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We're back! We've got a regular episode here all wrapped around an excuse to tell you about the Space Oddities comic book kickstarter! No shilpit episode today.

Marvel at our drinks! Sierra Nevada Octoberfest, Trolls Band Together Shine Water (Fruit Punch flavor), Crystal Geyser water, and Pigeon Hill Donut Lemon Me Down blueberry lemon donut ale.

Thrill at our RLXP! It includes waterslides, nature preserves, doggos, signposts, and a kickstarter!

Astonish yourself with the games we've played! The cutesy mobile game Idle Outpost (Android), the pixel art 2D beat-em-up Abathor (Switch), the large expansion for Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree (PC), and the cruel puzzle game Dr Fetus's Mean Meat Machine (XBSeX).

Anticipate finding our recommendations! The movies Spookies (1986) & Death Game (1977), The Octopus Lady on YouTube, and Butts on Things. And most of all... Space Oddities!

Links -

Space Oddities - https://spaceodditiescomic.com/

Space Oddities kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beefy-press/space-oddities-issues-1-3

We're taking a break. But for now enjoy this finale episode for our shortest season yet!

We drink Sam'l Smith organic Strawberry beer, Chargel strawberry energy gel, and Pusheen the Cat I'm Busy Blue Raspberry Fizzy Drink.

We got quick dis Eiyuden Chronicles, Coffee Talk 2, and Multiversus. But we've been into Dead Island 2 (XB/PC), Necromerger (Mobile), Immortals of Aveum (PS5/XBSeX), Tell Me Why (XBSeX), Steamworld Dig 2 (XBSeX), Pikmin Bloom (Mobile), and Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle Chomp Champs (XBSeX).

Our reccos are Megan, the new Megan Thee Stallion album, Kendrick Lamar, and the podcast Woe.Begone

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In this lectual episode we drink Caruba & Elderflower Redbull and lemon blueberry Karen Mom Water.

RLXP includes a new car and 2 fig trees.

We've played the graphically impressive gritty narrative Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 (XBSeX/Gamepass), the 2-player couch co-op pixel art beat-em-up Bud Spencer & Terrence Phillip: Slaps & Beans 2 (XBSeX), the Yakuza movie brawler Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (XBSeX/Gamepass), and the 8-bit SHMUP Fantasy Zone (Sega Master System via Like A Dragon emulator).

Our reccos are to adopt a pet if you want a new pet and the movie Little Monsters (2019).

Links -

Little Monsters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Monsters_(2019_film)

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In this anatreptic episode we drink Troll water and Hoof Hearted's Konkey Dong 4-Up Evolution.

RLXP includes a belly flop and a shredded apple.

We've played the Contra based shooty Vampire Survivors DLC Operation Guns (XBSeX) and the 3-d platformer collectathon Little Kitty, Big City (XBSeX/Gamepass).

Our reccos are Yummy (zombie movie), Hack/Slash (Image comic book), and drink water!

Links -

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We welcome special guest Kevin Cole! We love his creative work over at SuperTry games and various other podcasts. Including his new game BRDBLS.

We drink Dragonfruit Red Bull, Monster Van's Warped Tour Deep Well Water, Campari, and Great Lakes Brewing Co.'s Small Batch IPA.

RLXP includes comped drinks, a music festivals tech tent, and on the job training.

We've played the 1-bit Lucas Pope community service game Mars After Midnight (playdate), the "we have BG3 at home" D&D game Solasta: Crown of the Magister (PC), the first person gardening puzzle game Botany Manor (XBSeX), and the crank-to-pour arcade game Root Bear (playdate).

Our reccos are the podcast The Daily Zeitgeist, the movie Evil Dead, and going outside. It's nice out there. And go check out Kevin's games and podcasts!

Links -

SuperTry Games - https://supertry.itch.io/

The Daily Zeitgeist - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-the-daily-zeitgeist-28516718/

Goosebuds - https://goosebuds.libsyn.com/

Kevin - https://www.patreon.com/supertrystudios

In this episode we drink Sprecher Lite Rootbeer and Old Nation brewing's 70+ from the New Orthodox Pale Ale series.

RLXP includes hair, nails, backing into things, and water tempurature.

We've played the action RPG Tales of Arise (XBSeX), the multi-player mini-game collection Rabbids: Party of Legends (XBSeX), the free retro bouncing puzzle game Ping Redux (XBSeX), and the fully-featured toy-filled kartish racer Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged (XBSeX). And back to Tapper for HSSTWKWM.

Our reccos are the podcast Marveling At Marvels Marvels, the comic book Preacher, and the TV show Space Ghost: Coast to Coast.

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Mountain Dew made a good lemonade? Cool. How about Rubikon Pilsner from Old Nation?

RLXP includes short hair & a cookout.

We've played the rest of the RPG Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (PS5), more of the one-stick-shooters Brotato and Vampire Survivor (XBSeX), the early 80's arcade game Tapper/Rootbeer Tapper (Arcade/XB), the retro styled FPS boomer shooter Warhammer 40K Boltgun (XBSeX), and the light rouge lite Turnip Boy Robs A Bank (XBSeX).

Reccos include Preacher (TV) and Let's Read Podcast

Let's Read - https://www.youtube.com/@LetsReadPodcast

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Helldivers 2! Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth! And best of all, special guest Daddy Keith! We drink Dragonball Z Flying Nimbus energy drink, Ruby Grapefruit White Claw, and Dorothy's New World Lager from Toppling Goliath Brewing. RLXP includes fowling, quadruple checking, and Twin Temple in Detroit. We've played the story heavy puzzle game Catherine: Full Body (XBSeX/PS3), the Nintendo sports game Mario Golf: World Tour (3DS), the big new RPG Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (PS5), the zombie survival horror remake Resident Evil 2 Remake (XBSeX), the co-op [Starship Troopers] 3rd person shooter Helldivers 2 (PS5), and the free horror story experiment Silent Hill: A Short Story (PS5). Our reccos are the band Jess & the Ancient Ones, the documentary Tickled, and the movie Vesper. If you have suicidal thoughts help is available. Call 988. Talk to someone. Links - 988 - https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox Main Quest - https://twitter.com/_mainquest?lang=en GRPVG links - linktr.ee/grandrapidians

In this episode we welcome back special guest JD! JD of the Meat-Fish-Produce improv group! All 5 star beverages today, Deathwish coffee with Nutpods marshmallow creamer, Dt Mt Dew, and Epic Brewings Oak + Orchard release #3 Pinot.

RLXP includes a china cabinet and selling out (in the good way).

We've played the explore as a cat game Stray (PS5), The anime action RPG Tales of Arise (PS5/XBSeX), the poker deck building game without poker that is Balatro (PC/Switch/PS5), and the skateboarding LBGTQIA+ RPG about relationships Thirsty Suitors (XBSeX/Gamepass).

Our reccos are to record later on weekends, PaletteSwap videogame news and humor, the movie Bad Girl Boogey, and Meat Fish Produce improv shows in central Ohio.

Links -

Meat Fish Produce - https://www.instagram.com/meatfishproduce/

Palette Swap - https://paletteswap.site/

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Our friends at Secret Levels and Bad Secret Media have done it again! And by it I mean put together a great quiz show with some of the podcasts about videogames competing for bragging rights! We'll be back next week with a return to our regularly scheduled programming.

We have 5 champions of previous Retrolympics competing in a showdown to crown our ULTIMATE champion! Five teams will try their best to answer some of the HARDEST questions we could come up with!

Shows competing include:

List off Podcast

Grand Rapidians Play Games

Still Loading Podcast

Need for Speed Running

Respawn Aim Fire

The Reviews Brothers (YouTube)

Retro Hangover

Gaming and Collecting Podcast

Shout out to

Poppy Keaton (our quiz master)

Grimm from The Lost & Gone Podcast

Leathco from Afterglow - Retro Gaming Memories

Jenny from Nocturnal Mysteries Podcast

In this episode Ginger and Willie have drinks without cracks! We drink Sun Ice Margarita Smash in a juice bag and coffee flavored frozen Boba Tea with oatmilk.

RLXP includes an anniversary and a severed head.

We've played the exploration based space narratives "Return to Grace" and "The Expanse: A Telltale Series" (both XBSeX) and finished the action RPG with butthole eyeballs "Final Fantasy XVI" (PS5).

Our reccos are the movie Body Bags (1993) and the podcast Siatas Who Kill

Links -

Sistas Who Kill - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sistaswhokill

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New this season is the word of the day! And the Quote of the Episode returns with the 1996 annual event planner quote book! With this quote (or two) we reveal how many real world licks it takes.

This episode is brought to you in part by Soo Brewing Company who helped upgrade my Trinity Belgian Tripel to the super exclusive 2011 batch. That's one of our beverage reviews. The other is Faygo Orange Cream Soda.

RLXP includes a butt dropping and a toilet drop.

We've played the action RPG Final Fantasy 16 (PS5), the unique twist on mini-golf that is Kirby's Dream Course (SNES/Switch), The 2-d platformer racing game Speedrunners (XBSeX), the game design study Interaction Isn't Explicit (PS5), and the game that really should be a mobile game but isn't DPS Idle (XBSeX/Steam). DPS Idle isn't like the D&D idle game that gets a quick dis.

Our reccos are Soo Brewing Company & their beer, Peep Show (the British television comedy series available on Tubi), 5 Below (the store for unique snacks), and The Movie Cellar podcast (Now back with new episodes!)

links -

Soo Brewing Company - https://soobrew.com/

The Movie Cellar - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-movie-cellar-926278

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This huge episode is great because we have 3 wonderful guests from Galactic North Productions, the studio behind Star Wars: Life and Death on the Rim. They are Eli, Mia, and Hunter. Our beverage reviews cover Alani Charry Slushie energy drink, a homemade Amaretto sour with Sprite, a mix of Sprite, Coke, and ginger ale, Jam Juice IPA, and Weihenstephaner Kristall Weissbier. RLXP includes giving rides, Andy Serkis, a flat tire, a power taint, and driving in CA.

We have played Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core (PS5 enhanced PS4 game), Duke Nukem pinball (via Pinball M on XB), Those Who Remain (XBSeX), Metal Slug (Neo Geo), PalWorld (Steam/PC), Halo 5 (XB), Powerwash Simulator: Back to the Future (XB), Spider-man 2 (PS5), and MarioKart: Double Dash (Gamecube).

Our reccos are the movies Slotherhouse and The Meg 2: The Trench, True Detective (TV), The Why Files (YT), and The Mistholme Museum of Mystery, Morbidity and Mortality (podcast).

Links -

Galactic North Productions - https://galacticnorthproductions.net/

Mia - https://www.castingcall.club/miava96

H.C. Ogden - https://www.instagram.com/h.c.ogden/

Galactic North Insta - https://www.instagram.com/galacticnorthproductions/

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Welcome to what should be our final betwixt season rebroadcast episodes with the creator of This Planet Needs A Name, Evan Tess Murray. We loved having them on our show almost as much as we loved their show! We'll see you soon with new episodes and repeat guests that we want to talk to again.

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In this episode we welcome special guest Evan Tess Murray from the podcasts This Planet Needs A Name & Light Hearts. We drink a Barrel-Aged Legion from the Community Beer Company (Provided by Beer Geeks), a Joto One Cup Sake, and an Old Fashoined with Jameson from IPA barrels plus rosemary. RLXP includes a week of adulting, getting into college, and an open letter standing up for trans men. We've played Deal or No Deal (Wii), Aquaria (PC), and The Gardens Between (XB). Regarding Atomicrops, Here's some sh** that we know we missed. Our recommendations are Rapture 518, Queer Pride & Prejudice, and Oz-9."     

Links -      

      This Planet Needs A Name - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/this-planet-needs-a-name-939414

      Rapture 518 - https://www.rapture518.com/

      Queer Pride & Prejudice - https://twitter.com/queerpridepod?lang=en

      Oz-9 - https://oz-9.com/

      Evan Tess Murray - https://www.evantessmurray.com/

Enjoy this special re-broadcast with another one time guest (so far) that we were very happy to have join us. Check out Oz-9, the #2 comedy podcast in Sweden, and we'll be back with new episodes, the start of season 2, in about 2 weeks.

"In this episode we're happy to welcome Shannon Perry of Oz-9 podcast fame. We drink a Partea from Shorts, a Blackberry Currant Apple Avid Cider, and a peach blueberry kombucha. RLXP includes coffee on the roof, tattoo, and tire chain mishap. We've played Artful Escape (XB), Boyfriend Dungeon (XB), and City of Heros (PC). Our recommendations are Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, Hood Politics, Relativity, Mission Rejected, and Oblivity."     

Links -      

      Oz-9 - https://oz-9.com/

      Audiotocracy - https://audiotocracy.com/

      Chilling Tales for Dark Nights - https://www.chillingtalesfordarknights.com/

      Hood Politics - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/hood-politics-with-prop-1111522

      Relativity - https://relativitypodcast.com/

      Mission Rejected - https://missionrejected.simplecast.com/

      Oblivity - https://www.oblivitypodcast.com/

      CartMart - https://www.cartmart.games/

We'll continue to highlight friends who have only joined us once in this episode with Dustin whos podcast Sandman Stories Presents continues to tell folklore from all around the world

"In this episode we welcome special guest Dustin from Sandman Stories Presents. We drink G7 instant coffee from Vietnam, homemade coldbrew with Meijers & Deathproof beans, and Choco Libre from Brewdog. RLXP involves tat color, lonely cats, and 13 years in Korea. We've played River City Girls, Cat Game - The Cats Collector! (Mino Games), and Euchre Free (A.I. Factory Ltd). We quick dis a couple popular mobile games. Popular Korean board games are here to. We recommend Culture Warlords by Talia Lavin, and the podcasts Japan Distilled Podcast, Because Lanuage, and One Mic: Black History."     

Links -      

     Sandman Stories Presents - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_jg9MFO6NtRYHO3FRlMcg

     Japan Distilled Podcast - https://japandistilled.com/

     Because Language - https://becauselanguage.com/

     One Mic: Black History - https://www.onemichistory.com/

     Culture Warlords - https://g.co/kgs/bfrfzJ

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All of our guests are wonderful, but some don't come around as often. Will is still doing Jorts Center and one of the best follows around on bluesky, or twitter if you're still there. Hope you enjoy this rebroadcast of episode 77) What Remains of the Bloody Apocalypse "In this episode we welcome super special guest Kristi YamaGuccimane from Lour After Hours and your favorite #TDZAKAs. We drink Deer Trax 3 cider, El Chavo habanero mango cider, and Sam'l Smiths Organic Strawberry beer. We've played Bloody Roar, What Remains of Edith Finch, and Motorstorm: Apocalypse. Our recomendations are Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler, We Fix Space Junk, Breadsheet, and Extraverted." Links:  

Lour After Hours -  https://lourafterhours.com/  

We Fix Space Junk- https://art19.com/shows/we-fix-space-junk

Breadsheet - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breadsheet/id1516687193

Extraverted - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNTU3OGMyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== GRPVG links - linktr.ee/grandrapidians

We hope you enjoy this re-broadcast of our episode with Shereen, one of our favorite podcasters from Santa University, Ethnically Ambiguous, It Could Happen Here, The Daily Zeitgeist, Some More News, Secretly Incredibly Fascinating, Behind The Bastards, and so many more...

In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Shereen Lani Younes from Ethnically Ambiguous pod (and many other pods). We drink Found on the Side of the Road by Transient/Central State brewery. Ginger's Pineapple Kombucha, and water. Make sure you drink water, it is good for you. We also bring up Whiskey Sours. RLXP includes High school graduation, thrift shopping, and magic mushrooms. We played The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and Maneater. We recommend the podcast Be Antiracist and the book How to be Anti Racist, A Scottish Podcast, and the anime Jujutsu Kaisen.

Links -

Shereen - https://www.podchaser.com/creators/shereen-lani-younes-107Zzj5wbA/appearances

A Scottish Podcast - https://scottishpodcast.com/

Be Antiracist - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-antiracist-with-ibram-x-kendi/id1564144316

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Thank you all for checking out the final episode of season one! We will be back refreshed and new with season 2 early 2024.

In this episode we drink Jumex Pineapple Coconut Nectar in a twist off can and Shorts Brewings Ho Ho Hopit double IPA. RLXP includes a coffee close call, a week on the job, and a brand new console! We've played the new Adventures mode in Vampire Survivors which gives it a little bit more structure (XBSeX), the new pinball sim from the Zen Pinball studio, Pinball M (XBSeX), and the 3rd person shooter action game Wanted: Dead (XBSeX). Our reccos are Boston Harbor Horror, Oz-9, Main Quest, and the SPR season 2 finale.

Links -

Main Quest - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/main-quest/episodes/Welcome-To-The-Main-Quest-Podcast-euf32a

Boston Harbor Horror - https://asylum94.com/boston-harbor-horror/

Oz-9 - https://oz-9.com/

SPR - https://www.superhumanpublicradio.com/

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In this episode we have 2 Gamepass games! First we review a Centr energy drink and a Cotton Candy Haze from Big Lake Brewing. RLXP includes a Switch car charger and a turkey. We've played the sci-fi anime space drama Opus: Echo of Starsong and the old-timey Japan crime drama/neighborhood simulator Like A Dragon: Ishin! (both on XBSeX/Gamepass). Our reccos are Retro Hangover and Secret Levels podcasts and Swoop Too on Toutube.

Links -

Retro Hangover - https://linktr.ee/retrohangover

Secret Levels - https://badsecretmedia.com/secret-levels

Swoop Too - https://www.youtube.com/@SwoopToo

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In this episode we drink Sprecher Maple Rootbeer and Archival Brewings Fritz's Folly. RLXP includes employment changes and a cat on a robot. We've played the forward scrolling arcade shmup TAU (playdate) and the dark Scandinavian fairy tale adventure Bramble: The Mountain King (XBSeX/Gamepass). And some more Snap opponents had funny names. Our reccos are Puppetmaster 2 & 3 and the podcast The Dead from Bloody Disgusting & The George A Romero Foundation.

Links -

The Dead - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dead/id1714295803

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We welcome new guest Brynn Spikess to this episode! Along with J.D.! We drink Red Obsession cold pressed Meijers brand juice, Blue Moon Moon Haze IPA, Peach Mango Crystal Light, and Walmart soy sauce. RLXP includes pumpkin bread, fire, THE Mario, and green. After Marvel Snatch we played TOEM (XBSeX/Gamepass), Viewfinder (PC), Destroy All Humans 2 Reprobed (XBSeX) and Pikmin 4 (Switch). Our reccos are Puppetmaster, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Young Hercules.

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In this episode we drink Sprecher Charged Lemonade, Revolution Brewing Company's Freedom Lemonade Session Sour, and Grand Armory's Pumpkin Slappuccino. RLXP includes bread, brewerys, and pinball, before Marvel Snatch! We've played the wordy story game Dordogne and the action platforming cartoon Solar Ash, both on XBox and Gamepass. We've played the nonogram collection Sketch.Share.Solve. and the old-school inspired action arcadey game Lillybug, both on the cute handheld Playdate. Our reccos are the podcasts Sistas Who Kill and The Mistholme Museum of Mystery, Morbidity, and Mortality.

Links -

Mistholme Museum of Mystery, Morbidity, and Mortality - https://thatsnotcanon.com/themistholmemuseum

Sistas Who Kill - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sistaswhokill

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In this episode we drink Red Bull Pear Cinnamon and Mad Anthony Wicked Pissah IPA. RLXP includes Better Call Saul and Famous Monster Pizza. We have 3(!) Quick Disses and a Marvel Snatch. We've played the haunting love story puzzle game When The Past Was Around and the exploration/3rd person climbing fantasy Jusant (both XBSeX/GamePass). Our reccos are the board game Settlers of Catan and a commission from Gingers Craft Boutique.

Links -

Gingers Craft Boutique - https://www.instagram.com/gingerscraftboutique/

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In this episode we drink the Coca Cola Y-3000 made from AI and 3 Flyods Zombie Ice. We have some huge numbers for RLXP with dental work and autumn chores. Willie review Marvel Snap names, and we play the games Head Bangers Rhythm Royale and Puzzle Quest 3. We recommend the Podcasts Super Hero Public Radio and Leviathan Project, also, the YouTube channel Peter Monn. Links: https://www.superhumanpublicradio.com/ https://www.leviathanchronicles.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@PeterMonn

In this episode we drink Hank's Gourmet Irish Style Golden Ginger Ale, Connecticut Valley Brewing Companies Cherry Pomegranate Spiked Smoothie and Watermelon Hint Water. RLXP includes clean pants and birthday tramping. We've played the first person investigation game(s) Frog Detective: The Complete Mystery and the cartoon crime story The Big Con - Grift of the Year Edition (both XBSeX/Gamepass). Our Reccos are the TV show Better Call Saul and the movie Tigers Are Not Afraid.

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In this episode Wii play Wii! First we drink Lemonade Splash Fizz and Norm's IPA from Griffin Claw. RLXP includes removing an engine and a necklace. We've played the gameshow platformer Wipeout (Wii) and the 3D platforming classic Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii). Our reccos are Duolingo and Pimsluer.

Links -

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In this episode we drink Cancun Milk Coconut Mango with nata de coco and Four Loco Warheads Sour Cosmic Punch. RLXP includes a secret door and staying out all night. We've played the rest of the town building platformer Spirit Farer (XB/Gamepass) and the turn based modern(ish)-day RPG Yakuza: Lika a Dragon (PS4 (also Gamepass)). New segment! Marvel Snatch! Where i mention amusing user names I've come across in Marvel Snap! Our reccos are the Korean television reality/zombie gameshow Zombieverse (Netflix) and the Disgraceland podcast episodes on the WuTang Clan.

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We welcome JD back to help host this episode. We drink blue Juneberry and green Dragonfruit Red Bulls along with Saugatuck Brewing Co's Rainbow Rodeo IPA. RLXP includes curtains, potato chips and an engagement. We've played the discontinued card/video/board/music mash-up game DropMix [while we still can] (Harmonix), the Star-Fox-like early access game EX-Zodiac (Steam), and the not quite 64 bit video pinball Ruiner Pinball (Atari Jaguar). Our reccos are The Great British Baking Show, Old Gods of Appalachia, Improv Beat By Beat, and Red Valley.

Links -

Improv Beat by Beat - https://curtisretherford.com/improv/

Old Gods of Appalachia - https://www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/

Red Valley - https://www.redvalleypod.com/

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In this episode we drink Sprecher Citrus Splash caffeinated soda and Dragons Milk Tales of Gold from New Holland Brewing. RLXP includes PBJ&Duck and banana bread. HSSTWKWM on Fast & Furious Spy Racers for switch. We've played the cheeky and dirty 3-D anime beat-em-up Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed (PS4) and the 2-D boat management platformer on the river Styx that is Spirit Farer: Farewell Edition (XB/Gamepass). Our reccos are Secret Levels podcast and Down the Rabbit Hole News.

Links -

Secret Levels - https://badsecretmedia.com/secret-levels

Down The Rabbit Hole News - https://www.youtube.com/@DOWNtheRABBITHOLENews/featured

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In this episode we drink Reed's craft Ginger Beer and Middle Coast Sleeping Berry raspberry sour. RLXP includes DropMix losing its app and cats who all come to the yard. We've played the kart-ish racing game; Fast & Furious Spy Racers - Rise of Sh1ft3r (Switch) and the fishing game that also has a park to explore; Call of the Wild: The Angler (XB/Gamepass). Our reccos are Star Wars: Life and Death on the Rim and dollar store pet toys.

Links -

Star Wars: Life and Death on the Rim - https://www.lifeanddeathontherim.com/

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In this episode we welcome special guest Ryan Player One from the List-Off Podcast! He joins us to drink Hum Unicorn Magical Lemon Cupcake kombucha while we drink Alani Cookies & Cream gluten free protein shake, Root Wild Grapefruit Kombucha w/mosaic hops and hibiscus, and Keystone Light. RLXP includes running in Lake Placid, CRT, and nose piercing. We've played the open world fast and funny driving game Lego 2K Drive (XBSeX), the newest Niantic ARG GPS game with Capcom branding Monster Hunter Now (Android), and the unique 3-D puzzle that is Viewfinder (PC). Our reccos are Wii-Haw on Youtube, Aftershock podcast, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow paperback, the Hoopla library app, and to not hit yourself in the nose.

Links -

List-Off podcast - https://www.audible.com/pd/List-Off-Podcast/B08JJNL8H7

Wii-Haw - https://www.youtube.com/@listoffpodcast8357/featured

Aftershock - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-aftershock-83996090/

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In this episode we drink Evolution Mighty Watermelon cold pressed juice, Faygo Cherry Cola, and Raspberry Pride gluten free sour beer from Neff. RLXP includes a bat house and hot air balloons. We've played the over the top 3D beat-em-up trip called No More Heroes 3 (Switch), the crappy joke of a mobile freemium game called Twerk Race 3D-Running Game (Android), and there's more stuff in the fun freemium game called Necromerge (Android). Our reccos are Bongos by Cardi B and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure anime.

Links -

Bongos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux1f1Q8Zxhk

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In this episode with special guest JD we drink Koia Chocolate Banana milk, Starry, and Dogfishhead Blue Hen Pilsner. RLXP includes a scary creepy driver, a nerf gun and rescued stray kittens. We've played the co-op platformer Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back (Switch), the retro inspired vertical shooter Galaxaga (Android) and the new funny point & click Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate (PC/Steam). Our reccos are the band Parliament and the podcasts Star Wars: Life & Death on the Rim and Depodcast w/Brett Demott.

Links -

Star Wars: Life & Death on the Rim - https://www.lifeanddeathontherim.com/

Depodcast with Brett Demott - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQbtEaaIExNYFQFDb5OtV2A

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In this episode we welcome the creators of Star Wars: Life & Death on the Rim. H.C. Ogden, Eli Caswell, and Cam Ogden fit right in here with RLXP that includes finding poopy hands on the skill tree of life. We drink Dr. D.'s sparkling probiotic soda, Four Sixes amber lager, Schoffenhoffer grapefruit, Agua Fresca Melon, and vodka juice prison wine. We've played survivor-as-a-genre Pickle Pete (Android), D&D-in-a-game Baldur's Gate 3 (PC), pet-simulator Pet Rock (Switch), and two multi-player FPS XB extravaganzas, Warzone and Halo (XB). Our reccos include It Could Happen Here's Cop City summer 2023 update, Sick.Sad.Girls, AI art, and Kill Tony.

And be sure to check out Star Wars: Life & Death on the Rim, a podcast by Galactic North Productions

Links -

Star Wars: Life & Death on the Rim - https://www.lifeanddeathontherim.com/

It Could Happen Here - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-it-could-happen-here-30717896/episode/stop-cop-city-dispatch-from-weelaunee-121623223/

Sick.Sad.Girls - https://www.sicksadgirls.com/

Kill Tony - https://www.deathsquad.tv/category/kill-tony/

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In this episode we welcome back special guest Keith Gasper from the Main Quest Podcast! We drink a Cherry Sprite, a White Haze Beast Unleashed alcoholic Monster and a homemade bloody mary. RLXP includes a chiropractor, a spider, and a veterinarian. We've played the hard AF Toby Fox SNES RPG Earthbound Halloween hack (SNES ROM), the turn-based tank combat with furry children; FUGA Melodies of Steel 2 (XBSeX/Gamepass), and the ARG walking tracker from Nintendo that marks where you've been with flowers; Pikmin Bloom (Android). Our reccos are coffee & coconut ice cream in a blender, Itchy, Tasty by Alex Aniel, and Towsends Youtube channel.

Links -

Main Quest - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/main-quest-podcast/id1508781460

Itchy, Tasty - https://www.abebooks.com/9781783529483/Itchy-Tasty-Unofficial-History-Resident-1783529482/plp

Townsends - https://www.youtube.com/@townsends

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In this episode we drink Sparkling Botanicals Shashandra Berry and NUTRL Watermelon vodka seltzer. RLXP includes an adoption and an overnight camping trip. We've played the not-idle survival game Alien Invasion Idle RPG Space (Android) and the hectic sidescrolling platformer Broforce Forever (XBSeX/Gamepass). Our reccos are the artist Sorryhat and the Fast & Furious movies.

Links -

Sorryhat - https://twitter.com/sorry_hat?s=20

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We welcome Kevin Cole to join us this episode. He's the creator of many SuperTry games and the TTRPG Space Kings. We drink The Pursuit IPA from Wax Wings Brewing Co, a Blue Raspberry Warheads soda pop, and a very cheap cab sav. RLXP includes being sore, garden produce, and a self calming technique. We've played top-down action RPG The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (GBC/Switch), the amusing Idle Mastermind (Android), the 2-D indoor climbing game Executive Golf DX (Playdate) and the vertical scrolling shooter Gun Trails (Playdate). Our reccos are Down the Rabbit Hole news, DaFuq!?Boom!, and Frank Watkinson on Youtube and the podcast Blackout. Links - SuperTry Games - https://supertry.itch.io/ Space Kings - spacekings.space Down the Rabbit Hole news - https://www.youtube.com/@DOWNtheRABBITHOLENews Da Fuq!? Boom! - https://www.youtube.com/@DaFuqBoom Blackout - https://qcodemedia.com/blackout Frank Watkinson - https://www.youtube.com/@FrankWatkinson Kevin Cole - givekevinmoney.com GRPVG links - linktr.ee/grandrapidians

In this episode we drink Taste Nirvana premium coconut water and Smooj prickly pear pina colada hard smoothie. PLXP includes cats again and a new gadget. We've played the SpongeBob SquarePants DLC for Powerwash Simulator (XBSeX) and the cyberpunk furry metroidvania F.I.S.T. Forged In Steel Torch (XB/Gamepass). Our reccos are the X minus 1 podcast and the Waffling Taylors.

Links -

X minus 1 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-minus-one-podcast/id258805098

Waffling Taylors - https://wafflingtaylors.rocks/

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In this episode we drink Golden Tiger Turmeric Lemonade and Weihenstephaner Original Premium beer. RLXP includes water balloons and a cat onesie. We played the frenetic and silly McPixel 3 and the action RPG Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, both on Gamepass. We quick dis two Android games, Skibidi War and Pokemon Sleep. Our reccos are the podcasts Curious Matter Anthology and Leviathan Chronicles.

Links -

Curious Matter Anthology - https://curiousmatterpodcast.com/

Leviathan Chronicles - https://www.leviathanchronicles.com/

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We welcome special guests J and Squidge today, both from The Waffling Taylors podcast. We drink coconut milk, 1 Only Drink apple IPA from Vandermill, Lake Effect Pomegranate Lemonade, and Candy Can Marshmallow Sparkling Zero Drink Water. RLXP includes 2 toes, 2 pinkies, and 1 runaway cat. We've played the chaotic racing game Mario Kart 8 (Switch), the slightly obscure beat-em-up Sabans Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Mega Battle (XBOne), the much lauded Streets of Rage 2 (Genesis), and the old console version of MtG that is Magic the Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 (PS3). Our reccos are the podcasts The Bugle and Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone and the books Resident Evil and The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness.

Links -

The Waffling Taylors - https://wafflingtaylors.rocks/

The Bugle - https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/

Paula Pondstone - https://paulapoundstone.com/about/

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In this episode we drink Mountain Dew Baha Caribbean Smash (guava), Mountain Dew Fruit Punch Kickstart, and Vizzy Peach Lemonade Hard Seltzer. RLXP includes Paw Paw trees and monster throat. We played the Qix clone with ladies Cuties Hacked: Someone Hacked My Photos (PS4), the newest Street Fighter, #6, and the sound only game The Vale - Shadow of the Crown (XBSeX). Our reccos are Welcome to Nightvale, Retro Hangover podcasts King of Games '92, and Sick.Sad.Girls.

Links -

Retro Hangover - https://retrohangover.captivate.fm/

Welcome to Nightvale - https://www.welcometonightvale.com/

Sick.Sad.Girls - https://www.sicksadgirls.com/

In this episode we drink Sprecher ripe strawberry sparkling water and Lagunitas Maximus. RLXP includes a dragon and a haircut. We got a quick dis for a promising but buggy tactics RPG Massive Chalice (XBSeX/Gamepass). We've played the charming pokemon clone Cassette Beasts (XBSeX/Gamepass) and the platformer that somehow won awards, pid (Switch). Our reccos are Adam McIntyre and cups.

Links -

Atlanta Solidarity - https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/contribute-to-the-atlanta-solidarity-fund

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In this very special episode we review oh so many beverages. We were in the woods. We reviewed a dozen beverages. RLXP happens in the wilderness.

Them we returned to GR and talked about the QWOP-like Manual Samuel (XBSeX/Gamepass) and the Playdate platformer Forrest Byrnes: Up In Smoke (Playdate). Our reccos are coily mosquito bracelets, Dude Wipes, and the movie Winners and Sinners (1983)

Links -

Stop Cop City - https://atlsolidarity.org/

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In this episode we drink Warheads sour watermelon soda and grapefruit Chu-Hi. RLXP includes a breezeway, queasaburrillas, and 1.5 million Scoville units. And Ting! pink grapefruit soda from Jamaica! We've played 3-D action RPG Ravenlok (XBSeX/Gamepass), first person horror survival Amnesia: The Bunker (XBSeX/Gamepass), Asteroids-inspred Star Sled (Playdate season 1) and Asteroids-like Hyper Meteor (Playdate season 1). Our reccos are going to the Library and Godzilla King of the Monsters (2019).

Links -

Atlanta Solidarity Fund - https://atlsolidarity.org/

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Hey there everyone! We are re-releasing Ep 22 from long ago. Please take the time to go to Atlanta Solidarity Fund and donate if you can, but please share this far and wide. We all need to do what we can to stop Cop CIty. We don't need that in our lives.

Links:

https://atlsolidarity.org/

https://stopcop.city/

In this episode we drink strawberry flavor Cancun Milk Coconut and Elyssian Contact Haze. RLXP includes a bee, a trailer and a mermaid. We've played the side scroller Eastern Exorsist (XB/Gamepass), the semi-realistic racing game Grid Legends (PS4), and the hard as balls platformer Super Meat Boy (XB360/Gamepass). Our reccos are Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, Ninjen Isu, Wordburglar, not being a P.O.S. and stopping cop city however you can, even it's only a small donation to the Atlanta Solidarity Fund or spreading awarness.

Links -

Atlanta Solidarity Fund - https://atlsolidarity.org/

Wordburglar - http://wordburglar.com/

Ninjen Isu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbI79e5iZKs

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065466/

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In this episode we drink a flight of Dragonball Super Ocean Bomb sparkling waters that include Goku Black Peach, Golden Frieza Passionfruit, Gohan White Grape & Super Saiyan Rose Melon. And an alcoholic cocktail in a can, Rosemary Gin Fizz from Long Road Distillery. RLXP is mostly brakes and rotors and stuff again. We've played the pretty platformer HOA (XB/Gamepass) and the frantic RPG item manager Inventory Hero (Playdate). Our reccos are Ethnically Ambiguous, Kerning Cultures, Worth it or Worthless, The Walking Dead, and Rappy McRapperson's song Food.

Links -

Atlanta Solidarity Fund - https://atlsolidarity.org/

Ethnically Ambiguous - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-ethnically-ambiguous-28341282/

Kerning Cultures - https://kerningcultures.com/podcasts/

Worth it or Worthless - https://worthitorworthless.com/

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In this episode we drink Sprecher Orange Dream and Brewdogs Caddyshack Bushwood beer. RLXP includes a brake part and a garden plant. We've played the frentic co-op game Out Of Space Couch Edition (XB/Gamepass), the novelty game Give Me The Toilet Paper (Switch), and the looter shooter with lore that's called Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr. Our reccos are buying parts before a project, DVDs, and VHSs. Links - Atlanta Solidarity Fund - https://atlsolidarity.org/?__cf_chl_tk=R5dA9iwCHi20XSIbCBfaIFKgj2ibm29EEQ4WWKGTEJ0-1685147789-0-gaNycGzNC_s GRPVG links - linktr.ee/grandrapidians

In this episode we drink Fresh Cut Mango Sprecher Craft Sparkling Water and Bud Light Seltzer Retro Tye Dye Cherry Limeade. RLXP includes paypal and pinball. We've played 4 Square (Pinball) and Quantum Break (XBSeX). Our reccos are Nocturnal Transmissions and Ethnically Ambiguous. Links - Nocturnal Transmissions - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fKaQzOTFDASTDPftqHYwh?si=JQNft2r1RX2GaXbyad89eg Ethnically Ambiguous - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/271-ethnically-ambiguou-28341282/ GRPVG links - linktr.ee/grandrapidians