Brendon Bigley
Co-host of Into the Aether
Appears in 359 Episodes
More Like RogueLOVES (feat. Spelunky 2 & Hades)
It's almost too much greatness to deal with all at once, if we're being honest. Discussed: Next-gen, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Partner Direct, Spelun...
Radish Spirit Gets Steamy (feat. Spellbreak, Mario 2: The Lost Levels, and Persona 5 Royal)
The radish spirit treads through foggy hot springs with a leisurely pace — almost a saunter — and into the elevator. They glance downwards at the cascade of buttons, e...
Game & Watch Not Clock (feat. Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2)
They call me the BS 720 Christ Air to Revert to Nose Manual to Boneless to BS 180 Heelflip to Bluntside Grind to Indy to Manual to Nose Manual of my friend group.
Kal-El's Big Move (feat. Blaseball, Moon Remix RPG Adventure, and more)
During his time in Metropolis, Kal-El has been bullied, pushed around, and pranked to oblivion. But when his parents tell him the family will be moving to Brooklyn at ...
Spelunky + Nier: Automata (w/ guest Chris Plante) | August 2020 Bonus
Chris Plante (Polygon, The Besties, Postgame, Quest, and more) launches himself headlong into the aether to discuss two of his favorite games — and ours: Spelunky and ...
Ouroboros of Takes (feat. Spiritfarer, Indie Direct, and Gotham Knights)
A snake will either eat only vegetables or its own tail — there is no in-between.
Tony Hawk's Burrito (feat. Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2, Final Fantasy IV, and more!)
Nobody ever drops in, nobody ever wipes out.
The Sports Episode (feat. Fall Guys and Blaseball)
Have you ever had those moments during crisp fall days in which it seems as though the wind is leading you somewhere? You're not quite sure if the pull is benevolent, ...
ITA 100 (feat. CrossCode and Oracle of Seasons)
It took one hundred episodes, but Stephen and Brendon finally answer the two questions you've all been asking: What were your high school superlatives and how are you ...
Let's Talk About the New Stuff (feat. Ghost of Tsushima & Xbox)
Brendon grapples with the confused narrative of Ghost of Tsushima, Stephen grapples with his Starbucks order.
Pokemon Crystal | July 2020 Bonus
Stephen and Brendon discuss Pokemon Crystal, its place in the legacy of the franchise, and how it succeeds in its removal from the pressures of being The Biggest Franc...
Dreaming of Folded Bowser (feat. Paper Mario and the Origami King and Project Xcloud)
Hey! I'm walkin' on my face here! Discussed: Paper Mario and the Origami King, Project Xcloud, Gamepass, Next-Gen in General
Weird Vacation (feat. The World Ends With You, Superliminal, and More)
Ellie wakes up in Shibuya Crossing holding a weird pin in one hand and a countdown timer embedded in the other. Battle hardened by her encounters with Infected, WLF, a...
Jetsetter & Rutabaga (feat. Dadish, Fortnite, and Animal Crossing)
Jetsetter & Rutabaga is a 1981 American comedy-drama film directed starring Jetsetter and Rutagaba. The actors play fictionalized versions of themselves sharing a conv...
Ways + Places to Golf (feat. Pokemon Cafe Mix, Golf on Mars, Ori and the Blind Forest)
There are new Pokemon experiences around every corner these days. It almost feels like an endless golf course in deep space at this point, as each game announced break...
The Last of Us Part II (w/ AJ Fillari) | June 2020 Bonus
Our producer AJ joins the show for an extremely deep dive into The Last of Us Part II. This episode is broken into two sections, the first being completely spoiler-fre...
Into the Aether III: The Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality
Welcome to our third season and third year of Into the Aether! This week is all about the recent Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality from Itch.io. Discussed: So m...
PS51 Worldwide Classics
You don't get to 51 worldwide classics without making a few enemies. Discussed: Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics, Sony PlayStation 5, every game in the PS5 event...
Saying "Bug Fables" Like That (feat. Bug Fables, Minecraft Dungeons, and Animal Crossing)
BLACK LIVES MATTER Find out how you can help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co All of this month's Patreon money will go to bail funds and mutual aids. Thanks.
Monster Hunter: World | May 2020 Bonus
Make sure you stick around until the end for some aural art AJ made. Big thanks to everyone who backs the Patreon and makes these bonus episodes possible. --- Support ...
My Biggest Sin, My Greatest Accomplishment (feat. If Found, Splatoon, Summer Games Fest)
Does anyone truly know the difference between Boston Market and fine dining? The line is a blur, less of a line and more of a spiral pattern. They mix and intertwine a...
The First Ever Oven! (w/ guest Alanna Okun)
Sometimes it's just about finding the smallest oven it takes to get the job done. Sometimes it's about playing the same video game six times. Usually, though, it's abo...
Beat the Devil Out of It (feat. DOOM Eternal, Knights of the Old Republic, and Final Fantasy XII)
We're gonna start by painting some happy little Hell Priests. Discussed: DOOM Eternal, new links, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac...
Please Name This Band (feat. Tabletop Simulator & Every Xbox Game)
We made this episode to torture Aj "Board Games" Fillari. Discussed: Tabletop Simulator, Root, A Quiet Year, 7 Wonders, Twilight Imperium, Animal Crossing: New Horizon...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons & Persona 5 Royal | April 2020 Bonus
It was late and we couldn't stop talking about Persona 5 before recording the ACNH bonus so we just blended the two together. Huge shouts to everyone who backed the Pa...
Who Is Martin? (w/ guest Dom Nero)
Big thanks to Dom Nero for stopping by! Follow him here: https://twitter.com/dominicknero --- Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/intothecast Find us...
The Final Fantasy VII Remake Spoiler Episode
In this second part of our discussions of FF7R, we manage to talk about the video game for another three hours. You're welcome or sorry, whatever applies to you person...
The Final Fantasy VII Remake Episode
There's also some Animal Crossing in there... --- Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/intothecast Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/intothecast Joi...
Living a Little (feat. Persona 5 Royale, Persona 3, and Animal Crossing)
Tinker Tailor Beardo Spy --- Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/intothecast Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/intothecast Join the Discord: https:...
Sizzler, But for Video Games
No goofy description, just watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3YGtQ40Qvs --- Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/intothecast Find us on T...
