Garrett has a new podcast! Enjoy the first episode and subscribe if you dig what you hear! Episode Summary We’re back! You’re here, perhaps for the first time. The voyage begins. The Grinding Gear Podcast is here to bring you burn-out-free video game coverage and much more. Join Garrett and Kyle, podcast veterans as they are, for Wrath Classics rel…

Ever wanted to re-watch your favorite movies for the first time? Well have you considered subjecting your parents to the nerdy fiction you love? Welcome to the second episode of I am Your Father. In this episode Garrett and his non-fiction-loving dad watch Logan together. The first viewing for Garrett’s Dad and Garrett’s first viewing in years. The…

Ever wondered what it would be like to be completely shut off from pop culture? Can you imagine yourself not knowing the most famous member of the X-Men? Welcome to the first episode of I am Your Father. In this brand new show, seasoned podcaster Garrett Weinzierl introduces famous nerd fiction to his dad. In this first episode the two prepare for …

I'm back! Well, past me is back. Present me is definitely sick as can be thanks to BlizzCon. Speaking of BlizzCon, this episode include Patrick Beja and myself giving our first impressions of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, Diablo IV, and Overwatch 2. This was recorded live from the BlizzCon floor so please excuse the background noise. Is R2-T2 bac…

R2-T2 is playing host to Embrace the Spoilers again! This episode of Embrace the Spoilers spoils the first three episodes of Stranger Things 3. Embrace the Spoilers is Amove.tv's spoiler-filled show. This time with Jocelyn Moffett joining Garrett Weinzierl to talk Stranger Things 3. Download Embrace the Spoilers MP3 Directly RSS: http://feeds.feedb…

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has had multiple showing now that E3 2019 has wrapped. The gameplay shown looked a little dated. But since E3 word has gotten out that there is a lot more to the game than was shown on the big stage. This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to give something…

Say it isn’t so! In the same story we found out that Blizzard was working on a StarCraft shooter, but also that is was canceled. If this sounds a little familiar… that’s because it’s not the first StarCraft shooter to get the axe. On today’s R2-T2 I cope with this news, give a brief history of StarCraft: Ghost, and take questions from listeners abo…

I have finally had a chance to dip my toe into the moonwell that is World of Warcraft: Classic. I’ve gone home to Aldrassil and cleared the forest of grell alongside my night elven brethren. R2-T2 is back and once more I’m diving into the game that changed my life. This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the pod…

This episode of Embrace the Spoilers spoils the final episode of Game of Thrones: The Iron Throne. Embrace the Spoilers is Amove.tv's spoiler-filled show. This time with Jocelyn Moffett joining Garrett Weinzierl to talk Game of Thrones Season 8. Join the duo as they dive into HBO's Westerosian epic every week. Download Embrace the Spoilers MP3 Dire…

This episode of Embrace the Spoilers spoils Season 8 Episode 5 of Game of Thrones: The Bells. Embrace the Spoilers is Amove.tv's spoiler-filled show. This time with Jocelyn Moffett joining Garrett Weinzierl to talk Game of Thrones Season 8. Join the duo as they dive into HBO's Westerosian epic every week. Download Embrace the Spoilers MP3 Directly …

This episode of Embrace the Spoilers spoils Season 8 Episode 4 of Game of Thrones: The Last of the Starks. Embrace the Spoilers is Amove.tv's spoiler-filled show. This time with Jocelyn Moffett joining Garrett Weinzierl to talk Game of Thrones Season 8. Join the duo as they dive into HBO's Westerosian epic every week. Download Embrace the Spoilers …

Embrace the Spoilers marches closer to it’s own end as the final season of Game of Thrones’ biggest battle yet finally landed. The ETS crew talk about all of the spoilerific events that befell Winterfell and where they think the show will go after the snow settles. Embrace the Spoilers is Amove.tv's spoiler-filled show. This time with Jocelyn Moffe…

Like the shambling husks of the White Walkers, Embrace the Spoilers is back for a limited time. Game of Thrones is in its final weeks so Jocelyn, Garrett, and Katie have joined forces to say goodbye to one of the biggest shows in the history of television. This podcast covers the first two episodes of Game of Thrones’ final season. Embrace the Spoi…

Episode IX has had its first trailer and I could not help but go through shot by shot and put out some theories I already have based on this short look at the new Star Wars saga’s end. This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to give something back you can become a Patron as well. Join …

Pokemon has a special place in my nerd heart. I’m a bit late to the party, but I just picked myself up Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and I am suddenly back in 1998 (but it looks WAY better)! If you’ve ever wanted the history of Pokemon’s launch in less than 10 minutes followed by a big fat late-90’s nostalgia trip then this episode is for you. This show…

Halo: The Master Chief Collection has been announced for the PC. I’ve waited a long time for this news and I’m celebrating the only way I know how. By take a look at Halo’s PC (and Mac) history while taking a trip down a nostalgia-filled memory lane. This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the podcast and would …

As mentioned on the last episode of R2-T2 I went and dug up the old StarCast interview with Tasteless from 2013. Enjoy! Get R2-T2 Download R2-T2 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angry-nerd/id1039055716?mt=2 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/theangrynerdGarrett Weinzierl

I have fallen back in love with the first esport I ever watched. On this episode I catch myself and anyone listening up on the Global StarCraft II League, AKA: The GSL! I think the GSL is the greatest esports tournament currently running and the first Code S season of 2019 is stacked with the best SC2 players in the world. This show is supported by…

2 episodes in one week? It’s almost like February is a short month and traveling and technical difficulties compacted that issue! Anyways, on this episode I’m joined by my good friend Abby. She and her husband Ben, are to blame for Katie and my cocktail obsession. I’ve been wanting to talk to Abby about one of her all time favorite drinks, the Bana…

Katie and I are back talking cocktails. On this episode we’re cracking open our new rum bottles and making a Twenty Seventy Swizzle. See below for links to the cocktail tools we mentioned in this episode. The Twenty Seventy Swizzle 1⁄2 ounce lime juice 1⁄2 ounce demerara syrup 1⁄2 ounce honey syrup 1⁄4 ounce St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram 1 ounce colu…

Greetings and welcome back everyone! This week I talk a little about the Blizzard layoffs, but not how you think. I also wanted to talk about how my new Apex Legends podcast came to be, Auto Chess, and being completely unprepared for freezing temperatures in Canada. This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the po…

For the WoW talk this week I’m talking King Rastakhan (and a little Zul/Talanji) Since we’re kicking doors in on King Rastakhan, it seems like now is a great time for a recap on how the God King ended up in the crosshairs of a full raid of Alliance (or Horde masquerading as Alliance). It’s Disney and tiki on the back half! Katie and I spent our wee…

Multiple WoW story devs sat down for an interview with Polygon recently and the topic of Sylvanas and Wrathgate is now back on the stage! Why is Blizzard teasing a big revelation? Well I have some thoughts on that and where BFA’s story will be leading. Also for you car nerds the new Supra was unveiled this past week and Katie and I have a lot to sa…

WoW put on a lore and story telling Q&A and everyone is freaking out over a Hearthstone survey. I thought I take some time to talk about this, Bungie and Destiny leaving Activision, and then have Katie join me for some Q&A of our own. This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to give som…

Happy New Year everyone! I’m back for a new episode of R2-T2 to talk about Second Dinner creating a Marvel game and some new cocktails that have blown my mind during the holiday break. Below find the spec for a new favorite. Mosquito Coast: Via Phil Ward in Death & Co. Seriously, buy this book 2 oz Scarlet Ibis Rum (or other Trinidad rum that is ar…

Behold the first interview ever conducted on this podcast! Katie and I sat down with WoW YouTubers Taliesin and Evitel to talk about what it’s like being a content creating household and also why you shouldn’t tell lies about your co-workers being in jail. To check out Taliesin and Evitel’s wonderful World of Warcraft coverage subscribe to their Yo…

Hello again Warcraft nerds! Patch 8.1, Tides of Vengeance, has finally come to World of Warcraft and we’re updating the count of Sylvanas’s val’kyr once again. I also talk about how I think things may end for Saurfang, just what in the hell Elune really is, and much more goings on in the lore of WoW. Join the Friday raid: bit.ly/fridaywowstream Thi…

I have finally downed G’huun with the Friday stream group so we’re chalking up flex raiding using the community tab as a success! The overwhelmingly positive experience has me thinking back on how much flex raiding (and the newer community tab) has improved the coordination of raid groups. In this episode I spend a good amount of time recapping the…

The lore continues this week with the old soldier, Varok Saurfang. The orc warrior goes all the way back to before the Old Horde came through the Dark Portal. In this episode you’ll get nice and caught up on Saurfang’s entire journey from Draenor to the Stockades. Join the Friday raid: bit.ly/fridaywowstream This show is supported by the Patrons ov…

Hello again lore nerds! Today’s episode covers my recent defection to the Alliance, Sylvanas and the Forsaken joining the Horde, Wrathgate retcons, and a meaty email about Diablo Immortal. Join the Friday raid: bit.ly/fridaywowstream This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to give some…

There was so much BlizzCon to unpack on last week’s episode that I didn’t have a chance to go into my thoughts on why Diablo Immortal seemed like such a weird announcement. The game looks great, it plays well, but should it be a headlining announcement for Blizzard’s biggest event of the year? Join the Friday raid: bit.ly/fridaywowstream This show …

Hello again everyone! I’m back from BlizzCon and I have the hottest of takes! Okay, they’re normal takes but I have many of them. Joining me once again is Katie who is also fresh off the BlizzCon train because she handles all of the recording equipment for Amove when we travel. Join the Friday raid: bit.ly/fridaywowstream This show is supported by …

Two episodes back to back?! It’s almost like BlizzCon is this week! On this solo podcast I give some quick a dirty lore on the two zones we’ll be playing through in the WoW Classic BlizzCon demo, Westfall and the Barrens. I also answer many emails and give a run down of my BlizzCon recording equipment! Join the Friday raid: bit.ly/fridaywowstream T…

Ever wondered how Sylvanas became the leader of the Forsaken? Well then do I have the podcast episode for you! I return to the story of Sylvanas to see how the Forsaken was founded. Join the Friday raid: bit.ly/fridaywowstream This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to give something b…

Garrett and Katie are in North Carolina but that won’t stop them from answering your questions about going to cons and gaming as a couple. But before they get to that they take some time to talk about Mike Morhaime leaving Blizzard. Join the Friday raid: bit.ly/fridaywowstream This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you e…

BlizzCon is just around the corner and the schedule is up! Diablo is the first major panel following the opening ceremony. What do they have to show us? I break down all of the major panels and talk about what we’re likely to see, but also what I hope will be announced. Join the Friday raid: bit.ly/fridaywowstream This show is supported by the Patr…

The Warcraft lore continues with Sylvanas. This episode focuses on her time as Ranger-General of the Farstriders. Join the Friday raid: bit.ly/fridaywowstream This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to give something back you can become a Patron as well. Join the show by emailing in at…

The Warcraft lore continues with Uldir and G’huun. Find out why we’re raiding the titan research facility! Join the Friday raid: bit.ly/fridaywowstream This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to give something back you can become a Patron as well. Join the show by emailing in at Amovet…

War is still being crafted on my solo show this week. I have finally seen the quest line I hinted at on episode 68 and have suddenly felt inspired to study up on my Vol’jin and Zalazane lore. Where do you think the story of Vol’jin is heading? Let me know! Write to Amovetv@gmail.com! This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! I…

I'm back for another WoW-heavy R2-T2. Reputation grinding has been on my mind lately and it the bulk of the Warcraft discussion on this week's solo podcast. I also finally finished God of War over the holiday weekend and took some questions regarding Kratos's latest adventure. I'd love to hear from any listeners regarding their hopes for the future…

Pardon my absence, I've been playing Battle for Azeroth! I heard so much good feedback about the Jaina talk I did on 67 that I figured why not keep the lore train rolling with the loa and Bwonsamdi. This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to give something back you can become a Patron …

Teldrassil smolders, Lordaeron cascades blight into Tirisfal, and Battle for Azeroth arrives in one day. On this episode I wanted to highlight the story of Jaina Proudmoore that I think will play a large role in her journey through World of Warcraft's latest expansion. This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the…

The war is very much in Warcraft now. The burning of Teldrassil has come and gone and there were many revelations along the way. I've had a chance to talk about the events but this episode is a deep dive into where I stand on Sylvanas. This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to give so…

R2-T2 is more Warcraft this week! With the Instance being pushed to later in the weekend I thought today would be the perfect excuse to get with Patrick Beja and have a deep spoiler-filled discussion about Christie Golden's latest World of Warcraft novel, Before the Storm. This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy…

R2-T2 is all World of Warcraft this week. I'm trying to decide on my Battle for Azeroth main and it's harder than I thought it would be! This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to give something back you can become a Patron as well. Join the show by emailing in at AngryNerdGarrett@gmai…

It's time for another R2-T2! I'm not alone this week as Katie is back to take a walk down memory lane. We talked the early days of playing World of Warcraft back in 2005 and why Battle for Azeroth is fueling us with deep nostalgia. We also nerd out about cars! This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the podcast …

Happy Friday! All of the E3 announcements have landed and Kris is joining me again to pour over all of it. We're both pretty excited about a lot of games, but I'm also a little grumpy about all the non-announcements. Enjoy! This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to give something back…

Happy Friday! E3 2018 technically kicks off tomorrow so I'm running down everything we know so far and my friend Kris is joining me. There's quite a bit known as far as what Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, and the rest are bringing but we'll also take this last chance to be wrong about possible surprises. This show is supported by the Patrons over at Pa…

Happy Monday again! I'm very excited about this episode of R2-T2 because there are three of my favorite people joining me in person for it. My wife Katie and our close friends Abby and Ben all sat down around our kitchen table to talk about our recent cocktail quest in New York City. This show is supported by the Patrons over at Patreon.com/r2t2! I…

Happy Monday everyone! I've been to New York and Atlanta in the past week. This episode is coming to you as fast as I could edit it together. On this show Katie and I recorded our experience after a full day running around Manhattan in the rain and enjoying some extremely fancy drinks at BlackTail NYC. This show is supported by the Patrons over at …