Fire Escape Cast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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
Location:
United States
Description:
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
Language:
English
Episodes
Fire Escape Cast #127
3/2/2026
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.
Duration:01:59:40
Fire Escape Cast #126
2/16/2026
The gang shares their thoughts on Mewgenics, Mario Tennis Fever, and MIO.
Duration:02:04:19
Fire Escape Cast #125
2/2/2026
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.
Duration:02:08:21
Fire Escape Cast #124
1/19/2026
This week Dan gives an update on his Sektori obsession, Mary shares her thoughts on Dunecrawlers, and Mike returns to Shadow Gambit.
Duration:02:09:15
Fire Escape Cast #123
1/5/2026
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.
Duration:02:20:53
Fire Escape Cast #122 (Part 2) - GAME OF THE YEAR
12/15/2025
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.
Duration:03:39:13
Fire Escape Cast #122 (Part 1) - GAME OF THE YEAR
12/8/2025
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.
Duration:03:18:14
Fire Escape Cast #121
12/2/2025
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.
Duration:02:36:41
Fire Escape Cast #120
11/17/2025
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.
Duration:02:42:36
Fire Escape Cast #119
11/3/2025
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.
Duration:02:31:16
Fire Escape Cast #118
10/20/2025
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.
Duration:02:56:24
Fire Escape Cast #117
10/6/2025
With Mary gallivanting around Japan, Jesse Vitelli joins the crew to talk about Hades 2, Ghost of Yotei, and Superbonk.
Duration:02:42:54
Fire Escape Cast #116 (The Silksong Episode)
9/22/2025
Brace yourself: The gang is ready to discuss Holloow Knight: Silksong for the first time as a group. Also, you suck, Todd.
Duration:02:57:05
Fire Escape Cast #115
9/8/2025
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.
Duration:02:32:29
Fire Escape Cast #114
8/25/2025
The gang takes a stroll down memory lane with Metal Gear and quality tower defense games. Also, Peak just keeps getting better.
Duration:02:17:04
Fire Escape Cast #113
8/11/2025
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).
Duration:02:24:08
Fire Escape Cast #112
7/28/2025
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.
Duration:02:30:37
Fire Escape Cast #111
7/14/2025
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.
Duration:03:06:54
Fire Escape Cast #110
6/30/2025
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.
Duration:02:01:22
Fire Escape Cast #109
6/16/2025
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.
Duration:02:28:11