S9E02: The Worst E3 Recap You’ve Ever Heard (2016 Edition)

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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

S901: Unrequited Right-Swipe

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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

S8E11: Green Peppers

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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

S8E9: Penisaur

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Better late than never, this TZ runs the emotional gamut. The full crew returns to ponder the evolutionary history of the wang and explore its relationship to family politics. An update on #tobleronegate leads to new show lore, but not before first taking a dark and somber turn. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

S8E8: Open Rights

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Beav’s Destiny-related tardiness occupies the first portion of this week’s episode, and Drac, Peter, and RJ discuss Monster Hunter. Drac tags Beav in, and the guys touch on Bloodborne, The Order, indie games Hunger and Megaton Rainfall, and the finer points surrounding the legality of unauthorized sequels to old school games. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

S8E7: Buzz Kill Beav

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The boys are excited about something involving nipples and masks (not what you think), the KKK (not what you think), and what $2,000 will get you from Carrie Fisher (not what you think). All this, Honey Nut Scooters, an update on #tobleronegate, and more! Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

S8E6: Toblerone

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Pete’s brush with death can’t stop the guys from diving into one of the more eclectic episodes in recent memory. The three Cs (customer service, curling, and chocolate) are on the agenda this week, as is an update on the show’s retro spin-off. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

S8E5: Scoop, Scoop, Scoooop!

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Despite Drac’s absence, there are more animal noises than usual in this week’s TZ. Memories of the X-Wing and TIE Fighter series lead to discussion of space combat sims of the past, present, and future. The guys also touch on the unfortunate and inevitable corruption of Nintendo’s new franchise, and some plans to expand TZ’s burgeoning empire. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

S8E4: Stevie’s Beauties

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It’s a walk down memory lane as the boys recount RJ’s feud with Adam Richman, the “Stevie Tour” of Philly, and other tales from the annals of crew history, including the story of the show’s conception. Drac and Peter share their mixed-yet-positive reviews of the Grim Fandango “remaster” and Dying Light, and a disagreement about how a certain deal transaction played out threatens to break the boys apart. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on … Talk About This Episode

S8E3: Bill Souls

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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

S8E2: Kinda Funny Tapezilla

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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

Season 6, Episode 1: Paranormal Dissonance

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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

Season 5, Episode 14: The 4th Worst E3 Preview You’ve Ever Heard

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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

Season 5, Episode 13: Beaker and Brunskin

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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

Season 5, Episode 12: Boobnelific

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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

Season 5, Episode 11: Tape of the Year IV

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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

Season 5, Episode 10: Tape of the Year 2013 Preview

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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

Season 5, Episode 9: Game Gear System

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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

Season 5, Episode 8: Super ‘tendo

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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

Season 5, Episode 7: F*ck this Ouya Sh*t

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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

Season 5, Episode 6: The Ultimate Release

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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

Season 5, Episode 5: The Big Catch-Up Episode

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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

Show Notes Roundup! (S2E18, S4E1-12, S4E14, S4E18, S5E2, S5E3)

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Hopefully some bits will make sense with these show notes for a few episodes. Relive the magic!

Show Notes – Season 4, Episodes #1-12: “The 12 Days of TZmas”

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Show Notes for: Season 4, Episode #1: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 1” Season 4, Episode #2: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 2” Season 4, Episode #3: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 3” Season 4, Episode #4: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 4” Season 4, Episode #5: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 5” Season 4, Episode #6: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 6” Season 4, Episode #7: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 7” … Talk About This Episode

Season 5, Episode #3: The Winter Spectacular

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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

Season 5, Episode #2: “Civil War, Baby!”

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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

Show Notes – Season 4, Episode #18: “Diablo’s Got Talent”

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Show Notes for Season 4, Episode #18: “Diablo’s Got Talent” Melanie Iglesias flipbook part 1 Peter’s Tera Girl America’s Got Talent Nut Mutilation Guy

Season 4, Episode #18: “Diablo’s Got Talent”

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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

Show Notes – Season 4, Episode #16: “Tape of the Last Two Years: Special Part 2″

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Show Notes for Season 4, Episode #16: “Tape of the Last Two Years: Special Part 2”: Here are all the brackets! The first column is the crew’s predictions for how they thought it would go do and personal brackets for what they wanted to happen. The second column is how it actually played out, round by round.                          

Season 4, Episode #14: “Vocal Fry”

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RJ, STB, and Peter start a Drac-less evening normally, but end up getting in touch with their feminine sides. Sports devolves into David Beckham, the “vocal fry” trend, hair, milkshake recipes, and, unfortunately, more. Click here to enter to win by submitting your bracket! Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast UPDATE:Show Notes added Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 1:44 PM EDT

Show Notes – Season 4, Episode #13: “Gorilla King”

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Show Notes for Season 4, Episode #13: “Gorilla King”: Kara tech demo video Kara voice actress Valorie Curry Drac’s studio/closet Drac as a baby Drac with GM’s family Drac’s first steps Drac’s wedding night MechRunner (alpha of Peter’s game) (UPDATED LINK 2012/3/29 Thanks, Pat!) Drac’s MechRunner Bug Most Valuable Primate I am Alive gameplay video

Season 4, Episode #13: “Gorilla King”

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It’s THAT time of year, when the boys get into the spirit of the season and play “Secret Easter Bunny”. Feelings are hurt when one host gives another a very unwanted tape. Drac plays scientist and reveals an ancient sex potion, Pete becomes a game developer, and loads more. UPDATE: added show notes for this episode Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

"The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 12"

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Yeah, we didn’t believe we’d actually do it either, but here’s Day 12. In the thrilling conclusion of the Christmas extravaganza, our hosts put a bow on the game recommendation round table, critique control in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and bring it all home with baby turtles. UPDATE: added show notes for this episode Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

"The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 11"

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DID STB diss Thor? Find out and stick around to hear the guys touch on Terraria and pasta dinners, then hold a game recommendation round table. There may also be a little Thor. UPDATE: added show notes for this episode Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

"The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 10"

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Day 10 rings in the new year as the conversation TRANSFORMS (get it?) into the inevitable comparisons between Star Wars The Old Republic and Star Wars Galaxies. UPDATE: added show notes for this episode Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

"The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 8 & Day 9"

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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)

"The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 7"

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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

"The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 6"

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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 12 Days of TZmas: Day 5"

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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

"The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 4"

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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 12 Days of TZmas: Day 3"

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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

"The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 2"

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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

"The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 1"

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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

Season 2, Episode #017: “The Theory of Chris”

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At last, the gang returns to talk about the “latest” games and gaming news. In addition, Pete reviews some movies, Beav questions the significance of Kinect and RJ gets evaluated. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast Show Notes added Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 9:46 PM EDT

Season 2, Episode #016: "Boner Legend"

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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

Show Notes Roundup! (S2E7, S2E11, S2E12)

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Season 2, Episode #7: A Very Tapezilla Christmas Startropics 2 Zombie Shooter Alien Shooter Safe Cracker Terrordrome Shipwreck Season 2, Episode #11: “Tape of the Year: Prince of Heavy Rain” (no show notes) Season 2, Episode #12: “President Ronnie” street hoop Goozex BK ad TZ E3 video Gamergrub on Amazon.com Nintendo Cereal System Donkey Kong Cereal Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands gameplay trailer OTHER M gameplay video

Season 2, Episode #13: "The Third Worst E3 Preview You’ve Ever Heard"

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Just in time for E3, the guys sit down to discuss what they’ve been up to on their latest hiatus, as well as preview this year’s show. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast Show Notes added Thursday, June 17 at 9:43 PM EDT

Season 2, Episode #10: The Tease

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It’s a 3-man crew this week as the guys discuss Heavy Rain (with very minor early-game spoilers), BioShock 2, Assassin’s Creed 2 DLC, Bad Company 2 and even Olympic Curling. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast Show Notes added Thursday, March 4 at 6:30 PM EST

Season 2, Episode #9: "Gaming Alternative"

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In this controversial episode, Pete takes on Mass Effect 2 and Bayonetta, RJ gets into Gossip Girl, and Beav reflects on having mono. The guys also discuss Brett Favre exploding into dust on the field in the Vikings’ recent loss. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

Season 2, Episode #8: “Hold On…”

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The guys share their thoughts on the Haitian crisis in this heartfelt episode. Also discussed: WWF’s Kwang, Tenga Egg, weight gain powder, and the tonight show scandal. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

Season 2, Episode #6: The Episode That Almost Wasn’t

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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

Season 2, Episode #5: Tapezilla’s Halloween Spooktacular

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The guys talk Demon’s Souls and Borderlands, and then get all nostalgic on this very special Halloween episode of Tapezilla. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

Season 2, Episode #4: The Big PSP Go Launch Show

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In a shocking turn of events, the guys actually discuss games for the entire show… including the likes of Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Pixeljunk Monsters PSP, Brutal Legend, Batman and even MGS4. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast Update: Show notes have been added

Season 2, Episode #1: "Free Shoulder Rides"

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In the Season 2 premiere of Tapezilla tensions continue to rise between Peter and Beav as they go head to head on topics spanning the globe. Meanwhile, the guys discuss exactly what went down at TZspo ’09, and reflect on their long Battlefield 1943 careers. Direct Download (MP3) Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast

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