Cult Tactics and Gaming Treasures: The El Paso tapes

Unofficial Controller Podcast

What if cult recruitment isn't just about isolated compounds, but about targeting gamers with $4,000 monthly packages? Our latest episode pulls back the curtain on Pastor Longhorn's Great Ascension cult and their bizarre tactics to lure in celebrities and gamers. George and his skeptical friend RGT provide a mix of humor and intrigue as they dissect the cult's promises of ascension and redemption. Meanwhile, Digital Monkery takes us on a nostalgic journey through his treasure trove of gaming collectibles, including a rare Red Dead Redemption Games Master magazine, and offers sage advice on sharing gaming room photos.
Get ready to laugh and learn as Digital Monkery shares his latest bargain finds, from Forspoken to Saints Row, shedding light on the challenges of scoring such deals in today's market. We also celebrate the golden days of PSP with gems like Worms: Open Warfare and Driver 76, while giving props to Digital Monkery for his generous contributions to the gaming community. Our discussion hops from gaming deals to VHS nostalgia, sparking memories of iconic stores like HMV and Blockbuster, and we dive into the appeal of the Evercade console for retro gaming aficionados.
As our conversation unfolds, we marvel at various gaming collections, from Game Boy to PlayStation, and debate the potential value of rare finds. We also praise the storytelling brilliance of Quantic Dream's "Beyond Two Souls," featuring stellar performances by Elliot Page and William Defoe. Wrapping up with listener shoutouts, humorous anecdotes, and a playful spirit, this episode promises to keep you entertained and informed, blending gaming culture with the oddities of cult recruitment in a way you've never heard before.

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Capíttulos

1. Cult Tactics and Gaming Treasures: The El Paso tapes (00:00:00)

2. Ascension Cult Recruitment and Gaming (00:00:18)

3. Gaming Collection and Bargain Finds (00:13:22)

4. Collecting Vintage VHS and Evercade Games (00:23:33)

5. Video Game Collecting and Banter (00:31:23)

6. Quantic Dreams and Classic Games (00:37:05)

7. Cult Recruitment and Gaming Banter (00:51:08)

8. Uncontrollable Laughter (01:02:13)