and Rad's Road Trip
Star Trek Discovery's Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham herself) joins Paul for a chat. Rad returns from a Melbourne road trip with a litany of good advice, and Putin wants an Xbox! Or, failing that, something very similar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E46 · Thu, March 28, 2024
Easter Special! Resurrecting mammoths, and Rad loves The Repair Shop
A company promises to use stem cells to bring the wooly mammoth back to life, but are their claims a little... well, wooly ? Also, Rad shares her love of British charmer The Repair Shop. And then, will your besties be back after a week long Easter holiday? It's a real possibility, folks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E45 · Tue, March 26, 2024
Monopoly GO, Helldivers 2 Warbonds, and Sales, Sales, Sales!
Monopoly GO's marketing budget almost gives Paul a hernia, before he and Rad talk about the new Helldivers 2 electric new warbond. Then, Rad does us a public service - there be sales on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E44 · Thu, March 21, 2024
The Apex Legends Tournament Hack, and Gaming on the M3 Macbook
A bunch of dumb jerks hacked the North American Apex Legends tournament, which prompts a discussion about the morality of cheating. Plus, Rad extols the virtues of gaming on a Mac - can it be done? And does the M3 make it a reality? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E43 · Mon, March 18, 2024
The PS5 Pro, Gaming on Linkedin, and the French Film Festival
In objectively exciting news, new tech specs have dropped for the upcoming PS5 Pro. And in baffling news, LinkedIn is making a foray into the gaming space! Then, Paul walks Rad through his top picks from the 35th Alliance Française French Film Festival, and talks with world renowned conductor Zahia Ziouani, subject of the heartwarming film, Divertimento . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E42 · Thu, March 14, 2024
Rise of the Ronin, Cowboy Bebop in Overwatch, and the Photoshop Princess
Rad takes a swing at the new open world samurai game, Rise of the Ronin, whilst Paul wears the skins of beloved Cowboy Bebop characters in Overwatch. Then, your besties discuss Kate Middleton's photoshop fracas. Photoshop can clean up all manner of blemishes, but can it clean up this stupendously silly controversy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E41 · Mon, March 11, 2024
Bytedance gets Bullied, Akira Toriyama passes, and Reddit Goes Public
After an Oscars highlight reel, Paul and Rad look at Bytedance - the owners of Tiktok - and their standoff with the US government. Paul pays tribute to Dragonball creator Akira Toriyama who passed away, and Rad's recent foray into shares comes in handy after Reddit goes public on the stock exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E40 · Thu, March 07, 2024
The Fallout Trailer Premiere, and the Nanoleaf 4D
Paul wakes up at 4:45am in the morning - YUCK - to watch the Fallout Global Virtual Press Conference, and reports back on his findings. Then, Rad reveals her fondness for pulsing, reactive lights - specifically, those of the Nanoleaf 4D. But what does the D stand for? You'D DARN well better listen to finD out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E39 · Tue, March 05, 2024
Glasgow Wonka, Apple Cancels Their Car, and our Wingspan Review
A Wonka experience in Glasgow turns from sweet to sour, thanks to AI. Apple's ten-year self driving car project gets quietly shuttered, and sublime bird-centric boardgame, Wingspan, gets a tick of approval. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Thu, February 29, 2024
Nvidia Stocks Skyrocket
Pauly is doing late night radio at the moment, so Rad brings to the table a fresh story: why is Nvidia stock going through the roof? How is AI involved? And, wait... is Rad a stockbroker now?! NOTE: Nothing in this very silly bonus episode constitutes financial advice or endorsements - we're just two lil' guys having a grand old time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E37 · Mon, February 26, 2024
The Borderlands trailer, Lenovo's Transparent Laptop, and the Barbie Phone
Borderlands has a pretty borderline new trailer, leading to a discussion about whether or not "spunk" is a thing the film needs. Lenovo reveals a concept laptop with pretty transparent intentions, Nokia announces an impending Barbie phone, and Apple tells people to stop putting their goddamned iPhones in bags of rice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E36 · Thu, February 22, 2024
Skull and Bones review, Elden Ring's DLC trailer, and Nintendo Direct
High seas? More like, “Bye, seas!” Paul takes a look at Ubisoft’s latest pirate game, 11 years in the making, and finds it to be “all meat and no bone” (whatever that means…) Plus, we discuss our standout game from the latest Nintendo Direct: a game about a hermit crab getting a new shell that described itself as “Souls-like”. A big claim from One Crab’s Treasure, but maybe they can claw their way there. And speaking of Souls, a trailer for Elden Ring’s upcoming DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, just dropped - potentially coaxing Paul into playing the game for a 6th time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E36 · Thu, February 22, 2024
Skull and Bones review, Elden Ring's DLC trailer, and Nintendo Direct
High seas? More like, “Bye, seas!” Paul takes a look at Ubisoft’s latest pirate game, 11 years in the making, and finds it to be “all meat and no bone” (whatever that means…) Plus, we discuss our standout game from the latest Nintendo Direct: a game about a hermit crab getting a new shell that described itself as “Souls-like”. A big claim from One Crab’s Treasure, but maybe they can claw their way there. And speaking of Souls, a trailer for Elden Ring’s upcoming DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, just dropped - potentially coaxing Paul into playing the game for a 6th time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E35 · Mon, February 19, 2024
The Rusty Cybertruck, the Open AI, and the Apple Vision Pro
Does OpenAI's text-to-video spell the end of art? Elon Musk - AKA Space Karen - has more Cybertruck woes as rust descends. How is the Apple Vision Pro faring two weeks on? And Harrison Ford leaves a little treat for his landlords (the good kind). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E34 · Thu, February 15, 2024
The Board Game Night, the Webcam Problem, and the Meaty Rice
Paul attends a board game event and road-tests the barista-centric Coffee Rush , whilst Rad extols the virtues of using an iPhone over a webcam. Plus: meaty rice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E33 · Tue, February 13, 2024
The Helldivers 2, the Renaissance II, and the Mug Handles (2)
Rad and Paul play so much Helldivers 2 that it literally delays this episode of the podcast! They talk about Beyonce's stunning pivot into the realm of country music, and Mug Gate, over on Tiktok, has their cup overflowing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E32 · Thu, February 08, 2024
The Suicide Squad, the Genetics of Coffee, and the Unmatched Review
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has landed, but why is Paul so cranky about it? Rad delves into the fascinating new genetic breakthroughs in the world of coffee, then Paul chats with Justin Jacobsen, president of Restoration Games, about their smash hit Unmatched. And then, a guy with a ute performs a fishy rescue - it's all happening on this week's Game for Anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E31 · Mon, February 05, 2024
The TikTok Universal Fight, the Peak Design Case, and the Elmo Tweet
Universal Music Group and TikTok are at an impasse, leaving users without any TayTay. Rad takes a look at the new Peak Design Mobile Everyday Loop Case, and Elmo's latest tweet triggers a massive mental meltdown. Let the healing begin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E30 · Fri, February 02, 2024
The State of Play 2024 Recap
Rad and Paul are in quite the state over Playstation's latest State of Play, which included Death Stranding: On the Beach, Rise of the Ronin, Judas, and a surprise Silent Hill drop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E29 · Mon, January 29, 2024
The Activision Blizzard Layoffs, the Apple Marketplace(s) and the Taylor Swift AI imitation
Microsoft lay off 1,900 employees three months after their colossal Activision Blizzard merger, Apple are forced by the EU to allow for alternative marketplaces, and Swifties come to the rescue after Taylor Swift is beset by grotesque deepfakes. Plus, the little Japanese lander that could(n't). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E28 · Thu, January 25, 2024
The Netflix Problem, The Stanley Cup, and the Collectors
Netflix used to baddies (good) but are they becoming baddies (bad)? Rad discusses their move from beloved streamer to royal buzzkills. Then, Paul explains what the hell the Stanley Cup actually is - is it a sports thing, or just a really expensive cup? Both, probably. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E27 · Mon, January 22, 2024
The Prince of Persia, the Samsung S24, and Paul's Silly Little Dollhouse
Is the new Prince of Persia all it's cracked up to be? Paul weighs up the pros and cons before Rad Sam sings the praises of the new Samsung S24... even if they are a little skin-deep. The incredibly lifelike Admiral Picard from Exo-6 sends Paul deep into his new dollhouse era, and finally, Rad re-revisits The Last of Us II for some freshly-upscaled trauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E26 · Sun, January 14, 2024
The C, The E and the S (It's Our CES Episode!)
Couldn't make it to Las Vegas for CES 2024? That's OK, neither could Rad and Paul! But that hasn't stopped them from rounding up the best - and silliest - finds from the world's biggest tech event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E25 · Thu, January 11, 2024
The Mouse, the Tetris Master and the Poor Things
Steamboat Willie is now public property, so Rad and Paul discuss what this might mean for this iconic rodent. They then discuss the secrets of the Mandela Effect, chastise the chastiser of a 13-year-old Tetris whiz, and round it all out with a review of the masterful new Yorgos Lanthimos film, Poor Things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Mon, January 08, 2024
The Album of the Year Episode
Find out which albums are music to Rad and Paul's ears in this music-centric special! No Swifties allowed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Thu, January 04, 2024
The Board Game of the Year Episode
Board? Game! That's right, it's time for Rad and Paul's breakdown of their favourite board and card games of the year. Time to roll the dice and see if your personal faves made the cut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Thu, January 04, 2024
The Tech of the Year Episode
Rad and Paul walk you through their favourite tech of the year - headphones that are noise cancelling, not noice-cancelling, and vacuums which don't suck (but do suck), and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Mon, December 25, 2023
The Game of the Year Episode
Rad and Paul hand-deliver their Game of the Year contenders (and runner-ups) in this special bite-sized Of The Year episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E20 · Fri, December 22, 2023
The Insomniac Leak, the Immersive Gamebox, and Stealing Lemons
Claws and laws cross paths when Insomniac have their new Wolverine game held for ransom in a massive data breach. Also, Squids beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so Rad and Paul head on down to the new Immersive Gamebox at Darling Harbor to take part in the Squid Games. May the best Rad win! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E19 · Mon, December 18, 2023
The Taika Watiti, The AI Cop, and The Lemon Party
Taika Watiti is at it again! Making films. Specifically Next Goal Wins - his new film about American Samoa football team. Also, AI is at it again! Providing information to cops that leads to false arrests and $25 million law suits. Plus, NASA is at it again! Putting rocks in little suitcases that will self-destruct if they try to open them, thus rendering years long multi-million dollar expeditions fruitless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E18 · Thu, December 14, 2023
The Death of E3, the Tesla Recall, and the Derulo Of It All
Your besties pour one out for the late, the great, and the possibly overate(ed) games expo to end all games expos which has, appropriately, ended as a games expo. They then muse over the massive Tesla recall... and they do it all in the sweltering heat! Some would call them heroes. Not us, though. We've got our heads screwed on pretty tight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E17 · Mon, December 11, 2023
The New Doctor, the AI, and the Ukraine Cameo Caper
Paul discusses Doctor Who entering it’s new era, as well as the (possibly nightmarish) design choices involved with the new sonic screwdriver. Rad talks about Google’s new multimodal AI, which could be the next Skynet if it weren't such a mouthful. And finally, what role is Cameo playing in the Russian invasion of the Ukraine? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E16 · Thu, December 07, 2023
The Grand, the Theft and the Auto (The Sixth)
The Grand Theft Auto VI trailer dropped. Rad and Paul have plenty of thoughts - are the flamingos realistic enough? Is Florida Man problematic? And what about family? Family? Family? Join your besties as they decipher into what this action-packed trailer could mean for the upcoming Rockstar game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E15 · Mon, December 04, 2023
The Fortnite, the Fallout and the Fart Detector
How much money has Paul spent on Fortnite skins? Probably best not to dwell on that, and instead enjoy hearing about the epic (lol) new Season Five update for Fortnite, complete with Lego crossover. Rad provides a stinky new update for the Dyson Big + Quiet, and your besties talk about Amazon’s upcoming Fallout TV adaptation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E14 · Fri, December 01, 2023
The Talos Principle 2, The Berry Man, and Marvel Snap gets Snapped Off?
Rad and Paul lament the potential loss of [REDACTED] dollars spent on the soon-to-be-maybe obliterated Marvel Snap, before a look at The Talos Principle 2 prompts a deep-dive into the joy of tonal shifts. And did the makers of Silent Hill Ascension use AI to write character dialogue, or is Todd Howard moonlighting on the side? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E13 · Mon, November 27, 2023
The Eminem Fortnite Concert, The Case of Casetify, and The Disney+ Doctor Who
Eminem goes digital as he loses himself in the music, the moment, and Fortnite, with new skins and an in-game concert planned for early December. Meanwhile, it's the war of naked phones as Dbrand sues Casetify over device skins that (ironically) peel back the skin. Plus, the Doctor will not see you unless you pay the Mouse, as beloved BBC show Doctor Who moves from ABC iview's streaming service onto Disney+. Also, we have a surprise for a cool new intro. What can we say? We went through the red door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E12 · Thu, November 23, 2023
The Dreame L20, California Forever, and the Nightmare (Sim) Cities of Tomorrow
What if we told you there was a land flowing with tech bro billionaires, and it was called California Forever? Well, you'd probably be listening to this episode of Game For Anything. Also, Rad tests out the new Dreame L20 , a robot which vacuums, mops, and only occasionally throws a mad tanty when it can't get up the stairs. Grow up, Dreame. If we have to, you have to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E11 · Mon, November 20, 2023
The Car Hack, the Christmas List, and the Dyson Big + Quiet
You wouldn't download a car, but you would download stuff onto a car - which is exactly what Rad did this week. Meanwhile, Paul becomes an infomercial host for the world's most ostentatious Christmas gift catalogue, and your pals contemplate the virtues of pure, clean breathing air in the form of a giant appliance - the Dyson Big + Quiet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E10 · Thu, November 16, 2023
The Curse, the Keyboard, and the Volcanic Creation
They did it! They rescued the un-rescuable episode (thanks, Riverside! And sorry for the things we said last ep)! Rad shares a tip for dealing with itches, while Paul introduces a bouncing baby Island born off the Japanese coast. Then, your besties head further inland to discuss a decades-old baseball curse courtesy of Colonel Sanders. Paul struggles to understand why Rad is so dumb excited about the Roccat Vulcan II Max's lights, and then Rad gets mad at the Roccat Kone Air's dumb batteries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E9 · Tue, November 14, 2023
The Apple Watch, the Robocop, and the Ship of Jojo Siwa
After tragic events send the recordings of an episode down the proverbial toilet, Rad and Paul rise like a pillowy sourdough to discuss the new game RoboCop: Rogue City . It's the kind of game where cops and robots and robot cops have a heart. Plus, Rad learns about some new features on the Apple Watch that may mean she can quit therapy and come off her meds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E8 · Thu, November 09, 2023
The Beatles Last Song, the Dream Circus and the Digital Necromancy
Rad heads on over to Luna Park to chat with the minds behind the ambitious $14 million revamp of the Big Top, and the park's enigmatic new show, Dream Circus. Then, Paul falls in love with the new Beatles track... and then promptly out of love with it's ghoulish AI-fuelled music video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E7 · Mon, November 06, 2023
The Costume Designer, the Chimpanzee Menopause and the Meta Conundrum
Paul talks fashion with Christine Wada, critically acclaimed costume designer on Loki ! Rad discusses chimpanzee menopause and the problem with Meta, and Paul playtests Funko's new Star Trek escape room slash board game, Star Trek: Cryptic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E6 · Thu, November 02, 2023
The Alan Wake 2 Review, The Omnidesk, and the Grape Lady
Paul walks Rad through the ins and outs of the stunning game Alan Wake 2, and Rad talks Paul through the ups and downs of The Omnidesk Ascent, her new favourite standing desk! Also, remember that grape lady? Because we do. We do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E5 · Mon, October 30, 2023
The Stampy Cat, The Wonder of Mario, and the Magic: The Gathering
Stampy Cat is leaving Minecraft for greener pastures, and Mario is heading to literal greener pastures in the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder! Rad and Paul ruminate on whether Mario is an actual plumber, Rad tests out the new Espresso Display, and Paul digs in with the new Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who Commander Decks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E4 · Thu, October 26, 2023
The Alan Wake 2, The Spider Man 2, and the Console Wars, too!
Paul talks with Alan Wake 2's Sam Lake and Kyle Rowley to talk about their greatest fears. Rad swings around New York as not one, but TWO Spidermen, and the besties weigh in on the Xbox VS PlayStation divide! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E3 · Mon, October 23, 2023
The Rick and Morty, The Underwater Drone, and the Elon Who Ruins Everything
On this episode, Rad visits a robot lab run by Advanced Navigations to check out their new Aussie underwater drone. Paul wonders whether the Rick and Morty voice actor recast will be a deal-breaker, and your new favourite besties discuss how Elon Musk is disappointing space-loving daddies the world over! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E2 · Thu, October 19, 2023
The Payday 3, the zFlip 5 and the Ziptie Dilemma
Today, Rad and Paul blast their way through Payday 3, the long-awaited return of Starbreeze's ultra-violent heist franchise. Then, Rad looks at the new Galaxy Z Flip5 to see if it's worth shelling out the clams for this clamshell phone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E1 · Mon, October 16, 2023
Welcome to Game for Anything!
On their very first episode, Rad and Paul discuss Coca Cola's new AI collab, the Y3000 Zero Sugar. They weigh up whether the new iPhone 15 Pro is worth buying, muse upon the inherent jank of Bethesda's latest release, Starfield, and they talk about the lawsuit being brought against the makers of Fortnite! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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