Episodes

  • #97 | The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

    #97 | The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
    Nov 19 2024
    Welcome back red, blue and purple people, to another episode of Constellation. This week on LSM's conversational podcast, we're getting a little bit political. Now that the 2024 presidential election is behind us and the results are in, Colin, Jaffe and Dagan discuss the outcome, the winners and losers and what it all might mean as the world hurtles into 2025. Is the gang feeling optimistic, cynical, hopeful, bitter, angry or worried in the face of these imminent changes? Regardless of your political stripe we hope you enjoy the conversation, and thanks so much as always for tuning in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 24 mins
  • #96 | Midnight Releases, Napping/Sleep Quirks, Guilty Pleasures with a Twist

    #96 | Midnight Releases, Napping/Sleep Quirks, Guilty Pleasures with a Twist
    Nov 12 2024
    It's an all new Constellation hosted by Last Stand Media's resident goblinoid Chris Ray Gun! On this episode, the goblin will ensnare you in a winding tale for the ages along with Benjamin and MisterMatthewPlays. MisterMatthew kicks things off with the trials and tribulations of midnight releases. Our pal Benjamin commits the cardinal sins of both Wrath and Envy over those of us who choose to "take naps," a pastime he views as "for little b**es." The gremlin will then close out this meeting of minds with "Guilty Pleasures," a topic that winds and weaves into many avenues; games, movies, music, and Joaquin Phoenix's The Joker 2. Sit back, relax, pop open a "brew" or something, shut up, and enjoy. Love you long time. The Dodgers are technically a New York team, so we still won. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • #95 | Reflections, Doctors, Fantasy Worlds

    #95 | Reflections, Doctors, Fantasy Worlds
    Nov 5 2024
    Welcome back to another episode of Constellation for your ear holes and eyeballs! As the famous saying goes, and then there were three. This week on LSM's conversational podcast, we set sail with a trio of your favorite podcasting personalities rather than the usual foursome. Will this bit of streamlining make this nearly perfect show even better? Kicking things off, Matty talks to his comrades about personal reflections. When consuming various media ranging from video games to movies, how much introspection is involved? What plays into our feelings about the entertainment we choose to spend our time with, and how often do we allow ourselves the right to form judgements honestly while also giving ourselves permission to change our minds about the things we watch, read and play? Next up, Lord Cognito wants to weigh-in on our history with doctors. From the gifted healers that make our lives better to the mediocre medical practitioners who only add to our pain and suffering, what experiences have we had with doctors? As the nature of healthcare becomes increasingly difficult to navigate for the providers and their patients, does the prescription exist for the perfect doc? Finally, the Dagster asks the gang about trading reality for our idyllic fantasy worlds. Given the chance, which fictional places from our favorite works of fiction would we choose to inhabit, and why? Thanks so much for tuning in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • #94 | Food Collaborations, Superheroes, Traditions, Hometown Pride

    #94 | Food Collaborations, Superheroes, Traditions, Hometown Pride
    Oct 29 2024
    Welcome back, true believers, to another action-packed episode of Constellation. We join our heroes once again as they assemble for yet another round of exciting and dynamic conversation! The mighty Chris Raygun is the first to jump into the fray with a discussion about food collaborations. From Krabby Patties at Wendy's to Supreme branded Oreo Cookies, when two companies join forces to market and sell their culinary wares, are we hungrily forking over our money or do we tend to steer clear of these brand name food mash-ups? The next courageous crusader in today's fearless foursome, David Scott Jaffe, would like to discuss superheroes. From the pages of the comic books that defined our youths to the TV and feature film adaptations that continue to stimulate our imaginations today, which costumed crime fighters do we love and cherish the most, and which simply can't scale the heights of our affections? The third selfless champion stepping up to defend podcast audiences from stale and boring conversation, Brad Ellis would like to engage the gang in a talk about traditions. Which frequent or even daily rituals and routines have we embraced, and which annual traditions have we enjoyed upholding with family and friends? The last of this week's fearless foursome, Dagster Moriarty wants to ask his companions about hometown pride. Do we have strong feelings of love and loyalty for the places where we were born and raised? Or do we perhaps have more pride in the cities or towns that we've decided to call home later in life? Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    4 hrs and 23 mins
  • #93 | Day Jobs, Anger, The New A-List

    #93 | Day Jobs, Anger, The New A-List
    Oct 22 2024
    Welcome to another delicious episode of Constellation. If you're hungry for some engaging conversation, we've got three meaty topics for you to feast on. First, Gene Park gets things cookin' with a discussion about our day jobs. What are the primary occupations that pay our bills, and how do we juggle our busy professions with our podcasting endeavors? Next, Micah wants to spice things up by talking about anger. Who or what makes us hot under the collar, and what strategies do we utilize to help us cool down before we boil over? Finally, Hoeg serves up a big batch of social media super stardom! The Hollywood Reporter has listed 'The 50 Most Influential Influencers' and LSM's favorite lawyer wants to talk about it. How familiar are we with this new wave of the most popular Instagram, YouTube and TikTok icons, and how are we all faring so far in this era of social media celebrity? Bon Appetit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    4 hrs and 2 mins
  • #92 | Disasters, Confidence Boost, Pandemic Effects, and Crazy Occurrences

    #92 | Disasters, Confidence Boost, Pandemic Effects, and Crazy Occurrences
    Oct 15 2024
    It's time for the latest Constellation conversation, starring some of your favorite Last Stand Media personalities. This week, Colin gets things started with a discussion about natural disasters. After mother nature recently wreaked havoc on the southeastern United States, and with the possibility of even more devastation in store, which forces of nature have we personally witnessed, and which natural disasters frighten us the most? Next, Micah eases our anxiety with a conversation around confidence boosters. From our favorite articles of clothing to lucky tokens or even the perfect haircut. What helps us feel extra self-assured and empowers us to take on the world? Contributing the third topic today, our favorite European pal would like to talk about the psychological effects of Covid. As we approach the 5 years anniversary of the dawn of the global pandemic, Lockmort picks our brains about our social tendencies in the wake of the lockdown. Are we more or less socially active then we were before the world changed in 2020, and how content are we with our current social habits and routines? Finally, Dagan returns to the show and asks the gang: "What's the craziest thing that ever happened to you?" Do we each have that one unbelievable incident or bizarre event that took place in our lives which almost doesn't even seem real upon reflection? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    4 hrs and 14 mins
  • #91 | Matty’s Wedding, Ubisoft, Favorite Elixirs, Special Editions

    #91 | Matty’s Wedding, Ubisoft, Favorite Elixirs, Special Editions
    Oct 8 2024
    It’s another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media’s conversational podcast! Chris Ray Gun (tiny big-headed blind freak) is at the helm yet again, joined by MrMattyPlays (todd howard simp), Lord Cognito (xbox shill), and none other than Gene Park (beauty pageant judge)! Matty selfishly regales us with tales of his wedding and true love in front of three painfully single people. Gene swerves the conversation to our history with Ubisoft (stewards of the acclaimed Skull & Bones franchise) and how Assassin's Creed Shadows is shaping up post-delay. Cog takes us on a winding path about our favorite drinks, poisons, and elixirs. Chris ends with what is essentially a show and tell about video game special editions. It’s literally just “look at the cool things I have” the entire time. This fellow is a genuine jerk. Someone should knock his block off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 30 mins
  • #90 | Moriarty x Jaffe: On Video Games, Anxiety, and Negativity

    #90 | Moriarty x Jaffe: On Video Games, Anxiety, and Negativity
    Oct 1 2024
    It's time for a 'very special' one-on-one episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. It's me, Colin. Joining me today is storied game designer David Jaffe for an intimate (no, not like that) three-ish hour chat about a variety of topics. We dwell a great deal on video games, of course, touching on Steam, Concord, Freedom Wars, Bloodborne, Dragon Age, and much more. We even get into more philosophical ideas like visionary game design, bad opening sequences, and more. As we're often wont to do, however, we also get much more personal and serious, opining about our respective childhoods and upbringing, relentless online negativity that's slowly chasing us offline, and how we deal we deal with depression (and the anxiety that stems from it) in our lives. Please enjoy an unfocused -- but deep -- episode of Constellation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 49 mins