About this episode

The episode features discussions on various video games, movie reviews, and a segment on the American healthcare system.

Hi, I am once again apologizing for us not having much to talk about, and yet the show continues to be long. Sorry. Or you’re welcome. The motto of 2026? 00:00 Introduction 05:05 Crimson Desert (Justin’s first impressions) 48:36 Becoming Wolverine in Elden Ring 01:03:13 Bloodborne 01:15:05 Final thoughts on Life is Strange: Reunion (SPOILERS!) 01:30:54 Julian vs the American Healthcare System part 2 01:45:15 Break, Will We Cringe? 01:52:50 Justin’s movie round-up (Dream Scenario, The Good Neighbor, Totally Killer) 02:13:58 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns) Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com Logo and artwork by John Gholson Announcer: John Gholson Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com

People in this episode

Hosts: John Gholson, Justin, Julian

Topics covered

• video games
• healthcare
• movie reviews
• Elden Ring
• Life is Strange
• Crimson Desert

Keywords

• Crimson Desert
• Elden Ring
• Bloodborne
• Life is Strange
• movie reviews
• American healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Books & works: Crimson Desert, Elden Ring, Bloodborne, Life is Strange: Reunion, Dream Scenario, The Good Neighbor, Totally Killer

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