Chapter Select
Every two weeks, Jens Dietrich and Randy Isbelle get together and discuss a video game that they are both playing. Think of it as a book club for video games. The two break down the game in every aspect, from gameplay to story, side characters to bosses, music to the atmosphere, and more.
Episodes
July 28, 2023 • 34 mins
This week join your hosts Randy and Jens as they delve into the world of Rovio’s Angry Birds, weighing the first film adaptation’s successes and pitfalls, analyzing how it attempts to capture the game’s premise while crafting a narrative suitable for the big screen. They share their thoughts on the film’s voice cast, animation quality, attempts at humor, and political themes.
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July 11, 2023 • 34 mins
Jens and Randy are back to follow up on the further adventures of Dumb Lara Croft, the variant of the character portrayed by Angelina Jolie, in Jan De Bond’s The Cradle of Life. Will this reckless and selfish version of the character finally learn not to needlessly endanger all of humanity, or will she repeat all of the same mistakes again? Gerard Butler also stars as the new Daniel Craig.
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June 28, 2023 • 33 mins
In this exhilarating episode of Chapter Select, your hosts Randy and Jens transport you to the world of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Join them on a magic carpet ride as they delve into the depths of this action-packed, Jerry Bruckheimer produced and Mike Newell directed adventure film, which takes inspiration from the beloved video game series. They explore the captivating story of Prince Dastan, an audacious rogue who find...
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June 28, 2023 • 28 mins
Chapter Select is finally back to review Ratchet and Clank, a CGI theatrical film developed in tandem with the 2016 PS4 reboot of the series. Is this movie completely redundant for fans of the game or does it stand on its own? How about if you went in completely blind like a regular movie-goer? Randy and Jens discuss.
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April 16, 2023 • 59 mins
In an unprecedented move, Randy and Jens actually went out to the movie theater for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Was it worth the premium in effort and money? Listen to find out.
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April 9, 2023 • 57 mins
With The Last of Us firmly behind Randy and Jens, they finally get back into their comfort zone: terrible movies. Back in 2021, filmmaker Garrett Gilchrist (whom you might know for his similar restoration of The Thief and the Cobbler) released this extended rough cut of Super Mario Bros.: The Movie, utilizing over 20 minutes of additional footage from directors Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel's work print. The "Morton Jankel Cut" i...
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April 7, 2023 • 35 mins
As Joel and Ellie’s long and arduous journey comes to an end, Jens and Randy reflect on how it was longer and much more arduous in the video game. Trifling complaints aside, the show sticks the landing in a major way.
Also: Jens continues not to remember either Last of Us game well AT ALL.
Also: Jens continues not to remember either Last of Us game well AT ALL.
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March 28, 2023 • 26 mins
As Randy and Jens reach the penultimate climax of the series, Jens finds he’s completely blocked this part of the game out of his mind ever since. Still, as soon as the David character in The Last of Us started reading from the Bible, the guys knew he was going to be a horrific villain. Could there be a Bible-reading preacher on a show who is actually loving and kind? Neil Druckman says “No!”
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March 14, 2023 • 20 mins
The Last of Us brings us yet another semi-stand-alone episode, this time adapting the downloadable content chapter of the original game. Randy and Jens discuss what they liked and didn't like, and how it fits into the series as a whole.
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March 13, 2023 • 43 mins
Real life intervened in every way it possibly could to stop Randy and Jens from podcasting, but they are finally back to offer their opinions on the sixth episode of The Last of Us, entitled "Kin." While the least eventful episode of the show so far, Randy and Jens still find plenty of material to ruminate about.
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February 22, 2023 • 36 mins
After thankfully only two episodes, the Resistance Revenge arc comes to a spectacular end. Randy and Jens discuss whether this is the best episode of the show so far, or merely the third best. At any rate, it's looking like The Last of Us Season One is well on its way to sticking the landing on everything.
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February 10, 2023 • 29 mins
While passing through Kansas City, Joel and Ellie run into an independent militia on a quest for vengeance. Randy and Jens discuss.
Apoligies for the dropouts in the initial release of this episode. The audio has now been fixed.
Apoligies for the dropouts in the initial release of this episode. The audio has now been fixed.
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February 3, 2023 • 44 mins
This week on The Last of Us, Joel and Ellie’s story takes a back seat in favor of grizzled prepper weirdo Bill and Frank, the love of his life. Randy and Jens discuss.
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January 26, 2023 • 47 mins
The second episode of The Last of Us series stays slavishly faithful to the look and tone of the game, while making notable additions and changes to the story. Are these changes for the better? Randy and Jens discuss.
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January 19, 2023 • 72 mins
Just when they thought they were out, The Last of Us pulls Randy and Jens back into podcasting. Chapter Select: At the Movies is back.
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July 17, 2021 • 47 mins
This week the guys watch Netflix's new Dynasty Warriors adaptation and argue over the quality. Randy remembers how many times he had to change his pants when facing Lu Bu in the games. Jens tries feverishly to find the soundtrack. The big question is, is the movie any good?
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July 16, 2021 • 50 mins
While CyberConnect2’s spectacular interactive anime (and sometimes rail-shooter or brawler) Asura’s Wrath wasn’t a success upon its initial release, over the years it built up a loyal and dedicated following. Among its fans is Jens, who decides to risk sharing yet another favorite with Randy, in the hopes it will yield better results this time.
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July 6, 2021 • 33 mins
Almost exactly twenty years ago, the only aspect of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within critics praised without reservation were its groundbreaking computer-animated visuals. There have been countless entries in the ever-evolving sub-genre of CGI anime since, so The Spirits Within no longer has the advantage of novelty. The last time they respectively saw it at the time of its initial release, Randy loved Hironobu Sakaguchi’s passion...
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June 25, 2021 • 45 mins
After years of studying abroad, prodigal daughter Kaitlin returns to her familial abode, The House on Arbor Hill, only to find it mysteriously deserted. She feels a pit form in her stomach and sink to its deepest depths. What tragedy befell the household she so cruelly abandoned? Who hid the bodies? And is she truly alone or is she haunted by the specter of her abusive grand uncle Oscar?
“Aha,” Jens exclaimed. “Another clue!”
“It’s a...
“Aha,” Jens exclaimed. “Another clue!”
“It’s a...
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June 16, 2021 • 58 mins
"And in the end, the fire and the plagues will come at the behest of the Lord, and the sores and the boils, and the intestinal ulcers and testicular tumors shall befall all of humanity, except for those who hide like rabbits below the ground. And you shall know when the final day of reckoning begins because on that day, a tiny entertainer will be raped by 1,000 monkeys."
~ Dave's bible, Chapter 11, Psalm 23
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~ Dave's bible, Chapter 11, Psalm 23
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