Explore every episode of the podcast DrunkFriend
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| Episode 140 - Hungry Goriya... YET AGAIN! | 27 Sep 2024 | 01:20:54 | |
HG comes back on to talk about her recent surge in Twitch viewership and we get through some emails about content, the 90's, and more!
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| Episode 139 - 1995 Kickball Rosters and Licensed Snack Games | 13 Sep 2024 | 01:28:44 | |
Trav and Alex are back with a few emails covering licensed snack games, drunk gaming, national parks, and the 1995 american kickball rosters!
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| Episode 130 - Fred Durst Kills a Boat and SNESDrunk's Next Venture | 05 Apr 2024 | 01:20:12 | |
Come learn what SNESdrunk's next venture will be! Listen to some bad Australian accents. And watch this video of Fred Durst blowing up a boat.
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| Episode 40 - SomeCallMeJohnny | 12 Feb 2021 | 01:06:17 | |
Trav and Alex welcome YouTube creator and personality SomeCallMeJohnny, where you'll learn that some also call him an illustrator, an animator, and a guy with tons of ideas. We talk about early influences, how his channel has grown since 2008 (!!) and what it's like to have an audience for that long. We discuss whether his art degree (and subsequent student debt) was worth it, what a Metroid film would be like, and a Dutch oven is referenced a few times. (The two are sadly unrelated.) We also delve into the world of coffee, but nothing snobby whatsoever. I mean it's friggin Keurig cups and Folgers and Maxwell House and stuff. You'll enjoy this one!
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| Episode 39 - Top 13 Games of the 2010's | 29 Jan 2021 | 01:20:06 | |
In this episode, Trav and Alex chat about the videos over the last couple of weeks including Act Raiser-likes, Back to the Future games on the NES, and Time Trax. Keanu Reeves and Well-Actually guy chat about swimming for a little bit before the hosts breakdown and share their top 13 games from 2010 through 2019. Check it out!
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| Episode 38 - Norman Caruso, The Gaming Historian | 15 Jan 2021 | 01:27:34 | |
DrunkFriend welcomes Norm Caruso, the Gaming Historian, to the podcast to chat about his channel and what goes into it. Find out how he selects his topics, what goes into his research, and who he gets compared to most often. To start, Trav and Alex drone on about their channels before answering a few listener emails and discuss how their video making is schedules. Which 80's or 90's franchises should have had NES games? The show wraps up with everyone giving an answer for which console should have the next mini-version.
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| Episode 37 - Daniel Greenberg, Professor of Computer Game Design | 08 Jan 2021 | 01:33:50 | |
On this episode, Trav and Alex sit down with Daniel Greenberg, a professor of Computer Game Design at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Daniel has several insights on what it takes to make a great game designer and has given plenty of lectures, talks, and panels at a number of conferences you've been to. What console would you take to the afterlife? Is there internet in the afterlife? We tackle the hard questions in this episode.
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| Episode 36 - Pilotwings 64 composer Dan Hess | 25 Dec 2020 | 01:33:00 | |
Merry Christmas! Our guest this week is Dan Hess, otherwise known as the composer of the Pilotwings 64 soundtrack! He talks about the development of said game and a few other titles he was involved with, as well as his personal favorite video game soundtrack (not really what you'd expect!), what it was like to deal with Nintendo, and why he eventually bowed out of the video game industry. Lots and LOTS of great insight here provided by Dan, who's a great talker and easily one of the best guests we've ever had. Dan even has his keyboard on hand to help demonstrate how he came up with some tracks. Trav and Alex also answer some email questions about what video game character would make a good president, the Hebrew Bible, and Alex rambles about Chrono Trigger for nearly 10 minutes. But really, this episode is all about Dan Hess. Listen and enjoy!
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| Episode 35 - Josh of Undead Labs | 11 Dec 2020 | 01:24:43 | |
On this episode of DF, Trav and Alex interview Josh Petrie of Undead Labs, the studio responsible for the State of Decay franchise that was recently acquired by Microsoft. He expands on what it's like working for a large development team and provides recommendations for how you can prepare yourself for the industry if game development is something you want to do. Trav and Alex take some emails at the top of the show about bad Christmas gifts, presidential cameos, and more. You don't want to miss this!
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| Episode 34 - Michelle of Petee's Power Hour | 27 Nov 2020 | 01:26:54 | |
Alex and Trav invite a special guest onto the show and this time the guest gets to participate in the whole show. Michelle, aka PeteePuff, who hosts the brand new PolyPod Network show Petee's Power Hour joins in to answer all the emails and questions and discuss her history as the original DrunkFriend. Emails cover swimming, special beats, and wishful translations. Alex chats about what it's like sifting through mountains of "well ackshually" comments on a video about things he considers difficult. Don't miss this one!
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| Episode 33 - Sylvester Stallone | 13 Nov 2020 | 01:04:08 | |
This episode is a little more sly than cunning as Trav and Alex chat about action movie star Sylvester Stallone per the two games highlighted on this week's SNES Drunk YouTube channel (Cliffhanger and Demolition Man). The two answer some listener emails about video game stories worth a darn, drinking games, and whether or not Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball should be launched into the sun. For the next while, DrunkFriend will be a bi-weekly podcast! WHAREWILF!?
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| Episode 32 - Jenovi | 30 Oct 2020 | 01:17:51 | |
Join Trav and Alex as they hang out with Jenovi, a retro gaming YouTuber who is known for his astute research on 90's systems like the Sega 32X , the 3DO, and the Jaguar. Obscure baseball trivia is tossed around, Alex is no fan of remakes, Travis pretends to know how video game controllers, and Jenovi is in the middle of uprooting his family. He doesn't even get upset when Alex and Trav beg him to show off his auctioneering skills. If you like video games, Earnest Evans gets a mention. There's a little something for everyone!
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| Episode 31 - John Riggs | 23 Oct 2020 | 01:19:13 | |
Folks just don't come as likeable and easy-going as the esteemed John Riggs! We hang out and chat a lot about his experiences at conventions (both as a panelist and as a fan), and what his YouTube tenure has been like so far in the near-6 years of his channel. We also talk about current gen consoles potentially losing their backward compatibility, LEGOs, the best NES games no one talks about (not to be confused with a term that rhymes with "gidden hems"), and a lot more! John is a great hang, join us, won't you?
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| Episode 129 - Bath music and YouTube comments with Pam (Cannot Be Tamed) | 22 Mar 2024 | 01:18:46 | |
Pam hops on with Alex and Travis to answer a few emails about shmups, sports betting, and video game music. Then they share some silly YouTube comments!
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| Episode 30 - 75 Miles in a Day with Tara Mildenberger | 16 Oct 2020 | 01:14:51 | |
In this episode, Trav and Alex get the pleasure of interviewing a different kind or runner. Tara recently completed all 24 races at the festival of 5k's, the Pemberton 24. That's right. She ran 24 5K races in one day. We ask her about that experience, how running as a hobby began for her, as well as what she eats and how she trains. The show is kicked off with what videos have been produced by the hosts lately and a pair of listener emails about our favorite games played in 2020 and if SNESdrunk will ever add ratings to his reviews.
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| Episode 29 - Top 13 NES Games | 02 Oct 2020 | 01:07:38 | |
Trav and Alex decide it's time to anger the listeners by listing off their Top 13 NES games and purposefully leave some off that will get your blood boiling. Do you like Contra? Do you like Mega Man? You better beware. Listener emails ask what Trav does for money and the hosts take turns answering how they would flip a classic game into a different genre altogether. It's a fun time, especially if you like the NES.
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| Episode 28 - Summoning Salt | 25 Sep 2020 | 00:58:58 | |
Episode 28 welcomes Summoning Salt on, a YouTuber who documents speedrunning world record progressions and can beat up Mike Tyson in short order. We discuss how much effort goes into his videos, what is research regimen is, and we even dig for more details on the enigmatic Matt Turk. To kick off the show, Alex and Trav answer some emails about formative gaming experiences and licensed games, both good and bad. Would you fight 100 duck sized t-rexes? We wouldn't either.
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| Episode 27 - Brian and Jim of Drink a Beer and Play a Game | 18 Sep 2020 | 01:13:39 | |
On this episode, Trav and Alex are joined by Brian and Jim from the Drink A Beer & Play A Game YouTube Channel and Power Hour podcast. Together they discuss channel longevity, their least favorite and most favorite projects, and their differences in game opinions. How good is Typing of the Dead? Who is Heathcliff Slocumb? All this and more!
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| Episode 26 - Video Game Books with Caleb J. Ross | 11 Sep 2020 | 01:23:53 | |
This week on DrunkFriend, we have another recurring guest, only this time he gets his own episode -- Caleb J. Ross joins us to talk about all kinds of books about video games, both fiction and non-fiction, as well as his own work and his own writing process, including some hidden gems in the literature world that he would recommend our listeners read! We discuss Blake J. Harris' "Console Wars," Jeff Ryan's "Super Mario," Tristan Donovan's "Replay," among many others. We also talk about families in video games, The King of All Cosmos' package, whether or not we'd want to see a Chrono Trigger remake (answers may surprise you), dungeon crawlers, Swans... geez what didn't we talk about? BookDrunk!
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| Episode 25 - Leila Ataya | 04 Sep 2020 | 01:11:51 | |
This week on DrunkFriend, we take a detour from gaming and talk to New Zealand artist Leila Ataya! She creates drawing and painting tutorials on Youtube, and we talk to her about her teaching background, the differences in teaching styles around the world, her inspirations and influences, and the "happy accident" that is her Youtube channel! Trav and Alex also talk about video promotion on social media, our "deserted island" games, and the intensely strange story in Skate or Die 2!
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| Episode 24 - Jason Heine | 28 Aug 2020 | 01:23:34 | |
On this episode, Jason Heine (Heine House Entertainment), the pioneer of retro gaming podcasts, stops by to chat about All-Gen Gamers, racing games, and of course... Missouri. Trav and Alex take a break from videos this week but do answer some emails about their favorite boss battles and what a Seinfeld video game would look like. There's even a mean email. Listener questions ask if indie-inspired retro games are over saturating the market and what old movie or TV show would make for a great game today. Jason talks a bit about getting phished and spotlights his OST contributions on Hotshot Racing!
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| Episode 23 - Kid Friendly Games, Mean Comments, & Favorite Developers | 21 Aug 2020 | 00:46:49 | |
Trav and Alex take a break from guests this week for a relaxed episode where they catch up on the videos they released this week on their respective YouTube channels and try to recall a delicious sandwich from a 90's action thriller. An email asks for recommended kids games and another listener wanted to know what game sounds induced the most panic. Alex shares some of the meanest comments he's received on his channel and for fun, the hosts rank some of the second-tier developers on their respective favorite systems!
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| Episode 22 - David of Mariachi Entertainment System | 14 Aug 2020 | 01:31:18 | |
On this episode of of DrunkFriend, Trav and Alex are joined by David of Mariachi Entertainment System. We get all the inside scoops on the band's roster, talk about how it all comes together, and discuss some of the most memorable moments for MES. The hosts kick off the show with a recap of Alex's experience at the Uplink LiRetro virtual convention this past weekend. Find out what happened after Alex posted his Waterworld review that mentioned the game's soundtrack composer. Can your eyeballs handle JJ Squawkers? What is on Trav and Alex's romhack wishlist? The show rounds out with a brief discussion about Tetris Attack for some reason.
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| Episode 21 - The Renesance: Painting with Sausage Kielbasage | 07 Aug 2020 | 01:34:20 | |
In this episode, Alex and Trav are once again joined by a guest but first they recap last week's show, then talk about Alex's up and coming virtual convention at Long Island Retro before reading a few fun emails. They're then joined by a streamer who does a little more than just complete no-death runs of Battletoads live on-air, he also paints video game landscapes and plays retro gaming music. Learn how TheRenesance got started, what his artistic inspirations are, and what the deal is with all the golf lately? Fred Couples swings by to wrap up the show.
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| Episode 128 - Final Fantasy, Star Trek, and Petee Puff | 16 Mar 2024 | 01:16:30 | |
Trav and Alex kick off the show before Trav storms out and lets Michelle (Petee) finish off the episode for more Star Trek talk!
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| Episode 20 - Fitness, Sports Movies, and Trailer Hype | 31 Jul 2020 | 01:55:03 | |
This week Trav (NESfriend) and Alex (SNESdrunk) roll guest-less and catch up on all sorts of things. Alex is running now? One of Trav's subscribers can see the future? Listeners asks about favorite sports movies, recording equipment, and what the future has in store for the YouTube channels of each. A big portion of the episode focuses on the modern day hype around games and why people always seem to ruin it with their negativity.
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| Episode 19 - 90s Music Part II, Featuring Dan From Console Wars | 24 Jul 2020 | 01:32:00 | |
Dan from the YouTube channel Console Wars joins DrunkFriend once again! Only this time, we're talking some more 90s music, including lots of concert stories, and that fear of seeing a band that may or may not be past their prime. We also answer some emails, like about how terrible the arcade game Revolution X is, and why we like the music that we do!
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| Episode 18 - Speedrunning with WhiteHat94 | 17 Jul 2020 | 01:27:51 | |
In this episode, Travis (NESfriend) and Alex (SNESdrunk) chat about Alex's recent brief hiatus from YouTube as well as their appearance on the Classic Games Podcast! Emailers bring questions about favorite retro Ninjas and WhiteHat94 drops in to chat about NES speedrunning. He will be performing for Summer Games Done Quick in August and shares how he prepares, why he chooses the games he runs, and what it's like being among the most prolific speedrunners on Nintendo's most classic system. The episode concludes with a very special interview with a very special guest. You'll have to listen to find out who it is!
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| Episode 17 - GameBoyle | 10 Jul 2020 | 01:32:21 | |
DrunkFriend goes overseas, as we welcome GameBoyle to the podcast! We talk all things Game Boy - everything from shoot-em-ups, to English-friendly games that never left Japan, to Shantae! We also cover recording footage, editing disasters, games that aren't worth the trouble, and answer a couple listener questions like how viewer/listener feedback can range from constructive and good natured, to dismissive and incoherent. Join us, won't you? Cheers!
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| Episode 16 - 90's Music and More | 03 Jul 2020 | 01:32:03 | |
Thanks for stopping by again for another DrunkFriend podcast episode! This week, it's 90s music, and we actually manage to stay in the 90s for the most part! Trav and Alex cover a ton of ground here, talking about everything from hair metal to Soundgarden, from Smashing Pumpkins to Tool. We even throw in a little country music talk in there too, as well as some concerts we've been to. Alex also tells the story of how he pissed off the band Tool('s lawyers) by making a fake Tool song back in 2006. Of course, we do touch on some gaming topics as well, such as games we've been the most addicted to, and games we play outside of our channels. Enjoy!
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| Episode 15 - Mega Drive Profile | 26 Jun 2020 | 01:28:43 | |
Hey folks! Here's episode 15 of DrunkFriend, this week featuring Mega Drive Profile! We talk about his favorite games like Alien Soldier, Adventures of Batman and Robin, Gunstar Heroes and Treasure developed games in general, creating original music, and creating content for games you enjoy versus games you don't enjoy. We also answer some listener questions, like what SNES game deserves a Link's Awakening style remake, and what games best utilize the SNES controller layout! But rest assured, there's lots of Sega talk in this one, so join us!
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| Episode 14 - TopSpot123 | 19 Jun 2020 | 01:08:15 | |
This episode features TopSpot123, a YouTuber whose channel shares many neat tips and tricks on managing, curating, and presenting your video game collection. You'll hear about the rigors of putting together a thorough tutorial video and you might be surprised by how long that can take. We kick the show off still reminiscing about college football by reading a handful of listener emails on the topic. Alex can't speak Portuguese and his audio in this episode is whack because Kulor tried to haunt the podcast apparently. The show caps off with a listener question!
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| Episode 13 - College Sports, Video Games, and 90's Stuff | 12 Jun 2020 | 01:25:31 | |
Hey folks! Join Trav and Alex as they wax nostalgic about 90s (and 00s) college sports, as well as college sports video games like Bill Walsh College Football, College Slam and the (weirdly expensive?) NCAA Football 2014. We talk Virginia Tech, Minnesota, New Mexico and all sorts of weirdly specific stuff in regards to sports fan experiences, as well as answer some listener emails regarding "classic" games we don't like, and bad games that we love. Enjoy!
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| Episode 12 - SuperDerek RPGs | 05 Jun 2020 | 01:24:49 | |
Hello! By sheer coincidence, the DrunkFriend podcast managed to snag their 2nd velvet-voiced guest in a row! This time around, it's SuperDerek, as he talks about his recording setup, the evolution of his channel, and of course, role playing games. Lots of talk about EarthBound and old Quintet games here. We also talk about a Secret Santa Christmas collaboration Drunk and Derek did all the way back in 2014, as well as answer listener emails asking which game you wish you could play for the first time again, and what games you'd want to add to the SNES Classic.
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| Episode 11 - Hungry Goriya | 29 May 2020 | 01:14:38 | |
Getting back to normal, Trav and Alex join forces from the very beginning of this one. Ya know? Like old times. Alex reads a lovely email from a listener and Pearl provides her insight in response. Thanks to a listener, Trav has broken the Twin Eagle mis-translation mystery wide-open! The guest for this episode is Hungry Goriya, a YouTuber and Twitch streamer growing fast in popularity! They discuss how it all began for HG, how she's always able to keep her cool, and if she really is destined for a future as a PBS narrator. The show wraps with some listener questions about handheld emulators and games that got us through college.
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| Episode 127 - Hot Sauce in the ol' Hose Hole | 01 Mar 2024 | 01:09:52 | |
Trav and Alex return with 2002 talk, Switch games, jerseys, handhelds, and more!
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| Episode 10 - Kulor, Pearl and a Lot of Confusion | 24 May 2020 | 01:27:28 | |
On this episode, Alex starts out by himself, completely clueless as usual, before Kulor warps in from nowhere! We talk for 30 minutes about chiptunes and how he got started making music, before he mysteriously warps out again... Alex is so freaked out and disoriented that his longtime girlfriend Pearl stops by to calm him down and talk some Final Fantasy VII Remake (as well as Extra Innings for SNES...?) But as soon as she leaves, Alex is back to ranting to himself before Trav stops by to get things back on a professional level, as we talk school, YouTube scheduling, and a lot more!
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| Episode 9 - Caleb J. Ross and Musty Hobbit | 15 May 2020 | 01:27:23 | |
On this episode, it's just Trav as Alex proves to us he's not a robot, or at the very least, not a time lord. On this episode Trav gets serious for about five minutes to talk about overcoming the things that keep us from being creative and asks his guest the same. The first guest is Caleb J. Ross, an author and YouTuber, who is co-hosting an all new podcast coming to the Polykill network on May 26th (Tales of the Lesser Medium). The second guest is someone very valuable to the Cartridge Club (CartridgeClub.org) and also has a keen eye for NESfriend errors. You won't want to miss this one.
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| Episode 8 - Robert from Classic Gaming Podcast | 08 May 2020 | 01:30:30 | |
Another DrunkFriend podcast! But where's Travis? He has some actual important stuff to attend to this week, and Alex quickly realizes that this podcast business is not as easy as it sounds. As he begins to panic, he is bailed out by longtime podcaster Rob of the Classic Gaming Podcast! The two talk about how his podcast started and all the long running jokes that have developed over the years, the Final Fantasy series, being embarrassed at our early work, video game remakes, guitar stuff, and a lot more! Remember to rate and review the podcast and reach out to drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com
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| Episode 7 - Friday Night Arcade | 01 May 2020 | 01:31:39 | |
On this week's DrunkFriend, Travis and Alex sit down with Aaron from the YouTube channel Friday Night Arcade, who tells some great stories about how he ended up learning audio production, what his YouTube experience has been like so far, and pairing video game footage with 80s TV theme songs! We answer some listener emails and questions, as well as talk about the ESPN Docu-series "The Last Dance." We get into some 90s NBA talk as Alex speaks of the highs and lows of basketball card collecting as a kid, and Trav tells a hilarious story that prominently involves Tim Hardaway's leg. Remember to rate and review the podcast and reach out to drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/snesdrunk)
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| Episode 6 - Cannot Be Tamed | 24 Apr 2020 | 01:21:31 | |
It's back to guests on this DrunkFriend as Travis and Alex sit down with Pam from the YouTube channel Cannot Be Tamed. What's the evolution of her channel been like? How does dealing with mean commenters affect her? What was being a playtester like? And more! Alex divulges how his week of weirdmess has gone with the releases of comedy inspired videos on Wizard of Oz and Race Drivin'. Trav is louder! Remember to rate and review the podcast and reach out to drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com.
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| Episode 5 - Grappling with Podcasting and 90's Pro Wrestling | 17 Apr 2020 | 01:11:16 | |
On this installment of DrunkFriend, Trav and Alex take a break from guests to check in on how each other thinks the podcast is going thus far. It's hard to get two 90's nerds together and them not talk about pro wrestling so this episode has a moderately deep dive into 90's wrestling video games as well as what got these two invested in this totally real sport as 90's kids. Earliest memories? Favorite wrestlers? What's the weather like in Albuquerque? As always, the show ends on listener questions. Send yours to drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com!
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| Episode 4 - DariaPlaysRPGs | 10 Apr 2020 | 01:30:56 | |
In the fourth episode of DrunkFriend, Trav (NESfriend) and Alex (SNESdrunk) sit down with DariaPlaysRPGs and discuss the inspirations, processes, and struggles involved with keeping her YT channel going. Trav throws down the gauntlet for a hamburger eating challenge with a listener, Alex reads some bizarre comments from his channel, and Daria has some opinions on Breath of Fire!
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| Episode 3 - Console Wars Dan is Keanu Cobain? | 03 Apr 2020 | 01:00:15 | |
In this third episode of DrunkFriend, the hosts Trav (NESfriend) and Alex (SNESdrunk) are joined by Dan of Console Wars! Dan talks about how and why he started his YouTube channel and the changes sustained over time like finding a new co-host and keeping the show going. Learn about the pros and cons of a channel centered on being purposefully confrontational in identifying all the quirky differences between Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis games. Patreon questions round out the show with talk of favorite Final Fantasy games, biggest surprises in gaming, and fanboyism!
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| Episode 2 - Weren't There Supposed To Be Guests? | 25 Mar 2020 | 00:59:09 | |
In the second episode of DrunkFriend, Alex (SNESdrunk) describes why there are no guests this time around thanks to a technical oopsie and Trav (NESfriend) finds a mysterious rabbit hole in an unexpected place when researching a little-known NES title. There's talk about moose blood, rental stores, arcades, and pesky fighting games here too!
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| Episode 1 - The Hell Are We Doing? | 18 Mar 2020 | 01:03:30 | |
In this pilot episode, retrogaming enthusiasts Trav (NESfriend) and Alex (SNESdrunk) become acquainted through talking about their individual YouTube channels and their inspirations for getting into the hobby. They also touch on their creative processes and close out the show by answering some questions from Patreon!
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| Episode 126 - Beating every TurboGrafx 16 game with Kelsy Polnik | 09 Feb 2024 | 01:11:36 | |
Kelsy Polnik returns to the show, this time to talk all about his time with the TG16! Would Trav ever eat Alex? Where is Kelsy's NES book? Find out!
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| Episode 125 - New Year, Same Chicken | 12 Jan 2024 | 01:01:45 | |
We're back after a holiday break! Alex throws down his top 4 chicken sandwiches and Trav... is here too.
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| Episode 124 - Christmas Power Rankings | 15 Dec 2023 | 01:16:03 | |
Trav returns this episode. Alex shares his Christmas power rankings, emails center on taking care of your games, bad translations, and 2005 music!
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| Episode 123 - RPGs n' MLBs | 01 Dec 2023 | 01:31:16 | |
On this episode, Alex and Seth talk about some of the recent releases they've been playing. They also answer a few sports related emails and Alex holds his breath for a while. Why would he do that during a podcast? Listen and find out!
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