Kamurocho Radio

Episode 77: 12 Minecraft Blocks of Money

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:00:41 -0000

The cases would each weigh about 13.23 kg (29.16 lbs) btw

Playing: Chapter 16 (or Part 4 Chapter 4) of Yakuza 4

Music (in order of appearance): GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST, New Serena, Yakuza 4 OST, Substory 6, Yakuza 5 Unreleased Songs, Solitude, Yakuza 4 OST, Geist Obscuration, Yakuza 4 OST, MachineGun Kiss, Yakuza 4 OST

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 76: The Donald Duck Voice Guild

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:00:03 -0000

On the other side of the two newest RGG releases, we offer up our impressions on Gaiden and Infinite Wealth before diving right back into a double header of Yakuza 4.

Playing: Chapters 14 & 15 (or Part 4 Chapters 2 & 3) of Yakuza 4

Music (in order of appearance): GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST, New Serena, Yakuza 4 OST, Whiskey & Rhapsody, Yakuza 4 OST, Smile Venomously, Yakuza 4 OST, MachineGun Kiss, Yakuza 4 OST

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 75: Kiryumelon

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:00:54 -0000

So if we arrest the criminals, then we can bribe_ _them to do more crimes, so that we control the crimes. So then we arrest them again, and whoever can arrest all these criminals that we arrested before and then bribed to do more crimes will not only show Tokyo PD's worth to the public and garner us more support, but will also gain massive prestige within the organization that we've rigged to arrest the criminals and then bribe them to do the crimes so we can arrest them again. I'm a genius.

Playing: Chapter 13 (or Part 4 Chapter 1) of Yakuza 4

Music (in order of appearance): GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST Machine Gun Kiss (Kiryu), Yakuza 4 OST

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 74: Death by Hyphen

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:00:57 -0000

!! SPOILER WARNING FOR YAKUZA 6 AND YAKUZA: LIKE A DRAGON !! SKIP TO 51:39 TO AVOID

We're back to talk for way too long about all the BIG NEWS from the most recent RGG Summit/Direct or whatever they're calling it now, followed by a really good chapter that reveals an exciting new piece of the puzzle.

Playing: Chapter 12 (or Part 3 Chapter 4) of Yakuza 4

Music (in order of appearance): GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST

Midnight Dancer, by Toshiki Masuda

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 73: Legally Distinct Firearm Flip

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:00:56 -0000

This chapter is extremely short for some reason, so we spend most of this episode talking about other video games and also Nair's sideplot. Tanimura goes to the basement from the meme maybe?, plays it by the book for once, and gets into some legal hot water for IP crimes.

Playing: Chapter 11 (or Part 3 Chapter 3) of Yakuza 4

Music (in order of appearance): GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST Midnight Dancer, by Toshiki Masuda

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 72: The Four Heavenly Kings of Podcasting

Fri, 19 May 2023 13:00:52 -0000

Things are starting to come together in this plot, but also something really goofy is beginning to peek its head out. Jordan is so busy thinking about that mixer he went to that he somehow makes up a second Kamurocho information broker who gives out intel in bouquets of flowers.

Playing: Chapter 10 (or Part 3 Chapter 2) of Yakuza 4

Music (in order of appearance): GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST Midnight Dancer, by Toshiki Masuda

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 71: Tanimura Tokens

Fri, 05 May 2023 21:30:40 -0000

New protagonist time! It's time for everyone's favorite (?????) cop, Masayoshi Tanimura, a fairly compelling character who's marred by some pretty subpar combat gameplay. We discuss Mr. Try-and-Hit-Me's bad luck, Kazama's grindset, and yakuza wormhole technology.

Playing: Chapter 9 (or Part 3 Chapter 1) of Yakuza 4

Music (in order of appearance): GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST Infinite Handcuffs, Yakuza 4 OST Midnight Dancer, by Toshiki Masuda

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 70: Old Friends Senior NPC Sanctuary

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:00:13 -0000

It's the climax of Saejima's story and we get to meet Majima this week, so you better believe we got Audrey in the booth to talk about Old Man Yaoi. This episode took so long because we had to take such a circuitous route to get it to you, on account of all the cops roaming the streets of course.

Playing: Chapter 8 (or Part 2 Chapter 4) of Yakuza 4

Music (in order of appearance): GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST Receive and Bite You, Yakuza 4 OST Kokyou ni Nishiki wo Kazarubeshi, Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin! OST

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 69: Tokey Needy Drinky

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:00:28 -0000

Have you ever killed someone, listener? No? Well neither have I! But I'm pretty sure it'd be really easy to do, especially if you've already killed 18 guys. It wouldn't weigh on my soul every day and every night, because I'm built different.

Playing: Chapter 7 (or Part 2 Chapter 3) of Yakuza 4

Music (in order of appearance): GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST Kokyou ni Nishiki wo Kazarubeshi, Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin! OST

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 68: Taiga-Presenting Nipples

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:30:32 -0000

We're back to talk for a surprisingly long time about a very short chapter, which is mostly pretty good with one horrendously bad thing in it. Now since I'm surely supposed to lose this fight against Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, it's time for me to put the controller down and take a big sip of coffee...

Playing: Chapter 6 (or Part 2 Chapter 2) of Yakuza 4

Music (in order of appearance): GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST Smile Venomously, Yakuza 4 OST Kokyou ni Nishiki wo Kazarubeshi, Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin! OST

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 67: Busty Prison Breakout 4

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 14:00:45 -0000

Remember how two months ago we said the next episode would be about Akiyama's side content? No you don't! Anyways it's finally time for us to talk about the biggest largest man in all of Japan, Taiga Saejima, and figure out just what he's gonna do with all those guns he's holding.

Playing: Chapter 5 (or Part 2 Chapter 1) of Yakuza 4

Music (in order of appearance): GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST Massive Fire, Yakuza 4 OST Material Delights, Yakuza 4 OST Kokyou ni Nishiki wo Kazarubeshi, Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin! OST

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 66: "By the Power of VR Hentai"

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 22:33:23 -0000

This week, friend of the show and GameFAQs guide creator CyricZ joins as we untangle the final leg of Akiyama's storyline. This is where we reaaaaaally begin to run into some pacing issues with this game.

Playing: Chapter 4 of Yakuza 4

Music: GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST Pure Love in Kamurocho (Akiyama/Hana), Yakuza 4 OST

Argyle | Jordan | CyricZ

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RGG Summit 2022 - Ishin Confirmed!

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:36:08 -0000

News news news news news

Music: GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST Samurai Ondo - Ryu Ga Gotoku: Ishin OST

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 65: Lovist Stored in the Brace

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 21:00:13 -0000

Uh-oh! Despite his initial suave and cool appearance, Akiyama spends this whole chapter getting cancelled for being a creep! Oh well, I'm sure nothing like this will happen again in this game, now time to take a big sip of coffee...

Playing: Chapter 3 of Yakuza 4

Music: GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST Pure Love in Kamurocho (Akiyama/Hana), Yakuza 4 OST

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 64: Taichi Taichi, Yes Papa

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 21:08:31 -0000

This week, we're pivoting to children's entertainment. Get the whole family together and enjoy a wholesome discussion of Yakuza 4!

Playing: Chapter 2 of Yakuza 4: The One

Music: GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST Pure Love in Kamurocho (Akiyama/Hana), Yakuza 4 OST

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 63: Combat Tutorials, LLC

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:00:51 -0000

Not only do we have a new game, we have a new protagonist! Handsome and suave and kind of a fucking mess, it's fan favorite Akiyama in a banger intro chapter to what is, within the show at least, one of the more disliked games in the series. Will that opinion hold up? Let's find out!

Playing: Chapter 1 of Yakuza 4

Music: GET TO THE TOP! - Remix OF THE END, Yakuza: Dead Souls OST Speed Star, Yakuza 4 OST Nervousness, Yakuza 4 OST Pure Love in Kamurocho (Akiyama/Hana), Yakuza 4 OST

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 62: John Guantanamobay

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:00:41 -0000

Aren't you sick and tired of hearing about MUD\WTR? Well so are we! Or, we would be if this episode wasn't sponsored by the only mushroom powder coffee replacement that we drink here at the KMRO studios. Get your discounted nasty juice today!

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 61: Extreme Home Makeover: Yoshitaka Mine Edition

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:31:12 -0000

Oh no! Oh man, oh god, oh man! This is Chapter 11 of Yakuza 3: Crisis and it's a BAD time. This week, Kiryu has a bad time! Plus, we've got a very special (and extra infuriating) Essence of Education from Argyle. Rest in peace, my sweet angel :'(

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 60: Sunk Cost Victory

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:00:44 -0000

We get our one last respite of blessed orphan content... or do we? Not to name names, but there's certainly at least one of these little urchins we could do without. Unfortunately we do eventually have to get back to the actual story of the game, but it's a decent enough boss fight at least. Remember to vote!

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 59: Taichi Dies

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 03:15:40 -0000

Oh no, our boy died (just kidding he just has asthma). Kiryu is back in Okinawa with his children, and you love to see it! This week, Kiryu lights up the room with his phone and does a little bit of wrasslin'! On the side, he becomes fluent in English and then immediately forgets all of it.

Argyle | Jordan

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Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2007) VGTMTP Crossover

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:56:41 -0000

This week, Argyle and Jordan joined friends of the show and hosts of Video Games: the Movie: the Podcast Dan and Maxie to discuss Takashi Miike's...very unique 2007 movie that is...based on(?) the video game Yakuza (2005). Essential viewing for any Yakuza fan.

Go check out VGTMTP, it's good!

Argyle | Jordan

Dan | Maxie

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Episode 58: THE PLOT

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:00:31 -0000

The chapter we've been hyping up for months has finally arrived, and it sure is one of the most chapters there ever was. Just like Kiryu and Minister Tamiya, we sit down and talk about the plot of Yakuza 3 for a bit too long.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 57: Lau Ka Long Battle

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:40:45 -0000

Extremely short chapter this week! Join us as Kiryu meets with Majima and then spends 25 minutes fighting his way down a city block. But at least we get one of the strangest quotes in the entire series as payoff. Oh, and we pass the time by playing a few rounds of Hobbies, Goals, and Crimes.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 56: The Disappearance of Kamurocho Hills by the Coward RGG Studios

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0000

In our first episode of the new year, we talk about gunpla, pranks, and everyone's new favorite character: West Park Trivia Guy. Hey RGG, where'd the building go?

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 55: Gigantic Stone Pogs

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:41:31 -0000

This week on Kamurocho Radio we are joined by impromptu guest Dan, from Sonic Shuffle and Pod of Greed and Chllbleed and Video Game the Movie the Podcast. We're talking about Chapter 6 of Yakuza 3: Gameplan. Along the way we discuss Yakuza fragrances, Rikiya's perfect day, and settle once and for all whether Kiryu is Shadow the Hedgehog.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 54: Yakuza 3: Daddy Day Care

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:00:31 -0000

We're back in Kamurocho and we miss the orphanage already. Before we can go visit our alive friend Kashiwagi we first need to fight some Mysterious Foreigners, do some racial profiling, and see how many jobs one woman can get in a night.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 53: #BringBackMack

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:17:45 -0000

This week, Kiryu learns about the power of posting. Need I say more?

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 52: The Drag-diddly-agon of Dojima-roonie

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:00:58 -0000

More orphan drama this week before we finally head back to Kamurocho. Riona and Koji are cancelled. Taichi thinks all landlords should die. Kiryu may or may not be aware of the United States. We talk about Oval Pawffice and DogRates in this one.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 51: Pawkahara

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:34:08 -0000

Awoooooof! You're pawstening to Pawmurocho Radiwoof! The only PAWdcast about the Pawkuza Series of Puppy-o Games. This week, Pawgyle and Jordog are continuing to PAWK about Pawkuza 3 Chapawter 3: Paw-er Puggle. Can't wait to eat some Yummy NomNoms with #Pawruka. Awooooof

-Rikiya

Pawyle | Jordog

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Lost Judgment First Impressions!

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 20:00:05 -0000

We put Yakuza 3 on hold to talk about our (spoiler-free) thoughts on Lost Judgment a few chapters in. Spoilers: We like it!

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 50: Varying Sizes of Boy

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:34:42 -0000

We're back with a CHUNKY chapter, so we split it in two! This week, we're talking about the first half of Yakuza 3 Chapter 3: Power Struggle. This week, Kiryu meets a politician for a few links of ball chess, solves a robbery, and picks up a stray!

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 49: Continuity of Shirt

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:00:10 -0000

Please donate to help with relief after Hurricane Ida if you can!

Are you sick of working? Wouldn't you rather just sit around all day and play Wii Sports with your boys? Well then you should join the Ryudo Family! All you have to do is bumble around and maybe collect rent from our tenants sometimes, and in exchange you get a clubhouse to stay in and all the popsicles you can eat!

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Look, we really need at least a couple more guys to do the bowing thing it looks really pathetic when it's just me and Mikio doing it.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 48: Pink Hole

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 16:27:23 -0000

Uhhh, sorry about the title for this one. It's not what it sounds like, we promise. We started Yakuza 3 this week with Chapter One: New Beginnings, there's some little kids now and we like it. Sorry about the title.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 47: Takashima! McRib is back!

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 03:33:03 -0000

We've finally reached the end of Yakuza 2. Does it hold up? Will Jin Goda survive? And who will Argyle get to replace Jordan after the shit he said in this episode?

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 46: Tojo Clan Stonks Graph

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 20:36:08 -0000

Put on your snakeskin jacket and grab your Demonfire Dagger, because this week, special guest and Majima-enjoyer Audrey joins us as we talk about the Majima Saga. This relatively unremarkable side story in Yakuza Kiwami 2 contains THREE cutscenes that you'll really love to see. We're talking about the Tojo Clan's aversion to crime, skeleton massages, and Cabaret Club ruckus. No crime!!!

Argyle | Jordan | Audrey

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Episode 45: Mutohnarrative Dissonance

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0000

CyricZ joins us as we spend Entirely Too Much Time talking about Majima Construction and Cabaret Club Grand Prix.

Argyle | Jordan and Special Guest CyricZ!

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Episode 44: This Changes Everything!

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 18:45:57 -0000

It's the penultimate chapter of Yakuza 2: Blood and Bonds and uhhhh not much really happens in this one. We get a shocking reveal of incredible importance(?), Sayama makes an apology video, and I'm sure those bombs will come up again...right? On the side, we meet an absolute queen.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 43: JingweonMafiaRulz06!

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:05:49 -0000

This week we get worn out from fighting exactly eleven (11) goons.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 42: Haruka's Kidnap Collage

Sun, 30 May 2021 01:15:11 -0000

Things are heating up as we square up for a showdown for the ages in Chapter 13 of Yakuza 2: Settling Accounts. Wait? Is that really what this one is called? This week, we learn the difficult, convoluted truth about Sayama's parentage and Kiryu tries to make life-altering decisions for his daughter without asking her first, but it's fine. Yeah...it's fine.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 41: Two of Them

Sat, 22 May 2021 17:55:46 -0000

This one is pretty normal, actually.

Argyle | Jordan | Dan

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Episode 40: A Very Jingweon Christmas

Sat, 15 May 2021 19:52:55 -0000

Sayama makes a huge leap in logic that leads us into an interesting (not really) diverging set of paths between the original game and the remake. Kiryu bumps into an eternally old friend. Neither of us understand shogi and we refuse to learn.

Could someone please tell me where the K-Mart is? I've walked down every street and climbed every tower in Osaka looking for it I'm begging you.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 39: ISHIN AND KENZAN CONFIRMED 2022!!!

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:58:40 -0000

Aw fuck do we really have to deal with the Florist's failson again? Fine. We also get some out of character romance between Kiryu and Sayama (as opposed to the in-character romance between Kiryu and Majima), and some interesting tattoo lore. And yes, we talk about Lost Judgment.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 38: Snakeskin High Viz

Sat, 01 May 2021 17:54:44 -0000

This week on Kamurocho Radio, we're talking about Chapter 9 of Yakuza 2: the Omi Invasion, and guess what? The Omi? They invade! This chapter rules and we loved to play through it! We also chat about Kiryu's ice cream preferences, Majima's personal protective equipment, and the Yakuza series' tenuous grasp on world events. Oh and swords!

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 37: Like a Pig

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 20:38:28 -0000

Oh no, Date is funny sus! To get him out of this jam, Kiryu pays a visit to our sleazeball pal the Florist, then runs into another iconic Yakuza 1 character that you definitely remember before Kiryu says exactly who he is. Somebody please help Kiryu, he doesn't understand computers and is gonna get himself hurt one of these days.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 36: Pavlovian Baka Mitai

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 21:10:05 -0000

Fuck Kawara!!! We're talking about the Yakuza 2 Chapter 7: A Foreign Threat, which we're pretty sure was written by Tucker Carlson. We learn how Kawara got his nickname and it sucks and we meet a new, xenophobic player in the world Kamurocho-based criminal organizations. it's rough...so we also just talk about a bunch of substories! We also talk about Kiryu's streaming career and why you should support small Kamurocho businesses. Don't forget to keep your fists, true!

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 35: Gee Kiryu! How come your mom lets you have two Kazukis?

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:00:45 -0000

Yakuza 2 gives us a little peek of the weirdness and xenophobia before it blasts us with both barrels. We have a new least favorite cop character, which is quite the feat considering there's now three of them all vying for screentime. Jordan likes the doppelganger plot so much he decides to see another one on the side, and I take no pleasure in saying this but Argyle encounters what can only be described as mommy milkers.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 34: Nut With Me, Nerevar

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Sotenbori has been nice, but we're back in Kamurocho this week for Chapter 5 of Yakuza 2: Hidden Past! Kiryu has to pay a visit to the Cool Boardroom and reunites with someone who has been suspiciously absent from this game. He also meets some pro-wrestling legends. This week, we're talking about the Yakuza Hard Rock Cafe, horny Morrowind mods, and Sayama snafus. Activate extreme heat mode! Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 33: Ichi Hawk's Pro Skater

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 14:00:33 -0000

Kiryu has to avoid content at all costs or risk the death of his new cop acquaintance! Once that's been averted, we've got some busywork that thankfully doesn't involve actually playing mahjong. On the side, Jordan gets a very convenient sum of money and Argyle meets an old friend. Do not worry about Chairman Goda, the A/C is on, he has a Happy Meal, and is listening to Judgement Shinpan.

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 32: Tactically Wide Couch Men

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 15:53:57 -0000

We're back on the mean streets of Sotenbori for Chapter 3 of Yakuza 2: The Yakuza Huntress...or is it the Yakuza Eater? No one is quite sure. Kiryu has his fated meeting with Omi Alliance Chairman Jin Goda and it turns out he was a lot nicer than we thought he was going to be! This week, we're talking about Kiryu poses, doing the wave, comfortable seating, and Chekov's Chandelier. Watch out for Couch Guys!

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 31: Sega Piss Bracelet™

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:00:39 -0000

It's Yakuza... 2! Chapter... 2! This week, we make our long overdue return to Sotenbori and the Cabaret Grand to meet perhaps the single best antagonist in the entire series. He's large, he's blonde, and he's so fucking cool dude holy shit. On the side we discuss some further changes to the series formula in the Dragon Engine, and learn how to relieve ourselves and have fun at the same time. I'm starting to see the appeal...

Argyle | Jordan

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Episode 30: While My Son Was Out Partying I Studied the Blade

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 22:09:55 -0000

Yakuza 2 is here! This is the point in the series where things go off the rails, but you won't be able to tell from the first chapter: Letter of Blood. The Tojo Clan are down on their luck and a recently-retired Kiryu has to unretire to fix it. This week we're chatting about the Dragon Engine, Shiny Kiryu, and Daigo Dojima's fit. You wouldn't kill someone in a graveyard would you? That'd be so messed up!

Jordan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradypusrex
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Episode 29: Men Will Take Over the Tojo Clan Instead of Going to Therapy

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:28:43 -0000

We've finally arrived at the end of our journey through Yakuza (2005) and boy has it been a trip. We're covering Yakuza Chapter 13: the End of Battle. For all its faults, this game's final chapter is pretty fuckin' good! This week, we're talking about Date logging on, giant cartoon bombs, and boys fighting. See you next week, in Yakuza 2!

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Episode 28: Kashiwagi is Living that Jimmy Buffett Lifestyle!

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:09:00 -0000

It's boat time! We're talking about the penultimate chapter of Yakuza: Reunited. In this one, Kiryu sits down with Kazama and Kazama tells him the plot of Yakuza (2005 videogame). This week, we're talking about Wide Shimano, Kashiwagi Christmas, and Inaccurate Grenade Physics. See you next week for the finale!

Jordan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradypusrex
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Audrey's Twitter: https://twitter.com/optimumonprime
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Episode 27: Goro Truck Simulator

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 02:27:48 -0000

Our journey through Yakuza (2005) is nearing its end, but first Kiryu needs to make a pit stop at a high-end soapland, as well as run some errands for some random NPCs. This week, friend of the show and Pod of Greed cohost Audrey joins us for Chapter 11: Honor and Humility. We spend a LOT of the episode talking about Majima, but not for any reason...it's not like he does anything odd this week. Trust me on this...

Jordan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradypusrex
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Audrey's Twitter: https://twitter.com/optimumonprime
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Episode 26: DILF Form Purist vs DILF Form Radical

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:43:41 -0000

Who will win #1 Badass Dad? Join us this week as we chat about Chapter 10 of Yakuza Kiwami: Shape of Love. This one is a real rollercoaster, but like...one that only goes down and never comes back up. This week we're talking about radical-form DILFs, Date's New Wife, and Shinji's excellent volume of blood. We also come up with a new segment about saying goodbye to dearly departed characters.

Jordan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradypusrex
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Episode 25: Hobbies, Goals, and Crimes

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:18:37 -0000

Okay, lets get this out of the way first: Kiryu has NEVER killed anyone. It's a really short chapter this week! Chapter 9: the Rescue. Basically, it's two action scenes intercut with Kiryu chilling out in an escape room for half an hour. After that, we play a game that Jordan invented. I dunno, it's a short one!

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Episode 24: Guys in Trouble

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Nothing weird happens in this episode, haha! We're talking about Chapter 8 of Yakuza (2005/Kiwami): the Scheme. In this exciting chapter, we delve into Kiryu's past for the first time! Oh...we had a whole game of that, huh. This week, we're talking about the Famous Kamurocho Color Gangs, fog walls, and a very normal YouTube channel. I promise it's all very, very regular!!!

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Episode 23: Yakuza: Scholar of the First Sin

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 18:45:05 -0000

I'm getting a phone call...it's for you. This week, our friend Sarah joins us for our discussion of Yakuza Chapter 7: the Dragon and the Koi. Kiryu becomes problematic, but not as problematic as Makoto Date. This week, we're talking about twitter art theft, Majima's ignorance of actor's unions, and Michael Bay's special dice. We also take another dive into Villain's Wiki...or do we?

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Episode 22: The Kamurocho Riddlemaster

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 20:26:28 -0000

Fiddle-dee-dee! If an episode you wish to hear, stick these riddles in your ear! 'Tis I! The Kamurocho Riddlemaster, here to boggle your brain with riddles and rhymes. This week we're talking about Yakuza Chapter 6: Parent and Child. Could this be the worst chapter in the entire series? Don't ask me, I'm but a humble connoisseur of mind-bending mysteries (but the answer is yes)!

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Episode 21: Kamurocho Autonomous Zone

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0000

Step into the bathroom and pull out your guns! Our journey into Yakuza continues as we cover Chapter 5: Purgatory. This time, we're joined by Yakuza guide writer extraordinaire CyricZ! This week, we're talking about a new spot on the Kamurocho map and a fight with a familiar foe. Also? More extremely underwhelming substories. Oh! and some Majima Everywhere! But wait, there's more! We also spend a lot of time talking about Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Sorry, we can't help ourselves!

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Episode 20: Strawberry Jam Party

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 22:00:00 -0000

Jordan and Argyle resume their coverage of Yakuza Kiwami with Chapter 4: An Encounter. Who or what does Kiryu encounter this week? Tune in to find out! This week, we're talking about Kiryu's phone charms, Reina's exorbitant prices, and the Wendy's executive lounge. Don't forget the secret code!

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Yakuza: Like a Dragon First Impressions

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:54:23 -0000

After three months away, we're finally back in the booth recording some new Yakuza content! Before we get back to Kiryu's story, we HAD to sit down and share our first impressions of Yakuza: Like a Dragon. This is a brand new Yakuza game with a brand new protagonist, map, and did we mention it's a JRPG now? We're breaking down everything you'd like to know about Yakuza: Like a Dragon and how we feel about it.

This is a spoiler-free discussion but we chat about some of the characters and side content/mini-games so unless you want to go into the game completely blind, you're safe from spoilers!

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Yakuza Karaoke

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0000

I'm such a mess... And boy, is my throat sore from staying up all night singing karaoke with my buds! Join Max, Jordan, and special guest Argyle as they choose the cream of the crop from throughout the entire Yakuza series of games! You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll sing your heart out as we cover the entire human range of emotion on this episode's musical crucible!

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Episode 19: Akira Nishikiyama: Social Darwinist

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:48:00 -0000

No one likes funerals, but when FISTS are involved? Sign us the fuck up! This week, friend of the show Roy joins us all the way from the Cloud Recesses for Chapter 3: Funeral of Fists. This week we're talking about Shimano's ASMR shaving experience, Nishikiyama's villainous hobbies, and Kazama's secret son. Also, Jordan introduces a brand new, terrible segment that you won't want to miss! Thank you for lending your vocal talents, Nicholas Cage-san!

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Episode 18: Flesh-Colored Mucinex Monster

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:43:04 -0000

Has it been ten years already? This week we're covering Chapter 2 of Yakuza: Ten Years Gone! Kiryu is out on parole after a decade in the slammer and things are very different. What if Nishiki changed his hairstyle? Wow! And there's a BIG building now? Neat! This week, we're talking about Nishiki's haters, Majima (and how he's everywhere), and how Kiryu probably hasn't heard about 9/11 yet. Rest in peace, Tamura-san of SPA! Magazine. You will be missed.

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Episode 17: Zero Suit Nishiki

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:40:29 -0000

What the fuck is up, listeners? Yazuka 0 is fucking over, so it's time to start our motherfuckin' Yakuza/Yakuza Kiwami playthrough, bitches! Sorry about the excessive profanity, we're just trying to appeal to Western audiences. We're kicking things off with Chapter 1 of Yakuza 1 - October 1st, 1995: Fate of the Kinslayer. This week, we're talking about Mr. Libido's son, Kiryu's tattoo reminders, and how Darryl Kurrlyo is doing his best. CIRCUS MUSIC INTENSIFIES

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Episode 16: The Fly

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:50:53 -0000

One game down, many more to go! We're playing the exciting and emotional finale of Yakuza 0: Black and White and folks? It's very good! This week, we're talking about Majima going full Psycho-Mantis, Dojima's Double Boss Fight Room, and being thrown up the stairs. On the side, Kiryu defeats the world's shittiest landlord and inadvertently invents a new style of fighting AND penal labor. See you next week in Yakuza Kiwami, Kiryu-chan!

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Episode 15: The Cabaret Grand Ran Over My Wife!

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:29:48 -0000

Nooooo bb don't cry ur so beautiful! It's the penultimate chapter of Yakuza O, Chapter 16: Proof of Love! This week, we're talking about Aha Water Taste Tests, takoyaki ghosts, and Great Value Goons. On the side, Majima completes his Cabaret Quest but not before having a run-in with Sotenbori's Devil Hand. See you next week in the finale!

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Episode 14: Sagawaluigi

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 19:00:00 -0000

It's the final stretch! It's the beginning of our last Majima section before the finale, with Chapter 15: Scattered Lights. Majima is a bit down in the dumps today, but that doesn't mean he's going to skip breakfast! This week we're talking about Top 10 Anime Betrayals, Yakuza Mushroom Kingdom AUs, and Kiryu's dubious cooking. On the side...wait what? I'm getting a text that says that the boys have already done the best substories, so it's all Cabaret Club and Real Estate now. Waaaa~!

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Episode 13: Kyodai Rock!

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 04:33:55 -0000

Take off your shirt in a single swoop! Kiryu is back in Kamurocho and he's madder than ever! This week, we're talking about Funnie Frankensteins, Offscreen Plot Synopses, and Brotherly Bonding. On the side, Kiryu gets some foreshadowing and writes some postcards! KUZE!!!!!!!!!!

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Episode 12: Vinegar Cubes

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -0000

Lock up your bikes and charge your crystals. Jordan and Argyle are back with a Double Big Boy Two Chapter Serving of Yakuza 0; Chapter 12: Den of Desires and Chapter 13: Crime and Punishment. This week, we're talking about a tasty new summertime treat, Masaru Sera's confusing Final Test, and Non-Lethal Helicopter Crashes. Plus, we finally get to reveal which Yakuza 0 character is cancelled! On the side, Majima gets coaxed into a toilet-related snafu and can't find the vinegar. Happy 52nd Birthday Kazuma Kiryu!

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Episode 11: Brittle Bones Greg

Fri, 29 May 2020 19:00:00 -0000

Bring on the fights! After being away for three weeks, our journey through Yakuza 0 brings us back to Sotenbori once again for Chapter 11: A Murky Riverbed. Goro Majima is still mourning the loss of the recently skeletonized Wen Hai Lee. This week, we're talking about Yakuza Chalice Dungeons, Joker knock-offs, and major leakage. On the side: why did Suda cross Iwao Bridge? To get to the other side. Also: ACAB (All Cops are Billiken)

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Episode 10: Calvin Pissing on the Omi Alliance

Fri, 22 May 2020 19:00:00 -0000

Pocket Circuit is over! We're parking our tiny cars and getting back to business with Chapter 10 of Yakuza 0: A Man's Worth joined by Dan Silva of Pod of Greed/Sonic Shuffle! This week, we're talking about cool tattoos, a brand new system of currency, and hundred-man spanking machines. On the side, Kiryu tries raw water, points out a contradiction, and loses an unwinnable dance battle. Oh and uhh also Japanese Catfight Club I guess. It's a matter of protocol!

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Bonus Episode: Blue Eyes White Drag-On

Sat, 16 May 2020 00:50:14 -0000

Lock up your Pockets and feel the Circuit! Kiryu doesn't want to advance the plot this week so instead he's going to be spending his time racing tiny cars with (mostly) children. That's right, it's the Pocket Circuit episode! This week, we're talking about the pretty terrible Pocket Circuit mini-game. On the side, Kiryu makes some phone calls and bowls a turkey! Just a little something for the fellas...

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Episode 9: You Either Die a Gamer, or You Live Long Enough to See Yourself Become a Billionaire

Fri, 08 May 2020 19:00:00 -0000

Welcome back to Kamurocho! We're back with our number one boy, Kiryu. He's in a tight spot, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have time to go to Sega Hi-Tech Land and play Outrun for two hours. Oops! This week, Kiryu tries to find a place to hide, Shibusawa's secret is revealed, and Tachibana gets a new set of wheels. On the side, we're shopping for the hottest new games and life-coaching some very nice punks. Also Outrun. Lots and lots of Outrun. You're in for the ride of your life!

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Essence of Education Sources: http://gaijinrider.altervista.org/Articles/ARTICLES_Yanki_and_Bosozoku_Origins.html https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2002/07/05/language/our-yankii-are-different-from-your-yankees/#.XrS8YGhKiUk https://timeline.com/yankii-subculture-japan-american-c51808fa2172

Episode 8: A Message From a Skelton

Fri, 01 May 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Munancho! Things are heating up in Sotenbori as Majima takes on his most twisted opponent yet! We're talking about Chapter 8 of Yakuza 0: Tug of War. This week, we talk about forbidden sex acts, slow firing guns, and typo self-owns. On the side, Majima meets a Spicy Senior, makes the pun of a lifetime, and climbs the Cabaret Club ladder. Enter promo code LIKEAPODCAST for 50% off your first purchase of Wen Hai Lee's Skeleton Cream!

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Episode 7: Takoyaki Bell

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Mmm! What's that smell? Smells like piping hot fried octopus balls, brushed with an unctuous sauce, striped with creamy mayonnaise, and sprinkled with savory bonito. What're those things called again? Cinnabon Delights? We're talking about Chapter 7 of Yakuza 0: A Dark Escape. This week, we're discovering a whole new way to knock someone out, beginning our Cabaret Club adventure, and seeing a whole new side of Wen Hai Lee. On the side, we get wrapped up in dubious medical testing and meet a man with a stranger's face and a very particular set of skills. Grab me a Baja Blast when you head out!

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Episode 6: Berries and Cream

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Gentlemen, start your lawnmowers! This week we're joined by special guest (and Jordan's brother) Sam of Juergen' It, as we play through Chapter 6 of Yakuza 0: the Yakuza Way. Kiryu is in quite a pickle, folks! This week, we're talking about complete domination, Kuze punching the clock, hyper-realistic blood, and magnificent money-blasting. On the side, a bowling alley employee with a little fetish, a middle aged man with an even bigger fetish, and the world's most baffling product placement. Ahh...

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Episode 5: The Only Way To Defeat Five Evil Landlords is With One Very Nice Landlord

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Bad news, folks! We're playing Chapter 5 of Yakuza 0: An Honest Living, but the living is far from honest. But in these trying times, sometimes the hero you need is a large landlord wearing a goofy white suit and a pair of nerd glasses. This week, we learn of a new delicious way to distract the cops, pick out a brand new suit (but not that one), and begin LandlordQuest. On the side, we're supervising a little boy's adult vacation and experiencing a genuine Miracle. I'll meet you at Serena!

Episode 4: Dabbing on Iwao Bridge

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Uh oh, Majima's gotta do a hit! We're talking about Chapter 4 of Yakuza 0: Proof of Resolve. This week, we experience a shameful UFO catcher moment, bust a move, meet God Hands himself, and go on an irritating sneaking mission. On the side, we meet a dedicated busker and shape Japanese fiscal policy for years to come. Holy shitballs!

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Episode 3: Fetch Me the Piss Bowl

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:56:08 -0000

It's showtime! We're hitting the brightly-lit streets of Sotenbori, Osaka and heading to the glamorous Cabaret Grand! That's right, it's time to meet our second protagonist: Goro Majima! This week, we're talking about customer service fantasies, non-lethal neck snapping, diaper-man gyrations, and the efficacy of Little Lumber vs Big Swords. On the side, we do a Boyfriend Deception and meet a genuine, bona fide dragon. The customer is god.

Episode 2: [TACHIBANA REQUIEM]

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Lets take it from the top! Argyle and Jordan hit the streets of Kamurocho to play Chapter 2 of Yakuza 0: The Real Estate Broker in the Shadows. This week, we're talking about a mysterious stand user, jeering the dishes, going full-on Beast Mode, and Mr. Shakedown's Dietary Habits. Where's the dom?!

Episode 1: Your Oyabun's Juicy, Bro!

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Hey, boy! It's time for the premier episode of Like a Podcast (aka Podcast Ga Gotoku)! Join us as we cut the ribbon on the podcast and begin our playthrough of the phenomenal Yakuza 0 with Chapter 1: Bound By Oath. This week, we're talking about Kazama's sweatpants, Try-And-Hit-Me Origin Stories, and a Totally Normal Empty Lot! Orphan's do get to dunk!

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