Expand Cool
By Kevin Anderson, Samantha Pauly
Expand CoolDec 24, 2019
Episode 31 - We Were Here
Do you have a friend? Better yet, a friend who is decent at solving puzzles? Then you may be interested in hearing about Expand Cool's duo journeying through We Were Here.
Episode 30 - Memento
Don't believe Expand Cool's lies. Actually please do, it's just a quote from the movie this week, we need people to listen to us. Speaking of, tune in to hear Kevin and Sam continue the Chris Nolan streak this week with Memento.
Episode 29 - Astroneer
Ever wanted to explore space but without the usual harrowing threats and with a vacuum gun? Then let Sam tell you of her relaxing time roaming new planets in Astroneer.
Episode 28 - Princess Mononoke
Miyazaki returns with a world full of war, greed, and forest gods. Tune in to hear Sam and Kevin rave about one of the most beloved Studio Ghibli films, Princess Mononoke.
Episode 27 - Interstellar
Do not go gentle into that good night; listen to Expand Cool instead! Continuing on Kevin's Christopher Nolan trend, tune in to hear our duo dive into the space epic known as Interstellar.
Episode 26 - Deliver Us the Moon
I'm pretty sure even Amazon couldn't fulfill that order. Anyway tune in this week to hear Sam describe the gravity of the story as well as the highs and lows during the gameplay of the narratively-driven Deliver Us the Moon.
Episode 25 - The Talos Principle
In the beginning there were the words, and the words made Expand Cool. What makes a human...human? Sam and Kevin answer this question as well as much less deep ones during their discussion of The Talos Principle.
Episode 24 - Annihilation
Attempting to avoid his self-destruction, Kevin discovers this week some favorites of Sam's. Tune in for some Sci-Fi thriller talk this week as dive into both the book and the movie, Annihilation.
Episode 23 - Hercules
Now, in the nearby land of USA, there is a golden age of powerful podcasts, and extraordinary hosts. And the greatest and strongest of all these hosts are the mighty Sam and Kevin. But what is the measure of a true host? Find out in our Hercules episode.
Episode 22 - Inception
Bored? Got nothing fun to do? You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling. Join Sam and Kevin on their quest to figure out if they're in a dream or the real world during their discussion of Inception.
Episode 21 - Epistory
Are you bored of those lame typing tests, but still want to show off your typing prowess to your friends? Then listen close as Sam divulges the trials and mystery of Epistory.
Episode 20 - Dauntless
Ever thought Monster Hunter games were too hard? Ever thought Monster Hunter games were too expensive? Ever thought Monster Hunter games had just the right insane level of grind? Then let Sam and Kevin regale you with their tales of the store-brand version, Dauntless.
Episode 19 - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Sam: "I'm afraid I have some bad news." Kevin: "Is it news that we suck? Because I really don't think I can take it." Hopefully we don't suck as much as EVERYTHING and make you a little less bi-furious while we tell the cleaning lady this Monday about Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. (Too much?)
Episode 18 - Eastshade
Ever wanted to learn how to paint without any of the actual effort? Well Sam offers that as well as a charismatic and deep world to explore in this week's discussion of Eastshade.
Episode 17 - Into the Spider-Verse
Alright, let's do this one last time. Our names are Kevin and Sam. We were bitten by a fresh new take on an old franchise, and for 52 minutes we dive deep into the one and only...Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Episode 16 - Howl's Moving Castle
Discovery time! This week Sam does something she should have done a LONG time ago! She finally becomes engrossed in the great Miyazaki movie, Howl's Moving Castle.
Episode 15 - Cornetto Trilogy
What? Never taken a shortcut before? Well this episode is a shortcut to all the brilliance and hilarity found in the Cornetto Trilogy.
Episode 14 - Ori and the Blind Forest
Mash X to listen to our new episode! Kevin describes his favorite mechanics and scars Sam with the sad story of the great Metroidvania, Ori and the Blind Forest.
Episode 13 - 7 Days to Die
Why is the game longer than 7 days? Sam answers much better questions than that and gives insight on the fun to be had in this discussion on 7 Days to Die.
Episode 12 - Diablo 3
By all that is holy, do you see that episode over there?! We rid the world of evil a second time this week during our discussion of Diablo 3.
Episode 11 - Rogue One
I am one with Expand Cool, and Expand Cool is with me. I am one with Expand Cool, and Expand Cool is with me. I am one with Expand Cool...sorry, I was stuck in a trance. Anyway we try not to choke on our aspirations this week as we talk about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Episode 10 - Firefly & Serenity
Even though it's a gorram shame it was cut short, this series and movie still have a lot to offer. Tune in to hear Sam and Kevin describe why were they both unwed, they would take Firefly & Serenity in a manly fashion.
Episode 9 - Diablo 2
Stay awhile and listen! Okay I know that was a gimme, but what else was I supposed to do? We've got quite a treasure in this episode where Sam and Kevin rave about one of their favorite childhood games, Diablo 2.
Episode 8 - Alita: Battle Angel
Our first Discovery Episode! Sam had already seen it, and with some convincing she got Kevin to give his thoughts right after viewing Alita: Battle Angel.
Episode 7 - Infinity War & Endgame
You could not live with your other podcasts. And where did that bring you? Back to Expand Cool. We’re thankful. Because now we know what we must do. We will release an episode discussing Avengers Infinity War & Endgame.
Episode 6 - Blade Runner 2049
Are Sam and Kevin both Replicants? Yes. Did it make them enjoy the sequel to the dark sci-fi cult classic even more? Also yes. Tune in to hear some completely unbiased opinions on Blade Runner 2049.
Episode 5 - Skyrim
No lollygaggin'! Time to listen to Sam thu'um from the mountaintops about her favorite game, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Episode 4 - Childhood Video Games
Maybe we played the same games as you when we were young, and maybe we didn't! Either way enjoy our nostalgic trip exploring our favorite Childhood Video Games.
Episode 3 - Hollow Knight
Bugs, Bosses, and Metroidvanias oh my! Let Kevin immerse you this week into the dark yet enchanting world of his favorite single player game, Hollow Knight.
Episode 2 - Dungeons & Dragons
Do you play games for the feeling of adventure? Or perhaps for an opportunity to screw with your friends? Then you'll enjoy our exploration into all of the facets of D&D that truly make it a game for anyone!
Episode 1 - Game of Thrones
Is Games of Thrones even a good show? Kevin and Sam's opinions might not surprise you! Enjoy the discussion on the show as a whole in this week's poorly recorded episode (sorry).
Episode 0 - Intro
Tune in to find out what Expand Cool is all about! Weekly episodes will be starting shortly.