Best Normal Gamers Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 175: The Boys and Girls Are Back in Town 1:27:31

9h ago1:27:31

1:27:31

I swear I had a better title for this episode but all I can remember right now is that stupid song. We're back! Even though we didn't go anywhere! Though it felt like we did! This week the crew talks about hells of games: we're prepping for Elden Ring DLC, we're making fun of Norris' endless Walking Sims, and we dissect the Nintendo Direct. Also, c…

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Ep 174: Good Computer Vibes 1:12:49

6d ago1:12:49

1:12:49

Norris and Matt explore the depths of computer, as we highlight our guided tour of VR Chat with the good folks over at Gentle Computer Realm. Hey, go subscribe to Gentle Computer Realm while you're at it! https://www.youtube.com/@gentlecomputerrealm Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery Spec…

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Ep 173: Game of the Month: Children of the Sun 1:13:16

13d ago1:13:16

1:13:16

What happens when you mix Mandy, Super Hot, Wanted, and Where's Waldo? You get this month's GotM: Children of the Sun! We deep dive into this puzzle sniper, but at the end there's also some Stellaris updates, because it's claimed another victim. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Be…

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Ep 172: Get In The Computer 1:20:17

20d ago1:20:17

1:20:17

It's surprisingly roomy in here. This week we really try our damndest to talk about video games, but somehow go kind of off-track. We do talk a bit on Factorio, Stellaris, Hades, and Minishoot Adventures, which *is* a pretty good list of games. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Bee…

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Ep 171: Norwegians Can't Play Sports 1:13:14

1M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

Except for the Winter Olympics, I guess. This week the gang sends the 2023-24 Canucks season to Valhalla, before finally getting back to what they're technically always supposed to be doing: talking about video games. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, David Beebe Music by Dav…

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Ep 170: The Hockey Gulag 1:12:56

1M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

There's no escaping the hockey gulag this week! We pretend for an hour that we're a sports podcast, and explain to you why, empircally, the Edmonton Oilers are a team full of scumbags and piss-babies. Just kidding. Just kidding just kidding. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, Mike Parker…

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Ep 169: Another Good, Normal Episode 1:28:15

2M ago1:28:15

1:28:15

Nothing to see here folks! Just another episode of a video game podcast! Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, David Beebe Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Top 10 Zelda Games 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

Resident Zelda specialist, Bilen ranks his top 10 titles from the long-standing Nintendo franchise. Agree? / Disagree? Get in touch on socials (insta and X) and let us know!By My Turn Gaming

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Episode 190 - Apparently We Still Do This 1:09:15

2M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

James and Jon talk about the wonderfully confusing Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth. Jon has also played Pepper Grinder and is struggling with whether or not to finish Lies of P. James and Jon also played Tales of Kenzara: Zau...our reviews are mixed at best. If you want to be a part of the conversation or if you have a pressing question that you want us t…

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Ep 168: Game of the Month: Balatro 1:17:40

2M ago1:17:40

1:17:40

This month the gang learns how to play poker The Real Way, as we discuss our Game of the Month: Balatro! Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, Matt Emery, David Beebe, Mike Parker Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Top 10 Puzzle Games 24:47

2M ago24:47

24:47

Puzzle enthusiast, Gem takes a deep dive into her top 10 puzzle video games! What would you add? Get in touch on socials ( insta and X) and let us know!By My Turn Gaming

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Ep 167: How Can You Not Like Sauce? Everything is Sauce! 1:36:55

2M ago1:36:55

1:36:55

This week the gang talks about the NHL playoffs and how it is deeply tied to our moment-to-moment mood. We also discuss nacho vodka, Mountain Dew Sommeliers, and the proper sibling setup. Mike is mad about Final Fantasy, Norris calls Diablo 4 "Mungy". Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, S…

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Top 10 Strategy Games 23:30

2M ago23:30

23:30

Resident strategy video game enthusiast, Erim gives us a run down of his all time top 10! Agree / Disagree? What did we miss? Get in touch on socials and let us know!By My Turn Gaming

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Ep 166: Smoking That Goofy 1:19:43

2M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

This week the gang can't help talking about Warhammer and Final Fantasy, but there's also some hot Stellaris news, Norris is searching for a Golden Idol, and, bah god, is that Baldur's Gate 3's music I hear!? Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Jack Shirai, David Beebe Music by David Beebe…

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Ep 165: Gundams Not Gungans 1:27:24

2M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

This week, the gang is down-bad for Balatro, Mike still has some thoughts on FF7:Rebirth, Dave is chilling with some fantasy anime unicorns, and Norris deserves his punishment. Also, the back half has a *lot* of warhammer talk. So, get excited! Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Par…

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Ep 164: Game of the Month: Pacific Drive 1:25:39

3M ago1:25:39

1:25:39

Nothing like a good Sunday drive, followed by a relaxing roadside picnic. This week the gang talks about our game of the month, Pacific Drive! Norris also learns that tires are made of rubber, and Mike learns that lights use electricity! Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery, Jac…

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Ep 163: Belgians Don't Go To Heaven 1:04:34

3M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Read your bibles, folks. It's a two-man jam this week on the pod, as Norris and Dave discuss warhammer tournaments, chunky pixels, dungeon synth, and why Love is Blind is both evil and a modern masterpiece. Team Jimmy or Team Chelsea choose your weapon. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe …

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Ep 162: Minigame Sickos 1:22:36

3M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Minigames: menace to some, saviour to others. This week Mike's still on that FF7 Rebirth train, Dave's still on the Baldur's Gate train, Matt has lost his soul to Balatro, and Norris is helping a turnip rob banks. We also break down our Canonically Correct feelings about the Oscars and Dune Part 2. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hop…

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Ep 161: Retvrn To Brunch 1:23:19

3M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

This week, Mike yells at Cloud, Dave is deep into what I think is his fifth BG3 run, and Norris wants to be a Mountain Dew taste tester. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 160: Game of the Month: The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood 1:21:47

4M ago1:21:47

1:21:47

This week the gang is talking The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, a fantastic visual novel game that dares to ask the player "Hey, you gonna eat that witch?" Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, Mike Parker Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 159: Hanging With Cid 1:34:12

4M ago1:34:12

1:34:12

This week, we're hanging down low with our favourite FF7 characters. Dave also gives us the latest from Faerun, Mike's still managing democracy, Jack is cheating at roguelike poker, and Norris' brain demons is making him do something stupid again. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris,Jack Shirai, Mike P…

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Dragon 55:49

4M ago55:49

55:49

( Cocoon / Hollow Knight / Stronghold ) The siblings review 3 video games in their favourite genres from different eras. Gem takes on a puzzler, Bilen beats a Metroidvania and Erim gets excited about revisiting a classic strategy title. We chat through: Hollow Knight, by Cherry. Played on Nintendo Switch (3:50) Stronghold, by Firefly Studios. Playe…

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Ep 158: The Lu Bu of American History 1:23:23

4M ago1:23:23

1:23:23

This week we're in on the highs and lows of online penny-ante poker, warhammer 40k lore sickos, and Hell Divers 2. Norris also tries to explain why being creeped out by FMV hostesses in Like a Dragon Gaiden doesn't make him a prude, and we all turn into US Civil War nerds. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris …

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Ep 157: We Are So Back on the Wheel 1:33:17

4M ago1:33:17

1:33:17

Samsara gets a bad rap, honestly. Personally I'm okay being a hungry ghost or some form of woodland creature. This week the gang contemplates converting to buddhism, hot poker topics, and the 2015 Remedy game Quantum Break. There's some other video game stuff too, like GOTY 2023 Baldur's Gate 3, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Wolfenstein: Th…

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Ep 156: Game of the Month: El Paso Elsewhere 1:20:40

5M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

It's that Game of the Month time, friends! This week we're talking on Strange Scaffold's El Paso Elsewhere, an indie game that dares to ask "What if your ex-girlfriend was a vampire?" We also get back to Matt's Movie Corner, where we discuss how both 'The Zone of Interest' and 'Society of the Snow' are great movies, but also what you could call "A …

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Episode 189 - Cruisin' into 2024! 1:13:05

5M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

Yeah, I know, it's a lame title but a good episode. Promise! Jon finished the surprisingly long Dave the Diver and the frenetic and fun Neon White. James played through the newest installment in Silent Hill and Celeste 64. We also chat about Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the latest PlayStation State of Play and do some trivia!!! If you want to be a part…

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Ep 155: Sports Talk Radio 1:11:08

5M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

As all good gaming podcasts do, this week we take stock of the NHL during its midseason break, and lament the two teams going to the Superbowl. We also talk a bit on some 2024 games we're excited for, and Norris tries to convince Mike and Steph to get into Like A Dragon. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris No…

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Follow your nose... 52:36

5M ago52:36

52:36

(Oxenfree II: Lost Signals / The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom / Kites: Time to Fly) Gem unlocks new frequencies, Bilen collects EVERYTHING and Erim has a fight with an egg timer in our latest episode. Join us as we review three new games with lots of fun back-chattery along the way. We chat through: Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, by Night Scho…

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Ep 154: He's Not Daddy, He's At Most Older Brother 1:18:00

5M ago1:18:00

1:18:00

This week we got all the hot action as we discuss Our 2024 Locks for your video game drafts! Also it's the triumphant return of Matt's Movie Corner, as he gives us the dirt on this year's Oscars. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe…

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Episode 188 - It Puts the Plastic on the Windows! 1:04:20

5M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

While Angie’s been living out her fantasies in Hogwars Legacy, Chris put plastic on his windows...he also played some video games. Sayonara Wild Hearts, Donut County, he battled old age in Fortnite Festival, Alan Wake 2, Monster Hunter World, PuzzMo, Cocoon. I think he’s making up for some lost time. They also talk about the Game Shark which no one…

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Normal-ish Gamers 1:01:04

5M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

(Baldur's Gate 3 / Alan Wake 2 / Super Mario Wonder) The Siblings share their thoughts and reviews of 3 game award winning titles from 2023 and discuss what it means to be a 'normal-ish' gamer. We chat through: Baldur's Gate 3, by Larian Studios. Played on PlayStation 5 (4:40) Alan Wake 2, by Remedy Entertainment. Played on Xbox Series X (23:03) Su…

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Ep 153: Game of the Year 2023 - The One True GOTY! 1:23:41

5M ago1:23:41

1:23:41

This is it, the pod where we decide, empirically, the best game of 2023! Here the full deliberations, recriminations, childish name-calling, that goes into us deciding such an important honour! Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai Music by Da…

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Dolphin Brains 47:47

5M ago47:47

47:47

(Betwixt / The Quarry) Gem takes a deep dive into a fantasy game that promises positive real-life impacts, while Erim throws reality to the wind and immerses himself into some OTT interactive horror! We chat through: Betwixt by Mind Monsters Games Ltd. Played on iOS. (2:55) The Quarry by Supermassive Games. Played on PlayStation 5 (2045 )…

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Episode 187 - Mame?..Maime?..Maine? 1:05:45

5M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

James and Jon talk about FFXVI, Dave the Diver and some other games I can’t remember. We go over some of our most anticipated games for 2024 and finish with a bit of trivia. If you want to be a part of the conversation or if you have a pressing question that you want us to weigh in on… You can reach us on twitter @mngamerspodcast. If you don’t use …

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Ep 152: Game of the Year 2023 - Our Personal Lists! 2:28:55

5M ago2:28:55

2:28:55

It's that time of year again! Where we discuss the things that helped us get through another cold dark year: rum punch and video games! This first episode is the gang going through our individual top ten lists. Be sure to tune in next week as we bring out the knives and determine our overall game of the year! Hey, come chill with us at our discord:…

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Is Tears Of The Kingdom still worth it? 32:25

6M ago32:25

32:25

(The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) Gem and Bilen take a deep dive into whether TOTK still has legs after the initial release hype and whether there's enough meat on this title to keep players hungry months later.By My Turn Gaming

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Ep 151: No One Has Rizz Unto The Lord 1:17:05

6M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

This is also our game of the month episode for Chants of Sennaar, but sometimes you just get a good title and have to use it. We're out here translating languages like some real smart folks this week, as we try to figure just what the fuck everyone's trying to say in Chants of Sennaar! Spoilers, it's a great game! Hey, come chill with us at our dis…

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Misfortune & an accidental hiatus 45:59

6M ago45:59

45:59

(Little Missfortune / Triviaverse / Trivia Quest and more!) Following an unplanned hiatus we're back to chat through more great games and whether the Netflix interactive experience offerings are worth your time. We chat through: Little Misfortune by Killmonday Games. Played on Nintendo Switch. (3:48) Interactive Netflix titles rundown, including...…

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Episode 186 - And the GOTY is...!!! 1:14:43

6M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

And the Mostly Normal Game of the Year goes to….. Check out our sponsor, Magic Mind, at www.magicmind.com/gamers. Use the code GAMERS20 to save up to 56% on your order! James’s fundraiser for Movember: https://tiltify.com/@blpentertainment/movember-2023. If you want to be a part of the conversation or if you have a pressing question that you want u…

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Ep 150: Burning of the TV Station of Alexandria 1:11:32

6M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

It's the end of human culture. This week we go through the now-probably-very-old Game Awards, and also talk about the TV shows that Playstation is removing from their store, that mostly exist. Like, look at this list of tv shows: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/psvideocontent/ Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord H…

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Ep 149: Character Creator of the Year 1:15:13

6M ago1:15:13

1:15:13

That's right, another award goes to Baldur's Gate 3 bay-bee! Also this week we talk about the cute bugs in Cocoon, and the cute fish in Dave the Diver. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 148: Oops All Baldur's Gate 52:44

6M ago52:44

52:44

It's just more Baldur's gate. Maybe some other stuff. But like just all Baldur's Gate. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Episode 185 - Just Copy Chris 1:11:49

7M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Angie, James and Jon on this one. James rolled credits on Starfield and the co-op adventure Bokura. He's also been playing Jusant. Angie has been checking games off her backlog by finishing Halo 5, Luigi's Mansion 3 and LoZ: TOTK. Jon has been playing Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story and Mafia: Definitive Edition. We also talk about the trai…

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Ep 147: Game of the Month: World of Horror 1:40:21

7M ago1:40:21

1:40:21

This week we're talking about beautiful black-and-white spooks, with World of Horror! The 1-bit indie game that just recently came out of early access. We also discuss where eels come from, where you're supposed to bow and clap or clap and bow at a ghost, and a bunch of other important World of Horror details! Hey, come chill with us at our discord…

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Ep 146: Bow To Your Wine Sensei 1:29:09

7M ago1:29:09

1:29:09

But seriously can someone *please* tell me where to find a self defense course for people in their mid-to-late 30's? Asking for a friend. This week, oh damn is that Baldur's Gate 3's music I hear? Also some Spiderman 2, some Cobalt Core, and some general musings on life. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris No…

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Ep 145: Alan's Woke 2 1:39:45

7M ago1:39:45

1:39:45

Don't let the title fool you we barely talk about Alan Wake 2. We do talk a lot about the Top Gun manga, Spiderman 2, and oh damn more Baldur's Gate 3! Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Beer of the Week: Quarantine Beers Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Jack Shirai, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe…

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Episode 184 - Searching for One that Hits! 54:53

7M ago54:53

54:53

In the search for something that hits, Jon’s been playing ALL THE GAMES! James has been playing some Mario RPG and Baldur’s Gate 3. James is also on BlueSky now so he’s inarguably the coolest person on this podcast now. Check out our sponsor, Magic Mind, at www.magicmind.com/gamers. Use the code GAMERS20 to save up to 56% on your order! James’s fun…

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Episode 183 - Chris and the Monitor Arm 1:10:54

7M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

Chris and James jive games…once they figure out which episode they’re on! James has been playing Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, It Takes Two, Alan Wake and Slay the Princess. Chris got to go to the M+ Dev Conference in Madison, WI! They also talk about PCs or something for a bit…I don’t know, I stopped paying attention here;-) Chris has be…

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Ep 144: The Pele of Vape Tricks 1:44:15

7M ago1:44:15

1:44:15

This episode was just for us. You can join, but it was designed for us. Conversations this week include, but aren't limited to: artificial flavours, anthropomorphic Garfield playing darts, do kangaroos have belly buttons, does Venom have a belly button, the death of the action hero farm system, and why Discord video chat sucks. Hey, come chill with…

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Ep 143: Deciding What Sports To Annihilate 1:31:53

8M ago1:31:53

1:31:53

If you could kill any sport, which would it be? This week the gang talks about Sports! A lot of Sports! But also video games. Including Spiderman 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Lies of P, Super Mario Wonder, and Cocoon. A lot of Video Games! Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Beer of the Week: Quarantine Beers Hosts: Chris Norris, …

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