Fire Escape Cast

Fire Escape Cast

Dan Ryckert, Mary Kish, and Mike Mahardy can’t shut down bars while talking about video games like they used to, so they created Fire Escape to keep those chats going from across the country. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fireescape/support

  • 3 hours 18 minutes
    Fire Escape Cast #122 (Part 1) - GAME OF THE YEAR
    In part one of Fire Escape's game of the year marathon, the crew talks about their favorite balls of 2025, the coolest weapons and attacks, and so much more.

    Part two drops same time next week, but the full video epsiode is available for free on YouTube.
    8 December 2025, 8:00 am
  • 2 hours 36 minutes
    Fire Escape Cast #121
    On this week's episode, Dan shares his thoughts on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Mike finally gets some time with Ball x Pit, and Mary checks out Goodbye Universe.
    2 December 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 2 hours 42 minutes
    Fire Escape Cast #120
    On this week's episode, Mike shares his thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza, Mary gives her first impression of RV There Yet, and Dan explains Lumines to the gang.
    17 November 2025, 8:00 am
  • 2 hours 31 minutes
    Fire Escape Cast #119
    NOTE: Due to some recording issues, we had to use Zoom audio for the first hour.

    With Dan out, Chris Plante joins the crew to talk Silent Hill f, Hades 2, and wine baths.

    Be sure to check out Chris's podcast Post Games.
    3 November 2025, 8:00 am
  • 2 hours 56 minutes
    Fire Escape Cast #118
    The gang is back together and they've got a lot to talk about. Dan's been playing Ninja Gaiden 4, Mary shares her thoughts on Hades 2, and the Xbox Rog Ally came out.
    20 October 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 2 hours 42 minutes
    Fire Escape Cast #117
    With Mary gallivanting around Japan, Jesse Vitelli joins the crew to talk about Hades 2, Ghost of Yotei, and Superbonk.
    6 October 2025, 7:00 am
  • 2 hours 57 minutes
    Fire Escape Cast #116 (The Silksong Episode)
    Brace yourself: The gang is ready to discuss Holloow Knight: Silksong for the first time as a group. Also, you suck, Todd.
    22 September 2025, 7:00 am
  • 2 hours 32 minutes
    Fire Escape Cast #115
    On this week's episode the gang argues over who supports indie games more, and Dan realizes that if he woke up in the medieval ages he'd have no meaningful skills to take with him.
    8 September 2025, 7:00 am
  • 2 hours 17 minutes
    Fire Escape Cast #114
    The gang takes a stroll down memory lane with Metal Gear and quality tower defense games. Also, Peak just keeps getting better.
    25 August 2025, 7:00 am
  • 2 hours 24 minutes
    Fire Escape Cast #113
    SPOILERS FOR EXPEDITION: 47:38 - 59:04

    The gang is back together again! This week the crew talks about Expedition 33 (again), Donkey Kong: Bananza (again), and Dan complains about musicals (again). 
    11 August 2025, 7:00 am
  • 2 hours 30 minutes
    Fire Escape Cast #112
    On this week's episode Lisa Wallen takes fills in for Mike to talk with the gang about Clair Obscura: Expedition 33, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metal Gear Solid.
    28 July 2025, 7:00 am
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