
Dan Ryckert, Mary Kish, and Mike Mahardy can’t shut down bars while talking about video games like they used to, so they created Fire Escape to keep those chats going from across the country. Support them at fireescapecast.com
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 126 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesComedyLeisure | |||

In part 2 of Fire Escape's game of the year marathon, the crew decides who's the most fucked fucker and locks in their top 10 list.
In part one of Fire Escape's game of the year marathon, the crew talks about their favorite balls of 2025, the coolest weapons and attacks, and so much more.
Part two drops same time next week, but the full video epsiode is available for free on You... more
On this week's episode, Dan shares his thoughts on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Mike finally gets some time with Ball x Pit, and Mary checks out Goodbye Universe.
On this week's episode, Mike shares his thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza, Mary gives her first impression of RV There Yet, and Dan explains Lumines to the gang.
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Two people with anger issues and a penchant for terrorizing Japan, deal with the antics of games media’s Forrest Gump. Hilarity, and heart, ensues.
The most arrogantly ignorant video game podcast I've heard.
Three people who seem to have very little clue about whatever topic is at hand who constantly talking over each other. Mary seems to be the most oblivious hypocritical corporate sellout (an Amazon employee desperately embracing the Portland hipster life). Mike is a wannabe intellectual snob who seems to lack an even average intellect. Dan seems to be incredibly mentally/emotionally unhealthy and has the memory of someone with severe s... more
Between Mike constantly glazing Dan, Mike freezing Mary out, and Mike being pretentious about … everything … while holding no actual opinions, it’s tough to get through some episodes. Some are good though.
to loser city
There’s no host here. No charm to hold things together. It’s like being stuck in a room with irritating children.
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Comedy and camaraderie take center stage as the hosts engage in humorous discussions about video games and personal anecdotes from their lives. Covering a broad spectrum of gaming experiences, they often highlight new releases, nostalgic titles, and quirky challenges faced within the gaming community. The dynamic between the hosts—Dan Ryckert, Mary Kish, and Mike Mahardy—adds a unique charm, as their playful banter and competitive spirits shine through the conversation.
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Fire Escape Cast launched 5 years ago and published 126 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Fire Escape Cast include:
1. Chris Plante
2. Jesse Vitelli
3. Lisa Wallen
4. Ben Hansen
5. Vinny Caravella
6. Ben Hanson
7. Jeff Grubb
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