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Fire Escape Cast

Fire Escape Cast

Fire Escape Cast

Comedy, Video Games, Leisure

4.6559 Ratings

Overview

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

137 Episodes

Fire Escape Cast #133

Mike is at wine camp this week so Judge Jake joins the crew to talk about Mina The Hollower, Mixtape, and Forbidden Solitaire.

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

Fire Escape Cast #132

On this episode of Fire Escape, Vinny joins Mike and Mary to talk about cork taint, Pragmata, and Saros.

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026

Fire Escape Cast #131

On this week's episode, Dan shares his early thoughts on Saros, Mary checks out Dome Keep DLC, and Mike talks about wine camp.

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026

Fire Escape Cast #130

The other Mike returns! On this episode the gang talks about Pragmata and Darwin's Paradox!

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026

Fire Escape Cast #129

Mike M is sipping wine sipping place, so we brought in Mike M to host the podcast and talk about Crimson Desert, Pokemon Pokopia, and Fishbowl.

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2026

Fire Escape Cast #128

Dan and Mary have been charmed by Pokopia and Mike has been in the Marathon trenches.

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2026

Fire Escape Cast #127

Resident Evil 9 is finally out and Dan and Mary are ready to share some of their spoiler-free thoughts on Capcom's latest horror title.

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2026

Fire Escape Cast #126

The gang shares their thoughts on Mewgenics, Mario Tennis Fever, and MIO.

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2026

Fire Escape Cast #125

On this week's episode the gang talks about iconic TV shows, Dan gives us an update on his Sekiro progress, and Mary falls in love with a new metroidvania.

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2026

Fire Escape Cast #124

This week Dan gives an update on his Sektori obsession, Mary shares her thoughts on Dunecrawlers, and Mike returns to Shadow Gambit.

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2026

Fire Escape Cast #123

On Fire Escape's first episode of 2026 the gang talks about all the games they've been playing over break including Ocarina of Time, Skate Story, Octopath Traveler 0, and many more.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

Fire Escape Cast #122 (Part 2) - GAME OF THE YEAR

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

Fire Escape Cast #122 (Part 1) - GAME OF THE YEAR

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 YouTube.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

Fire Escape Cast #121

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.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Fire Escape Cast #120

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.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

Fire Escape Cast #119

NOTE: Due to some recording issues, we had to use Zoom audio for the first hour. With Dan out, Chris Plante joins the crew to talk Silent Hill f, Hades 2, and wine baths. Be sure to check out Chris's podcast Post Games.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2025

Fire Escape Cast #118

The gang is back together and they've got a lot to talk about. Dan's been playing Ninja Gaiden 4, Mary shares her thoughts on Hades 2, and the Xbox Rog Ally came out.

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2025

Fire Escape Cast #117

With Mary gallivanting around Japan, Jesse Vitelli joins the crew to talk about Hades 2, Ghost of Yotei, and Superbonk.

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2025

Fire Escape Cast #116 (The Silksong Episode)

Brace yourself: The gang is ready to discuss Holloow Knight: Silksong for the first time as a group. Also, you suck, Todd.

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2025

Fire Escape Cast #115

On this week's episode the gang argues over who supports indie games more, and Dan realizes that if he woke up in the medieval ages he'd have no meaningful skills to take with him.

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2025

Fire Escape Cast #114

The gang takes a stroll down memory lane with Metal Gear and quality tower defense games. Also, Peak just keeps getting better.

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

Fire Escape Cast #113

SPOILERS FOR EXPEDITION: 47:38 - 59:04 The gang is back together again! This week the crew talks about Expedition 33 (again), Donkey Kong: Bananza (again), and Dan complains about musicals (again).

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025

Fire Escape Cast #112

On this week's episode Lisa Wallen takes fills in for Mike to talk with the gang about Clair Obscura: Expedition 33, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metal Gear Solid.

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

Fire Escape Cast #111

On this week's episode of Fire Escape, the gang talks about 28 Years Later, Mike gives his take on Death Stranding 2, and Dan shares his thoughts on Expedition 33.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

Fire Escape Cast #110

On this week's episode of Fire Escape, Dan is finally able to talk about Death Stranding 2, Mike is getting even more into Expedition 33, and Mary doesn't know any French.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

Fire Escape Cast #109

On this week's episode of Fire Escape, Mike and Mary share their early hours with Expedition 33 and Dan shares his first impression of the Nintendo Switch 2.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Fire Escape Cast #108

On this week's episode of Fire Escape Mike shares his thoughts on Doom: The Dark Ages, Dan gives Deliver At All Costs a spin, and Mary has been checking out some indies.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

Fire Escape Cast #107

The gang is back together again to talk about Doom: The Dark Ages, Blue Prince, and Shotgun Cop Man.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

Fire Escape Cast #106

On this week's episode of Fire Escape, Kahlief Adams joins Mike and Mary to talk about Expedition 33, Marathon, and Sinners.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Fire Escape Cast #105

On this week's episode, Mike and Mary are out so Jeff Grubb and Mitch join Fire Escape.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

Fire Escape Cast #104

On this week's episode, Drew Scanlon joins Mike and Mary to talk about Blue Prince, Look Outside, and Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Fire Escape Cast #103

The gang talks Assassin's Creed Shadows and Split Fiction.

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Fire Escape Cast #102

On this week's episode, the crew shares their early impressions of Monster Hunter Wilds, Mary has put some more time in Avowed, and Dan learned to cook.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Fire Escape Cast #101

On this episode of Fire Escape, Mike and Mary talk about a new rat game and Dan waxes poetic about Avowed.

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

Fire Escape Cast #100

On the 100th episode of Fire Escape, the gang determines the greatest video game of all time.

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

Fire Escape Cast #99

On this episode of Fire Escape, Mike talks about Sniper Elite: Resistance, Dan shares an update on Red Dead 2, and Mary adores Dome Keeper.

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

Fire Escape Cast #98

Mary spent her entire holiday vacation playing a game that the guys definitely didn't recommend.

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

Fire Escape Cast #97

The gang discusses Dan's newfound aversion to mac and cheese, real-life Pokémon evolutions, and the best drink orders for extremely interesting people.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

Fire Escape Cast #96

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has caught the gang off guard, Vampire Survivors is still pretty great, and new bumper stickers emerge.

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

Fire Escape Cast #95

Mike is out for the holidays so Grubb steps in to talk about his dirtbag years and The Rise of the Golden Idol. Mary shares her thoughts on the Silent Hill 2 remake, and Dan is back on the Vampire Survivors train.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

Fire Escape Cast #94 (Game of the Year)

The gang gets together LIVE in Minneapolis to argue, deliberate, and determine Fire Escape's 2024 game of the year!

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

Fire Escape Cast #93

As the gang gets ready for their game of the year episode, Mary finally puts time into Zelda, Dan praises Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Mike starts his very long adventure in Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

Fire Escape Cast #92

On this week's episode, Dan share's his experience with Nintendo's alarm clock, Mary waxes poetic about Neva, and Mike does poor-to-mediocre impressions.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024

Fire Escape Cast #91

The gang is back together again! This week they chat about potato guns, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2024

Fire Escape Cast #90

Mary is away and the Giant Bombers are here to save the day: Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti of Game Mess join Dan and Mike to talk about Astro Bot, Wild Bastards, and sneeze farting.

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2024

Fire Escape Cast #89

The gang reunites on this episode of Fire Escape! Mike saw Alien Romulus, Dan shares his thoughts on Astro Bot, and Mary's been checking out a wild west RPG called Arco.

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2024

Fire Escape Cast #88

With Dan in Germany, Jake joins Mike and Mary to talk about Alien: Romulus, Steamworld Heist 2, and Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2024

Fire Escape Cast #87

The gang has been playing a LOT of games the past few weeks. Meanwhile, Mary thinks she can win the gold in... holding a lot of pigeons at once.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2024

Fire Escape Cast #86

On this week's episode of Fire Escape the gang frankensteins together the perfect friend for Mary.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2024

Fire Escape Cast #85

The gang is back together again! Dan made a 180 on Hollow Knight, Mike's been revisiting Diablo 4, and Mary went to Jurassic Park. And for anyone interested in trying out Magic Mind, you have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code FIREESCAPE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/fireescape

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2024

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