Select and Start

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Against his better judgement, Keifer loves video games. Join him each episode as he interviews various guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences to discover how and why games make an impact on their players. Along the way he also talks about the importance of video game preservation, scrutinizes the shortcomings of the video game industry, and argues for video games as an art form. Part of the Moonshot Network.

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Metroid Dread with Alzandah

Apr 08 2024 141 mins

The last podcast is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace. Digital artist Alzandah stops by to talk about the impact Metroid Dread left on his life! We also talk about Alzandah's artistic inspirations, labor conditions in the video game industry, and put Alzandah's favorite games in a March Madness bracket. Other games discussed in this episode: Elden Ring, The Legend of Zelda serie

Rock Band 2 with Will Lepper

Mar 25 2024 147 mins

Are you ready to Rock (Band 2)? Streamer and comedian Will Lepper returns to the show to talk about the beloved Harmonix hit, Rock Band 2. We also talk about the peripheral-based rhythm game phenomenon of the 2000s, the rise and fall and survival of Harmonix, our taste in music, and more! Other games discussed in this episode: Balatro, Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto V, the Guitar Hero

Super Mario RPG with Alex Kazanas from the One Piece Podcast

Mar 11 2024 126 mins

I wish for a great podcast episode! Alex Kazanas (Artist, One Piece Podcast co-host, Weeb Simpsons creator, and more!) comes on the show to talk about why Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars means so much to him! We also talk about One Piece video games and anime-to-game adaptations, localization, importing Japan-exclusive titles, other Mario RPGs, and more! Other games dis

Breath of Fire with Chelsea Connor

Feb 26 2024 131 mins

Wildlife biologist, artist, and co-host of the PokeScience Podcast, Chelsea Connor, stops by to talk about why Capcom's first RPG, Breath of Fire, means so much to her. We also talk about the challenges of accessing video games on the island country of Dominica, the science and biology behind dragons and Pokémon, the challenges of localization, lizards, magical girls, and more! O

Portal 2 with Bailey Meyers

Feb 12 2024 143 mins

This is the pod where he casts you. Bailey Meyers (Writer for Honest Game Trailers) comes on the show to talk about Valve's incredible Portal 2 and why it means so much to her! We also talk about Nancy Drew games, Alan Wake, getting emails from your dad about Baldur's Gate 3, and JK Simmons' rich acting career. Other games covered in this episode include: Threads of Fate, Avatar: F

The Correct and Smart Video Game Awards

Jan 29 2024 85 mins

Keifer tries his best to host his version of a video game awards show after offering his critiques of The Game Awards in the last episode. What categories will there be? What are his favorite games of 2023? Why is Alan Wake so determined to be a part of it? On a not unrelated note I've recently learned there is mold in my walls. Sorry if that shows in the final product. Alan Wake I

2023: A Year In Review

Jan 15 2024 62 mins

2023 was one of the best years for video games, but it was one of the worst for the video game industry. In the first episode of 2024, Keifer takes an episode to reflect on the year by analyzing The Game Awards 2023, and explaining how it's symptomatic of the issues plaguing the industry. Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty with ManuclearBomb

Nov 20 2023 191 mins

Kept you waiting, huh? Manu (aka ManuclearBomb) from the NotACast Pod-Cast and My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast, returns to the show to talk about Metal Gear Solid 2 and the impact it made on his life! We also talk about this game's legacy, its influences, its controversies, and its prescient themes. Not only that, we also give our thoughts on the recently announced live-action Z

Marvel's Spider-Man with Avry Robin Ott

Nov 06 2023 186 mins

With great podcasts there must also come great responsibility. With okay ones you can get a little silly with it though. Avry Robin Ott, Keifer's best friend and the person who provides this show's artwork, returns to the show to talk about what Spider-Man, the character and the 2018 video game, means to him! We also talk about our favorite superheroes, superheroes in interactive m

Phantasmagoria with Lauren Badillo Milici

Oct 23 2023 141 mins

CONTENT WARNING: Phantasmagoria contains a scene depicting sexual assault. This aspect of the game, as well as the controversy it caused around the time of its release, is discussed in this episode. It is discussed during the No Country For Old Games segment starting at the 57 minute and 45 second mark and is brought up again periodically throughout the episode. Please listen at yo