Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts!

Welcome back to The Big Red Button, an actual-play Fallout podcast where things rarely go as expected.

In this episode, the Stragglers are torn apart when one of their own is captured by a roaming group of cannibals and dragged away under cover of darkness. Left behind in a busted diner, the remaining crew teams up with their super mutant allies to figure out what happened, follow the trail, and decide just how far they’re willing to go to get their friend back.

Episode Highlights:

Taken by Cannibals: “You are in dire straits, my friend… you were captured by the cannibals.”
Left Behind: A robot and a ghoul are left “holding the broken pieces of their friendship in this old busted up diner.”
Super Mutant Search: “Looks like tracks. Looks like wheel tracks.”
The Winnebago: “We are being chased by a Winnebago.”
Desperate Choices: “Do not let him hear this… but I’ve grown rather fond of Master Winger.”

Notable Quotes:

“Everything’s blowed up. Because this is the Big Red Button.”
“Finally, that idiot is gone. I can finally have some peace.”
“I’ve definitely peed a little bit.”
“We are being chased by a Winnebago.”

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Emergency Broadcast & Fallout Intro
(00:03:10) Jake Taken by the Cannibals
(00:05:30) Super Mutants Arrive at the Diner
(00:11:42) Discovery of Wheel Tracks
(00:12:27) The Winnebago Revealed
(00:14:25) Preparing to Pursue

Support the show

Check out The Grapefruit Network on Instagram!

The Grapefruit Network © 2020-2024 - All Rights Reserved.
Big Red Button operates under permissions granted by the Bethesda Video Policy.
This podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with Bethesda Softworks or ZeniMax Media and does not reflect the views or opinions of either company or anyone officially involved in producing or managing Fallout 76.
Fallout content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of Bethesda Softworks or its licensors.
Fallout and Fallout 2 are Copyright © 1997, 1998 Interplay Productions, Irvine, California, USA.
Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76 are Copyright © 2008, 2010, 2015, 2018 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company.
Fallout, Prepare for the Future and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the U.S.
All other content is copyright by the author.

"Big Red Button" is a production of The Grapefruit Network.
To find out more about this show and the other shows in our network visit our website HERE. Alex's Website

Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts!

Welcome back to "The Big Red Button"—where the wasteland is lawless, dice are deadly, and chaos reigns supreme!

In this episode, our adventurers kick off a new live season, diving headfirst into firefights, cultist chaos, and questionable medical decisions in the post-apocalyptic Fallout world. From saving ghouls to navigating super mutant antics, nothing is predictable—and everything is dramatic.

Episode Highlights:

• Live Mayhem: For the first time ever, the crew broadcasts live on Twitch! Expect improvised chaos, dice-driven consequences, and plenty of fourth-wall-breaking antics.
• Dramatic Rescues: The team races against time to save Robert Short after a sniper attack. Houston’s desperate “true love’s kiss” attempt and Mr. Winger’s stimpack intervention lead to tense, darkly comedic moments.
• Super Mutant Squad: The seven super mutants prove their loyalty, forming a protective perimeter and offering unexpected muscle as the team navigates Harrison’s perilous streets.
• Scavenger Hunt: Searching for medical supplies across abandoned buildings, our heroes scavenge, roll dice, and improvise in a high-stakes bid to save their friend—because in the wasteland, ingenuity can be life or death.
• Onward to Harrison: With danger lurking and an uncertain battlefield ahead, the party prepares to confront cultist raiders and uncover new mysteries in the north.

Notable Quotes:

• "You never know who’s watching… or shooting." – Dallas
• "I tried true love’s kiss. It didn’t work." – Houston
• "Little jerky man, we need a stimpack—stat!" – Jeremy
• "I’ll scavenge, but this is going to be risky business." – Godfrey

Timestamps:

(00:05:12) Live Season Kickoff & Character Introductions
(00:20:35) Firefight Approaches Harrison
(00:33:50) Robert Short’s Critical Injury
(00:40:12) Stimpack Saves the Day
(00:51:05) Super Mutant Perimeter Defense
(01:02:44) Searching for Supplies in Abandoned Buildings
(01:18:21) Strategy Discussion & Heading North

Support the show

Check out The Grapefruit Network on Instagram!

The Grapefruit Network © 2020-2024 - All Rights Reserved.
Big Red Button operates under permissions granted by the Bethesda Video Policy.
This podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with Bethesda Softworks or ZeniMax Media and does not reflect the views or opinions of either company or anyone officially involved in producing or managing Fallout 76.
Fallout content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of Bethesda Softworks or its licensors.
Fallout and Fallout 2 are Copyright © 1997, 1998 Interplay Productions, Irvine, California, USA.
Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76 are Copyright © 2008, 2010, 2015, 2018 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company.
Fallout, Prepare for the Future and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the U.S.
All other content is copyright by the author.

"Big Red Button" is a production of The Grapefruit Network.
To find out more about this show and the other shows in our network visit our website HERE. Alex's Website

Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts!

Welcome back to "The Big Red Button"—where the wasteland's wild but the dice are wilder!

In this episode, our fearless adventurers dive deeper into the Fallout universe, uncovering secrets and facing unexpected twists! Crazy Carl — or should we say Carlos Mendoza — has left a trail of mystery, and it's up to our crew to piece it all together.

Episode Highlights:

- Sneaky Business: Our heroes tiptoe into Dustridge, searching Carl's abandoned home for clues. Gotfree's tech skills shine as he interfaces with a computer, while Houston rummages through drawers, unearthing a mysterious holotape!

- Holotape Revelations: The group listens to Carlos' cryptic message, revealing his hidden motives and a self-destruct mechanism! Gotfree's quick thinking saves the day, offering a glimpse of a map and new coordinates...

- Super Mutant Shenanigans: Just when things get serious, our super mutant pals, led by Jeremy, crash the party! Their comedic misinterpretation of a bird call leads to some hilarious moments—Heimlich maneuver, anyone?

- Onward to Harrison: With a Vertibird sighting, the team sets their sights on Harrison. They recap their journey, pondering potential allies like Robert Short, and gear up for the next chapter of their adventure!

Notable Quotes:

- "You never know who your friends are in the wasteland." - Dallas

- "I would like to spend a luck point." - Gotfree

- "Hello, boys. It looks like you guys have found my tape. And it looks like you guys have stumbled upon my secret." - Crazy Carl/Carlos

- "Little jerky man. Are you okay? It sounded like maybe you were choking. Sounded like maybe you were shot in throat." - Jeremy

- "Cross heart. I given you sacred boop." - Jeremy

Timestamps:

(00:20:49) Action Points Explanation

(00:25:43) Using luck points in gameplay

(00:35:11) Perception and Survival Task

(00:39:39) Camouflage and Perception Check

(00:48:38) Strategy Discussion

(01:02:22) Trip Wire Incident

(01:06:46) Carl's Home Visit

(01:28:20) Ground Shakes and Super Mutants Panic

(01:32:24) Mechanical Sound and Vertibird Sighting

Join us as we navigate the chaos, laughter, and intrigue of the wastelan

Support the show

Check out The Grapefruit Network on Instagram!

The Grapefruit Network © 2020-2024 - All Rights Reserved.
Big Red Button operates under permissions granted by the Bethesda Video Policy.
This podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with Bethesda Softworks or ZeniMax Media and does not reflect the views or opinions of either company or anyone officially involved in producing or managing Fallout 76.
Fallout content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of Bethesda Softworks or its licensors.
Fallout and Fallout 2 are Copyright © 1997, 1998 Interplay Productions, Irvine, California, USA.
Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76 are Copyright © 2008, 2010, 2015, 2018 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company.
Fallout, Prepare for the Future and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the U.S.
All other content is copyright by the author.

"Big Red Button" is a production of The Grapefruit Network.
To find out more about this show and the other shows in our network visit our website HERE. Alex's Website

Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts!

Welcome back to Big Red Button, the podcast where the post-apocalyptic chaos never ends!

In this episode, our fearless adventurers—Jake, Houston, and Gotfree—are back in action, navigating the wild world of Fallout! With Mr. Klawzinski by their side, they uncover shocking truths about their friend, Crazy Carl... or should we say Carlos? This former vault security chief has a few secrets up his sleeve!

TIME STAMPS:

(00:00:00) - Introduction and Recap

(00:05:00) - Summer Break Shenanigans

(00:15:00) - The Carlos Mendoza Revelation

(00:25:00) - Mr. Klawzinski's Vault Tales

(00:35:00) - Carlos's Combat Skills Unveiled

(00:45:00) - Rescue Mission Planning

(00:54:00) - Weapon Negotiations with Mr. Klawzinski

(01:00:00) - Super Mutant Communication Secrets

(01:05:00) - Final Plans and Preparations

(01:08:00) - Wrapping Up

(01:09:00) - Outro and Podcast Info

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

- Summer Break Dreams: Gotfree dreams of a Poconos getaway, while Jake reminisces about vault life. Who knew robots had vacation plans?

- Carlos's Secret Identity: Discover the truth about "Crazy Carl"—a vault security pro with a knack for lip-reading. Can our heroes trust him?

- Rescue Mission Madness: The team devises a plan to save their Super Mutant pals using a unique tree-lighting system. Will it work?

- Weapon Negotiations: Mr. Klawzinski agrees to arm our heroes if they succeed in their mission. But can they pull it off?

Join us for a rollercoaster of revelations, humor, and high-stakes decisions as our crew navigates the unpredictable Fallout universe!

Support the show

Check out The Grapefruit Network on Instagram!

The Grapefruit Network © 2020-2024 - All Rights Reserved.
Big Red Button operates under permissions granted by the Bethesda Video Policy.
This podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with Bethesda Softworks or ZeniMax Media and does not reflect the views or opinions of either company or anyone officially involved in producing or managing Fallout 76.
Fallout content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of Bethesda Softworks or its licensors.
Fallout and Fallout 2 are Copyright © 1997, 1998 Interplay Productions, Irvine, California, USA.
Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76 are Copyright © 2008, 2010, 2015, 2018 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company.
Fallout, Prepare for the Future and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the U.S.
All other content is copyright by the author.

"Big Red Button" is a production of The Grapefruit Network.
To find out more about this show and the other shows in our network visit our website HERE. Alex's Website

Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts!

Welcome back to The Big Red Button - the Fallout podcast that's trippier than a radroach on Jet!

In this episode, our wasteland wanderer Jake accidentally ingests some glowing mushrooms, sending him on a psychedelic journey through his own mind. As Jake hallucinates talking squirrels and imaginary polar bears, he's forced to confront traumatic memories from his time in Vault 56, including the mysterious Overseer Bauer.

This is our first ever scripted, narrative adventure! We hope you enjoy, and we've got our next regular episodes ready to rock and roll!

[00:00] Buckle up, buttercups, 'cause we're about to take a trip... and I don't mean to the local Super Duper Mart! Our vault-dwelling hero Jake is about to embark on a MUSHROOM-FUELED JOURNEY that'll make you say, "War. War never changes... but my perception of reality sure does!"

[05:30] Things get SQUIRRELLY when Jake's hallucinations introduce him to a furry friend with some not-so-friendly intentions. Is it a radroach? Is it his subconscious? Or is it just really good writing? (Spoiler: it's all three!)

[18:00] Hold onto your Pip-Boys, folks! Jake's trippy adventure takes a VAULT-TASTIC turn as he confronts his past and tells Overseer Bauer where to shove his "for your own good" attitude. It's like group therapy, but with more yelling and imaginary snow!

[31:00] Just when you thought things couldn't get any deeper, Gotfree the robot drops some EXISTENTIAL TRUTH BOMBS that'll make your circuits sizzle. Who knew a Mr. Handy could be so... handy with life advice?

• Jake eats glowing mushrooms (because OF COURSE he does)

• Imaginary squirrels are NOT your friends

• Vault trauma: it's not just for breakfast anymore!

• Gotfree: part robot, part therapist, all sass

Will Jake survive his trip? Will Houston ever finish his book? And will we EVER stop breaking the fourth wall? Tune in to find out! Same wasteland time, same wasteland channel!

Remember, listeners: Just Say No to glowing fungi... unless you want to star in your own episode of "The Big Red Button"! Stay rad-iated!

Lots of thanks to special guest, Will Aitken!

Support the show

Check out The Grapefruit Network on Instagram!

The Grapefruit Network © 2020-2024 - All Rights Reserved.
Big Red Button operates under permissions granted by the Bethesda Video Policy.
This podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with Bethesda Softworks or ZeniMax Media and does not reflect the views or opinions of either company or anyone officially involved in producing or managing Fallout 76.
Fallout content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of Bethesda Softworks or its licensors.
Fallout and Fallout 2 are Copyright © 1997, 1998 Interplay Productions, Irvine, California, USA.
Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76 are Copyright © 2008, 2010, 2015, 2018 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company.
Fallout, Prepare for the Future and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the U.S.
All other content is copyright by the author.

"Big Red Button" is a production of The Grapefruit Network.
To find out more about this show and the other shows in our network visit our website HERE. Alex's Website

Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts!

Summer time break! We know we left you all on quite the cliff hanger will Jake running off into the Wilderness but we are taking a short break to rest, restructure, recharge power cells and recite some super mutant poetry!

See you on the other side!

Support the show

Check out The Grapefruit Network on Instagram!

The Grapefruit Network © 2020-2024 - All Rights Reserved.
Big Red Button operates under permissions granted by the Bethesda Video Policy.
This podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with Bethesda Softworks or ZeniMax Media and does not reflect the views or opinions of either company or anyone officially involved in producing or managing Fallout 76.
Fallout content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of Bethesda Softworks or its licensors.
Fallout and Fallout 2 are Copyright © 1997, 1998 Interplay Productions, Irvine, California, USA.
Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76 are Copyright © 2008, 2010, 2015, 2018 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company.
Fallout, Prepare for the Future and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the U.S.
All other content is copyright by the author.

"Big Red Button" is a production of The Grapefruit Network.
To find out more about this show and the other shows in our network visit our website HERE. Alex's Website

Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts!

Welcome back to The Big Red Button, where the rules are made up and the points don- wait, that slogan is already taken? Dang it...

Ever wondered what happens when a super mutant behemoth meets a hallucinogenic mushroom? Our latest episode of "The Big Red Button" takes you on a wild ride - the Stragglers are bailed out of some serious trouble with a deathclaw, by a super mutant behemoth named Mister Klawzinski.

From cannibal cultists to a mysterious overseer-turned-super-mutant, this episode has it all.

Tune in to find out how our heroes navigate this chaotic adventure.

TIME STAMPS:

(00:13:14): Safe in the Cave
(00:14:29): Perception Check in the Cave
(00:15:25): Gratitude to Mister Klawz
(00:16:26): Mister Klawz's Home
(00:17:06): Description of the Cave
(00:24:05): Interaction with Mister Handy Robots
(00:40:23): Godfrey's Cleaning Procedure
(00:51:35): Lady Gray's Request for a Fusion Core

Support the show

Check out The Grapefruit Network on Instagram!

The Grapefruit Network © 2020-2024 - All Rights Reserved.
Big Red Button operates under permissions granted by the Bethesda Video Policy.
This podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with Bethesda Softworks or ZeniMax Media and does not reflect the views or opinions of either company or anyone officially involved in producing or managing Fallout 76.
Fallout content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of Bethesda Softworks or its licensors.
Fallout and Fallout 2 are Copyright © 1997, 1998 Interplay Productions, Irvine, California, USA.
Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76 are Copyright © 2008, 2010, 2015, 2018 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company.
Fallout, Prepare for the Future and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the U.S.
All other content is copyright by the author.

"Big Red Button" is a production of The Grapefruit Network.
To find out more about this show and the other shows in our network visit our website HERE. Alex's Website

Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts!

Welcome back, fellow adventurers, to another thrilling episode of The Big Red Button podcast!

This week, our intrepid heroes found themselves in a perilous situation, facing off against one of the wasteland's most fearsome creatures: the Deathclaw. But as always, the unexpected twists and turns kept us on the edge of our seats. Let's dive into the chaos and heroics of this episode.

The episode kicks off with a stark reminder of the dangers lurking in the wasteland. Our hosts, Jake, Houston, Gotfree, and Overseer Dallas are immediately thrust into a tense situation involving a Deathclaw nest.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:10:38): Encounter with the Deathclaw Nest
(00:14:54): Deathclaw Description and Danger
(00:25:00): Discovery of the Radstag and Daisy's Collar
(00:28:26): Bull Deathclaw Attack
(00:35:12): Super Mutant Behemoth Saves the Day
(00:38:26): Introduction of Nikolai Klawzinski (Mister Klawz)
(00:41:13): Entering the Cave

Until next time, stay safe out there in the wasteland, and remember, the real monsters might just be the friends we made along the way.

Support the show

Check out The Grapefruit Network on Instagram!

The Grapefruit Network © 2020-2024 - All Rights Reserved.
Big Red Button operates under permissions granted by the Bethesda Video Policy.
This podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with Bethesda Softworks or ZeniMax Media and does not reflect the views or opinions of either company or anyone officially involved in producing or managing Fallout 76.
Fallout content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of Bethesda Softworks or its licensors.
Fallout and Fallout 2 are Copyright © 1997, 1998 Interplay Productions, Irvine, California, USA.
Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76 are Copyright © 2008, 2010, 2015, 2018 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company.
Fallout, Prepare for the Future and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the U.S.
All other content is copyright by the author.

"Big Red Button" is a production of The Grapefruit Network.
To find out more about this show and the other shows in our network visit our website HERE. Alex's Website