Pause & Effect

CJ of Pause & Effect

Pause & Effect is a multimedia content platform that features a podcast uploaded to Anchor, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other platforms, as well as a series of livestreams on YouTube. There's no set upload schedule for the podcast, but new content is uploaded regularly to YouTube, so make sure you stay tuned for the latest streams and videos! Please consider also following the Facebook and Twitter pages for updates and schedules. Thanks! read less
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Resident Evil 4
Mar 17 2023
Resident Evil 4
This is the nineteenth episode of Pause & Effect, dedicated to Resident Evil 4 in a generalist sense! Join me and my friends and returning guests Tony L. and Matt as we revisit the game to discuss what else we enjoyed about it and why we enjoyed the overall experience, among many other comparisons to the other games in the franchise. Follow Tony on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theexpdesignblog/featured Opening and Ending Jingle: Clockwork by RadicalRaizex (that's me!) - https://soundcloud.com/radicalraizex/clockwork  ----  Pause & Effect is a multimedia content channel that features a podcast, a series of Let's Plays, and occasional livestreams! There's no set upload schedule, but new content is uploaded semi-regularly, so make sure you stay tuned for the latest streams and videos! Pause & Effect on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pauseandeffectyt Pause & Effect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauseeffectcast Pause & Effect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088438575380
Resident Evil 4
Mar 17 2023
Resident Evil 4
This is the nineteenth episode of Pause & Effect, dedicated to Resident Evil 4 in a generalist sense! Join me and my friends and returning guests Tony L. and Matt as we revisit the game to discuss what else we enjoyed about it and why we enjoyed the overall experience, among many other comparisons to the other games in the franchise. Follow Tony on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theexpdesignblog/featured Opening and Ending Jingle: Clockwork by RadicalRaizex (that's me!) - https://soundcloud.com/radicalraizex/clockwork  ----  Pause & Effect is a multimedia content channel that features a podcast, a series of Let's Plays, and occasional livestreams! There's no set upload schedule, but new content is uploaded semi-regularly, so make sure you stay tuned for the latest streams and videos! Pause & Effect on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pauseandeffectyt Pause & Effect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauseeffectcast Pause & Effect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088438575380
Fire Emblem Engage
Mar 8 2023
Fire Emblem Engage
This is the eighteenth episode of Pause & Effect, dedicated to Fire Emblem Engage! Join me and my friend Chris as we revisit the game to discuss what else we enjoyed about it and why we enjoyed the overall experience, among many other funny anecdotes. Follow Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chisai_Akai Opening and Ending Jingle: Clockwork by RadicalRaizex - https://soundcloud.com/radicalraizex/clockwork  ----  Pause & Effect is a multimedia content channel that features a podcast, a series of Let's Plays, and occasional livestreams! There's no set upload schedule, but new content is uploaded semi-regularly, so make sure you stay tuned for the latest streams and videos!   Pause & Effect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauseeffectcast Pause & Effect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088438575380
The N64 Zelda Experience
Oct 11 2022
The N64 Zelda Experience
This is the seventeenth episode of Pause & Effect, dedicated to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask! Join me and my friends, returning guest Molly (they/them) and fresh face Caden, as we revisit the games to discuss what else we enjoyed about it and why we think they're the greatest games of all time!   If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
Video Game Music | Select Button
Oct 10 2022
Video Game Music | Select Button
This is the first episode of a spin-off titled Pause & Effect: Select Button! Come on the show three times and you can request an episode where you can ask the questions and lead the discussion! The first episode in this series comes to us from my friend Anthony, who requested Video Game Music as a topic! Hope you enjoy!   If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
The 3D Sonic Renaissance (Part 2)
Jul 2 2022
The 3D Sonic Renaissance (Part 2)
This second of two episodes takes a look at Sonic the Hedgehog's 3D ventures in what we and many consider to be the renaissance period. Many thanks to my friends and returning guests Chris and Denzel for joining me on this episode! If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
The 3D Sonic Renaissance (Part 1)
Jul 2 2022
The 3D Sonic Renaissance (Part 1)
This first of two episodes takes a look at Sonic the Hedgehog's 3D ventures in what we and many consider to be the renaissance period. Many thanks to my friends and returning guests Chris and Denzel for joining me on this episode! If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
P&E Extra: The Sevenfold Playthroughs
May 13 2022
P&E Extra: The Sevenfold Playthroughs
A bonus for listeners of the show! This bonus episode tackles my mention of playing Bloodborne seven times (it’s actually six!) and never explaining it in the episodes, so here I am trying to explain myself. Hope you enjoy the story!
Bloodborne (Part 2)
May 13 2022
Bloodborne (Part 2)
This second of two episodes takes a look at Bloodborne, one of the most beloved Souls-series titles of all time! We talk about our experiences, things we look back on fondly, things we wish were different, and what we wish we could see with a new game in the series. Many thanks to my friends, returning guest Anthony and new guest Matt, for joining me on this episode! If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
Bloodborne (Part 1)
May 13 2022
Bloodborne (Part 1)
This first of two episodes takes a look at Bloodborne, one of the most beloved Souls-series titles of all time! We talk about our experiences, things we look back on fondly, things we wish were different, and what we wish we could see with a new game in the series. Many thanks to my friends, returning guest Anthony and new guest Matt, for joining me on this episode! If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
Golden Sun Series
Apr 15 2022
Golden Sun Series
This episode takes a look at the Golden Sun series! We talk about our experiences, things we look back on fondly, things we wish were different, and what we wish we could see with a new game in the series. Many thanks to my friends and returning guests Kat and Andrea for joining me on this episode! If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 1 + 2 (PART 2)
Mar 10 2022
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 1 + 2 (PART 2)
When Trails of Cold Steel 1 + 2 was first covered on this podcast, we never delved mechanically into everything that makes the games great from a gameplay standpoint. This episode is dedicated to that, although things do go off the rails again as usual! Many thanks once again to Anthony, Chris, and Vanek for doing this episode with me! If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
Kirby Series
Mar 8 2022
Kirby Series
This episode takes a look at the Kirby series! We talk about the series overall and do some dives into some hypotheticals as well as our favorite memories with the series! Many thanks to my good friend Kevin for doing this episode with me! If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
Thank You For 2021!
Mar 4 2022
Thank You For 2021!
I'm late in sending this message out, but many thanks to everyone who listened to and supported Pause and Effect since I started the show in 2021. This has been a huge learning process for me, and I'm grateful to be able to do this not just for myself, but for my friends as well. I can't wait to see what the future brings, and I hope you'll stick around for the ride.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 1 + 2
Jan 21 2022
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 1 + 2
This episode takes a look at a niche JRPG called The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel. I'd hoped to specifically focus on the first and second games, but the discussion went incredibly off the rails, so there will be a follow-up to this to talk about the other aspects of the games. Many thanks to my friends Chris, Anthony, and Vanek for appearing on the episode! If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Competitive)
Nov 28 2021
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Competitive)
This episode takes a look at a competitive viewpoint for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Many thanks to my friends Denzel and Kevin for being on the episode! LezzDenDen on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lezzdenden GrimCognido on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/grimcognido If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Casual)
Nov 28 2021
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Casual)
This is the first of two episodes dedicated to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! This episode specifically talks about things from a casual aspect. Many thanks to my friends Taylor and Tradd for being part of this episode! If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
Monster Hunter 5th Generation
Nov 28 2021
Monster Hunter 5th Generation
This episode is long overdue, and it's the longest episode I've ever done so far, but I hope the wait was worth it! Many thanks to my friends Joe and Anthony for appearing in this episode!  If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Sep 26 2021
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
This episode had to be pushed forward due to scheduling conflicts, but here's Episode 8! Many thanks to my friends Julie and Andrea for appearing in this episode! If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
Metroid: Samus Returns
Sep 26 2021
Metroid: Samus Returns
This episode had to be pushed forward due to scheduling conflicts, but here's Episode 7! Many thanks to my friends Nayab and Rocky for appearing in this episode! If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!
Phasmophobia (Pre-Patch)
Sep 17 2021
Phasmophobia (Pre-Patch)
This episode had to be pushed forward due to scheduling conflicts, but here's Episode 6! There will be a follow-up episode later on for Phasmophobia in its current state, so look forward to that! Many thanks to my friends Tony, Joe, Chris, and Alissa for appearing on this episode! If you like this episode, make sure you share it everywhere you can! If you'd like to suggest an episode or feature on the podcast, hit me up at pauseandeffectcast@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Also, please consider joining the official Pause and Effect Discord server! Send me a message, and I will send you an invite to the server proper. You can put forth suggestions for episodes, discuss the episodes themselves, or just talk in our general channels for fun and shenanigans! Hope to see you there!