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The Checkpoint

by Cj Salcedo

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Season 1

#WeWantDestiny3 (with Matty)

Cj and Matty are back for a shorter (if you think 90 minutes is short) podcast. Topics include: Marathon’s impressive start to Season 2 The cycle of playing things for content and the constant stream of negativity online. Destiny 2, if you can believe it Socials: Mattty: @questlog.bsky.social Cj: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Read Cj’s writing: https://medium.com/@salcedo.cj Read Matty’s writing: https://medium.com/@QuestLog Music : Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music Links: https://linktr.ee/thecheckpointpod

Shooting and Looting (with Justin)

The Checkpoint returns! Cj is joined by his good friend, Justin, as the two talk about their shared love of FPS games and other genres. Topics Covered: How important a good setup is when it comes to gaming Why curiosity is so vital to the larger conversation Why we tend to stick to certain game genres Socials: Justin: @roboplato.bsky.social Cj: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Read Cj’s writing: https://medium.com/@salcedo.cj Music : Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music Links: https://linktr.ee/thecheckpointpod

All The Time In The World (with Cody Bolster)

Cody returns as he and Cj talk all about how little time they have to play games or read books. Cj talks a lot of Star Wars as Cody actually shares some interesting and insightful commentary on the latest games he’s playing. Follow Cody on X: @TiredObsidian Read his writing: The Tired Obsidian Check out his family's gaming content: HHC Gaming Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

What Makes Us Fans? (with John, TheMilkmanAdventures)

Cj is joined by his friend John and the two dig into some Star Wars talk (as Cj does every week) and discuss their various fandoms. There are also plenty of references to games, Shane Black movies and rap music. Stick around for this very eventful 12th episode! Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow John on Bluesky:@johnnybegoode.bsky.social Follow John's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/themilkmanadventures Find the podcast on other services here: https://media.rss.com/thecheckpointpod/feed.xml Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

So. Much. Lore. (with Matty)

Cj and Matty dig into the deepest depths of Wookiepedia to deliver another episode of the Checkpoint! On the 11th episode, the two talk about Destiny 2 for over an hour before they get into the actual topics they prepared. Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Matty on Bluesky: @questlog.bsky.social Read Matty’s writing: https://medium.com/quest-log/marathon-may-challenge-runners-and-their-minds-to-find-a-new-path-fd576b73ff08 Find the podcast on other services here: https://media.rss.com/thecheckpointpod/feed.xml Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

This Is Where The Fun Begins (with Samuel Tolbert)

On episode ten of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined by good friend, journalist and sci-fi sicko Samuel Tolbert. The two catch up to talk about reviewing games and reading sci-fi books. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Star Wars Legends and Canon novels -Burnout in the face of creating content -Marathon, Marathon, Marathon Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Sam on Bluesky: @samueltolbert.bsky.social Check out Campaign Mode: https://campaign-mode.ghost.io/ Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCheckpointPodYT Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

Take A Look, It's In A Book! (with Kyle Foley)

On episode nine of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined by friend, writer and fellow Florida man, Kyle Foley. The two catch up to talk sports and start a podcast. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Reading regularly -Why positivity is so important now -The importance of passion in content creation Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Kyle on Bluesky: @kylefoleywrites.com Check out The Orlando Soccer Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DJtLR1ybqAlswqYmOF5A9 Read Kyle’s writing: https://butwhytho.net/author/kfoley/ Find the podcast on other services here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thecheckpoin... Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

Why Do We Create? (with Carlos Rodela)

On episode eight of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined by his good friend Carlos Rodela. The two catch up and talk about their many projects. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Content creation -Loot! -Where and how they met Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Carlos on Bluesky: @onawa.bsky.social Check out GttG: https://www.tiktok.com/@glitchthroughtheground https://www.youtube.com/@glitchthroughtheground Metal Jesus Rocks videos with Carlos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL26qAQobp0 https://youtu.be/0ru57c1HlV8?si=ZKR1eLRFdqppzlWf Find the podcast on other services here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thecheckpoin... Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

More Bungie Talk (with Matty)

On episode seven of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined once again by his good friend Matty. The two discuss game writing and lore. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Destiny 2 memories -Marathon -More sci-fi reads Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Matty on Bluesky: @questlog.bsky.social Read Matty’s writing: https://medium.com/quest-log/marathon-may-challenge-runners-and-their-minds-to-find-a-new-path-fd576b73ff08 Find the podcast on other services here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thecheckpoin... Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint (with Cody Bolster)

On episode six of The Checkpoint, Cj is joined once again by his good friend Cody. The two discuss hardware upgrades and their ever-growing book backlogs. They dive into a wide range of topics, such as: -Live-service games meshing with their backlogs -The need to work on projects consistently -Good sci-fi reads Grind Survivors, Devil Jam and Royal Revolt Survivors codes were all provided by publishers. Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Find the podcast on other services here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thecheckpoin... Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

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