Taking this show on the road (kinda)! Sam and Alessio are going to be hosting an FFXIV panel, as well as a Cam Clarke / Paul Eiding panel (more appropriate for this show's focus), at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo! Expo runs from Friday, Sept. 27th - Sunday, Sept. 29th in Portland, Oregon. More information at retrogamingexpo.com! Support the show P…

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In this episode, I share the story of my daughter's cancer diagnosis - neuroblastoma. It's been a long emotional, bumpy road, but we're getting through it with the love and support of our family and friends. If you're facing a cancer diagnosis for your child, know that you are not alone.

Jaidyn Johnson is an Occupational Therapist, specializing in helping young children reach milestones. So much of a child's development starts with "tummy time" where a child learns how to move their head, then push up with their hands and arms, which leads to rolling over and eventually sitting up and crawling. Without the fundamental development s…

Our friend John Malecki was in town on vacation this week so we had to get him back in the studio for another podcast. If you missed the first episode with John, we get into his NFL career and how he transitioned to woodworking. You can see that here. Today Beav digs more into John's Woodshop, and his youtube channel, trying to understand how they …

This week on the Tactical Baby Gear® Podcast, JD from NUNA Baby is in the studio. If you don't know, NUNA is a premium car seat, stroller, and baby gear company. With nearly a decade of experience at NUNA, JD gives us some great insights on what to consider when looking for a baby stroller system. You should be asking yourself a lot more questions …

This week on the Tactical Baby Gear® Podcast, Beav and Alex sit down for what feels like the first time in a year. Beav has some serious issues he needs to get off his chest. We're sure all parents can agree with what he has to say. We learn more about Alex’s family history and it all starts to make sense if you know Alex. Being a super nerd is lit…

This week we are talking sneaker culture with Cory Pennington from Penny Kix, a local sneaker shop. Cory is a retired Marine, police officer, and teacher. Since his childhood, he has had an attraction to sneakers. K mart jeans and shirts, no problem, but he had to have some good shoes. As a Marine, Cory was a TOW Gunner, (anti-tank missile man) but…

"To do the right thing you sometimes have to leave the things you care about behind. Treasure those memories. No matter what happens, keep them safe." - Big Boss If you're interested in joining the Discord and becoming a part of the community in the wake of the finale, find the invite link here: https://linktr.ee/metalgearmondays Support the show P…

Care to join the community as the show comes to an end? It's super easy to jump in now that the Patreon is dissolving and the doors are opening to the whole MGM community. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/metalgearmondays Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this ver…

use code TBG10 for 10% off your first purchase at https://ammonyc.com (good thru 2021) This week on the podcast is our good friend, Larry Kosilla of AMMO NYC. You may be asking yourself, what is AMMO NYC? If you ever searched YouTube to see how to clean or detail your car, chances are you came across one of Larry’s videos. He was the first to show …

This is a very special part of the finale season for the show. For the 207th episode of Metal Gear Mondays, we're going through the greatest hits and our favorite moments throughout the entire run of the show. There's quite a lot of magic here, as we prepare for the very last episode. Just a little bit longer. Let's cherish these final hours togeth…

The end continues to end as the end of the entire podcast is quickly approaching... also ending. The end is built into the beginning. Before you get too much further, though, you owe us something: a message. Whether you want to write it or record it, you only have a week left to send us your final words or forever hold your goshdang peace. Any mess…

This isn't the end, but we can see it from here. Just three more weeks until the grand conclusion of Metal Gear Mondays. Final listener letters and recorded farewell messages are due by November 15th! Email alessio [at] alessiosummerfield [dot] com. Godspeed. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our…

Pittsburgh native, John Malecki grew up wanting one thing; to play in the NFL for the Steelers. After a star high school, and college football career, John reached his goal and played for the Steelers on the active roster for about 2 years in 2012. With his NFL dreams fulfilled, Malecki soon realized he wasn't prepared for the "real word" and life …

We've all got to go sometime. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhide" put together for us. You can search f…

The MGM:R cast and crew has some news for you. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal Gear Mondays Interactive Database that "Dragonhide" put together for us.…

We have some very special guests, Dave Reggina and Mike Parelli from the No Snooze Podcast came down to Hilton Head to join us. If you haven’t heard of the No Snooze podcast, Mike and Dave talk about life, business, motivation, and now as new dads, parenting from their perspective. Beav also did an episode of their podcast, so go check that our HER…

This week, Chris and Warren wrap up the Portable Ops season with listener responses. Huge thanks to you, dear listeners, for keeping the conversation going! Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And,…

Baby Hannah’s first appearance on the podcast, and she sat through it like a champ! Brandy and Beav discuss the first 5 weeks with a newborn, adapting schedules, figuring out what Hannah likes and especially what she doesn’t like, sound machines, swaddles, night lights, pacifiers, you name it…. Also, they get into how the older sisters are reacting…

Dear listeners, please enjoy this delightful conversation with Metal Gear's composer extraordinaire, Kazuma Jinnouchi. Tori is joined by friend of the show, Ryan Payton, to delve into the composing process as well as some of Kazuma's personal accounts from production. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listene…

Beav and Brandy had baby #3, Hannah May 27th. Alex is back to talk to Beav about the hospital delivery experience, and what it’s like 7 years later since the last kid. Why they did labor induction, what its like for a Dad in a delivery room, and how you as a dad SHOULD act. Beav has some strong opinions on that last one. In the first week, challeng…

Attention, recruits - there's no turning back from here. Let's get out there and stop this nuclear launch at whatever cost. This week, Warren and Chris take us to the end of the mission. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and…

This week we have a special guest, the world famous YouTuber, Alex Mazhukhin, better known as Mr. Build It. Alex is a father of 2 boys and an 11 month old baby girl. About 7 years ago, Alex’s wife was wanting some upgrades to their first house, but as a young couple they couldn’t afford to have things built for them. Enter the beginning of Mr. Buil…

You've been briefed on your support team. Now it's time scrutinize the enemy. I want you to get as much intel on Gene and his men as you can. Tune in immediately and report your findings. (Contact us at our website to submit listener responses.) Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes,…

Welp, we knew this day was going to come, but it’s hard to believe the time has already come. Brandy is 36 weeks pregnant, and won’t be joining us again. At least not until several weeks after the baby is born. Get the scoop on what the last 36 weeks have been like and how number 3 is vastly different than her first 2 pregnancies. From first trimes…

Dear listeners, this week we bring you another lovely conversation with good friend of the show, Ryan Payton. Huge thanks to Ryan for giving us more of his time and insights on this game, which we're not ashamed to say, has been slept on. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even n…

On the number one rated podcast (according to us) detective Beav is on the case after he finds a piece of paper with certain bad works written on it on the kitchen floor. Alex has his own battles at home with “potty” words as they try to potty train the boys in-between Sweet Home Alabama jam sessions…..yeah. On a more serious note, a little one has…

This week Warren, Chris, and Tori prepare to fight Metal Gear RAXA, discover a plot twist, and salute a true soldier. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Linktree. And, we have to mention the amazing Metal G…

Alex is back … and he has a parenting failure to confess. Beav gets a concerning message from a teacher and may be drowning his concerns in tacos. Or maybe that’s just his normal amount of taco consumption. Meanwhile, Alex is still dealing with The Great Bathroom Flood of 2021. And because we can’t go a single episode without some sort of poop stor…

Wind em up and watch em go. Alex and Beav sit down and have A LOT to say. Alex catches us up to date on the situation at his house. (It’s a mess.) But shout out to his childhood chemistry class that definitely saved his life while he was mixing cleaning chemicals to kill some mold. Meanwhile, Beav is planning a family camping trip with his wife Bra…

We're back, listeners! This week, Warren, Chris, and Tori reunite and pick up the story from the "It's a Diversion Op" episode before taking on Python and Null. How did you fare in these boss fights? Hit us back with your experiences and impressions! Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord?…

Cris “Sunshine” Lencioni has been beating the odds his whole life. Born into a home defined by abuse, with his mother spending time in prison and no real father figure, Cris quickly learned to fend for himself. From numerous street fights (“I just couldn’t shut the fuck up.”) to battling ADHD/OCD, Cris has faced it all. After leaving an abusive hom…

Dear MGM:R listeners, thank you for patience. The long await is over. This week, Warren, Chris, and Tori discuss all the characters in Portable Ops who help us complete our mission. Find out which supporting character makes our heart swoon <3 Additionally, MGM:R takes takes senseless violence against minorities seriously. If you'd like to contribut…

Brandy is back on the podcast! Everybody’s favorite guest is here, and she’s got some things on her mind. She’s talking second trimester, pregnancy cravings, shopping for her own diaper bag, and dishing on things that bother her. It’s a list that includes: Milk (seriously) Green bananas Wet dog smell And so much more And, oh yeah, we get a NAME REV…

Alex is having a time of it. Beav is bracing for life as parent to a newborn and a pre-teen. This 💩is getting real. Literally. Alex digs out his septic tanks and rips up brand new flooring (again) while trying to figure out why he’s allergic to everything, and Beav celebrates the fact his oldest can now cook herself breakfast and wonders if that me…

https://getsaltybritches.com/ Amy Tucker was desperate. Faced with a problem that was ruining family vacations and reducing her son to tears, she got busy. The solution she found would, four years later, lead her and her husband to sell their house, move to a rural cabin, and risk everything on a start-up with no guarantee of success. In just a few…

Attention, soldiers! This week's episode is not one to miss. Ryan Payton (Camouflaj) returns to Metal Gear Mondays to talk about his work on Portable Ops and much more. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool links and goodies on our Li…

Comrades, we present the second phase of our mission. This week, Warren and Tori catch you up on the next few missions and story beats of the game while Chris takes time to recover from 2020. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. Find more cool link…

Are you surprised to see us, Dear Listeners? It is Tuesday, yes, but what is Tuesday if not a second Monday, after all? We've put together a very special episode for you in order to mix up all that stagnation in the air. Enjoy our favorite moments from The Patriot Club podcast, a Patreon-exclusive hour (or so) of the MGM:R crew shootin' the shit on…

Hey all you new recruits and veterans alike - MGM:R is pleased to present our first episode of the Portable Ops season. In this week's episode, Warren, Chris, and Tori discuss initial impressions of the game, individual gameplay styles, and the first few story beats. If you're playing along with us, don't forget to write in with your thoughts! We l…

Matt Overton has spent most of his professional life with his head between his legs. That’s kind of the job description for an NFL long snapper. But an 8-year NFL career, including a 2013 Pro Bowl selection, didn’t come easy. From failing to make a highly competitive youth football team at just 7 years old to his first NFL training camp experience …

Alessio, Warren, and Tori have a fun and delightful conversation with the man who brought Vulcan Raven to life. Tune in and learn about Peter's early days in the voice acting business, work outside the recording booth, and more. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right …

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Huge thanks to F1NG3RS for hanging out with Warren, Chris, and Ghost Dad Alessio! Tune in to hear about his work, (both Metal Gear inspired and original creations) favorite installment of Metal Gear, and more. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right this very moment. F…

Warren, Chris, and Tori discuss what's to come next from Metal Gear Mondays: Revengeance. Will 2021 bring guests to the conversation? Will there be some interesting new merch involving the likeness of Warren? Tune in to find out. Support the show Psst... did you know that you could converse with fellow listeners on our Discord? Yes, even now. Right…

The flames of competition are stoked amongst MGM:R crew and listeners both! The gang welcomes resident artiste, Shaun Wilkins and Discord Dandies, Darcy Soussan and Tyler W. Who's brain carries the most trivial information about Metal Gear? Tune in and find out. Huge thanks to dragonhide from our Discord community for putting together this excellen…

This might be the most personal story we’ve ever shared. We’ve never shied away from the realities of life, but Alex never thought he would be telling everyone about this on the podcast. After Alex shares about his recent experience, he and Beav re-examine the importance of Tactical Baby Gear’s® roots, and how 2020 has shown that our mission is mor…

Since the announcement of Oscar Isaac's casting as Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid movie, the MGM:R crew has been dying to answer that burning question in the back of your mind. Who would our cast selections be for this movie? Tune in to find out the top picks from Warren, Tori, and special guest Alessio - and don't forget to ask Chris what his…

Trovon was once told he would end up dead or in jail by 18. “I don’t have the worst story. But I don’t have the best story either.” As a junior in high school, Trovon Reed lost his mother. With an absent, alcoholic father, Trovon was left to fend for himself. Although he was a nationally ranked football player receiving offers from Division 1 schoo…