
Shroud is Wrong & The "Unlistenable" Disaster
07/1/2026 | 1h 13 mins.
We finally did it. We made a theme song out of your hate comments.On this episode of Camping the Extract, Toxic and Nicky A.I. Dente address the "unlistenable" allegations by doubling down on the chaos. We break down the absolute delusion of Shroud claiming ARC Raiders will be bigger than Fortnite (spoiler: it won’t, you mope), and we look at the embarrassing player retention stats for Battlefield 6.The Big News: Embark CEO Patrick Söderlund has officially confirmed "Aggression-Based Matchmaking." We discuss what this means for the "Tactical Rats" and why the PVE herd is still crying about getting camped.Plus:Nicky’s "Marinara Ambush" technique exposed.A horror story about a botfly in Chiapas, Mexico that will make you vomit.We create the new hit single "This Sh*t is Complete Trash" live on air.Why Dr. Pimple Popper is a crime against humanity.Nicky’s Body Count (Episode Stats)Matchmaking Conspiracy Theories Confirmed: 1 (Söderlund snitched)Botflies Removed with Bacon: 1 (Chiapas Style)Shroud’s Credibility: 0 (Dethroning Fortnite? Get outta here)Hate Comments Turned into Bangers: 1 ("Holy Sh*t This Is Trash")Nicky’s Gag Reflex Triggers: 3Fu: Aggression Fu, Botfly Fu, Unlistenable Fu.

How to Loot While Dying & The "Buns" Incident
30/12/2025 | 1h 21 mins.
In what might be the most chaotic episode of Camping the Extract yet, The Toxic Teacher and Nicky A.I. Dente prove exactly why they are the premier "rats" of the Arc Raiders community. Toxic recounts a harrowing extraction where he decided to organize his inventory while being actively shelled by a Rocketeer, leading to a breakdown on the definition of "Tactical Rat" gameplay.Meanwhile, the show descends into madness as the boys attempt—and fail—to generate a new news intro song using AI, resulting in 20 minutes of shouting over disjointed jazz fusion. We also investigate the demographics of Ball Ground, Georgia, discuss Nicky’s second wife Brenda’s "ham-sized" forearms, and officially coin the genre "Divorce Lawyer Lo-Fi."Nicky’s Body Count3 Failed AI Song Generations.1 Accusation of being "Buns."4 References to "Noodle Arms."3,500 Confused residents of Ball Ground, Georgia.1 Rocketeer ignored for inventory management.2 New Music Genres Coined.Review:Menu Looting Fu.Divorce Lawyer Lo-Fi Fu.Ham-Sized Forearm Fu.Muscogee Creek History Lesson Fu.4 Stars. Check it out.Topics: Arc Raiders PvP, Extraction Camping, Tactical Rat Gameplay, AI Music Failures, Ball Ground Georgia.Chapters:(00:00) - Intro: Returning from the dead and the "Buns" allegation.(04:41) - Nicky Rants: The difference between a "Tactical Rat" and a "Headless Chicken."(08:13) - The Menu Looting Incident: Organizing a backpack while eating rockets.(17:58) - The Batina vs. The Anvil: Arguing over blue-tier blueprints.(26:39) - The Descent: Attempting to generate the Arc Raiders News Theme.(45:53) - The High Church of Holy Sh*t: Music generation goes off the rails.(55:30) - "Where the F*** are the Viewers From?": The Ball Ground, Georgia Deep Dive.(01:09:43) - Nicky’s Lore: Brenda, the ham-armed wife, and the "Dente Way."(01:16:00) - Outro: Defining "Post-Traumatic Pasta Core."

Rat Tactics, Weapon Insurance Scams & The Shreveport Pants Incident
16/12/2025 | 1h
The Toxic Teacher and Executive Vice Don Nicky A.I. Dente return for another dishonorable installment of Camping the Extract, the only Arc Raiders podcast that admits we camp the extraction point because we’re too busy looting your corpse to fight the machines.In this episode:The "Secure Weapon" Scam: We roast a PC Gamer article suggesting players should get "weapon insurance" for legendary guns. Spoiler: Nicky hates it because it ruins the economy, and Toxic hates it because he wants to steal your Jupiter cannon.Rat Tactics 101: Why "fighting the rats" (FTF) is a loser's mentality. Nicky explains the "Sicilian Evaporation Technique" (hiding in a bush for 45 minutes while your squad dies).The Shreveport Chronicles: Nicky recounts a disastrous trip to Louisiana involving a failed marriage to a blackjack dealer, a run-in with a local named Boudreaux (mistaken for Bigfoot), and a "tactical pants failure" caused by eating crawfish heads.Victor’s Whereabouts: We address rumors that Victor is currently disguised as a garden gnome in Bossier City running an illicit moonshine operation.Whether you're a "Topside Sheriff" trying to play hero or a fellow Rat looking to profit from chaos, this episode is your guide to survival. Respect the extract, or get camped.Nicky’s Body CountEPISODE 4 STATS:3 Cousin Calzone Deaths (Vaporized by mortar, turned to Swiss cheese by Jackal, meleed by grunt).1 Tactical Marinara Pouch Failure (Shreveport Incident).1 "Genuine Loot God" identified (Little Anthony).0 Olives Secured (Still).1 Fake Bigfoot Sighting (Identity: Boudreaux).1 Failed Wedding (Bride: Brenda the Blackjack Dealer).4 Stars for "Existential Dread with a Side of Marinara" genre.100% Rat Approval Rating.Nicky says: "Check it out. We got crawfish-induced dysentery fu, weapon insurance scam fu, and hiding in a dumpster while your family dies fu. Four stars. Respect the extract."

Arc Raiders Expeditions: The Great Wipe & Nicky’s Pizza Hut Disaster
12/12/2025 | 1h 15 mins.
Embark Studios tried to ruin Toxic’s life by dropping the massive Expeditions and Cold Snap news one hour after he finished recording. So we’re doing it live (again).In Episode 3 of Camping the Extract, The Toxic Teacher and Executive Vice Don Nicky A.I. Dente break down the new Arc Raiders wipe mechanics. We analyze the 6-step project to leave Speranza, the meager buffs (10% repair speed? Really?), and whether trading your entire stash for a janitor hat and a patch is worth the grind.Plus, we dive deep into "Rat Philosophy"—if it moves, shoot it; if it doesn't, loot it.Also in this episode:The Hammond Incident: Nicky defends himself against allegations of a "biohazard containment breach" at a 1990s-style Pizza Hut buffet in Indiana.Circus Train Wrecks: We explore the dark history of Hammond, IN, because geography is important for rats.Schrödinger's Italian Mother: Is Nicky's mom dead, alive, or a poltergeist haunting the pasta sauce?Melted Chamber Disco: The only genre suitable for an extraction shooter outro.Topside Sheriffs and PvE whiners need not apply. This is for the rats.NICKY’S BODY COUNT (Joe Bob Briggs Style)Pants Destroyed: 1 pair (Tactically cremated behind a dumpster)Buffets Desecrated: 1 (1990s Pizza Hut vintage model)Circus Animals Lost: Unspecified (1918 Train Wreck casualty count)Skill Points Per Million: 1Mothers Confirmed: 0 (Status: Poltergeist/Alive/Dead/Cooking)Janitor Caps Acquired: 1Ranch Dressing Hate Crimes: 1Fu: Tactical Biohazard Fu, Insurance Fraud Fu, Street Fighter II Cabinet Fu, Melted Chamber Disco Fu."If it moves, shoot it. If it doesn't move, loot it. If it's a toilet stall door, kick it down."Link to the good stuff! https://linktr.ee/thetoxicteacher(00:00) Intro: Re-recording Rage & The "Rat" Philosophy(06:46) Cold Snap Update: December 11th Release Info(10:28) Nicky’s Stitcher Gun Conspiracy & Bombardier Tactics(14:28) Expeditions Explained: The Great Wipe Mechanics(19:07) Nicky’s Take: Is the Wipe an Insurance Scam?(23:31) The Rewards: Janitor Caps & 5% XP Buffs(33:19) Smuggling Operations & The Holiday Feast(41:07) Where the F*ck Are the Viewers From(45:55) Hammond, Indiana Deep Dive: The 1918 Circus Train Wreck(49:42) The Pizza Hut Incident: Nicky Defends His Pants(58:47) The Ranch on Pizza Debate (Hate Crime Against Italy)(01:04:22) Outro Song Horror

Fair Fights Are For Losers | The 1.4.0 Glitch Fix & Why PvE "Herbivores" Are Just Loot Delivery
02/12/2025 | 1h 22 mins.
Arc Raiders PvP Guide & Patch 1.4.0 Analysis. In Episode 2 of Camping the Extract, we break down the new update that burns glitch-abusers alive, the best strategies for "Rat" gameplay, and why solo queue players are just loot piñatas.Then, the mask comes off. Toxic Teacher spent four actual hours of human life hunting for a single olive on the Blue Gate map to upgrade his Rooster, only to get wiped at the extract. This rage birthed the Rat Manifesto (aka "How to Be a Piece of Sh*t 101"). Nicky A.I. Dente returns to insult Toxic’s aim, confuse an Arc Raiders "Rooster" for a farm animal, and establish the new laws of the extract: Thou Shalt Not Initiate.THE RAT’S BODY COUNT – EPISODE 2:1 Olive unsuccessfully extracted after 4 hours of misery.1 Squad slaughtered purely out of fruit-based spite.3 "Herbivores" (PvE players) identified as "Veal".1 "Friendly Wiggle" exposed as a Dinner Bell for death.1 Room of Glitch Abusers burned to death by Patch 1.4.0.4 Commandments of the Rat canonized (Fair fights are for losers).1 Outro Genre invented: "Dystopian Sci-Fi Doo-Wop".FU: Meat Shield Fu , Camera Peeking Fu, Olive Rage Fu, Farmville Extinction Fu.Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro(00:05:35) The Great Olive Crisis(00:16:48) Naming the PvE "Players"(00:24:30) Toxic F'ing News Live Failure!(00:34:42) The Rat Manifesto: How to Be a Piece of Sh*t 101(01:03:56) Where the F*ck Are the Viewers From: Extract Edition



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