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 Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only DIRECT UPGRADE - where we discuss recent books and games we're enjoying, what does "grimdark" mean, and are you pro Dr. Pimple Popper? Links
He Who Fights with Monsters - https://www.audible.com/pd/He-Who-Fights-with-Monsters-A-LitRPG-Adventure-Audiobook/1774248182
The Will of the Many - https://www.amazon.com/Will-Many-Hierarchy-Book-ebook/dp/B0BHTMBW5B
The Way of Shadows (Night Angel Trilogy) - https://www.amazon.com/Way-Shadows-Night-Angel-Trilogy/dp/0316033677
The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England - https://www.amazon.com/Wizards-Handbook-Surviving-Medieval-England/dp/1250899672
The Blade Itself (The First Law Trilogy) - https://www.amazon.com/Blade-Itself-First-Law-Trilogy/dp/0316387312
First and Only (Gaunt's Ghost) - https://www.amazon.com/First-and-Only-Dan-Abnett-audiobook/dp/B07ZL54RBG/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Stocks are high on memes in this episode, where we talk about some new games we're playing, our favorite trending new memes, the most dangerous hike we've been on, and some medical oddities.
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
In this 6th episode of DUG (we counted 1.5) - Patrick runs a game show, quizzing us on of our favorite video game types - MOBAs!
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
We hit our stride with a jam-packed fourth episode, discussing the PC vs Console wars, our experience building PCs, early access games, Roguelite vs Roguelike, and our deckbuilder tier list! Link to the referenced "The Tetris God" skit from College Humor for those that haven't seen it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alw5hs0chj0
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
In this episode we give some SPICY hot takes on celebrities we're not so fond of, talk about fights we've gotten in, and delve into our oldest memories!
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Join us this week as we discuss how DnD archetypes relate to life, why we think some people don't like to play games, current fantasy reading list, and current pop culture recommendations.
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
A very special bonus episode - listen in as we decide on the name of our podcast!
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Join us as we embark on this journey! In this episode we introduce ourselves, discuss our goals for the podcast, talk about deckbuilders, go over our gaming styles, discuss our ideal podcast guest, and ask our "gym culture" questions.