The Grinding Gear Podcast
Burnout-free video game coverage from podcast veterans. Join Garrett and Kyle every week as they get lost in games, pop culture, and everything they’re personally playing.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Episodes
- 291
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
#357 - Into the Nexus: “First Patch of 2021!”
The big balance patch is here! Garrett and Kyle give you the full rundown with all the buffs (though few), nerfs and talent incetivizations’s. There is a lot here. The much desired Hogger nerfs have …
Thu 21 Jan 2021
#356 - Into the Nexus: “with Michael Udall”
Michael Udall joins the episode to talk about CCL and the future of Heroes of the Storm. The 30k team owner has high hopes for the game and the upcoming BlizzcOnline. Garrett and Kyle are happy to an…
Thu 14 Jan 2021
#355 - Into the Nexus: “Plat-eau”
Into the Nexus is back and talking Heroes. Garrett and Kyle continue their plat’tastic adventures and have hit their first wall at Plat 2. The learning shall continue. In the news, players are trying…
Thu 07 Jan 2021
#354 - Into the Nexus: “Ask Us Anything”
It’s the final episode of 2020 Into the Nexus! The Holiday meta is in full swing and news is on hold until the new year so the dudes take an AMA from the Patrons and chat! Of course we reminisce abou…
Thu 31 Dec 2020
#353 - Into the Nexus: “Plat Twins”
Into the Nexus is here to bring you the Heroes of the Storm news: Rain, Sleet or Holiday Snow! Garrett and Kyle have been playing a lot together and share some stories from their Plat-tastic adventur…
Thu 24 Dec 2020
#352 - Into the Nexus: “Eventful Anomalies”
A classic Garrett and Kyle episode! The hosts navigate through the two week meta update and Hogger is doing well despite difficulty. Climbing and feasting on win-rates. They also check out how the ba…
Thu 17 Dec 2020
#351 - Into the Nexus: “CavalierGuest Guests”
CavalierGuest guest on this week’s Into the Nexus! The CCL Coach and content creator shares his knowledge with Garrett and Kyle, and you the listener! Learn about Hogger and how he is busted! See the…
Thu 10 Dec 2020
#350 - Into the Nexus: “Hogg Wild Style”
Hogger is out and while he may be hard, may be unique, he is not performing well. Seems some buffs might be in order, though it doesn’t make him any less fun. There is a lot of happenings in the Nexu…
Thu 03 Dec 2020
#349 - Into the Nexus: “Poggers for Hogger”
It happened! Hogger is IN! The Public Test Realm is live and we have gotten a look at the new Bruiser coming to Heroes of the Storm. Garrett and Kyle give an in depth rundown of all the gnollish happ…
Tue 24 Nov 2020
#348 - Into the Nexus: “Personal Issue with Circles”
Garrett and Kyle are here with all the Heroes of the Storm goodness. A Two Week Balance Check in perhaps? How about a look at who needs a rework? Or perhaps a Battlepass in Heroes future? Lets see wh…
Thu 19 Nov 2020
#347 - Into the Nexus: “Bruise Cruise”
Into the Nexus is back and so is Garrett! The Heroes Hosts run you through all the various influences and impacts of the ongoing CCL tournament, but first, Garrett gets a chance to comment on the mos…
Thu 12 Nov 2020
#346 - Into the Nexus: "Patch of Plenty" with Not_Paradox
Host Kyle Fergusson and guest Not_Paradox lead you through a MEATY Patch! Warhead Junction gets an update, along with a massive pile of changes to Bruisers, many being brought into balance with the n…
Fri 06 Nov 2020
#345 - Into the Nexus: “Put a ring on it”
Garrett is back, Blue Posts are in and Kyle has new teams! We get word from Blizzard about Mei, Deathwing, percent damage and Sonya Leap. We also get to a little CCL talk and the hot strategies and n…
Thu 29 Oct 2020
#344 - Into the Nexus: "CCL Special with Bahamut"
This week’s show is joined by CCL ambassador, caster and analyst BahamutGaming. The CCL (Community Clash League) by HeroesHearth and Wisdom Gaming starts up this weekend with it’s Icebreaker tourname…
Thu 22 Oct 2020
#343 - Into the Nexus: “Kickin’ It with Kiyeberries”
Patch Patch Patch! The long awaited moment is here and this one hits all the important bits. Yet it also explores some new ideas. New ways to buff talents and heroics. New ideas for some of our under…
Thu 15 Oct 2020
#342 - Into the Nexus: “Opening Our Presents”
Patch Patch Patch! The long awaited moment is here and this one hits all the important bits. Yet it also explores some new ideas. New ways to buff talents and heroics. New ideas for some of our under…
Thu 08 Oct 2020
#341 - Into the Nexus: “Fellowship of the Things”
The continuing adventurers of Garrett and Kyle, now with more team action! The patch has been delayed, or is mysteriously missing. ARAM has taken over the game as the best way to level up an account.…
Thu 01 Oct 2020
#340 - Into the Nexus: “Humble Rumble”
Into the Nexus has been packed with guests recently and it's time to take things back to basics. Garrett and Kyle have been playing in full teams and the experience has been eye opening, humbling and…
Fri 25 Sep 2020
#339 - Into the Nexus: “Stats and Statues”
Not_Paradox is here so you know we got a meaty show for you! Garrett and Kyle guide our guest through the two week check-in. Where are we on Gladiator’s Medallion? Who is up, who is down? Whats the d…
Thu 17 Sep 2020
#338 - Into the Nexus: “Arting with Kinabrew”
In this Episode of Into the Nexus: Garrett and Kyle are joined by Andrew “TheBrew” Kinabrew, Senior II Artist for Heroes of the Storm. The gang gets to talking about how the art works over at Blizzar…
Thu 10 Sep 2020
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