Gaming is about sharing a common interest and making memories with those you are closest with. In this episode, we talk with some of my favorite people about gaming memories they have with me....and their family.

In this episode, Peaches and I spend a week playing our own games....together but separately. Trust me, it'll make sense

After a long hiatus, we're getting back in the swing of things....and our guest today, makes her long awaited return. The one and only Peaches is with us to talk about what we've been playing.

In this episode, we talk with Ultragoldenant about what we've been up to in this post pandemic world, how the pandemic changed retro gaming and gaming memories!

In this episode we have a discussion with Jaysinn616 about a charity event extravaganza that hits his Twitch channel on February 19th 2022. This conversation is real and is the first episode to carry adult language...but when you discuss the things we cover, oh my heck and gosh darn it just doesn't convey the same meaning.…

In this episode we sit down with matt_the_bossman for a candid chat about gaming, streaming and pokemon!

In this episode we site down and talk with theplugugly56 about gaming experiences and memories, and why he games as well as collects.

In this episode, I talk about the gaming franchises that saved my mental health. Everyone has their own personal struggles, and gaming can be a way to help get through them. I talk about the memories I have with some franchises that got me through some hard times in my life.

In this episode we speak with the one and only thetomorrowknight about the importance of gaming memories. Gaming memories are a powerful tool that can inspire others...don't understand what I mean? It's all good, just give a listen to this incredible conversation and I am pretty sure, you will know exactly what we are talking about.…

In this episode, things get real...we have an open discussion with pix3lviking about mental health and the ways gaming can affect us. If you ever feel down and need help, please know you are not alone. Mental health is something that everyone struggles with, and it's ok to not be ok. We all deal with different circumstances but if you need to, plea…

In this episode we talk to the husband/wife streaming sensation, Kizzarks about what makes a good game. If you want to get involved in the conversation, find us on Instagram at Grablifebythecontroller.

This episode gets hazardous with the one and only Hazardousgc. From humble beginnings to the absolute king of hype, we discuss the ins and outs of streaming on Twitch.

In this episode, the one and only perler king makes his debut appearance. We discuss his gaming influence and his art...plus we get a inside information on projects he's working on. You can find more on his instagram page, just search for Eringobrad.

In this week's episode, Producer Peaches and I discuss what we have been up to during our long hiatus from the podcast. Thanks to everyone who supports the show, we appreciate you all!

In today's episode, we chat with Ultragoldenant about all the options available to those who are gaming on a budget, wanting to add certain games to their collections or those that just want an arsenal of games at their disposal.

On this episode, we discuss how we have been able to not only entertain our large blended family, through the Covid-19 Pandemic...but how we have all bonded and gamed together...both for fun and for competition.

Home quarantine has a lot of people going bonkers, us included, but it has been a great time to jump into some games. As much as I like playing games by myself, I love playing games with my family. Today, we discuss my new favorite co-op game....Borderlands 3, with Producer Peaches, and see if she feels the same way!…

In this episode, we talk with my daughter Alice, about the wonders and joy that can boy found in Guitar Her 3 and Guitar Hero World Tour. There's nothing better than gaming with your family, and I love how the power of music can bring people together.

In this episode, we discuss the amazing game that is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater!

In this weeks episode, I talk with Ultragoldenant about a Data East favorite, Bad Dudes!

With all the experiences we all have, it's important to share them with friends and family, and what better way to do that, than with online gaming. So Producer Peaches and I talk about some of our memorable online experiences.

In this episode, I share some games that I find to be the most revolutionary on the original Nintendo Entertainment System!

In this episode, I share with you some stories from this Christmas and from quite awhile ago.

In this week's episode, we had the privilege to have our very first in studio guests, that weren't just our kids or parents. We had the awesome husband and wife stream team from Twitch, Kizzarks, in studio to chat about all things gaming!

In this episode, I talk about some of the games on the O.G, PlayStation that made my teen years officially awesome!

In this episode I share some personal fondness for the O.G., the original NES.

Seriously, such a big and bold topic needed to be split into two episodes! In pt 2 we talk with ultagoldenant about all the many reasons we're thankful for Sega.

In this episode, we get down to brass tacks with peter_graphic and the reasons we are thankful for Sega.

In this episode, we get down to business, to defeat the Huns...with an interesting conversation with thegamingpowerups about why we’re thankful for the snes! Disclaimer, there were slight technical issues with the audio that i wasn’t able to fix.

In this episode we talk with Producer Peaches (and myself) about the handheld systems and games that we are really thankful for.

In this episode, I give a slight look at a charity event we were involved in this last weekend and I discuss my favorite zombie franchise of all time. Call of Duty Zombies!

In this episode, we talk with Producer Peaches about the evolution of our gaming...and how it lead us to Killing Floor 2!

This episode kicks off the spooky season with an unorthodox list of my top video game monsters. Do you agree, disagree, are undecided or think that I am off my rocker? Let me know. Find us on Instagram and Twitter and let me know!

This is a special episode and it is dedicated to my lovely wife. We don't have a lot of games in common, when it comes to games we both played growing up, but this is probably the one we both enjoyed the most. We're discussing the one and only (although there's two) Wheel of Fortune! Thanks to p.peachesanddream for being back on after a long hiatus…

In this episode, Ultragoldenant introduces me to a game that definitely deserves more attention. I'm talking about 64th Street: A Detective Story

In this episode we dive deep into Bloodstained: Ritual of the night with our good friend JP from JP's Retro Game Night. With both of us appreciating the complex nature of retro games, we took that and applied it towards the spiritual successor to Symphony of the Night. Did it measure up to our expectations? You'll have to listen to find out!…

In this episode, we dive further down the rabbit hole into the gaming history of our beloved Producer Peaches. I throw in some Nintendo love as well!

In this episode, I discuss some of the codes and cheats we grew up with. The Infamous Konami code, the Mortal Kombat blood code and more!

On this week's episode we sit down for an in-depth conversation with Grimdithewanderer. We discuss his gaming influences and find out what makes him tick.

In this episode, gaming accessories from the 8bit, 16 bit and PlayStation eras are discussed

In this episode, I talk iconic FPS's with the one and only thegamingpowerups. That’s right, Wolfenstein and Doom are here in this episode!

In this episode, we discuss characters from our gaming experience, that we find to be underrated. Do you know who else is underrated? ReverendSven, he's the guest on this episode and he does things that truly helps to give back to the gaming community and beyond.

In this episode, Peaches and I talk about our family, and how gaming is something we all enjoy, We also discuss how it has helped make our family vacation not just simpler but how it also added memories in it's own special way. This episode is dedicated to our kiddos. All our kiddos too! No matter what is going on in life, we love you and we're alw…

July 15th marks the birth of the Grab Life By The Controller podcast. What better way to remember it, than to have a conversation with Producer Peaches. The woman behind the man when it comes to this little production. I couldn't do it without her! This episode is dedicated to you baby. IFLY!

In this episode we talk with ultragoldenant to wrap up, what went down with Atari.

In this episode i discuss my new favorite game with thegamingpowerups.

In this episode, we talk with my middle 3 girlies about the games that they have fond memories playing with their old man.

In this surprise episode, we talk with Inside Voices Gaming about our passions and why we do what we do!

In this episode we talk sequels with Ultragoldenant and Thegamingpowerups and cover a few more titles!

In this week’s episode, we discuss sequels that made a bigger impact on us than the originals. This week we talk with Producer Peaches and Peter_Graphic. It’s such a good conversation we’re going to be adding to it in the near future!