Cheesesteaks & Controllers
The Cheesesteaks and Controllers Podcast is Philly's place for all things gaming. From competitive esports to the hottest new announcements, Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports/Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli brings you everything you need to know, all with authentic Philly flair. If you want to learn more about video games, take a bite out of these Cheesesteaks and Controllers. DISCLAIMER: Please don't bite your controllers. Your dentists will be angry with us.
Episodes
May 12, 2023 • 44 mins
It's Legend of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Day! Jason goes over reviews for the latest Zelda game, then he tackles the "classic vs modern" Zelda debate before ending with his thoughts on the best entry point for non-Zelda fans to enter the franchise.
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April 7, 2023 • 51 mins
This week, Jason sits down with Kyle Stallock, the head of community for online game marketplace Robot Cache, to talk about how this new store wants to use blockchain tech for good. Then, it's a full review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, followed by a look at how film critics were not ready for it.
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March 31, 2023 • 55 mins
It's a Convention Episode on Cheesesteaks and Controllers, as Jason eulogizes E3 after its cancellation and recaps his PAX East experience from last weekend.
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March 23, 2023 • 67 mins
It's PAX East weekend! Jason is joined by fellow Fox PHL The Gambler (and first-time gaming convention media badge holder) Jon Jansen to talk what he's playing now and what we're looking forward to at the show.
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March 10, 2023 • 51 mins
This week, Jason talks about not being excited about new esports ventures, lists his favorite Disney-themed video games of all time, and reviews the BEACN Mic and BEACN Mix Create recording equipment.
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February 16, 2023 • 61 mins
This week is all about Magic: The Gathering! Jason welcome Professor Brian from Tolarian Community College to talk about the state of the game today and the future. He then runs down the basic rules and formats of 31-year-old game, before previewing what's coming this weekend at MagicCon 2023 in Philadelphia.
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February 10, 2023 • 47 mins
This week Jason recaps the Nintendo Direct from February 8, then dives into football fever as Super Bowl LVII approaches, featuring YOUR Philadelphia Eagles.
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February 3, 2023 • 49 mins
This week MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills rejoins the show to talk about the MEAC Esports Championships that will run alongside the MEAC Conference Tournament in March. After that, Jason talks about the news of a few E3 dropouts, then finishes by eulogizing the games recently announced to be shutting down.
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January 27, 2023 • 57 mins
This week Jason speaks to Grant Kirkhope, video game composer extraordinare, to talk about his Goldeneye 007 soundtrack as the game re-releases today. Next, Jason gives some tips on how to play Goldeneye and what to expect, and finally he lists five games that, unlike Goldeneye, likely won't ever release again.
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January 20, 2023 • 51 mins
This week, Jason gives his advice on Fantasy Critic strategies and how to best build your publisher, followed by his thoughts on the first episode of The Last Of Us on HBO.
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January 6, 2023 • 59 mins
This week Jason sits down with Harold Goldberg, head of the New York Video Game Critics Circle, to talk about the organization and the New York Game Awards coming up January 17. He then looks ahead to 2023, including games coming out, gaming-related resolutions, and a eulogy for the Philadelphia Fusion.
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December 23, 2022 • 55 mins
It's the 2022 Wiz Wit Awards! Jason names his top 10 video games of 2022, as well as a few specialty awards for games that deserve special recognition.
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December 16, 2022 • 73 mins
This week, Jason sits down with Pedro "Flute Guy" Eustache to talk about his newfound fame, the complexity of video game music, and much much more.
Jason then shares the five biggest stories (in his opinion) in esports and video games from the year 2022.
Jason then shares the five biggest stories (in his opinion) in esports and video games from the year 2022.
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December 9, 2022 • 40 mins
Jason recaps all of the winners and reveals from The Game Awards 2022, then ends with something he has to get off his chest about the coming year.
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December 2, 2022 • 66 mins
Cheesesteaks And Controllers is back! This week Jason speaks with Ryan Hartman, VP of Media, Content, and Events at Penny Arcade, to talk PAX Unplugged in Philly this weekend. After that, Jason previews and predicts The Game Awards 2022 coming next week.
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October 28, 2022 • 45 mins
This week is all about the postseason, as Jason talks about the Fusion in the Overwatch League Playoffs, the final four of the League of Legends World Championship, and the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series.
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October 14, 2022 • 51 mins
This week Jason recaps the Philadelphia Fusion's Countdown Cup results, reacts to the League of Legends Worlds 2022 Group Stage matches so far (sorry LCS), and runs down his 10 biggest game launches still to come in 2022.
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October 7, 2022 • 59 mins
This week Jason recaps the League of Legends Worlds 2022 Play-In Stage/previews the Groups Stage, looks back at the history of Mortal Kombat on its 30 anniversary, and gives his thoughts on the Super Mario Bros. Movie teaser trailer.
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September 28, 2022 • 63 mins
This week on a special Wednesday episode, Jason speaks with Nyla Rose ahead of AEW Dynamite at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. He then chats with Mega Cat Studio's James Deighan and Zack Manko about Wrestlequest, the upcoming turn-based pro wrestling RPG. Finally he sits down with Red Bull's Hoa "Anakin" Luu, a professional Tekken player, to talk his history in Tekken and the future of the scene.
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September 16, 2022 • 55 mins
This week, Jason previews League of Legends Worlds 2022, recaps both the Nintendo Direct and Sony State of Play, and finally gives his thoughts on the future of Street Fighter 6 after this week's Capcom TGS presentation.
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