Direct Upgrade
Join Patrick, Derek, and Mak in Direct Upgrade, a comedic variety podcast where we’ll discuss pretty much anything....as long as it’s interesting! We discuss video games, tabletop gaming, fantasy novels, pop culture, fitness, tech, and more!
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Direct Upgrade
We think gaming gives a lens to look at life. We host a comedic variety podcast with an emphasis on gaming of all types. Other things tend to find a way to sneak through - everything from fitness, pop culture, music, to whatever flows from our stream of consciousness.
Episodes
Thursday May 07, 2026
Thursday May 07, 2026
Join us for this interesting episode where we discuss how to judge good advice from bad, and what you can do to get advice! And then the power blacked out.....
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Wow we've got to catch up!!! We jump ahead a few episodes (and 8 months) and explain our hiatus - don't worry, more content to come!!!
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
The boys talk about how they would explain difficult concepts in life to a child...and how would ChatGPT do it?
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
The boys discuss their favorite dipping sauces from our favorite fast food restaurants.
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
In this episode we save society from pointless arguments. Your welcome world, we saved you!
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Could you convince your friends that it's still you if you were Freaky Friday'd into another person's body? We think we could.
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Join us for a special guest episode with the ever entertaining Doctor Mike
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
The boys catch up after a month of not podding with a bonus Mak story at the end ... or is there a bonus story ... who knows, you will just have to listen and find out.
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Do you want a VERY basic introduction of what crypto is and should you get into it? Neither did we, but you should at least listen for the funny jokes and stories of our crypto failures....
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
The boys conquer improv comedy again with devastatingly hilarious results.