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Podcast Summary: Mike & Roger’s Call of Duty NEXT Adventures (Part 2)

Podcast: Kinda Funny Gamescast
Hosts: Mike (SnowBikeMike) & Roger
Date: October 3, 2025
Theme: Behind-the-scenes stories and impressions of Call of Duty NEXT, Black Ops 7, and the duo’s Las Vegas misadventures—travel chaos, wild celebrity run-ins, gaming impressions, and the realities of industry events.

Episode Overview

This special “Gamescast Remake” is a freewheeling, two-hour deep dive into Mike and Roger’s escapades at Call of Duty NEXT in Las Vegas. The episode is equal parts confessional travelogue, industry commentary, hilarious chaos, and honest review of Call of Duty Black Ops 7. It’s less a game review than a buddy road-movie in audio form, covering everything from roulette wins to unfortunate digestive mishaps. Alongside gaming impressions, it provides a vivid look at how the sausage is made during major industry events.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Podcast Remake Philosophy

The duo jokes that this is a “remake” of their previous podcast—“the first ever Gamescast that has been remade from the ground up” ([02:14]).
They emphasize going deeper into the stories, adding context to out-of-context clips, and giving their unfiltered, authentic experiences.

2. Getting to Call of Duty NEXT – The Vegas Adventure

Travel Fails & Chaos:
- Packing disasters, forgotten toiletries, and Mike’s dogged preference for buying basic supplies on-site.
- Roger rejects Mike’s “expensive” plans (nightclubs, Raider games), preferring frugality ([06:40]).
- Mike tries to flex with TSA Pre-check and Clear, but is bemused by airport service tiers ([18:54]).
- “Why are there two different things doing this?” – Mike ([21:45])
- The banter on missed flights and Starbuck runs reveals much about their personalities and work friendship.
Packing & Body Image Comedy:
- Mike vulnerably discusses gaining weight, outgrowing his wardrobe, and wearing shapewear, making this an unexpectedly relatable and raw section ([16:35]-[17:48]).
- “I’m just getting very fat now and I’m growing out of all the clothing that I have… too fat for the shirts I own, not fat enough for the shirts I buy.” – Mike ([16:35])

3. Las Vegas: Not Quite the Plan

Failed Nightlife Goals & Nutcase Chocolate Milk:
- They try (unsuccessfully) to leverage influencer contacts to get into a Steve Aoki show and club VIP, heavily involving the “Nutcase” brand (Steve Aoki & Ninja’s cashew chocolate milk).
- Mike ultimately falls in love with the Nutcase milk: “They’re all gone. Fell in love.” ([08:10])
Weed Dispensary Misadventure:
- A supposed “world’s largest dispensary” proves deeply underwhelming and comically inefficient ([34:07]-[37:44]).
- They discover, days later, they went to the wrong one: “We might have fucked up. Wow.” ([39:54])
Universal Horror Nights & Meow Wolf:
- A highlight of the trip is the Universal Horror Nights inside Area 15, with them gushing about the immersive, permanent installation and plans to revisit ([41:48]-[44:27]).
- Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart is called “the coolest thing that I’ve been to in probably a decade” by Roger ([92:08]).
- The duo’s joy at the surprise and unique art installation is palpable.

4. Roulette, Roulette, Roulette

Gambling becomes an accidental central theme.
Both find joy (and eventually heartbreak) at the roulette tables, with initial wins followed by classic casino losses:
- “$100 can—if you are just decently spreading it out—you’re gonna hit, like, that’s just how this… We got a good chance.” – Roger ([47:23])
- On losing it all: “That was a crash. That’s when we just… We couldn’t pick a number… We lost all $400 that night.” – Mike ([62:07])

5. Celebrity and Community Encounters

Las Vegas not only brings Steve Aoki (who stops by and is greeted with: “One Piece rocks!” by a panic-stricken Mike, [119:50]), but a parade of Call of Duty creators, athletes (Leonard Fournette), and Breaking Bad actors (Daniel Moncada).
The duo fanboy over streamer Legion (“Legion is Greg Miller. If you love Greg Miller, you would love Legion and what he does…” – Mike, [122:41])
Awkward but heartwarming daps with Duke Dennis and other influencers.

6. Call of Duty NEXT: Impressions and Event Experience

Exclusive Access:
- Mike and Roger share a single streaming station at the event, innovatively play “single controller” (one handles movement, the other shooting), generating positive feedback and great clips.
Black Ops 7 Review:
- High praise for the new wall-bounce/Omni Movement, tight gunplay, customizable perks, and the return of fan-favorite weapons.
- “Multiplayer is fun. Multiplayer feels good… and the wall bounce with Omni Movement plus feels great…” – Mike ([106:45])
- “It feels like a true sequel to Black Ops 6, which is what I want.” – Roger ([108:22])
Zombies Mode:
- Mixed feelings about the new, segmented map and the driving mechanic (“…did feel very, like I saw the Matrix when I was playing this. Right. …I like my zombies gameplay to be, hey, I’m able to run from one area to another.” – Roger, [110:15])
Resurgence Map:
- Excitement over the new smaller Warzone map (Haven’s Hollow), loved for its scale and autumnal palette.
Warzone Hijinks:
- Memorable moments in the Gulag (“Clowned out” Jackson Field, [115:50]), and comedic betrayals (“Say on God” – Fatboy story, [116:40]).
Streamer Community:
- Joy at connecting with favorite creators (JayBroski, Swishem, MarmotaEspecial), emphasizing the real value in these industry trips is the forging and deepening of friendships.

7. The Realities of Press Trips

Honest, amusing takes on swag (hard shell CoD backpacks), event food, late-night digestive failures, and the logistics of “quiet quitting” after hitting a wall at the end of show days.
Tales of “third wheeling,” friendly rivalries, and eventual (literal) quiet quitting after Mike’s body rebels, demonstrating the toll nonstop events take.

8. Personal Bonds and Cautionary Tales

Touching if grossly honest confessionals:
- Mike’s gastrointestinal disaster—“Did I shit my pants the moment I walked through the door? Yes. Did I have to throw away those shorts in the hotel? Yes.” ([138:09])
- Heartwarmingly, Roger’s story of eating a stranger’s stromboli in a food court, a childhood dream realized ([70:06]); they call out the iconic photo of a man proudly watching Roger eat.
The genuine gratitude for the opportunity, the fans, each other, and the developers remains strong to the end.

Notable Quotes & Moments (w/ Timestamps)

On podcast format:
“We’re remaking the pod, the first ever Gamescast that has been remade from the ground up.” – Roger [02:14]
On Nutcase chocolate milk:
“At first, I didn’t like it, but then I started drinking every single one of them. So they’re all gone. Fell in love.” – Mike [08:10]
Packing philosophy:
“I’m not packing any sort of soap. I’m not packing any sort of deodorant. …I’ll buy it when I get there.” – Mike [12:49]
Airport confusion:
“I thought that’s what TSA Precheck was… Why are there two different things doing this?” – Mike [21:45]
Roulette evolution:
“$100 can—if you are just decently spreading it out—you’re gonna hit… I loved it, man, I fell in love with roulette specifically.” – Roger [47:23]
Shapewear confessional:
“So you know I’m fat. I’m going through it. …I bought shapewear for men… a very tight under tee.” – Mike [63:51]
Food poisoning saga:
“I am now internally battling something inside of me, a demon. Roger is looking as if I don’t want to give it my all. No—I’m out here trying to give everything I can… while also not dying in front of him in the wrong way.” – Mike [102:33]
Humble gaming innovation:
“On a split-second decision, it was a brilliant move for us to just do this together… we never had to leave each other’s side. …We had so much fun doing this.” – Mike [105:34]
On meeting Steve Aoki:
“I panicked. I had no idea what to say. I didn’t know how to keep him. I just said, ‘One Piece rocks.’” – Mike [119:50]

Memorable/Candid Moments

Mike’s full-on confession about his body issues and shapewear after eating too much event food; then quietly throwing away the shapewear in the event bathroom [64:19].
Roger’s life-long wish to eat a stranger’s food finally realized with a stromboli, while Mike secretly documents the bizarre moment [70:06].
The infamous digestive meltdown leading to discarded shorts—and full honesty about bodily limits at event after-parties [138:09].
Roger’s genuine awe at the Meow Wolf Omega Mart installation and their joy at attending the Halloween Horror Nights.
Numerous chaotic, affectionate, and heartfelt dap-ups with gaming industry influencers—capped by cringe-inducing attempts by both to look cool in front of celebrities [124:09, 125:02].

Key Timestamps for Important Sections

| Topic | Timestamp | |------------------------------------------|-------------| | Remake podcast explanation | 02:14 | | Nutcase/cashew milk saga | 07:32-08:10 | | Travel/personal confessions | 16:35-17:48 | | Vegas nightlife plans (Steve Aoki) | 06:55-08:34 | | Dispensary/weed shop adventure | 32:19-39:54 | | Universal Horror Nights, Meow Wolf | 41:48-44:27 & 92:08 | | Gambling rollercoaster | 45:15-62:07 | | Shapewear & body image segment | 64:19-65:13 | | Zombies mode impressions | 110:07-111:46 | | Meeting Steve Aoki | 118:15-119:50 | | Tummy-ache confessional | 102:33-104:10 | | Warzone/Resurgence map segment | 112:28-113:55 | | Iconic “I shat my pants” story | 138:09 | | Episode close and gratitude | 149:15-150:08 |

Final Thoughts & Takeaways

Tone: Hilarious, brutally honest, and warmly self-deprecating.
Best For: Anyone curious about real-life stories behind games media, major events, or looking for a deeply human (with all the messiness) portrait of gaming enthusiasm.
Game Verdict: Strongly positive on Black Ops 7’s core gameplay, changes/fixes, and expansion of beloved Black Ops 6 mechanics. Some skepticism about Zombies “driving map” but big love for new Resurgence maps and the general event buzz.
Why Listen:
You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you’ll truly understand the inside-culture of modern gaming media and fan events—upgradeable with tales of roulette, regret, and rare celebrity daps.

“We hope that we can be there next year. …I’m just so thankful for this opportunity. I’m thankful for you, the audience, for watching this. We love you all so much.” – Roger ([149:15])

For further context, great clips, or to relive this journey, the VOD is highly recommended!

Podcast Summary: Mike & Roger’s Call of Duty NEXT Adventures (Part 2)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Podcast Remake Philosophy

The duo jokes that this is a “remake” of their previous podcast—“the first ever Gamescast that has been remade from the ground up” ([02:14]).
They emphasize going deeper into the stories, adding context to out-of-context clips, and giving their unfiltered, authentic experiences.

2. Getting to Call of Duty NEXT – The Vegas Adventure

Travel Fails & Chaos:
- Packing disasters, forgotten toiletries, and Mike’s dogged preference for buying basic supplies on-site.
- Roger rejects Mike’s “expensive” plans (nightclubs, Raider games), preferring frugality ([06:40]).
- Mike tries to flex with TSA Pre-check and Clear, but is bemused by airport service tiers ([18:54]).
- “Why are there two different things doing this?” – Mike ([21:45])
- The banter on missed flights and Starbuck runs reveals much about their personalities and work friendship.
Packing & Body Image Comedy:
- Mike vulnerably discusses gaining weight, outgrowing his wardrobe, and wearing shapewear, making this an unexpectedly relatable and raw section ([16:35]-[17:48]).
- “I’m just getting very fat now and I’m growing out of all the clothing that I have… too fat for the shirts I own, not fat enough for the shirts I buy.” – Mike ([16:35])

3. Las Vegas: Not Quite the Plan

Failed Nightlife Goals & Nutcase Chocolate Milk:
- They try (unsuccessfully) to leverage influencer contacts to get into a Steve Aoki show and club VIP, heavily involving the “Nutcase” brand (Steve Aoki & Ninja’s cashew chocolate milk).
- Mike ultimately falls in love with the Nutcase milk: “They’re all gone. Fell in love.” ([08:10])
Weed Dispensary Misadventure:
- A supposed “world’s largest dispensary” proves deeply underwhelming and comically inefficient ([34:07]-[37:44]).
- They discover, days later, they went to the wrong one: “We might have fucked up. Wow.” ([39:54])
Universal Horror Nights & Meow Wolf:
- A highlight of the trip is the Universal Horror Nights inside Area 15, with them gushing about the immersive, permanent installation and plans to revisit ([41:48]-[44:27]).
- Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart is called “the coolest thing that I’ve been to in probably a decade” by Roger ([92:08]).
- The duo’s joy at the surprise and unique art installation is palpable.

4. Roulette, Roulette, Roulette

Gambling becomes an accidental central theme.
Both find joy (and eventually heartbreak) at the roulette tables, with initial wins followed by classic casino losses:
- “$100 can—if you are just decently spreading it out—you’re gonna hit, like, that’s just how this… We got a good chance.” – Roger ([47:23])
- On losing it all: “That was a crash. That’s when we just… We couldn’t pick a number… We lost all $400 that night.” – Mike ([62:07])

5. Celebrity and Community Encounters

Las Vegas not only brings Steve Aoki (who stops by and is greeted with: “One Piece rocks!” by a panic-stricken Mike, [119:50]), but a parade of Call of Duty creators, athletes (Leonard Fournette), and Breaking Bad actors (Daniel Moncada).
The duo fanboy over streamer Legion (“Legion is Greg Miller. If you love Greg Miller, you would love Legion and what he does…” – Mike, [122:41])
Awkward but heartwarming daps with Duke Dennis and other influencers.

6. Call of Duty NEXT: Impressions and Event Experience

Exclusive Access:
- Mike and Roger share a single streaming station at the event, innovatively play “single controller” (one handles movement, the other shooting), generating positive feedback and great clips.
Black Ops 7 Review:
- High praise for the new wall-bounce/Omni Movement, tight gunplay, customizable perks, and the return of fan-favorite weapons.
- “Multiplayer is fun. Multiplayer feels good… and the wall bounce with Omni Movement plus feels great…” – Mike ([106:45])
- “It feels like a true sequel to Black Ops 6, which is what I want.” – Roger ([108:22])
Zombies Mode:
- Mixed feelings about the new, segmented map and the driving mechanic (“…did feel very, like I saw the Matrix when I was playing this. Right. …I like my zombies gameplay to be, hey, I’m able to run from one area to another.” – Roger, [110:15])
Resurgence Map:
- Excitement over the new smaller Warzone map (Haven’s Hollow), loved for its scale and autumnal palette.
Warzone Hijinks:
- Memorable moments in the Gulag (“Clowned out” Jackson Field, [115:50]), and comedic betrayals (“Say on God” – Fatboy story, [116:40]).
Streamer Community:
- Joy at connecting with favorite creators (JayBroski, Swishem, MarmotaEspecial), emphasizing the real value in these industry trips is the forging and deepening of friendships.

7. The Realities of Press Trips

Honest, amusing takes on swag (hard shell CoD backpacks), event food, late-night digestive failures, and the logistics of “quiet quitting” after hitting a wall at the end of show days.
Tales of “third wheeling,” friendly rivalries, and eventual (literal) quiet quitting after Mike’s body rebels, demonstrating the toll nonstop events take.

8. Personal Bonds and Cautionary Tales

Touching if grossly honest confessionals:
- Mike’s gastrointestinal disaster—“Did I shit my pants the moment I walked through the door? Yes. Did I have to throw away those shorts in the hotel? Yes.” ([138:09])
- Heartwarmingly, Roger’s story of eating a stranger’s stromboli in a food court, a childhood dream realized ([70:06]); they call out the iconic photo of a man proudly watching Roger eat.
The genuine gratitude for the opportunity, the fans, each other, and the developers remains strong to the end.

Notable Quotes & Moments (w/ Timestamps)

On podcast format:
“We’re remaking the pod, the first ever Gamescast that has been remade from the ground up.” – Roger [02:14]
On Nutcase chocolate milk:
“At first, I didn’t like it, but then I started drinking every single one of them. So they’re all gone. Fell in love.” – Mike [08:10]
Packing philosophy:
“I’m not packing any sort of soap. I’m not packing any sort of deodorant. …I’ll buy it when I get there.” – Mike [12:49]
Airport confusion:
“I thought that’s what TSA Precheck was… Why are there two different things doing this?” – Mike [21:45]
Roulette evolution:
“$100 can—if you are just decently spreading it out—you’re gonna hit… I loved it, man, I fell in love with roulette specifically.” – Roger [47:23]
Shapewear confessional:
“So you know I’m fat. I’m going through it. …I bought shapewear for men… a very tight under tee.” – Mike [63:51]
Food poisoning saga:
“I am now internally battling something inside of me, a demon. Roger is looking as if I don’t want to give it my all. No—I’m out here trying to give everything I can… while also not dying in front of him in the wrong way.” – Mike [102:33]
Humble gaming innovation:
“On a split-second decision, it was a brilliant move for us to just do this together… we never had to leave each other’s side. …We had so much fun doing this.” – Mike [105:34]
On meeting Steve Aoki:
“I panicked. I had no idea what to say. I didn’t know how to keep him. I just said, ‘One Piece rocks.’” – Mike [119:50]

Memorable/Candid Moments

Mike’s full-on confession about his body issues and shapewear after eating too much event food; then quietly throwing away the shapewear in the event bathroom [64:19].
Roger’s life-long wish to eat a stranger’s food finally realized with a stromboli, while Mike secretly documents the bizarre moment [70:06].
The infamous digestive meltdown leading to discarded shorts—and full honesty about bodily limits at event after-parties [138:09].
Roger’s genuine awe at the Meow Wolf Omega Mart installation and their joy at attending the Halloween Horror Nights.
Numerous chaotic, affectionate, and heartfelt dap-ups with gaming industry influencers—capped by cringe-inducing attempts by both to look cool in front of celebrities [124:09, 125:02].

Key Timestamps for Important Sections

Final Thoughts & Takeaways

Tone: Hilarious, brutally honest, and warmly self-deprecating.
Best For: Anyone curious about real-life stories behind games media, major events, or looking for a deeply human (with all the messiness) portrait of gaming enthusiasm.
Game Verdict: Strongly positive on Black Ops 7’s core gameplay, changes/fixes, and expansion of beloved Black Ops 6 mechanics. Some skepticism about Zombies “driving map” but big love for new Resurgence maps and the general event buzz.
Why Listen:
You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you’ll truly understand the inside-culture of modern gaming media and fan events—upgradeable with tales of roulette, regret, and rare celebrity daps.

“We hope that we can be there next year. …I’m just so thankful for this opportunity. I’m thankful for you, the audience, for watching this. We love you all so much.” – Roger ([149:15])

For further context, great clips, or to relive this journey, the VOD is highly recommended!

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Podcast Summary: Mike & Roger’s Call of Duty NEXT Adventures (Part 2)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Podcast Remake Philosophy

2. Getting to Call of Duty NEXT – The Vegas Adventure

3. Las Vegas: Not Quite the Plan

4. Roulette, Roulette, Roulette

5. Celebrity and Community Encounters

6. Call of Duty NEXT: Impressions and Event Experience

7. The Realities of Press Trips

8. Personal Bonds and Cautionary Tales

Notable Quotes & Moments (w/ Timestamps)

Memorable/Candid Moments

Key Timestamps for Important Sections

Final Thoughts & Takeaways

“We hope that we can be there next year. …I’m just so thankful for this opportunity. I’m thankful for you, the audience, for watching this. We love you all so much.” – Roger ([149:15])

Summary

Podcast Summary: Mike & Roger’s Call of Duty NEXT Adventures (Part 2)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Podcast Remake Philosophy

2. Getting to Call of Duty NEXT – The Vegas Adventure

3. Las Vegas: Not Quite the Plan

4. Roulette, Roulette, Roulette

5. Celebrity and Community Encounters

6. Call of Duty NEXT: Impressions and Event Experience

7. The Realities of Press Trips

8. Personal Bonds and Cautionary Tales

Notable Quotes & Moments (w/ Timestamps)

Memorable/Candid Moments

Key Timestamps for Important Sections

Final Thoughts & Takeaways

“We hope that we can be there next year. …I’m just so thankful for this opportunity. I’m thankful for you, the audience, for watching this. We love you all so much.” – Roger ([149:15])