Big Red Button: A Fallout Podcast

Big Red Button: A Fallout Podcast

The Wasteland is Calling... Jake the Gaslit Vault Dweller, Gotfree the Neurotic Mister Handy Robot, and Houston the Ghoul with Writer's Block are an unlikely band of scrappers, trying their darnedest to survive in the ruins of post-apocalyptic Michigan. Next thing they know, their home comes under attack and they're sent off into the world to solve the mystery... Born from our popular “Choose Your Own Adventure” series on the "Doctor And A Lawyer Podcast", welcome to The Big Red Button Podcast - a captivating 2D20 roleplaying-game-meets-audio-drama set in the iconic Fallout video game universe! Join us as we navigate the wasteland, encounter unique characters, and unravel thrilling stories. Each episode, we’ll dive into the world of radioactive wonders and survival - as we push the Big Red Button and let the chaos ensue! Your next favorite post-nuclear experience awaits! Whether you’re a newbie to the Fallout franchise or a long-time fan, you’re sure to have a BLAST! The Grapefruit Network © 2019-2024 - All Rights Reserved. No reproduction of this content is permitted without express written consent. Big Red Button operates under permissions granted by the Bethesda Video Policy. This podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with Bethesda Softworks or ZeniMax Media and does not reflect the views or opinions of either company or anyone officially involved in producing or managing Fallout 76. Fallout content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of Bethesda Softworks or its licensors. Fallout and Fallout 2 are Copyright © 1997, 1998 Interplay Productions, Irvine, California, USA. Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76 are Copyright © 2008, 2010, 2015, 2018 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company. Fallout, Prepare for the Future and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the U.S. All other content is copyright by the author.

Episodes

May 8, 2024 49 mins

Welcome back to that Fallout roleplaying podcast you accidentally discovered when you ran out of better podcasts to listen to!

In our latest episode, hosts Alex and Dallas dive deep into the third episode of the Fallout TV show. This week, we continue our segment "Pressing the Button," where we explore the layers and nuances of the series.

Chapters:
(00:01:45) - Spoiler-free review begins
(00:03:...

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🎵Ba-da-ba-BA-baaaa, I'm Buttonin' It! 🎵 This jingle is not approved by McDonald's Corporate, but we're rebels - welcome back to Big Red Button!

Get ready to dive into another thrilling adventure with your favorite post-apocalyptic crew in our latest episode! This week, our hosts Alex, Cody, Dallas, and William, along with their alter-egos, find themselves in a precarious situation deep in the woods of...

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Welcome back to the Big Red Button, that show your friend won't stop talking about!

We're continuing our segment, "Pressing the Button," where we dissect the Amazon Prime TV show, Fallout, episode by episode. This week, we tackled Season 1 Episode 2!

Episode two picks up right where we left off, weaving the intricate tales of our protagonists in the post-apocalyptic setting that Fallout fans a...

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April 19, 2024 48 mins

If Billy Joel re-wrote "We Didn't Start The Fire" but featured The Stragglers, he'd conclude we most certainly did start the fire... Welcome back to Big Red Button, the HOTTEST Fallout podcast released this week!

"The Big Red Button" is an actual play 2D20 game set in the post-apocalyptic world of the Fallout video game series. In this episode, the hosts continue their adventure as the Straggl...

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Join us as we dissect the new Amazon Prime TV show, "Fallout," episode by episode. Unfiltered and unfettered, we're pressing the button on everything you thought you knew about adaptations. From unexpected plot twists to the intricate details that tie the virtual game world to its new TV counterpart, this series promises to reshape your viewing experience.

Curious about how a video game transforms into a tel...

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April 5, 2024 50 mins

Crawl out through the Fallout in the best* Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Podcast released in the past week, *as rated by our moms! Stay safe, stay alert, and keep that finger ready on the big red button!

"The Big Red Button" is a narrative-driven podcast set in the post-apocalyptic world of the Fallout video game series. In this episode, the hosts continue their role-playing adventure as the Stragglers, a group of...

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March 22, 2024 57 mins

The Big Red Button is a Fallout Podcast is made possible by PBS Viewers like you, thanks! 

Chapters:
(00:00:55) Previously On...
(00:03:37) WE'LL DO IT LIVE
(00:07:30) Headed South
(00:08:12) Run In With The Brotherhood
(00:09:23) Wish VS. Temu (maybe even SHEIN?)
(00:09:51) Confronted
(00:13:19) Interrogated

Summary:

In this episode, the Stragglers Crew continues their journey from Harrison...

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So you want to understand Fallout, but don't know where to start?
Then this is the episode for you!

Maybe you've seen the trailers for the Amazon show.
Maybe you've found us from our sister podcasts.
Maybe you're a longtime fan of the franchise, but know nothing about TTRPG (don't worry, neither do we!) 

We're breaking down the world of Fallout for those of you who are new to the fr...

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March 8, 2024 54 mins

Welcome to The Big Red Button - A Fallout Role Playing Game Podcast!

Inspired by our "Choose Your Own Adventure" series, Cody, Dallas, William, and Alex enter the Fallout franchise to explore the post apocalypse.

Summary:

In this episode, the hosts of the Big Red Button podcast introduce ourselves and our characters to the world as we embark on our new role-playing game set in the Fallout unive...

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March 8, 2024 43 mins

We're SMASHIN' that Big Red Button like a YouTube clout-chaser - welcome back to the hottest Fallout podcast of at least the past fourteen seconds! 

Summary:

In this episode, the Stragglers continue onward, as they head to the outskirts of town to meet with "Crazy Carl." Carl is a bit of a loner, living in a shack, on the northeast edge of Dustridge, with a few two-headed brahmin and a field o...

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March 8, 2024 46 mins

Welcome back to BRB - one of the Fallout podcasts of all time (no, that wasn't a typo) 

Summary:

In this episode, the Stragglers head north to investigate the raiders and discuss the dynamics of friendship within their group. Upon arriving at the town of Harrison, they are surprised to find a lack of raiders. They explore a cafe and discover books written by Houston.

That's until a shotgun is s...

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Basketball isn't the only Madness coming this March!

Mark your calendars - The Big Red Button's first three episodes premier March 8th!

Born from our popular “Choose Your Own Adventure” series on "A Doctor And A Lawyer Podcast", welcome to The Big Red Button Podcast - a captivating 2D20 roleplaying game audio drama set in the iconic Fallout video game universe!

Gotfree the Mister Handy Robot (Wi...

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February 3, 2024 2 mins

The Wasteland is Calling...

Born from our popular “Choose Your Own Adventure” series on the "Doctor And A Lawyer Podcast", welcome to The Big Red Button Podcast!

Immerse yourself in a captivating 2D20 roleplaying-game-meets-audio-drama set in the iconic Fallout video game universe!

Jake, Gotfree, and Houston are an unlikely band of scrappers, trying their darnedest to survive in the ruins of post-apocalyp...

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