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NewEpisode 182 - Dave Thru-Hiked the Appalachian TrailNovember 13, 2026 · 1 h 16 min
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Have you ever wondered how YouTube sausage gets made? DrunkFriend (not a dating app) aims to learn how different YouTubers in the retro-gaming space deal with the ups and downs of maintaining successful channels. Learn about their inspirations and influences to getting started, their philosophies on creating content, and their processes for video production. There will be plenty of fun stories along the way! Hosts Alex (SNESdrunk) and Trav (NESfriend) come together, along with the occasional featured guest, to answer listener questions, share the YouTubiest of YouTube comments, and find out how everyone else deals with this hobby. Listen to more Kulor here: https://kulor.bandcamp.com/

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Episodes 182

  1. Episode 182 - Dave Thru-Hiked the Appalachian Trail

    1 h 16 minSeason 7 · Episode 182

    Send us Fan MailThe Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles (3,540 km) between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in …

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    The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles (3,540 km) between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine, and passing through 14 states. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy claims the Appalachian Trail to be the world's longest hiking-only trail. More than three million people hike segments of it each year (Wikipedia).

    Dave hiked the whole-ass thing.



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  2. Episode 181 - A 1996 Night of Rentals

    1 h 2 minSeason 7 · Episode 181

    Send us Fan MailTrav and Alex are reminding YOU to tune in to Twitch.tv/polymedianetwork between noon Saturday (Oct 10) and noon Sunday (Oct 11)(all times eastern) for the Polymedia Network Annual 24h Charity …

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    Trav and Alex are reminding YOU to tune in to Twitch.tv/polymedianetwork between noon Saturday (Oct 10) and noon Sunday (Oct 11)(all times eastern) for the Polymedia Network Annual 24h Charity Stream to benefit the World Central Kitchen! They also draft a night of 1996 fun by choosing 2 movies, 2 video games, 1 wild cards (a wrestling, stand-up, documentary, or adult tape), 1 candy, 1 drink, and 1 snack. Take a walk down nostalgia lane with us.

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  3. Episode 180 - Briz is Strange

    1 h 15 minSeason 7 · Episode 180

    Send us Fan MailBriz comes on to talk all about the Life is Strange series of games. If you've ever been on the fence about this series, Briz will definitely push you off in one direction. Find Briz on the …

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    Briz comes on to talk all about the Life is Strange series of games. If you've ever been on the fence about this series, Briz will definitely push you off in one direction.

    Find Briz on the internet! YouTube Citizen Gamer, BlueSky @Citizengamer.bsky.social

    Polymedia Charity Stream, October 10-11, noon-to-noon easterrn
    Twitch.tv/polymedianetwork

    1. Life is Strange (2015)
      • Developer: DONTNOD Entertainment
      • Systems: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Switch via Remastered Collection
    2. Life is Strange: Before the Storm (2017)
      • Developer: Deck Nine
      • Systems: PS4, Xbox One, PC, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Switch via Remastered Collection
    3. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit (2018)
      • Developer: DONTNOD Entertainment
      • Systems: PS4, Xbox One, PC
    4. Life is Strange 2 (2018–2019)
      • Developer: DONTNOD Entertainment
      • Systems: PS4, Xbox One, PC, macOS, Linux, Switch
    5. Life is Strange: True Colors (2021)
      • Developer: Deck Nine
      • Systems: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch
    6. Life is Strange: Double Exposure (2024)
      • Developer: Deck Nine
      • Systems: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch
    7. Life is Strange: Reunion (2026)
      • Developer: Deck Nine
      • Systems: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

    Related: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (2025)

    • Developer: DON'T NOD Montréal
    • Systems: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

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  4. Episode 179 - Retro Wrasslin: WWF Raw March 22, 1999

    1 h 23 minSeason 7 · Episode 179

    Send us Fan MailAlex and Trav relive the magic of March 22nd, 1999's live Monday Night Raw that had it ALL! Support the showFind links for all things network related here …

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    Alex and Trav relive the magic of March 22nd, 1999's live Monday Night Raw that had it ALL!

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  5. Episode 178 - Batman Forever and 13 more 90's-ASS Movies

    1 h 9 minSeason 7 · Episode 178

    Send us Fan MailTrav and Alex rejoin forces to answer a litany of emails including one from HOF'r Tim Brown asking for our top thirteen 90's-ass movies. They nail it.Support the showFind links for all …

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    Trav and Alex rejoin forces to answer a litany of emails including one from HOF'r Tim Brown asking for our top thirteen 90's-ass movies. They nail it.

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  6. Episode 177: Mina the Hollower with Sean Velasco (Yacht Club Games) [IndieQuest Crossover]

    49 minSeason 7 · Episode 177

    Send us Fan MailTrav is nowhere to be found, so Alex forms a Polymedia supergroup with Josh and Steve from IndieQuest to interview Sean Velasco from Yacht Club Games about Mina the Hollower! They chat about the …

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    Trav is nowhere to be found, so Alex forms a Polymedia supergroup with Josh and Steve from IndieQuest to interview Sean Velasco from Yacht Club Games about Mina the Hollower! They chat about the game’s inspirations, all the nitty gritty that those who've played it will love to listen to, and a few special secrets that very few people have found. The fellas ask him about everything that went into creating the little mouse who digs around in the dirt.

    Check out IndieQuest, a fellow member of the Polymedia Network, wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Mina the Hollower is available now on PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.


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  7. Episode 176 - Beating every Sega Master System and Turbo CD game (with Kelsy Polnik)

    1 h 8 minSeason 7 · Episode 176

    Send us Fan MailKelsy returns to give us the good, the bad, the weird, and the ugly from the two latest North American libraries he's completed (or nearly completed). We dig into both the Sega Master …

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    Kelsy returns to give us the good, the bad, the weird, and the ugly from the two latest North American libraries he's completed (or nearly completed). We dig into both the Sega Master System and Turbo CD libraries and tease out what's worth checking out!

    Check out Kelsy's YouTube channel where he uploads all his beats. It's a great resource for collectors and players.

    If you want to hear about the NES and TurboGrafx 16, check out those episodes now!


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  8. Episode 175 - Uncle Doug Movie Trivia and Slay the Spire (with Kevin McAlexander) [Spoilers]

    1 h 13 minSeason 7 · Episode 175

    Send us Fan MailAlex is busy so Kevin (Blue Peg, Pink Peg and Uncle Doug's DVD Bin) fills in. Trav puts Kev to the test and quizzes him on all the movies they've covered on this season of Uncle Doug …

  9. Episode 174 - Blowing an Entire 1993 Paycheck on Video Games

    1 h 9 minSeason 7 · Episode 174

    Send us Fan MailAlex and Trav use a full 1993 paycheck earned by an average American to buy nothing but video games from Christmas catalogs!Check out Caleb J. Ross's latest video! Catalogs for today's …

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    Alex and Trav use a full 1993 paycheck earned by an average American to buy nothing but video games from Christmas catalogs!

    Check out Caleb J. Ross's latest video!

    Catalogs for today's game draft:

    Perfect Game.... Games (there are more than these but these are ones we mentioned)

    Basketball https://www.82-0.com/

    Hockey https://www.nhl-82-0.com/

    Football https://17-0.sleeper.com/

    Baseball https://statgm.com/draft

    Baseball with Pitchers https://162baseball.com/

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  10. Episode 173 - Shopping Spree Recap, Cheats, and Wasted Time

    1 h 7 minSeason 7 · Episode 173

    Send us Fan MailTrav and Alex recap the shopping spree, tally the vote, and name a winner. Emails about cheats, time sinks, and who to ef/marry/kill round it out. Support the showFind links for all things …

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    Trav and Alex recap the shopping spree, tally the vote, and name a winner. Emails about cheats, time sinks, and who to ef/marry/kill round it out.

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  11. Episode 172 - $200 Video Game Shopping Spree, Stand-Up, and Hot Cartoons

    1 h 20 minSeason 7 · Episode 172

    Send us Fan MailTrav and Alex get $200 to rebuild their video game collections, who did it best? Emails touch on stand-up comedy, hot cartoons, and NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown.Trav standup …

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    Trav and Alex get $200 to rebuild their video game collections, who did it best? Emails touch on stand-up comedy, hot cartoons, and NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown.

    Trav standup: https://youtu.be/D0HWNDykEFo

    Rory Scovel "Live Without Fear": https://youtu.be/TvXhCayQXkc?si=n8FH5qsIWemESp-i

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  12. Episode 171 - Risky Skydives, Famous Passengers, and More Weird Aussie TV

    59 minSeason 7 · Episode 171

    Send us Fan MailTrav and Alex recap their latest endeavors, including decorating headstones and watching skydiving accidents live. Jonno sends a voice memo about Australian TV and which video game universe …

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    Trav and Alex recap their latest endeavors, including decorating headstones and watching skydiving accidents live. Jonno sends a voice memo about Australian TV and which video game universe would you want to live in?

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  13. Episode 170: Whirling Willy

    1 h 4 minSeason 7 · Episode 170

    Send us Fan MailTrav and Alex are forced to watch weird Australian TV thanks to a listener email and they may never recover. Never.Support the showFind links for all things network related here …

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    Trav and Alex are forced to watch weird Australian TV thanks to a listener email and they may never recover. Never.


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  14. Episode 169 - Emails, YouTube Channel Updates & Hot Cartoons

    1 h 6 minSeason 7 · Episode 169

    Send us Fan MailTrav and Alex are back together once again to catch up on YouTube channel stuff, answer emails, and chinwag about video games old and new.Mega Kong X - Jungle Maverick Hunter | Donkey Kong …

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    Trav and Alex are back together once again to catch up on YouTube channel stuff, answer emails, and chinwag about video games old and new.


    Mega Kong X - Jungle Maverick Hunter | Donkey Kong Country Remix

    https://youtu.be/fwI6DLtRVwY?si=93nRrBmYxFLbPji8


    OverClocked ReMix: https://youtu.be/Hloi-DCf3Sw?list=TLGGluqW7QCirmsxMjAzMjAyNg


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  15. Episode 168 - Retro Wrasslin: WCW Nitro July 6, 1998

    1 h 21 minSeason 7 · Episode 168

    Send us Fan MailTrav welcomes Alex back to the podcast and the two celebrate the reunion by chatting wrasslin for an hour. Deal with it.Part 1 and Part 2 of the July 6, 1998 WCW …

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    Trav welcomes Alex back to the podcast and the two celebrate the reunion by chatting wrasslin for an hour. Deal with it.

    Part 1 and Part 2 of the July 6, 1998 WCW Nitro

    The Joy of Putting

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  16. Episode 167 - From Scratch to Screams: Game Dev + Couch Co-Op Horror with Briz

    1 h 15 minSeason 7 · Episode 167

    Send us Fan MailBriz joins the show to talk about his experience in developing a fully realized 3D video game starting from zero and he and Trav reflect on a few of the horror games they've played together …

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    Briz joins the show to talk about his experience in developing a fully realized 3D video game starting from zero and he and Trav reflect on a few of the horror games they've played together on the couch.

    Alex will be back soon!


    Briz on YouTube and BlueSky

    Check out his devlog video!

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  17. Episode 166 - Sweet Tees, Nostalgia, and Classic Cinema with Petee

    1 h 3 minSeason 7 · Episode 166

    Send us Fan MailPetee swings in to catch us up on her new projects, the scoop on her latest Star Trek and Babylon 5, classic films, and nostalgia.Point & Drink Adventure YouTube …

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    Petee swings in to catch us up on her new projects, the scoop on her latest Star Trek and Babylon 5, classic films, and nostalgia.

    Point & Drink Adventure YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAycWY8VAWSthpKPLp7BBWg

    Petee's tee shirt project: https://thebinraw.com/

    Angela Lansbury "Positive Moves": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eXdJHVf9gU

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  18. Episode 165 - Captain Drachma, Emails, and a Dog Situation

    1 hSeason 7 · Episode 165

    Send us Fan MailCaptain Drachma returns to sub in for Trav in the co-pilot chair, answers some emails, talk Hockey, and endure Alex's impressions.Support the showFind links for all things network related …

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    Captain Drachma returns to sub in for Trav in the co-pilot chair, answers some emails, talk Hockey, and endure Alex's impressions.

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  19. Episode 164 - Mr. Sparkle (Shmup Enthusiast)

    1 h 15 minSeason 7 · Episode 164

    Send us Fan MailMr. Sparkle drops by to chat classic, modern, easy, hard, fun, and weird shooters! Alex drops an elbow smash halfway through the episode!Shmup Wiki - digital library of shooting games, great …

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    Mr. Sparkle drops by to chat classic, modern, easy, hard, fun, and weird shooters! Alex drops an elbow smash halfway through the episode!

    Shmup Wiki - digital library of shooting games, great resource of basic information, strategies, and trivia - <https://shmups.wiki/>

    **ShmupJunkie** - YouTube channel (<https://www.youtube.com/@ShmupJunkie>) focused on shooting games, with a really active and friendly discord (<https://discord.gg/yPKzubzKRW>) that has a beginner section, friendly scoring competitions, and strategy discussion - the discord also has a curated list of beginner-friendly shmups at different levels of difficulty <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MZz8Q_8HdGyh2QU9BX4lNgyVAP9JZxxuy_YYbOLf1CM/htmlview>

    **Jaimers** - high-level player, puts up very high level clears but all videos also include helpful commentary in the description, and often advice/strategies in closed captions (<https://www.youtube.com/@JaimersSTG>)

    **The Electric Underground** - a more in-depth shmup-related resource, also has a very helpful beginner introduction section (<https://www.youtube.com/@TheElectricUnderground>)

    **Boghog** - designed of the excellent Gunvein, really interesting discussions of shmup and action game design (<https://www.youtube.com/@boghogSTG>)

    **Aktane's Arcade** - some very helpful quick start guides, but also more in depth conversations about enjoying and improving at shmups - very interesting stuff on shmup culture and the hobby <https://www.youtube.com/@AKTANEARCADE>

    Rob’s CGP with Aktane https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/classic-gaming-podcast/id783265787?i=1000733070633

    Crazy Boss Fight Mr. Sparkle mentioned that Japanese player Sairyou had been the first to 1cc SDOJ - what he meant to say was ‘first to 1cc the game with the true final boss’ - check it out below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCRI69pQpY0&t=1612s





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  20. Episode 163 - Michael Devine (Jaleco Sports: Bases Loaded and Goal!)

    1 h 1 minSeason 7 · Episode 163

    Send us Fan MailCurrent Rock It Games CEO, Michael Devine, comes by to talk about the brand new reimaginings of Goal! and Bases Loaded his team have released on Steam! Devine was VP Sales for the 3D0 Company …

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    Current Rock It Games CEO, Michael Devine, comes by to talk about the brand new reimaginings of Goal! and Bases Loaded his team have released on Steam! Devine was VP Sales for the 3D0 Company back in the day, is a non-bandwagon Dodgers fan, and a great interview!

    Rock-It Games

    Steam Jaleco Sports: Goal!

    Steam Jaleco Sports: Bases Loaded

    Shopping for games image - how many can you spot?

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  21. Episode 162 - Shaming in Gaming and 2026 Wishlist

    1 h 5 minSeason 7 · Episode 162

    Send us Fan MailAlex and Trav get together to answer a few emails. What are the most shameful gaming habits? What games are you looking forward to in 2026?Check out Alex on Point & Drink Adventure!Support the …

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    Alex and Trav get together to answer a few emails. What are the most shameful gaming habits? What games are you looking forward to in 2026?

    Check out Alex on Point & Drink Adventure!

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  22. Episode 161 - Show Me Dopey! Family Feud with Johnny Badtimes

    1 h 15 minSeason 7 · Episode 161

    Send us Fan MailJohnny Badtimes joins the show to go head-to-head with Trav in Family Feud as Alex cooks them from the host chair!Kindled Across the Sea PodcastJohnny on BlueSkyMatt&apos;s Homebrews!Briz …

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    Johnny Badtimes joins the show to go head-to-head with Trav in Family Feud as Alex cooks them from the host chair!

    Kindled Across the Sea Podcast

    Johnny on BlueSky

    Matt's Homebrews!

    Briz n' Diddles - Pass Me Dat Herb (feat. Petee Puff) Music Video


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  23. Episode 160 - Mario Kart, Burritos, and the Good Ol Days

    1 h 5 minSeason 7 · Episode 160

    Send us Fan MailTune in this weekend for our 24 hour charity stream to benefit Doctors Without Borders! Be there or be square! twitch.tv/polymedianetworkBurger sends in a big email, we do Top 3 Mario Kart …

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    Tune in this weekend for our 24 hour charity stream to benefit Doctors Without Borders! Be there or be square! twitch.tv/polymedianetwork

    Burger sends in a big email, we do Top 3 Mario Kart characters, and a hodgepodge of bad impression mashups.

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  24. Episode 159 - Revenge of the Stale Bagel

    1 hSeason 7 · Episode 159

    Send us Fan MailAlex eats a stale bagel and then fights off vicious tummy attacks the entire episode.Tune in September 27-28, noon-to-noon eastern, for the Polymedia Charity Stream to benefit Doctors Without …

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    Alex eats a stale bagel and then fights off vicious tummy attacks the entire episode.

    Tune in September 27-28, noon-to-noon eastern, for the Polymedia Charity Stream to benefit Doctors Without Borders. twitch.tv/polymedianetwork

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  25. Episode 158 - All Aboard the Fruit Boat

    54 minSeason 7 · Episode 158

    Send us Fan MailAlex has 4 old man habits he&apos;s developed and has a beef with a certain listener! Support the showFind links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind …

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    Alex has 4 old man habits he's developed and has a beef with a certain listener!

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  26. Episode 157 - Chrono Trigger, Trains, and Fallback Teams

    59 minSeason 7 · Episode 157

    Send us Fan MailTrav makes Alex jealous for missing PolyKon, Alex is giving up on his favorite baseball team but is ready for a Chrono Trigger sequel!Support the showFind links for all things network related …

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    Trav makes Alex jealous for missing PolyKon, Alex is giving up on his favorite baseball team but is ready for a Chrono Trigger sequel!


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  27. Episode 156 - Rob Ring (Boxography and Classic Gaming Podcast)

    1 h 19 minSeason 7 · Episode 156

    Send us Fan MailRob hops back on the horn to talk about Boxography, his newest creation, and helps answer a few emails!Send us emails! Cowards!Check out Boxography and Classic Gaming Podcast!Watch Trav do …

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    Rob hops back on the horn to talk about Boxography, his newest creation, and helps answer a few emails!

    Send us emails! Cowards!

    Check out Boxography and Classic Gaming Podcast!

    Watch Trav do stand-up!

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  28. Episode 155 - Potomax, Quebec's Gaming Historian

    1 h 7 minSeason 7 · Episode 155

    With Potomax

    Send us Fan MailPotomax (Max) joins the show to open our eyes to the climate of gaming and lost media in Quebec! Carl Carmoni and his sweet stache.Check out Max&apos;s videos! Here&apos;s a couple:Video games …

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    Potomax (Max) joins the show to open our eyes to the climate of gaming and lost media in Quebec!

    Carl Carmoni and his sweet stache.

    Check out Max's videos! Here's a couple:

    Video games that take place in Quebec, Part 1 and Part 2

    All of Max's videos that have English subtitles! Here's his personal channel (Des Jeux pis d'la Bière) for more of his work.

    Check out the Videoway! Find Potomax on Bluesky @potomax

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  29. Episode 154 - Collectibles, Communities, and Bad Pants

    1 h 6 minSeason 7 · Episode 154

    Send us Fan MailTrav and Alex ride again, this time chatting about some of their favorite gaming collectibles, answer a few emails, and catch up!TravTerry.com for Trav&apos;s comedy dates.Support the showFind …

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    Trav and Alex ride again, this time chatting about some of their favorite gaming collectibles, answer a few emails, and catch up!

    TravTerry.com for Trav's comedy dates.

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  30. Episode 153 - Clyde, Metallica, and Emails

    1 h 11 minSeason 7 · Episode 153

    Send us Fan MailWe send off Clyde-dog, chat about a Metallica concert in the woods, discuss the pitfalls of using AI in your videos, and answer a few emails.Support the showFind links for all things network …

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    We send off Clyde-dog, chat about a Metallica concert in the woods, discuss the pitfalls of using AI in your videos, and answer a few emails.



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