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A podcast dedicated to the poggers things in life, music, video games, content creation, with a heavy focus on the FPS "Escape from Tarkov", hosted by Veritas and JesseKazam!
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#92 - Recoil, Inertia, & Knowing What Tarkov Is Supposed To Be

The PogcastMar 07, 2022

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#188 - Tarkov's New Patch, Weird Quests, & Spawn Problems...

#188 - Tarkov's New Patch, Weird Quests, & Spawn Problems...

Thank you so much to Factor for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/pogcast50 and use code pogcast50 to get 50% off! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the new Tarkov Patch and what came with it. We also spend some time talking about the armor system, the spawns, and how Tarkov's quests sometiems feel like they stand in opposition to other aspects of the game. Check it out!

Jan 28, 202402:20:16
#187 - Tarkov is Moving Forward But Still Needs Work...

#187 - Tarkov is Moving Forward But Still Needs Work...

Thank you so much to HelloFresh & BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/pogcastfree and use code PogcastFree for FREE breakfast for life! - Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/pogcast today to get 10% off your first month! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we sit down with our good friend Geekseh and talk about Tarkov and content creation. Geekseh has been playing tarkov for years and recently took a year long break and came back with patch .14. We talk about what has changed and some of the things that haven't changed yet unfortunately. Check it out! Definitely go check out Geekseh! https://www.youtube.com/@UCguwMlqRUnsSUBrll-6D5DQ https://www.twitch.tv/geekseh

Jan 21, 202402:17:54
Bonus Episode! - Twitch Drops, Immortality, & How We Make Videos

Bonus Episode! - Twitch Drops, Immortality, & How We Make Videos

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Jan 16, 202401:13:34
#186 - Tarkov's New Armor System is Complicated...

#186 - Tarkov's New Armor System is Complicated...

Thank you so much to HelloFresh & BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/pogcastfree and use code PogcastFree for FREE breakfast for life! - Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/pogcast today to get 10% off your first month! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through how Escape From Tarkov and Arena have been feeling. We talk about some of the issues with Arena and how they can be addressed. We also spend some time talking about Tarkov's new armor system and how it continues to surprise us with how complicated it is which makes it hard to tell if something is a bug or not. BSG has also made some small changes over the past few weeks which seem to continue the trend of them listening to feedback from their players. Check it out!

Jan 14, 202402:13:10
#185 - Is Tarkov Finally Moving in The Right Direction?

#185 - Is Tarkov Finally Moving in The Right Direction?

CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we do a deeper dive into the changes to Escape From Tarkov and Arena that have happened recently. Now that we have had some time to play and progress we can get more into the details of the pros and cons of all of the recent changes. Check it out! We also offer and audio only experience as well, check that out using the link below! Audio: https://anchor.fm/pogcastlive

Jan 08, 202402:19:04
#184 - One of The Greatest Wipes in Tarkov History...

#184 - One of The Greatest Wipes in Tarkov History...

Thank you so much to Factor for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/pogcast50 and use code pogcast50 to get 50% off! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we break down everything about the new Tarkov Wipe. We talk about how this could be one of the greatest wipes of all time and how almost every single thing in this patch is awesome. We also break down the poor launch of the wipe and how even an amazing wipe can be frustrating if people aren't able to play. Check it out!

Dec 31, 202302:42:01
#183 - The Arena Launch Has Been Brutal...

#183 - The Arena Launch Has Been Brutal...

Thank you so much to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/pogcastfree and use code PogcastFree for FREE breakfast for life! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk all about Arena. We talk through the brutal launch of the game, how it feels to play, and what some of the biggest issues are. Arena can be so much fun when it works, but it seems like it has a long way to go to be what we all wanted it to be. Check it out!

Dec 24, 202302:30:22
#182 - The Wait For Arena Has Been Brutal...

#182 - The Wait For Arena Has Been Brutal...

Thank you so much to HelloFresh & BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/pogcastfree and use code PogcastFree for FREE breakfast for life!- Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/pogcast today to get 10% off your first month! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the upcoming release of Escape From Tarkov Arena and how the vague information surrounding the release date is frustrating. We also talk a bit about the dreamhack event going on in Germany. We spend some time at the end talking about the unfortunate ending to The Day Before and about how The Finals has been a really fun change of pace. Check it out!

Dec 17, 202301:45:58
#181 - Arena Leaks, Tarkov Events, & The Day Before Actually Released!

#181 - Arena Leaks, Tarkov Events, & The Day Before Actually Released!

Thank you so much to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/pogcastfree and use code PogcastFree for FREE breakfast for life! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we go through the recent "Down The Rabbit Hole" event in Tarkov and how some of the quests were pretty difficult. We also discuss some of the leaks that suggest Arena releases on the 14th. Veritas talk through his recent trip to Texas and about how his new Billy Mitchell documentary is doing on YouTube. Finally, we spend some time breaking down some new game releases and trailers. Check it out!

Dec 11, 202302:15:14
#180 - Tarkov Events, New Recoil on ETS, & Arena Is Close...

#180 - Tarkov Events, New Recoil on ETS, & Arena Is Close...

Thank you so much to BetterHelp & HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/pogcast today to get 10% off your first month! - Head to https://hellofresh.com/pogcastfree and use code PogcastFree for FREE breakfast for life! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the recent events that have been happening in Tarkov. The ammo event and quest that were added last week was quickly followed up with the "Down The Rabbit Hole" Event. We also talk through the announcement that the new recoil is being tested on the ETS. We finish off by talking about some other games and gaming news. Check it out!

Dec 04, 202301:58:34
#179 - Can Competitive Tarkov Be Fun?

#179 - Can Competitive Tarkov Be Fun?

Thank you so much to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/pogcastfree and use code PogcastFree for FREE breakfast for life! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through some of the recent Tarkov news. We break down the recent Twitch Rivals event and also discuss the removal of EOD and the Arena tournament coming up at DreamHack. We also discuss some games Veritas has been playing and the game he has been wanting to make! Check it out!

Nov 27, 202302:01:12
#178 - The Biggest New Features We've Gotten in YEARS!

#178 - The Biggest New Features We've Gotten in YEARS!

Thank you so much to HelloFresh & BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/50pogcast and use code 50pogcast for 50% off plus free shipping! - Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/pogcast today to get 10% off your first month! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the some of the drama surrounding the streamer challenge and how it ended. We also break down the recent TarkovTV Live devcast done by BattleState Games and how these next few months could be huge for Tarkov. With the release of Arena getting closer and the amount of huge changes coming to the game next wipe, we are really impressed with how much they have been working on. Check it out! We also offer and audio only experience as well, check that out using the link below!

Nov 20, 202302:23:58
#177 - The Tarkov Streamer Challenge is Imploding...

#177 - The Tarkov Streamer Challenge is Imploding...

Thank you so much to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/50pogcast and use code 50pogcast for 50% off plus free shipping! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the Streamer Challenge that has been going on this week hosted by BattleState Games. We discuss the details and some of the drama that have been surrounding the challenge and how even though this was a really cool idea, it seems to have missed the mark. We also talk through Veritas' upcoming video and break down the trailer for the upcoming game "Grey Zone Warfare". Check it out!

Nov 13, 202302:00:06
#176 - Tarkov Players Divided About The Halloween Event...

#176 - Tarkov Players Divided About The Halloween Event...

Thank you so much to Factor & BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/pogcast50 and use code pogcast50 to get 50% off!- Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/pogcast today to get 10% off your first month! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the recent Halloween event and how it divided the community. We also spend some time talking about Diablo and some upcoming games like Marathon and The Day Before. Check it out!

Nov 06, 202301:58:50
#175 - Arena First Impressions!

#175 - Arena First Impressions!

Thank you so much to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/50pogcast and use code 50pogcast for 50% off plus free shipping! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through our experience at TwitchCon getting to play Arena and meeting the devs behind Escape From Tarkov. We also spend some time talking about Veritas's upcoming project and some other games that we are interested in. Check it out!

Oct 30, 202302:01:23
#174 - Is Tarkov Getting Rid of Ratting?

#174 - Is Tarkov Getting Rid of Ratting?

Thank you so much to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/50pogcast and use code 50pogcast for 50% off plus free shipping! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the recent patch that came to Escape From Tarkov. This patch removed the ability to jump into some trees in the game and the response from the community was interesting. We also talk through Jesse's most recent video about ratting in Tarkov. We spend some time talking about Veritas' playthrough of Red Dead Redemption 2 and we spend some time talking through his upcoming videos.

Oct 17, 202302:26:51
#173 - Should Tarkov Remove Found-In-Raid?

#173 - Should Tarkov Remove Found-In-Raid?

Thank you so much to Factor for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://factor75.com/pogcast50 and use code pogcast50 for 50% off! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we break down some of the recent drama in Escape From Tarkov that is centered around the "Found-in-raid" system and the general concept of making pvp more profitable. There is A LOT to this conversation and we try to talk through things from every perspective and try to arrive at some solutions that would be valuable to all Tarkov players. We also spend some time talking about Veritas moving into playing Red Dead Redemption 2 and how even though the game came out 5 years ago it is still pretty mind blowing. Check it out!

Oct 09, 202302:30:15
#172 - Tarkov Arena News, Cyberpunk 2077, & Unity's Apology...

#172 - Tarkov Arena News, Cyberpunk 2077, & Unity's Apology...

Thank you so much to Factor & BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://factor75.com/pogcast50 and use code pogcast50 for 50% off! - Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/pogcast today to get 10% off your first month! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through what is going on in the Tarkov community and explore some of the new information we got about Arena from the Tokyo Games Show. We also spend some time talking about Veritas' playthrough of Cyberpunk 2077 and discuss the updated to Unity's recent controversy. Check it out! We also offer and audio only experience as well, check that out using the link below!

Oct 02, 202302:07:38
#171 - The Tarkov Community Needs to Calm Down...

#171 - The Tarkov Community Needs to Calm Down...

CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through Veritas' recent and upcoming Starfield videos. We also talk through the state of Escape From Tarkov and how the community seems to be so on edge recently. We spend some time talking about "Ratting" and how even though it is extremely frustrating, almost every single one of the games bugs or systems promotes this type of play. Check it out!

Sep 25, 202302:01:16
#170 - Tarkov's Patch Rollback, Unity Imploding, & Starfield Reviews...

#170 - Tarkov's Patch Rollback, Unity Imploding, & Starfield Reviews...

Thank you so much to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/50pogcast and use code 50pogcast for 50% off plus free shipping! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the recent rollback that happened in Escape From Tarkov and how it seems a lot of the network progress has been lost recently. We also talk through the quest "The Door" and it came so close to being an amazing quest. We also spend some time talking about Starfield and the reaction to Veritas' video. And of course we had to spend some time breaking down the recent situation with Unity's new pricing structure and the backlash from gamers and game developers. Check it out! We also offer and audio only experience as well, check that out using the link below!

Sep 18, 202302:06:43
#169 - Tarkov's New Update is Confusing...

#169 - Tarkov's New Update is Confusing...

Thank you so much to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/50pogcast and use code 50pogcast for 50% off plus free shipping! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we break down the newest Escape From Tarkov patch. While this patch did add some awesome quality of life improvements, it also added some new quests and balancing changes that are leaving us scratching our heads. Balancing Tarkov is an incredibly hard task, but constantly cherry picking one or two items to move around will always result in a chain of unwanted events. We also spend some time talking about Starfield and how it didn't live up the standard set by other recent games and even Bethesda's own older games. Check it out!

Sep 11, 202302:21:29
#168 - Arena Gameplay, Q&A With Nikita, & Open World Tarkov...

#168 - Arena Gameplay, Q&A With Nikita, & Open World Tarkov...

Thank you so much to Factor & BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://factor75.com/pogcast50 and use code pogcast50 for 50% off! - Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/pogcast today to get 10% off your first month! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we break down the brand new Arena Footage and talk through all the new information the we have gotten about Arena. We also go through the Q&A that happened with Nikita at Gamescom and break down some new info on some old questions. We also spend some time talking about Baldur's Gate 3 and how frustrating the YouTube algorithm can be. Check it out! We also offer and audio only experience as well, check that out using the link below!

Sep 04, 202302:31:01
#167 - Arena Finally Revealed! Why We Are Excited & Concerned...

#167 - Arena Finally Revealed! Why We Are Excited & Concerned...

Thank you so much to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/50pogcast and use code 50pogcast for 50% off plus free shipping! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we break down the reveal of EFT Arena. This seperate game will exist alongside Escape From Tarkov and be a smaller and faster paced PVP experience. We have been waiting for this for a long time and the reveal has us extremely excited but also concerned at how this game will link to the base Escape From Tarkov. We also discuss the recent price increase of Escape From Tarkov and some possible reasons. Finally we take some time to discuss Diablo IV and some other content we are excited about! Check it out!

Aug 28, 202301:57:33
#166 - Tarkov Cheaters, Fixing Scav Karma, & Weird Quest Changes...

#166 - Tarkov Cheaters, Fixing Scav Karma, & Weird Quest Changes...

Thank you so much to HelloFresh & BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/50pogcast and use code 50pogcast for 50% off plus free shipping! - Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/pogcast today to get 10% off your first month! CHECK OUT THE PATREON! - https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we break down how Tarkov is feeling after a few weeks of the new wipe. We talk through some of the quest changes that were made to the notoriously frustrating quests. We also work through an idea for how to fix scav karma and how to make PMC karma something that adds to the game instead of taking away. We also touch on the cheating situation and how we still unfortunately see false bans that muddy the waters and make the whole situation frustrating. Check it out!

Aug 21, 202302:17:10
#165 - Patch 13.5 - The Good, The Bad, & The New Painkiller Effect...

#165 - Patch 13.5 - The Good, The Bad, & The New Painkiller Effect...

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CHECK OUT THE PATREON!- https://www.patreon.com/ThePogcastPod On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the brand new Tarkov patch that came with a WIPE! The longest wipe in Tarkov history has come to a close so we spend this episode breaking down the patch notes and giving our initial thoughts on the patch! Check it out!

Aug 14, 202301:47:42
#164 - You Can Increase Your Stash! But is It Worth it?

#164 - You Can Increase Your Stash! But is It Worth it?

Thank you so much to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://hellofresh.com/pogcast50 and use code pogcast50 for 50% off plus free shipping! On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the new questline that was introduced in Escape From Tarkov that rewards players by permanently increasing their stash size. We talk through how they took a lot of player feedback when designing these quests but also included a few really frustrating points a long the way. We also talk through some of Veritas' newest videos on Diablo IV and how that game has a communication problem of its own. Check it out!

Aug 07, 202302:36:23
#163 - Free Labs, Chronicles of Ryzhy, & The State of Diablo IV

#163 - Free Labs, Chronicles of Ryzhy, & The State of Diablo IV

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through some of the recent Escape From Tarkov events including the recent free labs event. We also talk through the waiting game now that we know roughly when the wipe is and are excited for any and all information about a more specific date. We also spend some time talking through the first new season of Diablo and how some of the change may be a bit misunderstood. Check it out!

Jul 31, 202302:04:40
#162 - HUGE Tarkov Updates Coming Soon!

#162 - HUGE Tarkov Updates Coming Soon!

Thank you so much to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/pogcast today to get 10% off your first month! On this episode of the Pogcast we go through the most recent Tarkov TV live where the devs from BSG go through the next few updates we will see come to Escape From Tarkov. There is A LOT coming including two different wipes and potentially the release of Arena all this year. Check out our breakdown of each patch and all the difference changes and mechanics coming to the game!

Jul 24, 202302:26:03
#161 - Did The Tarkov Netcode Patch Actually Work?

#161 - Did The Tarkov Netcode Patch Actually Work?

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On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through how the recent Netcode patch has been feeling and how some of the smaller changes that came with that patch have had a huge impact on how the game plats. We also take some time to talk about the Test Servers for Tarkov and whether an NDA makes sense for those servers. Lastly, we talk through Veritas' new video on Diablo IV and how you might be leaving some of the best items behind. Check it out!

Jul 17, 202302:27:17
#160 - The Most Important Tarkov Patch in Years?

#160 - The Most Important Tarkov Patch in Years?

Thank you so much to Factor for sponsoring this episode! #ad - Head to https://factormeals.com/pogcast50 and use code pogcast50 to get 50% off your first box! On this episode of the Pogcast we break down the new Tarkov Patch 13.1. This is something we have been waiting for for a long time. BSG have completely restructured the netcode with the hope of reducing desync and making hitreg feel better. We were surprised to see that Unity 2021 was not included in this patch which means the FPs improvements we were waiting for are not yet here. It has definitely been a interesting week in Escape From Tarkov. Check it out!

Jul 10, 202302:36:44
#159 - The Tarkov Drama is Getting Out of Hand...

#159 - The Tarkov Drama is Getting Out of Hand...

Thank you so much to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! - Head to https://hellofresh.com/pogcast16 and use code pogcast16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the most recent Tarkov drama that was centered around Data Mining. We talk through BSG's lack of communication and how Data Mining has been a really useful tool in the past and we also discuss how Data Mining can be abused and pushed to the limits in a disrespectful way as well. We also go over the recent Cultist event and spent some time talking about some other games like Diablo, The Cycle, and BattleBit. Check it out!

Jul 03, 202302:41:11
#158 - Tarkov Keeps Getting In It's Own Way

#158 - Tarkov Keeps Getting In It's Own Way

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On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about the recent Airdrop event in Escape From Tarkov and how this really cool event also opens some cool possibilities for similar mechanics in the future. We also talk through how a lot of the work they have been doing recently has done a great job at making the game feel more dynamic, but some of the core issues of the game seem to always ruin the fun and prevent the raids from really feeling fun and dynamic. Check it out!

Jun 26, 202302:32:51
#157 - Was The Bloodhounds Event Good, Bad, or Both?

#157 - Was The Bloodhounds Event Good, Bad, or Both?

Thank you so much to HelloFresh & Birddogs for sponsoring this episode! - Head to https://hellofresh.com/pogcast16 and use code pogcast16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! - “Go to https://birddogs.com/pool and enter promo code POOL for a free Yeti style tumbler with your order!#ad #sponsored On this episode of the Pogcast we discuss most recent even in Escape From Tarkov. There were so many cool ideas in this event and a lot of them were executed really well, unfortunately there were some parts of it that felt frustrating and confusing and for many that overshadowed the good parts of the event. We also spend some time discussing other games and things that have gotten us excited! Check it out!

Jun 19, 202302:27:57
#156 - The State of Tarkov, Diable IV, & More Twitch Controversy

#156 - The State of Tarkov, Diable IV, & More Twitch Controversy

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Head to https://factormeals.com/pogcast50 and use code pogcast50 to get 50% off your first box! On this episode of the Pogcast we discuss the current state of Tarkov and how it can be easy to spend time worrying about things that aren't even in the game yet. We also talk through the release of Diably IV and how they really nailed the launch of the game. We also spend some time discussing the recent controversy surrounding Twitch making some policy changes and then immediately walking them back. Check it out!

Jun 12, 202302:31:45
#155 - The Struggles of Tarkov & Other Games That Keep Us Sane...

#155 - The Struggles of Tarkov & Other Games That Keep Us Sane...

Thank you so much to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! - Head to https://hellofresh.com/pogcast16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! #ad #sponsored On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through a few other games that we have been playing such as Doom and Diablo. There wasn't a whole lot going on in Escape From Tarkov as far as news goes, but we do talk through how Tarkov has been feeling these past few months and how there are different levels of issues with Tarkov. There are things that seems to be pretty simple changes that could greatly improve the experience of the game. Check it out!

Jun 05, 202302:20:02
#154 - What is Happening To The Audio in Tarkov...

#154 - What is Happening To The Audio in Tarkov...

Thank you so much to BetterHelp and Babbel for sponsoring this episode! - Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/pogcast today to get 10% off your first month! - Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to https://www.babbel.com/pogcast#ad #sponsored On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the recent 13.0.5 patch that came to Escape From Tarkov. It seems to be a bit of a controversial patch. While they did fix some issues related to the audio on some maps, they also changed how all the headsets sound and there appear to be a number of new audio related bugs appearing. We break it all down along with everything else that came in the patch. Check it out!

May 29, 202302:17:27
#153 - Tarkov's Controversial Inertia Changes & Our First In-Game Event!

#153 - Tarkov's Controversial Inertia Changes & Our First In-Game Event!

Thank you so much to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! - Head to https://hellofresh.com/pogcast16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! #ad #sponsored On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through a very interesting week in Escape From Tarkov. We detail some of the recent changes to strength and inertia that BSG implemented and how they way they were communicated created some confusion. We talk through how hard it can be to properly test these changes due to the complexity of the game. We also talk through the first in game event that started this weekend! Check it out!


May 22, 202301:59:36
#152 - Tarkov's Late Wipe Problems & Why Looting Feels Bad...

#152 - Tarkov's Late Wipe Problems & Why Looting Feels Bad...

Thank you so much to HelloFresh and BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! - Head to https://hellofresh.com/pogcast22 for 22 free meals plus free shipping! - Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/pogcast today to get 10% off your first month! #ad #sponsored On this episode of the Pogcast we spend some time talking about content creation and what it's like trying to make the most compelling YouTube video while still wanting the videos to be successful. We also talk through the state of Tarkov and how Late Wipe is growing so exhausting because of how many times we have been here. That plus the very justifiable community concerns really makes Tarkov even harder to play. We also bring back story time in this episode! Check it out!


May 15, 202302:11:11
#151 - Does Tarkov Finally Have It's Priorities Straight?

#151 - Does Tarkov Finally Have It's Priorities Straight?

Thank you so much to Factor for sponsoring this episode! Head to https://factormeals.com/pogcast40 and use code pogcast40 to get 40% off your first box! #sponsored On this episode of the Pogcast we break down the road map that Battlestate Games released showing their plans for Escape From Tarkov. We talk through what is exciting and also what concerns we have. Check it out!


May 08, 202301:57:48
#150 - The Way BSG Balances Tarkov is Confusing...

#150 - The Way BSG Balances Tarkov is Confusing...

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May 01, 202301:58:42
#149 - Why Tarkov's Recoil Feels So Bad...

#149 - Why Tarkov's Recoil Feels So Bad...

On this episode of the Pogcast we discuss the current recoil system in Escape from Tarkov and how it seems to conflict with some of the other mechanics of the game. Battlestate Games have been tweaking the recoil a but across the board recently and while it does help a little but, ultimately the system itself is just too flawed. We also talk through some of the other changes that have come in the past week or so and even talk a little bit about what it is like being a streamer and trying to branch out into other games. Check it out!


Apr 24, 202301:57:33
#148 - Are They Finally Fixing Tarkov's REAL Problems?

#148 - Are They Finally Fixing Tarkov's REAL Problems?

Thank you so much to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/pogcast today to get 10% off your first month! On this episode of the Pogcast we break down the recent TarkovTV Live which is a developer podcast for Escape From Tarkov. We talk about how this seemed to be an incredible important podcast as they finally addressed the main issues with the game and seem to actually have plans in place to alleviate them all. They spoke at length about new back end services, re-writing a lot of the games code, overhauling the netcode, and upgrading to Unity 2021. Additionally they outlined a ton of new features coming like customizable armor and full load out presets. Check it out!


Apr 17, 202302:32:42
#147 - Players Are Not QA Testers... But We Could Be

#147 - Players Are Not QA Testers... But We Could Be

On this episode of the Pogcast we discuss the flow of communication and feedback from the players to the developers in Escape From Tarkov. We talk about this idea that we are the QA testers that are supposed to find and help fix these bugs and how if they want that to be the case they need to show us that is what they want. If they want feedback from the player, they need to provide ways for us to provide it. We also talk about the recent technical patch and the new features and new bugs that came from it. Check it out!


Apr 10, 202302:25:60
#146 - Why We Get Bored of Tarkov & How To Fix It...

#146 - Why We Get Bored of Tarkov & How To Fix It...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about how when you reach max traders in Tarkov there isn't a lot that the game provides for you to do. There isn't really anything to farm or grind for and the pvp experience is so plagued with the games issues it is easy to feel like you are playing without a purpose. We also talk through Veritas' interview with an anti cheat developer and go through some of the recent changes that have come to Tarkov. Check it out!


Apr 03, 202302:23:21
#145 - Tarkov's Replayability Problem...

#145 - Tarkov's Replayability Problem...

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Mar 27, 202302:26:28
#144 - When Tarkov Bugs Accidentally Become Features...

#144 - When Tarkov Bugs Accidentally Become Features...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the state of Escape From Tarkov and how some mechanics have been so broken for so long that people believe them to be intended features. We revisit the idea that hard does not always mean hardcore and how we wish the mechanics of Tarkov were set up like the Dark Souls games where you can always learn from an experience so that you can be better next time. We also talk through some other games that are on the horizon and talk through Shroud and Sacriel's new project that we are cautiously optimistic about! Check it out!

Mar 20, 202302:16:50
#143 - Cheating Controversy Aftermath...

#143 - Cheating Controversy Aftermath...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through all that has happened since the g0at video. We talk through the response from the community  and from Battle State Games. Nikita was very vocal on reddit and even  started and AMA that we got some cool info from. We also talk through  some changes made of the past few weeks like removing all barters from  the flea and how that could have an affect on RMT in tarkov. Check it out!

Mar 13, 202302:17:30
#142 - Tarkov's Most Controversial Topic Featuring g0atmoth!

#142 - Tarkov's Most Controversial Topic Featuring g0atmoth!

On this episode of the Pogcast we with down with g0at and discuss his recent video "The Wiggle That Killed Tarkov" and  everything that followed. The video quickly blew up and a lot of people  had a lot of opinions about the video. We talk through how and why he  made it and what he would like to see for the future of Escape From Tarkov. Check it out!

Check out g0at's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5LfGcDB7Ek

Mar 04, 202302:57:56
#141 - What is Happening To Tarkov...

#141 - What is Happening To Tarkov...

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On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through some of the recent drama  in the Escape From Tarkov community. We talk through the recent 60 day timeouts that have been popping up and try to work through why they are  happening and how the lack of communication from BSG just ends up in  tons of false information spreading and being believed as fact. We also talk through the recent hotfix and discuss some of the new fixes and  features that it brought! Check it out!

Feb 27, 202302:23:07
#140 - Things Are Getting Wild...

#140 - Things Are Getting Wild...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through a lot of the drama that  has been happening in the Escape From Tarkov community. We discuss the  LUTs that were made to help the game look better and then immediately  banned from use. We also talk through the new "Community Anti-Cheat" and  how effective we think it can be. We also touch on the removal of the  Content Creator Sherpa Program. Check it out!

Feb 20, 202302:03:22