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 Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
It has been awhile since we caught up on games, books, TV shows, and more. Join us as we open up our raven snatches and discuss everything from Katy Perry to progression fantasy web novels (?)
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
It's your favorite - what petty/minute things really grind your gears? Are YOU guilty of these small infractions??!?!?
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
In this episode we reflect on our deep friendship by discussing what we admire about one another. If you enjoy watching 3 guys stroke each other off (egos), then this is the episode for you!
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Three white males with headphones and mics in front of their faces give completely informed and definitive takes on the recent Millie Bobby Brown controversy. Seriously if you have two X chromosomes please weigh in. We want to hear other people's takes in the comments!
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Our beloved friends and listeners, all good things must come to an end.
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
The boys embark on a classic choose your own adventure campaign where they explore an abandoned spaceship of mysterious and deadly origin. Will they make it out alive? Listen and find out.
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Join the boys for a great episode where we talk about things that make us cringe. Public freak-outs? Sucking down a glizzy? The Office? Come find out on another cringepisode of Direct Upgrade.
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Happy 50th! In this episode we celebrate our 50s and the birth of Derek's child with the childless hosts giving the new father some parenting advice....
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
A little mix for you, dear listener. For starters, skincare a la Mak. Your entree will be story time with Derek about and discussion about tipping on the side. For dessert, Patrick brings us home with the lengthy gaps between TV show seasons.
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
They boys talk about some of their favorite fictional characters. What made these characters so amazing? Why do we resonate with them? Who even are they? Find out on another episode of Direct Upgrade. And don't forget to stay after the credits for some sweet sweet bonus content.