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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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:58:03
The gang roasts each other and then talks about The Blood of Dawnwalker and Control Resonant.
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:41:58
The gang is back together again and they have a lot of games to talk about including The Blood of Dawnwalker, Wolverine, Blood Dungeon, and Onimusha.
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:57:38
Blessing Adeoye Jr. joins the Fire Escape crew to talk about The Duskbloods, Onimusha, and Alien Isolation 2.
Aug 17, 2026 · 2:10:38
Mary's out, Grubb's in. Jeff shares his early impressions on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Dan checks out Agent 64: Spies Never Die.
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:49:49
On this episode, the gang shares their thoughts on Halo: Campaign Evolved, Big Walk, and Splatoon Raiders.
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:52:18
On this week's episode, Mary shares her thoughts on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Mike checks out TerraTech Legion, and Dan talks about Clone Hero.
Jul 6, 2026 · 2:10:49
On this episode of Fire Escape, Dan shares his thoughts on Star Fox and Rhythm Heaven Groove, Mike revisits Spider-Man 2, and Mary shares checks out the new Dave the Diver DLC.
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:57:30
On this week's episode of Fire Escape, Dan breaks down the Steam Machine and Mary wraps up 007: First Light.
Jun 8, 2026 · 2:05:58
The gang is back together for this episode to talk about 007: First Light, Mina the Hollower, and Dungeon Clawler.
May 25, 2026 · 2:26:57
Mike is at wine camp this week so Judge Jake joins the crew to talk about Mina The Hollower, Mixtape, and Forbidden Solitaire.
May 11, 2026 · 1:57:31
On this episode of Fire Escape, Vinny joins Mike and Mary to talk about cork taint, Pragmata, and Saros.
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:39:02
On this week's episode, Dan shares his early thoughts on Saros, Mary checks out Dome Keep DLC, and Mike talks about wine camp.
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:48:39
The other Mike returns! On this episode the gang talks about Pragmata and Darwin's Paradox!
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:55:16
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.
Mar 16, 2026 · 2:27:42
Dan and Mary have been charmed by Pokopia and Mike has been in the Marathon trenches.
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:59:40
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.
Feb 16, 2026 · 2:04:19
The gang shares their thoughts on Mewgenics, Mario Tennis Fever, and MIO.
Feb 2, 2026 · 2:08:21
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.
Jan 19, 2026 · 2:09:15
This week Dan gives an update on his Sektori obsession, Mary shares her thoughts on Dunecrawlers, and Mike returns to Shadow Gambit.
Jan 5, 2026 · 2:20:53
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…
Dec 15, 2025 · 3:39:13
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.
Dec 8, 2025 · 3:18:14
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…
Dec 2, 2025 · 2:36:41
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.
Nov 17, 2025 · 2:42:36
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.
Nov 3, 2025 · 2:31:16
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…
Oct 20, 2025 · 2:56:24
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.
Oct 6, 2025 · 2:42:54
With Mary gallivanting around Japan, Jesse Vitelli joins the crew to talk about Hades 2, Ghost of Yotei, and Superbonk.
Sep 22, 2025 · 2:57:05
Brace yourself: The gang is ready to discuss Holloow Knight: Silksong for the first time as a group. Also, you suck, Todd.
Sep 8, 2025 · 2:32:29
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.
Aug 25, 2025 · 2:17:04
The gang takes a stroll down memory lane with Metal Gear and quality tower defense games. Also, Peak just keeps getting better.
Aug 11, 2025 · 2:24:08
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…
Jul 28, 2025 · 2:30:37
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.
Jul 14, 2025 · 3:06:54
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.
Jun 30, 2025 · 2:01:22
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.
Jun 16, 2025 · 2:28:11
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.
Jun 2, 2025 · 2:18:47
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.
May 19, 2025 · 1:42:26
The gang is back together again to talk about Doom: The Dark Ages, Blue Prince, and Shotgun Cop Man.
May 5, 2025 · 1:47:56
On this week's episode of Fire Escape, Kahlief Adams joins Mike and Mary to talk about Expedition 33, Marathon, and Sinners.
Apr 21, 2025 · 2:49:06
On this week's episode, Mike and Mary are out so Jeff Grubb and Mitch join Fire Escape.
Apr 7, 2025 · 2:03:13
On this week's episode, Drew Scanlon joins Mike and Mary to talk about Blue Prince, Look Outside, and Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Mar 24, 2025 · 2:18:53
The gang talks Assassin's Creed Shadows and Split Fiction.
Mar 10, 2025 · 2:35:13
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.
Feb 24, 2025 · 3:02:40
On this episode of Fire Escape, Mike and Mary talk about a new rat game and Dan waxes poetic about Avowed.
Feb 10, 2025 · 4:46:14
On the 100th episode of Fire Escape, the gang determines the greatest video game of all time.
Jan 27, 2025 · 2:34:34
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.
Jan 13, 2025 · 1:52:01
Mary spent her entire holiday vacation playing a game that the guys definitely didn't recommend.
Dec 30, 2024 · 2:09:16
The gang discusses Dan's newfound aversion to mac and cheese, real-life Pokémon evolutions, and the best drink orders for extremely interesting people.
Dec 16, 2024 · 2:36:41
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has caught the gang off guard, Vampire Survivors is still pretty great, and new bumper stickers emerge.
Dec 2, 2024 · 2:06:07
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…
Nov 18, 2024 · 5:46:08
The gang gets together LIVE in Minneapolis to argue, deliberate, and determine Fire Escape's 2024 game of the year!
Nov 4, 2024 · 2:24:51
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…
Oct 21, 2024 · 2:35:39
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.
Oct 7, 2024 · 2:44:52
The gang is back together again! This week they chat about potato guns, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines.
Sep 23, 2024 · 3:33:15
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.
Sep 9, 2024 · 2:09:11
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.
Aug 26, 2024 · 2:14:07
With Dan in Germany, Jake joins Mike and Mary to talk about Alien: Romulus, Steamworld Heist 2, and Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.
Aug 12, 2024 · 2:25:24
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.
Jul 29, 2024 · 2:22:32
On this week's episode of Fire Escape the gang frankensteins together the perfect friend for Mary.
Jul 15, 2024 · 2:01:42
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…
Jul 1, 2024 · 3:22:02
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.
Jun 17, 2024 · 2:40:26
Mary is pissed (at Dan), and you probably know why...
Jun 3, 2024 · 2:08:39
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.
May 20, 2024 · 2:13:20
On this week's episode of Fire Escape, the game shares their love for Animal Well, they talk about Conan O'Brien's new show, and Dan abuses his soundboard at Mary's expense.
May 6, 2024 · 1:51:57
this episode of Fire Escape, Mike updates the gang on the TV shows he been watching, Mary talks about some made up video games, and Dan finds a new use for his sound board.
Apr 22, 2024 · 1:58:31
On this week's episode Mary shares her updated opinions on Pepper Grinder, Dan reveals that he has no idea what Total War is, and Mike decided it was time to hop back into Elden…
Apr 8, 2024 · 2:04:57
This week Mike share's his ongoing experience with Dragon's Dogma 2, Mary and Dan share their early thoughts on Pepper Grinder, and the gang talks about their gaming "white…
Mar 25, 2024 · 2:17:05
The gang is back together this week, and they dig into Dragon's Dogma 2, Helldivers 2 (of course), and Mike shares his early impressions of Balatro.
Mar 11, 2024 · 2:44:48
Mike (the most adult-like of trio) is slurping wine abroad this week so the gang is joined by Jeff Grubb to talk about how shitty some wrestlers are and how good Helldivers 2 is.
Feb 26, 2024 · 2:15:38
On this week's episode of Fire Escape, Mary struggles with words and Dan shares his experience with Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth.
Feb 12, 2024 · 2:17:31
The gang talks Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Helldivers 2, and Dan's first time trying a Sherry.
Jan 29, 2024 · 3:02:20
On this episode of Fire Escape, the gang is finally able to talk about Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Tekken 8.
Jan 15, 2024 · 2:38:36
The gang recalls their most embarrassing injuries (there are a lot of them) and gush about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
Jan 1, 2024 · 1:36:46
The gang returns to kick off 2024 with some movies, games, and a bit of weird trivia.
Dec 17, 2023 · 7:16:12
The gang gets together LIVE in Minneapolis to argue, deliberate, and determine Fire Escape's 2023 game of the year! For more video episodes check out the Fire Escape Cast on…
Dec 4, 2023 · 2:20:49
The gang talks Alan Wake 2, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and their game of the year plans.
Nov 20, 2023 · 3:10:42
The gang preps for the 2023 Fire Escape Cast GOTY Extravaganza by knocking games off of their backlog.
Nov 6, 2023 · 2:24:35
The gang is back together after Mike's wedding to get Alan Waked.
Oct 23, 2023 · 3:20:34
Mary and Mike are out and about, so Ben Hanson from MinnMax joins Dan to talk about The Goonies 2 and a surprising amount of Taylor Swift.
Oct 9, 2023 · 2:33:03
Dan is having a very specific problem with Assassin's Creed these days, Mary is into that Cocoon life, and Mike can't stop thinking about a revamped 2020 game.
Sep 25, 2023 · 2:42:56
The gang discusses their dream home locations and Mike designs a jousting boat for European beaches.
Sep 11, 2023 · 2:24:05
The gang got invited to the Olympics, and they refuse to embarrass themselves.
Aug 28, 2023 · 2:29:39
The gang creates their Mt. Rushmores of fast food.
Aug 14, 2023 · 2:28:10
Dan confuses fire stations with gas stations and Mike hatches a new plot against Mary, who apparently wants to swap faces with a bird.
Jul 31, 2023 · 2:15:39
The gang is back together and ready to talk about eating their way out of a torturous bathtub situation.
Jul 17, 2023 · 2:31:55
Nextlander's Vinny Caravella joins Mike and Jake to talk about Dungeons & Dragons, CRPGs, and his favorite genre of life activity.
Jul 5, 2023 · 2:15:35
Mike and Jake give Mary travel advice, including "Don't demolish the walls of Tokyo restaurants."
Jun 20, 2023 · 2:08:23
The gang digs into Diablo 4, then gets a science lesson about athletics and vacuums.
Jun 5, 2023 · 2:14:56
The gang is loving Zelda, Mike played the next Total War game, and Mary is back to spread her love of cozy indie fare.
May 22, 2023 · 2:37:22
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/escape and get on your way to being your best self. The gang opens up about The Legend…
May 15, 2023 · 2:43:43
Dan sits down with his father for an extended and uncut fireside conversation about marriage, aging, smoking, ear gauges, big cities, and whether soccer is a sport or not.
May 8, 2023 · 2:11:35
Dan and Mike played a portion of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Mary is once again the indie game queen.
Apr 24, 2023 · 2:13:23
Dan is back from his West Coast excursion, Mary is obsessed with Dredge, and Mike has been playing with some Chaos Dwarfs.
Apr 10, 2023 · 2:10:52
Chris Plante, co-host of The Besties and editor-in-chief at Polygon, joins Mary and Mike to talk about Octopath Traveler 2, Dredge, Talking Heads, and Barry Lyndon.
Mar 27, 2023 · 2:59:07
The Resident Evil 4 remake has arrived, and the gang stumbles upon a game-changing idea for a dog-focused podcast.
Mar 13, 2023 · 3:09:25
It's the gang's 50th episode! To celebreate, they hold a tournament to decide the best remake of all time.
Feb 27, 2023 · 3:01:22
There's a buttload of games to be played, and the gang is doing its best to play them all. Also, Dan realizes that he's in the middle of a healthy mid-life crisis.
Feb 13, 2023 · 2:38:10
The gang is still reeling from last week's Nintendo news deuce. Also, a contemplative conversation about the permanence of memory.
Jan 30, 2023 · 2:50:17
Dan has discovered Henry David Thoreau, Mary is getting into Tchia, and Mike has some high falutin' controller to talk about.
Jan 17, 2023 · 2:37:45
The gang welcomes 2023 with discussions about grenades, Hitman, and Fire Emblem Engage.
Jan 2, 2023 · 2:23:51
Dan is a Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! speedrunner now, Mary played her usual glut of indie games, and Mike has a new listener-created quiz for the gang.
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