Podcasts by Dark Mode
Two best friends balancing corporate IT jobs with their love of video games, technology, and everything outside the 9 to 5. Visit darkmodepodcast.com! Cover art by KaraHoganson.com
Further podcasts by Keegan Lessard & Taylor Floyd Mews
Podcast on the topic Technologie
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#52 - The Amazon 3: Baldur's Luna from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
IT'S BEEN A YEAR! (52 WEEKS). Thanks for turning on Dark Mode with us and be prepared for big changes in the coming weeks! After going through some updates with the show, Keegan and Taylor talk a...
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#51 - Time Travel Proven!? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
So a college student from University of Queensland proved time travel is possible... with MATH. Keegan and Taylor have to talk about it, among other news like Toyota making a GLaDOS robot, Genshi...
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#50 - Sneaky Indie Games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor talk about some new games they've started playing, as well as how indie games have been hitting a sweet spot lately. Some Xbox news gets discussed and Keegan dives into some fan ...
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#49 - Forgot How to Do Business from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's been an interesting week of companies handling business poorly. From delays, to misinformation, to sloppy scheduling of pre-orders, Keegan and Taylor dive into what unfortunate events have be...
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#48 - Your Move Sony from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The new Avengers video game is out now and Keegan and Taylor give their verdicts on it, as well as the Tony Hawk remake, the new Xbox lineup price and release date, some interesting Twitch news, an...
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#47 - Missed Quite a Week from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Taylor is back from vacation and Keegan catches him up on all the news he missed. And he missed A LOT: Chadwick Boseman passed away, Call of Duty Cold War announced, DC Fandome, and much more! Ta...
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#46 - Intro into Comics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan asks Taylor which superhero he'd want to be and gives him an explanation on how to begin reading comics. Taylor talks about how he will begin learning the basics of photography after buying...
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#45 - An Epic Bite of Apple from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Epic takes aim at Apple in an effort to take down their monopoly, and Keegan and Taylor have thoughts! Keegan talks about Baldur's Gate 3's release date and brings up how live stream reveals have ...
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#44 - Can't Feel the Algorithm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan opens up the week with some sharp complaints of the way Facebook's video algorithm works. Taylor chats about building his new streaming PC. Both then discuss Microsoft's big good news/bad ...
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#43 - Xbox Makes Moves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor navigate through an interesting week of video game news. Taylor acquired Assassin's Creed Valhalla for free, both bought Fall Guys, and Xbox announced quite a bit of exciting new...
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#42 - WARNING: May Cause Fires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Logic released a new album so of course Keegan's gotta chat about it. Taylor on the other hand made a fire new EDM playlist that he's very proud of. Keeping along the music theme, they discuss Sp...
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#41 - Always Cake from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Two topics on the agenda this week, but Keegan and Taylor have a lot to say about them! Ghost of Tsushima initial thoughts and a recap of the Xbox event from this week. Oh, and Keegan laughs unco...
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#40 - Technology is Frustrating (Part II) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's been another week of technology pains for Taylor and he voices what's gone on for him. Adding insult to injury, Destiny 2's new expansion was delayed on top of it and even Twitter got hacked....
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#39 - Sticker Shock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor talk about the recent wave of web accessibility enforcement that's been going on in tech, Microsoft's new Together Mode for Teams, the fact that iPhone 12 may ship without an AC a...
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#38 - Five Month Check-In from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week Keegan and Taylor check in on how working from home has been going now that it's been several months for both. They then proceed to chat about what they've been playing, Taylor roasts ga...
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#37 - The Last of iOS 2077 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode is packed with Keegan and Taylor discussing Mixer shutting down and partnering with Facebook Gaming (LOL), iOS 14 and macOS 11 Big Sur details, Avengers and Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay, an...
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#36 - Gibbs & Flows from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week Keegan and Taylor introduce me, Gibbs, the new Dark Mode intern! Keegan is back from vacation and gets greeted with a rough start back to work. Taylor talks about how the Guerilla Colle...
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#35 - Sony Speaks! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Taylor gives a rundown of the Sony PlayStation 5 event from June 11th and asks Keegan for his thoughts while he's on vacation. Both share their opinions on all the games revealed and of course the...
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#34 - What a Week it's Been from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor open up this week's episode with a message of support of the Black Lives Matter movement and moment of silence for those affected by the current events. Then, in a shorter episod...
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#33 - Trust Issues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week Keegan and Taylor bring up how gamers currently seem to have problems believing in new video games as they discuss the upcoming game Outriders. Keegan asks if kids are at an advantage or...
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#32 - Technology is Frustrating from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Taylor complains about technology not working for him this week. Keegan wonders what advice he would give himself in a commencement speech as both chat about the class of 2020 graduating during th...
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#31 - What Makes a Game Nostalgic? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor discuss what makes a game nostalgic for them as Taylor talks about his experience replaying The Last of Us in 2020. Keegan mentions how polo shirts are the jersey's of IT compani...
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#30 - Escaping the Amazon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor report on lots of news this week from the Amazon VP leaving, the Xbox Series X boot sound, EA's 2020 E3 showcase stream, and more! They also answer a question from a dark mode us...
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#29 - Is Remote the New Norm? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Taylor shaved his head and Keegan built a new PC! They chat about those highlights of the week, and whether they think working remote will become a new norm, Assassins Creed Valhalla, a rumored PS...
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#28 - The Intern Effect from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor are back this week discussing, the Travis Scott Fortnite concert, the Nintendo Switch shortage, and dealing with "the intern effect" at work. Keegan also asks Taylor a thought-pr...
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#27 - Didn't SE it Coming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan gives us his first impressions about his new job that he started this week. Taylor ask him about tips to get up to speed quickly in a new tech stack. Keegan brings up the new iPhone SE new...
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#26 - Keegan Bought Animal Crossing! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oh boy, what a big episode we have this week. First off, Keegan bought Animal Crossing and gives his thoughts. He also landed a new job (already!) and speaks to that. Taylor gives his opinion on...
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#25 - A Bottle of "Furlot" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor talk about some unfortunate news, opinions on technical interviews, the World Health Organization advising people to play video games during the quarantine, miscellaneous video ga...
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#24 - Doom Crossing: Eternal Horizons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, Taylor lets Keegan know whats up with Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Doom Eternal! Keegan and Taylor also discuss Childish Gambino's new album "3.15.20" and The Weeknd's new album "A...
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#23 - Working from Quarantine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor chat about how everyone's working remote now and tips to stay productive, Sony's PS5 "announcement," and what they plan to do to entertain themselves during the quarantine. Keega...
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#22 - Feeling Invisible from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor converse about the new Call of Duty: Warzone game mode, The Invisible Man movie [SPOILERS END AT (30:40)], and how they feel about working in tech companies vs companies that have...
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#21 - Can I Interest You in a Corona? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor have a discussion about how COVID-19 has been delaying many events around the world, Sony is also dragging their feet with the PS5 announcement, nostalgia with the PS2, and Baldur...
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#20 - The Iowa Story from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor venture onto YouTube with the the Iowa Story. They recollect a weekend in February 2019 of being stranded in Iowa. Start a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a free $20 Amazon gift ...
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#19 - Keegan is Going to Buy Animal Crossing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Taylor convinces Keegan that he will buy Animal Crossing: New Horizons this year after they talk about playing Satisfactory and Dead Cells. Keegan also gets upset about poorly written articles tha...
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#18 - That'll Add a Few Grey Hairs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor discuss some news in the video game and tech industries, the new Birds of Prey movie with a sneak peek of the TENET prologue, as well as how to deal with work stress. Start a podc...
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#17 - Parasite: This is it Chief from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Excited about the Chiefs Super Bowl victory, Keegan and Taylor chat about what KC was like after the big win, some ugly games that have resurfaced for each, and the Oscar-nominated film Parasite. ...
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#16 - You Invited Me In from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor address the big social media privacy controversy of recent years and chat about things they've been playing lately, like Tabletop Simulator and Celeste. Start a podcast with Buzzs...
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#15 - Once Upon a Time in an Open-Plan Office from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Taylor finally watches Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and has some things to say about it, Keegan really seems to like cheese, and both converse about an article that claims open-plan offices are th...
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#14 - 2020 Schedule Ruined from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor talk about Taylor's first week at his new job, a bit about the Oscars, and some disappointing news in the game industry. Start a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a free $20 Amazon ...
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#13 - KC Podcast Shenanigans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Taylor comes to visit Keegan in KC and they record live in Keegan's "studio" and chat about some drama with Taylor leaving his job, CES 2020 news, and music interests. Start a podcast with Buzzspro...
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#12 - But Who's Our Mother Tho? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After both Keegan and Taylor return from some Manhattan, they talk about their new year's plans including seeing 1917, Star Wars, and The Gentleman. Star Wars spoilers end at (59:46). A listener al...
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#11 - New Year, New Job from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Taylor records from his car while out of town and talks with Keegan about his new job opportunity as well as what were the favorite TV shows and tech of 2019 for each. Start a podcast with Buzzspro...
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#10 - Turn on Christmas Mode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan (Bug) and Taylor talk about awkward work holiday parties and go through how incorrect they were with their Game Awards predictions. Cover Art provided by @karahoganson (Instagram). Please v...
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#9 - Back to the Dark Mode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor help a friend decide if they should buy a Switch or a PC, get frustrated about time travel rules, and talk about how procrastination works its way into their jobs. Start a podcast...
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#8 - Dark Mode of the Year from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor talk about what it's like being the "IT guy" in the family, Netflix's new The Irishman movie, and a few hopes and predictions for the upcoming Game Awards. Start a podcast with Bu...
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#7 - Movie Night from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor talk about their experiences seeing Frozen 2, what upcoming movies they are looking forward to, and how everybody is mentally checked out at work during the holiday season. Start ...
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#6 - The Fall Finish Line from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor chat about Pokemon Sword & Shield, Disco Elysium, Google Stadia being a flop, and onboarding pains in IT. Start a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a free $20 Amazon gift card! Subs...
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#5 - Drowning in the Stream(ing Services) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor talk about demolition derbies, Disney+ and the never-ending mess of streaming services there are now, and some IT nightmare scenarios. Send Keegan these sunglasses to this Amazon ...
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#4 - Clean Up on Episode 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor go off about grocery stores, Blizzcon news, Batman movie castings, and what are must-haves for us in the workplace. Start a podcast with Buzzsprout and get a free $20 Amazon gift ...
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#3 - Outer Duty: Modern Worlds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor explain their thoughts on battle royale games, give their opinions on Outer Worlds and Call of Duty, go over unlimited PTO in the workplace, and discuss the new Airpod Pros. Start...
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#2 - Can You Introduce Me as Dark Mode? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keegan and Taylor talk through the new Joker movie, some day to day IT advice, and Pixel 4 news, after a little video game talk of course. JOKER SPOILERS END AT (23:45) Start a podcast with Buzzsp...
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#1 - The Beginning from 2019-10-21T18:00
Keegan and Taylor introduce themselves and their careers before talking about games, including Borderlands 3, and then some iPhone news.
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