About this podcast
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
Episodes
The newest 50 of 149 episodes
- Fire Escape Cast #145 · 2 h 26 minOn this episode of Fire Escape, Seth Macy from X-Button joins the crew to chat about Fire Emblem, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Mewgencis.
- Fire Escape Cast #144 · 2 h 11 min:The gang is back together again to talk about You Can See Everything, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Well Dweller. You Can See Everything spoilers (NOTE: These timestamps…
- Fire Escape Cast #143 · 2 h 21 minWhile Mike is sipping wine in Italy, the gang recruited Mike on the mic to take Mike's place. The gang talks about Control Resonant, Ace Combat 8, and waiting in line at Disney.
- Fire Escape Cast #142 · 1 h 58 minThe gang roasts each other and then talks about The Blood of Dawnwalker and Control Resonant.
- Fire Escape Cast #141 · 1 h 41 minThe gang is back together again and they have a lot of games to talk about including The Blood of Dawnwalker, Wolverine, Blood Dungeon, and Onimusha.
- Fire Escape Cast #140 · 1 h 57 minBlessing Adeoye Jr. joins the Fire Escape crew to talk about The Duskbloods, Onimusha, and Alien Isolation 2.
- Fire Escape Cast #139 · 2 h 10 minMary's out, Grubb's in. Jeff shares his early impressions on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Dan checks out Agent 64: Spies Never Die.
- Fire Escape Cast #138 · 1 h 49 minOn this episode, the gang shares their thoughts on Halo: Campaign Evolved, Big Walk, and Splatoon Raiders.
- Fire Escape Cast #137 · 1 h 52 minOn this week's episode, Mary shares her thoughts on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Mike checks out TerraTech Legion, and Dan talks about Clone Hero.
- Fire Escape Cast #136 · 2 h 10 minOn this episode of Fire Escape, Dan shares his thoughts on Star Fox and Rhythm Heaven Groove, Mike revisits Spider-Man 2, and Mary shares checks out the new Dave the Diver DLC.
- Fire Escape Cast #135 · 1 h 57 minOn this week's episode of Fire Escape, Dan breaks down the Steam Machine and Mary wraps up 007: First Light.
- Fire Escape Cast #134 · 2 h 5 minThe gang is back together for this episode to talk about 007: First Light, Mina the Hollower, and Dungeon Clawler.
- Fire Escape Cast #133 · 2 h 26 minMike is at wine camp this week so Judge Jake joins the crew to talk about Mina The Hollower, Mixtape, and Forbidden Solitaire.
- Fire Escape Cast #132 · 1 h 57 minOn this episode of Fire Escape, Vinny joins Mike and Mary to talk about cork taint, Pragmata, and Saros.
- Fire Escape Cast #131 · 1 h 39 minOn this week's episode, Dan shares his early thoughts on Saros, Mary checks out Dome Keep DLC, and Mike talks about wine camp.
- Fire Escape Cast #130 · 1 h 48 minThe other Mike returns! On this episode the gang talks about Pragmata and Darwin's Paradox!
- Fire Escape Cast #129 · 1 h 55 minMike 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #128 · 2 h 27 minDan and Mary have been charmed by Pokopia and Mike has been in the Marathon trenches.
- Fire Escape Cast #127 · 1 h 59 minResident 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #126 · 2 h 4 minThe gang shares their thoughts on Mewgenics, Mario Tennis Fever, and MIO.
- Fire Escape Cast #125 · 2 h 8 minOn 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #124 · 2 h 9 minThis week Dan gives an update on his Sektori obsession, Mary shares her thoughts on Dunecrawlers, and Mike returns to Shadow Gambit.
- Fire Escape Cast #123 · 2 h 20 minOn 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…
- Fire Escape Cast #122 (Part 2) - GAME OF THE YEAR · 3 h 39 minIn 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #122 (Part 1) - GAME OF THE YEAR · 3 h 18 minIn 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…
- Fire Escape Cast #121 · 2 h 36 minOn 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #120 · 2 h 42 minOn 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #119 · 2 h 31 minNOTE: 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…
- Fire Escape Cast #118 · 2 h 56 minThe 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #117 · 2 h 42 minWith Mary gallivanting around Japan, Jesse Vitelli joins the crew to talk about Hades 2, Ghost of Yotei, and Superbonk.
- Fire Escape Cast #116 (The Silksong Episode) · 2 h 57 minBrace yourself: The gang is ready to discuss Holloow Knight: Silksong for the first time as a group. Also, you suck, Todd.
- Fire Escape Cast #115 · 2 h 32 minOn 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #114 · 2 h 17 minThe gang takes a stroll down memory lane with Metal Gear and quality tower defense games. Also, Peak just keeps getting better.
- Fire Escape Cast #113 · 2 h 24 minSPOILERS 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…
- Fire Escape Cast #112 · 2 h 30 minOn 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #111 · 3 h 6 minOn 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #110 · 2 h 1 minOn 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #109 · 2 h 28 minOn 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #108 · 2 h 18 minOn 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #107 · 1 h 42 minThe gang is back together again to talk about Doom: The Dark Ages, Blue Prince, and Shotgun Cop Man.
- Fire Escape Cast #106 · 1 h 47 minOn this week's episode of Fire Escape, Kahlief Adams joins Mike and Mary to talk about Expedition 33, Marathon, and Sinners.
- Fire Escape Cast #105 · 2 h 49 minOn this week's episode, Mike and Mary are out so Jeff Grubb and Mitch join Fire Escape.
- Fire Escape Cast #104 · 2 h 3 minOn this week's episode, Drew Scanlon joins Mike and Mary to talk about Blue Prince, Look Outside, and Assassin's Creed Shadows.
- Fire Escape Cast #102 · 2 h 35 minOn 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.
- Fire Escape Cast #101 · 3 h 2 minOn this episode of Fire Escape, Mike and Mary talk about a new rat game and Dan waxes poetic about Avowed.
- Fire Escape Cast #100 · 4 h 46 minOn the 100th episode of Fire Escape, the gang determines the greatest video game of all time.
- Fire Escape Cast #99 · 2 h 34 minOn this episode of Fire Escape, Mike talks about Sniper Elite: Resistance, Dan shares an update on Red Dead 2, and Mary adores Dome Keeper.
- Fire Escape Cast #98 · 1 h 52 minMary spent her entire holiday vacation playing a game that the guys definitely didn't recommend.
- Fire Escape Cast #97 · 2 h 9 minThe gang discusses Dan's newfound aversion to mac and cheese, real-life Pokémon evolutions, and the best drink orders for extremely interesting people.
