With special guests Staughton and Kyle, topics in this episode: Why do gamers flip-flop when it comes to things like always on and franchise similarity? Are there gaming franchises out now that we think will be around for a while? Did Guardians of the Galaxy live up to the hype?

Topics in this episode: Has the ability to look up difficult game help on Google made games easier? Is streaming via Twitch and similiar services a viable occupation? Has Oculus Rift gotten us interested in PC gaming again?

[BAD AUDIO PROBLEM] Topics in this episode: What are the new changes to the Xbox One? Can fans of media be objective reviewers of the same media? The guys react to the new photos of Ben Affleck from the upcoming Batman vs Superman movie.

Topics in this episode: Is HBO's deal with Amazon a good sign for streaming? What do we have to look forward to with survival horror this year? Is Fox's new series Gotham a must-watch show?

Topics in this episode: Is there a secret formula for a successfuly movie? What is the state of game streaming? Are there any good TV shows from movies? What are the options for the desk averse?

Topics in this episode: Is Project Morpheus a competitor for Oculus? What's next for video game engines? How useful is crowdsourcing? Are you excitied for Guardians of the Galaxy?

Topics in this episode: Why do gamers so often contradict themselves in the demands they make of game producers; is a resurgence of science upon us, and is it needed; why has a Halo movie not been made yet; and what's next for Star Trek on TV?

Nate hosts the thirteenth episode of the podcast, co-hosted by Chris, Josh, and Ryan. Topics in this episode: A new Amazon Pilots season has begun; What are the chances gigabit internet will take off; and is there a silver lining to the Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger?

Ryan hosts the twelfth episode of the podcast, co-hosted by Nate, Chris, and Josh. Topics in this episode: Have gamers become (un)willing beta testers for new games; Between DLC, subscriptions, and freemium, what gaming model works the best; and is there any hope for Nintendo?

Josh hosts the eleventh episode of the podcast, co-hosted by Ryan, Nate, and Chris. Topics in this episode: What critically panned games have we enjoyed; what does the future hold for streaming media given recent events; what games are we excited for that are on deck for 2014; and what genres in gaming are currently under used?

Ryan hosts the tenth episode of the podcast, co-hosted by Chris, Josh, Nate, and Staughton. This Christmas-y episode presents the top 10 things we at FAPCast are excited about in the coming year, along with a few dishonorable mentions from the 2013.

Chris hosts the ninth episode of the podcast, co-hosted by Josh, Ryan, and Nate. Topics in this episode: will second screen change the way we play next gen games; does gaming require a common skill set; is streaming/sharing the next-gen feature we didn't know we wanted; and are TV show finales fated to almost always be bad [SPOILERS]?

Staughton hosts the eighth episode of the podcast, co-hosted by Chris, Josh, and Ryan. Topics in this episode include: how important are graphics in video games when it comes to enjoying a title; should our future missions to Mars be round trip or one-way; is waiting in line for a release or event really worth it; and has the stream of military tech advancements to consumers dwindled?

Nate hosts the seventh episode of the podcast, co-hosted by Staughton, Chris, and Josh. Topics this go round include: have games and movies and other media become throw away experiences; what games have we lost interest in, but finished anyway; has consumer rage now become chic; and will a grittier Star Wars Episode 7 revitalize the franchise?

Ryan hosts the sixth episode of the podcast, co-hosted by Nate, Staughton, and Chris. On the table for discussion: Are movie release windows broken? Violent reigns in media, but sports are becoming sterile? Has trolling gone too far? Cloud / service based games...the new standard?

Josh hosts the fifth podcast episode, joined by Ryan, Nate, and Staughton. They discuss backwards compatibility in modern gaming, how video game value per dollar compares to other entertainment, achievements and their impact on gaming, and the innovative world of 3D printing.

Chris hosts the fourth podcast episode, joined by Josh, Ryan, and Nate. They explore MMOs and their declining subscription numbers, the lack of space flight simulation games, à la carte TV offerings like Netflix and Hulu, and the new iOS7-ready Game Case controller.

Staughton hosts the third podcast episode, joined by Chris, Josh, and Ryan. They explore Kickstarter and crowd funding, Hollywood's obsession with reboots, what next-gen phones need to do to truly innovate, and the non-necessity that is the 2DS, as well as Vita TV.

Nate hosts the second podcast episode, joined by Chris, Ryan, and Staughton. They explore just how bad Ben Affleck as Batman will be, the existence of sophomore slumps, whether Sony's snark marketing is helping them, and opinions on linear and open worlds

Ryan hosts the first podcast episode, joined by Chris, Nate, and Staughton. They discuss the upcoming release of the Oculus Rift, the potential downfall of Nintendo's flagship console, and debate whether the serious tone in comic book movies is good or bad