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Listener Q&A Special!
May 15, 2026
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Exit 8 (Movie)
Apr 30, 2026
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Resident Evil Requiem Spoilercast (ft. Chris Plante and Leo Vader)
Apr 8, 2026
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Iron Lung [Movie] (ft. Ashley Bardhan)
Feb 25, 2026
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Return to Silent Hill
Feb 18, 2026
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| 5/15/26 | Listener Q&A Special! | Jacob and Blake convene to answer YOUR questions! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Check out Sniper Shirts and use discount code "ROTTEN" for $5 off your order: https://www.snipershirts.com/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | Exit 8 (Movie) | Blake and Jacob reconvene to discuss the movie adaptation of Exit 8. Sorry, Richard Brody! It's all love.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | Resident Evil Requiem Spoilercast (ft. Chris Plante and Leo Vader) | SORRY ABOUT THE AUDIO I WAS FLYIN BY THE SEAT OF MY PANTS Blake is joined by Leo Vader and Chris Plante to unpack Resident Evil Requiem. A game that's great, probably. Full spoilers!!!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Chris Plante on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/plante.bsky.socialFollow Leo Vader on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/leovader.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | Iron Lung [Movie] (ft. Ashley Bardhan) | HEARTWARMING! A first-time director with millions of dollars and a built-in audience of 38.4 million subscribers got his little indie film played in theaters across the nation. Too bad Blake Hester, Jacob Geller, and Ashley Bardhan are here to poopoo on his parade.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Ashley on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleybardhan.bsky.socialFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Return to Silent Hill | GOOD NEWS: SOMETHING ROTTEN IS BACK! Bad news: it's to talk about Return to Silent Hill. Jacob Geller and Blake Hester reconvene to discuss Konami's latest trainwreck. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/10/25 | An Update On Merch Orders | A quick update if you're still waiting on your order.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/25 | God of War — Season Finale | Blake Hester and Jacob Geller read listener emails about God of War in this season finale.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Sniper Shirts: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snipershirts/Dog and Aunt by Show Me Something Wrong: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2x73GrVfBRkOWEiyoGRni6?si=k35AsN22Sv2spl-v6VDCVASend thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 5/14/25 | God of War III — Episode 2 (ft. AJ Moser) | Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by Blake's better half, AJ Moser, to discuss the back half of God of War III. Assume full spoilers!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow AJ on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/andmoser.bsky.socialFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 4/30/25 | God of War III — Episode 1 (ft. Ashley Bardhan) | Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by GamesRadar's Ashley Bardhan to discuss the first half of God of War III. We're playing up through the death of Hermes.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Ashley on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleybardhan.bsky.socialFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 4/23/25 | God of War II — Episode 2 | Jacob Geller and Blake Hester go it alone to discuss the back half of God of War II. Assume full spoilers!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/SNIPER SHIRTS: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF)Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
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| 4/16/25 | God of War II — Episode 1 (ft. Writing On Games) | Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber Hamish Black (aka Writing on Games) to discuss the first half of Sony Santa Monica's 2007 game God of War II. We're playing up through the Euryale boss fight.Sniper Shirts: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snipershirts/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Hamish on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/writingongames.bsky.socialWriting on Games: http://youtube.com/writingongamesFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 4/9/25 | God of War — Episode 2 (ft. Toussaint Egan) | Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Polygon's Toussaint Egan to discuss the entirety of God of War (2005). Assume full spoilers!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/SNIPER SHIRTS: https://snipershirts.bigcartel.com/ (USE DISCOUNT CODE "ROTTEN" FOR $5 OFF)Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Toussaint on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesaintoftous.bsky.socialFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSummarySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 4/2/25 | God of War — Episode 1 (feat. Matt Leone) | BUY NEW SR MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Polygon's Matt Leone to discuss the first half of Sony Santa Monica's 2005 epic, God of War. We're playing up through tearing off the Architect's second son's head.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Matt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattleone.bsky.socialFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 3/5/25 | In The Miso Soup/The Haar — Season Finale | Jacob Geller and Blake Hester receive feedback and answer questions about the book season!!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comListener-made playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1scr1zCyItVwG7nL104DFi?si=8b97ed6b90e5453fFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 2/12/25 | The Haar — Episode 2 (ft. Lily Alexandre) | Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber Lily Alexandre to read the second half of David Sodergren's novel, "The Haar." This podcast discusses the entirety of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Lily on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lilyalexandre.bsky.socialFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialOpening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts.MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 2/5/25 | The Haar — Episode 1 | Jacob Geller and Blake Hester read the first half of David Sodergren's novel, "The Haar." This podcast discusses the first 17 chapters of the book. Content warning for gory violence and brief discussion of self-harm.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialOpening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts.MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenJohn Lennon Crowd Kill: https://x.com/BestofHxC/status/1741150170065113264/video/1See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/29/25 | In The Miso Soup — Episode 2 (ft. Julie Muncy) | Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by video game designer and consultant Julie Muncy to read the second half of Ryu Murakami's novel, "In the Miso Soup." This podcast discusses the entirety of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Julie on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/julie.radiantarray.ioFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialOpening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts.MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/22/25 | In The Miso Soup — Episode 1 | Jacob Geller and Blake Hester read the first half of Ryu Murakami's novel, "In the Miso Soup." This podcast discusses the first two "days" of the book. Content warning for severe sexual violence. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobgeller.comFollow Blake Hester on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/metallicaisrad.bsky.socialOpening song: 恋のバカンス by The Peanuts.MUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 10/18/24 | Spec-Ops/Black Ops — Season Finale | Blake Hester and Jacob Geller hear listener feedback and answer questions in this season finale.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 9/25/24 | Spec Ops: The Line — Episode 2 (ft. Chris Franklin) | Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by video essayist Chris Franklin ("Errant Signal") to finish discussing the 2012 game Spec Ops: The Line. In this episode, we're playing Chapter 9 to the end.Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Chris on Twitter: https://x.com/CampsterFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 9/18/24 | Spec Ops: The Line — Episode 1 (ft. Mike Rugnetta) | Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by podcaster and writer Mike Rugnetta to begin discussing the 2012 game Spec Ops: The Line. In this episode, we're playing up through Chapter 8.Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Mike on Twitter: https://x.com/mikerugnettaFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 9/11/24 | Call of Duty: Black Ops — Episode 2 (ft. hotcyder) | Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber and Jacob's thumbnail artist hotcyder to discuss the second half of Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops. Assume full spoilers!Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Matthew Gault on Twitter: https://x.com/mjgaultFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 9/4/24 | Call of Duty: Black Ops — Episode 1 (ft. Matthew Gault) | Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by journalist Matthew Gault to discuss the first half of Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops. This episode plays through the end of the mission "Numbers." Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Matthew Gault on Twitter: https://x.com/mjgaultFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/31/24 | Indika/Hellblade — Season Finale | Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions about Indika and Hellblade 2.Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/17/24 | Exit 8/Platform 8 (ft. Shannon Strucci) | Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber Shannon Strucci to discuss the indie horror games Exit 8 and Platform 8. Assume full spoilers!Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comShannon Strucci on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/struccimoviesFollow Shannon on Twitter: https://x.com/plentyofalcovesFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Hester on Twitter: https://twitter.com/metallicaisradMUSIC: https://somethingrottenpod.bandcamp.com/album/something-rottenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
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