Fire Escape Cast
Dan Ryckert, Mary Kish, and Mike Mahardy can?t shut down bars while talking about video games like they used to, so they created Fire Escape to keep those chats going from across the country. Support them at fireescapecast.com
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Fire Escape Cast #130
The other Mike returns! On this episode the gang talks about Pragmata and Darwin's Paradox!
2026-04-13Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #129
Mike M is sipping wine sipping place, so we brought in Mike M to host the podcast and talk about Crimson Desert, Pokemon Pokopia, and Fishbowl.
2026-03-30Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #128
Dan and Mary have been charmed by Pokopia and Mike has been in the Marathon trenches.
2026-03-16Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #127
Resident Evil 9 is finally out and Dan and Mary are ready to share some of their spoiler-free thoughts on Capcom's latest horror title.
2026-03-02Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #126
The gang shares their thoughts on Mewgenics, Mario Tennis Fever, and MIO.
2026-02-16Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #125
On this week's episode the gang talks about iconic TV shows, Dan gives us an update on his Sekiro progress, and Mary falls in love with a new metroidvania.
2026-02-02Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #124
This week Dan gives an update on his Sektori obsession, Mary shares her thoughts on Dunecrawlers, and Mike returns to Shadow Gambit.
2026-01-19Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #123
On Fire Escape's first episode of 2026 the gang talks about all the games they've been playing over break including Ocarina of Time, Skate Story, Octopath Traveler 0, and many more.
2026-01-05Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #122 (Part 2) - GAME OF THE YEAR
In part 2 of Fire Escape's game of the year marathon, the crew decides who's the most fucked fucker and locks in their top 10 list.
2025-12-15Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #122 (Part 1) - GAME OF THE YEAR
In part one of Fire Escape's game of the year marathon, the crew talks about their favorite balls of 2025, the coolest weapons and attacks, and so much more.
Part two drops same time next week, but the full video epsiode is available for free on YouTube.
2025-12-08Part two drops same time next week, but the full video epsiode is available for free on YouTube.
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Fire Escape Cast #121
On this week's episode, Dan shares his thoughts on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Mike finally gets some time with Ball x Pit, and Mary checks out Goodbye Universe.
2025-12-02Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #120
On this week's episode, Mike shares his thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza, Mary gives her first impression of RV There Yet, and Dan explains Lumines to the gang.
2025-11-17Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #119
NOTE: Due to some recording issues, we had to use Zoom audio for the first hour.
With Dan out, Chris Plante joins the crew to talk Silent Hill f, Hades 2, and wine baths.
Be sure to check out Chris's podcast Post Games.
2025-11-03With Dan out, Chris Plante joins the crew to talk Silent Hill f, Hades 2, and wine baths.
Be sure to check out Chris's podcast Post Games.
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Fire Escape Cast #118
The gang is back together and they've got a lot to talk about. Dan's been playing Ninja Gaiden 4, Mary shares her thoughts on Hades 2, and the Xbox Rog Ally came out.
2025-10-21Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #117
With Mary gallivanting around Japan, Jesse Vitelli joins the crew to talk about Hades 2, Ghost of Yotei, and Superbonk.
2025-10-06Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #116 (The Silksong Episode)
Brace yourself: The gang is ready to discuss Holloow Knight: Silksong for the first time as a group. Also, you suck, Todd.
2025-09-22Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #115
On this week's episode the gang argues over who supports indie games more, and Dan realizes that if he woke up in the medieval ages he'd have no meaningful skills to take with him.
2025-09-08Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #114
The gang takes a stroll down memory lane with Metal Gear and quality tower defense games. Also, Peak just keeps getting better.
2025-08-25Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #113
SPOILERS FOR EXPEDITION: 47:38 - 59:04
The gang is back together again! This week the crew talks about Expedition 33 (again), Donkey Kong: Bananza (again), and Dan complains about musicals (again).
2025-08-11The gang is back together again! This week the crew talks about Expedition 33 (again), Donkey Kong: Bananza (again), and Dan complains about musicals (again).
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Fire Escape Cast #112
On this week's episode Lisa Wallen takes fills in for Mike to talk with the gang about Clair Obscura: Expedition 33, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metal Gear Solid.
2025-07-28Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #111
On this week's episode of Fire Escape, the gang talks about 28 Years Later, Mike gives his take on Death Stranding 2, and Dan shares his thoughts on Expedition 33.
2025-07-14Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #110
On this week's episode of Fire Escape, Dan is finally able to talk about Death Stranding 2, Mike is getting even more into Expedition 33, and Mary doesn't know any French.
2025-06-30Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #109
On this week's episode of Fire Escape, Mike and Mary share their early hours with Expedition 33 and Dan shares his first impression of the Nintendo Switch 2.
2025-06-16Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #108
On this week's episode of Fire Escape Mike shares his thoughts on Doom: The Dark Ages, Dan gives Deliver At All Costs a spin, and Mary has been checking out some indies.
2025-06-02Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #107
The gang is back together again to talk about Doom: The Dark Ages, Blue Prince, and Shotgun Cop Man.
2025-05-19Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #106
On this week's episode of Fire Escape, Kahlief Adams joins Mike and Mary to talk about Expedition 33, Marathon, and Sinners.
2025-05-05Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #105
On this week's episode, Mike and Mary are out so Jeff Grubb and Mitch join Fire Escape.
2025-04-21Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #104
On this week's episode, Drew Scanlon joins Mike and Mary to talk about Blue Prince, Look Outside, and Assassin's Creed Shadows.
2025-04-07Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #103
Fire Escape Cast #102
On this week's episode, the crew shares their early impressions of Monster Hunter Wilds, Mary has put some more time in Avowed, and Dan learned to cook.
2025-03-10Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #101
On this episode of Fire Escape, Mike and Mary talk about a new rat game and Dan waxes poetic about Avowed.
2025-02-24Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #100
On the 100th episode of Fire Escape, the gang determines the greatest video game of all time.
2025-02-10Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #99
On this episode of Fire Escape, Mike talks about Sniper Elite: Resistance, Dan shares an update on Red Dead 2, and Mary adores Dome Keeper.
2025-01-27Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #98
Mary spent her entire holiday vacation playing a game that the guys definitely didn't recommend.
2025-01-13Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #97
The gang discusses Dan's newfound aversion to mac and cheese, real-life Pokémon evolutions, and the best drink orders for extremely interesting people.
2024-12-30Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #96
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has caught the gang off guard, Vampire Survivors is still pretty great, and new bumper stickers emerge.
2024-12-16Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #95
Mike is out for the holidays so Grubb steps in to talk about his dirtbag years and The Rise of the Golden Idol. Mary shares her thoughts on the Silent Hill 2 remake, and Dan is back on the Vampire Survivors train.
2024-12-02Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #94 (Game of the Year)
The gang gets together LIVE in Minneapolis to argue, deliberate, and determine Fire Escape's 2024 game of the year!
2024-11-18Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #93
As the gang gets ready for their game of the year episode, Mary finally puts time into Zelda, Dan praises Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Mike starts his very long adventure in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
2024-11-04Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #92
On this week's episode, Dan share's his experience with Nintendo's alarm clock, Mary waxes poetic about Neva, and Mike does poor-to-mediocre impressions.
2024-10-21Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #91
The gang is back together again! This week they chat about potato guns, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines.
2024-10-07Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #90
Mary is away and the Giant Bombers are here to save the day: Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti of Game Mess join Dan and Mike to talk about Astro Bot, Wild Bastards, and sneeze farting.
2024-09-23Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #89
The gang reunites on this episode of Fire Escape! Mike saw Alien Romulus, Dan shares his thoughts on Astro Bot, and Mary's been checking out a wild west RPG called Arco.
2024-09-09Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #88
With Dan in Germany, Jake joins Mike and Mary to talk about Alien: Romulus, Steamworld Heist 2, and Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.
2024-08-26Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #87
The gang has been playing a LOT of games the past few weeks. Meanwhile, Mary thinks she can win the gold in... holding a lot of pigeons at once.
2024-08-12Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #86
On this week's episode of Fire Escape the gang frankensteins together the perfect friend for Mary.
2024-07-29Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #85
The gang is back together again! Dan made a 180 on Hollow Knight, Mike's been revisiting Diablo 4, and Mary went to Jurassic Park. And for anyone interested in trying out Magic Mind, you have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code FIREESCAPE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/fireescape
2024-07-15Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #84
Mike is back and Mary and Dan are out. Vinny Caravella and Ben Hanson join the Fire Escape Cast to talk France, Final Fantasy 7, and Warhammer.
2024-07-01Link to episode
Fire Escape Cast #83
Fire Escape Cast #82
Mike, Mary, and Dan are joined by... Dan's soundboard once again. The crew shares their developing thoughts on Animal Well, Lorelei and The Laser Eyes, and Hellblade 2.
2024-06-03Link to episode