into the aether
@intothecast.bsky.social
a low key video game podcast by @stephenhilger.bsky.social and @bb.wavelengths.online produced by @ajfillari.bsky.social
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visit our website! - https://intothecast.online
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✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week in the Aether: A big city is a little bit like a labyrinth. We play Falcom's take on Persona with Tokyo Xanadu, and stay in Tokyo for 428: Shibuya Scramble before dreaming of Tomodachi Life.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week in the Aether: A big city is a little bit like a labyrinth. We play Falcom's take on Persona with Tokyo Xanadu, and stay in Tokyo for 428: Shibuya Scramble before dreaming of Tomodachi Life.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
TUNE IN, DONATE!!!
We're about to go live with the ICE Out Charity Stream from the MinnMax Studio! We have @grubb.wtf and @danryckert.com and @jacobgeller.com in Minneapolis to help protect our neighbors! www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow
Donate here - bit.ly/iceoutminnea...
Donate here - bit.ly/iceoutminnea...
January 30, 2026 at 11:26 PM
TUNE IN, DONATE!!!
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✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week in the Aether: A big city is a little bit like a labyrinth. We play Falcom's take on Persona with Tokyo Xanadu, and stay in Tokyo for 428: Shibuya Scramble before dreaming of Tomodachi Life.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week in the Aether: A big city is a little bit like a labyrinth. We play Falcom's take on Persona with Tokyo Xanadu, and stay in Tokyo for 428: Shibuya Scramble before dreaming of Tomodachi Life.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
January 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week in the Aether: A big city is a little bit like a labyrinth. We play Falcom's take on Persona with Tokyo Xanadu, and stay in Tokyo for 428: Shibuya Scramble before dreaming of Tomodachi Life.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week in the Aether: A big city is a little bit like a labyrinth. We play Falcom's take on Persona with Tokyo Xanadu, and stay in Tokyo for 428: Shibuya Scramble before dreaming of Tomodachi Life.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week in the Aether: A big city is a little bit like a labyrinth. We play Falcom's take on Persona with Tokyo Xanadu, and stay in Tokyo for 428: Shibuya Scramble before dreaming of Tomodachi Life.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week in the Aether: A big city is a little bit like a labyrinth. We play Falcom's take on Persona with Tokyo Xanadu, and stay in Tokyo for 428: Shibuya Scramble before dreaming of Tomodachi Life.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
January 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week in the Aether: A big city is a little bit like a labyrinth. We play Falcom's take on Persona with Tokyo Xanadu, and stay in Tokyo for 428: Shibuya Scramble before dreaming of Tomodachi Life.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week in the Aether: A big city is a little bit like a labyrinth. We play Falcom's take on Persona with Tokyo Xanadu, and stay in Tokyo for 428: Shibuya Scramble before dreaming of Tomodachi Life.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
Watch this.
I spent the weekend trying to process what's happening in my city of Minneapolis, Minnesota by creating this video. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
January 26, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Watch this.
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If you’re outside of Minnesota and you’re wondering how to help, this guide is excellent.
And seriously. Take down your Ring doorbell TODAY.
And seriously. Take down your Ring doorbell TODAY.
How To Help if You are Outside Minnesota
Last edited January 22, 2026 I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this, you more or less understand the situation in Minnesota and I don’t have to explain it to you! That sa…
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January 24, 2026 at 5:47 PM
If you’re outside of Minnesota and you’re wondering how to help, this guide is excellent.
And seriously. Take down your Ring doorbell TODAY.
And seriously. Take down your Ring doorbell TODAY.
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Is now a good time to remind people that Girl Mode is made by two unemployed trans game journalists who prioritize meaningful criticism and shining a lot on indie games? Oh and you can support us!
ko-fi.com/girlmodepod
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January 21, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Is now a good time to remind people that Girl Mode is made by two unemployed trans game journalists who prioritize meaningful criticism and shining a lot on indie games? Oh and you can support us!
ko-fi.com/girlmodepod
ko-fi.com/girlmodepod
✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week we discuss returning to the PS1 and two games about reclaiming ownership and authorship.
Also, the GOTY giveaway and PS1 poll are open until the end of the month!
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week we discuss returning to the PS1 and two games about reclaiming ownership and authorship.
Also, the GOTY giveaway and PS1 poll are open until the end of the month!
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
January 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM
✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week we discuss returning to the PS1 and two games about reclaiming ownership and authorship.
Also, the GOTY giveaway and PS1 poll are open until the end of the month!
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week we discuss returning to the PS1 and two games about reclaiming ownership and authorship.
Also, the GOTY giveaway and PS1 poll are open until the end of the month!
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
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Started a new nuzlocke run series for patrons 🏂 Available on the $2 tier!
Pokémon Crystal Nuzlocke - Episode 1 | Memory Card Manuscript
Get more from Memory Card Manuscript on Patreon
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January 20, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Started a new nuzlocke run series for patrons 🏂 Available on the $2 tier!
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✨NEW EPISODE✨
You thought GOTY season was over?
Absolutely not.
Here are the best games of 2016, one decade later.
Available for Patrons at the $5 tier and above: www.patreon.com/posts/2016-g...
You thought GOTY season was over?
Absolutely not.
Here are the best games of 2016, one decade later.
Available for Patrons at the $5 tier and above: www.patreon.com/posts/2016-g...
January 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
✨NEW EPISODE✨
You thought GOTY season was over?
Absolutely not.
Here are the best games of 2016, one decade later.
Available for Patrons at the $5 tier and above: www.patreon.com/posts/2016-g...
You thought GOTY season was over?
Absolutely not.
Here are the best games of 2016, one decade later.
Available for Patrons at the $5 tier and above: www.patreon.com/posts/2016-g...
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Consider this the show’s 2016 selfie
✨NEW EPISODE✨
You thought GOTY season was over?
Absolutely not.
Here are the best games of 2016, one decade later.
Available for Patrons at the $5 tier and above: www.patreon.com/posts/2016-g...
You thought GOTY season was over?
Absolutely not.
Here are the best games of 2016, one decade later.
Available for Patrons at the $5 tier and above: www.patreon.com/posts/2016-g...
January 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Consider this the show’s 2016 selfie
✨NEW EPISODE✨
You thought GOTY season was over?
Absolutely not.
Here are the best games of 2016, one decade later.
Available for Patrons at the $5 tier and above: www.patreon.com/posts/2016-g...
You thought GOTY season was over?
Absolutely not.
Here are the best games of 2016, one decade later.
Available for Patrons at the $5 tier and above: www.patreon.com/posts/2016-g...
January 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
✨NEW EPISODE✨
You thought GOTY season was over?
Absolutely not.
Here are the best games of 2016, one decade later.
Available for Patrons at the $5 tier and above: www.patreon.com/posts/2016-g...
You thought GOTY season was over?
Absolutely not.
Here are the best games of 2016, one decade later.
Available for Patrons at the $5 tier and above: www.patreon.com/posts/2016-g...
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that's me!!!! had a great time on this one. nice to hop out of the producer/editor chair for a little bit (and then hop directly back into it immediately after recording)
✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week in the Aether: @ajfillari.bsky.social joins the show to talk about trying to find Room 46 in Blue Prince and Unbeatable's arcade mode. Brendon is smitten by yet another Dragon Quest and wants to figure out what $5 is.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week in the Aether: @ajfillari.bsky.social joins the show to talk about trying to find Room 46 in Blue Prince and Unbeatable's arcade mode. Brendon is smitten by yet another Dragon Quest and wants to figure out what $5 is.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
January 14, 2026 at 5:48 PM
that's me!!!! had a great time on this one. nice to hop out of the producer/editor chair for a little bit (and then hop directly back into it immediately after recording)
✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week in the Aether: @ajfillari.bsky.social joins the show to talk about trying to find Room 46 in Blue Prince and Unbeatable's arcade mode. Brendon is smitten by yet another Dragon Quest and wants to figure out what $5 is.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week in the Aether: @ajfillari.bsky.social joins the show to talk about trying to find Room 46 in Blue Prince and Unbeatable's arcade mode. Brendon is smitten by yet another Dragon Quest and wants to figure out what $5 is.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
January 14, 2026 at 3:22 PM
✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week in the Aether: @ajfillari.bsky.social joins the show to talk about trying to find Room 46 in Blue Prince and Unbeatable's arcade mode. Brendon is smitten by yet another Dragon Quest and wants to figure out what $5 is.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week in the Aether: @ajfillari.bsky.social joins the show to talk about trying to find Room 46 in Blue Prince and Unbeatable's arcade mode. Brendon is smitten by yet another Dragon Quest and wants to figure out what $5 is.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
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Started a newsletter on my patreon for Memory Card Manuscript! It features some writing from me and, most importantly, some Deltatune inspired tarot from Sadie. First volume is free for everyone! Excited for this monthly ritual www.patreon.com/posts/148046...
January 13, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Started a newsletter on my patreon for Memory Card Manuscript! It features some writing from me and, most importantly, some Deltatune inspired tarot from Sadie. First volume is free for everyone! Excited for this monthly ritual www.patreon.com/posts/148046...
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We’re back for 2026 with a NEW HOST! Everyone say hello to @robinbombus.bsky.social as we go through our next few months of games!!!
Listen here!: share.transistor.fm/s/8a62d0e3
Listen here!: share.transistor.fm/s/8a62d0e3
Picking the Slate! - January to Marchish | fart.piss 3 | dotzip | Episode
Welcome Robin to dotzip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!In this one we pick 11 games that we'll be playing over the next few months! Don't forget there's a NextFest in there too! Hah ha ! Hehe! Ho hoh!!!!Check out A...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM
We’re back for 2026 with a NEW HOST! Everyone say hello to @robinbombus.bsky.social as we go through our next few months of games!!!
Listen here!: share.transistor.fm/s/8a62d0e3
Listen here!: share.transistor.fm/s/8a62d0e3
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Also, I’ve started a Patreon for MCM! I’m excited to do more with this channel. Thank you all so much for your interest and support! patreon.com/MemoryCardMa...
Memory Card Manuscript | Patreon
Essays, Drawings, and Videos about Games and Game Design
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January 12, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Also, I’ve started a Patreon for MCM! I’m excited to do more with this channel. Thank you all so much for your interest and support! patreon.com/MemoryCardMa...
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The GOTY video is here 😤 youtu.be/FKG3vjyUldw
Stephen's Favorite Games from 2025
YouTube video by Memory Card Manuscript
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January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The GOTY video is here 😤 youtu.be/FKG3vjyUldw
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With ever-shifting seasons, schedules and moods, Persona 4's vacation town of Inaba challenges you to spend your time there wisely.
Our second Archetypes feature on seasons, written by @emilyprice.bsky.social, is now live:
www.eteogames.com/seasons-bc-i...
Our second Archetypes feature on seasons, written by @emilyprice.bsky.social, is now live:
www.eteogames.com/seasons-bc-i...
Passing Time in Persona 4's Tourist Town
Inaba's shifting moods, schedules and seasons ask you to spend your time there wisely.
www.eteogames.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:12 PM
With ever-shifting seasons, schedules and moods, Persona 4's vacation town of Inaba challenges you to spend your time there wisely.
Our second Archetypes feature on seasons, written by @emilyprice.bsky.social, is now live:
www.eteogames.com/seasons-bc-i...
Our second Archetypes feature on seasons, written by @emilyprice.bsky.social, is now live:
www.eteogames.com/seasons-bc-i...
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hey i made a video(?!) talking about my top 12 games of 2025!!!! i think it's good and i think the games are good and i think you should check it out!!!!!!!
Thank you all for a great first full year of the podcast!!! To celebrate, AJ sat down to talk about their top 12 games of 2025!
youtu.be/yanP6A1rsQg?...
youtu.be/yanP6A1rsQg?...
10 games that you missed in 2025 (and two that you definitely didn't)
YouTube video by dotzip
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January 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM
hey i made a video(?!) talking about my top 12 games of 2025!!!! i think it's good and i think the games are good and i think you should check it out!!!!!!!
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going from goty prep to “i’m going to hyper-fixate on only one video game during the break” has been a joy
✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week in the Aether: Stephen was given the gift of an entire game about Zelda. Brendon was given the gift of playing only Persona 4 Golden for two weeks straight. Both of them were given the gift of chili.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week in the Aether: Stephen was given the gift of an entire game about Zelda. Brendon was given the gift of playing only Persona 4 Golden for two weeks straight. Both of them were given the gift of chili.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
January 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM
going from goty prep to “i’m going to hyper-fixate on only one video game during the break” has been a joy
✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week in the Aether: Stephen was given the gift of an entire game about Zelda. Brendon was given the gift of playing only Persona 4 Golden for two weeks straight. Both of them were given the gift of chili.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week in the Aether: Stephen was given the gift of an entire game about Zelda. Brendon was given the gift of playing only Persona 4 Golden for two weeks straight. Both of them were given the gift of chili.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
January 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week in the Aether: Stephen was given the gift of an entire game about Zelda. Brendon was given the gift of playing only Persona 4 Golden for two weeks straight. Both of them were given the gift of chili.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week in the Aether: Stephen was given the gift of an entire game about Zelda. Brendon was given the gift of playing only Persona 4 Golden for two weeks straight. Both of them were given the gift of chili.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
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The GOTY Spectaculars have become such an important part of the excitement of the first days of January for me.
Truly the best way to start the new year 🎧
Truly the best way to start the new year 🎧
✨ IT'S HERE ✨
Join us in celebrating Into the Aether's 2025 Game of the Year Spectacular, an unsurprisingly lengthy mp3 file for you and yours packed to the brim with the very best games the year had to offer.
Listen at intothecast.online, and share it with a friend if you're feeling generous. 💞
Join us in celebrating Into the Aether's 2025 Game of the Year Spectacular, an unsurprisingly lengthy mp3 file for you and yours packed to the brim with the very best games the year had to offer.
Listen at intothecast.online, and share it with a friend if you're feeling generous. 💞
January 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM
The GOTY Spectaculars have become such an important part of the excitement of the first days of January for me.
Truly the best way to start the new year 🎧
Truly the best way to start the new year 🎧
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✨ IT'S HERE ✨
Join us in celebrating Into the Aether's 2025 Game of the Year Spectacular, an unsurprisingly lengthy mp3 file for you and yours packed to the brim with the very best games the year had to offer.
Listen at intothecast.online, and share it with a friend if you're feeling generous. 💞
Join us in celebrating Into the Aether's 2025 Game of the Year Spectacular, an unsurprisingly lengthy mp3 file for you and yours packed to the brim with the very best games the year had to offer.
Listen at intothecast.online, and share it with a friend if you're feeling generous. 💞
December 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
✨ IT'S HERE ✨
Join us in celebrating Into the Aether's 2025 Game of the Year Spectacular, an unsurprisingly lengthy mp3 file for you and yours packed to the brim with the very best games the year had to offer.
Listen at intothecast.online, and share it with a friend if you're feeling generous. 💞
Join us in celebrating Into the Aether's 2025 Game of the Year Spectacular, an unsurprisingly lengthy mp3 file for you and yours packed to the brim with the very best games the year had to offer.
Listen at intothecast.online, and share it with a friend if you're feeling generous. 💞
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🎶 It's the most wonderful time of the year 🎶
December 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🎶 It's the most wonderful time of the year 🎶
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These episodes are always the highlight of my year. Thank you to everyone for listening and inadvertently giving us the confidence to release an episode longer than most operas.
✨ IT'S HERE ✨
Join us in celebrating Into the Aether's 2025 Game of the Year Spectacular, an unsurprisingly lengthy mp3 file for you and yours packed to the brim with the very best games the year had to offer.
Listen at intothecast.online, and share it with a friend if you're feeling generous. 💞
Join us in celebrating Into the Aether's 2025 Game of the Year Spectacular, an unsurprisingly lengthy mp3 file for you and yours packed to the brim with the very best games the year had to offer.
Listen at intothecast.online, and share it with a friend if you're feeling generous. 💞
December 31, 2025 at 3:48 PM
These episodes are always the highlight of my year. Thank you to everyone for listening and inadvertently giving us the confidence to release an episode longer than most operas.