Mike Fallek returns to talk about the Mass Effect series in depth. BECAUSE YOU (some of you) DEMANDED IT. We also talk about a few other things before that. But 75% of this episode is Mass Effect, spoilers and all. You have been warned.

00:00 Introduction, what IS a Shasta McNasty, anyway?

08:22 Announcements

20:12 Undisputed, NBA 2K25

34:10 Berserk

43:30 Final thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard

01:14:14 Mike Fallek has questions for us about Mass Effect. Buckle up.

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Announcer: John Gholson

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Theme song lyrics:

What could this possibly be?

Seems a lot like a podcast…

Wonder what specifically?

Talkin’ bout video games,

With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

Not more of the same!

Now we’ll jump right in,

So expect the unexpected and more.

Now we’ll get groovin,’

Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

There just might be some treasure in this chest,

Having fun with our special guests,

Time for Stage Select!

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Welcome to either a super lengthy episode of The Stage Select, or a super short one, depending on how much you care about us talking about Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth! Julian finally finished it, and he has THOUGHTS. But we save the spoilers for the end, so if you don’t want those you can bounce early. Enjoy!

00:00 Introduction, movies shown at school, meet The Stage Select’s new Head of Security

17:17 Final thoughts on Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth

44:23 A small Dragon Age update, falling back into Magic: The Gathering Arena

01:02:24 Storage Hunter Simulator, even MORE Magic

01:19:51 Thank Goodness You’re Here, planning what games to play before Game of the Year

01:42:15 Metaphor: ReFantazio

02:02:37 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)

02:18:32 Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth mini spoilercast

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

Theme song lyrics:

What could this possibly be?

Seems a lot like a podcast…

Wonder what specifically?

Talkin’ bout video games,

With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

Not more of the same!

Now we’ll jump right in,

So expect the unexpected and more.

Now we’ll get groovin,’

Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

There just might be some treasure in this chest,

Having fun with our special guests,

Time for Stage Select!

Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Welcome back to The Stage Select! This week we’re joined by Addie. She and Julian have been internet friends for a long time, and she’s a former podcaster and current OnlyFans creator. Enjoy getting to know her as we talk about her love of video games, get way too in the weeds with Magic: the Gathering, and much, much more!

00:00 A surprise pick-me-up from Abramo

04:03 Introduction, 5 Questions

17:42 Getting to know Addie

38:12 “Let’s talk about coin flipping for 30 minutes”, being deep into World of Warcraft in the 40-man days

52:31 Becoming an OnlyFans creator, embracing sexuality and aging

01:18:00 TCG Card Shop Simulator

01:35:45 Balatro, Pokemon TCG, getting back into Magic

02:00:52 Vampire Survivors and its DLC, UFO 50, Shadows of Doubt, This Bed We Made

02:32:38 Persona 4 Golden, Crime Scene Cleaner

02:44:25 Becoming a professional PlayStation 5 player, Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered

03:07:37 Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Ask Sherwin Williams

Follow Addie! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Addiemantium

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/addiemantium.bsky.social

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

Theme song lyrics:

What could this possibly be?

Seems a lot like a podcast…

Wonder what specifically?

Talkin’ bout video games,

With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

Not more of the same!

Now we’ll jump right in,

So expect the unexpected and more.

Now we’ll get groovin,’

Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

There just might be some treasure in this chest,

Having fun with our special guests,

Time for Stage Select!

Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions