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It wouldn’t be E3 without TZ’s sardonic musings. Listen to the boys’ takes on this year’s show. Try and guess the combined number of hours of Treehouse watched by TZ. Hint: it’s almost triple digits. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

After a well earned sabbatical, the guys are back enlightened, refreshed, and ready to kick off Season 9 of TZ. On the docket: fearing Windows 10’s aggressiveness, avoiding smalltalk/terrorists, The X-Files, and a hypothetical sciencing the shit out of Tinder. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

Drac is absent after a life-altering event, leaving Beav and RJ to fend off another Pete cycle. Time is ticking for one of the boys, while another discovers the true meaning of a “knuckle sandwich”. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

The boys get into a heated debate, and one of them makes an outrageous promise. Beav takes no prisoners, and Pete makes a blunder that will haunt him for life. Don’t miss this one–it’s sure to be a classic. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

All 4 guys return for the third straight week to talk about life, games and preorders. In this episode, Drac discusses his obsession with Dragon Age Inquisition and makes a plea to Beav and RJ to check it. Beav finally admits that Destiny is taking over his life and still takes up all of his gaming time, while Pete and RJ talk horror games including Resident Evil HD and Alien Isolation. The guys also reveal the Pete cycle… to Pete … Talk About This Episode

The whole gang is back just one week after the last show to talk movies, games and whatever else. Listen to the guys reminisce about Jurassic Park and Star Wars, theorize on how Little Drac got fat and choose the one sealed NES game they’d each like to squeeze each morning before work. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

The guys return after their longest hiatus yet to give Tapezilla one more shot. Beav, Pete and RJ discuss what they played over the Summer and Fall, including possible Tape of the Year candidates Destiny, The Last of Us Remastered and Alien Isolation. Also, go behind the scenes as Pete reads some of the early seasons’ show notes. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

Season 7 starts with a super-sized episode as the guys talk Watch Dogs and Mario Kart 8, debate Early Access games on Steam (again) and finally make some downright ludicrous E3 predictions. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

Beav’s out on meat holiday, so Pete and RJ talk Tomb Raider and Ninja Gaiden 3, while Dracula rages over ZombiU. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

For the first time in Tapezilla (and maybe podcasting) history, we’re bringing you a completely uncensored, unedited episode… oh yeah, and it’s over 4 hours long. It’s the first ever Tapezillathon! You’d be hard-pressed to find a topic that isn’t covered. PS4 and Xbox One? Check. Retro games? Check. Ariana Grande? Check. Xardion? Double check. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

The boys are back, bright-eyed, and bushy-tailed after their annual and highly logical post-E3-preview-and-season-opener hiatus to talk about what they did on their summer vacation. Peter’s new acquisition, grown men collecting toys intended for children, and more. Games include Zombi U, Pikmin 3, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Star Wars Galaxies (at length), and, of course, show favorite Road Runner’s Death Valley Rally, but not Grand Theft Auto V (because that’d be far too timely). Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to … Talk About This Episode

TZ kicks off its sixth season with a bang, as the boys re-enact the Wario voice auditions, discuss The Last of Us, write Bill & Ted 3, and fawn over the best TV ad ever. They also finally analyze E3… sort of. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

The boys delve into the topics on everyone’s mind this time of year: Black Box’s “Strike it Up”, the Metroid series, and selling Beav on Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Also discussed is E3. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

Since everyone else this week is focusing on the Xbox One, the guys decide to skip over it all together to talk Energy Hook, Clarissa Explains It All, RJ’s MiiVerse artistry, and a brand-new exercise technique. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

The guys are back to reveal the winner of this year’s bracket contest, plus Pete pulls back the curtain on working for IGN in the late 90s. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast UPDATE:Show Notes added Monday, May 27, 2013 at 1:17 PM EDT

Well, it’s that time again, the time for Tape of the Year, time for your favorite men and animals to duke it out. Who will win? Who won’t? Most won’t, but one will. Find out who that lucky one is all in this newest edition of Tapezilla. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

On a very special Tapezilla, the guys take a stab at guessing their personal Top 5’s of 2013… in April. In addition, they also talk Beav’s swollen lip, PAX/GDC reveals, noogy and some forgotten X-Men. And don’t forget–this is your last chance to submit your 2012 Brackets! Visit tapezilla.net/toty ASAP! Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

The guys continue their record-breaking ways with their 6th new show of 2013. Tomb Raider, MLB 13 The Show, Metal Gear Rising, AC3 and Sly Cooper talk is all anchored by the first new prank call in almost 5 years. And don’t forget to fill out your TZ Tape of the Year bracket at tapezilla.net/toty Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast UPDATE:Show Notes added Friday, May 10, 2013 at 11:58 PM EDT

This week, the guys talk about the Big 4’s (PS4/Assassin’s Creed IV), some of their recent retro gaming purchases on eBay, Miss Teen Delaware, Mega Man 2 and truly frightening moments in games. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast UPDATE:Show Notes added Friday, May 10, 2013 at 11:55 PM EDT

The guys’ retro gaming obsession extends into this week’s show, this time with something to show for it. Also, Pete talks about his trip to “GameStop” and Beav defends his Ouya preorder. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast UPDATE:Show Notes added Friday, May 10, 2013 at 11:45 PM EDT

The whole gang is back for another week of nonsense. This week they discuss Ni No Kuni, used game stores, the best way to experience retro games, Beav’s $400 lamp and much more. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

The entire TZ team is back to discuss a range of important issues, including Resident Evil: Revelations, Shinobi (3DS), CraigsList couches, a very unfortunate ant, and more Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast UPDATE:Show Notes added Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 8:09 PM EDT

An unusual absence gives the show a different feel this week as the guys discuss Craigslist shopping (and selling), Hitman: Absolution, XCOM, Far Cry 3 and CES. Plus, they revisit a prank from the early days of TZ. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

The guys come back from their most recent hiatus to surprisingly talk about lots and lots of games, including Far Cry 3, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Dishonored and everything Wii U. Also on the agenda are hot moms in commercials, Arrow and Beav’s strange aversion to CBS. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast UPDATE:Show Notes added Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 2:09 PM EDT

The guys return from their Summer hiatus with lots of stories, plus some new games to discuss. RJ gets into Sleeping Dogs (Creepin’ it Real), Transformers: Fall of Cybertron and Deus Ex: Human Revolution, while Beav talks New Super Mario Bros 2 and Assassin’s Creed II. OK, so it’s not all new games. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast UPDATE:Show Notes added Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 2:05 PM EDT

Pete’s intense hatred for Diablo carries all the way into Tapezilla’s Fifth season opener and causes one of the biggest fights to date. The 3 regulars also discuss this summer’s Steam sale, Tera’s character creation tool, 127 Hours, and well, a lot of other things. Note: After 72 episodes, Peter is still confused as to the optimal conditions for recording a podcast and thus left his speakers on for the entire recording. Send all complaints about the echo to @TZPete. … Talk About This Episode

On the latest TZ, the guys discuss the seemingly lackluster E3 and Drac finally tells his infamous “Harry Potter Story”. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

Now 70 episodes into this thing, the guys discuss their Diablo obsession, their Melanie Iglesias obsession, RJ on America’s Got Talent, and finally reveal the winner of the Tape of the Last Two Years Bracket Challenge! Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast UPDATE:Show Notes added Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 1:44 PM EDT

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If you liked the end of Day 7 you’ll love Day 8, as it consists almost entirely of fart chat: teaching nieces to fart and more on the relationship between flatulence and romance. UPDATE: added show notes for this episode Direct Download (MP3)

Bob, Pete, Drac, and STB pick up where they left off as they get into Skyrim mods. That ends on a sour note, and they’re thrust violently into a solid eight minutes of bathroom etiquette for spouses and strangers. UPDATE: added show notes for this episode Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

Day 6 wraps up “games that play themselves”, touches on Rage and id Tech, and ends up exploring the mystical realm of Skyrim. UPDATE: added show notes for this episode Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

The guys debate TZ as material for stand up to get Day 5 started. The conversation shifts to a “Battlefield 3 vs Modern Warfare 3” showdown between STB and Drac which derails into “games that play themselves”. Also: Thor. UPDATE: added show notes for this episode Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

A long lost special edition of Super Metroid is revealed, some repressed Secret Santa angst surfaces, Pearl Harbor is remembered, and a little bit more Way Forward round out Day 4. UPDATE: added show notes for this episode Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

The Christmas train keeps rolling in Day 3 as the conversation shifts to 2D games (especially the Metroid series) and, you guessed it, Thor. UPDATE: added show notes for this episode Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

What’s on the docket for Day 2? More “manly” mixed drinks and Thor, PLUS a Way Forward Retrospective, that’s what. UPDATE: added show notes for this episode Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

Fresh from their well-deserved hiatus following a marathon Season 3, the boys are home for Christmas for a Tapezilla event: The 12 Days of TZmas. 12 “fun-sized” episodes for your holiday enjoyment, one each day for 12 days. Topics for Day 1 include: the “manliest” mixed drinks, an in-depth discussion about moonshine, and the must-have game this holiday season: Thor for Nintendo DS. UPDATE: added show notes for this episode Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

The season opener of TZ is finally here, and, with it, all new crew hijinks. Drac talks Yakuza 4, RJ raves about the 3DS and Pete continues to multitask. Has Beav returned for a third season, or was Pete unable to save him? Will the cliffhanger even be referenced? Brown or not Brown? Answers to these questions and more on the latest Tapezilla! Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

The guys return with a very special guest on the shocking season finale of Tapezilla. Topics include all sorts of games, from DC Universe to Mass Effect 2, the “latest” movie reviews and some reminiscing about the good times. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast UPDATE:Show Notes added Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 9:46 PM EDT

The 3 hour Tapezilla Opus finally makes it to the air. The guys cover a wide range of topics including the latest games, George Lucas and Star Wars, Beav’s favorite movies, and more insightful life observations from Pete. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast Show Notes added Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 9:41 PM EDT

The riveting conclusion to last week’s cliff hanger. Games mentioned include Hydrothunder, Kane & Lynch 2, Need For Speed World, Dragon Quest 9, Tales of Vesperia and more. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

Coming off the highly successful Tape of the Year episode, the guys opt for a more laid back show this week, discussing old arcade games, Gamer Grub (again), Beav's ebay phobia and games that make you cry. Direct Download (MP3) Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast

It's springtime, and you know what that means! The sun is shining, birds are chirping, cuddly baby bears are emerging from their winter slumber, and Tapezilla has picked the Tapes of the Year. The boys share their picks and a few celebrity lists, then award the premiere… award in gaming. Direct Download (MP3) Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast

Better late than never, the boys address the “hiatus”, Thanksgiving, and Dracula beating people up (including children). Update (12/30/2009): added show notes Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast