Podcasts by Finish The Fight: A Gaming Podcast

Ep. 40 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild from 2022-02-11T11:33:16

Still back! In the first full length episode of their return, Alex and Derek discuss 2017's breath of fresh air: Breath of the Wild! Nintendo broke from the series' typically rigid and lengthy p...

Podcast Updates - We're Back! from 2022-02-04T11:00

Like a dinosaur running around Manhattan: We're Back, baby! In this episode, Alex and Derek reveal new scheduling information and take a look back on some of the releases from the previous month...

Ep. 39 Dead Space from 2021-10-22T01:00

This week, Alex and Derek start off Spooktober by braving the depths of human space and coming face to face with the reality of insanity in EA's Dead Space! Following the adventure of engineer Isaa...

Ep. 38 League of Legends from 2021-10-15T01:00

Welcome to the Jungle, the Champions have the fun and games! This week Alex and Derek dive into the ongoing, revolutionary title in professional gaming and the critical step toward the modern MO...

Ep. 37 Fallout 3 from 2021-10-08T01:00

Alex and Derek wander the wasteland in their quest to find their dad, Qui-Gon Jinn, in Bethesda's post apocalyptic Fallout 3! Originally titled, Van Buren, the game switched hands several times ...

Ep. 36 Crash Bandicoot from 2021-10-01T01:00

Alex and Derek take a look at Naughty Dog's first Sony PlayStation title, Crash Bandicoot. Originally thought of as "Sonic's Ass Game", Crash Bandicoot changed up the platformer genre by taking ...

Ep. 35 Undertale from 2021-09-24T01:00

Alex and Derek explore the crazy mind of Toby Fox and his wonderfully creative world in Undertale! Flipping the expectation of a turn based combat system, Undertale became a huge influence for s...

Ep. 34 Half-Life from 2021-09-17T01:00

Alex and Derek step into the shoes of the G-Man's employee of the month - Gordon Freeman. Who would've thought a first day could be so exciting? We've got some friendly coworkers, a nice, profes...

Ep. 33 PUBG: Battlegrounds from 2021-09-03T01:00

Alex and Derek drop in, gear up, and try to be the last ones standing in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, or as it is now called, PUBG: Battlegrounds. Starting off as a mod, the battle royale craz...

Ep. 32 Dishonored from 2021-08-27T01:00

Alex and Derek become the deadly assassins they were never meant to be and go in loud in Dishonored! Learn about the start of Arkane Studios and their effort to make an extremely fun game that y...

Ep. 31 Red Dead Redemption from 2021-08-20T01:00

Alex and Derek saddle up and ride out west to explore the story and production process of Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption! Hop into the boots of John Marston as we works to reign in his former ga...

Ep. 30 No Man's Sky from 2021-08-13T01:00

Alex and Derek explore the stars in one of gaming's greatest comback  stories, No Man's Sky! Learn all about the amazing universe that Hello  Games has created over these last fives ye...

Ep. 29 Prince of Persia (1989) from 2021-08-06T01:00

Alex and Derek take it back to the 80s and explore the Jordan Mechner's Prince of Persia! Mechner worked with his brother to basically create motion capture back in the late 80s using the Apple II ...

Ep. 28 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney from 2021-07-30T01:00

Alex and Derek do their best Sherlock Holmes impressions as they take on  the case in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney! Originally a one shot game,  Ace Attorney has seen its fair share of...

Ep. 27 Guitar Hero from 2021-07-23T01:00

Alex and Derek shred it like the greatest of rock legends in RedOctane's and Harmonix's Guitar Hero! With the revival of rhythm games, Guitar Hero brought the band into everyone's living room.&n...

Ep. 26 The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword from 2021-07-16T01:00

Alex and Derek travel to the skies in one of Derek's favorite games of all time, Skyward Sword! With a game so focused on motion controls, there was once a point in development where there were ...

Bioshock from 2021-07-09T01:00

Alex and Derek visit the dystopian utopia of Rapture in 2K's Bioshock! With the little sisters almost removed from the game, what other features could Bioshock not live without?

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Ep. 25 Bioshock from 2021-07-09T01:00

Alex and Derek visit the dystopian utopia of Rapture in 2K's Bioshock! With the little sisters almost removed from the game, what other features could Bioshock not live without?

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Plants vs. Zombies from 2021-07-02T01:00

Alex and Derek travel to the backyard to chat about PopCap's classic, Plants vs. Zombies. Who knew that PvZ was inspired by Warcraft III?

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Ep. 24 Plants vs. Zombies from 2021-07-02T01:00

Alex and Derek travel to the backyard to chat about PopCap's classic, Plants vs. Zombies. Who knew that PvZ was inspired by Warcraft III?

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Gears of War from 2021-06-25T01:00

Alex and Derek revisit an Xbox classic and save the day from the Locust in Epic Games' Gears of War! What do you want to see from a new Gears of War game?

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Ep. 23 Gears of War from 2021-06-25T01:00

Alex and Derek revisit an Xbox classic and save the day from the Locust in Epic Games' Gears of War! What do you want to see from a new Gears of War game?

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Age of Empires from 2021-06-18T01:00

Alex and Derek build their empire in the classic Ensemble Studios game, Age of Empires. Who cannot wait for the latest iteration of the Empire series? 

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Ep. 22 Age of Empires from 2021-06-18T01:00

Alex and Derek build their empire in the classic Ensemble Studios game, Age of Empires. Who cannot wait for the latest iteration of the Empire series? 

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Ep. 21 Animal Crossing from 2021-06-11T01:00

Alex and Derek start out on their own and acquire copious amounts of debt in the GameCube classic, Animal Crossing. Learn what started out as a social communication game turned dungeon crawler turn...

Animal Crossing from 2021-06-11T01:00

Alex and Derek start out on their own and acquire copious amounts of debt in the GameCube classic, Animal Crossing. Learn what started out as a social communication game turned dungeon crawler turn...

DOOM (1993) from 2021-06-04T01:00

Alex and Derek take it back to the original FPS, Doom. Learn what it took id Software to create the iconic hellscape and how this game has made its way onto graphing calculators, a digital camer...

Ep. 20 DOOM (1993) from 2021-06-04T01:00

Alex and Derek take it back to the original FPS, Doom. Learn what it took id Software to create the iconic hellscape and how this game has made its way onto graphing calculators, a digital camer...

Borderlands from 2021-05-28T01:00

Alex and Derek play the granddaddy of all looter shooters, Borderlands. What was once a drab grey and brown landscape became the colorful and humorous game we see today all in a short amount of ...

Ep. 19 Borderlands from 2021-05-28T01:00

Alex and Derek play the granddaddy of all looter shooters, Borderlands. What was once a drab grey and brown landscape became the colorful and humorous game we see today all in a short amount of ...

Brütal Legend from 2021-05-21T01:00

Alex and Derek bust out a tasty guitar riff while headbanging alone to  the Double Fine heavy metal game, Brutal Legend. Learn about Tim  Schafer's decade long passion project come to ...

Ep. 18 Brütal Legend from 2021-05-21T01:00

Alex and Derek bust out a tasty guitar riff while headbanging alone to  the Double Fine heavy metal game, Brutal Legend. Learn about Tim  Schafer's decade long passion project come to ...

Mass Effect from 2021-05-14T01:00

Alex and Derek travel out into space with Mass Effect, the space opera brought to light by BioWare. Founded by two Canadian doctors, BioWare  has established itself as a powerhouse of games...

Ep. 17 Mass Effect from 2021-05-14T01:00

Alex and Derek travel out into space with Mass Effect, the space opera brought to light by BioWare. Founded by two Canadian doctors, BioWare  has established itself as a powerhouse of games...

Podcast Updates - Meet the Host, Derek from 2021-05-07T01:40:24

Meet Finish The Fight's newest host, Derek! Come say hi and learn about Derek and Alex's 20 year history and their love of games growing up together.

Podcast Updates - Goodbye Jesse from 2021-05-04T18:03:36

Jesse and Alex reminiscence about the last two years of podcasting together and discuss the future plans of the podcast. Jesse has been an asset and treasure to this podcast and he will be sorely m...

Pokemon Snap from 2021-05-04T18:03:04

Jesse and Alex hop over to Pokemon Island to capture the beauty and wonder of the natural inhabitants in Pokemon Snap. Destined to be an N64 DD title, Pokemon Snap was originally going to be a walk...

Ep. 16 Pokemon Snap from 2021-05-04T18:03:04

Jesse and Alex hop over to Pokemon Island to capture the beauty and wonder of the natural inhabitants in Pokemon Snap. Destined to be an N64 DD title, Pokemon Snap was originally going to be a walk...

Dark Souls from 2021-04-09T01:00:11

Jesse and Alex try not to die over and over again while covering FromSoftware's Dark Souls. A sleeper hit that hit the mainstream, learn about the big changes from Demon's Souls, the battle to secr...

Ep. 15 Dark Souls from 2021-04-09T01:00:11

Jesse and Alex try not to die over and over again while covering FromSoftware's Dark Souls. A sleeper hit that hit the mainstream, learn about the big changes from Demon's Souls, the battle to secr...

Journey from 2021-04-02T01:00:10

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Batman Arkham Asylum from 2021-03-26T02:00:09

Jesse and Alex become the night and explore Batman: Arkham Asylum. Don't worry, Batman just puts them to sleep. Look at that little guy, all tuckered out. Oh also learn about the Batman game that m...

Ep. 13 Batman: Arkham Asylum from 2021-03-26T01:00:09

Jesse and Alex become the night and explore Batman: Arkham Asylum. Don't worry, Batman just puts them to sleep. Look at that little guy, all tuckered out. Oh also learn about the Batman game that m...

Cuphead from 2021-03-19T01:00:04

Jesse and Alex sell their souls to the devil to play just a little more Cuphead. Learn about the creation of studio MLDR, what it took to completely hand animate and draw the game, and how Cuphead ...

Ep. 12 Cuphead from 2021-03-19T01:00:04

Jesse and Alex sell their souls to the devil to play just a little more Cuphead. Learn about the creation of studio MLDR, what it took to completely hand animate and draw the game, and how Cuphead ...

Marvel's Spider-Man from 2021-03-12T02:00:08

Jesse and Alex thwip thwip their way around New York as the updated and improved Marvel's Spider-Man. The two talk about puddlegate, Marvel's involvement in the game, and where Sony wants to take s...

Ep. 11 Marvel's Spider-Man from 2021-03-12T02:00:08

Jesse and Alex thwip thwip their way around New York as the updated and improved Marvel's Spider-Man. The two talk about puddlegate, Marvel's involvement in the game, and where Sony wants to take s...

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater from 2021-03-05T02:00:02

Jesse and Alex break out the new trucks and gear up to shred it with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Come hear what it took to get Tony Hawk involved in the game as well as the rivalry that spawned between...

Ep. 10 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater from 2021-03-05T02:00:02

Jesse and Alex break out the new trucks and gear up to shred it with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Come hear what it took to get Tony Hawk involved in the game as well as the rivalry that spawned between...

The Last Of Us from 2021-02-26T02:00:02

Jesse and Alex explore Naughty Dog's take on a post apocalyptic wasteland that has been taken over by nature and a brain eating infection, while telling the world class story of Joel and Ellie. Listen

Ep. 9 The Last Of Us from 2021-02-26T02:00:02

Jesse and Alex explore Naughty Dog's take on a post apocalyptic wasteland that has been taken over by nature and a brain eating infection, while telling the world class story of Joel and Ellie. Listen

Portal from 2021-02-19T02:00:05

Jesse and Alex prove that the cake is NOT a lie as they tell the story of how a university final project found its way to be an extremely successful game at Valve.
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Ep. 8 Portal from 2021-02-19T02:00:05

Jesse and Alex prove that the cake is NOT a lie as they tell the story of how a university final project found its way to be an extremely successful game at Valve.
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Ep. 7 God Of War (2005) from 2021-02-12T02:00:02

Jesse and Alex travel back to 2005 and explore the bloody story of Sony's God of War!
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God Of War (2005) from 2021-02-12T02:00:02

Jesse and Alex travel back to 2005 and explore the bloody story of Sony's God of War!
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Ep. 6 Titanfall from 2021-02-05T02:00:08

Jesse and Alex cover the greatest wall running, sliding, buttery movement game of all time, Titanfall. See where Titanfall 2 gets its start and where Apex Legends carries that torch.
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Titanfall from 2021-02-05T02:00:08

Jesse and Alex cover the greatest wall running, sliding, buttery movement game of all time, Titanfall. See where Titanfall 2 gets its start and where Apex Legends carries that torch.
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Ep. 5 Pokémon Red and Blue from 2021-01-29T02:00:07

Jesse and Alex become the very best, like no one ever was! The two dive into the games that started it all, Pokemon Red and Blue.
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Pokémon Red And Blue from 2021-01-29T02:00:07

Jesse and Alex become the very best, like no one ever was! The two dive into the games that started it all, Pokemon Red and Blue.
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Ep. 4 Mortal Kombat from 2021-01-22T01:59:59

Jesse and Alex explore the 90s most violent video game leading to the creation of the ESRB rating system, Mortal Kombat.
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Mortal Kombat from 2021-01-22T01:59:59

Jesse and Alex explore the 90s most violent video game leading to the creation of the ESRB rating system, Mortal Kombat.
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Ep. 3 Super Mario 64 from 2021-01-15T02:00:06

Jesse and Alex triple jump their way through one of the best 3D platformers of all time, Super Mario 64.
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Super Mario 64 from 2021-01-15T02:00:06

Jesse and Alex triple jump their way through one of the best 3D platformers of all time, Super Mario 64.
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Ep. 2 Assassin's Creed from 2021-01-08T02:00

Jesse and Alex put away their hidden blades for this informative look at Ubisoft's first Assassin's Creed.
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Assassin's Creed from 2021-01-08T02:00

Jesse and Alex put away their hidden blades for this informative look at Ubisoft's first Assassin's Creed.
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Ep. 1 Destiny from 2021-01-01T06:00:34

Jesse and Alex explore Bungie's brainchild after Halo, Destiny.
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Destiny from 2021-01-01T06:00:34

Jesse and Alex explore Bungie's brainchild after Halo, Destiny.
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Meet The Hosts from 2021-01-01T05:58:04

Meet the hosts, Jesse and Alex, for the first time or for the hundredth time of the newly formatted Finish The Fight: A Gaming Podcast.
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Bonus Ep. 17: Ranking The Vehicles Of Halo from 2020-12-31T00:51

In this bonus episode, Jesse and Alex debate one of the most heated topics of the year; what are the best vehicles in Halo? Listen as the two talk about the greatest assets to the Covenant and U...

Holiday Special - 2020 Wrap Up from 2020-12-25T02:00:08

Happy Holidays! Jesse and Alex want to wish everyone I wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year and leave 2020 in the dust. In this episode, we look back on 2020 in terms of the podcast, Halo...

Bonus Ep. 16: The 5 Most Important Battles In Halo from 2020-12-18T02:00:08

In this bonus episode, Jesse and Alex cobble together and survive an episode talking about the five most important battles in Halo history. Which do you think should be added to the list? <...

Ep. 48: Fireteam Raven from 2020-12-11T02:00

In this episode, Jesse and Alex feel the anticipation for the most requested Halo game of all time, Halo: Fire Team Raven. Suit up as the two discuss what may be the greatest Halo game of all ti...

Ep. 47: Halo Wars 2 from 2020-11-27T01:59:02

In this episode, Jesse and Alex discuss the second Halo real time strategy game and first by 343i, Halo Wars 2. The two talk about the rich lore around the Banished, the potential main threat of...

Bonus Ep. 15: A Breakdown Of The MJOLNIR Armor from 2020-11-20T02:00:01

In this bonus episode, Jesse and Alex crack open the ONI files to their secret MJOLNIR project to give you a look at what it took to make the armor and what each iteration brought to the table i...

Ep. 46: Halo 5 pt. 2 from 2020-11-13T02:00:07

In this episode, Jesse and Alex dive into the second part of a two part series on Halo 5: Guardians. Explore the multiplayer, music, community, and many more aspects of 343 industries second mai...

Ep. 45: Halo 5 pt. 1 from 2020-10-30T01:00:04

In this episode, Jesse and Alex dive into the first part of a two part series on Halo 5: Guardians. Explore the production, marketing, campaign, and many more aspects of 343 industries second ma...

Bonus Ep. 14: Who Are The Insurrectionists? from 2020-10-23T01:00:06

In this bonus episode, Jesse and Alex learn who the insurrectionists truly are and their motives in the universe. DOWN WITH THE UNSC!

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Ep. 44: Spartan Strike from 2020-10-16T01:00:04

In this episode, Jesse and Alex check out the mobile game/Windows 8 champion, Spartan Strike. See what it took to create this twin stick shooter and what lasting legacy Spartan Strike left, or d...

Ep. 43: Halo 2 Anniversary from 2020-10-09T01:00:07

In this episode, Jesse and Alex take on the anniversary edition of Halo 2...Halo 2 Anniversary. Check out one of the most beautifully redone games that 343i released alongside the Master Chief C...

Ep. 42: The Master Chief Collection from 2020-09-25T01:00:04

In this episode, Jesse and Alex cover the compendium of all the mainline Halo games, The Master Chief Collection. Learn what happened on release as a buggy mess made some players turn away from ...

Bonus Ep. 13: The AIs Of Halo from 2020-09-18T01:00:08

In this bonus episode, Jesse and Alex do a little beep booping with the AIs of the Halo universe! What AIs would you like in your real life day to day?

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Ep. 41: Mortal Dictata from 2020-09-11T01:00:23

In this episode, Jesse and Alex wrap up Karen Traviss' Kilo-Five Trilogy with the third and final book, Mortal Dictata. Straying away from the typical space battles and alien conflicts, Mortal D...

Ep. 40: Escalation pt. 2 from 2020-09-04T01:00:04

In this episode, Jesse and Alex finish the last 12 issues (13-24) of Halo: Escalation. These final issues explore the saga of the Janis Key and the run in with Dr. Halsey and Team Majestic. What...

Ep. 39: Escalation pt. 1 from 2020-08-28T01:00:07

In this episode, Jesse and Alex start the first twelve issues of Halo: Escalation. This full, 24 issue comic series takes the place of what could have been Spartan Ops 2 and put it all on paper....

Ep. 38: Initiation from 2020-08-14T01:00:05

In this episode, Jesse and Alex cover the three issue comic series, Initiation. This short run explores the origins of Spartan Sarah Palmer, the start of the Spartan IV program, and Palmer and D...

Ep. 37: Spartan Assault from 2020-07-31T01:00:06

In this episode, Jesse and Alex cover the Windows 8 exclusive, turned first Halo game on Xbox One, Halo Spartan Assault. Hearkening back to the OG of Halo's style, 343i and Vanguard give fans th...

Bonus Episode 12: Halo Infinite Demo Reactions from 2020-07-26T20:53:39

In this bonus episode, Jesse and Alex discuss the new Halo Infinite campaign gameplay trailer released during the July Xbox Games Showcase. Taking a few days to take it in and debunk some rumors...

Bonus Ep. 11: The Best And Worst Marketing Of Halo from 2020-07-24T00:59:59

In this bonus episode, Jesse and Alex compare their thoughts on the best and worst marketing tactics Microsoft, Bungie, and 343 industries implemented in the Halo franchise. What are some of you...

Ep. 36: Silentium from 2020-07-17T01:00:16

In this episode, Jesse and Alex finish off the Forerunner trilogy with the final book, Silentium. Culminating the the stories of the Diadact and the Librarian, Silentium gives the audience the f...

Ep. 35: Spartan Ops from 2020-07-03T01:07:26

In this episode, Jesse and Alex cover the episodic series that released later onto Halo 4, Spartan Ops. Hear the two bridge the gap between Halo 4 and Halo 5, what this 50 mission episodic serie...

Bonus Ep. 10: Sadie's Story from 2020-06-26T01:00:02

In this bonus episode, Jesse and Alex head back into Halo 3 ODST to explore the story within the story, Sadie's story (I think I could have put story in there a few more times). Hear one of the ...

Ep 34: Halo 4 pt. 2 from 2020-06-19T01:00:02

In this episode, Jesse and Alex finish up their second episode on Halo 4. This final episode covers cut material, multiplayer, music, and what it took for 343 industries to get the game to marke...

Ep. 33: Halo 4 from 2020-06-05T01:00:07

In this episode, Jesse and Alex start the first of two episodes exploring 343 industries first solo IP, Halo 4. Dive into what it took to produce 343's first look into the Halo franchise, what m...

Ep. 32: Forward Unto Dawn from 2020-05-22T01:00:03

In this episode, Jesse and Alex watch the first live action mini-series/movie, Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn. Trying to out do the live action trailers already produced by Bungie, 343i delivers one ...

Bonus Ep. 9: Ranking The Weaponry Of Halo from 2020-05-15T01:00:03

In this episode, Jesse and Alex debated the un-debateable; what are the best and worst weapons in the Halo universe? Listen as these two make what can only be said as "interesting" arguments as ...

Ep. 31: The Thursday War from 2020-05-08T01:00:04

In this episode, Jesse and Alex continue on through the Kilo-5 trilogy with The Thursday War. We jump back to see what has happened with Kilo-5, what is going on with the Sangheili uprising, and...

Ep. 30: Primordium from 2020-04-24T01:00:03

In this episode, Jesse and Alex crack open the second book in the Forerunner Trilogy, Primordium. In this novel, we explore the point of view of Chakas, the human who along with Riser, helped Bo...

Bonus Ep. 8: What Is Cursed Halo? A Look Into Halo Custom Edition from 2020-04-17T01:00:53

In this episode, Jesse and Alex dive into Gearbox's Halo Custom Edition on the PC along with one of the newest and most outrageous modded versions of it yet, Cursed Halo. Cursed Halo makes CE fu...

Ep. 29: Combat Evolved Anniversary from 2020-04-10T01:00:13

In this episode, Jesse and Alex celebrate the one year anniversary of Finish The Fight by going back to the episode that started it all, Halo Combat Evolved. This time they are looking at the up...

Ep. 28: Glasslands from 2020-03-27T01:00:02

In this episode, Jesse and Alex start the first book of the Kilo-Five trilogy, Glasslands. This one packs a lot in with checking in on how our team from Ghosts of Onyx stuck in the Dyson sphere ...

Bonus Ep. 7: Halseys Journal from 2020-03-20T02:00

In this episode, Jesse and Alex crack open the journal of the doctor who started the whole Spartan program, Dr. Catherine Halsey. The journal explores her thought process from her first steps into ...

Bonus Ep. 7: Halsey's Journal from 2020-03-20T01:00

In this episode, Jesse and Alex crack open the journal of the doctor who started the whole Spartan program, Dr. Catherine Halsey. The journal explores her thought process from her first steps in...

Ep. 27: Cryptum from 2020-03-13T01:00:08

In this episode, Jesse and Alex start their 343i journey with the first of the Forerunner trilogy, Cryptum. Join the hosts as we meet some familiar faces and discover the first part of the histo...

Ep. 26: Bungie from 2020-02-28T02:00

In this episode, Jesse and Alex say a tearful goodbye to the company that started it all, Bungie. These two breakdown the history of Bungie from its initial start to where the company sits today...

Bonus Ep. 6: Ranking The Spartan IIs from 2020-02-21T02:00

Have you ever thought, "Hey I would love a budget version of a decent show like Unraveled where the hosts are completely wrong?" Well here it is! Jesse and Alex argue over the importance and imp...

Ep. 25: A Fistful Of Arrows from 2020-02-14T02:00

In this episode, Jesse and Alex crack open (digitally) the fan-made, should be canon comic, A Fistful Of Arrows. Exploring the story of what happened to Jun and Dr. Halsey before Castle Base, A ...

Ep. 24: Halo Reach Pt 2 from 2020-02-07T02:00

In this episode, Jesse and Alex cover the second half of the final Bungie title, Halo Reach. This second part covers the changes to lore, cut material, the controversial multiplayer, ranking sys...

Ep. 23: Halo Reach pt. 1 from 2020-01-31T02:00:50

In this episode, Jesse and Alex cover the first half of the final Halo Bungie title, Halo Reach. This first part discusses the making of Reach, the struggle of power between the two studios as B...

Ep. 22: Legends from 2020-01-17T02:00

In this episode, Jesse and Alex pop some corn, grab a bev, recline the chairs and watch the first feature-length 'movie' from the Halo universe, Legends. Compiled of eight animated shorts, Legen...

Bonus Ep. 5: Interview with Halo Canon from 2020-01-10T02:00:06

In this bonus episode, Jesse and Alex sit down with the legendary Ian of Halo Canon. With over 700 videos and 22 million views, Halo Canon has seated itself as one of the top Halo channels on Yo...

Ep. 21: Bloodline from 2020-01-03T02:00:03

In this episode, Jesse and Alex explore another story about Spartan Black Team and their first run in with the Forerunners. We also see what happens when the Covenant and Spartans must make the ...

Ep. 20: Evolutions from 2019-12-20T02:00:23

In this episode, Jesse and Alex review and examine the tales told in the first works from 343i, Halo Evolutions. Told from the side of the UNSC, Covenant and even the Forerunners, Evolutions giv...

Bonus Ep. 4: Cancelled Halo Projects from 2019-12-13T02:00:03

Alex and Jesse take a look at all of the Halo project that met the unfortunate chopping block. What project do you want to see come to life from the Halo graveyard?

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Bonus Ep. 3: Halo Reach On MCC from 2019-12-10T02:35:06

In this episode, Jesse and Alex discuss the launch of Reach on the Master Chief Collection, with its release on PC, breaking down all the changes, improvements 343 Industries made with the game,...

Ep. 19: Halo 3 ODST from 2019-12-06T02:00:03

In this episode, Jesse and Alex finally dive into the story of Alpha-Nine and our favorite protagonist, The Rookie. Explore the streets of New Mombasa with one of the best told stories in the Ha...

Ep. 18: Helljumper from 2019-11-22T02:00:43

In this episode, Jesse and Alex follow the origin stories of two of our most beloved ODSTs, Kojo "Romeo" Agu and Taylor "Dutch" Miles. See this bromance blossom as the two work with their ODST b...

Bonus Ep. 2: Halo Games We Want To See from 2019-11-15T02:00:03

In this episode, Jesse and Alex look at what Halo spinoff games have been produced as well as give their take on what the next Halo spinoff game should be. Who else wants a Viva Piñata/Halo cros...

Ep. 17: Halo Wars from 2019-11-08T02:00:04

In this episode, Jesse and Alex dive into the making of and gameplay of Halo Wars, the first real time strategy game from Microsoft, and the last one we would see from Ensemble Studios. Seen as ...

Ep. 16: Infection from 2019-10-25T01:00:02

In this spooky Halloween episode, Jesse and Alex explore the roots of one of the most beloved game modes in Halo, Infection. Starting from a player-created mode in Halo 2 and currently an insane...

Ep. 15: The Cole Protocol from 2019-10-11T01:00:04

In this episode, Jesse and Alex explore the outer worlds in the book, The Cole Protocol. Centered around the insurrectionist world of The Rubble, Jacob Keyes finds himself in the middle of a Hum...

Ep. 14: The Interactive Strategy Game from 2019-09-27T01:00:05

In this episode, Jesse and Alex pull up a chair, dump out the box, and play the Halo Interactive Strategy Game! The first dive into board games, Bungie tries their hand to create a base-builder ...

Ep. 13: Contact Harvest from 2019-09-13T01:05:10

In this episode, Jesse and Alex start where the human and covenant conflict began, Harvest. The two discuss Joe Staten's book, Contact Harvest, diving into the start of the war, backstories on S...

Ep. 12: Halo 3 pt. 2 from 2019-09-06T01:00:16

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Ep. 11: Halo 3 pt. 1 from 2019-08-30T01:00:06

In this episode, Jesse and Alex begin to tackle the behemoth that is Halo 3. In part one, the two discuss Bungie after Halo 2, developing Halo 3, the marketing behind Halo 3, and the campaign th...

Ep. 10: Uprising from 2019-08-16T01:00:05

In this episode, Jesse and Alex dive into Halo: Uprising, the first multi comic series in the Halo franchise. Breaking down the epic story of Ruwan and Myras, along with seeing Chief's fight on ...

Ep. 9: Ghosts Of Onyx from 2019-08-02T01:00:05

In this episode, Jesse and Alex break down Eric Nylund's third novel in the Halo universe: Ghosts of Onyx, exploring the story of Kurt Ambrose and his Spartan IIIs. 

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Ep. 8: The Graphic Novel from 2019-07-19T01:00:14

In this episode, Jesse and Alex dive into the first comic in the Halo franchise: The Halo Graphic Novel, discussing its rocky start, but devotion to creating "something cool." 

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Ep. 7: Halo 2 from 2019-07-05T00:59:59

In this episode, Jesse and Alex breakdown the cultural phenomenon that was Halo 2, from the rushed production to the impact it had on gaming for years to come. 

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Ep. 6: First Strike from 2019-06-21T00:59:59

In this episode, Jesse and Alex dive into Eric Nylund's second Halo novel "First Strike." The novel that bridges the gap between Combat Evolved and Halo 2.

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Bonus Ep. 1: Halo Infinite Trailer Reaction And Predictions from 2019-06-10T02:24:15

In this episode, Jesse and Alex breakdown the new Halo Infinite trailer premiered at Microsoft E3 Conference, along with their predictions. In this episode, Jesse and Alex discuss the idea of wh...

Ep. 5: Could We Survive A Flood Outbreak? from 2019-06-07T01:00:05

In this episode, Jesse and Alex discuss the idea of what it would take to survive a flood outbreak. These doomed hosts use the history of zombies in pop culture and media to come up with the gre...

Ep. 4: The Flood from 2019-05-24T01:00:07

In this episode, Jesse and Alex discuss William C. Dietz's 'The Flood'. Discover a fantastic interpretation of Halo: CE told through Dietz's eyes and learn about some significant characters, inc...

Ep. 3: The Fall Of Reach from 2019-05-09T23:09:10

In this episode, Jesse and Alex discuss Eric Nylund's 'The Fall of Reach', the book that started it all and the precursor to Halo: Combat Evolved. Learn how Master Chief became the Spartan he is...

Ep. 2: Master Chief Collection Coming To PC from 2019-04-26T01:00:19

In this episode, Jesse and Alex discuss the news of the Master Chief Collection coming to PC, along with the relationship between Halo and PC, and popular fan made Halo games.

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Ep. 1: Combat Evolved from 2019-04-12T01:00:04

In this episode, Jesse and Alex dive deep into the early concepts, gameplay, and changes that underwent Combat Evolved before it became the iconic start to the Halo series. 

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Ep. 0: Meet The Hosts from 2019-04-05T00:18:01

On this very first episode of Finish the Fight: A Halo Podcast, Jesse and Alex introduce themselves and explain their love for Halo, it's multiplayer, and lore. 

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