Episodes

  • #105 | The Gift of the Wizard

    #105 | The Gift of the Wizard
    Jan 14 2025
    Ho adventurers! Join our brave heroes Lockmort, Ben, and Rick on a perilous journey to convey a mysterious artifact to a mage in a far off region. The party will face daunting obstacles and frightening foes, a roll of the dice will determine if they survive at all! So grab a store brand cola and put on a jaunty hat, it’s time for another mini-D&D campaign special! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • #104 | Dog Shows, Inspirations, Wasting Money

    #104 | Dog Shows, Inspirations, Wasting Money
    Jan 7 2025
    Surprise! Time for another Constellation! With Chris in the hosting chair and the suspiciously close Brad and Dustin, it's destined to be an interesting listen. Chris is baffled by dog shows and their very existence. Brad wants to know about the people the inspired us in life. Dustin asks about the things we hate wasting money on (and the things we don't). Please enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:05:38 - Dog Shows 0:29:48 - Wasting Money 1:26:42 - Inspirations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 27 mins
  • #103 | Tear Jerkers, Competitiveness, Daylight Savings Time

    #103 | Tear Jerkers, Competitiveness, Daylight Savings Time
    Dec 31 2024
    The holidays is a time of reflection and relaxation. It's a time to kick your feet up and chill with friends and family while enjoying a nice, toasty fire as you sip on a mug of warm cocoa and cherish some much needed peace and quiet. Unless you're us. If you're us, you want to make sure to squeeze in just one more episode of Constellation before the new year. Because, hey, we love you. This week, Lord Cognito starts things off by reminding us that we should be comfortable with our sensitive sides. In fact, Cog encourages us to discuss the things that make us cry. From movies and music to memories and missing our loved ones, there isn't a dry eye in the house as the gang talks about all the things that trigger those tears. Next, Dagster discusses his competitiveness, and he challenges his podcast pals to do the same. What's the one thing that brings out that cutthroat quality inside each of us, driving us to be the best and possessing us to claim victory at any cost? Furthermore, who are the rivals that keep us on our toes? Finally, Ben shares his feelings about Daylight Savings Time. We won't give too much away, but let's put it this way: Daylight Savings Time is lucky it isn't a living, breathing thing because Ben would have murdered it in cold blood years ago. Cog and Dagan also briefly share their feelings while mainly letting Ben vent angrily. Hey Daylight Savings Time, I would stay away from the Pittsburgh area until this whole thing blows over. Just sayin.' Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:19:55 - Tearjerkers 0:54:18 - Competitiveness 1:37:44 - Daylight Savings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 34 mins
  • #102 |Things We’re NOT Afraid Of, Best Friends, Online Rage Bait

    #102 |Things We’re NOT Afraid Of, Best Friends, Online Rage Bait
    Dec 24 2024
    Well would you look at that? It’s time for another episode of Constellation, you lucky devil! In honor of Friday the 13th, the Dagster gets things started with some conversing about the things we’re definitely not afraid of. Which common fears don’t bother us in the least? Next, our good buddy Gene Park leads the gang in paying some well deserved lip service to our best friends. From our closest childhood pals to the besties who still rank high in our hearts as adults, who are the favorite past and present peas in or pods? Finally, Micah engages the crew in a thoughtful discussion about online rage bait. From the content creators clearly inviting the outrage to the audience reacting with expected levels of vitriol, the gang explores this controversial strategy of social media engagement in an effort to understand the insanity. And that’s that. We didn’t talk about the drones. We won’t give them the satisfaction, accursed robotic overlords! Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:26:38 - Things We’re NOT Afraid Of 1:25:42 - Best Friends 2:43:52 - Online Rage Bait Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    4 hrs and 15 mins
  • #101 | Disney Remakes, Chivalry, 2024 Reflections

    #101 | Disney Remakes, Chivalry, 2024 Reflections
    Dec 17 2024
    Welcome back to Constellation, the podcast that reminds you that there's so much in life to be grateful for! This week, Lockmort gets the conversation started with a discussion about the seemingly never ending glut of Disney remakes that we' ve all grown accustomed to over the past decade. As the controversial 'Snow White' live-action movie now looms on the horizon, we are once again reminded of the Mouse House's tendency to recreate their older franchises instead of inventing brand new characters and stories. Do we think it stinks? Next, the Dagster wants to speak with the gang about good ol' fashioned chivalry and what these ancient codes of conduct mean to us now in our modern world. Is helping old ladies across the street and holding doors for our fellow man still relevant today, and how has chivalry evolved since the days of old-timey gentlemen and virtuous knights? Last, Matty leads the crew in their reflections of 2024. As we prepare to close out another year, how do we look back on the last 12 months, and what are we looking forward to most in 2025? Also, we know "It's a Wonderful Life" was directed by Frank Capra not Billy Wilder, we were just testing you. Know it all. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:16:20 - Disney Remakes 1:13:47 - Chivalry 2:00:33 - 2024 Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 17 mins
  • #100 | Masculinity, Social Media Exodus, Writer's Block

    #100 | Masculinity, Social Media Exodus, Writer's Block
    Dec 10 2024
    It’s time for another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media’s weekly conversational fever dream. On this week’s episode, the illustrious Gene Park (formerly known as Jeen “Mac Daddy” Parc) discusses “Masculinity” and how he and the crew feel about what it means to be a man in a modern world. We’re also joined by Ben Smith, the disgraced former mayor of Assassinland PA, who shrewdly used his inability to bring a topic AS a topic with “Writer's Block.” What a clever feller. Revoke his security clearance. He is dangerous. Chris Ray Gun, a straight man who thought Wicked was quote “fantastic,” hosts this week and gets a temperature check on the “Social Media Exodus” to BlueSky and Threads and whether it actually has a chance or serves any purpose. Enjoy the show while you can! Our planet’s magnetic field is temporary and very fragile and I will personally stop at nothing to keep it so. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:08:40 - Masculinity 0:54:00 - Social Media Exodus 1:45:00 - Writers Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • #99 | Modern Family Heirlooms, Ride or Die Friends, Tyson vs Paul Fight

    #99 | Modern Family Heirlooms, Ride or Die Friends, Tyson vs Paul Fight
    Dec 3 2024
    ding-ding-ding! Let's get ready to podcaaaaaaaaast! Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome back to Constellation, the main event of conversational podcasts! For today's title bout, we've got three action-packed rounds for you. First, in this corner, hailing from Western Massachusetts, Mama Micah comes out firing with her topic about family heirlooms. Which important items and family relics hold the most sentimental significance for us, and what stuff do we plan to leave for our heirs when we bite the dust? Next to hop in the ring, Lord Cognito clobbers us with his topic, an exploration of our friends and family members that we would classify as 'ride or die'. Which people in our lives can we count on the most in both good times and bad? Last, the always scrappy Dagster Moriarty delivers a stunning blow with a discussion about the recent Mike Tyson versus Jake Paul fight. What thoughts do we have following one of the most hyped pop culture-meets-sporting events in recent memory, especially considering how it all turned out? Thanks for tuning in! You're the real champion for knowing a great podcast when you see it. Don King would be proud. I mean, he is proud because he's still alive, apparently. I just looked it up. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:06:36 - Modern Family Heirlooms, 0:58:20 - Ride or Die Friends 1:40:11 - Tyson vs Paul Fight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 48 mins
  • #98 | Pokemon, 2024 Election Reflections, Pop Culture Quiz

    #98 | Pokemon, 2024 Election Reflections, Pop Culture Quiz
    Nov 26 2024
    Thank you for joining us for another episode of Last Stand Media's Constellation! Your impeccable taste in podcasts has not gone unnoticed. This week, Summon Sign's Bradley Ellis chooses Pokemon as his topic, and the gang has a ball discussing one of the most successful media franchises on the planet. After decades of catching the hearts and minds of both children and adults the world over, what experiences have we had with the celebrated trading cards, video games and animated series? Next, Punching Up's Gene Park would like to digress for a bit of political discourse. Now that the 2024 presidential election is in our collective rear-view mirrors, Gene needs to get some things off his chest while also checking in with his cohosts concerning their post-election perspectives. Last, Dagan 'Dagster' Moriarty challenges his pals to a fun Pop-Culture Quiz! Two podcasting heroes find themselves locked in a bloody battle of nerdy knowledge, but only one can claim victory! (And of course, a special thank you to Jigglypuff.) Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 00:10:13 - Pokemon 00:56:59 - 2024 Election Reflections 01:46:54 - Pop Culture Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 59 mins