Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast

Episode: The First Ever Role-Playing Trivia Game – Game Showdown
Date: September 19, 2025
Hosts/Contestants: Blessing Adeoye Jr. (Host), Tim Gettys, Greg Miller, Mike "Snowbike Mike" Howard, Andy Cortez (with commentary from Barrett and Roger)

Episode Overview

This unique “Game Showdown” episode introduces a new, role-playing twist to the Kinda Funny trivia format, transforming a standard contest into a co-op dungeon-crawling adventure, where the hosts embody character classes and traverse trivia challenges together. The episode is packed with competitive banter, strategic gameplay changes, video game knowledge, and plenty of laughs as the crew battles monsters, bosses, and each other’s egos on their quest for points—and ultimately, the coveted Kinda Funny championship star.

Cast and Teams

• Tim Gettys: Team Orange, playing as the Guardian
• Greg Miller: Team Blue, playing as the Rogue
• Mike Howard: Team Purple, playing as the Warrior (co-captain with Andy Cortez)
• Andy Cortez: Announced stepping down as team leader, stays as support
• Barrett & Roger: Judges, producers, and rule enforcers
• Host: Blessing Adeoye Jr.

Main Rules and Format (05:00–08:21)

• Teams are forced to work cooperatively as adventurers in a trivia dungeon.
• Each player chooses a D&D-style class with special powers:
  • Warrior (Mike): Double points when answering.
  • Guardian (Tim): Takes half damage on wrong answers.
  • Rogue (Greg): Can roll dice for hints up to 3 times per episode.
• Ground Rules:
  • No helping teammates unless allowed.
  • No cheating or signaling.
  • Each episode, only one from a two-person team may play (Purple: Mike or Andy).
  • Rogue Robin campaign mode—points are cumulative for dungeon progress, but individual scores also matter for the star.
• Objective: Collect 300 cumulative points to unlock and confront the final boss, Count Rongula.
  • Only those with at least 100 points at the end receive a star.

Memorable Quote:

"I work too hard on this... There will be no cheating here." — Blessing (04:25)

Notable Segments & Timestamps

1. Character Class Selection and Setup (05:00–08:21)

Each contestant's powers are defined and class sheets handed out.

"Greg Miller is going to be the rogue... Tim Geddes will be the guardian for this episode." — Blessing (06:06)

2. Cooperative Dungeon Begins - Early Rounds

Facing the Dungeon Minions (09:48–14:24)

The team faces various “minions” with questions on gaming history.

• Example Questions:
  • The Rock & Bill Gates reveal Xbox (Greg, correct) (11:54–11:59)
  • First EA Sports BIG title (Mike, SSX, correct; double points) (13:09)
  • SNES graphics chip (Tim, Super FX chip, correct) (13:46–13:48)
  • Ninja trivia—including Ryu Hayabusa, Yoshimitsu, Sub-Zero, Espio, Greninja, Sheik (15:23–17:33)
• Standing Banter:
  • Greg jokes about the mask pressure: “My eyes hurt so bad!” (18:15)

3. The Point Sucker – Collaborative Challenge (19:08–22:34)

• The Party loses 20 points and their powers—until a group challenge is completed.
• Pokemon Gym Leader Matching Challenge
  (Tim leads Greg through all correct city/leader pairings)

  “Teamwork makes the dream work, Tim!” — Mike (22:34)

4. Mini-Boss Fight: Metacrisis – Metacritic Trivia (23:39–27:06)

Each contestant must pick which of three franchise titles scored highest on Metacritic.

• Greg (Batman): Incorrect (should have been Arkham Knight)
• Tim (Kirby): Incorrect (should have been Epic Yarn)
• Mike (Battlefield): Incorrect (should have been BF3)

“I’m always bad at this… I’ll roll.” — Greg (24:21)

• Rolls determine point loss (the Guardian minimizes damage).
• Aftermath: Mike loses 20 points, team lags behind target.

5. Mid-Episode Score Recap (29:51–31:08)

• Barrett recaps: Greg carrying with 70, Mike 40, Tim 10, team at 120 points.
• Correction: Mike’s earlier loss brings team down to 100 points. (31:08)

6. Speed & Ninja Encounter (32:01–35:05)

• Question: Name of Shadow’s team in Sonic Heroes?

  “We as adventurers will select Team Dark.” — Mike (33:00) [Correct]

• Failed question: 1982 racing game (& cartoon) – “Pole Position” (incorrect: Spy Hunter)

7. Evil Corporation Trivia (38:22–44:42)

Contestants must identify which games feature notorious fictional companies:

• Ryan Industries (Bioshock—missed)
• Cerberus (Mass Effect—missed)
• Aesir (Max Payne—missed)
• Hyperion (Greg nails Borderlands, gains points)
• Phenotrans (Dead Rising—missed)
• Pharaoh Automated Solutions (Greg nails Horizon)

Greg: “I gotta start looking out for number one over here, because we’re not hitting 300. Greg’s gotta play the Greg game.” (42:54)

8. Martial Artists Challenge (45:34–49:09)

• 80s (Double Dragon martial art) – Mike incorrectly guesses “Karate” (should be "Kung Fu")
• 90s (Parappa the Rapper's instructor) – Tim misses "Chop Chop Master Onion"
• 2000s (Jade Empire voice actor’s role in Mass Effect) – Tim correctly answers “Shepard”

9. Endgame Mechanics & Point Bet (50:00–55:56)

• Mini-boss Bitress: Each contestant bets all available points for a chance to triple and reach 300.

  • Greg skeptical: “I don’t trust you. … If I get fucked over here and it’s at the end, oh yeah, you all get a start but Tim had the most points at the end, I’m gonna fucking lose it.” (53:01)

• Crucial Question:
  "Name two categories shared by Astrobot and FF7 Rebirth at the last Game Awards."

  Tim: “Soundtrack and Game of the Year." (55:01) — Correct, the team reaches the 300 point goal.

10. Final Boss: Count Rongula (55:58–64:45)

• Only contestants with 100 or more points get a star.
• Greg Miller is the only contestant to meet the requirement.
• Questions get harder, losers risk dragging teammates below the threshold.
• Closing boss round includes:
  • Vampyr: Protagonist's occupation (correct: doctor)
  • Castlevania MSX2 title: "Vampire Killer" (missed)
  • Neil Newbon Dracula role: Vampire Survivors (missed)

Closing Recap:

"Only one really survived... with 225 points. Greg Miller with Team Blue." — Barrett (64:31)

Most Memorable Quotes & Banter

• Greg bantering about performance/rules:

  “We don’t tell you how to host the fucking show. Don’t tell us how to play the fucking show.” — Greg (37:18)

• On point allocation skepticism:

  “I don’t trust you. I don’t trust Roger, and I don’t trust Mike.” — Greg (51:07)

• Teamwork realization:

  “Teamwork makes the dream work, Tim.” — Mike (22:34)

• Dedication:

  “I’m dedicating this star to Gia and my unborn niece. I’m so excited to meet you. ... My performance from here on out, dedicated to them the whole season.” — Greg (65:00)

Dynamic, Memorable Moments

• Andy Cortez’s “retirement”:
  Andy humorously steps down, “I will miss the show, of course, but more importantly...” (01:38)
• Mike’s pre-game energy ("apex predators"/"lions in the jungle") (02:35)
• Greg wrangles the rogue class’ dice mechanics, rolls low every time:

  “God damn it. Another three.” — Greg (24:33)

• Point Sucker encounter (Team loses abilities, must work together)
• Stakes rise as Greg distrusts Blessing's “the points matter” twist, refuses to bet all points
• Bitress (the hot boss) allows points bets/tripling for a last shot at victory

Key Takeaways and Final Scores

• Greg Miller (Team Blue): 225 points, wins the only star, dedicates it to family
• Mike Howard (Team Purple): 45 points
• Tim Gettys (Team Orange): 15 points
• No other contestants meet the 100-point threshold
• Despite the cooperative premise, individual performance (especially by Greg) proved decisive.

Summary Table: Pivotal Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | Key Outcome | |------------|----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | 05:00–08:21| Rules/Class Assignment | Roles & mechanics explained | | 09:48–14:24| Dungeon Minions (major trivia rounds) | Teamwide correct/incorrect answers, early points | | 19:08–22:34| Point Sucker/Pokémon Challenge | Team regains lost points through collaborative effort | | 23:39–27:06| Mini Boss: Metacrisis (Metacritic Battle) | Everyone misses; damage is mitigated by lucky rolls | | 38:22–44:42| Evil Corporation Trivia | Greg starts lone-wolfing for personal gain | | 50:00–55:56| High-Stakes Betting (Bitress) | Team risks everything for 3x points to reach 300 | | 55:58–64:45| Final Boss: Count Rongula | Only Greg earns a star; show closes with a heartfelt dedication|

Tone and Language

The episode captures the classic Kinda Funny mix of irreverence, friendly bickering, inside jokes, and nerdy energy. The group revels in nostalgia, trash talk, obscure references, and their inability to stay focused for more than a minute at a time, all while ultimately banding together for the final push.

For New Listeners

This episode is a perfect encapsulation of Kinda Funny’s community vibe:

• If you love gaming trivia, RPGs, and team shenanigans, it’s a can’t-miss.
• The format introduces a fresh, game-mastered feel—complete with dice rolls, special powers, and dungeon-theming.
• Even when the team stumbles (or trashes the rules), they manage to make it hilarious, fast-paced, and celebratory.

Final Word

By the end, only Greg earns a star, but the journey is full of laughter, creative challenges, and the kind of unpredictable chaos that makes Kinda Funny’s Game Showdown a weekly highlight for gaming fans and community members alike.